Pentax 10928, 10939, K-50 10883, 10950, 10905 User Manual

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

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

K-50

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX K-50 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 the camera's capabilities.

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.54 and p.261.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with the used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

K-50

that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be

Regarding trademarks

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. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera 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 the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or 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 this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards are referred to as “SD Memory Cards”.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

• This camera can use either D-LI109 battery or AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries. In this manual, both D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the battery unless otherwise stated. Except mentioned above, the generic term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

For Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources 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 at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. Doing so may lead to a loss of 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. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• 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 temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your 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 this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an 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. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continued use can cause damage to the product, 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 is provided 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 is plugged 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 the product breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. 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 to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C)

About the Usage of AA Batteries

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

• When using the optional AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries can be used. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.

• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.

• Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. The batteries may leak.

• 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.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

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.

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 when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in 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-BC109. 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 the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. 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 it 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.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Write-protect

switch

• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical 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.

About SD Memory Cards

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

•

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 from water and store away from high temperatures.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

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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 previously used with other cameras or devices.

• 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 data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

About Eye-Fi Cards

• An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN ("Eye-Fi card") can be used with this camera.

• Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi)

• Use Eye-Fi cards which have been updated to the newest firmware.

• Set [Eye-Fi] to [Off], or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes.

• Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was purchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage.

• This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi card functions.

• Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.

• Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.239 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4

Contents............................................................................................... 9

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 15

Before Using Your Camera 17

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................18

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..............................19

Capture Mode .................................................................................... 20

Playback Mode .................................................................................. 22

Monitor Display .................................................................................. 24

Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 35

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

Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 38

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 39

Using the Menus ................................................................................ 40

Getting Started 43

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................44

Inserting the Battery.....................................................................45

Using the Lithium-ion Battery............................................................. 45

Using the AA Batteries....................................................................... 48

Using the AC Adapter ........................................................................ 50

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card...................................52

Attaching a Lens...........................................................................54

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter................................................56

Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................57

Initial Settings ...............................................................................58

Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 58

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 60

Basic Operations 63

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................64

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 64

Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................68

Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 68

Using the Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 71

Reviewing Images ........................................................................72

Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 72

Deleting a Single Image..................................................................... 73

Shooting Functions 75

How to Operate the Shooting Functions....................................76

Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 76

Rec. Mode Menu Items...................................................................... 77

Movie Menu Items.............................................................................. 79

Custom Setting Menu Items............................................................... 80

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................82

Auto Picture Modes............................................................................ 83

Scene Modes ..................................................................................... 84

Exposure Modes ................................................................................ 86

Setting the Exposure....................................................................87

Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 87

Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 89

Adjusting the Exposure ...................................................................... 92

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)............................. 96

Selecting the Metering Method .......................................................... 97

Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)................................... 98

Focusing......................................................................................101

Setting the Focus Mode ................................................................... 101

Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point) .......................................... 104

Setting the Contrast AF during Live View ........................................ 106

Checking the Focus ......................................................................... 109

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 110

AF Fine Adjustment ......................................................................... 112

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) .....................................114

Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 114

Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 115

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera

Shake ...........................................................................................116

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function..................... 116

Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 119

Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 121

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................123

Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 123

Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 125

Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 128

Recording Movies.......................................................................130

Changing the Settings for Movie Recording .................................... 130

Recording Movies ............................................................................ 132

Interval Movie................................................................................... 134

Playing Back Movies........................................................................ 136

Editing Movies.................................................................................. 138

Shooting Settings 141

Setting a File Format ..................................................................142

File Format....................................................................................... 143

JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................................... 143

JPEG Quality ................................................................................... 144

Color Space ..................................................................................... 144

Setting the White Balance .........................................................145

Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 147

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ..................... 149

Correcting Images ......................................................................150

Brightness Adjustment ..................................................................... 150

High Dynamic Range Image Capture .............................................. 151

Lens Correction................................................................................ 153

Composition Adjustment .................................................................. 155

Setting the Image Finishing Tone .............................................157

Custom Image.................................................................................. 157

Digital Filter ...................................................................................... 161

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ................................164

Setting the E-dials Operation ........................................................... 164

Setting the V/Y Button Operation............................................. 167

Setting the =/L Button Operation.......................................... 169

Saving Frequently Used Settings .............................................170

Saving the Settings .......................................................................... 170

Checking the Saved USER Settings................................................ 173

Using Saved USER Settings............................................................ 173

Resetting to Default Settings ........................................................... 174

Playback Functions and Image Editing 175

How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions ..........................176

Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 176

Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 177

Setting the Playback Display Method.......................................178

Selecting the Playback Functions ............................................179

Magnifying Images........................................................................... 179

Displaying Multiple Images .............................................................. 180

Playing Back Images Continuously.................................................. 183

Rotating Images............................................................................... 185

Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................186

Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 186

Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 187

Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 188

Processing Images.....................................................................189

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) ........................ 189

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................ 190

Processing Images with Digital Filters ............................................. 191

Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 196

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................198

Developing One RAW Image........................................................... 198

Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 200

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................202

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal.......................... 202

Setting the Video Output Format ..................................................... 203

Changing Additional Settings 205

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................206

Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 206

Camera Settings .........................................................................208

Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display

Language ......................................................................................... 208

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays ..................................... 212

Battery Settings................................................................................ 216

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ....................... 217

Resetting the Camera Settings ........................................................ 219

Checking the Camera Version Information ...................................... 220

File Management Settings .........................................................221

Formatting an SD Memory Card ...................................................... 221

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)....................................... 222

Setting the Naming System of the Folder ........................................ 223

Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 224

Setting the File Name ...................................................................... 225

Setting the Photographer Information .............................................. 226

Using an Eye-Fi Card....................................................................... 228

Setting the DPOF Settings............................................................... 231

Connecting to a Computer 233

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer.......................234

Saving Images on a Computer ..................................................235

Setting the USB Connection Mode .................................................. 235

Connecting the Camera and a Computer ........................................ 236

Using the Provided Software.....................................................237

Installing the Software...................................................................... 237

Using the Flash 241

Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................242

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 242

Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash ................................................... 242

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...................... 244

Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................245

Using the P-TTL Auto Flash............................................................. 246

Using the High-speed Sync Flash.................................................... 247

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 248

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 250

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash............................................ 252

Appendix 253

Default Settings ..........................................................................254

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........261

Setting the Focal Length .................................................................. 264

Using the Aperture Ring................................................................... 265

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................266

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor

(Dust Removal) ................................................................................ 266

Removing Dust with a Blower .......................................................... 267

Using the GPS Unit.....................................................................269

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ................................. 270

Error Messages...........................................................................272

Troubleshooting .........................................................................275

Main Specifications ....................................................................278

Index ............................................................................................285

WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................292

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working 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

Explains basic operations for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains shooting-related functions.

