HOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.jp)
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Systems S.A.S.
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Digital Camera

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Operating Manual

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Operating Manual

http://www.pentax.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2011
H01-201106 Printed in Philippines

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please
read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q Digital Camera. Please read this manual
before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions.
Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all thecamera’s capabilities.
Lenses you can use
Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken with the PENTAX Q that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items
on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be usedoutside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and careshould be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX, PENTAX Q and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks orregistered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or othercountries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in thismanual.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled
digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images morefaithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not
PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matchingis a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is atrademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with themonitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause
camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely highprecision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you
should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate
when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in thismanual are different from the actual ones.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a
Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for thiscamera and its accessories.

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

Warning

About the Camera
Warning• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside thecamera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera,
never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other intense sources of light when taking
pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so
may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.
• Do not look through the lens while it is pointed at the sun. Doing so may lead to a lossof eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electricalshock.

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2• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burnyourself.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperatureburns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not
to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may
cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera
and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Warning• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for thisproduct, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter
not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter withan unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera
breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality
occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center.
Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.
Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger and AC plug cord,
unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause
damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may
cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord
is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on
male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other isprovided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial
type configuration) or the equivalent.

Caution• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so
may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX
Service Center.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord isplugged in.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment
breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause
an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

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

Caution• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an
explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion
or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins tosmoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of thebattery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion
or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may
cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage:
USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.
- DO NOT INCINERATE.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

Keep the Camera and its Accessories
out of the Reach of Small Children
Warning• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries.
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards
from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children.
Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

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

About the Battery and Charger• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storingin high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will
over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.
• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery
charger D-BC68P. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave thecamera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion toprotect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal atnormal temperatures.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid
crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of
the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove the camera
after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could
cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or
malfunction.
• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

5Cleaning Your Camera• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower
for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS
sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

Storing Your Camera• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove thecamera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place.
• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain highperformance.

Other Precautions• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK
prevents new data from being recorded on thecard, the stored data from being deleted, and theWrite-protect
card from being formatted by the camera or
switchcomputer.
• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing
the card immediately after using the camera.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being
accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away fromwater and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged andbecome unusable.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do
not accept any liability for data that is deleted if
1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being accessed.
• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become
unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with othercameras.

6• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD
Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files cansometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going todiscard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on
the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personalor sensitive information.
• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which
can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website.
Refer to p.209 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Contents
For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4Contents............................................................................................... 7
Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13

Before Using Your Camera

15

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................16
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..............................17
Capture Mode .................................................................................... 18
Playback Mode .................................................................................. 20
Monitor Display .................................................................................. 22

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

Getting Started

35

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................36
Inserting the Battery.....................................................................37
Charging the Battery .......................................................................... 37
Inserting/Removing the Battery.......................................................... 38
Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 39
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (whenUsing a Fully Charged Battery).......................................................... 40
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 40

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card...................................43
Attaching a Lens...........................................................................45
Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................47
Initial Settings ...............................................................................48
Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 48
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 50

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Basic Operations

53

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

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................56
Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................57
Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 57
Shooting with the Flash...................................................................... 59

Reviewing Images ........................................................................61
Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 61
Deleting a Single Image..................................................................... 62

Shooting Functions

63

How to Operate the Shooting Functions....................................64
Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 64
Rec. Mode Menu Items ...................................................................... 65
Movie Menu Items.............................................................................. 67
Custom Setting Menu Items............................................................... 68

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................69
Auto Picture Modes............................................................................ 70
Scene Modes ..................................................................................... 71
Blur Control Mode .............................................................................. 73
Exposure Modes ................................................................................ 74

Setting the Exposure....................................................................75
Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 75
Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 76
Adjusting the Exposure ...................................................................... 79
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)............................. 82
Selecting the Metering Method .......................................................... 84
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)......................................... 85

Focusing........................................................................................86
Setting the Focus Method .................................................................. 86
Setting the Autofocus Method............................................................ 87
Focusing Using the d/i Button........................................................ 90
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ........................................................ 91
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .................................. 92

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) .......................................94
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ........................ 94
Displaying the Preview....................................................................... 95

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera
Shake .............................................................................................96
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ....................... 96
Shooting with Self-timer ..................................................................... 98
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) ........................................ 100

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................102
Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 102
Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 104
Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 107

Recording Movies.......................................................................109
Changing the Settings for Movie Recording .................................... 109
Recording Movies ............................................................................ 111
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................ 115
Editing Movies.................................................................................. 117

Shooting Settings

119

Setting a File Format ..................................................................120
File Format....................................................................................... 121
Aspect Ratio..................................................................................... 121
JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................................... 122
JPEG Quality ................................................................................... 123
Color Space ..................................................................................... 123

Setting the White Balance .........................................................124
Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 125
Fine-tuning the White Balance......................................................... 127

Adjusting Brightness .................................................................128
Highlight Correction ......................................................................... 128
Shadow Correction .......................................................................... 129
HDR Capture ................................................................................... 130

Setting the Image Finishing Tone .............................................131
Setting Custom Image ..................................................................... 131
Setting the Digital Filter.................................................................... 135
Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial....................... 138
Setting the Smart Effect ................................................................... 140
Saving the Camera Settings ............................................................ 142

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Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions.......................144
Setting the Green Button Operation................................................. 144
Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode .......................................... 146
Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode .............................. 147

Setting the Lens Functions .......................................................148
Setting the ND Filter......................................................................... 148
Correcting Lens Distortion ............................................................... 149

Playback Functions

151

Playback Functions Operation..................................................152
Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 152
Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 153

Setting the Playback Display Method.......................................154
Enlarging Images........................................................................155
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................156
Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 156
Displaying Images by Folder............................................................ 157
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ................ 158
Comparing Images........................................................................... 159
Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 160

Playing Back Images Continuously..........................................162
Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 162
Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 163

Displaying Rotated Images........................................................164
Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................165
Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 165
Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 166
Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 167

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................168
Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input
Terminal ........................................................................................... 168
Setting the Video/HDMI Output Format ........................................... 169

Editing Images

171

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................172
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) ........................ 172
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ..................................... 173

Processing Images.....................................................................174
Processing Images with Digital Filters ............................................. 174
Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect ....................................... 179

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................180
Developing One RAW Image........................................................... 180
Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 182

Changing Additional Settings

183

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................184
Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 184

Camera Settings .........................................................................186
Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display
Language ......................................................................................... 186
Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display ....................................... 190
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ....................... 195
Resetting the Menus ........................................................................ 196
Checking the Camera Version Information ...................................... 197

File Management Settings .........................................................198
Formatting an SD Memory Card ...................................................... 198
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)....................................... 199
Changing the Naming System for Folders ....................................... 200
Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 200
Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 201
Setting the DPOF Settings............................................................... 201

Connecting to a Computer

203

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer.......................204
Saving Images on a Computer ..................................................205
Setting the USB Connection Mode .................................................. 205
Connecting the Camera and a Computer ........................................ 206

Using the Provided Software.....................................................207
Installing the Software...................................................................... 207
Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio ...................................... 208

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Using the Flash211

Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................212
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 212
Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 212
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 213
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...................... 213
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ........................................ 214

Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................215
Using P-TTL Mode........................................................................... 216
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 217

Appendix219

Default Settings ..........................................................................220
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........226
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................227
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 227

Optional Accessories.................................................................228
Error Messages...........................................................................232
Troubleshooting .........................................................................234
Main Specifications ....................................................................237
Index ............................................................................................243
WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................249

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Composition of the Operating ManualThis Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera
Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of various parts.

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

3 Basic Operations

1
2
3

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

4

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Shooting Settings
Explains the procedures for changing the shooting settings, such as the fileformat.

5
6

6 Playback Functions
Explains the procedures for playing back and deleting images.

7

7 Editing Images
Explains the procedures for processing images and developing images taken
in RAW format.

8 Changing Additional Settings
Explains the general camera settings and file management settings such as
the monitor display settings and the image folder naming system.

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

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

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

8
9
10
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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1

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

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

Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 17
How to Change Function Settings ...................... 30

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

1
Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover(Installed on camera)

USB cable
I-USB7Strap
O-ST115

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI68

Battery charger
D-BC68P

AC plug cord

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW115

Operating Manual(this manual)

Quick Guide
Refer to p.228 for information on optional accessories.

Names and Functions of the Working
Parts
SpeakerLens mount index(red dot)
Built-in flash

Strap lug

Lens information
contacts

Remote control
receiver

CMOS sensor

Card cover

Microphones
Hot shoe

Strap lug

Remote control
receiver

Card accesslamp

Battery cover

MonitorHDMI terminal(Type D)
Terminal coverConnection cablecover
Tripod socket

PC/AV terminal

1
Before Using Your Camera

AF assist light/
Self-timer lamp

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Capture Mode
Here, you can learn which parts and how they work when shooting.
1
Before Using Your Camera

The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts havemultiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting.

1

2

3

4
5

8
6
7

9
0
a
b
c
d

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1 E-dial

2 Mode dial
Changes Capture mode.
(p.69)

3 Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
(p.55)

4 Quick dial
You can save your preferredshooting settings and thenretrieve them easily later on.
(p.138)5 Lens unlock button
Press to detach a lens. (p.46)

6 Q button
Switches to Playback mode.
(p.61)

7 Flash pop-up switch
Slide to pop up the built-in
flash. (p.59)

8 Power switch
Press to turn the camera on
and off. (p.47)

Press to set the EV
compensation and aperture
values. (p.77, p.79)

0 d/i (Green/Delete)buttonYou can assign a function tothis button. (p.144)

a 4 button
When the control panel or amenu screen is displayed,press this button to confirm
the selected item.

b Four-way controller(2345)
Displays the Sensitivity/White
Balance/Flash Mode/Drive
Mode setup menu. (p.64)
When the control panel or amenu screen is displayed, use
this to move the cursor orchange items.

c 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1]
menu (p.65). Press this button
while the menu is displayed toreturn to the previous screen.
(p.32)

d M button
Changes the style of thedisplay on the monitor. (p.22)

1
Before Using Your Camera

Sets the shutter speed,
aperture, and EV
compensation values. (p.77)
You can change the menu
when a menu screen isdisplayed. (p.32)
You can change the settings
when the control panel isdisplayed. (p.32)

9 mc button

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Playback Mode
Here, you can learn which parts and how they work during playback.
1
Before Using Your Camera

1

2

4
3
5
6
7
8
9
0

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1 E-dial
Use this to enlarge an image(p.155) or display multiple
images at the same time
(p.156).
Press halfway to switch to
Capture mode.

3 Q button
Switches to Capture mode.

4 Power switch
Press to turn the camera on
and off. (p.47)

5 mc button
When the file format of the lastcaptured image is JPEG, andits data still remains in thebuffer memory, press thisbutton to save the image in
RAW format. (p.61)

Confirms the setting you
selected in the menu or
playback screen.

8 Four-way controller(2345)
Use this to move the cursor orchange items in the menu or
playback screen.
Press the four-way controller(3) to display the playback
mode palette. (p.152)

9 3 button
Displays the [Q Playback 1]
menu (p.153).

0 M button
Changes the style of thedisplay on the monitor. (p.25)

6 d/i (Green/Delete)buttonPress to delete images, orchange the settings, such as
resetting the values. (p.62,
p.144)

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

1
Before Using Your Camera

2 Shutter release button

7 4 button

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Monitor Display
Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of thecamera.
1

The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.193)

Before Using Your Camera

Capture Mode
While shooting, the current shooting function settings are displayed on themonitor. You can change the style of the display by pressing the M
button.
Custom Image

M Bright

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

[

M

[

37 ]

Standard display

M

37 ]

Control panel

Monitor off

Standard display(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may
differ.)1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9
001/99910+1.7 EV11

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

15
[

16 17 18 19 20
1
2
3
4

12
13
14

Capture Mode (p.69)
Flash Mode (p.57)
Drive Mode (p.64)
White Balance (p.124)

1/ 2000

37]

F2.8

1600

[

37]

22

21
5
6

Custom Image (p.131)
Interval Shooting (p.104)/
HDR Capture (p.130)/
Digital Filter (p.135)

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AE Metering (p.84)
Shake Reduction (p.96)/
Movie SR (p.110)

910Battery level (p.39)
Turning the focusing ring in\ mode (p.93)

11
12

ND Filter (p.148)
Number of shots using
Multi-exposure

13
14

Multi-exposure (p.107)
AF frame (p.55)

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Histogram (p.28)
AE Lock (p.82)
Shutter speed (p.77)
Aperture value (p.77)
EV bar (p.79)
Sensitivity (p.75)
Image storage capacity
Face detection frame (when[Autofocus Method] is set to[Face Detection]) (p.87)* Indicator 14 is displayed in white. When the subject is in focus, a green
square frame is displayed instead. It turns red when the subject is not in
focus. It is not displayed when [Focus Method] is set to \.
* For indicator 22, up to 12 face detection frames are displayed when
[Autofocus Method] is set to [Face Detection]. A main face detection frame
is displayed in yellow and other frames in white.

1
Before Using Your Camera

7
8

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

A mode1

12

Before Using Your Camera

Custom Image
Bright
3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

[ 65535 ]19

C mode1
2

Custom Image
Bright
3

4

8

9

11

15

17

12

18

[ 65535 ]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Function name
Setting
Custom Image (p.131)/
H mode (p.71)
Digital Filter (p.135)
HDR Capture (p.130)
Highlight Correction (p.128)
Shadow Correction (p.129)
AE Metering (p.84)
Focus Method (p.86)
Autofocus Method (p.87)

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

10

19

ND Filter (p.148)
Shake Reduction (p.96)/
Movie SR (p.110)
Aspect Ratio (p.121)
File Format (p.121)
JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.122)/
Movie Recorded Pixels (p.109)
JPEG Quality (p.123)
Sound (p.109)
Current date and time (p.50)
Image storage capacity• Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be
selected.
• If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel, the standard
display will reappear.
• The control panel for the H (Scene) mode is displayed when the mode dial
is set to H. (p.72)• For more information about the Capture mode display, refer to “Setting the
Capture Mode Display Method” (p.191).

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Playback Mode
The camera switches the type of information displayed when you press the
M button during playback.
Standard display

Captured image, file format and operation guide indicators
are displayed.

1

Histogram display

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) aredisplayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.26)

Before Using Your Camera

Detailed information Detailed information on how and when the image wasdisplaytaken is displayed. (p.27)
No info. display

Only the captured image is displayed.

100-0001

1/ 2000

F2.8

M

100-0001

1/ 2000

200

Standard display

F2.8

200

Histogram display

M

M

M

100-0001+9.9
1/ 2000 F2.8

1600

G1A1
50mm
05/05/2011 10:30 AM

No info. display

+1.5

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

Detailed information
display

The type of information display that is shown first during playback is the sameas that of the last playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is
set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, the Standard
display always appears first when the camera is turned on.

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1

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

Before Using Your Camera

12

3
100-0001

5
6

1/ 2000

F2.8

200

7

8

9

23

6

Histogram (Brightness)
Protect setting
Folder number-File number
Save the RAW file data
Switch RGB histogram/
Brightness histogram
File Format

3100-0001

4 23

10
11

5
1

12
6

Brightness histogram

1
2
3
4
5

2

4

1/ 2000

F2.8

200

7

8

9

RGB histogram

7
8
9
10
11
12

Shutter speed
Aperture value
Sensitivity
Histogram (R)Histogram (G)Histogram (B)* Indicator 2 appears only for protected images.
* Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image isJPEG, and the image can also be saved in RAW format. (p.61)
If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.154) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On),bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark (underexposed) portions blink
yellow (except when in RGB histogram display or Detailed information display).

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Detailed information display
Still picture2100-000159+1.0
1/ 2000 F2.8

1600

+1.5

G1A1
50mm
05/05/2011 10:30 AM

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

3
6

7
10

4
8

27

11

28

1

29

Before Using Your Camera

1

12

13

14

15

16

17

18 19

20 21

22

23

24

25

26

30

31

Movie
2

100-0001
1

10'10"
1/ 125

F8.0
G1A1

125

05/05/2011 10:30 AM

1
2
3
4

32

0.0

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

12

13

22

14

33

4
8

27

11

28

15
20 21

17

16

3
7

5

29

23
30

31

Captured image
17 White Balance fine-tuning (p.127)
Capture Mode (p.69)
18 Highlight Correction (p.128)
Protect setting (p.199)
19 Shadow Correction (p.129)
Folder number-File number
20 Distortion Correction (p.149)(p.200)21 Shake Reduction (p.96)/
Movie SR (p.110)
5 Drive Mode (p.64)
6 HDR Capture (p.130)/
22 File Format (p.121)
Multi-exposure (p.107)
23 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.122)/
Movie Recorded Pixels (p.109)
7 Autofocus Method (p.87)
8 AE Metering (p.84)
24 JPEG Quality (p.123)
9 Flash Mode (p.57)
25 Color Space (p.123)
10 Flash Exposure Compensation
26 Lens focal length(p.58)
27 Digital Filter (p.135)
11 ND Filter (p.148)
28 Image finishing tone (p.131)
12 Shutter speed (p.77)
29 Custom Image parameters (p.132)
13 Aperture value (p.77)
30 Shooting date and time
14 Sensitivity (p.75)
31 DPOF setting (p.201)
15 EV Compensation (p.79)
32 Sound (p.109)
16 White Balance (p.124)
33 Recording time
* Indicators 9 and 10 appear only for images taken with the flash.
* Indicators 6, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31 appear only for images takenwith the corresponding functions enabled.
* Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images.

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Using the Histogram

Before Using Your Camera

Number of pixels→

1

A histogram shows the brightness
distribution of an image.
The horizontal axis represents
brightness (dark at the left and brightat the right) and the vertical axis
represents the number of pixels.
The shape and the distribution of the(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
histogram before and after shooting
Dark portions
Bright portions
tells you whether the exposure level
and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust
the exposure and take a picture again.
1Adjusting the Exposure (p.79)
1Adjusting Brightness (p.128)
Understanding Brightness
When the brightness is correct and there are no overexposed orunderexposed areas, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image isunderexposed, the peak is on the left side, and if it is overexposed, thepeak is on the right side.

Dark (underexposed)
image

Image with few bright or
dark areas

Bright (overexposed)
image

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark(underexposed) portions with no detail) and when the image isoverexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright (overexposed) portions
with no detail).
This camera can be set so that it displays the Bright/Dark Area warning
during Capture or Playback mode.
1Playing Back Images (p.61)
1Setting the Playback Display Method (p.154)
1Setting the Capture Mode Display Method (p.191)
1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.192)

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

1

1Setting the White Balance (p.124)

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

Four-way controller (2)3Four-way controller (3)Shutter release button
3 button

4

Four-way controller (4)M button5

Four-way controller (5)d/Green/Delete button
mc button

E-dial• The image on the monitor may differ from the captured image if thebrightness of the subject is low or high.
• If any changes occur in the light source during shooting, the image may flicker.
You can cut down on flicker by setting the power frequency in [Flicker
Reduction] (p.184) of the [R Set-up 1] menu to that used in your region.
• If the camera position is changed rapidly during shooting, the image may not
be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become
stable before shooting.
• Noise may appear on the monitor image when used in dark locations.
• If you continue shooting for a prolonged period, the internal temperature of
the camera may increase, resulting in lower quality images. It is
recommended that you turn off the camera when not shooting. To prevent theimage quality from degrading, allow enough time for the camera to cool down
while shooting with long exposures or recording movies.
• The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may occur inthe monitor image and/or captured image.
• Images cannot be displayed on the monitor while data is being saved to an
SD Memory Card.

Before Using Your Camera

Guide Indicators

4 button29How to Change Function Settings

30

1

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

Before Using Your Camera

Using the Direct Keys
In Capture mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode andDrive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.64)
Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.

1

Press the four-way controller (4)in Capture mode.
The Flash Mode setting screen appears.

2

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

Auto Flash Discharge

0.0

MENU Cancel

3

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

OK OK

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Using the Control Panel
While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the monitor, andyou can switch to the control panel and change settings.
Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.

Before Using Your Camera

1

Press the M button in
Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

Custom Image
BrightYou cannot select items that cannot bechanged as a result of current camera
settings.

3

Press the 4 button.

[

37 ]

[

37 ]

JPEG Quality

The setup screen of the selected item
appears.

4

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

1

JPEG Quality

128

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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5

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.
You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item
you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can bechanged after pressing the 4 button.

1
Before Using Your Camera

Using the Menus
This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec. Mode],[C Movie], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting].
Below, how to set [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is
explained as an example.

1

Press the 3 button in
Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on
the monitor.
The menus listed below are displayed in
the following situations.
When the mode [C Movie 1] menu
dial is set to C
In Playbackmode

2[Q Playback 1] menu

Press the four-way controller
(5).

1 2 3

Custom Image
Digital Filter
Image Capture Settings
Focus Settings
AE Metering
ND Filter

Each time the four-way controller (5) ispressed, the menu will change in thefollowing sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2],[A Rec. Mode 3], [C Movie 1],
MENU Exit[Q Playback 1] ... [A Rec. Mode 1].
You can also change the menu by turning the e-dial.

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33
Use the four-way controller (23)to select an item.

1 2 3

HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
D-Range Setting
High-ISO NR
Distortion Correction

1
Before Using Your Camera

MENU Exit

4

Press the four-way controller(5).
Available settings are displayed in the
pop-up menu or submenu.

1 2 3

HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
D-Range Setting
High-ISO NR
Distortion Correction
MENU Exit

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a setting.
Press the 3 button to cancel the
pop-up menu, or return to the previous
screen.

1 2 3

HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
D-Range Setting
High-ISO NR
Distortion Correction
MENU Cancel

6

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
Press the 3 button if a submenu isdisplayed.
Next, set other items.

7

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

OK OK

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Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, yoursettings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as byremoving the battery while the camera is on).

