HOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe GmbH
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,(European Headquarters) GERMANY(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited

PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, BerksPENTAX France S.A.S.

112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE(http://www.pentax.fr)

SLR Digital Camera

SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)

Operating Manual

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401,
U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12061 Tejon St. STE 600 Westminster, Colorado 80234,
U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)
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CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca)

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http://www.pentax.jp/english

Operating Manual

PENTAX Canada Inc.

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2008
H01-200909 Printed in Philippines

For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Please read this manual
before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions.
Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all thecamera’s capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J
lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens oraccessory, see p.48 and p.282.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the a that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. 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. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be usedoutside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and careshould be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
SDHC logo is a trademark.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and othercountries.
SDHC logo is a trademark.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled
digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce image morefaithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not
PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with themonitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause
camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely highprecision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you
should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate
when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in thismanual are different from the actual product.

For Using Your Camera Safely
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using thisproduct, we request your special attention regarding items marked with thefollowing symbols.
Warning
CautionThis symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injuries.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor
or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera
Warning• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside thecamera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera,
never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do
not hang the strap around their necks.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, asviewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens
may lead to a loss of eyesight.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burnyourself.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may
occur.

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2• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperatureburns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. 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. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera
and get medical attention immediately.

About Battery Usage
Warning• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub
them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution• This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use
batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause
the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.
• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not disassemble thebatteries. Attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling thebatteries could result in explosion or leakage.
• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on thebatteries and the camera. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion
or fire.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities.
Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries
to explode or cause a fire.
• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble thebatteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries
could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH
batteries cannot be charged.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may
cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin tosmoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

About the SD Memory Card
Warning• To avoid the risk of SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep themout of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an SD
Memory Card is accidentally swallowed.

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About the AC Adapter
Warning• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified
power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using theexclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric
shock, or camera breakdown.

Caution• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so
may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX
Service Center.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord isplugged in.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment
breakdown.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set,
cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a moldedon male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other isprovided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial
type configuration) or the equivalent.

Care to be Taken During Handling
Before Using Your Camera• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the
package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working
properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during
traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback ortransferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of yourcamera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave thecamera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion toprotect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal atnormal temperatures.

4• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid
crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of
the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove the camera
after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could
cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or
malfunction.
• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
This may cause color fading or discoloration.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use aspray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS
sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

Storing Your Camera• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove thecamera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Other Precautions• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain highperformance.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.45) regarding the SD
Memory Card.
• Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an
SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data sothat they cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Such data
should be handled and managed at your own risk.

Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX
website. Refer to p.273 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

5Contents
For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 3Contents............................................................................................... 5
Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 11

Before Using Your Camera

13

a Camera Characteristics.....................................................14
Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ....................................17
Capture Mode .................................................................................... 18
Playback Mode .................................................................................. 20

Display Indicators.........................................................................22
Monitor ............................................................................................... 22
Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 30

How to Change Function Settings ..............................................32
Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 32
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 33
Using the Menus ................................................................................ 35

Getting Started

37

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................38
Inserting the Batteries..................................................................39
Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 40
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (NewBatteries)............................................................................................ 41
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 42

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card..................................44
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level .................................................... 46

Attaching the Lens .......................................................................48
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter................................................50
Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................51
Initial Settings ...............................................................................52
Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 52
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 56

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Basic Operations

59

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................60
Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 60
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 61

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................66
Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................67
Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 67
Compensating Flash Output .............................................................. 72
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash...................................... 73

Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................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 Setting Items.......................................................... 79
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items .................................................. 81

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................83
Picture Mode...................................................................................... 84
H Mode........................................................................................... 85
Exposure Mode.................................................................................. 87

Setting the Exposure....................................................................88
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed ................................................ 88
Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 90
Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 93
Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................ 104
Adjusting the Exposure .................................................................... 107

Focusing......................................................................................112
Using the Autofocus......................................................................... 112
Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................ 115
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)........................................... 117
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ...................................................... 119
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 121

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting (Preview) .....................................................................124
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ...................... 124
Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 126
Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 127

Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera
Shake ...........................................................................................128
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 128
Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 131
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) .................................. 134

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................136
Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 136
Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 138

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................140
Shooting with the Live View ......................................................143
Taking Still Pictures ......................................................................... 144
Recording Movies ............................................................................ 148

Using the Flash

155

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................156
Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 156
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 158

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................161
Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................162
Using P-TTL Auto Mode .................................................................. 163
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode ............................................... 164
Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 165
Red-Eye Reduction.......................................................................... 168
Trailing Curtain Sync........................................................................ 169
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 169
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords .............................. 170
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash............................................................ 171

Shooting Settings

173

Setting the File Format...............................................................174
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................. 174
Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................ 175
Setting the File Format..................................................................... 177

Setting the Green Button Function...........................................179
Setting the White Balance .........................................................182
Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 184
Fine-Tuning the White Balance........................................................ 186
Setting the Color Space ................................................................... 187

Correcting Images ......................................................................189
Adjusting the Brightness .................................................................. 189
Lens Correction................................................................................ 192

Setting the Image Finishing Tone .............................................194
Setting Custom Image ..................................................................... 194
Setting Cross Processing................................................................. 196

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Playback Functions

199

Playback Functions Operation..................................................200
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items .............................................. 200
Playback Menu Setting Items .......................................................... 201

Enlarging Images........................................................................202
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................204
Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 204
Displaying Images by Folder............................................................ 205
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ................ 206
Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 207

Slideshow....................................................................................210
Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 210
Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 211

Rotating Images..........................................................................213
Comparing Images .....................................................................214
Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................215
Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 215
Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 216
Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 218

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................219
Protecting a Single Image................................................................ 219
Protecting All Images ....................................................................... 220

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................221

Processing Images

223

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................224
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level(Resize)............................................................................................ 224
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................ 225

Processing Images with Digital Filters.....................................227
Applying the Digital Filter ................................................................. 229
Recreating Filter Effects................................................................... 230
Searching for the Original Image ..................................................... 232

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................233
Developing One RAW Image........................................................... 233
Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 234
Specifying the Parameters............................................................... 236

Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format...............................238

Changing Additional Settings

239

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................240
Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 240

Formatting an SD Memory Card................................................242
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243
Setting the Beep .............................................................................. 243
Changing the Date and Time Display .............................................. 244
Setting the World Time .................................................................... 244
Setting the Display Language .......................................................... 247

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..........................248
Setting the Text Size........................................................................ 248
Setting the Guide Display Time ....................................................... 248
Setting the Status Screen Display ................................................... 248
Setting the Display for Instant Review ............................................. 249
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ........................................... 250
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor.................................................... 251

Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...252
Selecting the Folder Name .............................................................. 252
Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 252

Selecting the Power Settings ....................................................253
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................... 253
Setting the Battery Type .................................................................. 253
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp........................................ 254

Setting the DPOF Settings.........................................................255
Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif ..............257
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor(Pixel Mapping) ...........................................................................259
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)...............260

Connecting to a Computer

263

Using Captured Images on a Computer ...................................264
Saving Images on Your Computer............................................265
Setting USB Connection Mode ........................................................ 265
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ....266

Using the Provided Software.....................................................268
Installing the Software...................................................................... 268
The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen ................................. 270

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Appendix275

Default Settings ..........................................................................276
Resetting the Menu.......................................................................... 280

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........282
Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 284

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................285
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert) ........................... 286
Removing Dust with a Blower .......................................................... 287

Optional Accessories.................................................................289
Error Messages...........................................................................293
Troubleshooting .........................................................................295
Main Specifications ....................................................................298
Glossary ......................................................................................302
Index ............................................................................................307
WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................313

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Composition of the Operating ManualThis Operating Manual contains the following chapters.
1 Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions ofvarious parts.

2 Getting Started
Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure toread it and follow the instructions.

3 Basic Operations
Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

1
2
3
4

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash5

Explains how to use the built-in flash and external flashes.

6 Shooting Settings

6

Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format.

7 Playback Functions

7

Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting images.

8 Processing Images
Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters andprocessing pictures taken in RAW format.

9 Changing Additional Settings
Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor
settings and the image folder naming convention.

8
9
10

10 Connecting to a Computer
Explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation
instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

11 Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various
resources.

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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1

Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

1 Before Using Your
CameraCheck the package contents and the names and functionsof working parts before use.

a Camera Characteristics ............................ 14
Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............ 17
Display Indicators ................................................ 22
How to Change Function Settings ...................... 32

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a Camera Characteristics

Before Using Your Camera• Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 12.4 million
effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures withminimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,
with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view ofapproximately 96%, for easier image composition and manual focusing.
• Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, awide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions forhigh-precision viewing performance.
• Uses AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AA
alkaline batteries.
• Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject inreal-time on the monitor.
• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the camera lensproperties. The camera can also output composite video so that you canview recorded images and movies on a monitor such as a TV screen.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of thecamera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use
menus make the camera easier to operate.
• The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating to prevent dust sticking
to the sensor. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS
sensor for removing collected dust.
• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters such as Star Burst or Soft while taking picturesor to process images after taking them.
• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while
previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression.
• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully
editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record inboth formats simultaneously. Pictures taken in RAW format can beeasily processed internally by the camera.
• Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts
aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity.

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The captured area (view angle) will differ between the a and 35 mm SLR
cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film
and CMOS sensor are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor
35 mm film:
36×24 mma CMOS sensor: 23.6×15.8 mm

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the a by 1.5 todetermine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the a
300×1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Shake Reduction (SR)Shake Reduction (SR) on the a features a PENTAX original system
which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds,
compensating camera shake.
The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, suchas when changing the composition of a picture. This is normal and not a
malfunction.

Before Using Your Camera

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera
must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of a. To obtain an angle ofview framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm
camera150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the a.

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Checking the Contents of the
Package
The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
Check that all accessories are included.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)

Eyecup FQ(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover(Installed on camera)

USB cable
I-USB7

Strap
O-ST53

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW99Four AA lithium batteries

Operating Manual(this manual)

Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories.

Names and Functions of Working
Parts
Hot shoePower lamp

Speaker1

Strap lug

Before Using Your Camera

Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver

Microphone

Card coverLens mount index(red dot)

MirrorMF

AF

AF coupler

Lens unlock button

Lens information
contacts

Built-in flash

Diopteradjustment leverViewfinder

PC/AV terminal

17

Card access lamp

Terminal cover

Monitor

Tripod socket

Battery coverunlock leverBattery cover* In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.

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Capture Mode
Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted.
1
Before Using Your Camera

The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, thesesettings can be changed.

1

5

2

6

3

MF

4

AF

7

9
0
8

a
b
c
d
e
f

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1 | (Green) button
You can assign a function tothis button. (p.179)

2 Shutter release button

3 Main switch
Move to turn the camera on
and off. (p.51)

4 Lens unlock button
Press to detach the lens.
(p.49)

5 mc button
Sets the EV compensation
and aperture values. (p.94,
p.100, p.107)

6 Mode dial
Changes Capture mode. (p.83)

7 Focus mode lever
Switches between autofocus
mode (p.112) and manual
focus mode (p.121).

8 K/i button
Press to pop up the built-in
flash. (p.67)

9 e-dial
Sets the shutter speed,
aperture, sensitivity and EV
compensation values.

0 =/L button
You can select the function ofthis button either to focus on
the target or to lock the
exposure value. (p.102, p.108,
p.114)

Switches to Playback mode.
(p.74)b U button
Displays the Live View.
(p.143)c M button
Displays the status screen(p.23)
Displays the control panel
when the status screen isshown. (p.24)

d 4 button
Displays the screen for setting
the AF point. (p.117)
When the control panel or amenu screen is displayed,press this button to confirm
the selected item.

e Four-way controller(2345)
Opens the Drive Mode/Flash
Mode/White Balance/
Sensitivity setup menu (p.78).
When the control panel or amenu screen is displayed, use
this to move the cursor orchange items.

f 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1]
menu (p.79). Next, press thefour-way controller (5) todisplay other menus.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Press to capture images.
(p.64)

a Q button

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Playback Mode
Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted.

3

1
Before Using Your Camera

1
2

MF

AF

4

5
6
7
8
9
0

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1 Shutter release button
Press halfway to switch to
Capture mode.

2 Main switch

3 | (Green) button
Press to change the settings,
such as resetting the values.
(p.179)4 K/i button
Press to delete images. (p.75)

5 e-dial
Use this to enlarge an image(p.202) or display multiple
images at the same time
(p.204).

Displays shooting informationon the monitor. (p.25)

8 4 button
Saves the setting you selectedin the menu or playback
screen.

9 Four-way controller(2345)
Use this to move the cursor orchange items in the menu or
playback screen.

0 3 button
Displays the [Q Playback 1]
menu (p.201). Next, press thefour-way controller (5) todisplay other menus.

6 Q button
Switches to Capture mode.

References to Button Names
In this Operating Manual, the buttons of the fourway controller are referred to in the following way.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Move to turn the camera on
and off. (p.51)

7 M button

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Display Indicators
Monitor1
Before Using Your Camera

The following indicators
appear on the monitor
depending on the status of
the camera.
MonitorThe brightness and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.250, p.251)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when thecamera is switched on or the mode dial is turned.
To not show indicators, set [Guide Display] to [Off] in the [R Set-up 1] menu.
(p.248)

1

P Program
Automatic ExposureP
10/10/2009

2
1
2

Capture mode (p.83)
World time (p.244)(only when set to Destination)

10:30AM

3
3

Current date and time (p.56)

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Capture Mode
While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current
shooting function settings. You can change the screen displayed bypressing the M button.
1
P

AF.A

ISO

AUTO

Custom Image

F 5.6

M Bright

OFF

200
AWB
-3 2 1

OFF

M

M

HDR
OFF

AF.A

ISO

1 2 +3

JPEG 12M[

JPEG 12M

37]

10/10/’09

Status screen

10:30AM[

37]

Control panel

Blank

Status screen(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may
differ.)

P

ISO

AUTO

1

AF.A

SHIFT

1/ 2000

F 2.8

1600
AWB
-3 2 11 2 +3±1.0
G1A1
JPEG 12M
1
2
3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

ISO

[

Custom Image (p.194)
Focus Mode (p.112)
AE Metering (p.104)
Battery level (p.40)
E-dial guide
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO AUTO
Sensitivity (p.90)
EV Compensation (p.107)/
Exposure Bracketing (p.109)

3

8

9

11

12

13
8
15
22

37]

Capture Mode (p.83)
AE Lock (p.108)
Multi-exposure (p.138)/Digital
Filter (p.140)/HDR Capture (p.191)/Cross Processing (p.196)

2

4

5
8

7

17
18

14
24

19

20

21

16
23

6
10

25

26

14 EV bar
15 Flash Exposure Compensation(p.72)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Adjust White Balance (p.186)
Drive Mode (p.78)
White Balance (p.182)
AF point (p.117)
ISO (p.90)
Flash Mode (p.67)
File Format (p.177)
JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.174)
JPEG Quality (p.175)
Shake Reduction (p.128)
Remaining image storage capacity

Before Using Your Camera

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Control panel
Press the M button in the status screen to display the control panel and change
settings.

1
2

Custom Image
Bright1
Before Using Your Camera

OFF

HDR
OFF

3

4

5

6

7

AF.A

8

9

10

11

12

JPEG 12M

13

14

15

16

17

10/10/’09

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

OFF

10:30AM[

Function name
Setting
Custom Image (p.194)
Cross Processing (p.196)
Digital Filter (p.140)
HDR Capture (p.191)
Shake Reduction (p.128)
AE Metering (p.104)
AF Mode (p.115)
Select AF point (p.117)

37]

18

11
12
13
14
15
16
17

19

Highlight Correction (p.189)
Shadow Correction (p.190)
File Format (p.177)
JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.174)
JPEG Quality (p.175)
Distortion Correction (p.192)
Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Correction (p.192)

18 Date and Time
19 Remaining image storage capacity• Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be
selected.
• The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds.
Press the M button to display it again.
• If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel, the status
screen will reappear.
• If [Shooting Info Display] is set to O (On) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec.
Mode 4] menu and the blank screen is selected, the next time the camera isturned on the blank screen is displayed first.

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Playback Mode
The camera switches the type of information display when you press the
M button during playback.
Captured image, file format and indicators are displayed.

Histogram display

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) aredisplayed. Not available during movie playback.

Detailed information Detailed information on how and when the image wasdisplaytaken is displayed.
No info. display

Only captured image is displayed.

M

1/ 2000

F5.6

1/ 2000

100-0001

F5.6

100-0001

Histogram display

Standard
M

M
P

M

AF.A

24mm
1/ 2000

F2.8
+1.5
ISO
200
JPEG 12M-0.5
G2A1
AdobeRGB

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

10/10/’09 10:00AM 100-0001

No info. display

Detailed information display

The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of thelast playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is set to P (Off)in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the [Standard] screen isalways displayed first when the camera is turned on.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Standard

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Detailed information display
Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. The copyrightinformation is displayed on page 2.
Page 1

1

Still Picture

Before Using Your Camera

AF.A

24mm
1/ 2000

DR
200

F2.8
+1.5
ISO
200
JPEG 12M

3

1

P

-0.5
G2A1
AdobeRGB

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

4

2
7
10
16
20
23

27

6

5
8

9

28

11 12 13 14 15
17
18 19
21
22
24

25

26

29

10/10/’09 10:00AM 100-0001

30

Movie

P

3

F2.8

10min10 sec

MONO
ON

G2A1
+1.5

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

M
3:2

Movie 1.6

4

27

16

2
31
32

33

21

11 12 13
23

24

17
25

29

10/10/’09 10:00AM 100-0001

2
3
Still Picture/Movie

30

2
3

Page 2

Photographer
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

34Copyright Holder
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

34

28

22

35
35
36
36

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Rotation information (p.213)
Captured image
Protect (p.219)
Capture Mode (p.83)
Focus Mode (p.112)
AF point (p.117)/
Autofocus Mode (p.144)

7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Flash Mode (p.67)
AE Metering (p.104)
Lens focal length
Shutter speed
Shake Reduction (p.128)
Drive Mode (p.78)
HDR Capture (p.191)/
Multi-exposure (p.138)/
Cross Processing (p.196)

14
15
16
17
18

Highlight Correction (p.189)
Shadow Correction (p.190)
Aperture value
EV Compensation (p.107)
Flash Exposure Compensation(p.72)

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Digital Filter (p.140)
Sensitivity (p.90)
White Balance (p.182)
Adjust White Balance (p.186)
File Format (p.177)
Recorded Pixels (p.148, p.174)
Quality Level (p.148, p.175)
Color Space (p.187)
Image Tone (p.194)
Custom Image parameters (p.194)
Shooting date/time
Folder number-File number(p.252)

31
32
33
34
35
36

Recording timeSound (p.148)
Audio mode (p.148)
Information tampering warning
Photographer (p.257)
Copyright Holder (p.257)* For images shot with Live View, the autofocus mode is displayed for indicator 6.
* Indicators 7 and 18 appear only for images in which the flash was discharged.
* Indicators 13, 14, 15, 19, and 22 appear only for images taken with thecorresponding functions enabled.
* Indicators 24 and 25 do not appear for RAW images.

1
Before Using Your Camera

1
2
3
4
5
6

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1

Histogram Display
The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still
pictures. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness
and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Pressthe four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram”
and “RGB histogram”.

Before Using Your Camera

1
23

8
9

11
23

2
3

1/ 2000

F5.6

4

5

10

1
1/ 2000

100-0001673Brightness histogram1
2

Histogram (Brightness)
Switch RGB histogram/ Brightness
histogram

34
56File Format
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Protect

4F5.6

100-0001

5 6

7

RGB histogram

7
8
9
10
11

Folder number-File number
Histogram (R)Histogram (G)Histogram (B)Switch Brightness histogram/
RGB histogram* Indicator 6 appears only for images with Protect setting.
If [Bright/Dark Area] is set to O (On) in [Playback Display Method] of the [QPlayback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except whenin RGB histogram display and Detailed information display). (p.203)

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1(Dark)←Brightness→ (Bright)

Dark portions

Bright portions

1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.107)
1 Adjusting the Brightness (p.189)
Understanding Brightness
When the brightness is correct and there are no overly bright or darkareas, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak ison the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

Dark image

Image with few brightor dark areas

Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions withno detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off(bright portions with no detail).
Bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow on the monitor
when [Bright/Dark Area] is O (On).
1 Playing Back Images (p.74)
1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.249)

Before Using Your Camera

A histogram shows the brightness
distribution of an image. The horizontal
axis represents brightness (dark at theleft and bright at the right) and thevertical axis represents the number ofpixels.
The shape and the distribution of thehistogram before and after shooting
tells you whether the exposure level
and contrast are correct or not, and lets
you decide if you need to adjust the
exposure and take a picture again.

Number of pixels→

Using the Histogram30
Understanding Color BalanceDistribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB
histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have
White Balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, thatcolor is too intense.
1

1 Setting the White Balance (p.182)

Before Using Your Camera

Guide Indicators
The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys,
buttons and e-dial that can be operated at that time.
Example)2

Four-way controller (2)3 button3

Four-way controller (3)4 button

4

Four-way controller (4)|Green button

5

Four-way controller (5)mmc buttonSe-dialM button

Shutter release button

K/i button

Viewfinder
The following information appears in the viewfinder.

2

1

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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1
2
3

4

6

7

8

9

10
11

• [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayedin the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10000 or more,[9999] is displayed.
• When [10. AF/AE-L Button] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu, \ is displayed in the viewfinder while the =/L button ispressed. (p.114)

1
Before Using Your Camera

5

AF frame (p.50)
Spot metering frame (p.104)
Flash status (p.67)
Lit: when flash is available.
Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set.
Picture mode icon (p.84)
The icon for Picture mode in use appears.
U (Normal mode in I), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro),\ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait)
Shake Reduction (p.128)
Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting.
Underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the e-dial.
Aperture value
Aperture value when capturing or adjusting.
Underlined when aperture value can be adjusted with the e-dial.
Focus indicator (p.62)
Lit: when the subject is focused.
Blinks: when the subject is not in focus.
Number of recordable images/EV compensation value
Displays the number of recordable images with current quality andrecorded pixel setting.
The difference from the proper exposure value appears when the mode dial
is set to a. (p.101)
m: EV Compensation (p.107)
Underlined when EV compensation value can be adjusted with the edial while the mc button is pressed.
o: Sensitivity
Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial
Focus mode (p.112)
Appears when set to \.
AE lock (p.108)
Appears while the AE lock is activated.

How to Change Function Settings

32

1

Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, the control panelor the menu.
This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.

Before Using Your Camera

Using the Direct Keys
In Capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balanceand Sensitivity by pressing the four-way controller (2345), and set AF
point by pressing the 4 button. (p.78)
Below, how to set the flash mode will be explained as an example.

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a flash mode.

Flash Mode
Auto Flash Discharge

0.0
MENU Cancel

3

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

OK OK

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Using the Control Panel
While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen.
You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings.
Below, how to set the JPEG Quality will be explained as an example.

Before Using Your Camera

1

Check the status screen and thenpress the M button.
The control panel appears.

Press the M button when the status
screen is not displayed.

AUTO
PICT

AF.A

1/ 20

F 5.6

ISO

AUTO

800
AWB
-3 2 1

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select an item you
want to change the setting for.
You cannot select items that cannot bechanged.

ISO

1 2 +3[

JPEG 12M

2

1

37]

Custom Image
Bright
OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
10/10/’09

10:30AM

[

37]

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3

Press the 4 button.
The setup screen of the selected item
appears.

JPEG Quality

OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

1

JPEG 12M

Before Using Your Camera

10/10/’09

4

5

Use the four-way controller(45) or e-dial to select a setting
value.

10:30AM[37]

JPEG Quality

128

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.
• You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item
you want to change in Step 2 on p.33. For detailed settings such asparameters, press the 4 button and then make changes.
• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View
(p.143) is displayed. Make the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

35

Using the Menus

1

Press the 3 button in
Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on
the monitor.
If the 3 button is pressed in
Playback mode, the [Q Playback 1]
menu appears. When the mode dial is set
to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu
appears instead.

2

Press the four-way controller(5).
Each time the four-way controller (5) ispressed, the menu will change in thefollowing sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2],[A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4],[Q Playback 1] ··· [A Rec. Mode 1].
You can also use the e-dial to switch themenus.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose an item.

1 2 3 4

Custom Image
JPEG
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels 12M
JPEG Quality
D-Range Setting
Lens Correction
MENU Exit

1 2 3 4

Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF PointMENU Exit

OFF
OFF

Off
AF.A

1
Before Using Your Camera

This section explains operation methods for the [A Rec. Mode],[Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus.
Below, how to set [HDR Capture] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu will be
explained as an example.

36

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
Available settings are displayed.
The frame moves to the pop-up menu if
there is one.

1
Before Using Your Camera

5

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a setting.

1 2 3 4

Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF PointMENU Exit

OFF
OFF

Off
AF.A

1 2 3 4

Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF PointMENU Cancel

OFF
OFF

Off
Standard
Strong

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the menu screen.
Next, set other items.
Press the 3 button to exit the menu
and the screen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.

Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, yoursettings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as byremoving the batteries while the camera is on).
Refer to the following pages for details on each menu item.
• [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.79
• [Q Playback] menu 1 p.201• [R Set-up] menu 1 p.240• [A Custom Setting] menu 1 p.81

2 Getting Started
This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing thecamera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the
instructions.

Attaching the Strap .............................................. 38
Inserting the Batteries ......................................... 39
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 44
Attaching the Lens ............................................... 48
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ....................... 50
Turning the Camera On and Off .......................... 51
Initial Settings ....................................................... 52

Attaching the Strap

38

1
2

Pass the end of the strap
through the strap lug, thensecure it on the inside of theclasp.

Getting Started

2

Attach the other end of thestrap in the same manner as
described above.

Inserting the Batteries

39

Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.
This camera is packaged with AA lithium batteries for checking the camera
functionality but other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Use the compatible
batteries according to the intended purpose.
Characteristics

AA lithium batteries

Provided with the camera. Recommended when using thecamera in cold climates.

AA Ni-MHrechargeable
batteries

These are rechargeable and are economical.
A commercially available battery charger that iscompatible with the batteries is required.

These are easily obtainable when the batteries you areusing run out but they may not support all the camera
AA alkaline batteries functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend
using them except in emergencies or when checking thecamera functionality.
• Do not use the Ni-Mn batteries as the batteries’ voltage characteristics may
cause a malfunction.
• AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries that can be used in this camera
are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.
• Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time.
If you leave them in the camera for a long time, they may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries
after a long time has passed since the batteries were removed, follow theprocedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.56).
• Insert the batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause acamera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting.
• Replace all the batteries at the same time and do not mix battery types,
brands or old batteries with new ones. Otherwise, malfunctions, such as thebattery level not being displayed properly, may occur.

Getting Started

Available Batteries

2

40

2

1

Getting Started

2

3

Push and hold the battery
cover unlock lever as shown in
the illustration (1), slide thebattery cover toward the lens(2) and then flip open.

1

2

Insert the batteries according
to the +/– indicators in thebattery chamber.

Press down on the batteries
with the battery cover (3) andslide it as shown in theillustration (4) to close.

3

4

Be sure to fully close the battery cover. The camera will not turn on if the battery
cover is open.

• Use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when using the camera for a
prolonged period. (p.42)• Check the orientation of the batteries if the camera does not operate properly
after replacing the batteries.

Battery Level Indicator
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displayed on
the status screen.

41
Status Screen

Battery Level

w (Green)

Batteries are full.

f (Orange)

Batteries are running low.

z (Red)Batteries are almost empty.

