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Pentax K-7 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively. g the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow. MENU Press the button in Playback mode. The [I-_1 Playback 1] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 3 Press the four-way controller ( • ) and use the four-way controller (A T) to change the setting. Select [Start] in Step 3 on p.222 and press the button. Or, select [_ (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette and press the OK button.
  • Page 4 Stop the slideshow. Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed during playback or when paused. - The four-way controller (T) is pressed .1 - The _ button is pressed .1 - The MENU button is pressed .1 - The shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully .2 - The mode dial is turned .2 - The AF button is pressed .2...
  • Page 5 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ When pictures are taken with /_-7 held vertically, the vertical position sensor activates and rotation information is added to the image to enable playback with the correct image orientation. You can change the rotation information and save the image using the following procedure..
  • Page 6 can display two images side-by-side. Press the four-way controller (•) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • • ) to select _ (Image Comparison) and press the OK button. The last image displayed will be displayed twice side-by-side. Select two images and compare them at left and right.
  • Page 7 iiiiiiiiiii YOUcan delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. !!!!!!!!!!!! iiiiiiiiiiiiiii Deleted images cannot be restored. !!!!!!!! .. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ._ouoanse,ectuptol00ima0esatatime iiiiiiiiiiiiiii left (toward €;'J)in Playback mode. Turn the rear e-dial (_-,,_,,_)to the • hei aoe soa soree aooears....

  • Page 8: Deleting A Folder

    Available operations Four-way controller Moves selection frame (Av•_,) OK button Adds _ and selects an image. Press again to return to []. Protected images (o-,) cannot be selected. Rear e-dial ('*,,'_,,,') Displays a full screen display of the image selected with the selection frame. When the image is displayed full screen, press the four- way controller ( •...
  • Page 9 Use the four-way controller 12345 (• • • • ) to select a folder to delete and press the • button. The delete folder confirmation screen appears. Press the four-way controller (•) to select [Delete]. Press the button. The folder and all images in it are deleted. The confirmation screen appears when there are protected...

  • Page 10: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Deleted images cannot be restored, Select [Delete All Images] in the [I-_-I Playback 1] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. Press the four-way controller (•)
  • Page 11 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 in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • • ) to select o-n (Protect) and press the button.
  • Page 12 Press the button. The image is protected and the I_q icon appears at the top right of the screen. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images. Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.231 and press the button. Press the four-way controller (•)
  • Page 13 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or HDMI terminal and play back images. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • If you intend to use the camera co ntinuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) is recommended.
  • Page 14 Turn the AV device and camera The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. Even if you used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereol monaural sound is played back.
  • Page 15 Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN jack on the AV device.
  • Page 16 Set the output signal format of the HDMI terminal. Select [HDMI Out] in the [_ Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). Use the four-way controller (A T) to select the HDMI output format. The maximum size Auto corresponding the AV device and camera is automatically...

  • Page 17: Processing Images

    Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Changing the Image Size ........Processing Images with Digital Filters ..... 241 Developing RAW Images ........Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format ..252...
  • Page 18 Changes the number of recorded pixels and saves it as a new image. of Recorded Pixels and Changes the number of recorded pixels and quality level and saves it as a new image. The number of recorded pixels can be reduced while still obtaining an image with good quality.
  • Page 19 Press the button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (A •) to select [Save as]. Press the button. The resized image is saved as a new image. Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image. The aspect ratio can also be changed.
  • Page 20 Specify the size and position the area to crop by using cropping frame. Available operations Rear e-dial (',,,_,,,') Changes the size of the cropping frame. Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame. (Av.q_) INFO button Changes the aspect ratio. Select from [3:2], [4:3], [16:9] or [1:1].
  • Page 21 Youcaneditcaptured images using digital f ilters. Thefollowing filtersareavailable. Filter name • Effect Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 Creates an image that Blur: +1/+2/+3 Toy Camera looks as though it was shot with a toy camera• Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow Toning: -3 to +3 Creates an image with Retro Frame Composite: None/Thin/Medium/...
  • Page 22 Filter n ame , Effect I Parameter Creates an image that Intensity: Weak/Standard/Strong Water Color looks as though it was Saturation: Low/Medium/High painted. Creates an image that Pastel Weak/Standard/Strong looks as though it was drawn with a crayon. Changes the horizontal Slim and vertical ratio of +8 levels...
  • Page 23 Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback mode. Press the four-way controller (•). The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • • ) to select (_ (Digital Filter) and press the OK button. The screen to select the filter appears.
  • Page 24 Use the four-way controller (A I') to select [Uses filters combination] or [Save as]. Select [Uses filters in combination] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image. Press the button. If [Uses filters in combination] was selected, the camera will return to Step 4.
  • Page 25 To check the parameter details, press the INFO button. You can check the filter parameters. Press the button. The image selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select an image for applying the same filter effects and press the OK button.

