Pentax 12633 User Manual

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX MX-1. 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.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this digital camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for 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.

Regarding trademarks

• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

• 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.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and 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/or other countries.

• 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, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

• 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.

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Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.194) for more information.

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 display, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the screen display in this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, and SDXC Memory 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.

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

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.

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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.

• Wrapping the strap around a neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or AC adapter, and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric 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 display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin, 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.

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• Do not disassemble or modify the products. This can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the products or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.

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

• Wipe off the plug of the AC adapter if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the 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 products, or subject them to violent impact. This can cause them to breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC106 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

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About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing the battery in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

• 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. This 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-LI106 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

- SEE MANUAL.

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.

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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.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

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-BC106. 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. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

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• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

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

• The display 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 the temperatures 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 display with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw 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. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

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 location.

• 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 where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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

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Other Precautions

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect 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. r appears on the display when the card is

Write-protect

switch

write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as 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 temperature.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while

the card is being accessed.

• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been previously used on another camera.

• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

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

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5

Contents ...........................................................................................8

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

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................16

Names and Functions of Parts ..........................................................17

Functions in Shooting .....................................................................18

Functions in Playback.....................................................................20

Indications on the Display...............................................................22

How to Change Function Settings ....................................................32

Using the Direct Keys.....................................................................32

Using the Menus.............................................................................33

Using the Control Panel..................................................................35

Getting Started 37

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ....................................................37

Powering the Camera .........................................................................38

Charging the Battery.......................................................................38

Installing the Battery.......................................................................39

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................42

Installing an SD Memory Card ...........................................................44

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................46

Starting-up in Playback Mode.........................................................47

Initial Settings .....................................................................................48

Setting the Display Language.........................................................48

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................51

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Taking Pictures 53

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................53

Adjusting the Position of the Display ..............................................53

Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode)..............................................54

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode) ................................58

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................60

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ..........................................63

Direct Keys Setting Items...............................................................63

Rec. Mode Menu Items ..................................................................63

Movie Menu Items ..........................................................................66

Custom Function Menu Items.........................................................67

Selecting the Capture Mode with the Mode Dial..............................68

Shooting in Specific Scenes (Scene Mode) ...................................69

Shooting in Various Exposure Modes (e, b, c, a) ................... 71

Taking a Picture in Wide Dynamic Range (p Mode) ................75

Using # Mode..........................................................................76

Various Shooting Methods ................................................................78

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ..................... 78

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 80

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 82

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................84

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................84

Selecting the Drive Mode ...............................................................87

Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................89

Selecting the Autofocus Settings....................................................91

Setting the Exposure......................................................................94

Setting the Recording File Format..................................................97

Setting the White Balance............................................................100

Selecting p Capture Mode......................................................104

Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) .........................104

Setting the ND Filter .....................................................................105

Correcting Lens Distortion (Distortion Correction) ........................ 106

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Setting the Shake Reduction ........................................................106

Setting the Face Detection Function ............................................107

Setting the Blink Detection Function.............................................108

Setting the Instant Review............................................................109

Setting the Finishing Image Tone (Custom Image) ......................110

Setting the Date Imprint Function.................................................112

Recording Movies.............................................................................113

Selecting the Movie Mode ............................................................113

Recording a Movie........................................................................114

Recording a Movie Quickly Using the Movie Button.....................116

Changing the Movie Settings........................................................117

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................121

Playing Back and Deleting Images 123

Playing Back Images ........................................................................123

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................123

Playing Back Movies ....................................................................124

Displaying Multiple Images...........................................................125

Using the Playback Functions......................................................127

Slideshow .....................................................................................129

Rotating the Image .......................................................................131

Zoom Playback.............................................................................131

Deleting Images ................................................................................133

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................133

Deleting Selected Images.............................................................133

Deleting All Images.......................................................................135

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................135

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 138

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal ......................138

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal .............................140

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Editing and Printing Images 141

Changing the Image Size .................................................................141

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................141

Cropping Images ..........................................................................142

Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ......143

Processing Images to Make a Face Look Smaller

(Small Face Filter)..................................................................144

Processing Images ...........................................................................146

Processing Images with Digital Filters..........................................146

Using the p Filter ....................................................................149

Creating a Collage Image.............................................................150

Compensating for a Red-eye Effect .............................................153

Overlaying Your Original Frame on Still Pictures .........................154

Developing | Images..............................................................158

Editing Movies ..............................................................................161

Copying Images............................................................................164

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................166

Printing a Single Image ................................................................166

Printing All Images........................................................................168

Settings 169

Camera Settings................................................................................169

Setting Menu Items.......................................................................169

Formatting the Memory ................................................................171

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................172

Changing the Date and Time........................................................173

Setting the World Time.................................................................174

Setting the Text Size on the Menu ...............................................176

Changing the Display Language ..................................................177

Changing the Naming System for Folders....................................177

Changing the Naming System for Files ........................................ 179

Setting the Copyright Information.................................................181

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Changing the Video Output Format..............................................183

Selecting the HDMI Output Format ..............................................184

Setting Eye-Fi Communication .....................................................185

Adjusting the Brightness and the Tone of Colors of the Display ..185

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................186

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................187

Setting the Display in Capture Mode (LCD View Options) ...........188

Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed .........................................188

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................189

Correcting Defective Pixels in the Image Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) ......................................................................190

Setting the Startup Shortcut .........................................................191

Displaying the Clock Display ........................................................192

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................192

Connecting to a Computer 194

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................194

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................195

Connecting the Camera and the Computer..................................196

Using the Provided Software...........................................................198

Installing the Software ..................................................................198

Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio...................................199

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card ....................................201

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Appendix 204

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................204

Messages...........................................................................................212

Troubleshooting................................................................................214

Default Settings.................................................................................216

List of World Time Cities..................................................................223

Main Specifications ..........................................................................224

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................230

Index...................................................................................................235

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Memo

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Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. Common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus are also explained in this chapter.

2 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

3 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV screen and how to delete them from the camera.

4 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to edit still pictures on the camera and how to print them.

5 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

6 Connecting to a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

7 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains troubleshooting and provides various resources.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

PENTAX MX-1

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW130

AC plug cord (*) USB cable

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Strap

O-ST130 (*)

battery D-LI106 (*)

I-USB7 (*)

Lens cap O-LC130 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC106 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

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Names and Functions of Parts

Power button/ Power lamp

Shutter release button

EV compensation dial

Movie button

Zoom lever

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

HDMI terminal (Type D)

Display

Flash pop-up

lever

Speaker

Mode dial

Microphone

Flash (retracted) Strap lug

Lens

Self-timer lamp (Focus Assist light)

Remote control receiver

DC coupler

outlet cover

Battery/card

cover lock lever

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover

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Functions in Shooting

1 2

1 Power button

Turns the camera off (p.46).

2 Mode dial

Changes capture mode (p.68).

3 b (Flash pop-up) lever

Pops the flash up.

4 Zoom lever

Changes the captured area (p.60).

5 Shutter release button

Captures images (p.55).

6 Movie button

Starts movie recording when the mode dial is set to a position other than C (p.116).

7 EV compensation dial

Sets the EV compensation value (p.95).