“Battery depleted”

The camera turns off after displaying the message.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity andPlayback Time (New Batteries)(Based on ambient operating temperature of 23 ºC)
Batteries

NormalRecording

AA lithium batteries

1900

Flash
Photography(50% Use)1100

AA Ni-MHrechargeable batteries(1900mAh)

640

420

390 minutes

AA alkaline batteries

210

130

350 minutes

Playback Time

680 minutes

The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on
measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data isbased on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may
occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand andkeep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normalwhen returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold
climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.

2
Getting Started

f or z (Red) may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if thecamera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
consecutively. In this situation, turn the camera off and on again. If w
(Green) appears, you can use the camera.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when using
the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computeror AV device.
2

1

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Getting Started

If batteries are inserted into the camera, open the battery cover andremove the batteries. Refer to Step 1 on p.40.

2

3

4

Open the battery cover and pullout the electric cable cover (1)on the right side of the battery
chamber.

Insert the DC coupler into thebattery chamber.

Pull out the DC coupler’s electric
cable as shown in theillustration.

5

43
Close the battery cover.
Refer to Step 3 on p.40.

6Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
coupler.
2

6
7

7
8

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting theAC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Cardor data may be corrupted if disconnected while the camera is recording or
reading data.
• Keep the electric cable cover closed when not using the AC adapter.
Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit K-AC84 when using the AC
adapter.

Getting Started

8Inserting/Removing the SD Memory
Card

44

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.
(Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure thecamera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card(commercially available).
2
Getting Started• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or
has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an
SD Memory Card” (p.242) for details on formatting.
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the write speed
cannot keep up with the recording speed, the writing may stop during
recording.

1
2Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide the card cover in the
direction of the arrow and thenlift it to open (1→2).

1
2

3

Insert the card all the way with
the SD Memory Card label
facing toward the monitor.

45

Push the SD Memory Card in once toremove.

Close the card cover (3) andthen slide it in the direction of
the arrow (4).

2

43Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with awrite-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK prevents new data from being
recorded on the card, the stored data fromWrite-protect
being deleted, and the card from being
switchformatted by the camera or computer.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately afterusing the camera because the card may be hot.
• Do not open the card cover, remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera
off while images are being played back or saved to the card, or the camera isconnected to a computer with the USB cable. Doing so may cause the data to
be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it awayfrom water and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. The card may bedamaged and become unusable.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.
We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if(1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
(3) the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the dataon the card is being recorded or accessed.

Getting Started

4

46

2
Getting Started• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may
become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on
a computer.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used onanother camera.
1 Formatting an SD Memory Card (p.242)• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete thedata so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software.
If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should
ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself isdestroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. There are off-theshelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely
delete the data.
In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own
risk.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
When the File Format is JPEG
Choose the number of recorded pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG datacompression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use thepictures you have taken.
Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more stars (E) are clearer whenprinted. However, the number of pictures that can be taken (the number of
pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases withlarger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality
level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of otherfactors so you do not need to select more than the required number ofpixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1728×1152) isadequate. Set the appropriate recorded pixels and quality level depending
on how the picture will be used.
1 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.174)
1 Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.175)

JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image
Storage Capacity

47(When using a 1 GB SD Memory Card)
JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

C
Best

D
BetterE
Good(4288×2848)

138

244

479

J

(3936×2624)

163

289

564

P

(3072×2048)

267

468

902

i

(1728×1152)

805

1373

2518

• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting
conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are
divided into folders containing 500 images each. However, in Exposure
Bracketing, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting iscompleted, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

When the File Format is RAW
With the a, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the highquality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select
PENTAX’s original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative)
format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you canrecord up to 48 images in both PEF and DNG formats.
1 Setting the File Format (p.177)

2
Getting Started

E

Attaching the Lens

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2

Attach a proper lens to the camera's body.
When you use one of the following lenses with the a, all the camera’s
capture modes will be available.
(a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses(b) Lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position, when used in thes position

Getting Started

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent
unexpected lens movement.
• When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, somefunctions will be restricted. Refer to “Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]”(p.284).
• With factory default settings, the camera will not work with lenses other thanthose listed above and accessories. Set [22. Using Aperture Ring] to[Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to use them. (p.284)

1
2

Check that the camera is turned off.
Remove the body mount cover(1) and lens mount cover (2).
Be sure to put the lens down with thelens mount side facing upward toprotect the lens mount from damage.

3

Align the Lens mount index(red dots: 3) on the camera
and the lens, and secure byturning the lens clockwise until
it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lenscounterclockwise to check that the lensis locked in place.

3

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Remove the front lens cap bypushing the indicated portions
inward.

2
Getting Started

To detach the lens, hold down the lensunlock button (4) and turn the lenscounterclockwise.

4• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages andmalfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts andan AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system.
When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.
The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust whenshipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

50

Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter
adjustment lever sideways.
You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5 to +1.5 m–1.
2
Getting Started

1

Look through the viewfinderand slide the diopter
adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in
the viewfinder is focused.
Point the camera at a white wall orother bright and consistent surface.

AF frame• The Eyecup F Q is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves
the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the Eyecup FQ attached.
However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.
• To remove the Eyecup FQ, pull it out in the
direction of the arrow.
To attach the Eyecup F Q, align it with thegroove on the viewfinder eyepiece andpush it into position.
• If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image
clearly even if you use the diopter
adjustment lever, use the optional diopter
correction lens adapter M. However, theEyecup FQ must be removed to use thisadapter. (p.291)

Turning the Camera On and Off

151

Turn the main switch to [ON].
The camera will turn on.
Set the main switch to the position[OFF] to turn off the camera.

Getting Started• Always turn the camera off when not in use.
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations
within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera after it turns off
automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following.
- Press the shutter release button halfway.
- Press the Q button.
- Press the M button.
• By default, the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute ofinactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3]
menu. (p.253)

2

Initial Settings

52

2
Getting Started

The first time the camera is turned on after
purchasing, the [Language/u] screen
appears on the monitor. Follow theprocedure below to set the language
displayed on the monitor and the current
date and time. Once these settings are
made, you will not need to set them again
when you turn on your camera.
If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set
the date and time by following the procedurein “Setting the Date and Time” (p.56).

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/
simplified) and Japanese.

1

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select the desired
language.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen for theselected language appears.
Press the four-way controller (3) twiceand proceed to Step 10 of p.54 if[Hometown] does not have to bechanged.

EnglishNew York
Text Size

Standard

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

2

Press the four-way controller (3).

Getting Started

3

Initial Setting

The cursor moves to W.

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The [W Hometown] screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller(45) to select a city.

Hometown

New York
DST
MENU Cancel

6

Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to [DST] (daylight saving time).

7
8

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

9

Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to [Text Size].

OK OK

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10 Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select [Standard] or[Large].

Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected
menu item.

2

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York
Text Size

Standard
Large
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

Getting Started

11 Press the 4 button.
12 Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete].

OK OK

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York
Text Size

Standard

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

13 Press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set
to [Standard].

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When the Wrong Language is Set
If you mistakenly select the wrong language in the [Language/u]
screen and proceed to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can performthe following operation to set the language back.
If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and thecamera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operation from
Step 2 to set the language back.

2
3
4
5
6

Press the 3 button once todisplay the guides on themonitor.
The screen shown on the right is an
example of the guides displayed. The
displayed screen will vary depending on
the selected language.
The guides appear on the monitor for 3
seconds.

P ࡊࡠࠣ࡜ࡓ
⥄േ㔺಴P
2009/01/01

00:00

Press the 3 button once.
[A 1] is displayed in the upper tab.
H is displayed when the mode dial is set to H.

Press the four-way controller (5) five times.
[R 1] is displayed in the upper tab.
Press the four-way controller (5) six times when the mode dial is set toH.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/u].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/u] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select thedesired language and press the 4 button.
The [R Set-up 1] menu in the selected language appears.
Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown]
and the current date and time as necessary.
• To change the hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.244)• To change the date and time: “Changing the Date and Time Display”(p.244)2
Getting Started1

56• When the hometown and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting]screen or [Date Adjustment] screen will be displayed when the camera isturned on again.
• If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can reselecta language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/u] screen.

Setting the Date and Time2
Getting Started

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2

Use the four-way controller(23) to choose the date format.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Date Adjustment
Date Format

24h
mm/dd/yy/ /Date01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].

4

Use the four-way controller(23) to select 24h (24-hour
display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Date Adjustment
Date Format

24h
mm/dd/yy/ /Date01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

5

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Format].

OK OK

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57
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].

7

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to the month.

8

Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting
switches between am and pm dependingon the time.

9

Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete].

2

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will
return to the [R Set-up 1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button.
Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date cancels the settings madeup to that point and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power isturned on when the date and time are not set, the [Date Adjustment] screen isdisplayed if the initial settings have been completed. You can also set the datelater by menu operations. (p.244)• When you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00
seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal(on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
• You can change the language and date and time settings with menu
operations. (p.244, p.247)

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller (23)to set the month.

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3 Basic Operations
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by
setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure
successful capturing.
For information about advanced functions and settings fortaking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 60
Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 66
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 67
Playing Back Pictures .......................................... 74

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Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close
to your body.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
3
Basic Operations
Horizontal position

Vertical position• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object
such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the limit
shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For
example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of asecond for 100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.128)
when using a lower shutter speed.
• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight ofthe camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.
(p.129)

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
The a features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive
modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how
to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.

1

Set the mode dial to I.
The camera will select the optimal
capture mode for the subject.
1 Selecting the Appropriate Capture
Mode (p.83)

Basic Operations

2

3

Set the focus mode lever to =.
The focus mode changes to =(Autofocus) mode.
When the shutter release button ispressed halfway in =, the lens focuses
automatically. (p.112)

MF

AF

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3

Look through the viewfinder toview the subject.
A zoom lens can be used to change thesize of the subject in the viewfinder.
(p.66)
MF
AF

4
3
Basic Operations

Position the subject inside theAF frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The
focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when the subject comes into
focus.
When set to I (Auto Picture) mode,the optimal capture mode is automaticallyselected from U (Standard),= (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro),\ (Moving Object) or . (Night Scene
Portrait).
The built-in flash pops up automaticallywhen necessary.
1 Operating the shutter release button(p.64)
1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on(p.65)
1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.67)

5

Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.

Flashstatus

Focus indicator6

63
Review the captured image on
the monitor.
The image appears for 1 second on themonitor shortly after capturing (InstantReview).
1 Setting the Display for InstantReview (p.249)
You can magnify the image during InstantReview with the e-dial. (p.202)
You can delete the image during InstantReview by pressing the K/i button.
Delete• You can set the camera so that pressing the =/L button will focus
automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button
halfway. (p.114)• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the composition,
exposure, and focus before taking pictures. (p.124)

Basic Operations

1 Deleting a Single Image (p.75)

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Operating the shutter release button
The shutter release button has two working positions.

Not pressed

3

Pressed halfway Pressed fully(first position) (second position)

Basic Operations

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder
indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully(second position) takes a picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent
camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn
where the first position and second position are.
• The viewfinder indicators are displayed while the shutter release button
is pressed halfway. The indicators are displayed for about 10 seconds(default setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after you takeyour finger off the button. (p.30, p.106)

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult
when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply
to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.

If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus modelever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject
with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.122)
The subject may not be focused even when the ] (focus indicator) is
displayed when (e) and (f) above apply.

3
Basic Operations(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in thefocusing area(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusingarea(c) Fast moving objects(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (brightbackground)(e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within
the focusing area(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within thefocusing area

Using a Zoom Lens

66

Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) witha zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures.

1
3

Turn the zoom ring to the right orleft.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise fortelephoto and counterclockwise for wide
angle.

Basic Operations

MF
AF

Wide Angle

Telephoto• The smaller the number displayed for the focal length, the wider the angle.
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom
Effect) are not compatible with this camera.

Using the Built-in Flash67

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit
conditions or when you want to use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of thecorners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on thelens being used and the set sensitivity (p.160)).
3Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and thecapture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check thecompatibility.
1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.161)• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set
aperture lens ring to s (Auto).

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an
external flash, refer to the “Using the Flash” (p.155).

Setting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode

Auto FlashC Discharge

Manual Flashb Discharge

Function
The camera automatically measures the ambient lightand determines whether to use the flash. The flash
pops up and discharges automatically when necessary,such as when using a shutter speed likely to cause
camera shake or in backlit conditions (except when ins (Landscape), \ (Moving Object) or l (Night Snap)
in H (Scene) mode). The flash may pop up but may
not discharge if the camera determines that the flash is
not necessary.
Discharges the flash manually. Discharges when the
flash is popped up, does not discharge when retracted.

Basic Operations

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

68Flash Mode

Function

Auto Flash+Redi eye Reduction

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before theautomatic flash.

Manual Flash+

Discharges the flash manually. A pre-flash for red-eye
reduction is discharged before the main flash.

D Red-eye Reduct.

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on thebrightness. For example, when using this to shoot a

G Slow-speed Sync portrait with the sunset in the background, both theperson and the background are captured beautifully.
Slow-speed Sync+ Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the
H Red-eyemain flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

3
Basic Operations

I Trailing Curtain
k SyncDischarges the flash immediately before closing the
shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they areleaving a trail behind. (p.158)

r Wireless Mode

You can synchronize a dedicated external flash(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord.
(p.165)

The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture
mode.
Capture Mode

Selectable Flash Mode

I/=/s/q/\/./H

C/b/i/D/r

e/K/c

E/F/G/H/I/r

b/a

E/F/k/r

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
The flash modes that can be selected forthe set capture mode appear.

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69
Use the four-way controller (45)to select a flash mode.

Flash Mode
Auto Flash Discharge

Turn the e-dial to perform the flash
exposure compensation. (p.72)
0.0
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

3
Basic Operations

Using Auto Flash Discharge Mode C, i
(Automatic Flash Pop-up)

1

Set the mode dial to I, =, q, . or H.
The flash is deactivated when A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage
Lighting), U (Candlelight) or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene)mode. The built-in flash does not pop up when set to l (Night Snap) in
H (Scene) mode.

2

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary
and begins charging. When the flash is
fully charged, b appears in the
viewfinder. (p.30)

3

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

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4

Push down on the portion
indicated in the illustration to
retract the built-in flash.

Switch between C (Auto Flash Discharge) and b (Manual Flash Discharge)
by pressing the K/i button while the built-in flash is popped up.

3
Basic Operations

Using Manual Flash Discharge Mode b, D

1

Press the K/i button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins
charging. The b mode is used regardlessof the flash mode settings. When the flash
is fully charged, b appears in the
viewfinder. (p.30)

2

Press the shutter release button fully.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

3

Push the built-in flash down to retract.

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When the mode dial is set to a (Flash Off), the built-in flash will not pop up
even if the K/i button is pressed.

Using red-eye reduction flash• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
• Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lensis in use.
• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible whenusing an external flash.
The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye bydischarging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, thepre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This
reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while thepupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.
To use the red-eye reduction function in Picture mode or H (Scene)mode, select D or F. Set to F or H in other modes.

3
Basic Operations“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in
photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is causedby the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye.
Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures canbe used to combat it.

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Daylight-Sync Shooting
In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait
picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flashin this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. The b (Manual Flash
Discharge) mode is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync
Shooting.

3
Basic Operations

Taking pictures
1 Pop up the built-in flash manually and confirm that the flash
mode is set to E. (p.70)
2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
3 Take a picture.

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright.

Compensating Flash Output
You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The following
flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in[1. EV Steps] (p.108) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
Step Interval

Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

1/2 EV–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

Set the flash compensation value by turning
the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen.
Pressing the | (Green) button returns the
flash exposure compensation to the default
value (0.0). (Available only when [Green
Button] is assigned to the | (Green) button in[Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4]menu) (p.179).)73
Flash Mode
Manual Flash Discharge+0.3
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Allowing Shooting while Charging the FlashYou can set the camera to enable shooting
while the flash is being charged.
Set [16. Release While Charging] to [On] inthe [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82).
By default, pictures cannot be taken while thebuilt-in flash is charging.

16. Release While Charging
1 Off
2 On

Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging
OK OK
MENU Cancel

3
Basic Operations• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when correcting to the plus (+) side,
the compensation will not be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not affect the image if the subject is
too close, the aperture value is small or sensitivity is high.
• The flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support
P-TTL auto flash mode.

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Playing Back Images
You can play back captured images with the camera.
Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software to play backpictures using a computer. Refer to “Using the Provided Software” (p.268) for
details on the software.

3
Basic Operations

1

Press the Q button.
The camera enters Playback mode andthe most recently captured image (image
with the highest file number) is displayedon the monitor. (For movies, only the first
frame is displayed on the monitor.)
Press the M button during playback
to switch the information display such as
the image data for the displayed image.
Refer to p.25 for display information
details.

2

Press the four-way controller(45).
4: Displays the previous image.
5: Displays the next image.

Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.199) for details on the playback function.

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Deleting a Single Image
You can delete one image at a time.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.219)

1

3

Press the K/i button.

Basic Operations

2

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45)to select an image to delete.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Delete].

100-0105

Select a file format to delete for images
saved in RAW+ format.
1

4

Delete JPEG

Deletes only the JPEG
image.

Delete RAW

Deletes only the RAW
image.

DeleteRAW+JPEG

Deletes images in both
file formats.

DeleteCancel
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images”(p.215).

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4 Shooting Functions
This chapter describes the various basic and advanced
shooting functions available with the a.

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 78
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 83
Setting the Exposure ........................................... 88
Focusing ............................................................. 112
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus
Before Shooting (Preview) ................................ 124
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent
Camera Shake .................................................... 128
Taking Pictures Continuously .......................... 136
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ................ 140
Shooting with the Live View .............................. 143

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How to Operate the Shooting
Functions
You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control
panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus.
For details on how to operate the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.35).

Direct Keys Setting Items
4

Press the four-way controller (2345) or 4 button in Capture mode to
set the following items.

Shooting Functions
Key

Item

Function

Page

2

Drive Mode

Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote Control or Exposure
Bracketing shooting.

p.136
p.131
p.134
p.109

3

Flash Mode

Sets the method of flash discharge.

p.67

4

White Balance

Adjusts the color balance to match thetype of the light source illuminating the
subject.

p.182

5Sensitivity

Sets the ISO sensitivity.

p.90

4

Select AF Point Sets the focusing area.

p.117

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Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
The following settings can be performed inthe [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus.
Press the 3 button in Capture mode todisplay the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

Item

Function

Page

Custom Image*

Sets the image finishing tone such as colorand contrast before shooting an image.

p.194

4

File Format*

Sets the file format.

p.177

Shooting Functions

Menu

JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of images for JPEG
Pixels*shooting.
A1

A2

p.174

JPEG Quality*

Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting.

p.175

D-Range
Setting*

Expands the dynamic range and prevents
bright and dark areas from occurring.

p.189
p.190

Corrects distortions and chromaticLens Correction* aberrations of magnification occurring due tolens properties.

p.192

Cross
Processing*

Changes the hues and contrast by
performing digital cross processing.

p.196

Digital Filter*

Applies a digital filter effect when taking
pictures.

p.140

HDR Capture*

Enables capturing images at high dynamic
range.

p.191

Multi-exposure

Sets the Multi-exposure shooting settings.

p.138

AF Mode*Selects the autofocus mode.

p.115

AE Metering*

Selects the part of the viewfinder to use formeasuring brightness and determining
exposure.

p.104

Select AF Point* Selects the part of the viewfinder to focus on. p.117

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Menu

A3

Item

Function
Sets the movie settings.

p.148

Live View

Sets the Live View display settings.

p.144

Status Screen

Sets the status screen display color settings. p.248

Instant Review

Sets the Instant Review display settings.

Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

RAW File Format Sets the file format for RAW shooting.

A4

4

Page

Movie

p.249
p.187
p.178

Shooting Functions

Green Button

Assigns the function to be called up when the| (Green) button is pressed.

p.179

MemorySets the settings to save when the power isturned off.

p.260

Shake
Reduction*

Sets the Shake Reduction function.

p.129

Input Focal
LengthSets the focal length when using a lens forwhich focal length information cannot be
obtained.

p.130* Can be set using the control panel.

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Custom Setting Menu Setting Items
Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to fully use the functions of a SLR
camera.
Menu

A1

Item

Page

Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.

p.108

2. Sensitivity Steps

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO
sensitivity.

p.91

3. Expanded
Sensitivity

Expands the lower and upper sensitivity
limits.

p.91

4. Meter Operating
Time

Sets the exposure metering time.

p.106

5. AE-L with AF
LockedSets whether to lock the exposure value
when the focus is locked.

p.120

6. Link AE to AF
Point

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF
point in the focusing area during multisegment metering.

p.106

7. Auto Bracketing
Order

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketingshooting.

p.110

8. WB When Using
Flash

Sets the white balance setting when using
flash.

p.183

Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light
9. AWB in Tungsten
color tone when the white balance is set toLight
F (Auto White Balance).
10. AF/AE-L Button

A2

Sets the function used when the =/L
button is pressed.

–
p.108
p.114

11. AF with Remote Sets whether to use Autofocus whenControlshooting with remote control.

p.135

While using the remote control with the
shutter speed set to h, sets whether tostart exposure with a press and stop it with
12. Remote Control
another press of the release button on thein Bulb
remote control unit, or to keep the shutter
open as long as the release button on the
remote control unit is kept pressed.

p.104

13. Slow Shutter
Speed NR

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction inslow speed shooting.

p.92

14. High-ISO NR

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction whenshooting with a high ISO sensitivity. Selectfrom three levels.

p.92

4
Shooting Functions

Function

1. EV Steps

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Menu

A3

Item

FunctionPage

15. High-ISO NR
Start Level

High-ISO NR is activated when shootingwith a sensitivity higher than the set
sensitivity.

p.92

16. Release While
Charging

Sets whether to release shutter while thebuilt-in flash is charging.

p.73

17. Flash in
Wireless Mode

Sets the built-in flash discharge method in
the wireless mode.

p.166

18. Saving Rotation Sets whether to save rotation information
Info
when shooting.

p.213

19. Auto Image
Rotation

Sets whether to perform auto image
rotation during playback.

p.213

20. Power lamp

Changes the brightness of the power lamp. p.254

21. Catch-in Focus

When set to [On], if [AF Mode] is set tof or l and a manual focus lens is
attached, catch-in focus shooting isenabled and the shutter is released
automatically when the subject comes into
focus.

p.123

22. Using Aperture
Ring

Sets whether to enable shutter release
when the lens aperture ring is set to theposition other than s.

p.284

Reset Custom
Functions

Resets all the settings in the [A Custom
Setting 1-4] menus to the defaults.

p.281

4
Shooting Functions

A4

Selecting the Appropriate Capture
Mode

83

You can switch the capture modes by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.

4

The a features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictureswith settings suited for your photographic vision.
In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows.
Capture Mode

Mode

Page

Picture mode

I (Auto Picture)/ = (Portrait)/ s (Landscape)/q (Macro)/ \ (Moving Object)/ . (Night Scene
Portrait)/ a (Flash Off) (When shooting with Live
View, d (Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be
selected.)p.84

H (Scene)mode

A (Night Scene)/ Q (Surf & Snow)/ K (Food)/
K (Sunset)/ n (Stage Lighting)/ R (Kids)/ Y (Pet)/U (Candlelight)/ E (Museum)/ l (Night Snap)

p.85

Exposure modee (Program)/ K (Sensitivity Priority)/ b (Shutter
Priority)/ c (Aperture Priority)/ a (Manual)p.87

Movie modeC (Movie)

p.148

Shooting Functions

Dial indicator

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Picture Mode
Set the mode dial to =, s, q, \, . or a if you cannot capture thedesired image in I (Auto Picture) mode.
The characteristics of each mode are as follows.
Mode

4

Characteristics

Shooting Functions

I Auto Picture

The optimal capture mode is automatically selectedfrom the U (Standard), = (Portrait), s (Landscape),q (Macro), \ (Moving Object) and . (Night Scene
Portrait) modes. When shooting with Live View, d(Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be selected.

=

Portrait

Optimal for capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone.

sLandscapeDeepens the focus range, emphasizes contour andsaturation of trees and the sky, and produces avibrant image.

q

Macro

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and othersmall subjects at short distances.

\

Moving Object

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving
subject, such as at sporting events. The drive modeis fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

.

Night Scene
Portrait

Lets you capture people against a night view or at dusk.

aFlash OffThe flash is deactivated. Other settings are the sameas U (Standard) in I.

In ., even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter speeds
so the background areas beyond the flash’s reach will also appear correctly
exposed in the picture (1 Slow-speed Sync (p.156)). To prevent camera
shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a
tripod.
When \ is automatically selected in I, pictures are taken in the drivemode set beforehand.

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H ModeBy setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from thefollowing 10 shooting scenes.
Mode

Characteristics

A Night Scene

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent
shaking.

Q

Surf & Snow

For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, suchas snowy mountains.

K

Food

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather
high to make it look appetizing.
For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.

n Stage Lighting

For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place.

R

Kids

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy andbright skin tone. The drive mode is fixed to g(Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

YPet

For capturing moving pets. The drive mode is fixed tog (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

U

Candlelight

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

E MuseumlNight Snap

For capturing images in places where a flash isprohibited.
For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

The flash is deactivated in A, K, n, U, and E. To prevent camera shake,
either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.

4
Shooting Functions

K Sunset

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Selecting a Shooting Scene

1

Set the mode dial to H.
The scene mode status screen appears.

2

Press the M button.
The icon for the currently selectedshooting scene appears in the control
panel.

AF.A

1/ 15
ISO

1600

AUTO

AWB
-3 2 14

F 4.0[ 123]

JPEG 12M

Shooting Functions

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [SceneMode] and press the 4
button.
The scene mode selection screen
appears.

Scene ModeNight SceneOFF

Use the four-way controller(2345) or e-dial to choose ascene mode.

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
10/10/’09

4ISO

1 2 +3SCN

10:30AM[

37]

Night Scene

Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, etc. toprevent shaking
OK OK
MENU Cancel

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.

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When the 3 button is pressed while
the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [HScene] menu appears. The scene mode canalso be selected from the [H Scene]menu.

Night Scene
Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, etc. toprevent shaking
MENU Exit

Exposure Mode

ModeeProgramK

Sensitivity
Priority

Characteristics
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain the proper exposure according to
Program line when taking pictures.

Page

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain the proper exposure according to
the set sensitivity.

Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze oremphasize subject movement. Take pictures ofb Shutter Priority
fast moving subjects that look still or subjects thatgive a sense of movement.
cAperture
Priority

Lets you set the desired aperture value forcontrolling the depth of field. Use it to obtain ablurred or sharp background.

a

ManualLets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
to capture the picture with creative intent.

p.93

4
Shooting Functions

Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed andaperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.

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Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of
shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinationsof shutter speed and aperture value for a particular subject. Different
combinations produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed
4
Shooting Functions

By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is expressedin the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes, in a picture
you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of time, creating
different effects.
Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be
blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of
motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) byintentionally using a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow
freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps toprevent camera shake.

Effect of Aperture
By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area thatappears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing the
focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead
you can completely change the feel of the picture you create.
Use the c (Aperture Priority) mode.

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Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value)
Objects closer and farther than the focused
subject will be more out of focus. For
instance, if you take a picture of a flower
against a landscape with the aperture open,
the landscape in front and behind the flower
will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.
Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value)
The range in focus expands forward andbackward. For instance, if you take a pictureof a flower against a landscape with theaperture narrowed, the landscape in front
and behind the flower will be in focus.

