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Ricoh Pentax K-S2 Operating Manual

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  • Page 2 Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F Body mount cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Battery D-LI109 Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM) D-BC109 O-ST132 S-SW156 Start Guide Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring.
  • Page 3 Introducing the K-S2 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Sharing Images Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual Introducing the K-S2 Taking Pictures ......p.7 ........p.44 Gives you an overview of the K-S2. Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works Read this and get to know your K-S2! properly, try out the camera and take lots of pictures! Names and Functions of the Working Parts .
  • Page 5 Playback Functions Appendix ........ p.77 ............. p.110 Explains various operations for playing back Provides other resources to get the most from and editing images. your K-S2. Playback Mode Palette Items ....... p.77 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..... p.110 Changing the Playback Method ....p.78 Functions Available with Various Lenses ..
  • Page 6 Contents How to Use This Manual ......2 Inserting a Memory Card ........34 How to Open the Monitor ........35 Introducing the K-S2 ......... 7 Initial Settings ............36 Turning the Camera On ..........36 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...7 Setting the Display Language ........
  • Page 7 Using the Built-in Flash .........53 Playback Functions ........ 77 Setting the Focus Method ........54 Playback Mode Palette Items ....... 77 Setting the AF Mode when Shooting Changing the Playback Method ......78 with the Viewfinder ............55 Displaying Multiple Images .......... 78 Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......
  • Page 8 CD-ROM For Using Your Camera Safely ......135 supplied with the camera or on our website. Thank you for your cooperation. Care to be Taken During Handling .....137 http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/ WARRANTY POLICY .........141...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Speaker Hot shoe Microphone Built-in flash Image plane indicator AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Mirror Microphone terminal Remote control receiver Lens unlock button AF coupler Microphone Lens information contacts Strap lug Diopter adjustment lever Card access lamp Viewfinder...

  • Page 10: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.48) In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be saved in RAW format. (p.43) 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images.
  • Page 11 0 Rear e-dial (R) f Playback button (3) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. Switches to playback mode. (p.42) (p.47) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen g OK button (E) is displayed.

  • Page 12: Monitor

    Monitor About the indicator lamps The main switch lamp, self-portrait shutter button lamp, and E lamp turn off in the following situations. Capture Mode • From the time when 0 is pressed halfway until the end of shooting With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through •...
  • Page 13 Status Screen Live View 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 2 5 0 2 5 0 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 +1.0 +1.0 G1A1 G1A1 17 19 20 +1.7 +1.7 2324 12345...
  • Page 14 13 Highlight Correction 20 File Format (p.44) Control Panel (p.74) 21 JPEG Recorded Pixels 14 Shadow Correction (p.44)/Movie Recorded A mode (p.74) Pixels (p.44) 12345 12345 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image 15 AF Mode (p.55)/Contrast 22 JPEG Quality (p.44) Bright Bright Bright...
  • Page 15 When shooting with Live View Shooting Info Display Standard The Live View image and the settings for You can change the type of information displayed in standby Information shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.11) mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Display Use CD to select the type and press E.

  • Page 16: Playback Mode

    Detailed Information Display Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed Still pictures in single image display of the playback mode. 100-0001 100-0001 Press G to change the type of information displayed in ±0 ±0 single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E. +1.0 +1.0 ±0 ±0...
  • Page 17 11 AE Metering (p.52) 30 File Format (p.44) Histogram Display 12 Shutter speed 31 JPEG Recorded Pixels 13 Aperture value (p.44)/Movie Recorded Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB 14 Sensitivity (p.51) Pixels (p.44) histogram. 15 EV Compensation (p.48) 32 JPEG Quality (p.44) Brightness histogram 16 White Balance (p.68) 33 Color Space (p.29)

  • Page 18: Viewfinder

    t Memo Viewfinder • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0 is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information (default setting: 10 sec.). appears in the viewfinder. • The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when 0 is pressed halfway.

  • Page 19: Electronic Level

    Electronic Level You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying the electronic level. The electronic level for the horizontal camera angle can be displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder, and the electronic levels for the vertical and horizontal camera angles can be displayed on the Live View screen.

  • Page 20: How To Change Function Settings

    Using the Control Panel How to Change Function Settings You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G The camera functions and their settings can be selected and in standby mode. changed by using the following ways. Use ABCD to select an item. Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use Q to change the menu category. Use R to switch between menu tabs. Custom Image Custom Image Image Capture Settings...
  • Page 22 t Memo • For the Custom Setting menus (E1-5), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed. •...