1
Before Using Your Camera• You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or
to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.192)• Refer to the following pages for details on each menu.
- [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.65
- [C Movie] Menu 1p.67- [Q Playback] menu 1p.153- [R Set-up] menu 1p.184- [A Custom Setting] menu 1p.68• Some shooting functions can be saved to the quick dial and loaded with thedial operation. (p.138)

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

Attaching the Strap .............................................. 36
Inserting the Battery ............................................ 37
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .......... 43
Attaching a Lens .................................................. 45
Turning the Camera On and Off .......................... 47
Initial Settings ....................................................... 48

Attaching the Strap

36

1

Pass the end of the strap throughthe strap lug, then secure it on
the inside of the clasp.

2
Getting Started

2

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

Inserting the Battery

37

Insert the battery into the camera. Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI68 exclusively developed for the PENTAX Q.

Charging the Battery

2

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible
cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

1Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

2

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Indicator lamp
Battery charger

AC plug cord3

Face the 2 mark on the battery
up, and insert it into the battery
charger.
The indicator lamp is lit while charging
and turns off when the battery is fully
charged.

Getting Started

When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not beenused in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.

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4

When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery fromthe battery charger.
• Do not use the provided Battery Charger D-BC68P to charge batteries otherthan rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Charging other batteries may
cause damage or heating.
• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:- If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted
correctly- If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (thebattery may have reached the end of its service life)2
Getting Started

The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes (it depends on
temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where thetemperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

Inserting/Removing the Battery• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be
removed. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before
inserting.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera isused continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The
battery may leak.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera forlong periods of time. If this occurs, follow the procedure described in “Setting
the Date and Time” (p.50) to reset the date and time.

1

Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow, and thenlift it to open (1→2).
1

2

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39
Insert the battery with the 2mark facing toward the lens.
To remove the battery, push the battery
lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3)with your finger. Remove the battery
when it pops out slightly.

2

Close the battery cover, and thenslide it in the direction of thearrow (4→5).
5

4

Battery Level Indicator
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the display on themonitor.
Monitor Displayw (Green)

Battery Level
Battery is full.

x (Green)

Battery is close to full.

y (Yellow)

Battery is running low.

z (Red)Battery is almost empty.

[Battery depleted]

The camera turns off after displaying the message.

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

Getting Started

3

3

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Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback
Time (when Using a Fully Charged Battery)2

Battery

Temperature

D-LI6823°C

NormalShooting

Flash Photography
50% Use100% Use

Playback
Time

250 images 230 images 210 images 160 minutes

Getting Started

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

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) whenusing the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to acomputer or AV device.

1

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

2

Open the battery cover.
Refer to Step 1 on p.38.
Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

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41
Pull down the connection cablecover (1) on the bottom side of
the battery chamber, and insert
the DC coupler into the battery
chamber.

4

Close the battery cover.
Pull out the connection cable from theconnection cable cover section.

5

Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.

6

Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord.

2
Getting Started

To remove the DC coupler, push thebattery lock lever in the direction of thearrow (2) with your finger. Remove theDC coupler when it pops out slightly.

2
1

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2

7

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Getting Started• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting theAC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Cardor data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed.
• The connection cable will protrude from the battery cover while the AC
adapter is in use. Be careful as you will not be able to set the camera uprighton a table, etc.
• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable cover to its
original location.
Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit K-AC115 when using the AC
adapter.

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory
Card

43

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC
Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. (These cards are referred to as SD
Memory Cards hereafter.)
Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.
2

1
2

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

1
2

3

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

Getting Started• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.
• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do
not open the cover while the camera is in use.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or
has been used on other devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card”(p.198) for details on formatting.
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed
cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during
recording.

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2Push the SD Memory Card in once toremove.

Getting Started

4

Close the card cover, and thenslide it in the direction of thearrow (3→4).

4
3

For details on the approximate number of images that can be recorded on an
SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity” (p.242).

Attaching a Lens

45

Attach a Q-mount lens to the camera’s body.
The steps will be described here using a 01 STANDARD PRIME lens.

1
2

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

3

Align the Lens mount index (reddots: 3) on the camera and thelens, and secure by turning thelens clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lenscounterclockwise to check that the lens islocked in place.

3

2
Getting Started• When attaching/removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively
free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after
removing it.
• Do not insert any fingers into the camera mount or touch the CMOS sensor.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt,
dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact a
PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages andmalfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

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4Remove the front lens cap bypushing the indicated portions
inward.

2
Getting Started

To remove the lens, attach the lens cap
first, hold down the lens unlock button(4), and turn the lens counterclockwise.

4

If the lens is removed while the power is on, the monitor will turn off, and the
shutter release button will be locked. Do not remove the lens while the power
is on.

Turning the Camera On and Off

147

Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
Press the power switch again to turn off
the camera.

Getting Started• Always turn the camera off when not in use.
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations
within a set period of time (Auto Power Off). By default, the camera is set toturn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting
in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.190)• To turn the camera on in the playback mode, press the power switch while
holding down the Q button.

2

Initial Settings48

2
Getting Started

The first time the camera is turned on after
purchasing, the [Language/u] screen
appears on the monitor. Follow theprocedure below to set the language
displayed on the monitor and the current
date and time. Once these settings are
made, you will not need to set them again thenext time you turn on your camera.
If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set
the date and time by following the procedurein “Setting the Date and Time” (p.50).

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2011

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

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

1

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select the desired
language, and press the 4
button.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in theselected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if W (Hometown) does
not have to be changed.

49
Initial Setting
EnglishNew York
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

2

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a city.
Refer to “List of World Time Cities”(p.189) for cities that can be selected as ahometown.

Hometown

New York
DST
MENU Cancel

4
5

OK OK

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST] (daylightsaving time), and use the four-way controller (45) toselect O or P.
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

6

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

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

When the hometown and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting]screen or [Date Adjustment] screen will be displayed again the next time thecamera is turned on.

2
Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to W,
and press the four-way controller (5).

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

1
2
Getting Started

Press the four-way controller(5), and use the four-way
controller (23) to select the dateformat.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

2
3

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2011

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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

4

Press the four-way controller (3), and press the four-way
controller (5).
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy].

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 2, the camera
switches between am and pm dependingon the time.

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2011

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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51
Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete], andpress the 4 button.

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24hDate

05/05/2011

Time
10:00
The camera switches to Capture mode
Settings
complete
and is ready to take a picture.
MENU Cancel
OK OK
If you set the date and time from themenu, the screen will return to the[R Set-up 1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button.

• When you press the 4 button in Step 6, the seconds value is set to 0. To
set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV,
radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.
• You can change the language and date and time settings from the menu.
(p.187, p.190)

Getting Started

Pressing the 3 button while setting the date and time cancels the settings
made up to that point and switches the camera to Capture mode. After initial
settings are complete, if the camera power is turned off before the date andtime settings are complete, the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear first thenext time you turn the camera on. You can also set the date and time from themenu later. (p.187)

2

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Memo

3 Basic Operations
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by
setting mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have thecamera select the optimum settings based on the subject.
For information about advanced functions and settings fortaking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 54
Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 56
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 57
Reviewing Images ................................................ 61

Basic Shooting Operation

54

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive
modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the
shutter release button.
3
Basic Operations

1

Set the mode dial to n.
The camera will select the optimal
capture mode for the subject.
1Selecting the Appropriate Capture
Mode (p.69)

2

View the subject on the monitor.
A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject on themonitor. (p.56)

3

55
Position the subject inside theAF frame, and press the shutter
release button halfway.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”.

5

Review the captured image on the monitor.
The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing(Instant Review).
1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.192)
You can enlarge the image during Instant Review with the e-dial. (p.155)
You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the d/ibutton.
1Deleting a Single Image (p.62)• The shutter sound and the beep that sounds when the image is focused canbe turned off. (p.186)• You can set the camera so that pressing the d/i button will focus
automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button
halfway. (p.90)• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the depth of field before
taking pictures. (p.94)

3
Basic Operations

The autofocus system operates.
The AF frame turns green and you will
1/ 2000 F2.8
[ 37]
1600
hear a beep when the subject comes into
focus.
AF frame
When set to n (Auto Picture) mode,the optimal capture mode is automaticallyselected from U (Standard), c (Portrait), s (Landscape), b (Macro),. (Night Scene Portrait), K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky) or x (Forest).
(p.70)

Using a Zoom Lens

56

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

1

Turn the zoom ring to the right orleft.
The angle of view changes.

3
Basic Operations

The following functions can be set on the camera depending on the lens beingused.
- Setting whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens (p.148).
- Correcting distortion (p.149)

Using the Built-in Flash57

Use the flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 3 m.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of thecorners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on thelens being used and the sensitivity setting. (p.213))
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an
external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.211).

C
i
b
D

Flash Mode
Auto Flash
Discharge
Auto Flash+Redeye Reduction
Flash On
Flash On+Redeye Reduction

G Slow-speed Sync
Slow-speed Sync

H +Red-eye

Trailing Curtain

I SyncaFlash Off

Function
The camera automatically measures the ambient
light and determines whether to use the flash.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the automatic flash.
Discharges the flash for each picture.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash.
Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on thebrightness. When using this to shoot a portrait withthe sunset in the background, both the person andthe background are captured beautifully.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
Discharges the flash immediately before closing the
shutter. Captures moving objects as if they areleaving a trail behind. (p.213)
The flash is deactivated.

Basic Operations

Setting the Flash Mode3

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The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture
mode.
Capture Moden/H *1/u

Selectable Flash Mode
C/i/E/F/ae/c

C/i/E/F/G/H/I/ab/a

C/i/E/F/I/a*1 Fixed to a in the K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR),
p (HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or
E (Museum) mode.

3
Basic Operations

1

Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.
The Flash Mode setting screen appears.
The flash modes that can be selected for the set capture mode appear.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a flash mode, and press
the 4 button.

Auto Flash Discharge

The camera is ready to take a picture.

0.0

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Compensating Flash Output
You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The following
flash compensation values can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV
depending on the lens being used.
Step Interval

Flash Compensation Value

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

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

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1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Step 2 on p.58.

2

Turn the e-dial.
The flash compensation value isdisplayed.
Press the d/i button to reset the value
to 0.0. (Available only when [Green
Button] is assigned to the d/i button in[Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3]
menu (p.144).)

Auto Flash Discharge+0.7

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Shooting with the Flash1
2

Select a flash mode.
Slide the flash pop-up switch in
the direction of the arrow.
The built-in flash pops up.

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The flash starts charging.

4

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

Basic Operations• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will
not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.
• Compensating to the minus (-) side may have no effect if the subject is too
close, the aperture is set to a large opening, or sensitivity is high.
• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which
support P-TTL auto flash mode.

3

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3

5

Push down in the direction of thearrow to retract the built-in flash.

Basic Operations• The built-in flash discharges even when retracted, which may cause
vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used. Vignetting may also
occur at other times depending on the shooting conditions.
• Be sure to retract the built-in flash if not planning to use it. Be careful not to
get your fingers pinched when retracting the flash.
• If you do not want to let the built-in flash discharge while it is retracted, set[10. Flash When Retracted] (p.68) to [Do Not Discharge Flash] in the [ACustom Setting 2] menu.
• You cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged. If you wantto take pictures while charging the built-in flash, set [11. Release While
Charging] (p.68) to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.

Reviewing Images

61

Playing Back Images
You can play back captured images with the camera.

1

Press the Q button.

2

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

• Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.151) for details on the playback mode
functions.
• When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its RAW data
still remains in the buffer memory, you can save the RAW image by pressing
the mc button during Instant Review or playback.
If the image was shot using any of the following settings, the corresponding
image listed is saved.
- Digital Filter
RAW image without a filter effect- Smart Effect
RAW image with [Bright] image finishing tone3
Basic Operations

The camera enters Playback mode andthe most recently captured image (image
with the highest file number) is displayedon the monitor. (For movies, only the first
frame is displayed on the monitor.)
Press the M button during playback
to display the shooting information of theimage. (p.25)

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Deleting a Single Image
You can delete images one by one.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.199)

1
3
Basic Operations

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Delete].
Select a file format to delete for images
saved in RAW+ format.
Delete JPEG

Deletes only the JPEG
image.

Delete RAW

Deletes only the RAW
image.

100-0001

DeleteCancel
OK OK

DeleteDeletes images in both
RAW+JPEG file formats.

4

Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
You can delete multiple images at once. Refer to “Deleting Multiple Images”(p.165) for details.

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 64
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 69
Setting the Exposure ........................................... 75
Focusing ............................................................... 86
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ............... 94
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent
Camera Shake ...................................................... 96
Taking Pictures Continuously .......................... 102
Recording Movies .............................................. 109

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How to Operate the Shooting
Functions
You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control
panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom Setting]menu.
For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32).

Direct Keys Setting Items
4
Shooting Functions

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

Key

FunctionPage

2

Sensitivity

Sets the ISO sensitivity.

p.75

3

White Balance

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

p.124

4Flash Mode

Sets the method of flash discharge.

p.57

Drive Mode

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

p.102
p.98
p.100
p.80

5

Item

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

Function

Page

Custom Image *1

Sets the image finishing tone such ascolor and contrast before shooting animage.

p.131

Digital Filter *1

Applies a digital filter effect when taking
pictures.

p.135

File Format*1

Aspect Ratio*1

Sets the file format.
Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio ofimages.
Sets the recording size of images
saved in JPEG format.

JPEG Quality *1

Sets the quality of images saved in
JPEG format.

Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

Focus Method *1

Selects the autofocus or manual focus
mode.

p.86

Autofocus Method*1

Selects the autofocus method in =
mode.

p.87

MF Assist

Enlarges the monitor display during
manual focus and makes it easier tofocus on the subject.

p.93

AE Metering *1

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

p.84

ND Filter *1

Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in
to the lens.

p.148

Focus Settings

JPEG Recorded
Pixels *1

p.120

4
Shooting Functions

A1

Item

Image Capture Settings

Menu

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Menu

Item

FunctionPage*1

Enables capturing images with highdynamic range.

p.130

Multi-exposure

Creates a picture by taking multiple
exposures and merging them into asingle image.

p.107

Interval Shooting

Takes pictures at a set interval from a
set time.

p.104

D-Range Setting *1

Expands the dynamic range andprevents bright and dark areas fromoccurring.

p.128
p.129

High-ISO NR

Sets the Noise Reduction setting whenshooting with a high ISO sensitivity.

p.85

4

Distortion Correction

Reduces distortions occurring due tolens properties.

p.149

Shooting Functions

Quick Dial

Assigns functions to the quick dial.

p.138

Green Button

Assigns functions to the d/i button.

p.144

LCD View Options

Sets the monitor display in Capture
mode.

p.191

Instant Review

Sets the Instant Review display
settings.

p.192

MemoryDetermines which settings to savewhen the power is turned off.

p.195

Shake Reduction *1

Activates the Shake Reduction
function.

p.96

HDR Capture

A2

A3*1 Can be also set through the control panel.

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Movie Menu Items
The following settings can be performed in the [C Movie 1] menu.
Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [CMovie 1] menu.
Menu

Item
Recorded Pixels

C1

Function*1

Page

Sets the number of recorded pixels or sizeof the movie.

Sound *1

Sets whether to record sound together withmovies.

Exposure Setting

Sets whether to set the exposure manually.

Movie SR *1

Activates the Movie SR function.

Interval Movie

Takes still pictures at a set interval from ap.113
set time and records it as a single movie file.

4
Shooting Functions*1 Can be also set through the control panel.

p.109

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Custom Setting Menu Items
Set the [A Custom Setting 1-2] menus to fully use the functions of this camera.
Menu

4

A1

Shooting Functions

FunctionPage

1. AE-L with AF
LockedItem

Sets whether to lock the exposure value
when the focus is locked.

p.83

2. Link AE to AF
Point

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

p.84

3. Auto Bracketing
Order

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketingshooting.

p.80

4. Shake Reduction Sets whether to use Shake Reduction
Options
during standby mode as well.

p.97

5. WB When Using
Flash

p.125

Sets the white balance setting when using
flash.

Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light
6. AWB in Tungsten
color tone when the white balance is set toLight
F (Auto White Balance).

A2—

7. AF Release
Options

Sets the action priority for when the shutter
p.88
release button is fully pressed in = mode.

8. AF Assist Light

Sets whether to use the AF assist lightwhen autofocusing in dark locations.

p.87

9. AF with Remote
Control

Sets whether to use autofocus whenshooting with remote control.

p.101

10. Flash When
Retracted

Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash
when retracted.

p.60

11. Release While
Charging

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

p.60

12. Save Menu
Location

Sets whether to save the last menu tab
displayed on the monitor and to display it
again the next time the 3 button ispressed.

p.192

13. Electronic
Shutter

Sets whether to use the electronic shutter
when using a lens that has a lens shutter.

p.226

Reset Custom
Functions

Resets all the settings in the [A Custom
Setting 1-2] menus to the defaults.

p.196

Selecting the Appropriate Capture
Mode

69

This camera features various shooting modes, enabling you to takepictures with settings suited for your photographic vision.
In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows.
Capture Mode

Mode

Page

The camera will automatically select then (Auto Picture) mode
optimal capture mode for the subject.

p.70

H (Scene) mode

You can choose the capture mode fromvarious scene styles.

p.71

u (Blur Control) mode

Takes pictures while emphasizing a blureffect.

p.73

Exposure modes(e/b/c/a)

Changes the shutter speed and aperture
value, and takes pictures.

p.74

C (Movie) mode

Records a movie.

p.111

Turn the mode dial to set thedesired capture mode on themode dial to the dial indicator.

Dial indicator

The selected shooting mode is displayedon the monitor (Guide Display).
Program
Automatic Exposure
05/05/2011

10:30 AM

Shooting Functions

1

4

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• Set the guide display time in [Guide Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu.
(p.191)• The scene mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to H
(p.72)

Auto Picture Modes
When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects
the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.
Mode
U Standard

4
Shooting Functions

Characteristics
This is selected when none of the following seven modes apply.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skinc Portrait
tone.
For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation ands Landscape produces a vivid color image
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers,b Macrocoins, jewelry, and more
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as
dusk or at night.
Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutterNight
speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will
. Scenealso appear correctly exposed in the picture (1 Slow-speed
Portrait
Sync (p.212)). To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake
Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.
K Sunset
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive
d Blue Sky
deep blue
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage andx Forest
produces a vivid color image

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Scene Modes
By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from thefollowing scene modes.
Mode

w

Quick
Macro

Z Pet
R Kidsx Forest

For quick capture of tiny objects at close focus range. Thismode automatically adds Blur Control.
For capturing moving pets.
The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and brightskin tone.
The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage andproduces a vivid color image

4
Shooting Functions

Characteristics
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skinc Portrait
tone.
For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturations Landscape and produces a vivid color image
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers,b Macrocoins, jewelry, and more
For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as atsporting events.
\ Moving
Object
The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as
dusk or at night.
Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter
Night Scene
speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will
. Portrait
also appear correctly exposed in the picture (1 Slow-speed
Sync (p.212)). To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake
Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.
K Sunset
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more
d Blue Sky
impressive deep blue
Used for shooting at night. Use a tripod or flat surface to
A Night Scene
prevent camera shake blurNight Scene Generates a single HDR image with less noise from 3 images
Z
HDR
captured in dim lighting
l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place
For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to
K Foodmake it look appetizing.

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Mode

Characteristics
For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as
Q Surf & Snowsnowy mountains
Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image andp HDRprovides a wider dynamic range
BacklightyProduces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition
Silhouette
U Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelightStagen
For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place
Lighting
E Museum
For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited
The flash mode is fixed to a (Flash Off) in K, d, A, Z, p, y, U, n
and E. To prevent camera shake, either set [Shake Reduction] to k (On)or mount the camera on a tripod.

4
Shooting Functions

Selecting a Scene Mode1

Set the mode dial to H.
The camera switches to the H mode, and the scene mode selection
screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) or e-dial to choose ascene mode, and press the 4
button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

Portrait

For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone
MENU Cancel
OK OK• To change the scene mode, press the M button, and select [SceneMode] in the control panel.
• When the 3 button is pressed while
1 2 3
the mode dial is set to H, the item
Scene Mode
[Scene Mode] appears on the [A Rec.
Digital Filter
Image Capture Settings
Mode 1] menu. Press the four-way
Focus Settings
controller (5) to display the scene mode
AE Metering
selection screen and you can select a
ND Filter
scene mode in the same way as
MENU Exit
described in Step 2.

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Blur Control Mode
Blur Control enables you to create a picture that looks as if it was takenwith a wide-open aperture and shallow depth of field, by shooting multiple
images with different focus positions and merging them into a single
image. This can produce a more noticeable blur effect that was difficult toachieve with conventional compact cameras.
In u mode, images are captured using the following settings:- Exposure control Open aperture priority- Sensitivity
Fixed to AUTO
- File Format
Fixed to JPEG

4

Set the mode dial to u.

Shooting Functions

1

The camera switches to u mode.

2

Turn the e-dial.
Select the level of blur from three levels
while viewing the image on the monitor.

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

[

37]

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• Do not move the camera while taking a picture.
• If holding the camera by hand while shooting, set [Shake Reduction] tok (On).
• The function may not work as effectively as expected if a lens other than an
AF lens is used.
• The following functions are not available in this mode:- Continuous Shooting, Remote Continuous Shooting, or Exposure
Bracketing- Multi-exposure- HDR Capture- Smart Effect• The blur effect may not turn out as well as expected in the following
situations:- when the contrast is low overall- with fountains and other objects that change color or shape constantly- with moving objects- with small objects- with objects at the edge of the screen- with backlit scenes and other similar conditions- when a special filter is used
- with far-off objects (Shooting at distances that produce portrait images fromthe chest up is recommended)4
Shooting Functions

Exposure Modes
Use the exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value
and take pictures.

e

Mode

Characteristics

Program

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper exposure according to theProgram line.

Shutterb Priority

Lets you set the desired shutter speed forexpressing subject movement.

Aperturec Priority

Lets you set the desired aperture value forcontrolling the depth of field.

aManualLets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
to match your photographic vision.

Page

p.76

Setting the Exposure

75

Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent
to ISO 125 to 6400 in increments of 1/3 EV. The default setting is AUTO.

1

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The Sensitivity setting screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [ISO AUTO] or [ISO].
125 -ISO AUTO

Sets the range to be
adjusted automatically.

