PENTAX Corporation

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Operating Manual

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http://www.pentax.co.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2008
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For optimum camera performance, please readthe Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatures and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in
helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses andlenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, see p.50 and p.251.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the u that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items
on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be usedoutside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and careshould be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not
function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely highprecision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you
should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate
when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled
digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images morefaithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not
PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using theunified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from thecamera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in thismanual are different from the actual product.

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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using thisproduct, we request your special attention regarding items marked with thefollowing symbols.
Warning
CautionThis symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injuries.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

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

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Caution• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when
discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
• Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience
itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs,
immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries cancause a fire or explosion.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contactsof the battery. When storing a battery removed from the camera, be sure toattach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause
explosion or leakage.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Do not dispose of thebattery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures. Doingso may cause the battery to become hot, catch fire or explode.
• Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• 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 long time, thebattery will over-discharge and shorten the battery's usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER
USAGE• Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use
the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a powersource or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electricalshock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdownof the battery charger.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electricalshock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or otherabnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continued use could 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 can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug
the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product cancause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cordset, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with thebattery charger D-BC50. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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

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• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do notleave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove from the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use acushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles,or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return tonormal as temperatures normalize.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due toliquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintainhigh performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside andoutside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing
the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water dropson the camera.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.41) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the
CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage:- DO NOT INCINERATE, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT, DISPOSE OF
IN FIRE OR HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN.
- USE DESIGNATED CHARGER ONLY.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX
website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information.

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Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1
ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .........................3
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3
Contents ...............................................................................................6
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11

Before Using Your Camera

13u Camera Characteristics ................................................ 14
Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts .................................... 17
Camera ...............................................................................................17
Capture Mode .....................................................................................18
Playback Mode ...................................................................................20

Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22
Monitor................................................................................................22
Viewfinder ...........................................................................................27
LCD Panel ..........................................................................................29

How to Operate the Menu............................................................ 30
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 32

Getting Started

33

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 34
Using the Battery ......................................................................... 35
Charging the Battery...........................................................................35
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................36
Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................38
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................38
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................39

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 40
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................42

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 44
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 45
Setting the Display Language.............................................................45
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................48

Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 52

Basic Operations

53

Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 54
Holding the Camera............................................................................54
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................55

Using a Zoom Lens ...................................................................... 59
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 60
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 65
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................66
Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................67

Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 68
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................68

Deleting Images ........................................................................... 70
Deleting a Single Image......................................................................70

Shooting Functions

71

How to Operate the Shooting Menus ......................................... 72[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................72[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items .............................................73
Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items ........................................................75

Setting the Exposure ................................................................... 76
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................76
Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................78
Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................80
Selecting the Metering Method ...........................................................98
Adjusting the Exposure.....................................................................100
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................103

Focusing ..................................................................................... 104
Using the Autofocus..........................................................................104
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................107
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................108
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................110
Using the = Button ........................................................................112
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode.....................................................112

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting ..................................................................................... 113
Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................113
Displaying the Preview .....................................................................114

Continuous Shooting................................................................. 117
Interval Shooting........................................................................ 120
Self-Timer Shooting ................................................................... 122
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F:
Sold Separately) ......................................................................... 125

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Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............. 128
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when
Shooting (Auto Bracket)............................................................ 129
Storing User Settings ................................................................ 133

Using the Flash135

Compensating Flash Output ..................................................... 136
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash ................................ 137
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ....................... 138
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ........... 141
DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility
with the Built-in Flash................................................................ 142
Using an External Flash (Optional) .......................................... 143

Shooting Settings

153

Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode
(Custom Image) .......................................................................... 154
Setting the File Format .............................................................. 156
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................156
Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................157
Setting the File Format .....................................................................158
Setting the RAW Button Function .....................................................159
Setting the White Balance ................................................................160
Setting the Color Space....................................................................167

Playback Functions

169

How to Operate the Menus During Playback........................... 170[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items ...................................................170[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items ...........................................170
Playback Fn Menu Setting Items ......................................................171

Rotating Images ......................................................................... 172
Enlarging Playback Images ...................................................... 173
Displaying Multiple Images ....................................................... 175
Displaying a Folder .................................................................... 177
Comparing Images..................................................................... 178
Slideshow ................................................................................... 179
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................181

Changing Playback Display Method ........................................ 182

Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 185
Deleting All Images...........................................................................185
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................186
Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................188

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .............................. 189
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment............................... 191

Processing Images

193

Processing Images with Digital Filters .................................... 194
Editing RAW Images .................................................................. 197
Editing One RAW Image...................................................................197
Editing All RAW Images....................................................................198
Specifying the Parameters................................................................200

Printing from the Camera

203

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 204
Printing Single Images......................................................................204
Settings for All Images......................................................................205

Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 207
Setting Transfer Mode ......................................................................208
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................209
Printing Single Images......................................................................210
Printing All Images............................................................................212
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................213
Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................213

Camera Settings

215

How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu ...................................... 216[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items.........................................................216

Formatting the SD Memory Card .............................................. 218
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display
Language .................................................................................... 219
Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................219
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................220
Setting the World Time .....................................................................221
Setting the Display Language...........................................................224

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......................... 225
Setting the Text Size.........................................................................225
Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................225
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ............................................226
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor (LCD Color Tuning) ....................226
Setting the Display for Instant Review, Live View and Digital
Preview .............................................................................................2279

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Setting the Image File Naming Convention ............................. 230
Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................230
Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................230
Setting the File Name .......................................................................231

Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 233
Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................233
Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................233
Selecting a Battery............................................................................234

Using Pixel Mapping .................................................................. 235
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 236

Resetting to Default Settings

237

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu........................... 238
Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..................................... 239
Resetting Other Settings ........................................................... 240
Resetting Saved USER Settings ......................................................240
Resetting the File Name ...................................................................241
Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment Value.......................................241

Appendix243

Default Settings.......................................................................... 244
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 249
Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] ......................................... 251
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor....................................................... 252
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor ................................252
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)............................252
Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................254

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 256
Error Messages .......................................................................... 261
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 264
Main Specifications ................................................................... 266
Glossary...................................................................................... 270
Index............................................................................................ 275
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 280

11Composition of the Operating ManualThis Operating Manual contains the following chapters.
1 Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various
parts.

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

3 Basic Operations

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2
3

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back still pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

4

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash5

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

6 Shooting Settings

6

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

7 Playback Functions

7

Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting still pictures.

8 Processing Images
Explains the procedures for using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW
format.

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

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

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

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

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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1

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

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

u Camera Characteristics ........................14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17
Display Indicators ................................................22
How to Operate the Menu ....................................30
Using the Mode Dial .............................................32

When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due
to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.

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u Camera Characteristics

Before Using Your Camera• Features a 23.4×15.6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14.6 million
effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures withminimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are widecross area sensors.
• Provides high-speed continuous shooting up to a maximum of
approximately 21 frames per second.
• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,
with a magnification of approximately 0.95 and field of view ofapproximately 95%, for easier manual focusing. Also features asuperimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate
red.
• Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, awide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting function for highprecision viewing performance.
• Features a live view function for shooting while viewing the subject inreal-time on the monitor.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of thecamera. The large text, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus
make the camera easier to operate.
• Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera aresplash and dust resistant.
• The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating against dust deposit.
The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS for removing
collected dust.
• Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter releasebutton. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, thebattery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best
camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows
you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to theother battery.
• Features Custom Image with options such as Fine Sharpness and Filter
Effect. These options allow you to make detailed settings, enabling awider range of expression.
• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully
editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record inboth formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processedinternally by the camera.

• Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you takepictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority
mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed
according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode
L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set apertureand shutter speed.

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor
35 mm film
: 36×24 mm
u CMOS sensor : 23.4×15.6 mm
Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera
must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of u. To obtain an angle ofview framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm
camera150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the u.
Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with u by 1.5 todetermine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with u
300×1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

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

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Before Using Your Camera

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the u and 35 mm SLR
cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film
and CMOS sensor are different.

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

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Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)

Eyecup FP(Installed on camera)

ME Viewfinder cap

Sync socket 2P cap(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover(Installed on camera)

USB cable
I-USB17

Video cable
I-VC28

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW74, S-SW75

Strap
O-ST53

Rechargeable lithium-ion
D-LI50 battery

Battery charger
D-BC50AC plug cord

Operating Manual(this manual)

Quick Guide

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PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
3 Operating Manual Operating ManualNames and Functions of Working
Parts

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Camera1

Self-Timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
Mirror
Strap lug
X-sync socket
AF coupler

Card coverLens mount index
Lens unlock button

Lens information
contacts
Diopter adjustment lever
LCD panel

Built-in FlashViewfinder
Self-timer lamp/
Remote control
receiver

Cable switch
terminal

Card coverunlock lever

USB/Video terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover

MonitorCard accesslamp

Tripod socket

Battery coverunlock leverBattery grip connector
terminal coverBattery cover

Before Using Your Camera

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Capture Mode

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Before Using Your Camera

Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted.
* The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button
or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu
(p.73).

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1

3
4

8
7
6

5

m
l
k
j
i
h
g
f
e

9
0
a
b
c
d

1 Green button
Sets the Exposure mode to
Automatic Exposure (p.85,
p.92, p.95) and resets thesettings (p.101, p.136).

2 Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
(p.57)

3 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off(p.44) or to preview (p.114).

4 Front e-dial
Sets shutter speed and EV
compensation values.

5 Lens unlock button
Press to detach lens. (p.51)

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6 Focus mode lever
Switches between autofocus
mode (k, l) (p.104)
and manual focus mode (\)(p.110).
Saves JPEG and RAW file bydefault. (p.158, p.159)

8 K button
Press to pop up the built-in
flash. (p.60)

9 Mode dial
Changes the Exposure mode.
(p.32)

0 Metering mode lever
Changes the Metering mode.
(p.98)a ] button
Sets Exposure bracket
shooting. (p.129)

b 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode]menu (p.72). Next, press thefour-way controller (5) todisplay [Q Playback] menu
(p.170), [R Set-up] menu
(p.216) and [A Custom
Setting] menu (p.73).

c M button
Press to show shooting
information on the monitor.
(p.23)

d Q button
Switches to the Playback
mode. (p.68)

Press to display the Fn menu.
(p.75)

f Shake Reduction switch
Turns the Shake Reduction
function on or off. (p.65)

g 4 button
Saves the setting you selectedin the menu.
Press when menu is not
displayed to display thecurrently selected sensitivity inthe LCD panel and viewfinder.

h Four-way controller(2345)
Use this to move cursor orchange items in menus andFn menu.

i AF point switching dial
Sets focus area. (p.107)

j = button
Focuses on the target before
metering. (p.104)

k L button
Locks the exposure before
shooting. (p.102)

l Rear e-dial
Sets the aperture andsensitivity values.

m m button
Turn the front e-dial whilepressing this button to set the
EV compensation value. (p.100)
Press to illuminate the LCD
panel. (p.29)

1
Before Using Your Camera

7 | buttone { button

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Playback Mode

1
Before Using Your Camera

Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted.
* The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button
or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu
(p.73).

2

1

3
4

9
0
a
5
6
7
8

b
c
d

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1 Green button
Press in Enlarged view toincrease the magnification.
(p.173)2 Shutter release button

3 Main switch
Move to turn the camera on
and off. (p.44) Set to the |position to switch to Capturemode and preview.

4 Front e-dial
Use it to display the previous
or next image during playback(p.69, p.173) or adjust thedigital filter (p.194).

5 3 button
Press to display the[Q Playback] menu (p.170).
Next, press the four-way
controller (45) to display[R Set-up] menu (p.216),[A Custom Setting] menu
(p.73) and [A Rec. Mode]menu (p.72).

6 i button
Press to delete images. (p.70)

7 M button
Press to show shooting
information on the monitor.
(p.25)

Press to switch to Capturemode.

9 m button
Press in Enlarged view todecrease the magnification.
(p.173)0 Z button
Press to protect images frombeing accidentally erased.
(p.189)a Rear e-dial
Use it to enlarge an image(p.173) or display multiple
images at the same time
(p.175).

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

c Four-way controller(2345)
Use it to move cursor orchange items in menus, Fnmenu and playback screen.

d { button
Press to display the Fn menu.
(p.171)

1
Before Using Your Camera

Press halfway to switch to
Capture mode.

8 Q button

22

Display Indicators
Monitor1
Before Using Your Camera

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

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switchedon or the mode dial is turned.
Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators.
(p.216)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MF

16
15
14

1600

8
USER

Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic
Exposure

9

RAW RAW+P LINE
AF Enable AF

1002 / 02 / 2008 10
10: 39
39AM
AM

13 12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Flash mode
(Active mode appears) (p.61)
Drive mode/Auto bracket/
Multi-exposure (p.75)
AE metering (p.98)
Focus mode (p.104)
AF point position (p.107)
White balance (p.160)
Sensitivity (p.78)

11
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Shake Reduction (p.65)
Exposure mode name (p.32)
e-dial guide
Battery level
Date and time (p.220)
World Time (p.221)
Button guide
Exposure mode
USER mode* Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default
setting is selected. 8 only appears when Shake Reduction is Off. 13 only
appears when World Time is On.

23
Capture Mode
Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function
settings on the monitor for 30 seconds.
Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to Detailed
information display.

USER
1/2000
F2.8
+1.3

g

1

AF.C
4 0 0 mm
- 1.0

ISO AUTO 2 0 0 - 1 6 0 010000K G2 A1 AdobeRGB
RAW+ 10

±0
±0
±0
±0

02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39 AM

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

Exposure mode (p.32)
USER mode (p.133)
AE metering (p.98)
Flash mode (p.61)
Drive mode (p.75)
Exposure bracket (p.129)/
Multi-exposure (p.103)
Extended bracket (p.131)
Focus mode (p.104)
AF point position (p.107)
Lens focal length (p.65)
Shutter speed (p.76)
Aperture (p.77)
EV compensation (p.100)
Flash exposure compensation(p.136)
Sensitivity (p.78)

30
31
32

3
6

11
12

13

15
17

18 19

21

22

30

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

2

5
8

4
7
14
16

23
31

20
24

9
10
25
26
27
28
29
32

ISO correction in AUTO (p.78)
White balance (p.160)
GM compensation (p.162)
BA compensation (p.162)
Color Space
File format (p.158)
JPEG recorded pixels (p.156)
JPEG quality (p.157)
Shake Reduction (p.65)
Image Tone (p.154)
Saturation/Filter Effect (p.154)
Hue/Toning (p.154)
Contrast (p.154)
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness(p.154)
World Time (p.221)
Date and time (p.220)
Battery power (p.38)

Before Using Your Camera

Detailed information display (p.1)

1

24

Detailed information display (p.2)

1
1
Before Using Your Camera

2
3
RAW RAW+P LINE
AF Enable AF

4
1
2
3
4
5

Battery usage condition (p.234)
Camera battery power (p.38, p.234)
Grip battery power (p.38, p.234)
Button guidee-dial guide525
Playback Mode
Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches
screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display,
Detailed information display and No information display (image only).
1

Detailed information display

Av

1

100-0001

g

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

4

15

2

16
17
5
6 7
18
8
9 10 11
19
12
13
14
20
24
25
26 27 2128 29 30
31
22
32
23

AF.S
2 4 mm

1/1200
- 0.5
+1.5
F2.8
ISO 200 10000K G2 A1
RAW+ 14.6
AdobeRGB
02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39
39AM
AM

3

±0
±0
±0
±0

Rotation information
Captured image
Protect
Exposure mode
Metering mode
Flash mode
Drive mode
Shutter speed
Shake Reduction
Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure
Extended bracket
Aperture
EV compensation
Flash exposure compensation
Folder No./File No.
Focus mode

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

AF point position
Lens focal length
Image Tone
Saturation/Filter Effect
Hue/Toning
Contrast
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness
Sensitivity
White balance/Color temperature
GM compensation
BA compensation
File format
JPEG recorded pixels
JPEG quality
Color Space
Shooting date/time* Indicators 6 (Flash mode) and 14 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear
for images in which the flash was discharged.

Before Using Your Camera

You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button.

26

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

1
Before Using Your Camera

12
100-0001

1

4 3

2
100-0001

3 23
4

7
8

6
6

23

RGB

9

5

5

Brightness histogram1
2

File Format
Folder No./File No. of the image(p.230)3
4
5

Protect icon (p.189)
DPOF settings (p.204)
Histogram (Brightness) (p.182)

RGB histogram

6

Switch Brightness histogram/
RGB histogram

7
8
9

Histogram (R)Histogram (G)Histogram (B)* Indicator 4 (DPOF settings) only appears for images with DPOF settings.
Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set
to On in [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.182)

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Viewfinder

2

3

1

4

5

6

8

1
2
3
4

5

6

7

8
9

9

7

10

13

15

16

11 12 14

AF frame (p.52)
Spot metering frame (p.98)
AF point (p.107)
Flash status (p.60)
Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but
not set or is being charged.
Shutter speed (p.76)
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed
can be adjusted with the front e-dial).
Aperture (p.77)
Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be
adjusted with the rear e-dial).
Focus indicator (p.56)
Appears when image is focused.
Blinks when the subject is not in focus.
Manual focus (p.110)
Appears when focus mode is \.
EV bar (p.94, p.100)
Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate
and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a.

Before Using Your Camera

1

1

28
10

11

1

12

Before Using Your Camera

13
14
15

16

File format (p.158)
Displays the image save format in RAW/RAW+ format.
Not displayed in JPEG format.
EV compensation (p.100)
Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
Flash exposure compensation (p.136)
Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use.
Sensitivity display
Appears when sensitivity is displayed.
AE lock indicator (p.102)
Appears during AE lock.
Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity
Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.158),
JPEG recorded pixels (p.156) and JPEG quality (p.157).
EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted(p.100).
ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode is set.
Shake Reduction (p.65)
Appears during Shake Reduction.
• The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway. (p.107)• When [13. AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder.
• When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the ISO sensitivity in 15. (p.79)• When set to Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode, press
the 4 button to display the number of recordable images in 15.

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LCD Panel
The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.
1

5
7
8
9
12
11

1
2
3
4 10
1
2
3

4

5

Shutter speed (p.76)
Aperture (p.77)
Flash mode (p.60): Built-in flash is readyb(when blinking, flash should
be used)> : Red-eye reduction flash on
3: Auto discharge
Q: Slow-speed syncw
: Wireless
Drive mode (p.75): Single frame shooting
9
j : Continuous shootingg: Self-timer shooting
W : Remote control shooting
EV bar (p.94, p.100)

6

7
8
9
10

11
12
13

14

13

Auto bracket (p.129)(blinks when Exposure Bracket andExtended Bracket are both set)
Flash exposure compensation (p.136)
EV compensation (p.100)
Battery level
White balance (p.160)(Not displayed when set to Auto)O: White balance correction
Sensitivity display
Appears when sensitivity is displayed.
1 : RAW capture
1P : RAW+JPEG capture
Recordable image no./EV compensation/PC (Pb)
(PC: Personal Computer (massstorage), Pb: PictBridge)
Multi-exposure (p.103)

Press the m button to illuminate the LCD panel. You can set it to not illuminate
in [27. Illuminate LCD panel] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.

Before Using Your Camera

14 6

How to Operate the Menu

30

This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu,[Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu.
1
Before Using Your Camera

Displaying the Menu screen

1

Press the 3 button in
Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on
the monitor.

Rec. Mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
MENU Exit

2

Press the four-way controller(5).
The [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up]
menu and [A Custom Setting] menu
appear in order each time the four-way
controller is pressed. (The screen for
the [R Set-up] menu is shown on theright.)

14.6M

JPEG
PEF
Off
Off
1/2

Set-upUSER
FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language
MENU Exit

English1/4

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Selecting and Setting a Menu Item
Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is
explained as an example.

3

Turn the front e-dial to navigate themenu a page at a time.

1
Rec. Mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure

14.6M

JPEG
PEF
Off
Off

MENU Exit4

1/2

Press the four-way controller (5).
Quality levels available when recordingin JPEG format are displayed.
Press the four-way controller (5) tomove to the pop-up menu if there is one.
When the quality level is changed, thenumber of recordable images at that quality
level appears at the top right of the screen.

128
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure

14.6M

Off

MENU Cancel

OK OK

5

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

6

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items.
Press the 3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode.
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, yoursettings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as byremoving the battery while the camera is on).
• You can use the front e-dial to display the previous/next page and the rear e-dial toswitch among the [A Rec. Mode] menu, the [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu,
and [A Custom Setting] menu when no pop-up menu is displayed.
• If the 3 button is pressed in Capture mode, the [A Rec. Mode] menu
appears. If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the[Q Playback] menu appears.

Before Using Your Camera

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

32

Using the Mode Dial
Dial indicator

1
Before Using Your Camera

You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.
Item

FunctionPage

A (USER)

Lets you capture images with settings that you set.

p.133

B (Green)

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

p.83

e (Hyperprogram)

Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to theproper exposure according to Program line when
taking pictures. You can use the front and rear edials to easily switch between shutter priority andaperture priority.

p.84

K (Sensitivity
Priority)

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

p.85

b (Shutter
Priority)

Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze oremphasize subject movement.

p.87

c (Aperture
Priority)

Set aperture for controlling the depth of field.

p.89

L (Shutter &Aperture Priority)

Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the
selected shutter speed and aperture will give theproper exposure according to the brightness of thesubject.

p.91

a (Hyper-manual)Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture
the picture with creative intent.

p.93

p (Bulb)

Lets you capture images that require slow shutter
speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.

p.96

M (Flash X-sync
speed)The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use
this when using an External flash that does not
automatically change the shutter speed.

p.97

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

Attaching the Strap ..............................................34
Using the Battery ..................................................35
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........40
Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................44
Initial Settings .......................................................45
Attaching the Lens ...............................................50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................52

Attaching the Strap

34

1
2

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

Getting Started

2

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

Using the Battery

35

Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI50 battery.

