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Ricoh PENTAX K-3 Operating Manual

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Getting Started

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Introduction
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Shooting
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Playback
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Settings
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Appendix
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Introduction Getting Started SLR Digital Camera Shooting PENTAX Playback Operating Manual Settings Appendix To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Body mount cover Triangular ring and protective Battery grip terminal cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Installed on camera) cover (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera)
  • Page 3 Introducing the K-3 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual Introducing the K-3 Taking Pictures ........p.6 .......... p.37 Gives you an overview of the K-3. Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly, Read this and get to know your K-3! try out the camera and take lots of pictures! Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..
  • Page 5 Playback Functions Appendix ........p.61 ............p.82 Explains various operations for playing back Provides various resources. and editing images. Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Playback Mode Palette Items ......p.61 Functions ............p.82 Changing the Playback Method......p.62 Functions Available with Various Lenses ..p.83 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ...
  • Page 6 Contents How to Use This Manual ......2 Basic Shooting Operation ........33 Shooting with Live View ..........35 Reviewing Images ..........36 Introducing the K-3 ........7 Configuring the Capture Settings ......37 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ....7 Memory Card Settings ..........
  • Page 7 Setting the White Balance ........54 File Management Settings ........77 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ......55 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ....77 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ..56 Selecting the Folder/File Settings ........ 78 Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ....56 Setting the Copyright Information ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Hot shoe Speaker Built-in flash Strap lug Strap lug AF assist light X-sync socket Microphone Headphone terminal Self-timer lamp/ Mirror Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment dial Image plane indicator LCD panel...

  • Page 10: Buttons And Dials

    3 Shutter release button Buttons and Dials Press to capture images. (p.34) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.31, p.48) 5 Front e-dial (Q) Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure.

  • Page 11: Monitor Display

    h Rear e-dial (R) p MENU button (F) Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu (p.38) is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.18) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 12 Status Screen Live View 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1/ 1/ 1 2 8 0 0 1 2 8 0 0 17 18 12345 12345 +1.0 +1.0...
  • Page 13 t Memo Control Panel • Items that can be selected vary depending on the current camera setup. A mode • If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control ISO AUTO Setting ISO AUTO Setting 12345 12345 panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode. Adjustment Range Adjustment Range 12345...
  • Page 14 Shooting Info Display When the camera is held vertically When the camera is rotated to the vertical 2 5 0 1/ 1/ You can change the type of information displayed in standby position, the status screen and control mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. 1 6 0 0 1600 panel are displayed in a vertical position.
  • Page 15 Drive Mode (p.49) 30 Shadow Correction t Memo Flash Mode (p.43) (p.59) • The display selected in Playback Info Display selection screen Flash Exposure 31 Distortion Correction appears in playback mode when the camera is turned off and Compensation (p.43) (p.59) on again.

  • Page 16: Viewfinder

    Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Viewfinder Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information Histogram Display. appears in the viewfinder. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 +0.3 +0.3 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 +0.3...

  • Page 17: Lcd Panel

    LCD Panel t Memo • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). • The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 18: How To Change Function Settings

    Electronic Level How to Change Function Settings You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by The camera functions and their settings can be selected displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be and changed by using the following ways. displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and/or LCD panel, or on the Live View screen.

  • Page 19: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. to select an item. ABCD File Format File Format 12345 12345 12345 12345 100-3200 100-3200 09/09/2013 09/09/2013 10:23 10:23 to change settings. Press E to make detailed settings.

  • Page 20: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use Q to change the menu category. 2 3 4 Memory Card Options Memory Card Options to switch between menu tabs.

  • Page 21: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Temporarily changes the exposure mode when Exposure Modes p.76 the mode dial is set to O, P or Q. Sets the recording method for when two memory cards Memory Card Options p.37 are inserted.
  • Page 22 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto – with a slow shutter speed. Program Line Selects Program Line. Normal p.39 Sets the camera action for when the optional GPS unit –...
  • Page 23 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets whether to display a magnified image during Digital Zoom Instant Review Preview. Sets whether to enable saving an image displayed Save Preview Image in Digital Preview. Digital Preview p.48 Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Digital Highlight Alert Preview.

  • Page 24: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Exposure Setting Sets the exposure mode for C mode. p.40 Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots Memory Card Options p.37 for recording movies. Movie Capture Settings Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate. p.37 u/30p Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level...

  • Page 25: Set-Up Menu

    Set-up Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Language/W Changes the display language. English p.31 Date Adjustment Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.32 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown World Time Hometown p.76 city and that of a specified city.
  • Page 26 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Flicker Reduction Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz – Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically Auto Power Off 1 min. p.31 if no operations are made for a certain period of time. Sets the camera action for when the optional battery grip Auto Select/ Select Battery...

