Medium Format Digital SLR Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performance from your camera,
please read the operating manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX medium format digital SLR
camera h. Please read this manual before using the camera inorder to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep thismanual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understandall the camera’s capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are D FA645 andFA645 lenses, and 645 lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, see p.26 of this manual.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personalenjoyment 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 personalenjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Images taken with 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
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista iseither a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks ofAdobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or othercountries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image
Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help
photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image
Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation.
To users of this camera• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment thatgenerates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage
the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause
camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning
pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewerof the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they shouldnot. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Cardare referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a
Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries
used for this camera and accessories.
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in thismanual are different from the actual product.

FOR USING YOUR CAMERASAFELYWe have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.

Warning

This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injuries.

CautionThis symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss ofproperty.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a riskof low temperature burns when holding such portions for long
periods.
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments.
Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skinor in your eyes or mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, theuse of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In caseof any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical
attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Warning

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 the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There isa risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take carethat small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with atelephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage youreyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead toa loss of eyesight.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange
odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC
adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.
Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively
developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage.
Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to thisproduct, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter withan unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, orcamera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fireor electric shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product orother abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use andconsult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the productcan cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a
PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product cancause a fire or electric shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger
and AC adapter, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use.
Continuing to use the product can cause damage to theequipment, fire or electric shock.

1• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered withdust. Dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Caution• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the ACplug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug
cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord
while the cord is plugged in.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This cancause an electric shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This cancause equipment breakdown.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than arechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge
other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or
may damage the battery charger.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power
supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18
AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plugcap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other isprovided with a molded-on female connector body (with a
specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Battery
Warning• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children.
Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with youreyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get
medical attention immediately.

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Caution• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of otherbatteries may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may
cause an explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes
hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during
removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the +and - contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This cancause an explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skinor clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage:
USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.
DO NOT INCINERATE.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C)

About the SD Memory Card
Warning• Be sure to store the SD Memory Card out of the reach of smallchildren. The SD Memory Card may be swallowed by mistake.
Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card isaccidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling
Before Using Your Camera• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that
it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important
pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Recorded datacannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring yourdata to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction ofyour camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery
performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a longtime, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s
usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use isrecommended.
• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed
exclusively for the battery charger D-BC90. Do not use it withother devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your
Camera• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity.
Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can getvery high.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, orpressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations ofmotorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is –10°C to 40°C (14°F to
104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will
return to normal at normal temperatures.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. Thisis due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on theinside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag
or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperature of the cameraand surroundings are equalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases,or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe thecamera to dry off any rain or water drops.
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it
to break or malfunction.
• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

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Cleaning Your Camera• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner,
alcohol or benzine.
• 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 CCD Sensor. (This service will involve a fee.)

Storing Your Camera• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage
in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to growon the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it ina dry and well-ventilated location.

Other Precautions• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years tomaintain high performance.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.32)
regarding the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that deleting images or formatting the SD Memory
Cards does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered using commercially available
software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the productregistration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the cameraor the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to “Using a Computer” (p.81) for more information.

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Provided Manuals
This camera comes with two manuals: “Operating Manual” (thisbook) and “Menu Reference”. Use these as needed.

Operating Manual
Describes the necessary preparations before use
and the basic operations of your camera. The“Operating Manual” contains pages 1 to 103.

Menu Reference
Describes the functions that can be set when the
3 button is pressed and the productspecifications. After you read the “Operating
Manual” and become familiar with the basic
operations of your camera, you can carry the “Menu
Reference” with you as a handy reference guide.
The “Menu Reference” contains pages R1 to R48.
The following symbols indicate reference page numbers withrelated information.
1 Refer to another location within the same
document.
z Refer to a location in the other document.

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Operating Manual Contents

Testing Your Camera ..................................................... 37

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ........................... 1
Care to be Taken During Handling ................................... 3

How to Change Function Settings................................ 38

Provided Manuals ............................................................ 5

1 Before Using Your Camera

9

Checking the Contents of the Package........................ 10
Names and Functions of Working Parts ...................... 11

Using the Direct Keys......................................................38
Using the Control Panel ..................................................39
Using the Menus .............................................................40

3 Shooting Functions

41

Setting the File Format and Data Saving Method ....... 42

Buttons and Dials............................................................ 12

File Format ......................................................................42
JPEG Recorded Pixels/Quality Level ..............................43

Display Indicators .......................................................... 14

Focusing ......................................................................... 44

Monitor............................................................................ 14
Viewfinder and LCD Panel.............................................. 20

Selecting the Focus Mode...............................................44
AF Point Switching ..........................................................44

2 Getting Started

23

Attaching the Strap ........................................................ 24
Attaching the Lens......................................................... 24

Exposure Setting............................................................ 45
Selecting the Metering Mode...........................................45
Setting the Sensitivity ......................................................46
Changing the Exposure Mode.........................................47
AE Lock ...........................................................................49

Lens Compatibility Chart................................................. 26

White Balance................................................................. 50

Using the Battery ........................................................... 28

Setting the Manual White Balance ..................................51
Setting the Color Temperature ........................................52
Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured
Image....................................................................52

Charging the Battery....................................................... 28
Inserting/Removing the Battery ...................................... 28
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) .................................... 30

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................... 31
Power .............................................................................. 33
Initial Settings ................................................................ 34
Language Setting............................................................ 34
Date Adjustment ............................................................. 35
Formatting an SD Memory Card..................................... 36

Diopter Adjustment........................................................ 37
Attaching the Large Eyecup............................................ 37

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Shooting ..........................................................................37
Playing Back Captured Images .......................................38

Drive Mode...................................................................... 53
Continuous Shooting .......................................................53
Self-timer Shooting..........................................................54
Remote Control Shooting ................................................54
Interval Shooting .............................................................54
Multi-exposure.................................................................55
Mirror Lock-up .................................................................55

Auto Bracketing ............................................................. 56
Exposure Bracketing .......................................................56
Extended Bracketing .......................................................57

Flash Mode ..................................................................... 58

DPOF Settings ................................................................ 78

Attaching a Flash ............................................................ 58
Setting the Flash Mode................................................... 58
Flash Compatibility Chart................................................ 60

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................... 79

Preview ........................................................................... 61
Optical Preview............................................................... 61
Digital Preview ................................................................ 61

Custom Image ................................................................ 62

4 Playback and Processing
Functions

5 Using a Computer

81

Connecting to a Computer ............................................ 82
System Requirements .....................................................82
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer ........................83

Using the Provided Software ........................................ 84

65

Setting the Playback Functions.................................... 66
Playback Mode Palette ................................................... 66

Displaying a Single Image............................................. 67
Deleting Images One by One ......................................... 67
Zoom Display.................................................................. 67

Installing the Software .....................................................84
The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen.................85
Viewing the Help Menu ...................................................87

6 Appendix

89

Optional Accessories .................................................... 90
Error Messages .............................................................. 93

Displaying Multiple Images ........................................... 68

Troubleshooting............................................................. 94

Multi-image Display ........................................................ 68
Folder Display................................................................. 69
Calendar Display ............................................................ 69
Slideshow ....................................................................... 70
Image Comparison ......................................................... 70
Index ............................................................................... 71

Index................................................................................ 95
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................... 100

Developing RAW Images............................................... 72
Protecting Images .......................................................... 73
Rotating Images ............................................................. 74
Changing the Image Size............................................... 75
Resizing Images ............................................................. 75
Cropping Images ............................................................ 75

Digital Filters .................................................................. 76
Applying the Digital Filter ................................................ 76
Recreating Filter Effects ................................................. 77
Searching for the Original Image .................................... 77

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MEMO

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Before Using Your Camera
Checking the Contents of the Package ..................... 10
Names and Functions of Working Parts ................... 11
Display Indicators ....................................................... 14

Checking the Contents of the Package

Before Using Your Camera

1 The following accessories are packaged with the h.

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Check that all accessories are included before using your camera.

Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)

Sync socket 2P cap(Installed on camera)

Standard eyecup(Installed on camera)

Large eyecup 645
O-EC107

Body mount cap 645(Installed on camera)

Triangular ring and protective cover(Installed on camera)

Strap
O-ST107

USB cable
I-USB107

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI90Battery charger
D-BC90AC plug cord

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW107

Operating Manual (this book)Menu ReferenceNames and Functions of Working Parts

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Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe

Strap lug

Lens information contacts

Card coverLens mount index

X-sync socket

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

Tripod socket
MirrorTerminal coverLens unlock button

AF coupler
Image plane (CCD plane) indicatorSD2 slot

LCD panel

SD1 slot
Strap lug

Diopter adjustment ring

MonitorC

Viewfinder

Battery cover unlock knob

mini HDMI terminal(Type C)
Video terminal(Mini jack)

DC IN

DC input terminal
Card access lamp
Cable switch terminal

Battery cover
USB terminal

Remote control receiver
Tripod socket* The front and rear views show the camera with the Hot shoe cover FK removed.

Caution• Be sure to close the terminal cover correctly to keep out dust and moisture.

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3 m (EV Compensation) button

Buttons and Dials

Before Using Your Camera

Turn the S dial while pressing this button to set the EV
compensation value. (p.48)
Press to increase the magnification in enlarged view during
playback. (p.67)

1 2 3
7

4
5

8
9
0
a

6

4 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off (p.33) or to preview (p.61).

5 R (Front) e-dial
Changes setting values.
Displays the next or previous image during playback.
Switches between the menu categories when a menu is displayed.
(p.40)

6 Lens unlock button
Press to detach a lens.

b c d e7 Metering mode switch
Switches between the metering modes. (p.45)

f
g
h

l

i
j
k

o

m
n
p
q

r s t

u v

1 Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.37)
Press halfway during playback to switch to Capture mode.

2 o button
Turn the S dial while pressing this button to set the ISO
sensitivity. (p.46)

128 ] (Exposure Bracketing) button
Sets exposure bracketing. (p.56)

9 x (SD2 quality level) button
Sets the file format for saving images to the SD Memory Card in
the SD2 slot. (p.42)

0 w (SD1 quality level) button
Sets the file format for saving images to the SD Memory Card in
the SD1 slot. (p.42)

a | button
Temporarily changes the file format. Set the file format in the [A 4]menu. (z p.R19)

b Mode dial lock button
Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.48)

c Mode dial
Switches between the exposure modes. (p.48)

d AF point switching dial
Sets the AF point. (p.44)

e S (Rear) e-dialf AF mode switching dial
Switches between the autofocus modes (l/A). (p.44)

g Q (Playback) button
Switches to the Playback mode. (p.38) Press again to switch to
Capture mode.

h M button
Displays the control panel. (p.16)
Displays shooting information during playback. (p.17)

i 3 button
Displays the [A1] menu. (p.40) Next, press the 5 key to display
other menus. Displays the [Q1] menu first during playback.
When a menu is displayed, press this button to cancel a selection
or return to the previous screen.

j E (Flash mode) button
Sets the flash mode. (p.58)

k y (Custom Image) button
Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.62)

l d (Mirror Up) dial
Enables the mirror lock-up shooting. (p.55)

m I (Illumination) button
Illuminates the LCD panel. (p.22)

n L button
Locks the exposure. (p.49)

o = button
Operates in the same way as when pressing the shutter releasebutton halfway and temporarily provides manual focus. (p.44,
z p.R31)

p 2345 (Four-way controller) keys
When the control panel or menu is displayed, use these keys tomove the cursor or change items.
When the AF point switching dial is set to j (Select), use thesekeys to change the AF point. (p.45)
Press the 3 key to display the playback mode palette during
playback. (p.66)

q Y button
Sets the drive mode. (p.53)

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Before Using Your Camera

Changes setting values.
Changes the magnification in enlarged view and displays multiple
images during playback. (p.67, p.68)
Switches between the menu tabs when a menu is displayed. (p.40)

Saves the preview image when setting White Balance or Custom
Image. (p.50, p.62)

r n (White Balance) button
Sets the white balance. (p.50)

s i (Delete) button
Press to delete an image during playback. (p.67)

t | (Green) button
Sets the exposure mode to Automatic Exposure and resets thesetting values.

u u button
Turns the status screen display on/off. (p.15)
Switches between the SD Memory Cards to play back during
playback. (p.66)

v 4 button
When the control panel or menu is displayed, press this button toconfirm the selected item.
When the AF point switching dial is set to j (Select), use thisbutton to return the AF point to the center. (p.45)

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1Display Indicators

Button and Dial Operations

Before Using Your Camera

You can operate both a button and e-dial, such as m and S or
] and R, to change the settings using either of the following
methods.
Operation

Confirming the Setting

Turn the dial while pressing the
button.

Take your finger off the button.

Press the button, take you finger Press the button again or wait
off the button, and then turn the until the exposure lock timer goes
dial.
off.

Hereafter, this Operating Manual explains by using the “Turn thedial while pressing the button” operation.

Monitor
The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on
the status of the camera.

Memo• You can adjust the brightness and color of the monitor with
[Brightness Level] and [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R2] menu.
(z p.R24 - p.R25)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode
Dial
Guide indicators appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default
setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial isturned.

