Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Page 2 Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Q that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Page 3: For Using Your Camera Safely
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Page 4 PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Page 5 • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger. About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Warning •...
Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling
Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling).
Page 7: Cleaning Your Camera
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) Storing Your Camera •...
Page 8 In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.209 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ............4 Contents....................7 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........13 Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package ........16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......17 Capture Mode ..................
Page 10 Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation ............54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings......54 Using a Zoom Lens ..............56 Using the Built-in Flash ...............57 Setting the Flash Mode ..............57 Shooting with the Flash..............59 Reviewing Images ................61 Playing Back Images ................. 61 Deleting a Single Image..............
Page 11 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........94 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ......94 Displaying the Preview............... 95 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake .....................96 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ....... 96 Shooting with Self-timer ..............
Page 12 Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions.......144 Setting the Green Button Operation..........144 Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode .......... 146 Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode ......147 Setting the Lens Functions ............148 Setting the ND Filter................. 148 Correcting Lens Distortion ...............
Page 13 Editing Images Changing the Image Size ............172 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) ......172 Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........173 Processing Images..............174 Processing Images with Digital Filters ..........174 Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect ........179 Developing RAW Images ............180 Developing One RAW Image............
Page 14 Using the Flash Using the Built-in Flash .............212 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ........ 212 Using the Slow-speed Sync ............. 212 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ............213 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...... 213 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ........214 Using an External Flash (Optional)...........215 Using P-TTL Mode................
Page 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.
Page 16 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.
Page 17: Before Using Your Camera
Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ....16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..17 How to Change Function Settings ...... 30...
Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover F Body mount cover USB cable (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) I-USB7 Strap Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger O-ST115 battery D-LI68 D-BC68P...
Page 19: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts
Names and Functions of the Working Parts Speaker Lens mount index (red dot) AF assist light/ Built-in flash Self-timer lamp Strap lug Lens information Remote control contacts receiver CMOS sensor Card cover Microphones Hot shoe Remote control receiver Card access Strap lug lamp Battery cover...
Page 20: Capture Mode
Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts and how they work when shooting. The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting.
Page 21: Mode Dial
5 Lens unlock button c 3 button Press to detach a lens. (p.46) Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] 6 Q button menu (p.65). Press this button Switches to Playback mode. while the menu is displayed to (p.61) return to the previous screen.
Page 22: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Here, you can learn which parts and how they work during playback.
Page 23: Shutter Release Button
4 Power switch mode palette. (p.152) Press to turn the camera on 9 3 button and off. (p.47) Displays the [Q Playback 1] 5 mc button menu (p.153). When the file format of the last 0 M button captured image is JPEG, and...
Page 24: Monitor Display
Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.193) Capture Mode While shooting, the current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor.
Page 25 AE Metering (p.84) Histogram (p.28) Shake Reduction (p.96)/ AE Lock (p.82) Movie SR (p.110) Shutter speed (p.77) Battery level (p.39) Aperture value (p.77) Turning the focusing ring in EV bar (p.79) \ mode (p.93) Sensitivity (p.75) ND Filter (p.148) Image storage capacity Number of shots using Face detection frame (when Multi-exposure...
Page 26: Control Panel
Control panel Press the M button in Capture mode to display the control panel and change settings. A mode Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright [ 65535 ] [ 65535 ] C mode Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright [ 65535 ] [ 65535 ] Function name ND Filter (p.148)
Page 27 Playback Mode The camera switches the type of information displayed when you press the M button during playback. Captured image, file format and operation guide indicators Standard display are displayed. Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are Histogram display displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.26) Detailed information Detailed information on how and when the image was display...
Page 28: Histogram Display
* Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and the image can also be saved in RAW format. (p.61) If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.154) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark (underexposed) portions blink...
Page 29 Detailed information display Still picture 100-0001 100-0001 +1.0 +1.0 ±0 ±0 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 +1.5 +1.5 ±0 ±0 18 19 G1A1 G1A1 ±0 ±0 22 23 24 50mm 50mm ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 05/05/2011 05/05/2011 10:30 10:30 AM Movie 100-0001 100-0001...
Page 30: Using The Histogram
Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape and the distribution of the (Dark) ←Brightness→...
Page 31 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have the white balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense.
Page 32: How To Change Function Settings
How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. Using the Direct Keys In Capture mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345).
Page 33: Using The Control Panel
Using the Control Panel While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the monitor, and you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. Press the M button in Capture mode.
Page 34: Using The Menus
Using the Menus This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting]. Below, how to set [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example.
Page 35 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. HDR Capture HDR Capture Multi-exposure Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Interval Shooting D-Range Setting D-Range Setting High-ISO NR High-ISO NR Distortion Correction Distortion Correction MENU Exit Exit Press the four-way controller (5). HDR Capture HDR Capture Multi-exposure Multi-exposure...
Page 36 • Refer to the following pages for details on each menu. - [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.65 - [C Movie] Menu 1p.67 - [Q Playback] menu 1p.153 - [R Set-up] menu 1p.184 - [A Custom Setting] menu 1p.68 • Some shooting functions can be saved to the quick dial and loaded with the...
Page 37: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ..........36 Inserting the Battery ..........37 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ..43 Attaching a Lens ..........
Page 38: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.
Page 39: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera. Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 exclusively developed for the PENTAX Q. Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.
