Pentax K-50 Manuals

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Pentax K-50 Operating Manual (300 pages)

SLR Digital Camera

Brand: Pentax | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 7.71 MB

For Using Your Camera Safely
3
Care to be Taken During Handling
6
- Cleaning Your Camera
  7
- Storing Your Camera
  7
- Table of Contents
  11
Contents
11
Composition of the Operating Manual
17
Before Using Your Camera

19
Checking the Contents of the Package

20
Names and Functions of the Working Parts

21
- Capture Mode
  22
  - Mode Dial
    23
  - Focus Mode Switch
    23
- Playback Mode
  24
  - Shutter Release Button
    25
  - Main Switch
    25
- Monitor Display
  26
  - Status Screen
    27
  - Live View
    28
- Control Panel
  30
- Detailed Information Display
  33
- Using the Histogram
  35
- Viewfinder
  37
How to Change Function Settings

40
- Using the Direct Keys
  40
- Using the Control Panel
  41
- Using the Menus
  42
Getting Started

45
Attaching the Strap

46
Inserting the Battery

47
- Using the Lithium-Ion Battery
  47
  - Battery Charger
    48
  - The Battery Charger
    48
- Using the AA Batteries
  50
- Battery Level Indicator
  51
- Using the AC Adapter
  52
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

54
Attaching a Lens

56
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

58
Turning the Camera on and off

59
Initial Settings

60
- Setting the Display Language
  60
- Setting the Date and Time
  62
Basic Operations

65
Basic Shooting Operation

66
- Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
  66
Using the Built-In Flash

70
- Setting the Flash Mode
  70
- Compensating Flash Output
  72
- Using the Built-In Flash
  73
Reviewing Images

74
- Playing Back Images
  74
- Deleting a Single Image
  75
Shooting Functions

77
How to Operate the Shooting Functions

78
- Direct Keys Setting Items
  78
- Rec. Mode Menu Items
  79
- Movie Menu Items
  81
- Custom Setting Menu Items
  82
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

84
- Auto Picture Modes
  85
- Scene Modes
  86
- Selecting a Scene Mode
  87
- Exposure Modes
  88
Setting the Exposure

89
- Setting the Sensitivity
  89
- Changing the Exposure Mode
  91
- Bulb Shooting
  93
- Adjusting the Exposure
  94
- Exposure Bracketing
  95
- Locking the Exposure before Shooting (AE Lock)
  98
- Selecting the Metering Method
  99
- Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
  100
Focusing

103
- Setting the Focus Mode
  103
- Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point)
  106
- Setting the Contrast AF During Live View
  108
- Checking the Focus
  111
- Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
  112
- AF Fine Adjustment
  114
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

116
- Displaying the Optical Preview
  116
- Displaying the Digital Preview
  117
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake

118
Taking Pictures Continuously

125
- Continuous Shooting
  125
- Interval Shooting
  127
- Multi-Exposure
  130
- Take the Picture
  131
Recording Movies

132
- Changing the Settings for Movie Recording
  132
- Recording Movies
  134
- Interval Movie
  136
- Playing Back Movies
  138
- Editing Movies
  140
Shooting Settings

143
Setting a File Format

144
- File Format
  145
- JPEG Recorded Pixels
  145
- JPEG Quality
  146
- Color Space
  146
Setting the White Balance

147
- Adjusting the White Balance Manually
  149
- Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
  151
Correcting Images

152
- Brightness Adjustment
  152
- High Dynamic Range Image Capture
  153
- Lens Correction
  155
- Composition Adjustment
  157
Setting the Image Finishing Tone

159
- Custom Image
  159
- Digital Filter
  163
Customizing the Button/E-Dial Functions

166
Saving Frequently Used Settings

172
- Saving the Settings
  172
- Checking the Saved USER Settings
  175
- Using Saved USER Settings
  175
- Resetting to Default Settings
  176
Playback Functions and Image Editing

177
How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions

178
- Playback Mode Palette Items
  178
- Functions
  178
- Playback Menu Items
  179
Setting the Playback Display Method

180
Selecting the Playback Functions

181
- Magnifying Images
  181
- Displaying Multiple Images
  182
- Calendar Filmstrip Display
  183
- Playing Back Images Continuously
  185
- Starting the Slideshow
  186
- Rotating Images
  187
Deleting Multiple Images

188
- Deleting Selected Images
  188
- Deleting a Folder
  189
- Deleting All Images
  190
Processing Images

191
Developing RAW Images

200
- Developing One RAW Image
  200
- Developing Multiple RAW Images
  202
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

204
- Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal
  204
- Setting the Video Output Format
  205
Changing Additional Settings

207
How to Operate the Set-Up Menu

208
- Set-Up Menu Items
  208
Camera Settings

210
File Management Settings

223
- Formatting an SD Memory Card
  223
- Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
  224
- Setting the Naming System of the Folder
  225
- Creating New Folders
  226
- Setting the File Name
  227
- Setting the Photographer Information
  228
- Using an Eye-Fi Card
  230
- Setting the DPOF Settings
  233
Connecting to a Computer

235
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer

236
Saving Images on a Computer

237
- Setting the USB Connection Mode
  237
- Connecting the Camera and a Computer
  238
Using the Provided Software

239
- Installing the Software
  239
Using the Flash

243
- Flash Characteristics in each Exposure Mode
  244
Using the Built-In Flash

244
- Using the Slow-Speed Sync Flash
  244
- Distance and Aperture When Using the Built-In Flash
  246
Using an External Flash (Optional)

247
Appendix

255
- Default Settings
  256
- A Custom Setting] Menu
  261
- Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
  263
- This Camera
  264
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations

266
Default Settings

266
- Setting the Focal Length
  266
- Using the Aperture Ring
  267
- Cleaning the CMOS Sensor
  268
- Removing Dust with a Blower
  269
- Turn the Camera off
  270
- Using the GPS Unit
  271
Using the GPS Unit

272
- Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER)
  272
- Error Messages
  274
- Troubleshooting
  277
- Main Specifications
  280
- Index
  287
- Warranty Policy
  294
- Declaration of Conformity
  297

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Pentax K-50 Operating Manual (300 pages)

Table of Contents

Before Using Your Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

How to Change Function Settings

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Inserting the Battery

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Attaching a Lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Turning the Camera on and off

Initial Settings

Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation

Using the Built-In Flash

Reviewing Images

Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

Setting the Exposure

Focusing

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake

Taking Pictures Continuously

Recording Movies

Shooting Settings

Setting a File Format

Setting the White Balance

Correcting Images

Setting the Image Finishing Tone

Customizing the Button/E-Dial Functions

Saving Frequently Used Settings

Playback Functions and Image Editing

How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions

Setting the Playback Display Method

Selecting the Playback Functions

Deleting Multiple Images

Processing Images

Developing RAW Images

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

Changing Additional Settings

How to Operate the Set-Up Menu

Camera Settings

File Management Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer

Saving Images on a Computer

Using the Provided Software

Using the Flash

Using the Built-In Flash

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Appendix

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations

Default Settings

Using the GPS Unit

Pentax K-50 Installation Manual (6 pages)

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