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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX MX-1. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    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 the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.194) for more information.
  • Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or AC adapter, and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock. Caution • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.
  • Page 5 PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the products, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing the battery in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.

  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The display may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures. • The display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
  • Page 9 Other Precautions • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being Write-protect formatted by the camera or computer. switch r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........5 Contents ...................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........15 Checking the Contents of the Package .......... 16 Names and Functions of Parts ............17 Functions in Shooting ..............18 Functions in Playback..............
  • Page 11 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures................53 Adjusting the Position of the Display ..........53 Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode)..........54 Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode) ........58 Using the Zoom ................60 How to Operate the Shooting Functions .......... 63 Direct Keys Setting Items ............... 63 Rec.
  • Page 12 Setting the Shake Reduction ............106 Setting the Face Detection Function ..........107 Setting the Blink Detection Function..........108 Setting the Instant Review............109 Setting the Finishing Image Tone (Custom Image) ......110 Setting the Date Imprint Function ..........112 Recording Movies ................113 Selecting the Movie Mode ............
  • Page 13 Editing and Printing Images Changing the Image Size ..............141 Changing the Image Size (Resize) ..........141 Cropping Images ................142 Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ..143 Processing Images to Make a Face Look Smaller (Small Face Filter) ..............144 Processing Images ................
  • Page 14 Changing the Video Output Format..........183 Selecting the HDMI Output Format ..........184 Setting Eye-Fi Communication .............185 Adjusting the Brightness and the Tone of Colors of the Display .. 185 Using the Power Saving Function ..........186 Setting the Auto Power Off Function ..........187 Setting the Display in Capture Mode (LCD View Options) ...188 Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed .........188 Changing the Start-up Screen ............
  • Page 15 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode........204 Messages...................212 Troubleshooting................214 Default Settings................. 216 List of World Time Cities..............223 Main Specifications ................224 WARRANTY POLICY................. 230 Index....................235...
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  • Page 17: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Lens cap O-LC130 (*) PENTAX MX-1 O-ST130 (*) Software (CD-ROM) Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger S-SW130 battery D-LI106 (*) D-BC106 (*) AC plug cord (*) USB cable Operating Manual I-USB7 (*) (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 19: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Power button/ Power lamp Mode dial Microphone Shutter release button Flash EV compensation dial (retracted) Strap lug Movie button Zoom lever Terminal cover Lens PC/AV terminal Self-timer lamp (Focus HDMI terminal Assist light) (Type D) Remote control receiver Display...

  • Page 20: Functions In Shooting

    Functions in Shooting Power button Turns the camera off (p.46). Mode dial Changes capture mode (p.68). b (Flash pop-up) lever Pops the flash up. Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.60). Shutter release button Captures images (p.55). Movie button Starts movie recording when the mode dial is set to a position other than C (p.116).
  • Page 21 E-dial Changes the sensitivity (p.94), shutter speed, and aperture value (p.72). It is also used to select certain menus or items. AV/AE-L button When you press this button in capture mode, the current exposure amount is saved in memory of the camera (AE Lock) (p.96). When the capture mode is a (Manual Exposure), specify either the shutter speed or the aperture value to be set with the e-dial (p.73).

  • Page 22: Functions In Playback

    Functions in Playback Power button Turns the camera off (p.46). Zoom lever Enlarges the playback image (p.131) or activates the multi-image display (p.125). Adjusts the sound volume in movie playback (p.124). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.21). E-dial Enlarges the playback image (p.131) or activates the multi-image display (p.125).
  • Page 23 Four-way controller Changes the cursor position or the items on a menu or playback screen. When you press the four-way controller (3), the Playback Mode Palette is displayed (p.127). button Activates the selected item on a menu or playback screen. 3 button Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.169).

  • Page 24: Indications On The Display

    To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode Press the Q button or the shutter release button. Displaying the data stored in the built-in memory When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 25 Landscape display Portrait display 1 2 3 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +1.7 +1.7 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 37 37 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2000 2000 +1.7 +1.7 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600...
  • Page 26 Switching the display between Landscape (horizontally long) and Portrait (vertically long) mode in shooting Holding the camera vertically for capturing a still picture automatically switches the display to Portrait mode. The display is not switched to Portrait mode in movie recording and playback.
  • Page 27 C (Movie Recording) mode Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright Function name 10 ND Filter (p.105) Setting 11 Grid Display (p.188) Custom Image (p.118) 12 Histogram (p.188) Movie Mode (p.113) 13 Wind Suppression (p.119) Movie Recorded Pixels (p.118) 14 Enable Autofocus (p.120) White Balance (p.100) 15 Current date and time (p.51) Focusing Area (p.91)
  • Page 28 Display in Playback Mode Pressing the 4 button during playback switches the type of information displayed. Standard display Histogram display 02/02/2013 02/02/2013 No info. display Detailed information display Captured image, file format and operation guide Standard display indicators are displayed. Captured image and histogram (Standard/RGB) are Histogram display displayed (p.27).

  • Page 29: Histogram Display

    Histogram Display In still-picture playback, two types of histogram for the image can be displayed: “Standard histogram” which indicates the distribution of brightness and “RGB histogram” which indicates the distribution of color intensity. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Standard histogram”...
  • Page 30 Detailed Information Display Still picture 02/02/2013 02/02/2013 Movie 100-0001 100-0001 01:30 01:30 +0.3 +0.3 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 02/02/2013 02/02/2013 10:30 10:30 Captured image 18 Highlight Correction (p.104) Capture Mode (p.68) 19 Shadow Correction (p.104) Protect setting (p.135) 20 Distortion Corr.