4

The following table summarizes how the aperture affects the depth offield.
The depth of field may also change depending on the lens used andthe distance to the subject.
Open(Smaller value)

Close(Larger value)

Depth of field

Shallow

Deep

Area of focus

Narrow

Wide

Longer(Telephoto)

Shorter(Wide-angle)

Near

Far

Aperture

Lens focal length
Distance to the subject• The depth of field for the a differs depending on the lens but
compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture
setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject,
the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have ascale for depth of field because of their designs).

Shooting Functions

Aperture and Depth of Field

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Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent
to ISO 200 to 6400. The default setting is [AUTO].

1

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The [Sensitivity] screen appears.

2
4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [AUTO Setting] or [Fixed
Value].

Sensitivity
AUTO Setting
ISO
AUTO

200

Shooting Functions

ISO

1600
200

MENU Cancel

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the ISO
sensitivity.
For ISO AUTO, change the maximum sensitivity.

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

OK OK

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• When n (Stage Lighting)/l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode or C
(Movie) mode is selected, the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO and cannot bechanged.
• When the mode dial is set to K (Sensitivity Priority) or a (Manual), [AUTO
Setting] is not displayed.
• The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 12800 when
[3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) is set to[On]. In this case, the following restrictions apply.
- When the sensitivity is set to ISO 100, bright areas are more likely to occur.
- When [Highlight Correction] is set to [On] (p.189), the minimum sensitivity
is ISO 200.
• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You canreduce image noise by setting [14. High-ISO NR] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu. (p.92)• You can set whether to lock the sensitivity adjustment to increments of 1 EV
or to coordinate it with the EV steps (p.108) in [2. Sensitivity Steps] of the[A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81).

Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the
CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, thebetter the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture.
By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level
expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult for brightarea to occur in the image.
To expand the dynamic range, make the settings in [D-Range Setting] ofthe [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. (p.189)

Shooting Functions

Expanding the Dynamic Range

4

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Noise Reduction

4

When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness
or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.
- Shooting with a long exposure- Shooting with a high sensitivity setting- When the temperature of the CMOS sensor is highYou can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. However,images shot with Noise Reduction will take longer to save.
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Reduces noise during long exposures.
Select [On] or [Off] in [13. Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu (p.81).

Shooting Functions

1

On

The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed,
sensitivity, and internal temperature, and automatically reduces
noise as necessary.

2

OffReduces noise only when the shutter remains open for more than
30 seconds.

* When the exposure time is longer than 30 seconds, the maximum sensitivity is
set to ISO 3200 and Noise Reduction is automatically activated.

High-ISO NR
Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.
Select [Medium], [Low], [High] or [Off] in [14. High-ISO NR] of the[A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). You can change the sensitivity
from when Noise Reduction is activated in [15. High-ISO NR Start
Level] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82).
1 ISO 800

Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher
than ISO 800. (default setting)

2 ISO 400

Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher
than ISO 400.

3 ISO 1600

Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher
than ISO 1600.

4 ISO 3200

Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher
than ISO 3200.

* When the sensitivity is set to ISO 6400 or higher, Noise Reduction is
automatically activated.

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Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following five exposure modes. Use the mode
dial to change the exposure mode. (p.83)
The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
Change Change Change
Shutter Aperture Sensi- Page
Speed
Value
tivityDescription

EV CompensationeProgram

Automatically sets
the shutter speed
and aperture value
to obtain theproper exposure
according to
Program line when
taking pictures.

z

#*

#*

z

p.94

Automatically sets
the shutter speed
K
and aperture value
Sensitivity to obtain theproper exposure
Priority
according to theset sensitivity.

z

×

×

Other
than
AUTO

p.96

b
ShutterPriority

Lets you set thedesired shutter
speed forexpressing moving
subjects.

z

z

×

z

p.97

c
Aperture
Priority

Lets you set theaperture value forcontrolling thedepth of field.

z

×

z

z

p.98

a
ManualLets you set the
shutter speed andaperture value tocapture the picturewith creative
intent.

×

z

z

Other
than
AUTO

p.100

* In [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can make the setting so that the
shutter speed and/or aperture value can be changed by turning the e-dial. (p.95)

4
Shooting Functions

ExposureMode94
Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring
When using a lens with an aperturering, set the aperture to the s (AUTO)
position while holding down the autolock button on the lens.

4

Using the e (Program) Mode

Shooting Functions

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain theproper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
You can also use the e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture
value while maintaining the proper exposure (p.95).

1

2

Set the mode dial to e.

Turn the e-dial while pressing
the mc button to adjust the
exposure.

The EV compensation value isdisplayed in the status screen andviewfinder.

95
P

AF.A

1/ 125
ISO

AUTO

F 5.6

200
AWB
-3 2 1ISO

1 2 +3

JPEG 12M[

37]

EV compensation value

e-dial in Program
You can set the action for the e-dial whenturned in e mode. Set in [Green Button] of
the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (Thisoperation is available only when [Green
Button] is assigned to the | (Green)
button.) (p.179)
If the | (Green) button is pressed after
turning the e-dial, the camera returns to emode.
P SHIFT

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Modee-dial in Program

P SHIFT
Tv
Av
OFF

Shifts combination of theaperture and shutter speed
to obtain proper exposure
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value toobtain the proper exposure (Program shift). (default setting)bcSets the shutter speed.
Sets the aperture value.

OFF

Disables the e-dial operation when Program Automatic
Exposure is set.

4
Shooting Functions• EV compensation value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the
exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed
and aperture value when the sensitivity is not set to [AUTO] (p.90).

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Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set according to
the selected sensitivity to obtain the proper exposure.

1

Set the mode dial to K.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Turn the e-dial to adjust thesensitivity.

The set values are displayed in thestatus screen and viewfinder.

Sv

AF.A

1/ 30
ISO

F 4.5

200
AWB
-3 2 1

JPEG 12M

ISO

1 2 +3[37]• You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 200 to 6400. [AUTO]
is not available.
• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.107)• The sensitivity can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure
steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)

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Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects.
When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the
shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed
to have the subject show movement.
The aperture value is automatically set to give the proper exposure
depending on the shutter speed.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88)

1

Set the mode dial to b.
4
Shooting Functions

2

Turn the e-dial to adjust the
shutter speed.
The shutter speed can be set within therange of 1/6000 to 30 seconds.

The set values are displayed in thestatus screen and viewfinder.

Tv

AF.A

1/ 125
ISO

AUTO

F 5.6

400
AWB
-3 2 1

JPEG 12M

ISO

1 2 +3[37]

98• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.107)• The shutter speed can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the
exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed
when the sensitivity is not set to [AUTO] (p.90).

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the aperture value will blink in the status
screen and viewfinder. If the subject is
too bright, choose a faster shutter
speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When theaperture value indication stops blinking, you can take a picture withproper exposure.
Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter (p.305) if thesubject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

4
Shooting Functions

Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
Set the aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field
is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when theaperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front
and back of the focused object is blurred when the aperture is set to asmall value.
The shutter speed is automatically set to the proper exposure dependingon the aperture value.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88)

1

Set the mode dial to c.

299Turn the e-dial to adjust theaperture value.

The set values are displayed in thestatus screen and viewfinder.

Av

AF.A

1/ 30
ISO

AUTO

F 4.5

400
AWB
-3 2 1

4[

37]• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.107)• The aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the
exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected aperture value
when the sensitivity is not set to [AUTO] (p.90).

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the shutter speed will blink in the status
screen and viewfinder. When thesubject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), andwhen too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Onceblinking stops, you can take a picture with proper exposure.
Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter (p.305) if thesubject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

JPEG 12M

ISO

1 2 +3

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Using the a (Manual) Mode
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitableto take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode isconvenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter
speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker)
or overexposed (brighter) photographs.
1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88)

1

Set the mode dial to a.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Turn the e-dial to adjust the
shutter speed.
The shutter speed can be set within therange of 1/6000 to 30 seconds.

3

Turn the e-dial while pressing
the mc button to adjust theaperture value.

The set values are displayed in the status
screen and viewfinder.
On the status screen, the e-dial indicatorappears next to the shutter speed or
aperture value, depending on which is
being adjusted.

101
M

AF.A

1/ 125ISOAWB-3 2 1

JPEG 12M

ISO

1 2 +3[37]

Difference from theproper exposure• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and the mode dial is set to a, thesensitivity is set to the last set value.
• The shutter speed and aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or
1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1]
menu. (p.108)• The aperture value can also be changed by pressing the mc button once,
taking your finger off the button and turning the e-dial. In this case, theaperture value is set when the mc button is pressed again or the exposure
metering timer (p.106) elapses.

Exposure Warning
While adjusting the shutter speed or
aperture value, the EV compensation
value blinks in the viewfinder when the
difference from the proper exposure
becomes ±3.0 or larger.

4
Shooting Functions

Of the shutter speed and aperture value,
the value being adjusted is underlined in
the viewfinder.
While adjusting the shutter speed or
aperture value, the difference from theproper exposure (EV value) appears in
the viewfinder. The proper exposure is
set when [0.0] is displayed.

F 5.6

200

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Using AE LockIf [10. AF/AE-L Button] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to [AELock], you can press the =/L button to lock the exposure
value. (p.108)
Example) If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec. and aperture is F5.6 andthese settings are locked with the =/L button, theaperture automatically changes to F11 if the shutter speed
is changed to 1/30 sec. with the e-dial.

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Action in a Mode

Shooting Functions

You can set the function of the |(Green) button when the camera is set toa mode. Set in [Green Button] of the[A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (This operation
is available only when [Green Button] is
assigned to the | (Green) button.
(p.179))

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Modee-dial in Program

P LINE
TvSHIFTAvSHIFT
OFF

Sets the aperture andshutter speed to theProgram Line exposure
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed to obtain theproper exposure according to the Program Line. (default
setting)
Adjusts the shutter speed while the aperture value remains
Tv SHIFT
fixed to obtain the proper exposure.
Adjusts the aperture value while the shutter speed remains
Av SHIFT
fixed to obtain the proper exposure.
Disables the | button operation when the mode dial is set toOFFa.
P LINE

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Using the Bulb ShootingThis setting is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which
require the long exposures.

1

4

Turn the e-dial and set the shutter
speed to h.

Mh appears after the slowest shutter
speed (30 sec.).

ISO

AF.A

Bulb

AWB
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F 5.6

200
ISO

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Press the shutter release button.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is keptpressed.
EV Compensation, Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing are notavailable in Bulb shooting.

Shooting Functions

2

Set the mode dial to a.

104• Turn the e-dial while holding down the mc button to adjust the aperture
value. (p.107)• The aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the
exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off during Bulb
shooting.
• Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.
• To operate the shutter release button of the remote control, set in [12.
Remote Control in Bulb] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. (p.81)• You can reduce image noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by
the slow shutter speed. Set in [13. Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu. (p.92)• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and the shutter speed is set to h,
the sensitivity is set to the last set value.
• The upper sensitivity limit for Bulb shooting is ISO 1600.
• There is no limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting. However, werecommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when shooting witha long exposure setting as the batteries are used while the shutter remains
open. (p.42)

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Shooting Functions

Selecting the Metering Method
Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure. The following three methods are available.

L Multi-segment
Center-Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters each portionand determines the proper exposure. (default setting)

M weighted

Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on thecenter and determines the exposure.

N SpotMeasures only a spot in the center of the viewfinder anddetermines exposure.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

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Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [AE Metering]and press the 4 button.
The [AE Metering] screen appears.

AE Metering
Multi-segment
OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

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Use the four-way controller (45)to select a metering method.

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AE Metering
Multi-segment

4

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu.

Using the Multi-segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in
16 different zones as shown in theillustration when using the multi-segment
metering. Even in backlit locations, thismode automatically determines what levelof brightness is in which portion andautomatically adjusts exposure.
Multi-segment metering method is not available when using a lens other thana DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens, or when the lens aperture ring is set
to the position other than s.

Shooting Functions

MENU Cancel

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Linking AE to AF Point during Multi-segment
Metering
In [6. Link AE to AF Point] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81),
you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area duringmulti-segment metering.
1

Off

Exposure is set separately from the AF point. (default setting)2

On

Exposure is set in accordance with the AF point.

Using the Center-Weighted Metering
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Shooting Functions

Metering is weighted at the center of the
viewfinder. Use this metering when you wantto compensate the exposure by experience,
instead of leaving it to the camera. The
illustration shows that sensitivity increases
as the pattern height increases (center).
This mode does not automaticallycompensate for backlit scenes.

Using the Spot MeteringWith spot metering, brightness is measured
only within a limited area at the center of the
viewfinder as shown in the illustration. You
can use this in combination with the AE lock(p.108) when the subject is extremely small
and the correct exposure is difficult to obtain.

Setting the Meter Operating TimeYou can set the exposure metering time to [10 sec.] (default setting),[3 sec.] or [30 sec.] in [4. Meter Operating Time] of the [A Custom
Setting 1] menu (p.81).

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Adjusting the ExposureThis allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose(darken) your picture.
The exposure steps can be selected from 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV in [1. EV Steps]of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
You can adjust the EV compensation from –3 to +3 (EV).

1Turn the e-dial while pressing
the mc button.

mc button

The exposure is adjusted.

4

Av

AF.A

1/ 30
ISO

AUTO

F 4.5

400
AWB
-3 2 1ISO

1 2 +3

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Compensation value• EV compensation is not available when the mode dial is set to a (Manual).
• The EV compensation is not canceled by turning the camera off or by setting
any other capture mode.
• If [Green Button] is assigned to the | (Green) button in [Green Button] of the[A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.179), the compensation value is reset to 0.0 whenthe | button is pressed.
• EV compensation can also be changed by pressing the mc button once,
taking your finger off the button and turning the e-dial. In this case, EV
compensation is set when the mc button is pressed again or the exposure
metering timer (p.106) elapses.

Shooting Functions

m is displayed in the status screen andviewfinder during compensation.

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Changing the Exposure Steps
Set the exposure setting steps in [1. EV
Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu
(p.81) to increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.

1. EV Steps
1 1/3 EV Steps
2 1/2 EV Steps

Exposure compensation steps
now set to 1/3 EV
MENU Cancel

Step Interval

4

OK OK

Exposure Setting Value

1/3 EV±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0

1/2 EV

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0

Shooting Functions

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

1

2

Select [AE Lock] in [10. AF/AEL Button] of the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu.

Press the =/L button.
The camera locks the exposure(brightness) at that instant.
@ is displayed in the status screen andviewfinder while the AE lock is
engaged.

10. AF/AE-L Button
1 Enable AF1
2 Enable AF2
3 Cancel AF
4 AE Lock
Locks the exposure value
when the AF/AE-L button
is pressed
OK OK
MENU Cancel

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Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting(Exposure Bracketing)
You can take three pictures continuously with different exposure when the
shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with nocompensation, the second frame is underexposed (negativecompensation) and the third frame is overexposed (positivecompensation).

Normal exposure

Underexposure

Overexposure

4
Shooting Functions• The exposure remains locked as long as the =/L button is keptpressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure
remains in the memory for a period between 0.5× to 2× the metering timer(p.106) even after taking your finger off the =/L button.
• You will hear a beep when the =/L button is pressed. The beep canbe turned off. (p.243)• AE lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
• When any of the following operations are performed, AE lock is canceled.
- The =/L button is pressed again- The Q button, 3 button or M button is pressed- The mode dial is turned- The lens is changed- The lens with an aperture s (Auto) position is set to other than the sposition• The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on
the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom
lens for which the maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length.
However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at thebrightness level set when the AE lock is activated.
• The exposure can be locked when the focus is locked. Set in [5. AE-L with
AF Locked] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.120)

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You can set [7. Auto Bracketing Order] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu
(p.81).
10-+Standard ´ Underexposed ´ Overexposed (default setting)2-0+

Underexposed ´ Standard ´ Overexposed

3+0-Overexposed ´ Standard ´ Underexposed

40+-Standard ´ Overexposed ´ Underexposed

1

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2
4
Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller(45) to select l (Exposure
Bracketing).

Drive Mode
Exposure Bracketing

3 2 1

1 2 3

±0.5EVMENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value.
The following bracket values can be set according to the step interval set
in [1. EV Steps] (p.108) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
Step Interval

4

Bracket Value

1/3 EV±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0

1/2 EV

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder, and EV compensation
value appears in the status screen and viewfinder when focused.

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Press the shutter release button fully.
Continue to press the shutter release button until three shots have been
captured.
Three consecutive images will be taken according to the order set in[7. Auto Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Taking only overexposed or underexposed pictures
You can use Exposure Bracketing mode for only underexposure oroverexposure shots by combining it with EV Compensation (p.107).
Exposure Bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of thespecified EV compensation value (up to ±3 EV).

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Shooting Functions• Exposure Bracketing is not available in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode,and R (Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene) mode.
• Exposure Bracketing is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
• Exposure Bracketing and Multi-exposure cannot be used at the same time.
The mode set last is used.
• When [AF Mode] is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first
frame position and is used for subsequent frames.
• When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Exposure
Bracketing, the exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much timeas the exposure metering timer (default setting is approx. 20 seconds)(p.106) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In thiscase, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as
the exposure metering timer elapses, the camera returns to settings fortaking the first picture.
• You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the built-in flash or an external
flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously.
However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button
down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame
to be taken before the flash is fully charged. Always take one frame at a timeafter confirming that charging is complete.

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You can focus with the following methods.
= Autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the subject
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

\ Manual focus

Manually adjust the focus.

Using the Autofocus
4
Shooting Functions

You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where
the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject andthe focus is locked at that position, k (Continuous mode) where thesubject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway, and f (Auto) which automatically switches
between l and k. The default setting is f.
1 Setting the AF Mode (p.115)

1

Set the focus mode lever to =.

MF

AF

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Look through the viewfinder andpress the shutter release button
halfway.

The focus indicator ] appears and you
will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus. (When blinking, the subject is
not in focus.)
1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on(p.65)

4
Shooting Functions

Focus Indicator

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Using the =/L Button to Focus on the Subject
You can set the camera so that focusing is performed when the =/L
button is pressed. Use this setting when the autofocus by pressing the
shutter release button halfway is not desired.

1

Select [Enable AF1] or [EnableAF2] in [10. AF/AE-L Button] of
the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.

4

10. AF/AE-L Button
1 Enable AF1
2 Enable AF2
3 Cancel AF
4 AE Lock
AF is performed when the
AF/AE-L button is pressed
MENU Cancel

Shooting Functions

2

OK OK

1 Enable AF1

Auto focusing is performed by using the =/L
button or the shutter release button. (default setting)

2 Enable AF2

Auto focusing is performed only when the =/L
button is pressed and not when the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway.

3 Cancel AF\ appears in the viewfinder while the =/L
button is pressed. Auto focusing is not performed when
the shutter release button is pressed. (Take your finger
off the =/L button to return to normal autofocus
mode.)

4 AE Lock

The exposure setting is locked when the =/L
button is pressed. (p.108)

Press the =/L button.
Auto focusing is performed.

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Setting the AF Mode
You can choose from the following three autofocus modes.
Switches automatically between l and k modes
according to the subject. (default setting)fAuto• [AF Mode] is fixed to f in I (Auto Picture) mode.
• Even if f is selected, [AF Mode] is fixed to l whenshooting with Live View with the mode dial set to e, K, b, c
or a.

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on
the subject, the focus is locked at that position.

The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the
shutter release button is pressed halfway. Even if the subject is
not in focus, the shutter can be released when the shutter releasebutton is pressed fully.
kContinuousmode• Available only when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a.
• [AF Mode] is fixed to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture modeand n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) and l (Night Snap)of H (Scene) mode.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the=/L button is used to adjust the focus, the camera
automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving
object.
• The built-in flash will not discharge multiple times.

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Shooting FunctionslSingle mode

• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the
shutter release button first, then press the shutter release button
halfway again.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. If thesubject is too close to the camera, move back and take thepicture. Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on thesubject (p.65). (p.121)• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the built-in
flash will discharge automatically several times, making it easierto focus on the subject if the subject is in a dark area and the builtin flash is available.

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1
2

Set the focus mode lever to =.
Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [AF Mode]and press the 4 button.
The [AF Mode] screen appears.

AF Mode
AF.A
OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

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4

Use the four-way controller (45)to select an AF mode.

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AF.S

AF.C

AF ModeAF.A

MENU Cancel

5

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OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.79).
• [AF Mode] cannot be changed in Picture mode and H (Scene) mode.
• Always set the camera to l when using the Quick-Shift Focus System on
a DA lens.

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Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to.
b

Auto(5 AF Points)

Out of the 5 AF points, the camera selects the optimum AF
point even if the subject is not centered. (default setting)cAuto
Out of the 11 AF points, the camera selects the optimum AF(11 AF Points) point even if the subject is not centered.

S Select

Sets the focusing area to the user selected point fromeleven points in the AF area.

O Spot

Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.

1

Press the 4 button in Capture mode.

4

2

Turn the e-dial to select the AF
point.

Shooting Functions

The [Select AF Point] screen appears.
Select AF Point

AUTO

MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• The focusing area can also be set in the control panel.
• The AF point is fixed to O regardless of this setting when using lenses otherthan DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.

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Setting the Focus Position in the AF Frame1

Set the AF point to S and press
the four-way controller (3).

Select AF PointMENU Cancel

2
4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to change the AF
point.

OK OK

Select AF Point

Shooting Functions

MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

The selected AF point appears in thestatus screen.

AUTO
PICT

AF.A

1/ 20

F 5.6

ISO

AUTO

800
AWB
-3 2 1ISO

1 2 +3

OK

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• If you press the | (Green) button while the status screen is displayed when[Center AF Point] is assigned to the | button in [Green Button] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu, the screen in Step 2 appears.
• The position of the changed AF point is stored even if the camera is turned
off or the focusing area is switched to b, c or O.

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot
automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l
(Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use thefocus lock and recompose the picture.

Shooting Functions

1

Set [AF Mode] to l.
Refer to p.115.

2

Frame the desired composition
for your picture in the viewfinder.

Example) The person is out offocus and the background is
focused instead.

3

Center the subject to focus in the
viewfinder and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears and you
will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus. (When blinking, the subject is
not in focus.)

4

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4

Lock the focus.
Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain
locked.

5

4

Recompose the picture while
keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway.

Shooting Functions• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed.
• Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be outof focus.
• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243)• You cannot set the focus lock when [AF Mode] is set to k (Continuousmode), the Picture mode is set to \ (Moving Object) or H (Scene) modeis set to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). In suchcases, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter isreleased (Continuous Autofocus).

Locking Exposure when the Focus is Locked
Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked] in the[A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to lock the
exposure value while the focus is locked. By
default, the exposure is not locked when thefocus is locked.

5. AE-L with AF Locked
1 Off
2 On

AE is locked
when the focus
is locked
MENU Cancel

OK OK

1

Off

Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked. (default setting)2

On

Exposure is locked when the focus is locked.

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Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
When you adjust the focus manually, you can use either the focus
indicator or the matte field in the viewfinder.

Using the Focus Indicator
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in
focus even during manual focus.
You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].

1

4
Shooting Functions

2

Set the focus mode lever to \.

Look through the viewfinder,press the shutter release button
halfway and turn the focusing
ring.
MF
AF

The focus indicator ] appears and you
will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus.

Focus Indicator

122• Adjust the focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when thesubject is difficult to focus (p.65) and the focus indicator will not appear.
• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243)

Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder.

1

Set the focus mode lever to \.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Look through the viewfinder andturn the focusing ring until thesubject is clearly visible on thefocusing screen.
MF
AF

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Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
When [21. Catch-in Focus] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82)
is set to [On], if [AF Mode] is set to f or l and one of thefollowing types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting isenabled and the shutter is released automatically when the subject
comes into focus.
• Manual focus lens
• DA or FA lens that has an = and \ setting on the lens (thesetting on the lens must be set to \ before shooting)4
Shooting Functions

How to Take Pictures
1 Attach a proper lens to the camera.
2 Set the focus mode lever to =.
3 Set [AF Mode] to f or l.
4 Set the focus on a position the subject will pass.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The shutter is released automatically when the subject comes
into focus in the set position.

Checking the Composition, Exposureand Focus Before Shooting (Preview)

124

You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition,
exposure and focus before taking a picture.
There are two preview methods.
Preview Method|

Optical Preview

e Digital Preview

Description
For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
For checking the composition, exposure and focus on
the monitor.

4

You can also use the Live View function to display a real-time image on themonitor and change the shooting function settings during display and check thesettings by enlarging the image. Refer to p.143 for details.

Shooting Functions

Assigning the Preview Function to the Green
ButtonFirst, assign the Preview function to the | (Green) button.

1

Select [Green Button] in the[A Rec. Mode 4] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

1 2 3 4

Green Button
MemoryShake Reduction
Input Focal Length

35mm

MENU Exit

2

Press the four-way controller(5).

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Modee-dial in ProgramMENU

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Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Optical Preview]or [Digital Preview] and press the
4 button.
If you selected [Optical Preview], proceed
to Step 6.

4

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Histogram] or[Bright/Dark Area].

Green Button
Green Button
Custom Image
Optical Preview
Digital Preview
Digital Filter
RAW RAW Button Function
Center AF Point
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Green Button
Digital Preview
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area

4

5
6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 3 button twice.
The Preview function is assigned to the | button and the camera is
ready to take a picture.
While shooting with Multi-exposure or Live View, Optical Preview is usedregardless of the setting.

Shooting Functions

MENU

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Displaying the Optical Preview

1

4

2

Position the subject inside the AF
frame and press the shutter
release button halfway to focus
on the subject.

Shooting Functions

Press the | button while looking
through the viewfinder.
You can check the depth of field in the
viewfinder while the | button is pressed.
During this time, no shooting information
is displayed in the viewfinder, and the
shutter cannot be released.

3

Take your finger off the | button.
Optical Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture.

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Displaying the Digital Preview

1

Focus on the subject, thencompose the picture in the
viewfinder and press the |button.

The icon (|) appears on the monitor
during preview and you can check thecomposition, exposure and focus.

42e-dialEnlarges the preview image. (p.202)

M button

Saves the preview image. Select [Save as]
and press the 4 button.

Press the shutter release button halfway.
Digital Preview is ended and the autofocus system operates.
The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.

Shooting Functions

INFO

Available operations

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Using Shake Reduction Function toPrevent Camera Shake
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function

4

The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when
the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures insituations where camera shake is likely to occur. The Shake Reduction
function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps slower
shutter speed without the risk of camera shake.
The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in the following
situations.

Shooting Functions• When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night,
on cloudy days and in the shade• When taking telephoto pictures
Blurred picture

Picture taken with
the Shake Reduction function• The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused bysubject movement. To take pictures of a moving subject, increase the shutter
speed.
• The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when
taking close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended that the Shake
Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a very
slow shutter speed, for example when panning or shooting night scenes. In
this case, it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off
and the camera be used with a tripod.

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Setting the Shake Reduction Function

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [Shake
Reduction] and press the 4
button.
The [Shake Reduction] screen appears.

Shake Reduction
OnOFF

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Shake ReductionOn

k: Uses Shake Reduction. (default
setting)l: Does not use Shake Reduction.
MENU Cancel

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

5

4
Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (45)to select k (On) or l (Off).