Page 40: Inserting/Removing The Battery
When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger. • Do not use the provided Battery Charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating. • Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases: - If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly - If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the...
Page 41: Battery Level Indicator
Insert the battery with the 2 mark facing toward the lens. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger. Remove the battery when it pops out slightly. Close the battery cover, and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4→5).
Page 42: Approximate Image Storage Capacity And Playback Time (When Using A Fully Charged Battery)
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (when Using a Fully Charged Battery) Flash Photography Normal Playback Battery Temperature Shooting Time 50% Use 100% Use D-LI68 23°C 250 images 230 images 210 images 160 minutes The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions.
Page 43 Pull down the connection cable cover (1) on the bottom side of the battery chamber, and insert the DC coupler into the battery chamber. To remove the DC coupler, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (2) with your finger. Remove the DC coupler when it pops out slightly.
Page 44 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed. •...
Page 45: Inserting/Removing An Sd Memory Card
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. (These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
Page 46 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. Close the card cover, and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (3→4). For details on the approximate number of images that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity” (p.242).
Page 47: Attaching A Lens
Attaching a Lens Attach a Q-mount lens to the camera’s body. The steps will be described here using a 01 STANDARD PRIME lens. • When attaching/removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
Page 48 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To remove the lens, attach the lens cap first, hold down the lens unlock button (4), and turn the lens counterclockwise. If the lens is removed while the power is on, the monitor will turn off, and the shutter release button will be locked.
Page 49: Turning The Camera On And Off
1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.190) • To turn the camera on in the playback mode, press the power switch while holding down the Q button.
Page 50: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after u] screen purchasing, the [ Language/ appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once these settings are MENU Cancel Cancel...
Page 51 The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the Initial Setting Initial Setting selected language. English English Proceed to Step 6 if W (Hometown) does New York New York not have to be changed. Settings complete Settings complete MENU Cancel Cancel Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to W, and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 52: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller Date Adjustment Date Adjustment (5), and use the four-way Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 24h controller (23) to select the date Date Date 01/01/2011...
Page 53 Press the four-way controller (3) Date Adjustment Date Adjustment to select [Settings complete], and Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy press the 4 button. Date Date 05/05/2011 05/05/2011 The camera switches to Capture mode Time Time 10:00 10:00 and is ready to take a picture. Settings complete Settings complete If you set the date and time from the...
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Page 55: Basic Operations
Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ........
Page 56: Basic Shooting Operation
Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. Set the mode dial to n. The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject.
Page 57 Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into 37 ] 37 ] 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600...
Page 58: Using A Zoom Lens
Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures. Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. The angle of view changes. The following functions can be set on the camera depending on the lens being used.
Page 59: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash Use the flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 3 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting.
Page 60: Compensating Flash Output
The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode C/i/E/F/a C/i/E/F/G/H/I/a C/i/E/F/I/a *1 Fixed to a in the K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR), p (HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or E (Museum) mode.
Page 61: Shooting With The Flash
Press the four-way controller (3) in Step 2 on p.58. Turn the e-dial. Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the d/i button to reset the value +0.7 +0.7 to 0.0. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the d/i button in Cancel Cancel...
Page 62 Push down in the direction of the arrow to retract the built-in flash. • The built-in flash discharges even when retracted, which may cause vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used. Vignetting may also occur at other times depending on the shooting conditions. •...
Page 63: Reviewing Images
Reviewing Images Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera. Press the Q button. The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor. (For movies, only the first frame is displayed on the monitor.)
Page 64: Deleting A Single Image
You can delete images one by one. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.199) Press the Q button, and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. Press the d/i button.
Page 65: Shooting Functions
Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ... 64 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ..69 Setting the Exposure ........... 75 Focusing ............... 86 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ....94 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............
Page 66: How To Operate The Shooting Functions
How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom Setting] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32). Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode to set the following items.
Page 67: Rec. Mode Menu Items
Rec. Mode Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Menu Item Function Page Sets the image finishing tone such as Custom Image color and contrast before shooting an p.131...
Page 68 Menu Item Function Page Enables capturing images with high HDR Capture p.130 dynamic range. Creates a picture by taking multiple Multi-exposure exposures and merging them into a p.107 single image. Takes pictures at a set interval from a Interval Shooting p.104 set time.
Page 69: Movie Menu Items
Movie Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the [C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [C Movie 1] menu. Menu Item Function Page Sets the number of recorded pixels or size Recorded Pixels of the movie.
Page 70: Custom Setting Menu Items
Custom Setting Menu Items Set the [A Custom Setting 1-2] menus to fully use the functions of this camera. Menu Item Function Page 1. AE-L with AF Sets whether to lock the exposure value p.83 Locked when the focus is locked. Sets whether to link the exposure and AF 2.
Page 71: Selecting The Appropriate Capture Mode
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode This camera features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. Capture Mode Mode Page The camera will automatically select the n (Auto Picture) mode p.70 optimal capture mode for the subject.
Page 72: Auto Picture Modes
• Set the guide display time in [Guide Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.191) • The scene mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to H (p.72) Auto Picture Modes When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.
Page 73: Scene Modes
Scene Modes By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following scene modes. Mode Characteristics For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin Portrait tone. For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation Landscape and produces a vivid color image For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, Macro coins, jewelry, and more...
