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)
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PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.uk)
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PENTAX Canada Inc.

1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA(http://www.pentax.ca)

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Operating Manual

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)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado
80234, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)//

PENTAX France S.A.S.

SLR Digital Camera

http://www.pentax.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
53440

Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2008
H01-200809 Printed in Philippines

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX e/y Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features andfunctions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you tounderstand all the camera 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 or accessory, see p.46 and p.240.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the e/y that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for
personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images takenwith the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the
copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX, K-m/K2000 and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and SDM are trademarks of
HOYA CORPORATION.
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.
To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not
function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• 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.
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.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using theunified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from thecamera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in thismanual are different from the actual product.

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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 material losses.

ABOUT THE CAMERA
Warning• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present
inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging thecamera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that smallchildren do not hang the strap over their necks.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens
attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun
directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.
• Be sure to store the batteries out of the reach of children. Placing them inmouth may cause an electrical shock.
• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with thespecified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to thisproduct, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power orvoltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.
• 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 yournearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire orelectric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire or electric shock.

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Caution• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do notdisassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
• Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AAlithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can berecharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when
discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cordset, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE• Only use the specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries cancause a fire or explosion.
• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, typeor an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or a fire.
• The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –)marked on the batteries and the camera. Not inserting batteries correctly
may cause explosion or a fire.
• Do not disassemble the batteries. Of the batteries that can be used in thiscamera, only the AA Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Disassembling thebatteries or attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries could result in
explosion or leakage.

Care to be Taken During Handling• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network 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 stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording,playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due toa malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do notleave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove from the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use acushion to protect 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 under high temperatures, but will return tonormal as temperatures normalize.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due toliquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintainhigh performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside andoutside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, andremove the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings areequalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water dropson the camera.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.43) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the
CCD. (This will involve a fee.)• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience
itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs,
immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.

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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. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
Manual for more information.

5Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .............................................. 1
ABOUT THE CAMERA ........................................................................ 1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ........................................... 2
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 2Contents............................................................................................... 5
Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 11

Before Using Your Camera

13

e/y 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 .......................................................................................... 28

How to Change Function Settings ..............................................30
Using Direct Keys .............................................................................. 30
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 31
Using the Menus ................................................................................ 32

Using the Help Function ..............................................................34

Getting Started

35

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................36
Inserting the Batteries..................................................................37
Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 39
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(New Batteries) .................................................................................. 39
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 40

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card..................................42
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level .................................................... 44

Attaching the Lens .......................................................................46
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter................................................48
Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................49
Initial Settings ...............................................................................50
Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 50
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 54

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Basic Operations

57

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................58
Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 58
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 59

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................64
Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................65
Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................ 65
Compensating Flash Output .............................................................. 70
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash...................................... 71

Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................72
Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 72
Deleting Images ................................................................................. 73

Shooting Functions

75

How to Operate the Shooting Functions....................................76
Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 76
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items.......................................................... 77
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items .................................................. 78

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................80
Picture Mode...................................................................................... 81
H Mode........................................................................................... 82
Exposure Mode.................................................................................. 84

Setting the Exposure....................................................................85
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed ................................................ 85
Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 87
Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 89
Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................ 101
Adjusting the Exposure .................................................................... 104

Focusing......................................................................................109
Using the Autofocus......................................................................... 109
Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................ 111
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)........................................... 113
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)......................................................... 114
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 116

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting (Digital Preview) .........................................................119

Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera
Shake ...........................................................................................121
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 121
Shooting with the Self-Timer............................................................ 125
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) .................................. 128

Continuous Shooting .................................................................130
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................132

Using the Flash135

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................136
Using Slow-Speed-Sync .................................................................. 136

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............138
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................139
Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................140

Shooting Settings

149

Setting the File Format...............................................................150
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................. 150
Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................ 151
Setting the File Format..................................................................... 152

Setting the g Button Function .................................................154
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image).................157
Additional Settings for Shooting ..............................................159
Setting the White Balance................................................................ 159
Setting the Color Space ................................................................... 164

Playback Functions

165

Playback Functions Operation..................................................166
Playback Menu Setting Items .......................................................... 166

Enlarging Images........................................................................167
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................169
Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 169
Calendar Display/Folder Display...................................................... 171
Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 172

Rotating Images..........................................................................175
Comparing Images .....................................................................176
Slideshow....................................................................................177
Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 177
Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 178

78Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................180
Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 180
Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 182
Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 183

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................184
Protecting Single Images ................................................................. 184
Protecting All Images ....................................................................... 185

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...............................186

Processing Images

187

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................188
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level(Resize)............................................................................................ 188
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................ 190

Processing Images with Digital Filters.....................................192
Editing RAW Images ..................................................................195
Editing a RAW Image....................................................................... 195

Printing from the Camera

199

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .........................................200
Printing Single Images ..................................................................... 200
Settings for All Images ..................................................................... 202

Printing Using PictBridge ..........................................................203
Setting USB Connection .................................................................. 204
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ............................................. 205
Printing Single Images ..................................................................... 206
Printing All Images ........................................................................... 208
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings ....................................... 209
Disconnecting the USB Cable.......................................................... 209

Camera Settings

211

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................212
Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 212

Formatting the SD Memory Card ..............................................214
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display
Language.....................................................................................215
Turning the Beep On and Off........................................................... 215
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style ........................ 216
Setting the World Time .................................................................... 216
Setting the Display Language .......................................................... 219

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..........................220
Setting the Text Size........................................................................ 220
Setting the Guide Display Time ....................................................... 220
Setting the Status Display................................................................ 221
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ........................................... 221
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor.................................................... 222
Setting the Display for Instant Review ............................................. 222

Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...224
Selecting the Folder Name .............................................................. 224
Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 224

Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings ........225
Selecting the Video Output Format.................................................. 225
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................... 225
Setting the Battery Type .................................................................. 226
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp........................................ 227

Using Pixel Mapping ..................................................................228
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera.......229

Resetting to Default Settings

231

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ...........................232
Resetting the Custom Menu ......................................................233

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Appendix235

Default Settings ..........................................................................236
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........240
Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 241

Cleaning the CCD .......................................................................243
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal) ..................... 243
Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) .......................................... 244
Removing Dust with a Blower .......................................................... 246

Optional Accessories.................................................................248
Error Messages...........................................................................252
Troubleshooting .........................................................................255
Main Specifications ....................................................................258
Glossary ......................................................................................262
Index ............................................................................................267
WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................272

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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 the external flash.

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 pictures.

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

9 Printing from the Camera
Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing pictures while
directly connected to a printer.

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10 Camera Settings
Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor
settings and the image file naming convention.

11 Resetting to Default Settings
Explains the procedure for resetting all settings to their default settings.

12 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

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

1 Before Using Your
CameraCheck the package contents and names and functions ofworking parts before use.

e/y 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 ...................... 30
Using the Help Function ...................................... 34

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1

e/y Camera
Characteristics

Before Using Your Camera• Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 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 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, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA
alkaline batteries.
• Features a help function that lets you check how to use the camera while
using it. If you do not know how to use a certain function, press theg (Help) button to display its explanation on the monitor. When you arealready familiar with the camera’s operation, you can also assign 4 otherfunctions to the g button making the camera's setup more convenient.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of thecamera. The large text, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus
make the camera easier to operate.
• The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust
Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.
• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters like B&W or Soft while taking pictures or toprocess images after taking pictures.
• 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. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processedinternally 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 e/y and 35
mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35
mm film and CCD are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD
35 mm film
: 36×24 mm
e/y CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the e/y by
1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the e/y
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 e/y features a PENTAX
original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor athigh speeds, compensating camera shake.
The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, suchas when changing the composition of a picture. It is not a malfunction.

Help Function
The guides displayed for the e/y help function have been
designed for use in combination with a DA or DA L lens.
When using another lens with the aperture ring not set to the s (Auto)position, some of the guides displayed may not match the actual
conditions.

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 e/y. To obtain anangle of view 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 e/y.

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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-ST84

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW84

Four AA lithium batteries

Operating Manual(this manual)

Quick Guide

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating ManualNames and Functions of Working
Parts
Power lamp

Hot shoe

Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver

Strap lug

1

Lens mount index(red dot)

AF coupler
MF

AF

Lens unlock button

Lens information
contacts

Built-in flash

Diopteradjustment leverViewfinder
UP

Terminal cover

Tripod socket

Card accesslamp

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

Before Using Your Camera

MirrorCard cover

USB/Video terminal

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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

AF

4

7

9
0
8
UP

a
b
c
d
e

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1 g (Help) button

2 Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
(p.62)

3 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off.
(p.49)

4 Lens unlock button
Press to detach lens. (p.47)

5 mc button
Sets the EV compensation
and aperture values. (p.91,
p.98, p.104)

6 Mode dial
Changes Capture mode.
(p.80)

7 Focus mode lever
Switches between autofocus
mode (p.109) and manual
focus mode (p.116).

8 K button
Press to pop up the built-in
flash. (p.65)

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

0 = button
You can select the function ofthis button either to focus on
the target or to memorize theexposure value. (p.100, p.105,
p.110)

a Q button
Switches to Playback mode.
(p.72, p.166)b M button
Turns the status screen
display on the monitor on/off.
(p.23)

c 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1]
menu (p.77). Next, press thefour-way controller (5) todisplay other menus.

d 4 button
Displays the control panel(p.23). When the control panel
or a menu screen is displayed,press the button to confirm theselected item.

e Four-way controller(2345)
Opens the Drive Mode/Flash
Mode/White Balance/
Sensitivity setup menu (p.76).
When the control panel or amenu screen is displayed, use
this to move the cursor orchange items.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Displays an explanation of thefunction or operation on themonitor. (p.34)
You can also assign otherfunctions to this button.
(p.154)

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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

UP

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 g (Help) button
Displays an explanation of thefunction or operation on themonitor. (p.34)

4 e-dial
Use this to enlarge an image(p.167) or display multiple
images at the same time
(p.169).

5 Q button
Press to switch to Capturemode.

Press to show shooting
information on the monitor.
(p.24)

7 3 button
Press to display the[Q Playback 1] menu
(p.166). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display
other menus.

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 i button
Press to delete images. (p.73)

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.49)

6 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 or the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.221, p.222)

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.
Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up 1] menu to not show indicators.
(p.220)1

P Program Automatic
ExposureP
07/07/2008

2
1
2

Capture mode (p.80)
World time (p.216)(only when set to Destination)

10:30AM

3
3

Current date and time (p.54)

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Capture Mode
While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current
shooting function settings. Press the 4 button to display the control
panel and change settings.
1

Status screen/Control panel

1.0
OK

OFF

3

2

1

1/ 1 0 0 0 12345+ 1 .3F 11
ISOAWB AUTO
3200

5
7

4

6
9

8

11

13

14

10

AF.A

12

15

16

17

18

JPEG 10M

23

19

20

21

22

M

4
Scene modeNight Scene

24
7

1.0
OFF

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

ISO
AWB AUTO
3200

11

13

14

AF.A

12

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

JPEG 10M

Capture mode (p.80)
AE lock icon (p.105)
World Time (p.216)
Battery level (p.39)
Shutter speed (p.85)
Recordable image number
H (Scene) mode (p.82)
Aperture (p.85)
EV Compensation (p.104)
ISO Sensitivity (p.87)
Flash Mode (p.65)
Flash exposure compensation(p.70)

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

10

Drive Mode (p.76)
White Balance (p.159)
Custom Image (p.157)
Focus mode (p.109)
AE metering (p.101)
Shake Reduction (p.121)
Digital Filter (p.132)
File format (p.152)
JPEG recorded pixels (p.150)
JPEG quality (p.151)
Guide key
Explanation of the selectedfunction

Before Using Your Camera(The items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The Actual display may
differ.)24

1
Before Using Your Camera• Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be
selected.
• The status screen will disappear after the time set for [3. Meter Operating
Time] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (the default setting is 10 seconds).
Press the M button to display it again.
• When the [21. Display status] setting in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu is set
to Off, the status screen is displayed only when the M button is pressed.
(p.221)

Playback Mode
The camera switches display information when you press the M
button during playback.
Standard
Histogram display
Detailed information
display
No info. display

Captured images and indicators are displayed.
Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.
Detailed showing of how and when the images were taken
is displayed.
Only captured images are displayed.

100-0001

100-0001

M

1/2000F2.8

RGB

Histogram display

Standard
M

M

M

P

100-0001
AF.S
24mm

1/2000
- 0.5
+1.5
F2.8
G2 A1
ISO 200
JPEG 10AdobeRGB
07 / 07 / 2008 10 : 39 AM

No info. display

±0
±0
±0
±0

Detailed information display

The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of thelast playback in the previous session. The [Standard] screen can always be
displayed first by setting [Playback Display] to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.229) inthe [A Rec. Mode 3] menu.

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Detailed information display

P1

100-0001
AF.S
24mm

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

±0
±0
±0
±0

Rotation information
Captured image
Protect setting
Capture mode
AE metering
Flash Mode
Shutter speed
Shake Reduction
Drive Mode
Exposure bracket
Aperture
EV Compensation
Flash exposure compensation
Folder number-File number
Focus mode
AF areaLens focal length

14
4

15

16

5 6
9 10
7
8
11
12
13
23
24 25 26
27 28 29
30
31

17
18
19
20
21
22

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Image Tone
Saturation/Filter Effect
Hue/Toning
Contrast
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness
Sensitivity
White Balance
GM compensation (Adjust White
Balance)26

BA compensation (Adjust White
Balance)

27
28
29
30
31

File format
JPEG recorded pixels
JPEG quality
Color space
Shooting date/time* Indicators 6 and 13 only appear for images in which the flash was discharged.

1
Before Using Your Camera

1/2000
- 0.5
+1.5
F2.8
G2 A1
ISO 200
JPEG 10AdobeRGB
07 / 07 / 2008 10 : 39 AM

3
2

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Histogram Display
The e/y features two histogram displays. The “Brightness
histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram”
shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller(23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.

1

2
100-0001

1

4 3

2
100-0001

3 23
4

7
8

6
6

23

RGB

9

5

5

Brightness histogram

1
2
3
4
5

File format
Folder number-File number (p.224)
Protect setting (p.184)
DPOF settings (p.200)
Histogram (Brightness) (p.26)

RGB histogram

6

Switch Brightness histogram/
RGB histogram

7
8
9

Histogram (R)Histogram (G)Histogram (B)* Indicator 3 only appears for images with Protect setting and indicator 4 only
appears for images with DPOF settings.
Areas affected by bright or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is
set to O (On) in [Playback dsp. methd.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. (p.168)

Using the Histogram
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.

Number of pixels→

Before Using Your Camera

1(Dark)←Brightness→ (Bright)

Dark portions

Bright portions

The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting
tells you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, andlets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take a picture
again.
1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.104)

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1

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 on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow
when [Bright/Dark area] is On.
1 Playing Back Images (p.72)
1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.222)
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 Setting the White Balance (p.159)

Before Using Your Camera

Understanding Brightness
When the brightness is correct and there are no overly light or dark areas,
the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on theleft side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

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Viewfinder
The following information appears in the viewfinder.
1

2

Before Using Your Camera

1

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11
1
2
3

4

5
6

7

AF frame (p.48)
Spot metering frame (p.101)
Flash status (p.65)
Lit: when flash is available.
Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set.
Picture mode icon (p.80)
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.121)
Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
Shutter speed (p.85)
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting.
Underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the e-dial.
Aperture value (p.85)
Aperture value when capturing or adjusting.
Underlined when aperture value can be adjusted with the e-dial.

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8

9

11

[9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in
the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10000 or more,[9999] is displayed.

1
Before Using Your Camera

10

Focus indicator (p.60)
Lit: when the subject is focused.
Blinks: when the subject is not in focus.
Number of recordable images/EV Compensation/Sensitivity
Displays the number of recordable images with current quality andrecorded pixel setting.
The difference from the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure
mode is a. (p.99)
ISO sensitivity is displayed while the 4 button is pressed. (p.88).
m: EV Compensation (p.104)
Underlined when EV Compensation can be adjusted with the e-dial
while the mc button is pressed.
o: Sensitivity
Underlined when sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial
Focus mode (p.109)
Appears when set to \.
AE lock (p.105)
Appears while the AE lock is engaged.

How to Change Function Settings

30

1
Before Using Your Camera

Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, the control panelor the menu. The most frequently used function can be set using the direct
keys or the control panel; less common functions can be changed using
the menu. Some functions can be changed in more than one way (direct
keys and control panel or control panel and menu).
This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.

Using Direct Keys
By pressing the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode you canset Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance and Sensitivity. (p.76)
Following, how to set 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 discharge

0.0

3

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen
and is ready to take a picture.

OK OK

31

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.
Following, how to set the JPEG Quality will be explained as an example.

Check the status screen and thenpress the 4 button.

=s q\

1/ 2 0F5.6

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

ISO
AWB AUTO

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select an item you
want to change the setting for.

OFF

ISO
AWB AUTO

The setup screen of the selected item
appears.

400

AF.A
OFF

Press the 4 button.

JPEG 10M

Flash Mode
Auto discharge

You cannot select the item that cannot bechanged.

3

400

AF.S
OK

2

123

JPEG 10M

JPEG QualityISO
AWB AUTO

AF.A
OFF

JPEG 10M

400

Before Using Your Camera

1

1

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4

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

JPEG Quality

1281
Before Using Your Camera

OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
You can also change settings by turning the e-dial after selecting the setting
you want to change according to Step 2 on p.31. For detailed settings such asparameters, press the 4 button and then make changes.

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

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.

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33
Press the four-way controller(5).

3

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

1 2 3
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF point
Instant Review

OFF

JPEG

10M
PEF
sRGB

AF.A

1sec

MENU Exit

4

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

5

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

1 2 3
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF point
Instant Review

MENU Cancel

6

AF.S

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 return to the previously
displayed screen.
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 battery while the camera is on).