5 Shooting Settings

Explains procedures for changing the shooting settings, such as the file format.

6 Playback Functions and Image Editing

Explains various operations for playing back and editing images.

7 Changing Additional Settings

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

8 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.

9 Using the Flash

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

10Appendix

Explains troubleshooting and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.

Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation.

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

1 Before Using Your

Camera

Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use.

Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 18

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 19

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

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included.

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST132

AC plug cord USB cable

Operating Manual

(this manual)

(installed on camera)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI109

Eyecup F

I-USB7

Body mount cover

(installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW138

Names and Functions of the Working

Card access

lamp

Tripod socket

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Mirror

AF assist light

Microphone

Monitor

Battery cover

Hot shoe

Card cover

Strap lug

Lens mount index

(red dot)

Lens information contacts

Speaker

Connection cable cover

AF coupler

Battery cover unlock switch

Strap lug

SD Memory Card slot

Terminal cover

Built-in flash

VIDEO/PC output

terminal

Diopter adjustment

lever

Cable release terminal

Viewfinder

Image plane indicator

Terminal cover

Parts

Before Using Your Camera

* In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover FK and

the Eyecup F

If the terminal covers and the connection cable cover are not closed correctly, the dust-proof and water-resistant qualities of the camera will not be effective.

R removed.

c d

e f

8 9

Capture Mode

Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode.

Before Using Your Camera

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

1 m (EV Compensation)

button

Press to set the EV compensation value. (p.92)

Turn the rear e-dial (S) after or while pressing the m button to change the setting.

2 d (Green) button

Press to reset the values being adjusted.

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.66)

4 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.57)

5 Front e-dial (R)

Changes the set value. You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.41)

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.55)

7 Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.82)

8 E (Flash pop-up) button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71)

9 V/Y button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.167)

0 Focus mode switch

Changes the focus mode. (p.101)

a U/i (Live View) button

Displays the Live View image. (p.26)

Deletes the image during Instant Review. (p.66)

b M button

Displays the control panel. (p.28) Press again to change the type of information displayed in standby mode. (p.29)

c Rear e-dial (S)

Sets the shutter speed, aperture and EV compensation values. (p.90)

You can change the settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.40)

You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.41)

d =/L button

You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.96, p.169)

e Q (Playback) button

Switches to playback mode. (p.72)

f 4 button

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

When both [AF Active Area] and [Contrast AF] are set to [Select], press this button to enable or disable changing the autofocusing (AF) point or area. (p.105, p.108)

When the camera is in \ mode or when the focus is locked during Live View, press this button to magnify the image on the monitor. (p.109)

Before Using Your Camera

0 a

g Four-way controller

(2345)

Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive

Before Using Your Camera

Mode setup menu. (p.76)

When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set.

h 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77). Press this button when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.40)

Playback Mode

Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode.

1 m (EV Compensation)

button

When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to save the image in RAW format. (p.72)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.57)

4 Front e-dial (R)

Use this to display the next or previous image. (p.72)

5 U/i (Delete) button

Press to delete images. (p.73)

6 M button

Changes the type of information displayed in playback mode. (p.30)

7 Rear e-dial (S)

Use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time (p.179, p.180).

8 Q (Playback) button

Switches to capture mode.

9 4 button

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

0 Four-way controller

(2345)

Use this to move the cursor or change the item to set in the menu or playback screen. Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display to display the playback mode palette. (p.176)

a 3 button

Displays the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.177).

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Cust om Im age Brig ht

Standby mode

(status screen)

Control panel Shooting Info Display

selection screen

Monitor Display

Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

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The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.213)

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, check the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder indicators while shooting. When not using the viewfinder, display the Live View image on the monitor while shooting. The camera is in “standby mode” when the status screen or the Live View image is displayed. Press the M button in standby mode to display the “control panel” and change settings. (p.28) If you press the M button while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode. (p.29)

Status Screen

Cancel

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The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

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1 Capture mode (p.82) 16 Sensitivity (p.87) 2 AE Lock (p.96) 17 Flash Mode (p.68) 3 GPS positioning status 18 AF point (p.104) 4 Custom Image (p.157) 19 Drive Mode (p.76) 5 HDR Capture (p.151)/

Digital Filter (p.161)

6 Focus mode (p.101)

20 White Balance (p.145) 21 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.70)

7 AE Metering (p.97) 22 White Balance fine-tuning (p.146) 8 Shake Reduction (p.116)/

Horizon Correction (p.118)

23 Eye-Fi communication status

(p.228)

9 Battery level (p.49) 24 Number of shots during Interval

Front/rear e-dial guide

Shooting or Multi-exposure

11 Shutter speed 25 File Format (p.143) 12 Aperture value 26 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.143) 13 Sensitivity (p.87) 27 JPEG Quality (p.144) 14 EV Compensation (p.92)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.93)

28 Number of recordable still

pictures/| button guide

15 EV bar scale

* Indicator 3 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera

and is operating. (p.269)

* Indicator 23 appears only when the Eye-Fi card is in use. M indicates that Eye-

Fi communication is in standby mode, L indicates that Eye-Fi is not connected, and the icon is animated during Eye-Fi communication.

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The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds, and will also disappear after 2 seconds, immediately after shooting. Press the M button to display it again.

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Live View

Live View is displayed when the U/i button is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

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12 3 456 7 89

001/999

15 16

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1600

2000

20 21 22 24 2623

1 Capture mode (p.82) 13 Temperature warning 2 Flash Mode (p.68)/

Recording Sound Level (p.131)

3 Drive Mode (p.76) 4 White Balance (p.145) 16 Electronic Level 5 Custom Image (p.157) 17 Interval Shooting (p.125)/ 6 HDR Capture (p.151)/

Digital Filter (p.161)

7 Focus mode (p.101) 19 | button guide 8 AE Metering (p.97) 20 AE Lock (p.96) 9 Shake Reduction (p.116)/

Horizon Correction (p.118)/ Movie SR (p.131)

10 Battery level (p.49) 24 Sensitivity (p.87) 11 GPS positioning status 25 Number of recordable still 12 Eye-Fi communication status

(p.228)

* Indicator 11 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera

and is operating. (p.269)

* Indicator 12 appears only when the Eye-Fi card is in use. M indicates that Eye-

Fi communication is in standby mode, L indicates that Eye-Fi is not connected,

and the icon is animated during Eye-Fi communication. * Indicator 16 is displayed when Electronic Level is activated. (p.212) * Indicator 18 is displayed in white. It turns green when the subject is in focus and

turns red when the subject is not in focus. It is not displayed when the focus

mode switch is set to \. (p.67)

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[

9999

]

2000

F2.8

14 Histogram (p.33) 15 Number of shots during Interval

Shooting or Multi-exposure

Multi-exposure (p.128)

18 AF frame

21 Shutter speed 22 Aperture value 23 EV bar scale

pictures/movie recordable time

26 Face detection frame

1600

[

9999

]

* For indicator 26, multiple face detection frames are displayed when [Contrast

AF] is set to [Face Detection]. A main face detection frame is displayed in yellow

and other frames in white. (p.106)

• The Live View image may differ from the actual image captured if the brightness of the subject is low or high.