HDR
OFF

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OFF

AF.A

Press the shutter release button halfway.
k appears in the viewfinder and the
Shake Reduction function is activated.
• Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera witha tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations.
- Self-timer- Remote control shooting- Bulb shooting- HDR Capture- Using the external flash in the wireless mode

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• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.80).
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) rightafter turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the
Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter
release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The
camera is ready to take a picture when k appears in the viewfinder.
• The Shake Reduction function is available with any a compatible PENTAX
lens. However, when the aperture ring is set to other than the s (Auto) position
or a lens without an s position is used, the camera will not operate unless [22.
Using Aperture Ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Set
this beforehand. However, in such cases some functions will be restricted. Refer
to “Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.284) for details.

When the Focal Length Cannot Be Automatically Detected
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Shooting Functions

The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens informationsuch as focal length.
If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lensinformation is automatically obtained when the Shake Reduction functionis activated.
The [Input Focal Length] setting screen appears when the camera isturned on with the Shake Reduction function set to k and a type of lensthat does not support automatic obtaining the lens information such as
focal length (p.282) is mounted.
Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting screen.
• The [Input Focal Length] setting screen does not appear when using a lensthat supports automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length.
• When using a lens without the s position on the aperture or with the aperture
set to a position other than the s position, set [22. Using Aperture Ring] inthe [A Custom Setting 4] menu to [Permitted]. (p.284)

1

Use the four-way controller(45) or the e-dial to set the
focal length.
Select from the following 34 focal length
values. (The default setting is 35 mm.)8

10 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35

40 45 50 55 65 70 75 85 100 120
135 150 180 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
550 600 700 800

Input Focal Length

100

MENU Cancel

120

135

OK OK

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• If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to
the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm).
• When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting
being used in the same manner.

2

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• To change the focal length setting, use [Input Focal Length] in the [A Rec.
Mode 4] menu (p.80).
• The effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well
as focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not work as
effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges.

4This camera has the following two types of self-timers.

g (12 sec.)

Self-timer

Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode
to include the photographer in the picture.

Self-timer
Z (2 sec.)

A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button ispressed. The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use
this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter releasebutton is pressed.

1

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Shooting Functions

Shooting with the Self-timer

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3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select g.

Drive Mode
Single Frame Shooting

MENU Cancel

4

Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select g.

OK OK

Drive Mode
Self-timer (12 sec.)

2s

4
Shooting Functions

MENU Cancel

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

6

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The
focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

7

Press the shutter release button
fully.
The front self-timer lamp starts blinking
slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds
before the shutter is released. The beepis heard and the rate increases for the last
2 seconds. The shutter will be released
about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

OK OK

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Using the Mirror Lock-up Function
Use the Mirror Lock-up function if camera shake is evident even when aremote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod.
When shooting with the 2 sec. self-timer, the mirror pops up and the
shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter release button,
thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Lock-up
function.

1
2

Mount the camera onto a tripod.
Select Z in the drive mode.

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
A picture is taken 2 seconds after the mirror pops up. The AE lockfunction is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before themirror pops up.
• The self-timer shooting is not available in \ (Moving Object) of Picturemode, and R (Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene) mode.
• Select a mode other than g or Z in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the
self-timer shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if[Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4]
menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when g or Z is set.
• You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound. (p.243)• The exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE
lock function (p.108). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the mode dial is set to a (Manual) (p.100).

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Shooting Functions

Refer to Steps 1 to 5 on p.131 for details.

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Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional)
The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remotecontrol unit. You can select from the following two settings for remotecontrol shooting.
The shutter will be released immediately after the shutterh Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Remote Control The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the shutter
release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

i (3s delay)

1

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

4
Shooting Functions

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (45) to select h.
Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select hor i.

Drive Mode
Remote Control

The self-timer lamp will blink to let you
know that the camera is in remote control
stand-by status.
MENU Cancel

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

OK OK

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.

7

Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control
receiver on the front of thecamera and press the shutter
release button on the remotecontrol unit.

4m• The remote control shooting is not available in \ (Moving Object) of Picturemode, and R (Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene) mode.
• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control.
When [11. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.81), you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus.
• When using the remote control unit, the built-in flash does not pop up
automatically even when set to g (Auto Flash Discharge). Press the K/
i button to pop up the built-in flash beforehand. (p.70)• The exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE
lock function (p.108). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the mode dial is set to a (Manual) (p.100).
• Select a mode other than hor i in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the
remote control shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned
off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4]
menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when hor i is set.
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (thiswill involve a fee).

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Shooting Functions

The operating distance of the remotecontrol unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera.
After the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds andthen returns to blinking.

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Continuous Shooting
Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is keptpressed.
The following two types of continuous shooting are available.

gContinuous
Shooting (Hi)When JPEG image quality is set to E/C, up to 17
frames are taken continuously at approximately 4.7 fps.
The shooting interval will increase as the camera buffer
memory fills up.

hContinuous
Shooting (Lo)When JPEG image quality is set to E/C, pictures aretaken continuously at approximately 2 fps until the SD
Memory Card is full.

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Shooting Functions

When the file format is [RAW], up to 5 frames for g or up to 11 frames for hcan be taken continuously.

1

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(45) to select g.

Drive Mode
Single Frame Shooting

MENU Cancel

3

Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select g or h.

OK OK

Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting (Hi)MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures continuously.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fullypressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.

4
Shooting Functions• The drive mode is fixed to g in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode, and R(Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene) mode.
• If [AF Mode] is set to l (Single mode), the focus position is locked on thefirst frame and pictures are taken continuously at the same interval.
• Focusing is continuously activated during continuous shooting when
[AF Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode).
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using thebuilt-in flash. You can set the camera to enable shutter release before thebuilt-in flash is ready in [16. Release While Charging] of the [A Custom
Setting 3] menu. (p.73)• Select a mode other than g or h in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel thecontinuous shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if[Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4]
menu.
• The shooting speed may be slower when [Distortion Correction] or [LatChromatic-Ab Adj] (p.192) is set to [On].

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Multi-exposure
You can create a composite picture while taking multiple frames.
Multi-exposure is not available when the mode dial is set to C (Movie), or when
Cross Processing, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set.

1

Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Multi-exposure] screen appears.

42

Shooting Functions

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Number of
Shots].
Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select the number ofshots.

Multi-exposure
Start Shooting
Number of Shots

2 times

Auto EV Adjustment

Select from 2 to 9 shots.
MENU Cancel

4
5

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto EV
Adjustment] and use the four-way controller (45) toselect O or P.
When set to O, the exposure is adjusted automatically according to thenumber of shots.

6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start
Shooting] and press the 4 button.
The camera returns to Capture mode.

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Take the picture.
The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the
shutter release button is pressed. Press the K/i button during
Instant Review to discard pictures taken up to that point and take pictures
again from the first frame.
The pictures are saved when the set number of shots has been taken,
and then the [Multi-exposure] screen appears again.
• Multi-exposure and Exposure Bracketing cannot be used at the same time.
The mode set last is used.
• [Distortion Correction] and [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] (p.192) are disabled when
Multi-exposure is set.

4
Shooting Functions• If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the picturesthat have been already taken are saved and Multi-exposure is exited.
- The Q button, 3 button, four-way controller (234) or M button
is pressed- The mode dial is turned- Exposure Bracketing is set• When shooting in Multi-exposure mode using Live View, a semi-transparent
composite image of the pictures taken is displayed.

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Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters
You can apply a filter when taking pictures.
The following filters can be selected.
Filter Name

EffectParameter
Shading Level: +1/+2/+3

Toy Camera

For taking pictures that look as Blur: +1/+2/+3
if taken with a toy camera.
Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/
Yellow
Toning: -3 to +3

Retro

For taking pictures with thelook of old photos.

High Contrast

For taking pictures with highcontrasts.

Extract Color

For extracting a specific colorand making the rest of theimage black and white.

Color: Red/Magenta/Blue/
Cyan/Green/Yellow

Soft

For taking pictures with a soft
focus throughout the image.

Soft Focus: +1/+2/+3Star Burst

Effect Density: Small/Medium/
For taking pictures of nightLarge
scenes or lights reflected onwater with a special sparkling
look achieved by adding cross- Size: Short/Medium/Long
like effects to the picture's
Angle: 0°/30°/45°/60°
highlights.

Fish-eyeFor taking pictures that look as
Weak/Medium/Strong
if taken with a fish-eye lens.

4

Frame Composite: None/Thin/
Medium/Thick

Shooting Functions+1 to +5

Color Freq. Range: -2 to +2
Shadow Blur: OFF/ON

High Contrast: OFF/+1 to +5
Soft Focus: OFF/+1/+2/+3
Tone Break: OFF/Red/Green/
Blue/Yellow
Custom Filter

Customize and save a filter toyour own preferences.

Shading Type: 6 types
Shading Level: -3 to +3
Distortion Type: 3 types
Distortion Level: OFF/Weak/
Medium/Strong
Invert Color: OFF/ON

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be changed. You cannot use Digital Filter when the file format is set to [RAW]or [RAW+].
• When Digital Filter is set, Multi-exposure is not available.
• Digital Filter and HDR Capture cannot be used at the same time. The mode
set last is used.
Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [Digital Filter]and press the 4 button.
The screen for selecting the filter
appears.

Digital Filter
Not use any filters
OFF

Use the four-way controller(45) to select a filter.

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
10/10/’093

4

10:30AM

[

37]

OFF

Star Burst

INFO
MENU Cancel

Check

OK OK

Shooting Functions

2

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4

Use the four-way controller(23) to select the parameter andthe four-way controller (45) toadjust the parameter’s value.

Effect Density

INFO
MENU Cancel

Check

OK OK

Available operations

4
Shooting Functions

5

mc button

You can use Digital Preview to preview thebackground image with the selected filter.

M button

Saves the background image. Select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.79).
• Select [Not use any filters] in Step 3 to finish shooting with digital filter.
• You can also apply digital filter effects to images after shooting them in
Playback mode (p.227).

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You can shoot a picture or a movie while displaying the real-time image on
the monitor.

• Shooting while holding the camera by hand and viewing the monitor cancause camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended.
• Live View is not displayed when data is being saved to an SD Memory Card.

4
Shooting Functions• The image in Live View may differ from the captured image if the brightnessof the subject is low or high.
• If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image
may flicker.
• If the camera position is changed rapidly during Live View, the image may not
be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become
stable before shooting.
• Noise may appear on the Live View image when used in dark locations.
• If you continue shooting with the Live View for a prolonged period, theinternal temperature of the camera may increase, resulting in lower quality
images. It is recommended that you turn off Live View when not shooting. To
prevent the image quality from degrading, allow enough time for the camera
to cool down while shooting with long exposures or recording movies.
• If the internal temperature of the camera is high, l (temperature warning) willappear on the monitor and Live View may not be available.
• If Live View is used in places where the camera may become hot, such as indirect sunlight, l (temperature warning) may appear on the monitor. Cancel
Live View, as the internal temperature of the camera is rising.
• Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes. However, if Live View is usedeven after l (temperature warning) appears, Live View may end before 5
minutes elapse. Shooting with the viewfinder is available even if Live View isended.
• The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may occur inthe Live View image and/or captured image.

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Taking Still Pictures
Setting the Live View
You can set the display items and autofocus mode for Live View.

1

Select [Live View] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Live View] screen appears.

2
4
Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Info Overlay], [ShowGrid], [Histogram] or [Bright/DarkArea].

Live View
Info Overlay
Show Grid
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area
Autofocus Mode

MENU

3
4
5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Autofocus
Mode] and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select an autofocus mode.

Live View
Info Overlay
Show Grid
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area
Autofocus Mode

MENU

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Face Detection
I
AF

Gives autofocus priority to detected faces andperforms contrast autofocus. A yellow frame
appears for the main face (white frames appear forother faces), and autofocus and automatic exposure
are performed for the main face. (default setting)i Contrast AF

Displays Live View and performs autofocus basedon the information obtained from the image sensor.

S

6
7

Phase
Difference AF

Cancels Live View and performs autofocus with the
AF sensor.

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Shooting Functions• It takes more time to focus on the subject when using I or i than whenusing S. It is also difficult for the camera to focus on the following objects(or under the following conditions).
- Objects with poor contrast- Objects with no vertical contrast, such as horizontal stripes- Objects with constantly changing brightness, shape, or color, such as awater fountain- Objects whose distance from the camera changes- Small objects- Objects appearing in both the foreground and background- When using a special filter- Objects at the edge of the screen• If the shutter release button is pressed halfway during Live View when
[Autofocus Mode] is set to S (Phase Difference AF), the Live View image
will disappear and the autofocus system operates. Once focused, the Live
View image will be displayed again.
• The face detection is not performed when the focus mode is set to \(except when in I (Auto Picture)).
• When [AF Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the built-in flash will notdischarge multiple times.

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Taking a Still Picture1

Select a Capture mode.
Set the mode dial to any mode other than C.

2

Press the U button.

4
Shooting Functions

The mirror pops up and a real-time image is displayed on the monitor.
Press the U button again to exit Live View.
Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes. When the Live View
display is cancelled after the elapse of 5 minutes, Live View can berestarted by pressing the U button. If the internal temperature of thecamera is high, Live View ends before 5 minutes elapse.
Live View display(All of the indicators are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

P SHIFT

P

2/5

9
11
12
13
14

+1.0

10

OK

-3 2 1

2000 F2.8

15 16

1 2 +3
ISO 3200

17 18 19

[ 1234 ]2000 F2.8

20

21

ISO 400

22

[

37 ]

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Capture Mode
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Custom Image
Multi-exposure/Digital Filter/
HDR Capture/Cross Processing

7

Number of shots using Multiexposure

8
9
10
11
12

Battery level
Temperature warning
Change AF point
Contrast AF framePhase Difference AF frame/AF
point

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

EV Compensation
Histogram
AE lock
Shutter speed
Aperture value
EV barSensitivity
Remaining image storage
capacity

21 Main face detection frame (Face
Detection AF)
22 Face detection frame (Face
Detection AF)* Indicator 12 (Phase Difference AF frame) is displayed in white during
Live View. When the subject is in focus, a green square frame isdisplayed instead. It turns red when the subject is not in focus. It is not
displayed when the focus mode is set to \.
* Indicators 21 and 22 are displayed when [Autofocus Mode] is set to I
and the camera detects person’s face(s). (Up to 16 face recognition
frames are displayed on the monitor.)
Available operations
M button

3

Enlarges the image to 2, 4, 6 times (when the focus modeis set to \, enlarges the image to 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 times).
Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the display
area, and press the | (Green) button to return the display
area to the center. (Available only when [Green Button] is
assigned to the | (Green) button in [Green Button] of the[A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.179).)

Position the subject on the monitor and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.
When the focus mode is set to \, turn the focusing ring until the subject
is clearly visible on the focusing screen.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

4
Shooting Functions

1
2
3
4
5
6

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• When [AF Mode] is set to l and [Autofocus Mode] is set to I or i,press the 4 button and use the four-way controller (2345) to change
the AF point. Press the 4 button again to cancel the changing of the AF
point. When [Autofocus Mode] is set to S (Phase Difference AF) and[Select AF Point] is set to S (Select), the AF point can be changed.
• When [AF Mode] is set to k and [Autofocus Mode] is set to I or i, thecamera focuses on the center of the screen when auto focusing starts andthen automatically tracks the subject when it is in focus.
• Images captured in magnified display are recorded at normal size.
• If [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] is assigned to the | (Green) button
in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can check the depth offield on the monitor when you press the | button. (p.124)
The status screen and control panel cannot be displayed during Live View. To
change the settings, press the 3 button and change them in each menu.

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Shooting Functions

Recording Movies
You can record movies with a frame rate (number of frames shot per
second) at 24 frames per second (fps), monaural audio, and the file format
set to AVI.

Changing the Movie Settings

1

Select [Movie] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).
The [Movie] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select the number ofrecorded pixels.

00:00'00"
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Sound
Movie Aperture Control
Shake Reduction

MENU Cancel

Fixed

OK OK

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3
4
5

Recorded Pixels

PixelsAspect Ratio

X (default setting)

1280×720

16:9

Y

640×416

3:2

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way
controller (23) to select the quality level.

6
7
8

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z.
g : Records sound. (default setting)Z : Does not record sound.

9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie
Aperture Control].

10 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way
controller (23) to select [Auto] or [Fixed].

Auto: The aperture is controlled automatically. (The aperture value isfixed while recording a movie.)
Fixed: The movie is recorded at the aperture value set before movie
recording starts. (default setting)

11 Press the 4 button.
12 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake
Reduction].

4
Shooting Functions

Select from C (Best; default setting), D (Better) and E (Good).
When the recorded pixels and quality level are changed, the amount ofrecordable time at that setting appears at the top right of the screen.

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13 Use the four-way controller (45) to select k or l.
k: Uses Shake Reduction.
l: Does not use Shake Reduction. (default setting)

14 Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to record a movie.

Recording Movies

1

Set the mode dial to C.

4
Shooting Functions

Live View for movie recording isdisplayed.
Live View can be displayed for up to 5
minutes. When the Live View display iscancelled after the elapse of 5 minutes,
Live View can be restarted by pressing
the U button. If the internal temperatureof the camera is high, Live View ends
before 5 minutes elapse.

2

Sound

-2 1

F2.8

1 +2

00:30'00"

Recordable Time
Shake Reduction

Position the subject on the monitor and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.
When the focus mode is set to \, turn the focusing ring until the subject
is clearly visible on the focusing screen.

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When [Movie Aperture Control] is set to [Fixed] (p.149), set
the aperture using the e-dial.
Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording of the movie starts.

5

Press the shutter release button again.
Recording stops.

• You can record movies continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. When the SD
Memory Card is full, recording stops and the movie is saved.
• If you intend to shoot continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter
kit K-AC84 (optional) is recommended. (p.42)• You can also use the optional remote control to control recording operations.
(p.134)• When recording movies, only the White Balance and Custom Image (otherthan Fine Sharpness) settings can be used.
• The sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• If a high temperature is reached inside the camera during movie recording,
the recording may be terminated to protect the camera circuitry.

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Shooting Functions• When [Sound] is set to g, the camera operation sounds are also recorded.
When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate
the camera while recording.
• When recording a movie, regardless of the AF mode setting, recording starts
when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if the subject is not in
focus.
• While recording a movie, the autofocus system does not operate.
• The flash is not available.

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Playing Back Movies
Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the samemanner as saved images.

1
2

Press the Q button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a movie toplay back.
The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.

3
4

Press the four-way controller(2).

Shooting Functions

Movie playback starts.

Movie 10min00sec

100-0001

Available operations
Four-way controller (2)Pause/Resume playback

e-dialVolume control (6 levels)

Four-way controller (5)Frame advance (when paused)

Press and hold four-way
controller (5)Fast forward playback while pressed

Four-way controller (4)Reverse playback/
Frame reverse (when paused)

Press and hold four-way
controller (4)Fast reverse playback while pressed

Four-way controller (3)Stop

When the movie ends, playback stops and the first frame is displayed.
You can use the optional AV cable (I-AVC7) to play back recorded movies on
a TV screen or other AV devices. (p.221)

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Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie
You can capture a single frame from a movie recorded with the a andsave it as a JPEG still picture.

1
2

Pause the movie in Step 3 of “Playing Back Movies” todisplay the frame to save as a still picture.
Press the M button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as].

Saves the image as a new file

Save asCancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The captured image is saved as a new image.

Shooting Functions

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5 Using the Flash
This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of thea and describes how to take pictures with an external
flash.

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.............................................................................. 156
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in
Flash .................................................................... 160
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ....... 161
Using an External Flash (Optional) .................. 162

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Flash Characteristics in Each
Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blureffect.
• Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking
a flash photograph.
• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient
brightness.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens is used.

Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
5
Using the Flash• You can set the desired aperture value to take a flash photograph when
you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to aslow shutter speed (p.60) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.

Using the Slow-speed Sync
You can use Slow-speed Sync in . (Night Scene Portrait) of Picturemode or b (Shutter Priority) mode when shooting portraits with the sunset
in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
• Slow-speed Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function
or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera
shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed Sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

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Using b Mode1
2

Set the mode dial to b.
Use the e-dial to set the shutter speed.
The background is not properly exposed if the aperture value is blinking
when the shutter speed is set. Adjust the shutter speed so that theaperture value does not blink.

3

Press the K/i button.
The built-in flash pops up.

4

Take a picture.

Using e/K/c Mode
Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
Press the K/i button.
The built-in flash pops up.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

4

Select G or H and press the 4 button.
The shutter speed is set slower to give the proper exposure for the
background.

5

Take a picture.

Using the Flash

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2

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Using a Mode1
2

Set the mode dial to a.
Set the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain theproper exposure.
Set 1/180 sec. shutter speed or slower.

3

Press the K/i button.
The built-in flash pops up.
In a (Manual) mode, you can raise the built-in flash at any time prior toshooting.

4

Take a picture.

5
Using the Flash

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync
Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter
curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed,
Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects
depending on when the flash is discharged.
For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync,
trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the
car immediately before the shutter is closed. Therefore, the picture will
include a sharp, well-lit car with trailing lights behind it.

Slow-speed Sync

Trailing Curtain Sync

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2

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Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c or a.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

34

Select I or k and press the 4 button.
Press the K/i button.
The built-in flash pops up.

5

Take a picture.
Trailing Curtain Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction
function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid
camera shake.

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Distance and Aperture when Using
the Built-in Flash
Relationships between the guide number, aperture and distance must be
considered when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient.
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400

Built-in Flash Guide Number
Approx. 16
Approx. 24
Approx. 32
Approx. 48
Approx. 64
Approx. 96

Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
5

The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.

Using the Flash

Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*
* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value
which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.

Example)When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the aperture value is F4.0
L1 = 16 ÷ 4.0 = approx. 4 (m)L2 = 4 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.8 (m)Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 4 m.
However, the built-in flash in this camera cannot be used when the distanceis 0.7 m or less. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7 m, it causes
vignetting in the picture corners, the light is distributed unevenly and thepicture may be overexposed.

Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance
Example)When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the shooting distance is 5 m, theaperture value is:
F = 16 ÷ 5 = 3.2
If the resulting number (3.2, in the above example) is not available as alens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the above
example) is generally used.

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in
Flash

161

Depending on the lens used with the a, even if a lens without a hoodis attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may belimited due to vignetting.
DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without
problems.
* The following lenses were evaluated without a hood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens Name
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)DA12-24mm F4ED AL
DA14mm F2.8ED (IF)FA300mm F2.8ED (IF)5

Available depending on other factors
Lens Name

Restrictions

F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5

Vignetting may occur if the focal length is lessthan 20 mm.

DA16-45mm F4ED AL

When the focal length is less than 28 mm orwhen the focal length is 28 mm and theshooting distance is 1 m or less, vignetting
may occur.

DA16-50mm F2.8ED AL (IF) SDM

When the focal length is 20 mm or less or when
the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting
distance is less than 1.5 m, vignetting may occur.

DA17-70mm F4AL (IF) SDM

When the focal length is less than 24 mm orwhen the focal length is 24 mm and the shooting
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur.

DA18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL (IF)Vignetting may occur if the focal length is lessthan 35 mm.

FA28-70mm F2.8AL

Vignetting may occur if the focal length is 28
mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m.

FA SOFT 28mm F2.8

Built-in flash always discharges fully.

FA SOFT 85mm F2.8

Built-in flash always discharges fully.

Using the FlashFA600mm F4ED (IF)FA250-600mm F5.6ED (IF)162

Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for
details.
(z: Available#: Restricted

Camera Function

5

×: Not available)
Flash Built-in
AF540FGZ
Flash AF360FGZ

AF200FG
AF160FC

Using the Flash

Red-eye reduction flash

z

z

z

Auto flash discharge

z

z

z

After the flash is charged, the camera
automatically switches to the flash sync speed.

z

z

z

Aperture value is automatically set in emode and b mode.

z

z

z

Auto check in the viewfinder

×

×

×

P-TTL auto flash

z*1

z*1

z*1

Slow-speed Sync

z

z

z

Flash exposure compensation

z

z

z

AF assist light of external flash

×

z

×

Trailing Curtain Sync*2

z

z

×

Contrast-control-sync flash mode

#*3

z

#*4

Slave flash

×

z

×

Multiple flash

×

×

×

High-speed flash sync

×

z

×

Wireless flash

#*4

z*5

×

*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.

Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash.

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About the Display Panel for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT
size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital
Camera, the difference in focal length between a 35 mm camera andthe a is automatically calculated based on the difference in angleof view and is displayed on the panel (when using DA, DA L, D FA,
FA J, FA or F lens).
The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator
disappears when the exposure metering timer of the a is on (itreturns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer isturned off).
85mm
/77mm

50mm

35mm

28mm
/24mm

20mm

18 mm

Exposure metering
timer Off

85mm

70mm

50mm

35mm

28mm

24mm*

Exposure metering
timer On

58mm

48mm

34mm

24mm

19mm

16mm*

* Using wide-angle panel

Using P-TTL Auto Mode
You can use [P-TTL Auto] with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit. The flash pre-flashes before the actual flash andconfirms the subject (the distance, brightness, contrast, whether it isbacklit, etc.) using the camera 16-segment metering sensor. The flash
output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained
from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography with more accurate
exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.

1
2
3

Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash.
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].

5
Using the Flash

Lens Focal Length

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4

Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and thentake a picture.
• P-TTL auto is only available with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please refer tothe external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash
mode is set to C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync
shooting.
• Never press the K/i button when any external flash unit is attached tothe camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use bothat once, set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord.
(p.169).

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

5
Using the FlashWith the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take apicture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 seconds.

1
2
3
4
5

Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
Set the mode dial to b or a.
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed
flash sync).
Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and thentake a picture.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is set fasterthan 1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.

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Using Flash in Wireless Mode
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using thebuilt-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL
flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.
• Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS.
• Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use
high-speed flash sync in the wireless mode. This function cannot be used in
combination with the built-in flash.
• Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to thecamera to SLAVE.

Setting the Channel for the External FlashFirst, set the channel for the external flash unit.

3

Set the channel for the external flash unit.
Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash.
Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
• When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash isdisplayed in the viewfinder for 10 seconds.
• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on theexternal flash.

Using the Flash

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2

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Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode
Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash incombination with the built-in flash.

1

Press the four-way controller (3).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

2

Select r and press the 4
button.

Flash Mode
Wireless Mode

The camera is ready to take a picture.

0.0
MENU Cancel

5

OK OK

Using the FlashWhen the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens
aperture is not set to the s position, r cannot be selected.

Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wirelessmode.
Set in [17. Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu
(p.82).
1

On

Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting)2

OffDischarges the built-in flash as a control flash.

HSb (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash.

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Wireless Shooting
Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash
Unit

1
2
3

Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on
the camera, and place it at the desired location.
Set the camera flash to r mode, and press the K/ibutton.
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then takea picture.
Using a Combination of External Flash Units2
3

Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly
connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
MASTER

Sets the camera to discharge both the flash directly
connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit.

CONTROL

Sets the camera to discharge the flash directly connectedto the camera as a control flash only, not as the main flash.

On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash
mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel
as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place
it at the desired location.
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then takea picture.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off in wireless mode.
• When using multiple AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes and performing
high-speed flash sync shooting in wireless mode, set the flash directly
connected to the camera to high-speed flash sync mode.

Using the Flash

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Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for
wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between
the flash units before the flash is discharged.
Press the shutter release button fully.
È
1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash(relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The wireless remote flash emits a test flash (relays confirmationof subject).
3 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash(relays flash output to the wireless remote flash).

5* The flash directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one
more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HSb (Highspeed sync) is set.

Using the Flash

4 The wireless remote flash discharges at the same time as themain flash.
When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to thecamera is set to [MASTER] or [17. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.166) is set
to [On] for the built-in flash, all the flashes will discharge simultaneously.

Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, the red-eye reduction function is available with an
external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may haverestrictions for usage conditions. Refer to the chart on p.162.
• The red-eye reduction function works even when only an external flash isused. (p.71)• If the red-eye reduction function of the built-in flash is used when the external
flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the pre-flash for redeye reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use the red-eye reduction
function when using a slave unit.

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Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing Curtain Sync mode, the built-in flash
will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged
before shooting.

Connecting an External Flash with an
Extension Cord

When combining with the built-in flash

5
Using the FlashWhen using the built-in flash with an external flash that does not have awireless flash mode function such as AF200FG, attach the Hot Shoe
Adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect thesewith the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below.
The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the
tripod screw.
Only a P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.

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Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension
Cords
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination withthe built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on
the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or
AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external
flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter
F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional).
Refer to the manual of the external flash for details.
When combining two or more external flashes
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Using the Flash• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts
such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the built-in
flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.

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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash
allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash
photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts oflight discharged from multiple units.
• The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts,
such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes.

1

Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly.
Refer to p.169.

3
4

Set the sync mode for the external flash to contrastcontrol-sync mode.
Set the mode dial to e, b, c or a.
Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are
fully charged and then take a picture.
• When using two or more external flashes and the contrast-control-sync modeis set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2 (masterunit) : 1 (slave units). When an external flash is used in combination with thebuilt-in flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the builtin flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.

Using the Flash

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6 Shooting Settings
This chapter describes how to set the save format for
pictures taken and other settings.

Setting the File Format ...................................... 174
Setting the Green Button Function .................. 179
Setting the White Balance .................................. 182
Correcting Images .............................................. 189
Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..................... 194

Setting the File Format

174

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
You can select the number of recorded pixels from E, J, P and i.
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the filesize. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting.
The default setting is E.

6

Recorded Pixels

PixelsPaper SizeE

4288×2848

14"×17" / A2 paper

J

3936×2624

10"×12" / A3 paperP

3072×2048

8"×10" / A4 paperi1728×1152

5"×7" / A5 paper

Shooting Settings

The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded
pixels. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on thequality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety ofother factors.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [JPEG
Recorded Pixels] and press the
4 button.
The [JPEG Recorded Pixels] screen
appears.

JPEG Recorded Pixels
12M
OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
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3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select the number ofrecorded pixels.
When the number of recorded pixels ischanged, the number of recordable
images appears at the top right of thescreen.

4

128

JPEG Recorded Pixels

12M

10M

6M

2M

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).

Setting the JPEG Quality Level

C

Best

D

BetterE

Good

1

Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.
Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

6
Shooting Settings

You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according
to the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best).

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2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [JPEG
Quality] and press the 4
button.
The [JPEG Quality] screen appears.

JPEG Quality

Use the four-way controller(45) to select a quality level.

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
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OFF

OFF

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JPEG Quality

128

MENU Cancel

OK OK

When the quality level is changed, thenumber of recordable images at that
quality level appears at the top right of thescreen.

6

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

Shooting Settings

You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).

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Setting the File Format
You can set the format of image files.

JPEG

Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number ofrecorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded Pixels], and the image quality level
in [JPEG Quality]. The file size varies according to the settings. (default
setting)RAW

RAW data is CMOS sensor output data saved without processing.
Effects of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are notapplied to the images, but they are saved as actual original information.
When you perform the development process by using RAW
Development function (p.233), or using the provided software (PENTAX
Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you
can create JPEG images with these effects.

RAW+

Images are saved in both RAW and JPEG formats. When [RAW Button
Function] is assigned to the | (Green) button, you can press the |button to temporarily change the file format and save the image in both
file formats. (p.180)

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [File Format]
and press the 4 button.
The [File Format] screen appears.

File Format
JPEG
OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

JPEG 12M
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Shooting Settings

When Digital Filter (p.140), HDR Capture (p.191) or Cross Processing (p.196)
is set, the file format is fixed to [JPEG] and cannot be changed. To change thefile format, turn these functions off.

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3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select a file format.
When the file format is changed, thenumber of recordable images appears at
the top right of the screen.

128

File Format

JPEG

RAW

MENU Cancel

4

RAW+

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).
• The file format is fixed to [JPEG] in n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) of
H (Scene) mode.

Setting the RAW File Format
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Shooting Settings

You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAWFile Format] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu
(p.79) when capturing images in RAW format.

1 2 3 4

Movie
Live View
Status Screen
Instant Review
Color SpaceRAW File Format
MENU Cancel

1sec.
sRGB
PEF
DNG
OK OK

PEF PENTAX’s original RAW file format (default setting)
DNG

General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe
Systems

Setting the Green Button Function

179

You can assign one of the following functions to the | (Green) button andaccess the function by simply pressing the button while shooting.
Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting)Custom Image

Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.194)

Optical Preview

Displays the Optical Preview. (p.126)

Digital Preview

Displays the Digital Preview. You can set whether or not todisplay the histogram and Bright/Dark Area warning during
Digital Preview. (p.127)

Digital Filter

Displays the digital filter. (p.140)

RAW Button
Function

Temporarily changes the file format. By default,
simultaneously saves the image in both JPEG and RAW
format, regardless of the [File Format] setting. You canselect whether the setting applies to only one image and thefile format when the button is pressed. (p.180)

Center AF Point

Returns AF point to the center of the AF frame if [Select AF
Point] is set to S (Select) and the AF point has beenchanged. (p.118)

1

Select [Green Button] in the[A Rec. Mode 4] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

1 2 3 4

Green Button
MemoryShake Reduction
Input Focal Length

35mm

MENU Exit

2

Press the four-way controller(5).

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Modee-dial in ProgramMENU

P LINEP SHIFT

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Shooting Settings

Green Button

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3

4

Use the four-way controller(23) to select a function toassign to the | button, andpress the 4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Custom Image
Optical Preview
Digital Preview
Digital Filter
RAW RAW Button Function
Center AF Point
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Setting the RAW Button Function
When [RAW Button Function] is assigned to the | button, specify thefunction settings.

6

1

Shooting Settings

2
3

Select [RAW Button Function] in Step 3 of “Setting theGreen Button Function”.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1
shot].
Use the four-way controller(45) to select O or P.

Green Button
RAW RAW Button Function

Cancel after 1 shot
JPEG

RAW+

RAW

RAW+

RAW+

RAW+

MENU

O

The recording format returns to the original file format after apicture is taken. (default setting)
The setting is canceled when the following operations are
performed.

P- The | button is pressed again- The Q button or 3 button is pressed- The main switch is turned off- The mode dial is turned

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Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a file format.
The left side is the [File Format] setting and the right side is the file format
when the | button is pressed.

5

Press the four-way controller (5),and use the four-way controller(23) to select a file format whenthe | button is pressed.

Green Button
RAW RAW Button Function

Cancel after 1 shot
JPEG
RAW
RAW+
MENU Cancel

6
7

RAW+
JPEG
RAW
RAW+
RAW+
RAW+
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

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Setting the White BalanceWhite balance is the function for adjusting the color of an image so thatwhite objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied
with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F
(Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images.
Item
F AutoG

Daylight

Settings

Color
Temperature*1

Automatically adjusts the white balance.
(default setting)Approx. 4,000
to 8,000K

For use when taking pictures in sunlight. Approx. 5,200K

H ShadeFor use when taking pictures in theshade. It reduces the bluish color tones
in a picture.

Approx. 8,000K^ Cloudy

For use when taking pictures on cloudydays.

Approx. 6,000K

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J

FluorescentLight

For use when taking pictures underfluorescent lighting. Select the type offluorescent light.
D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color
N Fluorescent Light Daylight WhiteW Fluorescent Light Cool White
L Fluorescent Light Warm WhiteApprox. 6,500K
Approx. 5,000K
Approx. 4,200K
Approx. 3,000K

I Light

For use when taking pictures under lightbulb or other tungsten light. It reduces
the reddish color tones in a picture.

Approx. 2,850K

L FlashFor use when taking pictures using thebuilt-in flash.

Approx. 5,400K

CTE *2

Use this to keep and strengthen thecolor tone of the light source in theimage.

–K Manual

Use this to manually adjust the whitebalance according to the lighting so thatwhite objects appear as a natural white.

–

Tungsten*1 The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
*2 CTE= Color Temperature Enhancement

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Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c, or a.
Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.
The [White Balance] screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller(23) to select the white balance.

White Balance
Auto

CTE

INFO
MENU Cancel

Check

OK OK

Available operations
You can use Digital Preview to preview thebackground image with the setting applied.

M button

Saves the background image. Select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• White balance cannot be adjusted when Capture mode is set to Picture modeor H (Scene) mode, or when Cross Processing is set.
• Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can set thewhite balance for when the flash discharges. Select [Auto White Balance],[Unchanged] or [Flash] in [8. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu (p.81).

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4

mc button

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Color Temperature
The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises,
and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperaturedescribes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature(K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance toenable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting
conditions.
Red tint
2000

4000

5000 6000

8000

10000 12000 [ K ]Clear sky

Shade

Daylight (Fluorescent light)

CloudyShooting Settings

Daylight Flash
Neutral white (Fluorescent light)

White (Fluorescent light)

Halogen light bulb

Tungsten light

Oil lamp

Candle flame

6

3000

Blue tint

Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when
taking pictures. With the manual white balance, the camera can store
delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance
preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum whitebalance for your surroundings.

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Select K in Step 3 on p.183 andpress the four-way controller(5).

White Balance
ManualCTE

MENU Cancel

2
3

Check

OK OK

Under the light to measure the white balance, fully display
a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a whitearea as the subject.
Press the shutter release button fully.
Set the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
The screen to select the measuring range is displayed.

4

6

MENU Cancel

OK OK

MENU Cancel

OK OK

When a spot area is selected, use
the four-way controller (2345)
to move the frame to the position
you want to measure.

Shooting Settings

5

Use the e-dial to select the entire
screen or spot area for themeasuring range.

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6

Press the 4 button.
The white balance fine-tuning screen
appears when measuring is completed.
Adjust the white balance as necessary.
(p.186)ManualWhite Balance
SHUTTER Adjust

±0

G
A

B

±0

M

±0
MENU Cancel

7

INFO

Check

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen.

8

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust
the white balance.
• The message [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears
when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed toremeasure the white balance.
• If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, the white balance
may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust to the proper exposure before
adjusting the white balance.
• When the mode dial is set to C (Movie), the white balance cannot bemeasured. Adjust the white balance in any capture mode other than C
before recording a movie.

6
Shooting Settings

Fine-Tuning the White Balance
You can fine-tune the white balance settings.

1
2

Perform the desired setting in Step 3 on p.183.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The fine-tuning screen appears.

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Fine-tune the white balance.

Shade

Seven levels (225 patterns) are available
on the G-M and B-A axes.

G

G1

±0

A

B
M

±0
MENU Cancel

Check

OK OK

Available operations

4

Four-way controller (23)Adjusts the tone of the colors between
green (G) and magenta (M).

Four-way controller (45)Adjusts the tone of the colors between
blue (B) and amber (A).

| (Green) button

Resets the adjustment value. (Available
only when [Green Button] is assigned to |(Green) button in [Green Button] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu (p.179).)

Press the 4 button.

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When set to K, the white balance can also be measured in the fine-tuning
screen by pressing the shutter release button fully (except while recording amovie).

Setting the Color SpaceYou can set the color space to use.
sRGB
AdobeRGB

Sets to sRGB color space. (default setting)Sets to AdobeRGB color space.

6
Shooting Settings

The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen.

188

Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode 3]
menu (p.80).

1 2 3 4

Movie
Live View
Status Screen
Instant Review
Color SpaceRAW File Format
MENU Cancel

1sec.
sRGB
AdobeRGB
OK OK

File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below.
For sRGB: IMGPxxxx.JPG
For AdobeRGB: _IGPxxxx.JPG“xxxx” indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential
number. (p.252)

Color Space

6
Shooting Settings

Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital
cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called theColor Space.
To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color
spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and
AdobeRGB.
sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a computer.
AdobeRGB covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used for
occupational uses such as industrial printing.
An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image
created in sRGB when output from an sRGB compatible device.

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189

The camera and lens properties can be automatically adjusted when
taking pictures.

Adjusting the Brightness
Adjusts the brightness and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring.

Highlight Correction
Expands the dynamic range and the light level expressed by the CMOS
sensor and prevents bright areas from occurring.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Highlight
Correction] and press the 4 button.
The [Highlight Correction] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off] or [On].

Highlight Correction
Off

DR
200

MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

OK OK

Shooting Settings

2

6

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• When [Highlight Correction] is set to [On], the minimum sensitivity is set toISO 400. If [3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81)
is set to [On], the sensitivity is set to ISO 200.
• When Capture mode is set to n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) of H
(Scene) mode, [Highlight Correction] is fixed to [On].

Shadow Correction
Expands the dynamic range and the light level expressed by the CMOS
sensor and prevents dark areas from occurring.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2
6

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Shadow
Correction] and press the 4 button.
The [Shadow Correction] screen appears.

Shooting Settings

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off], [Low], [Medium] or[High].

Shadow Correction
Off

MENU Cancel

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can also set Highlight Correction and Shadow Correction in [D-Range
Setting] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).

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HDR Capture
Enables capturing images at high dynamic range. Takes three frames(underexposed, standard (proper exposure) and overexposed) to create asingle composite image with them.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [HDR
Capture] and press the 4 button.
The [HDR Capture] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off], [Standard] or[Strong].

HDR Capture
Off
HDR
OFF

4

6

HDR
2

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• When HDR Capture is set, the file format is always set to [JPEG] and cannot
be changed. You cannot use HDR Capture when the file format is set to[RAW].
• When HDR Capture is set, Multi-exposure is not available. Also, the drive
modes other than 9 (Single Frame Shooting) and h (Remote Control) are
not available.
• HDR Capture cannot be used with Cross Processing or Digital Filter at thesame time. The mode set last is used.
• You cannot use HDR Capture when the shutter speed is set to h.
• During HDR Capture, multiple frames are combined together to create asingle image, so it will take time to save an image.
• During HDR Capture, pressing the 3 button while an image is being
saved cancels the process and saves the image as a standard image.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when HDR Capture
is set. In this case, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Shooting Settings

MENU Cancel

HDR
1

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You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.79).

Lens Correction
Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due tolens properties.
Distortion
Distortion is the phenomenon in which the center of the image appears
inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched(pincushion distortion). Distortion occurs more easily when using azoom lens or a lens with a small aperture, and straight walls or thehorizon in the image appear curved.

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Shooting Settings

Pincushion distortion

Barrel distortion

Lateral chromatic aberration
Lateral chromatic aberration is the phenomenon in which themagnification of the image varies according to the colors (wavelengthsof light) when a picture was taken, and may cause a blurred image.
Chromatic aberration occurs more easily at shorter focal lengths.

193• Corrections can only be made when using a DA, DA L or D FA lens.
[Distortion Correction] and [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] cannot be selected when
an incompatible lens is attached.
• [Distortion Correction] is disabled when using a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm.
• The Lens Correction function is disabled when using an accessory such as aclose-up ring or rear converter that is attached between the camera and thelens.
• The shooting speed for continuous shooting may be slower when the Lens
Correction function is activated.
• The effects of Lens Correction function may be barely noticeable in somecases due to the shooting conditions or other factors.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Distortion
Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] and press the 4
button.
The [Distortion Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off] or [On].

Distortion Correction
Off

MENU Cancel

4

Shooting Settings

3

6

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• When a compatible lens is attached and the file format is set to [RAW] or[RAW+], the correction information is saved as a RAW file parameter and you
can select [On] or [Off] when developing the RAW images. (p.236)• You can also set [Distortion Correction] and [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] in [Lens
Correction] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).

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194

Setting Custom Image
You can set the image finishing tone before shooting when the capturemode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority),c (Aperture Priority) or a (Manual).
Select from the following seven modes for Image Tone: Bright (default
setting), Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted and Monochrome.
You can adjust the following items for Image Tone.
Item

6

Settings

Shooting Settings

Saturation*1

Sets the color saturation. (Available settings: -4 to +4)

Hue*1

Sets the color. (Available settings: -4 to +4)

High/Low Key Adj

Changes the brightness of the image. (Available settings: -4
to +4)

Contrast

Sets the image contrast. (Available settings: -4 to +4)

Sharpness*2

Sets the sharpness of the image outlines. (Available settings:-4 to +4)

Filter Effect*3

Changes the contrast to appear as if a B&W color filter wasused. Sets the filter color. (Available settings: [None],[Green], [Yellow], [Orange], [Red], [Magenta], [Blue], [Cyan],[Infrared Filter])Toning*3

Sets the level for cold tone adjustment (- direction) and warm
tone adjustment (+ direction). (Available settings: -4 to +4)*1 This can be set when any mode other than [Monochrome] is selected.
*2 You can also change the setting to [Fine Sharpness], which makes image outlines eventhinner and sharper.
*3 This can be set when [Monochrome] is selected.

Custom Image cannot be used when Cross Processing is set.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

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3

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Use the four way controller(2345) to select a custom
image and press the 4 button.

Custom Image
BrightThe [Custom Image] screen appears.
After the power is turned on, the last
image taken is displayed in the
background.

JPEG 12M

OFF

OFF

HDR
OFF

AF.A

10/10/’09[

10:30AM

Use the four-way controller (45)to select an image tone.

37]
Bright
R
Y

M

B

G
C

F

INFO
MENU Cancel

4

Check

When Image Tone is set to[Monochrome], you can change thesettings for Filter Effect, Toning, Contrast,
and Sharpness.

Portrait
R
M

Y

B

G
C

INFO
MENU Cancel

Check

F

OK OK

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Shooting Settings

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose an item you want tochange.

OK OK

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5

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
The background image changes according to the settings.
You can visually check the saturation and hue with the radar chart. (Thisis not displayed when Image Tone is set to [Monochrome].)Available operations

6

e-dialSwitches between [Sharpness] and [FineSharpness]. When set to [Fine Sharpness], image
outlines can be captured with more detail.

| (Green) button

Resets the set value. (Available only when [Green
Button] is assigned to the | (Green) button in[Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu
(p.179).)M button

Saves the background image. Select [Save as] andpress the 4 button. (Not available during Live
View.)

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

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Shooting Settings

You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79).

Setting Cross Processing
Cross processing is the procedure of deliberately processing a film in thewrong type of chemicals to create an image with different colors andcontrast. This camera features digital cross processing, which is doneinternally.

1

Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Cross
Processing] and press the 4 button.
The [Cross Processing] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off] or [On].

Cross Processing
Off

OFF

MENU Cancel

4

ON

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.79).

6
Shooting Settings• When Cross Processing is set, the file format is fixed to [JPEG] and cannot
be changed. When the file format is set to [RAW], Cross Processing cannot
be selected.
• When Cross Processing is set, Multi-exposure cannot be selected.
• Cross Processing and HDR Capture cannot be used at the same time. The
function set last is used.
• When Cross Processing is set, settings for Custom Image and White Balancecannot be changed.

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Memo

7 Playback Functions
This chapter describes how to use the various playback
functions in Playback mode.

Playback Functions Operation ......................... 200
Enlarging Images ............................................... 202
Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 204
Slideshow ........................................................... 210
Rotating Images ................................................. 213
Comparing Images ............................................. 214
Deleting Multiple Images ................................... 215
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...... 219
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ......... 221

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Playback Functions Operation
Perform settings related to playing back images in the playback mode
palette or [Q Playback] menu.
For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.35).

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items
Press the four-way controller (3) inPlayback mode to display the playback
mode palette.
You can display the playback mode paletteeven when a movie is paused.

Slideshow

7
Playback Functions

Plays a slideshow withall captured images
MENU Cancel

Item

Function

OK OK

Page

s Image Rotation

Rotates images.

p.213

D Digital Filter*1

Changes the color tone of images, adds
softening and slimming effects, oradjusts the brightness.

p.227

n Resize*1

Changes the number of recorded pixels
and quality level and saves it as a newimage.

p.224

o Cropping

Cuts out only the desired area of thepicture and saves it as a new image.

p.225

u Slideshow

Plays back the images one after another. p.211

h RAW Development*2

Converts RAW images to JPEG format.

p.233

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Item

FunctionPage

p Index

Joins a number of images together andcreates a new image from them.

p.207

g Image Comparison

Displays two images side-by-side.

p.214

Z ProtectProtects images from being accidentallyerased.

p.219

r DPOF*1

Sets the DPOF settings.

p.255*1 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed.
*2 This cannot be performed when a JPEG image is displayed.

Playback Menu Setting Items
You can perform the following settings in the[Q Playback ] menu.
Press the 3 button in Playback mode todisplay the [Q Playback 1] menu.

Menu

Function

Page

Slideshow

Plays back the images one after another.
You can set how images will be displayedin the slideshow.

p.210

Playback Display
MethodSets whether to display the Bright/Dark
Area warning in Playback mode and also
sets the initial magnification whenenlarging images.

p.203

Delete All Images

You can delete all saved images at once. p.218

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Playback Functions

Q1

Item

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202

Images can be magnified up to 16 times in Playback mode.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select an image in Playback
mode.

JPEG 1/ 2000 F5.6

2

100-0001

Turn the e-dial to the right(toward y).
The image enlarges at each click (1.2
times to 16 times).

x2.4

7

Available operations

Playback Functions

Four-way controller (2345)

Moves the area to enlarge.

e-dial to the right (y)Enlarges image (up to 16 times).

e-dial to the left (f)Reduces image (up to 1.2 times*).

4 button

Returns to the original size.

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

* The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) is 1.2 times. You canchange this in [Playback Display Method] of the [Q Playback 1] menu. (p.203)• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during InstantReview (p.63), Digital Preview (p.127) or Live View (p.147).
• The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of
0.75 times that of horizontal images, therefore, magnification at the first click
starts at 1.0 times.

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Setting the Playback Display Method
You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark Area warning in
Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images.

1

Select [Playback Display Method] in the [Q Playback 1]
menu and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Playback Display Method] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P for [Bright/DarkArea].

Playback Display Method
Bright/Dark Area
Quick Zoom

Off

MENU

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].
Playback Display Method
Bright/Dark Area
Quick Zoom

Select from [Off] (default setting), [×2],[×4], [×8] or [×16].
MENU Cancel

5
6

Off
X2
X4
X8
X16
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

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Playback Functions

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select the magnification.

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204

Multi-image Display Screen
You can display 4, 9, 16 or 36 images on the monitor at the same time.
The default setting is nine image-display.

1

Turn the e-dial to the left (towardf) in Playback mode.

The multi-image display screen
appears.
Up to nine thumbnail images will be
displayed at once.

Frame

7
Playback Functions

INFO

100-0001
Scroll bar

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Available operations
Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the selection frame

M button

Displays the [Multi-img Display Setting] screen. Use
the four-way controller (45) to select the number ofimages to display at the same time.

Multi-img Display Setting
Display TypeMENU Cancel INFO

OK OK([Display Type] cannot be selected when developing
multiple RAW images (p.234).)
K/i button2

Selects multiple images and deletes them. (p.215)

Press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected
image appears.

7

100-0001

Displaying Images by Folder
Images will be grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are
saved.

1

In the multi-image display
screen, turn the e-dial to the left
(toward f) again.
The folder display screen appears.

Playback Functions

JPEG 1/ 2000 F5.6

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2

Select the folder you want todisplay.

100

101

12345
102

103

104

105

Available operations

3

100_0105

Four-way controller (2345)

Moves the selection frame.

K/i button

Deletes the selected folder and all
the images in it. (p.216)

Press the 4 button.
The multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears.

Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar
Display)
Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date.
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Playback Functions

1

In the multi-image display
screen, press the M button.
The [Multi-img Display Setting] screen
appears.

2

Press the M button again.
The calendar display screen appears.
Only the dates when pictures were taken
are displayed.

Number of images shot on this date2009. 9WED 23
FRI 25MON 282009. 10
THU
1
SUN
4
WED 7
SAT 102/5

DeleteShooting date

INFO

Thumbnail207

Available operations

3

Four-way controller (23)

Selects a shooting date.

Four-way controller (45)Selects an image taken on the selectedshooting date.

e-dial to the right (y)Displays the selected image. Turn to the left(f) to return to calendar display.

M button

The camera returns to the multi-image
display screen.

K/i button

Deletes selected images.

Press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.

Joining Multiple Images (Index)
Join a number of images together and display them as an index print. You
can also save the displayed index print as a new image. You can selectthe images to include in the index print and have them randomly-arranged.

1

7

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (Index)
and press the 4 button.
The [Index] screen appears.

3
4

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select a layout and press the
4 button.
You can select o (Thumbnail),p (Square), q (Random1),r (Random2), s (Random3) orp (Bubble).

Index
LayoutImagesBackgrnd.
Selection
Create an image
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Playback Functions

The playback mode palette appears.

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5
6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Images] andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the number of images
and press the 4 button.

Index
Layout12
ImagesBackgrnd. 24
Selection 36

You can select 12, 24 or 36 images.

Create an image
MENU Cancel

7
8

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Backgrnd.]
and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the background color
and press the 4 button.

Index
Layout12
ImagesBackgrnd.
Selection

You can select a white or black
background.

Create an image

7
Playback Functions

MENU Cancel

9

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Selection] andpress the four-way controller (5).

10 Use the four-way controller (23)to select the type of image
selection and press the 4
button.

Index
Layout12
ImagesBackgrnd.
Selection
Create an image
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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u (All images)

Picks images automatically from all of the images
saved.

w (Manual)

Individually select the images you want to include in
the index. Continue by selecting [Select image(s)]and selecting the individual images.

Picks images automatically from the folder
x (Folder name) selected. Continue by selecting [Select a folder] andselecting the folder.

11 Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Create an image] andpress the 4 button.

Index
Layout12
ImagesBackgrnd.
Selection

The index image is created and aconfirmation screen appears.

Create an image
MENU

12 Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save] or [Reshuffle]and press the 4 button.

7

MENU

OK OK

Save

The index image is saved as a P and C file.

Reshuffle

Reselects the images included in the index and displays a
new index image. However, if [Thumbnail] is selected for[Layout], this is not displayed.

After the index image is saved, the camera returns to Playback modeand the index image is displayed.
• Processing may take a while when creating an index image.
• When the number of saved images is smaller than the number set for[Images], empty spaces will appear in [Thumbnail] layout and some images
may be duplicated in other layouts.
• The images are positioned in order starting from the smallest file number
when [Thumbnail] or [Square] is selected.

Playback Functions

Save
Reshuffle
CancelSlideshow210

You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card
successively.

Setting the Slideshow Display
Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow.

1

Press the 3 button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback 1] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]
and press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to make the slideshow settings appears.

3
7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the item you want tochange.

Playback Functions

The following items can be changed.

Slideshow starts
Start
Interval
Screen Effect
Repeat Playback

3sec.

MENU

Item

Description

OK OK

Setting

Interval

Select the image display
interval.

3sec. (default setting)/
5sec./10sec./30sec.

ScreenEffectSelect the transition effect when Off (default setting)/Fade/the next image is displayed.
Wipe/Stripe

RepeatPlayback

Set whether to start theslideshow again from theP (default setting)/O
beginning after the last image isdisplayed.

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Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to change the setting.

Start
Interval
Screen Effect
Repeat Playback
MENU Cancel

3sec.
5sec.
10sec.
30sec.
OK OK

Starting the Slideshow

1

Select [Start] in Step 3 on p.210
and press the 4 button.
Or, select u (Slideshow) in the
playback mode palette and press
the 4 button.