1
Before Using Your Camera

Each time the four-way controller ispressed, the menu will change in thefollowing sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2],[A Rec. Mode 3], [Q Playback 1],[Q Playback 2] , [R Set-up 1] ···[A Custom Setting 4].
You can use the e-dial to switch the menus.

1 2 3
Custom Image
Digital Filter
File Format
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW file format
Color SpaceMENU ExitUsing the Help Function

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1
Before Using Your Camera

When you are not sure about how to operate a certain function, you candisplay an explanation of the current operation and status of the camera
by pressing the g (Help) button.
Help screens can be displayed in the following cases.
• Capture mode
• Playback mode (single-image display, multi-image display, calendar
display, folder display or enlarged view)

1

Press the g button.
A screen where you can confirm the current status of the camera isdisplayed.
If you pressed the g button in Playback mode, go to Step 3.

2

Press the g button again.
The button input screen is displayed.

3

Press the button that you want tosee explained.
An explanation of the button appears.
If the = button or the shutter releasebutton is pressed, an explanation does
not appear and instead the camera
returns to Capture mode.

4

Press the g button or the 4
button.
Press the g button to exit the help
screen. Press the 4 button to return tothe button input screen.

Button Explantion
Press thebutton which
you would liketo know

Exit

Auto Picture Mode
Decides subject condition
automatically to
fix optimum picture mode

Button Explantion OK Exit

Instead of the Help function, other functions used in Capture mode can also be
assigned to the g button. This is convenient to easily set other functions after
you become familiar with the camera's operation. (p.154)

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 .............................................. 36
Inserting the Batteries ......................................... 37
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 42
Attaching the Lens ............................................... 46
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ....................... 48
Turning the Camera On and Off .......................... 49
Initial Settings ....................................................... 50

Attaching the Strap

36

1
2

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

Getting Started

2

Pass the other end of the strap
through the other strap lug on
the camera, then secure it on
the inside of the clasp.

Inserting the Batteries

37

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 some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Use thecompatible batteries according to the intended purpose.
Characteristics
Provided with the camera. Recommended 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 your usual batteries run
out but they may not support all the camera functions
AA alkaline batteries under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use
except in emergencies and checking the camera
functionality.
• The use of Ni-Mn batteries is not recommended 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 will not use the camera for a long while. The
batteries may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries
after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.54).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera
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
AA lithium batteries

2

38

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 (1) andslide it as shown in theillustration (2) to close.

1

2

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.40)• Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after
replacing the batteries.

39

Battery Level Indicator
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed in
the status screen.
{lit: Battery is full.

lit: Battery is running low.

lit

: Battery is almost empty.

¶
}

2

?

Getting Started¶¶
The camera turns off after displaying a message [Battery depleted].

} or ? may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera
is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
consecutively. Turn the camera off and on again. If { appears, you can use
the camera.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity andPlayback Time (New Batteries)
Batteries(Temperature)

NormalrecordingFlash photography
50% use 100% use

Playbacktime

AA lithium
batteries(23°C)

1650

1000

800

750 minutes( 0°C)

1400

850

690

640 minutes

AA rechargeable
batteries(NiMH 2700mAh)(23°C)

1100

640

500

510 minutes( 0°C)

750

500

350

430 minutes(23°C)

360

260

160

350 minutes

AA Alkaline
batteries

Not
Not
Not
( 0°C)
240 minutes
applicable applicable applicable

The picture storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on
measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data are
based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may
occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

40• 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

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 to your computer.

1

Make sure the camera is turned off.
If batteries were inserted into the camera, open the battery cover andremove the batteries. See Step 1 on p.38.

23Open 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.

4

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

2

Close the battery cover.
See Step 3 on p.38.

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

8
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 Card anddata will be corrupted if disconnected while the camera is recording or reading data.
• Close the electric cable cover when not using the AC adapter.

Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K-AC84 Operating Manual when using theAC adapter.

Getting Started

541Inserting/Removing the SD Memory
Card

42

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
(user supplied).
2
Getting Started• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp lights.
• 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 the
SD Memory Card” (p.214) for details on formatting.

1

Slide the card cover in the
direction of the arrow (1) andthen lift it to open (2).

122Insert the card all the way with
the SD Memory Card label
toward the monitor.

Push the SD Memory Card in once toremove.

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43
Close the card cover (1) andthen slide it in the direction of
the arrow (2).

2
1

2

• 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 remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while images orsound files are being played back or saved to the card, or the camera isconnected to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to belost 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 beyond use.
• 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 electricalinterference.
(3) the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on
the card is being recorded or accessed.
• 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.

Getting Started

Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card44

2
Getting Started• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with othercameras.
1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.214)• 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 the
shelf 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 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 Es are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that canbe recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases with larger 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 (1824×1216) isadequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending
on how the picture will be used.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
JPEG images on the control panel.
1 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.150)
1 Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.151)

JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image
Storage Capacity
JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

C
Best

D
BetterE
Good

J(3872×2592)

231

343

586

P

(3008×2000)(1824×1216)

387

570

974

902

1549

2627

i

45

When the File Format is RAW
With the e/y, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or
the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you canselect the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital
Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory
Card, you can record up to 59 images in PEF format or 58 images in DNG
format.
1 Setting the File Format (p.152)

2
Getting Started• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity when using a
1 GB SD Memory Card.
• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

Attaching the Lens

46

2

Attach a proper lens to the camera's body.
When you use one of the following lenses with the e/y, all
the camera’s exposure 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. See “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241).
• With factory default settings, the camera will not work with other lenses andaccessories. Set [19. Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu
to [Permitted] to use them. (p.241)

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
after removal.

3

Align the Lens mount index(red dot) on the camera and thelens, and secure by turning thelens clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lenscounterclockwise to check that the lensis locked in place.

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47
Remove the front lens cap bypushing the indicated portions
inward.

2• 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.

Getting Started

To detach the lens, hold down the lensunlock button (3) and turn the lenscounterclockwise.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter48

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.

UP

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 set the diopter
adjustment lever, use the optional diopterUP
correction lens adapter M. However, theEyecup FQ must be removed to use thisadapter. (p.250)

Turning the Camera On and Off

149

Move the main switch to [ON].
The camera will turn on.
Move the main switch to [OFF] to turnoff 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 the camera 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 power off automatically after 1 minute ofinactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up 2]
menu. (p.225)

2

Initial Settings

50

2
Getting Started

The first time the camera is turned on after
purchasing, the [Language/] screen
appears on the monitor. Follow theprocedure below to set the language
displayed on the monitor and the current
date and time. Once setting is done, thesewill not need to be set again when turning
your camera on.
If the [Date Adjust] screen appears, set thedate and time by following the procedure in“Setting the Date and Time” (p.54).

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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 a desired
language.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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51
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.52 if[Hometown] does not have to be
adjusted.

EnglishNew York
Text Size

Std.

Settings are completed
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 OK OK 10:39AM

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 (On) or P(Off).
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].

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

Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected
menu item.

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York
Std.
Large
Settings are completed

Text Size

MENU Cancel

2
Getting Started

11 Press the 4 button.
12 Use the four-way controller (3) toselect [Settings are completed].

OK OK

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York
Text Size

Std.

Settings are completed
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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

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When an Incorrect Language is Set
When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/] screen
and proceed to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can perform the following
operations to set the correct language.
If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and thecamera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from
Step 2 to set the correct language.

1

3
4
5
6

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.

2
P ίυΈρθু൲Ⴚ੄

P
2008/01/01

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.

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired
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 Hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.216)• To change date and time: “Changing the Date and Time and the Display
Style” (p.216)

Getting Started

2

Press the 3 button once todisplay the guides on themonitor.

54• When [Hometown] and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting]screen or [Date Adjust] screen will be displayed when the camera is turnedon again.
• If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can reselect a
language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/] 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 style.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
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 Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
MENU Cancel

5

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

OK OK

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55
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

Use the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings arecompleted].

2

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
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 madeso far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on
without the date and time set, the [Date Adjust] screen is displayed if Initial
Setting has been completed. You can also set the date later by menu
operations. (p.216)• 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 the menu
operations. (p.216, p.219)

Getting Started

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

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Memo

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 ................................... 58
Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 64
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 65
Playing Back Pictures .......................................... 72

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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.
• 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 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 a second for
100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.121) when using alower 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.122)

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
The e/y 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 releasebutton.

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.80)

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.109)

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.
1Using a Zoom Lens (p.64)
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)/. (Night Scene Portrait).
The flash pops up automatically whennecessary.
1 Operating the shutter release button(p.62)
1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on(p.63)
1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.65)

5

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

Flashstatus

Focus indicator6

61
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.222)
You can magnify the image during InstantReview with the e-dial. (p.167)
You can delete the image during InstantReview by pressing the i button. (p.73)

3• You can set the camera so that pressing the = button will focus
automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button
halfway. (p.110)• You can preview the image on the monitor and check composition, exposure,and focus before taking pictures. (p.119)• The viewfinder indicators stay on while the shutter release button is pressedhalfway. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting) while
the exposure metering timer is on even after taking your finger off the button.
(p.28, p.103)

Basic Operations

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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.

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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.117)
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayedwhen (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

64

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 of the displayed 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 Flash65

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit
conditions or when you want to manually 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 set sensitivity (p.138)).
3
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and thecapture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.139)• 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).

Setting Flash Mode
Flash Mode

Functiong discharge

Camera automatically determines ambient light and built-in flash
pops up. The flash pops up and discharges automatically whennecessary, such as when using a shutter speed likely to cause
camera shake or in backlit conditions (excluding 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.

b Flash On

Discharges flash manually. Discharges when the flash is
popped up, does not discharge when retracted.

Auto

Auto flash+i Redeye reduct Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.
Flash On+D Red-eyeDischarges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction light
before discharging the flash.
You can synchronize a dedicated external flashr Wireless Mode (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord.

Basic Operations

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

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1

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

2
3

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

Basic Operations

Turn the e-dial to perform Flash exposurecompensation. (p.70)
When the mode dial is set to e, K, b,
c or a, g and i appear gray andcannot be selected.

3

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen
and is ready to take a picture.

Flash Mode
Auto discharge

0.0

OK OK

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Using Auto Discharge g, i (Automatic Flash Popup)1

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

2

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

3

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

4

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

Switch between Auto discharge mode and Flash On mode by pressing the
K button while the built-in flash is popped up.

3
Basic Operations

The built-in flash pops up if necessary
and begins charging. When the flash is
fully charged, b appears in the
viewfinder. (p.28)

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Using Flash On Mode b, D

1

Press the K button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins
charging. Flash On mode is usedregardless of the flash mode settings.
When the flash is fully charged,
b appears in the viewfinder. (p.28)

3
Basic Operations

2

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

3

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

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Using red-eye reduction flash“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.

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 in other modes.

3
Basic Operations• 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.

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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. Flash On is used whenshooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.

3
Basic Operations

Taking pictures
1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that Flash Mode is set toE. (p.68)
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 flash
compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.
Step interval

Flash compensation

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

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

Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] (p.105) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Set the flash compensation value by turning the e-dial in the [Flash Mode]
screen.

71

Flash Mode
Auto discharge

0.0

OK OK

Allowing Shooting while Charging the FlashYou can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged.
Set [On] for [14. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.78). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by
default.
14.Release when Charging
Off
On

Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging

3
Basic Operations• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side,
no compensation will be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not affect the image if the subject is
too close, aperture is low 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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72

Playing Back Images
You can play back captured pictures with the camera.
Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back picturesusing a computer. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details.

3
Basic Operations

1

Press the Q button after taking
a picture.
The most recently captured image(image with the largest file number) 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.24 - p.26 for display
information details.

2

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

Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.166) for playback function details.

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Deleting Images
You can delete one image at a time.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.

1

Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.

3

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

100-0046

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

Deletes only the JPEG
image.

Delete RAW

Deletes only the RAW
image.

DeleteRAW+JPEG

4

3
Basic Operations

2

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

DeleteCancel
OK OK

Deletes both file formats.

Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images”(p.180).

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Memo

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 76
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 80
Setting the Exposure ........................................... 85
Focusing ............................................................. 109
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus
Before Shooting (Digital Preview) .................... 119
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent
Camera Shake .................................................... 121
Continuous Shooting ......................................... 130
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ................ 132

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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, see “Using the Menus” (p.32).

Direct Keys Setting Items
4

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

Shooting Functions
Key or
ButtonItem

Function

Page
p.106
p.125
p.128
p.130

2

Drive Mode

Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote control or Auto Bracket
shooting.

3

Flash Mode

Adjusts the method of flash discharge.

p.65

4

White Balance

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

p.159

5

Sensitivity

Sets the ISO sensitivity.

p.87

Functions that can be accessed with the direct keys can also be changed using
the control panel (p.31).

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Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
Perform the following settings in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menu.
Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu
appears.
Menu

A1

Item

Page

Custom Image*p.157

Digital Filter*

Applies filter effects to take pictures.

p.132

File Format*

Sets the file format.

p.152

JPEG Recorded
Pixels*

Sets the recording size of images for
JPEG shooting.

p.150

JPEG Quality*

Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. p.151

RAW file format

Sets the file format for RAW shooting.

p.153

Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

p.164

AF Mode*Selects the autofocus mode.

p.111

AE Metering*

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

p.101

Select AF point

Selects the part of the screen to focus on. p.113

Instant Review

Sets whether to display Instant Review,histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.

p.222

MemorySets the settings to save when the poweris turned off.

p.229

Help button

Sets the function used when the g (Help)
button is pressed.

p.154

Shake Reduction*

Sets the Shake Reduction function.

p.121

Input Focal Length

Sets the focal length when using a lens forwhich focal length information cannot be
acquired.

p.124

A2

A3

* Can be set using the control panel.

4
Shooting Functions

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

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

4

A1

Shooting Functions

FunctionPage

1. EV Steps

Item

Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.

p.105

2. Sensitivity Steps

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO
sensitivity.

p.87

3. Meter Operating
Time

Sets the exposure metering time.

p.103

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

p.115

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF
5. Link AF Point andpoint in the focusing area during multiAE
segment metering.

p.103

6. Auto Bracketingorder

Sets the order for Auto bracket shooting.

p.106

7. Shadow
Compensation

Automatically corrects the gradation in the
shadow areas.

–

8. Adjust White
Balance

Enables fine tuning the white balance.

p.162

9. = Button
Function

Sets the function assigned to the =button.

p.105
p.110

10. AF in remotecontrol

Sets whether to use Autofocus whenshooting with remote control.
Shutter can be released after AF activates
if shutter is released from remote control
when set to [On]. Shutter cannot bereleased until in focus. AF does not activate
at shutter release from remote control
when set to [Off].

p.129

11. Slow Shutter
Speed NR

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction inslow speed shooting.

p.89

A2

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when
12. High-ISO Noiseshooting with a high ISO sensitivity. Select
Reductionfrom three levels.

p.89

13. e-dial in
Program

Sets whether to use [Program shift] for thee-dial in e (Program) mode.

p.92

14. Release when
Charging

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

p.71

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Menu

Item

Function

Page

Sets the built-in flash discharge method in
Wireless Mode.

p.144

16. WB when using Sets whether to change the White Balance
flash
setting when using flash to [Flash].

p.160

15. Flash in
Wireless Mode

A3

Sets whether to switch the number ofrecordable images in the viewfinder to thesensitivity display.

–

18. Catch-in focus

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

p.118

19. Using aperturering

Sets to enable shutter release when lens
aperture ring is set at other than the sposition.

p.241

20. Power lamp

Changes the brightness of the power lamp. p.227

21. Display status

Sets whether the status screen is always
displayed on the monitor.

p.221

Reset Custom
function

Resets all the settings in the [A Custom
Setting 1-3] menu to the defaults.

p.233

4
Shooting Functions

A4

17. Display
Sensitivity

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Selecting the Appropriate Capture
Mode
You can switch Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to thedial indicator.

4
Shooting Functions

Dial indicator
The e/y features various shooting modes, enabling you totake pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision.
In this manual, Capture modes are referred to as follows.
Picture mode

H (Scene) mode
Exposure mode

I (Auto Picture)/ = (Portrait)/ s (Landscape)/q (Macro)/ \ (Moving Object)/ . (Night Scene
Portrait)/ a (Flash Off)A (Night Scene)/ Q (Surf & Snow)/ K (Food)/
K (Sunset)/ n (Stage Lighting)/ R (Kids)/ Y (Pet)/m (Candlelight)/ E (Museum)/ l (Night Snap)e (Program)/ K (Sensitivity Priority)/ b (Shutter
Priority)/ c (Aperture Priority)/ a (Manual)

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Picture Mode
Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object),. (Night Scene Portrait) or a (Flash Off) with the mode dial if desired
image is not captured in I (Auto Picture) mode.
The characteristics of each mode are as follows.
s

ModeCharacteristics= (Portrait)

Optimal for capturing portraits.

s (Landscape)Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour andsaturation of trees and the sky, and produces a brightimage.

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 a sporting event.

. (Night Scene Portrait) Lets you capture people against a night view or at dusk.
a (Flash Off)The flash is deactivated. Other settings are the sameas the Normal mode 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.136)). To prevent camera
shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a
tripod.

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Shooting Functions

I (Auto Picture)

The optimal capture mode is automatically selectedfrom Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object andNight Scene Portrait modes or standard settings(Normal mode).