• If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image on the monitor may flicker. You can cut down on flicker by setting the power frequency in [Flicker Reduction] of the [R Set-up 2] menu to that used in your region.

• If the camera position is changed rapidly during Live View, the image may not be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become stable before shooting.

• Noise may appear on the Live View image when used in dark locations.

• The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may occur in the monitor image and/or captured image.

• 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 the image quality from degrading, allow enough time for the camera to cool down while shooting with long exposures or recording movies.

• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high, l (temperature warning) is displayed and Live View may not be available. If this happens, stop shooting or use the viewfinder.

You can change the Live View display settings in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.107)

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 Control panel

Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.39)

Still picture capture mode

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Custom Image Bright

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1 2

34567

8 9 10 11 12

13 14

15 16 17

20 21

1 Function name 14 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.143)/ 2 Setting 3 Custom Image (p.157)/

4 Digital Filter (p.161) 16 5 HDR Capture (p.151) 6 AF Active Area (p.104) 17 Contrast AF (p.106) 7 AF.A (p.103) 18 Destination setting (p.209) 8 Distortion Correction (p.153) 19 Current date and time (p.60) 9 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

10 Highlight Correction (p.150) 11 Shadow Correction (p.150) 22 Exposure Setting (p.130) 12 AE Metering (p.97) 23 Framerate (p.131) 13 File Format (p.143) 24 Recording Sound Level (p.131)

Exposure Setting Program AE

H mode (p.84)

Adjustment (p.153)

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1 2

22 3 4 12 17

10 11 14 23 15

24 16

Movie Recorded Pixels (p.131)

15 JPEG Quality (p.144)/

Movie Quality Level (p.131)

Shake Reduction (p.116)/ Movie SR (p.131)

20 SD Memory Card status 21 Number of recordable still

pictures/movie recordable time

• If no operations are made within 1 minute in the control panel, the camera

Example: Tilted 1.5° to

the left (yellow) Vertically level (green)

returns to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the status screen and control panel. Set in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212)

 Shooting Info Display

If you press the M button while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode for when shooting with the viewfinder. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a display type and press the 4 button.

Screen

Display

Status

Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.25)

Screen

Displays the camera angle. A bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar scale indicating the vertical camera

Electronic Level

angle appears on the right side. If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar scales flash red. Press the shutter release button halfway to return to the status screen.

Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

The current latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and Coordinated

Electronic Compass

Universal Time (UTC) are displayed. Press the shutter release button halfway or turn the camera off and on again to return to the status screen. Available only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.269)

The Shooting Info Display selection screen is not displayed when the mode dial is set to C.

Displayed Information

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• If Electronic Level or Display Off is selected, the display setting returns to the

• The Live View image and the indicators which provide shooting information

status screen when the camera is turned off and on again. If you select the check box for [Shooting Info Display] in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the selected screen display appears the next time the camera is turned on. (p.218)

are displayed during Live View shooting. If you do not want to display the indicators, you can change the setting in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.107)

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Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

Playback Mode

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode.

1Playing Back Images (p.72)

Press the M button to call up the playback information display

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selection screen. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the type of screen display that appears in the single image display and press the 4 button.

100-0001

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2000

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200

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Standard Information Display

Detailed Information Display

The captured image, file format and operation guide indicators are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed in two pages. (p.31)

The captured image and brightness histogram are

Histogram Display

RGB Histogram Display

displayed. (p.33) Not available during movie playback.

The captured image and RGB histogram are displayed. (p.33) Not available during movie playback.

No Information Display Only the captured image is displayed.

Cancel

The screen display selected here is displayed the next time the camera is switched to playback mode.

• If you clear the check box for [Playback Info Display] in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the Standard Information Display always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.217)

• If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.178) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is enabled by selecting the check box, bright (overexposed) portions blink red, while dark (underexposed) portions blink yellow. This information is not displayed in Detailed Information Display or RGB Histogram Display.

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Movie

Page 2

 Detailed Information Display

Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

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1 Rotation information (p.185) 7 Folder number-File number 2 Captured image 8 Drive Mode (p.76) 3 Capture mode (p.82) 9 AE Metering (p.97) 4 Digital Filter (p.161) 10 Shutter speed 5 DPOF setting (p.231) 11 Lens focal length 6 Protect setting (p.222)

Shake Reduction (p.116)/

Horizon Correction (p.118)/ Movie SR (p.131)

13 Focus mode (p.101)/AF point

(p.104)/Contrast AF (p.106)

14 Aperture value 30 Custom Image parameters

15 EV Compensation (p.92)

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16 Flash Mode (p.68) 31 Color Space (p.144) 17 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.70)

18 Sensitivity (p.87) 34 Recording Sound Level (p.131) 19 HDR Capture (p.151)/

Multi-exposure (p.128)

20 White Balance (p.145) 37 Lens direction 21

White Balance fine-tuning (p.146)

22 File Format (p.143) 39 Information tampering warning 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.143)/

Movie Recorded Pixels (p.131)

24 JPEG Quality (p.144)/

Movie Quality Level (p.131)

25 Highlight Correction (p.150) 44 Universal Coordinated Time

* Indicator 36 appears only for images that have been transferred using the Eye-

Fi card.

* Indicators 37 and 41 to 44 appear only for images in which GPS information is

stored.

26 Shadow Correction (p.150) 27 Distortion Correction (p.153) 28 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.153)

29 Custom Image (p.157)

(p.158)

32 Shooting date and time 33 Recording time

35 Framerate (p.131) 36 Transferred via Eye-Fi (p.228)

38 Photographer (p.227)

40 Copyright Holder (p.227) 41 Latitude 42 Altitude 43 Longitude

 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

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200

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Histogram Display RGB Histogram Display

Number of pixels

Dark portions Bright portions

(Dark) Brightness (Bright)

Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display.

1 2 3 4 2 3

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111

2000

F2.8

200

2000

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200

5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Aperture value 2 Protect setting 8 Sensitivity 3 Folder number-File number 9 Histogram (R) 4 Save RAW Data 10 Histogram (G) 5 File Format 11 Histogram (B) 6 Shutter speed

* Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is JPEG,

and the image can also be saved in RAW format. (p.72)

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting tell you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, and let you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again.

