PENTAX Corporation

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Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003
02-200309 Printed in JapanSLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Operating Manual

2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639,
JAPAN(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg,
GERMANY(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough,Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S.
12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil
Cedex, FRANCEPENTAX Benelux B.V.
(for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS(http://www.pentax.nl)(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM(http://www.pentax.be)
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG
Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon,
SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch)
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc
600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401
U.S.A.
(http://www.pentax.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc.
3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X
2E5, CANADA(http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)

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

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Declaration of Conformity

Thank you for buying the PENTAX w Digital Camera. Please read thismanual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features andfunctions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you tounderstand all the camera's capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are FA J lenses and lenses
that have an Aperture A (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, use the custom function settings to set thecamera to allow shutter release in modes other than lens Aperture A.
Under the default settings, the camera will cease to operate.
See page 113 for setting custom functions.

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX U.S.A., 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 herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained
continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity
production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR§2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for
ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR§15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: w
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: Aug., 2003, Colorado

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Appendix

Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the w that are for anything other than personalenjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified
in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose ofobtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyrightas laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• w is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
Netherlands, B.U.
• PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory are registeredtrademarks of Pentax Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital stillcameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images morefaithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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 generatingstrong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate
or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on therecorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for1

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injury.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.
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.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children
do not hang the strap over their necks.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun may
damage your eyes, and / or parts of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.)• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance
immediately if accidentally swallowed.
• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with thespecified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product,
or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage cancause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued
use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble thebattery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in thiscamera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins tosmoke. 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 on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk ofburns.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating,
explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+and -) marked on the battery and the camera.
• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will
recover in normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting
outdoors or while traveling.
• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it
does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.
• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an oldbattery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

Handling the Camera• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has notbeen used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.).
PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred forphotography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera ina 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 molding. Remove from case andstore in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where thecamera could get wet.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion
to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return tonormal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display 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 maintain highperformance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outsideof the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving thecamera after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These
could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens or viewfinder screen.
• See “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.151) for details on the compact
flash memory card (CF Card).
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.

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CONTENTSFOR YOUR SAFETY............................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2
Handling the Camera............................................................................2
CONTENTS ..........................................................................................3
Contents of this manual ........................................................................7

Before using your camera

9

Camera Characteristics ............................................................... 10
Checking Package Contents....................................................... 11
Names of Working Parts ............................................................. 12
Camera ...............................................................................................12
LCD Panel Indications ........................................................................14
LCD Monitor Indications .....................................................................15
Viewfinder Indications.........................................................................17

Getting Started

19

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 20
Powering the Camera .................................................................. 21
Batteries..............................................................................................22
Battery level indicator .........................................................................23
Backup battery....................................................................................23
Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) ...................24
Using the AC Adapter .........................................................................25

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 26
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 27
Setting the Display Language.............................................................27
Setting the Home Town ......................................................................28
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .....................................................................28
Setting the Video Output Format ........................................................29
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................29

Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 32
Installing / Removing the CF Card.............................................. 34
Installing..............................................................................................34
Removing............................................................................................35

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 36

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Basic Operation

37

Basic Operation (Shooting)......................................................... 38
Holding the Camera............................................................................38
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................39

Basic Operation (Playback) ........................................................ 41
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................41
Selecting Previous or Next Images.....................................................42

Shooting Functions

43

Selecting the Drive Mode ............................................................ 44
Single-frame shooting.........................................................................44
Consecutive Shooting.........................................................................45
Self-Timer shooting.............................................................................46
Remote Control Shooting ...................................................................49

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level......................... 51
Setting the Recorded Pixels ...............................................................51
Setting the Quality Level.....................................................................52

Setting the Sensitivity ................................................................. 54
Setting the White Balance ........................................................... 55
Selecting the Metering Method ................................................... 57
Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering ...............................................57
Using the Center-Weighted Metering .................................................58
Using the Spot Metering .....................................................................58

Capture Modes ............................................................................. 59
Using the Green Program AE mode ...................................................59
Using the P (Hyper Program) mode ...................................................60
Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode...................................................62
Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode ................................................64
Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode .....................................66
Using the B (Bulb) mode.....................................................................68
About the AE-L (AE Lock)...................................................................69

Focusing ....................................................................................... 70
Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode) ...........................................70
Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)...................................71
Manual Focus .....................................................................................72
Selecting the focus points...................................................................74
Focus lock...........................................................................................76
Autofocus illuminator ..........................................................................78
Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects................................................................78
AF Button............................................................................................78

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EV Compensation ........................................................................ 79
Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 81
Auto Bracketing ........................................................................... 82
Multiple Exposure Shooting........................................................ 84
Using the Flash ............................................................................ 86
Using the built-in flash ........................................................................86
Using an External Flash......................................................................93

Playback Functions

99

Zoom Playback........................................................................... 100
Nine-Image Display .................................................................... 101
Deleting Images ......................................................................... 102
Deleting a Single Image....................................................................102
Deleting All Images...........................................................................103
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104

Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ............................................. 106
Single Image Settings.......................................................................106
Settings for All Images......................................................................108

Settings

111

Setting Menu List ....................................................................... 112
How to Operate the Settings Menu........................................... 113
Camera Settings......................................................................... 114
Formatting a CF card........................................................................114
Setting the Custom Functions...........................................................115
Setting the Color Saturation..............................................................117
Setting the Image Sharpness ...........................................................117
Setting the Contrast ..........................................................................118
Setting the Instant Review ................................................................118
Auto Power Off .................................................................................119
Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................119
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ........................................120
Setting the World Time .....................................................................120
Setting the Display Language...........................................................122
Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................123
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................123
Resetting the File Number ................................................................124
Setting the Slideshow .......................................................................1256

Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................125
Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................126

Custom Function Chart ............................................................. 127
List of City Names...................................................................... 130

Connecting

131

Connecting to a TV .................................................................... 132
Connecting to a PC .................................................................... 133

Appendix

135

More Details about Capture Functions .................................... 136
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................136
Calculating flash distance from the aperture used
(using built-in flash)...........................................................................139
Calculating aperture used from the flash distance(using the built-in flash).....................................................................139
F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ............140
Setting the White Balance Manually .................................................142
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSCOMBINATIONS ..............................................................................144

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 146
Battery grip D-BG1 ...........................................................................146
AC adaptor D-AC10..........................................................................146
Cable Switch.....................................................................................146
Flash Accessories.............................................................................147
For Viewfinder...................................................................................148
Camera Case....................................................................................148
Others ...............................................................................................148

Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 149
Precautions Regarding Memory Cards.................................... 151
Error Messages .......................................................................... 152
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 153
Main Specifications ................................................................... 154
Specification for Remote Control (Optional) .....................................157
Program lines....................................................................................158

Glossary...................................................................................... 160
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 162

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Contents of this manualThis operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before using your camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names ofvarious parts.

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

1
2
3

3 Basic Operation
Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to get started right away.

4 Shooting Functions
Explains how to take better pictures by using the various shooting
functions.

5 Playback Functions

4
5
6

Explains how to play back images and how to delete.

6 Settings

7

Explains setting camera functions.

7 Connecting
Explains how to connect your camera to a TV or PC.

8 Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, introduces accessories sold separately andprovides various resources.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related
operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

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1 Before using your camera
Camera Characteristics ........................................10
Checking Package Contents ................................11
Names of Working Parts.......................................12

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Camera Characteristics

1
Before using your camera• Uses a 23.5×15.7mm CCD with 6.1 mega-pixels of effective pixels forhigh precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Small, light, and highly rigid among digital cameras with interchangeable
lenses.
• Consecutive shooting at approximately three 2.6 per second (6 framesmax.) with noise reduction off.
• Features a newly developed AF sensor, with 11-point distancemeasurement. (Center uses a wide cross area AF including 9 focus
points.)• Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional
35mm SLR camera, but with 0.95× magnification. Also features asuperimpose function, in which the focus points on the viewfinder
illuminate red.
• Can use two CR-V3 lithium batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA
Ni-MH batteries or four AA alkaline batteries.
• Features the two-dial hyper operating system.
• Can install the battery grip (sold separately) which uses the same
batteries as the camera, extends battery life and has a vertical shutter
release button.
This camera can be used with a variety of Pentax 35mm interchangeable
lenses.
While the size of the CCD is 23.5×15.7mm, the format size of the 35mm
camera is 36×24mm. As a result, the angle of view (the size and scale ofthe subject to be photographed) will differ from 35mm cameras whenlenses of the same focal length are used to take pictures from the same
distance.
The format size of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times larger than
the format size of this camera. As such, focal distance when the lens for
35mm format lens is attached to this camera will be equivalent to approx.
1.5 times more than the value noted on the lens.

Checking Package Contents

11

The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
1

Eyecup FL(Supplied with camera)

ME Viewfinder cap

Body mount cover(Supplied with camera)

USB cable
I-USB2

Video cable
I-VC2

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW10Strap
O-ST10Lithium batteries
CR-V3 (two)SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Lithium battery CR2016(Installed on camera)

Operating manual

PENTAX PHOTO Browser
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
Operating manual

Before using your camera

Hot shoe cover FK(Supplied with camera)

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Names of Working Parts

CameraBefore using your camera

Main switch

Mode dial

Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Flash mode button

X-synch terminal

Drive mode
buttonMirrorManual whitebalance button

Green button

Tv dial

AF coupler

Focus mode
lever

Lens mount index
Lens unlock button Lens information contacts

AE lock button /Protect button
MENU button
DeletebuttonExposure compensation button
AF button
Four-way controller /OK button
Focus point
select dial
Access lamp

Strap lug
INFO button
Playback button
Backup battery chamber coverBattery coverBattery coverBattery grip unlock lever
Tripod connection
socket terminal cover

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Built-in flash

Hot shoe

Diopter adjustment lever
LCD panel

Card cover

Metering mode
select leverCard coverunlock lever
Cable releasesocketTerminal coverViewfinder
LCD monitor
Multiple exposure / Auto bracket button
DPOF button
PC / Video terminal
DC input terminal

1
Before using your camera

Av dialNine-image display /Zoom display dial

Flash pop-up
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LCD Panel Indications
1

1

2

3

4

Before using your camera

10

5
6

11
12
13
14
15

7
8

9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Quality level (p.52)
Recorded Pixels (p.51)
Drive mode (p.44)
Flash mode (p.86)
Shutter speed (p.62)
Sensitivity (p.54)
Tv dial enabled (p.62)
Av dial enabled (p.64)
Aperture (p.64)

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10
11
12
13
14

15

White balance mode (p.55, 142)
Busy
Battery exhaustion warning (p.24)
Auto Bracket (p.82)
Multiple exposure shooting (p.84)
Number of recordable images
Exposure compensation step (p.79)
Multiple exposure frames (p.84)
Exposure compensation (p.79)

Turn the main switch to | to see the LCD panel in the dark. The LCD panel willlight up for about 10 seconds. The LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also lightup when the AF360FGZ is used.

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LCD Monitor Indications
1. Capture Mode

5

Information

1
AF.S

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4
5
6

S

ISO 20018mm
L sRGBWB AWB
2003/10/01 12:00

Color space (p.128)
Sensitivity (p.54)
Quality level / Recorded pixels(p.51, 52)
White Balance (p.55, 142)
Custom Function (p.115)
Focus mode (p.70)

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

7
8

Focus points (p.74)
Saturation (p.117)

9Sharpness (p.117)

10
11
12

Contrast (p.118)
Lens focal length
Date and Time1
Before using your camera

Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function
settings on the LCD monitor.

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2. Playback
The camera switches between Normal Playback Screen → Histogram
Display → Detailed Information Display every time you press the INFO
button during playback.
1• Histogram• Detailed information

Before using your camera

3 4 5 6100-0120

2
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

1

100-0121

2

S

16
17
18
19
20
21

AF.S
P 1/2000 F2.8 +0.5Ev
ISO 800
WB

N

100mm
L sRGB
2003/10/01 12:00

14 15

1
2
3

Histogram
Folder name / File name (p.124)
Drive mode (p.44)

10
11
12

4

Exposure compensation step
(p.79)
Auto bracket / Multiple exposure(p.82, 84)
Focus mode (p.70)
Aperture value (p.64)
Shutter speed (p.62)
Capture mode
7 :Green program AE mode
(p.59)
e :Hyper-Program (p.60)
b :Shutter speed-priority AE(p.62)
c :Aperture-priority AE (p.64)
a :Hyper-Manual (p.66)

13

Metering mode (p.57)
Sensitivity (p.54)
Recorded quality / pixels (p.51,
52)
White balance (p.55, 142)

14

Flash mode (p.86)

15
16
17
18
19

Color space (p.128)
Focus points (p.74)
Saturation (p.117)
Sharpness (p.117)
Contrast (p.118)

20
21

Lens focal length
Captured date and time

5
6
7
8
9

Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move thehistogram display position up or down.

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Viewfinder Indications
2

1

1

12
4

11

5

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Focus points
Spot metering frame
Autofocus frame
Shutter speed
Flash status information
Focus points indication
Focus indicator

6

7

8

9

8
9
10
11
12
13

10

Tv dial enabled
Av dial enabled
AE Lock indicator
Aperture value
Number of recordable images
Exposure compensation step
Bar graph

The focus points are superimposed in red when the shutter release button ispressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled using thecustom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Before using your camera

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2 Getting Started
Attaching the Strap ...............................................20
Powering the Camera............................................21
Turning the Camera On and Off...........................26
Initial Settings........................................................27
Attaching the Lens ................................................32
Installing / Removing the CF Card.......................34
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.........................36

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Attaching the Strap

1

Pass the end of the strap throughthe strap lug, then secure to theinside of the clasp.