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H ModeBy setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from thefollowing 10 shooting scenes.
Mode
A (Night Scene)
Q (Surf & Snow)
K (Food)4

K (Sunset)n (Stage Lighting)

Shooting Functions

R (Kids)
Y (Pet)m (Candlelight)
E (Museum)l (Night Snap)

Characteristics
Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent
shaking.
For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as
snowy mountains.
For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather
high to make it look appetizing.
For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.
For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place.
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy andbright skin tone.
For capturing moving pets.
For capturing scenes in candlelight.
For capturing images in places where a flash isprohibited.
For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

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

Selecting a Shooting Scene

1

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

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Press the 4 button.
The icon for the currently selectedshooting scene appears in the control
panel.

1/ 1 5
F4.0

123

ISO
AWB AUTO
1600

AF.S
OK

3

Press the 4 button.
The Scene mode selection screen
appears.

OFF

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Scene modeNight SceneISOAWB AUTO
1600

OFF

4

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

SCN

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Night Scene

Q
R Z

l

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

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• When the 3 button is pressed while
the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the[H Scene] menu appears. The scene
can be selected from the [H Scene]menu.
• In n or l, the number of recorded pixels
is fixed at i and images may takelonger to save.

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

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Shooting Functions

AF.A

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

Characteristics
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperturee (Program)to the proper exposure according to Program
line when taking pictures.
Automatically sets the shutter speed andK (Sensitivity Priority) aperture to the proper exposure according to
the set sensitivity.

4b (Shutter Priority)

Shooting Functionsc (Aperture Priority)a (Manual)Lets you set the desired shutter speed tofreeze or emphasize subject movement. Take
pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or
subjects that give a sense of movement.
Lets you set the desired aperture for controllingthe depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or
sharp background.
Lets you set shutter speed and aperture tocapture the picture with creative intent.

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p.89

Setting the Exposure

85

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 for a particular subject. Different
combinations produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

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
preventing 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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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.

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4Opening 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.

Shooting Functions

Aperture and Depth of Field
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 e/y differs depending on thelens 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).

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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 100 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO].

1

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

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the ISO sensitivity.

Sensitivity
AUTO 100-800

3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• [Sensitivity] cannot be used to set the sensitivity when the exposure mode is
set to K (Sensitivity Priority). Turn the e-dial in the status screen to makethe setting. (p.92)• When n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode isselected, Sensitivity is set to AUTO (200-3200) and Expand Dynamic Range(p.88) is always on.
• Captured images can show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You canreduce image noise by setting [12. High-ISO Noise Reduction] in the[A Custom Setting 2] menu. (p.89)• You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of
1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps (p.105) in [2. Sensitivity Steps] inthe [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78).

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Shooting Functions

D-Range

AUTO
100
200
400
800
1600
3200

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Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO
Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to[AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100800] by default.
Turn the e-dial to set the upper sensitivity limit in the [Sensitivity] screen.
When the exposure mode is set to a (Manual), the sensitivity cannot be set to[AUTO].

Checking the Sensitivity in Capture Mode4
Shooting Functions

Press the 4 button in Capture mode. The set sensitivity is displayed in
the viewfinder.
You can display the number of recordable images by pressing the 4 button
when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority).

Expanding the Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the
CCD pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better thewhole 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 CCD pixels, making it more difficult for bright area tooccur in the image.
Press the mc button in the [Sensitivity] screen to turn this function on oroff. When turned on, the dynamic range is expanded to 200%. The
sensitivity range is reduced to ISO 200 to 3200.
AUTO
Sensitivity
AUTO 200-800
D-Range200%
D-Range

200
400
800
1600
3200
OK

OK

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Noise Reduction

Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following five exposure modes.
The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
Exposure
Mode

Description

EV Compensation

ChangeChangeChangeShutter
Sensi- Page
Aperture
SpeedtivityAutomatically sets
shutter speed andaperture to theeproper exposure(Program)according to
Program line when
taking pictures.

Yes

#*

#*

Yes

p.90

Automatically sets
the shutter speed
K
and aperture to the(Sensitivity
proper exposure
Priority)
according to the set
sensitivity.

Yes

No

No

Other
than
Auto

p.92

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Shooting Functions

When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or highsensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness)becomes noticeable.
You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Images shotwith Noise Reduction take longer to save.
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Reduces noise during long exposures.
Select from [On] or [Off] for [11. Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the[A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78).
High-ISO Noise Reduction
Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.
Select from [Off], [Weakest], [Weak], or [Strong] for [12. High-ISO
Noise Reduction] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78).

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4

ChangeChangeChangeShutter
Sensi- Page
Aperture
SpeedtivityShooting Functions

Exposure
Mode

Description

EV Compensationb(ShutterPriority)

Lets you set thedesired shutter
speed forexpressing moving
subjects.

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

p.94

c
(Aperture
Priority)

Lets you set
aperture forcontrolling the depthof field.

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

p.96

a
(Manual)Lets you set shutter
speed and aperture
to capture thepicture with creative
intent.

No

Yes

Yes

Other
than
Auto

p.98

* In [13. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu, you can set to change the
shutter speed and aperture when the e-dial is turned. (p.92)

Using the e (Program) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure
according to Program line when taking pictures.
Use the e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining
the proper exposure (p.92).

1

Set the mode dial to e.

291Turn the e-dial while pressing
the mc button to adjust the
exposure.

The EV Compensation is displayed in
the viewfinder and status screen.
The shutter speed and aperture value
are also displayed while adjusting theexposure.

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400

E

AF.A
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EV Compensation• Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87)• When using a lens with an aperture ring,
set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button on thelens.

4Shooting Functions

OK

OFF

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e mode and e-dial
You can set the action for the e-dial when turned in e (Program) mode.
Set in [13. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78).
1
2

Off

Disables e-dial operation while Program Automatic
Exposure is set.

Program Automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed
shift
in order to obtain the appropriate exposure.

Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode4
Shooting Functions

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to theselected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure.

1

2

Set the mode dial to K.

Turn the e-dial and adjust thesensitivity.

The shutter speed, aperture value andsensitivity are displayed in the
viewfinder and status screen.

93
Sv

1/ 3 0
F4.5

123
0. 0
AWB ISO 100

E

AF.A
OK

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4
Shooting Functions• You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. [AUTO]
is not available.
• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.104)• Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] inthe [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• You cannot set the sensitivity in the [Sensitivity] screen.
• When using a lens with an aperture ring,
set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button on the
lens.

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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.
Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure
depending on the shutter speed.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)

1

Set the mode dial to b.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Turn the e-dial and adjust the
shutter speed.
The shutter speed can be set within therange of 1/4000 to 30 seconds.

The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed in the viewfinder andstatus screen.

Tv

1/ 6 0
F5.6

123
0. 0
AWB ISO 400

E

AF.A
OK

OFF

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95• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.104)• Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87)• When using a lens with an aperture ring,
set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button on the
lens.

4

If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the aperture value will blink in the
viewfinder. If the subject is too bright,
choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too
dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value
indication stops blinking, you can take a picture with proper exposure.
Use an optional ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning

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Using the c (Aperture Priority) ModeSet aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper
and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set
to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of
the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on
the aperture value.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)

1

Set the mode dial to c.

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Shooting Functions

2

Turn the e-dial and adjust theaperture value.

The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed in the viewfinder andstatus screen.

Av

1/ 3 0
F4.5

123
0. 0
AWB ISO 400

E

AF.A
OK

OFF

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97• Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.104)• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87)• When using a lens with an aperture ring,
set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button on the
lens.

4

If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the shutter speed will blink in the
viewfinder. When the subject is toobright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark,
open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you
can take a picture with the proper exposure.
Use an optional ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning

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Using 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 over-exposed (brighter) photographs.
1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)

1

Set the mode dial to a.

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Shooting Functions

2

3

Turn the e-dial and adjust the
shutter speed.

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

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

M

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E

AF.A
OK

OFF

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Difference from theappropriate exposure• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a
(Manual) mode, the sensitivity is set to a value equivalent to ISO 100 if the
Dynamic Range is set to [Off] and ISO 200 if set to [On].
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• When using a lens with an aperture ring,
set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button on thelens.

Exposure Warning
While adjusting the shutter speed or
aperture value, the difference from theappropriate exposure blinks when it
becomes larger than ±3.0.

4Shooting Functions

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

99

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Using AE LockIf [9. = Button function] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to[AE Lock], you can press the = button to memorize the exposure
value. (p.105)
Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 andis recorded with the = button, and the shutter speed is changed to
1/30 sec with the e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.

Using the Bulb Shooting
4
Shooting Functions

This setting is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night
scenes and fireworks.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is keptpressed.

1

2

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial and set the shutter
speed to h.
h appears after the slowest shutter
speed (30 sec).

M

h

F 11

E

123
0. 0
AWB ISO1600
AF.A

OK

OFF

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EV Compensation, Continuous shooting and Exposure Bracket are notavailable in the bulb shooting.

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Selecting the Metering Method
Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure. The following three methods can be selected. The
default setting is L (Multi-segment metering).

1

L

Multi-segment

M

Centerweighted

N

Spot Metering

Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters eachportion and determines the appropriate exposure.
Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on thecenter and determines the exposure.
Measures only the center of the viewfinder anddetermines exposure.

Press the 4 button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

4
Shooting Functions• Turn the e-dial while holding down the mc button to adjust the aperture
value. (p.104)• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105)• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off during bulb
shooting.
• Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during bulb shooting.
• Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode
(p.128). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of
the optional remote control is held down.
• Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or
unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed. Set in [11. Slow Shutter SpeedNR] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. (p.89)• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and the shutter speed is set to h,
the sensitivity is set to a value equivalent to ISO 100 if the Dynamic Range is
set to [Off] and ISO 200 if set to [On].
• The upper sensitivity limit for the bulb shooting is ISO 1600.

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2

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

AE Metering
Multi-segment

The [AE Metering] screen appears.

ISO
AWB AUTO

400

AF.A
OFF

3

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

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AE Metering
Multi-segment

4
Shooting Functions

OK OK

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

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 lens aperture ring is set atother than s.

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Linking AF Point and AE during Multi-Segment
Metering
In [5. Link AF Point and AE] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78),
you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area duringmulti-segment metering. The default setting is [Off].
1

Off

Exposure is set separately from AF point.

2

On

Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.

Using the Center-Weighted Metering

Using the Spot MeteringWith spot metering, brightness is measured
only within a limited area at the center of thescreen as shown in the illustration. You can
use this in combination with the AE lock(p.105) when the subject is extremely small
and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.

Setting the Meter Operating TimeYou can set the exposure metering time to 3 sec, 10 sec or 30 sec in[3. Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78).
The default setting is [10 sec].

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Shooting Functions

Metering is weighted at the center of the screen.
Use this metering when you want to compensate
the exposure by experience, instead of leaving itto the camera. The illustration shows thatsensitivity increases as the pattern heightincreases (center). This mode does not
automatically compensate for backlit scenes.

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Adjusting the ExposureThis allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose(darken) your picture.
Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
You can adjust the EV compensation from –2 to +2 (EV).

1

Set the compensation byturning the e-dial while the
mc button is pressed.

mc button

4
Shooting Functions

m is displayed in the status screen andviewfinder during compensation.

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E

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Compensation value• Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set toa (Manual).
• The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by
setting any other exposure mode.

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Changing the Exposure StepsSet Exposure Steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu
(p.78) to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
1. EV Steps
1/2 EV Steps
1/3 EV Steps

Exposure setting steps
are set to 1/2 EV

4
AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking a
picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper
exposure setting cannot be obtained.

1

Select [AE Lock] in [9. AF
Button function] in the[A Custom Setting 2] menu.

9. AF Button function
Enable AF1
Enable AF2
Cancel AF
AE LockAF button is assigned
to AE Lock function

2

Press the = button.
The camera memorizes the exposure(brightness) at that instant.
@ is displayed in the status screen andviewfinder while the AE lock is
engaged.
Press it again to unlock.

Shooting Functions

Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

106• The exposure remains locked as long as the = button is kept pressed or
the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains inmemory for a period between 0.5× to 2× the metering timer even after taking
your finger off the = button.
• You will hear a beep when the = button is pressed. The beep can be turned
off. (p.215)• AE lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
• 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 by the AE lock.
• Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [4. AE-L with AF locked]
in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.115)

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Shooting Functions

Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting(Auto Bracket)
You can take continuous pictures 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 is overexposed (positive compensation).

Normal exposure

Underexposure

Overexposure

You can set [6. Auto Bracketing order] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu
(p.78).
Auto Bracketing order1

0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –, 0 ´ + ´ –Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (5)to select l (Auto Bracket).
Drive Mode
Auto Bracket±0.5±0.5EV
0.5EV
EV

3

OK OK

Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value.
The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step
interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.105) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
Step interval±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0

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

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

5

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

6

Press the shutter release button fully.
Three consecutive images will be taken according to the order set in[6. Auto Bracketing order] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

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Shooting Functions

4

Bracket value

1/2 EV108

4• When the AF Mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in thefirst frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.
• When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Auto Bracket,
the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much timeas the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.103) andyou can take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto
focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the
exposure metering timer, the camera returns to settings for taking the first
picture.
• You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or 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 threecontinuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before
the flash is fully charged. Always take one frame at a time after confirmingthat charging is complete.
• Exposure Bracket is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.

Shooting Functions

Taking only overexposed or underexposed pictures
You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure oroverexposure shots by combining the operation with EV
Compensation (p.104). Auto Bracket is performed in both cases on
the basis of the specified EV compensation value.

Focusing109

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

1

Set the focus mode lever to =.

MF

AF

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, and k (Continuous mode) where
the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter
release button is pressed halfway. The f (Auto) option automaticallyswitches between l and k. The default setting is f.
1 Setting the AF Mode (p.111)

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2

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.63)

4
Shooting Functions

Focus Indicator

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

1

Select [Enable AF1] or [EnableAF2] in [9. = Button function] inthe [A Custom Setting 2] menu.

9. AF Button function
Enable AF1
Enable AF2
Cancel AF
AE Lock

Enable AF1: Auto focusing is performed
using the = button or the
AF is performed when
the button is pressed
shutter release button.
Enable AF2: Auto focusing is performed
only when the = button ispressed and not when the shutter release button ispressed halfway.

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Press the = button.
Auto focusing is performed.

When [Cancel AF] is set, \ appears in the viewfinder while the = button ispressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button ispressed (take your finger off the = button to immediately return to normal AFmode).

4

You can choose from the following three autofocus modes. The default
setting is f (Auto).

f

Auto

Switches automatically between l and k mode
according to the subject.

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

k

1
2

The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment
while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Continuous
Even if the subject is not in focus, the shutter can bemodereleased when the shutter release button is pressed
fully.

Set the focus mode lever to =.
Press the 4 button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

Shooting Functions

Setting the AF Mode

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3

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

AF ModeAF.A

The [AF Mode] screen appears.

ISO
AWB AUTO

400

AF.A
OFF

4

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

JPEG 10M

AF Mode
AF.A
AF.A

AF.S

AF.C

4
Shooting Functions

OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• AF Mode cannot be changed in Picture mode and H (Scene) modes.
• k can be set when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a. The
autofocus mode is set to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode orn (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap) of H (Scene)mode.
• In k, the focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object aslong as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• In l, the focus is locked (focus lock) while the focus indicator ] isdisplayed in the viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take your finger off
the shutter release button first.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l. If thesubject is too close to the camera, move back and take a picture. Adjust thefocus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.63). (p.116)• In l, press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash willdischarge automatically several times, making it easier to focus on thesubject if the subject is in a dark area and the built-in flash is available.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the = button is used
to adjust the focus in f or k, the camera automatically tracks the
subject if it is determined to be a moving object.
• 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. The default setting isi (Wide).

i

Wide

The camera automatically selects the optimum AF point.

O

Spot

Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.

Set in [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.77).

MENU Cancel

AF.S

OK OK

The AF point is fixed to the O (Spot) regardless of this setting with lenses
other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.

4
Shooting Functions

1 2 3
AF ModeAE Metering
Select AF point
Instant Review

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Fixing 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.

1

Frame the desired composition
for your picture in the viewfinder.

4
Shooting Functions(Example) The person is out offocus and the background is
focused instead.

2

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.)

3

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

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4Re-compose the picture while
keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway.

Locking Exposure when the Focus is Locked
Set [4. AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) tolock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Exposure is not locked
by default during focus lock.
1

Off

Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked.

2

On

Exposure is locked when the focus is locked.

4. AE-L with AF lockedOffOn

AE is not locked
when the focus
is locked

4
Shooting Functions• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed.
• Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out offocus.
• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.215)• You cannot set 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).

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

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 ].

4

1

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

117• Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject isdifficult to focus (p.63) and the focus indicator will not appear.
• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.215)

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 looks sharp on thefocusing screen.
MF
AF

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Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
When [18. Catch-in focus] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79) is
set to On, if AF Mode is set to f or l and one of the following
types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible andthe shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into
focus.
• Manual focus lens
• DA or FA lens that has a = 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 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, Exposure andFocus Before Shooting (Digital Preview)

119

You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition,
exposure and focus before taking a picture.
First, assign the Digital Preview function to the g (Help) button.

1

Select [Help button] in the [ARec. Mode 3] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).

1 2 3MemoryHelp button
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length

On

4

MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller(5).

Shooting Functions

2

Help button
Help function

MENU

3

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Digital Preview]
and press the 4 button.

Help button
Help function
Digital Preview
Custom Image
Digital Filter
RAW button function
MENU Cancel

4

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

Help button
Digital Preview
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

MENU

OK OK

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5
6
7
8

4

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright/Darkarea].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button twice.
The Digital Preview function is assigned to the g button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

Shooting Functions

9

Focus on the subject, thencompose the picture in the
viewfinder and press theg button.
The icon (|) appears in the monitor
during preview and you can check thecomposition, exposure and focus.
Press the shutter release button halfway
to end Digital Preview and start focusing.
• The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.
• You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the e-dial. (p.167)

Using Shake Reduction Function toPrevent Camera Shake

121

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function
You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function.