1Adjusting the Exposure (p.92) 1Brightness Adjustment (p.150)

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When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (underexposed portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (overexposed portions with no detail). You can set whether to display the bright/dark area warning during capture or playback mode.

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1Setting the Playback Display Method (p.178) 1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.214)

Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in RGB Histogram Display. If a color is partially cut off on one side, it indicates that the color is under- or overexposed, that the light is very weak or strong in that color, or that the white balance is incorrect.

1Setting the White Balance (p.145)

Guide Indicators

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

Example:

2 Four-way controller (2) d button 3 Four-way controller (3) M button

4 Four-way controller (4) m button

5 Four-way controller (5) U/i button

3 button =/L button 4 button |/Y button

R Front e-dial Shutter release button

S Rear e-dial

Viewfinder

When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder.

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5 7 8 9

61011

1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.97) 3 AF point (p.104)

The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.104)

4 Flash indicator (p.71)

Lit: when the flash is available. Blinks: when the flash is necessary or is being charged.

5 Focus mode (p.101)

Appears when set to \.

6 Shutter speed

Underlined when it can be adjusted.

7 Aperture value

Underlined when it can be adjusted.

8 Focus indicator (p.65)

Lit: when the subject is in focus. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus.

9 EV bar scale

Displays the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values in a mode. (p.90, p.92) Displays the camera angle when Electronic Level is activated. (p.37)

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10 ISO/ISO AUTO (p.87)

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

11 Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity

Underlined when it can be adjusted. Displays the number of recordable still pictures (up to “9999”) immediately

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after shooting. Displays the compensation value while adjusting the EV compensation. Displays the amount of deviation from the correct exposure when in a mode and Electronic Level is activated.

12 AE Lock (p.96)

Appears while the AE Lock function is activated.

13 Changing AF point (p.105)

Appears when the AF point can be changed.

14 Multi-exposure (p.128)

Appears when Multi-exposure is set.

15 AE Metering (p.97)

Appears when Center-weighted metering or Spot metering is selected.

16 Shake Reduction (p.116)

Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

17 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.70)

Appears when the flash exposure compensation value is being adjusted.

18 EV Compensation (p.92)/Exposure Bracketing (p.93)

Appears when adjusting the EV compensation or when Exposure Bracketing is set.

19 File Format (p.143)

Appears when the file format is RAW or RAW+.

The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). (p.97)

 Electronic Level Display

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

When the camera is not level, a bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the EV bar scale, if [Electronic Level] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is activated. This is not active by default. (p.212)

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How to Change Function Settings

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

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Using the Direct Keys

In standby mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.76) Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.

Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode.

The Flash Mode setting screen appears.

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

Auto Flash Discharge

0.0

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Cancel

Using the Control Panel

Cus tom Ima geCustom Image Bri ghtBright

128128

JPE G Quali tyJPEG Quality

128128

JPE G Quali ty

128

Can cel

In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.

Press the M button in standby mode.

The control panel appears.

Use the four-way controller

2345

( want to change the setting for.

You cannot select items that cannot be changed as a result of current camera settings.

Press the 4 button.

The setup screen of the selected item appears.

) to select the item you

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

Items not available with the current camera settings cannot be selected.

JPEG Quality

Cancel

128

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel.

Next, set other items.

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Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

You can also change the setting by turning the rear e-dial (S) after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2 ([Recording Sound Level] for C mode can only be set using this operation). Detailed settings such as for Custom Image and Digital Filter can be changed after pressing the 4 button.

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 [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in standby mode.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor.

The menus listed below are displayed in the following situations.

When the mode dial is set to C

In playback mode

[C Movie 1] menu

[Q Playback 1] menu

Cus tom Ima geCustom Image Dig ital Fi lterDigital Filter

Ima ge Capt ure Setting sImage Capture Settings AE Meterin gAE Metering

1 234

HDR Captur eHDR Capture

Exi tExit

Hig h-ISO N RHigh-ISO NR Slo w Shutt er S peed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR

123 4

Sha ke Redu ctio nShake Reduction Inp ut Foca l Le ngthInput Focal Length

Exi tExit

Com positio n Adjust .Composition Adjust. Ele ctronic Lev elElectronic Level Hor izon Co rrec tionHorizon Correction

123 4

Hig h-ISO N RHigh-ISO NR Slo w Shutt er S peed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR

Sha ke Redu ctio nShake Reduction Inp ut Foca l Le ngthInput Focal Length

Exi tExit

Com positio n Adjust .Composition Adjust. Ele ctronic Lev elElectronic Level Hor izon Co rrec tionHorizon Correction

Hig h-ISO N RHigh-ISO NR Slo w Shutt er S peed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR

123 4

Sha ke Redu ctio nShake Reduction Inp ut Foca l Le ngthInput Focal Length

Com positio n Adjust .Composition Adjust. Ele ctronic Lev elElectronic Level Hor izon Co rrec tionHorizon Correction

Can celCancel

OKOK

Press the four-way controller (5) twice.

Each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4], [C Movie 1] ... [A Rec. Mode 1].

You can also change the menu by turning the rear e-dial (S).

When the front e-dial (R) is turned to the right, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 1], [C Movie 1], [Q Playback 1], [R Set-up 1], [A Custom Setting 1].

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed in the pop-up menu or submenu.

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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.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is

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displayed.

Next, set other items.

Press the 3 button.

The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again.

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

• You can select either to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.215)

• Refer to the following pages for details on each menu.

• [A Rec. Mode] menu 1p.77

• [C Movie] menu 1p.79

• [Q Playback] menu 1p.177

• [R Set-up] menu 1p.206

• [A Custom Setting] menu 1p.80

2 Getting Started

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

Attaching the Strap .............................................. 44

Inserting the Battery ............................................ 45

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ..........52

Attaching a Lens .................................................. 54

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter .......................56

Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................57

Initial Settings .......................................................58

Attaching the Strap

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

Getting Started

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

Inserting the Battery

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

Battery charger

The following power supplies can be used with the camera.

• Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 (provided)

• AA Battery Holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries (optional)

• AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 (optional)

Using the Lithium-ion Battery

Use the battery charger D-BC109 and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109 to power the camera.

Charging the Battery

When using the battery for the first time or when the battery capacity becomes low, recharge the battery.

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

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Getting Started

Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert the battery into the battery charger.

First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks.

Getting Started

The indicator lamp lights up when charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.

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

• Do not use the Battery Charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than DLI109. 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 (the

battery may have reached the end of its service life)

The maximum charging time is approximately 240 minutes (depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.

• 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.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used 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 and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain below room temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for a long period of time. If this occurs, follow the procedure described in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.60) to set the current date and time.

Slide the battery cover unlock switch in the direction of the arrow (1), and open the battery cover (2).

