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  • Page 1 SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Using The Autofocus

    You can focus with the following methods. The camera automatically focuses on the subject when AF Autofocus the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus You can also choose the autofocus mode from AES (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and ARC (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter...
  • Page 3 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position. • The focus is locked while II is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first.
  • Page 4 You can set the camera so that the focusing is performed when the AF button is pressed. Select [Enable AF] in [13. AF Button Function] in the [C Custom Setting 2] menu. 2 Cancel Auto focusing is performed by using the AF button or the Enable AF shutter release button.
  • Page 5 ]us t eni You can adjust the AF focusing position. * Be sure to use [AF Adjustment]only when necessary' Care should be taken as adjusting the autofocus may make it difficult to capture images with the appropriate focus. ; Any camera shake during test shooting may make it difficult to obtain the accurate focusing positioni Therefore always use a tripod when taking test shots.
  • Page 6 Press the button. The adjustment value is saved. MENU Press the button. The camera returns to the Capture mode. Take a test picture. You can easily check the focusing position by enlarging the image during Live View (p.156) or Digital Preview (p.131). ' Even When an adjustment Value has been saved using [Apply one], if You press the OK button with [Apply AI!] selected...
  • Page 7 SEL. Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. Press the button. E_ appears in the viewfinder and the AF point can be changed. Use the four-way controller (A • < • ) to select the desired AF point.

  • Page 8: Fixing The Focus (Focus Lock)

    • The position of the changed AF point is stored even if the camera is turned off or the focusing area is switched to F:q or _. • When any of the following operations are performed, changing of the AF point (in Step 3) is canceled.
  • Page 9 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator II appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) Lock the focus.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

    Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked] in the [O Custom Setting 1] menu (p.85) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked. (default setting) Exposure is locked when the focus is locked. Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can use either the focus...
  • Page 11 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. iiiiiii Focus Indicator iiiiiii i •...
  • Page 12 Look through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen. _ j,__iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iii! Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode When [35. Catch-in Focus] in the [C Custom Setting 5] menu (p.87) is set to [On], if the focus mode is set to AF.S and one of the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is available and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.
  • Page 13 Youcanusethepreview function tocheck thedepth offield,composition, exposure andfocusbefore taking a picture. Therearetwopreview methods. Preview Method' Description Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. For checking the composition, exposure and focus on the Digital Preview monitor. You can a!so use the Live View function to display a rea!,time image on the monitor and change the shooting function settings during display and check the settings by enlarging the image.
  • Page 14 When [On] is selected in Step 2, use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area], and use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select _ or Press the MENU button twice. While setting Multi-exposure or shooting with Live View, or during interval "_J'...
  • Page 15 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and turn the main switch to O. The icon (O) appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. Available operations Rear e-dial (',,,_,,,") Enlarges the preview image.
  • Page 16 Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The Shake Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake.
  • Page 17 Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select ((,llP))or L_'¢_). Color sRGB Space ((4MI)):Uses Shake Reduction. (default RAWFile Format RAW Button setting) Memory £'('_): Does not use Shake Reduction. USER S_ k input Focal Length MENU Press button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
  • Page 18 • The Shake Reduction function is available with any 1_"-7 compatible PENTAX !ens. However; when the aperture ring is set to other than the A (Auto) position or a lens without an A position is used, the Camera does not...
  • Page 19 The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically obtained when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

  • Page 20: Shooting With The Self-Timer

    , TO change the focal length sett ngl use [Input E0cal Length] in the [1_1 Recl Mode 4] menu (p.84). • Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length informati0n, The Shake Reduction functi0n may not work as effectively...
  • Page 21 Press the four-way controller (•) and use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select _ or _. Press the button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The iiiiiii focus indicator I appears in the...