Charging the Battery2

AC plug cord
Indicator lamp

When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not beenused in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge thebattery.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible
cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

1Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

2

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3

Face the S mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it
into the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit red during charging.
The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.

4

When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery fromthe battery charger.

Getting StartedBattery charger D-BC50
Battery D-LI50

36• Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other thanrechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. Charging other batteries may cause
damage or heating.
• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but theindicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in thecamera.
• The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes. Charge in alocation where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. (Charge timedepends on temperature and remaining battery power.)• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery hasreached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

2
Getting Started

Inserting/Removing the Battery
When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it into
the camera.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The
battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery
after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time”. (p.48)• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may cause
camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth
before inserting.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera isused continuously for a long period of time.

1

Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turntowards OPEN (1) to unlock, and thenpull the cover open (2).

2
1

2

37
Face the S mark on the battery towards the monitor, push
the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) andinsert the battery.
Insert until the battery locks.
To remove the battery, push
the battery lock lever in the
direction of the arrow (1) withyour hand. The battery popsout slightly. Remove it.

2
Getting Started

1

Battery lock lever

3

Close the battery cover (1)and turn the battery coverunlock lever towards CLOSE(2) to lock.

1
2

Stow the battery cover unlock leverwhen finished closing.

Use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged
period. (p.39)

38

Battery Level Indicator
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on
the LCD panel.
{lit: Battery is full.

lit: Battery is running low.

lit

: Battery is almost empty.

blink: The camera turns off after displaying a message.

¶
2}

Getting Started

¶
?

¶
?

• } may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera isused at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
consecutively. Turn the camera off and on again. If { appears, you can
use the camera.
• { does not appear on the LCD panel when using the AC adapter.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity andPlayback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged)
Battery
D-LI50(Temperature)

NormalrecordingFlash photography
50% use 100% use

Playback
time(23°C)

740

530

420

330 minutes( 0°C)

700

430

320

300 minutes

The picture storage capacity (flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions inaccordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuringconditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use
depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand andkeep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normalwhen returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold
climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.
• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery hasreached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

39

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
1

2

2
Getting Started

We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using themonitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC.

1
2

Make sure the camera is turned off and open the terminal
cover.
Face the S mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter
towards the S mark on the camera, and connect the DC
terminal to the DC input terminal of the camera.

3

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

4

Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting theAC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC
plug cord terminal and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will becorrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data.
• Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC50 operating manual when using theAC adapter.
• The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC
adapter.

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory
Card

40

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Bothcards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera isturned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product).
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or
has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the
SD Memory Card” (p.218) for details on formatting.

2
Getting Started

1

Lift the card cover unlock lever(1) and turn it towards OPEN
(2).
The card cover opens.

2

1

2

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

Push the SD Memory Card in once toremove.

3

Close the card cover.

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

41
Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

2
Getting Started• The SD Memory Card is equipped with awrite-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK protects the existing data by
Write-protect
prohibiting recording of new data, deletionswitchof existing data or formatting of the card.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately afterusing the camera because the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being
saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected
to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or thecard to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it awayfrom water and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. The card may bedamaged beyond use.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.
PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if(1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electricalinterference.
(3) the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card isbeing recorded or accessed.
• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. 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 important data on a computer.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with othercameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.218)• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete thedata so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software.
If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should
ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself isdestroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. There are off the
shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely
delete the data.
In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own
risk.

42

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
When the File Format is JPEG

2
Getting Started

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG datacompression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use thepictures you have taken.
Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that canbe recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases with larger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality
level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of otherfactors so you do not need to select more than the required number ofpixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1824×1216) isadequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending
on purpose.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
JPEG images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
1Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.156)
1Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.157)
JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image
Storage Capacity
JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

X
J
P
i

(4672×3104)(3872×2592)(3008×2000)(1824×1216)

Z
Premium
34
50
88
230

C
Best
58
84
142
368

D
Better
105
148
245
616

E
Good
205
308
457
1118

• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity when using a
512 MB SD Memory Card.
• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are
divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will
be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number ofimages exceeds 500.

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When the File Format is RAW
With u, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the highquality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the
PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative)
format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 512 MB SD Memory Card, you
can record up to 20 images in PEF format or DNG format.
1Setting the File Format (p.158)

2
Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

44

1
2

Move the main switch to [ON]position.

Getting Started

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

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations
within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera after the camera turns
off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following.
• Press the shutter release button halfway.
• Press the Q button.
• Press the M button.
• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute ofinactivity. You can change the setting with [Auto Power Off] on the [R Set-up]
menu. (p.233)

Initial Settings

2
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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

1

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select the desired
language.
The default setting is English.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Getting Started

The first time the camera is turned on after] screenpurchasing, the [Language/appears on the monitor. Follow theprocedure below to set the language
displayed on the monitor and the current
date and time. Once setting is done, thesewill not need to be set again when turning
your camera on.
If the Date Adjust screen appears, set thedate and time by following the procedure in“Setting the Date and Time” (p.48).

45

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2

Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen for theselected language appears.
Press the four-way controller (3) twiceand proceed to Step 9 if [Hometown]
does not have to be adjusted.

Initial Setting
Language
New York
Text Size
MENU Cancel

2
Getting Started

3

English

Std.
OK OK

Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to W.

4
5

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the city.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time).

6
7

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

8

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

9

Press the four-way controller(5) and use the four-way
controller (23) to select [Std.]or [Large].
Selecting [Large] magnifies theselected menu item.

Initial Setting
Language

EnglishNew York
Text Size
MENU Cancel

Std.
Large
OK OK

10 Press the 4 button twice.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set
to [Std.].

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When an Incorrect Language is Set
When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/] screen,
you can perform the following operations to set the correct language.

1

3
4
5
6

The screen shown on the right is an
example of the guides displayed. The
displayed screen will vary depending on
the selected language.
The guides appear on the monitor for 3
seconds. (Capture mode)

9

AF.S

P
RAW RAW+AF

2
P LINE

Getting Started

2

Press the 3 button once or
twice to display the guides(p.22) on the monitor.

2008 / 01 / 01 00
00:: 00

Press the 3 button once.
A is displayed in the upper tab. ([A Rec. Mode] menu)

Press the four-way controller (5) twice.
R is displayed in the upper tab. ([R Set-up] menu)

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/
in the bottom row.

]

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select thedesired language and press the 4 button.
The [R Set-up] menu for the selected language appears.
Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown]
and the current date and time as necessary.
• To change Hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.221)• To change date and time: “Changing the Date and Time and the Display
Style” (p.220)
When [Hometown] and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] or[Date Adjust] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again.

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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.

1
2

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

Date Adjust

Getting Started

Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

MENU Cancel

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style.
Press the four-way controller(5).
The frame moves to [24h].

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

MENU Cancel

4
5

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour
display) or 12h (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].

6

OK OK

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

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

MENU Cancel

OK OK

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm
depending on the time.

9

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time withthe menu operations, the screen will return to the [R Set-up] menu.
Press the 4 button again.
Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date cancels the settings madeso far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on
without the date and time set, the Date Adjust screen is displayed if Initial
Setting has been performed. You can also set the date later by menu
operations. (p.220)• When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is
reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when thetime signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
• You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu
operations. (p.220, p.224)

Getting Started

8

Attaching the Lens

50

2
Getting Started

All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J orother lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are
restricted when lenses are not set to the Aperture s position. Also see“Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.251). Other lenses andaccessories will not be available with factory default settings. To allow
shutter release with lenses or accessories not listed above, set [36. Using
aperture ring] in the [A Custom Settings] menu. (p.75)
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent
unexpected lens movement.

1
2

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

3

Align the red dots on thecamera and the lens, andsecure by turning the lens
clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lenscounterclockwise to check that the lensis locked in place.

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Remove the front lens cap bypushing the indicated portions
inward.

2
Getting Started

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

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

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

52

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

1

Look through the viewfinder andpoint the camera at a white wallor other bright and consistentsurface. Slide the diopter
adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in
the viewfinder is focused.

AF frame• The FP Eyecup is attached to theviewfinder portion when camera leaves
the factory. Diopter adjustment is available
with the FP Eyecup attached. However,adjustment is easier with the eyecup
removed. To remove the FP Eyecup, press
in one side and pull it out in the direction of
the arrow.
To attach the FP Eyecup, align it with thegroove on the viewfinder eyepiece andpush it into position.
• If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter
adjustment lever, use the diopter correction lens adapter M. However, theeyecup must be removed to use this adapter. (p.258)

3 Basic Operations
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by
setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure
according to the Normal program line) to ensure successful
capturing.
For information about advanced functions and settings fortaking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ...................................54
Using a Zoom Lens ..............................................59
Using the Built-in Flash .......................................60
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function ................................................................65
Playing Back Still Pictures ..................................68
Deleting Images ....................................................70

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Basic Shooting Operation

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

Vertical position• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object
such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter
speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example,
it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for
100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.65) when using alower shutter speed.
• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight ofthe camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
The u features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drivemodes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to takepictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.

1

Set the mode dial to B.

2

Set the focus mode lever tol.
The Focus mode changes to l
(Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, thelens automatically focuses when the
shutter release button is pressedhalfway. When the image is focused,
the shutter can be released. (p.104)

3
Basic Operations

The Exposure mode changes to B
(Green) mode. In B, proper
exposure is determined by thecamera and the shutter speed andaperture are automatically set. (p.83)

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3

Look through the viewfinder toview the subject.
A zoom lens can be used to change thesize of the subject in the viewfinder.
1Using a Zoom Lens (p.59)

43
Basic Operations

Position the subject inside theAF frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The
focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when the subject comes into
focus.
The flash does not pop up automatically.
If the flash is necessary, the flash status
E blinks. Press the K button (p.63) topop up the flash manually.
1Operating the shutter release button(p.57)
1Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on(p.58)
1Using the Built-in Flash (p.60)
1Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)(p.107)Flash
status

Focus indicator

You can preview the image in the monitor and check the composition,
exposure, and focus before taking the picture. (p.113)

5

Press the shutter releasebutton fully.
The picture is taken.

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57
Review the captured image on
the monitor.

3
DeleteOperating the shutter release button
The shutter release button has two working positions.

Not pressed

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

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and
LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it
fully (second position) takes the picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent
camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where thefirst position is.
• The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button ispressed halfway. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default
setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after the button isreleased. (p.27, p.99)

Basic Operations

Image appears for 1 second on themonitor after capturing (Instant Review).
You can magnify the image during
Instant Review with the rear e-dial.
(p.174)You can delete the image during InstantReview by pressing the i button.
1 Setting the Instant Review (p.227)
1 Deleting Images (p.70)
1 Bright/Dark Area Display (p.227)
1 Histogram Display (p.227)

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Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when
taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also
apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.
If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to\ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aidof the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.111)

3
Basic Operations(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in thefocusing area.
(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area.
(c) Fast moving objects.
(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).
(e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within thefocusing area.
(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within thefocusing area.
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when(e) and (f) above apply.

Using a Zoom Lens

59

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

1

Turn the zoom ring to the rightor left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise fortelephoto and counterclockwise forwide angle.

3

Wide Angle

Telephoto

Basic Operations• The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle.
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens
is used with this camera.

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3

Using the Built-in FlashIf you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the
K button to pop up the flash. Select a flash mode to suit your purpose
from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the flash
output with the rear e-dial in any Exposure mode other than Green mode.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur whenused at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.141)).

Basic Operations

Compatibility of built-in flash and lensVignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack oflight) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture
conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash(p.142)• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set
aperture lens ring to s (Auto).

C Auto discharge
Auto flash+

D Redeye reduct
E Flash On

Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit
locations.
Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.

Discharges the flash each time.
Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the
flash with Flash On.
Sets the shutter speed slower depending on thebrightness. Use this when shooting a portrait in front of
G Slow-speed sync a sunset or other scenery to capture both the person
and background clearly.
Slow-speed sync+ Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the
H Red-eyeflash with Slow-speed sync.
Discharges flash immediately before closing the
I Trailing curtain
shutter curtain. Capture moving images as if they are
k syncleaving a trail behind.
You can synchronize a dedicated external flashr Wireless Mode
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord.
Flash On+F Red-eye

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When using Slow-speed sync or Slow-speed sync+Red-eye, the shutter speed
becomes slower depending on the brightness. Use Shake Reduction (p.65) or
fix the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Selecting Flash Mode

1

Press the { button.

3
Basic Operations

The Fn menu appears.

Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

AUTO

OK

Fn

Exit

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2

Press the four-way controller (3).

The Flash options screen appears.

3
Basic Operations

Flash Mode
Flash On

0.0

OK OK

• When the mode dial is set to B, C and D can be selected, when set tob, L, a or p, you can select E, F, k and r, and when set to M,
you can select E, F and r. For any other mode, E, F, G, H, I andr can be selected.
• When the mode dial is set to A, the available flash modes vary dependingon the settings that have been saved.

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode.
When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial to perform Flash
exposure compensation. (p.136)

4

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

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Using Built-in Flash1

Press the K button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins
charging. When the flash is fully charged,
E appears in the LCD panel andviewfinder.
(p.27, p.29)

3

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

3

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged when the lighting
conditions do not require flash for correction even if the flash is popped up.
• The Flash On is used when the flash is popped up if the mode dial is at a
setting other than B.

4

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

Basic Operations2

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Using Red-eye Reduction Flash3
Basic Operations“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs
taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of
the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils
are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can beused to combat it.
• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
• Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using
an external flash.
The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye bydischarging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the preflash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil
dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller,
reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set D(Auto flash+Redeye reduct) in Green mode, or F (Flash On+Red-eye) or
H (Slow-speed sync+Red-eye) in other modes for Flash mode.

Daylight-Sync Shooting
In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait
picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in thisway is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash On is used when shootingwith Daylight-Sync Shooting.
Taking pictures (Hyper-program)
1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set to E
(Flash On). (p.63)
2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
3 Take the picture.
The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright.

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

Taking Pictures Using the Shake
Reduction Function

65

You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function bysimply turning on the Shake Reduction switch.

Shake Reduction

Blurred picture

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

Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens informationsuch as focal length.
If the camera uses a DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is
automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
[Focal Length] cannot be set from [Input Focal Length] menu in the [ARec. Mode] (The menu items cannot be selected).
If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automaticallyacquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
In this case, the [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears. Set [Focal
Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. 1 Setting the
Shake Reduction Function (p.67)

3
Basic Operations

The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs
when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking
pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The Shake
Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps
slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake.
The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in thefollowing situations.
• When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night,
on cloudy days and in the shade• When taking telephoto pictures

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Turning On the Shake Reduction Function

1

Turn on the Shake Reduction
switch.
When the shutter release button ispressed halfway, k appears in the
viewfinder and the Shake Reduction
function turns on.

3
Basic Operations• Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera witha tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following
situations.
When using self-timer, 2 sec. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. delay
shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with an external flash• If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lensinformation such as focal length is used (p.65), the [Input Focal Length] menu
appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting
menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.67)• Turn the Shake Reduction switch off if you will not use the Shake Reduction
function.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) rightafter turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the
Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the
shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button
halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when k appears in the
viewfinder.
• Shake Reduction is available with any u compatible PENTAX lens.
However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position ora lens without an s position is used, the camera does not operate unless [36.
Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (seep.75; see p.30 - p.31 for operation method). Set this beforehand. Note thatsome functions are restricted when [36. Using aperture ring] is set to[Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Refer to “Notes on [36. Using
Aperture Ring]” (p.251) for details.

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Setting the Shake Reduction Function
The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned
on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does notsupport automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length(p.65) is mounted.
Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu.

1

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

10 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35

40 45 50 55 65 70 75 85 100 120

Input Focal Length
Focal Length

100

MENU Cancel

120 135
OK OK

135 150 180 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
550 600 700 800• If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to
the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm).
• When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting inthe same manner.
• Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as
focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not perform as
expected when shooting at close ranges.

2

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
To change the [Focal Length] setting, use [Input Focal Length] on the [A Rec.
Mode] menu. (p.72)

3
Basic Operations• The [Input Focal Length] setting menu does not appear when using a lensthat supports automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length
because [Focal Length] is set automatically.
• When using a lens without the s position on the aperture or with the aperture
set to a position other than the s position, set [36. Using aperture ring] on
the [A Custom Setting] menu to [Permitted].

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68

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

3
Basic Operations

1

Press the Q button after
taking a picture.
The most recently captured image(image with the largest file number) is
displayed on the monitor.
Press the M button during
playback to display information such as
the image data for the displayed image.
Refer to p.25 - p.26 for display
information details.

100-0001

100-0001

M

1/2000
F2.8

RGB

Standard display

Histogram display

M

M

M

Av

100-0001
AF.S

g 2 4 mm1/2000
- 0.5
+1.5
±0
F2.8
±0
ISO 200 10000K G2 A1JPEG 14.6±0AdobeRGB±002 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39
39AM
AM

No info. Display

Detailed information display

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

• You can display the next or previous image by turning the front e-dial.
• Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.169) for playback mode details.

3
Basic Operations

Deleting Images

70

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

3
Basic Operations

1
2

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45)to select an image to delete.
Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.

3

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

100-0046

Select the file format to delete forimages saved in RAW+ format.

4

Delete JPEG

Deletes only the JPEG image.

Delete RAW

Deletes only the RAW image.

DeleteRAW+JPEG

Deletes both file formats.

DeleteCancelAll images

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
When deleting multiple images, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.185).

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

How to Operate the Shooting Menus .................72
Setting the Exposure ...........................................76
Focusing .............................................................104
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus
Before Shooting .................................................113
Continuous Shooting .........................................117
Interval Shooting ................................................120
Self-Timer Shooting ...........................................122
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold
Separately) ..........................................................125
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera
Shake ...................................................................128
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automaticallywhen Shooting (Auto Bracket) ..........................129
Storing User Settings .........................................133

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How to Operate the Shooting Menus
Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu
appears.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items
Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Item

4

Function

Page

Shooting Functions

Exposure Mode

Sets the Exposure mode.
p.133* Appears only when the mode dial is set to A.

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

Sets the recording size of images for JPEG
shooting.

p.156

JPEG Quality

Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting.

p.157

File Format

Sets the file format.

p.158

RAW file format

Sets the file format for RAW shooting.

p.158

Extended Bracket

Sets Extended Bracket shooting.

p.131

Multi-exposure

Sets Multi-exposure shooting.

p.103

Interval Shooting

Sets interval shooting.

p.120

Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

p.167

RAW button

Sets the | button function.

p.159

MemorySets the settings to save when the power isturned off.

p.236

Input Focal Length

Sets the [Focal Length] when using a lens forwhich focal length information cannot be
acquired.

p.67

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[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items
Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with theCustom Setting Menu. The default setting does not change custom
function.
The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], thefirst item, is O (On).
Item

Function

Page

Setting

Sets to change custom function.

1. Program Line

Set the type of Program line.

p.82

2. EV Steps

Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.

p.101

3. Sensitivity Steps

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

p.78

4

4. Expand sensitivity

Sets whether to increase the upper sensitivity
limit to ISO 6400.

p.78

5. Meter Operating
Time

Sets the exposure metering time.

p.99

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

p.110

7. Link AF Point andAESets whether to link the exposure and AF point in
the focusing area during multi-segment metering.

p.99

Shooting Functions

8. One-PushBracketing

Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release
when using Exposure Bracket.

p.130

9. Auto Bracketing order Sets the order for bracket shooting.

-

p.129

10. Auto EV
Compensation

Sets whether to compensate automatically whenproper exposure cannot be determined.

-

11. WB when using
flash

Sets whether to fix white balance when flash isdischarged.

p.161

12. WB Adjustable
Range

Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the whitebalance when specifying the light source on the
White Balance setting.

p.161

13. AF Button
Function

Sets the operation for when the = button ispressed. When set to [Enable AF], AF is
performed when the = button is pressed.
When set to [Cancel AF], AF is not performed
p.107,
when the shutter release button is pressed
p.112
halfway while the = button is pressed.
When set to [Center AF Point] with j (Select)
set on the AF point switching dial, the AF point is
set to the center when the = button is pressed.

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Item
14. AF by Press
Halfway

Function
Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.

15. Superimpose AF Sets whether to display the selected AF point
Area(focus position) in the viewfinder.

4

Page
p.107

Shooting Functions

16. AF in remotecontrol

Sets whether to use Autofocus when shootingwith remote control.
Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter isreleased from remote control when set to [On].
Shutter cannot be released until in focus.
AF does not activate at shutter release fromremote control when set to [Off].

-17. Slow Shutter
Speed NR

Sets whether to allow the camera to select whento reduce noise or to reduce noise only whenshooting at slow shutter speeds.

p.80

18. High-ISO Noise
Reduction

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction whenshooting with a high ISO. Select from threelevels.

p.80

19. Color temp. steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature.

p.165

20. e-dial in Program Sets the e-dials in e (Hyper-program) mode.

-

21. e-dial in K
mode-

Sets the e-dials in K (Sensitivity Priority) mode.

22. e-dial in b mode Sets the e-dials in b (Shutter Priority) mode.

-

23. e-dial in c mode Sets the e-dials in c (Aperture Priority) mode.