With the 2 mark facing towards outside of the camera, push the battery in until it locks into place.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock switch in the direction of the arrow (3).

Getting Started

Close the battery cover.

The battery cover is locked.

Getting Started

Using the AA Batteries

When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

Available Batteries Characteristics

AA lithium batteries Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.

AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

AA alkaline batteries

These are rechargeable and reusable. A battery charger that is compatible with the batteries is required.

These are easily obtainable when the batteries you are using run out but they may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions. Use them in emergencies or when checking the camera functionality.

• For precautions when using the batteries, refer to “About the Usage of AA Batteries” (p.3).

• If AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of approximately 1000 mAh are used, the batteries may not last for very long. Use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a large capacity.

Insert the AA batteries according to the +/- indicators on the battery holder.

Open the battery cover.

Refer to Step 1 on p.47.

Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks into place, and close the battery cover.

•

To use the AA batteries, set the AA battery type in [AA Battery Type] of the [R Set-up 3] menu before use. (p.216)

• Check the orientation of the batteries if the camera does not operate properly.

Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displayed in the status screen or Live View screen.

Display Battery Level

w (green) Battery is full.

x (green) Battery is close to full. (D-LI109 only)

f (orange) Battery is running low. (D-BH109 only)

y (yellow) Battery is running low. (D-LI109 only)

F (red) Battery is almost empty.

[Battery depleted] The camera turns off after displaying the message.

Getting Started

• f, y or F (red) may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long period of time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. The battery performance will return to normal at room temperature.

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling abroad, or taking a lot of pictures.

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Getting Started

The AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 includes AC Adapter D-AC120, DC Coupler D-DC128, and AC plug cord.

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Open the battery cover.

Refer to Step 1 on p.47.

Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

Pull out the connection cable

cover (1) on the right of the battery cover, and insert the DC coupler into the battery chamber until it locks into place.

Close the battery cover.

The connection cable is pulled out from the connection cable cover section.

Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.

• The connection cable will protrude from the connection cable cover on the camera while the AC adapter is in use.

• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable cover to its original position.

Getting Started

• When the AC adapter is connected to the camera, W is displayed for the battery level indicator.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

Getting Started

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.

• Do not open the card cover while the camera is in use.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the writing speed

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow, and then lift it to open (12).

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

has been used on other devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.221) for details on formatting.

cannot keep up with the recording speed, writing may stop during recording.

Push the SD Memory Card in once to

remove.

Close the card cover (3), and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4).

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

For details on the approximate number of still pictures and amount of time of movies that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size” (p.284).

Getting Started

Attaching a Lens

Attach a proper lens to the camera body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s capture modes are available.

(a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position; when used in the s position

Getting Started

• When attaching or removing a 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 the lens from the camera.

• Do not insert any fingers into the camera mount or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion on the contacts may damage the electrical system. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning.

• Some functions will be restricted when one of lenses described in (b) is used with the aperture ring set to the position other than s, or when a lens other than listed above and/or other accessories are used. Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations” (p.261) for details.

• If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained is used, the [Input Focal Length] screen appears when the camera is turned on. Refer to “Setting the Focal Length” (p.264) for details.

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

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Remove the body mount cover (

) and lens mount cover (2).

Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage when there is no lens mount cover on the lens.

Align the lens mount index (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure that the lens is locked in place.

Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap first, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while holding down the lens unlock button (4).

Getting Started

The body mount cover (1) is for preventing scratches and blocking dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K that has a lock on the body is sold separately.

AF frame

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.

Getting Started

Remove the eyecup by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.

Look through the viewfinder, and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.

Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.

Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface.

Align the eyecup with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into the position.

You can also use the optional Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 for more precise focusing.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the main switch to [ON].

The camera turns on.

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

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off). To reactivate the camera, turn it on again or perform any of the following operations.

• Press the shutter release button halfway.

• Press the 3 button or M button.

• [Auto Power Off] is set to [1min.] by default. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3] menu. (p.216)

• To turn the camera on in playback mode, turn the main switch to [ON] while holding down the Q button.

Getting Started

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Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on, the [Language/u] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time.

If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, proceed to “Setting the Date and Time”

(p.60).

Getting Started

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Setting the Display Language

You can set the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

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

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

Proceed to Step 6 if W (Hometown) does not have to be changed.

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

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English

Standard

24h

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

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Hom etownHometown

DSTDST

New YorkNew York

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

Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the region.

Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.211) for cities that can be selected as a hometown.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Text Size], and press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (23)

Initial Setting

to select [Standard] or [Large], and press the 4 button.

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

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard Large

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (3)

Initial Setting

to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

• If 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 the camera is turned on.

•

You can change the text size from the [R Set-up 1] menu later. In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Standard].

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way

Getting Started

controller (23) to select the date format.

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

Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] or [12h].

Press the 4 button.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

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].

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 depending on the time.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2013

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

The camera is ready to take a picture.

If you set the date and time from the menu, the [R Set-up 1] menu reappears. 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.

• 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.

• You can change the language and date and time settings from the [R Set-up 1] menu later.

Getting Started

Memo

3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject.

For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 64

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................68

Reviewing Images ................................................72

Basic Shooting Operation

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. You can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing

the image on the monitor.

Basic Operations

Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder

Set the mode dial to n.

The capture mode is set to n mode.

1Selecting the Appropriate Capture

Mode (p.82)

Focus indicator

Flash

status

Set the

In n mode, the focus mode changes to f (Autofocus/Auto) mode.

Look through the viewfinder to

focus mode switch to

1Setting the Focus Mode (p.101)

view the subject.

When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.

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

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears and you

will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (focus lock).

When set to n mode, the optimal capture mode is automatically selected from U (Standard), c (Portrait), s (Landscape), b (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky) or x (Forest). (p.83)

The AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit location. If the flash is necessary, the flash status E blinks in the viewfinder. Press the E button to pop up the flash.

Basic Operations

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

Review the captured image on the monitor.

The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after it is captured (Instant Review).

The following operations can be performed during Instant Review.

Basic Operations

Available operations

U/i button Deletes the image. (p.73) Rear e-dial (S) Magnifies the image. (p.179) m button Saves the RAW image (only when the data

1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.214)

• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.208)

• You can set the camera so that it automatically focuses when the =/L

• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the depth of field before

Power zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip and Auto Zoom Effect) are not available with this camera. Use manual zoom.

button is pressed. (p.169)

shooting. (p.114)

is available). (

p.72)

Taking Pictures Using Live View

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AF frame

Press the U/i button in Step 3 on p.65.

The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.

Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates.

The AF frame turns green when focused. Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder. Press the U/i button to end the Live View shooting.

• You can magnify the central area in focus by pressing the 4 button while the focus is locked (except when [Contrast AF] is set to [Tracking]). (p.109)

• In this manual, the explanations and examples are mainly for shooting with the viewfinder.