  • Page 22: Shooting With The Remote Control (Optional)

    • You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound. (p.257) • Exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.116). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the exposure...
  • Page 23 Mount the camera onto a tripod. Press the four-way controller (A) in Capture mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select Press the four-way controller (•) and use the four-way controller (• •) to select i, i3s, or _.
  • Page 24 • The remote control shooting may not be available in backlit conditions. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30.000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).
  • Page 25 o oiing i ih c k upFunciion iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Use the Mirror Lock-up function if camera shake is evident even when the iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii remote control or cable switch is used with a tripod. To use the Mirror Lock-up function, press the shutter release button to raise the mirror up.
  • Page 26 Press the button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up. AE lock function is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror pops up.
  • Page 27 _iI cO nti nuo us Shooiing Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. This camera has the following two types of continuous shooting. When [JPEG Recorded Pixels] is set to 14Mand [JPEG Quality] is -k-k-k, pictures are taken continuously at Continuous Shooting (Hi) approximately...
  • Page 28 Press the button. The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed.
  • Page 29 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Interval]. Start Shooting When taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until the next picture is taken. Number of Shots 2 images Start Interval Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select the number of hours, minutes, and seconds, and use the four-way controller (A •...

  • Page 30: Multi-Exposure

    Press the shutter release button fully. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time. For shooting multiple pictures, pictures are taken at the interval set in Step 2. After the set number of pictures is taken, the camera returns to normal Capture mode.
  • Page 31 Press the four-way controller ( • ) Multi-exposure and use the four-way controller Start Shooting (A v) to select the number shots. Auto EV Adjustment Select from 2 to 9 shots. Press the button. Use the four-way controller (• • ) to select [Auto EV Adjustment] and use the four-way controller ( •...
  • Page 32 Auto Bracket is a function for shooting while automatically changing the camera settings. There are two Auto Bracket modes: Exposure Bracketing and Extended Bracketing. You can set Auto Bracketing Order in [8. Auto Bracketing Order] in the [C Custom Setting 2] menu (p.85). Auto Bracketing Order 10 ->...
  • Page 33 Press the four-way controller (•) and use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select or [_. Shooting with the shutter release button. Shooting with the self-timer. Self-timer operates according to the self-timer (p. 136) setting. Shooting with the remote control. Remote control operates according to the remote control (p.138) setting.
  • Page 34 fully. Press the shutter release button Continue to press the shutter release button until the set number of shots has been captured. Three or five consecutive images will be taken according to the order set in [8. Auto Bracketing Order] in the [O Custom Setting 2] menu (p.85). •...
  • Page 35 ii i Shooiing while Adjusiing Other Settings ...... _'_tl (Extended Bracketing) You can save pictures with three different White Balance, Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast and Sharpness levels. Unlike Exposure Bracketing, three pictures are saved each time the shutter is released. Select [Extended Bracketing] in the [1_1 Rec.
  • Page 36 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select the bracketing amount. For [White Balance], select from [BA+I] (default setting), [BA+2], [BA+3], [GM+I], [GM+2] or [GM+3]. For other settings, select from [+1] (default setting), [+2], [+3] or [+4]. Press the button. MENU Press the button twice.
  • Page 37 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can apply a filter when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter name' Effect Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 For taking pictures that Blur: +1/+2/+3 Toy Camera look as if taken with a toy Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/ camera.
  • Page 38 Filter n ame' Effect .... Parameter ..High Contrast: Off/+1 t o+5 Soft F ocus: Off/+1/+2/+3 Tone Break: Off/Red/Green/Blue/ Yellow Shading Type: 6 types Customize and save afilter Custom Filter toyour o wn preferences. Shading Level: -3to+3 Invert Color: Off/On Distortion Type: 3 types Distortion Level: Off/Weak/ Medium/Strong...
  • Page 39 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ! Use the four-way controller (• •) !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! to select the parameter and the !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! four-way controller ( • • ) to adjust the parameter's value. Available operations Main switch (0) You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected filter.
  • Page 40 You can shoot a picture or a movie while displaying the real-time image on the monitor. • The image in Live View may differ from the captured image if the brightness of the subject is low or high. • If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View.