-

Sets the e-dials in L (Shutter and Aperture
24. e-dial in L & a
Priority) mode and a (Hyper-manual) mode.

-

25. e-dial in p & M

Sets the e-dials in p (Bulb) mode and M (FlashX-sync speed) mode.

-

26. Green button in
L&a

Selects the exposure adjustment method when
the Green button is pressed in L (Shutter andAperture Priority) mode or a (Hyper-manual)
mode.

p.95

27. Illuminate LCD
panel

Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel.

p.29

28. Release when
Charging

Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is
charging.

p.137

29. Flash in Wireless Sets the built-in flash discharge method inModewireless mode.
30. Preview Method

Sets Preview Method when the main switch isturned to the preview position (|).

p.146
p.113

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Item

FunctionPage

31. Display
Sensitivity

Sets whether to switch the number of recordable
images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to thesensitivity display.

-

34. Catch-in focus

When set to [On], if the focus mode is set to l
and a manual focus lens is attached, catch-in
focus shooting is possible and the shutter isreleased automatically when the subject comes
into focus.

p.112

35. AF Adjustment

Performs AF adjustment.

p.106

36. Using aperturering

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

p.251

Reset Custom
Function

Resets all the settings in the Custom Setting
menu to the defaults.

p.239

4

Press the { button in Capture mode. The
Fn menu appears.

Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

AUTO

OK

Fn

Exit

Press the four-way controller (2345)
or the 4 button to set the operation.
Key or
ButtonItem

Function

Page

2

Drive Mode

Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer
or Remote control.

p.117,
p.122,
p.125

3

Flash Mode

Adjusts the method of flash discharge.

p.61

4

White Balance

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

p.160

5Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity.

p.78

4

Custom Image

Sets image processing.

p.154

Shooting Functions

Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items

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Setting the Exposure

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

Effect of Shutter Speed
4
Shooting Functions

The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to
strike the CMOS sensor.
Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be
blurred because the shutter is open
longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of
motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) byintentionally using a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow
freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps
preventing camera shake.

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

4
Shooting Functions

Depth of Field
When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which
both objects closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused
range is called the depth of field.
• The depth of field for the u differs depending on the lens but
compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture
setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, thedeeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scalefor depth of field because of their designs).
Depth of field

Shallow

Area of focus

Narrow

Wide

ApertureOpen(Smaller value)

Close(Larger value)Lens focal length

Longer(Telephoto)

Shorter(Wide-angle)

Near

Far

Distance to the subject

Deep

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Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent
to ISO 100 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO].
Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.75)

Sensitivity
AUTO 1 0 0 - 4 0 0

4Fn D-Range

AUTO
100
200
400
800
1600
3200
OK OK

Shooting Functions• [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu cannot be used to set the sensitivity when the
exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority). Turn the rear e-dial in
Capture mode to make the setting. (p.85)• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] when the
exposure mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture Priority).
• When the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb), the upper sensitivity limit is ISO
1600.
• The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 6400 when
[4. Expand sensitivity] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to [On].
• Noise Reduction is set to [Strong] when shooting with a sensitivity of ISO
3200 or higher, regardless of the [18. High-ISO Noise Reduction] setting(p.80) in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
• Captured images can show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set.
• You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of
1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps (p.101) in [3. Sensitivity Steps] inthe [A Custom Setting] menu.

Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO
Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to[AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100400] by default.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to set the range in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
Front e-dial

Sets the lower sensitivity limit.

Rear e-dial

Sets the upper sensitivity limit.

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When the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xsync speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].

Changing the Sensitivity in Capture Mode
Press the 4 button in Capture mode. The set sensitivity is displayed on
the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Turn the front e-dial while pressing
the 4 button to change the sensitivity.

Expanding the Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the
CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas.
By using the Expand Dynamic Range function, you can expand the lightlevel expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult forbright areas to occur in the image.
Press the { button for the [Sensitivity] setting in the Fn menu to turn thisfunction on or off.
AUTO
Sensitivity
AUTO 2 0 0 - 4 0 0
D-Range200%
Fn D-Range

200
400
800
1600
3200
OK OK

When the dynamic range is expanded, the sensitivity range is reduced to ISO
200 to 3200.

4
Shooting Functions• You can set the sensitivity to ISO AUTO by pressing the Green button whilepressing the 4 button when the exposure mode is set to e (Hyperprogram), b (Shutter Priority), or c (Aperture Priority).
• You can display the number of recordable images by pressing the 4 button
when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority) or L (Shutterand Aperture Priority).

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Noise Reduction

4
Shooting Functions

When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or highsensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness)becomes noticeable.
You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Images shotwith Noise Reduction take longer to save.
Set in [17. Slow Shutter Speed NR] or [18. High-ISO Noise
Reduction] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Auto: The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter
speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature, and automaticallyreduces noise as necessary.
On: Reduces noise only when shooting at slow shutter speeds (0.3
seconds or more).
High-ISO Noise Reduction
Select the level of noise reduction from [Off], [Weakest], [Weak], or[Strong] when shooting with a high-sensitivity setting.

Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following nine exposure modes.
Use the mode dial (p.32) to change the exposure mode. The settings
available for each exposure mode are as follows.
Exposure
Mode

Description

EV Compensation

B(Green)Automatically sets
shutter speed andaperture to the proper
exposure according to
Program line when
taking pictures.

No

ChangeChange SenPage
Shutter
Aperture sitivity
Speed

No

No

Yes

p.83

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Exposure
Mode

Description

ChangeEV ComChange SenShutterPagepensation
Aperture sitivity
Speed

Automatically sets
shutter speed andaperture to the proper
exposure according toeProgram line when
(Hypertaking pictures. You
program) can use the front andrear e-dials to easily
switch between shutter
priority and aperturepriority.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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

Yes

No

No

Other
than p.85
Auto

Lets you set thedesired shutter speed
for expressing moving
subjects.

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

p.87

c
Lets you set aperture(Aperture for controlling thePriority)
depth of field.

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

p.89

Automatically sets thesensitivity so that theLmanually set shutter(Shutter & speed and aperture will
Aperture give the proper
exposure according toPriority)
the brightness of thesubject.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto
p.91
only

a
(Hypermanual)Lets you set shutter
speed and aperture tocapture the picture withcreative intent.

Yes*

Yes

Yes

Other
than
Auto
p.93
(up toISO
1600)

p (Bulb)

Lets you capture
images that require
slow shutter speeds
such as fireworks andnight scenes.

No

No

Yes

Other
than p.96
Auto4
Shooting Functionsb(ShutterPriority)

p.84

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Exposure
Mode

Description

The shutter speed islocked at 1/180
Mseconds. Use this(Flash Xwhen using an External
sync
flash that does not
speed)
automatically change
the shutter speed.

EV Compensation

Yes*

ChangeChange SenShutter
Page
Aperture sitivity
Speed

No

Yes

Other
than p.97
Auto* Refer to p.101 for details on EV compensation for a (Hyper-manual) and M (Flash X-sync
speed).

4

About Program Line

Shooting Functions

In [1. Program Line] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, choose normal
Program line or one of the following. In B and e, exposure isregulated according to the set Program line.
NormalNormal program is the basic Program Automatic Exposure.

Hi Speed (Hi- Hi-speed priority program is a Program Automatic
speed priority) Exposure that prioritizes high shutter speeds.
Depth (Depth- Depth-of-field priority program is a Program Automaticof-field priority) Exposure that prioritizes lower aperture.
MTF (MTF
priority)

MTF priority program is a Program Automatic Exposurethat prioritizes the best aperture settings for the attachedlens and is effective when combined with a DA, D FA, FA,
or FA J lens.

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Using the B (Green) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure
according to Program line when taking pictures.

1

Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder
or on the LCD panel.
Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket, Multiexposure, and Flash exposure compensation cannot be set in B (Green)mode.
Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Set the mode dial to B.

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

1

Set the mode dial to e.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Confirm the shutter speed
and aperture in the
viewfinder or on the LCD
panel.

• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.
• You can change the Program line to use.
Set in [1. Program Line] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu. (p.82)• You can automatically correct thesensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity]
to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.78)

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Hyper-program
To change the shutter speed
You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning thefront e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the shutter speed to a value that will give a correct
exposure with the aperture range of the lens being used.
• If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside therelative range, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic
exposure.

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

1

Set the mode dial to K.

4
Shooting Functions

To change the aperture
You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning therear e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the aperture to a value that will give a correct
exposure within the range of available shutter speeds.
• If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative
range, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic
exposure.

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2Turn the rear e-dial and adjust
the sensitivity.
The shutter speed, aperture value andsensitivity are displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

4
Shooting Functions• You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. [AUTO]
is not available.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.100)• Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [2. EV Steps] in the[A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• You cannot set the sensitivity in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

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Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects.
When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the
shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed
to have the subject show movement.
Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure
depending on the shutter speed.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.76)

1

Set the mode dial to b.
4

Turn the front e-dial and adjust
the shutter speed.

The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.

Shooting Functions2

88• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.100)• Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [2. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.78)• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

4
Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the aperture value will blink in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If thesubject is too bright, choose a fastershutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. Whenthe aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picturewith proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.

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Using the c (Aperture Priority) ModeSet aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper
and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set
to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of
the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on
the aperture value.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.76)

1

Set the mode dial to c.
4Turn the rear e-dial and adjust
the aperture value.

The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.

Shooting Functions2

90• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.100)• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [2. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.78)• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

4
Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the shutter speed will blink in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If thesubject is too bright, set the aperturesmaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further(smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.

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Using the L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take thepicture.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed
and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness ofthe subject.

1

Set the mode dial to L.

43

Turn the front e-dial and adjust
the shutter speed.

Turn the rear e-dial and adjust
the aperture value.
The shutter speed, aperture value andsensitivity are displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Shooting Functions2

92• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
compensation value. (p.100)• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [2. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

4
Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,
the sensitivity display will blink in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Change the shutter speed and aperture. When the indication stops
blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.

About the Green Button
The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate
exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in L (Shutter &Aperture Priority) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment
methods in [26. Green button in L & a] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
1

Program LineThe aperture and shutter speed are adjusted
automatically.

2b Shift

The aperture is locked and the shutter speed isadjusted automatically.

3c Shift

The shutter speed is locked and the aperture isadjusted automatically.

Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens
aperture when lens aperture is not set to the s position.
1 Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] (p.251)

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Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode
This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed
and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed(darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.76)

1

Set the mode dial to a.

4

Press the Green button.
Automatically switches shutter speed
and aperture to the proper exposure.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to change
the exposure to your liking and take apicture.
Adjust the shutter speed with the front
e-dial and aperture with the rear e-dial.

Shooting Functions2

94• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hypermanual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting theRange of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.78).
• The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate
exposure is over ±3.0.
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [2. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.

4
Shooting Functions

EV Bar
The EV bar appears in the LCD panel
and viewfinder in a (Hyper-manual)mode. The appropriate exposure is set
EV barwhen V is in the middle of the EV bar. If
it is towards –, it is underexposed. If it is
towards +, it is overexposed. If thevalue exceeds the range of the EV bar, the “+” or “–” blinks.

Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark,“+” or “–” in the EV bar will blink in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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Combining with L
Press the L button (p.102) to record the exposure value inHyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, thecombination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure
is retained.
Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 andis recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed
to 1/30 sec with the front e-dial, the aperture automatically changes
to F11.

About the Green Button

4

The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to theappropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressedin a (Hyper-manual) mode. You can choose from the following threeadjustment methods in [26. Green button in L & a] in the [ACustom Setting] menu.

Shooting Functions

1

Program Line2b Shift3c Shift

The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted
automatically.
The aperture is locked and the shutter speed isadjusted automatically.
The shutter speed is locked and the aperture isadjusted automatically.

Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens
aperture when lens aperture is not set to the s position.
1Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] (p.251)

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Using the p (Bulb) Mode
This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night
scenes and fireworks.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is keptpressed.

1

Set the mode dial to p.

4
Shooting Functions• EV compensation, Continuous shooting and Exposure Bracket are notavailable in p (Bulb) mode.
• The longer the exposure time, the greater noise in the captured image.
• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [2. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when exposure
mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera
shake when using p (Bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cableswitch terminal (p.17).
• Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode
(p.125). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of
the optional remote control is held down.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to p (Bulb)
mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range ofAutomatic Correction in AUTO” (p.78).
• When the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb), the upper sensitivity limit is ISO
1600.
• There is no limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting. However, werecommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when shooting with along exposure setting as the battery is used while the shutter remains open.

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Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using anExternal flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.

1

Set the mode dial to M.

4
Shooting Functions• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1/180 sec andautomatically adjust the aperture.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to M (FlashX-sync speed) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting theRange of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.78).

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Selecting the Metering Method
Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted
metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default
setting is L (Multi-segment metering).

4

L

Multi-segment

M

Centerweighted

N

Spot Metering

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

Shooting Functions

Set with the metering mode lever. (p.19)

Using the Multi-Segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in
16 different zones as shown in theillustration when using the multi-segment
metering. Even in backlit locations, thismode automatically determines what levelof brightness is in which portion andautomatically adjusts exposure.
The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select themulti-segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA, D FA, FA J,
FA, F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. (Can only be
used if permission is set in [36. Using aperture ring] (p.75) in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.)

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Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment
Metering
In [7. Link AF Point and AE] (p.73) of the [A Custom Setting] menu,
you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area duringmulti-segment metering. The default setting is [Off].
1

Off

Exposure is set separately from AF point.

2

On

Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.

Using the Center-Weighted Metering

Using the Spot MeteringWith spot metering, brightness is measured
only within a limited area at the center of thescreen as shown in the illustration. You can
use this in combination with the AE lock(p.102) when the subject is extremely small
and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.

Setting the Meter Operating Time
Sets the exposure metering time in [5. Meter Operating Time] (p.73)
in the [A Custom Setting] menu. The default setting is [10 sec].
1

10 secSets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds.

2

3 sec

Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds.

3

30 secSets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.

4
Shooting Functions

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

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Adjusting the ExposureThis allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose(darken) your picture.
Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [2. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
(p.101)
You can adjust the EV Compensation from –3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2
EV or –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/3 EV.

1
4

Set the compensation with thefront e-dial while the m button
is pressed.

Shooting Functions

m is displayed in the viewfinder andon the LCD panel during
compensation.
Press the m button to confirm thecompensation value.
N is displayed when the flash
exposure compensation (p.136) isset.

Compensation value

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EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to B
(Green) or p (Bulb) mode.
• The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by
setting any other exposure mode.
• The EV compensation value is reset to 0 when the Green button is pressed
while holding down the m button.

EV Compensation for a (Hyper-manual) and M(Flash X-sync speed)

Changing the Exposure StepsSet Exposure Steps in [2. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu toincrements of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
2. EV Steps
1/2 EV Steps
1/3 EV Steps

Exposure setting steps
are set to 1/2 EV

4
Shooting Functions

For example, if the EV compensation value is set to +1.5 for a andM, an underexposure of 1.5EV is displayed on the EV bar. If you set
the exposure value so that the V is displayed at the center of the EVbar, the image will be captured with the compensated value.

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

1

Press the L button.
The camera memorizes the exposure(brightness) at that instant.
Press it again to unlock.

4
Shooting Functions• @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.27)• The exposure remains locked as long as the L button is kept pressed or
the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains inmemory for a period between 0.5× to 2× the metering timer after releasing
the L button.
• You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed. The beep can beturned off. (p.219)• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is B (Green), p (Bulb) or
M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
• The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on
the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom
lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length.
However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at thebrightness level set by the AE lock.
• Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [6. AE-L with AF locked]
in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.110)

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Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode
You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture.

1

Select [Multi-exposure] in the [ARec. Mode] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).

Multi-exposure
Number of shots
Auto EV Adjust

OffThe Multi-exposure screen appears.

MENU

3
4
5

Use the four-way controller (5) to select the number of shots.

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select from 2 to 9 shots.

Shooting Functions

2

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (3) to set Auto EV Adjust.
Use the four-way controller (5) to set Auto EV Adjust to O(On) or P (Off).
When O (On) is set, the exposure is adjusted automatically according to
the number of shots.

6

Press the 4 button twice.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.

7

Take the picture.
The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter
release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant Review todiscard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture.
The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken.
• If the | button or 3 button is pressed, or the Exposure Bracket is set
during Multi-exposure shooting, the pictures that have already been taken
are saved and Multi-exposure is exited.
• Multi-exposure and Auto Bracket or Extended Bracket cannot be used together.
The mode set last is used.

Focusing104

You can focus with the following methods.
= Autofocus

The camera is focused when the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway.

\ Manual focus

Manually adjust the focus.

Using the Autofocus
4
Shooting Functions

You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where
the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject andthe focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where
the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter
release button is pressed halfway. The factory default setting is l.

1

Set the focus mode lever tol or k.

lkSingle mode

When the shutter release button is pressedhalfway to focus on the subject, the focus islocked at that position.

The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while the shutter release button
Continuous mode is pressed halfway. Even if the subject is notin focus, the shutter can be released when
the shutter release button is pressed fully.

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105
Look through the viewfinderand press the shutter releasebutton halfway.

The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused. (Whenblinking, the subject is not in focus.)
1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus
on (p.58)

4• The camera can be focused by pressing the = button as well as bypressing the shutter release button halfway.
• In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus
on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first.
• In k (Continuous mode) (p.104), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking
the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressedhalfway.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Singlemode) (p.104). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and takethe picture. Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the subject(p.58). (p.110)• In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in
flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus tofocus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the builtin flash is available.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus and the subject
is determined to be a moving object, the k automatically tracks the
subject. The lens will automatically operate and continuously focus on thesubject.

Shooting Functions

Focus Indicator

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AF Adjustment
You can adjust the AF focusing position with [35. AF Adjustment] inthe [A Custom Setting] menu.
• Be sure to use AF Adjustment only when necessary. Care should
be taken as adjusting the autofocus may make it difficult tocapture images with the appropriate focus.
• Any camera shake during test shooting for focus adjustment may makeit difficult to obtain the accurate focusing position. Therefore, always
use a tripod when taking test shots.

4
Shooting Functions

1 Select [35. AF Adjustment] in the [A Custom Setting] menu andpress the four-way controller (5).
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [On] and press thefour-way controller (5).
The AF Adjustment screen appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Apply All] or [Apply One].
Apply All

Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses.

Apply OneThe lens ID is displayed when obtained. Saves and applies
an adjustment value for each lens type. (Up to 20 lens types)

4 Press the four-way controller (5) and
35. AF Adjustment
adjust the value with the rear e-dial or
Apply
All
+5
the four-way controller (45).
Apply One
Unset
Press the four-way controller (5)(rear e-dial y) to adjust the focus to acloser position and press the four-way
Resetcontroller (4) (rear e-dial f) to adjust
OK Save
MENU Cancel
the focus to a farther position.
5 Press the 4 button.
6 Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
7 Take a test picture.
You can check the focusing position by enlarging the image during
Live View (p.114) or Digital Preview (p.115).
• Press the Green button in Step 4 to set the adjustment value to ±0.
• If an adjustment value has been saved using Apply One and you press
the 4 button with [Apply All] selected in Step 6, the Apply All value isused instead of the Apply One value.
• To reset a saved adjustment value, select [Reset] on the AF
Adjustment screen in Step 3. (p.241)

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Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default
setting is S (Auto).
The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)

S

Auto

The camera selects the optimum AF point even if
the subject is not centered.

jSelect

Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points
in the AF area.

U

CenterSets the focusing area to the center of the
viewfinder.

• AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [Off] is selected for [15.
Superimpose AF Area] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.74)• When [Center AF Point] is selected in [13. = Button Function] in the [ACustom Setting] menu, the camera can be set to return the AF point to thecenter when j (Select) is set and the = button is pressed. (p.73)• The AF point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting withlenses other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.

Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder

1

Select j (Select) with the AF
point switching dial.

4
Shooting Functions

Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.19)

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2

3

Look through the viewfinderand check the position of thesubject.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
AF point.
The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you
can check where you set the AF point.

4
Shooting Functions

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

1

Frame the desired composition
for your picture in the
viewfinder.
Use focus lock function when thesubject you wish to focus on is notinside the focusing area.
(Example) The person is out offocus and the background is
focused instead.

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109
Center the subject to focus in
the viewfinder and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears andyou will hear a beep when the subject
comes into focus. (When blinking, thesubject is not in focus.)

3

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

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

• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit.
• Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out offocus.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.219)

Shooting Functions

4

4

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Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [6. AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.73) to lockthe exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default
during focus lock.
1

Off

Exposure is not locked when focus is locked.

2

On

Exposure is locked when focus is locked.

6. AE-L with AF locked
Off
On

4
Shooting Functions

AE is not locked
when the focus
is locked

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

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

1

Set the focus mode lever to
\.

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111
Look through the viewfinder,press the shutter releasebutton halfway and turn thefocusing ring.

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

4• Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject isdifficult to focus (p.58) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.219)

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

1

Set the focus mode lever to\.

Shooting Functions

Focus Indicator

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2

Look through the viewfinder
and turn the focusing ring until
the subject looks sharp on thefocusing screen.

Using the = Button
4
Shooting Functions

The = button operates the autofocus
mechanism in the same manner as when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
(Capturing is performed with the shutter
release button.)
When the subject is focused with the =button in l (Single mode), focus lock is
activated while the button is pressed.
The subject will continue to be focused (Autofocus activates) while the =button is pressed in k (Continuous mode).

Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
When [34. Catch-in focus] is set to On in the [A Custom Setting] menu, if
the focus mode is set to l and one of the following types of lenses isattached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released
automatically when the subject comes into focus.
• Manual focus lens
• DA or FA lens that has a = and \ setting on the lens (the setting on
the lens must also be set to \ before shooting)
How to Take Pictures
1 Attach lens to the camera.
2 Set the focus mode lever to l.
3 Set focus on a position the subject will pass.
4 Use the cable switch CS-205 and press the shutter release button fully.
The shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus
in the set position.

Checking the Composition, Exposureand Focus Before Shooting

113

You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition,
exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 3 preview methods.
Live View

Displays a real-time image on the monitor.

Optical Preview

For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.

Digital Preview

For checking the composition, exposure and focus in themonitor.

Selecting the Preview Method

30. Preview Method
Live View
Optical Preview
Digital Preview
For checking composition
and focus on the LCD
monitor in real time

While setting Multi-exposure (p.103), preview is Optical Preview regardless ofthe [30. Preview Method] setting.

Shooting Functions

Choose whether to use Live View, Optical Preview, or Digital Preview
when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|).
The default setting is Live View.
Set in [30. Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.74)

4

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Displaying the Preview
Displaying the Live View

14

Focus on the subject, and thenturn the main switch to |.
The mirror raises and a real-time image isdisplayed on the monitor. Turn the main
switch to | again to exit Live View.
Live View can be displayed for up to 3
minutes.

Shooting Functions• If Live View is used in places where the camera may become hot, such as indirect sunlight, l (temperature warning) may appear on the monitor. Cancel
Live View, as the internal temperature of the camera is rising.
• If Live View is used even after l (temperature warning) appears, Live View
may end before 3 minutes elapse. Normal shooting is possible even if Live
View is ended.
• Even when the main switch is turned to |, if the internal temperature of thecamera is high, l (temperature warning) will appear on the monitor and Live
View may not be possible.
• When the focus mode is set to l and the = button is pressed during
Live View, the displayed image will disappear and AF will activate. Once
focused, the image will be displayed in Live View again.
• AF using the shutter release button is not available during Live View.
• Aperture, shutter speed, sensitivity, EV compensation, and exposure bracket
cannot be changed during Live View.
• The aperture value and shutter speed are not displayed in the LCD panel orshooting information screen during Live View.
• Live View is exited after 3 minutes elapse, or if the 3 button, { button,
or Q button is pressed.
• The grid and AF frame can be displayed during Live View. Set in [Live View](p.228) in the [Q Playback] menu.
• You can magnify the image during Live View with the rear e-dial. (p.174)• Shooting while holding the camera by hand and viewing the monitor cancreate camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended.
• Live View is not available when data is being saved to an SD Memory Card.

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Displaying the Optical Preview

1

2

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

Turn the main switch to | whilelooking through the viewfinder.

• No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot
be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|).
• You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes.

Displaying the Digital Preview

1

Focus on the subject, thencompose the picture in the
viewfinder and move the main
switch to |.
The icon (|) appears in the monitor
during preview and you can check thecomposition, exposure and focus.
Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start
focusing.

4
Shooting Functions

You can check the depth of field in the
viewfinder while the main switch is on |.

116• You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview.
Set in [Digital Preview] (p.229) in the [Q Playback] menu.
• The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.
• You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e-dial. (p.174)• Press the { button during Digital Preview to save the preview image as a
JPEG image. The image save confirmation screen appears. Select [Save as]
and press the 4 button.

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Shooting Functions

Continuous Shooting

117

Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is helddown.
You can select from g (Continuous shooting (Hi)) and h (Continuous
shooting (Lo)) for continuous shooting.
When JPEG quality is set to X (Quality Level
C), pictures are taken continuously at
g Continuous shooting (Hi)approximately 3 frames per second. Up to 38
frames can be shot in one sequence.

1

Press the { button.

Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

The Fn menu appears.
AUTO

OK

Fn

2

Exit

Press the four-way controller(2).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
Drive Mode
Single frame shooting
OK OK

3

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

4Shooting Functions

When JPEG quality is set to X (Quality Level
C), pictures are taken continuously at
h Continuous shooting (Lo)approximately 2.3 frames per second. Pictures can betaken continuously until the SD Memory Card is full.

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4
5

Press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way
controller (45) to select g or h.
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures continuously.

6

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

4

7

Press the shutter release button fully.

Shooting Functions

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fullypressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.
• If the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus position is lockedon the first frame and pictures are taken continuously at the same interval.
• Focusing is continuously active during continuous shooting when the focus
mode is set to k (Continuous mode).
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using thebuilt-in flash. You can set the camera to enable shutter release before thebuilt-in flash is ready in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.137)• You can also use the remote control for continuous shooting. (p.125)• Select a setting other than gh in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel
continuous shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if[Drive Mode] in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.236) is set to P(Off).

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Burst Shooting
You can take pictures continuously at approximately 21 frames per second.
In this mode, images are saved with JPEG Rec. Pixels set to Y
(1536×1024) regardless of the save format setting (p.156). The JPEG
Quality set in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is used.

1

Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)and use the four-way controller(45) to select j.

4

OK OK

3

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

4

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

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fullypressed until the camera buffer memory is full (JPEG Quality C:
maximum of approximately 115 pictures). The focus is locked during
shooting.
• The mirror raises during shooting and Instant Review is displayed
continuously on the monitor.
• The flash is turned off and the | button operation is unavailable in this mode.
• Multi-exposure and Auto Bracket are disabled in this mode.
• Select a setting other than j in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel
burst shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [DriveMode] in [Memory] of [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.236) is set to P (Off).

Shooting Functions

Drive Mode
Burst Shooting

Interval Shooting

120

During interval shooting, pictures are taken at a set interval from a set time.

1
2
3

Select [Interval Shooting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On).

Interval Shooting
Interval

00 : 00 ’ 01 "Number of Shots

4

Start Trigger

1img
Now

Shooting Functions

Start TimeMENU Cancel

4

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Interval].
When taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until the next picture is taken.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of hours, minutes,
and seconds, and press the four-way controller (23) to set the time.
You can set up to 24 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.

5

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Number of Shots].
Set the number of shots to be taken.
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23)to select the number of shots to be taken.
You can select between 1 and 99 shots.

6

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Start Trigger].
Set the time when the first picture is taken.
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (45)to select [Now] or [Set Time].
Now

Shooting starts immediately.

Set Time

Shooting starts at the set time. Use the four-way controller(3) to select [Start Time], use the four-way controller(45) to select the time, and press the four-way controller(23) to set the start time.

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Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures.

8

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

9

Press the shutter release button fully.

• The camera cannot be operated during interval shooting. To cancel intervalshooting, press any button on the back of the camera or press the shutter
release button and the 3 button to display the exit confirmation screen,
and then use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4
button. You can also exit Interval shooting by turning the main switch off orturning the mode dial.
• This function cannot be used together with Auto Bracket or Multi-exposure.
• This function cannot be used during p (Bulb) mode. Bulb-timer shooting isavailable with the use of the provided PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when
the camera is connected to a PC.
• The drive mode is set to [Single frame shooting] regardless of the drive modesetting.
• If the subject is not in focus in l (Single mode) or if the [Interval] setting
is too short and image processing cannot be completed before taking a
picture, no picture may be taken.
• Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review,
they cannot be enlarged or deleted.
• The [Interval] setting is disabled when [Number of Shots] is set to [1].
• Interval shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no moreavailable memory.
• If Auto Power Off (p.233) turns the camera off during interval shooting, thecamera automatically turns on again when the shooting time approaches.
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using interval shooting overa long period of time.

4
Shooting Functions

When [Start Trigger] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set
to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.
For shooting multiple pictures, pictures are taken at the interval set in
Step 4.
After the set number of pictures is taken, the camera returns to normal
Capture mode.

Self-Timer Shooting

122

This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z.

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

Z

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

1

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

Press the { button.

4
Shooting FunctionsFn

CUSTOM IMAGE

The Fn menu appears.
AUTO

OK

Fn

3

Exit

Press the four-way controller(2).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
Drive Mode
Single frame shooting
OK OK

4

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

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

6

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

7

The focus indicator ] appears when thesubject is in focus.

8

Press the shutter release button
fully.
For g, the front and back self-timer lamps
start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2
seconds before the shutter is released.
The beep is heard and the rate increases.
The shutter will be released about 12
seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed fully.
For Z, the shutter will be released about
2 seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed fully.

4
Shooting Functions

Confirm in the viewfinder that the
subject you wish to shoot isproperly framed and press the
shutter release button halfway.

124• The beep can be turned off (p.219).
• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.102). (To ignore the lightentering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to a (Hyper-manual) (p.93).)

Removing the Eyecup FP

4

Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap

Shooting Functions• Select a setting other than g or Z in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel
self-timer shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if[Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.236) is set to P (Off).
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when g or Z is set.

Remote Control Shooting (Remote
Control F: Sold Separately)125

The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remotecontrol unit. You can select from h (remote control), i (3 sec. delayed
release), or i (remote continuous shooting) for remote control shooting.

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

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

i

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

4

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

Press the { button.

Shooting Functions

1Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

The Fn menu appears.
AUTO

OK

Fn

3

Press the four-way controller (2).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.

4

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

Exit

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5

Press the four-way controller (3)and use the four-way controller(45) to select h, i, or i.
The self-timer lamp will blink to let you
know that the camera is in remote control
wait status.

6

Drive Mode
Remote Control Unit
OK OK

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

4

7

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Shooting Functions

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.
You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on thesubject first before operating with the remote control. You can set [AF in remotecontrol] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.74)

8

Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control receiveron the front or back of the cameraand press the shutter release buttonon the remote control.

5m

The operating distance of the remotecontrol unit is about 5 m from the front orback of the camera.
5m
For h, the shutter will be released
immediately after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.
For i, the shutter will be released inthree seconds after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.
After the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds andthen returns to blinking.
For i, continuous shooting starts immediately after the shutter releasebutton is pressed. To exit continuous shooting, press the shutter releasebutton on the remote control unit again.

127• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.102). (To ignore the lightentering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to a (Hyper-manual) (p.93).)

Removing the Eyecup FP

Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap

4
Shooting Functions• Select a setting other than h, i or i in the Drive Mode options screen tostop the remote control operation after it has been activated. The setting iscanceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [ARec. Mode] menu (p.236) is set to P (Off).
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (thiswill involve a fee).
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when h, i or iis set.

Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent
Camera Shake128

Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cableswitch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod.
When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the
shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding thevibration of the mirror.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function.

4

1

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

In the Drive Mode, select Z (2 sec. Self-Timer).

Shooting Functions

1Self-Timer Shooting (p.122)

3

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

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is
enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goesup.
The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when shooting withthe 2 sec. Self-Timer.

Changing the Shooting Conditions
Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)

129

Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode
You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter
release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with nocompensation, the second frame is underexposed (negativecompensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation)(when the number of frames is set to [3]).

4Underexposure

Overexposure

You can set [9. Auto Bracketing order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Auto Bracketing order1

0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –, 0 ´ + ´ –Set the number of frames.
Turn the front e-dial while pressingthe ] button. Select OFF (noframes), 3 or 5.

Shooting Functions

Normal exposure

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2

Set the step interval.
Turn the rear e-dial while pressingthe ] button. The available
bracketing amounts in [2. EV Steps]in the [A Custom Setting] menu
(p.73) are as follows.
Bracketing amount(Step interval)

3

1/2 EV

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0

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

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

4
Shooting Functions

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation,
the second with negative compensation, and the third with positivecompensation (when the number of frames is set to [3]).
• When the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in thefirst frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.
• When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto
Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice asmuch time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds)(p.99) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In thiscase, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as
the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera
returns to settings for taking the first picture.
• You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL
auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. However, when using
an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take threecontinuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before
the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirmingthat charging is complete.
• Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb)
mode.
• Exposure Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode
set last is used.
• When [8. One-Push Bracketing] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to[On], even if the shutter release button is not continuously pressed fully, allframes are automatically shot with one press of the shutter release button.

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Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures
You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure oroverexposure shots by combining the operation with EV
compensation (p.100). Auto Bracket is performed in both cases on
the basis of the specified EV compensation value.

Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode

Auto Bracketing order1

0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –, 0 ´ + ´ –Select [Extended Bracket] in the[A Rec. Mode] menu and press
the four-way controller (5).

Extended Bracket
Off
Bracketing amount

The Extended Bracket screen appears.

MENU

2

Press the four-way controller(5).

Extended Bracket
OffWhite Balance
Saturation
Hue
Contrast
Sharpness
MENU Cancel

OK OK

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.

4
Shooting Functions

You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, hue,sharpness and contrast levels.
Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot.
You can set the saving order with [9. Auto Bracketing order] in the [ACustom Setting] menu.

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5

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Bracketing
amount] and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the bracketing amount.
For [White Balance], select from BA±1, BA±2, BA±3, GM±1, GM±2 andGM±3. The default setting is BA±1.
For [Saturation], [Hue], [Contrast] and [Sharpness], select from ±1, ±2,±3 and ±4. The default setting is ±1.

6

Press the 4 button twice.

7

Press the 3 button.

4

The camera returns to the Capture mode.

Shooting Functions

8

Take the picture.
Three frames are saved.
• You can use Extended Bracket in combination with Exposure Bracket(p.129).
• Extended Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode
set last is used.
• Extended Bracket is disabled when File Format is set to RAW or RAW+.
• If Extended Bracket is set when File Format is set to RAW or RAW+, the fileformat changes to JPEG.
• When Image Tone for Custom Image is set to [Monochrome], bracket
shooting with [Saturation] and [Hue] is not available.

Storing User Settings

133

You can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them simply
by setting the mode dial to A.
The following settings can be stored.
Exposure Mode
Flash ModeEV Compensation
Exposure Bracketing Steps & No. of Frames
Drive Mode
Flash Exposure Compensation
Extended Bracketing Steps & Type
Sensitivity

Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range
White Balance
Color Space
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
Expand Dynamic Range
RAW file format

Saves current shooting
settings in USER mode
1.0x5
+1.3
- 1.0
BA±3
BA
200-1600
D-Range
10000K G2 A1200%
AdobeRGB
RAW+ 14.6
OK OK

MENU

Changing the Settings in A Mode
You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A.
To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture modeand perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu.
USER
Exposure Mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
MENU Cancel

P
Sv
Tv
Av

OK OK

Changed settings are not saved unless they are registered in [USER] in the [RSet-up] menu. When the camera is turned off, the saved settings are applied.

Shooting Functions

Store the settings in [USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.

4

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Memo

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

Compensating Flash Output .............................136
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash .........137
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode..............................................................................138
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in
Flash ....................................................................141
DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with
the Built-in Flash ................................................142
Using an External Flash (Optional) ...................143

136

Compensating Flash Output
You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The flash
compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.
Step interval

Flash compensation

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

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

* Set interval of steps in [2. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)

Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (p.75).

5Flash Mode
Flash On

Using the Flash

- 0.7

OK OK

• The flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode.
• N appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during flash exposurecompensation. (p.27)• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side,
no compensation will be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not effect the image if the subject is
too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.
• This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which
support P-TTL auto flash mode.
• Pressing the Green button on the [Flash Mode] menu returns the flash
exposure compensation to the default setting (0.0).

Allowing Shooting while Charging
Flash

137

You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged.
Set [On] for [28. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu
(p.74). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
28. Release when Charging
Off
On

Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging

5
Using the Flash138

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

Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
5
Using the Flash• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you
want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to aslow shutter speed (p.54) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D
FA, FA J, FA or F is used.

139
Using the Slow-Speed Sync
You can use slow-speed sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in
the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
• Slow-speed sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function
or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera
shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

Using b/L/a mode
1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select E or F and press the 4 button.
4 Set the shutter speed (b) or shutter speed and aperture (L/a).
Set so that proper exposure is obtained in 1/180 sec. or slower.
5 Press the K button.
6 Take the picture.

5
Using the Flash

Using e/K/c mode
1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
2 Press the K button.
3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
4 Select G or H and press the 4 button.
The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the
background.
5 Take the picture.

140
Using Trailing Curtain Sync
Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter
curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed,
Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects
depending on when the flash is discharged.
For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync,
trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the
car immediately before the shutter is closed. Therefore, the picture will
include a sharp, well-lit car with trailing lights behind it.

5
Using the Flash

Slow-speed sync

Trailing curtain sync

1 Set the mode dial to any mode other than B or M.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select I or k and press the 4 button.
4 Press the K button.
5 Take the picture.
Trailing curtain sync slows the shutter speed. Turn off the Shake Reduction
function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

Distance and Aperture when Using
the Built-in Flash141

A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture anddistance when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash output is not sufficient.
Built-in flash guide number
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200

Built-in flash guide number
13
18.4
26
36.8
52
73.5

Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value
which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.

ExampleWhen sensitivity is [ISO 100] and aperture value is F2.8
L1 = 13 ÷ 2.8 = approx. 4.6 (m)L2 = 4.6 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.9 (m)Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.9 m to 4.6 m.
The flash cannot be used when the distance is 0.7 m or less. When the
flash is used at closer than 0.7 m, it causes vignetting in the picture
corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed.

Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value used F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance
ExampleWhen sensitivity is [ISO 100] and shooting distance is 3 m, aperture value is:
F = 13 ÷ 3 = 4.3
If the resulting number (4.3, in the above example) is not available asa lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (4.0, in the above
example) is generally used.

5
Using the FlashThe following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*

142

DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens
Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
Depending on the lens used with the u, even if a lens without ahood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may
be limited due to vignetting.
DA, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without
problems.
* Following are evaluated without a hood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens NameDA Fish-eye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)DA12-24mm F4ED AL

5

DA14mm F2.8ED (IF)FA300mm F2.8ED (IF)Using the FlashFA600mm F4ED (IF)FA250-600mm F5.6ED (IF)Available depending on other factors
Lens Name

Compatibility

F Fish-eye 17-28mm F3.5-4.5

Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than
20 mm.

DA16-45mm F4ED AL

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

DA16-50mm F2.8ED AL (IF) SDM

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

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

FA28-70mm F2.8AL

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

FA Soft 28mm F2.8

Built-in flash always discharges fully.

FA Soft 85mm F2.8

Built-in flash always discharges fully.

Using an External Flash (Optional)

143

Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG
enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode,
depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for
details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
Flash

AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ

AF200FG

Red-eye reduction flash

Yes

Yes

Yes

Automatic flash discharge

Yes

Yes

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto check in the viewfinder

No

No

No

P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
100 to 1600)

Yes*1

Yes*1

Yes*1

Slow-speed sync

Yes

Yes

Yes

Flash exposure compensation

Yes

Yes

Yes

AF illuminator

Yes

Yes

No

Trailing curtain sync*2

Yes

Yes

No

Contrast-control-sync flash mode

#*3

Yes

#*5

Slave flash

No

Yes

No

Multiple flash

No

No

No

High-speed flash sync

No

Yes

No

Wireless flash

#*5

Yes*4

No

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

5Using the Flash

Camera Function

Built-in
Flash

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About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to[DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm
format and the u is automatically calculated based on the focal
length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears
when the exposure metering timer of the u is on (it returns to 35 mm
format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
Lens focal length5

Exposure
metering timer
Off
AF360FGZ
LCD panel
Exposure
metering timer
On

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

18mm

85mm

70mm 50mm

35mm

28mm 24mm*

58mm

48mm 34mm

24mm

19mm 16mm** Using wide-angle panel

Using the Flash

Using P-TTL Auto ModeUse this flash mode with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash
unit. When flash mode is set to [P-TTL auto], the flash pre-flashes before
the actual flash and confirms the subject (the distance, brightness,
contrast, whether it is backlit, etc.) using the camera's 16-segment
metering sensor. The flash output for the actual flash is adjusted based on
the information obtained from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography
with more appropriate exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are used.
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].
4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.

145• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG
flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read theexternal flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when FlashMode is C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
• Never press the K button when any external flash unit is attached to thecamera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both atonce, see p.149 for the connection method.

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take apicture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync
can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.

Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than
1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb).

Using in Wireless Mode
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using thebuilt-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode
without connecting the flash units with a cord. High-speed sync mode isalso available for wireless shooting.
• Set the power switch of the external flash to [WIRELESS].
• Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to thecamera to [SLAVE].

Using the Flash

1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a.
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync).
5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.

5

146

Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera
First set the channel for the external flash unit on the camera.
1 Set the channel for the external flash unit.
2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe.
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
• When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash isdisplayed on the LCD panel for 10 seconds.
• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ operating manual for details on how to set the channel on theexternal flash.

Using the Built-in Flash Wirelessly
5
Using the FlashSet the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash incombination with the built-in flash.
1 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
The Flash options screen appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) toselect r mode.
Flash Mode
Press the 4 button to return to Capture
Wireless Mode
mode.

0.0

OK OK

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

Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode.
1
2

On
Off

Discharges the built-in flash.
Discharges the built-in flash as a test flash.

Set in [29. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.

147
HSb (High-speed sync) is not available when the camera is set to discharge
the built-in flash.

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

2 On the wireless flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] andset the channel to the same channel as the camera. Then, place at thedesired location.
3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture.
Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless mode.

5
Using the FlashCONTROL

Discharges both the flash directly connected to the camera andthe wireless flash unit.
The flash directly connected to the camera is discharged as atest flash only and does not discharge as main flash.

