Pentax 14762, K-5, 14748 User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX X Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.59 and p.337.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the X 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

PENTAX, X and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

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.

To users of this camera

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong

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electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high

precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this

manual are different from the actual ones.

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

Macintosh hereafter.

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

camera and its accessories.

For Using Your Camera Safely

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

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.

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

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present

inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the

camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small

children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens

attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop

use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

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

burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration

may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low

temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be

careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the

camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this

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product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical

shock. If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality

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occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service

Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger and AC

plug cord, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated

dust may cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord

set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord.

Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the

cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric

shock.

• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause

equipment breakdown. Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable

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lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the Battery

Warning

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not

rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may

cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an

explosion or leakage.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins

to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

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

of the battery.

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

explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,

it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage:

USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

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Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

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. accidentally swallowed.

Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is

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

About the Battery and Charger

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage 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-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

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

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

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

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside

• of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction. Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

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Cleaning Your Camera

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

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

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

Storing Your Camera

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

Other Precautions

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.56) regarding the SD Memory Card.

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

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.325 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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

Contents ...............................................................................................6

Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................13

Before Using Your Camera 15

X Characteristics ................................................................. 16

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

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

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

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

Display Indicators ........................................................................ 24

Monitor................................................................................................24

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

LCD Panel ..........................................................................................37

How to Change Function Settings.............................................. 39

Using the Direct Keys .........................................................................39

Using the Control Panel......................................................................40

Using the Menus.................................................................................42

Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 45

Getting Started 47

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 48

Inserting the Battery .................................................................... 49

Charging the Battery...........................................................................49

Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................50

Battery Level Indicator........................................................................52

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(Battery Fully Charged).......................................................................52

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................53

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .................................. 55

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................57

Attaching a Lens .......................................................................... 59

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 61

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 62

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 63

Setting the Display Language.............................................................63

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................67

Basic Operations 69

Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 70

Holding the Camera............................................................................70

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................71

Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 76

Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 77

Setting the Flash Mode.......................................................................77

Compensating for Flash Output..........................................................82

Playing Back Pictures ................................................................. 83

Playing Back Images..........................................................................83

Deleting a Single Image......................................................................84

Shooting Functions 87

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ................................... 88

Direct Keys Setting Items ...................................................................88

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items ..........................................................89

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ...................................................91

Setting the Exposure ................................................................... 93

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................93

Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................95

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

Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................100

Selecting the Metering Method.........................................................117

Adjusting Exposure...........................................................................119

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)............................121

Focusing ..................................................................................... 122

Using the Autofocus..........................................................................122

AF Fine Adjustment..........................................................................126

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................127

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock).......................................................130

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................132

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before

Shooting (Preview) .................................................................... 135

Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................135

Displaying the Optical Preview.........................................................137

Displaying the Digital Preview ..........................................................138

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera

Shake .......................................................................................... 139

Using the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................139

Shooting with Self-timer....................................................................143

Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) .........................................145

Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function .......................................149

Taking Pictures Continuously .................................................. 151

Continuous Shooting ........................................................................151

Interval Shooting...............................................................................152

Multi-exposure ..................................................................................155

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracketing) ..... 157

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure

Bracketing)........................................................................................157

Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings

(Extended Bracketing) ......................................................................160

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters........................................ 162

Shooting with Live View ............................................................ 165

Setting Live View ..............................................................................166

Taking a Still Picture.........................................................................168

Recording Movies ...................................................................... 171

Changing the Movie Settings............................................................171

Connecting a Microphone.................................................................173

Recording Movies.............................................................................174

Playing Back Movies.........................................................................177

Editing Movies ..................................................................................179

Using the Flash 181

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ....................... 182

Using the Slow-speed Sync..............................................................182

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ........................................................184

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ........... 185

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash............................... 186

Using an External Flash (Optional) .......................................... 187

Using P-TTL Auto Mode ...................................................................188

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode................................................189

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ..........................................................190

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.....................194

Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords...............................195

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash ............................................................196

X-sync Socket...................................................................................197

Shooting Settings 199

Setting a File Format ................................................................. 200

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...................................................200

Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................201

Setting a File Format ........................................................................202

Setting the White Balance ......................................................... 205

Fine-tuning the White Balance..........................................................207

Adjusting the White Balance Manually .............................................208

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ......................210

Setting the Color Space....................................................................212

Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image...................213

Correcting Images ..................................................................... 214

Adjusting Brightness.........................................................................214

Lens Correction ................................................................................218

Adjusting the Composition................................................................220

Setting the Image Finishing Tone............................................. 222

Setting Custom Image ......................................................................222

Setting Cross Processing .................................................................225

Storing Frequently Used Settings ............................................ 227

Saving the Settings...........................................................................227

Checking the Saved USER Settings.................................................229

Using Saved USER Settings ............................................................230

Changing the Settings ......................................................................231

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................232

Playback Functions 233

Playback Functions Operation ................................................. 234

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items...............................................234

Playback Menu Setting Items ...........................................................235

Setting the Playback Display Method ...................................... 236

Enlarging Images ....................................................................... 237

Displaying Multiple Images ....................................................... 238

Multi-image Display Screen..............................................................238

Displaying Images by Folder ............................................................239

Displaying Images by the Shooting Date (Calendar Display)...........240

Comparing Images ...........................................................................241

Joining Multiple Images (Index)........................................................243

Playing Back Images Continuously ......................................... 246

Setting the Slideshow Display ..........................................................246

Starting the Slideshow......................................................................247

Rotating Images ......................................................................... 249

Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 250

Deleting Selected Images.................................................................250

Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................252

Deleting All Images...........................................................................253

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .............................. 254

Protecting a Single Image.................................................................254

Protecting All Images........................................................................255

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device................................. 256

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal...........................256

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal..................................258

Processing Images 261

Changing the Image Size .......................................................... 262

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

(Resize) ............................................................................................262

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping).........................................263

Processing Images with Digital Filters .................................... 265

Applying the Digital Filter..................................................................267

Recreating Filter Effects ...................................................................268

Searching for the Original Image......................................................270