  • Page 26: Searching For The Original Image

    Searching for the Original Image Searches for and displays the original image prior to digital filter application. Select [Searching for the original image] in Step 3 on p.244 and press the OK button. The original image prior to digital filter application is retrieved.
  • Page 27 You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files. on!Y RAW files captu[ed with this camera Canbe edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Select a RAW image in Playback mode.
  • Page 28 Press the button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Save as] and press the OK button. The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Exit] and press the OK button.
  • Page 29 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Develop images shot] or [Develop images with modified settings]. To change the parameters, select [Develop images with modified settings]. For details, see "Specifying the Parameters" (p.250). The screen to select the parameter appears. Set [File Format], [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality...
  • Page 30 Specify theparameters fordeveloping R AWimages. Thefollowing parameters canbechanged. Parameter Value Page File Format JPEG/TIFF 14,, (4672x3104)/10,, (3936x2624)/ Recorded Pixels .1 p.186 6M_ (3072x2048)/_ (1728xl 152) ,k_-ktir (Premium) / -A-Yr_ (Best) / _rYr Quality Level .1 p.187 (Better) / _ (Good) Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Custom Image p.205...
  • Page 31 Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to change the value. Use the four-way controller ( • ) to display the setting screen for White Balance and Custom Image. Press the button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (A T) to select [Save as] and...
  • Page 32 You can readjust Custom Image and White Balance for images shot in JPEG format immediately after shooting them without deteriorating image quality. Set the file format to [JPEG] and shoot an image. Refer to p.188 for setting File Format. Press the four-way controller (•) to change...
  • Page 33 Changing Additional Settings This describes how to chapter change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...... Formatting the SD Memory Card ...... Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ............Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..262 Setting the Folder...
  • Page 34 Perform various settings related to the camera in the [&, Set-up] menu. _em_ Refer to 'fUsing the Menusi! (p,36) for detai!s on menu operations, Perform the following settings in the ['k Set-up 1-4] menu. Press the MENU button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( •...
  • Page 35 Menu Item Function Page Copyright Information Sets the photographer and copyright p.277 information embedded to Exif. Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically, p.270 Sets the battery to use when the Select Battery optional battery grip (D-BG4) is p.270 attached.
  • Page 36 Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. ' Do not remove the SD MemorY Card While formattingl The card maYbe damaged and become...
  • Page 37 You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE lock, RAW button operation sound, self-timer and remote control. The default setting is all _ (On). Select [Beep] in the [_ Set-up 1] menu and press the four- way controller ( •...

  • Page 38: Setting The World Time

    Changing the Date Display You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method. Set in [Date Adjustment] in the ['_ Set-up 1] menu (p.254).
  • Page 39 Press the four-way controller (• •). The selection frame moves to _ (Destination setting). Press the four-way controller ( • ). The [Destination] screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select a destination city. Turn the rear e-dial ('-,,_,,_) t o change the map.
  • Page 40 Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa/West Dakar America Anchorage Asia Algiers Vancouver Johannesburg San Francisco Istanbul Cairo Los Angeles Jerusalem Calgary Denver Nairobi Jeddah Chicago Miami Tehran Toronto Dubai New York Karachi Halifax Kabul Male Central and Mexico City South Lima Delhi...
  • Page 41 Region • City Oceania Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from 20 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/ Simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 42: Setting The Text Size