2
Getting Started

2

Pass the other end of the strap
through the other strap lug on thecamera, then secure to the insideof the clasp.

Powering the Camera

21

Load batteries in the camera. Use two CR-V3, or use four AA lithium
batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

1

3

Insert the batteries according
to the + / - indicator in thebattery chamber.

Press down on the batteries
with the battery cover to closeand slide it as shown in theillustration.

• Please use the AC adapter when using the camera for a prolonged period.
(p.25)• Check the battery orientation if the camera will not operate properly after
replacing the batteries.
• The optional battery grip D-BG1 is also available.

2
Getting Started

2Open the battery cover bypushing the battery coverunlock lever as shown in theillustration and slide thebattery cover toward the lensbefore flipping it open.

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2
Getting Started• AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch
is on.
• Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while.
Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries
after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” p.29.
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards can cause a camera
breakdown.
• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands oran old battery with a new one.

Batteries
You can use a variety of batteries with your camera. Battery performancediffer by battery type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
CR-V3
The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient for trips.
AA Ni-MH battery
These are rechargeable for multiple uses and are economical.
AA lithium batteries
It is recommended that you use these batteries in cold climates. It showsa fine performance in such cold temperatures.
AA alkaline batteries
You can use readily available AA alkaline batteries when your usual
batteries run out. AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all thecamera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend theiruse except in emergencies.

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Battery level indicator
You can confirm remaining battery life by checking the { displayed on
the LCD panel.
{
↓

:

↓

: Battery is running low:?

: Battery is exhausted:[Battery Depleted] :The camera turns off after displaying thismessage.

Backup battery
When the backup battery is nearly exhausted, the date and time setting
screen will appear on the LCD monitor when you change the camera
batteries. When this happens, change the backup battery (CR2016).
(Replace the battery once every five years.)

1

2

Turn off the camera.

Use a coin to remove thebackup battery chamber cover.

2
Getting Started}↓: Adequate power

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3

2
Getting Started

4

Remove the backup battery
from the backup battery
chamber cover using a pen tip
or similar object and insert a
new backup battery with the +facing towards the cover.
Close the backup battery
chamber cover until it clicks.

Number of Captures and Playback Time(new batteries)
Flash photography
50% use100% use(20°C) Approx.1000
Approx.900
Approx.800(0°C) Approx.650
Approx.600
Approx.500(20°C) Approx.900
Approx.800
Approx.700(0°C) Approx.800
Approx.700
Approx.600(20°C) Approx.450
Approx.400
Approx.350(0°C) Approx.400
Approx.350
Approx.300(20°C) Approx.110
Approx.100
Approx.80(0°C) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Batteries(temperature)
CR-V3
AA Lithium
Ni-MH
AA-Alkaline

Normalrecording

Playback time(min.)
Approx.600
Approx.400
Approx.400
Approx.350
Approx.300
Approx.250
Approx.120
Approx.60• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary bycapture mode or shooting conditions.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand,
keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normalwhen returned to room temperature.
• AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions. We
do not recommend their use except in emergencies.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will betaking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.
• For image storage capacity when using the Battery Grip D-BG1, see p.146.

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Using the AC Adapter

4

1

2

3

We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the
LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC.

1
2

Make sure the camera is turned off before opening theterminal cover.
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input
terminal on 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. Disconnection while the camera isrecording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your data.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10
operating manual.
• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries in yourcamera.

Getting Started

2

Turning the Camera On and Off

26

1
2

Turn the main switch to ON.
The camera will turn on.
Turn the main switch to OFF to turn off thecamera.

Getting Started• Always turn the camera OFF when not in use.
• Turn the main switch to | to illuminate the LCD panel for about 10 seconds.
The depth of field can also be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main
switch to | position. See page 138 for preview display.
• Auto Power Off will be activated when you do not perform any operations
within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute)

Initial Settings

27

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Setting”
screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set thelanguage displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time.
Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning yourcamera on.

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian and Japanese.

1

Turn the camera on.

Initial setting
English
NYC

City
DST
Video OutNTSC
OK : Ok

2

Use the four-way controller (45) to select your applicablelanguage.
The default setting is English.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the [City] will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the Display
Language” p.27.

Getting Started

Setting the Display Language2

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Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

1
2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select your applicable city
(Home Town).

Initial setting
EnglishNYC

Getting Started

City
DST
Video OutNTSC
OK : Ok

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the [DST] will be displayed.
• See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the WorldTime” p.120.

Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight SavingTime) mode.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (on) or P (Off).
The default setting is P (Off).

Initial setting
English
NYC

City
DST
Video OutNTSC
OK : Ok

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the [Video Out] will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the WorldTime” p.120.

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Setting the Video Output Format
You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back picturesusing a TV monitor.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.

Initial setting
EnglishNYC
NTSC
OK : Ok

2

Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the [Date and Time] will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Selecting the Video
Output Format” p.123.

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

1

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the date and time display
style.
23 are displayed above and below thedisplay style.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003
00 00
OK : Ok

2

Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below“24h”.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003
00 00
OK : Ok

2
Getting Started

City
DST
Video Out

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3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour
display) or 12h (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).
23 is displayed above and below themonth.

2

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003

Getting Started

00 00
OK : Ok

5

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003
00 00
OK : Ok

6

Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below thedate.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003
00 00
OK : Ok

7

Use the four-way controller (23)to set the date and press the fourway controller (5) again.
23 are displayed above and below theyear.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 /2003
00 00
OK : Ok

8

Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour and minutes.

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9

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and timeusing the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK
button again.
Press the OK button to set the clock to 0 seconds when the clock reaches 00
second.

Getting Started• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, yoursettings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this occurs, the Initial
settings screen is appeared the next time the camera is turned on.
• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access themenu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” p.120.

2

Attaching the Lens

32

1

Remove the body mount coverc and the lens mount cover din the illustration.

2
Getting Started

2

Align the red dots on the camera
and the lens, and secure byturning the lens clockwise until
it clicks.
Turn the lens to the left to confirm that
it is locked in place after attaching the
lens.

3

Remove the front lens cap bypushing the indicated portion
inward.
To detach the lens, hold down the lensunlock button and turn the lenscounterclockwise.

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2
Getting Started• The body mount cover c is a cover for shipping purpose to prevent scratches
and block dust. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory “Body
Mount Cap K” is available, and has a lock mechanism.
• Turn the camera OFF before attaching or removing the lens to prevent
unexpected lens movement.
• Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward toprotect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against
damage after removal.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the useof 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.
Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

Installing / Removing the CF Card

34

Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card.
Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card
(market product).
You can also use a Microdrive™ in addition to a CF card.

2
Getting Started

Installing

1

2

3

Push the card cover unlock
lever in the direction indicatedto open the card cover.

Insert the card all the way with
the CF card label toward the
LCD monitor.

Close the card cover.

35

Removing

1
2

Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicatedto open the card cover.
Press the card eject button toremove the CF card.

2

3

Close the card cover.

Getting Started

Card eject
buttonAdjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

36

Adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight.

1
2
Getting Started

Look through the viewfinderand point and camera at a welllit scene. Then move the diopter
adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the position until the autofocus
frames and the focus points in the
viewfinder are in clear focus.
• You can adjust the diopter from -2.5~+1.5m-1 (Per meter).

3 Basic Operation
Basic Operation (Shooting)..................................38
Basic Operation (Playback)..................................41

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Basic Operation (Shooting)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 Operation

Horizontal position

Vertical position• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid
object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, ingeneral the shutter speed for a hand held camera is 1/focal length ×1.5.
For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1/150
of second for 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower
than this.
• When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total
weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.

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Taking Pictures

1

Set the camera to green
program AE mode.
Set the mode dial to 7.
(p.59)

Set the focus mode to Autofocus.
Set the focus mode lever to l.
(p.70)

3

Press the flash pop-up button
to activate the flash.
You do not need to pop-up the flash
when you do not intend to use it.

4

Adjust the size of the subject.
Turn the zoom ring to determine thesize of the subject.
(p.81)

Basic Operation

2

3

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5

Adjust the focus and take apicture.
Position the subject within theautofocus frame and press the shutter
release button to take the picture (p.17).
The flash fires automatically based onlight conditions.
Push the flash down by hand after you
finish taking pictures.

3
Basic Operation

OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
The shutter release button has two positions.

Not pressed

Pressedhalfway(first position)

Fully pressed(secondposition)

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD
display indications and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully(second position) takes the picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake when taking
a picture.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first
position is.
• The viewfinder indications stay on for about 10 seconds (initial value) after
the button is released from the halfway position. Pressing the shutter releasebutton halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

Instant Review
Instant Review displays the image immediately after taking a picture. The
Instant Review default setting displays for 1 sec. Press the Delete button(i) to display the delete screen while the image is displayed. Press thefour-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press OK. The image isdeleted.

Basic Operation (Playback)41

Playing Back Images
You can play back the still pictures.

1

Press the playback button (Q)after taking a picture.

Press the Playback button again,or press the shutter release button
halfway to return to capture mode.

• Pressing the four-way controller(3) will rotate the image 90°, 180° and 270°.
The image captured in vertical position can be displayed for easy viewing.
(Only the display is rotated. The recorded image is not updated.)• The image with the highest file number is shown first when you switch to theplayback screen.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by turning Nineimage Display / Zoom Display dial. (p.100)• If no images are stored, the “No Image” message is appeared.

3
Basic Operation

The most recently captured image isdisplayed on the LCD monitor.

42

Selecting Previous or Next Images
You can play back the still pictures, cycling through one at a time.

1

Press the playback button (Q)after taking a picture.
The captured image is displayed on
the LCD monitor.

3
Basic Operation

2

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

Deleting Images
Press the Delete button (i) to display the
Delete screen when the image is displayed.
Press the four-way controller (2) to select[Delete] and press OK. The image isdeleted.
Press the Playback button again or press
the shutter release button halfway toreturn to capture mode.
DeleteOne All
DeleteCancel100-0120
OK : Ok

4 Shooting Functions
Selecting the Drive Mode......................................44
Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ......51
Setting the Sensitivity...........................................54
Setting the White Balance ....................................55
Selecting the Metering Method ............................57
Capture Modes ......................................................59
Focusing ................................................................70
EV Compensation..................................................79
Using the Zoom Lens............................................81
Auto Bracketing.....................................................82
Multiple Exposure Shooting.................................84
Using the Flash......................................................86

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Selecting the Drive Mode
This camera has four drive modes. Set the mode dial to your desired
capture mode before selecting the drive mode. (p.59)
9 Single-frame
Consecutive
shooting
Self-timergshooting
Remote controlhshootingj4

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button
is pressed. This is the most common drive mode. (p.44)
Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter
release button is held down. (p.45)
Self-timer mode (p.46)
The shutter can be released with the remote control unit.
(p.49)

Shooting Functions

The Self-timer shooting [g] and the Remote control shooting [h] modes will
be reset to the Single-frame drive mode when the camera is turned OFF andthen ON.

Single-frame shooting
One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed.
This is the most common drive mode.

1

Press the drive mode button [g]until [9] appears on the LCD
panel.

45

Consecutive Shooting
Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button isheld down.

1

Press the drive mode button [g]until [j] appears on the LCD
panel.

4
Shooting Functions

2
3

Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on
the subject.
Press the shutter release button completely.
Pictures are taken consecutively while the shutter release button is fullypressed. Take your finger off of the shutter release button to stop taking
consecutive pictures.
• When the focus mode lever is set to l (single), the focus is locked in thefirst frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.
• When the focus mode lever is set to k (continuous), the focus is adjusted
for each shot. However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing
is not complete.
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using thebuilt-in flash. Use a custom function to enable shutter release before the builtin flash is ready. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

46

Self-Timer shooting
Use the self-timer mode to include the photographer in the picture.
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.

1

Mount the camera to a tripod.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Press the drive mode button [g]until [g] appears on the LCD
panel.

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3

Press the shutter releasebutton halfway down tocompose and focus on thesubject by looking through the
viewfinder.
The focus indicator []] lights up when
the subject is in focus.

4

Press the shutter releasebutton completely.

4• The audible PCV signal can be turned
off. See page 119.
• Exposure may be affected if light enters
the viewfinder during self-timer
operation in any capture mode otherthan a (metered manual exposure).
Attach the provided viewfinder cap or
use the AE lock function (see page 69).
• Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one
side upward when using accessories
such as the viewfinder cap.

Removing the Eyecup

Attaching the viewfinder cap

Shooting Functions

The self-timer lamp starts blinking
slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds
before the shutter is released. Also the
audible PCV signal is heard and therate increases for the last two seconds.
The shutter will be released about 12
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

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5

Press the drive mode button [g]after the picture is taken.
The drive mode returns to single-frame
shooting from self-timer shooting.

Press the drive mode button to cancel the self-timer operation before it iscompleted.

