Pentax 645Z Operating Manual

Medium Format Digital SLR Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing our PENTAX 645Z medium format digital SLR 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 D FA645 and

FA645 lenses, and 645 lenses that have an Aperture 9 (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.28 of this manual.

Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal

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

Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the

U.S. and/or other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi Inc. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

connected

are trademarks of Eye-Fi,

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.

AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the

personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

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

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

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

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

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

Caution

• 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 CAMERA

Warning

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

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

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using. Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.

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

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

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult your nearest service center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug c ord while the cord is plugged in.

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable 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 clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

SEE MANUAL.

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

Warning

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

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause

serious personal injuries.

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

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or

memory cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

About the Battery and Charger

• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.

• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (memory cards), etc.

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

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

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

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

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

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

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

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

Cleaning Your Camera

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

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

• Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

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

Storing Your Camera

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

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

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

About SD Memory Cards

• The SD Memory Card is equipped wi th a wr ite-prot ect sw itch. Set ting 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.

2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference.

3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card

is being accessed.

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

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

Write-protect

switch

• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

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

Provided Manuals

This camera comes with two manuals: “Operating Manual” (this book) and “Menu Reference”. Use these as needed.

Operating Manual

Describes the necessary preparations before use and the basic operations of your camera. The “Operating Manual” contains pages 1 to 107.

About Eye-Fi Cards

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

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

• Update your Eye-Fi card to the latest firmware before using it.

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

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

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

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

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

Menu Reference

Describes the functions that can be set when F is pressed and the product specifications. After you read the “Operating Manual” and become familiar with the basic operations of your camera, you can carry the “Menu Reference” with you as a handy reference guide. The “Menu Reference” contains pages R1 to R57.

The following symbols indicate reference page numbers with related information.

y Refer to another location within the same

document.

w Refer to a location in the other document.

Operating Manual Contents

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ........................... 1

Care to be Taken During Handling ................................... 3

Provided Manuals ..............................................................5

1 Before Using Your Camera 9

Checking the Contents of the Package............................10

Names and Functions of Working Parts...........................11

Operating Controls.......................................................... 12

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor.................................. 14

Display Indicators.............................................................15

Monitor............................................................................ 15

Viewfinder ....................................................................... 22

LCD Panel ...................................................................... 23

Electronic Level .............................................................. 23

2 Getting Started 25

Attaching the Strap...........................................................26

Attaching a Lens ..............................................................26

Lens Compatibility Chart................................................. 28

Using the Battery and Charger.........................................30

Charging the Battery....................................................... 30

Inserting/Removing the Battery ...................................... 30

Using the AC Adapter ..................................................... 32

Inserting a Memory Card..................................................33

Power ...............................................................................34

Initial Settings...................................................................34

Language Setting............................................................ 34

Date Adjustment ............................................................. 35

Formatting a Memory Card............................................. 36

Diopter Adjustment .......................................................... 37

Attaching the Large Eyecup ............................................37

Testing Your Camera ...................................................... 38

Shooting ..........................................................................38

Reviewing Images ...........................................................39

How to Change Function Settings ................................... 40

Using the Direct Keys......................................................41

Using the Control Panel ..................................................41

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

3 Shooting Functions 43

Focusing .......................................................................... 44

Selecting the Focus Mode...............................................44

Exposure Setting ............................................................. 47

Selecting the Metering Mode........................................... 47

Setting the Sensitivity ......................................................47

Changing the Exposure Mode.........................................48

AE Lock ...........................................................................50

Movie Recording.............................................................. 51

Playing Back Movies .......................................................52

White Balance ................................................................. 53

Manual White Balance ....................................................54

Color Temperature ..........................................................55

Drive Mode ...................................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting .......................................................56

Self-timer .........................................................................57

Remote Control ............................................................... 57

Multi-exposure.................................................................58

Interval Shooting .............................................................59

Interval Composite ..........................................................60

Interval Movie Record .....................................................61

Exposure Bracketing .......................................................62

Mirror Lock-up Shooting ..................................................63

Flash Mode ......................................................................64

Attaching a Flash ............................................................ 64

Setting the Flash Mode................................................... 65

Flash Compatibility Chart................................................ 66

Preview ............................................................................67

Setting the Preview Method............................................ 67

Custom Image..................................................................68

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image ....................... 69