Start

OK

The start screen is displayed and theslideshow begins.
Available operations

7
Pauses playback. Press again to resume
playback.

Four-way controller (4)Shows the previous image.

Four-way controller (5)Shows the next image.

Four-way controller (3)Stops playback.

Playback Functions

4 button

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2

Stop the slideshow.
Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed
during playback or when paused.
- The four-way controller (3) is pressed*1- The Q button is pressed*1- The 3 button is pressed*1- The shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully*2- The mode dial is turned*2- The =/L button is pressed*2*1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to normal Playback mode.
*2 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Capture mode.

For movies, only the first frame is displayed and then the next image isdisplayed after the set interval has elapsed. To play a movie during aslideshow, press the 4 button while the first frame is displayed. After themovie has finished playing, the slideshow will resume.

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Playback Functions

Rotating Images

213

You can rotate the image displayed 90° counterclockwise at a time andsave the rotated image. The image rotation information is saved with theimage and during playback it will be displayed in portrait orientation.
• When [18. Saving Rotation Info] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82) is
set to [Off], the image rotation information is not saved when shooting.
• When [19. Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82) is
set to [On], the image is automatically rotated during playback according to
the image rotation information.
You cannot change the image rotation information in the following conditions.
- When the image is protected- When the image rotation information is not saved with the image- When [19. Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82) is
set to [Off]1
2

Select the image you want to rotate in Playback mode.
Press the four-way controller (3).

7

The playback mode palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image
Rotation) and press the 4 button.
The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the four thumbnail
images are displayed.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select the rotation
direction and press the 4
button.
The image rotation information is saved.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Playback Functions

3

Comparing Images

214

You can display two images side-by-side.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select g (Image
Comparison) and press the 4 button.
The last image displayed will be displayed twice side-by-side.

3

Select two images you want tocompare using the e-dial andcompare them at left and right.

100-0001

100-0001

You can perform the following operations
while comparing the images.
MENU

OK

Available operations

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Playback Functions

4

4 button

Moves the selection frame to the right image, both
images, and left image each time the button is pressed.

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the area to enlarge. When the selection
frame is placed on both images, you can manipulate
both images at the same time.

| (Green) button

Returns the enlarge display position to the center.

e-dialWhen the selection frame is placed on the left or
right image, the previous or next image is displayed.
When the selection frames are placed on both
images, you can enlarge or reduce both images
simultaneously in the same magnification.

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

K/i button

When the selection frame is placed on the left or
right image, the selected image is deleted.

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the normal playback mode.

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215

Deleting Selected Images
You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once.
Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted.
• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

1

Turn the e-dial to the left (towardf) in Playback mode.
The multi-image display screen appears.

Playback Functions

2

7

Press the K/i button.
The screen to select the images to delete
is displayed.

INFO

3

100-0001

Select the images to delete.

MENU

DeleteOK

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Available operations

4

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the selection frame

4 button

Adds O and selects an image. Press again to returnto P. Protected images (Z) cannot be selected.

e-dialDisplays a full screen display of the image selectedwith the selection frame. When the image isdisplayed full screen, press the four-way controller(45) to display the previous or next image.

Press the K/i button.
The delete confirmation screen appears.

5

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Select & Delete].
All selected images will
be deleted
Select & Delete
CancelMENU

7

6

Press the 4 button.

Playback Functions

The selected images are deleted.

Deleting a Folder
You can delete the selected folder and all the images in it.

1Turn the e-dial two clicks to theleft (toward f) in Playbackmode.
The folder display screen appears.

OK OK

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Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a folder todelete and press the K/ibutton.
The delete folder confirmation screen
appears.

100

101

12345
102

103

104

105

100_0105

3

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete].

100 _ 0105
All images in selected
folder will be deleted
DeleteCancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.

3image(s)Protected images are found
Delete All
Leave All
OK OK

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Playback Functions

The folder and all images in it are deleted.
The confirmation screen appears when
there are protected images. Use the fourway controller (23) to select [Delete All]or [Leave All] and press the 4 button.
When [Delete All] is selected, protected
images are also deleted.

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Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
Deleted images cannot be restored.

1

Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu
and press the four-way controller (5).
The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete All Images].
All images will be deleted
from memory
Delete All Images
Cancel
OK OK

7

3

Press the 4 button.

Playback Functions

All images are deleted.
The confirmation screen appears when
there are protected images. Use the fourway controller (23) to select [Delete All]or [Leave All] and press the 4 button.
When [Delete All] is selected, protected
images are also deleted.

3image(s)Protected images are found
Delete All
Leave All
OK OK

Protecting Images from Deletion(Protect)219

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card isformatted.

Protecting a Single Image

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to selectZ (Protect) and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the Protect setting method is displayed.

3

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Single Image]and press the 4 button.

7
All Images

MENU

4
5

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image toprotect.
Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Protect].

100-0105

Select [Unprotect] to cancel theprotection of the image.
Protect
Unprotect
MENU

OK OK

Playback Functions

Single Image

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6

Press the 4 button.
The image is protected and the Y icon appears at the top right of thescreen.
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images.

Protecting All Images

1
2

Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.219 and press the 4
button.
Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Protect] and press the
4 button.
All images saved on the SD Memory Card
are protected.
Select [Unprotect] to cancel theprotection of all images.

7

Protects all images

Protect
Unprotect
MENU

OK OK

Playback Functions

Connecting the Camera to an AV
Device221

You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jackand play back images. Use the optional AV cable (I-AVC7).

1
2

4Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the AV cabletoward the 2 mark on the camera, and connect the cableto the PC/AV terminal.

Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video IN jackon the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information isdisplayed on the screen of the connected AV device.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) is recommended. (p.42)• For an AV device with multiple video IN jacks, check the operating manual of
the AV device, and select a suitable video IN jack for connecting the camera.
• The camera monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV
device. You cannot adjust the volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on
the AV device.

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Playback Functions

3

Turn the AV device and camera off.

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Selecting the Video Output Format
When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.52), the video
output format is set in accordance with that region. Depending on the
country or region, images may fail to be played back with the set video
output format. If this happens, change the video output format setting.

1
2

Select [Video Out] in the [R Set-up 2] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [NTSC] or [PAL].

1 2 3 4Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
Folder Name
Copyright Information
MENU Cancel

7

3
4

±0
NTSC
PAL
MSC
Date

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button.

Playback Functions

The video output format is set.
The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set [Setting
the Time] in the World Time setting (p.244) to X (Destination), the video output
setting changes to the video output format for that city.

8 Processing Images
This chapter describes how to process pictures taken andedit RAW images.

Changing the Image Size ................................... 224
Processing Images with Digital Filters ............ 227
Developing RAW Images ................................... 233
Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format ...... 238

Changing the Image Size224

Changes the number of recorded pixels and quality level of the image, andsaves the image as a new file.

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels andQuality Level (Resize)
Changes the number of recorded pixels and quality level of the selected
image and saves it as a new image. The number of recorded pixels can be
reduced while still obtaining an image with good quality.
• Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized.
• You cannot select a larger resolution than that of the original image.
• Images resized to Z with this camera cannot be resized.

1
2

Select an image to resize in Playback mode.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

8

3

Processing Images

Use the four-way controller (2345) to selectn (Resize) and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the recorded pixels and quality level appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a size.
You can select one of the image sizes
starting from one size smaller than that of
the original image. The selectable sizes
differ according to the original image size
and aspect ratio.

5

12M
MENU

10M
OK

Press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the quality level.
You can select C, D or E.

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Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Save as].

Saves the image as a new file

Save asCancel
MENU

8

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The resized image is saved as a new image.

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)Cuts out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a newimage. The aspect ratio can also be changed.
• Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be cropped.
• Images resized to j or Z with this camera cannot be cropped.

8

Select an image to crop in Playback mode.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to selecto (Cropping) and press the 4 button.
The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop
appears on the screen.

Processing Images

1
2

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4

Specify the size and position of
the area to crop by using
cropping frame.

MENU

OK

INFO

3:2

Available operations
e-dialChanges the size of the cropping frame.

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the cropping frame.

M button

Changes the aspect ratio. Select from [3:2],[4:3], [16:9] or [1:1]. The image can also be
rotated from -45° to +45° in increments of 1°.

Aspect Ratio
Image Rotation

3:2
±0°

MENU

| (Green) button

8
Processing Images

5

Rotates the cropping frame in 90° increments.
| appears only when the cropping frame canbe rotated.

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as].

Saves the image as a new file

Save asCancelMENU

7

Press the 4 button.
The cropped image is saved as a new image.

OK OK

Processing Images with Digital
Filters227

You can edit captured images using digital filters.
The following filters are available.
Filter name

EffectParameter

Toy Camera

Creates an image that Shading Level: +1/+2/+3
looks as though it was Blur: +1/+2/+3
shot with a toy camera. Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow

Retro

Toning: -3 to +3
Creates an image withthe look of an old photo. Frame Composite: None/Thin/Medium/
Thick

High Contrast

Enhances the contrast
in the image.

Extract Color

Extracts a specific color Color: Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/and makes the rest of Yellow
the image black andColor Freq. Range: -2 to +2
white.

Water Color

Creates an image thatlooks as though it waspainted.

PastelCreates an image thatlooks as though it was
drawn with a crayon.

Miniature

Blurs part of the image
to create a fake
Front/Middle/Backminiature scene.

+1 to +5

Intensity: Weak/Standard/Strong
Saturation: Low/Medium/High
Weak/Standard/Strong

Base
Parameter
Adj

Adjusts the parameters Saturation: ±3 levels
to create the desired
Hue: ±3 levels
image.
Contrast: ±3 levels
Sharpness: ±3 levels

Monochrome

Creates a monochrome Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/IR
image such as a blackToning (B-A): 7 levels
and-white photo.

Color

Adds a color filter to the Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/Blue/Green/
image. Select from 18 Yellow
filters (6 colors × 3
Color Density: Light/Standard/Dark
tones).

Processing Images

Brightness: ±8 levels

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Filter name

EffectParameter

Soft

Creates an image with Soft Focus: +1/+2/+3
a soft focus throughout
Shadow Blur: OFF/ON
the image.

Star Burst

For taking pictures ofEffect Density: Small/Medium/Largenight scenes or lights
reflected on water witha special sparkling look Size: Short/Medium/Long
achieved by adding
cross-like effects to theAngle: 0°/30°/45°/60°
picture’s highlights.

Fish-eyeCreates an image thatlooks as though it wasshot with a fish-eye
lens.

Slim

Changes the horizontal
and vertical ratio of±8 levels
images.

HDR

Creates an image thatlooks like a highdynamic range image.

Weak/Medium/Strong

Weak/Standard/Strong
High Contrast: OFF/+1 to +5
Soft Focus: OFF/+1/+2/+3
Tone Break: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/
Yellow

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Custom Filter

Processing Images

Customize and save afilter to your own
preferences.

Shading Type: 6 types
Shading Level: -3 to +3
Distortion Type: 3 types
Distortion Level: OFF/Weak/Medium/
StrongInvert Color: OFF/ON

Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using theDigital Filter.

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Applying the Digital Filter

1
2

Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback
mode.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital
Filter) and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the filter appears.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a filter andpress the 4 button.

100-0001
Toy Camera

After selecting a filter, you can check theeffects on the screen.
You can select a different image byturning the e-dial.

5

MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameterand the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
100-0001
Slim

MENU

OK

Color Filter

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

MENU

OK

Slim Filter

8
Processing Images

100-0001
Red

6

OK OK

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7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Use filters incombination] or [Save as].
Select [Use filters in combination] when
you want to apply additional filters to thesame image.

Continue selecting filters

Use filters in combination
Save asCancel
MENU

8

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
If [Use filters in combination] was selected, the camera returns to Step 4.
If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed image is saved as a newimage.
Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting (p.140), can be
combined to the same image.

Recreating Filter Effects
Retrieves the setting of an image with filter effects and apply the same
filter effects to other images.
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Processing Images

1
2
3

Select a filter-processed image in Playback mode.
Select [Digital Filter] in the playback mode palette.
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Recreating filter
effects] and press the 4
button.
The history of the filter set for theselected image appears.

Applying the digital filter
Recreating filter effects
Searching for the original image
MENU

OK OK

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231
To check the parameter details,
press the M button.

100-0001
Reapplies following digital filter
effects from previous image

You can check the filter parameters.
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

MENU

5

9.
13.
10.
14.
11.
15.
12.
16.
INFO Details

17. - 18. - 19. - 20. - OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The image selection screen appears.

6

Use the four-way controller(45) to select an image for
applying the same filter effects
and press the 4 button.
You can only select an image that has notbeen processed with a filter.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as] and press the
4 button.

100-0001
Performs digital filter
processing to this image

MENU

OK OK

Saves the image as a new file

8
Save asCancelMENU

OK OK

Processing Images

The filter-processed image is saved as a
new image.

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Searching for the Original Image
Searches for and displays the original image prior to digital filter
application.

1

Select [Searching for the original
image] in Step 3 on p.230 andpress the 4 button.
The original image prior to digital filter
application is retrieved.

Applying the digital filter
Recreating filter effects
Searching for the original image
MENU

OK OK

If the original image is no longer stored on the SD Memory Card, the message[Original image, prior to digital filter application, is not found] appears.

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Processing Images

Developing RAW Images

233

You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files.
Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG
files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera.

Developing One RAW Image

1
2

Select a RAW image in Playback mode.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select h (RAW
Development) and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the development method is displayed.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Developing Single
Image] and press the 4 button.

JPEG
Developing Single ImageMENU

The parameters recorded in the image fileappear.
You can select a different image byturning the e-dial.
To specify the parameters before
developing, refer to “Specifying theParameters” (p.236).

RAW

OK OK

JPEG

12M

File Format

MENU

OK

sRGB
100-0001

Processing Images

Developing Multiple Images

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5

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as] and press the
4 button.

RAW

JPEG

Saves the image as a new file

The RAW image is developed and saved
as a new image.

Save asCancelMENU

7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Exit] and press the 4
button.

OK OK

Image developed and stored.
Continue developing?

Select [Continue] to edit other images.
Continue
Exit
OK OK

Developing Multiple RAW Images
8

You can develop multiple RAW images using the same settings.

Processing Images

1

Select [Developing Multiple Images] in Step 4 on p.233 andpress the 4 button.
The multi-image display screen appears.
Refer to p.204 for details on operations in the multi-image display screen.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the RAW
images to be developed and press the 4 button.
Press the M button.
The development confirmation screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Develop images asshot] or [Develop images withmodified settings].

Develop images as shot

To change the parameters, select[Develop images with modified settings].
MENU
For details, refer to “Specifying theParameters” (p.236).
The screen to select the parameter appears.

5

Set [Recorded Pixels] and[Quality Level].

Develop images withmodified settings

OK OK

Recorded
Pixels
JPEG
Quality Level

1212
MM

MENU Cancel

OK OK

sRGB

6

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

RAW

JPEG

Saves the image as a new file

The selected RAW images aredeveloped and saved as new images.

Save asCancel
MENU

OK OK

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Processing Images

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.

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Specifying the Parameters
Specify the parameters for developing RAW images.
The following parameters can be changed.
Parameter

Value

Page

Recorded Pixels

E (4288×2848)/J (3936×2624)/
P (3072×2048)/i (1728×1152)

p.174

Quality Level

C (Best) / D (Better) / E (Good)

p.175

Custom Image

Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/
Muted/Monochrome

p.194

White Balance*1

F (Auto)/G (Daylight)/H (Shade)/^ (Cloudy)/JD (Fluorescent Light Daylight
Color)/JN (Fluorescent Light Daylight
White)/JW (Fluorescent Light Cool White)/
JL (Fluorescent Light Warm White)/
I (Tungsten Light)/L (Flash)/f/
K (Manual)p.182

Sensitivity-2.0 to +2.0

High-ISO NR

OFF/Low/Medium/High

p.92

Shadow Correction

OFF/Low/Medium/High

p.190

Distortion Correction*2

OFF/ON

p.192

Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj*2

OFF/ON

p.192

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Color Space

sRGB/AdobeRGB

p.187

Processing Images*1 This cannot be set for RAW files taken in Multi-exposure mode.
*2 This can be selected only when a compatible lens is attached. (p.192)

1

Press the four-way controller(23) in Step 4 on p.233 tochoose the parameter you want
to change.

–

RAW

JPEG

12M

File Format

MENU

OK

sRGB
100-0001

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237
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the value.
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the setting screen for White
Balance and Custom Image.

3

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.
The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image.
• You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with White
Balance and Custom Image.
• When the white balance is set to K (Manual), press the mc button todisplay the measuring screen.

8
Processing Images

Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG
Format238

You can readjust Custom Image and White Balance for the image shot in
JPEG format immediately after shooting it without deteriorating image
quality.

1

Set the file format to [JPEG] and shoot an image.
Refer to p.177 for setting File Format.

2

Press the four-way controller (4) to change White
Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to change
Custom Image.
The [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen appears.

3

Set White Balance or Custom Image as desired.
Custom Image or White Balance can be set using the same proceduresas before shooting.
Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting Custom
Image.

4

Press the M button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

8
Processing Images

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.
The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is saved asa new image.
The image can be readjusted only right after being shot. Adjustments cannot
be made after new images are shot or the camera is turned off.

9 Changing Additional
Settings

This chapter describes how to change additional settings.

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 240
Formatting an SD Memory Card ....................... 242
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display
Language ............................................................ 243
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .. 248
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming
Convention ......................................................... 252
Selecting the Power Settings ............................ 253
Setting the DPOF Settings ................................ 255
Setting the Photographer Information Saved to
Exif ....................................................................... 257
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor(Pixel Mapping) ................................................... 259
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory).............................................................................. 260

240

How to Operate the Set-up Menu
Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
For details on how to operate the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.35).

Set-up Menu Setting Items
Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-4] menus.
Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to display the [R Set-up 1-4] menus.
Menu

Item

Function

Page

Language/uChanges the language in which menus andp.247
messages appear.

Date Adjustment

Sets the date format and time.

World Time

Sets the display of local date and time of a
specified city in addition to the present
p.244
location on the monitor when travelingoverseas.

Text Size

Sets the size of the text selected in themenus.

p.248

Guide Display

Sets whether to display indicators in themonitor.

p.248

R1

p.244

9

Beep

Switches the beep tone on/off.

p.243

Changing Additional Settings

Brightness Level

Changes the brightness of the monitor.

p.250

LCD Color Tuning

Adjusts the color of the monitor.

p.251

Video Out

Sets the output format when connecting top.222
an AV device with a video jack.

USB Connection

Sets the USB connection mode whenconnecting to a computer.

p.265

Folder Name

Sets the method used to assign folder
names for storing images.

p.252

Copyright
Information

Sets the photographer and copyrightinformation embedded in Exif.

p.257

R2

241
Menu

R3

R4

Item

Function

Page

Auto Power Off

Sets the time until the camera turns off
automatically.

Select Battery

Selects the type of batteries inserted in thep.253
camera.

Reset

Resets all settings.

Pixel Mapping

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels
p.259
in the CMOS sensor.

Dust Alert

Detects dust adhering to the CMOS
sensor.

p.286

Dust Removal

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

p.285

Sensor Cleaning

Locks the mirror in the up position forcleaning the CMOS sensor.

p.287

FormatFormats the SD Memory Card.

p.242[R Set-up 1] menu

p.280

[R Set-up 2] menu

1 2 3 41 2 3 4

EnglishDate Adjustment
World Time
Text Size
Guide Display
Beep

p.253

Standard
3sec.

MENU Exit±0
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutNTSC
USB Connection
MSC
Folder Name
Date
Copyright Information
MENU Exit

9[R Set-up 4] menu

1 2 3 4

Auto Power Off
Select Battery
Reset

MENU Exit

1 2 3 4

1min.
AUTO

Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert
Dust Removal
Sensor Cleaning
FormatMENU Exit

Changing Additional Settings[R Set-up 3] menu

Formatting an SD Memory Card

242

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unusedor has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may bedamaged and become unusable.
• Formatting deletes all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware.

1

Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Format].

FormatAll data will be deleted

FormatCancel
OK OK

3
9Press the 4 button.

Changing Additional Settings

Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the screenthat was displayed before selecting themenu appears again.

Formatting

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, andDisplay Language

243

Setting the Beep
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off.
There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE-L (AE lock operation
sound), RAW (operation sound when [RAW Button Function] is assigned
to the | button), Self-timer and Remote Control.
The default setting is all O (On).

1

Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up 1] menu and press the fourway controller (5).
The [Beep] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(23) to select an item and use
the four-way controller (45) toselect O or P.
You can turn all the beeps off by selecting
Z for [Setting].

Beep
Setting
In-focus
AE-L
RAW
Self-timer
Remote Control
MENU

3

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

9
Changing Additional Settings

244

Changing the Date and Time Display
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set thedisplay style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] for the datedisplay format, and [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for the time display
format.
Set in [Date Adjustment] of the [R Set-up 1]
menu (p.240).
1 Setting the Date and Time (p.56)

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 200900 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.52) serve as the date andtime of your present location.
Setting the destination in [World Time] enables you to display the local
date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.

1

Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up 1] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

9
Changing Additional Settings

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select X (Destination) or W
(Hometown) for [Setting theTime].

Setting the Time
Destination
London16 : 00

This setting changes the date and time on
the guide display and control panel.

Hometown
New York

10 : 00

World Time

MENU

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
The selection frame moves to X (Destination setting).

4

245
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [X Destination] screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a destination city.
Turn the e-dial to change the region.
The location, time difference and current
time of the selected city appears.

Destination

LondonDSTMENU Cancel

6
7+06:00
16:00
OK OK

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Select O if the destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).

8

Press the 4 button.
The destination setting is saved.

9

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

9
Changing Additional Settings• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.246) for cities that can be specified asa destination.
• Select W (Hometown) in Step 2 to set the city and DST setting.
• X appears in the guide display and control panel if [Setting the Time] is set
to X (Destination). (p.22)• When you switch [Setting the Time] to X (Destination), the video output(p.222) setting changes to the default setting for that city.

246
List of World Time Cities
RegionNorth
America

Central andSouthAmerica

Europe9
Changing Additional Settings

City
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
CaracasBuenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
LisbonMadridLondonParis
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Copenhagen
BerlinPragueStockholm
Budapest
Warsaw
AthensHelsinki
Moscow

RegionAfrica/West Asia

East Asia

City
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Nairobi
JeddahTehranDubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
YangonBangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
JakartaHong Kong
BeijingShanghai
ManilaTaipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam

247
RegionOceaniaCity
PerthAdelaide
SydneyNoumeaWellington
Auckland
Pago Pago

Setting the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
You can choose from 20 languages: English, French, German, Spanish,Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/
Simplified) and Japanese.
Set in [Language/u] of the [R Set-up 1]
menu (p.240).
1 Setting the Display Language (p.52)

MENU Cancel

OK OK

9
Changing Additional Settings

248

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu
Display
Setting the Text Size
You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Standard](normal display) or [Large] (magnified display).
Set in [Text Size] of the [R Set-up 1] menu
(p.240).

1 2 3 4

EnglishDate Adjustment
World Time
Text Size
Guide Display
Beep
MENU Cancel

Standard
Large
MSC

OK OK

Setting the Guide Display Time
Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when
the camera is turned on or the Capture mode is changed. (p.22)
Select from [3 sec.] (default setting), [10 sec.], [30 sec.] and [Off].
Set in [Guide Display] of the [R Set-up 1]
menu (p.240).
9

1 2 3 4

EnglishChanging Additional Settings

Date Adjustment
World Time
Text Size
Guide Display
Beep
MENU Cancel

3sec.
10sec.
MSC
30sec.
Off
OK OK

Setting the Status Screen Display
You can set the display color of the status screen and control panel.

1

249
Select [Status Screen] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Status Screen] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select from the six display
colors.

Status Screen
Display Color1

1/ 125

F 5.6
MENU

3

Press the 3 button twice.
The status screen display color settings are changed.

Setting the Display for Instant Review
You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display
the histogram and Bright/Dark Area warning. The default settings are[1 sec.] for the Instant Review display time and P (Off) for the histogramand Bright/Dark Area warning.

1

Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).

2

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select a display time.

Instant Review
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area

MENU Cancel

1sec.
3sec.
5sec.
Off

OK OK

9
Changing Additional Settings

The [Instant Review] screen appears.

250

3
4
5
6

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram] or[Bright/Dark Area].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust the settings when themonitor is hard to see.

1

Select [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up 2] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Brightness Level] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness.

Brightness Level

You can select from 15 brightness levels.

±09Changing Additional Settings

MENU Cancel

3
4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

251

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor
You can adjust the color of the monitor.

1

Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R Set-up 2] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [LCD Color Tuning] screen appears.

2

Adjust the color.
Seven levels (225 patterns) are available
on the G-M and B-A axes.

LCD Color Tuning
G
A

B

±0

±0

MENU Cancel

M

±0

OK OK

Available operations
Four-way controller (23) Adjusts the tone of the colors between green (G)and magenta (M).
Four-way controller (45) Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue (B)and amber (A).
Resets the adjustment value.

e-dialDisplays a saved image in the background so
you can adjust the color while viewing theimage. This is useful for matching the color of
the monitor with that of a computer.

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

9
Changing Additional Settings

34| (Green) button

252

Setting the Folder Name/File Number
Naming Convention
Selecting the Folder NameYou can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing images.

Date

The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken
are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] isa sequential number from 100 to 999. [MMDD] (month and day)appears according to the display style set in [Date Adjustment](p.244). (default setting)
Example) 101_0125: Folder for pictures taken on January 25thPENTX

The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
Example) 101PENTX

Set in [Folder Name] of the [R Set-up 2]
menu (p.240).

1 2 3 4Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
Folder Name
Copyright Information
MENU Cancel

±0
NTSC
MSC
Date
PENTX
IMGP
OK OK

Selecting the File Number Setting
9
Changing Additional Settings

You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when
saved to a new folder. Select O or P for [File No.] in [Memory] (p.260) of
the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu.
O

The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved
and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if
a new folder is created.

P

The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001
each time a new folder is created for saving images.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are
divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Exposure Bracketingshooting, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed,even if the number of images exceeds 500.

Selecting the Power Settings

253

Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain
length of time. Select from [1 min.] (default setting), [3 min.], [5 min.],[10 min.], [30 min.] or [Off].
Set in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3]
menu (p.241).

1 2 3 4

Auto Power Off
Select Battery
Reset

MENU Cancel

1min.
3min.
5min.
10min.
30min.
OffOK OK

The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations.
- When the Live View is displayed- When the slideshow is played back- When the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable

Setting the Battery Type
Sets the type of batteries used in the camera. The default setting is [Autodetect].

Select [Select Battery] in the [R Set-up 3] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Select Battery] screen appears.

Changing Additional Settings

1

9

254

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the type of batteries.
When set to [Auto-detect], the camera willautomatically detect the type of batteries
being used.

1 2 3 4

Auto Power Off
1min.
AUTO
Select Battery
AUTO
AUTO Auto-detect
Li
Lithium
Ni-MH Nickel-Metal Hydride
AL Alkaline
MENU Cancel

3
4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
When a type of batteries different from that selected in the menu setting isused, the battery level will not be correctly determined. Please set the correct
battery type. Usually, there is no problem using [Auto-detect]. However in low
temperatures and when using batteries that were stored for long periods oftime, set the appropriate battery type so the camera can correctly determine
the remaining battery level.

Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp
Sets the operation of the power lamp from [Standard] (default setting),[Low] or [Off].
9

Set in [20. Power lamp] of the [A Custom
Setting 3] menu (p.81).