4 5 6 7 8 9

0 a

b c

d e

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8 E-dial

Changes the sensitivity (p.94), shutter speed, and aperture value (p.72). It is also used to select certain menus or items.

9 AV/AE-L button

When you press this button in capture mode, the current exposure amount is saved in memory of the camera (AE Lock) (p.96). When the capture mode is a (Manual Exposure), specify either the shutter speed or the aperture value to be set with the e-dial (p.73).

0 d/i (Green/Delete) button

Press to delete images (p.123) or reset the set value. When you press the button in a (Manual Exposure) mode, the shutter speed, aperture and sensitivity are adjusted according to the program line so that the optimum exposure is obtained.

a Four-way controller

2 Changes the drive mode (p.87). 3 Changes the sensitivity (p.94). 4 Changes the flash mode (p.84). 5 Changes the focus mode (p.89).

When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use the controller to change the cursor position or item selection.

b 4 button

When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, press this button to activate the selected item. This button is also used to change the information on the display (p.22).

c 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu in still-picture capture mode (p.63). Displays the [C Movie] menu in movie mode (p.66).

d Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.21).

e M button

Displays the control panel (p.35).

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Functions in Playback

1 Power button

Turns the camera off (p.46).

2 Zoom lever

Enlarges the playback image (p.131) or activates the multi-image display (p.125). Adjusts the sound volume in movie playback (p.124).

3 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.21).

4 E-dial

Enlarges the playback image (p.131) or activates the multi-image display (p.125). Adjusts the sound volume in movie playback (p.124).

5 d/i (Green/Delete) button

Press to delete images or reset the set value. If the button is pressed when an image is enlarged, the center of the image is displayed.

2 3

5 6

7 8

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6 Four-way controller

Changes the cursor position or the items on a menu or playback screen. When you press the four-way controller (3), the Playback Mode Palette is displayed (p.127).

7 4 button

Activates the selected item on a menu or playback screen.

8 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.169). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.

9 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.21).

Description of the Four-way Controller

In this manual, the four-way controller is shown as follows:

To Switch Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures and recording movies, is referred to as “A mode”, “capture mode” or “shooting mode”. (The mode for taking still pictures is specified as “stillpicture capture mode”, and that for recording movies as “movie mode”.) The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” or “playback mode”. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the captured images. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

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To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

+1.7

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

Press the Q button or the shutter release button.

Displaying the data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

Indications on the Display

A variety of information appears on the display depending on the status of the camera.

The brightness and the tone of colors of the display can be adjusted. (p.185)

Display in Shooting Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in shooting mode. The display changes each time you press the 4 button.

No Info.Standard display

2000

F2.8

+1.7

16003737

Standard display

All items displayed in still-picture capture mode are shown here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.

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+1. 7

2000

F2.8

1600

+1. 7

2000

F2.8

1600

Portrait displayLandscape display

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11

12 13 14

15 16

2000

F2.8

+1.7

1600

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Capture Mode (p.68)

Flash Mode (p.84)

Drive Mode (p.87)

White Balance (p.100)

Custom Image (p.110)

Eye-Fi communication status

(p.185) Focus Mode (p.89)

AE Metering (p.97)

Battery level (p.41)

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

icon (p.60) Face Detection icon (p.58)

Focusing Area (p.91)

Grid Display (p.188)

1 2 3 7 8 9

5 10 11

12 13

14 15 16

2000

F2.8

Shake Reduction icon

(p.106) Date Imprint setting (p.112)

ND Filter (p.105)

Electronic Level (p.31)

Histogram (p.27)

AE Lock (p.96)

Shutter speed (p.71)

Aperture value (p.71)

EV compensation value

(p.95) Sensitivity (p.94)

Memory status (p.47)

Remaining image storage

capacity

+1.7

16003737

252423 222120

* In No Info. mode, only “12 Focusing Area” and “18 Histogram” are displayed. * During movie recording, “17 Electronic Level” and “18 Histogram” are not

displayed.

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Switching the display between Landscape (horizontally long) and

Cus to m Image Bri gh t

Portrait (vertically long) mode in shooting

Holding the camera vertically for capturing a still picture automatically switches the display to Portrait mode. The display is not switched to Portrait mode in movie recording and playback.

Control Panel Display

Pressing the M button in capture mode displays the control panel, which enables you to change the camera settings.

A (Still-Picture Capture) mode

Custom Image Bright

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Function name Setting Custom Image (p.110) /Scene Mode (p.69) White Balance (p.100) AE Metering (p.97) Highlight Correction (p.104) Shadow Correction (p.104) ND Filter (p.105) Focusing Area (p.91) AF Mode (p.92) Grid Display (p.188)

Histogram (p.188)

Aspect Ratio (p.98)

JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.99) File Format (p.99)

JPEG Quality (p.100)

Shake Reduction (p.106)

Current date and time (p.51)

Memory status (p.47)

Remaining image storage

capacity

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Cus to m Image Bri gh t

C (Movie Recording) mode

Custom Image Bright

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Function name Setting Custom Image (p.118) Movie Mode (p.113) Movie Recorded Pixels (p.118) White Balance (p.100) Focusing Area (p.91) Highlight Correction (p.104) Shadow Correction (p.104)

• Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be selected.

• If no operations are made on the control panel for one minute, the standard display will be resumed.

• For more information about the display in capture mode, refer to “Setting the Display in Capture Mode (LCD View Options)” (p.188).

ND Filter (p.105)

Grid Display (p.188)

Histogram (p.188)

Wind Suppression (p.119)

Enable Autofocus (p.120)

Current date and time (p.51)

Memory status (p.47)

Remaining image storage

capacity

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Display in Playback Mode

02/ 02/ 2013

Pressing the 4 button during playback switches the type of information displayed.

Standard display

No info. display

Histogram display

02/02/2013

Detailed information display

Standard display

Histogram display

Detailed information display

No Info. display Only the captured image is displayed.

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

Captured image and histogram (Standard/RGB) are displayed (p.27). Not available during movie playback.

Detailed information (p.28) on how and when the image was taken and copyright information (p.29) on captured image are displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between the detailed information and copyright information.

Information first displayed in playback is that displayed last in the previous operation. When you set [DISPLAY] to P (Off) with [Memory] (p.121) in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, the standard display always appears first each time the camera is turned on.

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Histogram Display

100 -00 01

100 0

F8. 5

800

100 -00 01

100 0

F8. 5

800

In still-picture playback, two types of histogram for the image can be displayed: “Standard histogram” which indicates the distribution of brightness and “RGB histogram” which indicates the distribution of color intensity. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Standard histogram” and “RGB histogram.”

Standard histogram RGB histogram

21 3 4 5 21 3 4 5

100-0001

11 12

1000

F8.5

800

1000

F8.5

800

7 8 9 10 76 8 9 10

Histogram (Standard)

Protect setting

Memory status

Folder number-File number

Battery level

RGB histogram/Standard

histogram switch

* Indicator 2 appears only for protected images.

Extremely bright (overexposed) portions in the playback image blink red (except when RGB histogram, Detailed information, or Copyright information display mode).