5 Using a Computer 85

Connecting to a Computer............................................... 86

System Requirements .....................................................86

Connecting the Camera to a Computer........................... 87

Using the Provided Software ........................................... 88

Installing the Software .....................................................88

Digital Camera Utility 5 Screen .......................................90

4 Playback and Processing

Functions 71

Setting the Playback Functions........................................72

Displaying a Single Image................................................73

Deleting Images One by One ......................................... 73

Zoom Display.................................................................. 73

Changing the Playback Method .......................................74

Multi-image Display ........................................................ 74

Folder Display................................................................. 75

Calendar Filmstrip Display.............................................. 75

Slideshow ....................................................................... 76

Image Rotation ............................................................... 76

Editing and Processing Images........................................77

Image Copy .................................................................... 77

Resize/Cropping ............................................................. 77

Color Moiré Correction.................................................... 78

Digital Filter..................................................................... 79

Movie Edit ....................................................................... 81

RAW Development ......................................................... 82

Protecting Images ............................................................83

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ........................84

6 Appendix 93

Optional Accessories....................................................... 94

Error Messages ............................................................... 97

Troubleshooting............................................................... 98

Index.............................................................................. 100

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................... 105

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera (p.91) or on our website.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Before Using Your Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package .........................10

Names and Functions of Working Parts ........................ 11

Display Indicators ..........................................................15

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with this camera.

Before Using Your Camera

Check that all accessories are included before using your camera.

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cap 645

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC90

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW150

Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera)

Triangular ring and protective cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Standard eyecup

(Installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST150

Menu Reference

Large eyecup 645

O-EC107

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

D-LI90

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Hot shoe

Before Using Your Camera

Strap lug

Card cover

Sync socket

Tripod socket

Terminal cover

AF coupler

SD2 slot

HDMI terminal

(Type D)

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery cover

Tripod socket

Image plane

indicator

LCD Panel

Diopter

adjustment ring

Viewfinder

Tiltable monitor

Card access

lamp

Lens information contacts

Lens mount index

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Mirror

Lens unlock button

Stereo microphones

Speaker

Strap lug

Cable switch terminal

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

USB 3.0 terminal

SD1 slot

(micro B)

Microphone

terminal

DC input

terminal

* The front and rear views show the camera with the Hot shoe cover FK removed.

Caution

• Although the angle of the tiltable monitor can be changed (raised or lowered), the monitor cannot be moved in the left/right direction. Do not twist

or apply strong force to the movable section, or hit the viewfinder part with the monitor. Always return to its original position when not in use.

• Be sure to close the terminal cover correctly to keep out dust and moisture.

Operating Controls

Before Using Your Camera

4 5

1 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.38) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

2 ISO button (N)

Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.47)

3 EV Compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.50)

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g h

i j k

l m

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4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.34, p.67)

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) You can change the menu category when a menu screen is

displayed. (p.42) In playback mode, use this to select a different image. (p.39)

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.26)

7 Metering mode switching dial

Changes the metering mode. (p.47)

8 Lock button (7)

Temporarily disables e-dial and button operations to prevent misoperation. (w p.R43)

9 AF area button (6)

Press to change the AF point. (p.45)

0 Exposure Bracketing button (5)

Sets exposure bracketing. (p.62)

a RAW/Fx button (O)

You can assign a function to this button. (w p.R20)

b Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.49)

c Mode dial

Changes the exposure mode. (p.49)

d Stills/Movie switching dial

Switches between A (Still capture) mode and C (Movie recording) mode. (p.38)

e Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed.

(p.42) You can change the camera settings when the control panel is

displayed. (p.41) In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display multiple

images at the same time. (p.73, p.74)

f AF mode switching dial

Switches between the autofocus modes (x/E). (p.44)

g Mirror Up dial

Enables shooting with the mirror raised up. (p.63)

h Illumination button (8)

Illuminates the LCD panel. (p.23)

i AE Lock button (H)

Locks the exposure value before shooting. (p.50) In playback mode, the JPEG image that was just taken is also

saved in RAW format. (p.39)

j AF button (I)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.44)

k OK button (E)

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

l Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance or Custom Image setup menu. (p.41)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. (p.72) When selecting the area of an image to magnify or to use as a focusing area, you can move the area diagonally by pressing two keys at the same time.

m AF point change/Card slot switching button (c / d)

Press this button to enable changing the AF point. (p.45) In playback mode, press this button to switch between the memory cards for playback that are inserted in the two slots, SD1 and SD2.