  • Page 31: Using The Histogram

    * Indicators 10 and 11 appear only for images taken with the flash. * Indicators 17, 18, 19, and 20 appear only for images taken with the corresponding functions enabled. * Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images. Copyright Information Display 2 3 4 100-0001...
  • Page 32 To Adjust the Exposure 1p.95 Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) 1p.104 Understanding Brightness If the image is normal in brightness with no extremely bright or dark portions, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is underexposed, the peak is on the left side, and if it is overexposed, the peak is on the right side.
  • Page 33 Electronic Level Indication This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When you set [Electronic Level] to O (On) with [LCD View Options] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, the electronic level is displayed in standard display mode, showing tilt of the camera.

  • Page 34: How To Change Function Settings

    How to Change Function Settings Function settings of the camera can be changed using the direct keys, menus or control panel. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. Using the Direct Keys In capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Sensitivity, Flash Mode and Focus Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345).

  • Page 35: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [R Setting] and [A Custom]. Below, how to set [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example. Press the 3 button in capture mode.
  • Page 36 Press the four-way controller (5). Available settings are displayed in the pull- HDR Capture HDR Capture Standard Standard D-Range Setting D-Range Setting down menu or submenu. Distortion Corr. Distortion Corr. Shake Reduction Shake Reduction Sensor Shift Sensor Shift Face Detection Face Detection Blink Detection Blink Detection...

  • Page 37: Using The Control Panel

    • You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.188) • Refer to the following pages for details on each menu. - [A Rec. Mode] menus 1 p.63 - [C Movie] menu 1p.66 - [R Setting] menus 1p.169 - [A Custom] menus 1p.67...
  • Page 38 Use the four-way controller (45) Focusing Area Focusing Area Auto Auto or e-dial to select a setting value. Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Press the M button. The camera is ready to take a picture. You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2.

  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Gettin Starte Attach the lens cap and strap supplied with the camera. Attach the string provided to the lens cap. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

  • Page 40: Powering The Camera

    Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

  • Page 41: Installing The Battery

    • Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC106) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
  • Page 42 While pressing the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow 3, insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the display. Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. (The battery cannot be inserted if it is incorrectly oriented.)

  • Page 43: Battery Level Indicator

    • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity (flash used for 50% of Movie Recording Time Playback Time shots) Approx. Approx. 90 min. Approx.

  • Page 44: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC130) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord AC adapter DC coupler DC terminal Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
  • Page 45 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 46: Installing An Sd Memory Card

    Installing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when no card is inserted (p.47).
  • Page 47 Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow and 2 open the battery/card cover. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing the display side of the camera.

  • Page 48: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power button Remove the lens cap. Press the power button. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens extends. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.48 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 49: Starting-Up In Playback Mode

    Checking the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed. The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images will be saved on the SD Memory Card. +1.7 +1.7 F8.5 F8.5 37 37 The SD Memory Card is not inserted.

  • Page 50: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (p.46). Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.51) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
  • Page 51 If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. If the wrong language has been inadvertently selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
  • Page 52 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting Initial Setting The [W Hometown] screen appears. English English Hometown Hometown New York New York Settings complete Settings complete Cancel Cancel Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown Hometown to choose a city.

  • Page 53: 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 (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment Date Adjustment to choose the date format. mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Date Format Date Format...
  • Page 54 If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds. When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to capture mode by pressing the 3 button.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Picture Adjusting the Position of the Display The display can be lowered down to approx. 45° or raised upward to approx. 90°. This is convenient for shooting at a low angle, or shooting with the camera above your head. •...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode)

    Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode) This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures using b (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing the shutter release button. In b mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate capture mode depending on the situations and subjects.
  • Page 57 When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58). F8.5 F8.5 37 37 Face detection frame You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the right or left (p.60).
  • Page 58 The following restrictions apply in b mode: - You cannot set the Face Detection function to [Off]. - The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Auto). - The b (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. - If A (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is C (Auto) or D (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode is fixed to a (Flash Off).
  • Page 59 Subjects that are difficult to focus on The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures In Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    To Use the Face Detection Function With this camera, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on F8.5 F8.5 37 37...
  • Page 61 Sensitivity AUTO AUTO ISO Range ISO100 - 1600 EV Compensation ±0.0 Flash Exp. Comp. ±0.0 Custom Image Bright Saturation ±0 ±0 Contrast ±0 Sharpness ±0 Aspect Ratio File Format JPEG Capture Settings JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality Fine F (Auto White White Balance Balance) AWB fine-tuning AB...

  • Page 62: Using The Zoom

    Grid Display X (Off) Histogram P (Off) LCD View Options Highlight Alert P (Off) Electronic Level P (Off) Date Imprint Set the mode dial to 9 (Green). The camera switches to 9 mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58).
  • Page 63 Turn the zoom lever in capture mode. Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. If you continue turning the lever to the right Green: Intelligent Zoom (5), the camera automatically switches White: Digital Zoom from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point it switches to Digital...
  • Page 64 Recorded Pixels Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom f/O/N/P Approx. 6.2x Approx. 7.8x h/Q/R/S Approx. 7.8x Not available • It is recommended to use a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. • When the focus mode is set to I (1cm Macro), the zoom position is fixed.