Page 74: Selecting A Scene Mode
Mode Characteristics For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as Q Surf & Snow snowy mountains Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image and provides a wider dynamic range Backlight Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition...
Page 75: Blur Control Mode
Blur Control Mode Blur Control enables you to create a picture that looks as if it was taken with a wide-open aperture and shallow depth of field, by shooting multiple images with different focus positions and merging them into a single image.
Page 76: Exposure Modes
• Do not move the camera while taking a picture. • If holding the camera by hand while shooting, set [Shake Reduction] to k (On). • The function may not work as effectively as expected if a lens other than an AF lens is used.
Page 77: Setting The Exposure
Setting the Exposure Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 125 to 6400 in increments of 1/3 EV. The default setting is AUTO. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Page 78: Changing The Exposure Mode
Expanding the Dynamic Range Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture.
Page 79: Aperture Value
Turn the e-dial to adjust the value. 5 appears on the monitor before the value that can be changed. The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected exposure mode. 37 ] 37 ] 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 Item set in [Green Button] of the [A Rec.
Page 80 Using the Bulb Shooting This is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. Set the mode dial to a. Turn the e-dial to the left (f), and set the shutter speed to h. h appears after the slowest shutter speed.
Page 81: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV between -3 and +3 depending on the lens being used. Step Interval Exposure Setting Value ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0 1/3 EV...
Page 82: Exposure Bracketing
Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing) You can take three consecutive images at three different exposure levels when the shutter release button is pressed.Three images are saved with each release. Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set the bracketing order in [3. Auto Bracketing Order] (p.68) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
Page 83 Press the four-way controller Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing (3), and use the four-way controller (45) to select l or MENU Cancel Cancel l Exposure Takes pictures with the shutter release button. Bracketing Takes pictures with an optional remote control unit. The remote control operates according to Exposure Bracket the Remote Control shooting (p.100) setting.
Page 84: Locking The Exposure Before Shooting (Ae Lock)
• When [Autofocus Method] (p.87) is set to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select] or [Spot], the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images. • Switch to a mode other than l or c in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel Exposure Bracketing.
Page 85 • When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled. - the d/i button is pressed again - the Q button, 3 button, or power switch is pressed - the mode dial is turned - the lens is changed •...
Page 86: Selecting The Metering Method
Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods are available. The sensor meters the brightness in 16 different zones. (default setting) Multi-segment Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically metering determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure.
Page 87: Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. - when shooting with a long exposure - when shooting with a high sensitivity setting - when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.
Page 88: Focusing
Focusing Setting the Focus Method You can focus with the following methods. The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the Autofocus shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears.
Page 89: Setting The Autofocus Method
• You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] (p.65) of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • [Focus Method] is fixed to = when the capture mode is set to n (Auto Picture) or u (Blur Control) mode, or \ (Moving Object)/l (Night Snap)/ w (Quick Macro)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode.
Page 90 Use the four-way controller (45) Autofocus Method Autofocus Method to select an autofocus method, AF Select (25 Points) AF Select (25 Points) and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Cancel Cancel MENU • You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] (p.65) of the [A Rec.
Page 91 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area). Select [AF Select (25 Points)] or [Select] in Step 3 on p.88, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Press the M button twice.
Page 92: Focusing Using The D/I Button
Focusing Using the d/i Button You can set the camera to perform focusing by pressing the d/i button. Use this setting when the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button halfway is not desired. First, assign the Enable AF function to the d/i button. Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec.
Page 93: Locking The Focus (Focus Lock)
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this case, focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (Focus Lock), and then recompose your picture.
Page 94: Adjusting The Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. 37 ] 37 ] 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 • Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • You cannot lock the focus when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/ l (Night Snap)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode.
Page 95 Focusing with the Image Enlarged You can more easily focus on the subject by enlarging the image in the center of the monitor during \ mode. Select [Focus Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Focus Settings] screen appears.
Page 96: Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview)
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) You can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actually set value. Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button First, assign the Preview function to the d/i button. Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec.
Page 97: Displaying The Preview
Displaying the Preview View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. Press the d/i button. You can check the depth of field on the monitor while the d/i button is pressed. Take your finger off the d/i button.
Page 98: Using The Shake Reduction Function To Prevent Camera Shake
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in the following situations.
Page 99 Auto Power Off. Wait for the Shake Reduction function to work stably and properly, and then press the shutter button gently. • The Shake Reduction function is available with any PENTAX Q-mount lens compatible with this camera.
Page 100: Shooting With Self-Timer
Shooting with Self-timer This camera has the following two types of self-timers. The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use this Self-timer (12 sec.) mode to include the photographer in the picture. The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter Self-timer (2 sec.) release button is pressed.
Page 101 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
Page 102: Shooting With Remote Control (Optional)
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit (p.230). You can select from the following three shooting modes. The shutter is released immediately after the shutter Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
Page 103: Control Unit
• The remote control shooting may not be available in backlit conditions. • The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).
Page 104: Taking Pictures Continuously
Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is kept pressed. The following two types of continuous shooting are available. For JPEG images of E/C, up to approximately 5 Continuous frames per second can be taken continuously. You can Shooting (Hi) capture up to approximately 5 frames at once.