Memo• To turn off the guide indicators, set [Guide Display] to [Off] in the[R1] menu. (z p.R24)

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P Program
Automatic Exposure

RAW 1 JPEG 2 RAW

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AF Cancel AF

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Exposure Mode (p.47)
Operation guide34World Time setting
Current date and time (p.35)

Capture Mode
Status screen
Press the u button to display the settings of the shooting
functions.
(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory
purposes. The actual display may differ.)
P USER
ISO

1600

F 2.8
+1.0
G1A1

8

2

RAW+ L

JPEG L1[

2[

22-5 4 3 2 1

WB

1 2 3 4 +5

123]

456]

3

4

9

8 11
17
8
20 21

AUTO

AWB

1

AF.S

M.UP CSHIFT

1/ 2000

23

5
13
14

12
18

6
10

8

15
16
19

24

25

7

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

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15

Exposure Mode (p.47)
AE lock (p.49)
Mirror Up (p.55)
Copyright Information
embedded (z p.R27)
AF mode (p.44)
Metering mode (p.45)
Battery level (p.29)
e-dial guide
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO/ISO AUTO
Sensitivity (p.46)
Exposure Bracketing (p.56)/
Multi-exposure (p.55)/HDR
Capture (z p.R16)
Extended Bracketing (p.57)
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p.59)

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17
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19
20
21
22
23
24

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White Balance fine tuning(p.51)EV Compensation (p.48)
EV barAF point (p.44)
Flash Mode (p.58)
Drive Mode (p.53)
White Balance (p.50)
Custom Image (p.62)
SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG
Quality/Remaining image
storage capacity (p.42)
SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG
Quality/Remaining image
storage capacity (p.42)

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Before Using Your Camera* Indicator 3 appears only when [World Time] is set to [Destination] inthe [R1] menu. (z p.R23)

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2
3
4

Memo
• The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within
30 seconds after pressing the u button.
• You can change the color of the status screen by setting [Status
Screen] in the [A3] menu. (z p.R18)

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

Before Using Your Camera

1

ISO AUTO Adjustment
On
ISO

AUTO
WB

HDR
OFF

1 RAW+L
L

2 JPEG

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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DR
200

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG
Quality/Remaining image
storage capacity
SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG
Quality/Remaining image
storage capacity
Current date and timeMemo
• Items that cannot be changed due to the current camera setting
status cannot be selected.

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When the camera is rotated to the vertical
position with the exposure lock timer turned
on, the status screen and control panel are
displayed in a vertical position, and the
directions of the 2345 keys also change.

ISO AUTO Adjustment
On
ISO

DR
200

AUTO
WB

HDR
OFF

RAW+

L

JPEG

L

[123]

1

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[123]
[456]

Function name
Setting
ISO AUTO Adjustment
Program Line
Highlight Correction
Distortion Correction
Extended Bracketing
HDR Capture
Shadow Correction
Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Adjustment

Vertical Display

[456]

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Playback Mode
The camera changes the type of information display when youpress the M button during image playback.
Standard display

An image and guide indicators are displayed.

Histogram display

An image and its histogram (Brightness/RGB)
are displayed.

Detailed information
display

Detailed showing of how and when the image
was taken is displayed.

No info. display

Only an image is displayed.

Standard display
1 RAW+ 2 JPEG

Horizontally andvertically level (green)

Histogram display
M

1 RAW+ 2 JPEG

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Before Using Your Camera

Electronic Level Display
Press the u button while the status screen is displayed todisplay the electronic level. A bar graph indicating the horizontal
camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar
graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the rightside.

Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow)
Vertically level (green)
1/ 2000

F5.6

1/ 2000

100-0001

F5.6

100-0001

M

M
P
AF.S

800mm
1/ 2000

M
Outside horizontal level display (red)Tilted 5° up (yellow)

Horizontally level (green)
Outside vertical level display (red)No info. display

DR
200

F5.6
+1.0
ISO 200 10000K
1 RAW+ 40M
2 JPEG 40M

+1.0
G2 A1
HDR
1

AdobeRGB

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

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Detailed information display

Memo
Memo
• The electronic level display will disappear if no operations are
made within 1 minute.
• If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the centerof the bar graphs flash red.
• You can select the display setting with [Electronic Level Display] inthe [A3] menu. (z p.R19)• Press the u button, w button, or x button to switch
between the SD Memory Cards to play back.
• The information display that is shown first during playback is thesame as that of the last playback in the previous session. The
information display type differs depending on the setting of[Memory] in the [A4] menu. (z p.R20)• You can set whether to display the Bright/Dark Area warning with[Playback Display Method] in the [Q1] menu. (z p.R22)

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Detailed information display
Use the 23 keys to switch between pages.
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Captured image
Exposure Mode
Focus Mode
AF point
Flash Mode
Metering mode
Focal length
Shutter speed
Drive Mode
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction
Distortion Correction
Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Adjustment
Aperture value
EV Compensation
Flash Exposure
Compensation
Sensitivity

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SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG
Quality/Protect
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Quality/Protect
HDR Capture/Multi-exposure
Digital Filter
Color Space
Image Tone
Custom Image parameters
Shooting date and time
Folder number-File number
Information tampering
warning
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Histogram display
A brightness histogram and RGB histogram can be displayed
during image playback. Use the 23 keys to switch between
the histogram displays.

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Color Space
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Protect setting
Folder number-File number

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RGB histogram

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RGB histogram
R histogram
G histogram
B histogram19

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Viewfinder and LCD Panel

8

Before Using Your Camera

Viewfinder

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6

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8

9

ISO/ISO AUTO
Appears when the sensitivity
is displayed.
Sensitivity
Underlined when the value
can be adjusted.
Displays the number ofrecordable images
immediately after shooting.
(Max. display is [999].)
When [Electronic Level Disp.]
is set to O: Displays thedifference between theappropriate and current
exposure values when the
exposure mode is set to a.
Flash status
Appears when the flash isavailable.
Blinks when the flash isrecommended or is being
charged.

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Flash Exposure
Compensation (p.59)
File Format (p.42)
Appears when the file format is
RAW or RAW+.
Not displayed when the fileformat is JPEG.
SD1/SD2 slot status (p.42)
Appears when recording isavailable.
Not displayed when set to OFF
or RESERVE.
AE lock (p.49)
Metering mode (p.45)

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Memo
1
2
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AF frame
Spot metering frame (p.45)
AF point (p.44)
EV barShows the EV compensation
values or the difference
between the appropriate andcurrent exposure values
when the exposure mode is
set to a or M.
Displays the camera angle
when [Electronic Level Disp.]
is set to O.

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Focus indicator
Appears when the subject isin focus.
Blinks when the subject is notin focus.
Shutter speed
Underlined when the value
can be adjusted.
Aperture value
Underlined when the value
can be adjusted.

• The AF points appear in red (superimposed) when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.

EV barShows the difference between the appropriate and current
exposure values when the exposure mode is set to a or M. If
the value exceeds the range of the EV bar, the “+” or “–” blinks.

Exposure Warning
When a value that is not the proper exposure is set, that value
blinks.

Before Using Your Camera

Electronic Level Display
Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level Disp.] in the[A3] menu is set to O. (z p.R19)

1

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Multi-exposure
Beep
Appears when Beep is on.
(z p.R24)
HDR Capture (z p.R16)
Mirror Up
White Balance (p.50)
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Drive Mode (p.53)
9: Single Frame Shooting
j: Continuous Shooting
g: Self-timer shooting
W: Remote Control
shooting
EV bar/Electronic Level
Display/EV Compensation(p.48)
Battery level (p.29)
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p.59)

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SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG Quality(p.42)
1: RAW capture
1P: RAW+JPEG capture
SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
Recorded Pixels/JPEG Quality(p.42)
e-dials
Appears when the adjustment
is available.
ISO/ISO AUTO
Appears when the sensitivity isdisplayed.
Sensitivity/EV compensation
value
Copyright Information
embedded (z p.R27)
Interval Shooting (p.54)
Auto Bracketing
Blinks when used together
with Extended Bracketing.

Remaining image storage
capacity/USB connection
mode (z p.R25)/Sensor
Cleaning (z p.R29)
Pc-S: MSC mode
Pc-P: PTP mode
Cln: During sensor cleaning

Memo• Press the I button to illuminate the LCD panel.

2

Getting Started
Attaching the Strap ..................................................... 24
Attaching the Lens ...................................................... 24
Using the Battery ......................................................... 28
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................ 31
Power ............................................................................ 33
Initial Settings .............................................................. 34
Diopter Adjustment ..................................................... 37
Testing Your Camera .................................................. 37
How to Change Function Settings ............................. 38

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Attaching the Strap

Attaching the Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the body mount cap

through the triangular ring.

Getting Started(1) and lens mount cap (2).
Hold down the lens unlock button (3)and remove the body mount cap.

3 Align the Lens mount index
2 Secure the end of the strap
on the inside of the clasp.

(red dots; 4) on the camera
and the lens, and turn thelens clockwise.
Do not press the lens unlock button at
this time.

4 Remove the front lens cap
by pushing the indicatedportions.

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

2
Getting Started

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Lens Compatibility Chart

2

When using the D FA645 lens (for digital cameras), all of the functions of the h are available. Other PENTAX film camera
lenses can also be used with this camera; however, the following restrictions apply.

(z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available)

Lens

Getting Started

Accessories
Function

A645

FA645

Lens only

A/FA645

A/FA645

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and Rear converter A
and Auto extension tube A

and Helicoid
extension tube*1

and Adapter 645
for 67 lens

e/K/b/L mode

z

z

z

×

×

c/a mode

z

z

z

z *2

z

Program P-TTL auto flash

z

z

z

×

×

P-TTL auto flash

z

z

z

z

z

Automatic changing of lighting angle when using AF540FGZ/
AF500FTZ/AF360FGZ/AF330FTZ

×

z

×

×

×

z

z

# *3

×

×

Display of aperture value in viewfinder at aperture position s
Display of aperture guide in viewfinder at a position
other than s*8
AF

×

z

×

×

×

Display of focus indicator in viewfinder in manual focus mode*4

z *5

z *6

z

z *5

z *5

Metering mode switching

z

z

z

# *7

# *7

Lens Correction function

×

z

×

×

×

*1 This includes all types of helicoid extension tubes and accessories without
information contacts.
*2 Stop down metering*3 The lens aperture value is displayed when using Auto extension tube A or Rear
converter A645 2X.
The display will differ when using Rear converter A645 1.4× with a lens otherthan A*645 300mm F4 or FA*645 300mm F4.
[Displaying the lens aperture value as is indicated on the lens]
FA645 300mm F5.6, FA645 400mm F5.6, A*645 600mm F5.6
[Displaying the maximum effective aperture value when combined with a lens]A645 200mm F4, FA645 200mm F4, A*645 300mm F4, FA*645
300mm F4, A645 macro 120mm F4, FA645 macro 120mm F4[Displaying the aperture value with the aperture stopped down by two stops]
FA645 150mm F2.8

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*4 Available only when the lens aperture value without accessories is F5.6 orwider, or when the maximum effective aperture value combined withaccessories is F5.6 or wider.
*5 When using A645 macro 120mm F4, its function may become unreliable whenthe magnification ratio on the lens is set to between “1” (1:1) and “2” (1:2).
The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder with the focus area switched to
U (Center), even if S (Auto) or j (Select) is selected as the focus area.
*6 The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder with the camera focused on thesubject by using three AF points, even if you selected S or j as the focus
area.
*7 The camera operates with center-weighted metering even when multisegment metering is selected.
*8 Depending on the lens, the aperture ring value and the value displayed in the
viewfinder may not match.

Caution• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages
and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by othermanufacturers.

The PENTAX 645LS lens is equipped with a shutter that enables
high-speed sync shooting.
To use the lens shutter, switch the shutter speed ring on the lensto LS. Note the following restrictions when using this function.
• The exposure mode switches to a regardless of the exposure
mode setting on the camera.
• The difference from the appropriate exposure is not displayed.
• [LS] is displayed for the shutter speed of the camera.
• The appropriate exposure is not selected even when the |button is pressed.
• EV Compensation is not available.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when EV Compensationis set cancels EV Compensation.
• AE lock is not available.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when AE lock is set
cancels AE lock.
• Continuous Shooting of the drive mode, Self-timer (2s delay),
Remote Control (3s delay), and Remote Continuous Shooting
are not available.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Continuous
Shooting or Self-timer (2s delay) is set switches the shooting
mode to Single Frame Shooting.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Remote Control (3sdelay) or Remote Continuous Shooting is set switches theshooting mode to Remote Control.

2
Getting Started

Using the Lens Shutter of the LS Lens

• Mirror lock-up shooting is not available.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when the mirror is raised
lowers the mirror.
• The shutter cannot be released when the shutter speed ring is
set to LS and the d dial is set to the “UP” position.
• Optical Preview is not available.
• If the lens shutter is charged in advance, Digital Preview canbe used. (The same applies when using the Digital Preview topreview the image with White Balance or Custom Image.)• Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, and HDR Capture are
not available.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Exposure
Bracketing or HDR Capture is set cancels the setting.
• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Interval Shooting is
set exits Interval Shooting.
• In Multi-exposure mode, the lens shutter must be charged
manually for each shot.
• An external flash cannot be used even when connected to the
hot shoe. Be sure to use the sync terminal on the lens.
• An external flash cannot be synchronized even when connectedto the X-sync socket on the camera.
• The flash mode setting is not applied to LS shooting.

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Using the Battery

2

Use only a rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI90 battery.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2
flexible cord, rated 125V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Caution• Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries otherthan battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage
or overheating.
• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery
charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Use a
new battery in the camera.

Memo

Indicator lamp
Lithium-ion battery

Battery charger• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes.
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and
40°C.
• If usage time is reduced, the battery has reached the end of its
usage span. Use a new battery in the camera.