  • Page 41: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures You can set the display items and autofocus mode for Live View. Select [Live View] in the [1_ Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller ( • ). The [Live View] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 42 Press the button. MENU Press the button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. • It takes more time to focus on the subject when using [Contrast AF] than when using [Phase Difference]. It is also difficult for the camera to focus on the following objects (or with the fo[Jowing conditions).
  • Page 43 Live View display (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) 2345678 1314 1516 Exposure Mode 10 AF frame Flash Mode 11 EV Compensation Drive Mode 12 Histogram White Balance 13 AE Lock Custom Image 14 Shutter Speed Extended Bracketing/Multi- 15 Aperture exposure/Interval...
  • Page 44 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • When the focus mode is set to AF.S and [Autofocus Mode] is set to [_@] or [_], press the OK button and use the four-way controller (A • _ I_ ) to change the AF point.
  • Page 45 Recorded Pixels Pixels Aspe_ Ratio 1536x1024 _(defaultse_ing) 1280x720 16:9 640x416 Press the button. Use the four-way controller (• • ) to select [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller ( • ) and use the four-way controller (• •) to select the quality level.
  • Page 46 Use the four-way controller (A v) to select [Shake Reduction]. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select ((4ill)) or _. ((4111)): Uses Shake Reduction. (_.)): Does not use Shake Reduction. (default setting) Press the MENU button twice. The camera is ready to record a movie.
  • Page 47 Turn the camera If the external microphone is disconnected during recording, the camera cannot switch to the internal microphone until recording has stopped No sound will be recorded. If you used an external micro phone to record movie sound in stereo, the sound ..
  • Page 48 Position the subject on the " ....monitor and press the AF button. The autofocus system operates. When the focus mode is set to turn the focusing ring until the subject clearly visible on the focusing screen. Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 49 Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved images. Press the _ button. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to choose a movie to play back. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. Press the four-way controller (A).
  • Page 50 You can capture a single frame from a recorded movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. Pause the movie in Step 3 on p.165 to display the frame to save as a still picture. AE-L Press the button. The save confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 51: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of I(-_" and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ..............Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ..
  • Page 52 • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 seconds or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
  • Page 53 P, Sv or Av. Set the mode dial to Press the _ button. The built-in flash pops up. Press the four-way controller (•). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Select s_w or _. and press the button. The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the background.

  • Page 54: Using The Trailing Curtain Sync

    Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed.
  • Page 55 A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient. ISO sensitivity Built-in flash guide number ISO 100 Approx.
  • Page 56 Depending onthelensusedwiththe/_'-7, evenifa lenswithout a hood is attached, theuseofthebuilt-in flashmaynotbepossible o r maybe limited duetovignetting. DA,DAL,DFA,FAJ,andFAlenses notlistedbelow canbeusedwithout problems. * Following a reevaluated w ithout a hood. Unavailable due to vignetting Lens name DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF) DA12-24mm F4ED AL DA14mm F2.8ED (IF) FA*300mm...
  • Page 57 Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. Available #: Restricted x: Not available) Built, in i AF540FGZ AF200FG flash...
  • Page 58 About the Display Panel for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the difference in focal length between 35 mm film camera and the/_'-7 is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view and is displayed on the panel (when using DA, DA L, D...

  • Page 59: Flash Sync Mode

    • P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ. AF360FGZ. AF200FG AF160FC flash unit. • The _ will ight in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash mode is _A or {_.
  • Page 60 Using in Wireless Mode By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. ' Set the p0wei switch of the external flash t0 W!RELESS ' Two or more AF540EGZ/AF360FGZ external...
  • Page 61 Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. Press the four-way controller (•). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Select w_ and press the !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! button. !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! The camera is ready to take a picture. "..
  • Page 62 • Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Unit Remove the external flash unit after the channel was set on the camera, and place at the desired location. Set the flash mode of the camera to w_, and press the button.
  • Page 63 Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode) When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera).

  • Page 64: Connecting An External Flash With An Extension Cord

    When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing Curtain Sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting. Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord...
  • Page 65 You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or AF200FG unit as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 66 Hot Shoe Grip a s a malfuncti0n may occur: Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes. Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.180) Set the sync mode for the external...
  • Page 67 You can connect an external flash to the camera with a sync cord by using the X-sync socket. Remove the Sync socket 2P cap and connect a sync cord to the X-sync socket. • The use of high-voltage or high-current external flashes may cause a camera iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii breakdown.
  • Page 68 Memo...