    Setting the Text Size You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Standard] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). Set in [Text Size] in the ['& Set-up 1] menu (p.254). i Seiiing the Guide D ispla; Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the Capture mode is changed.
  • Page 43 Select [Status Screen] in the [1_1 Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). The [Status Screen] screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select or []. Displays status screen (default setting). D "...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Brightness

    Press the four-way controller ( • ) and use the four-way controller (A T) to select the display time for [Instant Review]. Press the button. Use the four-way controller (A T) to select [Histogram] [Bright/Dark Area]. Use the four-way controller ( •...
  • Page 45 MENU Press the button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. _i! Adju sti n g t h e Co/or of"the M on itor You can adjust the color of the monitor. Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [_ Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way...

  • Page 46: Level Display

    Setting the Electronic Level Display This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level, as indicated on the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Select whether to display the bar graph. Select [Electronic Level] in the [1_1 Rec.
  • Page 47 You can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing 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 48 g the File Name You can change the file names of images. The default naming conventions for the color space (p.279) settings are as follows. [xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential number. (p.267) Color Space ' File Name sRGB IMGPxxxx.JPG...
  • Page 49 Available operations Rear e-dial (',,,_,,,*) Moves text input cursor. Four-way controller Moves text selection cursor. (Av,_,) OK button Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. After entering text, move text selection cursor [Finish]...

  • Page 50: Setting Auto Power Off

    Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [lmin.] (default setting), [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.] or [Off]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the ['& Set-up 3] menu (p.255).
  • Page 51 Press the four-way controller Select Battery (•). Use the four-way controller (• •) to select an item. Auto Select Priority is given to the battery with the most remaining power. (default setting) Body First/ Priority is given to the selected battery. Grip First Press the button.
  • Page 52 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select the AA battery type. When set to [Auto-detect], the camera will detect automatically the type of battery used. Press the button. MENU Press the button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. •...
  • Page 53 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date. * DPOFsett!ngsCannot beapp!ied to,w...
  • Page 54 Turn the rear e-dial (;,,_,,_) to select _ or [] for printing date. The date will be printed. The date will not be printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set other images (up to 999). Press the button. The DPOF setting for the selected image is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode.
  • Page 55 Set the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via the provided USB cable (I-USB7). The default setting is [MSC]. Select [USB Connection] in the [_ Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 56 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
  • Page 57 Thecamera type,shooting conditions a ndotherinformation a re automatically embedded i n captured i mages in theExifdataformat. Y ou canembed photographer information i nthisExif. Use the Provided i'PENTAX Digital camera Utility 4'_software t0 Check the Exif information: Select [Copyright Information] in the [_...
  • Page 58 Available operations Rear e-dial ("W_,,") Moves text input cursor. Four-way controller Moves text selection cursor. (Av.q (_ (Green) button Switches between upper and lower case letters. OK button Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor.
  • Page 59 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can set the color space to use. sRGB Sets to sRGB color space. (default setting) AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [a Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.84). RAW File Format RAW Button Memory USER I Shake...
  • Page 60 Pixel m apping isa function formapping outandcorrecting f ordefective pixelsintheCMOS sensor. Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [_ Set-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. Press the four-way controller (•) to select [Pixel Mapping] Checks the image sensor press the OK button.
  • Page 61 You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. • Flash Mode • Extended Bracketing • Drive Mode • HDR Capture • White Balance • Digital Filter • Sensitivity •...
  • Page 62 MENU Press the button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. * Set [File Nol] to _ (On) to c0ntinue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is create& See!Select ng the File Number Setting'! (p.267), , When the [&...
  • Page 63 Appendix Default Settings ..........Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ............. Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ....... Optional Accessories ......... Error Messages ..........Troubleshooting ..........Main Specifications ..........Glossary .............. Index ..............WARRANTY POLICY ..........
  • Page 64 The table below lists the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.281) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.290). No : The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Reset' Item...
  • Page 65 Item Default Setting Reset Setting (Normal) p.94 Program L ine Extended Type p.151 BracketingBracketing Amount HDR Capture p.200 Digital Filter Not use any filters p. 153 Number ofShots Multi- 2times p.146 exposure Auto EVAdjustment [] (Off) Interval lsec. Number ofShots Interval 2 images p.144...
  • Page 66 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Electronic Level [] (Off) p.266 Horizon Correction [] (Off) p.133 Color S pace sRGB p.279 RAW FileFormat p.189 Cancel after 1 shot [_Z (On) RAW Button JPEG/RAW/RAW+FiIe p.189 AllRAW+ Format [_ (On) f orallexcept Memory HDR Capture and p.281 Digital Filter...
  • Page 67 [I-_-I Playback] Menu Reset ' p Item Default Setting Setting Interval 3sec. Slideshow Screen Effect p.222 Repeat Playback [] (Off) Playback Bright/Dark Area [] (Off) Display p.215 Quick Zoom Method Delete All Images p.230 ['_ Set-up] Menu Reset ' p Item Default Setting Setting...
  • Page 68 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Copyright Information [] (Off) p.277 Auto Power Off lmin. p.270 Select Select Battery Auto Select p.270 Battery AA Battery Type Auto-detect Reset p.290 Pixel Mapping p.280 Dust Alert p.296 Dust Dust Removal p.295 Removal Start-up Action [_Z (On) Sensor Cleaning p.297...
  • Page 69 Item Default Setting Reset Setting 18. Slow Shutter Speed NR p.92 19. High-ISO Noise Reduction Medium p.92 20. High-lSO NR Start Level ISO 800 p.92 21. Color Temperature Steps Kelvin p. 196 22. e-dial in Program Front: Tv Rear: Av p.97 23.