Inserting/Removing the Battery
CautionAC plug cord

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up and insert it
into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp turns on during charging and turns off when thebattery is fully charged.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger.
28• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while thepower is on.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a longwhile. Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the battery is removed for a long while, the date and time settings
may be reset.

1 Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turntowards OPEN (1) to unlock, andthen pull the cover open (2).

2 Face the 2 mark on theBattery Level Indicator

battery towards the outsideof the camera, push thebattery lock lever in the
direction of the arrow (3)and insert the battery.

Status Screen
Battery lock lever

3 Close the battery cover (4)and turn the battery coverunlock knob towards CLOSE(5) to lock.
Stow the battery cover unlock knob.

Memo• Use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the camera
for a prolonged period. (p.30)

LCD Panel

Battery Level

w (Green)A

Battery is full.

x (Green)

B

Battery is one-third empty.

y (Yellow)

C

Battery is two-thirds empty.

z (Red)D lit

Battery is almost empty.

D blinks

The camera turns off after displaying
the message. (The LCD panel
indicator continues to blink.)[Battery depleted]2
Getting Started

To remove the battery, push thebattery lock lever in the direction of thearrow (3) with your finger.

You can confirm the remaining battery level by checking thebattery level indicator on the status screen or LCD panel.

Memo• The displayed battery level may not be correct when the camera isused at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
for long periods of time.
• Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. When using
the camera in cold climates, keep the battery warm in your pocket.
Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room
temperature.
• The battery level is not displayed when using the AC adapter.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

2

We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional)
when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to
your PC or AV equipment.

Getting Started

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Open the terminal cover.
3 Face the 2 mark on the DC
terminal of the AC adapter
towards the 2 mark on thecamera, and connect the DC
terminal to the DC input
terminal of the camera.

4 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter, andthen plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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Memo
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that all the terminals are securely connected. The SD
Memory Card and data may become corrupted if the connection is
dropped while the camera is accessing the SD Memory Card.
• The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the
AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K-AC50 Operating Manual whenusing the AC adapter.

Inserting/Removing the SD
Memory Card

Caution• An SD Memory Card must be formatted with this camera before
use. (1 “Formatting an SD Memory Card” p.36)

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Slide the card cover in theinto the SD1 or SD2 slot with
the SD Memory Card label
facing toward the monitor.
Insert an SD Memory Card into one orboth of the SD1 and SD2 slots.
To remove the SD Memory Card, push
the card in again.

4 Close the card cover and then slide it in the
opposite direction of the arrow (1).
Caution2
Getting Started

This camera can use up to two commercially available SD
Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards (collectively referred to
as “SD Memory Cards” in this manual). Ideally you should use
a high-speed, large-capacity SD Memory Card.

3 Insert the card all the way• Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if
the card cover is open.
• Do not turn off the power or remove the SD Memory Card while thecard access lamp is lit.

direction of the arrow (1)and then lift it to open (2).

Memo
2

1

• Refer to “Setting the File Format and Data Saving Method” (p.42)
for details on how to save data to the SD Memory Cards in the SD1and SD2 slots.

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Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

2
Getting Started

32• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a
Write-protect
write-protect switch. Setting the switch toswitch
LOCK prevents new data from being
recorded on the card, the stored data frombeing deleted, and the card from being
formatted by the camera or computer.
• The SD Memory Card may be hot whenremoving the card immediately after using
the camera.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while
the card access lamp is lit. This may cause the data to be lost or
the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact.
Keep it away from water and store away from hightemperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card
may be damaged and become unusable.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that aredeleted if(1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
(3) the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while thecard is being accessed.
• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become
unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of importantdata on a computer.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may
be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards
used with other cameras. (1 ”Formatting an SD Memory Card”
p.36)• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at yourown risk.

Power
1 Turn the main switch to
[ON].

Memo
• 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 (Auto Power Off). To
reactivate the camera after it turns off automatically, turn it on
again or perform any of the following.
• Press the shutter release button halfway.
• Press the Q button, 3 button or M button.
• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1
minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off]in the [R3] menu. (z p.R27)

2
Getting Started

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

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Initial Settings

5 Press the 3 key.
The cursor moves to [DST] (daylight saving time).

6 Use the 45 keys to select O or P, and press theLanguage Setting

2 The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the

4 button.

Getting Started

7 Press the 3 key.

1 Use the2345 keys to

8 Press the 5 key, use the

MENU Cancel

2 Press the 3 key.
The cursor moves to W (Hometown).
If the hometown is set as you desire,proceed to Step 7 on p.34.

OK OK

EnglishNew York
Text Size

Text Size

Standard
Large
MSC
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Memo• You can select from 75 cities for the hometown and destination.
(z p.R23)• In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with
[Text Size] set to [Standard].
• To change the Language, Hometown or Text Size settings, use the[R1] menu. (z p.R23)

3 Press the 5 key.
The [W Hometown] screen appears.
Hometown

New York
DST
MENU Cancel

EnglishNew York

Standard

Settings complete

the hometown.

Selecting [Large] increases the text
size of the selected menu item.

Initial Setting

9 Press the 3 key to select [Settings complete] andInitial Setting

MENU Cancel

4 Use the 45 keys to choose

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

23 keys to select[Standard] or [Large], andpress the 4 button.

select a desired language
and press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen in theselected language appears.

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The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

[Language/u] screen appears on the monitor. Follow theprocedure below to set the display language and the current
date and time.

OK OK

Date Adjustment
1 On the [Date Adjustment]

Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm / dd / yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2010
00 : 00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

2 Press the 5 key and use the 23 keys to select[24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

3 Press the 5 key.

2
Getting Started

screen, press the 5 key anduse the 23 keys to choose
the date format.

Memo• Pressing the 3 button while setting the date and time cancels
the settings and switches the camera to Capture mode. The [Initial
Setting] screen or the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear again
the next time the power is turned on.
• To change the date and time, use the [R1] menu. (z p.R23)

The frame returns to [Date Format].

4 Press the 3 key and then the 5 key.
The frame moves to the month.

5 Use the 23 keys to set the month, day and year.
6 Set the time in the same manner.
If you select [12h] in Step 2, the camera switches between am andpm depending on the time.

7 Select [Settings complete] and press the 4
button.

The status screen is displayed and the camera switches to Capturemode.
The seconds value is set to 0 seconds when the 4 button ispressed.

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Formatting an SD Memory Card2

An SD Memory Card must be formatted with this camera before
use.

Getting Started• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card
may be damaged and become unusable.
• Formatting an SD Memory Card deletes all images on the cardeven protected images.

The [A1] menu appears.

1 2 3 4

SD1 Image File Format JPEG
SD2 Image File Format JPEG
L
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
ISO AUTO Adjustment
D-Range Setting
MENU Exit

2 Turn the S dial to select the [R4] menu.
3 Use the 23 keys to select[Format] and press the 5key.
The [Format] screen appears.

1 2 3 4

Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert
Dust Removal
Sensor Cleaning
FormatMENU Exit

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press the 4 button.

You cannot select a card when either one of the cards is locked or
not inserted.

5 Press the 2 key to selectCaution

1 Press the 3 button.

4 Use the 23 keys to select the card to format and[Format] and press the 4
button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, thecamera returns to Capture mode.

FormatAll data savedon SD1 card
will be deleted
FormatCancelOK OK

Diopter Adjustment
You can adjust the diopter from approximately –3.5 to +2.0 m–1.

1 Turn the diopter adjustment
Turn the diopter adjustment ringclockwise for a negative value andcounterclockwise for a positive value.

Attaching the Large Eyecup

Shooting
Take some test pictures to familiarize yourself with the camera.

1 View the subject through the viewfinder andpress the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
The image appears for 1 second(default setting) on the monitor shortly
after capturing (Instant Review).

2
Getting Started

ring while looking throughthe viewfinder.

Testing Your Camera

Attach the Large Eyecup 645 O-EC107 as needed.

1 Slightly stretch the rim of thelarge eyecup and attach it on
the camera, covering overthe standard eyecup.

DeleteAvailable operations during Instant Review
S dialEnlarges Instant Review (p.67)

i button

Deletes an image (p.67)

Memo• You can set the Instant Review display with the [A3] menu.
(z p.R18)

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Playing Back Captured Images
You can play back captured images.

2 1 Press the Q button.
Getting Started

The camera enters Playback modeand the most recently captured image(image with the highest file number) is
displayed on the monitor.
Press the M button to switch theinformation display for the image.
(p.17)

Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control
panel or menus. Some functions can be changed using both thecontrol panel and menus.
This section explains the basic ways to change function
settings.

Using the Direct Keys
You can use the direct keys in Capture mode to directly set
functions.
The following explains how to set the flash mode as an
example.

2 View the images.

1 Press the E button in

Available operations
4 key or R dial to the left

Shows the previous image.

Capture mode.

5 key or R dial to the rightShows the next image.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

u button/w button/
x button

Switches between the SD
Memory Cards.

Memo• Refer to “Playback and Processing Functions” (p.65) for details on
playback functions.
• Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software toplay back pictures using a computer. (1 “Using a Computer” p.81)

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How to Change Function
Settings

2 Use the 45 keys to select a

2 Use the 2345 keys toFlash Mode
Flash On

flash mode.

select the item you want tochange the setting for.

0.0
MENU Cancel

The camera switches to Capture mode.

Using the Control Panel
The following explains how to set the Program Line as an
example.

1 Press the M button in
Capture mode.

3 Use the R/S dials tochange the setting.

Press the 4 button to display thedetailed setting screen for the selected
item. For some items such as
Extended Bracketing, you can makemore detailed settings from thedetailed setting screen.

ISO

DR
200

AUTO
WB

HDR
OFF

1 RAW+L
L

2 JPEG

05/05/’10

[123]
[456]
10:30AM

Program Line
Auto
ISO

DR
200

AUTO
WB

HDR
OFF

1 RAW+L
L

2 JPEG

05/05/’10

[123]
[456]

2
Getting Started

3 Press the 4 button.

OK OK

You cannot select an item that cannot
be changed with current camera
settings.

ISO AUTO AdjustmentOn

10:30AM

4 Press the M button.
The camera switches to Capture mode.

The control panel appears.

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3 Use the 23 keys to selectUsing the Menus

2

an item and press the 5 key.

This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode],[Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting].
The following explains how to set [Program Line] in the [A2]menu as an example.

Getting Started

1 Press the 3 button in

Available settings are displayed.
The frame moves to the pop-up menu
if there is one.

an item and press the 4
button.

The [A1] menu appears on themonitor.
Press the 3 button in Playback
mode to display the [Q1] menu first.

OFF

Off

MENU Exit

4 Use the 23 keys to selectCapture mode.

1 2 3 4

Lens Correction
Program Line
Extended Bracketing
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting

1 2 3 4

Lens Correction
Program Line
Extended Bracketing
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting

The camera returns to the menu
screen. Next, set other items.
Press the 3 button to exit the
MENU Cancel
menu and return to the screen thatwas displayed before the menu was selected.

OFF

OK OK

Caution2 Press the 5 key or turn the
S dial to the right (y).

1 2 3 4

SD1 Image File Format JPEG
SD2 Image File Format JPEG
L
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
ISO AUTO Adjustment
D-Range Setting

Each time the 5 key is pressed, themenu will change in the following
sequence: [A2], [A3], [A4], [Q1]...[A1].
MENU Exit
When the R dial is turned to theright, the category will change in the following sequence: [A1],[Q1], [R1], [A1].

40• Your settings may not be saved if the camera is turned off
improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is
on).

Memo
• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on each menu.
• A Rec. Mode Menu z p.R13• Q Playback Menu z p.R22• R Set-up Menu z p.R23• A Custom Setting Menu z p.R30

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Shooting Functions
Setting the File Format and Data Saving Method ..... 42
Focusing ...................................................................... 44
Exposure Setting ......................................................... 45
White Balance .............................................................. 50
Drive Mode ................................................................... 53
Auto Bracketing ........................................................... 56
Flash Mode ................................................................... 58
Preview ......................................................................... 61
Custom Image .............................................................. 62

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Shooting Functions

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Setting the File Format
and Data Saving Method

Setting examples

JPEG

JPEG

Saves images in the same file format (JPEG) to thecards in the SD1 and SD2 slots. (Data backup)

Before shooting, you can set the file format, recorded pixels andquality level of captured images and how they are saved to the
SD Memory Card.

JPEG

RAW

Saves JPEG images to the card in the SD1 slot and
RAW images to the card in the SD2 slot.

JPEG

RAW+

Saves JPEG images to the card in the SD1 slot andRAW and JPEG images to the card in the SD2 slot.
JPEG images saved to the cards in the SD1 andSD2 slots have the same [JPEG Recorded Pixels]
and [JPEG Quality] settings.

JPEG

When the card in the SD1 slot is full, images are
saved in the same format to the card in the SD2 slot.
RESERVE If the SD1 slot has a new card, when the card in theSD2 slot is full, images are saved to the card in theSD1 slot.

JPEG

OFF

SD1 Slot

File Format
You can set the data saving method and file format for images
saved to the SD Memory Cards in the SD1 and SD2 slots.
Regardless of the number of inserted cards, you can configure thesetting for each card slot individually. For example, JPEG images
can be saved to one card slot while RAW images are saved to theother slot, or you can have images captured in the same format toboth card slots at the same time as a data backup.
JPEG

Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting)
If [JPEG] is selected, next set the [JPEG Recorded Pixels]
and [JPEG Quality] settings.

