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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 this PENTAX O Digital Camera. 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: For Using Your Camera Safely

    To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
  • Page 4 PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 5 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product breakdown.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling).

  • Page 7: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) Storing Your Camera •...
  • Page 8 In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.213 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ............4 Contents....................7 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........13 Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package ........16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......17 Capture Mode ..................
  • Page 10 Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation ............56 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings......56 Using the Built-in Flash ...............59 Setting the Flash Mode ..............59 Shooting with Auto Flash ..............62 Shooting with Manual Flash............... 63 Reviewing Images ................64 Playing Back Images ................. 64 Deleting a Single Image..............
  • Page 11 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........99 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ...................100 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..... 100 Shooting with the Self-timer ............. 102 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) ......104 Taking Pictures Continuously...........106 Continuous Shooting................
  • Page 12 Playback Functions and Image Editing How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions.....154 Playback Mode Palette Items ............154 Playback Menu Items............... 155 Setting the Playback Display Method........156 Magnifying Images ..............157 Selecting the Playback Functions ..........158 Displaying Multiple Images .............. 158 Playing Back Images Continuously..........160 Rotating Images................
  • Page 13 Changing Additional Settings How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..........184 Set-up Menu Items................184 Camera Settings .................186 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ..................186 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display ........190 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ....... 195 Resetting the Camera Settings ............
  • Page 14 Using an External Flash (Optional)...........220 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash............. 221 Using the High-speed Sync Flash............ 222 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord....223 Appendix Default Settings ................226 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...232 Setting the Focal Length ..............234 Using the Aperture Ring..............

  • Page 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.
  • Page 16 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

  • Page 17: Before Using Your Camera

    Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ....16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..17 How to Change Function Settings ...... 31...

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover F Body mount cover USB cable (installed on camera) (installed on camera) I-USB7 Strap Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger O-ST120 battery D-BC90...

  • Page 19: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Microphones AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Speaker (red dot) Self-timer lamp/ CMOS sensor Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens information contacts Hot shoe Built-in flash Strap lug SD Memory Card slot Card access lamp Terminal cover...

  • Page 20: Capture Mode

    Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting. 1 Shutter release button 3 Lens unlock button Press to capture images.

  • Page 21: Focus Mode Switch

    5 Focus mode switch b N button Changes the focus mode. Switches to playback mode. (p.92) (p.64) c M button 6 d (Green) button You can assign a function to Displays the control panel. this button. (p.147) Press again to change the type of information displayed In this manual, this button is in standby mode.

  • Page 22: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode.

  • Page 23: Shutter Release Button

    1 Shutter release button 6 N button Press halfway to switch to Switches to capture mode. capture mode. 7 M button 2 Main switch Changes the type of Move to turn the camera on information displayed in and off. (p.49) playback mode.

  • Page 24: Monitor Display

    Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.192) Capture Mode In standby mode, the current settings for shooting are displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 25 • A grid, histogram, and bright/dark area warning can be displayed when [Standard Information Display] or [No Information Display] is selected. (p.190) • If [Display Off] or [Electronic Compass] is selected, the display setting returns to [Standard Information Display] when the camera is turned off. Standard Information Display (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Control panel Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.32) Still picture capture mode Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright 65535 65535 C mode Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Program AE Program AE 1:15'30"...
  • Page 27 Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode. 1 Playing Back Images (p.64) Press the M button to select the type of information displayed in the single image display. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a display type and press the 4 button to set the playback information display screen.

  • Page 28: Detailed Information Display

    Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Page 1 Still picture 4 5 6 100-0001 100-0001 2000 2000 50mm 50mm ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 F2.8 F2.8...
  • Page 29 Lens focal length Shadow Correction (p.134) Shake Reduction (p.100)/ Distortion Correction (p.138) Movie SR (p.114) Lateral Chromatic Aberration Adjustment (p.138) Focus mode (p.92) Aperture value (p.82) Custom Image (p.140) EV Compensation (p.84) Custom Image parameters (p.141) Flash Mode (p.59) Color Space (p.129) Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting date and time (p.61)
  • Page 30 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 Histogram Display RGB Histogram Display Histogram (Brightness) Aperture value Protect setting Sensitivity Folder number-File number...

  • Page 31: Using The Histogram

    Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape and the distribution of the (Dark) ←Brightness→...
  • Page 32 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in RGB Histogram Display. If a color is partially cut off on one side, it indicates that the color is under- or overexposed, that the light is very weak or strong in that color, or that the white balance is incorrect.

  • Page 33: How To Change Function Settings

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

  • Page 34: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. Use the four-way controller Custom Image Custom Image (2345) to select an item you...

  • Page 35: Using The Menus

    Use the four-way controller (45) JPEG Quality JPEG Quality or e-dial to select a setting value. Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway.
  • Page 36 Press the four-way controller (5). Custom Image Custom Image Digital Filter Digital Filter Each time the four-way controller (5) is HDR Capture HDR Capture pressed, the menu will change in the Image Capture Settings Image Capture Settings AE Metering AE Metering following sequence: [A Rec.
  • Page 37 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).
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  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ..........38 Inserting the Battery ..........39 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ..45 Attaching a Lens ..........

  • Page 40: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.

  • Page 41: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera. Use the exclusive battery D-LI90. Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.

  • Page 42: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger. • Do not use the provided Battery Charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating. •...