(p.39)

n Green button (M)

Resets the values being adjusted. Switches to ISO AUTO when adjusting the sensitivity. (p.47)

o Live View/REC/Delete button (K/a/L)

Displays the Live View image. (p.39) Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.51) In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.73)

p INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.15, p.19)

q MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.42)

r Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. Press the button again to switch to capture mode. (p.39)

Before Using Your Camera

Button and Dial Operations

You can operate both a button and e-dial, such as J and R or 5 and Q, to change the settings using either of the following

Before Using Your Camera

methods.

Operation Confirming the Setting

Turn the dial while pressing the button.

Press the button, take your finger off the button, and then turn the dial.

Hereafter, this Operating Manual explains by using the “Turn the dial while pressing the button” operation.

For the 7 and 6 buttons, only the operation of turning R while pressing the button is available.

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

1 Hold the camera grip with your

right hand and hold the top of the monitor with your left hand.

Take your finger off the button.

Press the button again or wait until the exposure metering timer goes off.

2 Slowly lower until it stops.

3 Hold the bottom of the monitor

and lift upward.

4 Adjust the angle.

Perform Step 3 and then Step 2 to retract the monitor.

Caution

• Do not twist or apply strong force to the movable section.

• Be careful not to hit the viewfinder part with the monitor.

Display Indicators

IS O A UTO S et ti ng Ad ju st me nt R ang e

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10: 30

12 34 5 12 34 5

12800

5.6

250

20 00

1600

5.6

250

100-320 0

12 34

St at us S cree n

Monitor

The various indicators appear on the monitor depending on the camera settings and shooting conditions.

250

1600

2000

1234 1234

Standby mode

(Status screen)

5.6

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

100-3200

05/05/2014

10:30

Control panel

12345 12345

Before Using Your Camera

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor. The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed. Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and change settings. (p.17) You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. (p.18)

250

Status Screen

12800

1234 1234

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

5.6

Status Screen

20 00

G1 A1

+1 .0

99 99

4000 102400

5.6

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

9999

+1. 7

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

9999

±0 EV

Live View

Before Using Your Camera

1 Exposure Mode (p.48) 2 AE Lock (p.50) 3 Mirror Up (p.63) 4 Copyright Information

5 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 6 Metering mode (p.47) 7 Focus Method (p.44)

9 GPS positioning status

10 Shake Reduction (p.63) 11 Battery level (p.31) 12 E-dial guide 13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture value 15 Sensitivity (p.47) 16 EV Compensation (p.50)/

embedded (w p.R33)

Wireless LAN status (wp.R34)

(w p.R18)

Exposure Bracketing (p.62)

4000 102400

2000

9999

+1.0

9999

G1A1

5.6

12 43567

12 12

18 1917

26 27 28

26 27 2925

891011

23302221

17 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

18 Number of shots during Multi-

exposure, Interval Shooting or Interval Composite

180° Rotation Info (wp.R15) 20 Drive Mode (p.56) 21 White Balance (p.53) 22 AF point (p.45) 23 Custom Image (p.68) 24 Flash Mode (p.65) 25 Card slot number 26 File Format (w p.R15) 27 Image storage capacity 28 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65) 29 White Balance fine tuning

(p.53) 30 Operation guide

123456 91011

12 13

2000

F2.8

+1.7

1600

1 Exposure Mode (p.48) 2 Flash Mode (p.65) 3 Drive Mode (p.56) 4 White Balance (p.53) 5 Custom Image (p.68) 6 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 7 Copyright Information

embedded (w p.R33)

8 Metering mode (p.47) 9 GPS positioning status

(w p.R18)

10 Shake Reduction (p.63)/

Movie SR (w p.R25)

11 Battery level (p.31)

Wireless LAN status (wp.R34) 13 Temperature warning 14 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43) 15 Histogram 16 Electronic Level (horizontal

tilt) (p.23)

17 18 19

±0EV

9999

2000

27 2821 22 23 24 25 29

17 Electronic Level (vertical tilt)

(p.23) 18 EV Compensation (p.50) 19

180° Rotation Info (wp.R15) 20 Operation guide

Number of shots during Multi-

exposure, Interval Shooting

or Interval Composite 21 AE Lock (p.50) 22 Shutter speed 23 Aperture value 24 Sensitivity (p.47) 25 EV bar scale 26 File Format (w p.R15) 27 Card slot number in use 28 Image storage capacity 29 Face detection frame (when