4

Mirror lock up function

Shooting Functions

When this function is set, the mirror stays up and the shutter is released
about 2 seconds later when the shutter release button is pressed.
You can reduce camera shake caused by mirror movement with mirror
lock up.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up:
1 In Custom Function, set “Self-timer delay time” to “2 sec”. See page 115
for setting Custom Functions.
2 Press the drive mode button until g appears on the LCD panel.
3 Focus on the subject and then press the shutter release button
completely.
The mirror stays up and the picture will be taken 2 seconds later.
AE lock is enabled with the exposure value immediately before themirror goes up.

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Remote Control Shooting
The shutter can be released with the remote control unit (optional). The
shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the
remote control unit is pressed.

1

Mount the camera to a tripod.

4

Press the drive mode button [g]until [h] appears on the LCD
panel.
• The camera is not focused by operating
the remote control. Focus on the subject
first before operating the remote control.
• The self-timer lamp will blink letting you
know the camera is in remote control waitstatus when you display h.

3Press the shutter releasebutton on the remote control
towards the camera.
The shutter will be released 3 seconds
after the shutter release button on the
remote control unit is pressed. Whenthe picture is taken, the self-timer lamp
lights for 2 seconds and will thenresume blinking. Press the drive mode button after the picture is taken.
The drive mode returns to single-frame drive mode.

Shooting Functions

2

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4
Shooting Functions• The operating distance of the remotecontrol unit is approx. 5m from in front
5mof the camera.
• Remote control shooting with thecapture mode set to p (bulb) mode willallow bulb shooting while the shutter
release button on the remote control
unit is pressed.
• Exposure may be affected if light enters
the viewfinder during remote control
operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure).
Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (see page 69).
See page 47 for attaching the viewfinder cap.
• You can use a custom function to change the remote control operation timefrom 3 seconds to immediate operation. See page 115 for setting Custom
Functions.
• Press the drive button or turn the main switch off to stop the remote control
operation after it has been activated.
• 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 camera automatically returns to single-frame drive mode after the
remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Please contact PENTAX service center to exchange thebattery. (This will involve a fee.)Setting the Recorded Pixels andQuality Level

51

Setting the Recorded Pixels
You can select the number of recorded pixels from L (3008 × 2008), M(2400 × 1600) and S (1536 × 1024). The more pixels there are the larger
the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according
to quality level settings.
L
M
S

2

3

Suited for printing on A3 paper.
Suited for printing on A4 paper.
Suited for printing on A5 paper.

Set the mode dial to 8.

Select the recorded pixels with
the Av dial.

Confirm the recorded pixels on
the LCD panel.

4
Shooting Functions

1

3008 × 2008
2400 × 1600
1536 × 1024

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4

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• Pressing the green button while setting the recorded pixels will make the size
revert to the default value (L).
• You can set a custom function to set the recorded pixels for S to 1536 × 1024,
1152 × 768, or 960 × 640. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
• The Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW.
(Fixed at 3008 × 2008)

4

Setting the Quality Level

Shooting Functions

You can set the image compression rate.
The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings.
1

RAW

2

TIFF

C

Best

D

BetterEGood

Raw data, just as it was captured. You can process this on
your PC using dedicated utility software.
Image is recorded as uncompressed data. Suited forprocessing on your PC. Image is saved with “TIFF”
extension.
Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures
on A4 paper. Image is saved with “JPEG” extension.
Standard compression rate, suited for viewing as standard
photographs or on your computer screen. Image is savedwith “JPEG” extension.
Highest compression rate, suited for attaching to e-mail, orfor creating websites. Image is saved with “JPEG”
extension.

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1

2

Select the mode dial to 8.

Select the quality level with theb dial.

4

4Confirm the quality level on the
LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Pressing the green button while setting the quality level will make the quality
level revert to the default value (C(Best)).

Shooting Functions

3

Setting the Sensitivity

54

You can set the sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set within a range of sensitivity equivalent to ISO
200 to 1600.

1

Set the mode dial to o.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Select the sensitivity with the
Tv dial.
The larger the sensitivity value, themore suitable for darker places, on theother hand, pictures tend to be affectedby noise and appear rough.

3

4

Confirm the sensitivity level on
the LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.
• Turn the Tv dial counterclockwise to decrease the number. Turn the Tv dialclockwise to increase the number.
• Pressing the green button while setting the sensitivity will make the quality
level revert to the default value (Sensitivity 200).
• You can set sensitivity up to 3200 when you select “Wide” in “Sensitivity
Range” settings in the Custom Function menu. (p.115)

Setting the White Balance

55

The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, thesame white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than undera light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film orusing filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using whitebalance.
F Automatic
G Daylight
H Shade^ Cloudy
Fluorescent
Light

I
b

Tungsten Light
Flash

K

Manual* The color temperature (°K) is estimated. This does not indicate precise colors. See page
143 for color temperature.

1

2

Set the mode dial to n.

Select the white balance with
the Av dial.

4
Shooting Functions

J

The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
For taking pictures outside in sunlight.
For taking pictures outside in the shade.
For taking pictures on cloudy days.
For taking pictures under fluorescent light. Select thetype of fluorescent light, from W white (4200°K)*,
N neutral white (5000°K)*, and D daylight (6500°K)*.
For taking pictures under tungsten light bulbs.
For taking pictures using the electronic flash.
For taking pictures by manually adjusting the whitebalance.

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3

4
4

Confirm the white balance on
the LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.

Shooting Functions• See page142 for manual adjustment method.
• Pressing the green button while setting the white balance will make the whitebalance revert to the default value (F).

Selecting the Metering Method

57

You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure. Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted
metering or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera.

Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16
different zones as shown in the illustration
when using the multi-segment metering.
This mode automatically determines whatlevel of brightness is in which portion.

Rotate the metering mode
select lever to set the white
index to [.

The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select themulti-segment metering mode when using a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or
A lens. (the lens can only be used when a custom function is set to permit
shutter release with a position other than aperture A.)

Shooting Functions

1

4

58

Using the Center-Weighted Metering
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 that sensitivity
increases as the pattern height increases(center). This mode does not automaticallycompensate for backlit scenes.

4
Shooting Functions

1

Rotate the metering mode
select lever to set the white
index to M.

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 AE lock in combination when thesubject is extremely small and proper
exposure is difficult to obtain. (p.69)
Spot metering zone

1

Rotate the metering mode
select lever to set the white
index to 6.

Capture Modes

59

This camera has six capture modes available: green program AE mode,e (program) mode, b (shutter-priority) mode, c (aperture-priority)mode, a (manual) mode and p (bulb) mode.

Using the Green Program AE mode
Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the program
line, for taking pictures at the proper exposure.

1

Set the mode dial to 7.

Shooting Functions

AE lock shooting (p.69), auto bracket shooting (p.82), multiple exposureshooting (p.84), and EV compensation (p.79) are not available in green
program AE mode.

4

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Using the P (Hyper Program) mode
Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the program
line for taking pictures at the proper exposure. You can also use the Tv dialand Av dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while keeping theproper exposure (Hyper program).

1

Set the mode dial to e.

4
Shooting Functions

2

Confirm the shutter speed andaperture value in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button
when using a lens with an aperture ring.
• You can set a custom function tochange the program line used. See
page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
• You can set a custom function tocompensate the sensitivity
automatically to obtain the proper
exposure when the conditions set are
not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

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Hyper Program• To change shutter speed
The camera switches to shutter speed-priority AE when you turn the bdial in the e (Hyper Program) mode.
• Shutter speed can be set to a value within the range appropriate for theaperture value.
• The aperture values on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash
when the brightness changes and the aperture value falls outside theappropriate range.
• The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green
button.
4
Shooting Functions• To change aperture value
The camera switches to Aperture-priority AE when you turn the c dial in
the e (Hyper Program) mode.
• Aperture can be set only to a value within the range appropriate for the
shutter speed value.
• The shutter speeds on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash
when the brightness changes and the shutter speed value falls outside
the appropriate range.
• The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green
button.

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Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode
The appropriate aperture value is automatically set by the camera for aproper exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the shutter
speed is selected.
This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or
capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed. See page136 for the effect of shutter speed.

1

Set the mode dial to b.

4
Shooting Functions

2

3

Select the shutter speed with
the Tv dial.

Confirm the shutter speed andaperture value in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

63• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button
when using a lens with an aperture ring.
• The shutter speed is displayed on the
LCD panel whenever the camera is on.
• You can set a function to enable noise
reduction processing when taking
pictures at a slow shutter speed. See
page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
• You can set a custom function toautomatically compensate the sensitivity to obtain the proper exposure, when
the conditions set are not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting
Custom Functions.

Exposure Warning

4

If the subject is too bright or too dark, theaperture value will blink in the viewfinder andon the LCD panel. When the subject is toobright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is
too dark, choose a slower shutter speed.
When the shutter speed indication stops
blinking, you can take the picture with proper
exposure.
If both the shutter speed and aperture value
are blinking, this indicates being out of
metering range, unable to obtain the proper
exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash or
faster sensitivity if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

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Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode
The shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper
exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the aperture value
is selected. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased
depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. See page 136 forthe effect of aperture.

1

Set the mode dial to c.

4
Shooting Functions

2

3

Select the aperture value with
the Av dial.

Confirm the shutter speed andaperture value in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

65• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button whenusing a lens with an aperture ring.
• The aperture is displayed on the LCD panel
whenever the camera is on.
• You can set a custom function tocompensate the sensitivity automatically toobtain the proper exposure, when theconditions set are not providing proper
exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Exposure Warning
4
Shooting Functions

If the subject is too bright or too dark, theshutter speed will blink in the viewfinder andon the LCD panel. When too bright, set theaperture smaller (larger number), and when
too dark, open the aperture further (smaller
number). Once blinking stops, you can takethe picture.
If both the shutter speed and aperture value
are blinking, this indicates being out of
metering range, unable to obtain the proper
exposure even if the aperture is adjusted.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash or faster sensitivity if it is too dark.

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Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) modeThis mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter
speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.

4
Shooting Functions

1

Set the mode dial to M

2

Press the green button
Shutter speed and aperture arechanged automatically to achieve theproper exposure setting.
From this point, you can use the b dialor c dial to change exposure values
manually and then take a picture.

• Hold down the auto-lock button while setting
the aperture to the A position when using alens with an aperture ring.
• When pressing the green button to get theproper exposure setting, how shutter speed
and aperture values are determined willchange depending on the “Green Button in
Manual” in the custom function menu.
e : The proper exposure setting isdetermined based on the program mode
selected in the custom settings menu.
b : The aperture value is fixed to the point when the green button is pressed andthen the shutter speed that will produce the proper exposure is determined.
c: The shutter speed is fixed to the point when the green button is pressed andthen the aperture value that will produce the proper exposure is determined.

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How to read the viewfinder bar graphIn a (Hyper manual exposure) mode, a bar graph appears in the
viewfinder. If the 9 are at the center of the bar, it indicates correct
exposure. If the 9 are on the negative end of the bar graph, it
indicates under exposure. If they are on the positive end, it
indicates over exposure. If the exposure setting exceeds the bar
graph display limit, the 7 or 8 will blink.

• The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the LCD panel
whenever the camera is on.

4
If the subject is too bright or too dark,both the shutter speed and aperture
value will blink in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel to indicate being out of
metering range. Adjusting the shutter
speed and aperture will not attainproper exposure. Use an ND (Neutral
Density) filter or select a darker subject
if the subject is too bright. Select abrighter subject or use a flash if it is too
dark.

Combining with AE-L
You can use the AE-L button (p.69) to memorize the exposure value inHyper Manual mode. In this state, the shutter speed and aperture value
combination is changed, with the exposure value said as is, when you
change either the shutter speed or the aperture value.
Ex) If you press AE-L with the shutter speed set to 1/125 seconds and theaperture set to f/5.6, using the Tv dial to change the shutter speed to
1/30 seconds will result in the aperture value automatically changing to
f11.

Shooting Functions

Exposure Warning

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Using the B (Bulb) modeThis mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night
scenes and fireworks.

1

Set the mode dial to p.

4
Shooting Functions• Use a steady tripod to prevent camera
shake and use the optional Cable
Switch CS-205 when using this mode.
• With the remote control shooting mode,the shutter remains open as long as theoptional remote control's shutter
release button is held down.
• You can set whether or not to performnoise reduction in the Custom Function
settings.

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About the AE-L (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 AE lock button.
The camera memorizes the exposure(brightness) at that instant.
Press it again to disengage.

4
Shooting Functions• @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged.
• The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering
timer after releasing the AE lock button. The exposure remains locked as longas the AE lock button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is keptpressed halfway.
• You will hear a beep when the AE lock button is pressed. The beep can beturned off. (p.119)• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• When the exposure mode is set to e (program) mode, you can use a Hyper
program while the AE lock is engaged.
• 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 vary, and therefore the picture is taken
at the brightness level set by the AE lock.
• The exposure value set when you press the AE lock button is saved when the
exposure mode is set to a (Hyper manual exposure) mode. In this state, theshutter speed and aperture value combination is changed, with the exposure
value said as is, when you change either the shutter speed or the aperture
value.