Page 105 Press the four-way controller Continuous Shooting (Hi) Continuous Shooting (Hi) (3), use the four-way controller (45) to select g or h, and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. Cancel Cancel MENU Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
Page 106: Interval Shooting
Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following settings can be performed. When taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until the Interval next picture is taken from 1 second to 24 hours. Set the number of shots to be taken from 1 to 999.
Page 107 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Number of Shots], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45), and use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of shots to be taken. Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 108 • Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.113) for information on how to perform interval shooting in C (Movie) mode. • If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. - when the power switch is pressed - when the mode dial or quick dial is turned •...
Page 109: Multi-Exposure
Multi-exposure You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. • Multi-exposure is not available in the following situations. - when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+] - when the capture mode is set to C (Movie) or u (Blur Control) mode, or Z (Night Scene HDR)/w (Quick Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode - when Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set...
Page 110: Take The Picture
If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Multi-exposure is ended. - when the Q button, 3 button, M button or four-way controller (345) is pressed - when the mode dial or quick dial is turned...
Page 111: Recording Movies
Recording Movies In this camera, you can record movies with the following format. • Frame rate 30 fps • Sound Monaural • File format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Changing the Settings for Movie Recording Settings for recording movies can be changed in the [C Movie] menu. Set the mode dial to C, and press the 3 button.
Page 112 Use the four-way controller (23) to select g or Z, and press the 4 button. Records sound. (default setting) Does not record sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exposure Setting], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto] or [Manual], and press the 4 button.
Page 113: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Set the mode dial to C. The movie recording screen appears. View the subject on the monitor. Sound Movie SR Adjust the exposure when [Exposure Setting] is set to [Manual]. 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 10'30" 10'30" Recordable Time Available operations E-dial...
Page 114 • When [Sound] is set to g (On), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording. • When recording a movie, regardless of the focus method setting, recording starts when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if the subject is not in focus.
Page 115: Interval Movie
Interval Movie Takes still pictures one by one at a set interval from a set time and records them as a single movie file. Perform the following settings. Set the shooting interval to 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., Interval 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.
Page 116 Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours, minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller (23) to set the time. Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button.
Page 117: Playing Back Movies
• When recording with Interval Movie, use the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) or install a fully charged battery. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it may become depleted during recording and cause recording of the movie to stop. •...
Page 118 • You can use the optional AV cable I-AVC7 or a commercially available HDMI cable to play back recorded movies on a TV screen or other AV devices. (p.168) • QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. (p.204) Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture.
Page 119: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select a movie to edit. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
Page 120 Press the d/i button. The screen to select segment(s) to delete is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. 00'00" 00'00" 00'00" 00'00" The segment(s) to delete are specified. Press the 4 button again to cancel the Select segments for deletion Select segments for deletion selection.
Page 121: Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format .......... 120 Setting the White Balance ......... 124 Adjusting Brightness ......... 128 Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..... 131 Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions ................
Page 122: Setting A File Format
Setting a File Format Set the aspect ratio, file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Image Capture Settings Image Capture Settings...
Page 123: File Format
When you perform the development process by using the RAW Development function (p.180), or using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” (p.208), you can create JPEG images with these effects. Captures images in both RAW and JPEG formats.
Page 124: Jpeg Recorded Pixels
JPEG Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images when [File Format] is set to [JPEG]. The selectable sizes vary according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting. Recorded Aspect Ratio Pixels Pixels 4000×2248 (default setting) 3456×1944 2688×1512 1920×1080 4000×2664 (default setting) 3456×2304 2688×1792 1920×1280...
Page 125: Jpeg Quality
JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). C Best Quality: clearer File size: larger D Better Good Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space You can select a color space to use. Mainly used for devices such as a computer.
Page 126: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance White Balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images.
Page 127: Adjusting The White Balance Manually
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. After turning the power on, if you have taken any images before pressing the four-way controller (3), the last image taken is displayed in the background. Use the four-way controller (45) Auto White Balance Auto White Balance...
Page 128 Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of, fully display a white sheet of paper on the monitor, or select a white area as the subject. Press the shutter release button fully. Set [Focus Method] to \ when the shutter cannot be released. Adjust the white balance as necessary.
Page 129: Fine-Tuning The White Balance
Fine-tuning the White Balance You can fine-tune the white balance setting. Perform the desired setting in Step 2 on p.125. Press the mc button. The fine-tuning screen appears. Fine-tune the white balance. G3 G3 A2 A2 Adjust Adjust SHUTTER Cancel Cancel ±0 ±0 MENU...
Page 130: Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Brightness Adjusts the brightness and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. Highlight Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed areas. Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears.
Page 131: Shadow Correction
Shadow Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of underexposed areas. Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Shadow Correction], and press the 4 button.
Page 132: Hdr Capture
HDR Capture Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Takes three images (-3 EV underexposed, standard (proper exposure) and +3 EV overexposed) to create a single composite image with them. • HDR Capture is not available in the following situations. - when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+] - when the shutter speed is set to h - when the capture mode is set to C (Movie), u (Blur Control) mode, or...
Page 133: Setting The Image Finishing Tone
Setting the Image Finishing Tone Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Setting Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone Image Saturation, hue, and contrast will be rather high to create a Bright bright sharp image.
Page 134 Use the four way controller (2345) to select [Custom Image], and press the 4 button. The Custom Image setting screen appears. After turning the power on, if you have taken any images before pressing the 4 button, the last image taken is displayed in the background. Use the four-way controller Bright Bright...