Changing Additional Settings

20. Power lamp
1 Standard
2 Low
3 Off
The power lamp is lit
when the camera isswitched on
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Even if the power lamp is set to [Off], the lamp lights up while the camera istransferring data to a computer when connected using the USB cable.

Setting the DPOF Settings

255

You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory
Card with recorded images to a store for printing.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the
number of copies and whether to imprint the date.
• DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
• You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select r (DPOF)
and press the 4 button.
The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Single Image] or [AllImages] and press the 4
button.

Single ImageAll Images

MENU

9

When [Single Image] is selectedin Step 3, use the four-way
controller (45) to select animage to set DPOF settings.

100-0105

Copies

MENU

5

00

Date

Date

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number ofcopies.
You can set up to 99 copies.

Changing Additional Settings

4

OK OK

256

6

Turn the e-dial to select O or P
for printing the date.

100-0105

O: The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set other images(up to 999).

Copies

MENU

7

01

Date

Date

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for the selected image is saved and the camera
returns to Playback mode.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab,the date may not be printed on the pictures even if the date for DPOF setting
is set to O.
• The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all theimages and the settings for single images are canceled. Before printing,check that the number is correct.
To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 5 and press
the 4 button.

9
Changing Additional Settings

Setting the Photographer Information
Saved to Exif257

The camera type, shooting conditions and other information areautomatically embedded in captured images in the Exif data format. You
can embed photographer information in this Exif.
Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software to check the Exif
information.

1

Select [Copyright Information] in the [R Set-up 2] menu
and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Copyright Information] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(45) to select O or P.
O:
P:

3

Embeds copyright information in
the Exif.
Does not embed copyrightinformation in the Exif. (default
setting)

Copyright Information
Embed Copyright Data
Photographer
Copyright Holder

MENU

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Photographer]and press the four-way controller (5).
The text-entry screen appears.

9
Changing Additional Settings

258

4

Enter the text.
Text selection
cursorPhotographer

FinishText input
cursorDelete One Character
MENU Cancel

OK Enter

Available operations

5

e-dialMoves the text input cursor.

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the text selection cursor.

| (Green) button

Switches between upper and lower case letters.

4 button

Enters a character selected with the text
selection cursor at the position of the text input
cursor.

K/i button

Deletes a character at the position of the text
input cursor.

After entering the text, move thetext selection cursor to [Finish]and press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the [Copyright
Information] screen.

9

Copyright Information
Embed Copyright Data
Photographer
AAAA
Copyright Holder

MENU

Changing Additional Settings

6
7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [CopyrightHolder] and enter the text in the same way as[Photographer].
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Correcting Defective Pixels in the
CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)259

Pixel Mapping is the function for mapping out and correcting defective
pixels in the CMOS sensor.

1
2

Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 4] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Pixel Mapping] andpress the 4 button.
Defective pixels are mapped andcorrected, and the screen that was
displayed before selecting the menu
appears again.

Pixel Mapping
Checks the image sensor
and corrects defective pixels
Pixel Mapping
CancelOK OK

When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate
Pixel Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter kit K-AC84(optional) or change batteries with ample power remaining.

9
Changing Additional Settings

Selecting Settings to Save in the
Camera (Memory)260

You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned
off. The following function settings can be saved.
• Flash Mode

• Cross Processing• Drive Mode

• Digital Filter• White Balance• HDR Capture• Sensitivity• Shooting Info Display• EV Compensation• Playback Info Display• Flash Exposure Compensation• File number

The default setting is O for all functions except Cross Processing, Digital
Filter, HDR Capture and Shooting Info Display.

1
2

Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory 1] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose an item.
Turn the e-dial to display the [Memory 2]
screen.

9

Memory1 2Changing Additional Settings

Flash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Flash Exposure Comp.
Cross Processing
MENU

4

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
O:
P:

5

Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off.
Settings are cleared and returned to their default values when
the camera is turned off.

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

261• Set [File No.] to O to continue the sequential numbering for the file nameeven if a new folder is created. Refer to “Selecting the File Number Setting”(p.252).
• When the [R Set-up] menu is reset (p.280), all Memory settings return to thedefault values.
• If [Shooting Info Display] is set to P, the status screen is always displayed
first when the camera is turned on.

9Changing Additional Settings

262

Memo

10Connecting to a
ComputerThis chapter explains how to connect the camera to yourcomputer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc.

Using Captured Images on a Computer ........... 264
Saving Images on Your Computer ................... 265
Using the Provided Software ............................ 268

264

Using Captured Images on a
Computer
The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by
connecting the a using a USB cable and can be managed using theprovided software.
We recommend the following system requirements to connect yourcamera to a computer or to use the software “PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility 4” included in the CD-ROM (S-SW99).
Windows
OS

Computer with Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional/x64
Edition) SP2 or later, or Windows Vista preinstalled* With Windows 2000, you can only transfer images from yourcamera using a USB cable.

CPU

Pentium 4 or higher (Intel Core Processor or higher
recommended)RAM

1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended. For Windows
Vista, 3.0 GB or more recommended)Free Disk Space 1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended)
Monitor

1280×1024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately
16.77 million colors)

OthersUSB 2.0 port must be standard equipment

Macintosh

10

OSMacintosh with Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4, or 10.5 preinstalled* With Mac OS X 10.2, you can only transfer images from yourcamera using a USB cable.

CPU

PowerPC G5 or higher (Intel Core processor recommended.
Universal Binary format)

RAM

1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended)

Connecting to a ComputerFree Disk Space 1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended)
Monitor

1280×1024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately
16.77 million colors)

OthersUSB 2.0 port must be standard equipment, QuickTime 7.0 orlaterSaving Images on Your Computer

265

Setting USB Connection Mode
Set the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via theprovided USB cable (I-USB7). The default setting is [MSC].

1
2

Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [MSC] or [PTP].

1 2 3 4±0Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutNTSC
USB Connection
MSC
Folder Name
PTP
Copyright Information
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is changed.

4

Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

10
Connecting to a Computer

266
MSC and PTP
MSC (Mass Storage Class)
A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected tothe computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard
for controlling USB devices with this driver.
By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage
Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without
installing a dedicated driver.
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital
cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740.
You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP
without installing a device driver.
Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the ato your computer.

Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera
and Your Computer

1
2
10Turn your computer on.
Turn off your camera and use the provided USB cable toconnect your camera and your computer.

Connecting to a Computer

3267
Turn your camera on.
The camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in [My Computer] forWindows.
For Macintosh, an icon for the SD Memory Card appears on the desktop.
• If the [Removable Disk Drive] dialog appears when the camera is turned on,
select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK
button.
• When using Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card has a volume label, thevolume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A new unformatted
SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number.

4

Save the captured images to your computer.
Drag and drop the image file(s) or the folder containing the image files inyour camera to the hard disk of your computer or the desktop.

5

Disconnect your camera from your computer.

10
Connecting to a Computer

Using the Provided Software

268“PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW99).
Using the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4, you can manage images
saved on your computer and develop (process) and adjust the color of
RAW files taken with the a.
Compatible file formats: .bmp (BMP)/.jpg (JPEG)/.pef (files recorded in
PENTAX’s original RAW format)/.pct (PICT)/.png (PNG)/.tif (TIFF)/.dng (DNG format RAW
file)

Installing the Software
You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM.
When multiple accounts have been setup on your computer, log on withan account that has administrative rights before installing the software.

1Turn your computer on.
Close any other software that is open.

2

Place the CD-ROM (S-SW99) into the CD-ROM drive on
your computer.
The [PENTAX Software Installer] screen appears.

If the [PENTAX Software Installer] screen does not appear
10
Connecting to a Computer• For Windows
1 Click [My Computer] from the Start menu.
2 Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW99)] icon.
3 Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon.
• For Macintosh
1 Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW99) icon on the desktop.
2 Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.

3

269
Click [PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility 4].
For Windows, proceed to Step 4.
For Macintosh, follow the instructions
on the screen to perform subsequent
steps.

4
5

Select the desired language inthe [Choose Setup Language]
screen and click [OK].

When the [InstallShield
Wizard] screen appears in theselected language, click[Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen
to perform subsequent steps.

10
Connecting to a Computer

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The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen
When PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 is launched, the following screen(browser) appears.
The screenshots used in this explanation are for Windows.

The Browser tab set (default setting)
You can perform the file management functions such as viewing andmanaging the images.

1
2

3

4

3

10
Connecting to a Computer

5
1Menu Bar
This executes functions or sets various settings.
For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.
2Tool Bar
Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons.

3Control Panel
The shooting information and settings for the selected image appear inthis panel. You can switch the panel tab sets by pressing the Browser,
Laboratory and Custom buttons on the Tool bar.

271

4File Display PaneThe file list or the images in the selected folder appear here.
5Status Bar
Information on the selected item appears.

The Laboratory tab set (default setting)
The control panel for adjusting the image appears here.

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The Custom tab set (default setting)
The screen display can be customized here. The Custom tab sets
enable you to customize whether to show/hide the various tab pages inaccordance with your needs. With the default settings, all control panels
are displayed.

Viewing Detailed Information on the Software
Refer to Help for details on using the software program.
10
Connecting to a Computer

1

Click thebar.

button on the Tool

Or, select [PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility Help] from the [Help] menu.

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Regarding Product Registration
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software.
Click [Product Registration] on thescreen in Step 3 on p.269.

A world map for Internet ProductRegistration is displayed. If yourcomputer is connected to theInternet, click the displayed country
or region and then follow the
instructions to register your software.

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Connecting to a Computer

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Memo

11Appendix
Default Settings .................................................. 276
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations ..................................................... 282
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............................... 285
Optional Accessories ........................................ 289
Error Messages .................................................. 293
Troubleshooting ................................................. 295
Main Specifications ............................................ 298
Glossary .............................................................. 302
Index .................................................................... 307
WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 313

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Default Settings
The table below shows the factory default settings.
The functions set in Memory (p.260) are saved even when the camera isturned off.
Reset Setting
Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function(p.280).
No: The setting is saved even after reset.
Direct Keys
Item

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Drive Mode

9 (Single Frame Shooting)

Yes

p.109
p.131
p.134
p.136

Flash Mode

Depends on Capture mode

Yes

p.67

White Balance

F (Auto)

Yes

p.182

AUTO (ISO 200 - 1600)

Yes

p.90

b (5 AF Points)

Yes

p.117

Reset
SettingPage

Sensitivity
Select AF Point[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item

*1

Custom Image

BrightYes

p.194

File Format

JPEG

Yes

p.177

E (4288×2848)

Yes

p.174

C (Best)

Yes

p.175

Highlight Correction

P (Off)

Yes

p.189

Shadow Correction

Off

Yes

p.190

JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality

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Default Setting

Appendix

D-Range
Setting

Distortion Correction
Lens
Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj

P (Off)Yes

P (Off)Yes

Off
Not use any filters

Yes

p.196

Digital Filter

Yes

p.140

HDR Capture

Off

Yes

p.191

Cross Processing

p.192

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Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Number of Shots

2timesYes

Auto EV Adjustment

P (Off)Yes

Item
Multiexposure
AF Mode

Page
p.138

f

Yes

p.115

AE Metering

L (Multi-segment)

Yes

p.104

Select AF Pointb (5 AF Points)

Yes

p.117

X

Yes

Recorded Pixels

C (Best)

Yes

Sound

g (On)

Yes

Movie Aperture Control

Fixed

Yes

Quality Level
Movie

Live View

Shake Reductionl (Off)

Yes

Info Overlay

O (On)

Yes

Show Grid

Yes

Bright/Dark Area

P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)

Autofocus ModeI (Face Detection AF)

Yes

1

Yes

1 sec.

Yes

HistogramStatus Screen
Instant
Review

Display Time

Yes

p.148

p.144

Yes

Histogram

P (Off)Yes

Bright/Dark Area

P (Off)

Yes

p.248
p.249

sRGB

Yes

p.187

RAW File Format

PEF

Yes

p.178

Green Button

Green Button

Yes

Custom Image*2—

Yes

Optical Preview*2—

Yes

P (Off)Yes

P (Off)

Yes

—

Yes

O (On)Yes

JPEG ´ RAW+

Yes

Histogram

DigitalPreview*2 Bright/Dark
Area
Digital Filter*2

Cancelafter 1 shotRAW
ButtonFunction*2 JPEG ´
RAW+
*2

p.179

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AppendixGreen
ButtonGreen Button

Color Space—

Yes

Action in M ModeP LINEYes

p.102

e-dial in Program

P SHIFT

Yes

p.95

Center AF Point278
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Cross Processing, Digital
Filter, HDR Capture,
Shooting Info Display

P (Off)Yes

Other than the above
functions

O (On)Yesk (On)
35 mm

Yes

p.129

Yes

p.130

Reset
Setting

Page

Item

MemoryShake Reduction
Input Focal Length

Page

p.260

*1 The parameters specified in [Custom Image] are also reset.
*2 The setting returns to [Green Button] after reset.

Playback Mode Palette
Item
Image Rotation

Default Setting
—

—

p.213

Toy Camera

Yes*

p.227

ResizeMaximum size according to
the setting

—

p.224

Cropping

Maximum size according to
the setting

—

p.225

—

Yes

p.211

File Format: JPEG
Recorded Pixels: E
Quality Level: C

Yes

p.233

Digital Filter

Slideshow
RAW Development
Index

—

—

p.207

Image Comparison

—

—

p.214

Protect

—

No

p.219

DPOF

—

No

p.255

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Interval

3 sec.

Yes

Screen Effect

Off

Yes

P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)Yes* The parameters specified in [Digital Filter] are also reset.

11[Q Playback] Menu

Appendix

Item

Slideshow

Repeat Playback
Bright/Dark Area
Playback
Display Method Quick Zoom

Yes
Yes

p.210

p.203

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Item
Delete All Images

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

—

—

p.218

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page[R Set-up] Menu
Item
Language/uDate Adjustment

World
Time

According to default setting

No

p.247

According to default setting

No

p.244

Yes

World Time setting

W (Hometown)

Hometown (City)

According to default settingNo

Hometown (DST)

According to default setting

No

Destination (City)

Same as Hometown

No

Same as Hometown

No

Destination (DST)
Text Size
Guide Display
Beep
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
Folder Name
Embed Copyright
Copyright Data
Information Photographer
Copyright Holder

p.244

According to default setting

No

p.248

3 sec.

Yes

p.248

All O (On)

Yes

p.243

±0
±0

Yes

p.250

Yes

p.251

According to default setting

No

p.222

MSC
Date

Yes

p.265

Yes

p.252

P (Off)

Yes

—

No

p.257

—

No

Auto Power Off

1 min.

Yes

Select Battery

Auto-detect
—

Yes

p.253

—

p.280

Pixel Mapping

—

—

p.259

Dust Alert

—

—

p.286

Dust Removal—

Start-up Action

P (Off)

—
Yes

p.285

Sensor Cleaning

—

—

p.287

Format

—

—

p.242

Reset

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Dust
Removal

p.253

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[A Custom Setting] Menu
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

1. EV Steps

1/3 EV Steps

Yes

p.108

2. Sensitivity Steps

1 EV Step

Yes

p.90

3. Expanded Sensitivity

Off

Yes

p.91

4. Meter Operating Time

10 sec.

Yes

p.106

5. AE-L with AF Locked

Off

Yes

p.120

6. Link AE to AF Point

Off

Yes

p.106

7. Auto Bracketing Order

0-+

Yes

p.110

8. WB When Using Flash

Auto White Balance

Yes

p.183

9. AWB in Tungsten Light

Subtle Correction

Yes

—

Yes

p.108
p.114

Item

10. AF/AE-L Button
11. AF with Remote Control

Off

Yes

p.135

12. Remote Control in Bulb

Mode1

Yes

p.104

13. Slow Shutter Speed NR

On

Yes

p.92
p.92

15. High-ISO NR Start Level

Medium
ISO 800

Yes
Yes

p.92

16. Release While Charging

Off

Yes

p.73

17. Flash in Wireless Mode

On

Yes

p.166

18. Saving Rotation Info

On

Yes

p.213

19. Auto Image Rotation

On

Yes

p.213

Standard

Yes

p.254

14. High-ISO NR

20. Power lamp
21. Catch-in Focus

11

Enable AF1

Off

Yes

p.123

22. Using Aperture Ring

Prohibited

Yes

p.284

Reset Custom Functions

—

—

p.281

Resetting the Menu

Appendix

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
Settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up]
menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to default
settings.

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Language/u, Date Adjustment, the city and DST settings for World Time,
Text Size, Video Output, Copyright Information and [A Custom Setting] menu
settings are not reset.

1

Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 3] menu and press the fourway controller (5).
The [Reset] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Reset] and press the
4 button.

Reset
Returns to default settings

The settings are reset, and the screenthat was displayed before selecting themenu appears again.

Reset
CancelOK OK

Resetting the Custom Menu
Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default values.

1

Select [Reset Custom Functions] in the [A Custom
Setting 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Reset Custom Functions] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Reset] and press the
4 button.
The settings are reset, and the screenthat was displayed before selecting themenu appears again.

Reset Custom Functions
Returns the custom function
settings to default values
Reset
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OK OK

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Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations
Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses which have an s
(Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default
settings. Refer to “Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.284) for otherlenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position otherthan s.
z : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position.
# : Some functions are restricted.
× : Functions are unavailable.

11
AppendixLens DA[Mount type] DA L
D FA

FA J
FA*6

F*6

A

M
P

[KAF]
[KAF2]

[KAF]

[KA]

[K]

Function[KAF][KAF2][KAF3]

Autofocus(Lens only)(With AF adapter 1.7×)*1

z
–

z
–

z
–

–
#*7

–
z

Manual focus(With the focus indicator)*2(With matte field)

z
z

z
z

z
z

z
z

z
z

Quick-Shift Focus System

#*5

×

×

×

×

Five AF points/Eleven AF points

z

z

z

#*7

×

Multi-segment metering

z

z

z

z

×

e (Program) mode

z

z

z

z

#*8

K (Sensitivity Priority) mode

z

z

z

z

#*8

b (Shutter Priority) mode

z

z

z

z

#*8

c (Aperture Priority) mode

z

z

z

z

#*8

a (Manual) mode

z

z

z

z

#

P-TTL Auto Flash*3

z

z

z

z

×

Power Zoom

–

×

–

–

–

Automatic obtaining the lens focal length
information when using the Shake
Reduction function

z

z

z

×

×

Lens Correction function*4

z

×

×

×

×

*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at the s position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter.
*3 When using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC.
*4 Aberration correction is available in [Lens Correction] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. The[Distortion Correction] setting is disabled when using a DA 10-17mm FISH-EYE lens.
*5 Only available with compatible lenses.
*6 To use an F/FA SOFT 85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA SOFT 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [22. Using
Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to [Permitted]. Pictures can be takenwith the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range.
*7 The AF point is fixed to O (Spot).
*8 c (Aperture Priority) Automatic Exposure with the aperture open. (Adjusting the aperturering has no effect on the actual aperture value.)283

Lens names and mount names
DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom
use the KAF2 mount. DA lenses with ultrasonic motor and no AF coupler
use the KAF3 mount.
FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without ultrasonicmotors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount.
Refer to the lens manual for details. Note that this camera is not equippedwith a power zoom function.

Lenses and accessories that cannot be
used with this camera
When the aperture ring is set to other than the s (Auto) position or a lens
without an s position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or
auto bellows are used, the camera will not operate unless [22. Using
Aperture Ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu.
Refer to “Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.284) for restrictions that
apply.
All camera capture modes are available when using DA/DA L/FA J or
lenses with an aperture s position set to the s position.

The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses
not set to the s (Auto) position, pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used.
Note that the built-in flash cannot be used as an Auto Flash.

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AppendixLens and Built-in Flash284

Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]
When [22. Using Aperture Ring] is set to[Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4]menu, the shutter can be released even if theaperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is
not set to the s (Auto) position or a lens
without an s position is attached. However,the features will be restricted as shown below.

22. Using Aperture Ring
1 Prohibited
2 Permitted

Shutter will release whenaperture ring is not set to the"A" position
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s
Lens Used
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lensonly or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)

Exposure
Mode

Restriction

The aperture remains open regardlessof the aperture ring position. The
c (Aperture shutter speed changes in relation to
Priority) mode the open aperture but an exposure
error may occur. In the viewfinder,[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.

D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (withc (Aperture Pictures can be taken with thediaphragm accessories
Priority) mode specified aperture value but ansuch as extension tube K)
exposure error may occur. In the
Manual diaphragm lens such c (Aperture viewfinder, [F--] appears for theas reflex lens (lens only)
Priority) mode aperture indicator.

FA, F SOFT 85mm, FA
SOFT 28mm (lens only)

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Appendix

All lenses

Pictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value in the manual
aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--]c (Aperture appears for the aperture indicator.
Priority) mode When the depth of field is checked(Optical Preview), exposure metering
starts and the exposure can bechecked.

a (Manual)
mode

Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed. In
the viewfinder, [F--] appears for theaperture indicator. When the depth offield is checked (Optical Preview),
exposure metering starts and theexposure can be checked.

The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode regardless of the mode
dial setting other than a (Manual) mode when the aperture is set to other than
the s position.

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor

285

Shadows may appear in the image on white backgrounds and othershooting conditions if the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This
indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned.

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor(Dust Removal)
Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected.

1

Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Dust Removal] screen appears.

2

Press the 4 button.
The Dust Removal function is activatedby shaking the CMOS sensor.
To activate the Dust Removal function
every time the camera is turned on, select[Start-up Action] and use the four-way
controller (45) to select O.
When Dust Removal is completed, thecamera returns to the [R Set-up 4] menu.

Dust Removal
Dust Removal
Start-up Action

MENU

OK Start

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Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor(Dust Alert)
Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor
and visually displays the location of the dust.
You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor
cleaning (p.287).
The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function:- A DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA and F lens that has an Apertures (Auto) position is attached.
- The aperture is set to the s position when using a lens with anaperture ring.
- The mode dial is set to any mode other than C (Movie).
- The focus mode lever is set to =.

1

Select [Dust Alert] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).
The [Dust Alert] screen appears.

2

Fully display a white wall or
uniformly bright subject in the
viewfinder and press the shutter
release button fully.

Dust Alert
Checks for dust on the sensor.
Press shutter release button
to reveal dust location

After image processing is performed, theDust Alert image appears.
MENU
If the message [The operation could not
be completed correctly] is displayed,press the 4 button and take another picture.

11

3

SHUTTER Check

Press the 4 button.

Appendix

The image is saved and the camera
returns to the [R Set-up 4] menu.

x1

OK Exit287• The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert
function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing iscomplete, dust will not be detected properly.
• Depending on the subject conditions or temperature, dust may not be
detected properly.
• The Dust Alert image can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30
minutes from the time the image is saved. If 30 minutes elapse, save a new
Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning.
• The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode.
• The Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is notinserted.
• Regardless of the camera settings, the Dust Alert image will be taken withspecific shooting conditions.
• Press the M button or turn the e-dial when the Dust Alert image isdisplayed to view it at full screen display.

Removing Dust with a Blower
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor
with a blower.
Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning
because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involvea fee.
You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1 (p.292) whencleaning the CMOS sensor.

11
Appendix• Do not use a spray type blower.
• Do not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h.
• Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulatingon the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough battery power
remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the monitor.
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when cleaning
the sensor. If you are not using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional), pleasechange batteries with ample power remaining. If the battery capacity
becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. Please stopcleaning immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power isturned off, this may cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the mirror.

288• The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor.
• This camera features a CMOS sensor shifting shake reduction system, andit may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is nota malfunction.

1
2
3Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
Turn the camera on.
Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up 4] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Mirror Up] andpress the 4 button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.
If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on
the sensor within the last 30 minutes, theDust Alert image appears on the monitor.
Clean the sensor while checking thelocation of the dust.

5

Sensor Cleaning
Raises mirror and open shutter
for access to clean sensor.
Turn the power off to finish
Mirror Up
CancelClean the CMOS sensor.
Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt
and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a
blower with a brush may scratch the
CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS
sensor with a cloth.

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Appendix

6
7

Turn off the camera.
Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original
position.

OK OK

Optional Accessories

289

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Pleasecontact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied withthe camera.

Power Supply Accessories
AC Adapter kit K-AC84(Set includes AC ADAPTER D-AC76, DC COUPLER D-DC84 and AC
plug cord.)
Lets you power your camera from an AC outlet.

Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are
P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum
guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m),
respectively. Their features include
slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync
flash, high-speed sync flash, wirelessflash, slow-speed sync and trailingcurtain sync flash.

AF540FGZ

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AF360FGZ

290

Auto Flash AF200FG
The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit
with a maximum guide number of 20(ISO 100/m). It features contrastcontrol-sync flash and slow-speed sync
flash when combined with an
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit.
Auto Macro Flash AF160FC
The AF160FC is a flash systemespecially designed for macro
photography to take close, shadowless
pictures of small objects. It is compatible
with existing TTL auto flash functions
and it can be used with a wide range of
PENTAX cameras by using the provided
adapter rings.

AF200FG

AF160FC

Hot Shoe Adapter FG
Extension Cord F5P
Hot Shoe Adapter FG

Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F
Use the adapters and cords to use theexternal flash away from the camera.

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

11
Appendix

Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10
When using the AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ as a wireless flash, thislarge clip is used for setting the external
flash on a desk or table.
Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10

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For Viewfinder
Magnifier FBThis viewfinder accessory is for
magnifying the central area of the
viewfinder 2×.
You can see the entire view by simply
flipping up the accessory from the eyepiece, as it is a hinge-type magnifier.

Magnifier FB

Ref-converter A
This is an accessory that changes the
viewfinder viewing angle at 90°
intervals. The viewfinder magnification
can be switched between 1× and 2×.

Ref-converter A

Diopter correction lens adapter M
This accessory adjusts the diopter.
Install it on the viewfinder.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder
image clearly, choose one of the eightcorrection of approximately –5 to+3 m–1 (per meter).

Diopter correction lens adapter M

Eyecup FQ (*)

Remote Control F
Lets you shoot pictures from within 4 mof the front of the camera.
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Camera Case/Strap
Camera Case O-CC84
Camera Strap O-ST53 (*)

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Use this kit to clean the optical parts
such as the CMOS sensor and lens of
this camera.

OthersBody Mount Cap K
Hot Shoe Cover FK (*)
USB Cable I-USB7 (*)
AV Cable I-AVC7

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AppendixError Messages

293

Error Message

Description

Memory card full

The SD Memory Card is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or delete unwanted images. (p.44, p.75)
Data may be saved when you perform thefollowing operations.
• Change the file format to JPEG. (p.177)• Change the JPEG Recorded Pixels or JPEG
Quality setting. (p.174, p.175)

No image

There are no images that can be played backon the SD Memory Card.

This image cannot be
displayed

You are trying to play back an image in a format
not supported by this camera. You may be able
to play it back on another brand of camera or
your computer.

No card in the camera

The SD Memory Card is not inserted in thecamera. (p.44)
The SD Memory Card has a problem, andimage capture and playback are impossible. It
may be viewable on a computer but not with thiscamera.

Card is not formatted

The SD Memory Card you have inserted isunformatted or has been formatted on anotherdevice and is not compatible with this camera.
Use the card after formatting it with this camera.
(p.242)

Card is locked

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory
Card you have inserted is locked. Unlock the
SD Memory Card. (p.45)

The card iselectronically locked

Data is protected by the SD Memory Card
security feature.

This image cannot be
enlarged

You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be
enlarged.