Developing RAW Images........................................................... 271

Developing One RAW Image............................................................271

Developing Multiple RAW Images ....................................................272

Specifying the Parameters................................................................274

Changing Additional Settings 277

How to Operate the Set-up Menu.............................................. 278

Set-up Menu Setting Items ...............................................................278

Formatting the SD Memory Card .............................................. 281

Customizing Buttons and Dials ................................................ 282

Setting the Function for the E-dials...................................................282

Setting the Function for the Buttons .................................................285

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ...... 288

Setting the Beep ...............................................................................288

Changing the Date and Time Display...............................................289

Setting the World Time.....................................................................289

Setting the Display Language...........................................................292

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......................... 293

Setting the Text Size.........................................................................293

Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................293

Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed .............................................294

Setting the Status Screen Display ....................................................295

Setting the Display for Instant Review..............................................296

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor............................................297

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor ....................................................298

Setting the Electronic Level Display .................................................299

Setting the Folder/File Number................................................. 300

Changing the Naming System of the Folder.....................................300

Creating New Folders.......................................................................300

Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................301

Setting the File Name.......................................................................302

Selecting the Power Settings.................................................... 304

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ................................................304

Selecting a Battery............................................................................305

Setting the Photographer Information ..................................... 307

Setting the DPOF Settings ........................................................ 309

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) .......................................................................... 311

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) .............. 312

Connecting to a Computer 315

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ...................... 316

Saving Images on Your Computer ........................................... 317

Setting the USB Connection Mode...................................................317

Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ...318

Using the Provided Software .................................................... 320

Installing the Software ......................................................................320

Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4..............................322

Appendix 327

Default Settings.......................................................................... 328

Resetting the Menus .................................................................. 335

Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus ...........................335

Resetting the Custom Menu .............................................................336

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 337

Notes on [27. Using Aperture Ring]..................................................339

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor....................................................... 340

Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal)..............340

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor

(Dust Alert)........................................................................................341

Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................343

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 345

Error Messages .......................................................................... 351

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 354

Main Specifications ................................................................... 356

Glossary...................................................................................... 362

Index............................................................................................ 367

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 373

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts.

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

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

6 Shooting Settings

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

7 Playback Functions

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

8 Processing Images

Explains the procedures for changing the image size, applying digital filters and developing images taken in RAW format.

9 Changing Additional Settings

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

10 Connecting to a Computer

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

11 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

1 Before Using Your

Camera

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

X Characteristics ..........................................16

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

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

Display Indicators ................................................24

How to Change Function Settings ......................39

Using the Mode Dial .............................................45

X Characteristics

• Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.

• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake

Before Using Your Camera

reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.

• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 focusing points are wide cross area sensors.

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Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.92 and field of view of approximately 100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.

• Features a large 3.0-inch monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance.

• Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject in real-time on the monitor.

• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The camera can also output composite and HDMI video signals so that you can watch recorded images and movies on a TV or high-quality monitor.

• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.

• The body exterior is magnesium alloy, and the dials, buttons, joints, and retractable parts of the camera are dust-proof and water-resistant.

• Features Dust Removal function to shake the CMOS sensor and remove the collected dust.

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Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode

that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.

• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera. You can use digital filters such as Color or Soft while taking pictures or to process images after taking them.

• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of photographic expression.

that automatically

• Records images in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously. When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can additionally save the image in RAW format. RAW images can be easily processed internally by the camera.

• Up to five setting patterns can be saved in A mode. In addition, functions for the |/Y button and the e-dials can also be customized, enabling speedy operation by any type of photographer.

• Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG4 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI90) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery.

Shake Reduction (SR)

Shake Reduction (SR) on the X features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for camera shake. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. This is normal and not a malfunction.

Before Using Your Camera

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

35 mm film : 36×24 mm X CMOS sensor : 23.7×15.7 mm

The focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera is about 1.5 times longer than that of the X. To shoot images with an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm

camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the X.

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the X by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the X

300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Checking the Contents of the Package

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

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera)

USB cable

I-USB7

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI90

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

AV cable

Battery charger

D-BC90

I-AVC7

ME viewfinder cap

Triangular ring and

protective cover

(Installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST53

AC plug cord

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW110

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Built-in flash

Strap lug

AF assist light

Card cover

Self-timer lamp

/Remote control receiver

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Speaker

Microphone

Viewfinder

Microphone terminal

mini HDMI terminal

(Type C)

PC/AV terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Monitor

Hot shoe

Strap lug

X-sync socket

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment lever

LCD Panel Image plane

indicator

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

Cable release terminal

Card access lamp

Before Using Your Camera

Tripod socket

Battery grip contacts

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery cover

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

removed.

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

the Eyecup F

R removed.

K and

Capture Mode

Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted.

Before Using Your Camera

1 m button

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.119)

2 o button

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing this button to set the ISO sensitivity. (p.95)

1 2 3 4

7 8 9

e f g h i j k l m

4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.62) or to preview (

p.135

5 Front e-dial (R)

Changes the settings.

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.60)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.72)

7 E button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.79)

8 Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.45)

e Rear e-dial (S)

Changes the settings.

f L button

Records the exposure before shooting (p.121) and saves a preview image.

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9 Mode dial

Switches the exposure modes. (

p.45)

0 Metering mode

switching lever

Changes the metering method. (p.117)

a |/Y button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.285)

b Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus modes ( and manual focus mode (p.132).

l/k

) (p.122)

c Q button

Switches to Playback mode. (p.83)

d M button

Turns the status screen display on the monitor on/off. (p.25)

Switches to the control panel when the status screen is shown. (p.27)

g | (Green) button

Sets the exposure mode to Automatic Exposure and resets the settings.

h AF point switching dial

Sets the focusing area. (p.127)

i = button

Sets the focusing area and temporarily provides manual focus. (p.124)

j U button

Displays a Live View image. (p.165)

k 4 button

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

When the AF point switching dial is set to j (Select), press this button to enable or disable changing the AF point. (p.128)

l Four-way controller

(2345)

Displays the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/Custom

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Image setup menu. (p.88)

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

When the AF point switching dial is set to to move the AF point. (p.128)

(Select), use this

m 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.89). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

Playback Mode

Functions of buttons, dials and lever used during playback are noted.