  • Page 43: Battery Level Indicator

    With the 2 mark facing toward the lens, push the battery in until it locks into place. To remove the battery, push the battery lock switch (3) in the direction of the arrow. Close the battery cover. The battery cover is locked. Battery Level Indicator You can confirm the remaining battery level by checking the following symbols displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 44: Approximate Image Storage Capacity And Playback Time (When Using A Fully Charged Battery)

    Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (when Using a Fully Charged Battery) Flash Photography Normal Playback Battery Temperature Shooting Time 50% Use 100% Use 23°C images images images minutes D-LI90 0°C images images images minutes The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions.
  • Page 45 Pull down the connection cable cover (1) on the left of the battery cover, and insert the DC coupler into the battery chamber until it locks into place. To remove the DC coupler, push the battery lock switch (2) in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 46 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.

  • Page 47: Inserting/Removing An Sd Memory Card

    Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit. •...
  • Page 48 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label facing toward the monitor. Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. Close the card cover, and the terminal cover (1→2). Close both covers properly. For details on the approximate number of still pictures and the amount of time of movies that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity”...

  • Page 49: Attaching A Lens

    • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion on the contacts may damage the electrical system. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning. • Some functions will be restricted when lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, or when lenses other than those listed above and/or other accessories are used.
  • Page 50 Align the lens mount index (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure that the lens is locked in place. Remove the front lens cap.

  • Page 51: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Turn the main switch to [ON]. The camera turns on, and the startup screen appears. Set the main switch to the position [OFF] to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use. •...

  • Page 52: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings u] screen appears The first time the camera is turned on, the [ Language/ on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once these settings are made, you will not need to set them again next time you turn on your camera.
  • Page 53 Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown Hometown to select a city. Turn the e-dial to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.189) for cities that can be selected as a New York New York hometown. Cancel Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use...

  • Page 54: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller Date Adjustment Date Adjustment (5), and use the four-way Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 24h controller (23) to select the date Date Date 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 1 2...
  • Page 55 Press the four-way controller (3) Date Adjustment Date Adjustment to select [Settings complete], and Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 24h press the 4 button. Date Date 0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2 0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2 The camera is ready to take a picture.
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  • Page 57: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ........

  • Page 58: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. Set the mode dial to n. The capture mode is set to n mode.
  • Page 59 View the subject on the monitor. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view (focal length). Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
  • Page 60 • You can enlarge the central area in focus by pressing the 4 button while the focus is locked (except when [Autofocus Method] is set to E (Tracking)). (p.95) • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.186) •...

  • Page 61: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting.
  • Page 62 The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode C/i/E/F E/F/G/H/I E/F/k b/a/p The flash does not discharge in the following capture modes: - p, a, or C mode - K (Sunset) or d (Blue Sky) of n mode - K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or E (Museum) of H mode...

  • Page 63: Compensating Flash Output

    Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.72) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. EV Steps Selectable Flash Compensation Value -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0...

  • Page 64: Shooting With Auto Flash

    Shooting with Auto Flash The flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary, such as when using a shutter speed which is likely to cause camera shake or in backlit conditions. The flash may pop up but may not discharge if the camera determines that the flash is not necessary.

  • Page 65: Shooting With Manual Flash

    Shooting with Manual Flash Discharges the flash for each picture. Set the flash mode to E or F. Press the K/i button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When you do not want the flash to discharge, keep the built-in flash retracted.

  • Page 66: Reviewing Images

    Reviewing Images Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera. Press the N button. The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 67: Deleting A Single Image

    Deleting a Single Image You can delete images one by one. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.200) Press the N button, and use the four-way controller (45) to display an image to delete. Press the K/i button.
  • Page 68 Memo...

  • Page 69: Shooting Functions

    Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ... 68 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ..74 Setting the Exposure ........... 79 Focusing ............... 92 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ....99 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............

  • Page 70: How To Operate The Shooting Functions

    How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom Setting] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33). Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four-way controller (2345) in standby mode to set the following items.

  • Page 71: Rec. Mode Menu Items

    Rec. Mode Menu Items The following items are available in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Menu Item Function Page Sets the image finishing tone such as color *1 *2 Custom Image p.140...
  • Page 72 Menu Item Function Page Creates a picture by taking multiple Multi-exposure exposures and merging them into a single p.111 image. Takes pictures at a set interval from a set Interval Shooting p.108 time. Expands the dynamic range and prevents p.133 D-Range Setting bright and dark areas from occurring.

  • Page 73: Movie Menu Items

    Movie Menu Items The following items are available 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 Selects the movie exposure mode Exposure Setting from e, c, or a mode.

  • Page 74: Custom Setting Menu Items

    Custom Setting Menu Items The following items of the [A Custom Setting 1-3] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera. Menu Item Function Page Sets the adjustment steps for 1. EV Steps p.84 exposure. Sets the adjustment steps for ISO 2.
  • Page 75 Menu Item Function Page 15. Shake Reduction Sets whether to use Shake Reduction p.101 Options during standby mode as well. Sets whether to enable shutter 16. Using Aperture Ring release when the lens aperture ring p.235 is set to a position other than s. Resets all the settings in the [A Reset Custom Functions Custom Setting 1-3] menus to the...

  • Page 76: Selecting The Appropriate Capture Mode

    Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode This camera features various capture modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. Capture Mode Characteristics Page Automatically selects the optimal capture n (Auto Picture) mode p.75 mode for the subject.

  • Page 77: Auto Picture Modes

    The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (guide display). Program Program Automatic Exposure Automatic Exposure • You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.192) • The Scene Mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to H. (p.77) Auto Picture Modes When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects...

  • Page 78: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes In H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Mode Characteristics For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright Portrait skin tone. For capturing landscape views. Increases color Landscape saturation and produces a vivid color image. For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like Macro flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.

  • Page 79: Selecting A Scene Mode

    Mode Characteristics For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as Q Surf & Snow snowy mountains. Backlight Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight Silhouette condition. U Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. n Stage Lighting For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. For capturing images in places where a flash is E Museum prohibited.