148
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for
wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between
the flash units before the flash is discharged.
Press the shutter release button fully.
1 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a test
flash (relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The wireless flash unit emits a test flash (relays confirmation ofsubject).
3 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a test
flash (relays flash output to the wireless flash unit).
* The flash unit directly connected to the camera will emit a test flash
one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS b
(Highspeed sync) is set.

5

4 The wireless flash unit discharges as main flash.

Using the FlashWhen the wireless mode of the external flash on the camera is set to[MASTER] or [29. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.146) is set to [On] for thebuilt-in flash, all the flash units will discharge simultaneously.

Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external
flash.This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions
for usage conditions. See the chart on p.143.
• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash isused. (p.64)• If red-eye reduction of the built-in flash is used when the external flash is set as
the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will
trigger the external flash. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.

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

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Using the Built-in Flash with the External FlashAs shown in the illustration below, attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG(optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F(optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the
Extension Cord F5P (optional). The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can bemounted using the tripod screw to your tripod.
Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.
When combining with the built-in flash

5

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

Using the Flash

Discharging Multiple Flashes

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When combining two or more external flashes

When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in flash,
P-TTL is used for flash control.

5Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

Using the Flash

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

1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.149)
2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast-Control-Sync
mode.
3 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a.
4 Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged
and then take the picture.
• When using two or more external flashes and the Contrast-Control-Sync
mode is set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2
(master unit) : 1 (slave units). When external flash is used in combination withthe built-in flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in
flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.

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X-sync Socket
You can connect an external flash to thecamera with a sync cord by using the X-sync
socket.

• The use of high-voltage or high-current external flashes may cause a camera
breakdown.
• When a cord is connected to the X-sync socket, linked functions will not work.
• To prevent vignetting caused from Trailing curtain sync, it is recommended
to take a test shot using a shutter speed one level slower than the flash sync
speed.
• The contact of the X-sync socket is not splash and dust resistant. Attach theprovided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use.

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Using the Flash

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

Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture
Mode (Custom Image) ........................................154
Setting the File Format ......................................156

Setting the Image Processing Method
in Capture Mode (Custom Image)154

By using Custom Image to change the [Image Tone], you can adjust
settings such as the color and contrast before shooting an image.
Select from the following six modes for Image Tone: Bright, Natural,
Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome.
The default setting varies depending on the [Language/] setting(p.224), and it may be set to [Natural].
You can adjust the following items for Image Tone.
Saturation*1

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

Hue*1

Sets the color. (Available settings: –4 to +4)Filter EffectChanges the contrast to appear as if a B&W color filter
was used. Sets the filter color. (Available settings: [None],[Green], [Yellow], [Orange], [Red], [Magenta], [Blue],[Cyan], [Infrared Color])

Toning*2

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

*2

6
Shooting Settings

Contrast

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

Sharpness

Set the sharpness of the image outlines. (Available
settings: –4 to +4)*1 This can be set when any mode other than [Monochrome] is selected.
*2 This can be set when [Monochrome] is selected.

1

Press the { button in Capture
mode.

Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

The shooting Fn menu appears.
AUTO

OK

Fn

Exit

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155
Press the 4 button.
The Custom Image screen appears.
After the power is turned on, the last
image taken is displayed in the
background. Set the main switch to | tochange the background image to theDigital Preview image.

3

R

Natural

Y

M

B

G
C

Check
OK OK

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

BW
R

Portrait

Y

M

B

G
C

Check
OK OK

4

When Image Tone is set to [Monochrome], you can change the settingsfor [Filter Effect], [Toning], [Contrast], and [Sharpness].

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
The background image changes according to the setting.
You can visually check the saturation and hue with the radar chart.
For [Sharpness], turn the rear e-dial toward y to change the setting to[Fine Sharpness]. The image outlines are even thinner and sharper with[Fine Sharpness], making it suited for capturing fine subjects such as
hair.

6

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
You can save the background image with the current settings as a JPEG
image. Press the { button to display the image save confirmation screen, andthen select [Save as] and press the 4 button.

6
Shooting Settings

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the item you
want to change ([Saturation], [Hue], [Contrast],[Sharpness]).

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Setting the File Format

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
You can select the number of recorded pixels from X, J, P and i.
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the filesize. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting.
The default setting is X 4672×3104.

6X

4672×3104

14"×17" / A2 paper

J

3872×2592

10"×12" / A3 paperP

3008×2000

8"×10" / A4 paperi

1824×1216

5"×7" / A5 paper

Shooting Settings

The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded
pixels. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on thequality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety ofother factors.
You can set the JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded Pixels] in the[A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.72)
When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable
images appears at the top right of the screen.
128
JPEG Recorded Pix 14.6M
10JPEG Quality
File Format
2
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
OffMulti-exposure
Off
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Recordable image no.

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

Premium

C

Best

D

BetterE

Good

Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode]menu. (p.72)
When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images atthat quality level appears at the top right of the screen.
128

MENU Cancel

6

Off
OK OK

Shooting Settings

JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure

Recordable image no.

14.6M

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

6

JPEG

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

RAW

RAW data is CMOS sensor output data saved without processing.
Effects such as White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are
not applied to the image but such information is saved. Use Raw
Display (p.197) or transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 and create JPEG or TIFF images.

RAW+

Image is saved in both RAW and JPEG formats. When the | button
is pressed, images are temporarily captured in both formats. (p.19)

Shooting Settings

Set [File Format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.72)
When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images
appears at the top right of the screen.
You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec.
Mode] menu when images are captured in RAW format. The default
setting is PEF format.
PEF: PENTAX original RAW file format
DNG:General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems
128
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
MENU Cancel

14.6M

JPEG
RAW
RAW+
Off
OK OK

Rec. Mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
MENU Cancel

14.6M

JPEG
PEF
DNG
Off
OK OK

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Setting the RAW Button Function
You can set the function when the | button (p.19) is pressed.
The following settings are available.
Cancel each time

O (On)/P (Off)File Format

File format selected when the | button is pressed.

1
2

Select [| Button] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).

RAW button
Cancel each time
JPEG

RAW+

RAW

RAW+

RAW+

RAW+

MENU

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off) for [Cancel each time].
When set to O (On), the recording format each time a picture is taken
returns to the [File Format] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The
default setting is O (On).

4

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

5

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

6

Press the 4 button.

7

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode.

Shooting Settings

3

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

Auto

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

Daylight

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

H

Shade

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

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

J

FluorescentLight

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

I

TungstenLight

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

b

Flash

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

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

6
Shooting Settings

K

Color
Use figures to set the color temperature. You can save
Temperature three settings.

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

1

Press the { button.

Fn

CUSTOM IMAGE

The Fn menu appears.
AUTO

OK

Fn

Exit

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161
Press the four-way controller(4).

White Balance
Auto

The White Balance screen appears.

Check

5000K

3

OK OK

Press the four-way controller (23) and set.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White
Balance.
Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview.
Press the { button to save the background Digital Preview image.

4

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.

6
Shooting Settings• Refer to p.163 for manual adjustment method.
• Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [30. Preview Method] setting in
the [A Custom Setting] menu.
• The camera automatically performs fine-tuning even when the light source is
specified. The color temperature of the light source is fixed when [12. WB
Adjustable Range] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to [Fixed].
• Because the light source changes when the flash discharges, you can set thewhite balance for when the flash discharges. Select [AWB], [Unchanged] or[Flash] in [11. WB when using flash] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.

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Fine-Tuning the White Balance
The u allows you to fine tune the White Balance setting.

1
2

Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of “Setting theWhite Balance”.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.

3

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

Shade
G
G1

±0

A

B
M

MENU Cancel

6

±0

OK OK

Shooting Settings

GM compensation

Adjusts the tone of the colors between green
and magenta.

23

BA compensation

Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue
and amber.

45

Press the Green button to reset the GM compensation and BA
compensation.

4

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

5

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.

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Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when
taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate
shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset
values provided in the camera (p.160). This provides the optimum whitebalance for your surroundings.

1

Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (3)to select K (Manual).

White Balance
Manual

6

4

OK OK

Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.

5

Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display awhite sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a whitearea as the subject.

Shooting Settings

Check

5000K

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6

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

7
8

6

9

OK OK

Use the rear e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area
for the measuring range.
When a spot area is selected, use the four-way controller(2345) to move the frame to the area you want tomeasure.
Press the 4 button.

Shooting Settings

The White Balance fine-tuning screen
appears when measuring is completed.
Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning theWhite Balance” if fine-tuning isnecessary. (p.162)

ManualWhite Balance
G

SHUTTER

±0

±0

A

B
M

MENU Cancel

±0

OK OK

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

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

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Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
Use figures to set the color temperature.

1

Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.

2

Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (3)to select Color Temperature (thedefault setting is 5000K).

White Balance
Color Temperature

5000K
5000K
5000K 5000K

5

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Color
Temperature to change.
You can save three settings. Settings are saved to the location selected
here. Additionally, perform the same operations to change Color
Temperature that has already been set.

6

Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to enter the color temperature appears.

6
Shooting Settings

4

Check
OK OK

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7

Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial.
Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e-dial.
KelvinMired*

Front e-dial

1 Step (100K)

1 Step (20M)

Rear e-dial

10 Steps (1000K)

5 Steps (100M)* The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin. You can change thestep units to Mired in [19. Color temp. steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
However, figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed.

You can also use the steps for “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” (p.162)
to fine tune.

89
6

Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance screen.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set Color
Temperature.

Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.

Shooting Settings

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

3000

Blue tint
4000

5000 6000

8000

10000 12000 [ K ]Clear sky

Shade

Daylight (Fluorescent light)

CloudyDaylight Flash
Neutral white (Fluorescent light)

White (Fluorescent light)

Halogen light bulb

Tungsten light

Oil lamp

Candle flame

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

1

sRGB

2

AdobeRGB

Sets to AdobeRGB color space.

Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.72)
Rec. Mode
Interval Shooting
Color SpaceRAW button
MemoryInput Focal Length
MENU Cancel

Off
sRGB
AdobeRGB

OK OK

Color Space
Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital
cameras, monitors, and printers, differ.
This color range is called the Color Space.
To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color
spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and
AdobeRGB.
sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC.
AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for
occupational uses such as industrial printing.
An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image
created in sRGB when output from an sRGB compatible device.

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Shooting Settings

File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below.
For sRGB: IMGPxxxx.JPG
For AdobeRGB : _IGPxxxx.JPG
You can change [IMGP] and [IGP] to the desired characters. (p.231)[xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential
number. (p.230)

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

How to Operate the Menus During Playback ...170
Rotating Images .................................................172
Enlarging Playback Images ...............................173
Displaying Multiple Images ...............................175
Displaying a Folder ............................................177
Comparing Images .............................................178
Slideshow ............................................................179
Changing Playback Display Method .................182
Deleting Multiple Images ...................................185
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ......189
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .......191

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How to Operate the Menus During
Playback
Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu
appears.

[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items
Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the[Q Playback] menu.

7

Item

Function

Page

Playback display

Sets whether to display the Bright/Dark area warningin Playback mode and also sets the initial
magnification when enlarging images.

p.184

Instant Review

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

p.227

Live View

Sets whether to display the grid and AF frame during
Live View.

p.114,
p.228

Digital Preview

Sets whether to display Bright/Dark area warningand histogram during Digital Preview.

p.115,
p.229

Slideshow

Plays back recorded images one after another.

p.181

Playback Functions[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items
Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom
Function Menu. The default setting does not change Custom Function.
The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], thefirst item, is O (On).
Item

Function

Page

Setting

Sets to change Custom Function.

–

32. Saving
rotation info

Sets whether to save rotation information whenshooting.

–

33. Auto Image
Rotation

Sets to automatically rotate images when playing
back.

–

Reset Custom
Function

Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu
to the defaults.

p.239

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Playback Fn Menu Setting Items
Press the { button during playback. The Fnmenu appears.

Fn

OK

Fn

Exit

Press the four-way controller (2345) or the 4 button to set theoperation.
Key or
Button

Item

2

Page

DPOF Settings

Sets the DPOF settings.

p.204

4

Digital Filter

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

p.194

5

Slideshow

Plays back recorded images one after
another.

p.179

3

RAW Display

Converts RAW images to JPEG format. p.197

4

Image
Comparison

You can display two images side-byside.

p.178• RAW Display (3) cannot be selected when displaying a JPEG image.
• DPOF Settings (2) and Digital Filter (4) cannot be selected when displaying
a RAW image.

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Playback Functions

Function

Rotating Images

172

The u features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct
the direction of the image when an image is captured with the side of the
shutter release button facing up and the Mode dial facing down. You canalso rotate the captured image 90° counterclockwise at a time with thesteps below.
100-0001

3
1/250
F2.8

1

3

OK OK

OK OK

Press the Q button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to display the image you want torotate.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button ispressed.

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Playback Functions

3

Press the 4 button.
Image rotation information is saved.
You cannot save image rotation information for a protected image or when [33.
Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to Off.

Enlarging Playback Images

173

Images can be magnified up to 32 times in playback mode.

1

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

100-0046

7
Playback Functions

1/2000
F5.6

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2

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

100-0046

Image enlarges at each calibration (1.2
times* to 32 times).

Fn

×
×2
2

Operations available during Enlarged view

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Playback Functions

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves area to enlarge

Rear e-dial (toward right)/
Green button

Enlarges image (up to 32 times)

Rear e-dial (toward left)/m button

Reduces image (up to 1.2 times*)

4 button

Returns to the original size

M button

Switches information display On/Off

Front e-dial

Retains magnification and magnification
area and shows previous/next image{ button

Retains magnification and magnification
area and shows image comparison(p.178)* The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) on the rear e-dial(toward right) is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Playback display] in[Q Playback] menu. (p.184)• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during InstantReview (p.57), Live View (p.114) or Digital Preview (p.115). However, themagnifications available for Live View are 4.0 times and 8.0 times.
• The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of
0.75 times that of horizontal images, therefore, magnification at the first click
starts at 1.0 times.

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175

You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time.

The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can bechanged but 9-image display is explained here.

1

Press the Q button.

100-0046

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Playback Functions

1/2000F5.6

2

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

Frame

Select&Delete

100-0046

Scroll bar

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3

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

100-0046

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

Selecting the Number of Images to Display

1

In the multi-image display
screen, press the { button.
The multi-image options screen appears.

OK

MENU

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Playback Functions

2

Use the four-way controller (425) to select the numberof images to display at once.
4

4 images2

9 images

5

16 images

The camera returns to the multi-image display screen.

Displaying a Folder

177

You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen.

1

Turn the rear e-dial to the left inthe multi-image display screen.

100

101

102

103

104

105

Delete2100PENTX

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the folder
you want to display and press the 4 button.
The images in the folder are displayed according to the number selectedin the multi-image options screen.
Press the i button to delete all images in the selected folder. (p.188)

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Playback Functions

Comparing Images

178

You can display two images side-by-side.

1

Press the { button in Playback
mode, and then press the 4
button.

100-0046
x1.0

Two images are displayed side-by-side.
The same image is displayed on the left
and right. Turn the front e-dial to select theFnimages to compare.
You can also press the { button in
Enlarged view to display image comparison.

100-0046
x1.0

OKOperations available during image comparison

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Playback Functions

2

4 button

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

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves area to enlarge. When the selection frame
is selecting both images, you can operate both
images at the same time.

Green button

Returns the enlarge display position to the center.

Rear e-dial

Enlarges or reduces the image. When theselection frame is selecting both images, you canoperate both images at the same time.

Front e-dial

When the selection frame is selecting the left or
right image, the previous/next image is displayed.

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

i button

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

Press the { button.
The camera returns to the normal Playback mode.

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You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card
successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen
displayed on the monitor.

1

Press the { button.

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Playback Functions

2

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

Fn

The Fn menu appears.
OK

Fn

Exit

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3

Press the four-way controller
(5).

Start

Start screen is displayed and slideshow
begins.

OK

Operations available during a slideshow

4 button
Pause
Four-way controller (4)Shows previous image
Four-way controller (5)Shows next image
Four-way controller (3)Stop
Operations available when paused
4 button
Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)Four-way controller (3)7Playback Functions

4

Resumes playback (Restart)
Shows previous image
Shows next image
Stop

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

Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternatively,
start the slideshow from the [Q Playback] menu. (p.181)

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Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
Set image display interval for slideshow to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].
Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off].

1

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

Playback
Playback display
Instant Review
Live View
Digital Preview
Slideshow
MENU Exit

2
3

1sec

3sec
OK

Start

Press the four-way controller (5).
Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select the image display
interval.

Slideshow
Interval
Repeat Playback

3sec
5sec
10sec
3 0 sec

MENU Cancel

4
5
6

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Repeat
Playback].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the 4 button to start slideshow.

Playback Functions

Press the 4 button.

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Changing Playback Display Method
The camera switches display information when you press the M
button in the Playback screen.
Standard
Histogram
Detailed Info
No info. Display

Captured image and indicators are displayed.
Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.
Shooting information appears with a small image in theupper left.
Only captured images are displayed.

• Refer to p.25 for various display information details.
• The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of thelast playback in the previous session. The [Standard] screen can always be
displayed first by setting [Memory] (p.236) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Using the Histogram

Playback Functions

Number of pixels→

7

A histogram shows the brightness
distribution of an image. The horizontal
axis represents brightness (dark at theleft and bright at the right) and thevertical axis represents the number ofpixels.
The u features two histogram(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
displays. The “Brightness histogram”
Dark
portions
Bright portions
shows the distribution of brightness
and the “RGB histogram” shows the
distribution of color intensity.
1 Histogram Display (p.26)
The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether thebrightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use
EV compensation and take the picture again.
1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.100)

Understanding Brightness
If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is
too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on
the right side.

Dark image

Correct image

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Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions withno detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off(bright portions with no detail).
Bright portions blink red on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow
when Bright/Dark area is on.
1 Playing Back Images (p.68)
1 Setting the Display for Instant Review, Live View and Digital Preview (p.227)
Understanding Contrast
The graph peaks gradually in the middle for images in which contrast isbalanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images
with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
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Playback Functions

Understanding Color BalanceDistribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram.
The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have White Balanceadjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense.
1 Setting the White Balance (p.160)

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Setting the Playback Display
You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in
Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images.

1
2

Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).

Playback display
Bright/Dark area
Quick Zoom

Off

MENU

3
4
7

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Quick Zoom].

Playback Functions

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way
controller (23) to select the magnification.

6

Press the 4 button.

7

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Deleting Multiple Images

185

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

A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images.

1

Press the Q button.

2

Press the i button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.

7
Playback Functions

3

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Delete All].
Delete all images
on memory card?
Delete All
Cancel
MENU

OK OK

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4

Press the 4 button.
All images are deleted.
A confirmation screen appears when
there are protected images. Press thefour-way controller (23) to select[Delete All] or [Leave All] and press the
4 button.

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

Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image
Display)
You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at once.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

7
Playback Functions

1
2

Press the Q button.
Turn the rear e-dial to the left
(toward f).

The multi-image display screen appears.

Select&Delete

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187
Press the i button.
9 appears on the images.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to move to the images
to delete and press the 4
button.
Image is selected and O appears.
Protected images cannot be selected.

5

MENU

DeleteOK

Press the i button.
The Delete confirmation screen appears.

6

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

7

Select&Delete
CancelMENU

7

Press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.

OK OK

Playback Functions

All selected
images are deleted

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

1

Turn the rear e-dial to the left
(toward f) in Playback mode todisplay the folders.

100

101

102

103

104

105

100PENTX

Delete2

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

Deletes all images in theselected folder

The Delete Folder confirmation screen
appears.

DeleteCancelMENU

7
Playback Functions

3

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
The folder and all images in the folder are deleted.
A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Pressthe four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] andpress the 4 button.

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

1
2

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45)to select an image.
Press the Z button.
The Protect screen appears.

3

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

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All images

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The selected image is protected.
• Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
• The Y icon is displayed when playing back protected images. (p.25, p.26)

Playback Functions

Protect
Unprotect7

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Protecting All Images

1

Press the Q button.

2

Press the Z button twice.
The Protect all images screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller(23) to select [Protect] andpress the 4 button.

Protect all images

All images saved in the SD Memory Card
are protected.

Protect
Unprotect
MENU

OK OK

7
Playback Functions

Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.

Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment

191

By using the provided video cable (I-VC28), you can play back images
using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make surethat both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting thecable.
1Selecting the Video Output Format (p.233)

13Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN
jack on the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC50 (optional) is recommended. (p.39)• For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check theoperating manual of the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which thecamera is connected.
• Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if thevideo output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens,change the video output format setting. (p.233)• The camera monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV
device.

7
Playback Functions

2

Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided
video cable toward the S mark on the camera, andconnect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.

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

Processing Images with Digital Filters .............194
Editing RAW Images ..........................................197

Processing Images with Digital
Filters194

You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved
under a different name.
TIFF and RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.

81

Processing Images

Press the { button in Playback
mode.

Fn

The Fn menu appears.
OK

Fn

2

Press the four-way controller
(4).

Exit

B&W

The screen for selecting the filter
appears.

HDR

MENU
OK OK

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3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the image.

5

Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial.
Color

Slim

HDR

MENU
OK OK

Filter name
B&W

MENU
OK OK

Color Filter

Slim Filter

Function
Converts to a black and white
image. Changes the contrast to
appear as if a B&W color filter
was used.
Adds a vintage touch to photos by
converting them to sepia color.
Select from three levels ofdensity.