Focusing70

Autofocus
The camera adjusts the focus automatically. There are two autofocus
modes. When you press the shutter release button halfway, l (Singlemode) locks the focus and k (Continuous mode) adjusts the focus
continuously. (p.70, 71)

Manual focus
You can adjust the focus manually. (p.72)

Selecting the focus point
4
Shooting Functions

You can set the camera to automatically select the focus point, select a
specified position or the center position within the viewfinder. (p.74)

The following three methods are provided for adjusting focus.

Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode)

1

Set the focus mode lever to
l.

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2

Look through the viewfinderand press the shutter releasebutton halfway down to focus
on the subject.
The focus indicator []] lights up in
the viewfinder when the subject is in
focus.
(The subject is out of focus when it isblinking.)

Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)

1

Set the focus mode lever tok.

4
Shooting Functions• The focus is locked while []] is lit (focus lock). To focus on another subject,take your finger off of the shutter release button first.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (singlemode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take thepicture. Set the focus manually when the subject is difficult to focus. (seepage 78)

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2

Look through the viewfinderand press the shutter releasebutton halfway down to focus
on the subject.
The focus indicator []] lights up in
the viewfinder when the subject is in
focus.
(The subject is out of focus when it isblinking.)• The camera switches to predictive AF mode automatically when a moving
subject is detected in k (continuous mode).
• The shutter can be released even when the subject is out of focus in k(continuous mode).

4
Shooting Functions

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
You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator.

1

Set the focus mode lever to
\.

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2

Look through the viewfinderand press the shutter releasebutton halfway and turn thefocusing ring to adjust focus
on the subject.
The focus indicator []] lights up andyou will hear a double beep when thesubject comes into focus.

• Use the viewfinder's matte field as described below when the subject isdifficult to focus (see p.78) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.119)

1

2

Set the focus mode lever to\.

Look through the viewfinder
and turn the focusing ring until
the subject looks sharp on thescreenShooting Functions

Using the viewfinder matte field4

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Selecting the focus points
There are 11 focus points in the autofocus frames. You can select thefocus points to use depending on the scene you are shooting.

Setting the focus point mode to AUTO
The camera selects the optimum focus point position even if the subject is
not centered.

1
4

Set the focus point select dial
to 5.

Shooting Functions

The area in the autofocus frame is therange available for autofocus.

• The focused point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can becanceled using a custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom
Functions.
• The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting withlenses other than FA J, FA, F lenses.

Selecting the Focus Point
There are 11 focus points in the autofocus frames. If the camera does notselect the desired focus point in Auto mode, you can select the desired
focus point manually.

1

Set the focus point select dial
to j.

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2

3

Look through the viewfinder andcheck where you want to focus.

Use the four-way controller[2 3 4 5] to select thedesired focus point.

• Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point andreturn to automatic setting.
• The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting withlenses other than FA J, FA, F lenses.

Fixing the Focus Point on the Center1

Set the focus point select dial
to 6.

4
Shooting Functions

The selected focus point issuperimposed in red in the viewfinder.
Check the set focus point with the focus points indicator at the bottom of
the viewfinder when you have trouble seeing the superimposed focus
point because of the backlit or other conditions.

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2

Press the shutter releasebutton halfway.
Only the center is focused where thefocus point is superimposed.

Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and returnto automatic setting.

Focus lock4
Shooting Functions

If the subject is beyond the range of the focus points area, the camera
cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim thefocus point on the subject, use focus lock, then recompose the picture.
You can take pictures in Focus lock mode when the focus mode is set tol (Single Mode).

1

Frame the desired composition
for your picture in the
viewfinder.
You can use focus lock when thesubject you wish to focus on is notwithin the focus point area.
(Example)
The person is out of focus
and the background is
focused instead.

2

Aim the center of the
viewfinder over the subject,then press the shutter releasebutton halfway down.
The focus indicator []] lights up and you
will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus. (If it is blinking, the subject isout of focus.)

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3

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

4Re-compose the picture while
keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway down andpress the shutter release button
fully to take the picture.

4
Shooting Functions• The focus is locked while the focus indicator []] is lit.
• Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be outof focus.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.119)

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Autofocus illuminator
When the flash is up in l (single mode) where the subject in dark area,pressing the shutter release button halfway will automatically fire the builtin flash several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject.

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

4
Shooting Functions

The autofocus mechanism is not all-powerful. Subjects which may not
focus are listed below. These also apply to manual focusing using the
focus indicator []] in the viewfinder.
For any of these, set the focus mode switch to \ and use the manual
focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the
viewfinder.
a) Extremely low-contrast subject such as a white wall in the focus points
range.
b) Subjects which don't reflect much light within the focus points range.
c) Subjects that are moving extremely fast.
d) Powerfully reflected light or strong backlight (subjects with extremely
bright backgrounds).
e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.
f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus
points range.
It may not be in focus even if the focus indicator []] is lit.
g)

AF Button
You can activate autofocus by pressing the
AF button and press the shutter button to takea picture.
This functions the same as when you press
the shutter button halfway down. Once youpress the AF button during l (Single
Mode) to adjust the focus, focus lock will
operate while you hold down the button.
The camera will continue to adjust the focus while you hold down the
button in k (Continuous Mode).

EV Compensation

79

This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose(darken) your picture. The exposure compensation range is -3 EV to +3 EV
in 0.5 EV or 0.3 EV steps.

1

Turn the b dial to set thedesired compensation value
while holding down the
Exposure compensation
button.
4

Confirm the compensation
value in the viewfinder or on
the LCD panel.
The set value and m are displayed
during compensation.

How to read the viewfinder bar graphIf the [9] are on the negative side of the bar graph, it indicates
under-exposure. If they are on the positive side, it indicates overexposure. One dot on the bar graph indicates 0.5 step (0.5 EV).

• The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off,or by setting any other exposure mode.
• Press the green button to reset the exposure compensation value to 0 whilepressing the exposure compensation button.
• You can set a custom function to allow setting exposure compensation by 0.3
steps (EV). See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Shooting Functions

2

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Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set togreen program AE mode, a (metered manual exposure) mode or p (bulb)
mode.

4
Shooting Functions

Using the Zoom Lens

81

You can use the zoom lens to freely change the size of your chosen
subject. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.

1

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

4
Shooting Functions• The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring, the wider the angle.
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom, Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect are notcompatible with this camera.

Auto Bracketing82

You can capture three consecutive images at different exposures. The first
frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is underexposed and the third frame is over-exposed.
You can set the negative or positive exposure compensation step to be
1/2EV (±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5) or 1/3EV (±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0), using “Exposure
setting steps” in custom functions.

4
Shooting Functions

Normal exposure

1

2

Under-exposure

Press the multiple exposure /auto bracket button until V]
appears on the LCD panel.

Turn the Tv dial to select ]while holding down themultiple exposure / auto
bracket button.

Over-exposure

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3

4

Turn the Av dial to set the
exposure compensation step
while holding down the multiple
exposure / auto bracket button.

Hold down the shutter release button.
Three consecutive pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation,
the second with negative compensation, and the third with positivecompensation. The mode returns to the single-frame drive mode
automatically after the third picture is taken.

Taking only over-exposed or under-exposed pictures
You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under-exposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation(p.79). The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of thespecified exposure compensation value.

Shooting Functions• By combining this function with consecutive shooting mode, you can takeconsecutive auto bracketing shots for as long as you keep the shutter releasebutton pressed.
• The focus is locked in the first frame position when the focus mode lever is set
to l (single).
• The focus is adjusted for each shot when the focus mode lever is set to k(continuous). However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is
not complete.
• The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as muchtime as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds) when you release yourfinger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can takethe next picture at the next compensation step. In this case, auto focusing works
for each frame. After about twice as much time as the metering timer (initialvalue 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture.
• You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and
P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash light output consecutively. However,when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to takethree continuous 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
confirming that charging is complete.
• You can change the auto bracketing sequence using a custom function.
See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

4Multiple Exposure Shooting84

You can overlap multiple images to take one picture.
For example, you can take composite pictures such as a night scene witha bright moon superimposed.

1

Press the multiple exposure /auto bracket button until V]
appears on the LCD panel.

4
Shooting Functions

2

3

Turn the Tv dial to select V
while holding down themultiple exposure / auto
bracket button.

Use the Av dial to set the
number of multiple exposureswhile holding down the multiple
exposure / auto bracket button.
Here, as an example, the number is set to
2 (two).

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4Release the finger from themultiple exposure / auto bracket
button and press the shutter
release button to take the firstimage.
The first image is captured, and is displayedon the LCD monitor for instant review.

5

Press the shutter release button totake the superimposed image.
The composite image is displayed on the
LCD monitor.

Shooting Functions• The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode iscancelled when the picture is taken.
• You can delete the first image by pressing the delete button while the delete
screen is displayed.
• Repeat step 5 to take three or more.
• The maximum number of frames is 9 (nine) at one time.

4

Using the Flash86

Using the built-in flash
When you use a flash in low light or backlit conditions, manually pop up
the built-in flash before taking the picture.
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture
conditions. We recommend to take a test shoot to confirm this. Also refer
to Page 140 “F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash”.

4

1

Press the flash pop-up button
to raise the flash.

Shooting Functions

The flash pops up and starts charging
automatically.
When flash is fully charged, b appears
in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel.

2

Press the flash mode button to
select a flash mode.
See page 87.

3

Press the shutter release button fully and the flash
discharges.

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4

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

Setting Flash Modes

1

Press the flash mode button to
select a flash mode.

4

Flash modes for each capture mode
Flash modes differ by capture mode. See below for the flash modes
corresponding to each capture mode. (The indications shown are with thebuilt-in flash popped up.)
• Green program AE mode

Automatic flash

Red-eye reduction
automatic flash

Shooting Functions

The flash mode on the LCD panel cycles
as shown in the chart with each press ofthe button.

88• e (program) mode

4

Automatic flash

Red-eye reduction
automatic flash

Wireless mode

Red-eye reduction
flash ON

Flash ON

Wireless highspeed sync mode

• b (Shutter priority) mode / c (Aperture priority) modea (Manual exposure mode) / p (Bulb) mode

Shooting Functions

Flash ON

Red-eye reduction
flash ON

Wireless highspeed sync mode

Wireless mode

Red-eye Reduction
This camera has a red-eye reduction function, which reduces red-eye bydischarging the flash twice. When > is displayed on the LCD panel, thepre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces thepupil diameter. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are
smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.
• If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. is set asa slave unit or wireless, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger theexternal flash to fire. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.
• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash isused. See page 97.

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About Red-eye Phenomenon
Shooting portraits with a flash in a dark environment often results in eyes
looking reddish in the photograph. This phenomenon, commonly known
as “Red-Eye”, is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in theretina of the eye. It can be reduced by taking a picture in brighter light orby shooting with a wider-angle lens at a closer distance. When using an
external flash, it may also help to position the flash as far away from thecamera as possible.

Flash photography distance• The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), even if thelens aperture is very small. The exposure will not be properly controlled when
taking a picture closer than 0.7m. Note that this can also cause and you willsee vignetting in the picture corners.
• To calculate the flash photography distance from the aperture size, seep.139.

Flash Recommended indicator
The flash recommended indicator [b] in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel will blink to recommend that you use the flash when you attempt totake a picture in low light and backlight condition.
• b will blink only in backlit conditions when the capture mode is set to b
(shutter priority) mode or a (manual exposure) mode.
• b stops blinking when the flash is fully charged.
• b will not appear in Bulb mode.

4
Shooting Functions

As a rule of thumb, the distance for using the built-in flash (which varies
with the lens used) is within about four meters of the subject. (Withsensitivity 400)

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Daylight-Sync Shooting
In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate the shadow when a portrait
picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow.
Daylight-sync shooting is the same as normal shooting with a flash.

• Taking pictures
1 Press the flash pop-up button.
2 Confirm that the flash mode is set to Flash ON.
3 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
4 Take the picture.

4
Shooting Functions• It may be over-exposed when the background is too bright.
• Press the flash button and turn off 3 on the LCD panel when shooting withdaylight-sync. The flash may not discharge when taking a daylight-sync
photograph with 3 displayed on the LCD panel (3 on the LCD panel cannot
be turned off in the green program AE mode.)

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

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Using the flash in each capture mode
Using b (Shutter priority) Mode
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blureffect.
• Any desired shutter speed 1/150 sec. or slower can be set for taking a
flash photograph.
• The aperture automatically changes according to the ambient
brightness.

Using Av (Aperture-priority) Mode

Slow-Speed-Sync Mode
It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject in a low lightbackground by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject
and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.
y Using M (Hyper manual exposure) Mode
1 Set the exposure mode to a(Hyper manual exposure) mode
2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/150 sec) and aperture value to obtaincorrect exposure.
3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the flash.
4 Take the picture.
The flash can be raised at any time before taking the picture in Hyper manualexposure mode.

4
Shooting Functions• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you
want to change the depth of field or shoot any far away subject.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/150 sec. to aslow shutter speed that does not cause camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is fixed at 1/150 sec when any lens other than FA J,
FA or F is used.

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y Using b (Shutter priority) Mode
1 Set the exposure mode to b (shutter priority) mode.
2 Use the Tv dial to set the desired shutter speed.
3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash.
4 Take the picture.