Page 135 Image Tone Parameter Saturation: -4 to +4 Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan Muted/Bleach Bypass High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4 Contrast: -4 to +4 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4 Reversal Film Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4 Filter Effect: None/Green/Yellow/Orange/ Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Infrared Filter Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan Monochrome High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4...
Page 136 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65). Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image.
Page 137: Setting The Digital Filter
Setting the Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter Name Effect Parameter Shading Level: Low/Medium/High For taking pictures that Blur: Low/Medium/High Toy Camera look as if taken with a toy Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/ camera.
Page 138 • Digital Filter is not available in the following situations. - when the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR)/ w (Quick Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode - when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+] •...
Page 139 Use the four-way controller (23) Blur Blur to select a parameter, and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the parameter’s value. Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. • You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65). •...
Page 140: Saving Frequently Used Functions To The Quick Dial
Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily load and use the desired settings when taking pictures. Save up to four settings to each of the following functions. •...
Page 141 Repeat Steps 3 and 4. Save the settings for the other positions in the same way. Press the 4 button. The setting assigned to each position is saved. Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Loading Settings for Taking Pictures You can take pictures with the settings saved in the quick dial, and while using the quick dial, these settings have priority over the settings such as...
Page 142: Setting The Smart Effect
Setting the Smart Effect You can set and capture images with a variety of effects. Select from the following types of effects. • Brilliant Color • Tone Expansion • Unicolor Bold • Bold Monochrome • Vintage Color • Water Color •...
Page 143 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Shooting with Smart Effect Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4. The Smart Effect settings are loaded, and the camera is ready to take a picture.
Page 144: Saving The Camera Settings
Saving the Camera Settings You can save the current camera settings and retrieve them later on by the quick dial operation. Set necessary settings. Select from USER 1 to 3 in Step 4 USER 1 USER 1 on p.140. USER 1 USER 1 USER Mode Manager USER Mode Manager...
Page 145 Saving a Thumbnail Image to the USER Mode If you take an image that you like, you can save the image along with the settings used in that image to make it even easier to take pictures. Select from USER 1 to 3 for which settings were saved on the screen in Step 2 on p.142.
Page 146: Setting The Green Button And E-Dial Functions
Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions Setting the Green Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the d/i button and access the function by simply pressing the button when shooting. Green Button Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting) While the d/i button is pressed, you can check the depth of Preview field by stopping down the aperture to the set value.
Page 147 The setting is canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - the d/i button is pressed again - the Q button, 3 button or power switch is pressed - the mode dial is turned Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a file format.
Page 148: Setting The E-Dial Operation In E Mode
Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode Set the value to be changed with the e-dial when the capture mode is set to e (Program) mode. Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.144. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [E-dial in Program], and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 149: Setting The Green Button Operation In A Mode
Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode You can set the function of the d/i button when the capture mode is set to a (Manual) mode. Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.144. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Action in M Mode], and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 150: Setting The Lens Functions
Setting the Lens Functions You can set the lens functions. Depending on the type of the lens attached, available functions differ. Setting the ND Filter Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens. Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears.
Page 151: Correcting Lens Distortion
Correcting Lens Distortion Reduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties. Select [Distortion Correction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [On] or [Off], and press HDR Capture HDR Capture Multi-exposure Multi-exposure...
Page 152 Memo...
Page 153: Playback Functions
Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions. Playback Functions Operation ......152 Setting the Playback Display Method ....154 Enlarging Images ..........155 Displaying Multiple Images ....... 156 Playing Back Images Continuously ....162 Displaying Rotated Images ....... 164 Deleting Multiple Images ........
Page 154: Playback Functions Operation
Playback Functions Operation Make settings related to playing back images in the playback mode palette or [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32). Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the playback mode palette.
Page 155: Playback Menu Items
*3 This can be performed only when a movie is displayed. Playback Menu Items You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback] menu. Press the 3 button in Playback mode to display the [Q Playback 1] menu. Menu...
Page 156: Setting The Playback Display Method
You can set the initial magnification when enlarging images, and whether to display the Bright/Dark Area warning in Playback mode. Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23)
Page 157: Enlarging Images
• The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) is 1 times. You can change this in [Quick Zoom] of the [Q Playback 1] menu. (p.154) • The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of 0.675 times that of horizontal images, therefore, magnification at the first click...
Page 158: Displaying Multiple Images
Displaying Multiple Images Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9, 20, 42 or 90 thumbnail images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is nine image-display. Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in Playback mode. The multi-image display screen appears.
Page 159: Displaying Images By Folder
Displaying Images by Folder Images will be grouped and displayed by folder in which they are saved. In the multi-image display screen, turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) again. The folder display screen appears. The number of images saved in the selected folder appears at the top right of the screen.
Page 160: Displaying Images By Shooting Date (Calendar Display)
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) Images will be grouped and displayed by the shooting date. In the multi-image display screen, press the M button. The [Multi-img Display Setting] screen appears. Press the M button again. The calendar display screen appears. Number of images shot on this date Only the dates when pictures were taken...
Page 161: Comparing Images
Comparing Images You can display two images side-by-side. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select g (Image Comparison), and press the 4 button. The last image displayed will be displayed twice side-by-side. Select two images you want to 100-0001 100-0001...