  • Page 65: 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] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33). Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four-way controller (2345) in capture mode to set the following items.
  • Page 66 Menu Item Function Page Sets the finishing image tone such Custom Image as color and contrast before p.110 Scene Mode shooting an image. Sets the horizontal and vertical Aspect Ratio ratio of images. File Format Sets the file format. p.97 JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of images Pixels...
  • Page 67 Menu Item Function Page Determines whether to activate Blink Detection Blink Detection in combination with p.108 Face Detection. Determines whether to use the Digital Zoom p.62 Digital Zoom function. Sets the Instant Review display Instant Review p.109 settings. Determines which settings to save Memory p.121 when the power is turned off.

  • Page 68: 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 image finishing tone, such as Custom Image p.118 saturation, hue and contrast.

  • Page 69: Custom Function Menu Items

    Custom Function Menu Items Set the [A Custom 1-2] menus to fully use the functions of this camera. Menu Item Function Page Sets whether to lock the exposure value 1. AE-L with AF Locked p.96 when the focus is locked. Sets the order for Auto Bracketing 2.

  • Page 70: Selecting The Capture Mode With The Mode Dial

    Selecting the Capture Mode with the Mode Dial This camera features various capture modes. Using the mode dial, select the appropriate capture mode suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. Capture Mode Type Page The camera will automatically select the...

  • Page 71: Shooting In Specific Scenes (Scene Mode)

    Shooting in Specific Scenes (Scene Mode) By setting the mode dial to ! (Scene), you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Shooting Scene Description For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright Portrait skin tone. Flower For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened. For capturing landscape views.
  • Page 72 Shooting Scene Description Disables sound effects, flash and AF assist light for Candid Capture discreet image capture. Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image. X Digital Wide (1p.78) Stitches images taken with the camera to create a F Digital Panorama panoramic photograph.

  • Page 73: Shooting In Various Exposure Modes (E, B, C, A)

    Use the four-way controller Surf & Snow Surf & Snow (2345) to choose a shooting scene. When an icon is selected in the Scene Mode For bright images such as For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately sand or snow. Accurately Palette, the guide for the selected shooting meters for bright scenes meters for bright scenes...
  • Page 74 To Select the Exposure Mode This camera features the following four exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. ×: Not available z: Available #: Restricted Change Change Change Exposure Mode Aperture Compensation Shutter Speed Sensitivity Value Program Shutter...
  • Page 75 The shutter speed and aperture value are changed so that the exposure amount is maintained (Program Shift). Shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed and aperture value In a mode, press the A button to select the setting (shutter speed or aperture value) to be changed with the e-dial, and then turn the e-dial to change the setting.
  • Page 76 To Use 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 77: Taking A Picture In Wide Dynamic Range (P Mode)

    Taking a Picture in Wide Dynamic Range (p Mode) Three images captured with different exposures can automatically be processed to store a single composite picture, enabling you to obtain an image with wider dynamic range. Set the mode dial to p. Press the shutter release button first halfway then fully.

  • Page 78: Using # Mode

    Using # Mode To Save the Settings in # Mode By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to #. The following settings can be saved: • Exposure modes e (default setting)/b/c/a •...

  • Page 79: Take A Picture

    Press the 4 button. The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to capture or playback mode. To Take Pictures in # Mode Set the mode dial to #. The saved settings are retrieved. Change the settings already saved in # mode if necessary.

  • Page 80: Various Shooting Methods

    Various Shooting Methods Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 17 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X from the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70.
  • Page 81 Press the shutter release button to take a 2 2 2 shot. The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Exit Exit Take the second image. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image (right half of picture).

  • Page 82: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image. Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F from the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70.
  • Page 83 Take the second frame. Move the camera so that the semi- transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. 2nd Frame 2nd Frame Exit Exit Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears.

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select e from the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70. Press the 4 button, and then press the M button.
  • Page 85 When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released. You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button. Selection / Registry Selection / Registry When you press the 4 button in the capture status screen, the pet registration screen appears to register another pet.

  • Page 86: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to F. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use Flash Off this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.
  • Page 87 Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the flash at an extremely close distance, a shadow of the lens may appear in the picture taken. Slide the b lever to the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 88 To Use the Flash Select a capture mode. Slide the b lever. The flash pops up and begins charging. b (red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, the icon of the selected flash mode appears on the display (not displayed in C mode).

  • Page 89: Selecting The Drive Mode

    Selecting the Drive Mode You can select any drive mode for shooting from among Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Remote Control, and Auto Bracketing. Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting(L) /Burst Shooting(H) Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the Continuous memory before the next image is taken.
  • Page 90 To Shoot while Automatically Changing the Exposure (lAuto Bracketing) When the shutter release button is pressed once, three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels are taken so that you can select the best one later. The shooting order is: correct exposure → negative compensation → positive compensation.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Focus Mode

    • For movies using the self-timer, recording will start ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button or the Movie button is pressed. • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. •...

  • Page 92: Capture Mode

    Press the four-way controller (5) in Standard Standard capture mode. The Focus Mode screen appears. Cancel Cancel Use the four-way controller (45) or the e-dial to select a focus mode, and press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. •...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Autofocus Settings

    Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera is ready to take a picture. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.
  • Page 94 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a focusing area, and press the 4 button. The setting is saved. • In C (Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie) and d (High Speed Movie) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W. •...
  • Page 95 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The setting is saved. • Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety but you may feel dazzled. Do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance. •...

  • Page 96: Setting The Exposure

    Setting the Exposure To Set 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 100 to 12800 in increments of 1 EV or 1/3 EV. The default setting is AUTO.
  • Page 97 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 98 • EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure). • The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off or by switching to another capture mode. To Lock the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (exposure amount) prior to taking a picture.