  • Page 27: Custom Setting Menu

    Custom Setting Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.39 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.41 3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x 15. AF.S Setting Focus-priority p.45 and the shutter release button is fully pressed. Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode Release- 16.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Strap

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the protective cover Remove the body mount and triangular ring. cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.

  • Page 30: Using The Battery And Charger

    u Caution Using the Battery and Charger • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively attached.

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    t Memo Face the A mark on the • The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes battery towards outside (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power). of the camera, and insert Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C the battery until it locks and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

  • Page 32: Inserting A Memory Card

    Using the AC Adapter Inserting a Memory Card We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 The following memory cards can be used with this camera. when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting •...

  • Page 33: Initial Settings

    Close the card cover, and Initial Settings slide it in the direction of 4. Turn the camera on and make the initial settings Turning the Camera On u Caution Turn the main switch to [ON]. • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp The first time the camera is lit.

  • Page 34: Setting The Date And Time

    Use CD to select a city. Setting the Date and Time Hometown Hometown to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Press D, and use AB Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Cities” (p.96) for cities that can to select the date format. New York New York Date Format...

  • Page 35: Basic Shooting Operation

    Formatting a Memory Card Basic Shooting Operation Press F. Take pictures in T mode in which the camera automatically The A1 menu appears. sets the optimal exposure. Use Q or R to display D4 menu. Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom Use AB to select [Format] and press D.
  • Page 36 Set the mode dial to T Position the subject inside while pressing the mode the AF frame and press dial lock button. the shutter release button halfway. P appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. Focus indicator y Setting the Sound Effects (p.23)

  • Page 37: Shooting With Live View

    t Memo Shooting with Live View • You can use I to focus on the subject. (p.44) • You can preview the image on the monitor and check Press K in Step 6 on p.34. the depth of field before shooting. (p.48) The Live View image is displayed •...

  • Page 38: Reviewing Images

    Switches between the SD1 card Reviewing Images and SD2 card. Saves the RAW image Review the captured image on the monitor. (only when the data is available). Press B. Changes the type of information displayed (p.12). t Memo • When is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save RAW Data).

  • Page 39: Configuring The Capture Settings

    u Caution Shooting Configuring the Capture Settings • When [Memory Card Options] is set to [Separate RAW/JPEG], [File Format] is fixed to [RAW+]. t Memo Memory Card Settings A1/v • When [File Format] is set to [RAW+], a JPEG image and a RAW image with the same file number are saved The recording method for when two memory cards are inserted at the same time.

  • Page 40: Taking Still Pictures

    Turn the mode dial to select the desired exposure Taking Still Pictures mode. Q or R appears on Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting the status screen for the value 1/ 1/ conditions. that can be changed. 1 0 0 1 0 0 The following exposure modes are available on this camera.

  • Page 41: Ev Compensation

    t Memo EV Compensation • The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps. (-2 and +2 EV in C mode).

  • Page 42: Recording Movies

    t Memo Recording Movies • Recording can be started or stopped by pressing the shutter release button fully. • You can change the movie settings in the C1 menu or from Turn the Stills/Movie switch to C. the control panel. (p.22) When [Exposure Setting] is set to Live View is displayed.

  • Page 43: Setting The Exposure

    Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure 100-0001 100-0001 Sensitivity Press N, and then 10'00" 10'00" turn R. The sensitivity displayed on Available operations the status screen, Live View Plays back/pauses a movie. screen, LCD panel and in the viewfinder changes. Forwards a frame (when paused).

  • Page 44: Ae Metering

    Noise Reduction when Shooting AE Metering with a High ISO Sensitivity Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness You can set the Noise Reduction and determining exposure. High-ISO NR High-ISO NR setting when shooting with a high Auto Auto ISO sensitivity in [High-ISO NR]...

  • Page 45: Using The Built-In Flash

    Discharges a flash immediately Using the Built-in Flash before closing the shutter. Trailing Sets to a slow shutter speed. Curtain Sync Press B in standby mode. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them. Select a flash mode. Flash On Flash On Manual Flash...

  • Page 46: Setting The Focus Method

    t Memo Setting the Focus Method • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the exposure mode. Set the focus mode switch to v Exposure Modes Selectable Flash Mode or w. (No flash compensation) G, H, C, D, E, F, H, K, 8, 9 C, D, G, K, 8, 9 I, K, L, C, D, K, 8, 9...