Page 162: Joining Multiple Images (Index)
4 button. Selection Selection You can select o (Thumbnail), Create an index image Create an index image p (Square), q (Random1), MENU Cancel Cancel r (Random2), s (Random3) or p (Bubble). Images are displayed according to the file number (from the smallest number) for o, and are displayed in random order for other layouts.
Page 163 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Backgrnd.], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the background color, and press the 4 button. You can select a white or black background. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Selection], and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 164: Playing Back Images Continuously
Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow. Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The Slideshow setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23)
Page 165: Starting The Slideshow
Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed during playback or pause. - the four-way controller (3) is pressed - the Q button is pressed - the 3 button is pressed - the shutter release button is pressed - the mode dial is turned *1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to normal Playback mode.
Page 166: Displaying Rotated Images
Displaying Rotated Images You can change the rotation information of an image and save it. Images with changed image rotation information are displayed at the changed orientation during playback. • You cannot change the rotation information of the following images. - Protected images - Images without a rotation information tag •...
Page 167: Deleting Multiple Images
Deleting Multiple Images You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.199) Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. • Protected images cannot be selected. •...
Page 168: Deleting A Folder
Press the d/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. Deleting a Folder You can delete a selected folder and all the images in it. Turn the e-dial two clicks to the left (toward f) in Playback mode.
Page 169: Deleting All Images
Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All Images], and press the 4 button.
Page 170: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images. • For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the AV device, and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera.
Page 171: Setting The Video/Hdmi Output Format
Connect the other end of the cable to the video input terminal on the AV device. Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. When using the video output, images/movies are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device.
Page 172: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format
The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set [Setting the Time] in the World Time setting (p.187) to X (Destination), the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city. Refer to “List of World Time Cities”...
Page 173: Editing Images
Editing Images This chapter describes how to edit the captured images. Changing the Image Size ........172 Processing Images ..........174 Developing RAW Images ........180...
Page 174: Changing The Image Size
Changing the Image Size Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels, and saves the image as a new file. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized. • Images already resized to S or Z with this camera cannot be resized. Select an image to resize in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3).
Page 175: Cropping Out Part Of The Image (Cropping)
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image. The aspect ratio can also be changed. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped. •...
Page 176: Processing Images
Processing Images Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Effect Parameter Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Creates a monochrome Infrared Filter Monochrome image such as a black-and- white photo. Toning (B-A): 7 levels Shading Level: Low/Medium/High Creates an image that...
Page 177 Filter Name Effect Parameter Lessens the tone of the image to create an image Posterization Intensity: 1 to 5 that looks as though it was hand-drawn. Creates an image that Fish-eye looks as though it was shot Low/Medium/High with a fish-eye lens. Toning (B-A): 7 levels Creates an image with the Retro...
Page 178 Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a filter appears. Use the four-way controller 100-0001 100-0001...
Page 179: Recreating Filter Effects
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Use filters in Continue selecting filters? Continue selecting filters? combination] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Use filters in combination Use filters in combination Save as Save as Select [Use filters in combination] when you Cancel Cancel want to apply additional filters to the same...
Page 180: Searching For The Original Image
Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. Use the e-dial to select an image 100-0001 100-0001 for applying the same filter Performs digital filter Performs digital filter processing to this image processing to this image effects, and press the 4 button. You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter.
Page 181: Editing Out The Unwanted Red-Eye Effect
Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be used for the Red-eye Edit function. • The Red-eye Edit function does not work on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 182: Developing Raw Images
Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as a new file. Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited. RAW images and JPEG images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Developing One RAW Image Select a RAW image in Playback mode, and press the four- way controller (3).
Page 183 The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Page Aspect Ratio p.121 K/J/I/L JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to Recorded Pixels p.122 the aspect ratio Quality Level p.123 C/D/E Color Space sRGB/AdobeRGB p.123 Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Custom Image Radiant/Muted/Bleach Bypass/Reversal p.131 Film/Monochrome/Cross Processing F/G/H/^/JD/JN/JW/JL/I/ White Balance p.124...
Page 184: Developing Multiple Raw Images
Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. Select [Developing Multiple Images] in Step 3 on p.180, and press the 4 button. The multi-image display screen appears. Refer to p.156 for details on operations in the multi-image display screen. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the RAW images to be developed, and press the 4 button.
Page 185: Changing Additional Settings
Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...... 184 Camera Settings..........186 File Management Settings........198...
Page 186: How To Operate The Set-Up Menu
How to Operate the Set-up Menu Perform general settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32). Set-up Menu Items Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menus.
Page 187 Menu Item Function Page Create New Creates a new folder on the SD Memory p.201 Folder Card. You can save battery power by setting the Power Saving display to dim automatically when no p.190 operation is performed for 10 seconds. Sets the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off p.190...
Page 188: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language Setting the Sound Effects You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • In-focus •...
Page 189: Changing The Date And Time Display
Changing the Date and Time Display You can change the initial date and time settings, and their display formats. Set in [Date Adjustment] (p.184) of the [R Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Set-up 1] menu. Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 1Setting the Date and Time (p.50) Date Date...
Page 190 Use the four-way controller (45) Destination Destination to select a destination city. Turn the e-dial to change the region. The location, time difference and current London London +06:00 +06:00 time of the selected city appear. 16:00 16:00 Cancel Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Page 191: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities Video Video Region City Output Region City Output Format Format North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Istanbul America West Asia Anchorage NTSC Cairo Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem San Francisco NTSC Nairobi Los Angeles NTSC Jeddah Calgary NTSC Tehran Denver NTSC Dubai...