ISO

Sets the fixed value.

ISO

3200

6400

MENU Cancel

3

Use the e-dial to change the sensitivity value.

4

Press the 4 button.

OK OK

The camera is ready to take a picture.
• When the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR)/l (Night Snap)/p (HDR)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode, the sensitivity is fixedto AUTO and cannot be changed.
• When the mode dial is set to a (Manual), [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. Whenthe sensitivity is set to AUTO and the mode dial is set to a, the sensitivity isfixed to the last set value.
• The minimum sensitivity is ISO 250 when [Highlight Correction] (p.128) is set
to [On].
• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You canchange the setting in [High-ISO NR] of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu. (p.85)

Shooting Functions

2

4

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Expanding the Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by
the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger
it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear
in the picture.
By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level
expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult forbright areas or dark areas to occur in the image.
To expand the dynamic range, make the settings in [D-Range
Setting] of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu. (p.128)

4
Shooting Functions

Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following four exposure modes.
The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
z: Available#: Restricted

×: Not available

EV
Compensation

ChangeShutter
Speed

ChangeAperture
Value

e Program

z

#*1

#*1

z

b Shutter Priority

z

z

×

z

c Aperture Priority

z

×

z

z

z

Other than
AUTO

Exposure Modea Manual×zChangeSensitivity*1 In [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, you can make the setting so that the
shutter speed and/or aperture value can be changed by turning the e-dial. (p.146)

1

Set the mode dial to e, b, c or
a.

2

77
Turn the e-dial to adjust thevalue.

5 appears on the monitor before thevalue that can be changed.
The following parameters can be changed
depending on the selected exposure
mode.

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e

Item set in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.146)b

Shutter speedcAperture valueaShutter speed

When set to a mode, press the
mc button (1), and then turnthe e-dial (2) to change theaperture value.
The exposure compensation value canbe adjusted by this operation in e/b/c
mode. (p.80)

2

1• A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed andaperture value when the sensitivity is set to the fixed value (p.75).
• Use an optional ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use aflash if it is too dark.
• In a mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed in a bar
graph while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted. The exposure
value is displayed in red when the difference from the proper exposure
becomes ±3.0 or larger.
• You can set the function of the d/i button when the exposure mode is set
to a. Set in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.147)• Sensitivity values higher than ISO 1600 are not available when the shutter
speed is set to 2 sec. or slower in b/a mode.

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Using the Bulb ShootingThis is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which require longexposures.

1
2

Set the mode dial to a.
Turn the e-dial to the left (f), andset the shutter speed to h.
h appears after the slowest shutter
speed.

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Press the shutter release button.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is keptpressed.
• Bulb shooting is available only when using a lens that has a lens shutter.
• In Bulb shooting, the following functions are not available.
- EV Compensation- Exposure Bracketing- AE Lock- Continuous Shooting- Interval Shooting- HDR Capture- Shake Reduction• Bulb shooting ends compulsorily once the exposure time exceeds 32
seconds.
• Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.
• The upper sensitivity limit for Bulb shooting is ISO 1600.
• We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) when shootingwith a long exposure setting as the battery drain is high during Bulb shooting.
(p.40)

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Adjusting the ExposureThis allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose(darken) your picture.
The compensation value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV
between -3 and +3 depending on the lens being used.
Step Interval

1

Exposure Setting Value

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

1/2 EV

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0

Press the mc button (1), andthen turn the e-dial (2).

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The exposure is adjusted.

2

1

EV bar is displayed on the monitor during
adjustment.
Press the mc button to not show thebar.
+1.7 EV
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EV bar• EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to a
(Manual).
• The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off or byswitching to another capture mode.
• If [Green Button] is assigned to the d/i button in [Green Button] of the [ARec. Mode 3] menu (p.144), the compensation value is reset to 0.0 when thed/i button is pressed.

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Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting(Exposure Bracketing)
You can take three consecutive images at three different exposure levels
when the shutter release button is pressed.Three images are saved witheach release.

Standard exposure

4

Underexposure

Overexposure

Shooting Functions

You can set the bracketing order in [3. Auto Bracketing Order] (p.68) of the[A Custom Setting 1] menu. By default, the first image is exposed with nocompensation, the second image is underexposed (negativecompensation) and the third image is overexposed (positivecompensation).
10-+Standard ´ Underexposed ´ Overexposed (default setting)2-0+

Underexposed ´ Standard ´ Overexposed

3+0-Overexposed ´ Standard ´ Underexposed

40+-Standard ´ Overexposed ´ Underexposed• Exposure Bracketing is not available in the following situations.
- when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/Z (Night Scene
HDR)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode
- when the shutter speed is set to h
- when HDR Capture is set• Exposure Bracketing cannot be used with Interval Shooting or Multiexposure at the same time. (The function selected last is used.)1

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2

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

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Press the four-way controller(3), and use the four-way
controller (45) to select l orc.

Exposure Bracketing

MENU Cancell Exposure
BracketingcTakes pictures with the shutter release button.

Takes pictures with an optional remote control
unit. The remote control operates according to
Exposure Bracket
the Remote Control shooting (p.100) setting. The+Remote Ctrl
shutter is immediately released when set to i
(Remote Continuous Shooting).

Press the four-way controller (3), and turn the e-dial to set
the bracket value.
The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV
depending on the lens being used.
Step Interval

Bracket Value

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

1/2 EV

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0

Available operations
mc button Adjusts the EV compensation value (only when taking´ e-dial
underexposed or overexposed images).
d/i button Resets the compensation value.
(Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the d/ibutton in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.144).)

5

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

4
Shooting Functions

4

OK OK

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• When [Autofocus Method] (p.87) is set to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select] or[Spot], the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for
subsequent images.
• Switch to a mode other than l or c in the Drive Mode setting screen tocancel Exposure Bracketing. The setting is canceled when the camera isturned off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [A Rec.
Mode 3] menu.
• You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the built-in flash or an external
flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously.

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting(AE Lock)4
Shooting Functions

AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a
picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper
exposure setting cannot be obtained.
First, assign the AE Lock function to the d/i button.

1

Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select [AE Lock], andpress the 4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Preview
One Push File Format
AE Lock
Enable AF
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 3 button twice.
The AE Lock function is assigned to the d/ i button and the camera is
ready to take a picture.

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Set the exposure, and press thed/i button.
The camera locks the exposure at that
instant.
@ is displayed on the monitor while AE
Lock is engaged.

4
Shooting Functions• The exposure remains locked as long as the d/i button is kept pressed or
the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep can be turned off.
(p.186)• When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled.
- the d/i button is pressed again- the Q button, 3 button, or power switch is pressed- the mode dial is turned- the lens is changed• AE Lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
• The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked. If you do not want tolock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [1. AE-L with AF Locked](p.68) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu to [Off].
• When the shutter speed or aperture value is changed while AE Lock is
engaged in a (Manual) mode, the combination of shutter speed and aperture
value changes while the exposure remains the same. For example, when the
shutter speed is 1/125 sec. and aperture is F4 and these settings are locked,
the aperture automatically changes to F8 if the shutter speed is changed to
1/30 sec.
• When using a zoom lens whose maximum aperture varies depending on the
focal length, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes
depending on the zooming position even while AE Lock is engaged.
However, the exposure value does not change and a picture is taken at abrightness level set when AE Lock is activated.

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Selecting the Metering Method
Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure. The following three methods are available.
The sensor meters the brightness in 16 different zones.
(default setting)
Even in backlit locations, this mode automaticallydetermines what level of brightness is in which portion
and automatically adjusts exposure.

L

Multi-segment
metering

M

Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor.
Center-weighted
The sensitivity increases at the center and no automaticmetering
adjustment is performed even during backlit scenes.

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N Spot metering

1

The brightness is measured only within a limited area atthe center of the sensor.
You can use this in combination with the AE Lockfunction (p.82) when the subject is extremely small and acorrect exposure is difficult to obtain.

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a metering method, andpress the 4 button.

AE Metering
Multi-segment

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.
• In [2. Link AE to AF Point] (p.68) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu, you canlink the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment
metering.

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Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or
unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.
- when shooting with a long exposure- when shooting with a high sensitivity setting- when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is highYou can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.

High-ISO NR
Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.

2

Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Auto], [Low] or [High],and press the 4 button.

1 2 3

HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
D-Range Setting
High-ISO NR
Distortion Correction
MENU Cancel

3

Auto

Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels
throughout ISO range. (default setting)

Low/High

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level
throughout ISO range.

OK OK

Press the 3 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
The card access lamp blinks and the camera cannot be operated during Noise
Reduction.

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Focusing86

Setting the Focus Method
You can focus with the following methods.
= Autofocus

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

\ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus.

4

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.

Shooting Functions

The control panel appears.

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a focus method, andpress the 4 button.

Focus Method

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Refer to “Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings” (p.54) for
information on how to take pictures in = mode.
Refer to “Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)” (p.92) for
information on how to take pictures in \ mode.

87• You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] (p.65) of the [ARec. Mode 1] menu.
• [Focus Method] is fixed to = when the capture mode is set to n (AutoPicture) or u (Blur Control) mode, or \ (Moving Object)/l (Night Snap)/w (Quick Macro)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene)mode.
• In = mode, when the subject is in a dark location, the AF assist light is used
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. To not use the AF assist
light, set [8. AF Assist Light] (p.68) to [Off] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.

Setting the Autofocus Method
You can choose from the following five autofocus methods in = mode.

E Tracking

F

Tracks the subject in focus when the shutter release button ispressed halfway.
The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button
fully even if the subject is not in focus.

Sets the focusing area to the desired area. (default setting)
AF Select The sensor is divided into 25 areas (5 horizontal by 5 vertical),(25 Points) and you can select a wider or narrower focusing area by using
25, 9, 5, 3 or just 1 of those 25 areas available. (p.89)

G Select

Sets the focusing area by the number of pixels. You can selecta setting more detailed than [AF Select (25 Points)].

H Spot

Sets the focusing area to a limited area at the center.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

4
Shooting Functions

Detects and tracks faces of people. The faces of up to 12 people
can be detected. The main face detection frame for autofocus
Faceand auto exposure is displayed in yellow.
D
Detection
The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button
fully even if the subject is not in focus.

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3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select an autofocus method,and press the 4 button.

Autofocus Method
AF Select (25 Points)

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

4

OK OK

Shooting Functions• You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] (p.65) of the [ARec. Mode 1] menu.
• [Autofocus Method] is fixed to D when the capture mode is set to n
(Auto Picture), or R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode.
• [Autofocus Method] is fixed to E when the capture mode is set to \(Moving Object)/l (Night Snap)/Z (Pet)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene)mode.
• In [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select] or [Spot] mode, you can take pictures byfully pressing the shutter release button only when the subject is in focus. To
take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set [7. AF Release Options](p.68) to [Release-priority] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

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Selecting the Desired Focusing Area
You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area).

1

Select [AF Select (25 Points)] or [Select] in Step 3 on p.88,
and press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.
The position and range of the AF area can be changed.

Select the AF area.

MENU Exit

Available operations

5

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the AF area.

E-dial to the right (y)Increases the size of the AF area (when [AF Select(25 Points)] is selected).

E-dial to the left (f)Reduces the size of the AF area (when [AF Select(25 Points)] is selected).

4 button

Returns the AF area to the center.

Press the 3 button.
The AF area is set.
The set AF area remains in the memory even if the autofocus method ischanged or the camera is turned off.

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Focusing Using the d/i Button
You can set the camera to perform focusing by pressing the d/i button.
Use this setting when the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button
halfway is not desired.
First, assign the Enable AF function to the d/i button.

1

Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

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Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select [Enable AF], andpress the 4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Preview
One Push File Format
AE Lock
Enable AF
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 3 button twice.
Enable AF is assigned to the d/i button and the camera is ready to takea picture.

4

While viewing the subject on themonitor, press the d/i button.
The autofocus system operates.

When Enable AF is assigned to the d/i button, the autofocus by pressing the
shutter release button halfway is disabled.

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Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot
automatically focus on the subject. In this case, focus the camera on thesubject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (Focus Lock),and then recompose your picture.

1

Set [Focus Method] to =.
Refer to “Setting the Focus Method” (p.86) for details.

2

Set [Autofocus Method] to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select],
or [Spot].

3

Shooting Functions

Refer to “Setting the Autofocus Method” (p.87) for details.

Frame the desired composition
for your picture on the monitor.

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Example) The person is out offocus and the backgroundis in focus instead.

4

Center the subject to focus on
the monitor and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The AF frame turns green when focused.
The focus is locked while the AF frame isgreen.

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5

Recompose the picture while
keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway.

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• Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be outof focus.
• You cannot lock the focus when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/l (Night Snap)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode.
In such cases, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter
is released (Continuous Autofocus).

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Shooting Functions

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
Manually adjust the focus.

1

Set [Focus Method] to \.
Refer to “Setting the Focus Method” (p.86) for details.

2

While viewing the monitor, turnthe focusing ring.
The shutter can be released by pressing
the shutter release button fully even if thesubject is not in focus.

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Focusing with the Image Enlarged
You can more easily focus on the subject by enlarging the image in thecenter of the monitor during \ mode.

1

Select [Focus Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Focus Settings] screen appears.

2
3

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

The magnification can be changed with the e-dial while the image is enlarged.

4

Press the 3 button twice.
MF Assist is set and the camera is ready to take a picture.

5

Turn the focusing ring, or press the 4 button.
The image on the monitor is enlarged.

6

Check that the subject is in
focus.

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Available operations
E-dial to the right (y)Enlarges the image (up to 4 times).

E-dial to the left (f)Reduces the image (up to 1 times).

Four-way controller (2345) Moves the area to enlarge.

If any button other than the four-way controller (2345) is pressed, or
if no operations are made within 30 seconds, the camera returns tonormal display.

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Set the magnification to [Off], [x2], or [x4], and press the
4 button.

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

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You can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lensto the actually set value.

Assigning the Preview Function to the Green
ButtonFirst, assign the Preview function to the d/i button.

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1

Shooting Functions

Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select [Preview], andpress the 4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Preview
One Push File Format
AE Lock
Enable AF
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the 3 button twice.
The Preview function is assigned to the d/i button and the camera is
ready to take a picture.

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Displaying the Preview

1View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

2

Press the d/i button.
You can check the depth of field on themonitor while the d/i button is pressed.

4

Take your finger off the d/i button.
Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture.

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Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function
The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when
the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures insituations where camera shake is likely to occur.
The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in
the following situations.
- When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night,
on cloudy days and in the shade- When taking telephoto pictures

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

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

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Use the four-way controller (45)to select k or l, and press
the 4 button.

Shake Reduction
On

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

k Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting)l4

Does not use Shake Reduction.

Press the shutter release button halfway.
k appears on the monitor and the
Shake Reduction function is activated.

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Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera witha tripod.
• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.66).
• [Shake Reduction] is fixed to l in the following situations.
- Self-timer shooting- Remote Control shooting- when the shutter speed is set to h
• [Shake Reduction] is fixed to k when the capture mode is set to Z (Night
Scene HDR) or p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode.
• You can select whether to use the Shake Reduction function only when
taking pictures or during standby mode as well with [4. Shake Reduction
Options] (p.68) from the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) rightafter turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the
Shake Reduction function to work stably and properly, and then press the
shutter button gently.
• The Shake Reduction function is available with any PENTAX Q-mount lenscompatible with this camera.

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Shooting with Self-timer
This camera has the following two types of self-timers.
The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use thisg Self-timer (12 sec.) mode to include the photographer in the picture.
Z Self-timer (2 sec.)

The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera
shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

The self-timer shooting is not available when the capture mode is set to\ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode.

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Shooting Functions

1

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

2

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g.
Press the four-way controller(3), use the four-way controller(45) to select g or Z, and press
the 4 button.

Self-timer (12 sec.)

The camera is ready to take a picture.
MENU Cancel

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

OK OK

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

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Shooting Functions• Select a mode other than g or Z in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel
the self-timer shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off
if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [A Rec. Mode 3]
menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when g or Z is set.
• You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound. (p.186)

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Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)
The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remotecontrol unit (p.230).
You can select from the following three shooting modes.

h Remote Control
Remote Control

i (3s delay)

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

Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release
Remote Continuous button on the remote control unit is pressed. Continuous
shooting ends when the shutter release button on the
remote control unit is pressed again.

i Shooting
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Shooting Functions

The remote control shooting is not available in the following situations.
- when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/Z (Night Scene HDR)/
Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode
- when the shutter speed is set to h
- when HDR Capture is set

1
2

Mount the camera onto a tripod.
Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (45) to select h.
Press the four-way controller(3), use the four-way controller(45) to select h, i or i, andpress the 4 button.
The self-timer lamp on the front of thecamera will blink and the camera is in astand-by status.

5

Remote Control

MENU Cancel

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

OK OK

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Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control
receiver on the front or back of
the camera, and press the shutter
release button on the remotecontrol unit.

5 cm• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control unit.
When [9. AF with Remote Control] (p.68) is set to [On] in the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu, you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus.
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system
can be operated with the S button. The { button cannot be used.
• Select a mode other than h, i or i in the Drive Mode setting screen tocancel the remote control shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera
is turned off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [ARec. Mode 3] menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when h, i or iis set.
• The remote control shooting may not be available in backlit conditions.
• The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times.
Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve afee).

4Shooting Functions

The maximum operating distance of theremote control unit is approximately 4 mfrom the front of the camera andapproximately 5 cm from the back of thecamera.
After a picture is taken, the card accesslamp lights for 2 seconds and thenreturns to blinking.

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Continuous Shooting
Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is keptpressed.
The following two types of continuous shooting are available.
For JPEG images of E/C, up to approximately 5
frames per second can be taken continuously. You cancapture up to approximately 5 frames at once.
Not available when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+].

g

Continuous
Shooting (Hi)h

For JPEG images of E/C, up to approximately 1.5
Continuous
frames per second can be taken continuously.
Shooting (Lo)You can capture up to approximately 100 frames at once.

4
Shooting Functions• Continuous Shooting is not available in the following situations.
- when the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR) or p (HDR) of
H (Scene) mode
- when the shutter speed is set to h
- when HDR Capture is set• You cannot save additional RAW images during Instant Review or playback
when g or h is selected.
• The number of recordable images is reduced when [Aspect Ratio] is set to
K, J, or L instead of I.

1

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2

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

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

4

Continuous Shooting (Hi)MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

• The drive mode is fixed to g when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving
Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode.
• The focus position is locked in the first frame.
• If [File Format] is changed to [RAW] or [RAW+] while g is selected, theshooting mode is temporarily changed to h.
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using thebuilt-in flash. You can set the camera to enable the shutter release before thebuilt-in flash is ready in [11. Release While Charging] of the [A Custom
Setting 2] menu. (p.60)• Select a mode other than g or h in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel
the continuous shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned
off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [A Rec. Mode3] menu.

4
Shooting Functions

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

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Interval Shooting
Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.
The following settings can be performed.

4Interval

When taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until thenext picture is taken from 1 second to 24 hours.

Number of Shots

Set the number of shots to be taken from 1 to 999. When [Start
Interval] is set to [Now], you can select two or more pictures.

Start Interval

Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.
Selecting [Now] starts recording immediately. When [SetTime] is selected, set [Start Time].

Start Time

Set the time at which to start shooting.

Shooting Functions• Interval Shooting is not available in the following situations.
- when the capture mode is set to C (Movie) or u (Blur Control) mode, or
Z (Night Scene HDR)/w (Quick Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene)mode- when the shutter speed is set to h
- when Digital Filter is set• Interval Shooting cannot be used with Exposure Bracketing or Multiexposure at the same time. (The function selected last is used.)• When HDR Capture (p.130) is set, the shooting interval cannot be set to 9
seconds or less.

1

Select [Interval Shooting] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu,
and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Interval Shooting] screen appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval], andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select hours, minutes, orseconds, and use the four-way
controller (23) to set the time.
Press the four-way controller (5) to finish
the setting.

Interval Shooting
Start Shooting
Interval
Number of Shots
Start IntervalStart TimeMENU Cancel

00:00'00"
002 images
Now
OK OK

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Number of
Shots], and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45), and use the four-way
controller (23) to select the number of shots to be taken.
Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting.

6
7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval],
and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [SetTime], and press the 4 button.
If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10.

9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time],
and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours or
minutes, and use the four-way controller (23) to set thetime.
Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting.

10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start
Shooting], and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures.

11 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

12 Press the shutter release button fully.
When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], thefirst picture is taken. When set to [SetTime], shooting starts at the set time.
For shooting multiple pictures, pictures
are taken at the interval set in Step 3.
After the set number of pictures is taken, thecamera returns to normal Capture mode.

Interval ShootingStandbyRemaining Shots
Interval
MENU Exit

5 images
00:01'00"

Shooting Functions

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4

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• Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.113) for information on how to perform intervalshooting in C (Movie) mode.
• If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the picturesthat have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended.
- when the power switch is pressed- when the mode dial or quick dial is turned• 9 (Single Frame Shooting) is used regardless of the current drive modesetting.
• Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review,
they cannot be enlarged or deleted.
• If the Auto Power Off function turns the camera off before starting Interval
Shooting, the camera automatically turns on again when the shooting time
approaches.

4
Shooting Functions• When using Interval Shooting, use the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) or
install a fully charged battery. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it may
become depleted during Interval Shooting, and cause recording to stop.
• Interval Shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no moreavailable space.

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Multi-exposure
You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging theminto a single image.
• Multi-exposure is not available in the following situations.
- when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+]- when the capture mode is set to C (Movie) or u (Blur Control) mode, or
Z (Night Scene HDR)/w (Quick Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene)mode- when Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set• Multi-exposure cannot be used with Exposure Bracketing, Interval Shooting,or Distortion Correction at the same time. (The function selected last is used.)

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

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Number of
Shots], and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the number of shots,and press the 4 button.
Select from 2 to 9 shots.

Multi-exposure
Start Shooting
Number of Shots
Auto EV Adjustment

MENU Cancel

4

2 times

OK OK

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

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start
Shooting], and press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures.