  • Page 99: Setting The Recording File Format

    To Select the AE 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 multiple 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 100 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Capture Settings] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Capture Settings Capture Settings to select [Aspect Ratio], [File Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio File Format...

  • Page 101: File Format

    File Format You can set the format of image files. Captures images in JPEG format. (Default setting) JPEG You can change the number of recorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded Pixels], and the image quality level in [JPEG Quality]. The RAW format is a CMOS sensor output format saved without processing.

  • Page 102: Setting The White Balance

    Aspect Ratio Recorded Pixels Pixels 3984×2656 (default setting) 3072×2048 2592×1728 2016×1344 2992×2992 (default setting) 2304×2304 1936×1936 1536×1536 • The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The file size will also vary according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. •...
  • Page 103 Item Setting Color Temperature Auto White Automatically adjusts the white Approx. 4,000 to Balance balance. (Default setting) 8,000K For use when taking pictures in Daylight Approx. 5,200K sunlight. For use when taking pictures in the Shade shade. It reduces the bluish color Approx.
  • Page 104 Use the four-way controller (45) Auto White Balance Auto White Balance to select the white balance. When J (Fluorescent Light) is selected, press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select D, N, Cancel Cancel W, or L. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 105 Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of, fully display a white sheet of paper on the display, or select a white area as the subject. Press the shutter release button fully. The white balance is automatically adjusted. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 106: Selecting P Capture Mode

    Four-way controller Adjusts the tone of the colors between (45) blue (B) and amber (A). d/i button Resets the adjustment value. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the White Balance setting screen. Press the 4 button. The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu is resumed. Press the 3 button.

  • Page 107: Setting The Nd Filter

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [D-Range Setting] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction], and press the four- way controller (5).

  • Page 108: Correcting Lens Distortion (Distortion Correction)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto], [On], or [Off], and press the 4 button. • When you switch the camera to a (Manual Exposure) or C (Movie) mode with [Auto] selected, the setting is automatically changed to [Off]. •...

  • Page 109: Setting The Face Detection Function

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Shake Reduction type, and press the 4 button. The setting is saved.

  • Page 110: Setting The Blink Detection Function

    The camera does not detect a person’s face. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Face Detection] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 111: Setting The Instant Review

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Blink Detection] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Blink Detection function works (default setting). P Blink Detection function does not work. •...

  • Page 112: Setting The Finishing Image Tone (Custom Image)

    Histogram Shows the brightness distribution of an image (p.27). Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) portions blink red (p.29). Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Instant Review 1p.57 Setting the Finishing Image Tone (Custom Image) Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone.
  • Page 113 Use the four-way controller (45) Bright Bright or the e-dial to select a custom image, and press four-way controller (3). The screen for selecting parameters Cancel Cancel appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Saturation Saturation to choose a parameter you want to change.

  • Page 114: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    • Pressing the d/i button resets the current value of the selected parameter to the default value. • The [Custom Image] setting can also be changed using the control panel. Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.

  • Page 115: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies You can record movies by setting the C icon on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Selecting the Movie Mode There are three movie recording modes. Choose your desired mode. Modes Characteristics Movie For recording movies. Time-Lapse Movie Captures frames for fast motion playback.

  • Page 116: Recording A Movie

    Cautions for C (Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie) and d (High Speed Movie) in common • The flash cannot be used. • The AE metering method is fixed to L (Multi-segment) and the sensitivity is fixed to ISO AUTO. • Only Standard, Self-timer or Remote Control can be selected for the drive mode.
  • Page 117 Press the shutter release button halfway. The following information appears on the display. 1 Movie Mode icon 2 Focus frame (does not appear during recording) 3 Remaining recordable time 07:34 07:34 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right. Right (5) Enlarges the subject.

  • Page 118: Recording A Movie Quickly Using The Movie Button

    Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back Movies 1p.124 • When you set [Enable Autofocus] or [Enable Optical Zoom] in the [C Movie 1] menu to O(On), the autofocus system or the optical zoom can be used during movie recording. (Note that the working sound may be recorded with the movie.) •...

  • Page 119: Changing The Movie Settings

    Movie button Press the Movie button in still-picture capture mode. Recording starts. Press the Movie button. Recording stops. • When recording starts using the Movie button, the number of recorded pixels is fixed to 1920×1080 and the frame rate 30 fps. •...
  • Page 120 The [Custom Image], [Recorded Pixels], [Wind Suppression] and [Enable Autofocus] settings can also be changed using the control panel. To Set the Finishing Image Tone of a Movie (Custom Image) You can record a movie by setting the finishing image tone. The selectable image tones and parameters are the same as those for still pictures.
  • Page 121 Recorded Frame Settings Pixels Rate Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Quick 1280×720 60 fps movement is recorded smoothly. Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Movement is 1280×720 30 fps recorded smoothly. * The frame rate (fps) indicates the number of frames per second. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] in the [C Movie 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 122 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Suppresses wind noises. P Does not suppress wind noises (default setting). To Set Autofocus during Movie Recording (Enable Autofocus) You can activate the autofocus system during movie recording. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Enable Autofocus] in the [C Movie 1] menu.

  • Page 123: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 124 Default Item Description Page Settings If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On) File No. has been selected, file numbers are assigned — sequentially. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 125: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back Images Playin g Back Deletin Image Playing Back Still Pictures Four-way controller Q button Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 100-0001 100-0001 The camera enters playback mode and the captured image appears on the display (single-image display).