  • Page 80: Exposure Modes

    Exposure Modes Use the following exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value and take pictures. Mode Characteristics Page Automatically sets the shutter speed and Program aperture value to obtain a proper exposure Automatic Exposure according to the program line. Shutter Priority Lets you set the desired shutter speed for Automatic Exposure...

  • Page 81: Setting The Exposure

    Setting the Exposure Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. Press the four-way controller (2) in standby mode.
  • Page 82 • In Z (Night Scene HDR), l (Night Snap) or n (Stage Lighting) of H mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO (up to ISO 6400)]. • In p mode, [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. If the mode dial is set to p when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the sensitivity is fixed to the last set value.

  • Page 83: Changing The Exposure Mode

    Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available Change Change Change Exposure Mode Shutter Aperture Sensitivity Compensation Speed Value Program Automatic Exposure Shutter Priority ×...
  • Page 84 5 appears on the monitor for the value that can be changed. The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected exposure mode. 37 ] 37 ] 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 Item set in [Button Customization] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.150) b/a/L Shutter speed Aperture value...

  • Page 85: Bulb Shooting

    Bulb Shooting This is useful when capturing images of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. Set the mode dial to p. Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -3 and +3 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1.

  • Page 87: Exposure Bracketing

    Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing) You can take three consecutive images at three different exposure levels when the shutter release button is pressed. Three images are saved with each release. Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set the bracketing order in [6. Auto Bracketing Order] (p.72) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
  • Page 88 Press the four-way controller Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing (3), and turn the e-dial to set the bracket value. The value that can be set varies ±0.7EV ±0.7EV according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.72) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

  • Page 89: Locking The Exposure Before Shooting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. Assign [AE Lock] to the =/L button.

  • Page 90: Selecting The Metering Method

    Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The sensor meters the brightness in multiple zones. (default setting) Multi- Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines segment what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure.

  • Page 91: Reducing The Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

    Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction) When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. - when shooting with a high sensitivity setting - when shooting with long exposures - when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.
  • Page 92 Press the 4 button. If you select [Auto], [Off], [Low], [Medium] or [High], proceed to Step 7. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Setting], and press the four-way controller (5). The screen to set the noise reduction level according to the sensitivity appears.
  • Page 93 Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures. Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], and Multi-exposure Multi-exposure press the 4 button.

  • Page 94: Focusing

    Focusing Setting the Focus Mode The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the Autofocus shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manual focus The focus can be adjusted manually. Set the focus mode switch to either = or \. Refer to “Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings” (p.56) for information on how to take pictures in = mode.

  • Page 95: Setting The Autofocus Method

    Setting the Autofocus Method Selects the autofocus method in = mode. Detects and tracks faces of people. (default setting) Face The main face detection frame for autofocus and auto Detection exposure is displayed in yellow. Tracks the subject in focus when the shutter release button is E Tracking pressed halfway.
  • Page 96 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). Select G in Step 3 on p.93, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 97: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can check the focus lock position (AF point) by magnifying the image on the monitor, centering around the area in focus. View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. Press the 4 button while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.

  • Page 98: Focusing Using The =/L Button

    Focusing Using the =/L Button You can set the camera so that pressing the =/L button focuses automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway. Assign [Enable AF1] or [Enable AF2] to the =/L button. Refer to “Setting the =/L Button Operation” (p.152) for details. By default, autofocus can be performed by either pressing the shutter release button halfway or using the =/L button.

  • Page 99: Locking The Focus (Focus Lock)

    Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) When the subject is in focus in = mode, the focus is locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the picture can be recomposed (except when [Autofocus Method] is set to E). Below is an example of how to capture an image using the focus lock function when [Autofocus Method] is set to H.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

    Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Manually adjust the focus. Set the focus mode to \. While viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring. The shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. When it is difficult to check the focus, press the 4 button.

  • Page 101: Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview)

    Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) You can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actual set value. Assign [Preview] to the d (G/R) button. Assign [Preview] to one of the two buttons. Refer to “Setting the d Button Operation”...

  • Page 102: Using The Shake Reduction Function To Prevent Camera Shake

    In this case, it is recommended to deactivate the Shake Reduction function and use the camera with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function is available with any PENTAX lens compatible with this camera. However, be sure to set the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be automatically obtained.

  • Page 103: Press The Shutter Release Button Halfway

    Use the four-way controller (45) Shake Reduction Shake Reduction to select Q or R, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Cancel Cancel MENU Q On Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting) R Off Does not use Shake Reduction. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 104: Shooting With The Self-Timer

    Shooting with the Self-timer Self-timer The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to (12 sec.) include the photographer in the picture. The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter release Self-timer button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when (2 sec.) the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 105 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. A beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

  • Page 106: Shooting With A Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit (p.242). The shutter is released immediately after the shutter Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed. The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the Remote Control shutter release button on the remote control unit is...

  • Page 107: Control Unit

    S button. The { button cannot be used. • The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).

  • Page 108: Taking Pictures Continuously

    Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Up to approximately 6 frames per second can be taken Continuous continuously (for JPEG images). Shooting (Hi) Not available when the file format is set to [RAW] or [RAW+]. Continuous Up to approximately 3 frames per second can be taken Shooting (Lo)
  • Page 109 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop. • The shooting mode is fixed to g in \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode.

  • Page 110: Interval Shooting

    Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following items can be set. Interval Set the time interval between shots from 1 second to 24 hours. Set from 2 to 999. Number of The number of images that can be set varies depending on the shooting Shots conditions such as the amount of available space on the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 111 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time], and press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 112 • Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.119) for information on how to perform Interval Shooting in C mode. • If the mode dial or the main switch is turned while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. •...