Shooting Functions

1

4

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6

Take the picture.
The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the
shutter release button is pressed. Press the d/i button during InstantReview to discard pictures taken up to that point and take pictures again
from the first frame.
The pictures are saved when the set number of shots is taken, and thenthe screen in Step 3 appears again.

4

If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the picturesthat have been already taken are saved and Multi-exposure is ended.
- when the Q button, 3 button, M button or four-way controller(345) is pressed- when the mode dial or quick dial is turned

Shooting Functions

Recording Movies

109

In this camera, you can record movies with the following format.
• Frame rate
• Sound• File format

30 fpsMonaural
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Changing the Settings for Movie Recording
Settings for recording movies can be changed in the [C Movie] menu.
4

Set the mode dial to C, and press the 3 button.
The [C Movie 1] menu appears.
Press the four-way controller (5) once if you press the 3 button in
any other capture mode.

2

Press the four-way controller(3), and then press the four-way
controller (5). Use the four-way
controller (23) to select the
number of recorded pixels, andpress the 4 button.

1920x1080

99:99'99"

Recorded Pixels
Sound
Exposure Setting
Movie SR
Interval Movie
MENU Cancel

Frame Size

PixelsAspect Ratioa (default setting)

1920×1080

Kb

1280×720Kc

640×480

I

OK OK

When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the amount ofrecordable time for that setting appears at the top right of the screen.

3

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

Shooting Functions

1

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4

5
6
4
Shooting Functions

7
8

9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select g or Z, andpress the 4 button.
g

Records sound. (default setting)Z

Does not record sound.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exposure
Setting], and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto] or[Manual], and press the 4 button.
Auto

Takes pictures with auto exposure. (default setting)

ManualAllows you to set the shutter speed, aperture value,and sensitivity.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR],and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select k or l,and press the 4 button.
k

Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting)l

Does not use Shake Reduction.

Press the 3 button.
The camera is ready to record a movie.
[Recorded Pixels], [Sound], and [Movie SR] can also be changed using thecontrol panel.

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Recording Movies

1

Set the mode dial to C.
The movie recording screen appears.

2

View the subject on the monitor.

Sound

Movie SR

Adjust the exposure when [Exposure
Setting] is set to [Manual].

4
F2.8

1600

10'30"

Recordable Time

Available operations
E-dialNot available (when [Exposure Setting] is set to [Auto])
Adjusts the shutter speed (when [Exposure Setting] is set to[Manual]).

mc button Adjusts the EV compensation value (when [Exposure Setting]→ e-dial
is set to [Auto]).
Adjusts the aperture value (when [Exposure Setting] is set to[Manual]).
d/i button Calls the function set in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode3] menu (p.144).
Resets the exposure setting when [Exposure Setting] is set to[Manual] (if [Green Button] is assigned to the d/i button).

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.
When [Focus Method] is set to \, turn the focusing ring until thesubject is clearly visible on the focusing screen.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
Movie recording starts.

5

Press the shutter release button again.
Movie recording stops.

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112• When [Sound] is set to g (On), the camera operation sounds are also
recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do
not operate the camera while recording.
• When recording a movie, regardless of the focus method setting, recording
starts when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if the subject is
not in focus.
• While recording a movie, the autofocus system does not operate.
• The flash is not available.
• When recording a movie using image processing, such as Digital Filter, someframes may be omitted from the recorded movie.
• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during movie
recording, the recording may be terminated to protect the camera circuitry.

4
Shooting Functions• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. When the SD
Memory Card is full, recording stops and the movie is saved.
• The screen display in C mode is set according to the [LCD View Options](p.191) setting made in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. However, the Bright/
Dark Area warning is not displayed during movie recording.
• If you intend to record movies continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) is recommended. (p.40)• You can also use an optional remote control unit to record a movie. (p.100)
Press the four-way controller (5) in C mode to display the screen for
selecting on/off for the use of the remote control instead of the normal Drive
Mode setting screen.

113Interval Movie
Takes still pictures one by one at a set interval from a set time and records
them as a single movie file.
Perform the following settings.
Interval

Set the shooting interval to 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec.,
1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.

Set the time at which to start and stop recording from 5
Recording Time seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies
depending on [Interval].
Start Interval

Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.
Selecting [Now] starts recording immediately. When [Set Time]is selected, set [Start Time].

Start Time

Set the time at which to start shooting.

4

1

Select [Interval Movie] in the [C Movie 1] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Interval Movie] screen appears.

2
3

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval], andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the shooting interval,
and press the 4 button.

Interval Movie
Start Shooting
Interval
Recording Time
Start IntervalStart TimeMENU Cancel

00:00'00"
00:00'00"
Now
OK OK

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

Shooting Functions

This mode is available only when the mode dial is set to C.

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5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours,
minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller(23) to set the time.
Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting.

6
7
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval],
and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [SetTime], and press the 4 button.
If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10.

Shooting Functions

8
9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time],
and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours or
minutes, and use the four-way controller (23) to set thetime.
Press the four-way controller (5) to finish the setting.

10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start
Shooting], and press the 4 button.

After the message [Press the shutter release button to start intervalshooting] appears, the monitor turns off.

11 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.

12 Press the shutter release button fully.
When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], a picture is taken immediately,
Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor display turns off. Whenthe number of pictures set in [Number of Shots] has been taken, [Intervalshooting complete] is displayed, and then the camera turns off.

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• When recording with Interval Movie, use the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional)
or install a fully charged battery. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it may
become depleted during recording and cause recording of the movie to stop.
• Interval Movie is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available
space.

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

1

The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller(2).

100-0001

Movie playback starts.

10'00"

Available operations
Four-way controller (2) Pauses/Resumes playback.
Four-way controller (5) Forwards a frame (when paused).
Press and holdFast-forwards playback.
four-way controller (5)Four-way controller (4) Reverses a frame (when paused).
Press and holdFast-reverses playback.
four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (3) Stops playback./
Displays the playback mode palette (whenstopped). (p.152)
E-dialAdjusts the volume (6 levels).

mc button

Saves the displayed image as a JPEG file (whenpaused) (p.116).

When the movie ends, playback stops and the first frame is displayed again.

4
Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a movie to play
back.

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• You can use the optional AV cable I-AVC7 or a commercially available HDMI
cable to play back recorded movies on a TV screen or other AV devices.
(p.168)• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. (p.204)

Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie
You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still
picture.

1
4

2

Press the four-way controller (2) in Step 2 on p.115.

Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (45)to display the frame to save as astill picture.

Frame number/
Total number of frames
90/1800

The frame number and total number offrames appear at the top right of thescreen.
10'00"

3

Press the mc button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The captured image is saved as a new image.

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Editing Movies
Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted.

1

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect a movie to edit.
The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

3

The movie editing screen appears.

4

Select point(s) where you want todivide the movie.
The first frame at the dividing point isdisplayed at the top of the screen.
Up to four points can be selected.

5
15888

MENU Exit

Available operations
Four-way controller (2) Plays back/Pauses a movie.
Four-way controller (5) Forwards a frame (when paused).
Press and holdFast-forwards playback.
four-way controller (5)Four-way controller (4) Reverses a frame (when paused).
Press and holdFast-reverses playback.
four-way controller (4)E-dialAdjusts the volume (6 levels).

mc button

Confirms/cancels a dividing point.

Proceed to Step 8 if you do not delete any segment(s).

OK OK

4
Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie
Editing), and press the 4 button.

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5

Press the d/i button.
The screen to select segment(s) to delete is displayed.

6

Use the four-way controller (45)to move the selection frame, andpress the 4 button.
The segment(s) to delete are specified.
Press the 4 button again to cancel theselection.

7
400'00"
00'00"
Select segments for deletion
MENU

OK

Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed in Step 4 appears again.

Shooting Functions

8

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

9

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as], and press the
4 button.
The movie is divided at the specified
points and the unwanted segments aredeleted from it. And then the divided
movie is saved as separate files anddisplayed on the screen.

Saves divided movie
as separate files
Save asCancelMENU

OK OKSpecify the dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of themovie. When canceling the selected dividing points, cancel each of them inreverse order (from the end of the movie to the beginning). In an order otherthan specified, you can neither select the frames as a dividing point nor cancel
the selections of the dividing point(s). You cannot, for example, select theframes prior to the last selected frame as a dividing point while specifying
dividing point(s).

5 Shooting Settings
This chapter describes image file formats and camera
operating settings in capture mode.

Setting a File Format .......................................... 120
Setting the White Balance ................................. 124
Adjusting Brightness ......................................... 128
Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..................... 131
Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions.............................................................................. 144
Setting the Lens Functions ............................... 148

Setting a File Format120

Set the aspect ratio, file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level,
and color space of still pictures.

1

Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1]
menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears.

2
5
Shooting Settings

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Aspect Ratio], [FileFormat], [JPEG Recorded
Pixels], [JPEG Quality] or [ColorSpace], and press the four-way
controller (5).

Image Capture Settings
Aspect Ratio
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
Color Space

MENU

Refer to p.121 - p.123 for details about
the settings.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the settings,
and press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
• The aspect ratio, file format, JPEG recorded pixels, and JPEG quality level
can also be changed using the control panel.
• When the file format, JPEG recorded pixels, or JPEG quality level ischanged, the number of images that can be recorded for that setting appearson the monitor.

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File Format
You can set the format of image files.
Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting)
You can change the number of recorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded
Pixels], and the image quality level in [JPEG Quality].

RAW

The RAW format is a CMOS sensor output format saved without
processing. RAW files are recorded with the general-purpose DNG(Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems.
Effects of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are notapplied to the captured images, but they are saved as actual original
information. When you perform the development process by using the
RAW Development function (p.180), or using the provided software“SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” (p.208), you can create
JPEG images with these effects.

RAW+

Captures images in both RAW and JPEG formats.
When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the d/i button, you canpress the d/i button to temporarily change the file format and savean image in both file formats. (p.145)• When Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set, the file format is fixed to [JPEG]
and cannot be changed. To change the file format, turn these functions off.
• When the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR)/w (Quick Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode, or u (Blur Control) mode, the image issaved in JPEG format, regardless of the [File Format] setting.

Aspect Ratio
Select the horizontal and vertical ratio of images from K, J, I (default
setting) or L. The aspect ratio of the camera monitor is J, so if a different
aspect ratio is selected, the monitor display changes to match the set
aspect ratio.
The number of recordable images available with continuous shooting is
reduced when the aspect ratio is set to K, J, or L instead of I.

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Shooting Settings

JPEG

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JPEG Recorded Pixels
Sets the recording size of images when [File Format] is set to [JPEG]. The
selectable sizes vary according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting.
Aspect Ratio

Recorded
PixelsPixelsk

4000×2248 (default setting)P

3456×1944g

2688×1512

i
N

1920×1080
4000×2664 (default setting)a3456×2304f

2688×1792

5i

Shooting SettingsE

1920×1280
4000×3000 (default setting)k

3456×2592f

2688×2016hk

1920×1440
2992×2992 (default setting)P

2592×2592g

2016×2016i

1440×1440

K

J

I

L

• The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The file size will also vary
according to the [JPEG Quality] setting.
• The quality of a captured image depends on the exposure control, resolutionof the printer and a variety of other factors.

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JPEG Quality
You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting
is C (Best).
C BestD

BetterE

Good

Quality: clearer File size: larger

Quality: grainier File size: smaller

Color SpaceYou can select a color space to use.

AdobeRGB

Mainly used for devices such as a computer. (default setting)5

Covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used forcommercial uses such as industrial printing.

Shooting Settings

sRGB

The file naming system changes depending on the color space setting as
shown below.
For sRGB: IMGPxxxx.JPG
For AdobeRGB: _IGPxxxx.JPG“xxxx” indicates the file number and is displayed as a four-digit sequential
number. (p.200)

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

Color
Temperature *1

Automatically adjusts the white balance.
(default setting)Approx. 4,000 to
8,000KFor use when taking pictures in sunlight.

Approx. 5,200K

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

Approx. 8,000K^ Cloudy

For use when taking pictures on cloudydays.

Approx. 6,000K

Item
F AutoG

5Shooting Settings

J

Daylight

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

I Tungsten

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

Approx. 2,850K

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

Approx. 5,400K

f *2

Use this to keep and strengthen the color
tone of the light source in the image.

—

K Manual

Use this to manually adjust the whitebalance according to the lighting when
taking pictures.

—*1 The color temperatures (K) shown above are all estimates. These do not indicate precise
colors.
*2 CTE = Color Temperature Enhancement

The white balance is fixed to F when the capture mode is set to n
(Auto Picture) or H (Scene) mode.

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Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The White Balance setting screen appears.
After turning the power on, if you have taken any images before pressing
the four-way controller (3), the last image taken is displayed in the
background.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the white balance.
When J (Fluorescent Light) is selected,press the four-way controller (3) and use
the four-way controller (45) to select D,
N, W, or L.

3

Auto White Balance

MENU Cancel

WB±

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
5

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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

1

Select K in Step 2 on p.125.

Manual White Balance

SHUTTER Adjust

MENU Cancel

WB±

OK OK

Shooting Settings

Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can set thewhite balance for when the flash discharges. Select [Auto White Balance],[Unchanged] or [Flash] in [5. WB When Using Flash] (p.68) of the [A Custom
Setting 1] menu.

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2
3

Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of,fully display a white sheet of paper on the monitor, or
select a white area as the subject.
Press the shutter release button fully.
Set [Focus Method] to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
Adjust the white balance as necessary. (p.127)

4

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

5
Shooting Settings• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust
the white balance.
• The message [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears
when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed toremeasure the white balance.
• If a picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, the white balance
may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust exposure to the correct exposure
before adjusting the white balance.

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Fine-tuning the White Balance
You can fine-tune the white balance setting.

1

Perform the desired setting in Step 2 on p.125.

2

Press the mc button.
The fine-tuning screen appears.

3

Fine-tune the white balance.

G3

A2

5

SHUTTER Adjust

±0

OK OK

Available operations
Four-way controller Adjusts the tone of the colors between green (G) and(23)
magenta (M).
Four-way controller Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue (B) and(45)
amber (A).
d/i button

4

Resets the adjustment value.
(Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to thed/i button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3]
menu (p.144).)

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

5

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

Shooting Settings

MENU Cancel

Adjusting Brightness

128

Adjusts the brightness and reduces the occurrence of overexposed andunderexposed areas.

Highlight Correction
Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the
CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed areas.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

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Shooting Settings

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

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], andpress the 4 button.

Highlight Correction
Auto

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK• When [Highlight Correction] is set to [On], the minimum sensitivity is set to
ISO 250.
• The selectable items are limited in the following shooting modes:- l (Night Snap) or n (Stage Lighting)of H (Scene) mode
Fixed to [On]- a (Manual) mode
[Auto] not available

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Shadow Correction
Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the
CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of underexposed areas.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

3

Shadow Correction
Auto

5

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

You can also set Highlight Correction and Shadow Correction in [D-Range
Setting] (p.66) of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu.

Shooting Settings

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], andpress the 4 button.

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HDR Capture
Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Takes three images(-3 EV underexposed, standard (proper exposure) and +3 EV
overexposed) to create a single composite image with them.
• HDR Capture is not available in the following situations.
- when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+]- when the shutter speed is set to h
- when the capture mode is set to C (Movie), u (Blur Control) mode, orw (Quick Macro) of H (Scene) mode
• When HDR Capture is set, the following functions are not available.
- Continuous Shooting, Remote Continuous Shooting, or Exposure
Bracketing- Flash modes other than a (Flash Off)- Multi-exposure or Digital Filter (The function selected last is used)• During HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to create asingle image, so it will take time to save an image.
• Make sure to hold the camera firmly so that it does not move while the three
images are taken. If there is a great difference between the three images due
to camera movement, the message [The operation could not be completed
correctly] appears, and the image will not be saved.

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Shooting Settings

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off], [Auto], [HDR 1] or[HDR 2], and press the 4
button.

HDR Capture
Off

The camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK[HDR Capture] is fixed to [Auto] when the capture mode is set to Z (Night
Scene HDR) or p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode.

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131

Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision.

Setting Custom Image
Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking
pictures with a creative finishing tone.
Image Tone

Image
Saturation, hue, and contrast will be rather high to create abright sharp image. (default setting)BrightCreates a natural look that is close to the actual color.

Portrait

Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

Landscape

Increases color saturation, highlights shapes, and produces avivid color image

Vibrant

Changes the color slightly to create an antique look.

Radiant

Emphasizes glossiness to produce a spectacular finish.

Muted

Reduces the saturation to create a soft look.

Bleach Bypass

Reduces the saturation and increases the contrast to create
the look of an old picture.

Reversal Film

Creates a picture with strong image contrast as if taken with areversal film.

Monochrome

Takes pictures using a B&W color filter.

Cross
Processing

Intentionally changes the hue and contrast. The outcome
varies each time a picture is taken.

Custom Image is not available when the capture mode is set to H (Scene)
mode.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

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2

Use the four way controller (2345) to select [Custom
Image], and press the 4 button.
The Custom Image setting screen appears.
After turning the power on, if you have taken any images before pressing
the 4 button, the last image taken is displayed in the background.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select an image
finishing tone.

BrightParameter Adj.
MENU Cancel

5

4

OK OK

Press the mc button.
The screen to select a parameter appears.

Shooting Settings

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose a parameter you want
to change.

Saturation

MENU Cancel

OK OK

The following parameters can be changed according to the selected
image finishing tone.
I

Image Tone

Parameter
Saturation: -4 to +4

Hue: -4 to +4
Bright/Natural/Portrait/
High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4
Landscape/Vibrant/RadiantContrast: -4 to +4
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4

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Image Tone

Parameter
Saturation: -4 to +4

Muted/Bleach Bypass

Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/
Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan
High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4
Contrast: -4 to +4
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4

Reversal Film

Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4
Filter Effect: None/Green/Yellow/Orange/
Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Infrared Filter
Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/
Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan

Monochrome

High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4
Contrast: -4 to +4
Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4
Random/Preset 1-3/Favorite 1-3 *1*1 For [Favorite 1-3], you are required to save the settings of a cross processed image
as a favorite in advance through the playback mode palette. (p.134)

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings.
The background image changes according to the settings.
You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart.
Available operations

7

E-dialSwitches between [Sharpness] and [Fine Sharpness].
(Not available in C mode.)

d/i button

Resets the set value.

Press the 4 button.
The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again.

5
Shooting Settings

Cross Processing

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8

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65).

Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image
The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you
take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross
Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing
settings can be saved.

5

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.

Shooting Settings

The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Save
Cross Processing), and press the 4 button.
The camera will search for cross processed images starting from the mostrecent image taken. (An hourglass icon is displayed while searching.) Whena cross processed image is found, the screen to save the settings appears.
If there are no cross processed images, the message [No crossprocessed image] appears.

3

Use the e-dial to select a crossprocessed image.

100-0001
Saves this image's Cross
Processing settings
Save as Favorite 1
Save as Favorite 2
Save as Favorite 3
MENU

4

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as
Favorite 1], [Save as Favorite 2] or [Save as Favorite 3],
and press the 4 button.
The settings of the selected image are saved to [Favorite 1 - 3] and thelast displayed image is displayed again.

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Setting the Digital Filter
You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters canbe selected.
Filter Name

EffectParameter
Shading Level: Low/Medium/High

Toy Camera

For taking pictures thatlook as if taken with a toy
camera.

High Contrast

For taking pictures withhigh contrasts.

Shading

For taking pictures with the Shading Type: 6 types
background darkened.
Shading Level: -3 to +3

Slim

Changes the horizontal and-8 to +8
vertical ratio of images.

HDR

Creates an image thatlooks like a high dynamic
range image.

Low/Medium/HighInvert Color

Inverts the colors in theimage.

OFF/ON

Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/
Yellow
Intensity: 1 to 5

Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/
Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow
For extracting two specificcolors and making the rest Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5of the image black andExtracted Color 2: OFF/Red/
white.
Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow
Extractable Range of Color 2: 1 to 5

Color

Water Color

Posterization

Fish-eyeFor taking pictures with the Color: Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/
Green/Yellow
selected color filter.
Choose from 18 filters (6Color Density: Light/Medium/Darkcolors × 3 tones).
For taking a picture that
Intensity: Low/Medium/High
looks as though it was
Saturation: OFF/Low/Medium/Highpainted.
Lessens the tone of the image
to create an image that looks Intensity: 1 to 5
as though it was hand-drawn.
For taking pictures thatlook as if taken with a fish- Low/Medium/Higheye lens.

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Shooting Settings

Extract Color

Blur: Low/Medium/High

136• Digital Filter is not available in the following situations.
- when the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR)/ w (Quick
Macro)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode
- when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+]• When Digital Filter is set, the following functions are not available.
- Continuous Shooting, Interval Shooting or Multi-exposure- HDR Capture (The function selected last is used)• Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital
Filter], and press the 4 button.
The screen to select a filter appears.
After turning the power on, if you have taken any images before pressing
the 4 button, the last image taken is displayed in the background.

5
Shooting Settings

3

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

Toy Camera

Parameter Adj.
MENU Cancel

4

Press the mc button.
The parameter setting screen appears.

OK OK

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select a parameter, and thefour-way controller (45) toadjust the parameter’s value.

Blur

MENU Cancel

6

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
• You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65).
• Select [Not use any filters] in Step 3 to finish shooting with digital filter.
• After shooting, you can also apply digital filter effects to JPEG/RAW images
in Playback mode. (p.174)

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Saving Frequently Used Functions to the
Quick Dial
You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily load anduse the desired settings when taking pictures.
Save up to four settings to each of the following functions.
• Smart Effect (p.140)• Custom Image (p.131)• Digital Filter (p.135)• Aspect Ratio (p.121)

You can save only one of the above functions. You cannot assign multiple
functions at the same time.

1
5

Select [Quick Dial] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).

Shooting Settings

The screen for setting the quick dial function appears.

2

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

Smart Effect

MENU Cancel

3
4

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the position
1-4 of the quick dial to which to save the function.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the setting.
To make detailed settings for Smart Effect, press the mc button.