2 3 4

5 6

9 0

1 m button

Press in the enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.237)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.62) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview.

4 Front e-dial (R)

Use this to display the next or previous image.

5 i button

Press to delete images. (p.84)

6 Q button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

7 M button

Press to display the shooting information on the monitor. (p.29)

8 Rear e-dial (S)

Use this to change the magnification in the enlarged view (p.237) or display multiple images at the same time (p.238).

9 L button

When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to additionally save the image in RAW format. (p.84)

0 | (Green) button

Press in the enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.237)

a 4 button

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

b Four-way controller

(2345)

When a menu screen or playback screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change items.

Press the four-way controller (3) to display the playback mode palette. (p.234)

c 3 button

Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.235). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display other menus.

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References to Button Names

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

Display Indicators

Monitor

The various information

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

Monitor

The brightness and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.297, p.298)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial

Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned.

Program

Automatic Exposure

RAW

RAW Tv

Cancel AF

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1 Exposure Mode (p.100) 3 World Time (p.289) 2 Guide indicator 4 Current date and time (p.67)

* 3 appears only when [World Time] is set to [Destination].

• Select [Off] for [Guide Display] in the [R Set-up 1] menu to not show guides.

(p.293)

• When the mode dial is set to A, the screen for selecting the USER mode

is displayed for 30 seconds regardless of the [Guide Display] setting.

Capture Mode

HDR OFF

OFF

While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. You can change the type of the screen displayed by pressing the M button.

2000 2.8

ISO

1600

AUTO

11223344+5

AWB

16M

JPEG

Status screen

AF.S

±0.0 ±0±0

[37]

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

16M

JPEG

Control panel

OFF

HDR

OFF

[37]

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Blank

Electronic level display

[Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.299)

Status screen

(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

USER

SHIFT

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JPEG

2000

ISO

AUTO

1600

AF.S

2.8

+1.0

G1A1

11223344+5

AWB

[

1234

]

1 234 567

15 16 17

19 20 21

1 Exposure Mode (p.100) 13 EV Compensation (p.119)/ 2 AE Lock (p.121) 3 Interval Shooting (p.152)/Multi-

exposure (p.155)/Extended Bracketing (p.160)/Digital Filter (p.162)/HDR Capture (p.215)

4 Shake Reduction (p.140)/

Horizon Correction (p.140)

Exposure Bracketing (p.157)

14 EV bar 15 Flash Mode (p.77) 16 Drive Mode (p.88) 17 White Balance (p.205) 18 Custom Image (p.222)

19 File Format (p.202) 5 Focus Mode (p.122) 20 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.200) 6 Metering Method (p.117) 21 JPEG Quality (p.201) 7 Battery level (p.52) 22 Flash Exposure Compensation 8 E-dial guide 9 Shutter speed 23

10 Aperture value

(p.82)

White Balance fine-tuning (p.207)/ Cross Processing (p.225)

11 ISO/ISO AUTO 24 AF point (p.127) 12 Sensitivity (p.95) 25 Remaining image storage

capacity/| button guide

109

22 23

Control panel

HDR

OFF

Press the M button in the status screen to display the control panel and change settings.

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

16M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[

]

5467

16 17

1 Function name 10 Digital Filter (p.162) 2 ISO AUTO Setting (p.96) 11 HDR Capture (p.215) 3 AUTO AF Point Setting (p.127) 12 File Format (p.202) 4 Highlight Correction (p.214) 13 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.200) 5 Shadow Correction (p.214) 14 JPEG Quality (p.201) 6 Distortion Correction (p.218) 15 Shake Reduction/ 7 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.218)

Horizon Correction (p.140)

16 Current date and time 8 Cross Processing (p.225) 17 Remaining image storage 9 Extended Bracketing (p.160)

capacity

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

• When [Status Screen] (p.295) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to P (Off), the status screen is not displayed. The control panel turns on and off each time the M button is pressed.

• On the status screen, the setting currently being changed or guide display for the buttons that can be operated are displayed in blue (when [Status Screen] (p.295) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to [Display Color 1]).

• The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds. Press the M button to display it again.

• If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel, the status screen will reappear.

• [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed on the status screen and in the control panel. Even if the number of recordable images is 10,000 or more, [9999] is displayed.

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Electronic level display

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On), press the M button while the control panel is displayed to view the

electronic level. When [Electronic Level] is assigned to the |/Y

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button, press the |/Y button to switch the display on/off. A bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right side.

Example:

Horizontally and vertically

level (green)

Outside horizontal level

display (red)

Tilted 5° up (yellow)

• [Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4]

menu. (p.299)

• Refer to p.285 for assigning a function to the |/Y button.

• The electronic level display will disappear if no operations are made within 1 minute.

• If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar graphs flash red.

Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow)

Vertically level (green)

Horizontally level (green)

Outside vertical level

display (red)

When holding the camera vertically

HDR OFF

OFF

100 -0001

RAW

100 -0001

RAW

If the camera is held vertically while measuring the brightness, the status screen or control panel is displayed vertically. The directions of the four-way controller (2345) also change to match the orientation of the camera. To always display the contents of the screen horizontally, set in [Status Screen] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.295)

Playback Mode

The camera switches the types of information display when you press the M button during playback.

Standard Captured image, file format, and guides are displayed.

Histogram display

Detailed information display

No info. display Only captured image is displayed.

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.32)

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed. (p.30)

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

OFF

HDR

OFF

16 M

[

1234

OFF

]

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10:00AM

ISO

G2 AdobeRGB

100-0001

RAW

AE-L

100-0001

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

100-0001

AE-L

RAW

JPEG

2000 F5.6

Standard

ISO

200

2000 F5.6 200

Histogram display

AF.A

No info. display

2000

F2.8 +1.5 -0.5

200

ISO

JPEG

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OFF

The type of information display that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.312) of the [A Rec. Mode 5] menu, the [Standard] screen is always displayed first when the camera is turned on.