Basic Operations

Using the Built-in Flash

Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners 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 the lens being used and the sensitivity setting (p.244)).

Basic Operations

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the shooting conditions. Refer to “Lens and Built-in Flash” (p.263) for details.

• The built-in flash always fully discharges when using a lens without an s (Auto) position.

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.241).

Setting the Flash Mode

Flash Mode Function

Auto Flash

Discharge Auto Flash+

Red-eye Reduction Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.

Flash On+

Red-eye Reduction

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye

Trailing Curtain

Sync

Wireless Mode

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 a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash.

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background, both the person and the background are captured beautifully. (p.242)

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 are leaving a light trail behind them.

You can synchronize an optional external flash without using a sync cord.

(p.248)

The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture

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n/H

e/K/c b/L/a/p

The flash does not discharge in the following capture modes:

• C mode

• K (Sunset) or d (Blue Sky) of n mode

• K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or E (Museum) of H mode

Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode.

The Flash Mode setting screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

C/i/E/F/r E/F/G/H/I/r E/F/k/r

to select a flash mode, and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Basic Operations

Slow-speed Sync and Trailing Curtain Sync slow down the shutter speed. To avoid camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or use a tripod.

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Compensating Flash Output

You can adjust the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

EV Steps Selectable Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Basic Operations

Press the four-way controller (3) in Step 2 on p.69.

Turn the rear e-dial (S).

The flash compensation value is set. Press the d button to reset the value to

0.0.

-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

• 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 the set sensitivity is high.

• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which support the P-TTL auto flash mode.

Using the Built-in Flash

Press the E button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. While the flash is charging, E blinks in the viewfinder or Live View screen.

When the flash is fully charged, E stops blinking and stays lit continuously.

When you do not want the flash to discharge, keep the built-in flash retracted.

Take a picture.

The flash discharges. When the flash mode is set to C or i, the flash is not discharged if the

lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even when the flash is popped up.

Push down on the top of the flash to retract the built-in flash.

Basic Operations

By default, you cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged. If you want to take pictures while charging the built-in flash, set [16. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu.

Reviewing Images

Playing Back Images

You can play back captured images with the camera.

Press the Q button.

Basic Operations

The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (for movies, only the first frame) is displayed on the monitor.

Review the captured image on the monitor.

Available operations

Four-way controller (4)/ front e-dial (R) to the left

Four-way controller (5)/ front e-dial (R) to the right

m button Saves the RAW image (only when the

• 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 during Instant Review or playback (if [Save RAW Data] is enabled in [Instant Review] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.214)). If the image was captured using any of the following settings, the corresponding image listed below is saved.

• Exposure Bracketing RAW image of the third image

• Multi-exposure RAW image with Multi-exposure

• Interval Shooting RAW image for the last captured image

• HDR Capture RAW image with standard exposure

• Digital Filter RAW image without a filter effect Images captured with Z (Night Scene HDR) of H mode or Continuous Shooting cannot be saved in RAW format.

• Refer to “Playback Functions and Image Editing” (p.175) for details on the playback functions.

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

data is available).

Deleting a Single Image

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You can delete images one by one.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.222)

Press the Q button, and display an image to delete.

Press the U/i button.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete], and press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

• You can delete multiple images at once. Refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.186) for details.

• For the images captured with [File Format] (p.143) set to [RAW+], you can select the file format to delete in Step 3.

Basic Operations

Memo

4 Shooting Functions

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ...........76

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ..........82

Setting the Exposure ........................................... 87

Focusing .............................................................101

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ............. 114

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent

Camera Shake ....................................................116

Taking Pictures Continuously ..........................123

Recording Movies .............................................. 130

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 direct keys and menus, refer to “How to Change Function Settings” (p.38).

Direct Keys Setting Items

Press the four-way controller (2345) in

Shooting Functions

standby mode to set the following items.

Key Item Function Page

Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. p.87

White Balance

Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge. p.68

Drive Mode

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

Selects Single Frame, Continuous Shooting, Self-timer, Remote Control or Exposure Bracketing.

p.145

p.123 p.119 p.121 p.93

Rec. Mode Menu Items

The following items are available in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

Exposure Mode

Custom Image

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

Color Space Sets the color space to use.

Image Capture Settings

AE Metering

AF.A

Expanded Area

AF Settings

AF Active Area *2Selects the part of the viewfinder to focus on.

AF Assist Light

Item Function Page

Sets the capture mode when the mode dial

is set to B or C.

Sets the image finishing tone such as color

*2 *3

and contrast before shooting an image.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Enables capturing images with high

dynamic range.

Sets the file format.

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG

format.

Selects the part of the sensor to use for

measuring brightness and determining

p.173

p.157

p.161

p.151

p.142

p.97

exposure.

Sets the action for l/k when shooting with the viewfinder.

p.103

Sets whether to continue to focus on your subject based on information from the focus points surrounding the selected focus point if your subject

p.105 briefly moves out from the selected focus point when the focus point selection mode is set to [Select].

p.104

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

p.103

Shooting Functions

*1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C. *2 Can also be set through the control panel. *3 When the mode dial is set to H, [Scene Mode] appears instead.

Item Function Page

Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic

Lens Correction

aberrations occurring due to lens properties.

Creates a picture by taking multiple

Multi-exposure

exposures and merging them into a single image.

Interval Shooting

D-Range Settings

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NR

Composition Adjust.

Electronic Level

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents

bright and dark areas from occurring.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow shutter speed.

Allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism.

Sets whether to display the electronic level which detects whether the camera is level.

Horizon Correction Corrects the tilt (right and left) of the image. p.118

Shake Reduction

Activates the Shake Reduction function. p.116

Sets the focal length when using a lens for

Input Focal Length

which focal length information cannot be obtained.

Live View

Sets the Live View display and focus method settings.

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.214

E-Dial Programming

Button Customization

Memory

GPS

For each exposure mode, you can set what the front and rear dials control.

Sets the function of the V/Y button and =/L button.

Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.

Sets the functions for when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera.

Saves the current camera settings as A

Save USER Mode

mode so you can use them by setting the mode dial to B or C.

p.153

p.128

p.125

p.150

p.98

p.100

p.155

p.212

p.264

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p.167

p.217

p.269

p.170

Movie Menu Items

The following items are available in the [C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [C Movie 1] menu.

Exposure Setting

Item Function Page

Recorded Pixels

Selects the movie exposure mode from e, c, or a mode.

Sets the number of recorded pixels

and size of the movie.

Framerate

*1 Can also be set through the control panel.

Quality Level

Movie Capture Settings

Recording Sound Level

Movie SR

Interval Movie

Sets the number of frames shot per second.