4• If the aperture value blinks when the shutter speed is set, the background will
not be exposed correctly.Adjust the shutter speed so that the aperture value
stops blinking.
• If the flash is popped up before setting the shutter speed, the background will
not be exposed correctly.
• The picture will be blurred when the subject is not stop moving, use of a tripod
is recommended to prevent camera shake.
• You can use slow-speed-sync shooting by performing the same operation inHyper program b (shutter priority) mode.
• Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

Shooting Functions

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Using an External Flash
Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash
modes, such as P-TTL automatic flash mode, TTL auto-flash mode, highspeed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by
the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
Built-in
Flash

AF360FGZ

AF500FTZ AF400FTZ
AF330FTZ AF240FT

4

*1

*1

*2

*2

Shooting FunctionsFlash
CAMERA FUNCTION
Red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash discharge
After the flash is charged, thecamera automatically switches
to the flash sync speed.
Aperture is set automatically in
the Hyper Program andShutter-Priority AE Modes
Flash confirmation in the
viewfinder
P-TTL auto flash* (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 3200)
TTL auto flash* (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 800)
Slow-speed sync
Autofocus illuminator
Trailing-shutter-curtain sync*3
flash
Contrast-control-sync flash*3
mode
Slave flash
Multiple flash
High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash

*4

*5
*5

*1 When using FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A.
*3 The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
*4 It can be combined with AF360FGZ / AF500FTZ / AF330FTZ or AF400FTZ / AF240FT
flash for trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash.
*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.

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About the LCD panel display for AF360FGZ• The AF360FGZ will automatically convert thefield angle differential between 35mm and thew format resulting from the focal length ofthe lens you are using. (When using FA J, FA, or
F lenses)• Display the format size for w during theexposure metering timer of the camera is turnedon when combining the AF360FGZ with thew. (It returns to a 35mm format display
when the exposure metering timer is turned off.)

Lens
used
85mm
70mm
50mm
35mm
28mm
24mm
20mm

⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔

AF 360FGZ
display
58mm
48mm
34mm
24mm
19mm
16mm
13mm

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Using P-TTL Auto Mode

Shooting Functions

Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. P-TTL auto flash, which
pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment metering allows more precise
control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode.
1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit.
2 Turn the external flash ON.
3 Set the flash unit mode switch to P-TTL auto.
4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
• P-TTL auto is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only. The mode will be
TTL auto when using a flash other than the AF360FGZ.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is fully charged.
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read theexternal flash manual.
• The external flash discharges automatically when 3 is lit in on the LCD panel.
The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough, (therefore, it
may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting).
• Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attachedto the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use
both at once, see page 97 for the connection method.

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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a
shutter speed faster than 1/150 second. High-speed flash sync can beused with the flash attached to the camera, or as a wireless.
y Using High-speed flash sync on the camera
1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit.
2 Set the mode dial to any exposure mode other than the green program
AE mode or p (Bulb) mode.
3 Turn the external flash ON.
4 Set the flash unit sync mode switch to HS (high-speed flash sync.).
5 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
4

y Using the AF360FGZ flash as wireless High-speed flash sync
1 Place the flash unit at the desired location.
2 Set the flash unit power switch to [WIRELESS]
3 Set the flash unit wireless mode switch to S (Slave).
4 Press the flash pop-up button to enable using the built-in flash.
5 Press the flash mode button until
is displayed.
• 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
1/150 sec.

Using Wireless Mode
With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge a flash without having a cordconnection between the camera and flash unit. The High-speed sync
mode can also be used with wireless flash.
1 Place the flash unit at the desired location.
2 Set the flash unit power switch to [WIRELESS]
3 Set the flash unit wireless mode switch to S (Slave).

Shooting Functions• 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
1/150 sec. For the e (Hyper Program) mode, rotate the b or the c dialusing the Shutter-priority mode or the Aperture-priority mode to make the
shutter speed faster than 1/150 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p.

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4 Press the flash pop-up button to enable using the built-in flash.
5 Press the flash mode button until
is displayed.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• The AF360FGZ can be attached directly to the camera hot shoe and wirelessmode can still be used with one or more additional AF360FGZ flashes.
• Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE 1.

Wireless flash control (P-TTL flash mode)4
Shooting Functions

When the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash, the following information
is exchanged between the built-in flash and AF360FGZ before the flash isdischarged.
1 Press the shutter release button completely.
2 The built-in flash discharges a pre-flash.
(the camera’s flash mode is transmitted)
3 The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash.
(the subject's lighting condition is checked)
4 The internal flash unit discharges a pre-flash.
(the required flash output is transmitted to the external flash)
The built-in flash will discharge another pre-flash to transmit the flash
duration time in HS (High-speed flash sync mode).
5 The AF360FGZ discharges the main flash.
• You can set a custom function to select how the built-in flash is to be used:either as an information controller for the external flash, or as a flash to affectthe exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
• Set the AF360FGZ in wireless slave mode to SLAVE 1.

Channel settings for wireless flash control
For wireless control, a channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ must be set
as follows.
Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera, turning on the camera and pressing
the shutter release button halfway down to set the channel.
The present channel is displayed for about 10 seconds when flash mode 4 oris set.

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Red-eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available using an external flash.
This may not be available on some flashes and it may have any restrictions forusage conditions may be required. See the chart given on p.93.

Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync FlashWhen using the built-in flash with an external flash that has a trailingshutter-curtain sync flash function, the external flash is set to the trailingshutter-curtain flash function, the internal flash will also use this mode.
Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.

Using the built-in flash with an external flash

Fig. 1 When combining with the built-in flash

Discharging multiple flashes
To use two or more external flashes simultaneously, either use the same
type of flashes as shown in the flash function chart on p.93, or use thefollowing combinations: AF360FGZ / AF500FTZ / AF330FTZ and
AF400FTZ / AF240FT. The built-in flash can be used with any type. Connect
them as shown in Fig. 2 on the next page: Attach an off-camera shoe
adapter F to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F and connect theextension cord F5P to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other external
flash.

4
Shooting Functions

As shown in figure 1 below, attach the optional hot shoe adapter FG to thecamera hot shoe and an off-camera shoe adapter to the bottom of theexternal flash, and connect these with the extension cord F5P.
The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to
your tripod.

98Fig. 2 When combining two or more external flashes

4

The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without
the off-camera shoe adapter F.

Shooting Functions

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in flash
allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography).
This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged
from two units. Contrast control synch flash is possible with the
combination of following flash units:
AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ and the built-in flash
1 Refer to page 97 for connecting the external flash off-camera.
2 Set the synch mode for AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ / AF500FTZ to theContrast-Control-Synch mode.
3 Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged
and then take the picture.
• For contrast control synch flash photography when using two external
flashes, the flash set as the contrast control flash is flash 2, and the otherexternal flash is flash 1. When using an external flash with the built-in flash,
the built-in flash is flash 1, and the external flash is flash 2.
• Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a“Hot Shoe Grip”, as a malfunction may occur.
• The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/60 second in the ContrastControl-Synch mode.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes.

5 Playback Functions
Zoom Playback ....................................................100
Nine-Image Display .............................................101
Deleting Images...................................................102
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................106

Zoom Playback100

You can play back images magnified up to 12 times.

1

2
5

Press the Playback button anduse the four-way controller (45)to select an image.

Turn the Nine-image display /Zoom display dial clockwise.

Playback Functions

The image is magnified (1×~12×).
You can move the zoom position withthe four-way controller during zoom
display.
Turn the Nine-image display / zoom
display dial counterclockwise to
reduce the magnification.

x 2.0

Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to returnto capture mode.

Nine-Image Display

101

You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time.

1

2

Press the Playback button anduse the four-way controller (45)to select an image.

Turn the Nine-image display /Zoom display dialcounterclockwise.

5100-0500

Selected image
scroll bar

With the very last image selected, press the four-way controller (3) to display
the first nine images.

3

Turn the Nine-image display / Zoom display dialclockwise, or press OK.
The selected image is displayed.

Playback Functions

Up to nine small images will be
displayed at once.
Press the four-way controller(2345) to select an image.
If there are 10 or more images
recorded, a scroll bar appears at theright of the screen. With an image
selected in the bottom row, pressing
the four-way controller (3) displays
the next nine images.

Deleting Images

102

Deleting a Single Image
You can delete one image at a time.

1

5

2

Playback Functions

3

Press the Playback button anduse the four-way controller (45)to select the image to delete.

Press the Delete button todisplay the Delete screen.

Select [Delete] with the fourway controller (2).

DeleteOne All
DeleteCancel100-0120
OK : Ok

4

Press the OK button.
The image is deleted.

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Deleting All Images
You can erase all saved images at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.

1
2

Press the Playback button.
Press the Delete button todisplay the Delete screen.

5

Select [All] with the four-way
controller (45).

DeleteOne All

Delete all images on memory card?
DeleteCancelOK : OK

4

Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] andpress OK.
All images are deleted.

Playback Functions

3

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

1

2

Press the Playback button anduse the four-way controller (45)to select the image to protect.

Press the Protect button (Z)to display the Protect screen.

5
Playback Functions

3

Select [Protect] with the fourway controller (2).

Protect

One AllProtect
Unprotect100-0120
OK : Ok

4

Press the OK button.
The selected image is protected.
• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
• The Z symbol is displayed when playing back protected images.

Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card.

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Protecting All Images

1
2

3

Press the Playback button.
Press the Protect button (Z)to display the protect screen.

Select [All] with the four-way
controller (45).

Protect

One AllProtect all images

5

OK : OK

4

Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] andpress OK.
The images are protected.

Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card.

Playback Functions

Protect
Cancel all images

Printing Service Settings (DPOF)

106

You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the CF card withrecorded 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 thedate.

Single Image Settings
Set the following items for each image.
• Copies:Set the number of prints up to 99.
• Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image.

1
5
Playback Functions

2

3

Press the Playback button anduse the four-way controller (45)to select the image to print.

Press the DPOF button todisplay the DPOF screen.

Press the four-way controller (3).

DPOF

ONE ALL

The frame will move to “Copies”.
CopiesDate
100-0820
OK : Ok

00

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4

Press the four-way controller(45) to specify the number ofcopies and press the four-way
controller (3).
The cursor will move to “Date”.

DPOF

ONE ALL
Copies00

Date100-0820
OK : Ok

5

Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (on)or P (off) for the date.
OThe date will be imprinted.
P The date will not be imprinted.

Press the OK button.

5

Prints can be made according to the settings.

Playback Functions

6• If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of prints and the on/ off date setting will be displayed.
• Set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button to cancel DPOF
settings.

• Some printers or printing equipment at the photo processing lab may not
imprint the date even when the DPOF setting is set.
• DPOF setting is not applied to the Raw data images.

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Settings for All Images
You can set printing service settings for all images.

1
2

5

3

Press the Playback button.
Press the DPOF button todisplay the DPOF screen.

Playback Functions

Press the four-way controller(45) to select [All] and press
the four-way controller (3).

DPOF

ONE ALL

DPOF setting for all images.

The frame will move to “Number ofCopies”.

CopiesDate00
OK : Ok

4

Press the four-way controller(45) to select the number ofcopies and press the four-way
controller (3).
The cursor will move to “Date”.

DPOF

ONE ALL

DPOF setting for all images.
CopiesDate00
OK : Ok

You can set the number of prints up to 99.

5

Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (on)or P (off) for the date.
OThe date will be imprinted.
P The date will not be imprinted.

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6

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• Settings for all images will cancel settings for single images.
• The number of copies applies to all images when you specify the number ofcopies for all images. Before printing, always check that the number iscorrect.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to 00 with “All Images”
selected.

5
Playback Functions

6 Settings
Setting Menu List ................................................112
How to Operate the Settings Menu....................113
Camera Settings ..................................................114
Custom Function Chart ......................................127
List of City Names ...............................................130

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Setting Menu List
Press the Menu button to display the settings menu on the LCD screen.
Use the settings menu to set the basic functions of your camera.
Item
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off
Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time6

Language /Settings

Video Out
Brightness Level
File #
Slideshow
Sensor Cleaning
Reset

Description
Formats a CF card
Sets camera functions andsettings to suit your purpose.
Set the image saturation level.
Set the image sharpness.
Set the image contrast level.
Sets the Instant Review display
time.
Sets the time to turn off.
Sets beep settings.
Sets the date and time.
Sets the world time.
Switches the language fordisplaying menus and messages
on the LCD monitor.
Sets the video output format.
Sets brightness of LCD monitor.
Changes the file No. setting
method.
Plays recorded images
successively.
Locks the mirror in the up
position for cleaning CCD.
Returns to defaults settings.

Default Setting
Cancel

Pages
114

1

115

x (Normal)
x (Normal)
x (Normal)

117
117
118

1 sec

118

1 min
O(On)
01/01/2003
O(On)

119
119
120
120

English

122

NTSC
0

123
123

Serial #

124

3 sec

125

Cancel125

Cancel126

How to Operate the Settings Menu

113

How to Display the Menu Screen
Turn the camera on and press the MENU
button to display the menus on the LCD
monitor.
The previously used menu screen isdisplayed.

Selecting menu items
Use the four-way controller (2 3) to selectthe item and then use the four-way
controller (4 5) to change the settings.
Press the four-way controller (5) to moveto the sub-menu screen when there is a
sub-menu screen.