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

File format Shutter speed Aperture value ISO sensitivity Histogram (R) Histogram (G) Histogram (B)

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Detailed Information Display

02/ 02 /2 013

100 -0 00 1

02/ 02 /2 013

+0. 3

10: 30

01: 30

Still picture

02/02/2013

Movie

100-0001

01:30

+0.3

02/02/2013

10:30

Captured image

Capture Mode (p.68)

Protect setting (p.135)

Memory status (p.47)

Folder number-File number

(p.177) Battery level (p.41)

Drive Mode (p.87)

Focus Mode (p.89)

AE Metering (p.97)

Flash Mode (p.84)

Flash Output Compensation

(p.86) Shutter speed (p.71)

Aperture value (p.71)

Sensitivity (p.94)

EV compensation value (p.95)

15 16 17

White Balance (p.100) White Balance fine-tuning (p.103)

Highlight Correction (p.104)

Shadow Correction (p.104)

Distortion Corr. (Correction)

(p.106) Shake Reduction (p.106) /

Movie SR (p.119) File Format (p.99)

22 23

JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.99) / Movie Recorded Pixels (p.118) JPEG Quality (p.100)

Lens focal length

Custom Image mode (p.110)

Custom Image parameters

(p.111) Shooting date and time

Movie recording duration

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* Indicators 10 and 11 appear only for images taken with the flash.

100 -0 00 1

ABC DE FG HIJKL MN OP

123 45 67 89012 34 56

ABC DE FG HIJKL MN OP

123 45 67 89012 34 56

* Indicators 17, 18, 19, and 20 appear only for images taken with the

corresponding functions enabled.

* Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images.

1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9

Captured image

Protect setting (p.135)

Memory status (p.47)

Folder number-File number

(p.177)

100-0001

1234567890123456 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

5 6 7 8 9

Battery level (p.41) Photographer’s icon Photographer (p.181) Copyright Holder’s icon Copyright Holder (p.181)

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis indicates the corresponding number of pixels. The shape and distribution of the histogram before and after shooting

(Dark)←Brightness→(Bright)

Number of pixels→

Underexposed portions

Overexposed portions

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.

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To Adjust the Exposure 1p.95 Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) 1p.104

Understanding Brightness

If the image is normal in brightness with no extremely bright or dark portions, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is underexposed, the peak is on the left side, and if it is overexposed, the peak is on the right side.

Dark image Image with few bright

or dark areas

Bright image

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). This camera can warn for bright portions by red flashing in shooting and in playback.

Setting the Display in Capture Mode (LCD View Options) 1p.188 Setting the Instant Review 1p.109

Understanding Color Balance

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 underor overexposed, that the light is very weak or strong in that color, or that the white balance is incorrect.

Setting the White Balance 1p.100

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Electronic Level Indication

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When you set [Electronic Level] to O (On) with [LCD View Options] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, the electronic level is displayed in standard display mode, showing tilt of the camera. Any tilt with respect to the level is shown on the horizontal bar graph and any tilt with respect to the perpendicular is shown on the vertical bar graph. The amounts of tilt are indicated with the marks and the colors of the bar graphs.

Examples

Horizontally and vertically level (green) Tilted to the right by 1° (yellow)

Horizontally level (green) Tilted upward by 5° (red)

The electronic level indication is provided as a guide. It does not guarantee the precise level.

Vertically level (green)

Difficult to gauge the horizontal tilt (red) Difficult to gauge the vertical tilt (red)

Guide Indications

A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation.

2 Four-way controller (2) 3 Four-way controller (3) Shutter release button 4 Four-way controller (4) M button 5 Four-way controller (5)

3 button

4 button

SHUTTER

INFO

d /

i Green/Delete button

E-dial

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How to Change Function Settings

Can cel

Sta nda rd

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

Using the Direct Keys

In capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Sensitivity, Flash Mode and Focus Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.63) Below, how to set Focus Mode is explained as an example.

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

The Focus Mode setting screen appears.

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

Standard

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Cancel

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Using the Menus

AWB

Exi t

Cus tom Imag e Cap tur e Set tin gs Whi te Balan ce AF Set ting AE Met ering ND Fil ter

Aut o

Exi t

Sen sor Shif t On

D-R ang e Set tin g Dis tor tion Cor r. Sha ke Reduc tio n Fac e D etect ion Bli nk Detec tio n

HDR Ca pture

Sta nda rd

This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [R Setting] and [A Custom]. Below, how to set [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the display. The menus listed below are displayed in the following situations.

When the mode dial is set to C

[C Movie 1] menu

When the mode dial is set to 9 (Green

[R Setting 1] menu

Mode) In playback mode [R Setting 1] menu

Press the four-way controller (5).

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], [C Movie 1] ... [A Rec. Mode 1].

1 23

Custom Image Capture Settings White Balance AF Setting AE Metering ND Filter

Exit

AWB

Auto

You can also change the menu by turning the e-dial. When you turn the zoom lever, the tab changes in the sequence of [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [R Setting], and [A Custom].

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

1 2 3

HDR Capture D-Range Setting Distortion Corr. Shake Reduction Face Detection Blink Detection

Exit

Standard

Sensor Shift On

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Exi t

Sen sor Shif t On

D-R ang e Set tin g Dis tor tion Cor r. Sha ke Reduc tio n Fac e D etect ion Bli nk Detec tio n

HDR Ca pture

Sta nda rd

Can cel

Sen sor Shif t Dua l Off

D-R ang e Set tin g Dis tor tion Cor r. Sha ke Reduc tio n Fac e D etect ion Bli nk Detec tio n

HDR Ca pture

Sta nda rd

Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed in the pulldown menu or submenu.

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

Press the 3 button to cancel the pulldown menu, or return to the previous screen.

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the 3 button.

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

1 2 3

HDR Capture D-Range Setting Distortion Corr. Shake Reduction Face Detection Blink Detection

Exit

1 2 3

HDR Capture D-Range Setting Distortion Corr. Shake Reduction Face Detection Blink Detection

Cancel

Standard

Sensor Shift On

Standard

Sensor Shift Dual Off

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

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• You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time

Cus tom Imag e Bri ght

Foc usi ng Are a Aut o

first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.188)

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

-[A Rec. Mode] menus 1 p.63

-[C Movie] menu 1p.66

-[R Setting] menus 1p.169

-[A Custom] menus 1p.67

Using the Control Panel

While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the display, and you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [Focusing Area] is explained as an example.

Press the M button in capture mode.

The control panel appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item you 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.

Custom Image Bright

Focusing Area Auto

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Can cel

Foc usi ng Are a Aut o

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

Focusing Area Auto

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel.

Press the M button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the 4 button.

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Gettin g Starte d

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Attach the lens cap and strap supplied with the camera.

Attach the string provided to the lens cap.

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

As shown in the illustration, passing the strap through the lens cap’s string prevents the lens cap from being lost.

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

Getting Started

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Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Getting Started

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC106) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI106) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

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

Battery

Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.

Battery charger

To power outlet

AC plug cord

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• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC106) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged.

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 140 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Battery/card cover lock lever

Getting Started

Battery/card cover

Battery lock lever

Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow 1, and the cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

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While pressing the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow 3, insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the display.

Getting Started

Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. (The battery cannot be inserted if it is incorrectly oriented.)

Close the battery/card cover.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the cover lock lever in the opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is securely closed.

To Remove the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when removing it.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause a malfunction.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately. Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery at or below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it at high temperature.

• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.

• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

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• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged)

Image Storage Capacity

(flash used for 50% of

shots)

Approx.

290 pictures

Movie Recording Time

Approx. 90 min. Approx. 280 min.

Playback Time

*1 Image Storage Capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded

during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2 According to the result of in-house testing. Actual performance may vary

according to operating conditions.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases.

• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.

Screen Display Battery Status

A (green) Adequate power remains. B (green) Battery is running low. C (yellow) Battery is running very low. D (red) Battery is exhausted.

[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Getting Started

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Using the AC Adapter

Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC130) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

Getting Started

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

AC plug cord

AC adapter

battery/card cover.

Remove the battery.

Refer to p.39 - p.40 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery lock lever.

Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

DC terminal

DC coupler

Extract the DC coupler cord.

Pull up the DC coupler outlet cover at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so that the DC coupler cord can be extracted from there.

Close the battery/card cover.

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Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter” (p.2) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC130 before using the adapter.

Getting Started

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Installing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Captured images are saved on

Getting Started

the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when no card is inserted (p.47).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.171) for instructions on formatting.

• When using a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the installation file of Eye-Fi Manager on the card to your computer before formatting the card.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

• The number of still pictures that can be stored and the movie recordable time vary depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card, the selected number of recorded pixels, and the quality level, as well as the frame rate (for movies).

- Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures

in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Refer to “Setting the Recording File Format” (p.97) for details.

- Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate

for movies in the [C Movie 1] menu. Refer to “To Select the Number of Recorded Pixels for Movies” (p.118) for details.

- For an approximate guide to the number of still pictures or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory, see “Main Specifications” (p.224).

• The power lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data on the SD Memory Card or built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location.

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Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery/card cover

Getting Started

SD Memory Card socket

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

SD Memory Card

battery/card cover.

1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow and 2 open the battery/card cover.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing the display side of the camera.

Push the card in until it clicks. Data may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. To remove the SD Memory Card, push it in once and then pull it out.

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover, and slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the opposite direction of 1 to lock.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Getting Started

Remove the lens cap.

Press the power button.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens extends. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.48 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power button again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Power button

Taking Still Pictures 1p.53

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Checking the SD Memory Card

+1.7

F8. 5

800

The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images

will be saved on the SD Memory Card.

The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images will be saved in the built-in

memory.

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position

(p.7). Images cannot be recorded.

+1.7

F8.5

800

Memory status

Starting-up in Playback Mode

If you want to play back images straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in playback mode.

Q button

Getting Started

Hold the Q button depressed.

The display turns on with the lens retracted, and the camera turns on in playback mode.

• To switch from playback mode to capture mode, be sure to remove the lens cap, and press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

• In order to set the starting-up in playback mode to off, set [Playback Mode] to P (Off) in [Startup Shortcut] in the [W Setting 4] menu (p.191).

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.123

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Initial Settings

OFF

Can cel

Ini tia l Set tin g

Hom eto wn New Yor k

Eng lis h

Set tin gs co mpl ete

The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (p.46). Perform the operations in “Setting the Display

Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time”

Getting Started

(p.51) to set the current date and time.

The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”

(1p.177).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.173).

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the desired display language.

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 9. Proceed to Step 3 if the desired settings do not appear.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Daylight saving time

DST

OFF

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If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language.

If the wrong language has been inadvertently selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

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.

If the screen after step 2 appears in the wrong language

Press the 3 button.

The setting screen is canceled and the camera is set to still-picture capture mode.

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) four times.

The [W Setting 1] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/u] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language.

Press the 4 button.

The [W Setting 1] menu appears in the selected language.

Getting Started

To reset the Hometown city, date, and time, refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the Hometown city, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”

(1p.174).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.173).

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Can cel

Ini tia l Set tin g

Hom eto wn New Yor k

Set tin gs co mpl ete

Eng lis h

Can cel

Hom eto wn

Cit y DST

New Yor k

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W Hometown].

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

English

to choose a city.

City DST

Cancel

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

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 [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.223) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.183) for changing the video output format.

New York

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Setting the Date and Time

01/ 01/ 2013

Can cel

Dat e A dju stm ent

Dat e F ormat

mm/ dd/ yy

Set tin gs co mpl ete

Dat e

Tim e

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

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

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Getting Started

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2013

Press the four-way controller (5), and then use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

This confirms the date and time.

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If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.

Getting Started

When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

The language, date, time, Hometown city, and DST setting can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”

(1p.177).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.173).

• To change the Hometown city or DST setting, follow the steps in “Setting the

World Time” (1p.174).

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Taking Picture s

Taking Still Pictures

Adjusting the Position of the Display

The display can be lowered down to approx. 45° or raised upward to approx. 90°. This is convenient for shooting at a low angle, or shooting with the camera above your head.

• Be careful not to apply excessive force to the display when adjusting its position.

• The display cannot be moved horizontally.

• Put the display back in the original position when using in ordinary situations.

1 Pull out the top

of the display in the direction of the arrow.

2 Move the display

in the direction of the arrow according to your desired shooting angle.

Taking Pictures

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Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode)

F8. 5

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This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures using b (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing the shutter release button. In b mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate

capture mode depending on the situations and subjects.

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Remove the lens cap.

Press the power button.

The camera turns on and enters Capture Mode.

Set the mode dial to B.

The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject.

Dial indicator

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

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When the camera detects a person’s face,

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the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58).

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You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the right or left (p.60).

Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

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Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Blue Sky

Portrait×Blue Sky

Portrait×Sunset

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, slide the b lever to pop up the flash (p.86).

Portrait×Backlight

Group Photograph

Sunset

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review1p.57) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

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The following restrictions apply in b mode:

- You cannot set the Face Detection function to [Off].

- The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Auto).

- The b (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom

or Intelligent Zoom.

-If A (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is C

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(Auto) or D (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode is fixed to a (Flash Off).

- When the drive mode is set to j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst

Shooting(L)), or consecutively in shooting mode selected for the first shot.

- The EV Compensation is fixed to ±0EV.

- When a registered pet is detected, the camera is switched to e

(Pet) mode.

C (Burst Shooting(H)), pictures are taken

To Use the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the captured area

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display immediately after capturing (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces.

• You can set the Instant Review function to off (p.109).

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.108).

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To Use the Face Detection Function

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With this camera, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the screen display, sets the focus (Face

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Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes its own size as it tracks the face.

The Face Detection function can detect up to 32 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frame(s) over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames including a main frame and white frame(s).

The default setting is [On]. You can switch to the Smile Capture function that automatically releases the shutter when the subject smiles. Refer to “Setting the Face Detection Function” (p.107) for details.

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Face detection frame

When the multiple

faces are detected

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Main frame White

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In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 (Green) mode settings are as shown below.