Shake Reduction• When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, atnight, 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 shooting a moving subject or night
scenes. In this case, it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function
be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.

4
Shooting Functions

The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs
when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking
pictures in situations 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 thefollowing situations.

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Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lensinformation such as focal length.
If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lensinformation is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction
function is activated.
If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be
automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is
activated. In this case, the [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears.
Set [Focal Length] manually on the menu.
1 Setting the Focal Length (p.124)
4
Shooting Functions

Turning On the Shake Reduction Function

1

Press the 4 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.

Shake ReductionOn

ISO
AWB AUTO

The [Shake Reduction] screen appears.
OFF3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [On].

400

AF.A
JPEG 10M

Shake Reduction
On

OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

5

Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter
release button halfway.
k appears in the viewfinder and the
Shake Reduction function turns on.

• If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lensinformation such as focal length is used (p.122), the [Input Focal Length]menu appears. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length]
setting menu.
• Turn the Shake Reduction function off if you will not use the Shake Reduction
function.
• 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.
• Shake Reduction is available with any e/y compatible
PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s(Auto) position or a lens without an s position is used, the camera does notoperate unless [19. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom
Setting 3] menu. Set this beforehand. However, in such cases somefunctions are restricted. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241)
for details.

4
Shooting Functions• 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• Wireless mode with an external flash

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Setting the Focal Length
The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned
on with the Shake Reduction function on and a type of lens that does notsupport automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length(p.122) is mounted.
Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting menu.
• The [Input Focal Length] setting menu does not appear when using a lensthat supports automatic acquisition of 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 [19. Using aperture ring] on
the [A Custom Setting 3] menu to [Permitted]. (p.241)

4
Shooting Functions

1

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

Input Focal Length
Focal Length100

120 135

MENU Cancel

8

OK OK

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• 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 inthe same manner.
• Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as
focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not be aseffective as expected when shooting at close ranges.

2

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
To change the Focal Length setting, use [Input Focal Length] in the [A Rec.
Mode 3] menu (p.77).

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Shooting with the Self-Timer
This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z.

1g

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

Z

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

Mount the camera onto a tripod.
4
Shooting Functions

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select g.
Drive Mode
Single frame shooting
OK OK

4

Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select g or Z.
Drive Mode
Self-Timer (12 secs)

OK OK

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5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

6

Confirm in the viewfinder that the
subject you want to shoot isproperly framed and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

4

7

Press the shutter release button
fully.

Shooting Functions

For g, the front self-timer lamp starts
blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2
seconds before the shutter is released.
The beep is heard and the rate increases.
The shutter will be released about 12
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed fully.
• You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound. (p.215)• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE lockfunction (p.105). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.98).
• Select a setting other than g or Z in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel selftimer shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [DriveMode] in [Memory] (p.229) of [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is set to P (Off).
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when g or Z is set.

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Using the Mirror Up Function
Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when remotecontrol 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 it, thereby avoiding thevibration of the mirror.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function.

1
2

Select Z in the Drive Mode.
Refer to Steps 1 to 5 on p.125 for details.

4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Shooting Functions

3

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and a picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is
enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror pops
up.

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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 h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec.
delayed release) for remote control shooting.

hThe shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release buttonon the remote control unit is pressed.

iWhen the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, theshutter is released after about 3 seconds.

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

Drive Mode
Remote control

OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

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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.

5m• You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control. Or
you can set [10. AF in remote control] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.78).
• When using the remote control unit, flash does not pop up automatically evenwhen set to g (Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually beforehand.
(p.68)• Exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE lockfunction (p.105). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.98).
• Select a setting other than hor i in the [Drive Mode] screen to stop theremote control operation after it has been activated. The setting is canceledwhen the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] (p.229) of [A Rec.
Mode 3] menu is set to P (Off).
• 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).

4
Shooting Functions

The operating distance of the remotecontrol unit is about 5 m from the front of the camera.
For h, the shutter will be released immediately after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.
For i, the shutter will be released in three seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed.
After the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds andthen returns to blinking.

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Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held
down.
Two types of Continuous shooting are available. With g (Continuous
shooting (Hi)), pictures are taken continuously at the fastest frame rateuntil the camera buffer memory becomes full. With h (Continuous
shooting (Lo)), pictures are taken continuously at a given interval.

4
Shooting Functions

g Continuous
shooting (Hi)When JPEG quality is set to J (Quality Level C),
up to 5 frames are taken continuously at approximately
3.5 fps. The shooting interval will increase as the camera
buffer memory fills up.

h Continuous
shooting (Lo)When JPEG quality is set to J (Quality Level C),
pictures are taken continuously at approximately 1.1 fps
until the SD Memory Card is full.

When the File Format is RAW, up to 4 frames for g (Continuous shooting (Hi))
or up to 7 frames for h (Continuous shooting (Lo)) can 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
OK OK

3

Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select g or h.
Drive Mode
Continuous shooting (Hi)

OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take picturescontinuously.

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• 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.
• 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 [14. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu. (p.71)• Select a setting other than g or h in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel
continuous shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if[Drive Mode] in [Memory] (p.229) of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is set to P(Off).

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132

In Capture mode you can apply filter to take pictures.
The following filters are available.
Filter name

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

Toy Camera4

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

Shooting Functions

High Contrast

For taking pictures with highcontrasts.

+1/+2/+3Soft

For taking pictures with a soft
focus throughout the image.

+1/+2/+3Star Burst

For taking pictures of night
scenes or lights reflected onwater with a special sparkling
look achieved by adding crosslike effects to the picture's
highlights.

Number of light sources: Small/
Medium/Large
Size: Short/Medium/Long
Angle: 0°/30°/45°/60°

RetroBlue/Amber: -2/-1/Off/+1/+2
For taking pictures with the look
White frame: Thin/Medium/of old photos.
Thick

Extract color

For extracting a specific color
Red/Magenta/Cyan/Blue/and taking the rest of the picture
Green/Yellow
in black and white.

• When using digital filters, the file format is always set to JPEG.
• Depending on the filter used, images may take longer to save.
• Continuous shooting and Auto Bracket shooting in Drive Mode are notavailable when using digital filters.

1

Press the 4 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 [Digital Filter]and press the 4 button.

Digital Filter
Not use any filters

The screen for selecting the filter
appears.

ISO
AWB AUTO

OFF

3

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

400

AF.A

OFF

JPEG 10M

SOFT

Star Burst

4

4

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

Number of light sources

Check
OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• After you finish shooting using the digital filters, select [Not use any filters] in
Step 3.
• You can also apply digital filter to images after shooting them in Playback
mode (p.192).

Shooting Functions

Check
OK OK

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Memo

5 Using the Flash
This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of thee/y and describes how to take pictures withthe external flash.

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.............................................................................. 136
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in
Flash .................................................................... 138
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ....... 139
Using an External Flash (Optional) .................. 140

136Flash 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 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 lens other than DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.

Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
5
Using the Flash• You can set the desired aperture 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.58) 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 lens other than DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F is used.

Using Slow-Speed-Sync
You can use slow-speed-sync in . (Night Scene Portrait) 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 (Shutter Priority) Mode1

Set the mode dial to b.
b (Shutter Priority) mode is set.

2

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

3

Press the K button.
The flash pops up.

4

Take a picture.
5

1

Set the mode dial to a.
a (Manual) mode is set.

2

Set the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain correct
exposure.
Set 1/180 sec. shutter speed or slower.

3

Press the K button.
The flash pops up.
In a (Manual) mode, you can raise the flash at any time prior to shooting.

4

Take a picture.

Using the Flash

Using a (Manual) Mode

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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 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200

5

Built-in flash guide number
Approx. 11
Approx. 15.6
Approx. 22
Approx. 31.1
Approx. 44
Approx. 62.2

Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value

Using the FlashThe following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture
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.

ExampleWhen sensitivity is [ISO 100] and aperture value is F2.8
L1 = 11 ÷ 2.8 = approx. 3.9 (m)L2 = 3.9 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.8 (m)Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m.
The flash cannot be used when the distance is 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 the picture may be over-exposed.

Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value used F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance
ExampleWhen sensitivity is [ISO 100] and shooting distance is 3.5 m, aperture
value is:F = 11 ÷ 3.5 = 3.1
If the resulting number (3.1, 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

139

Depending on the lens used with the e/y, even if a lens
without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible
or may be limited due to vignetting.
DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without
problems.
* Following are evaluated without a hood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens NameDA 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 focal length is less than
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 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)140

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.
(Yes: Available#: Restricted

No: Not available)
Flash

5

Camera Function

Built-inFlash

Red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash discharge

Using the Flash

AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ

AF200FG
AF160FC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

Yes

Aperture is automatically set in e
(Program) mode and b (Shutter Priority)
mode.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto check in the viewfinder

No

P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
ISO 100 to 3200)

No
*1

Yes

No
*1

Yes

Yes*1

Slow-speed sync

Yes

Yes

Yes

Flash exposure compensation

Yes

Yes

Yes

AF illuminator

Yes

Yes

No

Trailing curtain sync*2

Yes

Yes

No

Contrast-control-sync flash mode

#*3

Yes

#*4

Slave flash

No

Yes

No

Multiple flash

No

No

No

High-speed flash sync

No

Yes

No

Wireless flash

#*4

Yes*5

No

*1 Available only when using 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/AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.

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About the LCD Panel Display 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, thedifference in focal length between 35 mm film camera and the e/y is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle ofview (when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears
when the exposure metering timer of the e/y is on (it returns
to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
Lens focal length
Exposure
metering timer
Off
AF360FGZ
LCD panel
Exposure
metering timer
On

85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm

18mm

85mm

70mm 50mm

35mm

28mm 24mm*

58mm

48mm 34mm

24mm

19mm 16mm*

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 appropriate
exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash.
2 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].
4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.

Using the Flash* Using wide-angle panel5

142• P-TTL auto is only available with the 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 read theexternal flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when FlashMode is g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
• Never press the K button when any external flash unit is attached to thecamera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both atonce, see p.146 for the connection method.

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take apicture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
5

Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ

Using the Flash

1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2 Set the exposure mode to b (Shutter Priority) or a (Manual).
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync).
5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take 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 faster than
1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.

Using in Wireless Mode
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using thebuilt-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode
without connecting the flash units with a cord.

143• Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS.
• Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ externals flashes are required to use
high-speed flash sync in 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.
1 Set the channel for the external flash unit.
2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe.
3 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.

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.
Flash Mode
2 Use the four-way controller (45) toWireless Modeselect r mode.
Press the 4 button to return toCapture mode.
0.0

OK OK

When Drive Mode is set to i or the lens aperture is not set to the s position,r appears gray and cannot be selected.

5Using the Flash• 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 AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ operating manual for details on how to set the channel on theexternal flash.

144

Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode.
Set in [15. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu
(p.79).
1

On

Discharges the built-in flash.

2

OffDischarges the built-in flash as a control flash.

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

Wireless Shooting

5
Using the Flash

Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External FlashUnit
1 Remove the external flash unit after the channel was set on thecamera, and place at the desired location.
2 Set the camera flash to r mode, and pop up the built-in flash.
3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take a picture.
Using a Combination of External Flash Units
1 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to thecamera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
MASTER

Discharges both the flash directly connected to the camera
and the wireless flash unit.

CONTROL

The flash directly connected to the camera is discharged asa control flash only and does not discharge as main flash.

2 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 at the desired location.
3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take a picture.
Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless Mode.

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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).
* 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.

When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to thecamera is set to [MASTER] or [15. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.144) is set
to [On] for the built-in flash, all the flashes will discharge simultaneously.

Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external
flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions
for usage conditions. See the chart on p.140.
• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash isused. (p.69)• If red-eye reduction of the built-in flash is used when the external flash is set
as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye
reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use red-eye reduction whenusing a slave unit.

5
Using the Flash

4 The wireless remote flash discharges at the same time as themain flash.

146
Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash
will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before
shooting.

Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash5

When using the built-in flash with an external flash that does not havewireless 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 using the tripod screw
to your tripod.
Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.

Using the FlashWhen combining with the built-in flash

147
Discharging Multiple Flashes
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 flash manual for details.
• 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 an external flash with the built-in flash,
P-TTL is used for flash control.

5Using the FlashWhen combining two or more external flashes

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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.

5
Using the Flash

1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.146)
2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the contrast-control-syncmode.
3 Set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a.
4 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 (master unit): 1 (slave units). When external flash is used in combination with the built-in
flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in
flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.

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

Setting the File Format ...................................... 150
Setting the g Button Function ......................... 154
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image).............................................................................. 157
Additional Settings for Shooting ...................... 159

Setting the File Format

150

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

6

Recorded Pixels

PixelsPaper SizeJ

3872×2592

10"×12" / A3 paperP

3008×2000

8"×10" / A4 paperi

1824×1216

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 4 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 Rec.
Pixels] and press the 4 button.

JPEG Rec. Pixels
10M

The [JPEG Rec. Pixels] screen appears.

ISO
AWB AUTO

AF.A
OFF

JPEG 10M

400

151

3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select the number ofrecorded pixels.

10M

When the number of recorded pixels ischanged, the number of recordable
images appears at the top right of thescreen.

4

128

JPEG Rec. Pixels
10M

6M

2M

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

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

D

BetterE

Good

1

Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

6
Shooting Settings

C

Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

Press the 4 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
Quality] and press the 4
button.

JPEG QualityISO
AWB AUTO

The [JPEG Quality] screen appears.

AF.A
OFF

JPEG 10M

400

152

3

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

JPEG Quality

128

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

4Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

Setting the File Format
You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG.

6

Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of
JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Rec. Pixels], and the image quality level in[JPEG Quality]. The file size varies according to the settings.

RAW+

Image is saved in both RAW and JPEG formats. When the RAW button
function is assigned to the g (Help) button, you can press the g button
to temporarily change the file format and save the image in both fileformats.

Shooting SettingsRAW

RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing.
Effects such as White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are notapplied to the image but such information is saved. Use RAW
Development (p.195) or transfer to a computer, apply effects with theenclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 and create a JPEG or TIFF
image.

1

Press the 4 button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

2

153
Use the four-way controller(2345) to select [File Format]
and press the 4 button.

File Format
JPEG

The [File Format] screen appears.

ISO
AWB AUTO

400

AF.A
OFF

3

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

JPEG 10M

12345

File Format

JPEG

RAW

RAW+

OK OK

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec.
Mode 1] menu (p.77) when images are captured in RAW format. The
default setting is [PEF].
PEF PENTAX original RAW file format
DNG

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

1 2 3
Custom Image
Digital Filter
File Format
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW file format
Color SpaceMENU Cancel

OFF

JPEG

10M
PEF
PEF
DNG
sRGB
OK OK

Shooting Settings

Setting the RAW File Format

6

Setting the g Button Function

154

Any of the following functions can be assigned to the g (Help) button:
Help function, Digital Preview, Custom Image, Digital Filter and RAW
button function. While shooting, you can access the function assigned
simply by pressing the button.

6

Help function

Displays an explanation of the current operation. (p.34)

Digital Preview

Displays the Digital Preview. You can set whether or not todisplay the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during
Digital Preview. (p.119)

Custom Image

Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.157)

Digital Filter

Sets the digital filter. (p.132)

RAW button
function

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.155)

Shooting Settings

1

Select [Help button] in the[A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).

1 2 3MemoryHelp button
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length

MENU Exit

2

Press the four-way controller(5).

Help button
Help function

MENU

On

3

155
Use the four-way controller(23) to select a function toassign to the g (Help) button,
and press the 4 button.

Help button
Help function
Digital Preview
Custom Image
Digital Filter
RAW button function
MENU Cancel

4

OK OK

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

Setting the RAW Button Function
When the [RAW button function] is assigned to the g (Help) button, adjust
the function settings.
The following settings are available.
Cancel each time

O (On)/P (Off)File Format

File format selected when the g button is pressed.

Select [RAW button function] in Step 3 on p.155.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel eachtime].

Shooting Settings

1
2

6

156

3

Use the four-way controller(45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
When set to O (On), the recording format
each time a picture is taken returns to the[File Format] setting. The default setting
is O (On). When [Cancel each time] is
set to P (Off), the g button settings arecanceled under the following conditions.
• the g button is pressed again• the camera is turned off• the mode dial is turned• a menu is displayed• the camera is in Playback mode4

Help button
RAW button function
Cancel each time
JPEG
RAW
RAW+

RAW+
RAW+
RAW+

MENU

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 g button is pressed.

6
Shooting Settings

5
6
7

Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way
controller (23) to select a file format when the g button
is pressed.
Press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Setting the Image Finishing Tone
(Custom Image)157

You can set the image finishing tone before shooting when the exposure
mode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority),c (Aperture Priority) or a (Manual).
Select from the following six modes for [Image Tone]: Bright, Natural,
Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome. The default setting is[Bright]. You can adjust the following items for Image Tone.
Saturation*1

Sets the color saturation. (Available settings: –4 to +4)

Hue*1

Sets the color. (Available settings: –4 to +4)

Contrast

Sets the image contrast. (Available settings: –4 to +4)
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 Color])

Toning*3

Sets the level for cold tone adjustment (– direction) and warm
tone adjustment (+ direction). (Available settings: –4 to +4)

Sharpness*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.

1

Press the 4 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 a custom
image and press the 4 button.
The [Custom Image] screen appears.
After the power is turned on, the last
image taken is displayed in the
background.

Custom Image
BrightISOAWB AUTO

AF.A
OFF

JPEG 10M

400

6Shooting Settings

*2

158

3

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

R

Bright

Y

M

B

G
C

Check
OK OK

4

Use the four-way controller(23) to choose an item you
want to change (Saturation, Hue,
Contrast or Sharpness).
When Image Tone is set to Monochrome,
you can change the settings for Filter
Effect, Toning, Contrast, and Sharpness.