  • Page 113: Multi-Exposure

    Multi-exposure You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. • Multi-exposure is not available in the following situations. - when Z (Night Scene HDR) of H mode, p mode, or C mode is set - when Exposure Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Distortion Correction, Lat- Chromatic-Ab Adj, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A Rec.

  • Page 114: Take The Picture

    Take the picture. The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the K/i button during Instant Review to discard pictures taken up to that point and take pictures again from the first frame. To cancel shooting, press the 3 button.

  • Page 115: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies This camera enables you to record movies with the following format. • Sound Stereo • File format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Changing the Settings for Movie Recording Settings for recording movies can be changed using the [C Movie] menu or the control panel.
  • Page 116 Select [Recorded Pixels]. Display Recorded Pixels Aspect Ratio Frame Rate (fps) Resolution a (default setting) 1920×1080 30/25/24 1280×720 60/50/30/25/24 640×480 30/25/24 When the setting is changed, the amount of recordable time for that setting appears at the top right of the screen. Select [Framerate].

  • Page 117: Connecting A Microphone

    The settings described in this section can also be set through the control panel. Connecting a Microphone You can connect a commercially available stereo microphone to the microphone input terminal. Using an external microphone may reduce noise, such as camera operation sounds, that is recorded. The following specifications are recommended for external microphones.

  • Page 118: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Set the mode dial to C. The movie recording screen appears. View the subject on the monitor. Recording Movie SR Sound Level Change the exposure setting as necessary. 10'30" 10'30" Recordable Time Available operations E-dial (Exposure Setting c) Adjusts the aperture value. (Exposure Setting a) Adjusts the shutter speed.
  • Page 119 • When [Recording Sound Level] is set to a value other than l (0), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod or use an external microphone, and do not operate the camera while recording.
  • Page 120 Recording Movies Using the d Button If you use the d (R) button, you can start recording a movie immediately, regardless of the mode dial setting. • [Exposure Setting] is fixed to e. • HDR Capture and Digital Filter are not available during movie recording. •...

  • Page 121: Interval Movie

    Interval Movie Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and records them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The following items can be set. Set the shooting interval to 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., Interval 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.
  • Page 122 Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours, minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller (23) to set the time. Press the 4 button to complete the setting. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button.

  • Page 123: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. In the single image display of playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select a movie to play back. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 124 Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. Press the four-way controller (2) in Step 2 on p.121 to pause the movie. Use the four-way controller (45) Frame number/ Total number of frames to display the frame to save as a...

  • Page 125: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted. In the single image display, use the four-way controller (45) to select a movie to edit. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
  • Page 126 Use the four-way controller (45) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. 00'05" 00'05" The segment(s) to delete are specified. 10'00" 10'00" Multiple segments can be specified. Press the 4 button again to cancel the Select segments for deletion Select segments for deletion selection.

  • Page 127: Shooting Settings

    Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format .......... 126 Setting the White Balance ......... 130 Correcting Images ..........133 Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..... 140 Customizing the Button Functions ....147...

  • Page 128: Setting A File Format

    Setting a File Format Set the aspect ratio, file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Image Capture Settings Image Capture Settings...

  • Page 129: 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 130: Jpeg Recorded Pixels

    JPEG Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images when the file format is set to [JPEG]. The selectable sizes vary according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting. Recorded Aspect Ratio Pixels Pixels 4928×2776 4224×2376 3456×1944 2688×1512 4928×3264 (default setting) 4224×2816 3456×2304 2688×1792 4352×3264...

  • Page 131: Jpeg Quality

    JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). C Best Quality: clearer File size: larger D Better Good Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space You can select a color space to use. Mainly used for devices such as a computer.

  • Page 132: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance White Balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images.
  • Page 133 Press the four-way controller (3) in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) Auto White Balance Auto White Balance to select the white balance. When J is selected, press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select D, N, W, or L.

  • Page 134: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. 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. Select K in Step 2 on p.131.

  • Page 135: Correcting Images

    Correcting Images The camera and lens properties can be automatically adjusted for when taking pictures. Brightness Adjustment Adjusts the brightness and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. Highlight Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones expressed by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed areas.

  • Page 136: Shadow Correction

    Shadow Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones expressed by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of underexposed areas. Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Shadow Correction], and press the 4 button.

  • Page 137: High Dynamic Range Image Capture

    High Dynamic Range Image Capture High dynamic range photography is a way of expressing the entire range from dark to bright areas by capturing multiple images with different exposures (underexposed, properly exposed (standard), and overexposed), and combining them into a single image. Available by setting through the control panel or in the HDR Capture [A Rec.
  • Page 138 Use the four-way controller (45) HDR Capture HDR Capture to select [Auto], [HDR 1], [HDR 2], Auto Auto [HDR 3] or [Off], and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Cancel Cancel MENU • You can also set the [Auto Align] setting HDR Capture HDR Capture from [HDR Capture] in the [A Rec.
  • Page 139 p Mode Enables capturing images with high dynamic range by simply turning the mode dial. You can specify the range in which the exposure is changed. The file format is fixed to [JPEG]. One Push File Format is not available with the d (G/R) button.

  • Page 140: Lens Correction

    Take a picture. Step 3 can also be performed through the control panel. Lens Correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Distortion Distortion is a phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion).
  • Page 141 • Corrections can only be made when using DA, DA L, D FA or some FA lenses. [Distortion Correction] and [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] cannot be selected when an incompatible lens is attached. (p.232) • The Distortion Correction function is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10- 17mm is used.