  • Page 23: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial Exposure Mode p.104 is set to O or P. Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before *2 *4 Custom Image Bright...
  • Page 24 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Clarity Enhancement Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. p.76 Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Correction Peripheral Illumin. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens Corr. properties. Lens p.75 Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab...
  • Page 25 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec. Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. Save RAW Data Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. Instant p.40 Review Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.
  • Page 26 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page One Push RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed. File Format AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1 Button Customi- p.100 AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed in C mode. Enable AF1 zation (Movie)

  • Page 27: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate Movie Capture Settings u/30p p.44 of the movie. Recording Sound Level Sets the Recording Sound Level for recording. Auto p.50 Digital Filter Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.73 HDR Capture...

  • Page 28: Set-Up Menus

    Set-up Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Language/W Changes the display language. English p.37 Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2015 p.37 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown World Time Hometown p.105 city and that of a specified city.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power Flicker Reduction 50Hz – frequency. Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically Auto Power Off 1min. p.36 if no operations are made for a certain period of time. Other Indicator Lights up the main switch lamp, self-portrait shutter button High...

  • Page 30: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.48 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.51 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time.
  • Page 31 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option 15 Color Temperature Steps Kelvin p.70 of the white balance. 16 Superimpose AF Area Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. p.16 Sets the action priority for when the autofocus mode is set 17 AF.S Setting Focus-priority...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the strap lug and Remove the body mount secure it on the inside cover (1) and lens mount of the clasp. cover (2).

  • Page 33: Using The Battery And Charger

    To remove the lens Using the Battery and Charger Attach the lens cap, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 (4). exclusively developed for this camera. Charging the Battery u Caution Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

  • Page 34: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/Removing the Battery Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it u Caution into the battery charger. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted Insert the battery into the battery incorrectly, it may not be removed. charger at an angle, and then fit •...

  • Page 35: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Face the A mark on the battery towards the outside We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 of the camera, and insert when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the battery until it locks the camera to a computer or AV device.

  • Page 36: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. The following memory cards can be used with this camera. • SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • SDXC Memory Card In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards. Make sure that the camera is turned off.

  • Page 37: How To Open The Monitor

    How to Open the Monitor Rotate the memory card cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of 4. The following procedure explains how to open the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward. Open the monitor 180° horizontally while holding u Caution the top and bottom of it.

  • Page 38: Initial Settings

    u Caution Initial Settings • To close the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward, rotate the monitor 180° backward in Step 2. • When the monitor is closed with the LCD screen facing Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. inward, you cannot play back images and display the menus unless the camera is connected to an AV device equipped Turning the Camera On...

  • Page 39: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language Use AB to select [Std.] Initial Setting Initial Setting Std. Std. or [Large], and press E. Large Large Use ABCD to select the desired language New York New York Selecting [Large] increases the Text Size Text Size and press E.

  • Page 40: Setting The Lcd Display

    Formatting a Memory Card Use AB to set the month. Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Set the day, year and time Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Press F. in the same manner. Date Date 01/01/2015 01/01/2015 Time Time 00:00 00:00 The A1 menu appears.

  • Page 41: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to R. Take pictures using the Auto Picture (R) mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode. Shooting with the Viewfinder Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
  • Page 42 How to Use a Retractable Lens Position the subject inside If the camera is turned on when the AF frame and press a retractable lens, such as smc 0 halfway. PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6 The focus indicator (P) appears DC WR RE, is attached and is not and you will hear a beep when extended, an error message is the subject comes into focus.

  • Page 43: Shooting While Viewing The Live View Image

    Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image Taking a Self-portrait You can take self-portraits while checking the Live View image Press K in Step 5 by facing the lens and the LCD screen of the monitor toward of “Shooting with the yourself.

  • Page 44: Reviewing Images

    u Caution Reviewing Images • The self-portrait shutter button does not work with a halfway press and needs to be fully pressed down. If the button is pressed when the focus mode is set to v, a picture Review the captured image on the monitor. is taken after autofocus is performed.
  • Page 45 Review the captured image. Available operations C/Q to the left Displays the previous image. D/Q to the right Displays the next image. Deletes the image. R to the right Magnifies the image (up to 16×). Use ABCD to change the area to display.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Capture Settings

    Movie Capture Settings v/C1 Configuring the Capture Settings Set the file format for movies in the control panel or [Movie Capture Settings] of the C1 menu. Image Capture Settings v/A1 1:23'45" 1:23'45" 1:23'45" 1:23'45" Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Framerate Framerate 1920x1080 1920x1080 Set the file format, recorded pixels, and quality level for still...