6

5

BW
R

Portrait

Y

M

B

G
C

Check
OK

OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.

Shooting Settings

The background image changes according to the setting.
You can visually check the saturation and hue with the radar chart.
For Sharpness, turn the e-dial to switch to Fine Sharpness. The image
outlines are even thinner and sharper with Fine Sharpness, making itsuited for capturing fine subjects such as hair.

6

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
When Image Tone is set to Monochrome, the radar chart is not displayed.

Additional Settings for Shooting

159

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. The
default setting is F (Auto).
Auto

Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)G

Daylight

For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)

H

Shade

For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces thebluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)^

CloudyFor use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About
6000K)

J

FluorescentLight

For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.
Select the type of fluorescent light, from D (daylight)(about 6500K), N (neutral white) (about 5000K), and W(white) (about 4200K).

I

TungstenLight

For use when taking pictures under light bulb or othertungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a
picture. (About 2850K)

L

Flash

For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)

KManualUse this to manually adjust the white balance according to
the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural
white.

* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.

1
2

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.

6
Shooting Settings

F

160

3

Press the four-way controller(23) and set.

White Balance
Auto

Press the mc button to display the
Digital Preview using the white balance
set. Fine-tuning White Balance is easierwith Digital Preview.

WB

Check
OK OK

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H (Scene) mode.
• Because the light source changes when the flash discharges, you can set thewhite balance for when the flash discharges. Select [Flash] or [Unchanged]in [16. WB when using flash] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79).

6

Color Temperature

Shooting Settings

The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, andtowards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes
this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin).
This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking
pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
Red tint
2000

3000

Blue tint
4000

5000 6000

8000

10000 12000 [ K ]Clear sky

Shade

Daylight (Fluorescent light)

CloudyDaylight Flash
Neutral white (Fluorescent light)

White (Fluorescent light)

Halogen light bulb

Tungsten light

Oil lamp

Candle flame

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Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when
taking pictures. With 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 white balance
for your surroundings.

1

Select K (Manual) in Step 3 on
p.160.

White Balance
ManualWBCheck
SHUTTER Adjust

2

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.
Slide the focus mode lever to \ when
the shutter cannot be released.
The screen to select the measuring range
is displayed.
OK OK

4
5

Use the e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area forthe measuring range.
When a spot area is selected, use
the four-way controller (2345)
to move the frame to the area you
want to measure.
OK OK

6
Shooting Settings

3

OK OK

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6

Press the 4 button.

White Balance
ManualThe camera returns to the [White
Balance] screen.
Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning theWhite Balance” if fine-tuning isnecessary.

Check
SHUTTER Adjust

7

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust
the white balance.
• [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button whiledisplayed to return to the [Adjust White Balance] screen for remeasuring.
• If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may
not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust thewhite balance.

6
Shooting Settings

Fine-Tuning the White Balance
You can fine tune the white balance settings.

1

Set [8. Adjust White Balance] inthe [A Custom Setting 2] menu
to [On].

8. Adjust White Balance
OffOn

Adjustment is enabled in
the white balance settings

2

Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 on p.159.

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163
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Adjust White Balance] screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to fine tune White
Balance.
Seven levels and 225 patterns areavailable on the G-M and B-A axes.

Shade
WB±
G
G1

±0

A

B
M

MENU Cancel

5

OK OK

G-M

Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.

23

B-A

Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.

45

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen.

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
• If [8. Adjust White Balance] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to [Off]after White Balance is adjusted, the adjusted values become invalid. Set [8.
Adjust White Balance] to [On] again to enable the values used previously.
• When set to K (Manual), White Balance can also be measured in the [Adjust
White Balance] screen by pressing the shutter release button fully.

6
Shooting Settings

6

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Setting the Color SpaceYou can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB].
Sets to sRGB color space.

1

sRGB

2

AdobeRGB

Sets to AdobeRGB color space.

Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77).
1 2 3
Custom Image
Digital Filter
File Format
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW file format
Color SpaceMENU Cancel

6

OFF

JPEG

10M
sRGB
PEF
AdobeRGB
sRGB
OK OK

Shooting Settings

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.224)

Color Space
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 area 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.

7 Playback Functions
This chapter describes how to use the various playback
functions in Playback mode.

Playback Functions Operation ......................... 166
Enlarging Images ............................................... 167
Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 169
Rotating Images ................................................. 175
Comparing Images ............................................. 176
Slideshow ........................................................... 177
Deleting Multiple Images ................................... 180
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...... 184
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ....... 186

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Playback Functions Operation
Perform settings related to playing back images in the [Q Playback]menu.
For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32).

Playback Menu Setting Items
You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback 1-2] menu.
Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback 1] menu
appears.
Menu

7
Playback Functions

Q1

Q2

Function

Page

Slideshow

Item

Plays back saved images one after another.

p.177

Image
Comparison

You can display two images side-by-side.

p.176

Digital Filter

Changes the color tone of captured images,
adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts
the brightness.

p.192

ResizeChanges the recorded pixels and quality levelto create an image with a smaller file size.

p.188

Cropping

Cuts out only the desired area of the pictureand saves it as a new image.

p.190

Protect

Protects images from being accidentallyerased.

p.184

DPOF

Sets the DPOF settings.

p.200

RAW
Development

Converts RAW images to JPEG format.

p.195

Index

Joins a number of saved images together andcreates a new image from them.

p.172

Playback dsp.
methd.

Sets whether to display the Bright/Dark area
warning in Playback mode and also sets theinitial magnification when enlarging images.

p.168

Multi-img dsp.
stngs.

Sets the number of images to display in a multip.170
image display screen to 4, 9 or 16.

Delete All

You can delete all saved images at once.

p.183

Enlarging Images

167

Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode.

1

Press the Q button and use thefour-way controller (45) toselect an image.

100-0046

1/2000F5.6

2

Turn the e-dial to the right(toward y).

××2
2

The image enlarges at each calibration (1.2
times to 16 times).

7
Four-way controller (2345)

Moves area to enlarge

e-dial (toward right)

Enlarges image (up to 16 times)

e-dial (toward left)

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) on the e-dial (towardright) is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Playback dsp. methd.] in [Q Playback 2]
menu.

• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during InstantReview (p.61) and Digital Preview (p.119).
• 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.

Playback Functions

Operations available during Enlarged view

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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 dsp. methd.] inthe [Q Playback 2] menu.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
Delete All

MENU Exit

2
3

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On) or P (Off) for[Bright/Dark area].

Playback dsp. methd.
Bright/Dark area
Quick Zoom

Off

7
MENU

Playback Functions

4
5

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Quick Zoom].
Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select a magnification.

Playback dsp. methd.
Bright/Dark area
Quick Zoom

Select from [Off], [×2], [×4], [×8] or [×16].

MENU Cancel

6
7

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.

Displaying Multiple Images

169

Multi-image Display Screen
You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time.
The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can bechanged but 9-image display is explained here.

1

Press the Q button.

100-0046

1/2000F5.6

2

Turn the e-dial to the left (towardf).

7

Select&Delete

100-0046

Scroll bar

Playback Functions

The multi-image display screen appears.
Up to nine thumbnail images will be
displayed at once. Use the four-way
controller (2345) to select an image.
A scroll bar appears at the right of thescreen. With an image selected in thebottom row, pressing the four-way
controller (3) displays the next nine
images.
[?] appears for an image that cannot be
displayed.

Frame

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3

Turn the e-dial to the right(towards y) or press the 4
button.

100-0046

A full screen display of the selected
image appears.
1/2000F5.6

Selecting the Number of Images to Display

1

Select [Multi-img dsp. stngs.] inthe [Q Playback 2] menu.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
Delete All

MENU Exit

7

2

Playback Functions

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select the number ofimages to be displayed in one
screen and press the 4 button.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs.
Delete All

MENU Cancel

3

4 imgs.
9 imgs.
16 imgs.
OK OK

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

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Calendar Display/Folder Display
You can display images by recording date or by folder name.

Displaying Images by Recording Date
Images will be grouped and displayed by recording date.

1

Turn the e-dial to the left (towardf) in the multi-image display
screen.
The calendar display screen appears.
Only dates when pictures were taken aredisplayed.

Number of images recordedin this date
2008. 7
WED
9
TEU
10
2008. 8MON 11TUE
12
2008. 9
SAT
6
SUN
7

2/15

INFO

Recording date Thumbnail

2

Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
Press the 4 button to display the image selected in single-image
playback.

Displaying Images by Folder
Images will be grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved.

1

Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in the multi-image
display screen.
The calendar display screen appears.

7
Playback Functions

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the recording
date.

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2

Press the M button.
The folder display screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a desired
folder and press the 4 button.

100

101

102

The multi-image display screen for theselected folder appears.

103

104

105

10

Delete100PENTX• You can press the i button to delete the selected folder and all the images
in it. (p.182)• Press the M button to switch between the calendar display and folder
display. The next time Calendar Display/Folder Display is selected, the onethat was displayed most recently will be displayed first.

Joining Multiple Images (Index)
7
Playback Functions

Join a number of saved images together and display them as an index
print. You can also save the displayed index print as a new image. You canselect the images to include in the index print and have them randomlydisposed.

1

Select [Index] in the[Q Playback 2] menu.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
Delete All

MENU Exit

2

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

3

Press the four-way controller (5).

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Use the four-way controller(23) to select a layout andpress the 4 button.

Index
LayoutCopiesBackgrnd.
SelectYou can select one of 5 index layouts:
Thumbnails/Square/Random 1/Random
2/Random 3.

Create an image
OK OK

MENU Cancel

5
6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Copies] andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller(23) to select the number ofimages and press the 4 button.

Index
LayoutCopiesBackgrnd.
SelectYou can select 12, 24 or 36 images.

12
24
36

Create an image
OK OK

MENU Cancel

7

Use the four-way controller(23) to select a backgroundcolor and press the 4 button.
You can select a white or black
background.

Index
LayoutCopiesBackgrnd.
SelectCreate an image
MENU Cancel

9

12

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select] andpress the four-way controller (5).

7
Playback Functions

8

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Backgrnd.]
and press the four-way controller (5).

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10 Use the four-way controller (23)to select the type of image selection
and press the 4 button.

Index
LayoutCopiesBackgrnd.
Select12u (All images):
Picks up images automaticallyCreate an image
from all of the images saved.
OK OK
MENU Cancelw (Manual):
Individually select the images
you want to include in the index.
x (Folder name):
Picks up images automatically from the folder selected.
If you selected w, continue by selecting [Select image(s)] andselecting the individual images.
If you selected x, continue by selecting [Select a folder] and selecting
the folder.

11 Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Create an image]and press the 4 button.

7

Index
LayoutCopiesBackgrnd.
Select

The index print is created and aconfirmation screen appears.

12

Create an image

Playback Functions

OK OK

MENU

12 Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save] or [Reshuffle] andpress the 4 button.

Save

Reshuffle
Save:
CancelThe index image is saved as P file.
Reshuffle:
OK OK
MENU
Reselects the images included in theindex and displays a new index image.
After the index is saved, the camera returns to Playback mode and theindex image is displayed.

• Processing may take a while when creating an index print.
• When the number of saved images is smaller than the number set for[Copies], empty spaces will appear in [Thumbnails] layout and some images
may be duplicated in other layouts.
• The images are positioned in order starting from the smallest file number
when Thumbnails or Square is selected.

Rotating Images

175

You can rotate the image displayed 90° counterclockwise at a time before
saving it. The image rotation information is saved with the image andduring playback it will be displayed in portrait orientation.
You cannot save the image rotation information for protected images.

1
2

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45)to display the image you want to rotate.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button ispressed.
100-0001

3
1/250
F2.8

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The image rotation information is saved.

OK OK

7
Playback Functions

3

3

Comparing Images

176

You can display two images side-by-side.

1

2

Select [Image Comparison] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
The last image displayed/captured will be displayed twice side-by-side.

3

Turn the e-dial to select an image
to compare.

100-0046

100-0046

You can change the display with thefollowing procedures.

7
Playback Functions

MENU

OK

Exit

4

4 button

The selection frame changes to right image, both images,
and left image each time the button is pressed.

Four-waycontroller(2345)

Moves area to enlarge. When the selection frame isselecting both images, you can operate both images at thesame time.

e-dialWhen the selection frame is selecting the left or rightimage, the previous/next image is displayed.
When the selection frame is selecting both images, you
can enlarge or reduce both images simultaneously in thesame magnification.

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

i button

When the selection frame is selecting the left or rightimage, the selected image is deleted.

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the normal playback mode.

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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

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
7

Use the four-way controller(23) to select the setting you
want to change.
The following settings can be changed.

Slideshow starts
Start
Interval
Screen effect
Repeat Playback

OK Start

MENU

Item

3sec
Off

Function

Setting

Interval

Select the image display interval.

3/5/10/30 seconds(Default setting: 3 sec.)

ScreeneffectSelect the transition effect when
the next image is displayed.

Off/Fade/Wipe/Zoom(Default setting: Off)

RepeatPlayback

Sets whether the slideshow will
start from the beginning after thelast image is displayed.

P (Off)/ O (On)(Default setting: P (Off))

Playback Functions

2
3

Select [Slideshow] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

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4

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to change the settings.

Start
Interval
Screen effect
Repeat Playback
MENU Cancel

3sec
5sec
OFF
10sec
30sec
OK OK

Starting the Slideshow

1

Select [Start] in Step 3 of p.177
and press the 4 button.
The Start screen is displayed andslideshow begins.

7

OK

Operations available during a slideshow

Playback Functions

4 button
Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)Four-way controller (3)Pause
Shows previous image
Shows next image
Stop

Operations available when paused

4 button
Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)Four-way controller (3)Resumes playback (Restart)
Shows previous image
Shows next image
Stop

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179
Stop the slideshow.
Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback
or when paused.
• Four-way controller (3) is pressed *1• Q button is pressed *1• 3 button is pressed *1• Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully *2• Mode dial is turned *2*1 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to the normal playback mode.
*2 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to Capture mode.

7
Playback Functions

Deleting Multiple Images

180

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

Press the Q button.
The camera enters Playback mode and the single-image playback
screen appears.

2
7Turn the e-dial to the left (towardf).

Playback Functions

The multi-image display screen appears.

Select&Delete

100-0046

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181
Press the i button.
9 appears on the images.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to move to the images
to delete and press the 4
button.
The image is selected and O appears.
After selecting an image, turn the e-dial tochange to single-image playback display
and check the image.
Protected images cannot be selected.

5

MENU

DeleteOK

Press the i button.
The Delete confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Select&Delete].
All selected
images are deleted
Select&Delete
CancelMENU

7

Press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.

OK OK

Playback Functions

6

7

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Deleting a Folder
You can delete the selected folder and all the images in it.

1

In Playback mode, turn the e-dial 2 clicks to the left
(toward f).
The calender/folder display screen appears.
When the calendar display screen appears, press the M button.

2

Press the four-way controller(2345) to select a folder todelete and press the i button.

100

101

102

The delete folder confirmation screen
appears.

103

104

105

10

100PENTX

Delete3
7

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

100PENTX
Deletes all images in theselected folder

Playback Functions

DeleteCancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The folder and all images in the folder 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.

3 image(s)Protected images are found
Delete All
Leave All
OK OK

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Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
Deleted images cannot be restored.

1

Select [Delete All] in the[Q Playback 2] menu.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
Delete All

MENU Exit

2
3

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Delete All].
7

Delete All
Cancel
OK OK

MENU

4

Press the 4 button.
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.

3 image(s)Protected images are found
Delete All
Leave All
OK OK

Playback Functions

Delete all images
on memory card?

Protecting Images from Deletion(Protect)184

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card isformatted.

Protecting Single Images

1

7
Playback Functions

2
3

Select [Protect] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Single Image]and press the 4 button.
Single ImageAll Images
OK OK

MENU

4

Use the four-way controller(45) to select an image toprotect.

100-0046

Protect
Unprotect
MENU

OK OK

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185
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].
Select [Unprotect] to cancel the Protect setting.

6

Press the 4 button.
The image is protected and the Y icon appears at the top right of thescreen. (p.25)
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images.

Protecting All Images

1
2

Select [All Images] in Step 3 of p.184 and press the 4
button.
Press the four-way controller(23) to select [Protect] andpress the 4 button.

Protect
Unprotect
MENU

7
OK OK

Playback Functions

All images saved in the SD Memory Card
are protected.
Select [Unprotect] to cancel the protect
setting on all of the images.

Protect all images

Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment

186

By using the video cable I-VC28 (optional), you can play back images
using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor.

12Turn the AV device and camera off.
Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided
video cable toward the S mark on the camera, andconnect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.

UP

7
Playback Functions

3
4

Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN
jack on the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) is recommended. (p.40)• For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks, check the operating manualof the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera isconnected.
• Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if thevideo output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens,change the video output format setting. (p.225)• The camera monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV
device.

8 Processing Images
This chapter describes how to process pictures taken andedit RAW images.

Changing the Image Size ................................... 188
Processing Images with Digital Filters ............ 192
Editing RAW Images .......................................... 195

Changing the Image Size188

You can reduce the size of an image by changing the number of recorded
pixels and/or quality level or cropping only part of the image.

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels andQuality Level (Resize)
Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to create an image with asmaller file size.
• Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized.
• Larger numbers of recorded pixels and better quality levels than those of theoriginal image cannot be selected.

1

Select [Resize] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

8
Processing Images

2
3

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller(45) to select an image to resize
and press the 4 button.

100-0046
Resize this image

The screen to select the recorded pixels
and quality level appears.
MENU

OK OK

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189
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [JPEG Rec.
Pixels] and the four-way
controller (45) to select a size.
You can select J, P, i or m
(640×416).