Page 192: Setting The Monitor And The Menu Display
Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.
Page 193 Setting the Capture Mode Display Method Sets the monitor display method in Capture mode. Select [LCD View Options] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD View Options] screen appears. Press the four-way controller LCD View Options LCD View Options (5), use the four-way controller...
Page 194: Setting The Display For Instant Review
Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4 button. The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu ([C Movie 1] menu in C Reset Menu mode, and [Q Playback 1] menu in Playback mode) is Location always displayed first. (default setting) Save Menu The menu tab last selected is displayed first.
Page 195 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Enlarge Instant Review], [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Enlarge Instant You can enlarge the image with the e-dial. (p.155) Review Histogram Shows the brightness distribution of an image. (p.26) Bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark Bright/Dark Area (underexposed) portions blink yellow.
Page 196: Pixel Mapping
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value. Press the d/i button to reset the adjustment value. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the d/i button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu) (p.144).). Press the 4 button.
Page 197: Selecting Settings To Save In The Camera (Memory)
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. Function Default Setting Function Default Setting Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. Drive Mode Focus Position White Balance...
Page 198: Resetting The Menus
Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, and playback mode palette can be reset to default values. Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 199: Checking The Camera Version Information
If an update file for the firmware is released, you can update the camera to the latest firmware version. Refer to the PENTAX website for more information and procedural details regarding updates. Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 200: File Management Settings
When an SD Memory Card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card is “PENTAX Q”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the SD Memory Card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “PENTAX Q”.
Page 201: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 button.
Page 202: Changing The Naming System For Folders
Changing the Naming System for Folders You can select a naming system for folders to store images. The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999.
Page 203: Creating New Folders
Creating New Folders You can create a new folder on an SD Memory Card. A folder is created with the number following the number of the folder currently being used. Select [Create New Folder] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 204 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] or [All Images], and press the 4 Single Image Single Image button. All Images All Images If you selected [All Images], proceed to Step 5. MENU Use the e-dial to select an image 100-0001 100-0001 to set DPOF settings.
Page 205: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ................204 Saving Images on a Computer ......205 Using the Provided Software ......207...
Page 206: Manipulating Captured Images On A Computer
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”. We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.
Page 207: Saving Images On A Computer
Saving Images on a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC] or [PTP], and press the 4 button.
Page 208: Connecting The Camera And A Computer
The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label “PENTAX Q”. If the “PENTAX Q” dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button.
Page 209: Using The Provided Software
Using the Provided Software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW115). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images as a JPEG or TIFF file.
Page 210: Screen Of The Silkypix Developer Studio
Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio When SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX is launched, the screen on the right appears. Refer to Help for details on using the software program.
Page 211 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.208. A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If a computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your software.
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Page 213: Using The Flash
Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ........212 Using an External Flash (Optional) ....215...
Page 214: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
Page 215: Using The Trailing Curtain Sync
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed.
Page 216: Lens Compatibility With The Built-In Flash
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the effective distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 6 * * The value 6 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.
Page 217: Using An External Flash (Optional)
Using an External Flash (Optional) Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. ×:Not available z: Available Flash...
Page 218: Using P-Ttl Mode
Using P-TTL Mode You can use the P-TTL auto flash with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. Turn on the camera and the external flash. Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL]. Confirm that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture.
Page 219: Connecting An External Flash With An Extension Cord
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below.
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Page 221: Appendix
Appendix Default Settings ..........220 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ............. 226 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ....... 227 Optional Accessories ........228 Error Messages ..........232 Troubleshooting ..........234 Main Specifications ..........237 Index ..............243 WARRANTY POLICY .......... 249...
Page 222: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.195) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.196). No: The setting is saved even after reset.
Page 223 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Custom Image Bright p.131 Digital Filter Not use any filters p.135 File Format JPEG p.121 Aspect Ratio p.121 Image Capture JPEG Recorded Pixels E (4000×3000) p.122 Settings JPEG Quality (Best) p.123 Color Space sRGB...
Page 224 Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Green Button Green Button Cancel after 1 (On) shot p.144 One Push Green JPEG/RAW/ File Format Button RAW+ File All RAW+ Format Action in M Mode P LINE p.147 E-dial in Program P SHIFT p.146 Show Grid h (Off)
Page 225 RAW Development p.180 Quality Level: C Movie Editing — — p.117 Image Comparison — — p.159 DPOF — p.201 [Q Playback] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Interval 3 sec. Slideshow Screen Effect p.162 Repeat Playback (Off) Quick Zoom p.154...
Page 226 [R Set-up] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting According to default setting p.190 Language/u Date Adjustment According to default setting p.187 World Time W (Hometown) setting Hometown (City) According to default setting World Time p.187 Hometown (DST) According to default setting Destination (City) Same as Hometown Destination (DST)
Page 227 [A Custom Setting] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting 1. AE-L with AF Locked p.83 2. Link AE to AF Point p.84 3. Auto Bracketing Order 0 – + p.80 4. Shake Reduction Options Mode1 p.97 5. WB When Using Flash Auto White Balance p.125 6.