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

Applying menu items
Press the OK button when your menu screen settings are complete.
This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode.
Press the OK button to return to the menu when sub-menu settings were
made. Press OK again to save the settings and return to Capture or
Playback mode.
Even after you press the OK button and close the menu screen, your settings
will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as removing thebatteries while the camera is on).

Settings

You can also select menu items using the Tv dial and change settings using the
Av dial.

6Camera Settings

114

Formatting a CF card
Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.
• Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card.
The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Please note that formatting will delete protected images as well.

1
2
6

3

Select [Format] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Format]
screen.

Settings

Select [Format] with thefour-way controller (2).

FormatAll data deleted.
FormatCancelMENU : Exit

4

OK : Ok

Press the OK button.
Formatting begins.
The camera is ready to take a picture when formatting is complete.

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Setting the Custom Functions
You can set camera functions and settings to match your preferences.
Three different settings can be saved separately. See page 127 fordetailed settings.

1
2
3

5

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Custom
Function screen.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select the number from 1 to 3 forthe custom function setting to save.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the item to set and thenuse the four-way controller (45)to change the settings.

Custom Function

1 2 3

Program Line
NormalExposure Setting Steps
1/2 EV
Noise Reduction
On
Sensitivity Range
NormalSensitivity CorrectionOff
Use Custom Function Setting 1

Custom Function

1 2 3

Program Line
NormalExposure Setting Steps
1/2 EV
Noise Reduction
On
Sensitivity Range
NormalSensitivity Correction
Off
Sets Program line to Normal program

Press the OK button twice.
This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode.

6
Settings

4

Select [Custom Function] on the Main menu.

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Calling up saved functions

1
2
3

6

4

Select [Custom Function] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Custom
Functions screen.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select the number for the custom
function setting to call up.

Custom Function

1 2 3

Program Line
Normal
1/2 EV
Exposure Setting StepsOn
Noise Reduction
Sensitivity Range
NormalSensitivity CorrectionOff
Use Custom Function Setting 1

Press the OK button twice.

Settings

This calls up the settings stored under the selected custom function
number, and the camera returns to Capture or Playback mode.

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Setting the Color Saturation
This sets the brightness of colors in the picture.

1
2

3

Select [Saturation] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select from x (Normal),z (High), or y (Low).

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

Press the OK button.
6

The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Settings

Setting the Image Sharpness
You can make the image outlines sharp or soft.

1
2

3

Select [Sharpness] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select from x (Normal),z (Hard), or y (Soft).

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

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Setting the Contrast
You can set the image contrast level.

12

3

Select [Contrast] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select from x (Normal),z (High), or y (Low).

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

6
Settings

Setting the Instant Review
You can select the Instant Review display time from 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, or
OFF.

1
2

3

Select [Instant Review] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to change the display time.

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

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Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of unused.

1
2

Select [Auto Power Off] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to change the time for turning thecamera off.
Select from 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min,10 min, 15 min, 30 min, or OFF.

3

Main Menu
FormatCustom Function
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Instant Review
Auto Power Off

1
S

1 sec
1 min

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Turning the Beep On and Off
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off.

1
2

3

Select [Beep] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to switch between O (on) and
P (off).

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Main Menu
Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/Video Out
Brightness Level
File #EnglishNTSC
Serial #6
Settings

Auto Power Off will not work during playback slideshow, a USB connection andusing the AC Adapter.

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Changing the Date Style and Date / TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set thedate display style. Choose from y/m/d, m/d/y, and d/m/y.

1
2

Select [Date Adjust] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Date andTime] settings screen.
See page 29 for setting the date and time.

Setting the World Time6

The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.27) is the Home Time (your usual
time zone) settings. Setting the World Time enables you to display the
local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.

Settings

1
2
3

Select [World Time] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [WorldTime] settings screen.
Press the four-way controller (45)to switch between O (on) and
P (off).
O
P

4

Displays the time in the country
selected in the World time.
Displays the time in the country
selected in the Home time.

World Time
City
DST
City

NYC
18 24
NYC
18 24

DST
MENU : Exit

Press the four-way controller (3).
To set world time X:
If New York is selected as the world time city, then the cross-shapes line
is located in New York on the world map, and then X indicates thecurrent time in New York (NYC).

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5

Press the four-way controller (45) to select the [City],and press the four-way controller (3).
See The list on p.130 for available cities and their codes.

6

Press the four-way controller (45) to select DST O (on)or P (off), and press the four-way controller (3).
To set home time W:
Press the four-way controller (45) to select the Home time city, or turnDST on and off.

7

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the correct date
and time.

6
Settings

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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language of the menus and error messages.

1
2

3
6

Select [Language /] on the Main menu.

Press the four-way controller (5)to display the [Language /]settings screen.

Press the four-way controller (23)to select your applicable language.

Main Menu
Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/Video Out
Brightness Level
File #

Language/
EnglishSettings

You can choose the language from thefollowing: English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

DeutschItaliano
MENU : Exit

4

Press the OK button.
Menus are displayed in the language of your choice.

5

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

EnglishNTSC
Serial #123

Selecting the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images
on a TV monitor.

1
2

3

Select [Video Out] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (45)to select [NTSC] or [PAL], to matchyour TV output format.

Main Menu
Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/Video Out
Brightness Level
File #EnglishNTSC
Serial #Press the OK button.
6

The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Settings

Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
Change the brightness settings on your LCD monitor.

1
2
3

Select [Brightness Level] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the[Brightness level] settings screen.
Press the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness while
watching the LCD monitor.
Press the four-way controller (4) to darken
the display, and the four-way controller (5)to brighten it.

Brightness Level

MENU : Exit

0

+

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4

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Resetting the File Number
You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new CF
card.

1
2

Select [File #] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller(45) to switch between [Reset]and [Serial #].

6

Main Menu
Beep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/Video Out
Brightness Level
File #EnglishNTSC
Serial #Settings

Reset:The File Number used for theimages reverts to the smallest number when inserting each
new CF card. When a recorded CF card is inserted, theconsecutive No. is set.
Serial #: The File Number for the most recently captured image isplaced in memory, and the File No. will remain consecutive
after inserting a new CF card.

3

Press the OK button.
The File Number will be assigned to each image, according to thesettings.

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Setting the Slideshow
You can play back all recorded images on your CF card successively. To
start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD
monitor.

1
2
3

Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller(45) to select the image to start the slideshow.
Select [Slideshow] on the Main Menu and press the fourway controller (5) to display the [Slideshow] settings
screen.
Press the four-way controller(45) to change the playback
interval.

Slideshow
Playback interval time

3 sec

Select from 3 sec, 5 sec, 10sec, 15 sec,
20 sec and 30 sec.

6

4

OK : Start

Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the specified interval.
• Pressing the shutter release button, four-way controller or the MENU button
during continuous playback will stop the slideshow.
• Slideshow stops when after one loop.

Sensor Cleaning
Lock the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD.
See page 149 for cleaning the CCD.

1
2

Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Sensor
Cleaning] screen.

Settings

MENU : Exit

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3

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Mirror Up].

Sensor Cleaning
Mirror Up To Clean CCD
Turn the power OFF to end
Mirror Up
CancelMENU : Exit

4

OK : Ok

Press the OK button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.
After cleaning the CCD, turn the camera off.

Resetting to Default Settings
6

This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language /Date Style and World Time.

Settings

1
2
3, Video Out,

Select [Reset] on the Main menu.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset]
screen.
Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Reset].

Reset
Menu Setting will be reset todefault settings.
Reset
CancelMENU : Exit

4

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

OK : OkCustom Function Chart

127

This chart shows the custom functions that can be set.
Item

Setting items

Program Line

Normal (Default Setting)
Hi-Speed
Depth
MTF

Exposure
Setting Steps

1/2EV (Default Setting) Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2EV.
1/3EV
Exposure setting steps are set to 1/3EV.

Noise
Reduction

On (Default Setting)Off

Sensitivity
Range

Normal (Default setting) Sensitivity can be set from 200-1600.
Wide
Sensitivity can be set from 200-3200.
Off (Default Setting)Sensitivity
Correction

On

Explanation
Sets Program line to Normal program.
Sets Program line to High-speed priority program.
Sets Program line to Depth-of-field priority program.
Sets Program line to MTF priority program.

Noise Reduction will activate in slow speed shooting.
Noise Reduction not activated.

No automatic sensitivity correction.
Automatic sensitivity correction when exposure is out ofrange.

Hyper
ProgramOn (Default Setting)Off

Uses Hyper program function.
No Hyper program function.

P (Default Setting)

Return to proper exposure on the program line with
Green Button.
Shift only Tv for proper exposure with Green button.
Shift only Av for proper exposure with Green button.

Green Buttonin Manualbc
Off (Default Setting)

Link AF Point
and AEOn
On (Default Setting)

Records S size at 1152×768.
Records S size at 960×640.

No adjustment of AE in multi-segment metering based on
AF point.
Automatically adjusts AE in multi-segment metering
based on AF point.
AF operates when shutter release button is pressedhalfway.
AF will not operate when shutter release button ispressed halfway.

AF with Press
HalfwayOff

AutoBracketingOrder

0-+ (Default Setting)-0++0-

Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to correct / minus / plus.
Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to minus / correct / plus.
Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to plus / correct / minus.

Shutter
Release w / oCFOn (Default Setting)
Off

Enables shutter release when no CF card is inserted.
Disables shutter release when no CF card is inserted.

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Settings

1536×1024(Default Setting)
1152×768
960×640

Records S size at 1536×1024.

Recordedpixels of S

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Item
F stop otherthan A

Releasewhen
Charging
Flash inWireless
Mode

Setting items
Off (Default Setting)On

Off (Default Setting)On

Disables shutter release when lens aperture is set atother than A.
Enables shutter release even when lens aperture is set atother than A.
Disables shutter release while the built-in flash is
charging.
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is
charging.

On (Default Setting)Off

Fires built-in flash as master in Wireless Mode.
Fires built-in flash as controller in Wireless Mode.

Off (Default Setting)

Disable external flash firing with OK button.

Flash with OK
Test
Button6

Explanation

Test fires external flash with OK button.

Settings

Modeling

Fires modeling flash of external flash with OK button.

Meter
Operating
Time

3sec
5sec
10sec (Default Setting)
15sec
30sec

Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds.
Sets exposure metering timer to 5 seconds.
Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds.
Sets exposure metering timer to 15 seconds.
Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.

Self-timer
Delay Time

12sec (Default Setting) Sets self-timer delay time to 12 seconds.
2sec
Sets self-timer delay time to 2 seconds.

3sec (Default Setting) Shutter will be released 3seconds after remote control is
Remotepressed.
Control Delay 0sec
Shutter will be released immediately when remote control
is pressed.
Superimpose
AF Area

On (Default Setting)
Off

Superimposed AF area is displayed
Superimposed AF area is not displayed

Use LCD w /Video Output

Off (Default Setting)On

LCD monitor is turned OFF during video output.
LCD monitor turned ON during video output.

Color SpacesRGB (Default Setting) Sets to sRGB color space.
Adobe RGB
Sets to AdobeRGB color space.

Reset
CustomFunction

Reset / Cancel

Resets Custom Function X to default settings.

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Notes on setting “F stop other than A”
When the “F stop other than A” in the custom functions is set to “On”, theshutter can be released even if the aperture ring of an attached lens is not
set to the s position. However, the features will be restricted as shown in
the table below.
LensesExposure mode

Restriction

FA, F, A, M, S (lens only, Aperture-Priority
or with auto diaphragm AE mode
accessories such as
auto extension tube K

The aperture remains wide open
regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed varies
according to the aperture ring
position, however, an exposure
error may occur. Aperture value
displays [F--] in the viewfinder and[AV--] on the LCD panel.

Aperture-Priority
AE modePictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value,
however, an exposure error may
occur.
Aperture value displays [F--] in the
viewfinder and [AV--] on the LCD
panel.

FA, F, A, M, S (withmanual diaphragm
accessories such as
extension tube K

Manual diaphragm lens, Aperture-Priority
AE modesuch as reflex lens(lens only)
Aperture-Priority
AE modePictures can be taken with thespecified aperture value andshutter speed, however, the builtin light meter does not operate,
therefore, the exposure cannot be
evaluated. Aperture value
displays [F--] in the viewfinder and[AV--] on the LCD panel.

All lenses

Metered Manual

Pictures can be taken with theaperture value manually specified,
however, an exposure error may
occur. Aperture value displays[F--] in the viewfinder and [AV--]on the LCD panel.