  • Page 142: Setting The Image Finishing Tone

    Setting the Image Finishing Tone Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone Image Saturation, hue and contrast are set relatively high to create a Bright bright sharp image.
  • Page 143 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Custom Image], and press the 4 button. The Custom Image setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller Bright Bright (2345) to select an image finishing tone. The background image changes according to the selected image tone. Proceed to Step 8 if you do not need to Parameter Adj.
  • Page 144 Image Tone Parameter Reversal Film Sharpness: -4 to 4 Filter Effect: None/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Infrared Filter Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/Magenta/ Purple/Blue/Cyan Monochrome High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4 Contrast: -4 to +4 Sharpness: -4 to 4 Cross Processing Random/Preset 1-3/Favorite 1-3 *1 For [Favorite 1-3], you can save the settings of a cross processed image as a favorite in advance through the playback mode palette.
  • Page 145 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved.

  • Page 146: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter Name Effect Parameter Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow For extracting one or two Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5 specific colors and making Extract Color the rest of the image black Extracted Color 2: OFF/Red/...
  • Page 147 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter], and press the 4 button. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller Toy Camera Toy Camera (2345) to select a filter. The background image changes according to the selected filter.
  • Page 148 • You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.69). • Select [No Filter] in Step 3 to finish shooting with a digital filter. • After shooting, you can also apply digital filter effects to JPEG/RAW images in playback mode.

  • Page 149: Customizing The Button Functions

    Customizing the Button Functions Functions can be assigned to the d (G/R) button and =/L button. The current functions assigned to the d (G/R) button and =/L button can be checked with guide display (p.75). Program Program Automatic Exposure Automatic Exposure Setting the d Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the d (G/R) button.
  • Page 150 Select [Button Customization] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Button Customization] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Button Customization Button Customization to select the d (G/R) button icon, Green Button Green Button and press the four-way controller Movie Recording Movie Recording...
  • Page 151 Setting the One Push File Format When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the d (G/R) button, specify the function settings. Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 on p.148. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1 shot], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture is taken.

  • Page 152: Setting The E-Dial Operation In E Mode

    Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode Set the value to be changed with the e-dial in e mode. Select [Green Button] in Step 3 on p.148 as the function to be assigned to the d (G) button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [E-dial in Program], and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 153: Setting The Green Button Operation In A Mode

    Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode You can set the function of the d (G) button in a mode. The following settings are effective even in L (Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure) mode (when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO] in a mode). Select [Green Button] in Step 3 on p.148 as the function to be assigned to the d (G) button.

  • Page 154: Setting The =/L Button Operation

    Setting the =/L Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the =/L button. Separate settings can be made for still picture shooting and movie recording. Both the =/L button and shutter release button are available Enable AF1 to perform autofocus.

  • Page 155: Playback Functions And Image Editing

    Playback Functions and Image Editing This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions and how to edit the captured images. How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ............154 Setting the Playback Display Method ....156 Magnifying Images ..........157 Selecting the Playback Functions ....

  • Page 156: How To Operate The Playback/Editing Functions

    How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions Make settings related to playing back and editing images in the playback mode palette or [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33). Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four-way controller (3) in the Image Rotation Image Rotation...

  • Page 157: Playback Menu Items

    Item Function Page Divides a movie and deletes unwanted [ Movie Editing p.123 segments. Sets information such as the number of prints *1 *2 r DPOF and the date to images saved on the SD p.204 Memory Card. *1 This cannot be performed when a movie is displayed. *2 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed.

  • Page 158: Setting The Playback Display Method

    Setting the Playback Display Method You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images (p.157), whether to display the Bright/Dark Area warning, and whether to automatically rotate images that are captured with the camera held vertically in the single image display. Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 159: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image in the single image display. Turn the e-dial to the right 100-0001 100-0001 (toward y). The image is magnified with each click (1.2 to 16 times).

  • Page 160: Selecting The Playback Functions

    Selecting the Playback Functions You can display images in a list or play back saved images successively. Displaying Multiple Images Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The thumbnail display screen appears. Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to change the display style. Press the M button.

  • Page 161: Folder Display

    Folder Display 50 50 Images are grouped and displayed by folder in which they are saved. 100 _ 0202 100 _ 0202 Calendar Filmstrip Display Number of images shot on this date Images are grouped and displayed by the shooting date. 2012.2 2012.2 11 11...

  • Page 162: Playing Back Images Continuously

    Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). The camera returns to the single image display. Playing Back Images Continuously You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in a slideshow. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow.

  • Page 163: Starting The Slideshow

    Starting the Slideshow Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.160, and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette, and press the 4 button. The start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts. Start Start Available operations 4 button Pauses/resumes playback.

  • Page 164: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the rotation information of an image and save it. Images with changed image rotation information are displayed in the changed orientation during playback. When [Auto Image Rotation] (p.156) in the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), images with rotation information are automatically rotated during playback.

  • Page 165: Deleting Multiple Images

    Deleting Multiple Images You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.200) Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images at once. • Protected images cannot be selected. •...

  • Page 166: Deleting All Images

    Press the K/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. If [Folder Display] is selected in Step 2, the selected folder and all of the images in it can be deleted at the same time.

  • Page 167: Processing Images

    Processing Images Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels of a selected image, and saves it as a new file. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be resized. Select an image to resize in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 168: Cutting Out Part Of The Image (Cropping)

    Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Crops out only the desired area of a selected image and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be cropped. Select an image to crop in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 169: Processing Images With Digital Filters

    Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Effect Parameter Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Creates a monochrome Infrared Filter Monochrome image. Toning (B-A): 7 levels Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow Extracts one or two specific Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5...
  • Page 170 Filter Name Effect Parameter Creates an image that looks Pastel as though it was drawn with a Low/Medium/High crayon. Lessens the tone of the image Posterization to create an image that looks Intensity: 1 to 5 as though it was hand-drawn. In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3 In-Focus Width: Narrow/Middle/ Wide...
  • Page 171 Select an image for applying the digital filter in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a filter appears. Use the four-way controller 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 172: Recreating Filter Effects

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Apply additional Continue selecting filters? Continue selecting filters? filter(s)] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Apply additional filter(s) Apply additional filter(s) Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when Save as Save as Cancel Cancel you want to apply additional filters to the same image.
  • Page 173 To check the parameter details, 100-0001 100-0001 press the M button. Reapplies following digital filter Reapplies following digital filter effects from previous image effects from previous image You can check the filter parameters. Press the 3 button to return to the 1.