  • Page 47: Taking Still Pictures

    Scene Modes Taking Still Pictures Set the mode dial to S. Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting The scene mode selection screen appears. conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Select a scene mode. Portrait Portrait Capture Mode...

  • Page 48: Advanced Hdr Mode

    j Night Scene Used for shooting at night. Advanced HDR Mode Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels k Night Scene HDR Set the mode dial to Y. (-1, ±0, +1) to create a single composite image from them. For taking snapshots in poorly Turn R to set the range in l Night Snap...

  • Page 49: Exposure Modes

    Exposure Modes Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. Q or R appears on the × x: Available #: Restricted : Not available status screen for the value Change Change that can be changed. Change Mode Shutter Aperture Compen- Sensitivity 1 0 0...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Recording Movies

    Locking the Exposure Recording Movies To lock the exposure before shooting, use the AE Lock function. This function can be used by assigning [AE Lock] Turn the main switch to C. to the f button. (p.100) The indicator lamp lights red and Sound the Live View image is displayed.
  • Page 52 t Memo Press 0 fully. • You can change the settings for recording a movie from Movie recording starts. the control panel or the C1 menu. (p.25) In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the • The sound level for recording a movie can be set from the size of the recorded movie file is displayed.

  • Page 53: Setting The Exposure

    Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure Display the movie to play 100-0001 100-0001 Sensitivity back in single image display of the playback mode. Press A in standby mode. 10'30" 10'30" Use AB to select an item. Available operations 3200 3200 Sets the range to be Plays back/pauses a movie.

  • Page 54: Ae Metering

    AE Metering Noise Reduction when Shooting v/A1 v/A2 with a High ISO Sensitivity Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness You can select the desired Noise and determining exposure. High-ISO NR High-ISO NR Reduction setting when shooting Auto Auto Set in the control panel or...

  • Page 55: Using The Built-In Flash

    Available operations Using the Built-in Flash Compensates the flash exposure. Selects the amount of flash discharge (when [Manual Flash Discharge] Press C in standby mode. is selected). Resets the compensation value to Select a flash mode. Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge the default setting.

  • Page 56: Setting The Focus Method

    • When the built-in flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed Setting the Focus Method automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens Set the focus mode switch to v other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.

  • Page 57: Setting The Af Mode When Shooting With The Viewfinder

    Setting the AF Mode when Shooting Press F. v/A1 with the Viewfinder The camera returns to standby mode. t Memo Press G in standby mode. • The following settings for autofocus operation can be set in the E3 menu. Select [AF Mode] and press E. 17 AF.S Setting Focus-priority, Release-priority The [AF Mode] screen appears.
  • Page 58 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v/A1 Press F. The camera returns to standby mode. Press G in standby mode. If you selected E or 8 in Step 3, proceed to Step 5. Select [AF Active Area] and press E. Select the desired AF point.

  • Page 59: Setting The Af Mode During Live View

    Setting the AF Mode during Live View v/A3 Press and hold E. Press G in standby mode in Live View. Select the AF area. Use the frame that appears on Select [Contrast AF] and press E. the monitor to change the The [Contrast AF] screen appears.

  • Page 60: Af Fine Adjustment

    AF Fine Adjustment Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. Select [27 AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D. The [27 AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E.

  • Page 61: Setting The Drive Mode

    Takes pictures at a set interval from Setting the Drive Mode Star Stream a set time and saves them as a single (w/x/y) movie file using the Bright composite mode of Interval Composite. (p.67) You can choose from the following Single Frame Shooting Single Frame Shooting drive modes.

  • Page 62: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Use CD to select O, P, or Y. Releases the shutter after about 12 seconds. Press D in standby mode. Releases the shutter after about 2 seconds. The Drive Mode screen appears. Continuously takes pictures. (The shutter is released after about 12 seconds.) Select Z and press B.

  • Page 63: Remote Control

    Remote Control Press 0 halfway. Press D in standby mode. Point the remote control unit towards the remote The Drive Mode screen appears. control receiver on the front of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote Select Q and press B.