RAW

Captures images in RAW format.
After shooting, use RAW Development (p.72) or the provided“PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software for RAW image
development (p.84).

RAW+

Captures images in both RAW and JPEG formats and saves
them to one card.

RESERVE

When either of SD Memory Cards becomes full, images are
saved to the other one in the same file format.
If an SD Memory Card which is not set to [RESERVE]
becomes full or is removed, images are saved to the otherone which is set to [RESERVE].

OFF

The card slot is not used.
When using only one SD Memory Card, use this setting for
the unused slot.

SD2 Slot

Operation

The SD2 slot is unused.

Memo• Only one slot can be set to [RESERVE] or [OFF].
• Set the RAW file format in the [A4] menu. (z p.R19)• You can temporarily change the file format by simply pressing the| button. Set this with [RAW Button] in the [A4] menu.
(z p.R19)

1 Turn the S dial whilepressing the w button.
The setting changes in the following
sequence: JPEG, RAW, RAW+,RESERVE, OFF.

2 Turn the S dial while pressing the x button.
Configure the setting for the SD Memory Card in the SD2 slot in thesame manner.

Cautionpressing the w/x
button.

The setting changes in the following
sequence: LC (default setting),
LD, LE, MC, MD, ME,
SC, SD, SE.

Memo

Memo
• You can check the data saving status for each slot on the status
screen (p.15), LCD panel (p.22) and in the viewfinder (p.20).

JPEG Recorded Pixels/Quality
Level• If you set [JPEG] or [RAW+] for both cards, when either the w orx button is used to set the recorded pixels and quality level, bothcards will have the same settings.

3
Shooting Functions• Depending on the setting and condition for storing the data, when one
or both of the SD Memory Cards become full and no more images canbe saved, an error message appears and the shutter locks.
• When [JPEG] or [RAW+] is set for both cards, the JPEG images
saved to both cards have the same [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and[JPEG Quality] settings.

1 Turn the R dial while

When [JPEG] is selected as the file format, set the recorded pixels
and quality level (C Best, D Better, and E Good). This
does not have to be set when [RAW] is selected as the file format.
Setting

Recorded Pixels

PixelsLi7264×5440k

6528×4896

MSn

5376×4032q4224×3168a3072×2304

Set the recorded pixels for M and S with [35. M and S Pixel
Resolution] in the [A5] menu. (z p.R35)

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FocusingMemo

Selecting the Focus Mode3

1 Select [AF] or [MF] on thelens.

• You can use the = button to focus on the subject in the samemanner as when pressing the shutter release button halfway. You
can also use [13. AF Button Function] in the [A2] menu to set the= button function to [AF Cancel]. (z p.R31)• You can adjust the AF focus position with [33. AF Fine Adjustment]in the [A5] menu. (z p.R35)

Shooting Functions

AF Point Switching
2 Use the AF mode switchingdial on the camera to selectthe AF mode.

S

Auto

The camera selects an optimum AF point in the
viewfinder.

jSelectYou can select the desired focus position from the set
number of AF points in the AF area.

U

CenterSets the focus position to the center of the viewfinder.

1 Turn the AF point switchingdial.

The selected AF point lights red in the
viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area).

lLocks the focus at the position where theAutofocus/Single mode subject is in focus.
A(k)Autofocus/Continuous
mode

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Continuously adjusts the focus to keep the
subject in focus. The shutter can be released
even if autofocus does not work.
The camera automatically tracks the subject
if the subject is determined to be a moving
object during focusing.

2 When [j] is selected, use the 2345 keys toselect the desired focus position.

Pressing the 4 button returns the focus position to the center.

Memo

Selecting the Metering Mode
1 Turn the metering modeswitch.

The set metering mode is displayed in
the viewfinder and on the status
screen.

L Multi-segment metering
The image in the viewfinder is meteredin 77 different zones.

3
Shooting Functions• To turn off the red light of the superimposed AF point, set [15.
Superimpose AF Area] to [Off] in the [A3] menu. (z p.R32)• You can select the number of AF points from 11 (default setting), 5
or 3. The selected AF points are used as the focus position whenthe AF point switching dial is set to j. Set this with [16. Numberof AF Points] in the [A3] menu. (z p.R32)• The focus position selected when set to j is saved even if thecamera is turned off or the focus area is switched to U or S.
• When any of the following operations are performed, changing of
the AF point (in Step 2) is canceled.
• The main switch is turned off• The AF point switching dial is turned• The mode dial is turned• The Q or 3 button is pressed• When the camera is used with the A645 mount lens, anintermediate ring, or other accessory, the focus area is always set
to U.

Exposure Setting

M Center-weighted metering
Metering is weighted at the center ofthe viewfinder image.
The sensitivity at the center of theimage is high and is not automaticallycompensated even for backlit scenes.
N Spot metering
Metering is performed only for alimited area at the center of the
viewfinder image.

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Memo
• You can set whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focus
area during multi-segment metering. Set this with [6. Link AE to AF
Point] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)

Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to [AUTO] (default setting) or a value
in the range equivalent to ISO 200 to 1000.

1 Turn the S dial while3

Exposure Lock Timerpressing the o button.

Set the exposure lock time with [4. Meter Operating Time] in the[A1] menu. (z p.R30)

Press the | button while pressing theo button to return to [AUTO].

Shooting Functions

Memo• Set the range of automatic sensitivity adjustment with [ISO AUTO
Adjustment] in the [A1] menu or on the control panel. (z p.R14)• You can set the sensitivity in increments of 1 EV or in accordancewith the EV step setting for exposure. It can be set with
[2. Sensitivity Steps] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)• You can expand the sensitivity range to ISO 100 to 1600 with
[3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)• You can reduce noise at high sensitivity with [20. High-ISO Noise
Reduction] in the [A3] menu. (z p.R32)

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Changing the Exposure Mode
The following are the available exposure modes.
(z: Available ×: Not available)
Exposure Mode

FunctionEV
Change Shutter
ChangeCompensation
Speed
Aperture Value

ChangeSensitivity

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value
according to Program Line.
You can use the front and rear e-dials to switch between
shutter priority and aperture priority.

z

z

z

z

K
Sensitivity Priority

You can set the desired sensitivity.

z

×

×

Other than
AUTOb
Shutter Priority

You can set the desired shutter speed.

z

z

×

z

c
Aperture Priority

You can set the desired aperture value.

z

×

z

z

L
Automatically sets the sensitivity according to the set
Shutter & Aperture Priority shutter speed and aperture value.

z

z

z

AUTO onlyaHyper-manual

You can set all settings.

z

z

z

Other than
AUTO

p
Bulb

Bulb shooting

×

×

z

Other than
AUTO

M
Flash X-sync Speed

The shutter speed is locked at 1/125 seconds. Use thiswhen using a flash that does not automatically set thesync speed.

z

×

z

Other than
AUTO

A
User settingLets you capture images with the previously-saved
exposure mode and settings.

–

–

–

–

3
Shooting FunctionseHyper-program

Memo• Set Program Line on the control panel or in the [A2] menu. (z p.R15)• Set A in the [A4] menu. (z p.R20)

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1 Turn the mode dial while

Mode dial lock buttonpressing the mode dial lockbutton.

EV Compensation
You can adjust the EV compensation from –5 to +5 (EV).

1 Turn the S dial whilepressing the m button.

3
Shooting Functions

2 Use the R/S dials tochange the setting.

R/S appears on the monitor next
to the setting that is being changed.

m is displayed during compensation.
Press the | button while pressing them button to return to “0.0”.

M

AF.S

1/ 125ISO

200-5 4 3 2 1

AWB

F 5.6
1 2 3 4 +5RAW+ L

JPEG L

1[

2[

123]

456]

Memo
• Set the functions of the e-dials for each mode in the [A4] menu.
(z p.R33 - p.R34)

Memo• Set the EV steps with [1. EV Steps] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)

EV Compensation for a and M modes
If you set the EV compensation to a
positive (+) value for a and M modes,
underexposure is displayed on the EVbar. If you set the exposure so that the
V is displayed at the center of the EVbar, the image will be captured withthe compensated value.

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AE Lock
AE lock is a function that locks the exposure prior to taking thepicture.

1 Press the L button.

Memo• The exposure remains in memory for between half and twice theamount of the exposure lock time, even after you take your finger
off the L button.
• You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed. You canchange the setting with [Beep] in the [R1] menu. (z p.R24)• When the AE lock is set in a mode, you can change the shutter
speed and aperture value while maintaining the exposure value.
• AE lock is not available in p or M mode.
• When any of the following operations are performed, AE lock iscanceled.
• The L button is pressed again• The Q button, 3 button or M button is pressed• The mode dial is turned• The metering mode switch is turned• The lens is changed• The lens with an aperture s position is set to the s position oris switched to another position3
Shooting Functions

The camera locks the exposure. @ isdisplayed on the status screen and in
the viewfinder while the AE lock is
engaged.
Press it again to cancel the AE lock.

• When using a zoom lens whose maximum aperture value varies
depending on the focal length, the shutter speed and aperture
value change depending on the zooming position while the AE lockis engaged. However, the exposure value does not change and apicture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.
• Exposure can be locked when the focus is locked. Set this with [5.
AE-L with AF Locked] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)

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White Balance

1 Press the n button.
The [White Balance] screen appears.

The following settings are available.
Setting3
Shooting Functions

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F Auto (default setting)Color Temperature
Approx. 4,000
to 8,000K

G

Daylight

Approx. 5,200K

H

Shade

Approx. 8,000K^

CloudyApprox. 6,000K

J

Fluorescent Light
D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color
N Fluorescent Light Daylight WhiteW Fluorescent Light Cool White
L Fluorescent Light Warm WhiteApprox. 6,500K
Approx. 5,000K
Approx. 4,200K
Approx. 3,000K

I

Tungsten Light

Approx. 2,850K

L

Flash

Approx. 5,400K

f Color Temperature Enhancement
K

Manual 1-3

K

Color Temperature 1-3

2 Use the 23 keys to selectWhite BalanceAuto

the white balance.

–

CTE

Approx. 2,500
to 10,000K

5000K

–

MENU Cancel

AE.L

Check

OK OK

Available operations
Main switch (|)

Displays the background image with Digital
Preview.

L button

Saves the background image as a new file.

3 To fine-tune the whitebalance, press the 5 key.
Seven levels (225 patterns) areavailable on the G-M and B-A axes.

Setting the Manual White Balance

Shade

You can save up to three manual white balance settings.

G

G1

±0

B

A
M

±0
MENU Cancel

Check

OK OK

Available operations
Adjusts the tone of the colors between green(G) and magenta (M).

45 keys

Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue(B) and amber (A).

| button

Resets the adjustment value.

the 5 key.

2 Use the 23 keys to selectWhite Balance
Manual 1

K1, K2 or K3 and press
the 5 key.

CTE

5000K
MENU Cancel

4 Press the 4 button.
The camera switches to Capture mode.

Memo• The white balance of a JPEG image can also be adjusted after
shooting. Immediately after shooting, press the n button andchange the setting, and then press the L button and select[Save as].
• The camera automatically performs fine-tuning even when the lightsource is specified. To fix the color temperature of the light source,
use [11. WB Adjustable Range] in the [A2] menu. (z p.R31)• To set the white balance setting when using the flash, use [10. WB
When Using Flash] in the [A2] menu. (z p.R31)

Check

OK OK

3 Aim the camera at the subject to measure thewhite balance and press the shutter releasebutton fully.

3
Shooting Functions

23 keys

1 Select K in the [White Balance] screen and press

4 Use the S dial to selectthe entire screen or spot
area for the measuring
range.

When a spot area is selected, use the2345 keys to move the frame tothe position you want to measure.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.
When measuring is completed, the camera returns to the whitebalance fine-tuning screen.

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Setting the Color Temperature

Saving the White Balance Setting ofa Captured Image

You can save up to three color temperature settings. (Thedefault setting is [5000K].)

1 Select K in the [White Balance] screen and press
the 5 key.

3 2 Use the 23 keys to select K1, K2 or K3 and press
Shooting Functions

the 5 key.

adjust the color
temperature.

G

±0

B

±0

KelvinA
M±0MENU Cancel

e-dial

Check

OK OK

2 Select K (Save as Manual WB) in the playback
3 Select K1, K2 or K3, andpress the 4 button.

The white balance setting of theselected image is saved to ManualWhite Balance and the camera
switches to Capture mode.

Mired

R

1 Step (100K)

1 Step (20M)S

10 Steps (1,000K)

5 Steps (100M)

4 Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the camera returns to the [White
Balance] screen.

Memo• By default, the unit of Color Temperature is [Kelvin]. You canchange the unit to [Mired] in [22. Color Temperature Steps] in the[A4] menu. (Figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed.)(z p.R33)

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white balance setting you want to copy.

The save confirmation screen appears.
K1

Color
Temperature
5000K

Color temperature steps differ
depending on the e-dial.

1 In Playback mode, display the image with themode palette.

The [Color Temperature] screen appears.

3 Use the R/S dials to

You can copy the white balance setting of an image captured
with this camera and save it as Manual White Balance.

1 100-0105

Manual White Balance is
now set according to thecurrent image's color balance

CancelOK OK

Caution• The fine-tuned white balance value used when shooting is reset.

Memo• Refer to “Setting the Playback Functions” (p.66) for operations of
the playback mode palette.