  • Page 47: Setting The Af Mode When Shooting

    t Memo Setting the AF Mode when Shooting • The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set with the Viewfinder in the E3 menu. Focus-priority (default setting), Turn Q while 15. AF.S Setting Release-priority pressing b. 16. 1st Frame Action Release-priority (default setting), in AF.C Auto, Focus-priority...

  • Page 48: Setting The Af Mode During Live View

    Available operations Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) ABCD Changes the AF point. Returns the AF point to the center. Turn R while pressing b. Switches the function of ABCD to that Auto Out of the 27 AF points, the camera for Change AF Point or the direct key (27 AF automatically selects the optimum focusing...

  • Page 49: Af Fine Adjustment

    Selecting the Desired Focusing Area AF Fine Adjustment You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s (AF area). autofocus system. Set [AF Mode] to g or h. Select [26.

  • Page 50: Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview)

    t Memo Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) • Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval Turn the main switch to U to use Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER the preview function.

  • Page 51: Setting The Drive Mode

    Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set Setting the Drive Mode time. Takes still pictures at a set interval You can choose from the following drive modes. Interval and merges them into a single image. Single Frame Composite (3) Star and moon trails can be captured Normal capture mode.

  • Page 52: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Self-timer Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select Z and press B. Select O and press B. Self-timer (12 sec.) Self-timer (12 sec.) Continuous Shooting (H) Continuous Shooting (H) Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 53: Remote Control

    Remote Control Exposure Bracketing Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select T and press B. Select Q and press B. Remote Control Remote Control Select T, 1, or U and press B. Use Q to select the number of shots.

  • Page 54: Mirror Lock-Up Shooting

    Mirror Lock-up Shooting Multi-exposure Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select V and press B. Select c and press B. Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mirror Lock-up Shooting Select V, 2, W or X, and press B.

  • Page 55: Interval Shooting

    Interval Shooting Interval Composite Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select 3 and press B. Select Y and press B. Set the shooting Set the shooting conditions. Interval Composite Interval Composite Interval Shooting...

  • Page 56: Setting The White Balance

    Interval Movie Record Setting the White Balance In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as Press C in standby mode. a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The White Balance setting screen appears.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Press G. Adjusting the White Balance Manually The fine-tuning screen appears. Measure the white balance of a given scene. G3 G3 A2 A2 Select o in Step 2 on p.54 and press B. Check Check Cancel Cancel ±0 ±0 Select from o1 to o3. Available operations Manual White Balance Manual White Balance...

  • Page 58: Controlling The Image Finishing Touch

    Adjusting the White Balance with Color Controlling the Image Finishing Temperature Touch Specify the white balance with the color temperature. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Select p in Step 2 on p.54, and press B.
  • Page 59 Press G. Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The parameter setting screen appears. Set the parameters. The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture Saturation Saturation is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, Check Check you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image...

  • Page 60: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter Set the parameters. A1/v Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 menu and press D. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. Cancel Cancel Check Check MENU Select a filter. Extract Color Extract Color Select [No Filter] to not shoot with Available operations a digital filter.

  • Page 61: Correcting Images

    Set whether to use Auto Align or not. Correcting Images Uses Auto Align. (Default setting) Does not use Auto Align. Brightness Adjustment Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. Highlight Correction/ u Caution A2/v Shadow Correction • HDR Capture is not available in M or N mode. •...

  • Page 62: Composition Adjustment

    u Caution Composition Adjustment • This function cannot be used in the following situations. • When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the [Interval Composite] or [Interval Movie Record] Shake Reduction mechanism.

  • Page 63: Playback Functions

    Playback Item Function Page Playback Mode Palette Items Saves the settings used for an image captured in Playback functions can be set in Save Cross Image Rotation Image Rotation Cross Processing mode p.57 the playback mode palette as well Processing of Custom Image as your as the B1 menu (p.22).

  • Page 64: Changing The Playback Method

    Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. Select the images to delete. Displaying Multiple Images 100 _ 0505 100 _ 0505 001/500 001/500 You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time.

  • Page 65: Displaying Images By Folder

    Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date. Turn R to the left in Step 1 100PENTX 100PENTX of “Displaying Multiple Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. Images”.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

    Playing Back Images Continuously Displaying Rotated Images (Slideshow) When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image rotation information is saved when shooting. When [Auto Image Select Z in the playback mode palette. Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to [On], the image is Slideshow starts.

  • Page 67: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    t Memo Connecting the Camera to an AV Device • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera. Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI •...

  • Page 68: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    u Caution Connecting the Camera • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a Computer to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable. Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable.

  • Page 69: Editing And Processing Images

    Changing the Image Size Editing and Processing Images u Caution • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized Copying an Image or cropped. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots. cannot be processed.