Sets the quality level of the movie.

Sets the microphone sensitivity.

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.

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

p.130

p.134

Shooting Functions

Custom Setting Menu Items

The following items of the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera.

1. EV Steps

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. p.97

4. AE-L with AF Locked

Shooting Functions

5. Link AE and AF Point

6. Bracketing Order

7. One-Push Bracketing

8. Bulb (B) Mode Options

9. WB When Using Flash

10. AWB in Tungsten Light

11. Color Temperature

Steps

12. AF.S Setting

13. AF.C Setting

14. AF with Remote Control

Item Function Page

Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

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

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area when [AE Metering] is set to [Multisegment].

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

Sets whether to shoot three frames with one release when using Exposure Bracketing.

Sets the operation when pressing the shutter release button in

Sets the white balance setting when using the flash.

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

Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature.

Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to shutter release button is fully pressed.

Sets the action priority for Continuous Shooting when the focus mode is set to k.

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote control unit.

mode.

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15. Superimpose AF Area

16. Release While Charging

17. Flash in Wireless Mode

18. Save Rotation Info

19. Save Menu Location

20. Catch-in Focus

21. AF Fine Adjustment

22. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Item Function Page

Sets whether to display the active AF point in red in the viewfinder.

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

Sets the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode.

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

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

Enables Catch-in Focus shooting when a manual focus lens is attached, and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.

Allows you to precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system.

Sets whether to enable shutter release when the lens aperture ring is set to a position other than s.

Resets all the settings in the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to the defaults.

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Shooting Functions

Dial indicator

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

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

Capture Mode Characteristics Page

n (Auto Picture) mode

H (Scene) mode

Exposure modes (e/K/b/c/L/a/p)

C (Movie) mode Records a movie. p.132

Shooting Functions

A modes (B/C)

Turn the mode dial to set the desired capture mode to the dial indicator.

Automatically selects the optimal capture mode for the subject.

Lets you choose the capture mode from various scene styles.

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

Lets you capture images with the saved camera settings. Up to two settings can be saved.

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The selected capture mode is displayed

Pro gram

Aut omatic Expo sure

for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display).

Program

Automatic Exposure

You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212)

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 Characteristics

Standard

Portrait

Landscape

Macro

Moving

Object

Night Scene

Portrait

Sunset For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.

Blue Sky

Forest

This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply.

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and produces a vivid color image.

For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.

For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at sporting events.

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 speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync (p.242)). To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.

For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive deep blue.

Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.

Shooting Functions

The autofocus mode is fixed to f when shooting with the viewfinder. (p.103) If the camera determines that \ is the optimal mode, the autofocus mode is fixed to k, while l is used for all other modes.

Scene Modes

When set to H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes.

Mode Characteristics

Portrait

Landscape

Macro

Moving

Shooting Functions

Object

Night Scene

Portrait

Sunset For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.

Blue Sky

Forest

Night

Scene

Night Scene

HDR

Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

Food

Pet

Kids

Surf &

Snow

Backlight

Silhouette

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and produces a vivid color image.

For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.

For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at sporting events. The drive mode is fixed to [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 speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync (p.242)). To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.

For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive deep blue.

Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.

Used for shooting at night. Use a tripod or flat surface to prevent camera shake blur.

Generates a single HDR image with less noise from 3 images (-3 EV, Standard, and +3 EV) captured in dim lighting. The file format is fixed to [JPEG].

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.

For capturing moving pets. The drive mode is fixed to [Continuous Shooting (Hi)].

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The drive mode is fixed to [Continuous Shooting (Hi)].

For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.

Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition.

Mode Characteristics

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Stage

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Museum For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.

The flash is deactivated in K, d, A, Z, y, U, n, and E modes. To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.

When shooting with the viewfinder, the autofocus mode is automatically set according to the selected shooting scene. (p.103)

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place.

Selecting a Scene Mode

Set the mode dial to H.

The camera switches to the H mode status screen.

Press the M button.

The icon for the currently selected capture mode appears in the control panel.

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

The Scene Mode selection screen appears.

Shooting Functions

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Sce ne ModeScene Mode Dig ital Fi lterDigital Filter HDR Captur eHDR Capture

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Exi tExit

Use the four-way controller (2345) or rear e-dial (S) to choose a scene mode, and press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.

When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H, the item [Scene Mode] appears on the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Scene Mode selection screen

Shooting Functions

and you can select a scene mode in the same way as described in Step 4.

Exposure Modes

Use the following exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value.

Mode Characteristics Page

Program

Automatic Exposure

Sensitivity Priority

Automatic Exposure

Shutter Priority

Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

Shutter & Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

Manual Exposure

p Bulb Exposure

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

Lets you set the desired sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing subject movement.

Lets you set the desired aperture value for

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controlling the depth of field.

Automatically sets the sensitivity to obtain a proper exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture value.

Lets you set the sensitivity, shutter speed, and aperture value to match your photographic vision.

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

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Setting the Exposure

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 51200. The default setting is [ISO AUTO].

Press the four-way controller (2) in standby mode.

The Sensitivity setting screen appears.

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

Shooting Functions

ISO AUTO

ISO Sets a fixed value.

Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the sensitivity value.

For [ISO AUTO], turn the front e-dial (R) to set the minimum sensitivity.

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Sets the range to be adjusted automatically.

•In L mode, or Z (Night Scene HDR)/l (Night Snap)/n (Stage Lighting)

of H mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO (up to ISO 6400 for H mode)].

•In K or p mode, [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. If the mode dial is set to p,

the sensitivity is set to the last fixed value. If the mode dial is set to a when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in L mode.

• More noise may appear in captured images if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Set in [High-ISO NR] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.98)

• You can select whether to set the sensitivity in increments of 1 EV or in accordance with the EV step setting for exposure (p.92). This can be set in [2. Sensitivity Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Shooting Functions

Changing the Exposure Mode

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This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available

Exposure Mode

Program Automatic Exposure

Sensitivity Priority

Automatic Exposure

Shutter Priority

Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

Shutter & Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

a Manual Exposure zz z p Bulb Exposure × z z

In [E-Dial Programming] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can make the setting so that the shutter speed and/or aperture value can be changed by turning the front/rear e-dial. (p.164)

*2 [ISO AUTO] is not available. *3 If the mode dial is set to a when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates

in L mode.

Set the mode dial to e, K, b,

Change

Shutter Speed

×× z

z × zz

× zzz

zzzz

c, L, a or p.

Change

Aperture Value

Change

Sensitivity

Compensation

Shooting Functions

R or S appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed.

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The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder.

During Live View, 5 appears for the value that can be changed.

Turn the rear e-dial (S).

Shooting Functions

The aperture value can be changed in c, L, a, or p mode.