Drive Mode
There are four drive modes: Single Frame Shooting,Continuous Shooting, Self-timer, and Remote Control.

1 Press the Y button.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Continuous Shooting
With Continuous Shooting, you can shoot at a maximum speedof 1.1 frames per second. The number of frames that can beshot continuously varies depending on the number of recorded
pixels, quality level, and other settings.

1 Select j in the [Drive Mode]

Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting

MENU Cancel

OK OK

3
Shooting Functions

screen and press the 4
button.

2 Use the 45 keys to select a drive mode.

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Self-timer ShootingThis camera has the following two types of self-timer modes.
gShutter is released after about 12 seconds.

Z

Mirror is raised and shutter is released after about 2 seconds.

Shooting Functions

3 1 Select g in the [Drive Mode] screen.
2 Press the 3 key, use theDrive Mode
45 key to select g or Z,
and press the 4 button.

Remote Control

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Memo
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, you can use
the S button on the remote control to enable autofocus.

2s

OK OK

3 Press the shutter release button fully.
When g is selected, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera
starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the
shutter is released. A beep is heard and the rate increases.

Remote Control ShootingThis camera has the following three types of remote control
shooting modes for use with the optional Remote Control F or
Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1.

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45 key to select h, i ori, and press the 4
button.
The self-timer lamp blinks.

Self-timer (12 sec.)

MENU Cancel

1 Select h in the [Drive Mode] screen.
2 Press the 3 key, use theDrive Modeh

Releases shutter immediately.

iMirror is raised and shutter is released after 3 seconds.

i

Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release button on
the remote control unit is pressed. Press it again to stop
shooting.

Interval Shooting
By specifying the shooting time and interval, you can capture up
to 999 images with Interval Shooting.
Set this in the [A2] menu. (z p.R17)

Caution• Interval Shooting is not available when the exposure mode is set top or when Extended Bracketing or HDR Capture is set.

2 Press the shutter release button fully.

Multi-exposure

The mirror is raised.

You can create a composite picture by taking multiple frames.
Set this in the [A2] menu. (z p.R17)

CautionThe picture is taken and the mirror is lowered.
To exit mirror lock-up shooting, return the d dial to its original
position.

Memo• The mirror will be lowered automatically about one minute after
being raised.

CautionMirror Lock-up
This raises the mirror. You can use this function with anotherdrive mode.

1 Turn the d dial.

• Turning the mode dial or adjusting the lens aperture ring when the
mirror is raised lowers the mirror.
• Preview is not available when the mirror is raised.
• The mirror will not be raised during Interval Shooting even when
the d dial is set to the “UP” position.

3
Shooting Functions• When Multi-exposure is set, Interval Shooting and Extended
Bracketing are not available.
• Multi-exposure cannot be used with Extended Bracketing or HDR
Capture at the same time. The mode set last is used.
• [Lens Correction] in the [A2] menu is disabled when Multiexposure is set.

3 Press the shutter release button fully again.

The camera is ready to raise themirror.

M.U
P

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Auto Bracketing
Exposure Bracketing3

You can use Exposure Bracketing to take 2 (standard exposureand underexposure, or standard exposure and overexposure),
3 or 5 pictures with different exposure.

2 Turn the S dial while pressing the ] buttonand set the compensation value.

Press the | button while pressing the ] button to return to [OFF]and [--].
EV Steps

Compensation Value

1/3 EV±0.3/±0.7/±1.0/±1.3/±1.7/±2.0

1/2 EV±0.5/±1.0/±1.5/±2.0

Shooting Functions

Memo• Set the auto bracketing order with [8. Auto Bracketing Order] in the[A2] menu. (z p.R31)• Set the EV step interval with [1. EV Steps] in the [A1] menu.
(z p.R30)

1 Turn the R dial whilepressing the ] button andset the number of frames.

Check the setting on the LCD panel.

2 images (underexposed) at 0.3 EV

5 images at 1.0 EV

3 Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button
is held down.
If you take your finger off the shutter release button before the set
number of frames is taken, the next bracket setting will remain
effective for twice the amount of the exposure lock time.
Select [OFF] in Step 1 to finish shooting with Exposure Bracketing.

MemoRight (clockwise)
Left (counterclockwise)

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OFF → 3 frames → 5 frames
OFF → 2 frames (underexposed) →2 frames (overexposed)• To take all frames with one press of the shutter release button, set[7. One-Push Bracketing] in the [A1] menu. (z p.R30)• You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the P-TTL auto flash
to change the flash output continuously. Confirm that the flash unit
is fully charged before shooting each frame.
• You can use Exposure Bracketing together with Extended
Bracketing. When Extended Bracketing is set to 3 frames, a totalof 9 images are saved.

Caution• This function is not available when the exposure mode is set to p.
• This function cannot be used with Multi-exposure. The mode set
last is used.

Extended Bracketing

Caution• The file format is always set to [JPEG] and cannot be changed.
You cannot use Extended Bracketing when the file format is set to[RAW] or [RAW+].
• When Extended Bracketing is set, Interval Shooting and Multiexposure are not available.
• Extended Bracketing and HDR Capture cannot be used at thesame time. The mode set last is used.

3
Shooting Functions

You can take pictures with three different levels of the following
items: White Balance, Saturation, High/Low Key Adjustment,
Contrast and Sharpness. Unlike Exposure Bracketing, threepictures are saved each time the shutter is released.
Set this on the control panel or in the [A2] menu. (z p.R16)

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Flash Mode
Attaching a Flash3

1 Remove the hot shoe coverof the camera.

Shooting Functions

2 Attach the flash and turn on the camera.
Memo• Press the I button to discharge the flash in Modeling Flash or
Test Flash mode. Set this with [34. External Flash Discharge] in the[A5] menu. (z p.R35)

Using a Sync Cord
You can connect a sync cord to the
X-sync socket on the camera.

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Caution• Do not use high-voltage or high-current external flashes. They may
cause the camera to malfunction.
• A flash with reversed polarity (the center of the hot shoe or syncplug has a negative symbol) cannot be used, as this may damage
the camera or flash.
• Linked functions will not work.
• To prevent vignetting caused by Trailing Curtain Sync fromoccurring, it is recommended to take a test shot using a shutter
speed one stop slower than the flash sync speed.
• The contact of the X-sync socket is not dust-proof or waterresistant. Attach the provided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use.

Setting the Flash Mode
The following flash modes are available. The flash modes thatare available differ depending on the exposure mode.
Flash Mode
E

Flash On

F

Flash On+Red-eye ReductionG

Slow-speed Sync

H

Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye

Available Exposure Modes
e/K/b/c/L/a/p/M
e/K/c

1 Press the E button.

4 Press the 4 button.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

The camera switches to Capture mode.

3
Shooting Functions

2 Use the 45 keys to select a

Flash Mode
Flash On

flash mode.

0.0
MENU Cancel

OK OK

3 Use the S dial to adjust the flash
compensation value.

The compensation value differs depending on the setting of [1. EV
Steps] (z p.R30) in the [A1] menu.
EV Steps

Compensation Value

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

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

Press the | button to return to “0.0”.

59Flash Compatibility Chart
The following functions are available when using h with PENTAX flashes.
(z: Available ×: Not available)
Flash

3

AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ

AF200FG

AF160FC

AF500FTZ
AF330FTZ

AF400FTZ
AF240FT

AF400T
AF280T
AF200T

AF140C
AF080CP-TTL auto flash

z *3

z *3

z *3

×

×

×

×

×

×

TTL auto flash

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Function

AF200S
AF160
AF140

Shooting Functions

External auto flash

z

×

×

×

×

z

×

z

z

Red-eye reduction

z

z

z

×

×

×

×

×

×

Automatic switching of shutter
speed to Flash X-sync Speedafter flash charging

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

Aperture set in e and b modes

z

×

×

×

×

z *4

z *4

×

z *5

z

z *6

z *6

z

z *5

Slow-speed Sync

z

z

z

Auto check in the viewfinder

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Trailing Curtain Sync *1

z

×

×

z *7

z *7

×

×

×

×

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

z

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Slave flash

z

×

×

z *8

×

×

×

×

×

Flash compensation

z

z

z

×

×

×

×

×

×

AF Assist Light

z

×

×

z

z

×

×

×

×

Multiple flash

×

×

×

z *8

×

×

×

×

×

z

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash*2*1 There is a limit to the available shutter speed.
*2 Two or more compatible flash units are required.
*3 Available only when using A645, AE645, FA645, FAE645, or D FA645 lenses.
*4 When the flash setting is MS or M, the aperture value changes automatically.

60

AF200SAz*5 When the flash setting is MS or M, the aperture value changes
automatically in b mode.
*6 The aperture value changes automatically.
*7 The flash fully discharges.
*8 Unavailable for AF330FTZ.

Preview
There are two preview methods: Optical Preview (default
setting) using the viewfinder and Digital Preview using themonitor.

Optical Preview
while viewing the subject
through the viewfinder.

You can preview the depth of field in
the viewfinder while the main switch is
set to |.
During this time, no shooting
information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot
be released.

S dialEnlarge Instant Review (p.67)

L button

Saves the preview image as a new file.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Digital Preview ends and the autofocus system operates.

Memo• The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.

3
Shooting Functions

1 Turn the main switch to |Available operations

2 Take your finger off the main switch.
Optical Preview ends and the camera is ready to take a picture.

Digital Preview
1 Set [Digital Preview] in the [A3] menu.
Refer to “Menu Reference”. (z p.R18)

2 Turn the main switch to | while viewing the
subject on the monitor.

A preview appears on the monitor.

61

Custom Image

3

1 Press the y button.

You can set the image finishing tone before shooting. Selectfrom the following eight modes for Image Tone: Bright, Natural(default setting), Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Reversal
Film and Monochrome. You can adjust the following parameters
for each mode.
Parameter

Setting

Shooting Functions

Saturation *1–4 to +4

Hue *1–4 to +4

Filter Effect*2

None/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/Magenta/Blue/
Cyan/Infrared Filter

Toning *2–4 to +4

High/Low Key Adj*3–4 to +4

Contrast *3–4 to +4
• [Contrast Highlight] and [Contrast Shadow] can be
added to make more advanced settings.

Sharpness

The [Custom Image] setting screen
appears.

–4 to +4
• You can change [Sharpness] to [Fine Sharpness].

2 Use the 45 keys to choose the image tonemode.

3 Use the 23 keys to selectthe parameter you want tochange and use the 45
keys to change the setting.

Portrait
R
M

Y

B

G
C

*1 Not available when [Reversal Film] or [Monochrome] is selected.
*2 Available only when [Monochrome] is selected.
*3 Not available when [Reversal Film] is selected.

MENU Cancel

AE.L

F

Check

OK OK

Available operations

62

R dialSwitches between enabling and disabling themore advanced setting for contrast.

S dialSwitches between [Sharpness] and [FineSharpness].

Main switch (|)

Displays the background image with Digital
Preview.

L button

Saves the background image as a new file.

4 Press the 4 button.
The camera switches to Capture mode.

Memo

3
Shooting Functions• The Custom Image settings of a JPEG image can also be adjusted
after shooting. Immediately after shooting, press the y button andchange the setting, and then press the L button and select[Save as].
• When [Reversal Film] is selected and [White Balance] is set toF, images are captured with an effect similar to using a
daylight film.

63

MEMO

64

4

Playback and Processing Functions
Setting the Playback Functions ................................. 66
Displaying a Single Image .......................................... 67
Displaying Multiple Images ........................................ 68
Developing RAW Images ............................................ 72
Protecting Images ....................................................... 73
Rotating Images .......................................................... 74
Changing the Image Size ............................................ 75
Digital Filters ................................................................ 76
DPOF Settings ............................................................. 78
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ................ 79

Setting the Playback
Functions

Playback Mode Palette
Item

Perform settings related to playing back images in the playback
mode palette or Q menu.

1 In Playback mode, display

4
Playback and Processing Functions

66

the image to play back andpress the 3 key.

FunctionPages Image Rotation Rotates images.

p.74

D Digital Filter

Changes the color tone of images, processes
the image or adjusts the brightness.

p.76

n Resize

Changes the number of recorded pixels andquality level of images.

p.75

o Cropping

Crops images.

p.75

u Slideshow

Plays back images one after another.

p.70

Save as Manual Copies the white balance setting of an image
K
WB
and saves it as Manual White Balance.
RAW
Development*

Converts RAW images to JPEG format.

p.72

Joins a number of images together andcreates a new index image with them.

p.71

Displays two images side-by-side.

p.70

Z ProtectProtects images.

p.73

r DPOF

Sets the DPOF settings.

p.78

h

The playback mode palette appears.

Slideshow

p Indexg

Plays a slideshow withall captured images
MENU Exit

OK OK

Memo
• If captured images are saved on both SD Memory Cards in theSD1 or SD2 slots, you can use the u button, w button, orx button to select the card containing the images to be playedback.
• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on the Q menus.
(z p.R22)

p.52

Image
Comparison* This cannot be performed for JPEG images.

Saving edited images
When saving images that have beenedited with Digital Filter, Resize,
Cropping, RAW Development, orIndex, you can choose whether tosave the images to the SD Memory
Card in the SD1 or SD2 slot if bothcards are available for recording.

Select Memory Card

SD1 Card
SD2 Card

MENU

OK OK

Displaying a Single Image
Deleting Images One by One
Caution• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.73)

Zoom Display
Images can be magnified up to 3200% in Playback mode.