  • Page 174: Joining Multiple Images (Index)

    Joining Multiple Images (Index) Join a number of images together and display them as an index print. You can also save the displayed index print as a new image. You can have the camera select the images to include in the index print or you can select them yourself.
  • Page 175 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the background color, and press the 4 button. You can select a white or black background. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Selection], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of image selection, and press the 4 button.

  • Page 176: Developing Raw Images

    Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited. RAW images and JPEG images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Developing One RAW Image Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3).
  • Page 177 The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Page Aspect Ratio p.126 K/J/I/L JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to JPEG Recorded Pixels p.128 the aspect ratio JPEG Quality p.129 C/D/E Color Space sRGB/AdobeRGB p.129 Distortion Correction Off/On p.138 Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Off/On Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/ Vibrant/Radiant/Muted/Bleach Bypass/ Custom Image...

  • Page 178: Developing Multiple Raw Images

    Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. Select [Developing multiple images] in Step 3 on p.174, and press the 4 button. Images are displayed in [4 Thumbnail Display], [9 Thumbnail Display], [16 Thumbnail Display] or [36 Thumbnail Display] (the display style that was set immediately before).
  • Page 179 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The selected RAW images are developed and saved as new JPEG images.

  • Page 180: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images. • For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the device, and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera.

  • Page 181: Setting The Video/Hdmi Output Format

    Connect the other end of the cable to the input terminal on the AV device. Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. •...

  • Page 182: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format

    Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set [Setting the Time] in the World Time setting (p.187) to X (Destination), the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city.
  • Page 183 The camera stays in playback mode while the HDMI cable is connected to it. Remove the HDMI cable to enable shooting.
  • Page 184 Memo...

  • Page 185: Changing Additional Settings

    Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...... 184 Camera Settings ..........186 File Management Settings ......... 199...

  • Page 186: How To Operate The Set-Up Menu

    How to Operate the Set-up Menu The [R Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33). Set-up Menu Items The following items are available in the [R Set-up 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menus.
  • Page 187 Menu Item Function Page Sets the naming system for folders to Folder Name p.201 store images. Creates a new folder on the SD Create New Folder p.201 Memory Card. Sets the photographer and copyright Copyright Information p.202 information embedded in Exif. Enables saving battery power by setting the display to dim Power Saving...

  • Page 188: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language Setting the Sound Effects You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • In-focus •...

  • Page 189: Changing The Date And Time Display

    Changing the Date and Time Display You can change the initial date and time settings, and their display formats. Set in [Date Adjustment] of the [R Set-up 1] Date Adjustment Date Adjustment menu. Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 24h 1Setting the Date and Time (p.52) Date Date...
  • Page 190 Use the four-way controller (45) Destination Destination to select a destination city. Turn the e-dial to change the region. The location, time difference and current time of the selected city appear. London London +06:00 +06:00 16:00 16:00 Cancel Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 191: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities Video Video Region City Output Region City Output Format Format North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Istanbul America West Asia Anchorage NTSC Cairo Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem San Francisco NTSC Nairobi Los Angeles NTSC Jeddah Calgary NTSC Tehran Denver NTSC Dubai...

  • Page 192: Setting The Monitor And The Menu Display

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/u] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. 1Setting the Display Language (p.50) Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Standby Mode Display Method Sets the monitor display when the standby mode display is set to [Standard Information Display] or [No Information Display].

  • Page 193: Setting The Display For Instant Review

    Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the Instant Review (p.57) display settings. Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Instant Review] screen appears. Press the four-way controller Instant Review Instant Review (5), use the four-way controller...
  • Page 194 Setting the Startup Screen and Guide Display You can set whether or not to display the LCD Display LCD Display startup screen, and the guide display (p.75) Startup Screen Startup Screen which appears when the mode dial is turned Guide Display Guide Display in standby mode.
  • Page 195 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value. Available operations | (G) button Resets the adjustment value. E-dial Displays a captured image in the background. Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again.
  • Page 196 Minimizing Battery Consumption You can set the monitor to dim and the camera to turn off automatically if unused for a certain length of time. Set in [Power Saving] and [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. The monitor brightness goes dim if the camera is unused for a while in Power standby mode.

  • Page 197: Selecting Settings To Save In The Camera (Memory)

    Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. Default Default Function Function Setting Setting Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. Drive Mode Digital Filter White Balance...

  • Page 198: Resetting The Camera Settings

    • Set [File No.] to O (On) to continue the sequential numbering (four digits) for the file name even if a new folder is created. The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created.

  • Page 199: Checking The Camera Version Information

    If an update file for the firmware is released, you can update the camera to the latest firmware version. Refer to the PENTAX website for more information and procedural details regarding updates. Select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 200 • You cannot restore a camera to its previous firmware version after updating • Before running the update, be sure to save the data on your SD Memory Card to a computer or other location. • When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware] is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 201: File Management Settings

    File Management Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices. Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

  • Page 202: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 button.

  • Page 203: Changing The Naming System For Folders

    Changing the Naming System for Folders When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. You can change the folder name in [Folder Name] of the [R Set-up 2] menu.