  • Page 126: Playing Back Movies

    Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image. Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image. Delete Deletes images in both file formats. RAW+JPEG For information on other deletion procedures 1p.133 Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time.

  • Page 127: Displaying Multiple Images

    Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback. Four-way controller (5) held Fast-forwards playback while the button is down held down. Four-way controller (4) held Fast-reverses playback while the button is down held down. Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Resumes playback.
  • Page 128 M button Displays the [Multi-image Display] screen. Multi-image Display Multi-image Display Exit Exit Use the four-way controller (45) or the e-dial to select the display type (4, 9, or 25). (The display type cannot be selected when developing multiple RAW images.) (p.160) d/i button Selects and deletes multiple images (p.133).

  • Page 129: Using The Playback Functions

    Calendar display Frame Images are displayed by date in calendar TUE WED WED THU THU FRI format. The thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date is displayed on the calendar. 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16...
  • Page 130 Playback Mode Description Page Stretches or elongates a user-selected area of Stretch Filter p.143 image (4:3 to 16:9). Reduces the size of faces in the image, for well- Small Face Filter p.144 proportioned portraits. Creates a collage print page from saved image Collage p.150 files.

  • Page 131: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. In playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 132 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the interval, and press the 4 button. Choose [30sec.], [20sec.], [10sec.], [5sec.] or [3sec.]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect], and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the screen effect, and press the 4 button.

  • Page 133: Rotating The Image

    Rotating the Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction, and press the 4 button.
  • Page 134 Holding the zoom lever turned to the right (5) also changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide mark “+” that appears at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. Available operations while an image is magnified Guide Four-way controller...

  • Page 135: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images You can delete images that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.135). In playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete. Press the d/i button.
  • Page 136 Press the d/i button. A frame appears on the image. Cancel Cancel Delete Delete MENU Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the image that you want to delete, and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected image. Cancel Cancel Delete...

  • Page 137: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.135). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] in the [W Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete All] screen appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
  • Page 138 To protect another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. Use the four-way controller (23) 100-0017 100-0017 to select [Protect]. Protects this image Protects this image Protect Protect Unprotect Unprotect Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected and the screen shown in Step 4 reappears.
  • Page 139 Press the 4 button. All the images are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel], and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or the built- in memory is formatted (p.171).

  • Page 140: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By connecting the camera to a TV or other equipment with a video input terminal or HDMI terminal, you can play back images. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC130 (optional) is recommended (p.42).

  • Page 141: Turn The Camera On

    Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the video and audio input terminals of the AV equipment. When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound connector into the L (white) terminal. Turn the AV equipment on. When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipment that plays back images are different, turn both on.

  • Page 142: Connecting The Camera To An Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to equipment with an HDMI terminal. Turn the AV equipment and camera off. Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal.

  • Page 143: Editing And Printing Images

    Changing the Image Size Editing Printin Image Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

  • Page 144: Cropping Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image. Images taken with the recorded pixels of h/Q/R/S or in F (Digital Panorama) mode, and movies cannot be cropped.

  • Page 145: Stretching A User-Selected Area Of An Image (Stretch Filter)

    Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) You can stretch a user-selected area of a 4:3 image and store it as a 16:9 image. In playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O (Stretch Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette.

  • Page 146: Processing Images To Make A Face Look Smaller (Small Face Filter)

    Use the four-way controller (23) 100-0018 100-0018 to select [Save as], and press the OK button. The stretched image is saved. The number of recorded pixels of a new 1000 1000 F8.5 F8.5 image becomes I for an image taken with E, L for an image taken with 6, O for an image taken with f, or Q for an image taken with a lower number of...
  • Page 147 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the reduction ratio. Approx. 5 % Approx. 7 % Approx. 10 % Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the confirmation dialog does not appear.

  • Page 148: 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 Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and white B&W photograph. Processes the image into one that has the look of a sepia Sepia photograph.
  • Page 149 To Apply a Filter 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. When applying a filter to the selected image for the first time The screen to select a filter in Step 4 appears.
  • Page 150 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Apply additional filter(s)] Save the image Save the image as a new file as a new file or [Save as], and press the 4 Apply additional filter(s) Apply additional filter(s) button.

  • Page 151: Using The P Filter

    After checking, press the M button to return to the previous screen. Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0001 100-0001 Performs digital filter Performs digital filter to select an image for applying the processing to this image processing to this image same filter effects, and press the...

  • Page 152: Creating A Collage Image

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (HDR Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the confirmation does not appear.
  • Page 153 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the recorded pixels. Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels You can choose h or Q. Layout Layout Backgnd. Backgnd. Select image(s) Select image(s) Create an image Create an image Cancel Cancel Press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the item selection screen reappears.
  • Page 154 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the background. Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Layout Layout You can choose the white background or the Backgnd. Backgnd. black background. Select image(s) Select image(s) Create an image Create an image Cancel Cancel Press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the item selection screen reappears.

  • Page 155: Compensating For A Red-Eye Effect

    To Save the Edited Image Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Create an image]. Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Layout Layout Backgnd. Backgnd. Select image(s) Select image(s) Create an image Create an image Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for saving the image appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save].