5

JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality

10M

MENU

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Quality]
and the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level.
You can select C, D or E.

6

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

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

Save asCancelMENU

8

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

Processing Images

8

OK OK

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Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image.
• Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be cropped.
• An area larger than the original image cannot be selected.

123

Select [Cropping] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select an image to crop andpress the 4 button.

100-0046
Crops this image

The screen to select the area to crop
appears.

8
Processing Images

OK OK

MENU

4

Select the size and position of
the area to crop.
Use the following procedure to set thesize and position of the area to crop.
MENU

INFO

OK

OK

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e-dialFour-way controller(2345)
M button

5

To set the size of the cropping area. Select from k(3680×2448), a (3456×2320), a (3264×2160),
P (3008×2000), g (2464×1632), i(1824×1216) or j (1248×832).
To move the cropping area.
To change the orientation of the cropped area. Only
available with such sizes where the cropped area
can be rotated.

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

6

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

Save asCancel
MENU

7

OK OK

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

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Processing Images

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Processing Images with Digital
Filters
You can edit captured images using digital filters. Processed image will besaved as a new image.
The following filters are available.
Filter name

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

For taking pictures that look as if
taken with a toy camera.

High
Contrast

For taking pictures with highcontrasts.

+1/+2/+3Soft

For taking pictures with a soft focus
throughout the image.

+1/+2/+3Star Burst

For taking pictures of night scenes orlights reflected on water with a
special sparkling look achieved byadding cross-like effects to the
picture’s highlights.

Retro

8

Blurring: +1/+2/+3

Toy Camera

For taking pictures with the look of
old photos.

Tone Break: Red/Green/
Blue

Number of light sources:
Small/Medium/Large
Size: Short/Medium/Long
Angle: 0°/30°/45°/60°
Blue/Amber: -2/-1/Off/+1/+2
White frame: Thin/Medium/
Thick

Processing Images

For extracting a specific color andRed/Magenta/Cyan/Blue/
Extract color taking the rest of the picture in black
Green/Yellow
and white.
Illustration

Creates an image that looks as
though it was painted or drawn witha crayon.

HDR

Creates an image that looks like a highWeak/Std./Strong
dynamic range image.

B&W

Converts to a black and white image.

B&W/Red/Green/Blue

Sepia

Adds a vintage touch to photos by
converting them to sepia color.

Weak/Std./Strong

Color

Adds a color filter to the image.

Slim

Changes the horizontal and verticalratio of images.

Pastel/Water Color

Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/
Blue/Green/Yellow
Color gradation: Pale/Std./
Dark±8 levels

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Filter name

EffectBrightness

Changes the brightness of images.

Parameter±8 levels
Color intensity: Off/+1/+2/+3
Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/
Blue/Green/Yellow
High Contrast: Off/+1/+2/+3

CustomCustomize and save a filter to yourown preferences.

Soft focus: Off/+1/+2/+3
Outline highlight: -3 to +3
Tone Break: Off/Red/
Green/Blue
Shading Level: -3 to +3
Shading Type: 6 types

Only JPEG files and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using
the Digital Filters.

1
2

Select [Digital Filter] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for selecting the filter appears.

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

8
Processing Images

3

Select an image in Playback mode.

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4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a filter andpress the 4 button.

100-0001
HDR

Toy Camera

Select a filter and preview the effects on
the screen.
You can turn the e-dial to select a
different image.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameterand the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
100-0001

100-0001

Red

Slim Level

OK
MENU

OK
MENU

Color Filter

6

OK OK

MENU

-8

OFF

+8

Slim Filter

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

8
Processing Images

7

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Uses filters incombination] or [Save as].
Select [Uses filters in combination] when
you want to apply additional filters to thesame image.

Continue selecting filters
Uses filters in combination
Save asCancel
MENU

8

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
If [Uses filters in combination] was selected, the camera will return to Step 4.
If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed image will be saved as a
new image.
Up to 20 filters can be combined to the same image.

Editing RAW Images

195

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.

Editing a RAW Image

1

Select [RAW Development] in the[Q Playback 2] menu.

1 2
RAW Development
Index
Playback dsp. methd.
Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
Delete All

MENU Exit

2
3

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select an image to edit.

100-0011

4

Press the 4 button.

MENU

OK OK

Recorded Pixels

10

The parameters recorded in the image fileappear.
To specify the parameters, see“Specifying the Parameters”.

ISO NR

sRGB
On
MENU

OK

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Processing Images

Develop this image

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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].
Save image as a new file

Save asCancel
OK OK

MENU

7

Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved under a different name.

8

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Exit] and press
the 4 button.

Save images are completed.
Continue Developing?

Select [Continue] to edit other images.
Continue
Exit
OK OK

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Processing Images

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Specifying the Parameters
Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images.
The following parameters can be changed.
Parameter

Value

Recorded Pixels

J (3872×2592)/P (3008×2000)/i (1824×1216)

Quality Level

C (Best)/D (Better)/E (Good)

Custom Image

Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/
Monochrome (p.157)

White Balance

F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade),^ (Cloudy), JD (Daylight colors fluorescentlights), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights),
JW (White light fluorescent lights),
I (Tungsten Light), L (Flash), K (Manual)(p.159)Sensitivity–2.0 to +2.0

High-ISO Noise Reduction

Off/Weakest/Weak/Strong

Color Space

sRGB/AdobeRGB

Shadow Compensation

On/Off1

Recorded Pixels

108
ISO NR

sRGB
On
MENU

2
3

OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the value.
Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

Processing Images

Press the four-way controller(23) in Step 4 of p.195 to choose
the parameter you want tochange.

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4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] andpress the 4 button.
The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image.
When the white balance is set to [Manual], press the mc button to display themeasuring screen. Only the Spot measuring range is available.

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Processing Images9 Printing from the Camera
This chapter describes how to make the printing settings.

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ................. 200
Printing Using PictBridge .................................. 203

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

200

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 to imprint the date.
• DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
• You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

Printing Single Images

1

9

2
3

Select [DPOF] in the[Q Playback 1] menu.

1 2
Slideshow
Image Comparison
Digital Filter
ResizeCropping
Protect
DPOF
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).

Printing from the Camera

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Single Image]and press the 4 button.
Single ImageAll Images
MENU

OK OK

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201
Use the four-way controller(45) to select an image to set
DPOF settings.

100-0046

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.

6

Turn the e-dial to choose
whether to insert the date (O) ornot (P).
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).

7

100-0046

Copies
MENU

01
Date

Date
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF setting 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, thedate may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

Printing from the Camera

To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 5 and press
the 4 button.

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202

Settings for All Images

1

Select [All Images] in Step 3 on
p.200.
The screen for making DPOF settings for
all images appears.

Single ImageAll Images
OK OK

MENU

2

Choose the number of copies
and whether to imprint the dateor not.
Refer to Steps 5 and 6 of p.201 for details
on how to make the settings.

DPOF setting for all
imagesCopies
MENU

3

00
Date

Date
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for all images are saved and the camera returns tothe screen that was displayed before selecting the menu.

9

The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all theimages and the settings for single images are canceled. Before printing, checkthat the number is correct.

Printing from the Camera

Printing Using PictBridge

203

This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using
a computer (direct printing).
Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer with the included
USB cable (I-USB7) to print directly.
Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether toinsert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer.
Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
1 Set USB Connection on the camera to [PictBridge] (p.204)
2 Connect the camera to the printer (p.205)
3 Set the printing options
Print single images (p.206)
Print all images (p.208)
Print with DPOF settings (p.209)

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Printing from the Camera• Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) is recommended whenconnecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or theimage data may be lost if the battery set runs out of power while the camera
is connected to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera(such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.
• Printing an index of images, where multiple images appear on a single sheet,may not be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index
prints, you may need to use a computer.
• RAW images cannot be printed directly from the camera. Use [RAWDevelopment] (p.195) to convert to a JPEG image or transfer to a computerand use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images.
• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” when connecting to a computer.

204

Setting USB Connection

1
2

Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pop-up menu appears.

3

4

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

1 2 3
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video Output
USB Connection
Auto Power Off
Select battery
Reset
MENU Cancel

±0
NTSC
PC
PictBridge
AUTO
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is changed.

5

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

9
Printing from the Camera

205

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

1
2

Turn off the camera.
Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided
USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect
the USB cable to the USB/Video terminal.

UP

3

Connect the other end of the USB cable to a PictBridgecompatible printer.
The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.

4
5Turn the printer on.
9

The PictBridge menu appears.

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINTOK OK

The PictBridge menu is not displayed if [USB Connection] is set to [PC].

Printing from the Camera

After the printer start-up, turn thecamera on.

206

Printing Single Images

1

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Single Image] in
the PictBridge menu.

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

2

Press the 4 button.
The print single image screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(45) to choose an image toprint.

100-0046
Print this image

Copies
MENU

4
9

1

Date

Date

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number ofcopies.
You can print up to 99 copies.

Printing from the Camera

5

Turn the e-dial to choose whether to insert the date (O) ornot (P).
O: The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.

6

Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Proceed to Step 11 to print the images using the default setting.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

7207
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Paper Size] andpress the four-way controller(5).
The [Paper Size] screen appears.

Print all images
Printing starts
Paper Size
Paper Type
QualityBorder Status
MENU

8

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose a paper size.
You can only choose a size that is
supported by your printer.
When [_ Setting] is selected, images
are printed according to the printersettings.

Setting
Setting
Setting
Setting
OK Print

Paper Size
_Setting
Card
L
100×150
Postcard
4″×6″

2L
8 ″ × 10 ″A4Letter
11 ″ × 1 7 ″A3MENU Cancel

OK OK

9 Press the 4 button.
10 Repeat Steps 7 to 9 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and[Border Status].

When [_ Setting] is selected for these print settings, images are printed
according to the printer settings.
[Paper Type] with more Es supports higher quality paper.
[Quality] with more Es indicates higher print quality.

11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Printing
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Printing from the Camera

starts] and press the 4 button.

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Printing All Images

1

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [All Images] in the
PictBridge menu.

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

2

Press the 4 button.
The print all images screen appears.

3

Choose the number of copies
and whether to imprint the dateor not.
The number of copies and the date settingthat you choose apply to all of the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of p.206 for details
on how to make the settings.
Use the four-way controller (45) tocheck the images set to be printed.

94100-0046
Print all images

Copies
Total
MENU

1
28
Date

Date
OK OK

Press the 4 button.

Printing from the Camera

The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 10 of p.207 for details on how to change the settings.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Printing
starts] and press the 4 button.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

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Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings

1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF
AUTOPRINT] in the PictBridge menu.
Press the 4 button.
The print with DPOF settings screen
appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) tocheck the number of copies for each
image, whether the date is imprinted ornot, and total number of copies.

3

100-0046
Print with DPOF settings

Copies
Total
MENU

1
10

Date

OK Print

Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 10 of p.207 for details on how to change the settings.

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Printing
starts] and press the 4 button.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

1
2

Turn off the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

Printing from the Camera

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you havefinished printing.

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Memo

10Camera Settings
This chapter describes how to change the camera settings.

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 212
Formatting the SD Memory Card ...................... 214
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, andDisplay Language .............................................. 215
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display.............................................................................. 220
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming
Convention ......................................................... 224
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power
Settings ............................................................... 225
Using Pixel Mapping .......................................... 228
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the
Camera ................................................................ 229

212

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, see “Using the Menus” (p.32).

Set-up Menu Setting Items
Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-3] menu.
Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menu.
Menu

Item

Function

Page

Language/

Changes the language in which menus andp.219
messages appear.

Date Adjust

Sets the date format and time.

p.216

World Time

Sets display of local date and time of a
specified city in addition to the present
location on the monitor when travelingoverseas.

p.216

Text Size

Sets the size of the text selected in themenus.

p.220

Guide display

Sets to display indicators in the monitor.

p.220

Folder Name

Sets the method used to assign folder
names for storing images.

p.224

R1

Beep

Switches the beep tone on/off.

p.215

10

Brightness Level

Changes the brightness of the monitor.

p.221

Camera Settings

LCD Color Tuning

Adjusts the color of the monitor.

p.222

Video Output

Sets the output format to the AV device.

p.225

USB Connection

Sets the USB cable connection (computer
p.204
or printer).

Auto Power Off

Sets the time to turn off automatically.

Select battery

Selects the type of batteries inserted in the
p.226
camera.

Reset

Resets all settings.

R2

p.225

p.232

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Menu

R3

Item

Function

Page

Pixel Mapping

Maps out and corrects for any defective
pixels in the CCD.

p.228

Dust Alert

Detects dust adhering to the CCD.

p.244

Dust Removal

Cleans the CCD by shaking it.

p.243

Sensor Cleaning

Locks the mirror in the up position forcleaning the CCD.

p.246

FormatFormats the SD Memory Card.

p.214[R Set-up 1] menu
1 2 3EnglishDate AdjustWorld Time
Text Size
Guide display
Folder Name
Beep
MENU Exit

Std.
3sec
Date

[R Set-up 2] menu
1 2 3
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video Output
USB Connection
Auto Power Off
Select battery
Reset
MENU Exit

±0
NTSC
PC
1min
AUTO

[R Set-up 3] menu
1 2 3
Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert
Dust Removal
Sensor Cleaning
FormatMENU Exit

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Camera SettingsFormatting the SD Memory Card214

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unusedor has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may bedamaged beyond use.
• Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware.

1
2

Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.

3

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

FormatAll data deleted

FormatCancelOK OK

4
10

Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, thescreen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.

Formatting

Camera Settings

Setting the Beep Setting, Date andTime, and Display Language

215

Turning the Beep On and Off
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all
O (On).
There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE-L (AE Lock button
operation sound), RAW (RAW button operation sound), Self-timer andRemote Control.

12

Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up 1] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Beep] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(23) to select an item and thefour-way controller (45) toselect On (O) or Off (P).
You can turn all the beeps off by selecting[Setting] and using the four-way
controller (45) to select Off (P).

4

Beep
Setting
In-focus
AE-L
RAW
Self-timer
Remote Control
MENU

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

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Camera Settings

216

Changing the Date and Time and the Display
Style
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]. Choose[12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method.
Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

Settings are completed
MENU Cancel

OK OK

1 Setting the Date and Time (p.54)

Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.50) 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.

10

1
2

Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up 1] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

Camera Settings

The [World Time] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select X (Destination) or W
(Hometown).
This setting changes the date and time on
the guide display screen.

World Time
Setting the TimeX

X Destination
London15 : 00

WHometown
New York

10 : 00

MENU

4

217
Press the four-way controller (3).
The selection frame moves to X (Destination setting).

5

Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the Destination city appears.

6

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a destination city.
Turn the e-dial to change the region.
The current time, location and timedifference of the selected city appears.

X Destination

LondonDSTMENU Cancel OK OK

7
8+06:00
15:00

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Select O (On) if the destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).

9

Press the 4 button.
The destination setting is saved.

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

10
Camera Settings• See “List of World Time Cities” (p.218) for cities that can be specified as adestination.
• Select W (Hometown setting) in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting.
• X appears in the guide display and status screen if World Time is set to
X (Destination). (p.22)• When you switch World Time to X (Destination), the video output (p.225)
setting changes to the default setting for that city.

218
List of World Time Cities
RegionNorth
America

Central andSouthAmerica

Europe10
Camera 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

219
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 19 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/

MENU Cancel] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).

OK OK

1 Setting the Display Language (p.50)

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Camera Settings

220

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu
Display
Setting the Text Size
You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal
display) or [Large] (magnified display).
Set in [Text Size] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
1 2 3EnglishDate AdjustWorld Time
Text Size
Guide display
Folder Name
Beep
MENU Cancel

Std.
Large
Date
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 [Off], [3 sec], [10 sec] and [30 sec]. The default setting is[3 sec].
Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
1 2 3

10

EnglishCamera Settings

Date AdjustWorld Time
Text Size
Guide display
Folder Name
Beep
MENU Cancel

Off
3sec
10sec
30sec
OK OK

221

Setting the Status Display
Sets whether the status screen will always appear on the monitor.
The default setting is [On].
Set in [21. Display status] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78).
21.Display statusOn
Off

The status screen isdisplayed all the time

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when themonitor is hard to see.
Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212).
1 2 3Brightness Level

MENU Cancel

0

OK OK

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Adjusting the Color of the Monitor
You can adjust the color of the monitor.

1
2

Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R Set-up 2] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [LCD Color Tuning] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to adjust the color.

LCD Color Tuning

You can adjust the value from the 15
levels.

G
G
G1
1

±0

A

B
M

MENU Cancel

4
5

OK OK

G-M

Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.

23

B-A

Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.

45

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

Setting the Display for Instant Review

10
Camera Settings

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 display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area
warning.

1

Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu.

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223
Press the four-way controller(5).
The [Instant Review] screen appears.

Instant Review
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

1sec

MENU

3

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select a display time,
and then press the 4 button.

Instant Review
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

MENU Cancel

4
5
6
7

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
P (Off).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright/Darkarea].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
P (Off).
Press the 3 button twice.

10

The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Camera Settings

8

1sec
3sec
5sec
Off

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Setting the Folder Name/File Number
Naming Convention
Selecting the Folder NameYou can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing
images. The default setting is [Date].

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 Adjust] (p.216).
(Example) 101_0125: for folders with pictures taken on January 25thPENTX

The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
(Example) 101PENTX

Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
1 2 3EnglishDate AdjustWorld Time
Text Size
Guide display
Folder Name
Beep
MENU Cancel

Std.
3sec
Date
PENTX
OK OK

Selecting the File Number Setting
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Camera Settings

You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when
saved to a new folder. Select O (On) or P (Off) for [File No.] in [Memory](p.229) in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu.
O (On)

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 (Off)

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 Auto Bracket shooting, images will be stored in
the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

Selecting the Video Output Format
and Power Settings

225

Selecting the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose anappropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.
Set in [Video Output] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212).
1 2 3Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video Output
USB Connection
Auto Power Off
Select battery
Reset
MENU Cancel

±0
NTSC
NTSC
PC
PAL
1min
AUTO
OK OK

1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.186)
The default video output format differs depending on the region. When you
switch the World Time to X (Destination), the video output setting changes tothe default setting for that city.