Front e-dial

Rear e-dial—

BW/R/G/B—

Density(3 levels)

Red/Green/
Density ofAdds a color filter to the image.
Blue/Yellow/
each color
Color
Select from 18 filters (6 colors × 3
Magenta/(3 levels)
tones).
Cyan
Leaves the selected color in the
R/G/B/
Extract
image and converts the rest of the
—
Y/M/C
Color
image to the same color. Selectfrom six extracted colors.
Creates a soft image by lightly
Soft levelSoftfading the entire image. Select—(3 levels)from three levels.
Creates an image that looks as
Illustration though it was drawn with a pencil.
——
The setting cannot be adjusted.

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Processing Images

Sepia

HDR

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Filter name

Function
Creates an image that looks as
HDRthough it is a high dynamic range
image. Select from three levels.
Changes the horizontal andvertical ratio of images. Adjust
Slimheight or width up to two times theoriginal size.
Changes the brightness of
Brightness images. Adjust in a range of ±8
levels.

Front e-dial

Rear e-dial—

HDR level(3 levels)—

Left: Wide
Right: Slim—

Left: Dark
Right: Light

When another image is selected with the four-way controller (45), theimage appears in the set filter.

6

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Save as].
Press the 3 button to return to theprevious screen. Select [Cancel] andpress the 4 button to return to singleimage playback mode.

Save image as a new file
Save asCancelMENU

8
Processing Images

8

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

OK OK

Editing RAW Images

197

You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files.

Editing One RAW Image

1

Press the { button in Playback
mode.

Fn

The Fn menu appears.
OK

Fn

2

Exit

Press the four-way controller(3).
Develop this image

MENU

OK OK

8

Press the 4 button.
The parameters recorded in the image
file appear.
To specify the parameters, see“Specifying the Parameters” (p.200).

14.6 M
Recorded Pixels

AdobeRGB
MENU

OK OK

Processing Images

3

Fn

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4

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
Save image as a new file
Save asCancel
OK OK

MENU

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].
Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel]
and press the 4 button to return to single-image playback mode.

6

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

Editing All RAW Images
Selects and edits multiple RAW images.

1
8

Press the { button in Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.

Processing Images

2

Press the four-way controller (3).

3

Press the { button.
The multi-image display screen appears.

MENU

Fn

OK

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199
Press the four-way controller (2345) to select the RAW
image to edit and press the 4 button to select the checkbox (O).
Press the 4 button again to clear the check box (P).
Turn the rear e-dial toward f to select single-image display and view theimage.
You can select up to 100 images at a time.

5

Press the { button and use the four-way controller (23)to select [Open].
To specify the parameters, select [Change Setting]. See “Specifying theParameters” (p.200).

6

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as JPEG]
or [Save as TIFF].
Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel]
and press the 4 button to return to single-image playback mode.

Press the 4 button.
All selected RAW images are edited and saved in a new folder.

8
Processing Images

8

200

Specifying the Parameters
Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images. When multiple images
are selected, all images are edited with the same parameters.
If Quality Level is not set to [TIFF], images are saved as JPEG images.

1

Select [Change Setting] in Step 3
of p.197 or Step 5 of p.199 andpress the 4 button.

14.6 M
Recorded Pixels

The parameter setting screen appears.

AdobeRGB
MENU

2

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the parameteryou want to change.
The following parameters can be changed.
JPEG Recorded
Pixels*1

X(4672×3104)/J(3872×2592)/
P(3008×2000)/i(1824×1216)

Quality Level

Z (Premium)/C (Best)/
D (Better)/E (Good)/TIFF

White Balance*2

F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^(Cloudy), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights),
JW (White light fluorescent lights), JD (Daylightcolors fluorescent lights), I (Tungsten Light), E(Flash), K (Manual), Color Temperature (three
types)

Sensitivity–2.0~+2.0

Custom Image

Image Tone/Saturation (Filter Effect)/Hue (Toning)/
Contrast/Sharpness

Color Space

sRGB/AdobeRGB

High-ISO Noise
Reduction

Noise reduction level (4 levels)

8
Processing Images*1 If Quality Level is set to [TIFF], this is fixed at X.
*2 White Balance cannot be set for RAW files taken in Multi-exposure mode.

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201
Use the four-way controller (45) to change theparameter.
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the setting screen for White
Balance/Custom Image. To make these settings, see “Adjusting theWhite Balance” (p.160) and “Setting the Image Processing Method in
Capture Mode (Custom Image)” (p.154).
• You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with White
Balance/Custom Image.
• Manual white balance measures an arbitrary position on the image using only
spot metering. Pressing the shutter release button fully cancels RAW image
editing and changes to Capture mode.

4

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

5

Select [Save as] and press the 4 button.
The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image.

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Processing Images

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

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .................204
Printing Using PictBridge ..................................207

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

204

You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory
Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the
number of copies or to imprint the date.
• DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
• You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image.
Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
Date

1
2

Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

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

Fn

The Fn menu appears.

9

OK

Printing from the Camera

Fn

3

Press the four-way controller(2).
The DPOF screen appears.
If DPOF settings have already been
made for an image, the previous numberof prints and date setting (O (On) or
P (Off)) will be displayed.

Exit

100-0046

CopiesDate
Fn All images

00
OK OK

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205
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number ofcopies and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].

5

Use the four-way controller(45) to choose whether toinsert the date (O) or not (P).
O : The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.
You can select the next or previous
image by turning the front e-dial. Repeat
Steps 4 and 5 to set multiple images (upto 999).

6

100-0046

CopiesDate

01

Fn All images

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The edited DPOF settings for all images are saved and the camera
returns to single-image playback mode.
Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, thedate may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 andpress the 4 button.
• Press the 3 button while setting to cancel editing of all images.

9
Printing from the Camera

Settings for All Images

1

Press the { button in Playback
mode.

Fn

The Fn menu appears.
OK

Fn

Exit

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2

Press the four-way controller(2).

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The DPOF screen appears.
CopiesDate
Fn All images

3

OK OK

Press the { button.
The screen for making DPOF settings for
all images appears.

DPOF setting for all
imagesCopies
Date
MENU

4

00

00
OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number ofcopies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.205) for details of
how to make the settings.

5

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for all images are saved and the camera returns tosingle-image playback mode.

9
Printing from the Camera

The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all theimages. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.

Printing Using PictBridge

207

This function lets you print images directly from the camera without usinga PC (direct printing).
Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included
USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.
Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether toinsert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer.
Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
Set [USB Connection] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.208)¶
Connect the camera to the printer (p.209)¶
Set the printing options
Print single images (p.210)
Print all images (p.212)
Print with DPOF settings (p.213)

9
Printing from the Camera• Use of the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) is recommended when connecting
the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data
may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected tothe printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera(such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.
• Printing an index of images, where multiple images appear on a single sheet,may not be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index
prints, you may need to use a PC.
• RAW images cannot be printed directly from the camera. Use [RAW display](p.197) to convert to a JPEG image or transfer to a PC and use PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images.
• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” when connecting to a PC.

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Setting Transfer Mode12

Press the 3 button.
Use the four-way controller(45) to select the [R Set-up]
menu.

Set-upUSER
FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language

EnglishMENU Exit

3
4

1/4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB
Connection].
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pop-up menu appears.

5

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

9

Set-up
Text Size
Guide display
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
MENU Cancel

Printing from the Camera

6

Press the 4 button.
The setting is changed.

7

Press the 3 button.

Std.
3 sec
0
PC
PictBridge
OK OK

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Connecting the Camera to the Printer

1
2

Turn off the camera.
Face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S
mark on the camera, and connect the camera and
PictBridge compatible printer.
The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.

3
4Turn the printer on.
After printer start-up is complete,turn the camera on.
The PictBridge menu appears.

Select printing mode

OK OK

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

9
Printing from the Camera

Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT

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Printing Single Images

1

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

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

2

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

3

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

100-0046
Print this image

Copies1

Fn DateOK Print

MENU

4

Date

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

9
Printing from the Camera

5

Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
O : The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.

6

Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen
appears.
Proceed to Step 12 to print the images
using the default setting.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

Print according
to settings?
Paper Size
Paper Type
QualityBorder Status
Fn Change Setting
MENU_ Setting_ Setting_ Setting_ Setting
OK Print

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211
Press the { button.
The screen for changing print settings
appears.

Pi ctBri d g ePaper Size
Paper Type
QualityBorder Status_ Setting_ Setting_ Setting_ Setting

MENU

8

Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5).
The Paper Size screen appears.

9

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

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

2L
8 ″×10 ″A4
Letter
11 ″× 1 7 ″
A3
OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
11 Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and[Border Status].

12 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the print settings confirmation screen in Step 6.

13 Press the 4 button.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

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Printing from the Camera

The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set.
When [_ Setting] is selected for these print settings, images are printed
according to the printer settings.
[Paper Type] with more Es supports higher quality paper.
[Quality] with more Es indicates higher print quality.

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Printing All Images

1

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

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

2

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

3

Choose the number of copies
and whether to imprint the dateor not.
The number of copies and the date settingthat you choose apply to all of the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single
Images” (p.210) for details on how tomake the settings.

49100-0046
Print all images

Copies
Total
MENU

1
28

Date
Fn DateOK Print

Press the 4 button.

Printing from the Camera

The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.211) for details on
how to change the settings.

5

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation
screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

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Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings

1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF
AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.
Press the 4 button.
The Print w/DPOF settings screen
appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) tocheck the number of copies for each
image, whether the date is imprinted ornot, and total number of copies. The
number of copies and the date setting are
set with the Print Service. (p.204)3100-0046
Print w/DPOF settings

Copies
Total
MENU

1
10

Date

OK Print

Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.211) for details on
how to change the settings.

4

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation
screen.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

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

1

Turn off the camera.

2

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

Printing from the Camera

Disconnecting the USB Cable

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Memo

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

How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu ...............216
Formatting the SD Memory Card ......................218
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, andDisplay Language ...............................................219
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display..............................................................................225
Setting the Image File Naming Convention .....230
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power
Settings ...............................................................233
Using Pixel Mapping ..........................................235
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the
Camera ................................................................236

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How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu
Press the 3 button and use the four-way controller (45) to display
the [R Set-up] menu.

[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items
Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
Item

10

Function

Page

Camera Settings

USER

Registers the current camera settings to USER.

p.133

FormatFormats the SD Memory Card.

p.218

Beep

Switches the beep tone on/off.

p.219

Date Adjust

Sets the date format and time.

p.220

World Time

Sets display of local date and time of a specified
city in addition to the present location on themonitor when traveling overseas.

p.221

Language/

Changes the language in which menus andmessages appear.

p.224

Text Size

Sets the size of the text selected in the menus.

p.225

Guide display

Sets to display indicators in the monitor.

p.225

Brightness Level

Changes the brightness of the monitor.

p.226

LCD Color Tuning

Adjusts the color of the monitor.

p.226

Video Out

Sets the output format to the TV monitor.

p.233

USB Connection*1

Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer).

p.208

Auto Power Off

Sets the time to turn off automatically.

p.233

Folder Name

Sets the method used to assign folder names forstoring images.

p.230

File Name

Sets the file name of the image to be saved.

p.231

Select battery

Sets battery priority for when battery grip is
attached.

p.234

Pixel Mapping

Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in
the CMOS sensor.

p.235

Dust Alert

Detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor.

p.252

Dust Removal

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

p.252

217
Item

FunctionPage

Sensor Cleaning

Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning theCMOS sensor.

p.254

Reset

Resets all settings.

p.238

Reset USER
setting*2

Resets the saved USER mode settings.

p.240*1 Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
*2 In USER mode, this is displayed instead of Reset.

10
Camera SettingsFormatting the SD Memory Card218

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

1
2
3

Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Format
screen.
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Format].

FormatAll data deleted

FormatCancelOK OK

4
10

Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts. When formatting iscompleted, the monitor turns off and thecamera is ready to take pictures.

Formatting

Camera Settings

MENU Cancel

Setting the Beep Setting, Date andTime, and Display Language

219

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

1

Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up]
menu.

Set-upUSER
FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language
MENU Exit

2

Press the four-way controller(5).

English
1/4

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

3

Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) toselect On or Off.

Camera Settings

You can turn all the beeps off by selecting [Setting] and pressing the fourway controller (45).

10

220

Changing the Date and Time and the Display
Style
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set thedisplay style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose[12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method.
Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
1Setting the Date and Time (p.48)
Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01 / 01 / 2008

Time

00 : 00

MENU Cancel

10

OK OK

Camera Settings

221

Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.45) serve as the date andtime of your present location.
Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on themonitor when traveling overseas.

1
2

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

World Time

The World Time screen appears.
New York
New York
00:25

MENU

3

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

4

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

5

Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears.
Turn the rear e-dial to change the region to magnify.

Use the four-way controller(45) to select the Destinationcity.
The current time, location and timedifference of the selected city appears.

Camera Settings

6

10

Destination

LondonDSTMENU Cancel

OK OK+05:00
05:25

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7
8

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

9

Press the 4 button.

World Time

The World Time setting is saved.

London
New York
MENU

01:25

10 Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• See “List of World Time Cities” (p.223) for cities that can be specified as adestination.
• Select W (Hometown setting) in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting.
• X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is set to X
(Destination). (p.22)• When you change World Time, the Video Out (p.233) setting changes to thedefault setting for that city.

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Camera Settings

223
List of World Time Cities
RegionNorth
America

Central andSouthAmerica

EuropeRegionAfrica/West Asia

East Asia

City
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Nairobi
JeddahTehranDubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
YangonBangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
JakartaHong Kong
BeijingShanghai
ManilaTaipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam

10
Camera Settings

City
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
CaracasBuenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
LisbonMadridLondonParis
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Copenhagen
BerlinPragueStockholm
Budapest
Warsaw
AthensHelsinki
Moscow

224
RegionOceaniaCity
PerthAdelaide
SydneyNoumeaWellington
Auckland
Pago Pago

Setting the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
Set in [Language/] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
You can choose from 18 languages: English, French, German, Spanish,Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified)and Japanese.
1 Setting the Display Language (p.45)

MENU Cancel

10

OK OK

Camera Settings

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu
Display

225

Setting the Text Size
You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal
display) or [Large] (magnified display).
Set in [Text Size] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
Set-up
Text Size
Guide display
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
MENU Cancel

Std.
Large
0
NTSC
PC
OK OK

Setting the Guide Display Time
Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when
the camera is turned on or the exposure mode is changed. (p.22)
Select from [Off], [3 sec], [10 sec] and [30 sec]. The default setting is[3 sec].
Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
Set-upMENU Cancel

Std.
Off
3sec
10sec
30sec
PC
OK OK

10
Camera Settings

Text Size
Guide display
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection

226

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when themonitor is hard to see.
Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
Set-up
Text Size
Guide display
Brightness Level

MENU Cancel

Std.
3sec
0

OK OK

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor (LCD Color
Tuning)Adjusts the color of the monitor.

1
2

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

LCD Color Tuning
G
G1
G1

10

±0

A

B
M

Camera Settings

MENU Cancel

3±0

Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust toward G or M
and use the four-way controller (45) to adjust toward B
or A.
You can adjust the setting to one of 15 levels in each direction.
Press the Green button to reset the adjustment value.

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

5

227
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode.
Adjust the value toward G or M to adjust the level of the green or magenta color
tone. Adjust the value toward B or A to adjust the level of the blue or ambercolor tone.

Setting the Display for Instant Review, Live
View and Digital Preview
You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview.

Setting the Instant Review
You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display thehistogram and Bright/Dark area warning. The default settings are [1 sec] forthe display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.

1
2

Select [Instant Review] in the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).
The screen for setting the Instant Review
appears.

Instant Review
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

1sec

10

3

Press the four-way controller (5)and use the four-way controller(23) to select from [1 sec], [3sec], [5 sec] or [Off].

Instant Review
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

1sec
3sec
5sec
Off

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

Camera Settings

MENU

228

4
5
6
7
8

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Histogram].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off) for [Histogram].
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Bright/Darkarea].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

Setting the Live View
You can set whether or not to display the grid and AF frame during Live
View. Neither is displayed by default.

1
2

Select [Live View] in the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).
The screen for setting the Live View
appears.

Live View
Show Grid
AF Frame Display

10
Camera Settings

MENU

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item anduse the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode.

229
Setting the Digital Preview
You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area
warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for thehistogram and Bright/Dark area warning.

1
2

Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).
The screen for setting the Digital Preview
appears.
Proceed as from Step 4 in InstantReview.

Digital Preview
Histogram
Bright/Dark area

MENU

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Camera Settings

230

Setting the Image File Naming
Convention
Selecting the Folder NameYou can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing
images. The default setting is [Date].

Date

The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken
are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] isa sequential number from 100 to 999.
(Example) 101_0125: for folders with pictures taken on January 25thPENTX

The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
(Example) 101PENTX

Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
Set-upAuto Power Off
Folder Name
File Name
Select battery
Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert
MENU Cancel

1min
Date
PENTX

OK OK

Selecting the File Number Setting

10

You can select the method for assigning the file number of an image when
saved to a new folder. Select O (On) or P (Off) for [File No.] in [Memory]in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.236)

Camera Settings

O (On)

The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved
and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if
a new folder is created.

P (Off)

The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001
each time a new folder is created for saving images.

When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into
folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same
folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

231

Setting the File NameYou can change the file names of images.
The default naming conventions for the color space (p.167) settings are as
follows.
[xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential
number. (p.230)
sRGB

IMGPxxxx.JPG

AdobeRGB_IGPxxxx.JPG

For sRGB, you can change [IMGP] (4 characters) to the desired characters.
For AdobeRGB, of the 4 characters you selected, the first 3 areautomatically assigned in place of [IGP].
(Example) When set to [ABCDxxxx.JPG] ´ files are named[_ABCxxxx.JPG] for AdobeRGB

1
2

Select [File Name] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).

File NamesRGB

IMGP0123

AdobeRGB_ IGP0123

ChangeReset File Name
MENU

3

File Name

Text selection
cursor

ABCDE FGH I J KLM
NOPQR S T U VWX Y Z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _Text change
cursorI M G P

The text palette screen
Fn OK
MENU Cancel
appears.
You can use the rear e-dial to move the text change cursor and use thefour-way controller (2345) to move the text selection cursor over the
text palette. Press the 4 button to enter the character selected with thetext selection cursor to the position of the text change cursor.

10
Camera Settings

Press the four-way
controller (23) toselect [Change] andpress the four-way
controller (5).

232

4

After entering the desired characters, press the { button.
The text is changed.

5

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode.
You can reset the file name to the default setting by selecting [Reset FileName]. (p.241)

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Camera Settings

Selecting the Video Output Format
and Power Settings

233

Selecting the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose theappropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.
Set in [Video Out] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)
1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.191)
Set-up
Text Size
Guide display
Brightness LevelLCD Color Tuning
Video OutUSB Connection
MENU Cancel

Std.
3 sec
0
NTSC
PAL
OK OK

The default video output format differs depending on the region. When you
change the region set in World Time, the Video Out setting changes to thedefault setting for that city.

Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain
length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or[Off]. The default setting is [1 min].
Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.216)

MENU Cancel

1min
3min
5min
10min
30min
Off
OK OK

Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, USB connection, or
while using the AC adapter.

Camera Settings

Set-upAuto Power Off
Folder Name
File Name
Select battery
Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert

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234

Selecting a Battery
You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when abattery grip (p.256) is attached. The default setting is [Auto Select].

12

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

Select battery
Auto SelectThe screen for selecting the battery
appears.

MENU

3

Press the four-way controller(5).
Use the four-way controller (23) toselect from [Auto Select], [Body First] and[Grip First].

Select battery
Auto SelectBody First
Grip FirstMENU Cancel

Auto SelectOK OK

Priority is given to the battery with the most remaining power.

Body First/Grip First Priority is given to the selected battery.

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Camera Settings

4

Press the 4 button.

5

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• If the battery is inserted into both the body and grip, the battery levels of bothare checked when the power is turned on. Regardless of the [Select Battery]
setting, both batteries are slightly used.
• When the currently selected battery runs out as a result of the check, [Battery
depleted] appears on the monitor. Turn the camera off and on again, and thecamera will switch to the remaining battery.
• You can check the battery usage condition on the detailed information
display in Capture mode. (p.24)

Using Pixel Mapping

235

Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective
pixels in the CMOS sensor.

1
2

Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).

Pixel Mapping
For checking the image
sensor assembly to makeadjustments
Pixel Mapping
Cancel
OK OK

3Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel
Mapping] and press the 4 button.
Defective pixels are mapped and corrected.
When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel
Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional)
or use a battery with ample capacity remaining.

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Camera Settings

Selecting Capture Mode Settings to
Save in the Camera

236

You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.
The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White
Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Auto Bracket,
Playback Display and File No. The default setting is all [On].

1
2

Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller(5).
The memory screen appears.

MemoryFlash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Flash Exp. Comp.
MENU

3
4
5

1/2

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

10[File No.] sets whether to save a sequential number for the file name. See“Selecting the File Number Setting” (p.230).

Camera Settings

11Resetting to Default
Settings

Resets the camera settings.

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ...238
Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............239
Resetting Other Settings ...................................240

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Setup Menu

238

Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up]
menu can be reset to default settings.
However, Date Adjust, Language/, Video Out, Text Size and theWorld Time city setting are not reset.
When the exposure mode is set to USER, [Reset USER setting] (p.240) is
displayed. Set the mode dial to any setting other than A.

1
2
3

Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Reset
screen.
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Reset].

Reset
Back to initial settings
Reset
Cancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play backimages.

11
Resetting to Default
Settings

Resetting the Custom Function Menu

239

Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings.
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up]
menu are not reset.

123

Select [Reset Custom Function] in the [A Custom Setting]menu.
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Reset
Custom Function screen.
Use the four-way controller(23) to select [Reset].