  • Page 69: Shooting Settings

    Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the File Format ........Setting the White Balance ......... Correcting Images ..........Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) ................Storing Frequently Used Settings ....
  • Page 70 g the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from 14M and _. , _, The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is 14M Recorded Pixels Pixels.
  • Page 71 You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! to the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] setting. The default setting is *** (Best). **** Premium _, Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Best Better Good...
  • Page 72 When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function (p.247), or using the provided software (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you can create JPEG or TIFF images with these effects.
  • Page 73 Youcanselect P EFor DNG format i n [RAW FileFormat] i nthe[a Rec.Mode 4] menu (p.84) w henimages arecaptured in RAW format. PENTAX original RAW file format (default setting) General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems You can set the function when the RAW button is pressed.
  • Page 74 Use the four-way controller (A v) to choose a file format. The left side is the [File Format] setting and the right side is the file format when the RAW button is pressed. Press the four-way controller ( • ), and use the four-way Cancel after 1 shot controller...
  • Page 75 White balance is thefunction foradjusting t hecolorof animage sothat whiteobjects appear w hite. S etthewhitebalance ifyouarenotsatisfied withthecolorbalance ofpictures takenwithwhitebalance setto AWB (Auto), o r to intentionally applya creative effect t oyourimages. Automatically adjusts the white balance. Approx. 4,000 to Auto (default setting) 8,000K Daylight...
  • Page 76 Press the four-way controller (•) in Capture mode. The [White Balance] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (• •) White Balance to select the white balance. Auto Available operations Main switch (0) You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied.
  • Page 77 Perform desired settings in Step 2 on p.192. Press the four-way controller (•). The fine-tuning screen appears. Fine-tune the white balance. Seven levels (225 patterns) are available on the G-M and B-A axes. Available operations Four-way controller (• • ) Adjusts the tone of the colors between iiiiiiii i green (G) and magenta (M).

  • Page 78: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With the manual white balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings.
  • Page 79 When a spot area is selected, the four-way controller (• • • • ) to move the frame to the position you want to measure. Press the button. Manual White Balance The white balance fine-tuning screen _Adjust appears when measuring is completed.
  • Page 80 Use figures to set the color temperature. Select in Step 2 of p.192 and press the four-way controller ( • ). Use the four-way controller (A T) to select the color temperature (default setting: 5000K). You can save three settings. Settings are saved to the location selected here.

  • Page 81: Press The Ok Button

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ Press the button. The settings are saved and the camera returns to the [White Balance] iiiiiiiiiiiiiii screen, iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Turn the main switch to O to display Digital Preview with the set color iiiiiiiiiiiiiii temperature, iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ OK button, Press the iiiiiiiiiiiiiii The camera is ready to take a picture,...
  • Page 82 Youcancopythewhitebalance setting ofa captured image andsaveitas Manual WhiteBalance. In Playback mode, display the image with the white balance setting you want to copy. Press the four-way controller (•). The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (A • < • ) to select (Save as Manual WB) and press the OK button.
  • Page 83 Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select _ or []. Shadow Correction Use the four-way controller (A T) to select [Shadow Correction]. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select off, low, medium or high. Press the MENU button twice.
  • Page 84 '_em0 ..When [Highlight correction] iS set t0[_] (On)i the minimum sensitivity is ISO ... 2001 Enables the capture of images at high dynamic range. Takes three frames (underexposed, standard (proper exposure) and overexposed) to create a single composite image with them. Select [HDR Capture] in the [1_1 Rec.

  • Page 85: Lens Correction

    Lens correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. • Distortion Distortion is the phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion). Distortion occurs more easily when using a zoom lens or a lens with a small aperture, and straight walls or the horizon in the image appears curved.
  • Page 86 • Corrections can only be made when using a DA. DA L or D FA lens. [Lens Correction] cannot be selected when an incompatible lens is attached. • [Distortion Correction] is disabled when using a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm. • The Lens Correction function is disabled when using an accessory such as a...
  • Page 87 Adjusting the Composition ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit in the X-Y direction or rotation direction iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii for a better composition position and a more level camera. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [1_1 Rec.
  • Page 88 Press the button. The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to take a picture. The saved adjustment value is reset when the Live View is ende&...
  • Page 89 You can set the image finishing tone before shooting. Select from the following seven modes for [Image Tone]: Bright (default setting), Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted and Monochrome. You can adjust the following items for [Image Tone]. Item Settings Saturation .1 Sets the color saturation.
  • Page 90 Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to choose the image tone mode. Use the four-way controller (• •) to choose an item. When [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome], you can change the settings for [Filter Effect], [Toning], [Contrast] and [Sharpness].