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Sensitivity AUTO AUTO ISO Range ISO100 - 1600 EV Compensation ±0.0 Flash Exp. Comp. ±0.0 Custom Image Bright

Saturation ±0 Hue ±0 Contrast ±0 Sharpness ±0 Aspect Ratio D

Capture Settings

White Balance

AF Setting

AE Metering L (Multi-segment) ND Filter Auto p Capture Standard

D-Range Setting

Distortion Corr. O (On) Shake Reduction Sensor Shift Face Detection On Blink Detection O (On) Digital Zoom O (On)

Instant Review

Memory

File Format JPEG JPEG Recorded Pixels E JPEG Quality Fine

F (Auto White

Balance) AWB fine-tuning AB ±0 AWB fine-tuning GM ±0 Focusing Area [ (Auto) AF Mode l Focus Assist O (On)

Highlight Correction Auto Shadow Correction P (Off)

Display Time 1 sec. Zoom Instant Review O (On) Histogram P (Off) Highlight Alert P (Off)

Zoom Position

Items other than Zoom Position

P (Off)

O (On)

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Grid Display X (Off)

LCD View Options

Date Imprint Off

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Set the mode dial to 9 (Green).

The camera switches to 9 mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58). To use the flash, slide the b lever to pop up the flash (p.86).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

•In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by

pressing the 4 button.

• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting 1] menu appears. Any menu other than [W Setting 1/2/3/4] cannot be displayed.

Histogram P (Off) Highlight Alert P (Off) Electronic Level P (Off)

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the area to be captured.

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Turn the zoom lever in capture mode.

Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

If you continue turning the lever to the right (5), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point it switches to Digital Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follows:

Green: Intelligent Zoom White: Digital Zoom

Zoom bar

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Zoom ratio

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Zoom in with high image quality

Optical zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4.0× optically (6.0 mm - 24.0 mm

(Approx. 28 mm - 112 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length)).

*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of

recorded pixels. See the following table.

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration

Intelligent Zoom range

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded Pixels Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

E/I/H/JNot available (4.0x

a/L/K/M Approx. 5.2x Approx. 7.8x

optical zoom only)

Approx. 7.8x

Digital Zoom

range

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Recorded Pixels Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

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Dig ita l Zoo m

f/O/N/P Approx. 6.2x Approx. 7.8x h/Q/R/S Approx. 7.8x Not available

• It is recommended to use a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.

• When the focus mode is set to I (1cm Macro), the zoom position is

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fixed.

• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available when the number of recorded pixels is set to E/I/H/J (4.0× optical zoom and Digital Zoom are available).

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the display. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.

To Set the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off).

Press the 3 button in still-picture capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, then press the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

O Uses Digital Zoom. P Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent

Zoom.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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Digital Zoom

Instant Review Memory LCD View Options

Date Imprint

Exit

1 sec.

Off

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How to Operate the Shooting Functions

You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom] menu.

For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.33).

Direct Keys Setting Items

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

Key Item Function Page

2 Drive Mode

3 Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. p.94

4 Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge. p.84

5 Focus Mode Selects the method of focusing. p.89

Selects Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Remote Control or Auto Bracketing.

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Rec. Mode Menu Items

The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

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Menu Item Function Page

Sets the finishing image tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image.

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.

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 white balance. p.100

Sets the target area of auto focusing.

Selects the method of auto focusing.

Activates the Focus Assist light when the subject is too dark to

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Custom Image Scene Mode

Aspect Ratio

File Format

JPEG Recorded

Pixels

Capture Settings

JPEG Quality

White Balance

Focusing Area

AF Mode

AF Setting

Focus Assist

activate the autofocus system.

AE Metering

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

ND Filter

p Capture

Distortion Corr.

Shake Reduction

Face Detection

Highlight Correction

Shadow Correction

D-Range Setting

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

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.

Adjusts extremely bright portions to

eliminate highlight clipping.

Adjusts extremely dark portions to

eliminate shadow clipping.

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.

Activates the Shake Reduction function.

Adjusts the focus and exposure by detecting human faces.

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p.97

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Menu Item Function Page

AWB

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Cus tom Imag e Cap tur e Set tin gs Whi te Balan ce AF Set ting AE Met ering ND Fil ter

Aut o

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Sen sor Shif t On

D-R ang e Set tin g Dis tor tion Cor r. Sha ke Reduc tio n Fac e D etect ion Bli nk Detec tio n

HDR Ca pture

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Ins tan t Rev iew

1 s ec.

Off

Mem ory LCD Vi ew Optio ns Dat e I mprin t

Dig ita l Zoo m

Determines whether to activate

A2 Blink Detection

Blink Detection in combination with

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Face Detection.

Determines whether to use the Digital Zoom function.

Sets the Instant Review display settings.

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

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p.109

p.121

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

LCD View Options Sets the display in capture mode. p.188

Date Imprint

Determines whether to imprint the date/time when taking still pictures.

p.112

*1 Can also be set using the control panel. *2 When ! is selected with the mode dial, [Scene Mode] is displayed.

[A Rec. Mode 1] menu [A Rec. Mode 2] menu

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Custom Image Capture Settings White Balance AF Setting AE Metering ND Filter

Exit

AWB

Auto

1 2 3

HDR Capture D-Range Setting Distortion Corr. Shake Reduction Face Detection Blink Detection

Exit

Standard

Sensor Shift On

[A Rec. Mode 3] menu

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Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory LCD View Options Date Imprint

Exit

1 sec.

Off

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Movie Menu Items

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Cus tom Imag e Rec ord ed Pi xel s Mov ie SR Win d S uppre ssi on Ena ble Autof oc us Ena ble Opti cal Zoom

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

Menu Item Function Page

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Custom Image

Recorded Pixels

Movie SR Activates the Movie SR function.

Wind Suppression

Enable Autofocus

Enable Optical Zoom

*1 Can also be set using the control panel.

[C Movie 1] menu

Custom Image Recorded Pixels Movie SR Wind Suppression Enable Autofocus Enable Optical Zoom

Exit

Sets the image finishing tone, such as

saturation, hue and contrast.

Sets the number of recorded pixels or size

of the movie.

Reduces the wind noise in recording. p.119

Determines whether to activate the

autofocus system in movie recording.

Determines whether to activate the optical zoom in movie recording.

Full

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Custom Function Menu Items

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1. A E-L wi th AF Loc ked

2. Bra cketi ng Order

3. WB When Usi ng Fl ash

4. AW B in Tung ste n L ight

5. A F wit h R em ote Co ntrol

6. Sav e Men u L ocati on

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8. Sen sitiv ity Step s

9. Sav e Rot ati on In fo

10. Au to Ima ge Ro tat ion Res et Custo m F uncti ons

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

Menu Item Function Page

1. AE-L with AF Locked

2. Bracketing Order

3. WB When Using Flash

4. AWB in Tungsten Light

5. AF with Remote Control

6. Save Menu Location

7. Electronic Shutter

8. Sensitivity Steps Switches the ISO Sensitivity step. p.94

9. Save Rotation Info

10. Auto Image Rotation

Reset Custom Functions

Sets whether to lock the ex posure value when the focus is locked.

Sets the order for Auto Bracketing shooting.

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

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

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with remote control.

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

Sets whether to enable the electronic shutter to be used in combination.

Determines whether to record rotation information in capture mode.

Determines whether to activate the automatic image rotation in playback.