  • Page 204: Setting The Photographer Information

    Only one folder can be created using this operation. Multiple empty folders cannot be created consecutively. Setting the Photographer Information The camera type, shooting conditions and other information are automatically embedded in captured images in Exif data format. You can embed photographer information in this Exif.
  • Page 205 Enter the text. Photographer Photographer Text selection Up to 32 single-byte cursor alphanumeric characters and Finish Finish symbols can be Text input cursor entered. Delete One Character Delete One Character Cancel Cancel Enter Enter MENU Available operations Four-way controller Moves the text selection cursor. (2345) E-dial Moves the text input cursor.

  • Page 206: Setting The Dpof Settings

    Setting the DPOF Settings By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing.
  • Page 207 Press the M button to select O or P for printing the date. The date is printed. The date is not printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images. Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for the selected image or all images are saved and the camera returns to playback mode.
  • Page 208 Memo...

  • Page 209: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ............208 Saving Images on a Computer ......209 Using the Provided Software ......211...

  • Page 210: Manipulating Captured Images On A Computer

    Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”. When connecting the camera to a computer and using the software, we recommend using a computer with the following system requirements.

  • Page 211: Saving Images On A Computer

    Saving Images on a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. Select [Interface Options] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Interface Options] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection], and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 212: Connecting The Camera And A Computer

    Connecting the Camera and a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. Turn the computer on. Turn the camera off, and use the USB cable to connect the PC/AV terminal of the camera and the computer. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 213: Using The Provided Software

    Using the Provided Software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW120). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format.
  • Page 214 Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX]. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. 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].
  • Page 215 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.212. A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If the computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or area and then follow the instructions to register your software.
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  • Page 217: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ........216 Using an External Flash (Optional) ....220...

  • Page 218: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.

  • Page 219: Using The Trailing Curtain Sync Flash

    Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Flash Trailing Curtain Sync discharges a flash immediately before the shutter closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed.

  • Page 220: Distance And Aperture When Using The Built-In Flash

    Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Relationships among the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure. Calculate the shooting distance or aperture value in the following way, and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient.

  • Page 221: Lens Compatibility With The Built-In Flash

    Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Depending on the lens used with this camera, even if a lens without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems.

  • Page 222: Using An External Flash (Optional)

    Using an External Flash (Optional) Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. z: Available × : Functions are unavailable. Flash Built-in AF540FGZ...

  • Page 223: Using The P-Ttl Auto Flash

    Using the P-TTL Auto Flash You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. Turn on the camera and the external flash. Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL].

  • Page 224: Using The High-Speed Sync Flash

    Using the High-speed Sync Flash With an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit, you can discharge a flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash.

  • Page 225: Connecting An External Flash With An Extension Cord

    Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord When using an external flash away from the camera, attach the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and then connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below.
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  • Page 227: Appendix

    Appendix Default Settings ..........226 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ............. 232 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ....... 237 Optional Accessories ........240 Error Messages ..........245 Troubleshooting ..........247 Main Specifications ..........250 Index ..............256 WARRANTY POLICY .......... 263...

  • Page 228: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.195) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.196). The setting is saved even after reset.
  • Page 229 Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Autofocus Method D (Face Detection) p.93 AF Autozoom (Off) p.95 AF/MF Settings AF Assist Light (On) p.92 Focus Peaking p.98 Distortion Correction Lens p.138 Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Number of Shots 2 times Multi- p.111 exposure Auto EV Adjustment (Off)
  • Page 230 Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Cancel after 1 (On) shot Button One Push p.149 JPEG/RAW/ Customization File Format RAW+ File All RAW+ Format Digital Filter, HDR Capture (Off) Memory p.195 Other than the above functions (On) Calibration — — p.244 GPS Time Sync (On)
  • Page 231 Playback Mode Palette Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Image Rotation — — p.162 Digital Filter Monochrome p.167 Maximum size Resize — p.165 according to the setting Maximum size Cropping — p.166 according to the setting Index — — p.172 Protect —...
  • Page 232 [R Set-up] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting English p.190 Language/u Date Adjustment 01/01/2012 p.187 World Time setting W (Hometown) Hometown (City) According to initial setting World Time Hometown (DST) According to initial setting p.187 Destination (City) Same as Hometown Destination (DST) Same as Hometown Volume...

  • Page 233: A Custom Setting] Menu

    [A Custom Setting] Menu Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting 1. EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps p.84 2. Sensitivity Steps 1 EV Step p.80 3. Expanded Sensitivity p.80 4. AE-L with AF Locked p.87 5. Link AE to AF Point p.88 6.

  • Page 234: Functions Available With Various Lens Combinations

    Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations All camera capture modes are available when using DA/DA L/FA J or lenses with an aperture s position set to the s position. When they are used in a position other than s, or other lenses are used, the following restrictions apply.
  • Page 235 *4 Aberration correction is available using the Lens Correction function of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. The [Distortion Correction] setting is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. *5 Only available with compatible lenses. *6 To use an FA lens, F SOFT 85 mm F2.8 lens or FA SOFT 28 mm F2.8 lens, set [16. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu to [Enable].

  • Page 236: Setting The Focal Length

    Setting the Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. Make sure that [Shake Reduction] is set to Q (On), and turn the camera off.

  • Page 237: Using The Aperture Ring

    Using the Aperture Ring The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s (Auto) position or a lens without an s position is attached. Select [Enable] in [16.
  • Page 238 If the aperture is set to a position other than s, the camera operates in c mode regardless of the mode dial setting except when set to a or C mode.

  • Page 239: Cleaning The Cmos Sensor

    Cleaning the CMOS Sensor If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected.

  • Page 240: Removing Dust With A Blower

    Removing Dust with a Blower Keep the shutter open when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. • The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor.