  • Page 64: Bracketing

    Bracketing Press E. The screen of Step 2 reappears. Press D in standby mode. Set the bracket value. The Drive Mode screen appears. Available operations Select T and press B. Bracketing Bracketing Changes the bracket value (up to ±3 EV). J→R Adjusts the exposure compensation value.

  • Page 65: Multi-Exposure

    Select from [Average], [Additive], Multi-exposure Composite Mode or [Bright]. Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 times. Press D in standby mode. Shooting Speed/ The Drive Mode screen appears. Self-timer/Remote Select the operation mode. Control Select V and press B. Multi-exposure Multi-exposure Press E.

  • Page 66: Interval Shooting

    Interval Shooting Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Select from the minimum time Standby Interval or 1 second to 24 hours. Press D in standby mode. Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 times. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select whether to take the first picture Start Interval Select q and press B.

  • Page 67: Interval Composite

    t Memo Interval Composite • A new folder is created when Interval Shooting is performed, and the captured images are saved there. When shooting in Star and moon trails can be captured in one image. another drive mode after performing Interval Shooting, another new folder is created.

  • Page 68: Interval Movie Record

    Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Interval Movie Record Select from the minimum time Standby Interval In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still or 1 second to 24 hours. pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 times.

  • Page 69: Star Stream

    Recorded Pixels Select from z, u, or t. Star Stream Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. In C mode, you can use [Star Stream] to take still pictures Select from the minimum time Standby Interval at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single or 1 second to 24 hours.

  • Page 70: Setting The White Balance

    Recorded Pixels Select from z, u, or t. Setting the White Balance Select from the minimum time Standby Interval or 1 second to 24 hours. Select from 8 to 2000 times. Press B in standby mode. Number of Shots (When [Recorded Pixels] is set to The White Balance setting screen appears.
  • Page 71 u Caution Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder • The Digital Preview operation in Step 2 cannot be performed Selects the type of [Fluorescent]. when the drive mode is set to [Multi-exposure], [Interval Uses Digital Preview to preview Shooting], or [Interval Composite]. the background image with the white balance setting applied.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature You can measure the white balance at a selected location. Specify the white balance with the color temperature. Select o in Step 2 of Manual White Balance Manual White Balance “Setting the White Balance”...

  • Page 73: Controlling The Image Finishing Tone

    Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder Controlling the Image Finishing Tone Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected setting applied. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Saves the preview image (only when Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style.
  • Page 74 Press E. Use Q to select a cross 100-0001 100-0001 The control panel reappears. processed image. Saves this image's Cross Saves this image's Cross Processing settings Processing settings Press F. Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 2 Save as Favorite 2 The camera returns to standby mode.

  • Page 75: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter v/A1/C1 Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Select [Digital Filter] in the control panel, and press E. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. Cancel Cancel Check Check Select a filter. Extract Color Extract Color Available operations Select [No Filter] to not shoot Selects a parameter.

  • Page 76: Correcting Images

    HDR Capture v/A1/C1 Correcting Images Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite image with them. Brightness Adjustment Select [HDR Capture] in the control panel, and press E. Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction v/A2 The [HDR Capture] screen appears. Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones Use CD to select the type.

  • Page 77: Lens Correction

    t Memo Lens Correction v/A2 • In Y mode or when k of S mode is selected, specific HDR settings are used and HDR Capture The following features can be set in Lens Correction Lens Correction cannot be set. [Lens Correction] of the A2 menu. Distortion Correction Distortion Correction •...

  • Page 78: Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator

    Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator Texture Enhancement v/A3 v/A2/C1 By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, a moiré reduction effect Images with the texture and surface Clarity Enhancement Clarity Enhancement simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved. details enhanced can be captured. Set in the control panel or [AA Filter Set in the control panel or [Clarity 99999...

  • Page 79: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Function Page Playback Mode Palette Items Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Save Cross Playback functions can be set from Processing mode of Custom p.72 Image Rotation Image Rotation Processing the playback mode palette as well as Image as your “Favorite”...

  • Page 80: Changing The Playback Method

    Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.78). Displaying Multiple Images Select the images to delete. 001/500 001/500 100-0505 100-0505 You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time.

  • Page 81: Displaying Images By Folder

    • Use the same steps to select multiple images for the following Displaying Images by Shooting Date functions. • RAW Development (p.87) Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. • Protect (p.106) Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Displaying Images by Folder Images”...