  • Page 70: Resetting The Menu

    Resetting the Menu Settings in [a Rec. Mode] menu, [I-_-I Playback] menu, ['& Set-up] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to default settings. Languagei_-_ i Date Adjustment, the city and DST settings for World Timel Text Size, _ideo Output, Copyright Information and [C Custom...
  • Page 71 Press the four-way controller (•) Reset Custom Functions to select [Reset] and press the Returns the custom function OK button. settings to default values The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting Cancel menu appears again.
  • Page 72 Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an A (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings. Refer to "Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.294) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A.
  • Page 73 "1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at A position. *2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter. *3 When using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC. *4 Aberration correction is available in [Lens Correction] in the [1_ Rec. Mode 1] menu. The [Distortion Correction] setting is disabled when using the DA 10-17mm FISH-EYE lens.
  • Page 74 Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring] When [37. Using Aperture Ring] in the [C Custom Setting 6] menu is set to [Permitted], the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the A (Auto) position or a lens without an A position is attached.
  • Page 75 Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Dust adhering to the CMOS sensor is removed by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the filter on the front surface of the CMOS sensor for approximately one second.
  • Page 76 Dust Alert is a function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor cleaning (p.297). The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function: •...
  • Page 77 Alert image to view it at full screen display: Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.
  • Page 78 , The se!f,timer lamp b links and [Cln] appears onthe LCD panel while c leaning the sensor: , The camera may generate avibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor: I tisnot a malfunction. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. Turn the camera Select [Sensor Cleaning]...
  • Page 79 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Battery Charger kit K-BCg0 (*) (Set includes Battery charger D-BC90 and AC plug cord.)
  • Page 80 It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using the provided AF160FC adapter ring.
  • Page 81 Hot Shoe Adapter Extension Cord F5P Hot Shoe Adapter Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. Off-camera Shoe Adapter Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless flash, this large clip is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table.
  • Page 82 Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 ° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between lx and 2x. Ref-converter Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction of approximately -5 to +3m -1...
  • Page 83 Clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor and lens of this camera. iii_'ii! ¸ /i!Jiiiii ii_i; iiiiii!iiiii /ii!llil ¸iiiiiiiiii_i!_ii ¸...
  • Page 85 Error Message Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.49, p.79) Data may be saved when you perform the Memory card full following operations. •...
  • Page 86 Error Message Description Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is Not enough battery insufficient. Replace the battery with a fully power remaining to charged one or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC50 activate Pixel Mapping (optional). (p.47) The maximum folder number (999) and file Image folder cannot be number (9999) are being used, and no more created...
  • Page 87 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the battery out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract.
  • Page 88 Problem _Cause Remedy The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to AF.S or C. set to IVlF (p.118) Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when autofocus the focus mode is set to AF.C (C). The camera wilt continue focusing on the subject does not The focus mode is work...
  • Page 89 TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with Type built-in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx. 14.6 megapixels Total pixels approx. 15.07 megapixels, CMOS with a primary Image Sensor color filter 14M (RAW: 4672x3104 pixels), 14M (JPEG: 4672x3104 Recorded Pixels pixels), _ (3936x2624 pixels), _ (3072x2048...
  • Page 90 ........ Recorded _°Fi/eForm_a_'l _'!]_I=I_= ..Sb=i_mmo'_y°'Card_Y _:_°I:==I_I] Pixels JPEG Quality **** **o* 1728x1152 JPEG Quality (Compression): ,k,k_,_,(Premium) = 1/2.8, -k-k-k- (Best) = 1/4.5, -k_ (Better) = 1/8, -k (Good)= 1/16 • The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