[Contrast AF] is set to [Face

Detection]) (p.46)

F2.8

1600

9999

Memo

• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the settings of the

items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (w p.R19)

Control panel

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ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

100-3200

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ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

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C mode

Exposure Setting Program AE

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111612

334

1 Function name 2 Setting 3 Card slot number

4 Number of recordable still

pictures/movie recordable time

5 Sensitivity (p.47)/

ISO AUTO Setting (w p.R17)

6 Highlight Correction

(w p.R16)

7 Shadow Correction

(w p.R16)

8 Distortion Correction

(w p.R16)

9 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (w p.R16)

10 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (w p.R16)

11 Diffraction Correction

(w p.R16)

13 Memory Card Options

(w p.R15)

14 File Format (w p.R15) 15 JPEG Recorded Pixels and

Quality Level (w p.R15)/ movie recorded pixels (w p.R24)

16 High-ISO NR (w p.R17) 17 Slow Shutter Speed NR

(w p.R17)

18 AF Active Area (p.45)/

Contrast AF (w p.R18) 19 Exposure Setting (w p.R24) 20 Focus Peaking (w p.R18) 21 Framerate (w p.R24) 22 Recording Sound Level

(w p.R24) 23 Movie SR (w p.R25) 24 Current date and time 25 Destination (w p.R28)

Before Using Your Camera

12 HDR Capture (w p.R16)

Memo

• Items that can be selected vary depending on the current camera setup.

• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the status screen, control panel and menu cursor in [Display Color] of [LCD Display] in the D1 menu. (w p.R30)

Shooting Info Display

12 34

250

1600

5.6

You can change the type of information displayed in standby

Before Using Your Camera

mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select the type and press E.

When shooting with the viewfinder

Status Screen

Electronic Level

Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

Electronic Compass

When shooting with Live View

Standard Information Display

No Information Display

Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.16)

Displays the camera angle. A bar scale indicating the camera angle in the horizontal direction appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar scale indicating the camera angle in the vertical direction appears on the right side. If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar scales flash red. Disappears if no operations are made within 1 minute.

The current latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are displayed. Turn the camera off and on again to return to the status screen. Available only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.96)

The Live View image and the settings for shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.16)

Certain icons, such as those for the Exposure Mode and Drive Mode, are not displayed.

Example: Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow) No vertical tilt (green)

Vertical Display

When the camera is held vertically, the status screen and control panel are displayed in the vertical position. To not display images in the vertical position, set [Auto Screen Rotation] to off in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (w p.R30)

250

5.6 1600

1234 1234

Playback Mode

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

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200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

100 -00 01

St an da rd Inf orm at io n Di sp la y

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

100-0001

Standard Information Display

100-0001

Memo

•Press d to switch between the memory cards inserted in the two

slots, SD1 and SD2.

• The display selected in the Playback Info Display selection screen appears in playback mode when the camera is turned off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to off in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the [Standard Information Display] always appears first when the camera is turned on. (w p.R22) You can display the grid with [Grid Display] of the B1 menu. (wp.R26)

•

You can set the camera so that the bright (overexposed) areas in the image blink red with [Highlight Alert] of the

1 menu. (wp.R26)

Before Using Your Camera

2000

F2.8

200

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Standard Information Display

Detailed Information Display

Histogram Display

+0.3

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

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed (p.20).

Captured image and brightness histogram are displayed (p.21). Not available during movie playback.

RGB Histogram Display

Captured image and RGB histogram are displayed (p.21). Not available during movie playback.

No Information Display Only the captured image is displayed.

2000

F2.8

200

Playback Info Display

selection screen

+0.3

Detailed Information Display

+1. 0

200 0

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Before Using Your Camera

Still pictures

F2.8

G1A1

+1.0

+1.5

10:30

2000

102400

5000K

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Movies

F8.0

0.0

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29 30 31 32

35 36

13 14 40

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44 45

1 Captured image 2 Rotation Information

(w p.R41)

3 Exposure Mode (p.48)

4 Digital Filter (p.79)/

HDR Capture (w p.R16)

5 Transferred via Wireless LAN

(w p.R34)

6 Protect setting (p.83) 7 Card slot number in use 8 Folder number-File number

(w p.R31, w p.R33)