The sensitivity can be changed in K mode.

Turn the front e-dial (R).

The shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode.

In a mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed in a bar scale while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted. The exposure value blinks red when the difference from the proper exposure is ±3.0 or larger.

• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to a fixed value (p.87).

• For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when the front/rear edial is turned or the d button is pressed. Set in [E-Dial Programming] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.164)

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Bulb Shooting

Mode1

Exposure continues while the shutter release button is pressed. (default setting)

Mode2

Exposure starts with the first press of the shutter release button and ends with the second press of the shutter release button.

This is useful when capturing images of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures.

Set the mode dial to p (Bulb).

Press the shutter release button.

The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed.

Take your finger off the shutter release button.

Exposure ends.

In p mode, the following functions are not available.

- Continuous Shooting - Exposure Bracketing

- EV Compensation - AE Lock

- Interval Shooting - HDR Capture

- Shake Reduction

• You can set the operation of the shutter release button in p mode in [8. Bulb (B) Mode Options] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.

Shooting Functions

• More noise may appear in captured images if a slower shutter speed is set. You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Set in [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.100)

• Use a tripod and the optional cable switch or an optional remote control unit to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.

• We recommend using the optional AC adapter kit as the battery drain is high during Bulb shooting.

• When the optional GPS unit is attached and [Action in B Mode] is set to [ASTROTRACER] in [GPS] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the ASTROTRACER function is activated in p mode. (p.270)

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Adjusting the Exposure

This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

EV Steps Exposure Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Shooting Functions

±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0, ±3.3, ±3.7, ±4.0, ±4.3, ±4.7, ±5.0

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0, ±3.5, ±4.0, ±4.5, ±5.0

Press the m button (1), and then turn the rear e-dial (S) (2).

The exposure is adjusted.

m and the compensation value are displayed in the status screen, viewfinder, and Live View screen during adjustment.

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Available operations

m button Starts/ends selecting the compensation value.

d button Resets the compensation value to the default

setting.

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• EV Compensation is not available in p mode.

• The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off or by switching to another capture mode.

Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing)

You can take three consecutive pictures at three different exposure levels.

Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure

Set the bracketing order in [6. Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

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Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed (default setting)

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Underexposed  Standard  Overexposed

+ 0 –

Overexposed  Standard  Underexposed

0 + –

Standard  Overexposed  Underexposed

Shooting Functions

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Exposure Bracketing is not available in the following situations.

• when p mode, or \ (Moving Object)/Z (Night Scene HDR)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode is set

• when Interval Shooting, Multi-exposure or HDR Capture is set

Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

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

Press the four-way controller

Shooting Functions

(3), and set the bracket value.

The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.92)

Available operations

Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Increases the bracket value. Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) Reduces the bracket value. m button

 Rear e-dial (S)

d button Resets the compensation value to the

Adjusts the EV compensation value (when taking pictures in either underor overexposed direction only).

default setting.

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The EV compensation value is displayed in the status screen, viewfinder, and Live View screen when the subject comes into focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Press and hold the shutter release button until three pictures are taken. The pictures will be taken according to the order set in [6. Bracketing

Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

• When the focus mode is set to l, the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images.

• When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Exposure Bracketing, the exposure setting will remain effective for twice the amount of the meter operating time (p.97) (default setting is about 20 seconds) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. After about twice the amount of the meter operating time elapses, the camera returns to settings for taking the first image.

• When [7. One-Push Bracketing] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu is set to [On], even if the shutter release button is not continuously pressed, three pictures are automatically taken with one press of the shutter release button.

• Select [Single Frame Shooting] in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel Exposure Bracketing. The setting is canceled automatically when the camera is turned off if you clear the check box for [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.217)

• You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the built-in flash or an external flash (P-TTL auto only) to continuously change only the flash output.

• If you use Exposure Bracketing frequently, you can assign it to the |/Y button. (p.167)

Shooting Functions

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small to obtain a proper exposure or is backlit.

Assign [AE Lock] to the =/L button.

Refer to “Setting the =/L Button Operation” (p.169) for details.

Set the exposure, and press the

Shooting Functions

=/L button.

The camera locks the exposure at that instant.

@ is displayed in the status screen, viewfinder, and Live View screen while the AE Lock is engaged.

Press the =/L button again to cancel AE Lock.

• The exposure remains locked in the following situations.

• while the =/L button is pressed

• while the shutter release button is pressed halfway

• for twice the amount of the meter operating time (p.97)

• You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated and deactivated. The beep can be turned off. (p.208)

• AE Lock is not available in p mode.

• If you want to also lock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [4. AE-L with AF Locked] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu to [On].

• When a mode is set, if the shutter speed or aperture value is changed while AE Lock is engaged, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes while the exposure remains the same.

• 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.

Selecting the Metering Method

AE Meterin gAE Metering Mul ti-segm entMulti-segment

OKOK

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Off

Exposure for multi-segment metering is determined regardless of the AF point. (default setting)

Exposure for multi-segment metering is adjusted according to the AF point.

Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Multi-

segment

Center-

weighted

N Spot

Press the M button in standby mode.

The control panel appears.

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

The [AE Metering] screen appears.

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

The camera returns to the control panel.

The sensor meters the brightness in multiple zones. (default setting) Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure.

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

The brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the sensor. You can use this in combination with AE Lock (p.96) when a subject is too small to obtain a correct exposure.

Shooting Functions

• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

• Exposure metering is performed immediately after the camera is turned on or when the capture mode is changed. Set the length of meter operating time in [3. Meter Operating Time] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. Select from [10sec.] (default setting), [3sec.] or [30sec.].

• In [5. Link AE and AF Point] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu, you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area when L is selected.

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Reducing the 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 high sensitivity setting

• when shooting with long exposures

• when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high

You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.

Pictures cannot be taken while the camera is performing a noise reduction process. In particular, if you use [Slow Shutter Speed NR], it may take more time to process.

Shooting Functions

High-ISO NR

Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settings.

Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

The [High-ISO NR] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting.

Auto

Low/Medium/High

Custom

Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting.

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

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range.

Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels for each ISO setting.

Pentax 10928, 10939, K-50 10883, 10950, 10905 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Monitor Display

Viewfinder

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Using the Control Panel

Using the Menus

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Inserting the Battery

Using the Lithium-ion Battery

Using the AA Batteries

Using the AC Adapter

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Attaching a Lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

3 Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

Using the Built-in Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Using the Built-in Flash

Reviewing Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting a Single Image

4 Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Items

Movie Menu Items

Custom Setting Menu Items

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

Auto Picture Modes

Scene Modes

Exposure Modes

Setting the Exposure

Setting the Sensitivity

Changing the Exposure Mode

Adjusting the Exposure

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

Selecting the Metering Method

Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)