  • Page 70: Correcting Color Moiré

    Specify the size and position Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E. of the area to crop by using u Caution the cropping frame. • The Color Moiré Correction function can be used only for the JPEG images captured with this camera. Processing Images with Digital Filters Available operations Changes the size of the cropping frame.
  • Page 71 Set the parameters. Recreating Filter Effects Brightness Brightness Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. Display a filter-processed image in single image Cancel Cancel display. Available operations Select T in the playback mode palette. Selects a parameter.

  • Page 72: Creating A Composite Image (Index)

    Select [Save to SD1], [Save to SD2] or [Reshuffle], Creating a Composite Image (Index) and press E. Joins a number of images together and creates a new image When [Reshuffle] is selected, you can reselect the images to be included in the index and display a new index image. with them.

  • Page 73: Raw Development

    Use CD to move Select the image(s) or a folder. the selection frame Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.62) for how to select the image(s) or a folder. and press E. 00 ' 05" 00 ' 05" 10 ' 00"...
  • Page 74 Set the parameters. 100-0001 100-0001 Image Capture Settings Image Capture Settings Available operations Selects a parameter. Changes the value. Selects a different image (when in single image display). For Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press and use to select an item. For White Balance, Custom Image and Digital Filter, press to display the setting screen.

  • Page 75: Camera Settings

    t Memo Settings Camera Settings • If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse the effect obtained by turning Q or R. Setting the Button Operation Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions You can set the functions for when P or I is pressed, or when the main switch is turned to U.
  • Page 76 Setting Function Page Setting the One Push File Format Enable Autofocus is performed when I is pressed. Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format] Autofocus is performed in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation” (p.73). when I is pressed and Enable not when the shutter Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot].

  • Page 77: Saving Frequently Used Settings

    t Memo Saving Frequently Used Settings • The settings saved as USER mode can be displayed on the monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3. Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode •...

  • Page 78: Displaying The Local Date And Time Of The Specified City

    After entering the text, move the text selection Displaying the Local Date and Time cursor to [Finish], and press E. of the Specified City The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears. The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.31) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in Using the Saved USER Mode the shooting date and time for images.

  • Page 79: File Management Settings

    t Memo File Management Settings • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.96) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. • Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST settings for the hometown. Protecting Images from Deletion •...

  • Page 80: Selecting The Folder/File Settings

    Selecting the Folder/File Settings Change the text. Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters. Refer to Steps 3 and 4 of “Editing a Setting Name” (p.75) for how to enter text. Folder Name Press F twice. When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored t Memo in the new folder.
  • Page 81 File Name File No. One of the following string of characters is used as the file name Each file name consists of a string File No. File No. prefix depending on the [21. Color Space] setting of the E3 of 4 characters and a sequential Sequential Numbering Sequential Numbering Reset File Number...

  • Page 82: Setting The Copyright Information

    Setting the Copyright Information Using a Wireless Memory Card Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN “Eye-Fi card” (Wi-Fi in Exif data. transmission) or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be used.
  • Page 83 Specify [Auto Resize]. When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card or Flucard at the size of r. Press F twice. u Caution • Be sure to insert an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard in the SD2 slot. If it is inserted in the SD1 slot, the wireless LAN function cannot be used.

  • Page 84: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Appendix Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × : Not available Composition Distortion HDR Capture Save RAW Data Digital Filter Adjust. Correction × Flash × × Continuous Shooting × Exposure Bracketing × Mirror Lock-up Shooting × × × Multi-exposure ×...

  • Page 85: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Only available with compatible lenses. Functions Available with Various Distortion Correction and Peripheral Illumination Correction are disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. Lenses To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the E4 menu.

  • Page 86: Setting The Focal Length

    Restrictions when using Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Lens the built-in flash Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash Vignetting may occur if the focal may be limited. 28-70 mm F2.8 AL length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m.

  • Page 87: Using The Aperture Ring

    Exposure Using the Aperture Ring Lens Used Restriction Mode The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of Pictures can be taken with the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens FA SOFT 28 mm/ a set aperture value in without an 9 position is attached.

  • Page 88: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, Functions when Using an External AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II. Multiple AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II units, Flash or a combination of an AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II unit and the built-in flash is required. u Caution Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, •...

  • Page 89: Using The Gps Unit

    Shooting Celestial Bodies Using the GPS Unit (ASTROTRACER) The following functions are available when the optional GPS Set the mode dial to M. unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. The current latitude, Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. N 36°45.410' N 36°45.410' longitude, altitude,...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting The focus cannot AF Mode of Live Set [Contrast AF] to e, g, be locked. View is set to f. or i. (p.46) t Memo When the flash mode is set • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to The built-in flash or B, the flash will static electricity.