Detailed information display

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Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages.

Page 1

Still Picture

11 1 2

13 14 15 16 19

26 27 28 29

AF.A

2000

F2.8

200

ISO

JPEG

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Movie

+1.5 -0.5

10:00AM

100-0001

±0 ±0

G2 AdobeRGB

±0 ±0 ±0

21 24

546

1817

3332

F2.8

FullHD

Movie

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Still Picture/Movie

100-0001

min

sec

G2MONO

OFF

10:00AM

2 3

100-0001

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

35 36

242525

37 14 38

2826 27 4

2 3

1 Rotation information (p.249) 20 Aperture value 2 Captured image 21 EV Compensation (p.119) 3 Exposure Mode (p.89) 22 Flash Exposure Compensation 4 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction (p.140)

5 Protect (p.254) 24 White Balance (p.205) 6 Folder number-File number

(p.300)

7 Drive Mode (p.88) 27 Recorded Pixels (p.171, p.200) 8 Flash Mode (p.77) 28 Quality Level (p.171, p.201) 9 Focal Length 29 Color Space (p.212)

10 AF point (p.127)/

Autofocus Method (p.166)

11 Focus Mode (p.122) 12 Metering Method (p.117) 32 Shooting date and time 13 Shutter speed 33 DPOF settings (p.309) 14 Digital Filter (p.162) 34 Recording time 15 Extended Bracketing (p.160)/

HDR Capture (p.215)/ Multi-exposure (p.155)/ Cross Processing (p.225)

16 Highlight Correction (p.214) 39 Information tampering warning 17 Shadow Correction (p.214) 40 Photographer (p.307) 18 Distortion Correction (p.218) 41 Copyright Holder (p.307) 19 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.218)

(p.82)

23 Sensitivity (p.95)

25 White Balance fine-tuning (p.207) 26 File Format (p.202)

30 Image finishing tone (p.222) 31 Custom Image parameters

(p.222)

35 Sound setting (p.172) 36 Sound type 37 Drive Mode (Remote Control) 38 Cross Processing (p.225)

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* For images taken during Live View using Face Detection AF or Contrast AF,

the autofocus method is displayed for indicator 10. * Indicators 8 and 22 appear only for images taken with the flash. * Indicators 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 33, and 38 appear only for images taken with

the corresponding functions enabled. * Indicators 27 and 28 do not appear for RAW images. * Indicator 39 appears only for images whose information was tampered.

100-0001

RAW

Histogram display

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

and “RGB histogram”.

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1 32432

100-0001

RAW

AE-L

100-0001

RAW

2000 F5.6 200

ISO

AE-L

2000 F5.6

ISO

200

97 8 10 6 7 8 9 106

Brightness histogram RGB histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Shutter speed 2 Protect 8 Aperture value 3 Folder number-File number 9 Sensitivity 4 Additionally saving in RAW

format

5 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

6 File Format

* Indicator 2 appears only for protected images. * Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is

JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory. (p.84)

If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.236) in the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in RGB histogram display and Detailed information display).

10 DPOF settings 11 Histogram (R) 12 Histogram (G) 13 Histogram (B)

Using the Histogram

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

1 Adjusting Exposure (p.119) 1 Adjusting Brightness (p.214)

Understanding Brightness

When the brightness is correct and there are no overly bright or dark areas, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

← Number of pixels

(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)

Dark portions Bright portions

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Dark image Image with few bright or

dark areas

Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions with no detail). Bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow on the monitor when [Bright/Dark Area] is O (On).

1 Playing Back Images (p.83) 1 Setting the Playback Display Method (p.236) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.296)

Understanding Color Balance

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

1 Setting the White Balance (p.205)

Guide Indicators

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

Example:

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2 Four-way controller (2) 4 button 3 Four-way controller (3) | Green button 4 Four-way controller (4) L button

5 Four-way controller (5) i button

R Front e-dial Shutter release button

S Rear e-dial |/Y button

3 button

Viewfinder

The following information appears in the viewfinder.

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61011

5 7 8 9

181716151413

1 AF frame (p.61) 2 Spot metering frame (p.118) 3 AF point (p.127) 4 Flash indicator (p.77)

Lit: when the flash is available. Blinks: when the flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.

5 Focus Mode (p.132)

Appears when the focus mode is set to \.

6 Shutter speed

Underlined when the shutter speed can be adjusted. Displays a countdown of processing time when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.98)

7 Aperture value

Underlined when the aperture value can be adjusted. [nr] blinks when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.98)

8 Focus indicator (p.72)

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

9 EV bar

Displays the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when the exposure mode is set to a or M. (p.119) Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is O (On). (p.38)

10 ISO/ISO AUTO

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

11 Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity

Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted. Displays the number of recordable images immediately after shooting.

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Displays the compensation value while adjusting the EV compensation. Displays the amount of deviation from the correct exposure when the exposure mode is set to a or M and [Electronic Level] is set to O (On). (p.114)

12 AE Lock (p.121)

Appears while the AE Lock function is activated.

13 Changing AF point (p.128)

Appears when the AF point can be changed with the AF point switching dial set to j (Select).

14 Multi-exposure (p.155)

Appears when Multi-exposure is set.

15 Metering Method (p.117)

Appears when the metering method is M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering).

16 Shake Reduction (p.139)

Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

17 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.82)

Appears when the flash exposure compensation is in use.

18 EV Compensation (p.119)/Exposure Bracketing (p.157)

Appears when adjusting the EV compensation or when the drive mode is set to [Exposure Bracketing].

19 File Format (p.202)

Displays the image save format in RAW/RAW+ format. Not displayed in JPEG format.

• The AF point(s) in use for autofocus appear in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.127)

• When [Cancel AF] is assigned to [AF Button] in [Button Customization] of the [A Rec. Mode 5] menu, \ is displayed in the viewfinder while the = button is pressed. (p.124)

• [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10,000 or more, [9999] is displayed.