Page 228: Functions Available With Various Lens Combinations
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ×: Not available z: Available #: Restricted Lens 01 STANDARD 04 TOY WIDE PRIME 05 TOY 03 FISH-EYE 02 STANDARD TELEPHOTO ZOOM Function Autofocus × × Manual focus Quick-Shift focus × × Autofocus Method ×...
Page 229: Cleaning The Cmos Sensor
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected.
Page 230: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories Battery Charger kit K-BC68P (*) (Kit includes Battery Charger D-BC68P and AC plug cord.)
Page 231: Flash Accessories
It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of AF160FC PENTAX cameras by using provided adapter rings.
Page 232: Remote Control
Hot Shoe Adapter F Extension Cord F5P Hot Shoe Adapter F Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Off-Camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This large clip is used for setting the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on a desk or table.
Page 233 Camera Case and Strap Camera Case O-CC115 Camera Strap O-ST115 (*) Others Hot Shoe Cover F USB Cable I-USB7 (*) AV Cable I-AVC7...
Page 234: Error Messages
Error Messages Error Messages Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or Memory card full delete unwanted images. (p.43, p.165) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings.
Page 235 Error Messages Description Appears when trying to update the firmware if the Not enough battery battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged power remaining to battery, or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC115 update the firmware (optional). (p.40) Unable to update firmware. Unable to update the firmware.
Page 236: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Page 237 Problem Cause Remedy The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture. Autofocus does not work The focus method Set [Focus Method] to =. (p.86) is set to \ Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when [Autofocus Method] is set to [Face Detection] or [Tracking].
Page 238 Problem Cause Remedy The Shake Reduction function Set [Shake Reduction] to on. (p.96) is off Shutter speed is too low for the Shake Shake Reduction function Set [Shake Reduction] to off and use a Reduction does to be effective when tripod.
Page 239: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter, Size: 1/2.3-inch Effective Pixels Approx. 12.4 megapixels Total Pixels Approx.
Page 240 LCD Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size 3.0 inches Dots Approx. 460,000 dots Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable Field of View: approx. 100%, Grid display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Display Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram White Balance Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor...
Page 241 Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter is enabled), Bulb Shutter *When using a lens that has no lens shutter; shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with the electronic shutter is available, Bulb shooting is not available.
Page 242 Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Smart Effect Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3 Movie File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 a (1920×1080, K, 30 fps), b (1280×720, K, 30 fps), Recorded Pixels c (640×480, I, 30 fps) Quality Level C (Best), D (Better), E (Good)
Page 243 SD Memory Card), Approx. 180 g (body only) Accessories USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST115, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, Software (CD- Package Contents ROM) S-SW115 <Mounted on the camera> Hot shoe cover F , Body mount cover Software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX...
Page 244 Approximate Image Storage Capacity (When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card) JPEG Quality Aspect Ratio Recorded Pixels k (4000×2248) 1067 1797 P (3456×1944) 1607 2708 – g (2688×1512) 1263 2402 4046 – i (1920×1080) 2115 4020 6772 – N (4000×2664) 1613 a (3456×2304) 1196...
Page 245: Index
[A Rec. Mode] menu ..65, 221 AC adapter ......40 [C Movie] menu ..67, 109, 222 Accessories ......228 [Q Playback] menu ..153, 223 Action in M Mode ....147 [R Set-up] menu ..184, 224 Adding the date (DPOF) ..202 [A Custom Setting] menu AdobeRGB ......123...
Page 246 Bold Monochrome (Smart Effect) Cross Processing (Smart Effect) ..........140 ..........140 Bracketing shooting ....80 f (White Balance) ...124 Bright (Custom Image) ..131 Custom Image ......131 Bright areas ......128 [A Custom Setting] menu Bright/Dark Area warning ........68, 225 ......
Page 247 mc (EV Compensation) button Frame Composite (Digital Filter) ........19, 21, 79 ..........175 Exposure ........ 75 Frame rate ......109 Exposure Bracketing ....80 Exposure mode ...... 76 d/i (Green/Delete) button External flash ....... 215 ......19, 21, 62, 144 Extract Color (Digital Filter) Guide Display ....69, 191 ........
Page 248 Interval Movie ...... 113 MF Assist ........93 Interval Shooting ....104 \ (Manual focus) ...86, 92 Invert Color (Digital Filter) Microphones ......17 ........135, 174 Miniature (Digital Filter) ..175 ISO sensitivity ......75 Mode dial ......19, 69 Monitor ......22, 193 Monochrome (Custom Image) JPEG ........
Page 249 Playback ........ 61 Reset ........196 Q (Playback) button Resize ........172 ........19, 21, 61 Retro (Digital Filter) ....175 [Q Playback] menu ..153, 223 Reversal Film (Custom Image) Playback mode palette ..........131 ........152, 223 Rotation ........164 Playback time ......40 Playing back movies ....
Page 250 Windows .......204 ..........175 World Time ......187 Strap ........36 Write-protect ......5 Sunset K ....... 70, 71 Surf & Snow Q ..... 72 Zoom display ......155 Zoom lens .......56 Tone Expansion (Smart Effect) ..........140 Toning (Custom Image) ..133 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) ........
Page 251: Warranty Policy
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that...
Page 252 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
Page 253 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 254: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 255 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Page 258 (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks Limited SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

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Editing Images

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Connecting to a Computer

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