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Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Save the settings for the other positions in the same way.

6

Press the 4 button.
The setting assigned to each position is saved.

7

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

Loading Settings for Taking Pictures
You can take pictures with the settings saved in the quick dial, and while
using the quick dial, these settings have priority over the settings such asones made through the menus.

In Capture mode, turn the quick
dial to select the position 1 to 4.
The saved setting is loaded, and thecamera is ready to take a picture.

2
3

Take the picture.
After taking pictures, return the quick dial to the position0.
The camera returns to the original setting.
You cannot use the menus to change the settings when taking pictures with thequick dial. To change the settings of the quick dial, save other settings again.

Shooting Settings

1

5

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Setting the Smart Effect
You can set and capture images with a variety of effects.
Select from the following types of effects.
• Brilliant Color• Unicolor Bold
• Vintage Color• Cross Processing• Warm Fade1
2
5
Shooting Settings

3• Tone Expansion• Bold Monochrome• Water Color• Vibrant Color Enhance• USER 1 to 3 (p.142)

Select [Smart Effect] in Step 2 on p.138.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the position
1-4 of the quick dial to which to save the setting.
Press the mc button.
The screen for making detailed Smart Effect settings appears.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose an effect.

Brilliant ColorMENU Cancel

5

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the screen for setting the quick dial function.

6

Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

7

Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved.

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

Shooting with Smart Effect1

Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4.
The Smart Effect settings are loaded, and the camera is ready to take apicture.

2

Press the four-way controller (3) to change the settings.
The parameter setting screen appears.

3

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

5

Cross Processing

OK OK

The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected
effect.
Effect4

Parameter

Brilliant Color/Cross Processing//
Warm Fade/Tone Expansion/Bold
Monochrome/Water Color//Vibrant
Color Enhance

Intensity: 2 levels

Unicolor Bold

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

Vintage Color

Type: 3 types

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

Shooting Settings

MENU Cancel

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Saving the Camera Settings
You can save the current camera settings and retrieve them later on by thequick dial operation.

1
2

Set necessary settings.
Select from USER 1 to 3 in Step 4
on p.140.

USER 1
USER 1

USER Mode Manager
MENU Cancel

5
Shooting Settings

3

OK OK

Press the d/i button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save Settings], andpress the 4 button.

Save Settings
Save Thumbnail
Reset
OK OK

MENU

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save], and press the
4 button.
The settings are saved, and the screenthat was displayed in Step 2 appears
again.

Saves current settings
in USER 1

Save
Cancel
MENU

OK OK

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Saving a Thumbnail Image to the USER ModeIf you take an image that you like, you can save the image along with thesettings used in that image to make it even easier to take pictures.

1
2

Select from USER 1 to 3 for which settings were saved on
the screen in Step 2 on p.142.
Press the d/i button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [SaveThumbnail], and press the 4 button.
The image selection screen appears.

Turn the e-dial to choose animage.
You can select from any of the captured
images.

100-0001
Saves selected image as
thumbnail for USER 1
Save
Cancel
MENU

5

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save], andpress the 4 button.
The image is saved and displayed in animage list.

USER 1

USER Mode Manager
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Shooting Settings

4

5

Setting the Green Button and E-dial
Functions

144

Setting the Green Button Operation
You can assign one of the following functions to the d/i button andaccess the function by simply pressing the button when shooting.
Green Button

Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting)

Preview

While the d/i button is pressed, you can check the depth offield by stopping down the aperture to the set value. (p.94)

One Push File
FormatTemporarily changes the file format. Simultaneously saves animage in both JPEG and RAW formats, regardless of the [FileFormat] setting. You can set whether to apply the setting to
only one image or not, and select the file format when thed/i button is pressed. (p.145)

AE Lock

The exposure setting is locked when the d/i button ispressed. (p.82)

Enable AF

Autofocus is performed only when the d/i button is pressedand not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
(p.90)

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Shooting Settings

1

Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select a function, andpress the 4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Preview
One Push File Format
AE Lock
Enable AF
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

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

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Setting the One Push File Format
When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the d/i button, specify thefunction settings.

1
2

Select [One Push File Format] in Step 2 on p.144.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1
shot], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O orP.
O

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

P

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a file format.
The left side is the [File Format] (p.121) setting and the right side is thefile format when the d/i button is pressed.

4

5

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select a file format that isused when the d/i button ispressed, and press the 4
button.

Green Button
RAW One Push File Format
Cancel after 1 shot

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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

5
Shooting Settings3- the d/i button is pressed again- the Q button, 3 button or power switch is pressed- the mode dial is turned

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Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode
Set the value to be changed with the e-dial when the capture mode is set
to e (Program) mode.

1
2
3
5

Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.144.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [E-dial in
Program], and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the value to be changed
with the e-dial, and press the 4
button.

P SHIFT
Tv
Av
OFF

Shooting Settings

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

b

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

cOFFSets the aperture value.
Disables the e-dial operation when turned in e mode.

P SHIFT

4

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Mode
E-dial in Program

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
If the d/i button is pressed after turning the e-dial in e mode, the settings
return to normal e mode.

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Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode
You can set the function of the d/i button when the capture mode is set
to a (Manual) mode.

1
2
3

Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.144.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Action in M
Mode], and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select a function to assign tothe d/i button, and press the
4 button.

Green Button
Green Button
Action in M Mode
E-dial in Program

P LINE
TvSHIFTAvSHIFT
OFF

5
OK OK

Adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed to obtain a proper
exposure according to the Program Line. (default setting)
Adjusts the shutter speed while the aperture value remains
Tv SHIFT
fixed to obtain a proper exposure.
Adjusts the aperture value while the shutter speed remains
Av SHIFT
fixed to obtain a proper exposure.
OFF
Disables the d/i button operation when pressed in a mode.
P LINE

4

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

Shooting Settings

Sets the aperture andshutter speed to theProgram Line exposure
MENU Cancel

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148

You can set the lens functions. Depending on the type of the lens
attached, available functions differ.

Setting the ND Filter
Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens.

1

Press the M button in Capture mode.
The control panel appears.

52

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ND Filter],and press the 4 button.

Shooting Settings

The [ND Filter] screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off] or [On], and press
the 4 button.

ND Filter
OffThe camera returns to the control panel.
MENU Cancel

OK OK• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65).
• This function is fixed to [Off] when an ND filter is not built in to the lens.

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Correcting Lens Distortion
Reduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties.

1
2

Select [Distortion Correction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2]
menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [On] or [Off], and press
the 4 button.

1 2 3

HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
D-Range Setting
High-ISO NR
Distortion Correction
MENU Cancel

Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
The effects of the Distortion Correction function may be barely noticeable insome cases depending on the shooting conditions and other factors.

5
Shooting Settings

3

OK OK

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Memo

6 Playback Functions
This chapter describes how to use the various playback
functions.

Playback Functions Operation ......................... 152
Setting the Playback Display Method .............. 154
Enlarging Images ............................................... 155
Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 156
Playing Back Images Continuously ................. 162
Displaying Rotated Images ............................... 164
Deleting Multiple Images ................................... 165
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ......... 168

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Playback Functions Operation
Make settings related to playing back images in the playback mode paletteor [Q Playback] menu.
For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32).

Playback Mode Palette Items
Press the four-way controller (3) inPlayback mode to display the playback
mode palette.
You can display the playback mode paletteeven when a movie is paused.
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Playback Functions

Item

Image Rotation

Rotates captured images.
Useful for image playback on
TV and other display devices
MENU Exit
OK OK

FunctionPage*1s Image Rotation

Displays the rotated image.

p.164

*1
D Digital Filter

Changes the color tone of images, adds
softening and slimming effects, oradjusts the brightness.

p.174

Z Red-eye Edit *1 *2

Corrects images of a subject captured
with red eyes.

p.179

*1 *2
n Resize

Changes the number of recorded pixels or size
p.172
of the image, and saves the image as a new file.

*1o Cropping

Crops out only the desired area of thepicture and saves it as a new image.

p.173

*1

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

p.160

Z ProtectProtects images from being accidentallyerased.

p.199

u Slideshow

Plays back the images one after another. p.163

s Save Cross Processing

Saves the settings for an image captured
in Cross Processing mode in Custom
Image to Favorite.

p.134

*1
h RAW Development

Converts RAW images to JPEG format.

p.180

p Index

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Item[ Movie Editing *3
g Image Comparison*1

r DPOF *1 *2

Function

Page

Divides a movie and extracts segmentsfrom it.

p.117

Displays two images side-by-side.

p.159

Sets the DPOF settings.

p.201*1 This cannot be performed when a movie is displayed.
*2 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed.
*3 This can be performed only when a movie is displayed.

Playback Menu Items
You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the 3 button in Playback mode to display the [Q Playback 1]
menu.
Menu

Function

Page

Slideshow

Plays back the images one after another.
You can set how images will be displayedin the slideshow.

p.162

Quick Zoom

Sets the initial magnification whenenlarging images.

Bright/Dark Area

Sets whether or not to display the Bright/
Dark Area warning during playback.

Delete All Images

You can delete all saved images at once. p.167

p.154

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Playback Functions

Q1

Item

Setting the Playback Display Method154

You can set the initial magnification when enlarging images, and whether
to display the Bright/Dark Area warning in Playback mode.

1
2

Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the magnification, andpress the 4 button.
Select from [Off] (default setting), [x2],[x4], [x8] or [x16].

1

Slideshow
Quick Zoom
Bright/Dark Area
Delete All Images

MENU Cancel

3
6

Off
X2
X4
X8
X16
OK OK

Playback Functions

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright/DarkArea], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or
P.
When set to O, bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow.

4

Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
The Bright/Dark Area warning is not displayed in RGB histogram display andDetailed information display.

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155

Images can be enlarged up to 16 times in Playback mode.

1
2

Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image in
Playback mode.
Turn the e-dial to the right(toward y).
The image enlarges at each click (1 to 16
times).
x4

Available operations
E-dial to the right (y)Enlarges the image (up to 16 times).
Reduces the image (up to 1 times).

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the area to enlarge.

4 button

Returns a position of the enlarged display area
to the center (when the enlarged display area
has been moved to the side).

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during InstantReview (p.55). (M button is not available.)• The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) is 1 times. You
can change this in [Quick Zoom] of the [Q Playback 1] menu. (p.154)• The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of
0.675 times that of horizontal images, therefore, magnification at the first click
starts at 1.0 times.

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E-dial to the left (f)Displaying Multiple Images

156

Multi-image Display Screen
You can display 4, 9, 20, 42 or 90 thumbnail images on the monitor at thesame time. The default setting is nine image-display.

1

Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in Playback mode.
The multi-image display screen appears.
Up to nine thumbnail images will be
displayed at once (default setting).

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INFO

Available operations

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Playback Functions

Four-way controller(2345)

Moves the selection frame.

M button

Displays the [Multi-img Display Setting] screen.

Multi-img Display Setting
Display TypeMENU Cancel

INFO

OK OK

(Display Type cannot be selected whendeveloping multiple RAW images (p.182).)
d/i button2

Selects and deletes multiple images. (p.165)

Press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.
Icons such as C and ? are not displayed with thumbnail images for 90-image
display.

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

1

In the multi-image display screen, turn the e-dial to the left
(toward f) again.
The folder display screen appears.
The number of images saved in theselected folder appears at the top right ofthe screen.

123
100

101

102

103

104

105

100 _ 0505

Available operations
Moves the selection frame.

d/i button

Deletes the selected folder. (p.166)

Press the 4 button.
The multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears.

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Playback Functions

2

Four-way controller(2345)

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Displaying Images by Shooting Date
(Calendar Display)
Images will be grouped and displayed by the shooting date.

1

In the multi-image display screen, press the M button.
The [Multi-img Display Setting] screen appears.

2

Press the M button again.
The calendar display screen appears.
Only the dates when pictures were taken
are displayed.

Number of images shot on
this date2011.55
14
16
20
2011.6SUN
5
THU
9TUE 14

2/5

THU
SAT
MON
FRI

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Playback Functions

DeleteShooting date

INFO

Thumbnail

Available operations

3

Four-way controller (23)

Selects a shooting date.

Four-way controller (45)Selects an image taken on the selectedshooting date.

E-dial to the right (y)Displays the selected image at full screen.
Turn to the left (f) to return to the calendar
display.

M button

The camera returns to the multi-image display
screen.

d/i button

Deletes selected images.

Press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.

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Comparing Images
You can display two images side-by-side.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select g (Image
Comparison), and press the 4 button.
The last image displayed will be displayed twice side-by-side.

3

Select two images you want tocompare using the e-dial, andcompare them at left and right.

100-0001

100-0001

MENU

mc button

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

E-dialDisplays the previous or next image (when theselection frame is placed on the left or right image).
Enlarges or reduces both images simultaneously at thesame magnification from 1 to 16 times (when theselection frames are placed on both images).

Four-way controller Moves the enlarged area.
(2345)

4

4 button

Returns a displayed area of the enlarged area to thecenter (while moving the enlarged area).

d/i button

Deletes the selected image (when the selection frameis placed on the left or right image).

M button

Switches information display On/Off.

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

Playback Functions

Available operations

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Joining Multiple Images (Index)
Join a number of images together and display them as an index print. You
can also save the displayed index print as a new image. You can have thecamera select the images to include or you can select the images toinclude in the index print, and the images will be randomly arranged ordisplayed by file number depending on the layout selected.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (Index),
and press the 4 button.
The Index setting screen appears.

3
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Playback Functions

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select a layout, andpress the 4 button.

LayoutImagesBackgrnd.
Selection

You can select o (Thumbnail),
Create an index image
p (Square), q (Random1),
MENU Cancel
OK OK
r (Random2), s (Random3) orp (Bubble).
Images are displayed according to the file number (from the smallest
number) for o, and are displayed in random order for other layouts.

4
5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Images], andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number ofimages, and press the 4 button.
You can select 12, 24 or 36 images.
When the number of saved images is smaller than the number selected,
empty spaces will appear when [Layout] is set to o and some images
may be duplicated for other layouts.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Backgrnd.],and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select thebackground color, and press the 4 button.
You can select a white or black background.

8
9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Selection],and press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of image
selection, and press the 4 button.
All images

Picks images automatically from all of the images
saved.

w

ManualIndividually select images you want to include in theindex. Continue by selecting [Select image(s)] andselect the individual images.

Folder name

Picks images automatically from the folder selected.
Continue by selecting [Select a folder] and select thefolder.

x

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

The index image is created and a confirmation screen appears.

11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save] or[Reshuffle], and press the 4 button.
Save

The index image is saved as a 6 and C file.

Reshuffle

Reselects the images to be included in the index anddisplays a new index image. However, if o (Thumbnail)is selected for [Layout], this item is not displayed.

After the index image is saved, the camera returns to Playback modeand the index image is displayed.
Processing may take a while when creating an index image.

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Playback FunctionsuPlaying Back Images Continuously

162

You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card
successively in the slideshow.

Setting the Slideshow Display
Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow.

1

Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The Slideshow setting screen appears.

2
6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an item you want tochange.

Playback Functions

The following items can be changed.

Slideshow starts
Start
Interval
Screen Effect
Repeat Playback

3sec.

OK OK

MENU

Item

3

Description

Setting

Interval

Select an image display
interval.

3sec. (default setting)/
5sec./10sec./30sec.

ScreenEffectSelect a transition effect when
the next image is displayed.

Off (default setting)/Fade/
Wipe/Shrink

RepeatPlayback

Set whether to start theslideshow again from theP (default setting)/O
beginning after the last image isdisplayed.

Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way
controller (23) to change the setting, and press the 4
button.

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Starting the Slideshow

1

Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.162, and press the 4 button.
Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette,and press the 4 button.
The start screen is displayed and theslideshow begins.

Start

Available operations
4 button

Pauses/resumes playback.

Four-way controller (4) Shows the previous image.
Four-way controller (5) Shows the next image.
Four-way controller (3) Stops playback.

Stop the slideshow.
Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed
during playback or pause.
- the four-way controller (3) is pressed *1- the Q button is pressed *1- the 3 button is pressed *1- the shutter release button is pressed *2- the mode dial is turned *2*1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to normal Playback mode.
*2 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Capture mode.

For movies, only the first frame is displayed and then the next image isdisplayed after the set interval has elapsed. To play a movie during aslideshow, press the 4 button while the first frame is displayed. After the
playback of the movie is finished, the slideshow will resume.

Playback Functions

2

6

Displaying Rotated Images

164

You can change the rotation information of an image and save it. Images
with changed image rotation information are displayed at the changedorientation during playback.
• You cannot change the rotation information of the following images.
- Protected images- Images without a rotation information tag• Movie files cannot be rotated.

1

Select the image you want to rotate in Playback mode, andpress the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2
6

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image
Rotation), and press the 4 button.

Playback Functions

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the four thumbnail
images are displayed.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select the desired
rotation direction, and press the
4 button.
The image rotation information is saved.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Deleting Multiple Images

165

You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images
cannot be restored.
1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.199)

Deleting Selected Images
You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once.
• Protected images cannot be selected.
• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

1

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

2

6

Press the d/i button.

3

Select the images to delete.

MENU

DeleteOK

Available operations
Four-way controller Moves the selection frame.
(2345)
4 button

Confirms/cancels the deletion of a selected image.

E-dialDisplays a full screen display of the selected image.
(Use the four-way controller (45) to display theprevious or next image.)

Playback Functions

The screen to select images to delete is displayed.
The screen temporarily changes to 42-image display when [Multi-img
Display Setting] (p.156) is set to 90-image display.

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4

Press the d/i button.
The delete confirmation screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select &Delete], and press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.

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

1Turn the e-dial two clicks to the left (toward f) in
Playback mode.
The folder display screen appears.

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Playback Functions

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a folder todelete, and press the d/ibutton.
The folder delete confirmation screen
appears.

3

123
100

101

102

103

104

105

100 _ 0505

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete], andpress the 4 button.
The selected folder and all images in it are deleted.
The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Use
the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] andpress the 4 button.
When [Delete All] is selected, protected images are also deleted.

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Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.

1

Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu,
and press the four-way controller (5).
The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All
Images], and press the 4 button.
All images are deleted.
The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Use
the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] andpress the 4 button.
When [Delete All] is selected, protected images are also deleted.

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Playback Functions

Connecting the Camera to an AV
Device168

You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input
terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images.
• For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating
manual of the AV device, and select a suitable video input terminal forconnecting the camera.
• You cannot output composite and HDMI video signals at the same time.
• While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on thecamera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the volume on the camera. Adjust
the volume on the AV device.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) is recommended. (p.40)

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input
Terminal or HDMI Input Terminal
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Playback Functions

Provide a cable according to the terminal of the device to which you connect.
Terminal of AV Device

Cable Used

Video terminal

AV cable I-AVC7 (optional)

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal (Type D) (soldseparately)

12Turn the AV device and camera off.
Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect thecable to the PC/AV terminal or HDMI terminal.

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169
Connect the other end of the cable to the video input
terminal on the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the camera
information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device.
When using the video output, images/movies are output at normal resolution
regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device. To output HD video,
use the HDMI output or transfer to and play back on a computer.

Setting the Video/HDMI Output Format
Set the video/HDMI output format according to the connected terminal.
Normally, the default output format setting does not have to be changed.
However, if it fails to play back images/movies properly, change the setting.
6

Selecting the Video Output Format
When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.48), the video
output format is set in accordance with that region. Depending on the
country or region, images/movies may fail to be played back with the set
video output format. If this happens, change the setting.

1
2
3

Select [Video Out] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press thefour-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [NTSC] or[PAL], and press the 4 button.
Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Playback Functions

To change the setting, remove the cable first before proceeding.

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The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set [Setting
the Time] in the World Time setting (p.187) to X (Destination), the video output
setting changes to the video output format for that city. Refer to “List of WorldTime Cities” (p.189) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination.

Selecting the HDMI Output Format
By default, the maximum resolution is automatically selected to suit the AV
device and camera. However, if it fails to play back images/movies
properly, change the setting.

1
2
6

Select [HDMI Out] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press thefour-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the HDMI
output format, and press the 4 button.
Auto

Playback Functions

3

The maximum resolution corresponding to the AV device andcamera is automatically selected. (default setting)

1080i

1920×1080i

720p

1280×720p

480p
576p

720×480p (when [Video Out] is set to [NTSC])
720×576p (when [Video Out] is set to [PAL])

Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
When the HDMI output format is set to [1080i] or [720p], the display of the AV
device may display some items with different designs from those of camera on
the screen.

7 Editing Images
This chapter describes how to edit the captured images.

Changing the Image Size ................................... 172
Processing Images ............................................ 174
Developing RAW Images ................................... 180

Changing the Image Size

172

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)
Changes the number of recorded pixels, and saves the image as a new
file.
• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized.
• Images already resized to S or Z with this camera cannot be resized.

1

Select an image to resize in Playback mode, and press thefour-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to selectn (Resize), and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the recorded pixels appears.

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Editing Images

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the number of recorded
pixels, and press the 4 button.
You can select one of the image sizes
starting from one size smaller than that of
the original image. The selectable sizes
vary according to the original image size
and aspect ratio.

4

MENU

OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The resized image is saved as a new image.

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Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)
Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a
new image. The aspect ratio can also be changed.
• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped.
• Images already resized to S or Z with this camera cannot be cropped.

1

Select an image to crop in Playback mode, and press thefour-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to selecto (Cropping), and press the 4 button.
The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop
appears on the screen.

3

Specify the size and position of
the area to crop by using
cropping frame.

7

OK

4

E-dialChanges the size of the cropping frame.

Four-way controller (2345)

Moves the cropping frame.

mc button

Changes the aspect ratio.

d/i button

Rotates the cropping frame (only when
the cropping frame can be rotated).

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The cropped image is saved as a new image.

Editing Images

MENU

Available operations

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Processing Images

Processing Images with Digital Filters
You can edit captured images using digital filters.
The following filters are available.
Filter Name

EffectParameter

Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/
Creates a monochrome
Monochrome image such as a black-and- Infrared Filter
white photo.
Toning (B-A): 7 levels
Shading Level: Low/Medium/High
Creates an image that
Toy Camera looks as though it was shot Blur: Low/Medium/Highwith a toy camera.
Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow

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Editing Images

High
Contrast

Enhances the contrast in
the image.