LCD Panel

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

1 Shutter speed/

Countdown of Noise Reduction processing time (p.98)

2 Aperture value

nr :

3 Multi-exposure (p.155) Q : Slow-speed Sync 4 Mirror Lock-up Shooting (p.149) E : Trailing Curtain Sync 5 EV bar (p.119)/

Electronic Level (p.38)

6 EV Compensation (p.119)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.157)

7 Battery level (p.52) g : Self-timer Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.82)

9 Sensitivity/EV compensation

value

10 ISO/ISO AUTO 14 Remaining image storage

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

Noise Reduction is activated (p.98)

11 Flash Mode (p.77)

b : Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used)

> :Red-eye Reduction 3 : Auto Flash Discharge

w :Wireless

12 Drive Mode (p.88)

9 : Single Frame Shooting j : Continuous Shooting

W :

13 File Format (p.202)

1 :RAW capture 1P: RAW+JPEG capture

capacity/USB Connection mode (p.317)

Pc-S :MSC mode Pc-P :PTP mode

Remote Control Shooting

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6 7 8 9

LCD panel is illuminated when the exposure metering is performed. You can choose [High], [Low] or [Off] for LCD panel backlight in [22. LCD Panel Illumination] of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu (p.92).

Electronic level display

When the camera is not level, a bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

• [Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4]

menu. (p.299)

• The composition can also be adjusted in the camera when the camera is stabilized using a tripod. (p.220)

How to Change Function Settings

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

Using the Direct Keys

In Capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance and Custom Image by pressing the four-way controller ( Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

2345

). (p.88)

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

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Flash Mode

Cancel

Flash On

0.0

HDR OFF

OFF

While direct key operation is enabled, the guide indicators for the direct keys are displayed in blue (when [Status Screen] (p.295) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to [Display Color 1]). Direct key operation is not available when the AF point switching dial is set to j and the AF point is being changed. In such cases, press and hold the 4 button. (p.129)

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Using the Control Panel

While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen. You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings. Following, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.

Check the status screen and then press the M button.

The control panel appears.

Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.

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 in a given camera status.

2000 2.8

ISO

1600

AUTO

16 M

JPEG

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

16 M

AF.S

±0.0 ±0±0

11223344+5

AWB

OFF

[

HDR

OFF

[

]

HDR OFF

OFF

Use the front e-dial (R) or rear

JPEG Quality

e-dial (S) to change the setting.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

• Press the 4 button in Step 3 to display the detailed setting screen for the

selected item. Make the detailed settings for functions such as Extended Bracketing and Digital Filter on the detailed setting screen.

• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View

(p.165) is displayed. Make or change necessary settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu in advance.

ISO

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

200-1600

OFF

16 M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[

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]

Using the Menus

This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus. Following, how to set [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is

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explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in Capture mode.

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

If the

Playback mode, the [ menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) twice or turn the rear e-dial (S) two clicks to the right (toward y).

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

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

button is pressed in

Playback 1]

1 2345

File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality AUTO AF Point Setting Lens Correction

Exit

JPEG

16 M

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

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Exit

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed.

The frame moves to the pop-up menu if there is one. When there is a submenu, it is displayed.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

displayed.

Next, set other items.

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Exit

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Cancel OK

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

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Press the 3 button.

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

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).

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

to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.294)

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

•[A Rec. Mode] menu 1p.89

•[Q Playback] menu 1p.235

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•[R Set-up] menu 1p.278

•[A Custom Setting] menu 1p.91

Using the Mode Dial

You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.

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Mode dial

Mode dial lock button

Mode Characteristics Page

Green

Hyper-program

Sensitivity Priority

Shutter Priority

Aperture Priority

Shutter & Aperture Priority

Hyper-manual

Dial indicator

Lets you capture images with the saved exposure mode. Up to five settings can be saved.

Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings.

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure according to Program Line when taking pictures. You can use the front and rear e-dials to switch between shutter priority and aperture priority.

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

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

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

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

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

p.227

p.103

p.104

p.105

p.107

p.109

p.110

p.112

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Mode Characteristics Page

Bulb

Flash X-sync Speed

Movie

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

The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically set the sync speed.

Use this to record movies. p.174

p.115

p.116

2 Getting Started

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

Attaching the Strap ..............................................48

Inserting the Battery ............................................49

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ...........55

Attaching a Lens ..................................................59

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................61

Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................62

Initial Settings .......................................................63

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring.

Getting Started

Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.

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

Inserting the Battery

Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI90 battery.

Charging the Battery

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

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

Indicator lamp

Lithium-ion battery

AC plug cord

Battery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

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The indicator lamp is lit during charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.

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

•

Do not use the provided battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.

• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Use a new battery in the camera.

• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power.) Charge in a location where the

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temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

• If battery usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its life. Use a new battery in the camera.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it into the camera.

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

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The battery may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you install a new battery after a long time has passed since the battery was removed, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.67).

• Insert the battery correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.

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

Open the battery cover.

Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turn it towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).

Face the 2 mark on the battery towards outside of the camera, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) and insert the battery.

Insert until the battery locks.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger. Remove the battery when it pops out slightly.

Battery lock lever

Close the battery cover (4) and turn the battery cover unlock knob towards CLOSE (5) to lock.

Stow the battery cover unlock knob after closing the battery cover.

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Use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.53)

Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the displayed on the status screen and LCD panel.

Status

Screen

w (Green) A Battery is full.

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x (Green) B Battery is close to full. y (Yellow) C Battery is running low. z (Red) D lit Battery is almost empty.

[Battery depleted] D blinks

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

•

W is displayed when using the AC adapter.

LCD Panel Battery Level

The camera turns off after displaying the message. (D continues blinking on the LCD panel.)

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)

w/A

Battery

D-LI90 (23°C) 980 740 610 440 minutes

The image storage capacity (normal recording, flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

(Temperature)

( 0°C) 810 680 560 400 minutes

Normal

Recording

Flash Photography

50% Use 100% Use

Playback Time

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

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or taking a lot of pictures.

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Open the terminal cover.

Face the 2 mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the 2 mark on the camera, and connect the DC terminal to the DC input terminal of the camera.