  • Page 91: Exposure Mode

    1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps), Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting main switch in OFF position PENTAX KAF2bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, Lens Mount K-mount with power contacts) PENTAX KAF3 mount lenses, KAF2 mount lenses, KAF mount lenses,...
  • Page 92 1/180 sec. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Siow- speed-sync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 6400 Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicated External Flash auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash, Red-...
  • Page 93 Hot s hoe cover FK, Eyecup FR, ME viewfinder cap, Sync s ocket 2P cap, B ody m ount cover, USB Cable I -USB7, AVcable I -AVC7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW90 (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4), Accessories Strap O -ST53, Rechargeable...
  • Page 94 AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter.
  • Page 95 Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject.
  • Page 96 EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed. EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 97 Metering Method Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from Multi-segment Metering, Center-weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit. Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 1,000,000.
  • Page 98 RAW data Unedited image data output from the CMOS sensor. RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data are 12 bit data that contain 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG data.
  • Page 99 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Auto Power Off ..... 270 iiiiiiiiiiiiiii Symbols iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii (White Balance) ..191 ® (Green) button ..... 19, 21 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii Autofocus AF ...... 118 O (Preview) button ....129 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Automatic Sensitivity Correction iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [C Custom Setting] Menu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..........
  • Page 100 DNG ........Color Space ....279, 315 DPOF ........Color Temperature ......196, 197,315 DPOF Settings ..... 273 Composition Adjustment ..203 D-Range ....... 199,315 Drive Mode ......82 Continuous Shooting .... 143 Dust Alert ......296 Contrast (Custom Image) ..205 Contrast AF ......
  • Page 101 Flash......72,167 High-Speed Flash Sync Mode Flash(White Balance) ..1 91 ..........Flashcompensation ....76 Histogram ....... 28,316 FlashExposure C ompensation Hometown ...... 58,258 ..........Horizon Correction ....133 _.(Flash pop-up) b utton Hue (Custom Image) .... 205 .........
  • Page 102 M (Hyper-manual) Mode ..107 P (Hyper-program) Mode ..96 Main switch ....18, 21, 56 PAL ......234,317 Manual focus MF ....126 Pastel (Digital Filter) ..... 242 Manual Mode M ....107 PC/AV terminal ....233 Manual White Balance ..194 Phase Difference ....
  • Page 103 JPEGRecorded P ixels... 51 Spot Metering ....... 114 Recorded P ixels sRGB ......279,318 ....... 51,186,318 Star Burst (Digital Filter) Red-eye reduction ..75,179 ........153,241 Remaining i mage storage Status display ....... 262 capacity ........Status screen ......23 Remote Control .
  • Page 104 X (Flash X-sync Speed) mode ..........X-sync socket ....... 183 Zoom Display ....... 214 Zoom Lens ......71...
  • Page 105 Memo...
  • Page 106 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...
  • Page 107 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 108 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 109 Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaqinq Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000...
  • Page 110 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.
  • Page 111 PENTAX Trading 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, (SHANGHAI) Limited Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.j p/en glish • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53495 Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2009 H03-200907...

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