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], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or[Off]. The default setting is [1 min].

1 2 3Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video Output
USB Connection
Auto Power Off
Select battery
Reset
MENU Cancel

±0
1min
3min
5min
10min
30min
Off
OK OK

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Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212).

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Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or USB connection.

Setting the Battery Type
Sets the type of batteries used in the camera. The default setting is [Autodetect].

12

Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up 2] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Select battery] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the type of battery.
When set to [Auto-detect], the camera willdetect automatically the type of battery
used.

4
5

1 2 3
Brightness Level
Select battery

±0
AUTO

AUTO Auto-detect
Ni-MH Nickel hydride
AL Alkali
Li Lithium
Reset
OK OK
MENU Cancel

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

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Camera Settings

When a type of battery different from that selected in the menu setting is used,
the battery level will not be correctly determined. Please set the correct battery
type. Usually, there is no problem using automatic detection. 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.

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Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp
Sets the operation of the power lamp from [Std.], [Weak] or [Off].
The default setting is [Std.].
Set in [20. Power lamp] setting in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78).
20.Power lamp
Std.
Weak
Off
The power lamp is lit
when the camera isswitched on

Even if the power lamp is set to [Off], the lamp lights up while the camera istransferring data to a computer or printer connected using the USB cable.

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Camera Settings

Using Pixel Mapping

228

Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective
pixels in the CCD.

1
2

Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller(23) to select [Pixel Mapping]and press the 4 button.
Defective pixels are mapped andcorrected, and the screen that was
displayed before selecting the menu
appears again.

Pixel Mapping
For checking the image
sensor assembly to makeadjustments
Pixel Mapping
CancelOK OK

When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel
Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional)
or use batteries with ample power remaining.

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Selecting Capture Mode Settings to
Save in the Camera

229

You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.
The following settings can be saved: Flash Mode, Drive Mode, White
Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Playback
Display and File No. The default setting is O (On) for all settings.

1
2

Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] screen appears.

3

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

MemoryFlash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Flash Exp. Comp.
Playback Display
MENU

4
5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
Set [File No.] to O (On) to continue the sequential numbering for the file nameeven if a new folder is created. See “Selecting the File Number Setting” (p.224).

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Memo

11Resetting to Default
Settings

Resets the camera settings.

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ... 232
Resetting the Custom Menu .............................. 233

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Setup Menu

232

Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menus, [Q Playback] menus and [R Set-up]
menus can be reset to default settings.
Language/, Date Adjust, World Time city, Text Size, Video Output and[A Custom Setting] menu settings are not reset.

1
2

Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 2] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Reset] screen appears.

3

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

Reset
Back to initial settings

Reset
Cancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.

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Resetting to Default
Settings

Resetting the Custom Menu

233

Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings.

1
2

Select [Reset Custom function] in the [A Custom
Setting 4] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Reset Custom function] screen appears.

3

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

Reset Custom function
Returns the custom
function settings
to initial settings
Reset
Cancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.

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Resetting to Default
Settings

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Memo

12Appendix
Default Settings .................................................. 236
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations ..................................................... 240
Cleaning the CCD ............................................... 243
Optional Accessories ........................................ 248
Error Messages .................................................. 252
Troubleshooting ................................................. 255
Main Specifications ............................................ 258
Glossary .............................................................. 262
Index .................................................................... 267
WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 272

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Default Settings
The table below shows the factory default settings.
The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function(p.231).
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
Direct Keys
Reset
Setting

Page

Drive Mode

9 (Single frame
shooting)

Yes

p.106
p.125
p.128
p.130

Flash Mode

Depends on Capture
mode

Yes

p.65

White Balance

F (Auto)

Yes

p.159

Sensitivity

AUTO(ISO 100 - 800)

Yes

p.87

Reset
Setting

Page

Item

Default Setting[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item
Custom Image

BrightYes

p.157

Digital Filter

Not use any filters

Yes

p.132

File Format

JPEG

Yes

p.152

J (3872×2592)

Yes

p.150

JPEG Quality

C (Best)

Yes

p.151

RAW file format

PEF

Yes

p.153

Color Space

sRGB

Yes

p.164

AF Mode

f

Yes

p.111

AE Metering

L (Multi-segment)

Yes

p.101

Select AF pointi (Wide)

Yes

p.113

JPEG Recorded Pixels

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Default Setting

Appendix

237
Item
Display Time
Instant
Histogram
Review
Bright/Dark area
Memory(Select function)

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

1 sec

Yes

P (Off)Yes

P (Off)Yes

All O (On)

Yes

Page

p.222
p.229

Help function

Yes

Histogram

P (Off)Yes

Bright/Dark
area

P (Off)Yes

Cancel eachtime

O (On)Yes

JPEG/RAW/
RAW+ File
FormatAll RAW+Yes

O (On)

Yes

p.122

35

Yes

p.124

Item

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Interval

3 sec

Yes

DigitalPreviewHelpbuttonRAW button
function
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Lengthp.154[Q Playback] Menu

Slideshow

Screen effect
Repeat Playback

Off

Yes

P (Off)

Yes

p.177

Image Comparison

—

—

p.176

Digital Filter*

B&W

Yes

p.192

ResizeMaximum size according
to the setting

—

p.188

Cropping

Maximum size according
to the setting

—

p.190

—

No

p.184

DPOF

—

No

p.200

Recorded Pixels: J
Quality Level: C
Sensitivity: ±0

Yes

p.195

—

—

p.172

RAW Development
Index

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Protect

238
Item

Default Setting

Reset
SettingPage

P (Off)P (Off)Yes

9 imgs.

Yes

p.170

—

—

p.183

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Language/

According to default
settingNo

p.219

Date Adjust

According to default
setting

No

p.216

World Time setting

W (Hometown)

Yes

Hometown (City)

According to default
setting

No

Hometown (DST)

According to default
settingNo

Destination (City)

Same as Hometown

No

Destination (DST)Same as Hometown

No

According to default
setting

No

p.220

3 sec

Yes

p.220

Playback
dsp. methd.

Bright/Dark area
Quick Zoom

Multi-img dsp. stngs.
Delete All

Yes

p.168

* The filter parameter settings can be saved or reset.

[R Set-up] Menu
Item

World Time

Text Size
Guide display
Folder Name

Date

Yes

p.224

All O (On)

Yes

p.215

Brightness Level

±0

Yes

p.221

LCD Color Tuning

±0

Yes

p.222

According to default
setting

No

p.225

Beep

Video Output

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p.216

Appendix

USB Connection

PC

Yes

p.204

Auto Power Off

1 min

Yes

p.225

Select battery

Auto-detect

Yes

p.226

Reset

—

—

p.232

Pixel Mapping

—

—

p.228

Dust Alert

—

—

p.244

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Item

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Dust Removal—

Start-up action

P (Off)

—
Yes

p.243

Sensor Cleaning

—

—

p.246

Format

—

—

p.214

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

1. EV Steps

1/2 EV Steps

Yes

p.105

2. Sensitivity Steps

1 EV Steps

Yes

p.87

3. Meter Operating Time

10 secYes

p.103

4. AE-L with AF locked

Off

Yes

p.115

5. Link AF Point and AE

Off

Yes

p.103

6. Auto Bracketing order

0-+

Yes

p.106

7. Shadow Compensation

On

Yes

–

8. Adjust White Balance

Off

Yes

p.162

9. = Button function

Enable AF1

Yes

p.105
p.110

Dust
Removal[A Custom Setting] Menu
Item

10. AF in remote control

Off

Yes

p.129

11. Slow Shutter Speed NR

On

Yes

p.89

12. High-ISO Noise Reduction

Off

Yes

p.89

13. e-dial in Program

Off
Off

Yes

p.92

Yes

p.71

15. Flash in Wireless Mode

On

Yes

p.144

16. WB when using flash

Flash

Yes

p.160

17. Display Sensitivity

Off

Yes

–

18. Catch-in focus

Off

Yes

p.118
p.241

14. Release when Charging

ProhibitedYes

20. Power lamp

Std.

Yes

p.227

21. Display status

On

Yes

p.221

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Reset Custom function

—

—

p.233

Appendix

19. Using aperture ring

240

Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations
Lenses that can be used with this camera
Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s
(Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default
settings. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241) for otherlenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position otherthan s.
Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position.
No : Functions are unavailable.
Lens [Mount type]

DA/DA L/D FA/
FA J/FA lens
[KAF, KAF2] *4

F lens[KAF]*4

Autofocus (Lens only)

Yes

Yes

—

(With AF adapter 1.7×)*1

—

—

Yes*5

Manual focus(With the focus indicator)*2

Yes

Yes

Yes

(With Matte field)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Five AF points

Yes

Yes

No*5

Function

12

A lens[KA]

Power zoom

No

—

—

Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

Manual Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

P-TTL Auto Flash*3

Yes

Yes

Yes

Multi (16-segment) metering

Yes

Yes

Yes

Automatic lens focal length acquirement
when using the Shake Reduction
function

Yes

Yes

No

Appendix*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at 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 To use an F/FA soft 85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [19. Using aperturering] to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. Pictures can be taken with theaperture you set, but only within manual aperture range.
*5 The AF point becomes O (Center).

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.
See the lens manual for details. Note that this camera is not equipped witha power zoom function.

241

Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera
When aperture ring is set at 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 does not operate unless [19. Using
aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. Refer
to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241) for restriction that apply.
All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/DA L/FA J or
lenses with an Aperture s position set to the s position.
Lens and Built-in FlashThe 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.

Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]
When [19. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom
Setting 3] menu, the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of
the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s (Auto) position or a lens
without an s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted
as shown below.
19. Using aperture ring
Prohibited
Permitted

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Pictures can be takeneven when aperture ring
position is other than A242

Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position otherthan sLens Used
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lensonly or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)

Exposure Mode

Restrictionc (Aperture
Priority) mode

The aperture remains open
regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed
changes in relation to 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
diaphragm accessories
Priority) modesuch as extension tube K)

Pictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value but an
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for theaperture indicator.

Manual diaphragm lenssuch as reflex lens (lensonly)

c (Aperture
Priority) mode

FA, F soft 85mm FA soft
28mm (lens only)c (Aperture
Priority) mode

Pictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value in the
manual aperture range. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for theaperture indicator.

a (Manual)
mode

Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed.
In the viewfinder, [F--] appears forthe aperture indicator. When the
mc button is pressed, stop-down
metering is performed and the
shutter speed is set for theappropriate exposure for theaperture value set manually.

All lenses

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 a value
other than the s position.

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AppendixCleaning the CCD

243

Shadows may appear in the image on white backgrounds and othershooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that
the CCD must be cleaned.

Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust
Removal)The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that hascollected.

1
2

Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Dust Removal] screen appears.

3

Press the 4 button.
The Dust Removal function is activatedby shaking the CCD.
Select [Start-up action] and use the fourway controller (45) to select O (On) toturn Dust Removal on every time thecamera is turned on.
When Dust Removal is completed, thecamera returns to the [R Set-up 3] menu.

Dust Removal
Dust Removal
Start-up action

MENU

OK Start

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Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert)
Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CCD andvisually displays the location of the dust.
You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor
cleaning (p.246).
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 focus mode lever is set to =.

1
2

Select [Dust Alert] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Dust Alert] screen appears.

3

Fully display a white wall or
uniformly bright subject in the
viewfinder and press the shutter
release button fully.
After image processing is performed, theDust Alert image appears.
If [NG] is displayed, press the 4 button
and take another picture.

4

Dust Alert
For checking dust on thesensor. Press the shutter
release button

SHUTTER Check

MENU

Press the 4 button.
The image is saved and the camera
return to the [R Set-up 3] menu.

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OK Exit245• 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 will be deleted after 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.
• Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted.

• Regardless of the camera settings, Dust Alert image will be taken withspecific shooting conditions.
• Press the M button or turn the e-dial when displaying the Dust Alert
image to view it at full screen display.

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246

Removing Dust with a Blower
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower.
Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning
because the CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.
You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) whencleaning the CCD.
• 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 CCD when no lens is on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery 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), pleaseuse batteries with ample capacity remaining. If the battery capacity becomes
low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. Please stop cleaning
immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power isturned off, this could cause damage to the shutter, CCD or the mirror.

• The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor.
• This camera features a CCD shifting shake reduction system, and it may
generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CCD. It is not a malfunction.

1
2
3
12

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
Turn the camera on.
Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.

Appendix

4

247
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.

5

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

Sensor Cleaning
Starts mirror lockup to clean
the sensor. Turn the power off
to finish
Mirror Up
Cancel
OK OK

6Press 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, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor. Clean the sensor
while checking the location of the dust.

7

Clean the CCD.
Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt
and dust from the CCD. Using a blower
with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do notwipe the CCD with a cloth.

89Turn off the camera.
Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original
position.

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Appendix248

Optional Accessories
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 with the outlet when combined with the ACplug cord.

Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are PTTL 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, auto flash, high-speed sync flash,wireless flash, slow-speed sync andtrailing curtain sync flash.

AF540FGZ

AF360FGZ

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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 the
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 ring.

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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

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.
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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).
Eyecup FQ (*)

Remote Control F
Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 mof the front of the camera.

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Diopter correction lens adapter M

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Camera Case/Strap
Camera Case O-CC84
Camera Strap O-ST84 (*)

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Clean the optical parts such as the CCD
and lens of this camera.

OthersBody Mount Cap K
Hot Shoe Cover FK (*)
USB Cable I-USB7 (*)
Video Cable I-VC28

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Error Messages
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 ordelete unwanted images. (p.42, p.73)
Data may be saved when you perform thefollowing operations.
• Change the file format to JPEG. (p.150)• Change the JPEG Recorded Pixels or JPEG
Quality setting. (p.151)

No image

There are no images for playback on 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.42)

Memory card error

The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image
capture and playback are impossible. It may beviewable on a computer but not with this camera.

Card not formatted

The SD Memory Card you have inserted isunformatted or has been formatted on otherdevice and is not compatible with this camera.
Use the card after formatting it with this camera.
(p.214)

Card locked

A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in thecamera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.43)

The card iselectronically locked

Data are 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.184)

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The batteries are exhausted. Install newbatteries in the camera. (p.37)

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Error Message

Description

Not enough battery
remaining
to clean sensor

Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery
level is insufficient. Replace the batteries withnew ones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84(optional). (p.40)

Not enough battery
remaining to activate
Pixel Mapping

Appears during pixel mapping if the battery levelis insufficient. Replace the batteries with newones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional).
(p.40)

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.214)

The image is not stored

The image could not be saved because of an SD
Memory Card error.

Settings not stored

The DPOF settings or rotation information could
not be saved because SD Memory Card is full.
Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF
settings or rotation again. (p.73)

NG

The camera was unable to measure the manual
white balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try
the operation again. (p.161, p.244)

No more images can beselected

You cannot select 100 or more images to delete
at a time. (p.180)

This RAW file cannot be
developed

RAW files captured with other cameras cannot
be edited on this camera.

This image cannot be
filteredAppears when digital filter is started for images
captured with other cameras.

The camera failed tocreate an image

The creation of an index print image failed.
(p.172)

No DPOF files

No files are set with DPOF. Set DPOF and thenprint. (p.200)

Printer error

There is an error with the printer and the filecannot be printed. Fix all the errors and try
printing again.

No paper in the printerPrinter has run out of paper. Put paper in theprinter and print.
The camera received a notification that theprinter status has changed. Press the 4 button
to reconnect to the printer.

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Printer settings
are changed

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Error Message

Description

Low paper levelin the printerPrinter is running out of paper. This appears
when this signal is received from the printer. After
two seconds, the printer resumes printing.

Low ink levelin the printerPrinter is running out of ink. This appears when
this signal is received from the printer. After two
seconds, the printer resumes printing.

No ink in the printerPrinter has run out of ink. Replace ink and print.

Paper stuck in the printerPaper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper
and print.

Data error
Turn the power off

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A data error has occurred during printing.
This appears when exiting the PictBridge mode.
Turn the camera off.

AppendixTroubleshooting255

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 orientation of batteries.
Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.37)

The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use thelow
AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.40)
The lens aperturering setting is otherthan the s position
The shutter
cannot bereleased

The
Autofocus
does notwork

Set the lens aperture ring to the s position(p.91) or select [Permitted] in [19. Using
aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3]
menu. (p.241)

The 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.42,
Memory Card
p.73)
RecordingWait until recording is finished.

The subject isdifficult to focus on

Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects
that have low contrast (sky, white walls),
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 target and press
the shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.116)

Position 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.114)
Move away from the subject and take apicture.

The focus mode is
set to \Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.109)

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The subject is too
close

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Problem

Cause

RemedyAF Mode is set tok

Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when
AF Mode is set to k (including when thesetting is automatically selected in f).
The camera will continue focusing on thesubject while the shutter release button ispressed halfway. If there is a subject thatyou want to focus on, set AF Mode to l
(Single mode) and use the focus lock.
(p.111)The subject
is not infocus

Set Caputure 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.80)The AE lockfunction
does notoperateThe flashdoes notdischarge

The exposure modeis set to a mode or
the shutter speed is
set to h

Set the exposure mode to any setting otherthan a (Manual) mode, or set the shutter
speed to any setting other than h.
(p.98, 100)

When Flash Mode is
set to g or C, theSet Flash Mode to b (Flash On) or D
flash will not(Flash On+Red-eye). (p.65)
discharge if thesubject is brightMode dial is set to a

Set mode dial to any setting other thana (Flash Off). (p.80)

Set H (Scene) mode to any setting otherH mode is set to than A (Night Scene), K (Sunset),
A, K, n, m or E n (Stage Lighting), m (Candlelight) or
E (Museum). (p.82)
The power
The camera doeszoom
not have the powersystem does
zoom function
not function

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The USB
connection
with acomputerdoes notwork
properly

Use manual zoom. (p.64)

Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2]
menu to [PC]. (p.204)
The USB
Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO
Connection is set toBrowser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3[PictBridge]
Operating Manual” for details on connecting
the camera to a computer.