  • Page 156: Overlaying Your Original Frame On Still Pictures

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The processed image is saved. Overlaying Your Original Frame on Still Pictures You can overlay your original frame (decorative frame) on still pictures. You can select the type and color of an original frame and its position.Text can also be entered.
  • Page 157 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an original frame type, Blur Blur and press the 4 button. Edge Composite Edge Composite The frame setting screen appears. Cancel Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Frame Type], and press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 158 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The edited image is saved. To Adjust the Position of the Frame and an Image Press the d/i button. The frame position adjustment screen appears. Four-way controller Press to adjust the (2345) position of the frame.
  • Page 159 A button Press to switch between upper and lower case. Zoom lever to the Press to move the right (5) cursor to the right. Zoom lever to the Press to move the left (6) cursor to the left. d/i button Press to delete the character.

  • Page 160: Developing | Images

    Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the previous screen. Press the 4 button. Proceed to Step 11 on p.155. Developing | 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.
  • Page 161 Use the four-way controller (23) Capture Settings Capture Settings to choose a parameter you want to change. You can select a different image by turning the e-dial. The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Page Aspect Ratio p.98 D/E/F/G JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to JPEG Recorded Pixels p.99...
  • Page 162 To Develop Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. Select [Develop multiple images] in Step 3 on p.158, and press the 4 button. The multi-image display screen appears. Refer to p.125 for details on operations in the multi-image display screen.

  • Page 163: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can extract a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two, or add a title picture to a movie. In playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie Edit) from the Playback Mode Palette.
  • Page 164 Press the 4 button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture. To Divide a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie editing selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for specifying the dividing position appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to specify the dividing Select image for Select image for...
  • Page 165 To Add a Title Picture to a Movie Select [Adding title picture] on the movie editing selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting a title picture appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image for the title picture. Only images available for the title picture are displayed.

  • Page 166: Copying Images

    • When a title picture is added to the beginning of a movie: When the movie is played back, the title picture is played back for three seconds, and then the movie is played back. The still picture set as title picture is used as the thumbnail of the movie.
  • Page 167 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. All the images are copied to the SD Memory Card. To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one by one.

  • Page 168: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings by using a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo processing lab.
  • Page 169 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image Single Image All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting O (On) or P (Off) is displayed.

  • Page 170: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.167. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and switch between O and P for [Date].

  • Page 171: Settings

    Camera Settings Setting Perform general settings related to the camera in the [R Setting] menus. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33). Setting Menu Items Perform the following settings in the [R Setting 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to display the [R Setting 1-4] menus.
  • Page 172 Menu Item Function Page To be set when transferring images Eye-Fi using an SD Memory Card with a p.185 built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). Adjusts the brightness and the color LCD Settings p.185 of the display. You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when Power Saving p.186...

  • Page 173: Formatting The Memory

    Formatting the Memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card/built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...

  • Page 174: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation and playback sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (23) Sound Sound to select [Sound] in the [W Setting Operation Volume Operation Volume Playback Volume Playback Volume 1] menu, and press the four-way Startup Sound...

  • Page 175: Changing The Date And Time

    Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 2 to 4. Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.51). Also, you can change the format in which the date appears on the camera.

  • Page 176: Setting The World Time

    Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date format set in Step 3. Month for [mm/dd/yy] Day for [dd/mm/yy] Year for [yy/mm/dd] The following operations use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected.
  • Page 177 To Set the Destination Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] in the [W Setting 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) World Time World Time to select [X Destination]. Select Time Select Time Destination...

  • Page 178: Setting The Text Size On The Menu

    To Display the Time of the Destination (Select Time) Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] in the [W Setting 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) World Time World Time to select [Select Time], and press...

  • Page 179: Changing The Display Language

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u] in the [W Setting 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 180: Naming Folders

    Image taken on April 8 Image taken on April 10 Image taken on April 15 Image taken on April 1 with the folder name with the folder name with the folder name with the folder name setting set to [Date] setting set to [PENTX] setting set to [PENTX] setting set to [Date]...

  • Page 181: Changing The Naming System For Files

    Select [ _USER] in Step 2 in “To Folder Name Folder Name Select a Rule for Naming Folders”, and press the four-way controller Settings complete Settings complete (5). The folder naming screen appears. Cancel Cancel Enter Enter “_USER” has already been entered. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the letter to enter, and press the 4 button.

  • Page 182: Naming Files

    To Select a Rule for Naming Files Use the four-way controller (23) to select [File Name] in the [W Setting 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the rule for naming files.

  • Page 183: Setting The Copyright Information

    Press the 4 button twice. The file name is fixed, and returns to the [W Setting 2] menu. • You can move the cursor for selecting letters by using the e-dial. • The file name you have set is not changed even if you reset the camera.
  • Page 184 • You can move the cursor using the e-dial. • Pressing the A button switches between upper and lower cases. • Pressing the d/i button deletes the character selected at the character entry box. Repeat Step 3 for entering all necessary characters. Press the four-way controller (2345) to select [Finish].

  • Page 185: Changing The Video Output Format

    Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O and P. O Embeds the copyright information when capturing a image. P Does not embed the copyright information (default setting). Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

  • Page 186: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format

    Selecting the HDMI Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment with an HDMI cable, set the appropriate video output resolution for playing back images. The default setting is [Auto]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [HDMI Out] in the [W Setting 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 187: Setting Eye-Fi Communication

    Setting Eye-Fi Communication You can automatically transfer images to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. For details on transferring images, refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card” (p.201). The default setting is P (Off). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Eye-Fi] in the [W Setting 3] menu.

  • Page 188: Using The Power Saving Function

    Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the display (-3 to +3). Adjusts the tone of colors between blue (B7) and Adjust: Blue-Amber amber (A7). Adjusts the tone of colors between green (G7) and Adjust: Green-Magenta magenta (M7). Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value. Press the d/i button to reset the adjustment value.