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Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

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

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

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit K-AC50 when using the AC adapter.

• The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card (commercially available). Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

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

• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.281) for details on formatting.

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

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

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

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Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.

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

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

Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

• 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.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures. Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be

• damaged and become unusable.

• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if (1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

(2) (3) the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being

accessed.

Write-protect

switch

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

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

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras.

1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.281)

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

When the File Format is JPEG

Choose the number of recorded pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more stars (E) are clearer when printed. However, the number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases with larger file sizes. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1728×1152) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded pixels and quality level depending on how the picture will be used.

1 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.200) 1 Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.201)

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JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image

Storage Capacity

(When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card)

JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

(4928×3264) 134 214 379 749

(3936×2624) 208 332 585 1138

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• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting

(3072×2048) 339 543 945 1807

(1728×1152) 1041 1617 2793 5121

conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders containing 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracketing, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

When the File Format is RAW

With the X, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select PENTAX’s original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 2 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 58 images in either PEF or DNG format.

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Attaching a Lens

Attach a proper lens to the camera’s body. When you use one of the following lenses with the X, all the camera’s exposure modes will be available.

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

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.

• When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, some

functions will be restricted. Refer to “Notes on [27. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.339).

• With factory default setting, the camera will not work with lenses other than those listed above and accessories. Set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to use them. (p.339)

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2).

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Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage.

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

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

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

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To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (4) and turn the lens counterclockwise.

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

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

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

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

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

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

-1

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AF frame

• The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. Diopter can be adjusted with the Eyecup F adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.

• To remove the Eyecup F direction of the arrow. To attach the Eyecup FR, align it with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into the position.

• If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you use the diopter adjustment lever, use the optional diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the Eyecup F adapter. (p.348)

R must be removed to use this

R, pull it out in the

R attached. However,

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the main switch to [ON].

The camera will turn on.

Set the main switch to the position [OFF]

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to turn off the camera.

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

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

- Press the shutter release button halfway.

- Press the Q button, 3 button or M button.

• By default, the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3] menu. (p.304)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [ appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once these settings are made, you will not need to set them again next time you turn on your camera.

If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.67).

Setting the Display Language

Language/u] screen

Cancel OK

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

00 00

dd yy

///

//20100101

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

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

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 on p.65 if W (Hometown) does not have to be changed.

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Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to W.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

English

Standard

to select a city.

New York

DST

Cancel

10:00

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [DST] (daylight saving time).

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

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Large].

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard Large

English

Standard

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In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Standard].

When the Wrong Language is Set

If you mistakenly select the wrong language in the [Language/u] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can perform the following operation to set the language back. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operation from Step 2 to set the language back.

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Press the display the guides on the monitor.

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

Press the 3 button once.

[A 1] is displayed in the upper tab.

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

[R 1] is displayed in the upper tab.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/

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Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/u] screen appears.

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

The [R Set-up 1] menu in the selected language appears. Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown] and the current date and time as necessary.

• To change the hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.289)

• To change the date and time: “Changing the Date and Time

Display” (p.289)

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

• If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can reselect a language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/u] screen.

Setting the Date and Time

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

dd yy

//20100101

dd yy

// 2010

0101

24h

00 00

Settings complete

Cancel OK

00 00

Settings complete

Cancel OK

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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 set the month.

Set the day and year in the same manner.

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Next, set the time.

If you select [12h] in Step 4, the camera switches between am and pm depending on the time.

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

Press the 4 button.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

dd yy

00 00

dd yy

00 00

24h

//20100101

24h

//20100909

The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

If you set the date and time from the menu, the screen will return to the [R Set-up 1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button.

Pressing the 3 button while setting the date and time cancels the settings made up to that point and switches the camera to Capture mode. After initial settings are complete, if the camera power is turned off before the date and time settings are complete, the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear first next time you turn the camera on. In this case, you can also set the date and time from the menu later. (p.289)

• When you press the 4 button in Step 10, the seconds value is set to 0. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.

• You can change the language and date and time settings from the menu. (p.289, p.292)

3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the program line set to j) to ensure successful capturing.

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

Basic Shooting Operation ...................................70

Using a Zoom Lens ..............................................76

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................77

Playing Back Pictures ..........................................83

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera

How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body.

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.

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Horizontal position Vertical position

• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.

• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the slowest possible shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/ 150 of a second for 100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.139) when using a slower shutter speed.

• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.

• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod. (p.139)

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

The X features various exposure modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.

Set the mode dial to B.

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.

The exposure mode changes to B (Green) mode. In B, a proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set.

Set the focus mode lever to

The focus mode changes to l (Autofocus/Single) mode. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway in l, the camera focuses automatically. (p.122)

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Mode dial lock button

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Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.

A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.76)

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

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject comes into focus.

AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit location, but the flash does not pop up automatically. If the flash is necessary, the flash status E blinks in the viewfinder. Press the E button to pop up the flash.

1Operating the shutter release button

(p.74)

1Subjects that are difficult to focus on

(p.75)

1Using the Built-in Flash (p.77) 1Selecting the Focusing Area (AF

Point) (p.127)

Flash

status

Focus indicator

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

DeleteDelete

Review the captured image on the monitor.

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

1Setting the Display for Instant

Review (p.296)

You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e-dial (S). (p.237)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button.

1Deleting a Single Image (p.84)

• Refer to p.103 for details on using B (Green) mode.

• You can set the camera so that pressing the = button will focus automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.124)

• You can display the Optical Preview and check the composition, exposure, and focus before taking pictures. (p.135)

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Operating the shutter release button

The shutter release button has two working positions.

Not pressed

Pressing it down halfway (first position) displays the indicators in the

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viewfinder and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully

Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

(second position) takes a picture.

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.

• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn where the first position and second position are.

• The viewfinder indicators are displayed while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The indicators are displayed for about 10 seconds (default setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after you take your finger off the button. (p.35, p.118)

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.

(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the

focusing area

(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing

area (c) Fast moving objects (d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright

background) (e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within

the focusing area (f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the

focusing area

If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.133)

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The subject may not be focused even when the ] (focus indicator) is displayed when (e) and (f) above apply.