Settings

FA, F Soft 85mm
FA Soft 28mm
(lens only)

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List of City Names
Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
RegionEUROPE

AFRICAMIDDLE EAST

ASIA

City

Code

MadridMAD

LondonRegion
ASIA

City

Code

Shanghai

SHA

LON

Manila

MNL

Paris

PAR

Taipei

TPE

Milano

MIL

Seoul

SEL

Rome

ROM

Tokyo

TYO

BerlinBER

Pagopago

PPG

Moscow

MOW

Perth

PER

OCEANIA

Johannesburg

JNB

Adelaide

ADL

Cairo

CAI

SydneySYD

Istanbul

IST

NoumeaNOU

Jerusalem

JRS

Wellington

WLG

JeddahJED

AucklandAKL

Tehran

THR

Dubai

DXB

Kabul

KBL

Anchorage

ANC

KarachiKHI

San Francisco

SFO

NORTH
AMERICAGuam

GUM

Honolulu

HNL

6

Male

MLE

Los Angeles

LAX

Delhi

DEL

DenverDEN

Settings

Colombo

CMB

Chicago

CHI

Kathmandu

KTM

Miami

MIA

Dacca

DAC

New York

NYC
YVR

RangoonRGN

VancouverBangkok

BKK

Calgary

YYC

Kuala Lumpur

KUL

Toronto

YTO

Vientiane

VTE

Singapore

SIN

Phnom Penh

PNH

Ho chi Minh

SGN

Jakarta

JKT

Buenos Aires

BUE

Hong Kong

HKG

Sao Paulo

SAO

Beijing

BJS

Rio de Janeiro

RIO

CENTRAL &SOUTH
AMERICA

Halifax

YHZ

Mexico City

MEX

Santiago

SCL

CaracasCCS

7 Connecting
Connecting to a TV..............................................132
Connecting to a PC .............................................133

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Connecting to a TV
By using the video cable (I-VC2), you can play back images using a TV orother equipment with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that boththe TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.

1
2
7Connecting

3

Connect the video cable to the PC / Video terminal on thecamera.
Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN
jack on the TV.
Turn on the TV and the camera.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC10 (optional) is recommended. Please refer to the operating
manual of the TV or other connected equipment.
• You can set a custom function to turn the LCD monitor on while connected toa TV. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Connecting to a PC

133

With your camera and PC connected with a USB cable (I-USB2), you cantransfer images to your PC, and view images or develop RAW data using
the PENTAX Photo Browser or PENTAX Photo Laboratory. See manuals
for installing PENTAX Photo Browser and PENTAX Photo Laboratory andfor viewing images and RAW data development.
The following example shows how to connect your camera to your PC.

1

Make sure the camera is turned off and connect the PC /Video terminal on the camera and the USB terminal on
your PC with the USB cable.
Confirm that the CF card is inserted in the camera.

3

Turn on the camera.

• The camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
• USB data transfer time will differ depending on your computer and CF card
performance.

7
Connecting

2

Turn on your PC.

8 Appendix
More Details about Capture Functions .............136
Optional Accessories..........................................146
Cleaning the CCD ................................................149
Precautions Regarding Memory Cards .............151
Error Messages ...................................................152
Troubleshooting ..................................................153
Main Specifications.............................................154
Glossary ...............................................................160
WARRANTY POLICY ...........................................162

136

More Details about Capture Functions
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is established by a combination of shutter
speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of
shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different shutter speed
and aperture settings produce different effects.

Effect of shutter speed
The shutter speed determines the length of time that the light is allowed to
strike the CCD, to adjust the amount of light striking the CCD.
• 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.) by intentionallyusing a slower shutter speed.

8
Appendix• Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow
freezing the action of a moving subject.
Even if the subject is not moving, a fastershutter speed also helps prevent camera
shake.

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Effect of aperture
The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) which
passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the CCD.
• Widening the beam by opening theaperture
Objects closer and farther than the focused
subject will be more out of focus. For instance,
if you take a picture of a person against alandscape with the aperture open, thelandscape in front of and behind the person
will be blurred, emphasizing only the person.
• Narrowing the beam by closing theaperture
The range in focus expands forward andback. For instance, if you take a picture ofa person against a landscape with theaperture narrowed, the landscape in frontof and behind the person will be in focus.

8
Appendix• When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object
closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depthof field.
• As the aperture is stopped down, the depth of field (focused range) increases(wider range of focus).
• Also, the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the wider thedepth of field.
• Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their structure.
• The depth of field for the w differs depending on the lens but, compared
to when using a 35mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting
lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
Further, check the depth of field at one stop open side for lenses with a depthof field scale.

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How to check depth of field
When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object
closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called thedepth of field. If you use Preview, you can check the depth of field in the
viewfinder before taking a picture.

1

2

Focus on the subject.

Turn the main switch to | whilelooking through the viewfinder.
You can check the depth of field in the
viewfinder while holding down the main
switch.

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Appendix• No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot
be released while the main switch is in the | position.
• You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes.
• The focus range in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the actual picture.

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Calculating flash distance from the aperture used
(using built-in flash)Maximum flash distance= Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture
Minimum flash distance= Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* (Note)

The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7m. When the
flash is used within 0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, lightis distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed.
* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies tousing the built-in flash alone.
The guide number depends upon the sensitivity (ISO) used as shown
below.
ISO200→15.6
ISO400→22

ISO800→31
ISO1600→44

ISO3200→62This example uses ISO200 with an aperture of f/4.
Guide number (15.6) ÷ f/4 = 3.9m
3.9 ÷ 5 0.8m
Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8m to 3.9m.

Calculating aperture used from the flash distance(using the built-in flash)

If the resulting number (3) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller
number (2.8) is generally used.

Appendix

Guide number ÷ camera-to-subject distance = Aperture

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F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the
Built-in Flash= compatible, = incompatible because of vignetting
Both are evaluated without a hood.
Lens NameF Fisheye Zoom 17~28mm f/3.5~4.5
FA J zoom 18~35mm f4~5.6 AL

Compatible
Vignetting may occur if focal length is lessthan 20mm.
Vignetting may occur if focal length is
18mm and the object distance less that 1m.

FA Zoom 20~35mm f/4AL
FA Zoom 24~90mm f/3.5~4.5AL (IF)FA Zoom 28~70mm f/4AL
FA* Zoom 28~70mm f/2.8AL

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Appendix

FA J Zoom 28~80mm f/3.5~5.6
FA Zoom 28~80mm f/3.5~5.6
FA Zoom 28~90mm f/3.5~5.6
FA Zoom 28~105mm f/4~5.6
FA Zoom 28~105mm f/4~5.6 (IF)FA Zoom 28~105mm f/3.2~4.5AL (IF)FA Zoom 28~200mm f/3.8~5.6AL (IF)FA Zoom 35~80mm f/4~5.6
FA Zoom 70~200mm f/4~5.6
FA J Zoom 75~300mm f/4.5~5.8AL
FA* Zoom 80~200mm f/2.8ED (IF)FA Zoom 80~320mm f/4.5~5.6
FA Zoom 80~200mm f/4.7~5.6
FA Zoom 100~300mm f/4.7~5.8
FA* Zoom 250~600mm f/5.6ED (IF)Vignetting may occur if focal length is
between 28-35mm and the object distanceless that 1m.

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Lens Name

Compatible

FA20mm f/2.8
FA* 24mm f/2AL (IF)FA28mm f/2.8AL
FA31mm f/1.8AL Limited
FA35mm f/2AL
FA43mm f/1.9 Limited
FA50mm f/1.4
FA50mm f/1.7
FA77mm f/1.8 Limited
FA*85mm f/1.4 (IF)FA135mm f/2.8 (IF)FA*200mm f/2.8ED (IF)FA*300mm f/2.8ED (IF)FA*300mm f/4.5ED (IF)FA*400mm f/5.6ED (IF)FA*600mm f/4ED (IF)FA Macro 50mm f/2.8
FA Macro 100mm f/2.8
FA Macro 100mm f/3.5
FA* Macro 200mm f/4ED (IF)FA Soft 28mm f/2.8
FA Soft 85mm f/2.8

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Appendix142

Setting the White Balance Manually
You can set the white balance with the camera pointed toward a white
object under the lighting to be used for taking pictures. The camera canstore delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the whitebalance provided in the camera (p.55). This provides the optimum whitebalance for your surroundings. White balance set manually can be placedin the camera memory in three ways.

1

2
8
Appendix3

Set the mode dial to n andturn the c dial to select [K].

Turn the b dial to set theregistration number for placing
manual white balance inmemory. (1~3)

Set the mode dial to the capture mode to be used and fill
the viewfinder completely with white or gray paper, etc.,
under the desired lighting for setting the white balance.

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4

Hold down the manual whitebalance button and press the
shutter release button.
Set correctly:[OK] appears on the LCD monitor.
Incorrectly set:[NG] appears on the LCD monitor.
• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to register
the white balance.
• The registered white balance is only enabled when white balance is set to[K].

Color temperature
The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, andto a reddish color as the color temperature falls. Color temperaturedescribes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K:Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enabletaking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
Red

Violet10000 12000 [ K ]Clear sky

Cloudy8000

Daylight color

Clear daylight

5000 6000

Neutral white lamp

Incandescent bulb
Tungsten halogen lamp
White lamp

Tungsten color

Oil lamp

Candle flame

4000

Appendix

3000

White

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2000

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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS
LENS COMBINATIONS
Lenses that can be used with this camera
Only FA J lenses and FA/F/A lenses having an A position on the aperturering can be used with this camera. Other lenses and FA/F/A lenses withaperture ring set to other than A position cannot be used because the
shutter will not release.
Function

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Lens[Mount type]

Autofocus (Lens only)(With AF adapter 1.7X)*1
Manual focus• (With the focus indicator)*2• (With Matte field)
Eleven focus points
Power zoom
Aperture-priority AE
Shutter speed-priority AE
Metered Manual
P-TTL Auto Flash*4
TTL Auto FlashMulti (16)-segment metering

FA J, FA lens
[KAF, KAF2]*3

F lens[KAF, KAF2]*3––

A lens[KA]

Appendix: Functions can be used freely when the aperture ring is set to the A position.
: Functions cannot be used.
*1:
*2:
*3:

*4:

Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. Only usable at A position.
Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger.
To use an F/FA soft 85mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28mm f/2.8 lens, set custom
function to allow shutter release with a lens aperture other than A. Pictures canbe taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range.
When using the built-in flash and AF360FGZ.

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Lens names and mount names
FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses) and FA J and F lenses
use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses
use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount.
See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom
mechanism.
Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera
Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the A (Auto) position on the aperturering can be used.
The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless acustom function is set to enable shutter release even when lens apertureis set at other than A:• When a lens without an A position is used.
• When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is set to a position
other than the A position.
• When accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows areused.
See page 115 for setting custom functions.
And see Notes on setting “F stop other than A” on page 129 when using
the lens other than the s (Auto) position since there are some restrictions.

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Appendix146

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Pleasecontact our service center for details regarding accessories.

Battery grip D-BG1
Usability is enhanced with the shutter release and AE lock buttons and Tv,
Av dials for vertical positioning of the camera.

Capacity remaining
Batteries(Actual temperature)(20°C)(0°C)(20°C)AA Lithium(0°C)(20°C)
Ni-MH(0°C)(20°C)
AA-Alkaline
(0°C)
CR-V3

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Appendix

Flash photography
Playback time
50% use100% use
Approx.800
Approx. 750
Approx.650
Approx.450 min.
Approx.550
Approx. 500
Approx.450
Approx.350 min.
Approx.750
Approx.650
Approx.600
Approx.350 min.
Approx.650
Approx.600
Approx.500
Approx.300 min.
Approx.400
Approx.350
Approx.300
Approx.250 min.
Approx.350
Approx.300
Approx.250
Approx.200 min.
Approx.100
Approx.90
Approx.70
Approx.100 min.
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Approx.40 min.
Normalrecording

AC adaptor D-AC10
This AC adaptor supplies power from the outlet into your camera.

Cable Switch
Cable switch CS-205
This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5m.

147Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
An auto flash unit with maximum guide number 36 (ISO 100/m).
Its features include AF spot beam, slave-sync flash, multiple-flash, highspeed sync, wireless flash, contrast-control-sync flash, and leading /trailing curtain-sync modes.

Auto flash AF500FTZ
A Zoom flash with a built-in AF spot beam and maximum guide number 50(ISO 100/m). It features the slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash,contrast-control-sync flash, and leading / trailing-curtain-sync flash mode.
Macro Flash AF140C
A macro flash unit with a guide number of 14 (ISO 100/m).

Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P and Off-Camera shoe
Adapter F
The adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.

Appendix

Off-Camera shoe Clip CL-10
A setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash.

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For Viewfinder
Magnifier FB
A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder.
Ref-converter A
An accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals.
The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×.
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 lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 m(-1).

Camera Case
Soft Case O-CC10

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Appendix

OthersEyecup FL

Camera strap O-ST10

Cleaning the CCD

149

If the CCD becomes dirty or dusty, white flecks may appear in the
background or a shadow in the image under some conditions. This
indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. The CCD is a precision part.
Please contact PENTAX service center.

1

Turn the camera on and remove the lens.

2

Set [Sensor Cleaning] on the Main menu to ON.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror up] on
the [Sensor Cleaning] screen.
Press the OK button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.

5

Clean the CCD.

6

Turn the camera off and attach the lens after the mirror
returns to its original position.

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Appendix

Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt
and dust from the CCD. If a blower witha brush is used, the brush may scratch
the CCD. Never wipe the CCD with acloth.

150• Do not use a spray type blower.
• Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulatingon the CCD when no lens is on the camera.
• It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when cleaning the CCD.
• When the battery level is low, “Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor”
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• If you are not using the AC adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity
remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low
during cleaning. Please interrupt your cleaning operation 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 or the CCD sensor.

