Ricoh PENTAX KF Operating Manual page 8

Contents
Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 2
How to Use This Manual .........................4
Introducing the KF ...................................9
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 9
Operating Controls ....................................................... 10
Display Indicators ............................................... 12
Monitor ......................................................................... 12
Viewfinder .................................................................... 18
Electronic Level ........................................................... 19
How to Change Function Settings .................... 20
Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 20
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 20
Using the Menus .......................................................... 22
Menu List ............................................................. 24
Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 24
Movie Menus ............................................................... 29
Playback Menu ............................................................ 30
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 31
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 34
Getting Started .......................................36
Attaching the Strap ............................................ 36
Attaching a Lens ................................................. 36
Using the Battery and Charger .......................... 37
Charging the Battery .................................................... 37
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 38
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 39
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Inserting a Memory Card ................................... 40
How to Open the Monitor ................................... 41
Initial Settings ..................................................... 42
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 42
Setting the Display Language ...................................... 42
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 43
Setting the LCD Display ............................................... 44
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 44
Basic Shooting Operation ................................. 45
Shooting with the Viewfinder ........................................ 45
Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image ............... 47
Reviewing Images ..............................................47
Taking Pictures ......................................49
Configuring the Capture Settings ..................... 49
Image Capture Settings ............................................... 49
Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 49
Taking Still Pictures ........................................... 50
Scene Modes ............................................................... 50
Exposure Modes .......................................................... 51
Recording Movies ............................................... 54
Playing Back Movies .................................................... 56
Setting the Exposure ..........................................56
Sensitivity ..................................................................... 56
EV Compensation ........................................................ 58
AE Metering ................................................................. 58
Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 59