9 Drive Mode (p.56) 10 Flash Mode (p.65) 11 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65) 12 Color Moiré Correction (p.78) 13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture value 15 Exposure Bracketing (p.62) 16 Sensitivity (p.47) 17 EV Compensation (p.50) 18 Focus Method (p.44) 19 Metering mode (p.47) 20 AF point (p.45) 21 White Balance (p.53) 22 White Balance fine tuning

(p.53) 23 Distortion Correction

(w p.R16) 24 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (w p.R16)

26 Diffraction Correction

(w p.R16)

27 Color Fringe Correction (p.82) 28 File Format (w p.R15) 29 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(w p.R15)/movie recorded pixels (w p.R24)

30 JPEG Quality (w p.R15) 31 Highlight Correction

(w p.R16)

32 Shadow Correction

(w p.R16)

33 Shake Reduction (p.63)/

Movie SR (w p.R25)

34 Lens focal length 35 Color Space (w p.R41) 36 Shooting date and time 37 Custom Image setting (p.68) 38 Custom Image parameters 39 Length of time of the recorded

movie

40 Volume 41 Framerate (w p.R24) 42 Altitude (w p.R18) 43 Lens direction (w p.R18) 44 Latitude (w p.R18) 45 Longitude (w p.R18) 46 Universal Coordinated Time 47 Information tampering

warning

48 Photographer (w p.R33) 49 Copyright Holder (w p.R33)

25 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (w p.R16)

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

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200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display.

145

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2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

7 8 9 10 11

Brightness histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram 3 Protect setting 4 Card slot number in use 5 Folder number-File number 6 Save RAW Data (p.40) 7 File Format

7 8 9 1110

8 Shutter speed

9 Aperture value 10 Sensitivity 11 EV Compensation 12 Histogram (R) 13 Histogram (G) 14 Histogram (B)

2000

RGB histogram

F2.8

45326

200

100-0001

+0.3

Before Using Your Camera

Viewfinder

11 12 13 14 15 2016 17 18 199

1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.47) 3 AF point (p.45) 4 EV bar scale:

Displays the exposure compensation value or the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode. Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is set

to on. 5 Focus indicator 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture value

5 6 7 8

8 Sensitivity (p.47):

Displays the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode when [Electronic Level] is set to on.

9 Flash:

Appears when the flash is available.

Blinks when the flash is recommended or is being charged.

10 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65)

11 SD1 file format (w p.R15)

12 SD1 slot 13 SD2 file format (w p.R15) 14 SD2 slot 15 AE Lock (p.50) 16 Tethered shooting

17 Shake Reduction (p.63) 18 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

19 Change AF Point (p.45) 20 Metering mode (p.47) 21 ISO/ISO AUTO

EV bar scale

Shows the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode. If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar scale, the “+” or “–” blinks.

Exposure Warning When the proper exposure cannot be obtained with the values set in G, H, I, J, or K mode, the values beyond the range of automatic adjustment blink.

Memo

• The AF point appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. To turn off the red light of the superimposed AF point, set [14. Superimpose AF Area] to off in the E2 menu. (w p.R40)

• The item 16 appears when the camera is connected to a computer using optional tethered shooting software.

LCD Panel

23 41 5

Memo

• Press 8 to illuminate the LCD panel. (w p.R20)

• The item 13 appears when the camera is connected to a computer using optional tethered shooting software.

Before Using Your Camera

1 White Balance (p.53) 2 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

3 Multi-exposure (p.58) 4 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 5 Drive Mode (p.56) 6 Shutter speed/Focusing area

selection mode (p.45) 7 Aperture value 8 E-dials 9 EV bar scale/Electronic Level/

EV Compensation (p.50)

10 Battery level (p.31) 11 Copyright Information

embedded (w p.R33)

12 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65)

13 Tethered shooting 14 Sensitivity (p.47)/Exposure

compensation value (p.50)

1813

19 20 2116 1715

15 Wireless LAN connection

(w p.R34)

16 GPS positioning status

(w p.R18)

17 Exposure Bracketing (p.62) 18 JPEG Recorded Pixels/

JPEG Quality (w p.R15)

19 Mirror Up (p.63) 20 SD1 file format (w p.R15)/

Remaining image storage capacity (up to [1999])

21 SD2 file format (w p.R15)/

Remaining image storage capacity (up to [1999])/USB Connection mode (w p.R30)/Sensor Cleaning (w p.R37) PcS: MSC mode

PcP: PTP mode Cln: During sensor cleaning

10 11 12

Electronic Level

You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be displayed on the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and LCD panel, and/or on the Live View screen. Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic Level] of the A3 menu. (w p.R19)

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 4.5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

Before Using Your Camera

Memo

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ........................................................ 26

Attaching a Lens ............................................................ 26

Using the Battery and Charger ......................................30

Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................33

Power ............................................................................34

Initial Settings ................................................................ 34

Diopter Adjustment ........................................................37

Testing Your Camera .....................................................38

How to Change Function Settings .................................40

Attaching the Strap

Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

Getting Started

through the triangular ring.