Shading

Creates an image withdarkened edges.

Slim

Changes the horizontal and-8 to +8
vertical ratio of images.

HDR

Creates an image thatlooks like a high dynamic
range image.

Low/Medium/HighInvert Color

Inverts image colors.

OFF/ON

Intensity: 1 to 5
Shading Type: 6 types
Shading Level: -3 to +3

Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/
Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow
Extracts two specific colors Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5
Extract Color and makes the rest of theExtracted Color 2: OFF/Red/
image black and white.
Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow
Extractable Range of Color 2: 1 to 5
Color: Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/
Green/Yellow

Color

Adds a color filter to theimage. Select from 18
filters (6 colors x 3 tones).

Water Color

Creates an image that looks Intensity: Low/Medium/Highas though it was painted.
Saturation: OFF/Low/Medium/High

Color Density: Light/Medium/Dark

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Filter Name

EffectParameter

Posterization

Lessens the tone of theimage to create an image
Intensity: 1 to 5
that looks as though it was
hand-drawn.

Fish-eyeCreates an image thatlooks as though it was shot Low/Medium/Highwith a fish-eye lens.

Retro

Creates an image with thelook of an old photo.

Soft

Creates an image with asoft focus throughout theimage.

Creates an image that
Sketch Filter looks as though it was
drawn with a pencil.

Toning (B-A): 7 levels
Frame Composite: None/Thin/
Medium/Thick
Soft Focus: Low/Medium/High
Shadow Blur: OFF/ON
Contrast: Low/Medium/High
Scratch Effect: OFF/ON
In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3

Miniature

Blurs part of the image tocreate a simulated
miniature scene.

In-Focus Width: Narrow/Middle/Wide
In-Focus Plane Angle: Side/Vertical/
Positive Slope/Negative Slope
Blur: Low/Medium/High

Adds a decorative frame to Frame Type: 1/2/3
images.
Frame Width: Thin/Medium/Thick

Starburst

Shape: Cross/Star/Snow Crystal/
Creates an image with aHeart/Musical Note
special sparkling look by
Effect Density: Small/Medium/Largeadding extra glitter to thehighlights of night scenes
Size: Small/Medium/Largeor lights reflected on water.
Angle: 0°/30°/45°/60°
Brightness: -8 to +8

Base
Parameter
Adj

Adjusts the parameters tocreate the desired image.

Saturation: -3 to +3
Hue: -3 to +3
Contrast: -3 to +3
Sharpness: -3 to +3

Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be edited using
the Digital Filter.

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Editing Images

Frame
Composite176

1

Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback
mode, and press the four-way controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital
Filter), and press the 4 button.
The screen to select a filter appears.

3

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

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Monochrome

After selecting a filter, you can check theeffect on the screen.
You can select a different image byturning the e-dial.
Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need tochange the parameters.

4

Parameter Adj.
MENU Exit

OK OK

Press the mc button.
The screen to adjust the parameter appears.

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Editing Images

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a parameter,
and use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
Red

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Slim

MENU Cancel

Color Filter

6

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

Slim Filter

OK OK

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Use filters incombination] or [Save as], andpress the 4 button.

Continue selecting filters?

Use filters in combination
Save asCancelSelect [Use filters in combination] when you
MENU
OK OK
want to apply additional filters to the sameimage. The screen that was displayed in
Step 3 appears again.
If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed image is saved as a new image.
Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting (p.135), can be
combined to the same image.

Recreating Filter Effects
Retrieves the setting of an image with filter effects and apply the same
filter effects to other images.

1

3

Select D (Digital Filter) in the playback mode palette, andpress the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Recreating filter
effects], and press the 4
button.
The filter effects used for the selected
image appear.

4

To check the parameter details,
press the M button.
You can check the filter parameters.
Press the 3 button to return to theprevious screen.

Applying the digital filter
Recreating filter effects
Searching for the original image
OK OK

MENU

100-0001
Reapplies following digital filter
effects from previous image
1.
2.
3.
4.
MENU

5.
6.
7.
8.

9.
13.
10.
14.
11.
15.
12.
16.-- 16.
INFO Details

17. - 18. - 19. - 20. - OK OK

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2

Select a filter-processed image in Playback mode.

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5

Press the 4 button.
The image selection screen appears.

6

Use the e-dial to select an image
for applying the same filter
effects, and press the 4 button.
You can only select an image that has notbeen processed with a filter.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

100-0001
Performs digital filter
processing to this image

MENU

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The filter-processed image is saved as a new image.

Searching for the Original Image
Searches for and displays the original image prior to digital filter application.
7

1

Editing Images

Select [Searching for the original image] in Step 3 on
p.177, and press the 4 button.
The original image prior to digital filter application is retrieved.
If the original image is no longer stored on the SD Memory Card, the message[Original image, prior to digital filter application, is not found] appears.

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Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect
You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.
• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be used for the Red-eye
Edit function.
• The Red-eye Edit function does not work on images where red eyes cannot
be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 3.

1

Select an image to edit in Playback mode, and press the fourway controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Edit), and press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The edited image is saved as a new image.

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Developing RAW Images

180

You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save themas a new file.
Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited. RAW images and
JPEG images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera.

Developing One RAW Image

1

Select a RAW image in Playback mode, and press the fourway controller (3).
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select h (RAW
Development), and press the 4 button.
The screen to select a development method is displayed.

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Editing Images

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Developing a Single
Image], and press the 4 button.
The parameters recorded in the image fileappear.
Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need tochange the parameters.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose a parameter you want
to change.

Developing a Single Image
Developing Multiple Images

MENU

OK OK

100-0001
Image Capture Settings

You can select a different image byturning the e-dial.
MENU

OK

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The following parameters can be changed.
Parameter

5

Value

Page

Aspect Ratio

K/J/I/L

p.121

Recorded Pixels

JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to
the aspect ratio

p.122

Quality Level

C/D/E

p.123

Color Space

sRGB/AdobeRGB

p.123

Custom Image

Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/
Radiant/Muted/Bleach Bypass/Reversal
Film/Monochrome/Cross Processing

p.131

White Balance

F/G/H/^/JD/JN/JW/JL/I/
L/f/K

p.124

Sensitivity-2.0 to +2.0

High-ISO NR

Auto/Low/High—
p.85

Shadow Correction

Auto/On/Off

p.129

Distortion Correction

On/Off

p.149

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the value.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the setting screen for White
Balance and Custom Image.

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image.

8

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Continue] or[Exit], and press the 4 button.
Select [Continue] to edit other images. The screen for selecting theparameter in Step 5 appears again.

Editing Images

6

7

182

Developing Multiple RAW Images
You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings.

1

Select [Developing Multiple Images] in Step 3 on p.180,
and press the 4 button.
The multi-image display screen appears.
Refer to p.156 for details on operations in the multi-image display screen.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the RAW
images to be developed, and press the 4 button.
Press the mc button.
The development confirmation screen appears.

4
7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Develop images as shot]or [Develop images with modified
settings], and press the 4 button.

Editing Images

To change parameters, select [Develop
images with modified settings].

5

Use the four-way controller(2345) to set [JPEG Recorded
Pixels] and [JPEG Quality].
When [Develop images with modified
settings] is selected in Step 4, refer top.181 to change other parameters.

6

Develop images as shot
Develop images withmodified settings

MENU

OK OK

JPEG Recorded Pixels

MENU

OK

Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], andpress the 4 button.
The selected RAW images are developed and saved as new images.

8 Changing Additional
Settings

This chapter describes how to change additional settings.

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 184
Camera Settings.................................................. 186
File Management Settings.................................. 198

184

How to Operate the Set-up Menu
Perform general settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32).

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

Item

Function

Page

Language/uChanges the language in which menus andmessages appear.

p.190

Date Adjustment Sets the date format and time.

R1

8

p.187

Changing Additional Settings

World Time

Sets the display of the local date and time ofthe specified city so they can be displayed on p.187
the monitor in addition to the present location.

Sound Effects

Switches the operation sound on/off andchanges its volume.

p.186

Guide Display

Sets the length of time that the guides are
displayed on the monitor when the Capturemode is changed.

p.191

LCD Display
Settings

Adjusts the brightness and the color of themonitor.

p.193

Flicker
Reduction

Cuts down on screen flicker by setting thepower frequency to that used in your region.

p.29

Video Out

Sets the output format when connecting to an
AV device with a video input terminal.

p.169

HDMI Out

Sets the HDMI output format whenconnecting to an AV device with an HDMI
terminal.

p.170

USB Connection

Sets the USB connection mode whenconnecting to a computer.

p.205

Folder Name

Sets the naming system for folders to store
images.

p.200

R2

185
Menu

R2

R3

Item

Function

Page

Create New
FolderCreates a new folder on the SD Memory
Card.

p.201

Power Saving

You can save battery power by setting thedisplay to dim automatically when no
operation is performed for 10 seconds.

p.190

Auto Power Off

Sets the time until the camera turns off
automatically.

p.190

Reset

Resets all settings.

p.196

Pixel Mapping

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels in
the CMOS sensor.

p.194

Dust Removal

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

p.227

FormatFormats an SD Memory Card.

p.198

FirmwareVersion Info

Displays the camera’s firmware version.

p.197[R Set-up 1] menu
1 2 3

Language
EnglishDate Adjustment
World TimeSound Effects
Guide Display
3sec.
LCD Display Settings
Flicker Reduction
50 Hz
MENU Exit

1 2 3

Reset
Pixel Mapping
Dust Removal
FormatFirmware Version Info
MENU Exit

1 2 3

Video OutHDMI OutUSB Connection
Folder Name
Create New Folder
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
MENU Exit

NTSC
Auto
MSC
Date
1min.

8
Changing Additional Settings[R Set-up 3] menu

[R Set-up 2] menuCamera Settings

186

Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, andDisplay Language
Setting the Sound Effects
You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume.
The sound for the following items can be set.
• In-focus• AE-L (AE Lock operation sound)• Self-timer• Remote Control• One Push File Format (operation sound when [One Push File Format]
is assigned to the d/i button)• Shutter Sound

1

Select [Sound Effects] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Sound Effects 1] screen appears.

82Changing Additional Settings

Press the four-way controller (3), and use the four-way
controller (45) to adjust the volume.
Select from six levels. When set to 0, you can turn all the sound effects off.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an item, and use thefour-way controller (45) toselect O or P.
Turn the e-dial to display the [Sound
Effects 2] screen.

4Sound Effects

1 2VolumeIn-focus
AE-L
Self-timer
Remote Control
One Push File Format
MENU

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

187
Changing the Date and Time Display
You can change the initial date and time settings, and their display
formats.
Set in [Date Adjustment] (p.184) of the [RSet-up 1] menu.
1Setting the Date and Time (p.50)

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2011

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

Setting the World Time
The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.48) serve as the date and timeof your present location.
Setting the destination in [World Time] enables you to display the local
date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.

1

Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

2

This setting is reflected in the date andtime that appear in the guide display andcontrol panel.

3

8World Time
Setting the Time
Destination
LondonHometown
New York

16:00
10:00

MENU

Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to X
(Destination), and press the four-way controller (5).
The [X Destination] screen appears.

Changing Additional Settings

Use the four-way controller (45)to select X (Destination) or W
(Hometown) for [Setting theTime].

188

4

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

Destination

LondonDST+06:00
16:00

MENU Cancel

5

OK OK

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use
the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Select O if the destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).

6

Press the 4 button.
The destination setting is saved and the camera returns to the [WorldTime] screen.

7

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

8
Changing Additional Settings• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.189) for cities that can be selected asa destination.
• Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 to change the city and DST setting.
• X appears in the control panel and guide display (p.69) if [Setting the Time]is set to X (Destination). Also, the video output setting (p.169) changes tothe video output format for that city.

189

List of World Time Cities
RegionNorth
America

City

NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL

RegionAfrica/West Asia

East Asia

OceaniaCity
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Nairobi
JeddahTehranDubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
YangonBangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
JakartaHong Kong
BeijingShanghai
ManilaTaipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam
Perth
Adelaide
SydneyNoumeaWellington
Auckland
Pago Pago

Video
OutputFormat
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC

8
Changing Additional Settings

Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Central and Mexico City
South
Lima
America
Santiago
CaracasBuenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
EuropeLisbonMadridLondonParis
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Copenhagen
BerlinPragueStockholm
Budapest
Warsaw
AthensHelsinki
MoscowAfrica/Dakar
West Asia Algiers
Johannesburg

Video
OutputFormat190
Setting the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish,
Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese and Japanese.
Set in [Language/u] (p.184) of the[R Set-up 1] menu.
1Setting the Display Language (p.48)

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display
Minimizing Battery Consumption
You can set the monitor to dim and the camera to turn off automatically if
unused for a certain length of time.
8

Set in [Power Saving] and [Auto Power Off] (p.185) of the [R Set-up 2]
menu.

Changing Additional Settings

Power Saving

The monitor brightness goes dim if the camera is unused for 10
seconds. The default setting is O (On).
Press any button to return it to the normal brightness.

The power turns off automatically. Select from [1min.] (default
Auto Power Off setting), [3min.], [5min.], or [Off].
To turn it back on, press the power switch.
• The Power Saving function does not work while recording a movie.
• The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations.
- when a slideshow is played back- when the camera is connected to a computer with an USB cable191
Setting the Capture Mode Display Method
Sets the monitor display method in Capture mode.

1

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

2

3

LCD View OptionsShow Grid
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area

Select from h (default setting), e (4x4Grid), f (Golden Section) org (Scale).

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram] or[Bright/Dark Area], and use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
HistogramShows the brightness distribution of an image. (p.26)

Bright/Dark Area

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark
(underexposed) portions blink yellow. (p.28)

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

Setting the Guide Display Time
Set the length of time that the guides (p.69) are displayed on the monitor
when the Capture mode is changed.
Select from [3 sec.] (default setting), [10 sec.], [30 sec.] and [Off].
Set in [Guide Display] (p.184) of the [R Set-up 1] menu.

8
Changing Additional Settings

4

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select a grid display
type, and press the 4 button.

192
Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed
Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the 3 button
is pressed.

1

Select [12. Save Menu Location] in the [A Custom Setting
2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
The [12. Save Menu Location] screen appears.

2

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset Menu
Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4
button.
1

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu ([C Movie 1] menu in C
Reset Menu
mode, and [Q Playback 1] menu in Playback mode) is
Locationalways displayed first. (default setting)2

Save Menu
Location

The menu tab last selected is displayed first.

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

8

Setting the Display for Instant Review

Changing Additional Settings

You can set the Instant Review (p.55) display settings.

1

Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Instant Review] screen appears.

2

Press the four-way controller(5), use the four-way controller(23) to select a display time,and press the 4 button

Instant Review
Display Time
Enlarge Instant Review
Histogram
Bright/Dark Area

MENU Cancel

1sec.
3sec.
5sec.
Off

OK OK

3

4

193
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Enlarge
Instant Review], [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area], anduse the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Enlarge InstantReview

You can enlarge the image with the e-dial. (p.155)

HistogramShows the brightness distribution of an image. (p.26)

Bright/Dark Area

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark
(underexposed) portions blink yellow. (p.28)

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

Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the Monitor
Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor.

1

Select [LCD Display Settings] in the [R Set-up 1] menu,
and press the four-way controller (5).
The [LCD Display Settings] screen appears.

2

8

LCD Display Settings
Brightness Level

MENU Cancel

±0

OK OK

Brightness Level

Changes the brightness of the monitor (-3 to +3).

Adjust: Blue-Amber

Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue (B7)
and amber (A7).

Adjust: Green-Magenta

Adjusts the tone of the colors between green (G7)
and magenta (M7).

Changing Additional Settings

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Brightness Level] or[Color Adjustment].

194

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
Press the d/i button to reset the adjustment value. (Available only
when [Green Button] is assigned to the d/i button in [Green Button] of
the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu) (p.144).).

4

Press the 4 button.

5

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

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor(Pixel Mapping)
Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels
in the CMOS sensor.

1

Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears.

82

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

Changing Additional Settings

Defective pixels are mapped and corrected, and the screen that was
displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate
Pixel Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter kit K-AC115(optional) or install a fully charged battery.

195

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera(Memory)
You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned
off. The following function settings can be saved.
Default Setting

Function

Default Setting

Flash Mode

FunctionO

Flash Exposure Comp.

O

Drive Mode

O

Focus Position

P

White BalanceO

Digital Filter

P

Custom ImageOHDR CaptureP

Sensitivity

O

Playback Info DisplayO

EV Compensation

O

File No.

O

1

Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory 1] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an item, and use thefour-way controller (45) toselect O or P.

3

1 2

MENU

O

Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off.

P

Settings are cleared and returned to their default values
when the camera is turned off.

Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
• Set [File No.] to O (On) to continue the sequential numbering for the filename even if a new folder is created. Refer to “Selecting the File Number
Setting” (p.200) for details.
• When [Reset] (p.196) of the [R Set-up 3] menu is performed, all Memory
settings return to the default values.

8
Changing Additional Settings

Turn the e-dial to display the [Memory 2]
screen.

MemoryFlash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Custom Image
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Flash Exposure Comp.

196

Resetting the Menus
Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus
Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [A Rec. Mode] menu,[C Movie] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, and playback
mode palette can be reset to default values.

1

Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press thefour-way controller (5).
The [Reset] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset], andpress the 4 button.
The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.
The following settings are not reset.
- Language/u- Date Adjustment- The city and DST settings for World Time- Flicker Reduction- Video Out- [A Custom Setting] menu

8
Changing Additional Settings

Resetting the Custom Setting Menu
Settings for the items of the [A Custom Setting] menu can be reset todefault values.

1

Select [Reset Custom Functions] in the [A Custom Setting
2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Reset Custom Functions] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset], andpress the 4 button.
The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before
selecting the menu appears again.

197

Checking the Camera Version Information
You can check the version information for software (firmware) in thecamera. If an update file for the firmware is released, you can update thecamera to the latest firmware version.
Refer to the PENTAX website for more information and procedural details
regarding updates.

1

Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [R Set-up 3] menu,
and press the four-way controller (5).
The firmware versions for the camera andlens are displayed on the [Firmware
Version Info] screen.
If an update file is saved on your SD
Memory Card, you can run the update at
a later time.

2

Firmware Version Info
Camera
Ver:X.XX
Lens
01 STANDARD PRIME
Ver:X.XX
MENU

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

8
Changing Additional Settings• You cannot return a camera to its previous firmware version after updating it.
• Before running the update, be sure to save the data on your SD Memory Card
to a computer or other location.
• When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to update
the firmware] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter kit K-AC115(optional) or install a fully charged battery.

File Management Settings

198

Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unusedor has been used on other devices.
Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may bedamaged and become unusable.
• Formatting deletes all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware.

1

Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press thefour-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.

2

8

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

Changing Additional Settings

Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the screenthat was displayed before selecting themenu appears again.

FormatAll data will be deleted

FormatCancelOK OK

When an SD Memory Card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card
is “PENTAX Q”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the SD Memory
Card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “PENTAX Q”.

199

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card isformatted.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z(Protect), and press the 4 button.
The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Single Image] or [AllImages], and press the 4
button.
If you selected [All Images], proceed to
Step 5.

4All Images

8

Use the e-dial to select an image to protect.
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Protect], and press the
4 button.
Select [Unprotect] to cancel theprotection of the image.
MENU
The image is protected and the Y icon
appears at the top right of the screen.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to protect other images.

6

OK OK

MENU

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to Playback mode.

100-0001

Protect
Unprotect
OK OK

Changing Additional Settings

5Single Image

200

Changing the Naming System for Folders
You can select a naming system for folders to store images.

Date

The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken
are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is asequential number from 100 to 999. [MMDD] (month and day) appears
according to the display format set in [Date Adjustment] (p.50).
(default setting)
Example) 101_0125: Folder for images taken on January 25thPENTX

The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
Example) 101PENTX

Set in [Folder Name] (p.184) of the [R Set-up 2] menu.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are
divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Exposure Bracketingshooting, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed,even if the number of images exceeds 500.

Selecting the File Number Setting

8

You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when
saved to a new folder. Set in [File No.] in [Memory] (p.195) of the [A Rec.
Mode 3] menu.

Changing Additional Settings

The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved andO subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new
folder is created.
P

The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each timea new folder is created for saving images.

201

Creating New Folders
You can create a new folder on an SD Memory Card. A folder is createdwith the number following the number of the folder currently being used.

1

Select [Create New Folder] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
The [Create New Folder] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Create folder], andpress the 4 button.
A folder with a new number is created
when the next image/movie file is saved.

Create New Folder
Creates a new storage folder.
NOTE: folder is created when
the next image/movie is saved
Create folder
CancelOK OK

Only one folder can be created using this operation. Multiple empty folders
cannot be created consecutively.

Setting the DPOF Settings
8• DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images and movies.
• You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The playback mode palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select r (DPOF),
and press the 4 button.
The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.

Changing Additional Settings

By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on
the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether
to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional
photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing.

202

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Single Image] or [AllImages], and press the 4
button.
If you selected [All Images], proceed to
Step 5.

4Single ImageAll Images

Use the e-dial to select an image
to set DPOF settings.

100-0001

Copies
MENU

5

OK OK

MENU

00

Date

Date

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number ofcopies.
You can set up to 99 copies.
K appears at the top right of the screen for images with DPOF settings.
To cancel the DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00].

6
8

Press the mc button to select O or P for printing thedate.

Changing Additional SettingsO

The date will be printed.

P

The date will not be printed.

Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images (up to 999).

7

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for the selected image is saved and the camera
returns to Playback mode.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab,the date may not be printed on the pictures even if the date for DPOF setting
is set to O.
• The number of copies specified in the All Images setting applies to all theimages, and that specified in the Single Image setting is canceled. Before
printing, check that the specified number is correct.

9 Connecting to a
ComputerThis chapter explains how to connect the camera to acomputer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc.