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Problem

Cause

RemedyThe USB
connection
The USB
with a printerSet [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2]
Connection is set todoes notmenu to [PictBridge]. (p.204)
[PC]
work
properly

Shake
Reduction
does notwork

The Shake
Reduction function
is offTurn on the Shake Reduction function.
(p.122)The Shake
Reduction function
is not set properly

If a lens for which focal length information
cannot be acquired is used, set the [Focal
Length] on the [Input Focal Length] menu.
(p.124)

Shutter speed is too
low for the Shake
Reduction function Turn off the Shake Reduction function andto be effective when use a 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.

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 inagain. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out andput them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. Afterthe procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any
repairs.

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Main Specifications
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera withbuilt-in retractable P-TTL flash

TypeEffective Pixels

Approx. 10.2 megapixels

SensorTotal pixels approx. 10.75 megapixels, Primary color filter,interline/interlace scan CCD

Recorded Pixels

J (RAW: 3872×2592 pixels), J (JPEG: 3872×2592
pixels), P (3008×2000 pixels), i (1824×1216 pixels)

Sensitivity(Standard output
sensitivity)

Auto, Manual (ISO 100 to 3200 (EV steps can be set to 1 EV,
1/2 EV or 1/3 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

JPEG Quality

C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good)

Storage Medium

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Number of Shots

Capacity

Recorded File Format/
Pixels JPEG Quality

4GB
2GB| (PEF) Approx. 236 Approx. 120

J3872×2592 | (DNG) Approx. 235 Approx. 119
J
3872×2592

P
3008×2000i
1824×1216

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1GB
512MB 256MB 128MB
Approx. 59 Approx. 29 Approx. 14
Approx. 7
Approx. 29

Approx. 14

Approx. 7

CApprox. 921 Approx. 469 Approx. 231 Approx. 115

Approx. 58

Approx. 58

Approx. 29

DApprox. 1371 Approx. 698 Approx. 343 Approx. 171

Approx. 86

Approx. 44

EApprox. 2320 Approx. 1181 Approx. 586 Approx. 293 Approx. 147

Approx. 75

CApprox. 1547 Approx. 787 Approx. 387 Approx. 193

Approx. 97

Approx. 50

DApprox. 2277 Approx. 1159 Approx. 570 Approx. 284 Approx. 143

Approx. 73

EApprox. 3893 Approx. 1982 Approx. 974 Approx. 487 Approx. 245 Approx. 125

C

Approx. 3549 Approx. 1807 Approx. 902 Approx. 450 Approx. 227 Approx. 116

D

Approx. 6034 Approx. 3073 Approx. 1549 Approx. 774 Approx. 390 Approx. 200

E

Approx. 10057 Approx. 5121 Approx. 2627 Approx. 1313 Approx. 662 Approx. 339

JPEG Quality (Compression): C (Best) = 1/4.5, D (Better) = 1/8, E (Good) = 1/16

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White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight,
N: Neutral White, W: White), Tungsten Light, Flash, Manual, finetuning available

Monitor

2.7 inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx. 230,000
dots, brightness and color adjustment functions

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Playback Function

Single frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-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)

Exposure Modee Program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority,c Aperture priority, a Manual
Picture mode: I Auto Picture, = Portrait, s Landscape,q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Night Scene
Portrait, a Flash Off
Scene mode: A Night Scene, Q Surf & Snow, K Food,
K Sunset, n Stage Lighting, R Kids, Y Pet,m Candlelight, E Museum, l Night Snap

Shutter

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed
range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000
to 30 sec. (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps), Bulb, Electromagnetic
release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position

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
not available), KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses

Autofocus System

TTL phase-matching autofocus system, SAFOX (5-point AF),
Wide/Spot switching, AF operational brightness range: EV –1 to18 (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 (permeter)

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, Confirm Sensitivity,
Viewfinder Indication
Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity
remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picturemode icon, Shake Reduction display
Preview Function

Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and whitebalance confirmation

Approx. 3.5 fps (JPEG (J, C, Hi): up to 5 frames, RAW:
Continuous shooting up to 4 frames)
Approx. 1.1 fps (JPEG (J, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card
(Hi/Lo)is full, RAW: up to 7 frames)

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Self-timer

Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (withmirror up function). Start by pressing the shutter release button.
Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled
after activation

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Remote Control

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PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter
immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control
shutter release button

MirrorQuick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer)

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Star Burst, Retro, Extract
color, Illustration, HDR, B&W, Sepia, Color, Slim, Brightness,
CustomCustom Image

Image Tone (6 types), Saturation/Filter Effect, Hue/Toning,
Contrast, Sharpness/Fine Sharpness

Exposure Bracket

Three frames (underexposed, proper exposure andoverexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.
(Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps)

Exposure Meter/
Exposure Range

TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 0 to
EV 21 at ISO 100, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted or
Spot metering method can be set

EV Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can beselected

AE Lock

Can be assigned to the = button using the Custom Functions(timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom
Setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is
halfway pressed.

Built-in FlashP-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 11 (ISO 100),
Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm
equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec.
and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO
range = P-TTL: 100 to 3200, Auto-popup function

External Flash Sync

Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX
dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600,
Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speedsync and wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash

Custom Function

21 functions can be set

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Time Function

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Shake Reduction
Function

CCD Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to
4 EV (dependent on the used lens type and shooting conditions)

Dust Removal

SP coating and CCD operations for dust removal. Can be set tooperate when the camera is turned on.

Power

Four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline
batteries

Battery Exhaustion

Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. (The shutter is locked
when ? starts blinking.)

In/Out Port

USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible))Video Output Format NTSC/PAL

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PictBridge

Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printerPrint mode:
Single Image, All Images, DPOF
AUTOPRINT

Dimensions andWeightApprox. 122.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (H) × 67.5 mm (D) (excluding
protrusions), approx. 525 g (body only), approx. 590 g (including
four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx. 625
g (including four AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card)

Accessories

Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FQ, Body mount cover, USB Cable IUSB7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW84 (PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3), Strap O-ST84, AA
lithium batteries (four), Operating Manual (this book), Quick
Guide, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 3 Operating Manual

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch,
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) andJapanese

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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 only available 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].
Aperture
The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) passing
through the lens to the CCD.
Auto Bracket
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.
Bright Portion
Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white.
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, or raising
the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. As
camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter releasebutton, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer or the remotecontrol unit to prevent camera movement.

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CCD (Charge Coupled Devices)
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, lens focal length, anddistance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture (higher
number) to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture (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.
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 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 halide film.
Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, too much bright and/or too
much dark areas are less likely to occur within the image, and when the
dynamic range is narrow, all image tones can be reproduced sharply andaccurately.
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).
Focus point
Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, selectfrom [Wide] and [Spot].
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.
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.

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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.

ND (Neutral Density) Filter
A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness
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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 CCD. RAW data are data before
being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time ofcapture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness canbe set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data are 12 bit datathat contain 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG data. Rich gradations
are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided
software to create image data with different settings, such as JPEG.
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.
Shutter Speed
The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CCD. The
amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter
speed.
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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.

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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IndexSymbols[A Custom Setting]Menu .............................. 78, 239
Q (Playback)button ......................... 19, 21, 72[Q Playback] Menu .... 166, 237[A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 77, 236
i (Delete) button ............ 21, 73[R Set-up] Menu ......... 212, 238
g (Help)
button ................. 19, 21, 34, 154
K (Flash pop-up)
button ............................... 19, 65
mc (EV Compensation)
button ............................. 19, 104
I Auto Picture ................. 81= Portrait ............................... 81s Landscape ........................ 81
q Macro ................................. 81\ Moving Object ................... 81. Night Scene Portrait ......... 81
a Flash Off ............................ 81
A Night Scene ...................... 82
Q Surf & Snow ..................... 82
K Food .................................. 82
K Sunset ............................. 82
n Stage Lighting .................. 82
R Kids .................................... 82
Y Pet .................................... 82
U Candlelight ........................ 82
E Museum ........................... 82
l Night Snap ........................ 82
AC Adapter ............................ 40
Accessories ......................... 248
Adjust White Balance ........... 162

AdobeRGB ...........................164
AE Lock ........................105, 115
AE Metering ..........................101= (Autofocus) ....................109= button .......................19, 110
AF Mode ...............................111
AF160FC ..............................140
AF200FG ..............................140
AF360FGZ ............................140
AF540FGZ ............................140
Alkaline batteries ....................37
Aperture ..................................85
Aperture Priority Mode c ......96
Auto Bracket .........................106
Auto discharge .......................67
Auto Picture I ..................81
Auto Power Off .....................225
Autofocus = .......................109
Automatic Sensitivity
Correction ...............................88c (Aperture Priority) mode ...96
AV Equipment ......................186

B
B&W (Digital Filter) ...............192
Batteries .........................37, 226
Beep .....................................215
Brightness (Digital Filter) ......193
Brightness Level ...................221
Brightness of the Monitor .....221
Built-in Flash ...........................65
Bulb Shooting .......................100

C
Calendar display ...................171
Camera shake ......................121
Candlelight U ........................82
Capture Information ..........23, 24

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A

267

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Capture Mode ........................ 80
Card access lamp .................. 17
Catch-in focus ...................... 118
CCD cleaning ....................... 243
Center-weighted .................. 103
City names ........................... 218
Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 159
Color (Digital Filter) .............. 192
Color of the monitor ............. 222
Color Space ......................... 164
Color Temperature ............... 160
Continuous Autofocus .......... 115
Continuous modek ............................ 109, 111
Continuous Shooting ........... 130
Contrast ............................... 157
Contrast-Control-Sync(Flash) .................................. 148
Control panel ................... 23, 31
Correct exposure ................... 85
Cropping .............................. 190
Custom (Digital Filters) ........ 193
Custom Image ..................... 157
Custom Setting ...................... 78[A Custom Setting]Menu .............................. 78, 239

D

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Date Adjust ............................ 54
Date change ........................ 216
Date imprint ................. 201, 206
Daylight (White Balance) ..... 159
Daylight-Sync Shooting ......... 70
Delete ............................ 73, 180
Delete All Images ................. 183
i (Delete) button ............ 21, 73
Delete Folder ....................... 182
Deleting a Single Image ......... 73
Depth of field .......................... 86
Digital Filter .................. 132, 192
Digital Preview ..................... 119

Diopter Adjust .........................48
Direct keys ................30, 76, 236
Direct Printing .......................203
Display Language .................219
DPOF AUTOPRINT ..............209
DPOF Settings .....................200
Drive Mode .............................76
Dust Alert ..............................244
Dust Removal .......................243

E
e-dial .................................19, 21e-dial in Program ....................92
Error Message ......................252
EV Compensation ................104
mc (EV Compensation)
button .............................19, 104
EV Steps ..............................105
Expand Dynamic Range .........88
Exposure ................................85
Exposure metering timer ......108
Exposure Mode ......................89
Exposure Warning ......95, 97, 99
External flash ........................140
Extract color(Digital Filter) ................132, 192
Eyecup ...................................48

F
File Format ...........................152
File number ..........................224
Filter .............................132, 192
Filter Effect ...........................157
Fireworks ..............................100
Fix Focus ..............................114
Flash ...............................65, 135
Flash (White Balance) ..........159
Flash Exposure
Compensation ........................70
Flash Off a ............................81
Flash On mode .......................68

K (Flash pop-up)
button ............................... 19, 65
Fluorescent Light(White Balance) ................... 159
Focal Length ........................ 124
Focus Indicator .................... 116
Focus Lock .......................... 114
Focus Mode ......................... 109
Focus mode lever .......... 19, 109
Focus point .......................... 113
Focusing .............................. 109
Folder display ...................... 171
Folder Name ........................ 224
Food K .................................. 82
Format ................................. 214
Four-way controller(2345) ........................ 19, 21

G
Guide display ................. 22, 220

H
HDR (Digital Filter) ............... 192
Help function .......................... 34
High Contrast(Digital Filter) ............... 132, 192
High-ISO Noise Reduction ..... 89
High-Speed Flash Sync
Mode .................................... 142
Histogram .............................. 26
Hue ...................................... 157

I

269

J
JPEG Quality ..................44, 151
JPEG Recorded Pixels ...44, 150

K
Kids R ....................................82

L
Landscape s .........................81
Language Setting ...................50
LCD Color Tuning .................222
Lens ................................46, 240
Lens unlock button ...........19, 47
Lithium batteries .....................37
Lock Exposure ......................115

Ma (Manual) Mode ...................98
Macro q .................................81
Main switch .................19, 21, 49
Manual focus \ .................116
Manual Mode a .....................98
Manual White Balance .........161
Matte Field ............................117
Memory ................................229
3 button .......19, 21, 30, 32
Menu Operation ................32, 30
Meter Operating Time ..........103
Metering method ..................101\ (Manual focus) ...............116
Mirror Up ......................127, 247
Mode dial ....................19, 80, 81
Mode Palette ..........................83
Monitor ...................................22
Moving Object \ ...................81
Multi-image display ...............169
Multiple Flashes ...................147
Multi-segment .......................102
Museum E ............................82

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Illustration (Digital Filter) ...... 192
Image Comparison .............. 176
Image Tone .......................... 157
Index .................................... 172
M button ........ 19, 21, 23, 72
Initial Settings ................ 50, 236
Input Focal Length ............... 124
Instant Review ............... 61, 222

ISO sensitivity .........................87

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NNight Scene (Bulb Mode) ..... 100
Night Scene A ...................... 82
Night Scene Portrait . ......... 81
Night Snap l ........................ 82
Ni-MH ..................................... 37
Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries ................................. 37
Nine-Image Display ............. 169
Noise Reduction .................... 89
NTSC ................................... 225

O
4 button ....................... 19, 21
Optional Accessories ........... 248

P

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Appendixe (Program) Mode ................ 90
PAL ...................................... 225
Pet Y .................................... 82
PictBridge ............................ 203
Picture mode .......................... 81
Pixel Mapping ...................... 228
Pixels ................................... 150
Playback .......................... 24, 72
Q (Playback)button ......................... 19, 21, 72
Playback display method ..... 168[Q Playback] Menu .... 166, 237
Playback Time ....................... 39
Portrait = ............................... 81
Power ..................................... 49
Power Lamp ........................... 17Power lamp .......................... 227
Press fully .............................. 62
Press halfway ........................ 62
Print All Images .................... 208
Print Service ........................ 200
Print Single Image ............... 206
Printer connection ................ 205
Program Mode e .................. 90

Protect ..................................184
P-TTL (Flash) .......................145
P-TTL Auto (Flash) ...............141

Q
Quality Level ...................44, 151

R
RAW .....................................152
RAW Development ...............195
RAW file format ....................153[A Rec. Mode] Menu .....77, 236
Recorded Pixels .............44, 150
Red-eye reduction ..........69, 145
Remaining image storage
capacity ..................................39
Remote Control ....................128
Reset ....................................231
Resize ..................................188
Retro (Digital Filter) ......132, 192
Rotate ...................................175

S
Saturation .............................157
H (Scene) ...........................82
SD Memory Card ....................42
Select battery .......................226
Select&Delete .......................180
Self-timer ..............................125
Sensitivity ...............................87
Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...92
Sensor Cleaning ...................246
Sepia (Digital Filter) ..............192[R Set-up] Menu ..........212, 238
Shade (White Balance) ........159
Shadow Compensation ..78, 239
Shake Reduction ..................121
Sharpness ............................157
Shutter Priority Mode b ........94
Shutter releasebutton .........................19, 21, 62

Shutter Speed ........................ 85
Single mode l ....... 109, 111
Slideshow ............................ 177
Slim (Digital Filter) ............... 192
Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 89
Slow-Speed-Sync ................ 136
Soft (Digital Filter) ........ 132, 192
Spot Metering ...................... 103
sRGB ................................... 164
Stage Lighting n .................. 82
Star Burst(Digital Filter) ............... 132, 192
Status display ...................... 221
Status screen ......................... 23
Strap ...................................... 36
Sunset K ............................. 82
Surf & Snow Q ..................... 82
K (Sensitivity Priority)
Mode ...................................... 92

W271

F (White Balance) .........159
White Balance ......................159
Wireless Mode (Flash) .........142
World Time ...........................216

Z
Zoom Display .......................167
Zoom Lens .............................64

T
Text Size .............................. 220
Toning .................................. 157
Toy Camera(Digital Filter) ............... 132, 192
Trailing curtain sync ............. 146
Tungsten Light(White Balance) ................... 159
TV ........................................ 186
b (Shutter Priority) mode ..... 94

U
USB cable ............................ 205
USB Connection .................. 204
Using aperture ring .............. 241

V

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Video cable .......................... 186
Video Output Format ........... 225
Viewfinder ........................ 28, 48
Vignetting ............................. 266

Appendix

272

WARRANTY POLICYAll 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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.

273• 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.

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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 frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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.
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: e/yContact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: October, 2008, 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.

MemoHOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division
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(http://www.pentax.uk)
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Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367,
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PENTAX Canada Inc.

1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA(http://www.pentax.ca)

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Operating Manual

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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)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado
80234, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)//

PENTAX France S.A.S.

SLR Digital Camera

http://www.pentax.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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For optimum camera performance, please readthe Operating Manual before using the camera.