  • Page 91: Saving The Settings

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii By using USERfunction, you can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be stored. • Exposure Mode • File Format • Drive Mode • RAW File Format • Flash Mode/Flash Exposure Comp. •...
  • Page 92 Use the four-way controller (• •) USER to select [Save] and press the four-way controller ( • ). Check Saved USER Settings Reset USER Settings appears. [Save] screen Press the four-way controller (•) Save to select [Save] and press the Saves current settings...
  • Page 93 ___ sin g sav e __ ___se iiin _ s iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ co oao e as,_ _e_ieve saved se_io_s iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii Set the mode dial to USER. The saved settings are retrieved. Change the settings 1_.2 3 4 necessary. File Format To change the exposure mode, use JPEG...

  • Page 94: Resetting To Default Settings

    Resetting to Default Settings Resets the settings saved as USER to the default settings. Select [Reset USER Settings] in Step 3 of "Saving Settings" (p.207) and press the four-way controller ( • ). The [Reset USER Settings] screen appears. Press the four-way controller (•) to select...

  • Page 95: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. Playback Functions Operation ......Enlarging Images ..........Displaying Multiple Images ....... Slideshow ............Rotating Images ..........Comparing Images ..........Deleting Multiple Images ........Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..

  • Page 96: Playback Mode Palette Setting Items

    Perform settings related to playing back images in the playback mode palette or [I-_ Playback] menu. _em6 For detai!s on h0Wt0 operate the menusl see !!Using the Menus'! (p136), Playback Mode Palette Setting Items Press the four-way controller (T) in Playback mode to display the playback mode palette.
  • Page 97 Item Function Page You can copy the white balance setting _:_ Save as Manual WB of a captured image and save it as p.198 Manual White Balance. RAW Development .2 Converts RAW images to JPEG format, p.247 Index Joins a number of images together and creates a new image from them.
  • Page 98 Images can be magnified up to 32 times in Playback mode. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select an image in Playback mode. Turn the rear e-dial (;,,_,,:) to the right (toward 0.). The image enlarges at each click (1.2 times to 32 times).
  • Page 99 * You can enlarge the image bY fo!!oWing the same Pr0Cedure during Instant Review (p.68), Digital Preview (p.131)or Live View (p.156). o The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification 0,75 times that of horizontal images, therefore, magnification at the first click...

  • Page 100: Multi-Image Display Screen

    Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9, 16, 36 or 81 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is [9]. Turn the rear e-dial (;,,_,,_) to the left (toward €;'J)in Playback mode. Frame The multi-image display screen appears.
  • Page 101 Available operations Four-way controller Moves selection frame (Av,_,) INFO button Displays the [Multi-img Display Setting] screen. Use the four-way controller ( • 1_) to select the number of images to display at the same time. ([Display Type] cannot be selected when developing multiple RAW images (p.248).) button Select the multiple images and press to delete.
  • Page 102 Select the folder you want to 12345 display. Available operations Four-way controller (• • ,_ • ) Moves selection frame. "_ button Deletes the selected folder and all the images in it. (p.228) Press the button. The multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears. Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date.
  • Page 103 Available operations Four-way controller (• v) Selects shooting date. Four-way controller ( • 1_) Selects an image of the selected shooting date. Rear e-dial (',,,'_,,:) to the right (O,) Displays the selected image. Turn to the left ([]) to return to calendar display.
  • Page 104 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Images] press the four-way controller ( • ). Use the four-way controller (• •) to select the number of images Layout and press the OK button. You can select 24 or 36 images.
  • Page 105 Picks up images automatically from all of the (All images) images saved. Individually select the images you want to include in (Manual) the index. Continue by selecting [Select image(s)] and selecting the individual images. Picks up images automatically from the folder F_I_ (Folder name) selected.

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