  • Page 82: Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

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

  • Page 83: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    u Caution Connecting the Camera to an AV Device • While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on the camera monitor regardless of the LCD Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI screen direction.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

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

  • Page 85: Editing And Processing Images

    Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Editing and Processing Images Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new file. Changing the Image Size Display the image to edit in single image display. u Caution Select e in the playback mode palette.

  • Page 86: Correcting Color Moiré

    Correcting Color Moiré Processing Images with Digital Filters Reduces color moiré in images. Display the image to edit in single image display. Display the image to edit in single image display. Select b in the playback mode palette. The screen to select a digital filter appears. Select c in the playback mode palette.
  • Page 87 Recreating Filter Effects Set the parameters. 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 b in the playback mode palette. Selects a parameter.

  • Page 88: Editing Movies

    Select [Save] and press E. Press L. The screen to select the segments to delete is displayed. t Memo • If [Searching for original image] is selected in Step 3, the Use CD to move the original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved. selection frame and 00 ' 05"...

  • Page 89: Developing Raw Images

    Developing RAW Images Select the parameter setting 001/500 001/500 100-0001 100-0001 method and press E. You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save Develop images as shot Develop images as shot them as new files. Develop images with Develop images with modified settings modified settings...
  • Page 90 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 D and use AB to select an item. For Digital Filter, White Balance, and Custom Image, press D to display the setting screen.

  • Page 91: Enabling The Wi-Fi Function

    u Caution Enabling the Wi-Fi Function • Do not attempt to use the Wi-Fi function in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. This camera has a built-in Wi-Fi function. By directly connecting •...

  • Page 92: Pressing The Self-Portrait Shutter Button

    Pressing the Self-portrait Shutter Button Touching a Communication Device When this camera comes into contact with a communication Press and hold the self- device equipped with the NFC function, the camera establishes portrait shutter button. a Wi-Fi connection. (p.91) A beep sounds and [Wi-Fi enabled] appears on the screen.

  • Page 93: Operating The Camera With A Communication Device

    Connecting the Camera and Communication Operating the Camera with Device a Communication Device Connect the camera and communication device via Wi-Fi, The following functions can be used by directly connecting and start Image Sync installed on the communication device. the camera to a communication device via Wi-Fi and using the dedicated application “Image Sync”.
  • Page 94 When a Non-NFC-compatible Device is Used Enter the password, and tap [Connect]. Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON A Wi-Fi connection is established on the communication device. between the camera and communication device. Start Image Sync on the communication device. The list of images appears on the The [Choose a Network] screen appears Image Sync screen.

  • Page 95: Screens Of "Image Sync

    Screens of “Image Sync” When an iOS Device is Used Flick left or right on the screen to change screens. Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on the communication device. Application image list Camera image list Tap [PENTAX_xxxxxx] in the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 96: Shooting With A Communication Device

    Shooting with a Communication Device Shooting Images The Live View image of the camera and buttons for shooting are Configure the basic settings on the camera. displayed on the shooting screen of Image Sync. Check the Live View image on the shooting screen of Image Sync.

  • Page 97: Viewing Images

    t Memo Tap an item and select a value from the list. • Shooting can also be performed by tapping the Live View image. Set in [Touch AF] on the [Settings] screen. (p.98) Viewing Images You can view the images saved either in the camera or in the communication device.
  • Page 98 Tap the image to display the full- Selecting the Image Storage Location screen image and shooting information. When viewing images in application image list display, you can select the image storage location (album) from [Application] or [Gallery] (or [Camera Roll]). Tap 4.
  • Page 99 Select the desired action. Selecting Multiple Images Tap 5. t Memo • When you touch and hold the desired image shown in list display or shooting information display, the same screen as Tap the images to select. Step 4 appears and you can select the action to apply. Blue check marks appear.

  • Page 100: Changing The Settings

    The following settings are available. Changing the Settings Sets whether to perform only autofocus or Touch AF perform shooting after autofocus when touching Tap 6. the Live View image. Recorded Changes the number of recorded pixels and Pixels the quality level. General Changes the communication settings and Settings...
  • Page 101 Communication Settings Language The password and wireless channel can be changed. Device Information Change the settings and tap 1.