This image is protected

You are trying to delete an image that is
protected. Remove protection from the image.
(p.219)Battery depleted

The batteries are exhausted. Install newbatteries in the camera. (p.39)

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Memory card error

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Error Message

Description

Not enough battery
power remaining
to clean sensor

Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery
level is insufficient. Replace the batteries withnew ones or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC84(optional). (p.42)

Not enough battery
power remaining toactivate Pixel Mapping

Appears during Pixel Mapping if the battery
level is insufficient. Replace the batteries withnew ones or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC84(optional). (p.42)

Image folder cannot becreatedThe maximum folder number (999) and filenumber (9999) are being used, and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or format the card. (p.242)

Unable to store image

The image could not be saved because of an
SD Memory Card error.

Settings not stored

The DPOF settings could not be saved because
SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted
images and perform DPOF settings again.
(p.75)The operation could not becompleted correctly

The camera was unable to measure the manual
white balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try
the operation again. (p.184, p.286)

No more images can beselected

You cannot select 100 or more images at a timefor Index (p.207) and Select & Delete (p.215).

This RAW file cannot be
developed

RAW files captured with other cameras cannot
be edited on this camera.

This image cannot beprocessed

Appears when Resize (p.224), Cropping(p.225), Digital Filter (p.227), or RAW
Development (p.233) is started for images
captured with other cameras, or when Resize or
Cropping is started for minimum size images.

The camera failed to create
an image

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The creation of an index print image failed.
(p.207)

Appendix

Live View cannot be used because theCamera overheated.
camera’s internal temperature is too high.
Disabling Live View temporarily
Press the 4 button and try using Live View
to protect circuitry
again when the camera has cooled down.
This function is not available
in the current mode

You are trying to set a function that is notavailable in Picture mode, H (Scene) mode or
C (Movie) mode.

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In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static
electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting
them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take thebatteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The
mirror will retract. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates
correctly, it does not require any repairs.
We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.
Problem

Cause
Batteries are notinstalled

The camera
Batteries are notdoes notinstalled properly
turn onRemedyCheck if batteries are installed. If not, installcharged batteries.
Check the orientation of batteries.
Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.39)

The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use thelow
AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.42)

The shutter
cannot bereleased

Set the lens aperture ring to the s position(p.94) or select [Permitted] in [22. Using
Aperture Ring] of the [A Custom Setting 4]
menu. (p.284)

The built-in flash is
charging

Wait until charging is finished.

There is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with available
space on the SD
space or delete unwanted images. (p.44,
Memory Card
p.75)
RecordingWait until recording is finished.

The subject isdifficult to focus on

Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects
that have low contrast (the sky, white walls,etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidlymoving objects or scenery shot through awindow or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on
another object located at the same distanceas your subject, then aim at the target andpress the shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.121)

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The
Autofocus
does notwork

The lens aperturering is set to otherthan the s position

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Problem

The
Autofocus
does not
work

Cause

RemedyPosition the subject in the focus frame in the
middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is
The subject is not in outside the focusing area, aim the camera
the focusing areaat the subject and lock the focus, thencompose a picture and press the shutter
release button fully. (p.119)
The subject is too
closeMove away from the subject and take apicture.

The focus mode is
set to \Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.112)[AF Mode] is set tok

Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when
[AF Mode] is set to k (including when
the k setting is automatically selected inf). The camera will continue focusing
on the subject while the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway. If there is asubject that you want to focus on, set [AFMode] to l (Single mode) and use thefocus lock. (p.115)

The focus
cannot belockedSet Capture mode to any setting other than
The Capture mode
\ (Moving Object) in Picture mode, oris set to \ in Picturen (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) ormode, or n, R, Yl (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode.
or l in H mode.
(p.83)The AE lockfunction
The shutter speed is Set the shutter speed to any mode other
does notset to hthan h. (p.100)
operate11

The built-in
flash does
notdischarge

When the flash
mode is set to C or Set the flash mode to b (Manual FlashC, the flash will not Discharge) or D (Manual Flash+Red-eye
Reduct.). (p.67)
discharge if thesubject is bright
The mode dial is set Set mode dial to any setting other thanto aa (Flash Off). (p.83)

Appendix

H mode is set to
A, K, n, U orE
The power
The camera doeszoom
not have the powersystem does
zoom function
not work

Set H (Scene) mode to any setting otherthan A (Night Scene), K (Sunset),n (Stage Lighting), U (Candlelight) or
E (Museum). (p.85)
Use manual zoom. (p.66)

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Problem
The USB
connection
with acomputerdoes notwork
properly

Shake
Reduction
does not
work

Cause

RemedyThe USB connection Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2]
mode is set to [PTP] menu to [MSC]. (p.265)

The Shake
Reduction function
is offSet [Shake Reduction] to on. (p.129)

The Shake
Reduction function
is not set properly

If a lens for which the focal length
information cannot be obtained is used, set
the focal length in the [Input Focal Length]
screen. (p.130)

Shutter speed is too
low for the Shake
Reduction function Set [Shake Reduction] to off and use ato be effective when tripod.
panning or shootingnight scenes, etc.
The subject is too
closeMove away from the subject, or turn off the
Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.

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Main Specifications
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in
retractable P-TTL flash

TypeEffective Pixels

Approx. 12.4 megapixels

SensorTotal pixels approx. 12.9 megapixels, CMOS with a primary color
filterRecorded Pixels

Still picture: E (RAW/JPEG: 4288×2848 pixels), J (3936×2624
pixels), P (3072×2048 pixels), i (1728×1152 pixels)
Movie: X (1280×720 pixels), Y (640×416 pixels)

Sensitivity(Standard output
sensitivity)

Auto, Manual (ISO 200 to 6400 (EV steps can be set to 1 EV, 1/3
EV or 1/2 EV))

File Format

RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant,
DPOF compatible, Print Image Matching III compatible,
RAW+JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible, For movies: AVI

JPEG Quality

C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good)

Storage Medium

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots

Recorded
PixelsFile Format/
JPEG Quality

2 GB

1 GB

194

98

48

24

12

6

192

98

48

24

12

6

C

553

281

138

69

35

17

D

973

495

244

122

61

31

E

1915

975

479

239

120

61

C

652

332

163

81

41

21

D

1149

585

289

144

72

37

E

2234

1138

564

282

142

73

C

1068

543

267

133

67

34

D

1856

945

468

234

118

60
116

| (PEF)E
4288×2848 | (DNG)
E
4288×2848

J
3936×2624

11P
3072×2048

Appendixi1728×1152

SD Memory Card Capacity
4 GB

512 MB 256 MB 128 MB

E

3549

1807

902

450

227

C

3176

1617

805

402

203

104

D

5485

2793

1373

686

346

177

E

10057

5121

2518

1258

634

325

JPEG Quality (Compression): C (Best) = 1/4.5, D (Better) = 1/8, E (Good) = 1/16
* The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

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Approximate Movie Recording Time

Recorded
Pixels

QualityC

X
1280×720

DE
C

Y
640×416DE

SD Memory Card Capacity
4 GB
2 GB
1 GB 512 MB 256 MB 128 MB
11 min. 5 min. 2 min. 1 min.
44 sec. 22 sec.
45 sec. 49 sec. 56 sec. 28 sec.
16 min. 8 min. 4 min. 2 min. 1 min.
32 sec.
29 sec. 23 sec. 08 sec. 04 sec. 02 sec.
23 min. 11 min. 5 min. 2 min. 1 min.
45 sec.
07 sec. 46 sec. 49 sec. 54 sec. 28 sec.
39 min. 20 min. 9 min. 4 min. 2 min. 1 min.
26 sec. 05 sec. 52 sec. 56 sec. 29 sec. 16 sec.
54 min. 27 min. 13 min. 6 min. 3 min. 1 min.
21 sec. 41 sec. 47 sec. 53 sec. 28 sec. 47 sec.
1 hr.
37 min. 19 min. 9 min. 4 min. 2 min.
14 min.
56 sec. 00 sec. 29 sec. 47 sec. 27 sec.
29 sec.

* Movie recording time is based on our standard measuring conditions. The above figures
may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and SD Memory Card, etc.

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight
Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White),
Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, fine tuning available

Monitor

2.7 inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx. 230,000
dots, brightness and color adjustment functions

Playback Function

Single frame, Multi-image display, zoom display (up to 16 times,
scrolling possible), image comparison, rotating, calendar display,folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area, resize,
cropping, index (Thumbnails/Square/Random 1/Random 2/
Random 3/Bubble)

Exposure Modee Program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority,c Aperture priority, a Manual, C Movie
Picture mode: I Auto Picture, = Portrait, s Landscape,q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Night Scene
Portrait, a Flash Off (When shooting with Live
View, d (Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be
selected.)
Scene mode: A Night Scene, Q Surf & Snow, K Food,
K Sunset, n Stage Lighting, R Kids, Y Pet,U Candlelight, E Museum, l Night Snap

Shutter

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed
range (1) Auto 1/6000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/6000 to
30 sec. (Selectable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV for EV steps),
Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting the main
switch to OFF position

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White Balance

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Lens Mount

PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information
contacts, K-mount with power contacts)

Lens UsedPENTAX KAF3 mount lenses, KAF2 mount lenses (power zoom notavailable), KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses

Autofocus
System

TTL phase-matching autofocus system, SAFOX VIII (11-point
AF), AF operational brightness range: EV –1 to 18 (at ISO 100
with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: f (Auto)/l (Single)/k (Continuous)/\Viewfinder

Penta-mirror viewfinder, Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen,
Field of view: approx. 96%, Magnification: approx. 0.85× (with 50
mm f/1.4 lens at ∞), Diopter: approx. –2.5 to +1.5m-1 (per meter)

Viewfinder
Indicator

Focus information: ] is displayed when in-focus and blinking
when unable to focus, b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking= Flash should be used, Shutter speed, Sensitivity, Aperture
value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining,m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon,
Shake Reduction display
Live View:

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Preview Function

TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom
Display and Show Grid are available
Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronicallycontrolled and available in all exposure modes)
Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance
confirmation

Continuous
Shooting (Hi/Lo)

Approx. 4.7 fps (JPEG (E, C, Hi): up to 17 frames, RAW:
up to 5 frames)
Approx. 2 fps (JPEG (E, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card isfull, RAW: up to 11 frames)

Self-timer

Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with themirror lock-up function). Start by pressing the shutter releasebutton. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can becancelled after activation.

Remote Control

PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter
immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control
shutter release button

Appendix

MirrorQuick-return mirror, mirror lock-up function (2 sec. self-timer)

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Star Burst,
Fish-eye, Monochrome, Color, Water Color, Pastel, Slim,
Miniature, HDR, Base Parameter Adj, Custom Filter

Custom Image

Image Tone (7 types), Saturation, Hue, Contrast, Sharpness/Fine
Sharpness, High/Low Key Adj, Filter Effect, Toning

Exposure
Bracketing

Three frames (underexposed, standard (proper exposure) andoverexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.
(Selectable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV for EV steps)

Multi-exposure

Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjustment
can be set according to the number of shots)

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Exposure Meter/
Exposure Range

TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 1 to
EV 21.5 at ISO 200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted or
Spot metering method can be set

EV Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps), EV Steps can be selected

AE Lock

Can be assigned to the =/L button using the custom
function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set
in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter
release button is halfway pressed.

Built-in FlashP-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 16 (ISO 200),
Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm
equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. andslower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup
function

External FlashSync

Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicatedauto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash,Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync and wirelesssync with PENTAX dedicated flash

Custom Function

22 functions can be set

Time Function

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Shake Reduction
Function

CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to
4 EV (dependent on the used lens type and shooting conditions)

Dust Removal

SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for dust removal. Can
be set to operate when the camera is turned on.

Power

Four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries

Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol z is lit.
In/Out Port

PC/AV terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible))Video Output
Format

NTSC/PAL

Dimensions andWeightApprox. 122.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (H) × 67.5 mm (D) (excluding
protrusions), approx. 515 g (body only), approx. 580 g (including
four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx. 615 g(including four AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card)

Accessories

Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FQ, Body mount cover, USB cable
I-USB7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 (PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility 4), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating
Manual (this book)

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English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch,
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) andJapanese

Appendix

Languages

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Glossary
AdobeRGB
Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial
printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of thecolor range so colors available only when printed are not lost when editing
images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible
software, the colors look lighter.
AE Metering
Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera,
select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and[Spot Metering].
AF point
Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, selectfrom [Auto], [Select] and [Spot].
Aperture
The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) passing
through the lens to the CMOS sensor.
Bright Portion
Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white.

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Camera Shake (Blur)
When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image
appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low.
Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, andraising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize thecamera. As camera shake is most likely to occur when pressing the shutter
release button, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer or the
remote control unit to prevent camera movement.
CMOS sensor
Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens
into electric signals that create the image.

Color SpaceA defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital
cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera,[AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over
sRGB.

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Color TemperatureThis numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the
subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, andto a reddish color as the color temperature falls.
Dark Portion
Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Depth of field
Area of focus. This depends on the aperture value, lens focal length, anddistance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture value(higher number) to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture
value (smaller number) to decrease the depth of field.
DNG RAW file
DNG (Digital Negative) is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems. When images captured in proprietary RAW formats areconverted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images
increases significantly.

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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding
the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily
be made by taking the images to a DPOF photo printing store.

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Dynamic Range (D-Range)
Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image.
This is the same as the term “Exposure latitude” used with silver halidefilm.
Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, overexposed and/or
underexposed areas are less likely to occur within the image, and when
the dynamic range is narrow, all image tones can be reproduced sharply
and accurately.
EV (Exposure Value)
Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value
and the shutter speed.
EV Compensation
Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed
and/or aperture value.
Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera)
A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Exposure Bracketing
For automatically changing exposure. When the shutter release button ispressed, three images are captured. The first one has no compensation,
the second is underexposed and the third is over-exposed.
HistogramA graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The
horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents
the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure
status of an image.

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ISO Sensitivity
The level of sensitivity to light. With a high sensitivity, images can be shotwith a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake.
However, images taken with a high sensitivity are more susceptible tonoise.

JPEG
An image compression method. In this camera, select from C (Best),
D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited forviewing on your computer or for attaching to e-mail.

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ND (Neutral Density) Filter
A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness
without affecting the color tone of pictures.
Noise Reduction
Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused byslow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting.
NTSC/PAL
These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North
America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China.
Quality Level
This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression,
the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as thecompression rate rises.
RAW data
Unedited image data output from the CMOS sensor. RAW data are data
before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at thetime of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, andSharpness can be set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW dataare 12 bit data that contain 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG data.
Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer anduse the provided software to create image data with different settings,
such as JPEG.

Shutter Speed
The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CMOS
sensor. The amount of light that strikes the CMOS sensor can be changedby altering the shutter speed.

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Recorded Pixels
Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels
that compose a picture, the larger the image size.

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sRGB (standard RGB)
International standard of color space established by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space forcomputer monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
Vignetting
The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from thesubject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially
blocked by the lens.
White Balance
While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source sothat the subject appears to have correct color.

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AppendixIndexSymbolsA
AC adapter ............................. 42
Accessories ......................... 289
Action in a Mode ................ 102

Adding the date ....................256
AdobeRGB ...................187, 302
AE Lock ................102, 108, 120
AE Metering ..................104, 302= (Autofocus) ....................112=/L button ............19, 114
AF Mode ...............................115
AF point ........................117, 302
AF160FC ......................162, 290
AF200FG ......................162, 290
AF360FGZ ....................162, 289
AF540FGZ ....................162, 289
Alkaline batteries ....................39
Aperture ..........................88, 302
Aperture Priority Mode c ......98
Aperture ring ...................94, 284
Auto Flash Discharge .............69
Auto Picture I ............61, 84
Auto Power Off .....................253
F (White Balance) .........182
Autofocus = .......................112
Autofocus Mode ...................144c (Aperture Priority) Mode ...98
AV cable ...............................221
AV device .............................221

B
Base Parameter Adj (Digital
Filter) ....................................227
Batteries .........................39, 253
Beep .....................................243
Blue Sky d ...........................84
Bright areas ............29, 189, 302
Brightness Adjustment .........189
Brightness Level ...................250
Brightness of the monitor .....250
Built-in Flash ...........................67

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Appendix[A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276[Q Playback] Menu .... 201, 278[R Set-up] Menu ......... 240, 279[A Custom Setting] Menu....................................... 81, 280
Q (Playback) button................................... 19, 21, 74| (Green) button ..... 19, 21, 179
mc (EV Compensation)
button ............................. 19, 107
K/i (Flash pop-up/Delete)button ................... 19, 21, 67, 75
I Auto Picture ................. 84= Portrait ............................... 84s Landscape ........................ 84
q Macro ................................. 84\ Moving Object ................... 84. Night Scene Portrait ......... 84
d Blue Sky .......................... 84
a Flash Off ............................ 84
A Night Scene ...................... 85
Q Surf & Snow ..................... 85
K Food .................................. 85
K Sunset ............................. 85
n Stage Lighting .................. 85
R Kids .................................... 85
Y Pet .................................... 85
U Candlelight ........................ 85
E Museum ........................... 85
l Night Snap ........................ 85
C Movie .............................. 150

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Bulb Shooting ...................... 103

C

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Calendar display .................. 206
Camera shake ............. 128, 302
Candlelight U ........................ 85
Capture Mode ........................ 83
Card access lamp .................. 17
Catch-in Focus ..................... 123
Center-weighted .................. 106
City names ........................... 246
Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 182
CMOS sensor ...................... 302
CMOS sensor cleaning ........ 285
Color (Digital Filter) .............. 227
Color of the monitor ............. 251
Color Space ................. 187, 303
Color Temperature ....... 184, 303
Continuous Autofocus .......... 120
Continuous modek ............................ 112, 115
Continuous Shooting ........... 136
Contrast (Custom Image) .... 194
Contrast AF .......................... 145
Contrast-Control-Sync (Flash)............................................. 171
Control panel ................... 24, 33
Copyright Holder .................. 257
Correct exposure ................... 88
Cropping .............................. 225
Cross Processing ................. 196
f (White Balance) .......... 182
Custom Filter (Digital Filters)..................................... 140, 228
Custom Image ..................... 194[A Custom Setting] Menu....................................... 81, 280

D
Dark areas ............. 29, 190, 303
Date Adjustment .................... 56

Date change .........................244
Daylight (White Balance) ......182
Daylight-Sync Shooting ..........72
DCF ......................................303
Default Settings ....................276
Delete .............................75, 215
Delete All Images .................218
Delete Folder ........................216
Deleting a Single Image .........75
Depth of field ..................89, 303
Destination ...........................244
Digital Filter ..................140, 227
Digital Preview ..............124, 127
Diopter Adjust .........................50
Direct keys ................32, 78, 276
Display Color ........................248
Display Language ...........52, 247
Distortion ..............................192
DNG .............................178, 303
DPOF ...........................255, 303
D-Range .......................189, 304
Drive Mode .............................78
Dust Alert ..............................286
Dust Removal .......................285
Dynamic Range ......91, 189, 304Ee-dial .................................19, 21e-dial in Program ....................95
Error Message ......................293
EV .........................................304
EV Compensation ........107, 304
mc (EV Compensation)
button .............................19, 107
EV Steps ..............................108
Exif ...............................257, 304
Exposure ................................88
Exposure Bracketing ....109, 304
Exposure metering timer ......106
Exposure mode ......................93
Exposure Warning ....98, 99, 101

External flash ....................... 162
Extract Color (Digital Filter)..................................... 140, 227
Eyecup ................................... 50

FG
Green button ............ 19, 21, 179
Guide Display ................ 22, 248

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HHDR (Digital Filter) ...............228
HDR Capture ........................191
Help ......................................272
High Contrast (Digital Filter).....................................140, 227
High Dynamic Range ...........191
High/Low Key Adjustment(Custom Image) ....................194
High-ISO NR ..........................92
Highlight Correction ..............189
High-Speed Flash Sync
Mode ....................................164
Histogram .......................28, 304
Hometown ............................244
Hue (Custom Image) ............194

I
Image Comparison ...............214
Image Tone ..........................194
Index .....................................207
M button ...............19, 21, 25
Initial Settings .........................52
Initializing ..............................242
Input Focal Length ................130
Installing software .................268
Instant Review ................63, 249
ISO Sensitivity ................90, 304

J
JPEG ............................177, 305
JPEG Quality ..................46, 175
JPEG Recorded Pixels ...46, 174

K
Kelvin ............................184, 303
Kids R ....................................85

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AppendixFace Detection AF ............... 145
File Format ................... 178, 268
File number .......................... 252
Filter ............................. 140, 227
Filter Effect (Custom Image)............................................. 194
Fish-eye (Digital Filter)..................................... 140, 228
Flash .............................. 67, 155Flash (White Balance) ......... 182
Flash Exposure Compensation............................................... 72
Flash Off a ............................ 84
K/i (Flash pop-up/Delete)button ................... 19, 21, 67, 75
Fluorescent Light (White
Balance) ............................... 182
Focal Length ........................ 130
Focus Indicator .............. 62, 121
Focus Lock .......................... 119
Focus Mode ......................... 112
Focus mode lever .......... 19, 112
Focus point .................. 117, 302
Focusing .............................. 112
Focusing Area ...................... 117
Folder display ...................... 205
Folder Name ........................ 252
Food K .................................. 85
Format ................................. 242
Four-way controller(2345) ........................ 19, 21

Guide Indicator .......................30

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LLandscape s ........................ 84
Language Setting ........... 52, 247
Lateral chromatic aberration............................................. 192
LCD Color Tuning ................ 251
Lens ............................... 48, 282
Lens Correction ................... 192
Lens unlock button ........... 19, 49
Lens with aperture ring....................................... 94, 284
Lithium batteries .................... 39
Live View ............................. 143
Lock Exposure ..................... 120
Locking the focus ................. 119
U button ............................. 146

M

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Appendixa (Manual) Mode ................ 100
Macintosh ............................ 264
Macro q ................................. 84
Main switch ................ 19, 21, 51
Manual Flash Discharge ........ 70
Manual focus \ ................ 121
Manual Mode a .................. 100
Manual White Balance ......... 184
Mass Storage Class ............. 266
Matte Field ........................... 122
Memory ................................ 260
3 button ............ 19, 21, 35
Menu Operation ..................... 35
Meter Operating Time .......... 106
Metering method .................. 104\ (Manual focus) .............. 121
Miniature (Digital Filter) ........ 227
Mirror Lock-up ...................... 133
Mirror Up .............................. 287
Mode dial ......................... 19, 83
Monitor ................................... 22

Monochrome (Digital Filter).............................................227
Movie ............................148, 150
Moving Object \ ...................84
MSC .....................................266
Multi-exposure ......................138
Multi-image display ...............204
Multiple Flash Shooting ........170
Multi-segment .......................105
Museum E ............................85N
ND Filter ...............................305
Neutral Density Filter ............305
Night Scene A .......................85
Night Scene Portrait . ..........84
Night Snap l .........................85
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries...............................................39
Noise Reduction .............92, 305
NTSC ............................222, 305O
4 button ................19, 21, 118
Optical Preview ............124, 126
Optional Accessories ............289Pe (Program) Mode .................94
PAL ...............................222, 305
Pastel (Digital Filter) .............227
PC/AV terminal .....................221
PEF ......................................178
PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility 4 ..................................268
Pet Y .....................................85
Phase Difference AF ............145
Photographer Information .....257
Picture mode ..........................84
Picture Transfer Protocol ......266
Pixel Mapping .......................259

Pixels ................................... 174
Playback ................................ 74
Q (Playback) button................................... 19, 21, 74
Playback Display Method .... 203[Q Playback] Menu .... 201, 278
Playback Mode Palette..................................... 200, 278
Playback Time ....................... 41
Playing Back Movies ............ 152
Portrait = ............................... 84
Power ..................................... 51
Power lamp .................... 17, 254
Press fully .............................. 64
Press halfway ........................ 64
Preview ................................ 124
Product Registration ............ 273
Program Mode e .................. 94
Protect ................................. 219
Provided Software ............... 268
PTP ...................................... 266
P-TTL (Flash) ....................... 168
P-TTL Auto (Flash) .............. 163

Q
Quality Level....................... 46, 149, 175, 305
Quick Zoom ......................... 203

R

311

S
Saturation (Custom Image).............................................194
H (Scene) mode .................85
SD Memory Card ....................44
Select & Delete .....................215
Select Battery .......................253
Self-timer ..............................131
Sensitivity ...............................90
Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...96
Sensor Cleaning ...................287
Setting ..................................106[R Set-up] Menu ..........240, 279
Shade (White Balance) ........182
Shadow Correction ...............190
Shake Reduction ..........128, 149
Sharpness (Custom Image).............................................194
Shooting Information ..............23
Shutter Priority Mode b ........97
Shutter release button...................................19, 21, 64
Shutter Speed ................88, 305
Single mode l ........112, 115
Slideshow .............................210
Slim (Digital Filter) ................228
Slow Shutter Speed NR .........92
Slow-speed Sync ..................156
Soft (Digital Filter) .........140, 228
Sound ...................................149
Spot Metering .......................106sRGB ............................187, 306
Stage Lighting n ...................85
Star Burst (Digital Filter).....................................140, 228
Status display .......................248
Status screen .........................23

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RAW ............................ 177, 305
RAW Button Function .......... 180
RAW Development .............. 233
RAW File Format ................. 178[A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276
Recorded Pixels ..... 46, 174, 305
Red-eye reduction ......... 71, 168
Remaining image storage
capacity .................................. 41
Remote Control .................... 134
Reset ................................... 280

Resize ..................................224
Retro (Digital Filter) ......140, 227
Rotate ...................................213

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Strap ...................................... 38
Sunset K ............................. 85
Surf & Snow Q ..................... 85
K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode............................................... 96

T
Text Size .............................. 248
Toning (Custom Image) ....... 194
Toy Camera (Digital Filter)..................................... 140, 227
Trailing Curtain Sync ... 158, 169
Tungsten Light (White Balance)............................................. 182
TV ........................................ 221
b (Shutter Priority) Mode ..... 97

U
USB Connection .................. 265
USB Connection mode ........ 265

V
Video Output Format ........... 222
Viewfinder ........................ 30, 50
Vignetting ............................. 306

W
Water Color (Digital Filter) ... 227
White Balance .............. 182, 306
Windows .............................. 264
Wireless Flash Control ......... 168
Wireless Mode (Flash) ......... 165
World Time .......................... 244
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Zoom Display ....................... 202
Zoom Lens ............................. 66

WARRANTY POLICY

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All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide
photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects ofmaterial or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date ofpurchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does notshow evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering,battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions,or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations
except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability ofthe manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties,
whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts
as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer
in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage
prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before theequipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will
be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be
returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is notcovered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its
representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.
If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish tohave it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing
fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in thatcountry. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer
will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty
policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance
fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when314

required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of yourequipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized
representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct theservice station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory
rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors insome countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we
recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with yourproduct at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor
in your country for more information and to receive a copy of thewarranty policy.

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.

For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material,
which may require special handling.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorateDeclaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at:

600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified hereincomplies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested
and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained
continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to bewithin the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on thestatistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above
named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies withthe standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: aContact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: September, 2009, Colorado

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical andelectronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed withgeneral household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must betreated separately and in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of theseproducts.
Following the implementation by member states, privatehouseholds within the EU states may return their usedelectrical/electronic equipments and batteries to designatedcollection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries your local retailer may also take back yourold product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure thatthe waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery andrecycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on theenvironment and human health which could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, 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'tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):This symbol might be used in combination with a designation
for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you
have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for thechemicals involved.

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