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer.............................................................................. 204
Saving Images on a Computer .......................... 205
Using the Provided Software ............................ 207

204

Manipulating Captured Images on a
Computer
The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by
connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be
developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”.
We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera
to a computer or to use the software.
Windows

9

OS

Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit Home/Pro), Windows Vista(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)• Installation requires administrator rights• Can be run as a 32-bit application on any 64-bit Edition of
Windows

CPUIntel Pentium-compatible processor (Pentium 4, Athlon XP or
higher recommended)• Supports multi-core processors (Intel Core i5, i7; Core 2
Quad, Duo; AMD Phenom II X4, X6; Athlon II X2, X4; andother)

RAM

1 GB minimum (2 GB or more recommended)

HDD

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of
free space
For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/file

Monitor1024×768 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Other

Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse

Macintosh

Connecting to a ComputerOS

Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6

CPUIntel processor-compatible, Power PC

RAM

1 GB minimum (2 GB or more recommended)

HDD

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of
free space
For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/file

Monitor1024×768 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Other

Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse
QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer.
You can download it from the following site:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Saving Images on a Computer

205

Setting the USB Connection Mode
Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to acomputer.

1
2

Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, andpress the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC] or [PTP],
and press the 4 button.
MSC

Mass Storage Class (default setting)A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connectedto the computer via USB as a memory device.

PTP

Picture Transfer Protocol
A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital
cameras via USB.

Unless otherwise specified, select [MSC].

3

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

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Connecting to a Computer

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Connecting the Camera and a Computer
Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7.

1
2

3Turn the computer on.
Turn off the camera, and use the USB cable to connect the
PC/AV terminal of the camera and the computer.

Turn the camera on.
The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Cardwith a volume label “PENTAX Q”.
If the “PENTAX Q” dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select[Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK
button.

9Connecting to a Computer

4

Save the captured images to the computer.
Copy the image file(s) or folder(s) to the hard disk of the computer.

5

Disconnect the camera from the computer.

Using the Provided Software

207“SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM(S-SW115). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW
files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the newimages as a JPEG or TIFF file.

Installing the Software
You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM.
When multiple accounts have been setup on a computer, log on with anaccount that has administrative rights before installing the software.

1Turn the computer on.
Make sure no other software is running.

2

Place the CD-ROM (S-SW115) into the CD/DVD drive on thecomputer.
The [PENTAX Software Installer] screen appears.

If the [PENTAX Software Installer] screen does not appear• For Macintosh
1 Double-click the CD/DVD (S-SW115) icon on the desktop.
2 Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.

9Connecting to a Computer• For Windows
1 Click [My Computer] from the Start menu.
2 Double-click the [CD/DVD drive (S-SW115)] icon.
3 Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon.

208

3

Click [SILKYPIX Developer
Studio 3.0 for PENTAX].
For Macintosh, follow the instructions
on the screen to perform subsequent
steps.

4
5

Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup
Language] screen, and click [OK].
When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in theselected language, click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps.

Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio
When SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for
PENTAX is launched, the screen on theright appears.

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Connecting to a Computer

Refer to Help for details on using the software program.

209
Regarding Product Registration
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software.
Click [Product Registration] on thescreen in Step 3 on p.208.

A world map for Internet ProductRegistration is displayed. If a
computer is connected to theInternet, click the displayed country
or region and then follow the
instructions to register your software.
Note that you can only register online
if your country or area is shown.

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Connecting to a Computer

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Memo

10 Using the Flash
This chapter provides details on the built-in flash anddescribes how to take pictures with an external flash.

Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 212
Using an External Flash (Optional) .................. 215

212

Using the Built-in FlashFlash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b Mode
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blureffect.
• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient
brightness.

Using the Flash in c Mode
• You can set the desired aperture value to take a flash photograph when
you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.

Using the Slow-speed Sync
You can use Slow-speed Sync in . (Night Scene Portrait) of H (Scene)mode or b (Shutter Priority) mode when shooting portraits with the sunset
in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully. G and H can be used in e (Program) or c (Aperture
Priority) mode.

10
Using the Flash• Slow-speed Sync slows down the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction
function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid
camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed Sync can also be performed with an external flash.

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

Slow-speed Sync
(Leading Curtain Sync)

Trailing Curtain Sync

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

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
Relationships among the guide number, aperture and distance must be
considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient.

ISO 125
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800

Built-in Flash
Guide Number
Approx. 5.6
Approx. 7
Approx. 10
Approx. 14

Sensitivity
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400

Built-in Flash
Guide Number
Approx. 20
Approx. 28
Approx. 40

10Using the FlashSensitivity

214
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
The following equation calculates the effective distance of the flash foraperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 6 ** The value 6 used in the formula above is a fixed value
which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.

Example)When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the aperture value is F2.0
L1 = 7 ÷ 2.0 = approx. 3.5 (m)L2 = 3.5 ÷ 6 = approx. 0.6 (m)Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.6 m to 3.5 m.
However, the built-in flash in this camera cannot be used when the
distance is 0.7 m or less. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed
unevenly and a picture may be overexposed.

Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance

10

Example)When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the shooting distance is 3 m, theaperture value is:
F = 7 ÷ 3 = approx. 2.3
If the resulting number (2.3, in the above example) is not available
as a lens aperture, a smaller number that is closest (2.0, in theabove example) is generally used.

Using the Flash

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
Depending on the lens used with this camera, even if a lens without a hoodis attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may belimited due to vignetting.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens Name
03 FISH-EYE

Using an External Flash (Optional)

215

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

×:Not available
Flash

Built-in
Flash

AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ

AF200FG
AF160FC

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

z

Slow-speed Sync
Flash exposure compensation

z
z

z
z

z
z

Auto zoom flash head
AF assist light of external flash

×
×

z
×

×
×

Trailing Curtain Sync*1
Contrast-control-sync flash mode

z
×

z
×

×
×

Slave flash
Wireless flash

×
×

×
×

×
×

Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Auto flash discharge
Automatically switching to the flash sync
speed
Aperture value is automatically set in emode and b mode.
P-TTL auto flash*1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD ZOOM lens (1/250
sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY
WIDE/05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens• When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, thecamera’s center of gravity is greatly shifted, making it difficult to take pictures.
When using an external flash, it is recommended to use an extension cord to
separate the camera and flash. (p.217)• To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up
ring or similar accessory is needed.

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Using the Flash• The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external
flash.
• Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash.

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Using P-TTL Mode
You can use the P-TTL auto flash with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ,
AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit.

1

Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external
flash.

2

Turn on the camera and the external flash.

3

Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL].

4

Confirm that the external flash is fully charged, and thentake a picture.
• The maximum sync speed available with an external flash is 1/250 sec.
• P-TTL auto flash is only available with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG
or AF160FC flash unit.
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please refer tothe external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash
mode is set to C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync
shooting.
• Never pop up the built-in flash manually when any external flash unit is
attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash.

10

Red-eye Reduction

Using the FlashAs with the built-in flash, the red-eye reduction function is available
with an external flash. The red-eye reduction function works bydischarging the flash twice even when only an external flash is used.
However, this function may not be available on some flashes or may
have restrictions for usage conditions. Refer to the chart on p.215.

217

Connecting an External Flash with an
Extension Cord
Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash,and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in theillustration below. The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted toyour tripod using the tripod screw.
The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an
external flash.

• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts,
such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown.

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Using the Flash

218

Memo

11Appendix
Default Settings .................................................. 220
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations ..................................................... 226
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............................... 227
Optional Accessories ........................................ 228
Error Messages .................................................. 232
Troubleshooting ................................................. 234
Main Specifications ............................................ 237
Index .................................................................... 243
WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 249

220

Default Settings
The table below shows the factory default settings.
The functions set in Memory (p.195) are saved even when the camera isturned off.
Reset Setting
Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function(p.196).
No: The setting is saved even after reset.
Direct Keys
Item
Sensitivity

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

AUTO (ISO 125 - 3200)

Yes

p.75

White Balance

F (Auto)

Yes

p.124

Flash Mode

Depends on Capture mode

Yes

p.57

Drive Mode

9 (Single Frame Shooting)

Yes

p.80
p.98
p.100
p.102

Reset
Setting

Page

Yes

p.138

Quick Dial

11

Position

Default Setting

1

Smart Effect [Brilliant Color]2

Smart Effect [Unicolor Bold]

3

Smart Effect [Vintage Color]

4

Smart Effect [Cross Processing]

Appendix

221[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page
p.131

Custom Image

BrightYes

Digital Filter

Not use any filters

Yes

p.135

JPEG

Yes

p.121

File Format
Image
CaptureSettings

Aspect Ratio
JPEG Recorded Pixels

Yes

p.121

Yes

p.122

JPEG Quality

C (Best)

Yes

p.123

Color Space

sRGB

Yes

p.123

Focus Method
Focus
Settings

I
E (4000×3000)

Autofocus Method
MF Assist

AE Metering

=

Yes

p.86

F(AF Select(25 Points))

Yes

p.87

Off

Yes

p.93

L
(Multi-segment)

Yes

p.84

ND Filter

Off

Yes

p.148

HDR Capture

Off

Yes

p.130

Number of Shots

2 times

Yes

Auto EV Adjustment

P (Off)Yes

Multiexposure
Interval
Shooting
D-Range
Setting

Interval

1 sec.

Yes

Number of Shots

2 images

Yes

Start Interval

Now

Yes

Start Time

p.107

p.104

12:00 AM/00:00

Yes

Highlight Correction

Auto

Yes

p.128

Shadow Correction

Auto

Yes

p.129

High-ISO NR

Auto

Yes

p.85

Distortion Correction

On

Yes

p.149

Smart Effect

Yes

p.138

Quick Dial

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Appendix

222
Item
Green Button

Green
ButtonLCD View
Options

Instant
Review

One Push
File Format

Reset
Setting

Green Button

Yes

Cancel after 1
shot

O (On)Yes

JPEG/RAW/
RAW+ File
FormatAll RAW+

Page

p.144
Yes

Action in M ModeP LINE

Yes

p.147

E-dial in Program

P SHIFT

Yes

p.146

Show Gridh (Off)Yes

Histogram

P (Off)P (Off)

Yes

Display Time

1 sec.

Yes

Enlarge Instant Review

P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)

Yes

Focus Position, Digital Filter,
HDR Capture

P (Off)Yes

Other than the above functions

O (On)Yesk (On)

Yes

p.96

Default Setting

Reset
SettingPagea(1920×1080, K)

Yes

Bright/Dark Area

Histogram
Bright/Dark Area

MemoryDefault Setting

Shake Reduction

p.191

Yes

Yes

p.192

Yes
p.195

[C Movie] Menu
Item
Recorded Pixels
Sound
Exposure Setting

Appendix

Interval Movie

Yes

Auto

Yes

k (On)

Yes

Interval

1 sec.

Yes

RecordingTime

5 sec.

Yes

Start Interval

Now

Yes

Start Time

12:00 AM / 00:00

Yes

Movie SR11g (On)

p.109

p.113

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Playback Mode Palette
Item
Image Rotation
Digital Filter
Red-eye Edit

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

—

—

p.164

Monochrome

Yes

p.174

—

—

p.179

ResizeMaximum size
according to the setting

—

p.172

Cropping

Maximum size
according to the setting

—

p.173
p.160

Index

—

—

Protect

—

No

p.199

Slideshow

—

Yes

p.163

—

Yes

p.134

Recorded Pixels: E
Quality Level: C

Yes

p.180

Save Cross Processing
RAW Development
Movie Editing

—

—

p.117

Image Comparison

—

—

p.159

DPOF

—

No

p.201

Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

Interval

3 sec.

Yes

Screen Effect

Off

Yes

P (Off)Yes[Q Playback] Menu
Item

Slideshow

Repeat Playback
Quick Zoom

Off

Yes

Bright/Dark Area

P (Off)

Yes

Delete All Images

—

—

p.162

p.154
p.167

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Appendix

224[R Set-up] Menu
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

According to default setting

No

p.190

According to default setting

No

p.187

W (Hometown)

Yes

Hometown (City)

According to default settingNo

Hometown (DST)

According to default setting

No

Destination (City)

Same as Hometown

No

Destination (DST)Same as Hometown

No

3
All O (On)

Yes

Item
Language/uDate Adjustment
World Timesetting
World TimeSound
Effects

VolumeSetting

Guide Display
LCD Display Settings
Flicker Reduction

p.186

3 sec.

Yes

p.191

±0

Yes

p.193
p.29

50 Hz

No

Video OutAccording to default setting

No

p.169

HDMI Out

Auto

Yes

p.170

USB Connection

MSC

Yes

p.205

Folder Name

Date

Yes

p.200
p.201

Create New Folder——

Power Saving

O (On)

Yes

p.190

Auto Power Off

1 min.

Yes

p.190

Reset

—

—

p.196

Pixel Mapping

—

—

p.194

—

—

P (Off)Yes

Dust
Removal11

p.187

Dust Removal
Start-up Action/
Shut-down Action

p.227

Format

—

—

p.198

Firmware Version Info

—

—

p.197

Appendix

225[A Custom Setting] Menu
Default Setting

Reset
Setting

Page

1. AE-L with AF Locked

On

Yes

p.83

2. Link AE to AF Point

Off

Yes

p.84

3. Auto Bracketing Order

0–+

Yes

p.80

Item

4. Shake Reduction Options

Mode1

Yes

p.97

5. WB When Using Flash

Auto White Balance

Yes

p.125

6. AWB in Tungsten Light

Subtle Correction

Yes—

7. AF Release Options

Focus-priority

Yes

p.88

8. AF Assist Light

On

Yes

p.87

9. AF with Remote Control

Off

Yes

p.101

10. Flash When Retracted

Discharge Flash

Yes

p.60

11. Release While Charging

Off

Yes

p.60

12. Save Menu Location

Reset Menu Location

Yes

p.192

13. Electronic Shutter

Disable

Yes

p.226

Reset Custom Functions

—

—

p.196

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Appendix

226

Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations
z: Available#: Restricted
Lens

Function

01 STANDARD
PRIME
02 STANDARD
ZOOM

04 TOY WIDE
05 TOYTELEPHOTO

03 FISH-EYE

Autofocusz××

Manual focus

z

z

z

Quick-Shift focus

z

×

×

Autofocus Method

z

×

×

Aperture control

z

×

×

ND filter on the lens

z

×

×

Shutter on the lens

z

×

×

Electronic shutter

z *1

z

z

Multi-segment meteringzz

×(Center-weighted
metering)

n/H/u mode

z

# *2

# *2

e/b mode

z

# *2

# *2

z

# *2

# *2

z

# *2 *3# *2 *3

C mode

z

# *2

# *2

P-TTL Auto Flash

z *4

z *5

# *5 *6

c modea mode11

×: Not available

Appendix*1 Set [13. Electronic Shutter] to [Enable] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. You can takepictures at higher speeds with the electronic shutter than with the lens shutter.
Ex.) With a 01 STANDARD PRIME lensPictures taken at 1/2000 sec. or slower with the lens shutter and 1/2000 sec. to
1/8000 sec. with the electronic shutter.
*2 Aperture value fixed.
*3 h mode not available in a mode. Allows the use of a slow shutter speed of up to 2 sec.
*4 Built-in flash: 1/2000 sec., external flash: 1/250 sec.
*5 Flash sync speed is approx. 1/13 sec.
*6 Light may be unevenly distributed.

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor

227

If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in theimage in certain situations such as when shooting against a whitebackground. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned.

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor(Dust Removal)
Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected.

1

Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [Dust Removal] screen appears.

2

Press the 4 button.

Dust Removal

Dust Removal
The Dust Removal function is activatedStart-up Action
Shut-down Action
by shaking the CMOS sensor.
To activate the Dust Removal function
every time the camera is turned on andoff, set [Start-up Action] and [Shut-down
MENU
OK Start
Action] to O.
When Dust Removal is completed, the camera returns to the [R Set-up3] menu.

Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. Usinga blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS
sensor with a cloth.

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Appendix228

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Contact
a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied withthe camera.

Power Supply Accessories
Battery Charger kit K-BC68P (*)(Kit includes Battery Charger D-BC68P and AC plug cord.)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 (*)
AC Adapter kit K-AC115(Kit includes AC Adapter D-AC115, DC Coupler D-DC115 and AC plugcord.)
Lets you power your camera from an AC outlet.
The AC adapter and battery charger are both only sold as a kit.

Viewfinder
External optical viewfinder O-VF1
An optical viewfinder that is attached tothe hot shoe on the camera.
Includes a dedicated frame for a 01
STANDARD PRIME lens, field of viewis approx. 90%. (Comes with acorrective frame for close-up shots)
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Appendix229
Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are
PTTL auto flash units with a maximum
guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m),
respectively.

AF540FGZ

AF360FGZ

Auto Flash AF200FG
The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit
with a maximum guide number of 20(ISO 100/m).
AF200FG

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AF160FC

Appendix

Auto Macro Flash AF160FC
The AF160FC is a flash systemespecially designed for macro
photography to take close, shadowless
pictures of small objects. It is compatible
with existing TTL auto flash functions
and it can be used with a wide range of
PENTAX cameras by using provided
adapter rings.

230

Hot Shoe Adapter FG
Extension Cord F5P

Hot Shoe Adapter FG

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F
Use the adapters and cords to use theexternal flash away from the camera.

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

Off-Camera Shoe Clip CL-10
This large clip is used for setting theAF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on a desk ortable.

Off-Camera Shoe Clip CL-10

Remote Control
Used in Remote Control shooting.
Operating range of the remote control:
From the front of the camera: Approx. 4 m
From the back of the camera: Approx. 5 cm
Remote Control F
11

Remote Control Waterproof
O-RC1

Appendix

231
Camera Case and Strap
Camera Case O-CC115
Camera Strap O-ST115 (*)

OthersHot Shoe Cover FK (*)
USB Cable I-USB7 (*)
AV Cable I-AVC7

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Appendix

232

11

Error Messages
Error Messages

Description

Memory card full

The SD Memory Card is full and no more images
can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card ordelete unwanted images. (p.43, p.165)
You may be able to save more images if youchange the image capture settings. (p.120)

No more image/movie
can be saved

The SD Memory Card has 65,535 image/movie
files saved on it and no more files can be saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete
unwanted files. (p.43, p.165)

No image

There are no images that can be played back on
the SD Memory Card.

This image cannot be
displayed

You are trying to play back an image in a format
not supported by this camera. You may be able
to play it back on another brand of camera or acomputer.

No card in the camera

There is no SD Memory Card inserted in thecamera. (p.43)

Appendix

Memory card error

The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image
capture and playback are impossible. It may beviewable on a computer but not with this camera.

Card is not formatted

The SD Memory Card you have inserted isunformatted or has been formatted on anotherdevice and is not compatible with this camera.
Use the card after formatting it with this camera.
(p.198)

Card is locked

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

This image cannot be
enlarged

You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be
enlarged.

This image is protected

You are trying to delete an image that is
protected. Remove protection from the image.
(p.199)Not enough battery
power remaining toactivate Pixel Mapping

Appears during Pixel Mapping if the battery levelis insufficient. Install a fully charged battery, or
use the AC adaptor kit K-AC115 (optional). (p.40)

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Error Messages

Description

Not enough battery
power remaining to
update the firmware

Appears when trying to update the firmware if thebattery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged
battery, or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC115(optional). (p.40)

Unable to update firmware.
There is a problem with thefirmware update file

Unable to update the firmware. The update file isdamaged. Try downloading the update file again.
(p.197)

Image folder cannot becreatedThe maximum folder number (999) and filenumber (9999) are being used, and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or format the card. (p.198)

Unable to store image

The image could not be saved because of an SD
Memory Card error.

Settings not stored

The DPOF settings could not be saved because
SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images
and perform DPOF setting again. (p.165)

The operation could not becompleted correctly

The camera was unable to measure the manual
white balance (p.125) or use HDR Capture(p.130). Try the operation again.

No more images can beselected

You cannot select 100 or more images at a timefor Index (p.160) and Select & Delete (p.165).

No image can be processed

There are no images that can be processedusing Digital Filter (p.174) or RAW Development(p.180) function.

This image cannot beprocessed

Appears when you try to perform Resize (p.172),
Cropping (p.173), Digital Filter (p.174), Red-eye
Edit (p.179) or RAW Development (p.180) for
images captured with other cameras, or when
you try to perform Resize or Cropping forminimum file size images.
The creation of an index print image failed.
(p.160)This function is not available
in the current mode

You are trying to set a function that is notavailable when the capture mode is set to n
(Auto Picture), H (Scene) or C (Movie) mode.

The camera will turn off
to prevent damage fromoverheating

The camera will turn off because its internal
temperature gets too hot. Leave the camera
turned off until it has had time to cool down
before turning on the camera again.

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The camera failed to create
an image

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Troubleshooting
In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static
electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting itback in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates
correctly, it does not require any repairs.
We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.
Problem

The camera
does not turnon

The shutter
cannot bereleased

Autofocus does
not work

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Cause

RemedyBattery is notinstalled

Check if battery is installed. If not, install a
fully charged battery.

Battery is notinstalled properly

Check the orientation of battery. (p.38)

The battery poweris low

Install a fully charged battery, or use theAC adaptor kit K-AC115 (optional). (p.40)

The built-in flash is
charging

Wait until charging is finished.

There is noavailable space on
the SD Memory
Card

Insert an SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.43,
p.165)

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

The subject isdifficult to focus on

Autofocus cannot work well for subjects
that have low contrast (the sky, whitewalls, etc.), dark colors, intricate designs,
rapidly-moving objects or scenery shot
through a window or a net-like pattern.
Lock focus on another object located at
the same distance as your subject, thenaim at the target and press the shutter
release button fully. Alternatively, use
manual focus. (p.92)

Appendix

Position the subject in the focus frame on
the monitor. If the subject is outside the
The subject is not in focusing area, aim the camera at thethe focusing area
subject and lock the focus, then compose
a picture and press the shutter releasebutton fully. (p.91)

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ProblemCause

The subject is too
Autofocus does close
not work
The focus method
is set to \The focus
cannot belockedThe AE Lockfunction does
not operate

The built-in
flash does notdischarge

RemedyMove away from the subject and take apicture.
Set [Focus Method] to =. (p.86)

Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when
[Autofocus Method] is set to [FaceDetection] or [Tracking]. The camera will
[Autofocus Method]
continue focusing on the subject while theis set to [Faceshutter release button is pressed halfway.
Detection] or
If there is a subject that you want to focus[Tracking]on, set [Autofocus Method] to [AF Select(25 Points)], [Select], or [Spot], and use
the focus lock. (p.91)
The capture modeis set to \, l, Z,
R or n of H
mode.