  • Page 189: Setting The Auto Power Off Function

    • Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - While taking pictures in j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) mode - When the AC adapter is connected - In playback mode - While recording a movie - While the camera is connected to a computer - When a menu is being displayed •...

  • Page 190: Setting The Display In Capture Mode (Lcd View Options)

    Setting the Display in Capture Mode (LCD View Options) Sets the 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 (5), LCD View Options LCD View Options use the four-way controller (23)

  • Page 191: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Select [6. Save Menu Location] in the [A Custom 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [6. Save Menu Location] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset Menu Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4 button.

  • Page 192: Correcting Defective Pixels In The Image Sensor (Pixel Mapping)

    Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0017 100-0017 to choose the image for the start-up screen. Only images available for the start-up screen are displayed. You can also choose from the Cancel Cancel Guide Display Start-up Screen and the pre- installed screen already stored in the camera.

  • Page 193: Setting The Startup Shortcut

    Use the four-way controller (23) Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping to select [Pixel Mapping]. Checks the image sensor Checks the image sensor and corrects defective and corrects defective pixels pixels Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected. When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping] appears on the display.

  • Page 194: Displaying The Clock Display

    Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O and P. O The Startup Shortcut is available. P The Startup Shortcut is not available. The default settings are all O. Displaying the Clock Display You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the display.
  • Page 195 Use the four-way controller (23) Reset Reset to select [Reset]. Returns to default Returns to default settings settings Reset Reset Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults.

  • Page 196: Connecting To A Computer

    USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING”. We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.

  • Page 197: Setting The Usb Connection Mode

    QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. You can download it from the following site: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 198: Connecting The Camera And The Computer

    Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting this camera to a computer. Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable. Turn the computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 199 To Disconnect the Camera from the Computer When the camera is being used with an application such as SILKYPIX Developer Studio, first quit the application then disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer. The camera will automatically switch to playback mode when the USB cable is disconnected from the camera or the computer.

  • Page 200: Using The Provided Software

    Using the Provided Software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING” is included on the CD-ROM. 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 201 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen, and click [OK]. When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in the selected language, click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio When SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE is launched, the screen on the right appears.
  • Page 202 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [User Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.198. 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...

  • Page 203: Transferring Images Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer or similar devices automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 204 • Copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.
  • Page 205 Memo...

  • Page 206: Appendix

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Appen Mode Shooting Mode Function Optical Zoom Zoom Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom × × C (Auto) a (Flash Off) × × b (Flash On) Flash × × D (Auto + Red-eye) Mode × × F (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync) ×...
  • Page 207 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function z Optical Zoom z Digital Zoom Zoom z Intelligent Zoom × z C (Auto) z a (Flash Off) × z b (Flash On) Flash ×...
  • Page 208 Shooting Mode Function × × × × × × × × Custom Image Aspect Ratio × File Format Capture Settings JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality × × × × × × White Balance Focusing Area × AF Mode Setting Focus Assist ×...
  • Page 209 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function × × × × × × × Custom Image z Aspect Ratio z File Format Capture Settings z JPEG Recorded Pixels z JPEG Quality ×...
  • Page 210 Shooting Mode Y X F o p e Function × Optical Zoom × Zoom Digital Zoom × Intelligent Zoom C (Auto) × a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) × Flash D (Auto + Red-eye) × Mode F (Flash On + Red-eye) ×...
  • Page 211 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function z Optical Zoom z Digital Zoom Zoom × × × × Intelligent Zoom × × × × z C (Auto) z a (Flash Off) ×...
  • Page 212 Shooting Mode Y X F o p e Function × × × × × × Custom Image Aspect Ratio × × × × File Format Capture Settings × × JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality × White Balance Focusing Area AF Mode Setting Focus Assist ×...
  • Page 213 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function × Custom Image × Aspect Ratio × File Format Capture — — × Settings × × JPEG Recorded Pixels × JPEG Quality —...

  • Page 214: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The battery is exhausted. Replace with a new battery Battery depleted (p.39). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 215 Message Description Displayed when you switch to playback mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or Data being recorded DPOF setting is being saved. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is saved. Displayed when the camera takes more than five seconds Data being processed to display an image due to image processing, or when the...

  • Page 216: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed. If not, installed. install a battery. The camera will Replace the battery with another charged not turn on. The battery is one or use the optional AC adapter kit K- exhausted.
  • Page 217 Problem Cause Remedy Lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by The subject is difficult pressing and holding the shutter release to focus on with button halfway), then aim the camera at autofocus. your subject and press the shutter release button fully (p.56).

  • Page 218: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 219 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Highlight Correction Auto D-Range p.104 Setting Shadow Correction P (Off) Distortion Corr. O (On) p.106 Shake Reduction Sensor Shift p.106 Face Detection p.107 Blink Detection O (On) p.108 Digital Zoom O (On) p.62 Display Time 1 sec.
  • Page 220 [C Movie] Menu Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Custom Image Bright p.118 T (1920×1080, Recorded Pixels p.118 30 fps) Movie SR O (On) p.119 Wind Suppression P (Off) p.119 Enable Autofocus P (Off) p.120 Enable Optical Zoom P (Off) p.120 [W Setting] Menu Items...
  • Page 221 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Folder Name Date p.177 File Name IMGP p.179 Embed Info P (Off) Copyright Photographer blank p.181 Info Copyright Holder blank USB Connection p.195 Depending on the Video Out p.183 initial setting HDMI Out Auto p.184...