C Reset Custom Function
Returns the custom
function settings
to initial settings
Reset
Cancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play backimages.

11
Resetting to Default
Settings

Resetting Other Settings

240

Resetting Saved USER Settings
You can reset saved USER mode settings to their default settings.

1

Set the mode dial to A.

2

Select [Reset USER setting] in the [R Set-up] menu.

3

Use the four-way controller (5)to display the Reset USER
setting screen.

Reset USER setting
Returns USER settings toinitial settings
Reset
CancelOK OK

4

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

5

Press the 4 button.
The saved settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play backimages.

11
Resetting to Default
Settings

241

Resetting the File Name
If you changed the file name setting (p.231), you can reset this to thedefault setting.

1
2
3

Select [File Name] in the [R Set-up] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).
Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset FileName] and press the four-way controller (5).
Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] andpress the 4 button.
The file name is reset.

4

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment ValueYou can delete the adjustment value saved with AF Adjustment (p.106).

1
2

Select [35. AF Adjustment] in the [A Custom Setting]menu and press the four-way controller (5).
Press the four-way controller (23) to select [On] andpress the four-way controller (5).
The AF Adjustment screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] andpress the 4 button.
The saved adjustment value is deleted and the camera is ready to takeor play back images.

11
Resetting to Default
Settings

3

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Memo

12Appendix
Default Settings ..................................................244
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations .....................................................249
Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] ..................251
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ...............................252
Optional Accessories .........................................256
Error Messages ..................................................261
Troubleshooting .................................................264
Main Specifications ............................................266
Glossary ..............................................................270
Index ....................................................................275
WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................280

244

Default Settings
The table below lists the factory default settings.
Table notations are as follows.
The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function(p.237).
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Exposure Mode*e (Hyper-program)

Yes

p.133

JPEG Recorded Pixels

X (4672×3104)

Yes

p.156

Item

JPEG Quality

C (Best)

Yes

p.157

File Format

JPEG

Yes

p.158

RAW file format

PEF

Yes

p.158

Type

Off

Yes

Extended
BracketWhite Balance

BA ±1

Yes

Saturation/Hue/Contrast/Sharpness

±1

Yes

Multiexposure

Number of shots

Off

Yes

Auto EV Adjust

P (Off)Yes

Interval

1 sec

Yes

1

Yes

Start Trigger

Now

Yes

Start Time

0:00

Yes

Interval
Shooting

Number of Shots

Color Space

Yes

p.103

p.120

p.167

O (On)Yes

RAW button JPEG/RAW/RAW+
File Format

All RAW+

Yes

MemoryAll O (On)

Yes

p.236

35 (Focal Length)

Yes

p.67

Cancel each time

12

sRGB

p.131

Appendix

Input Focal Length* Appears only when Mode dial is set to A (USER).

p.159

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[Q Playback] Menu
Item

Default Setting

Reset
SettingPage

P (Off)P (Off)Yes

Quick Zoom
Display Time

1 sec

Yes

Histogram

Yes

Bright/Dark area

P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)

Interval

3 sec

Yes

Repeat Playback

P (Off)

Yes

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

USER

—

Yes*1

p.133

Format

—

—

p.218

Playback
display
Instant
Review
Live View
DigitalPreview
Slideshow

Bright/Dark area

Bright/Dark area
Show Grid
AF Frame Display
Histogram

Yes

p.184

p.227

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

p.228
p.229
p.181

[R Set-up] Menu
Item

All O (On)

Yes

p.219

According to default
settingNo

p.220

World Time setting

W (Hometown)

Yes

Hometown (City)

According to default
setting

No

Hometown (DST)

According to default
settingNo

Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time

p.221

Same as Hometown

No

Destination (DST)Same as Hometown

No

Language/

According to default
settingNo

p.224

Text Size

According to default
settingNo

p.225

Guide display

3 sec

Yes

p.225

Brightness Level

±0

Yes

p.226

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Item

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

±0

Yes

p.226

According to default
setting

No

p.233

USB Connection

PC

Yes

p.208

Auto Power Off

1 min

Yes

p.233

LCD Color Tuning
Video Out

Folder Name

Date

Yes

p.230

File Name
Select battery

IMGP

Yes*2

p.231

Auto Select

Yes

p.234

Pixel Mapping

—

—

p.235

Dust Alert

—

—

p.252

Dust Removal——

Start-up action

P (Off)

Yes

Sensor Cleaning

—

—

p.254

Reset

—

—

p.238

Reset USER setting

—

—

p.240

Dust
Removalp.252*1 Reset only for [Reset USER setting] displayed when Mode dial is set to A (USER).
*2 Reset only for [Reset File Name] in the [File Name] menu.

[A Custom Setting] Menu
Item

Reset
Setting

Page

Settings

P (Off)Yes

p.73

1. Program Line

NormalYes

p.82

2. EV Steps

1/2 EV Steps

Yes

p.101

3. Sensitivity Steps

1 EV Steps

Yes

p.78

4. Expand sensitivity

Off

Yes

p.78

10 secYes

p.99

5. Meter Operating Time

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Default Setting

6. AE-L with AF locked

Off

Yes

p.110

7. Link AF Point and AE

Off

Yes

p.99

Appendix

8. One-Push Bracketing

Off

Yes

p.130

9. Auto Bracketing order

0-+

Yes

p.129

10. Auto EV Compensation

Off

Yes

–

11. WB when using flash

Unchanged

Yes

p.161

12. WB Adjustable Range

Auto Adjustment

Yes

p.161

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Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

13. AF Button Function

Enable AF

Yes

p.112

14. AF by Press Halfway

On

Yes

–

15. Superimpose AF Area

On

Yes

p.107

16. AF in remote control

Off

Yes

p.74

17. Slow Shutter Speed NR

Auto

Yes

p.80

Item

18. High-ISO Noise Reduction

Off

Yes

p.80

19. Color temp. steps

Kelvin

Yes

p.166

Yes

–

20. e-dial in Program

Front: b

Rear: c21. e-dial in K mode

Front: —Rear: oYes–

22. e-dial in b mode

Front: b

Rear: —

Yes–

23. e-dial in c mode

Front: —Rear: cYes–

24. e-dial in L & a

Front: b

Rear: cYes–

25. e-dial in p & M

Front: —Rear: cYes–

Program Line

Yes

p.92,
p.95

27. Illuminate LCD panel

On

Yes

p.29

28. Release when Charging

Off

Yes

p.137

29. Flash in Wireless Mode

On

Yes

p.146

30. Preview Method

Live View

Yes

p.113

31. Display Sensitivity

Off

Yes

–

32. Saving rotation info

On

Yes

–

26. Green button inL & a

33. Auto Image Rotation

On

Yes

–

34. Catch-in focus

Off

Yes

p.112

35. AF Adjustment

Off

Yes*1

p.106

36. Using aperture ring

Prohibited

Yes

p.251

Reset Custom Function*2

—

—

p.239

*1 The saved adjustment value is reset only for [Reset] in the [35. AF Adjustment] menu.
*2 The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset.

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Fn Menu
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Drive Mode

9 (Single frame
shooting)

Yes

p.117,
p.122,
p.125

Flash Mode

E (Flash On)*1

Yes

p.60

White Balance

F (Auto)

Yes

p.160

ISO Sensitivity

AUTO(ISO 100 - 400)

Yes

p.78

Custom Image

Natural *2

Yes

p.154

Item

DPOF Settings

—

No

p.204

Digital Filter*3

B&W

Yes

p.194

Slideshow

3 sec

Yes

p.179

RAW Display

Recorded Pixels: 14.6 M
Quality Level: C
Sensitivity: ±0

Yes

p.197

—

—

p.178

Image Comparison*1 Automatically discharged in Green Mode.
*2 [Bright] when [Language/] is set to a language other than Japanese.
*3 The filter color and frequency settings can be saved or reset.

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Appendix

Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations

249

Lenses that can be used with this camera
Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s positionon the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to Notes on [36.
Using Aperture Ring] (p.251) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses withaperture ring set to a position other than s.
Lens [Mount type]

DA/D FA/
FA J/FA lens
[KAF, KAF2] *3

F lens[KAF]*3

A lens[KA]

Autofocus (Lens only)

Yes

Yes

—

(With AF adapter 1.7×)*1

—

—

Yes*5

Manual focus(With the focus indicator)*2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Function(With Matte field)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Eleven AF points

Yes

Yes

No*5

Power zoom

Yes*6

—

—

Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

Manual Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

P-TTL Auto Flash*4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Multi (16-segment) metering

Yes

Yes

Yes

Automatic lens focal length acquirement
when using the Shake Reduction
function

Yes

Yes

No

Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position.
No : Functions are unavailable.

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Appendix*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at s position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter.
*3 To use an F/FA soft 85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [36. Using aperturering] (p.75) to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Pictures can be taken with theaperture you set, but only within manual aperture range.
*4 When using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ/AF200FG.
*5 The AF point becomes O (Center).
*6 Only available with KAF2 mount FA lenses.

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Lens names and mount names
DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom
use the KAF2 mount.
FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without ultrasonic motors
and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount.
See the lens manual for details.
Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera
When aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens
without an s position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or
auto bellows are used, camera does not operate unless [36. Using
aperture ring] (p.75) is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Refer to Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] (p.251) for restriction that
apply when [36. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.
All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses
with an Aperture s position set to the s position.
Lens and Built-in FlashThe built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses orsoft focus lenses are used.
Note that the built-in flash cannot be used as an Auto Flash.

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AppendixNotes on [36. Using Aperture Ring]

251

Aperture Ring Use
When [36. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom Setting]menu (p.75), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the
D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s
position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in
the table below.
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
B, e, K, b or L when the aperture is set to a value other than s.

Lens Used
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lensonly or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)

Exposure Mode

Restrictionc (Aperture
Priority) mode

The aperture remains open
regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed
changes in relation to the open
aperture but an exposure error may
occur. In the viewfinder, [F--]appears for the aperture indicator.

D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (withc (Aperture
diaphragm accessories
Priority) modesuch as extension tube K)
Manual diaphragm lenssuch as reflex lens (lensonly)

FA, F soft 85mm FA soft
28mm (lens only)c (Aperture
Priority) mode

Pictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value in the
manual aperture range. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for theaperture indicator. When depth offield is checked (Optical Preview),
AE Metering is switched on.
Exposure check is possible.

a (Hypermanual) mode

Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed.
In the viewfinder, [F--] appears forthe aperture indicator. When depthof field is checked (OpticalPreview), AE Metering is switched
on. Exposure check is possible.

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Appendix

All lensesc (Aperture
Priority) mode

Pictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value but an
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for theaperture indicator.

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor

252

Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and othershooting conditions if the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This
indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned.

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor
The Dust Removal function shakes the CMOS sensor to remove dust thathas collected.

1

Select [Dust Removal] in the[R Set-up] menu and press thefour-way controller (5).

Dust Removal
Dust Removal
Start-up action

MENU

2

OK

Start

Press the 4 button.
The Dust Removal function is activated by shaking the CMOS sensor.
Select [Start-up action] and use the four-way controller (45) to selectO (On) to turn Dust Removal on every time the camera is turned on.

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust
Alert)

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Appendix

Dust Alert is a function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor andvisually displays the location of the dust.
You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor
cleaning (p.254).
Be sure to have a lens attached when using the Dust Alert function.

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253
Select [Dust Alert] in the [R Setup] menu.

Set-upAuto Power Off
Folder Name
File Name
Select battery
Pixel Mapping
Dust Alert

1min
Date
IMGP

MENU Cancel

2
3

3/4

Press the four-way controller (5).
Point the lens at a white wall orother uniform surface and press
the shutter release button fully.
After image processing is performed, theDust Alert screen appears.
x1

4

OK

Exit

Press the 4 button.
The image is saved and Dust Alert is exited.
• The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert
function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing iscomplete, dust will not be detected properly.
• The Dust Alert image can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30
minutes from the time the image is saved. If 30 minutes elapse, save a new
Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning.
• The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode.
• Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted.

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Appendix• If [NG] is displayed in Step 3 and the camera is unable to detect dust, press
the 4 button and take another picture.
• Regardless of the camera settings, a picture will be taken with specificshooting conditions in Step 3.
• When using a lens with an aperture ring, make sure the aperture ring is set
to the s position.
• Press the M button or turn the rear e-dial when displaying the Dust Alert
image to view it at full screen display.

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Removing Dust with a Blower
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Pleasecontact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the
CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.
You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) whencleaning the CMOS.
• Do not use a spray type blower.
• Do not clean the sensor when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulatingon the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor]
is displayed on the monitor.
• If you are not using the AC adapter D-AC50, please use a battery with ample
capacity remaining. If the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning, amessage will be displayed on the monitor and a warning beep will sound.
Please stop cleaning immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power isturned off, this could cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the
mirror.
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when cleaning
the sensor.
• The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning
the sensor.
• This camera features a CMOS sensor shifting shake reduction system, andit may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is nota malfunction.

121Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

2

Turn the camera on.

3

Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up] menu.

Appendix

4

255
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Sensor Cleaning screen appears.

5

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

Sensor Cleaning
Starts mirror lockup to clean
the sensor. Turn the power off
to finish
Mirror Up
Cancel
OK OK

6Press the 4 button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.
If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30
minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor. Clean the sensor
while checking the location of the dust.

7

Clean the CMOS sensor.
Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt
and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a
blower with a brush may scratch the
CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS
sensor with a cloth.

89Turn off the camera.
Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original
position.

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Appendix256

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Pleasecontact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied withthe camera.

Battery Grip D-BG2
The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button, front edial, rear e-dial, and L button to accommodate shooting vertically.

Power Supply Accessories
AC Adapter D-AC50
Lets you power your camera with theoutlet when combined with the AC plug
cord.
Battery Charger D-BC50 (*)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery DLI50 (*)
AC plug cord (*)

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Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P-TTL auto flash units with amaximum guide number of approximately 54 and approximately 36 (ISO
100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrastcontrol-sync flash, auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, slowspeed sync and trailing curtain sync flash.
Auto Flash AF200FG
The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number ofapproximately 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrast-control-sync flash andslow-speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
unit.

AF540FGZ

AF360FGZ

AF200FGHot Shoe Adapter FG
Extension Cord F5P
Off-camera Shoe Adapter F
Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.

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Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

Appendix

Hot Shoe Adapter FG

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

For Viewfinder
Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53
This viewfinder accessory is for
magnifying up to 1.18 times.
When the eyecup is attached to theu with a viewfinder magnificationof 0.95 times, the combined
magnification becomes 1.12 times,
making manual focusing much easier.
Magnifier FBThis viewfinder accessory is for
magnifying the central area of the
viewfinder 2×.
You can see the entire view by simply
flipping up the accessory from the eyepiece, as it is a hinge-type magnifier.
Ref-converter A
This is an accessory that changes the
viewfinder viewing angle at 90°
intervals. The viewfinder magnification
can be switched between 1× and 2×.

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Appendix

Diopter correction lens adapter M
This accessory adjusts the diopter.
Install it on the viewfinder.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image
clearly, choose one of the eightcorrection lens adapter M ofapproximately –5 to +3 m-1 (per meter).

ME Viewfinder Cap (*)

259

Eyecup FP (*)

Interchangeable Focusing Screen
LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard)

LL-80: AF Divided Matte

LI-80: AF Scale Matte

Cable Switch CS-205
Connect to the cable switch terminaland operate the camera shutter releasebutton. The cord length is 0.5 m.

Remote Control F
Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 mof the front or back of the camera.

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Camera Case/Strap
Camera Case O-CC55

Camera Strap O-ST53 (*)

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Clean the optical parts such as the
CMOS sensor and lens of this camera.

OthersBody Mount Cap K
Hot Shoe Cover FK (*)
USB Cable I-USB17 (*)
Video Cable I-VC28 (*)
Sync Socket 2P Cap (*)

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AppendixError Messages

261

Error Message

Description

Memory card full

The SD Memory Card is full and no more images
can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card ordelete unwanted images. (p.40, p.70)
You may be able to save new images by
converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG
record pixels or JPEG quality setting. (p.156,
p.157)

No image
Camera cannot display thisimage
No card in the camera

There are no images for playback on the SD
Memory Card.
You are trying to play back an image in a format
not supported by this camera. You may be able
to play it back on another brand of camera or
your computer.
The SD Memory Card is not inserted in thecamera. (p.40)

Memory card error

The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image
capture and playback are impossible. It may beviewable on a PC but not with this camera.

Card not formatted

The SD Memory Card you have inserted isunformatted or has been formatted on acomputer or other device and is not compatible
with this camera. Use the card after formatting itwith this camera. (p.218)

Card locked

A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in thecamera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.41)

The card is electronicallylockedData is protected by the SD Memory Card
security feature.

This image cannot be enlarged

You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be
enlarged.

This image is protected

You are trying to delete an image that is
protected. Remove protection from the image.
(p.189)Battery depleted

The battery is exhausted. Install a charged
battery in the camera. (p.35)

AppendixAppears during sensor cleaning if the battery
Not enough battery remaining level is insufficient. Replace the battery with ato clean sensor
charged one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50(optional). (p.39)

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262
Error Message

Description

Appears during pixel mapping if the battery levelNot enough battery remaining is insufficient. Replace the battery with a charged
to activate Pixel Mapping
one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50 (optional).
(p.39)

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Image folder cannot becreatedThe maximum folder number (999) and filenumber (9999) are being used, and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or format the card. (p.218)

The image is not stored

The image could not be saved because of an SD
Memory Card error.

Settings not stored

The DPOF settings or rotated image could not besaved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete
unwanted images and perform DPOF settings orrotation again. (p.70)

NG

The camera was unable to measure the manual
white balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try
the operation again. (p.163, p.252)

Rotation information cannot
be saved to this image

New rotation information cannot be saved to an
image without rotation information.

No more images can beselected

You cannot select 100 or more images to deleteor edit at a time. (p.186, p.198)

This RAW file cannot be
developed

RAW files captured with other cameras cannot
be edited on this camera.

This image cannot be filteredAppears when digital filter is started from Fnmenu for images captured with other cameras.

No DPOF files

No file set with DPOF. Set DPOF and then print.
(p.204)

Printer error

There is an error with the printer and the filecannot be printed. Fix all the errors and try
printing again.

No paper in the printerPrinter has run out of paper. Put paper in theprinter and print.

Printer settings are changed

The camera received notification that the printerstatus has changed. Press the 4 button toreconnect to the printer.

Appendix

Printer is running out of paper. This appears
Low paper level in the printer when this signal is received from the printer. After
two seconds, the printer resumes printing.
Low ink level in the printerPrinter is running out of ink. This appears when
this signal is received from the printer. After two
seconds, the printer resumes printing.

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Error Message

Description

No ink in the printerPrinter has run out of ink. Replace ink and print.

Paper stuck in the printerPaper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper
and print.

Data error
Turn the power off

A data error has occurred during printing.
This appears when exiting the PictBridge mode.
Turn the main switch off.

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Appendix264

Troubleshooting
We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.
Problem

12

Cause
The battery is notinstalled
The battery poweris low

Appendix

RemedyCheck if a battery is installed. If not, install a
The camera
charged battery.
does not turn
Replace with a charged battery or use theon
AC adapter D-AC50 (optional). (p.39)
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
The lens aperture(p.84) or select [Permitted] in [36. Using
ring setting is otheraperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting]than the s position
menu (p.251).
The shutter
The flash is
Wait until charging is finished.
does notcharging
releaseThere is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with available
space on the SD
space or delete unwanted images. (p.40,
Memory Card
p.70)
RecordingWait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects thathave low contrast (the sky, white walls), darkcolors, intricate designs, rapidly-moving objects
or scenery shot through a window or a net-like
The subject ispattern. Lock focus on another object located atdifficult to focus on
the same distance as your subject (press the
shutter release button halfway), then aim attarget and press the shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.110)
Position the subject in the focus frame in the
middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is
The subject is not outside the focusing area, aim the camera
at the subject and lock the focus (press thein the focusingThe
shutter release button halfway), thenarea
Autofocus
compose a picture and press the shutter
does not work
release button fully.
The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a
close
picture.
The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to l (Single
set to \mode). (p.104)
Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when
the focus mode is set to k. The camera
The focus mode is will continue focusing on the subject while
set to k
the shutter release button is pressed(Continuous mode) halfway. If there is a subject that you wish to
focus on, slide the focus mode lever to l
and use the focus lock.

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Problem

Cause
RemedyAE lock is notavailable when set
Use AE lock with any setting other than B
AE lock
to B (Green), p(Green), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync
function does
(Bulb) or M (Flash
speed) mode.
not operate
X-sync speed)
mode
Only C (Auto discharge) and D (Autoflash+Redeye reduct) are available for theFlash Mode when the Capture mode is B.
The flash
The Capture mode
The flash will not discharge when the subject
does notis set to B (Green)is bright in these modes. In the Capture modes
dischargemode
other than B, only the flash mode thatdischarges every time the flash recharges isavailable. Try different Capture modes.
The USB
connection with The Transfer ModeSet [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up]
is set to
a computermenu to [PC].
does not work [PictBridge]
properly*
The USB
connection
The Transfer Mode Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up]
with a printeris set to [PC]menu to [PictBridge]. (p.208)
does not work
properly
The Shake
Reduction function Turn on the Shake Reduction switch.
is off
If a lens for which focal length information
The Shakecannot be acquired is used, set the [Focal
Reduction function
Length] on the [Input Focal Length] menu.
is not set properly(p.67)
Shake
Shutter speed is
Reduction
too low for thedoes not work Shake Reduction
Turn off the Shake Reduction function andfunction to be
use a tripod.
effective when
panning or
shooting night
scenes, etc.
The subject is too Move away from the subject, or turn off the
close
Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.