Set the capture mode to any mode otherthan \ (Moving Object), l (Night Snap),
Z (Pet), R (Kids) or n (Stage Lighting)of H (Scene) mode. (p.72)

The shutter speed
is set to h

Set the shutter speed to any mode otherthan h. (p.78)

When the flash
mode is set to C or
Set the flash mode to b (Flash On) or D
C, the flash will
(Flash On+Red-eye Reduction). (p.57)
not discharge if thesubject is brightThe capture modeis set to K, d,
A, Z, p, y,
U, n or E of H
mode

Set H (Scene) mode to any mode otherthan K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A(Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR),
p (HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette),
U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or
E (Museum). (p.72)

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The USB
connection with The USB
Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2]
a computerconnection mode ismenu to [MSC]. (p.205)
does not work set to [PTP]
properly

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Problem

Cause
The Shake
Reduction function
is offRemedySet [Shake Reduction] to on. (p.96)

Shutter speed is too
low for the Shake
Shake
Reduction function Set [Shake Reduction] to off and use a
Reduction doesto be effective when tripod.
not work
panning or shootingnight scenes, etc.
The subject is too
close
The shooting
settings cannot
be changed

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Move away from the subject, or turn off
the Shake Reduction function and use a
tripod.

When you use the quick dial to take
The quick dial is set
pictures, priority is given to the settings
to the position 1 to 4
saved in the quick dial. (p.139)

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Main Specifications

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Model Description
Type

Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera

Lens Mount

PENTAX bayonet Q-mountCompatible Lens

Q-mount lenses

Image Capture Unit
Image Sensor

Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter, Size: 1/2.3-inch

Effective Pixels

Approx. 12.4 megapixels

Total Pixels

Approx. 12.75 megapixels

Dust Removal

Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II”

Sensitivity(Standard Output)

AUTO: ISO 125 to ISO 6400 (1/3 EV step)*h: up to ISO 1600

Image Stabilizer

Sensor shift Shake Reduction

File Formats
File Format

RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
JPEG: KJ

Recorded Pixels

I
L
RAW:

I

k (4000×2248)
g (2688×1512)
N (4000×2664)
f (2688×1792)
E (4000×3000)f (2688×2016)
k (2992×2992)
g (2016×2016)
E (4000×3000)

P (3456×1944)i (1920×1080)
a (3456×2304)
i (1920×1280)
k (3456×2592)
h (1920×1440)
P (2592×2592)
i (1440×1440)

Quality Level

RAW: DNG (12 bit)
JPEG: C (Best), D (Better), E (Good)
RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable

Color Space

sRGB, AdobeRGB
SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards

Storage Folder

Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...)

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Storage Medium

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LCD Monitor
Type

TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewingSize

3.0 inches

Dots

Approx. 460,000 dots

Adjustment

Brightness and colors adjustable

Display

Field of View: approx. 100%, Grid display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden
Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram

White Balance
Auto

TTL by CMOS image sensor

PresetDaylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color,
N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten,Flash, f, Manual

ManualConfiguration on monitor

Fine Adjustment

Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis

Focusing Mechanism
Type

Contrast detection AF

Brightness Range

EV 1 to 18 (ISO125)

Focus Method

AF/MF switching

Autofocus Method

Face Detection, Tracking, AF Select (25 Points), Select, Spot

AF Assist Light

Dedicated LED AF assist light

MF Assist

Off/×2/×4

Metering
Type

TTL image sensor metering, multi-segment metering, centerweighted metering, and spot metering

Metering Range

EV 1.3 to 17 (ISO 125, F1.9 lens), +2 EV with Electronic Shutter
enabled, +2 EV using the ND filter

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Exposure Modes

Appendix

Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night
Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*,Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro*, Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow,
HDR*, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Blur
Control**JPEG only

EV Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV step)

AE Lock

Can be assigned to the d/i button from the menu. Continuous
as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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ShutterLens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV step, 1/8000 - 30
seconds when Electronic Shutter is enabled), Bulb
*When using a lens that has no lens shutter; shooting at 1/8000- 2 seconds with the electronic shutter is available, Bulb
shooting is not available.

Aperture

From wide open to F8*Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

ND Filter

Off/On *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

Drive Modes
Mode Selection

Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote
Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Auto Bracketing (3 frames,
remote control)

Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (E/C/Continuous Hi): up to 5 framesContinuous Shooting Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (E/C/Continuous Lo): up to 100
framesBuilt-in FlashType

Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, Guide number: approx. 7(ISO200/m), approx. 5.6 (ISO125/m)
Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format

Flash Modes

P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync

Sync Speed

Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds,
Used with external flash unit: 1/250 seconds

Flash Exposure
Compensation-2.0 to +1.0 EV

Capture Functions
Custom Image

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted,
Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

Noise Reduction

High-ISO NR

Dynamic Range
Setting

Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

Lens Correction

Distortion Correction

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color,
Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye
Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2

Multi-exposure

Number of shots: 2-9, Exposure adjusted automatically.

Interval Shooting

Shooting interval: 1 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting:
immediately, from the set time, Number of shots: up to 999 images

Appendix

HDR Capture

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Smart Effect

Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing,Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Water Color,
Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3

Movie
File Format

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Recorded Pixels

a (1920×1080, K, 30 fps), b (1280×720, K, 30 fps),c (640×480, I, 30 fps)

Quality Level

C (Best), D (Better), E (Good)Sound

Built-in monaural microphone

Recording Time

Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal
temperature of the camera becomes high.

Custom Image

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted,
Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross
Processing

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color,
Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye

Interval Movie

Recording interval: 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5
min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr., Recording time: 5 sec. to 99 hr.,Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time

Playback Functions

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Playback View

Single frame, image comparison, multi-image display (4, 9, 20,
42, 90 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16×,
scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram(Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning,detailed information display, folder display, calendar display,slideshow

DeleteDelete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete
folder, delete instant review image

Digital Filter

Monochrome, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim,
HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color,
Posterization, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch Filter, Miniature,
Frame Composite, Starburst, Base Parameter Adjustment

RAW Development

File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom
Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow
Correction, Distortion Correction

Edit

Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index,
Movie Editing (divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a
JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Save the RAW
file data in the buffer memory

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Customization
Custom Functions

13 items

Mode Memory

12 items

Button/Dial
Customization

d/i button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File Format,
AE Lock, Enable AF
Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Custom Image, Digital Filter, Aspect Ratio

World Time

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Language

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch,
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified
Chinese, and JapanesePower Supply
Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68

AC Adapter

AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional)

Battery Life

Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx.
230 images,(without flash usage): approx. 250 images
Playback time: approx. 160 minutes* Using a new lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23 °C,
Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results mayvary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances.

Interfaces
Connection PortUSB 2.0 (high-speed compatible)/AV output terminal, HDMI
output terminal (Type D)

USB Connection

MSC/PTPVideo Output Format NTSC/PAL
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions

Approx. 98.0 mm (W) × 57.5 mm (H) × 31.0 mm (D) (excluding
the operation parts and protrusion)

WeightApprox. 200 g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and
SD Memory Card), Approx. 180 g (body only)

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Package Contents

USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST115, Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, Software (CDROM) S-SW115<Mounted on the camera>
Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover

Software

SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX

Appendix

Accessories

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Approximate Image Storage Capacity(When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card)
Aspect Ratio

K

J

I

L

Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality
C

D

E

RAW

k (4000×2248)

561

1067

1797

P (3456×1944)

845

1607

2708

90
–

g (2688×1512)

1263

2402

4046

–

i (1920×1080)

2115

4020

6772

–

N (4000×2664)

503

957

1613

88

a (3456×2304)

629

1196

2015

–

f (2688×1792)

998

1897

3196

–

i (1920×1280)

2115

4020

6772

–

E (4000×3000)

418

796

1341

85

k (3456×2592)

561

1067

1797

–

f (2688×2016)

998

1897

3196

–

h (1920×1440)

1510

2871

4837

–

k (2992×2992)

561

1067

1797

90

P (2592×2592)

845

1607

2708

–

g (2016×2016)

1263

2402

4046

–

i (1440×1440)

2115

4020

6772

–

* The maximum number of recordable images is 65,535 images, regardless of the amountof available space on the SD Memory Card.
* The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

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AppendixIndex243

SymbolsA[A Rec. Mode] menu .... 65, 221[C Movie] menu .... 67, 109, 222[Q Playback] menu .... 153, 223[R Set-up] menu ......... 184, 224[A Custom Setting] menu....................................... 68, 225
Q (Playback) button................................... 19, 21, 61
d/i (Green/Delete) button........................... 19, 21, 62, 144
mc (EV Compensation) button................................... 19, 21, 79
n Auto Picture ........... 54, 70
U Standard ........................... 70
c Portrait ........................ 70, 71
s Landscape .................. 70, 71
b Macro .......................... 70, 71. Night Scene Portrait ... 70, 71
K Sunset ....................... 70, 71
d Blue Sky .................... 70, 71
x Forest ......................... 70, 71\ Moving Object ................... 71
A Night Scene ...................... 71
Z Night Scene HDR ............ 71
l Night Snap ........................ 71
K Food .................................. 71
wQuick Macro ................... 71
Z Pet .................................... 71
R Kids .................................... 71
Q Surf & Snow ..................... 72
p HDR .............................. 72
y Backlight Silhouette ......... 72
U Candlelight ........................ 72
n Stage Lighting .................. 72
E Museum ........................... 72
C Movie .............................. 111

AC adapter .............................40
Accessories ..........................228
Action in M Mode ..................147
Adding the date (DPOF) .......202
AdobeRGB ...........................123
AE Lock ..................................82
AE Metering ............................84
AF area ...................................89
AF Assist Light .................17, 87= (Autofocus) ......................86
AF frame .................................55
AF Select (25 Points) .............87
Aperture Priority mode c ......76
Aspect Ratio .109, 120, 121, 173
Auto Bracketing ......................80
Auto Flash ..............................57
Auto Picture mode n.........................................54, 70
Auto Power Off .....................190
F (White Balance) .........124
Autofocus = .........................86
Autofocus Method ..................87c (Aperture Priority) mode ...76
AV device .............................168

B

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Backlight Silhouette y ..........72
Base Parameter Adj (Digital
Filter) ....................................175
Battery ....................................37u (Blur Control) mode ..........73
Beep .....................................186
Bleach Bypass (Custom Image).............................................131
Blue Sky d .....................70, 71
Blur Control mode u ............73

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Bold Monochrome (Smart Effect)............................................. 140
Bracketing shooting ............... 80
Bright (Custom Image) ......... 131
Bright areas ......................... 128
Bright/Dark Area warning............................. 154, 191, 193
Brightness adjustment ......... 128
Brilliant Color (Smart Effect)............................................. 140
Built-in flash ........................... 57
h (Bulb) .......................... 78
Bulb shooting ......................... 78

C

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Calendar display .................. 158
Camera shake ............... 96, 110
Candlelight U ........................ 72
Capture mode ........................ 69
Card access lamp .................. 17Center-weighted metering ..... 84
Charging the battery .............. 37
City ....................................... 189
Cleaning the sensor ............. 227
Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 124
Color (Digital Filter) ...... 135, 174
Color Adjustment ................. 193
Color Space ......................... 123
Computer ............................. 203
Connection cable cover ......... 41
Continuous Autofocus ............ 92
Continuous playback ........... 162
Continuous Shooting ........... 102
Contrast (Custom Image) .... 132
Control panel ................... 24, 31
Correcting distortion ............. 149
Creating new folders ............ 201
Cropping images .................. 173
Cross Processing (Custom
Image) .................................. 131

Cross Processing (Smart Effect).............................................140f (White Balance) ...........124
Custom Image ......................131[A Custom Setting] menu.......................................68, 225

D
Dark areas ............................129
Date Adjustment .....................50
Date change .........................187
Daylight (White Balance) ......124
Default settings .....................220
Delete .............................62, 165
Delete all images ..................167
Delete folder .........................166
Deleting single image .............62
Destination ...........................187
Detailed information display ...27
Developing Raw images .......180
Digital Filter ..................135, 174
Direct keys ................30, 64, 220
Discharge ...............................57
Display language ..................190
Distortion Correction .............149
DPOF ...................................201
D-Range Setting ...................129
Drive Mode .............................64
Dust Removal .......................227
Dynamic Range ..............76, 128EE-dial ................................19, 21
E-dial in Program ..................146
Effect ....................................140
Electronic Shutter .................226
Enable AF ...............................90
Enlarge Instant Review.....................................155, 193
Error messages ....................232
EV Compensation ..................79mc (EV Compensation) button................................... 19, 21, 79
Exposure ................................ 75
Exposure Bracketing .............. 80
Exposure mode ...................... 76
External flash ....................... 215
Extract Color (Digital Filter)..................................... 135, 174

F

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G
d/i (Green/Delete) button...........................19, 21, 62, 144
Guide Display .................69, 191
Guide indicators .....................29
Guide number .......................213

H
HDMI output format ..............170
HDMI terminal ......................168
p .......................................72
HDR (Digital Filter) .......135, 174
HDR Capture ........................130
High Contrast (Digital Filter).....................................135, 174
High Dynamic Range ...........130
High/Low Key Adj (Custom
Image) ..................................132
High-ISO NR ..........................85
Highlight Correction ..............128
Histogram .........26, 28, 191, 193
Hometown ............................187
Hot shoe .................................17
Hue (Custom Image) ............132

I
Image Capture Settings ........120
Image Comparison ...............159
Image finishing tone .............131
Image Rotation .....................164
Image storage capacity.......................................40, 242
Index .....................................160
M button .........19, 21, 22, 25
Initial settings ..........................48
Initializing a memory card .....198
Installing software .................207
Instant Review ................55, 192

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File Format ........................... 121
File No. ................................ 200
Filter ............................. 135, 174
Firmware .............................. 197
Firmware Version Info .......... 197
Fish-eye (Digital Filter)..................................... 135, 175
Flash .............................. 57, 211
Flash (White Balance) ......... 124
Flash Exposure Compensation............................................... 58
Flash Off ................................ 57
Flash On ................................ 57
Flash pop-up switch ......... 19, 59
Flicker Reduction ................... 29
Fluorescent Light (White
Balance) ............................... 124
Focus Lock ............................ 91
Focus Method ........................ 86
Focus Settings ....................... 87
Focusing ................................ 86
Focusing ring ......................... 92
Folder display ...................... 157
Folder Name ........................ 200
Food K .................................. 71
Forest x ......................... 70, 71
Format ................................. 198
Four-way controller (2345)............................. 19, 21, 30, 64

Frame Composite (Digital Filter).............................................175
Frame rate ............................109

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Interval Movie ...................... 113
Interval Shooting .................. 104
Invert Color (Digital Filter)..................................... 135, 174
ISO sensitivity ........................ 75

J
JPEG ................................... 121
JPEG Quality ....................... 123
JPEG Recorded Pixels ........ 122

K
Kids R .................................... 71

LLandscape s .................. 70, 71
Landscape (Custom Image)............................................. 131
Language setting ........... 48, 190
LCD Display Settings ........... 193
LCD View Options ............... 191
Leading Curtain Sync .......... 213
Lens ............................... 45, 226
Lens information contacts ...... 17
Lens mount index .................. 45
Lens unlock button ........... 19, 46
Locking the exposure ............. 82
Locking the focus ................... 91

M

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Appendixa (Manual) mode .................. 76
Macintosh ............................ 204
Macro b .......................... 70, 71
Manual focus \ ............ 86, 92
Manual mode a .................... 76
Manual White Balance ......... 125
Memory ................................ 195
Memory Card ......................... 43
3 button ............ 19, 21, 32
Menu operation ...................... 32
Menu page display ............... 192
Metering method .................... 84

MF Assist ................................93\ (Manual focus) ...........86, 92
Microphones ...........................17
Miniature (Digital Filter) ........175
Mode dial ..........................19, 69
Monitor ...........................22, 193
Monochrome (Custom Image).............................................131
Monochrome (Digital Filter).............................................174
Movie ....................................109
Movie Editing ........................117[C Movie] menu .....67, 109, 222
Movie SR ..............................110
Moving Object \ ...................71
MSC .....................................205
Multi-exposure ......................107
Multi-image display ...............156
Multi-segment metering ..........84
Museum E ............................72
Muted (Custom Image) .........131

N
Natural (Custom Image) .......131
ND Filter ...............................148
Night Scene A .......................71
Night Scene HDR Z .............71
Night Scene Portrait . ....70, 71
Night Snap l .........................71
Noise Reduction .....................85
NTSC ....................................169O
4 button ........................19, 21
One Push File Format ..........145
Optional accessories ............228

Pe (Program) mode .................76
PAL .......................................169
PC/AV terminal .............168, 206
Pet Z .....................................71

Pixel Mapping ...................... 194
Pixels ........................... 109, 122
Playback ................................ 61
Q (Playback) button................................... 19, 21, 61[Q Playback] menu .... 153, 223
Playback mode palette..................................... 152, 223
Playback time ........................ 40
Playing back movies ............ 115
Portrait c ........................ 70, 71
Portrait (Custom Image) ...... 131
Posterization (Digital Filter)..................................... 135, 175
Power Saving ....................... 190
Power supply ......................... 47
Power switch .............. 19, 21, 47
Preview .......................... 94, 144
Printing ................................. 201
Product registration .............. 209
Program mode e .................. 76
Protect ................................. 199
Provided software ................ 207
PTP ...................................... 205
P-TTL (Auto Flash) .............. 216

Q
Quality Level ........................ 123
Quick dial ....................... 19, 138
Quick Macro w .................. 71
Quick Zoom ......................... 154

R

247

S
Saturation (Custom Image).............................................132
Save Cross Processing ........134
Save Settings .......................142
Save Thumbnail ...................143
Saving frequently used functions.............................................138
Saving RAW image ................61
H (Scene) mode .................71
SD Memory Card ....................43
Select & Delete .....................165
Select (Autofocus Method) .....87
Self-timer ................................98
Self-timer lamp .......................17
Sensitivity ...............................75[R Set-up] menu ..........184, 224
Shade (White Balance) ........124
Shading (Digital Filter).....................................135, 174
Shadow Correction ...............129
Shake Reduction ............96, 110
Sharpness (Custom Image).............................................132
Shooting information ..............22
Show Grid .............................191
Shutter Priority mode b ........76
Shutter release button ......19, 21
SILKYPIX Developer Studio.............................................207
Sketch Filter (Digital Filter) ...175
Slideshow .............................162

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Radiant (Custom Image)............................................. 131
RAW .................................... 121
RAW Development .............. 180[A Rec. Mode] menu .... 65, 221
Recorded Pixels ........... 109, 122Red-eye Edit ........................ 179
Red-eye Reduction ........ 57, 216
Release-priority ...................... 88

Remote Control ....................100
Remote control receiver .........17
Reset ....................................196
Resize ..................................172
Retro (Digital Filter) ..............175
Reversal Film (Custom Image).............................................131
Rotation ................................164

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Slim (Digital Filter) ....... 135, 174
Slow-speed Sync ........... 57, 212
Smart Effect ......................... 140
Soft (Digital Filter) ................ 175
Software ............................... 207
Sound .................................. 186
Sound Effects ...................... 186
Speaker ................................. 17
Specifications ....................... 237
Spot (Autofocus Method) ....... 87
Spot metering ........................ 84
sRGB ................................... 123
Stage Lighting n .................. 72
Standard U ........................... 70
Standard display .................... 22
Starburst (Digital Filter)............................................. 175
Strap ...................................... 36
Sunset K ....................... 70, 71
Surf & Snow Q ..................... 72

V

T

Zoom display ........................155
Zoom lens ...............................56

Tone Expansion (Smart Effect)............................................. 140
Toning (Custom Image) ....... 133
Toy Camera (Digital Filter)..................................... 135, 174
Tracking ................................. 87
Trailing Curtain Sync....................................... 57, 213
Tungsten (White Balance) ... 124
b (Shutter Priority) mode ..... 76
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Unicolor Bold (Smart Effect)............................................. 140
Updating software ................ 197
USB Connection .................. 205
USB Connection mode ........ 205
USER ................................... 142

Vibrant (Custom Image) .......131
Vibrant Color Enhance (Smart
Effect) ...................................140
Video Output Format ............169
Video terminal ......................168
Vintage Color (Smart Effect).............................................140

W
Warm Fade (Smart Effect).............................................140
Water Color (Digital Filter).....................................135, 174
Water Color (Smart Effect) ...140
White Balance ......................124
Windows ...............................204
World Time ...........................187
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All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide
photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects ofmaterial or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date ofpurchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does notshow evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering,battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions,or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations
except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability ofthe manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties,
whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts
as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer
in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage
prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before theequipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will
be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be
returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is notcovered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its
representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.
If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish tohave it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing
fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in thatcountry. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer
will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty
policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance
fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when

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

For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material,
which may require special handling.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorateDeclaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at:

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

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

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: PENTAX Q
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: June, 2011, Colorado

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical andelectronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed withgeneral household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must betreated separately and in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of theseproducts.
Following the implementation by member states, privatehouseholds within the EU states may return their usedelectrical/electronic equipments and batteries to designatedcollection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries your local retailer may also take back yourold product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure thatthe waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery andrecycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on theenvironment and human health which could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):This symbol might be used in combination with a designation
for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you
have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for thechemicals involved.

Memo

Memo

HOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division
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U.S.A.
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1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca)

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