  • Page 222: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting 9. Save Rotation Info 1 On p.131 10. Auto Image Rotation 1 On p.131 Reset Custom Functions Cancel — — — *1 Cannot be reset using [Reset] in the [R Setting 3] menu as these items are reset through [Reset Custom Functions] (p.67).

  • Page 223: Key Operation

    Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting JPEG Recorded Depending on the — — Pixels picture taken Resize p.141 Depending on the JPEG Quality — — picture taken Depending on the Cropping — — p.142 picture taken Built-in memory Image Copy —...
  • Page 224 Last Reset Item Function Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting AE Lock — — — p.96 button...

  • Page 225: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.48) or the World Time (p.174). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...

  • Page 226: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 12.0 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/1.7 inch CMOS Number of Still JPEG: E (4000×3000), I (3968×2232), H (3984×2656), J (2992×2992), Recorded Pixels 6 (3072×2304), L (3072×1728), K (3072×2048), M (2304×2304), f (2592×1944), O (2560×1440), N (2592×1728), P (1936×1936),...
  • Page 227 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures (when using a 2GB SD Memory Card) JPEG Quality Aspect Ratio JPEG Recorded Pixels Fine Normal (4000×3000) 1205 – (3072×2304) 1499 – (2592×1944) 1205 2364 – (2048×1536) I (3968×2232) 1499 – L (3072×1728) 1921 –...
  • Page 228 JPEG Quality Aspect Ratio JPEG Recorded Pixels Fine Normal (2992×2992) – (2304×2304) – (1936×1936) – (1536×1536) • The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject. *1 RAW shows the image storage capacity when JPEG Quality is Fine.
  • Page 229 Playback Single-frame, 4-frame, 9-frame, 25-frame, Enlargement (max. 10×, Modes scrollable), Folder Display, Calendar Display, Histogram Display, Grid Display, Deleting Selected Images, Slideshow, Image Rotation, Stretch Filter, Small Face Filter, Collage, Digital Filter, HDR Filter, Original Frame, RAW Development, Movie Playback/Edit (Save as Still Image, Divide Movies, Adding title picture), Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, DPOF, Start-up Screen Focus Modes...
  • Page 230 Movie Continuous Recording Movie/Time-Lapse Movie: Approx. 1 second to 25 Time minutes (however, until the built-in memory or SD Memory Card is full) High Speed Movie: Approx. 1 to 15 seconds (however, until the built-in memory or SD Memory Card is full) Still Picture Saving Up to three still pictures per each continuous during Movie...
  • Page 231 Dimensions Approx. 122.5 (W) × 60 (H) × 51.5 (D) mm (excluding operating or protruding parts) Weight Approx. 363 g (excluding batteries and SD Memory Card) Approx. 391 g (including batteries and SD Memory Card) Accessories Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, Battery Charger, AC Plug Cord, USB Cable, Software (CD-ROM), Lens Cap, Strap, Operating Manual, Quick Guide...

  • Page 232: 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 country.
  • Page 233 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 234 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 235: Declaration Of Conformity

    The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: Digital Camera Model Number: PENTAX MX-1 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: January, 2013, Colorado...
  • Page 236 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 equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of...

  • Page 237: Index

    Index Symbols e Pet ........82 R Kids ........69 A Mode ......21 \ Sport ......69 Q Mode ......21 c Digital SR ....69 Q button .... 19, 21, 123 c Text .......69 d/i (Green/Delete) button Y Candid Capture ....70 ........19, 20 X Digital Wide ....78 b (Flash pop-up) lever F Digital Panorama ..80...
  • Page 238 Autofocus ......91 Compensating for Brightness c (Aperture Priority) mode .........104 .......... 71 Connecting to a TV ..138 AV cable ......138 Connecting to AV Equipment A button ....19 .........138 AWB in Tungsten Light ..102 Continuous Shooting j ..87 Contrast (Custom Image) 111 Control panel operation ..35 B&W filter ......
  • Page 239 Distortion Corr. (Correction) Flash pop-up lever ..18, 85 ........106 Flower mode b ....69 Divide movies ....162 Fluorescent Light (White DPOF ......166 Balance) ......101 D-Range Setting ....104 Focus Assist light ....92 Drive Mode ....63, 87 Focus lock ......115 DST .........
  • Page 240 Manual Focus \ .....90 Manual White Balance ..102 Image Rotation ....131 Memory ......121 Image storage capacity ... 225 Memory Card .....44 Infinity s ......89 3 button ....19, 21 M button ..19, 24, 35 Menu operation ....33 Information display .... 22 Microphone ......17 Initial menu tab ....
  • Page 241 Photo processing lab ..166 Pixel Mapping ....190 Saturation (Custom Image) Pixels ......... 99 .........111 Playback Mode Palette Save Menu Location ..189 ........ 127, 220 Saving as Still Image Playback time ....41 (movie) ......161 Playing back movies ..124 Saving pictures by date ...177 Playing back still pictures 123 Saving settings ....121...
  • Page 242 Software ......198 Sound settings ....172 Vibrant (Custom Image) Sound type ...... 172 .........110 Speaker ......17 Video input terminal ..138 Specifications ....224 Video output format Sport mode \ ....69 .........183, 223 Spot metering ....97 Volume change ....172 Standard = .....
  • Page 243 Memo...
  • Page 244 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang CHINA CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 54852 Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2012 R02AYE13 Printed in Indonesia...

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