1 Select the image to enlarge and turn the S dial
to the right (y).

The image enlarges at each click([×1.2] (120%) to [×32] (3200%)).

100-0001

1 Select the image you want to
The delete screen appears.

Available operations
2345 keys

x2

Moves the area to enlarge.

S dial to the right Enlarges the image (up to 3200%).
(y)/m button

2 Use the 23 keys to select [Delete] and press the
4 button.
Memo• Select the file format to delete for the images saved in RAW+
format.
• When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Multi-image
Display” (p.68) and “Folder Display” (p.69).
• To delete all images, use [Delete All Images] in the [Q1] menu.
(z p.R22)

S dial to the left(f)/| button

Reduces the image (down to 120%).

4 button

Returns to the original size.

R dialDisplays the previous or next image without changing themagnification and the position of the enlarged image.

M button

Changes the information display.

u button/w
button/x button

Switches between the SD Memory Cards without changing
the magnification and the position of the enlarged image.

Memo• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during
Instant Review (p.37) or Digital Preview (p.61).
• The default setting for the initial magnification is [×1.2] (120%). You
can set the initial magnification with [Playback Display Method] inthe [Q1] menu. (z p.R22)• The full display of vertical images is displayed at three-quarters thesize of horizontal images; therefore, the initial enlarged
magnification of vertical images is 100%.

4
Playback and Processing Functions

delete and press the ibutton.

67

Displaying Multiple
Images
You can display 4, 9 (default setting), 16, 36 or 81 images on
the monitor at the same time.

4

Switches between the SD Memory Cards.

i button

Selects the images and deletes them.

Memo

Multi-image Display
1 Turn the S dial to the leftu button/
w button/x button• Icons such as ? are not displayed on the thumbnail images during
81-image display.

Select & Delete

Selection frame

Playback and Processing Functions(f) in Playback mode.

You can delete up to 100 images at once.

Nine thumbnail images are
displayed at once.

1 In the multi-image display

1

screen, press the i button.

INFO

1 100-0001

During 81-image display, the screen
temporarily changes to 36-image
display.

Scroll bar
MENU

Available operations

DeleteOK

2 Select the images to delete.

2345 keys

Moves the selection frame.

4 button

Displays a full screen display of the selected image.

M button

Displays the [Multi-img Display Setting] screen. Selectthe number of images to display at the same time.

Multi-img Display Setting
Display Type

Available operations
2345 keys

Moves the selection frame.

4 button

Selects (z) or deselects an image.

S dialDisplays the selected image at full screen.
(45 keys: Displays the next or previous
image.)

3 Press the i button and select [Select & Delete].
MENU Cancel INFO

OK OK(This is not available when developing multiple RAW
images (p.72).)

68

Folder Display

Calendar Display

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

1 In the multi-image display screen, turn the S
dial again to the left (f).

Six folders are displayed at once.

2 Select the folder to display.

Number of images
in the folder
100

101

You can display images by shooting date.

1 In the multi-image display
screen, press the M
button twice.

Only the dates when pictures weretaken are displayed.

12345
102

Number of images shotin this date2010.5
12
FRI
14
MON 242010.6THU
3SUN
6WED 16
SAT
19

104

105

1 100_0105

Available operations
2345 keys

Moves the selection frame.

4 button

Displays the images in the folder on themulti-image display screen.

u button/w button/
x button

Switches between the SD Memory
Cards.

i button

Deletes the folder and all the images in
it.

Memo

Delete

INFO

Thumbnail

Available operations
23 keys

Selects the shooting date.

45 keys

Selects an image captured on theselected shooting date.

4 button or S dial
to the right (y)Displays all images.
(S dial to the left (f): Returns tocalendar display.)

M button

Switches to Multi-image display.

u button/w button/
x button

Switches between the SD Memory
Cards.

i button

Deletes selected images.

4
Playback and Processing Functions

Shooting
date
103

2/5

1

WED

• If the folder to be deleted contains protected images, selectwhether to delete or leave all images on the confirmation screen.
When [Delete All] is selected, protected images are also deleted.
• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on folder names. (z p.R26)

69

Slideshow

Image Comparison

You can play back all images saved on an SD Memory Card
successively.

1 Select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode
palette.

The start screen is displayed andslideshow begins.

4
Playback and Processing Functions

70

You can display two images side-by-side.

1 Select g (Image Comparison) in the playback
mode palette.

The last image played back will be
displayed twice side-by-side.

1 100-0001

1 100-0001

x2

x2

MENU

OK

Start

OK

Available operations
Available operations

4 button

Moves the selection frame (right image→ both images → left image).

4 button

Pause/Resume

45 keys

Displays the next or previous image.

2345 keys

Moves the area to enlarge.

3 key/Q button/
3 button

Stops playback and the camera returns to
Playback mode.

| button

Returns the enlarged area to the center.

R dialShutter release button/= button/Mode dialswitching/Main switch(|)

Stops playback and the camera switches toCapture mode.

Displays the previous or next image(when the selection frame is on the leftor right image).

S dialEnlarges or reduces the image.

M button

Changes the information display.

u button/w button/
x button

Switches between the SD Memory
Cards (when the selection frame is on
the left or right image).

i button

Deletes the image (when the selection
frame is on the left or right image).

3 button

Returns to single image display.

Memo• If captured images are saved on both SD Memory Cards in theSD1 and SD2 slots, the slideshow displays the images of the card
containing the image last played back. You cannot switch to theother SD Memory Card.
• You can set the slideshow display method with [Slideshow] in the[Q1] menu. (z p.R22)

5 Select [Selection], press the 5 key, and select theIndex

type of image selection.

You can join multiple images together, display them as an index
print, and save the index print as a new image.

1 Select p (Index) in the playback mode palette.
The [Index] screen appears.

2 Press the 5 key and select alayout.

r Random2s Random3

q Random1

p Bubblew ManualLets you select the images individually.
Continue by selecting [Select image(s)] and selectthe individual images.

x FolderAutomatically selects images from the selected
folder.
Continue by selecting [Select a folder] and selectthe folder.

OK OK

When you select o, images are positioned in order starting fromthe smallest file number.

3 Select [Images], press the 5 key, and select the
number of images.

You can select 12, 24 or 36 images.

4 Select [Backgrnd.], press the 5 key, and selectthe background color.

You can select a white or black background.

6 Select [Create an index image].
After the message [Data being processed] appears, the index
image is displayed.

7 Select [Save] or [Reshuffle].
Save

The index image is saved with [Recorded Pixels] set toa and [Quality Level] set to C.

Reshuffle

Reselects the images and displays a new index image.
(If [Thumbnail] is selected for [Layout], this is not
displayed.)

After the index image is saved, the camera returns to Playback
mode and the index image is displayed.

Memo4
Playback and Processing Functions

Create an index image
MENU Cancelp SquareAutomatically selects all images from the SD
Memory Card containing the image last displayed.

Index
LayoutImagesBackgrnd.
Selectiono Thumbnailu All Images• Processing may take a while when creating an index image.
• When the number of saved images is smaller than the number set
for [Images], empty spaces will appear in [Thumbnail] layout andsome images may be duplicated in other layouts.

71Developing RAW Images

the parameter and use the45 keys to adjust thevalue.

You can convert RAW images into JPEG or TIFF format.

Caution• Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited.
Images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on thiscamera.

4

1 Select a RAW image and select h (RAW

Development) in the playback mode palette.

Playback and Processing Functions[Developing Multiple Images].

If [Developing a Single Image] is selected, the parameters
recorded in the image file are displayed. You can turn the R dial
to select a different image. Proceed to Step 5.
If [Developing Multiple Images] is selected, the display is switchedto Multi-image Display (p.68).

Develop images as shot
Develop images withmodified settings

MENU

OK OK

Value

Page
–

Recorded Pixels*1

i (7264×5440)/k (6528×4896)/
n (5376×4032)/q (4224×3168)/a (3072×2304)

p.43

Quality Level*1

C/D/E

p.43

Custom Image

Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/Muted/Reversal Film/
Monochromep.62

White Balance*2

F (Auto)/G (Daylight)/H(Shade)/^ (Cloudy)/JD(Fluorescent Light Daylight Color)/
JN (Fluorescent Light Daylight
White)/JW (Fluorescent Light CoolWhite)/JL (Fluorescent Light Warm
White)/I (Tungsten Light)/L(Flash)/f/K (Manual 1 to 3)/K
(Color Temperature 1 to 3)

p.50

Sensitivity–2.0 to +2.0–

High-ISO Noise
Reduction

Off/Low/Medium/Highz p.R32

Shadow Correction Off/Low/Medium/Highz p.R14

Distortion
Correction*3

z p.R15

OK

4 Press the L button andselect [Develop images asshot] or [Develop images
with modified settings].

72

JPEG

40M

JPEG/TIFF

develop.

AE.L RAW

JPEG

File Format

1

MENU

RAW

File Format

If you select [Develop images as shot]
1sRGB
100-0001
in Step 4, you can set only File Format,
OK
MENU
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.
Press the 5 key to display the setting screen for White Balance
and Custom Image.
Parameter

2 Select [Developing a Single Image] or

3 Select the RAW images to

5 Use the 23 keys to select

Off/OnParameter

Value

Page

Lat-Chromatic-Ab
Adj *3

Off/Onz p.R15

Color Space

sRGB/AdobeRGB

z p.R19*1 This cannot be set when [File Format] is set to [TIFF]. (The setting isfixed to i.)*2 This cannot be set for RAW images taken in Multi-exposure mode.
*3 This can be selected only when a compatible lens is attached.

6 Press the 4 button.
7 Select [Save as].

Memo
• You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with
Custom Image or White Balance.
• When [White Balance] is set to K (Manual), press the M
button to display the measuring screen.

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

1 Select Z (Protect) in the playback mode palette.
2 Select [Single Image] or [All Images].
If [Single Image] is selected, use the 45 keys to select an image
to protect.

3 Select [Protect] or [Unprotect].
If [Protect] is selected, the image is protected and the Y icon
appears at the top right of the screen. If [Unprotect] is selected, theprotection is removed.

Caution• When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all images including
protected images are deleted.

4
Playback and Processing Functions

If you selected [Developing a Single Image] in Step 2, the message[Image developed and stored. Continue developing?] appears.
Select [Continue] to develop other RAW images.

Protecting Images73

Rotating Images
When shooting vertically, rotation information is added to an
image so that it can be played back with the appropriateorientation. You can change the rotation information and savethe image using the following procedure.

Memo

4
Playback and Processing Functions

74• Images with rotation information are rotated and displayed
according to the orientation of the camera. To cancel image
rotation, set [32. Auto Image Rotation] in the [A5] menu to [Off].
(z p.R35)• To not add rotation information, set [31. Saving Rotation Info] in the[A5] menu to [Off]. (z p.R35)

Caution• Rotation information cannot be changed in the following situations.
• For protected images• For images without rotation information• When [32. Auto Image Rotation] in the [A5] menu is set to [Off](z p.R35)

1 Select the image to rotate and select s (Image
Rotation) in the playback mode palette.

Four thumbnail images are displayed with the image rotated in 90°
increments.

2 Use the 2345 keys toselect the desired rotation
direction and press the 4
button.
The image rotation information ischanged.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Changing the Image Size

Cropping Images
You can crop an image and save it as a new file.

Resizing Images
You can change the number of recorded pixels and quality levelof an image and save it as a new file.

Caution• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized.
• Images once resized to s cannot be resized again.

(Resize) in the playback mode palette.

2 Select the image size.
Select from j, k, l, m, n,o, p, q, r, a and s. (Theavailable sizes differ depending on theoriginal image size.)• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be
cropped.
• Images resized to a or s with this camera cannot be cropped.

1 Select the image to crop and then select o
2 Specify the size and positionof the area to crop by using
the cropping frame thatappears on the screen.

MENU

40M
MENU

4

(Cropping) in the playback mode palette.

INFO

OK

Available operations

36M
OK

3 Select the quality level and press the 4 button.
4 Select [Save as].

S dialChanges the size of the cropping frame.

2345 keys

Moves the cropping frame.

M button

Rotates the image from –45° to +45° inincrements of 1°.

| button

Rotates the cropping frame in 90° increments(only when the cropping frame can be rotated).

3 Press the 4 button.
4 Select [Save as].

Playback and Processing Functions

1 Select the image to resize and then select n

Caution75

Digital Filters

Applying the Digital Filter

You can process images with digital filters.
The following filters are available.
Filter name
Monochrome

4

EffectCreates a
monochrome image.

Parameter
Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/IR (Infrared Filter)
Toning (B-A): 7 levels

Playback and Processing Functions

Extract Color

Extracts a specificColor: Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/
color and makes the Green/Yellow
rest of the image
Color Freq. Range: –2 to +2
black and white.

Color

Adds a color filter tothe image.

Color: Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/
Green/Yellow
Color Density: Light/Standard/Dark
Brightness: ±8 levels

Base
Parameter
Adj

Saturation: ±3 levels
Adjusts theparameters to create Hue: ±3 levels
the desired image.
Contrast: ±3 levels

Soft

Creates an image
with a soft focus
throughout theimage.

1 Select an image for applying the digital filter andthen select D (Digital Filter) in the playback mode
palette.

2 Use the 23 keys to select afilter and press the 4
button.

You can check the filter effect on thescreen.
You can also use the R dial toselect a different image.