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

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p.88

p.102

p.89

p.188

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p.131

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[A Custom 1] menu [A Custom 2] menu

1. AE-L with AF Locked

2. Bracketing Order

3. WB When Using Flash

4. AWB in Tungsten Light

5. AF with Remote Control

6. Save Menu Location

Exit

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1 1 1 1

1 2

1 1 1 1 1 1

7. Electronic Shutter

8. Sensitivity Steps

9. Save Rotation Info

10. Auto Image Rotation Reset Custom Functions

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Selecting the Capture Mode with the

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Mode Dial

This camera features various capture modes. Using the mode dial, select the appropriate capture mode suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows.

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B (Auto Picture) mode

! (Scene) mode

p mode

# mode

Exposure modes (e/b/c/a)

C (Movie) mode Records a movie. p.113

9 (Green) mode

Capture Mode Type Page

The camera will automatically select the optimal capture mode for the subject.

You can choose the capture mode from various scene styles.

For generating a single image of wide dynamic range from 3 images captured with different exposure settings.

For capturing with the settings specified by a user as desired.

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

For quick capturing using the standard settings registered in advance.

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

Dial indicator

The selected capture mode is indicated on the display (Guide Display).

Program

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Shooting in Specific Scenes (Scene Mode)

By setting the mode dial to ! (Scene), you can choose from the following shooting scenes.

Shooting Scene Description

F Portrait

b Flower For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.

D Landscape

f Blue Sky

K Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.

A Night Scene

Handheld Night

Snap

Night Scene

Portrait

U Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

S Fireworks

K Food

Q Surf & Snow

e Pet

R Kids

\ Sport

c Digital SR

c Text

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

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a bright image.

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night or other low light settings.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. When the flash mode is set to detects a person’s face, the flash mode automatically changes to F (Flash On + Red-eye).

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.

For images of food and prepared dishes. Enhances saturation and contrast.

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes.

Suitable shooting for moving pets. Available to detect registered pets. (1p.82)

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.

C (Auto) and the camera

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Shooting Scene Description

Sce ne Mo de Por tr ait

Y Candid Capture

X Digital Wide

F Digital Panorama

o Miniature

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Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204).

To Select the Shooting Scene

Set the mode dial to !.

The camera enters Scene Mode last selected. The default setting is F (Portrait).

Press the M button.

The control panel appears.

Disables sound effects, flash and AF assist light for discreet image capture.

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image. (1p.78)

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. (1p.80)

For capturing an image with the subject looks like miniature objects.

Scene Mode Portrait

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

The Scene Mode Palette appears.

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Sur f & Snow

For br ight ima ges s uch as san d o r sno w. A ccu ra tel y met ers for bri ght s cen es

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Sce ne Mode Cap tur e Set tin gs Whi te Balan ce AF Set ting AE Met ering ND Fil ter

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting scene.

When an icon is selected in the Scene Mode Palette, the guide for the selected shooting scene appears.

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel.

Press the M button.

The camera is set to capture status. To use the flash, slide the b lever to pop up the flash (p.86).

Surf & Snow

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes

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When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to !, [Scene Mode] appears on the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Scene Mode Palette and you can select a shooting scene.

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Scene Mode Capture Settings White Balance AF Setting AE Metering ND Filter

Exit

Shooting in Various Exposure Modes (e, b, c, a)

Use the exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.

Exposure Mode Description

Program

Shutter Priority

Aperture Priority

Manual Exposure

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

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

Lets you set the desired aperture value for controlling the depth of field.

Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent.

AWB

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To Select the Exposure Mode

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This camera features the following four exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.

z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available

Exposure Mode

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e Program z ##z

Shutter

Priority

Aperture

Priority

Manual

Exposure

Set the mode dial to e, b, c or

Compensation

zz × z

z × zz

× zz

Change

Shutter Speed

Change

Aperture

Value

Turn the e-dial to adjust the value.

Change

Sensitivity

Other than

AUTO

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

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The shutter speed and aperture value are changed so that the

exposure amount is maintained (Program Shift).

b Shutter speed

c Aperture value

a Shutter speed and aperture value

In a mode, press the A button to select the setting (shutter speed or aperture value) to be changed with the e-dial, and then turn the e-dial to change the setting.

•In a mode, EV Compensation is not available.

• [AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity.

• Flash modes C (Auto) and D (Auto + Red-eye) are not available.

•In a mode, the shutter speed and aperture value are adjusted for the optimum exposure when you press the d/i button.

• A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure. If the difference is greater than ±2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the difference is ±2.0EV or less, the exposure warning icon is displayed and the difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure is shown in increments of 1/3EV.

• When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1 second, a process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (Noise Reduction) is performed.

• Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture value is maintained. However, when the current aperture value cannot be used with the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture value is set. In this case, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture value can be used, the setting returns to the original aperture value.

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To Use the Bulb Shooting

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Bul b

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This is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures.

Set the mode dial to a.

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Turn the e-dial to the left (f), and set the shutter speed to h.

h appears after the slowest shutter speed.

F8.0

Bulb

Press the shutter release button.

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

• In Bulb shooting, the following functions are not available.

- EV Compensation

- Auto Bracketing

- AE Lock

- j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), and C (Burst

Shooting(H))

- p Capture

- Shake Reduction

• Bulb shooting ends compulsorily once the exposure time exceeds 30 seconds.

• Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.

• The upper sensitivity limit for Bulb shooting is ISO 1600.

• We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC130 (optional) when shooting with a long exposure setting as the battery drain is high during Bulb shooting (p.42).

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Taking a Picture in Wide Dynamic Range (p Mode)

Three images captured with different exposures can automatically be processed to store a single composite picture, enabling you to obtain an image with wider dynamic range.

Set the mode dial to p.

Press the shutter release button first halfway then fully.

Images of ±0EV, -2.0EV and +2.0EV are continuously captured. The message [Data being processed] is displayed, and three images are processed to create a composite image. The composite image is displayed (Instant Review) and stored on an SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory.

• The exposure is adjusted according to the shutter speed, while retaining the aperture value.

• Only the composite picture is stored.

• The File Format V cannot be selected.

• j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), C (Burst Shooting(H)), and l (Auto Bracketing) of drive mode cannot be selected.

• Selecting the p mode fixes the flash mode to a (Flash Off), [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] of [D-Range Setting] and [Blink Detection] to off.

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Storing a composite picture with an HDR Filter effect applied 1p.104

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Using # Mode

Sav e a s USE R

Sav es curre nt shoot ing set tin gs in US ER mo de

Sav e

Can cel

To Save the Settings in # Mode

By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to #. The following settings can be saved:

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• Exposure modes e (default setting)/b/c/a

• Aperture (only in c/a modes)

• Shutter speed (only in b/a modes)

•[A Rec. Mode] menu settings

•Flash Mode

• Drive Mode

• Focus Mode

•MF Position

• Exposure compensation range of Auto Bracketing

•AF Point

• Sensitivity

• Type of information display

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

You can save settings in # mode only when the mode dial is set to e, b, c or a.

Set the functions to be saved.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as #] in the [W Setting 1] menu, and press the four- way controller (5).

The [Save as #] screen appears.

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

Save as USER

Saves current shooting

settings in USER mode

Save

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Press the 4 button.

The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to capture or playback mode.

To Take Pictures in # Mode

Set the mode dial to #.

The saved settings are retrieved.

Change the settings already saved in # mode if necessary.

To use the flash, slide the b lever.

The flash pops up (p.86).

Take a picture.