  • Page 241: Turn The Camera Off

    Press the four-way controller (2) Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning to select [Start cleaning], and Opens shutter to access sensor Opens shutter to access sensor press the 4 button. for cleaning. When finished, turn for cleaning. When finished, turn the camera off to close shutter the camera off to close shutter The shutter is locked open.

  • Page 242: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories Battery Charger kit K-BC90 (*) (Kit includes Battery Charger D-BC90 and AC plug cord.)

  • Page 243: Flash Accessories

    It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of AF160FC PENTAX cameras by using provided adapter rings.

  • Page 244: Remote Control

    Hot Shoe Adapter F Extension Cord F5P Hot Shoe Adapter F Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This large clip is used for setting the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on a desk or table.
  • Page 245 GPS Unit O-GPS1 Attach this unit to the camera’s hot shoe to record information such as the latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). (p.244) Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC120 Camera Strap O-ST120 (*) Hand Strap O-ST991 Free Length Strap O-ST842 Others Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover F...

  • Page 246: Using The Gps Unit

    Using the GPS Unit The following functions are available when the GPS Unit O-GPS1 is attached to the this camera. Displays the latitude, N 36°45.410' N 36°45.410' longitude, altitude of the W140°02.000' W140°02.000' current location, and lens direction in standby mode. Electronic 0°...

  • Page 247: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Message Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or Memory card full delete unwanted files. (p.45, p.163) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings.
  • Page 248 Error Message Description Appears when trying to update the firmware if the Not enough battery battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged power remaining to battery, or use the AC Adapter kit K-AC1202 update the firmware (optional). (p.42) Unable to update firmware. Unable to update the firmware.

  • Page 249: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
  • Page 250 Problem Cause Remedy Position the subject in the AF area on the monitor. If the subject is outside the AF The subject is not in area, aim the camera at the subject and the AF area lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 251 Problem Cause Remedy The Shake Set [Shake Reduction] to Q (On). Reduction function (p.100) is off If a lens for which the focal length The focal length is information cannot be obtained is used, not set set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen.

  • Page 252: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera PENTAX K bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information Lens Mount contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens (power zoom not compatible), K mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.7 x 15.7 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx.
  • Page 253 LCD Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size 3.0 inches Dots Approx. 921,000 dots Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable Field of view: approx. 100%, Grid display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Display Section, Scale), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram White Balance Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor...
  • Page 254 Guide number: approx. 12 (ISO100/m) Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync; Flash Modes High-speed sync is also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. Sync Speed 1/180 sec. Flash Exposure -2.0 to +1.0 EV...
  • Page 255 Recording interval: 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.; Recording time: 4 sec. to 99 hr.; Start Interval Movie Interval setting: immediately, from the set time *The file format is Motion JPEG (AVI). Playback Functions Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, and 81 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16×, scrolling and...
  • Page 256 SD Memory Card), Approx. 480 g (body only) Accessories USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST120, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90, Battery Charger D-BC90, Software (CD-ROM) S- Package Contents SW120 <Mounted on the camera> Hot shoe cover F , Body mount cover Software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 for PENTAX...
  • Page 257 Approximate Image Storage Capacity (When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card) JPEG Quality Aspect Ratio Recorded Pixels q (4928×2776) N (4224×2376) 1181 — P (3456×1944) 1707 — g (2688×1512) 1429 2672 — p (4928×3264) E (4224×2816) 1007 — a (3456×2304) 1463 —...

  • Page 258: Index

    Index Symbols Accessories ....16, 240 Action in a/L Mode ..151 [A Rec. Mode] menu ..69, 226 Adding the date (DPOF) ..205 [C Movie] menu ..71, 113, 228 AdobeRGB ......129 [Q Playback] menu ..155, 229 AE Lock ........87 [R Set-up] menu ..
  • Page 259 Blue Sky d ....75, 76 Custom Image ......140 Body mount cover ....47 [A Custom Setting] menu Bracketing shooting ....85 ........72, 231 Bright (Custom Image) ..140 Bright areas ......133 Dark areas ......134 Bright/Dark Area warning Date Adjustment .....52 ......
  • Page 260 Exif ........202 Food K ........76 Exposure ........ 79 Forest x ......75, 76 Exposure Bracketing ....85 Format ........199 Exposure modes ....81 Four-way controller (2345) Exposure setting for movies ......19, 21, 31, 68 ..........113 Framerate ......114 External flash ....... 220 External microphone ....
  • Page 261 Image storage capacity Live View ......190 ........42, 255 Locking the exposure .....87 Index ........172 Locking the focus ....97 M button ..19, 21, 22, 25 Long exposure ......83 Initial settings ......50 Initializing a memory card ..199 M button ......158 Input Focal Length ....
  • Page 262 Museum E ......77 Posterization (Digital Filter) Muted (Custom Image) ..140 ..........168 Power ........49 Power Saving .......194 Natural (Custom Image) ..140 Preview ......99, 147 Night Scene A ...... 76 Printing .........204 Night Scene HDR Z .... 76 Product registration ....213 Night Scene Portrait .
  • Page 263 Specifications .......250 Spot (Autofocus Method) ..93 Saturation (Custom Image) Spot metering ......88 ..........141 sRGB ........129 Save Cross Processing ..143 Stage Lighting n ....77 Save RAW Data ..... 64, 191 Standard U ......75 H (Scene) mode ....76 Standard Information Display SD Memory Card ...
  • Page 264 Volume ......114, 186 Water Color (Digital Filter) ..........167 White Balance ...... 130 Windows ......208 World Time ......187 Write-protect ......5 Zoom lens ......57...

  • Page 265: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that...
  • Page 266 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 267 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 268: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 269 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.
  • Page 270 Memo...
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  • Page 272 (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA INC. CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) http://www.pentax.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 58240 Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2012 R02DTB12 Printed in Philippines...

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