1

MENU Exit

3 Use the 23 keys to selectthe parameter, use the 45
keys to adjust the value, andpress the 4 button.

OK OK

1

100-0001

Red

Sharpness: ±3 levels

MENU

Soft Focus: +1/+2/+3

Example: Color Filter

Shadow Blur: OFF/ON

4 Select [Use filters in combination] or [Save as].

Caution• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can beedited using the digital filters.

OK

The image is saved.
To apply additional filters to the same image, select [Use filters incombination] and repeat Steps 2 to 4.

Memo• You can apply up to 10 filters to the same image.

76

100-0001

Monochrome

Recreating Filter Effects

Searching for the Original Image

You can retrieve the filter effects already applied to an image,and reapply them to other images.

You can search for and display the original image prior to digital
filter application.

1 Select an image for retrieving the digital filter

1 Select [Searching for the original image] in Step 2

effects and then select D (Digital Filter) in the
playback mode palette.

2 Select [Recreating filter effects] and press the
4 button.

100-0001
Reapplies following digital filter
effects from previous image
1.

3.

5.

7.- -

9.- -

2.

4.

6.- -

8.- -

10.- -MENU

INFO Details

OK OK

3 Use the 45 keys to select an image for applying
the same filter effects and press the 4 button.

You can only select an image that has not been processed with afilter.

4 Select [Save as].

Memo
• If the original image is no longer stored on the SD Memory Card,the message [Original image, prior to digital filter application, is notfound] appears.

4
Playback and Processing Functions

The filter effects applied to the image
appears.
Press the M button to check thefilter parameters.

in “Recreating Filter Effects”.

77

DPOF Settings

CautionDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify
the number of copies and whether to imprint the date.

Memo• DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
• You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images on each SD
Memory Card.

4 1 Select r (DPOF) in the playback mode palette.
Playback and Processing Functions

2 Select [Single Image] or [All Images].
If [All Images] is selected, proceed to Step 4.

3 Use the 45 keys to select an image to set DPOF
settings.

4 Use the 23 keys to selectYou can set up to 99 copies.
To cancel the DPOF setting, set the
number of copies to [00].

Copies

MENU

00

Date

Date

OK OK

5 Turn the S dial to select O or P for printing thedate.

O: The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.
Repeat Steps 3 to 6 to set other images.

6 Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings are saved.

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1 100-0105

the number of copies.

• You cannot switch between the SD Memory Cards while making
the DPOF settings.
• Depending on the printer, the date may not be printed even if you
select O in Step 5.
• The number of copies specified for the All Images setting applies
to all the images, and the Single Image setting is canceled.

Connecting the Camera to
AV Equipment
You can play back images on AV equipment by connecting thecamera with a commercially-available video cable (mini plug to
RCA cable) or HDMI cable (Type C).

1 Turn the AV equipment and camera off.
2 Open the terminal cover on the camera andconnect the video cable to the video terminal or
the HDMI cable to the mini HDMI terminal.

Memo

About the Video Cable
The video terminal for this camera is a two-conductor socket. If
using a three- or four-conductor mini plug cable, insert the colored
cord corresponding to the signal from the mini plug end into thevideo input terminal on the AV equipment being used.
[3-conductor mini plug]
Video signal
from theh4
3 Connect the other end of the video cable or HDMI
cable to the video IN jack or HDMI IN jack on the
AV equipment, and then turn on the camera andAV equipment.
The camera turns on in video or HDMI mode, and the camera
information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV
equipment.

Caution• For video output, images are played back in normal resolution
regardless of the compatible resolution of the AV equipment. To
play back images in high definition, use the HDMI terminal or firsttransfer the data to a computer.

Playback and Processing Functions• If you intend to play back continuously for a long period, use of theAC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) is recommended. (p.30)• Nothing is displayed on the monitor during HDMI output.
• You cannot output both composite and HDMI video signals at thesame time.
• The video output format differs depending on the region. When you
set the hometown with Initial Settings (p.34) or change [Setting theTime] to X (Destination) with [World Time] (z p.R23) in the [R1]menu, the video output format is set to match that region. If images
fail to be played back, change the video output format with [VideoOut] in the [R2] menu. (z p.R25)• The maximum size of the HDMI output format corresponding to theAV equipment and camera is automatically selected. If images failto be played back, change the video output format with [HDMI Out]in the [R2] menu. (z p.R25)

Earth (GND)[4-conductor mini plug]

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Using a Computer
Connecting to a Computer ......................................... 82
Using the Provided Software ..................................... 84

Connecting to a Computer
The captured images can be transferred to a computer by
connecting the camera using a USB cable and can be managed
using the provided software.

System Requirements
We recommend the following system requirements to connect
your camera to a computer or to use the software “PENTAX
Digital Camera Utility 4” included on the CD-ROM (S-SW107).

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Using a Computer

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OS

Windows XP (SP3 or later), Windows Vista, orWindows 7 (can be run as a 32-bit application on any
x64 Edition of Windows.)

CPU

Pentium D 3.0 GHz equivalent or higher (Intel Core 2
Duo processor 2.0 GHz equivalent or higher
recommended)

Memory2.0 GB minimum (3.0 GB or more recommended)Free disk space

1 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)

Monitor

1280×800 pixels or more (1920×1200 or more
recommended) with 24-bit full color (approximately
16.77 million colors)

OthersUSB 2.0 port as standard equipment

MacintoshOS

Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5, or 10.6

CPUPowerPC G5 Dual-core 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core
2 Duo processor 2.0 GHz or higher recommended.
Universal Binary format.)

Memory2.0 GB minimum (4.0 GB or more recommended)Free disk space

1 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)

Monitor

1280×800 pixels or more (1920×1200 or more
recommended) with 24-bit full color (approximately
16.77 million colors)

OthersUSB 2.0 port as standard equipment, QuickTime 7.0
or laterConnecting Your Camera to a
Computer
1 Set [USB Connection] in the [R2] menu.
Refer to “Menu Reference”. (z p.R25)

2 Turn your computer on.
3 Turn your camera off.
4 Open the terminal cover of the camera, andconnect the USB terminal and a USB port of yourcomputer using the provided USB cable.

Memo• If the [Removable Disk Drive] dialog appears when the camera isturned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows
Explorer] and click the OK button.
• When using Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card has a volume
label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk].
A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the
manufacturer’s name or model number.

6 Save the captured images to your computer.
Copy the image file(s) or the folder containing the image files inyour camera to the hard disk of your computer.

7 Disconnect your camera from your computer.

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Using a Computer

5 Turn your camera on.
For Windows, the camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in[My Computer].
For Macintosh, an icon for the SD Memory Card appears on thedesktop.

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Using the Provided
Software“PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” is included on the provided
CD-ROM (S-SW107). Using the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility
4, you can manage images saved on your computer, develop
RAW images taken with this camera and adjust the color of
them.

5

Compatible file formats:.bmp (BMP)/.jpg (JPEG)/.pef (RAW files in PENTAX originalformat)/.png (PNG)/.tif (TIFF)/.dng (RAW files in DNG format)

Using a Computer

Installing the Software
You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM.

Memo• When multiple accounts have been setup on your computer, log on withan account that has administrative rights before installing the software.

1 Turn your computer on.
Shut down other software running.

2 Place the CD-ROM (S-SW107) into the CD-ROM/
DVD drive on your computer.

The [PENTAX Software Installer] screen appears.

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If the [PENTAX Software Installer] screen does not appear[For Windows]

1 Click [My Computer] from the Start menu.
2 Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW107)] icon.
3 Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon.
[For Macintosh]

1 Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW107) icon on thedesktop.

2 Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.

3 Click [PENTAX Digital
Camera Utility 4].

For Windows, proceed to Step 4.
For Macintosh, follow the instructions
on the screen to perform subsequent
steps.

4 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup
Language] screen and click [OK].

5 When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears inthe selected language, click [Next].

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps.

The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility
4 Screen
When PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 is launched, thefollowing screen (browser) appears.

This executes functions or sets various settings.
For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.

2 Tool Bar
Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons.

3 Control PanelMemo

The shooting information and settings for the selected image
appear in this panel. You can switch the panel tab sets by pressing
the Browser, Laboratory and Custom buttons on the Tool bar.

• The screenshots used in this explanation are for Windows.

The Browser tab set (default setting)
You can perform the file management functions such as
viewing and managing the images.
1

4

2

4 File Display PaneThe file list or the images in the selected folder appear here.

5 Status Bar
Information on the selected item appears.

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Using a Computer

3

1 Menu Bar

3

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The Laboratory tab set (default setting)
The control panel for adjusting the image appears here.

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The Custom tab set (default setting)
The screen display can be customized here.
The Custom tab set enables you to customize whether toshow/hide the various tab pages in accordance with yourneeds. By default, all control panels are displayed.

Viewing the Help Menu
Refer to the Help menu for details on using the software
program.

1 Click the

button on the Tool bar.

Or, select [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility Help] from the [Help]
menu.

Regarding Product Registration
To better serve you, please take a moment to register yoursoftware.

1 Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on
A world map for Internet ProductRegistration is displayed.

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Using a Computer

p.84.

2 If your computer is connected to the Internet, click thedisplayed country or region and then follow the
instructions to register your software.
Note that you can only register online if your country or area isshown.

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Appendix
Optional Accessories .................................................. 90
Error Messages ........................................................... 93
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 94
Index ............................................................................. 95
WARRANTY POLICY ................................................. 100

Optional Accessories
Several accessories are provided for use with the h.
Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding
accessories.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those
supplied with the camera.

Power Supply Accessories
Battery Charger kit K-BC90 (*)(Kit includes Battery charger D-BC90 and AC plug cord.)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 (*)

Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ
are P-TTL auto flash units with amaximum guide number ofapproximately 54 and 36 (ISO
100/m), respectively. Theirfeatures include slave-sync
flash, contrast-control-sync
flash, auto flash, high-speed
sync flash, wireless flash, slowspeed sync and trailing curtainsync flash.

AF540FGZ

Adapter Kit K-AC50
6 AC(Kit includes AC Adapter D-AC50 and AC plug cord.)
Appendix

Lets you power your camera from an AC outlet.
AF360FGZ

Auto Flash AF200FG
The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto
flash unit with a maximum guidenumber of approximately 20 (ISO
100/m).
It features contrast-control-sync
flash and slow-speed sync flash
when combined with the
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit.

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AF200FG

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 withexisting TTL auto flash functions
and it can be used with a wide
range of PENTAX cameras byusing the provided adapter rings.

For Viewfinder
Large Eyecup 645 O-EC107 (*)

Interchangeable Focusing Screen
AF160FC

AF Framed Matte DF-80 (*)

Hot Shoe Adapter FG
AF Cross-Lined Matte DG-80

Extension Cord F5P

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Hot Shoe Adapter FG

AF Golden Section Matte DK-80

Appendix

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F
Use the adapters and cords touse the external flash away fromthe camera.

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10
When using the AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ as a wireless flash,this large clip is used for setting
the external flash on a desk ortable.
Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10

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Cable Switch CS-205
Connect to the cable switch
terminal and operate the camera
shutter release button. The cord
length is 0.5 m.

Remote Control
Used for remote control shooting.
Operating distance for remote control
From the front of camera: approx. 4 m
From the back of camera: approx. 2 m

6 Remote Control F

GPS Unit O-GPS1
Attach this unit to the camera’s hot
shoe to record information such as
the latitude, longitude, altitude,
direction, and Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC).
Functions including Electronic
Compass and Simple Navigation
are also available.

Caution• In order to use the GPS unit, the camera’s firmware must be
updated to the latest version. Refer to the PENTAX website fordetails on updating the firmware.

Strap

Appendix

Camera Strap O-ST107 (*)

Other Accessories
Body Mount Cap 645 (*)
Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1

Hot Shoe Cover FK (*)
USB Cable I-USB107 (*)
Sync Socket 2P Cap (*)
Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1

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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 or delete unwanted images.

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.

No card in the camera

The SD Memory Card is not inserted in thecamera.

Error Message
Not enough battery
power remaining toclean sensor
Not enough battery
power remaining toactivate Pixel Mapping

Description

Appears if the battery level is insufficient.
Replace the battery with a fully charged one oruse an AC adaptor kit K-AC50 (optional).

The maximum folder number (999) and file
Image folder cannot be number (9999) are being used, and no morecreatedimages can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or format the card.
The image could not be saved because of an SD
Memory Card error.

Cannot use this card

The inserted SD Memory Card is not compatible
with this camera.

Settings not stored

The DPOF settings could not be saved because
the SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted
images and perform DPOF settings again.

Memory card error

The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image
capture and playback are impossible.

Card is 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.

The camera was unable to measure the manual
The operation could notwhite balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try
be completed correctly
the operation again.

Card is locked

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory
Card you have inserted is locked. Unlock the SD
Memory Card.

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

The image is protected. Remove the protection
from the image.

Battery depleted

The battery is exhausted. Install a charged
battery in the camera.

You cannot select 100 or more images at a time
No more images can be
for Index, Select & Delete or Developing Multiple
selected
RAW Images.
This image cannot beprocessed

Appears when Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping,
Save as Manual WB, or RAW Development isstarted for images captured with other cameras,
or when Resize or Cropping is started forminimum size images.

The camera failed tocreate an image

The creation of an index print image failed.

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Unable to store image

Caution• Error messages related to an SD Memory Card appear for eachcard slot being used. If an error message appears, take theappropriate action for the respective card slot.