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Appendix

In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. Thiscan 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, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if thecamera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.
* Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
3 Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC.

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Main SpecificationsType

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera withbuilt-in retractable P-TTL flash

Effective Pixels

Approx. 14.6 megapixels

SensorTotal pixels approx. 15.07 megapixels, CMOS with a primarycolor filter

Recorded Pixels

X (RAW: 4672×3104 pixels), X (JPEG: 4672×3104
pixels), J (3872×2592 pixels), P (3008×2000 pixels),i (1824×1216 pixels)

Sensitivity(Standard output
sensitivity)

Auto, ISO 100 to 3200 (Standard output sensitivity) (EV steps
can be set to 1 EV, 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV), ISO 6400 is available
with the custom function setting, up to ISO 1600 is available
during p

File Format

RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant,
DPOF compatible, Print Image Matching III compatible,
RAW+JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible

JPEG Quality

Z (Premium), C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good)

Storage Medium
Number of Shots

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Recorded File Format/
Pixels JPEG Quality

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Appendix

4GB
2GB| (PEF) Approx. 162 Approx. 82
X4672×3104 | (DNG) Approx. 161 Approx. 82
Approx. 272 Approx. 138
Z
Approx. 469 Approx. 239
XC
4672×3104
Approx. 843 Approx. 429
D
Approx. 1630 Approx. 830
E
Approx. 404 Approx. 206
Z
Approx. 674 Approx. 343
JC
3872×2592
Approx. 1183 Approx. 602
D
Approx. 2463 Approx. 1254
E
Approx. 705 Approx. 359
Z
P
C Approx. 1138 Approx. 579
3008×2000
Approx. 1946 Approx. 991
D
Approx. 3657 Approx. 1862
E

Capacity
1GB
Approx. 40
Approx. 40
Approx. 68
Approx. 117
Approx. 212
Approx. 411
Approx. 101
Approx. 168
Approx. 296
Approx. 616
Approx. 176
Approx. 285
Approx. 491
Approx. 915

512MB
Approx. 20
Approx. 20
Approx. 34
Approx. 58
Approx. 105
Approx. 205
Approx. 50
Approx. 84
Approx. 148
Approx. 308
Approx. 88
Approx. 142
Approx. 245
Approx. 457

256MB 128MB
Approx. 10
Approx. 5
Approx. 10
Approx. 5
Approx. 17
Approx. 8
Approx. 29 Approx. 15
Approx. 53 Approx. 27
Approx. 103 Approx. 53
Approx. 25 Approx. 13
Approx. 42 Approx. 21
Approx. 74 Approx. 38
Approx. 155 Approx. 79
Approx. 44 Approx. 22
Approx. 71 Approx. 36
Approx. 123 Approx. 63
Approx. 230 Approx. 118

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Recorded File Format/
Pixels JPEG Qualityi
1824×1216

Z
C
D
E

Capacity
4GB
2GB
1GB
512MB
Approx. 1828 Approx. 931 Approx. 461 Approx. 230
Approx. 2943 Approx. 1499 Approx. 737 Approx. 368
Approx. 4827 Approx. 2458 Approx. 1233 Approx. 616
Approx. 8620 Approx. 4390 Approx. 2238 Approx. 1118

256MB 128MB
Approx. 116 Approx. 59
Approx. 185 Approx. 95
Approx. 310 Approx. 159
Approx. 564 Approx. 289

JPEG Quality (Compression): Z (Premium) = 1/2.8, C (Best) = 1/4.5, D (Better)= 1/8, E (Good) = 1/16

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight,
N: Neutral White, W: White), Tungsten Light, Flash, Manual,
Color Temperature (3 types), fine tuning available
2.7 inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx. 230,000
Monitordots, brightness adjustment function, color adjusting function
Single frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-image
display, zoom display (up to 32 times, scrolling possible), image
Playback Function
comparison, rotating, folder display, slideshow, histogram,bright/dark area
B&W, Sepia, Color, Extract Color, Soft, Illustration, HDR, Slim,
Digital Filter
Brightness (only for processing after shooting)A, Green, e Hyper-program, K Sensitivity priority,
Exposure Modeb Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, L Shutter & Aperturepriority, a Hyper-manual, p Bulb, M Flash X-sync speed
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed
range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000
Shutter
to 30 sec. (1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step), Bulb, Electromagnetic
release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information
Lens Mountcontacts, K-mount with power contacts)
PENTAX KAF2 mount lenses (power zoom compatible), KAF
Lens Used
mount lenses, KA mount lenses
TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF
operational brightness range: EV –1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4
Autofocus Systemlens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single)/k(Continuous)/\, Adjustable AF point
Pentaprism Finder, Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte II
focusing screen, Field of view: approx. 95%, Magnification:
Viewfinder
approx. 0.95× (with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at ∞), Diopter: approx.
–2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1 (per meter)
Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking whenunable to focus, b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking =Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter
Viewfinder Indication speed, Confirm Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabledindicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV
compensation, N = Flash compensation, \ = Manual focus,
Shake Reduction display, EV bar, RAW/RAW+White Balance

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Appendixb is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be
used or incompatible lens is being used, 3 = Auto discharge,> = Redeye reduction, Q = Slow-speed sync, 9=Single
frame shooting, j = Continuous shooting, g = Self-timer,
h= Remote control shooting, ? = Battery exhaustion
LCD Panel Display
warning, ] = Auto bracket exposure (EV steps can be set to 1/
2 EV or 1/3 EV), N = Flash exposure compensation, Confirm
sensitivity, Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance,
Remaining capacity, m = EV compensation, PC (mass storage)/
Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected, EVbar, 1, 1P
Live View: TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom Display
and Show Grid are usable
Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronicallyPreview Function
controlled and usable in all exposure modes)
Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and whitebalance confirmation
Up to approx. 3 fps, JPEG: up to 38 frames (Hi) / until SD
Continuous shooting
Memory Card is full (Lo), RAW: up to 14 frames (PEF) / up to 16(Hi/Lo)frames (DNG)
Burst Shooting
Approx. 21 fps, JPEG (Y/C): up to approx. 115 framesElectronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (withmirror up function). Start by pressing the shutter release button.
Self-timer
Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled
after operation
PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter
Remote Control
immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control
shutter button, Remote Continuous Shooting
MirrorQuick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer)
Image Tone (6 types), Saturation/Filter Effect, Hue/Toning,
Custom Image
Contrast, Sharpness
Three or five frames (underexposed, proper exposure andExposure Bracket
overexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.
(Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps)
Three frames are saved continuously with white balance,
Extended Bracket
saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness bracketing.
Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjust canMulti-exposure
be set according to the number of shots)
TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 0 to
Exposure Meter/
EV 21 at ISO 100, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted andExposure Range
Spot metering mode can be set±3 EV (1/2 EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can be
EV Compensation
selected
Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set
AE Lockin Custom Setting) Continuous as long as the shutter button is
halfway pressed.

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Built-in Flash

External Flash Sync
Custom Function
Time Function
Dust Removal
Power

Battery Life (23°C)

P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 13 (ISO 100• m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of view, Flashsynchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and slower,
Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO range = PTTL: 100 to 6400
Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX
dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600,
Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speedsync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash.
36 functions can be set
World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for dust removal. Can
be set to operate when the camera is turned on.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50, AC adapter D-AC50(optional)
Number of recordable images: approx. 740 images (without
flash)*1 / approx. 530 images (50% flash usage)*2, playback
time: approx. 330 minutes*1*1 The number of recordable images (without flash) and playback
time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some
deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use
depending on usage conditions.
*2 The number of recordable images (50% flash usage) is based on
measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards. Some
deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use
depending on usage conditions.

Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. (The shutter is locked and no
indication appears in the viewfinder when ? starts blinking.)
USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC
In/Out Port
input terminal, Cable switch terminal, X-sync socket
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL
Compatible printer PictBridge-compatible printer
PictBridge
Print mode
Single Image, All Images, DPOF AUTOPRINT
Approx. 141.5 mm (W) × 101 mm (H) × 70 mm (D) (excluding
Dimensions andprotrusions) 715 g (body only), 800 g (including a battery and an
WeightSD Memory Card)
Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FP, ME viewfinder cap, Sync socket
2P cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable
I-VC28, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 (PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3), S-SW75 (PENTAXREMOTE Assistant 3), Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable lithium-ion
Accessories
battery D-LI50, Battery charger D-BC50, AC plug cord,
Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide, PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual,
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Operating Manual
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch,
Languages
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and JapaneseBattery Exhaustion

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Glossary
AdobeRGB
Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial
printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of thecolor range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing
images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible
software, the colors look lighter.
AE Metering
Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera,
select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and[Spot Metering].
Aperture
The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) passing
through the lens to the image sensor.
Auto Bracket
For automatically changing the shooting conditions. An image with nocompensation, an underexposed image and an over-exposed image arecaptured. Features exposure bracket that captures images in different
exposures, and extended bracket that captures images with set whitebalance, saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness levels.
Bright Portion
Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white.

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Camera Shake (Blur)
When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image
appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low.
Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, andraising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize thecamera. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the
shutter release button, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer,
the remote control unit, or the cable switch to prevent camera movement.

CMOS Sensor
Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens
into electric signals that create the image.

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Color SpaceA defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital
cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera,[AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression oversRGB.
Color TemperatureThis numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the
subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, andto a reddish color as the color temperature falls.
Dark Portion
Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black.
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)
A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Depth of field
Area of focus. This depends on the aperture, lens focal length, anddistance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture (higher
number) to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture (smaller
number) to decrease the depth of field.
DNG RAW file
DNG (Digital Negative) is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems. When images captured in proprietary RAW formats areconverted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images
increases significantly.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding
the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily
be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store.

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Dynamic Range (D-Range)
Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image.
This is the same as the term “latitude” used with silver halide film.
Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, it is difficult for bright and darkareas to occur in the image, and when the dynamic range is narrow, asharp image can be achieved.
EV (Exposure Value)
Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value
and the shutter speed.
EV Compensation
Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed
and/or aperture value.
Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera)
A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Focus point
Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, selectfrom [Auto], [Select] and [Center].
HistogramA graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The
horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents
the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure
status of an image.
ISO Sensitivity
The level of sensitivity to light. With a high sensitivity, images can be shotwith a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake.
However, images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise.

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JPEG
An image compression method. In this camera, select from Z(Premium), C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in
JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail.

MiredProportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change
per unit. Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by
1,000,000.

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ND (Neutral Density) Filter
A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without
affecting the color tone of pictures.
Noise Reduction
Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused byslow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting.
NTSC/PAL
These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North
America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China.
Quality Level
This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression,
the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as thecompression rate rises.
RAW data
Unedited image data output from the image sensor. RAW data is data
before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at thetime of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, andSharpness can be set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data
is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG and TIFF
data. Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computerand use the provided software to create image data with different settings,
such as JPEG or TIFF.
Recorded Pixels
Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels
that compose a picture, the larger the image size.
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Shutter Speed
The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the image
sensor. The amount of light that strikes the image sensor can be changedby altering the shutter speed.

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sRGB (standard RGB)
International standard of color space established by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space for PC
monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
Vignetting
The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from thesubject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially
blocked by the lens.
White Balance
While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source sothat the subject appears to have correct color.

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AppendixIndexSymbols[A Custom Setting]Menu ......................73, 170, 246
i (Delete) button .............21, 70m (EV Compensation)
button .............................19, 100] (Exposure Bracket)
button .............................19, 129
K (Flash pop-up)
button ...............................19, 60
B (Green mode) ...................83
Q (Playback)button .........................19, 21, 68[Q Playback] Menu ....170, 245| Preview ............................114
Z (Protect) button .......21, 189[A Rec. Mode] Menu .....72, 244[R Set-up] Menu ..........216, 245

A

Auto Bracket ........................ 129
Auto Power Off ..................... 233
Autofocus = ...................... 104
Automatic Sensitivity
Correction .............................. 78
c (Aperture Priority) mode ... 89
AV Equipment ...................... 191

B
p (Bulb) Mode ....................... 96
B&W (Digital Filter) .............. 195
Battery .................................... 35
Beep ..................................... 219
Bright/Dark area ................... 182
Brightness (Digital Filter) ...... 196
Brightness level .................... 226
Brightness of the Monitor ..... 226
Built-in Flash .......................... 60
Bulb Mode p .......................... 96
Burst Shooting ..................... 119

C
Cable Switch .......................... 96
Capture Information ......... 23, 25
Card access lamp .................. 17Center-weighted ..................... 99
Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 160
Color (Digital Filter) .............. 195
Color Space ......................... 167
Color Temperature ............... 166
Continuous mode k ....... 104
Continuous Shooting ............ 117
Contrast ............................... 154
Contrast-Control-Sync(Flash) .................................. 150
Correct exposure ................... 76
Custom Image ...................... 154
Custom Setting .............. 73, 170

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AC Adapter .............................39
Adding the Date ...................204
AdobeRGB ...........................167
AE Lock ................................102
AE Metering ...........................98
L button ..........................19= (Adjustment) ..................106= (Autofocus) ....................104= button ......................19, 112
AF point switching dial ...19, 107
AF200FG ..............................143
AF360FGZ ...........................143
AF540FGZ ...........................143k (Continuous mode) .....104l (Single mode) .............104
Aperture .................................77
Aperture Priority Mode c ......89

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[A Custom Setting]Menu ......................73, 170, 246

External flash ....................... 143
Extract Color (Digital Filter) .. 195

DF

Date Adjust .............................48
Date change .........................220
Daylight (White Balance) ......160
Daylight-Sync Shooting ..........64
Delete .............................70, 185
Delete All Images .................185i (Delete) button .............21, 70
Delete Folder ........................188
Deleting a Single Image .........70
Depth of field ..........................77
Digital Filter ..........................194
Digital Preview .....................114
Diopter Adjust .........................52
Direct Printing .......................207
Display Language ................224
Display Style ........................182
DPOF AUTOPRINT .............213
DPOF Settings .....................204
Drive Mode .............................75
Dust Alert .............................252
Dust Removal .......................252

File Format ........................... 158
File Name ............................. 231
Filter ..................................... 194
Filter Effect ........................... 154
Fireworks ............................... 96
Fix Focus ............................. 108
Flash .............................. 60, 135
Flash (White Balance) .......... 160
Flash Exposure
Compensation ...................... 136
K (Flash pop-up)
button ............................... 19, 60
Flash X-sync Speed Mode
M ........................................... 97
Fluorescent Light(White Balance) ................... 160{ button ............ 19, 21, 75, 171{ Menu ......................... 75, 171
Focus Indicator .................... 110
Focus Lock ........................... 108
Focus Mode ......................... 104
Focus mode lever .................. 19
Focus point .......................... 107
Focusing .............................. 104
Folder Name ........................ 230
Format .................................. 218
Four-way controller(2345) ........................ 19, 21
Front e-dial ............................. 18

E

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Error Message ......................261
EV Compensation ................100m (EV Compensation)
button .............................19, 100
Expand Dynamic Range ........79
Exposure ................................76
Exposure Bracket .................129] (Exposure Bracket)
button .............................19, 129
Exposure Bracket button ......129
Exposure metering timer ......130
Exposure Mode ......................80
Exposure Warning ......88, 90, 94
Extended Bracket .................131

G
Green button .......................... 18
Green mode B ..................... 83
Guide display ................. 22, 225

H
HDR (Digital Filter) ............... 196

High-ISO Noise Reduction .....80
High-Speed Flash Sync
Mode ....................................145
Histogram .......................26, 182
Hue .......................................154
Hyper-manual Mode a ..........93
Hyper-program Mode e ........84

I
Illustration (Digital Filter) ......195
Image Comparison ...............178
Image Tone ..........................154
M button ........19, 21, 23, 68
Initial Settings .................45, 244
Input Focal Length .................67
Instant Review ......................227
Interval Shooting ..................120
ISO sensitivity ........................78

J
JPEG Quality ..................42, 157
JPEG Recorded
Pixels ..............................42, 156

L
Language Setting ...................45
LCD Color Tuning ................226
LCD panel ..............................29
Lens ...............................50, 249
Lens unlock button ...........18, 51
Live View ......................114, 228
Lock Exposure .....................110

M

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N
Night Scene (Bulb Mode) ....... 96
Nine-Image Display .............. 175
Noise Reduction ..................... 80
NTSC ................................... 233

O
4 button ........................ 19, 21
Optical Preview .................... 115
Optional Accessories ........... 256

Pe (Hyper-program) Mode ...... 84
PAL ...................................... 233
PictBridge ............................. 207
Pixel Mapping ...................... 235
Pixels ................................... 156
Playback .......................... 25, 68
Q (Playback)button ......................... 19, 21, 68
Playback display .................. 184[Q Playback] Menu .... 170, 245
Playback time ......................... 38
Power ..................................... 44
Press fully .............................. 57
Press halfway ......................... 57
Preview | ............................ 114
Preview Method ................... 113
Print All Images .................... 212

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Appendixa (Hyper-manual) Mode ........93
Main switch ................18, 21, 44
Manual Exposure Mode a .....93
Manual focus \ .................110
Manual White Balance .........163
Matte Field ...........................111
Memory ................................236

3 button ............. 19, 21, 30
Menu Operation ..................... 30
Meter Operating Time ............ 99
Metering mode lever ........ 19, 98\ (Manual focus) .............. 110
Mirror Up ...................... 128, 255
Mode dial ......................... 19, 32
Monitor ................................... 22
Multi-exposure ..................... 103
Multiple Flashes ................... 149
Multi-segment ........................ 98278

Print Service .........................204
Print Single Image ................210
Printer connection ................209
Program Line ..........................82
Program Mode e ...................84
Protect ..................................189
Z (Protect) button .......21, 189
P-TTL (Flash) .......................148
P-TTL Auto (Flash) ...............144

Q
Quality Level ..................42, 157

R
RAW .....................................158| button ............19, 158, 159
RAW Display ........................197
RAW file format ....................158
RAW+ ...................................158
Rear e-dial ..............................19[A Rec. Mode] Menu .....72, 244
Recordable image no. ............38
Recorded Pixels .............42, 156
Red-eye reduction ..........64, 148
Remote Control ....................125
Reset ............................237, 244
Rotate ...................................172

S

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Saturation .............................154
SD Memory Card ...................40
Select battery .......................234
Select&Delete ......................186
Select&Edit ...........................198
Self-timer ..............................122
Sensitivity ...............................78
Sensitivity Priority Mode
K ..........................................85
Sensor Cleaning ...................252
Sepia (Digital Filter) ..............195[R Set-up] Menu ..........216, 245

Shade (White Balance) ........ 160
Shake Reduction .................... 65
Shake Reduction switch ... 19, 65
Sharpness ............................ 154
Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode
L ........................................ 91
Shutter Priority Mode b ........ 87
Shutter release button................................... 18, 21, 57
Shutter Speed ........................ 76
Single mode l ................ 104
Slideshow ..................... 179, 181
Slim (Digital Filter) ................ 196
Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 80
Slow-speed sync ............ 60, 139
Soft (Digital Filter) ................ 195
Spot Metering ......................... 99
sRGB ................................... 167
Strap ...................................... 34
Superimpose AF Area .... 28, 107
K (Sensitivity Priority)
Mode ...................................... 85

T
L (Shutter & Aperture Priority)
Mode ...................................... 91
Text Size .............................. 225
Toning .................................. 154
Trailing curtain sync............................... 60, 140, 148
Tungsten Light(White Balance) ................... 160
TV ........................................ 191
b (Shutter Priority) mode ..... 87U
USB cable ............................ 207
USB Connection .................. 208
A Mode ........................... 133
Using aperture ring .............. 251

V

279

Video cable ..........................191
Video Output Format ............233
Viewfinder ........................27, 52
Vignetting .............................274

WWhite Balance ......................160
Wireless Mode (Flash) .........145
World Time ...........................221X
M (Flash X-sync Speed)mode ......................................97
X-sync socket .......................151

Z
Zoom Display .......................173
Zoom Lens .............................59

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280

WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide
photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects ofmaterial or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date ofpurchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does notshow evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering,battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions,or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations
except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability ofthe manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties,
whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts
as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer
in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage
prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before theequipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will
be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be
returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is notcovered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its
representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.
If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish tohave it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing
fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in thatcountry. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer
will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty
policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance
fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase whenrequired, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of yourequipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized
representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct theservice station to proceed with the servicing.

281• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory
rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors insome countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we
recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with yourproduct at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor
in your country for more information and to receive a copy of thewarranty policy.

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.

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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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Appendix

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material,
which may require special handling.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorateDeclaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at:

600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified hereincomplies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested
and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained
continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to bewithin the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on thestatistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above
named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies withthe standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: uContact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: February, 2008, Colorado

Information on disposal for users
1. In the European Union
If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that usedelectrical/electronic products should not be mixed with generalhousehold waste. There exists a separate collection system forthese products.
Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately
and in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Following the implementation by member states, privatehouseholds within the EU states may return their usedelectrical/electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer
may also take back your old product free of charge if you
purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure thatthe waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery andrecycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on theenvironment and human health which could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

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(Headquarters)
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(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B
Westminster, Colorado 80234,
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http://www.pentax.co.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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For optimum camera performance, please readthe Operating Manual before using the camera.