Using a Zoom Lens

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

Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for

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telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

Wide Angle Telephoto

• The smaller the number displayed for the focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.

• Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera. (p.337)

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions and when you want to use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.185))

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the compatibility.

1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.186)

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set the

lens aperture ring to s (Auto).

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For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.181).

Setting the Flash Mode

Flash Mode Function

Auto Flash

Discharge

Auto Flash+

Red-eye Reduction

Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.

Flash On+

Red-eye Reduction

Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit conditions.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the automatic flash.

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

Flash Mode Function

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye Reduction

Trailing Curtain

Sync

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Wireless Mode

The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the exposure mode.

Exposure Mode Selectable Flash Mode Restrictions

BC/D No flash compensation

e/c/KE/F/G/H/I/r - b/L/a/p E/F/k/r -

ME/F/r - A According to the saved settings

brightness. For example, when using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background, both the person and the background are captured beautifully.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a trail behind. (p.184)

You can synchronize a dedicated external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord. (p.190)

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

The flash modes that can be selected for the set exposure mode appear.

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

When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial (S) to perform the flash exposure compensation. (p.82)

Flash Mode

Cancel

Flash On

0.0

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Using Built-in Flash

Press the E button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. (p.35, p.37)

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged if the lighting

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

[Flash On] is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is at a position other than B.

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

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in

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photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it.

• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.

• Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lens is in use.

• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.

• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash.

The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces a red-eye effect by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.

To use the red-eye reduction function, select D in B mode, or F or H in other modes.

Daylight-Sync Shooting

In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a shadow cast on a person’s face. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync shooting. [Flash On] is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync shooting.

Taking pictures (in e mode)

1 Pop up the built-in flash manually and confirm that the flash

mode is set to E.

2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 3 Take a picture.

Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync

The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright.

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Compensating for Flash Output

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

Step Interval Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] (p.120) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

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Turn the rear e-dial (S) in the [Flash Mode] screen.

The flash compensation value is displayed.

Press the | button to reset the flash output compensation value to 0.0.

• The flash output compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.

• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash exposure

• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will

• Compensating to the minus (-) side may not affect the image if the subject is

• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which

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

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

Flash Mode

Flash On

Cancel

compensation. (p.35, p.37)

not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.

too close, the aperture value is small or the sensitivity is high.

support P-TTL auto flash mode.

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Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash

You can set the camera to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [20. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.92). By default, pictures cannot be taken while the built-in flash is charging.

20.

Release While Charging

Off On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

Cancel OK

Cancel

Playing Back Pictures

Playing Back Images

You can play back captured images with the camera.

Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to “Using the Provided Software” (p.320) for details on the software.

Press the Q button.

The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor. (For movies, only the first frame is displayed on the monitor.)

Press the M button during playback to switch the information display such as shooting information for the displayed image.

Refer to p.29 for details about display information.

Basic Operations

Press the four-way controller (45).

4 : Displays the previous image. 5 : Displays the next image.

You can also display the next or previous image by turning the front e-dial (R).

• Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.233) for details on the playback mode functions.

• When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can additionally save the image in RAW format by pressing the L button during playback. If the image was shot using any of the following settings, the corresponding RAW image listed is saved.

- Multi-exposure RAW image with Multi-exposure

- Extended Bracketing RAW image with standard settings

- Digital Filter RAW image without filter effect

- HDR Capture RAW image with standard exposure

Basic Operations

- Cross Processing RAW image without Cross Processing

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete images one by one.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.254)

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

Press the i button.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

100-0105

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

Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format.

Delete JPEG

Delete RAW

Delete RAW+JPEG

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.250).

Deletes only the JPEG image.

Deletes only the RAW image.

Deletes images in both file formats.

Delete

Cancel

100-0105

Basic Operations

Memo

4 Shooting Functions

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ............88

Setting the Exposure ...........................................93

Focusing .............................................................122

Checking the Composition, Exposure and

Focus Before Shooting (Preview) .....................135

Using the Shake Reduction Function to

Prevent Camera Shake ......................................139

Taking Pictures Continuously ...........................151

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings

(Auto Bracketing) ...............................................157

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ................162

Shooting with Live View ....................................165

Recording Movies ..............................................171

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

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

For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.42).

Direct Keys Setting Items

Press the four-way controller (2345) in

Capture mode to set the following items.

Shooting Functions

Key Item Function Page

Sets Continuous Shooting, Self-timer,

Drive Mode

Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge. p.77

White Balance

Custom Image

Remote Control, Exposure Bracketing or Mirror Lock-up Shooting.

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

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

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p.205

p.222

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-5] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

USER Mode

Exposure Mode

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

AUTO AF Point Setting

Lens Correction

Cross Processing

Extended Bracketing

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Composition Adjust.

Item Function Page

Sets the settings for A mode. p.230

Sets the exposure mode when the mode

dial is set to A.

Sets the file format. p.202

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the number of AF points when the focusing area is set to S (AUTO).

Corrects distortions and chromatic

aberrations occurring due to lens

p.230

p.200

p.201

p.127

p.218

properties.

Changes the hues and contrast by

performing digital cross processing.

Sets the Extended Bracketing shooting settings.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Enables capturing images at high dynamic range.

Creates a composite picture by taking multiple frames.

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

Adjusts the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism.

p.225

p.160

p.162

p.215

p.155

p.152

p.220

Shooting Functions

D-Range Setting

ISO AUTO Setting

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NRSets whether to use Noise Reduction in

Program Line Selects Program Line. p.102

Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.212

RAW File Format

Shooting Functions

Movie Sets the movie settings. p.171

Live View Sets the Live View settings. p.166

Electronic Level

Horizon Correction

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.296

Digital Preview Sets the Digital Preview settings. p.136

E-Dial Programming

Button

Customization

Memory

Save USER Mode

*1 Appears only when the *2 Can also be set using the control panel.

Item Function Page

mode dial is set to A.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents

bright and dark areas from occurring.

Sets the range of automatic correction in

AUTO.