  • Page 102: Camera Settings

    Program Line GLINE Camera Settings Not available Press E. Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Press F. The [E-Dial Programming] screen reappears. Repeat Steps 2 to 5. Setting the E-dial Operation Press F twice. For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed.
  • Page 103 Setting Function Page Press D and use AB to select the functions Autofocus is to assign. Enable AF1 performed when The following functions can be assigned to each button. f is pressed. Autofocus is Setting Function Page performed when Temporarily f is pressed One Push File changes the file...
  • Page 104 Setting the One Push File Format Selecting the Display Settings for Digital Preview Select the file format to change to when P is pressed Select the camera operation and type of information displayed for each [File Format] setting. on the monitor when Digital Preview is displayed by pressing Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format] Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [Digital Preview] in Step 3 in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation”...

  • Page 105: Saving Frequently Used Settings

    Saving Frequently Used Settings Select [Save] and press E. The screen of Step 3 reappears. Camera settings can be saved to O and P of the mode dial u Caution and used repeatedly. The following settings can be saved. • [Save USER Mode] cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to R, S, or Y.
  • Page 106 t Memo Available operations • The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as the USER ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. mode settings. When the camera is turned off, the camera Moves the text input cursor. returns to the originally saved settings. To change the original Switches between upper and lower case settings, save the USER mode settings again.

  • Page 107: Displaying The Local Date And Time Of The Specified City

    Displaying the Local Date and Time Press E. of the Specified City The screen of Step 2 reappears. The date and time set at the time of initial setting (“Initial Press F twice. Settings” (p.36)) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in the shooting date and time for t Memo images.

  • Page 108: File Management Settings

    Selecting the Folder/File Settings File Management Settings Folder Name Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters.
  • Page 109 t Memo Press B, and then press D. • A folder with a new number is created when the folder name The text-entry screen appears. is changed. • A maximum of 500 images can be stored in a single folder. Change the text.
  • Page 110 t Memo File Name • When [Color Space] is [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_” and first three characters of the entered character string One of the following string of characters is used as the file name becomes the file name. prefix depending on the [23 Color Space] setting of the •...

  • Page 111: Setting The Copyright Information

    Available operations Setting the Copyright Information ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded Moves the text input cursor. in the Exif data. Switches between upper and lower case letters. Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu Enters a character selected with the text and press D.

  • Page 112: Restrictions On Each Capture Mode

    Restrictions on Each Capture Mode × #: Restricted : Not available Capture Mode Function × × × Sensitivity × × × × × Flash Continuous × × × × Shooting × × × Self-timer × × Remote Control × × ×...
  • Page 113 Capture Mode Function × Shake Reduction White Balance × × × × × × × × × × Custom Image × × Digital Filter × × × × × HDR Capture × × × AA Filter Simulator × × × Save RAW Data [ISO AUTO] is not available.

  • Page 114: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × #: Restricted : Not available Clarity Digital Filter HDR Capture Lens Correction AA Filter Simulator Enhancement × Flash × Continuous Shooting × Bracketing × × × × Multi-exposure Interval Shooting × × ×...

  • Page 115: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at the 9 position. Functions Available with Various Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster. Available when using the built-in flash, AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, Lenses AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG, or AF160FC. Only available with compatible lenses.
  • Page 116 Restrictions when using Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Lens the built-in flash When the focal length is less Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash than 24 mm, or when the focal may be limited. DA 17-70mm F4 AL [IF] SDM length is 35 mm and the Restrictions when using...

  • Page 117: Using The Aperture Ring

    t Memo Using the Aperture Ring • If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring dial setting except when set to L or M mode. of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position •...

  • Page 118: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Setting the Focal Length Functions when Using an External Flash The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens that the focal length information cannot be Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety automatically obtained.

  • Page 119: Using The Gps Unit

    Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F, or A lens. AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. Using the GPS Unit Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower. When combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or In addition to GPS information being saved in the shooting AF360FGZ II, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Shooting Celestial Bodies Troubleshooting (ASTROTRACER) t Memo Set the mode dial to M. • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to causes such as static electricity, etc. This can be remedied Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. by taking the battery out and putting it back in again.
  • Page 121 Problem Cause Remedy Problem Cause Remedy v cannot work well for low- There are visible Activate [Pixel Mapping] contrast objects (the sky, defects in a from the D4 menu. white walls, etc.), dark colors, captured image, There are It takes about 30 seconds intricate designs, rapidly- or parts in the defective pixels in...

  • Page 122: Sensor Cleaning

    u Caution Sensor Cleaning • Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. The CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning sensor with a cloth. the CMOS sensor with a blower.