The settings changed in # mode are valid only when the mode dial is set to #. Changing the capture mode or turning off the power returns the camera to the settings saved with [Save as #]. To change the settings of # mode, perform the operations in [Save as #] again.

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Various Shooting Methods

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Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured

with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 17 mm coverage (35

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mm film equivalent).

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X from the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70.

Press the 4 button, and then press the M button.

The camera enters X mode. Hold the camera vertically and compose the first image (left half of picture). When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58).

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Press the shutter release button to take a shot.

The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.

Take the second image.

Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image (right half of picture). Repeat Step 3 to take the second image. The stitched first and second image appears on the display (Instant Review), and then is saved.

• To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on the preview guide.

• When the Face Detection function (p.107) is set to [On], it works only when taking the first shot.

• The composite image is saved with the pixel size of f.

To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

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Exit

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When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 4 on p.79, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option, and press the 4 button.

Save Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first

Discard Discards the first image and you can retake the first shot.

image is saved in h.

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Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image.

Set sh ift d ire ction

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F from the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70.

Press the 4 button, and then press the M button.

The camera enters F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.58).

Press the shutter release button to take a shot.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right (5) in Step 3:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

If you select left (4) in Step 3:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Set shift direction

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Exi t

2nd Fr ame

Take the second frame.

Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button.

2nd Frame

Take the third frame.

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.109) is [Off].

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.

• When the Face Detection function (p.107) is set to [On], it works only when taking the first shot.

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

After shooting the first frame in Step 4 on p.80 or the second frame in Step 5, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option, and press the 4 button.

Save Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.

Discard Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.

Cancel Returns to the previous shooting screen.

When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched together and saved as a panoramic photograph.

Exit

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Unstitched images captured in F mode are saved with a pixel size of h.

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Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Sel ect ion / Re gistr y

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If pet face tu rns t o c ame ra

fro nt, it's se lf-re gis ter ing

In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select e from

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the Scene Mode Palette with the procedure on p.70.

Press the 4 button, and then press the M button.

The camera enters e mode, and is set to capture status. When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.

Selection / Registry

To Register the Pet

Press the 4 button on the capture

Selecting pet to shoot

status screen in e mode.

The pet selection screen appears.

Press the M button.

The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

When you select [Registry] using four-way controller (23) and press the 4 button, the picture of the registered pet is indicated on the upper-left corner of the display and the

camera returns to capture status.

New Registry Cancel

If pet face turns to camera

front, it's self-registering

Cancel

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When the camera detects the pet’s full face,

Sel ect ion / Re gistr y

a pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released. You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button.

Selection / Registry

When you press the 4 button in the capture status screen, the pet registration screen appears to register another pet. You can register up to three pets.

• When you press the 3 button on the pet registration screen, the registration will be canceled and the camera returns to capture status.

• Only dogs and cats can be registered in e mode. Other animals or human faces cannot be registered. You may not be able to register the pet’s face if, for example, the pet’s face is too small.

• The camera may not detect the registered pet’s face, depending on the shooting situation.

• [Focusing Area] is set to W (Tracking) and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off). However, you can change these settings.

• [Focus Assist] is set to P (Off). However, you can change this setting.

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

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Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Redeye

Flash On + Red-eye

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye

Trailing Curtain Sync

• The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations:

- when N (Handheld Night Snap), S (Fireworks), c (Time-Lapse

Movie), C (Movie), d (High Speed Movie) or p is selected as the capture mode

- when j(Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)) or C (Burst

Shooting(H)) is selected as the drive mode

- when s (Infinity) is selected as the focus mode

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select C or a.

•In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select C and D.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to F.

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

For taking bright pictures of both people and background indoors and outdoors at night. The flash discharges automatically.

Discharges a pre-flash to reduce the phenomenon of red eyes before discharging the flash with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the trailing curtain of the shutter. Moving objects can be captured as if they are leaving a trail behind.

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Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause

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Aut o

irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the flash at an extremely close distance, a shadow of the lens may appear in the picture taken.

Slide the b lever to the direction of the arrow.

The flash pops up and begins charging.

Press the four-way controller (4) in still-picture capture mode.

The Flash Mode screen appears.

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b lever

Auto

Cancel

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

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by increasing the illumination in the area around the subject and/or decreasing the subject distance and adjusting the lens to wider angle setting. Setting the flash mode to D, F or H is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the Red-eye Edit function (p.153).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.121

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To Use the Flash

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Aut o

Select a capture mode.

Slide the b lever.

The flash pops up and begins charging.

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b (red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, the icon of the selected flash mode appears on the display (not displayed in C mode).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

Push the flash down to retract.

To Compensate Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0 in increments of 1/3 EV.

Press the four-way controller (3) in Step 2 on p.85.

Press the four-way controller

Auto

(45) or turn the e-dial.

The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the d/i button to reset the value to

0.0.

Cancel

• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.

• Compensating to the minus (-) side may have no effect if the subject is too close, the aperture is set to a large opening, or sensitivity is high.

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Selecting the Drive Mode

You can select any drive mode for shooting from among Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Remote Control, and Auto Bracketing.

Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting(L) /Burst Shooting(H)

Continuous

Shooting

Burst Shooting(L)

Burst Shooting(H)

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots. You can capture up to approximately 37 frames at once.

Pictures are taken continuously at shorter intervals than that with Continuous Shooting. The interval between shots becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, and C.

Shooting with Self-timer

This camera provides the following three types of self-timer shooting:

Self-timer

2-sec. Self-timer

3 Shot Self-timer

The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.

Three still pictures are taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shooting with Remote Control

The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit. You can select from the following two types of remote control shooting:

Remote Control

0-sec Remote

Control

The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

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To Shoot while Automatically Changing the Exposure (lAuto

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Rem ote Cont rol

Bracketing)

When the shutter release button is pressed once, three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels are taken so that you can select the best one later. The shooting order is: correct exposure → negative compensation → positive compensation.

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You can change the order of three shots using [2. Bracketing Order] in the [A Custom 1] menu (p.67).

To Select the Drive Mode

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

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Remote Control

or the e-dial to select a drive mode and press the 4 button.

To select j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), C (Burst Shooting(H)), g (Self-timer), Z (2-sec. Self-timer), C (3 Shot Self-timer), i (Remote Control), h (0-sec Remote Control), first select the current mode, press the four-way controller (3), then use the four-way controller (45) to select the new mode. The camera is ready to take a picture using the selected drive mode.

Cancel

• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• The flash does not discharge in j, A, C or l mode.

• In the following modes, you cannot select j, A, C, C, or l: 9 (Green), p, S (Fireworks), X (Digital Wide), F (Digital Panorama), or o (Miniature) mode or when recording a movie.

• The drive mode cannot be selected when N (Handheld Night Snap) is set.

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• For movies using the self-timer, recording will start ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button or the Movie button is pressed.

• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while the 9 (Green) mode settings remain as the default. However, it can be selected if you select Z in another shooting mode first, and then switch the shooting mode to 9 (Green).

•In j, A or C mode, the number of pictures that can be taken consecutively and the frame rate per second vary depending on the shooting condition.

•In j, A or C mode, the focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [On] (p.107) in j, A or C mode, the function works only for the first shot.