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AppendixPrecautions Regarding Memory Cards

Precautions When Using a Microdrive™
• The Microdrive™ is a small, light-weight hard disk drives. Because it isrotating recording media, it does not handle vibration or impact well.
When using a Microdrive™, be very careful not to subject the camera to
vibration or impact.
• A Microdrive™ may get hot when used for long periods. Please handle
carefully.
• Do not place a Microdrive™ near a strong magnetic field.
• Time required for recording to the Microdrive™ will differ depending on
picture conditions and Microdrive™ performance.

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Appendix

Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using
the camera as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may
cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away fromwater and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF card or CF card that have been used onanother camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF card” p.114 for instructions
on formatting.
• Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card
to be damaged and become unusable.
• Time required for recording to the CF card will differ depending on
picture conditions and card performance.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances.
Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased.
• When the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• When the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• When the card has not been used for a long time
• When the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or thebattery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, thedata on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup ofimportant data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

151

152

Error Messages

Error Messages
Memory full

Description
The CF card memory is full, and no more images
can be saved.
Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images.
(p.34, 102)
You may be able to save the image by changing
the quality level or recorded pixels.
(p.51, 52)

No image.
Camera cannot display thisimage

There are no images for playback on the CF card.
You are trying to play back an image not supportedby this camera. You may be able to display this on
a PC or another brand of camera.
The CF card is not inserted in the camera. (p.34)
The battery is exhausted. Install new batteries in thecamera. (p.23)

No card in camera
Battery depleted

Memory card error
Card not formatted
Cannot use card

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Image folder could not becreatedAppendix

Settings not stored
Could not save image
Not enough battery remaining
to clean sensor
Battery level is low. End
cleaning.

The CF card has a problem, and image capture
and playback are impossible. Try displaying it ona PC.
The CF card inserted is not formatted, or has
been formatted on a PC or other device. (p.34)
The inserted card cannot be used. Insert ausable card.
The maximum folder and file number has been
used, and no more images can be saved. Insert
a new CF card or format the CF card. (p.114)
The CF card memory is full, and no more DPOF
settings can be made.
The image could not be saved because of a CF
card error.
The battery is almost gone. Replace the battery
with a new one or use an optional AC adaptor.
Battery became nearly depleted during Mirror
Up. End the CCD cleaning process. (p.149)

Troubleshooting

153

We recommend to check the following items before contacting a service
center.
Symptoms

CausesRemedies

The lens aperture ring setting is Set the lens aperture ring to the
The shutter does
other than the s position.
s position. (p.60)
not release.
Nothing is displayed The main switch is OFF.
Turn the main switch ON. (p.26)
on the LCD panel. The low battery warning } Replace the battery. (p.21)

In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This canbe remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. When the
mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again.
Then, turn the power on, and turn the power off with pressing the shutter releasebutton. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates
correctly, it does not require any repairs.

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Appendixis blinking.
The batteries are installed
Install the batteries properly.
upside-down.
(p.21)The mode dial is in the 8 or
Set the mode dial to one of theno position.
capture modes.
The built-in flash is being
Wait until the flash is fully
charged.
charged. (p.86)
The Autofocus does The subject is not within the AF Move the camera until subject is
not work.
frame.
inside of the AF frame. (p.17)
The subject is too close.
Increase the camera-to-subject
distance.
The focus mode is set to z or Set the focus mode lever tok.
l. (p.70)
Hard-to-Autofocus subjects
Focus manually by using thematte field. (p.74)
AE lock is not available when Set to one of the capture modes
set to green operation mode, a other than the green program
AE lock function
AE mode or a (Metered(Metered manual exposure)does not operate.
manual exposure) mode.
mode or p (bulb) mode.
When 3 appears on the LCD (p.86)
The built-in flash
does not discharge panel, the built-in flash does
even if the flash is in not discharge in bright lighting
conditions.
the popped-up
position.
The camera does not have the Use manual zoom. (p.81)
The power zoom
power zoom function.
system does not
function.

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Main Specifications

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera withbuilt-in retractable P-TTL flash
6.10 megapixels
Total pixels 6.31 megapixels (3110 × 2030), interline /interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter
L (3008 × 2008 pixels), M (2400 × 1600 pixels),
S (1536 × 1024, 1152 × 768, 960 × 640 pixels)
Equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, andISO3200
RAW, TIFF (non-compressed), JPEG (Exif2.2),
DCF compliant, DPOF compatible
RAW, TIFF, Best, Better, and Good
CompactFlash™ (CF) Type I / Type II and Microdrive™

Type
Effective Pixels
SensorRecorded Pixels
Sensitivity
File Format
Quality Level
Storage Medium
Number of Shots

Size

TIFF

RAW

3008 × 2008 3008 × 2008(L) 2400 × 1600(M) 1536 × 1024(S)Capacity
Approx.70 Approx.55
Approx.87
Approx.209
1GB
Microdrive
Approx.73 Approx.58
Approx.92
Approx.220
1GB
512MB

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AppendixSize /
Quality level
Capacity

Approx.34

Approx.43

Approx.104

Approx.23

Approx.19

Approx.30

Approx.73

256MB

Approx.16

Approx.14

Approx.21

Approx.52

128MB

Approx.7

Approx.6

Approx.10

Approx.26

64MB

Approx.3

Approx.3

Approx.5

Approx.13

32MB

Approx.1

Approx.1

Approx.2

Approx.63008 × 2008(L)Best
C

Approx.27

Microdrive
340MB

2400 × 1600(M)1536 × 1024(S)BetterD

GoodBest
BetterGood
Best
Better
Good
C
E
D
E
C
D
E
Approx.243 Approx.473 Approx.908 Approx.382 Approx.716 Approx.1350 Approx.908 Approx.1636 Approx.2832

1GB
Microdrive1GB Approx.255 Approx.495 Approx.956 Approx.400 Approx.754 Approx.1420 Approx.956 Approx.1721 Approx.2980
512MB

Approx.119 Approx.232 Approx.452 Approx.185 Approx.354 Approx.676 Approx.452 Approx.812 Approx.1412

Microdrive
340MB

Approx.81 Approx.159 Approx.313 Approx.126 Approx.245 Approx.470 Approx.313 Approx.565 Approx.984

256MB

Approx.57 Approx.111 Approx.222 Approx.87 Approx.172 Approx.335 Approx.222 Approx.401 Approx.701

128MB

Approx.25 Approx.50 Approx.106 Approx.38 Approx.80 Approx.163 Approx.106 Approx.196 Approx.346

64MB

Approx.10 Approx.19 Approx.47 Approx.13 Approx.35 Approx.76 Approx.47 Approx.93 Approx.169

32MB

Approx.4

Approx.6

Approx.19 Approx.5

Approx.12 Approx.34 Approx.19 Approx.42 Approx.81

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Exposure mode
LCD Monitor

ShutterLens Mount
Compatible Lens

Autofocus System

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Indication

Preview

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AppendixExternal LCD

Green program AE mode, e (Hyper program) mode,b (Shutter-priority) mode, c (Aperture-priority) mode,a (Hyper manual exposure) mode, and p (Bulb) mode
1.8 inch TFT Color LCD monitor with 118,000 pixels(with backlight)
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter,
Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30
sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. (1/2 EV step or
1/3 EV step) (3) Bulb
Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lensinformation contacts)
Pentax KAF2, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses
TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF
operational brightness range: EV 0 to 19 (at ISO 200 with
f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available,
Focus Mode: AF.S (single) / AF.C (predictive continuous) /MF (manual), focus points changeable.
Penta-prism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen,
Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.95 × (with 50mm f/1.4
lens at ∞), Diopter: -2.5 to +1.5 m-1.
Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp ] is lit), front orback focus Indication signals and unable-to-focus indicator(Green lamp ] blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture
indication, Flash ready indication b is lit,
Bar graph (exposure compensation, Over or Under
exposure indication in Metered Manual Mode, exposurecompensation indication), Av dial enabled, Tv dial enabled,
focus points, and @=(AE lock).
b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash recommended
warning or inappropriate lens warning,=Automatic
flash,=Red-eye reduction automatic flash,=Wireless mode,=Wireless high-speed syncmode, b=Flash ON, 9=Single-frame drive mode,
j=Consecutive shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remotecontrol shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning,
V=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps canbe set to
1/2Ev or 1/3Ev), V=Multiple exposure, \=Busy display,[=Beep, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Recorded Pixels,
Quality Level, Tv dial enabled, Av dial enabled, Sensitivity,
White Balance, Capacity remaining, Number of multiple
exposure shots, Bracket frames, and Exposurecompensation.
Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes

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Self-timer

MirrorAuto bracket exposure

Exposure Meter
EV compensation
AE lock

Built-in flash

Flash sync

8

Custom Function
Time function

Appendix

Power Source
Battery Exhaustion
I / O Port
Video Output format
Dimension and Weight

Accessories

Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec. withmirror lock up in used. Start by pressing shutter releasebutton. Operation confirmation: Possible to set PCV beep.
Cancellable after operation
Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function(2 sec. self-timer possible)
Three frames consecutive shots with exposure bracketing in[Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure settingstep]
TTL multi(16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1
to EV21.5 at ISO200, with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Centerweighted and Spot metering mode can be set.
±3 EV in 0.5 EV steps increments
Button type (timer type 20 sec.) possible to continue withshutter button halfway pressed
GN 15.6 (ISO200/m), Angles of coverage: 18mm lens angleof view (equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format), Flashsyncronization speed range at 1/150 sec. and a slower
speed, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash,
Contrast-control-sync flash (ISO range = P-TTL: 200-3200 /TTL: 200-800).
Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax
dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 200-3200 /TTL: 200-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash
function, High-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX
dedicated flash.
22 functions can be set.
World Time settings for 62 cities (28 time zones)
Two CR-V3, four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH
rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries.
Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit.
The shutter is locked and no indication in the viewfinderwhen ? starts blinking.
USB / Video terminal (PC communication USB1.1), external
power supply terminal
NTSC / PAL
129mm (W) × 94.5mm (H) × 60mm (D) (5.1”×3.7”×2.4”)550g (19.4 oz) body only without batteries
Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FL, ME viewfinder cap, Body
mount cover, USB Cable I-USB2, Video cable I-VC2,
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW10, Strap O-ST10, Two CR-V3
lithium batteries, CR2016 lithium battery, Operating manual(this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser/PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory operating manual.

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Specification for Remote Control (Optional)
Remote Control
Power source
Dimension
WeightThe operating distance of the remote control is approx. 5 mfrom the front of the camera.
One 3V lithium battery (CR1620)
22mm(W) × 53mm(H) × 6.5mm(D)7g

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Program lines
Normal Program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6)
7

9

11

13

15

17

19

21

[EV]

23

[F]
64

5

45
32

3

22
16

1

11
8

-1

5.6
4

-3

2.8
2

-5

1.4
[sec]

30

8

2

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500

1/20001/8000[ISO200]

High-speed priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6)
7

8

9

11

13

15

17

19

21

[EV]

23

[F]
64

5

45

Appendix

32

3

22
16

1

11
8

-1

5.6
4

-3

2.8
2

-5

1.4
[sec]

30

8

2

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500

1/20001/8000[ISO200]

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Depth-of-field priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6)
7

9

11

13

15

17

19

21

[EV]

23

[F]
64

5

45
32

3

22
16

1

11
8

-1

5.6
4

-3

2.8
2

-5

1.4
[sec]

30

8

2

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500

1/20001/8000[ISO200]

MTF priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6)
7

9

11

13

15

17

19

21

[EV]

23

[F]
64

5

45
32

3

22
16

1

8

-1

5.6
4

-3

2.8
2

-5

1.4
[sec]

30

8

2

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500

1/20001/8000[ISO200]

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Glossary
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens
into electric signals.
DCF (design rule for camera file system)
An image file standard established by the Japan Electronics andInformation Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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 this to a DPOF photo printing store.
JPEG
An image compression method. The image is recorded in JPEG format
when the quality level is set to C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good).
Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for
attaching to an e-mail.

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Appendix

NTSC / PAL
These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North
America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in European nations andin China.
RAW data
Image data recording raw output from the CCD. Transfer RAW data to
your computer and use the provided software to create image data withdifferent settings, such as JPEG or TIFF.
sRGB (standard RGB)
International standard of color space established by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). By using sRGB compliant color
adjustments on peripheral devices for PCs, such as digital cameras,
printers, and monitors, differences in color during input and output are
reduced.

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TIFF
A format for saving image data in a non-compressed format. Image datausing this format has a large file size and is not suited for attaching to email, but is suited for processing on your PC.
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.
Color space
A system that organizes colors. Colors displayed on displays for PCs andtelevisions are rendered with combinations of RGB (red, green, blue), andthose for color printed materials, such as pamphlets, are rendered withcombinations of CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). Color space is themethod in which specific colors are rendered through a certain method.
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.

Histogram
Graphed presentation of a gradation sequence that shows the darkest
point in an image to the brightest. The horizontal axis represents thebrightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This isuseful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image.

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Appendix

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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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.

8
Appendix

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

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required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of yourequipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized
representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct theservice station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory
rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors insome countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we
recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with yourproduct at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor
in your country for more information and to receive a copy of thewarranty policy.

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8For 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 ormodifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance 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.

Appendix

For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.

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

PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.

Located at:

600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: w
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: Aug., 2003, Colorado

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Appendix

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained
continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity
production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR§2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for
ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR§15.101 to §15.109.

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