  • Page 123: Error Messages

    Error messages Description Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel These messages appear when you try Error messages Description Mapping to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor The memory card is full and no more Not enough battery power Cleaning, or to update the firmware Memory card full images can be saved.
  • Page 124 Error messages Description This function is not available You are trying to set a function that is not in the current mode available for the capture mode that is set. The camera will turn off because The camera will turn off to its internal temperature is too high.

  • Page 125: Main Specifications

    Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) Storage Folder Main Specifications or a user-assigned name (default: PENTX) File Name: user-assigned name (default: IMGP****) Storage File File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset Model Description Viewfinder TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Type with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Type Pentaprism Finder PENTAX K...
  • Page 126 White Balance ±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can be EV Compensation selected) Method using a combination of the CMOS image Type sensor and the light source detection sensor Can be assigned to f from [Button AE Lock Customization].
  • Page 127 Capture Functions [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Standby Interval: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, minimum time or 1 sec. to 24 hr., Number of Shots: Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now, Set Time Monochrome, Cross Processing [Interval Composite] Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3...
  • Page 128 Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Development options: Select single image, Select Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, multiple images, Select a folder Monochrome, Cross Processing Development parameters: File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Color Space, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Development Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro,...
  • Page 129 Dimensions and Weight Names of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder” Copyright are embedded to the image file. A revision history Approx. 122.5 mm (W) × 91 mm (H) × 72.5 mm (D) Information Dimensions can be checked using the provided software. (excluding protrusions) Approx.
  • Page 130 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and List of World Time Cities Playback Time The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination. (When using the fully charged battery) Region City Flash Photography Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, San North Tempe- Normal Playback Battery Francisco, Los Angeles, Calgary, Denver, 100%...

  • Page 131: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Macintosh and Provided Software OS X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7 With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can Intel Core 2 Duo or higher develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting 2 GB or more information on a computer.

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Symbols Numerics Y mode ....46 Blue Sky (S)....45 Anti-aliasing filter ..... 76 Bold Monochrome A menu......21 1st Frame Action Aperture Priority (Digital Filter)..73, 84 C menu......25 in AF.C ......55 Automatic Exposure ..47 Bracketing......
  • Page 133 Charging the battery..31 Custom Image ....71 Dust Removal ....119 Flash compensation ..53 City names ....37, 128 Custom Setting Dynamic range ....74 Flash On ......53 Clarity Enhancement ..76 menus ......28 Flicker Reduction..... 27 Cleaning ......
  • Page 134 High-speed Memory card ....34 Multi-segment Sync flash ....117 Menu ....... 19 metering ...... 52 Kelvin....... 70 Histogram Meter Operating Time ..28 Museum (S) ....46 Kids (S)...... 46 Display .... 15, 22, 23 w........54 Muted (Custom Image)..71 Hold AF Status ....
  • Page 135 Pixel Mapping....119 Recorded Pixels ....44 Select (Contrast AF) ..57 Shutter Priority Automatic Playback Info Display Recording Sound Select & Delete....78 Exposure ..... 47 selection screen ..14 Level ......50 Selecting the range Shutter speed ....47 Playback menu....
  • Page 136 H mode ......47 Switch........ 8 Version update ....27 Vibrant (Custom Image) ..71 Taking a self-portrait..41 Viewfinder......16 K mode ......47 Volume label....38 Text input....... 103 Text Size ....26, 37 Thumbnail display ..43, 78 WARRANTY Time Setting ....

  • Page 137: For Using Your Camera Safely

    • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. For Using Your Camera Safely Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters.
  • Page 138 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while Keep the Camera and its Accessories out the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric of the Reach of Small Children shock.

  • Page 139: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. Care to be Taken During Handling These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Do not press on the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
  • Page 140 About SD Memory Cards About the Wireless LAN Function • The SD Memory Card is • Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA equipped with a write-protect devices, and so on generate magnetic fields and electromagnetic switch.
  • Page 141 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. • This product uses the RICOH RT font designed by Ricoh Company Ltd. See http://www.mpegla.com. • This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
  • Page 142 Announcement on the Use of BSD-Licensed Software This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software provided that it is clearly stated that use is unwarranted, and a copyright notice and a list of licensing conditions are provided.

  • Page 143: Warranty Policy

    and the camera will be returned to you upon completion of WARRANTY POLICY servicing. If the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against...
  • Page 144 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 145: 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 146 2. In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product.

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