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity.

slow speed shooting.

Sets the file format of images saved in RAW format.

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

Corrects the tilt (right and left) of the image.

Reduces vertical and horizontal camera

shake.

Sets the focal length when using a lens whose focal length information cannot be obtained.

Sets the functions assigned to the e-dials in each exposure mode.

Sets the functions for when the |/Y button, = button, or Preview dial is operated, or the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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

Saves the current camera settings as A.

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p.96

p.98

p.99

p.203

p.299

p.140

p.142

p.282

p.285

p.312

p.227

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to fully use the functions of a SLR camera.

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.120

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. Expanded Sensitivity

4. Meter Operating Time

5. Locked

6. Link AE to AF Point

7. Auto EV Compensation

8. Auto Bracketing Order

9. One-Push Bracketing

10. WB Adjustable Range

11. WB When Using Flash

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. Color Temperature Steps

14. Superimpose AF Area

Item Function Page

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

Expands the lower and upper sensitivity limits.

Sets the exposure metering time. p.118

AE-L

with AF

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

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering.

Sets whether to compensate for automatically when the proper exposure cannot be determined.

Sets the order for Auto Bracketing shooting.

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

Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when specifying the light source on the white balance setting.

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 the adjustment steps for color temperature.

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

p.95

p.131

p.118

p.157

p.159

p.206

p.210

p.128

Shooting Functions

15. AF.S Setting

16. AF.C Setting

17. AF Assist Light

18. AF with Remote

Control

19. Remote Control in Bulb

Shooting Functions

20. Release While Charging

21. Flash in Wireless Mode

22. LCD Panel Illumination

23. Saving Rotation Info

24. Save Menu Location

25. Catch-in Focus

26. AF Fine Adjustment

27. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Item Function Page

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

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

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

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with remote control.

Sets the remote control operation when using the remote control in p (Bulb) mode.

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

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

Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. p.37

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

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

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

Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.126

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

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

p.123

p.124

p.148

p.116

p.82

p.191

p.249

p.294

p.134

p.339

p.336

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

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

Effect of Shutter Speed

By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is expressed in the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes, in a picture you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of time, creating different effects. Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.

Using slower shutter speed

If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed.

Using faster shutter speed

Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps to prevent camera shake.

Effect of Aperture

By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area that appears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing the focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead you can completely change the feel of the picture you create. Use the c (Aperture Priority) mode.

Shooting Functions

Opening the aperture (reduce the

aperture value)

Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.

Closing the aperture (increase the

aperture value)

The range in focus expands forward and backward. For instance, if you take a

picture of a flower against a landscape

Shooting Functions

with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.

Aperture and Depth of Field

The following table summarizes how the aperture affects the depth of field. The depth of field may also change depending on the lens used and the distance to the subject.

Aperture

Depth of field Shallow Deep

Area of focus

Lens focal length

Distance to the subject

Open Close

(Smaller value) (Larger value)

Narrow Wide

Longer Shorter

(Telephoto) (Wide-angle)

Near Far

• The depth of field for the X differs depending on the lens but

compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).

• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs).

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800. The default setting is [AUTO].

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the o button in Capture mode.

The sensitivity displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder changes.

Press the | button to set the sensitivity to [AUTO].

Shooting Functions

200

ISO

AUTO

200

JPEG

Take your finger off the o button and rear e-dial (S).

The sensitivity is set.

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AWB

16 M

AF.S

5.0

ISO

AUTO

• The sensitivity can also be changed by pressing the o button once, taking

your finger off the button and turning the rear e-dial (S). In this case, the sensitivity is fixed when the o button is pressed again or the exposure metering timer (p.118) elapses. When the exposure mode is set to B (Green), L (Shutter & Aperture Priority)

•

(Movie), the sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO] and the setting cannot be changed.

•

When the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority), a (Hyper-manual),

(Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync Speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].

•

When the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb), the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600.

• The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 80 to 51200 when

[3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.91) is set to [On]. However, the minimum sensitivity is ISO 160 when [Highlight Correction] is set to [On] in [D-Range Setting] (p.214) of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu.

Shooting Functions

• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can

reduce image noise by setting [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.98)

•

You can select whether to set the sensitivity in increments of 1 EV or in accordance with the EV step setting for exposure (p.120). This can be set in [2. Sensitivity Steps]

of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (

p.91

Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction

Set the range in which the sensitivity is automatically adjusted when the sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100-3200] by default.

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

The [ISO AUTO Setting] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to set the minimum sensitivity.

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 3200-

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to set the maximum sensitivity.

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 3200-

Cancel OK

Press the 4 button.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Parameters] and press the four-way controller (5).

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

Slow

Standard (default setting)

Fast

Press the 3 button twice.

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

Increases the sensitivity as little as possible

Actively increases the sensitivity

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 3200-

Expanding the Dynamic Range

Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture. By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult for bright areas to occur in the image. To expand the dynamic range, make the settings in [D-Range Setting] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.214)

Shooting Functions

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.

- when shooting with a long exposure

- when shooting with a high sensitivity setting

- when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high

You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. However, images shot with Noise Reduction will take longer to save.

High-ISO NR

Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.

Shooting Functions

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

The [High-ISO NR] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto], [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High] or [Custom].

High-ISO NR

ISO

AUTO

Auto

ISO

OFF

Off

ISO

Low

ISO

Medium

ISO

High

ISO

CUSTOM

Custom

Cancel OK

Auto

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

Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting.

Low/Medium/High

Custom

Press the 4 button.

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range.

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

If you select [Auto], [Off], [Low], [Medium], or [High], proceed to Step 7.

Pentax 14762, K-5, 14748 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Display Indicators

Monitor

Viewfinder

LCD Panel

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Using the Control Panel

Using the Menus

Using the Mode Dial

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Inserting the Battery

Charging the Battery

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Battery Level Indicator

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Attaching a Lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

3 Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

Using a Zoom Lens

Using the Built-in Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Compensating for Flash Output

Playing Back Pictures

Playing Back Images

Deleting a Single Image

4 Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Setting the Sensitivity

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)