93Troubleshooting
In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due tostatic electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out
and putting it back in again. When the mirror remains in the up
position, take the battery out and put it back in again. Then, themirror will retract when the camera is turned on again. If, after
performing these procedures, the camera operates correctly, it
does not require any repairs.
We recommend checking the following items before contacting
a service center.
Problem

Cause

RemedyThe battery is notinstalled

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Check if the battery is installed.
The camera does
Replace with a charged battery
not turn on
The battery power isor use the AC adapter kit Klow
AC50 (optional).

Appendix

The shutter will
not release

There is noavailable space on
the SD Memory
Card

Insert an SD Memory Card withavailable space or delete
unwanted images. Also checkthe file format settings for theSD1 and SD2 slots.

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

The USB
Set [USB Connection] in the
The USB
connection with aconnection mode is [R2] menu to [MSC].
computer does not
set to [PTP](z p.R25)
work properly94IndexSymbolsA
AC adapter........................................ 30
Accessories .......................... 10, 26, 90
AdobeRGB..................................... R19
AE lock..................................... 49, R30
L button..................................... 49= button................................ 44, R31
AF Fine Adjustment ....................... R35
AF point ................................... 44, R30
AF with Remote Control................. R32

B
p mode .................................... 47, R34
Base Parameter Adj (Digital Filter)...................................................... 76
Battery.............................................. 28
Battery level ..................................... 29
Beep............................................... R24
Best (Quality level) ................... 43, R14
Better (Quality level)................. 43, R14
Bright/Dark Area............................. R22
Brightness Level............................. R24
Bulb mode ........................................ 47

C
A (AF mode) .................................... 44
Cable switch terminal ....................... 11
Calendar display .............................. 69

Card access lamp............................. 11
CCD plane indicator ......................... 11
Center-weighted metering ................ 45
Charging ........................................... 28
City ................................................ R23
Cloudy (White Balance).................... 50
Color (Digital Filter)........................... 76
Color Space................................... R19
Color Temperature ........................... 52
Color Temperature Steps .............. R33
Compression ratio ......................... R14
Connecting to a computer ................ 82
Continuous mode ............................. 44
Continuous Shooting ........................ 53
Contrast (Custom Image) ................. 62
Contrast (Extended Bracketing) .... R16
Control panel .............................. 16, 39
Copyright Holder............................ R27
Copyright Information .................... R27
Cropping ........................................... 75f (White Balance) ....................... 50
Custom Image .................................. 62
Custom setting menu............... R9, R30

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E button ............................................ 59
y button........................................... 62] button........................................... 56
m button ........................................... 48
I button............................ 22, 58, R35| button .................................. 13, R34| (Preview) ...................................... 61
L (Metering Mode).......................... 45
M (Metering Mode) .......................... 45
N (Metering Mode) .......................... 45
S (AF point)..................................... 44
U (AF point)..................................... 44
A menu .................................. R4, R13
Q menu.................................. R6, R22
R menu ................................... R7, R23
A menu ................................... R9, R30

k ................................................ 44l ................................................ 44
Aperture Priority mode ..................... 47
Auto (White Balance) ....................... 50
Auto Bracketing................................ 56
Auto Bracketing Order.................... R31
Auto EV Compensation.................. R31
AUTO ISO Parameters .................. R14
Auto Power Off............................... R27
Auto Rotation ........................ R18, R35
F (White Balance)..................... 50
AV equipment................................... 79
c mode................................... 47, R34

D
Data Saving Method ................ 42, R13
Date Adjustment ...................... 35, R23
Date imprint ...................................... 78
Daylight (White Balance) .................. 50
Default Settings ............................... R4
Delete all images ........................... R22

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Delete an single image ..................... 67
Destination..................................... R23
Detailed information display.............. 18
Development..................................... 72
Digital Camera Utility ........................ 82
Digital Filter....................................... 76
Digital Preview ......................... 61, R18
Diopter adjustment............................ 37
Direct keys ............................... 38, R11
u button ................................ 15, 66
Display Color ................................. R18
Display Language .................... 34, R23
Distortion........................................ R15
DNG............................................... R19
DPOF................................................ 78
D-Range Setting ............................ R14
Y button .................................... 53
Drive Mode ....................................... 53
Dust Alert ....................................... R28
Dust Removal ................................ R29
Dynamic Range ............................. R14

E
e-dial .............................................. R33
Electronic Level Display..... 17, 21, R19
Error message .................................. 93
EV bar............................................... 20
EV Compensation............................. 48
EV Steps........................................ R30
Expanded Sensitivity ..................... R30
Exposure Bracketing......................... 56

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Exposure lock timer.................. 46, R30
Exposure Mode ........................ 47, R13
Exposure warning ............................ 21
Extended Bracketing ................ 57, R16
External flash ................................. R35
Extract Color (Digital Filter) .............. 76
Eyecup ............................................. 37

F
File Format ............................... 42, R13
File Name....................................... R26
Filter (Digital Filter)........................... 76
Filter Effect (Custom Image) ............ 62
Fine Sharpness (Custom Image) ..... 62
Flash ................................................ 60
Flash (White Balance)...................... 50
E button ........................................... 59
Flash compatibility............................ 60
Flash compensation ......................... 59
Flash Mode ...................................... 58
Flash On........................................... 58
Flash X-sync Speed mode ............... 47
Fluorescent Light (White Balance) ... 50
Fluorescent Light Cool White(White Balance) ............................ 50
Fluorescent Light Daylight Color(White Balance) ............................ 50
Fluorescent Light Daylight White(White Balance) ............................ 50
Fluorescent Light Warm White(White Balance) ............................ 50

Focus Mode...................................... 44
Folder display ................................... 69
Folder Name.................................. R26
Format ..................................... 36, R29
Function settings .............................. 38

G
Good (Quality level)................. 43, R14
Green button.................................. R34
Guide Display .......................... 14, R24

H
HDMI cable....................................... 79
HDMI Out....................................... R25
HDR Capture ................................. R16
Help .................................................. 87
High definition................................... 79
High dynamic range capture.......... R16
High/Low Key Adjustment (Custom
Image)........................................... 62
High/Low Key Adjustment (Extended
Bracketing)................................. R16
High-ISO Noise Reduction ............ R32
Highlight Correction ....................... R14
Histogram display ............................. 19
Hometown ............................... 34, R23
Hue (Custom Image) ........................ 62
Hue (Extended Bracketing) ........... R16
Hyper-manual mode ......................... 47
Hyper-program mode ....................... 47

I
Image Comparison ........................... 70
Image plane indicator ....................... 11
Image Rotation ................................. 74
Image Tone....................................... 62
Index ................................................. 71
Index display..................................... 68
M button ............................... 16, 17
Initial Setting ..................................... 34
Initialize.......................................... R29
Installing software ............................. 84
Instant Review ......................... 37, R18Interval ........................................... R22
Interval Shooting...................... 54, R17
ISO AUTO Adjustment................... R14
o button ......................................... 46

Lens compatibility............................. 26
Lens Correction.............................. R15
Locking exposure value ................... 49

O

M

P

L

N

Language/u ........................ 34, R23
Language setting ..................... 34, R23
Lateral chromatic aberration .......... R15
LCD Color Tuning .......................... R25
LCD panel......................................... 22
Lens .................................................. 24

Names of parts................................. 11
Noise Reduction............................. R32
NTSC ............................................. R25
Number of AF Points...................... R32
Number of shots............................. R36

JJPEG ................................................ 42
JPEG Quality ................................. R14
JPEG Recorded Pixels .................. R13

K

e mode ................................... 47, R33
PAL................................................ R25
PEF................................................ R19
Photographer................................. R27
Pixel Mapping ................................ R28
Pixels ............................... 43, R13, R35
Playback ..................................... 38, 66
Playback Display Method .............. R22
Playback Menu ........................ R6, R22
Playback Mode Palette............ 66, R11
Power ............................................... 33
Press halfway ................................ R32
Preview.................................... 61, R18
Print Setting ...................................... 78
Product registration .......................... 87
Program Line ........................... 47, R15
Program mode.................................. 47
Protect .............................................. 73
Provided software............................. 84
PTP................................................ R25

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Kelvin ....................................... 52, R33

a mode.................................... 47, R34
d dial .......................................... 55
Macintosh......................................... 82
Manual mode ................................... 47
Manual White Balance ..................... 51
Memory .......................................... R20
Menu .......................................... 40, R4
Menu operation .............................. R12
Metering mode ................................. 45
Mired ........................................ 52, R33
Mirror Up .......................................... 55
Mode dial.......................................... 48
Modeling Flash............................... R35
Monitor ............................................. 14
Monochrome (Digital Filter).............. 76
MSC ............................................... R25
Multi-exposure.......................... 55, R17
Multi-image display .......................... 68
Multi-segment metering.................... 45

One-Push Bracketing .................... R30
Optical Preview........................ 61, R18

Q
Quality Level............................ 43, R14

R
RAW ................................................. 42| button ................................... R19

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RAW Development ........................... 72
RAW File Format ........................... R19
Rec. Mode menu ..................... R4, R13
Recorded Pixels............... 43, R13, R35
Red-eye reduction ............................ 58
Remote Control................................. 54
Remote Control in p ..................... R32
Repeat Playback............................ R22
RESERVE......................................... 42
Reset ..................................... R28, R35
Resize............................................... 75
Rotate ............................................... 74
Rotation information....................... R35

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Saturation (Custom Image)............... 62
Saturation (Extended Bracketing)................................................... R16
Save as Manual WB ......................... 52
Save Setting (White Balance)........... 52
Screen Effect ................................. R22
SD Memory Card ........................ 31, 36
w/x button ................................ 42
SD1/SD2 Image File Format.......... R13
j .................................................. 44
Select & Delete ................................. 68
Self-timer .......................................... 54
Sensitivity................................. 46, R14
Sensitivity Priority mode ................... 47
Sensitivity Start Level .................... R32
Sensitivity steps ............................. R30

Sensor Cleaning............................. R29
Setting the Time ............................. R23
Set-up menu............................ R7, R23
Shade (White Balance) .................... 50
Shadow Correction......................... R14
Sharpness (Extended Bracketing).................................................... R16
Sharpness (Custom Image) ............. 62
Shooting ........................................... 37
Shooting information ........................ 14
Shutter & Aperture Priority mode ..... 47
Shutter Priority mode ....................... 47
Single Image Display ....................... 67
Single mode ..................................... 44
Slideshow................................. 70, R22
Slot ................................................... 42
Slow Shutter Speed NR ................. R32
Slow-speed Sync ............................. 58
Soft (Digital Filter) ............................ 76
Specifications ................................. R36
Spot metering................................... 45
sRGB.............................................. R19
Start Interval................................... R17
Status Screen........................... 15, R18
Strap................................................. 24
Superimpose AF Area.............. 44, R32
K mode.................................. 47, R33
Sync cord ......................................... 58
System requirements ....................... 82

T
L mode ............................... 47, R34
Test Flash...................................... R35
Text Size.................................. 34, R24
TIFF .................................................. 72
Toning (Custom Image).................... 62
Tungsten Light............................... R31
Tungsten Light (White Balance) ....... 50
b mode .................................. 47, R33

U
USB Connection ...................... 83, R25
USB terminal .................................... 83
A............................................... R20
A mode........................................ 47
User setting mode ................... 47, R20

V
Vertical position ................................ 16
Video cable....................................... 79
Video Out....................................... R25
Video terminal................................... 79
Viewfinder......................................... 20
Viewing a captured image ................ 37

W
WARRANTY POLICY............ 100, R45
WB Adjustable Range ................... R31
n button ........................................ 50
WB When Using Flash .................. R31
White Balance .................................. 50

White Balance (Extended Bracketing)................................................... R16
Windows ........................................... 82
World Time .................................... R23

X
M mode................................... 47, R34
X-sync socket ................................... 58

Z
Zoom display .................................... 67

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WARRANTY POLICY

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100

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide
photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects ofmaterial or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date ofpurchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does notshow evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling,
tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary tooperating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop.
The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable forany repair or alterations except those made with its written consent andshall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from otherindirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by
defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly
agreed that the liability of the 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 non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.
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 theequipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the
manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer,
with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length oftime before the equipment can be returned to you owing to thecomplicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is coveredby warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, andthe equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If
the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges areto be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of thecountry where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the
manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this,
your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free ofcharge 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, pleasekeep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for atleast a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please makesure 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
the service station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory
rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors
in some countries can supersede this warranty policy.
Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card
supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact
the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information andto receive a copy of the warranty policy.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of theEuropean Union.

For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
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

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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 harmful interference, 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
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class 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. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment 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 to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICASCORPORATION

Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600
Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-877-0155
FAX: 303-790-1131

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Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified
herein complies 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 thestandards. Records maintained continue to reflect theequipment being produced can be expected to be within thevariation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on
the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, 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 with thestandards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: Lens-interchangeable mediumformat digital SLR (Single Lens
Reflex) Camera
Model Number: 645D
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: October, 2011, Colorado

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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 electricaland electronic equipment and batteries should not bemixed with general household waste.

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.

Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries
must be treated separately and in accordance withlegislation that requires proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of these products.
By disposing of these products correctly you will help
ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent
potential negative effects on the environment andhuman health which could otherwise arise due toinappropriate waste handling.

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If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown
above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicatesthat a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead)is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable
threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
For more information about collection and recycling of usedproducts, please contact your local authorities, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
products.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish
to discard used products, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO, LTD.

2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.jp)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING FRANCE S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE(European Headquarters)(HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
GmbH(http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

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

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICASCORPORATION

633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC.

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

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

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