  • Page 91: Sensor Cleaning

    Sensor Cleaning Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert) the CMOS sensor with a blower. Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

  • Page 92: Error Messages

    Error Messages Description Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Error Messages Description Mapping Appears during Pixel Mapping, Sensor The memory card is full and no more Not enough battery power Cleaning, or when trying to update the Memory card full images can be saved.

  • Page 93: Main Specifications

    Error Messages Description Main Specifications The camera failed to create The creation of an index print image an image failed. Model Description You are trying to set a function that is not This function is not available TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera available for the exposure mode that Type in the current mode...
  • Page 94 White Balance Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/ Dual Card Slots JPEG, Copying images between slots possible Method using a combination of the CMOS image Type sensor and the light source detection sensor Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) Storage Folder or a user-assigned name (default: PENTX) AUTO White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light...
  • Page 95 Shutter Built-in Flash Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Type shutter Guide number: approx. 13 (ISO100/m) Type Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28mm lens Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Manual: 1/8000 to in 35 mm format Shutter Speed 30 seconds (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb Auto Flash Discharge (Green mode), Flash On,...
  • Page 96 Movie Development options: Select single image, Select multiple images, Select a folder MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) File Formats Development parameters: File Format (JPEG/TIFF), *Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space, Distortion Correction, Lat-Chromatic- u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) Development Recorded Pixels...
  • Page 97 Power Supply Approximate Image Storage Capacity Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 and Playback Time AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 (optional) (When using the fully charged battery) Number of recordable images: (with 50% flash usage): approx. 560 images, Flash Photography (without flash usage): approx: 720 images Normal Playback...

  • Page 98: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    List of World Time Cities Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination. With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can Region City develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, information on a computer.
  • Page 99 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6 Intel Core 2 Duo or higher 2 GB or more Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space Image file saving: Approximately 10 MB per file (JPEG) or approximately 30 MB (RAW) Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24 bit full-color or higher t Memo...

  • Page 100: Index

    Index Symbols Aspect Ratio .....68, 71 n ....... 54 ASTROTRACER .... 87 Custom Image ....56 A menu ......19 Cable switch terminal ..7 Auto (AF point) ....46 Custom Setting menu ..25 C menu ......22 Calendar Filmstrip Auto EV Compensation ...25 Customization ....
  • Page 101 Folder display ....63 Instant Review ..20, 34 Manual Exposure ... 38 Folder Name ....78 Interval Composite ..53 Manual Flash E-dial operation ....73 Format ......33 Interval Movie Record ..54 Discharge ....... 43 E-Dial Programming ..73 Framerate ......
  • Page 102 Select Battery ....29 Spot (Contrast AF) ..46 Self-timer lamp ....7 Spot metering ....42 Natural Quality ......37 Self-timer shooting ..50 Standby mode ....9 (Custom Image) ..... 56 Quick Zoom ....22 Sensitivity ....41, 71 Starburst (Digital Filter) ...
  • Page 103 WARRANTY POLICY ..106 Water Color (Digital Filter) ....68 WB Adjustable Range ..55 WB When Using Flash ... 55 White Balance ....54 Wi-Fi transmission ..80 Windows ......96 Wireless (Flash) ..... 43 Wireless LAN ....80 Wireless Memory Card ..80 World Time .....

  • Page 104: For Using Your Camera Safely

    About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter For Using Your Camera Safely Warning We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed with the following symbols.

  • Page 105: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Care to be Taken During Handling Warning Before Using Your Camera • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

  • Page 106: Cleaning Your Camera

    • If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card Cleaning Your Camera may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards •...
  • Page 107 Trademarks AVC Patent Portfolio License Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard registered in the U.S.

  • Page 108: Warranty Policy

    About PENTAX K-3 Premium Silver Edition procedures required. If the camera is covered by warranty, Should your camera malfunction, it shall be repaired under repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the same policies as those for the standard K-3 model.
  • Page 109 For customers in USA FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may material, which may require special handling.

  • Page 110: Declaration Of Conformity

    According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for 1. In the European Union Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals These symbols on the products, packaging and/ RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS or accompanying documents mean that used CORPORATION electrical and electronic equipment and batteries...
  • Page 111 For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
  • Page 112 Memo...
  • Page 113 Regarding User Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on our website. Thank you for your cooperation. OPK300201-EN...
  • Page 114 RICOH IMAGING 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN COMPANY, LTD. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE EUROPE S.A.S (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr) RICOH IMAGING Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.

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