• When j, A or C is selected as the drive mode in b (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken consecutively in shooting mode selected for the first shot.

• When Instant Review is activated in l mode (p.109), the third picture taken is shown in Instant Review after shooting (p.57).

• When you set [5. AF with Remote Control] (p.67) in the [A Custom 1] menu to [On], the Autofocus function is activated in Remote Control shooting.

Selecting the Focus Mode

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Standard

Macro

1cm Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (Default setting)

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 5 cm to 50 cm (2 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 1 cm to 20 cm (0.4 in. to 8 in.).

This mode is used when focusing on subjects near and far in a wide range.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

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Sta nda rd

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

The Focus Mode screen appears.

Standard

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Use the four-way controller (45) or the e-dial to select a focus mode, and press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = or q.

• The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode.

• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to with = selected, if the subject is closer than 50 cm, the camera automatically focuses up to the q (Macro) area. In =, q, or I mode, you can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button fully even when the focus is not set.

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.121

To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

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

Use the four-way controller (5) to select \, and press the 4 button.

The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display.

Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus.

The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 for distant focus 3 for closer focus

Cancel

∞ (Infinity). When shooting

Cancel

\ indicator

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Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera is ready to take a picture. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.

The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

To Set the Autofocus Area (Focusing Area)

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

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Auto

Spot

Tracking

Select

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing

The camera focuses on the nearest subject in the 9 focusing areas.

The camera focuses on the subject in a specific focusing area in the center of the display. The camera sets a narrow focusing area, making easier for you to focus on a specific subject.

The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway.

You can select the desired focusing area from 25 focusing areas (p.93).

Area], and press the 4 button.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select a focusing area, and press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

•In C (Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie) and d (High Speed Movie) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W.

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•In 9 (Green) and S (Fireworks) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J.

• The [Focusing Area] setting can also be changed using the control panel.

To Set the Autofocus Mode (AF Mode)

Set the timing of autofocusing.

AF.S

AF.C

Activates the autofocus system when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Intermittently activates the autofocus system while the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway, maintaining the focus on the subject.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Mode], and press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select either [AF.S] or [AF.C], and press the OK button.

• The [AF Mode] setting can also be changed using the control panel.

• When you select [AF.C], the [Focusing Area] setting is fixed to J.

To Set the Focus Assist Light

The Focus Assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly. The Focus Assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp part.

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

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Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The setting is saved.

• Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety but you may feel dazzled. Do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance.

• The camera does not emit the Focus Assist light under the following conditions:

- when the capture mode is set to c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie)

or d (High Speed Movie) mode

- when s (Infinity), 3 (Pan Focus) or \ (Manual Focus) is

selected as the focus mode

• The default setting in e (Pet) mode and Y (Candid Capture) mode is P (Off).

To Select the Focusing Point (Select)

When you choose [Select] for [Focusing Area], select a point from the 25 focusing areas.

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

The screen for selecting Focusing Area is displayed.

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

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Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the shooting display is resumed. If the 3 button is pressed in place of the 4 button, the Focus Mode screen is displayed.

• The Focusing Area selection is allowed only when the focus mode is = (Standard), q (Macro) or I (1cm Macro)

• The Focusing Area setting is common to = (Standard), q (Macro) and I (1cm Macro).

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Setting the Exposure

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To Set the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800 in increments of 1 EV or 1/3 EV. The

default setting is AUTO.

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

The Sensitivity setting screen appears.

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

ISO AUTO

ISO Sets the fixed value.

Use the four-way controller (45) or the e-dial to

Sets the range to be adjusted automatically.

Cancel

change the sensitivity value, and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

• When the capture mode is set to p, the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO and cannot be changed.

• When the mode dial is set to a (Manual Exposure), [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and the mode dial is set to a, the sensitivity is fixed to the last set value.

• The minimum sensitivity is doubled when [Highlight Correction] (p.104) is set to [On].

• The sensitivity steps can be changed to [1EV] or [1/3EV] with [8. Sensitivity Steps] (p.67) in the [A Custom 2] menu.

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Expanding the Dynamic Range

+1.7

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture. By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult for bright areas or dark areas to occur in the image. To expand the dynamic range, make the settings in [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.104).

To Adjust the Exposure

This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -2 and +2.

Turn the EV compensation dial.

The exposure is adjusted.

The compensation value is temporarily displayed when adjusted.

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2000

F2.8

+1.7

16003737

EV compensation value

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• EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure).

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

To Lock the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (exposure amount) prior to

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taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.

Set the exposure, and press the A button.

The camera locks the exposure amount at that instant. @ appears on the display while AE Lock is engaged.

• You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep sound can be turned off (p.172).

• When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled.

- the A button is pressed again

- the Q button, 3 button, M button or power button is

pressed

- the mode dial is turned

- the Flash Mode, Focus Mode, Drive Mode or Sensitivity setting is

displayed using the four-way controller (2345).

- the optical zoom factor is changed using the zoom lever

• AE Lock is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure).

• The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked. If you do not want to lock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [1. AE-L with AF Locked] (p.67) in the [A Custom 1] menu to [Off].

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To Select the AE Metering Method

AWB

Cus tom Imag e Cap tur e Set tin gs Whi te Balan ce

AF Set ting AE Met ering ND Fil ter

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Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods are available.

The sensor meters the brightness in multiple different

Multi-segment

metering

Center-weighted

metering

Spot metering

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears

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

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 the AE Lock function (p.96) when the subject is extremely small and a correct exposure is difficult to obtain.

1 23

Custom Image Capture Settings White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering ND Filter

Cancel

AWB

method, and press the OK button.

The setting is saved.

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• When the capture mode is set to B (Auto Picture), ! (Scene), or C (Movie), the metering method is fixed to L.

• The metering method can also be changed using the control panel.

Setting the Recording File Format

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

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Cap tur e Set tin gs Asp ect Rati o

Fil e F ormat JPE G R ecord ed Pixel s JPE G Q ualit y

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Capture Settings] screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Aspect Ratio], [File Format], [JPEG Recorded Pixels] or [JPEG Quality], and press the

Capture Settings Aspect Ratio

File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality

four-way controller (5).

Refer to p.98 - p.100 for details about the settings.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the settings, and press the 4 button.

Press the 3 button twice.

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

• The [Aspect Ratio], [File Format], [JPEG Recorded Pixels], and [JPEG Quality] settings can also be changed using the control panel.

• When the [File Format], [JPEG Recorded Pixels], or [JPEG Quality] setting is changed, the number of images that can be recorded for that setting appears on the display.

Aspect Ratio

Select the horizontal and vertical ratio of images from D (default setting), E, F or G. The aspect ratio of the camera display is F, so if a different aspect ratio is selected, the display changes to match the set aspect ratio.

Pentax 12633 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names and Functions of Parts

Functions in Shooting

Functions in Playback

Indications on the Display

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Using the Menus

Using the Control Panel

Gettin g Starte d

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Taking Picture s

Taking Still Pictures

Adjusting the Position of the Display

Taking Pictures (Auto Picture Mode)

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Items

Movie Menu Items

Custom Function Menu Items

Shooting in Specific Scenes (Scene Mode)

Various Shooting Methods

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Drive Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

Setting the Exposure

Setting the Recording File Format