2 Secure the end of the strap on

the inside of the clasp.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount cap

(1) and lens mount cap (2).

Hold down the lens unlock button (3) and remove the body mount cap.

3 Align the lens mount index

(red dots; 4) on the camera and the lens, and turn the lens clockwise.

Do not press the lens unlock button at this time.

To remove the lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while

holding down the lens unlock button.

4 Remove the front lens cap

by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.

Caution

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that

is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when a lens

is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cap and lens cap to the lens after

removing it from the camera.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera

or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information

contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages

and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

Getting Started

Lens Compatibility Chart

When using the D FA645 lens (for digital cameras), all of the functions of this camera are available. Lenses for our medium format film cameras can also be used with this camera; however, the following restrictions apply.

Getting Started

Function

G/H/I/K mode

J/L mode

Program P-TTL auto flash

P-TTL auto flash

Automatic change of lighting angle when using

AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF500FTZ,

AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, or AF330FTZ

Display of aperture value in viewfinder at aperture position

Display of aperture guide in viewfinder at a position other than

Display of focus indicator in viewfinder in w mode

Metering mode switching

[Lens Correction] of the A1 menu ×

*1 This includes all types of helicoid extension tubes and accessories without information contacts. *2 Stop-down metering *3 Depending on the lens, the aperture ring value and the value displayed in the viewfinder may not match. *4 The lens aperture value is displayed when using Auto extension tube A or Rear converter A645 2×.

The display varies when using Rear converter A645 1.4× with a lens other than A [Displaying the lens aperture value as is indicated on the lens] FA645 300mm F5.6, FA645 400mm F5.6, A [Displaying the maximum effective aperture value when combined with a lens] A645 200mm F4, FA645 200mm F4, Ak645 300mm F4, FAk645 300mm F4, A645 macro 120mm F4, FA645 macro 120mm F4 [Displaying the aperture value with the aperture stopped down by two stops] FA645 150mm F2.8

*5 Available only when the lens aperture value without accessories is F5.6 or wider, or when the maximum effective aperture value combined with accessories is F5.6

or wider.

*6 When using A645 macro 120mm F4, the function may become unreliable when the magnification ratio on the lens is set to between “1” (1:1) and “2” (1:2).

D (Spot) is always selected as the focusing area selection mode.

*7 The camera uses C (Center-weighted metering) even when A (Multi-segment metering) is selected.

Lens A645 FA645 A645/FA645 A645/FA645 67

Accessories

645 600mm F5.6

Lens only

xx x xx x xx x xx x x x

xx x

x xx

With Rear converter A

and Auto extension tube A

×××

645 300mm F4 or FAk645 300mm F4.

(x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available)

With Helicoid

extension tube

××

With Adapter 645

for 67 lens

Using the Lens Shutter of the LS Lens

The PENTAX 645LS lenses have a built-in leaf shutter which allows for high speed flash synchronization.

When using a leaf shutter lens, set the shutter speed ring on the lens to LS. Note that the following restrictions apply when using a leaf shutter lens.

• The shutter of the lens cannot be used during Live View.

• The camera operates in L mode regardless of the exposure

mode setting on the camera.

• The difference from the proper exposure is not displayed.

• [LS] is displayed for the shutter speed.

• The proper exposure is not obtained even when M is pressed.

• EV Compensation is not available.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when EV Compensation is set cancels EV Compensation.

• AE Lock is not available.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when AE Lock is set cancels AE Lock.

• Continuous Shooting, Self-timer (2 sec.), Remote Control (3 sec. delay), and Remote Continuous Shooting of the drive modes are not available.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Self-timer (2 sec.)

is set switches the shooting mode to Self-timer (12 sec.).

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Remote Control

(3 sec. delay) or Remote Continuous Shooting is set switches the shooting mode to Remote Control (immediate release).

• Mirror Lock-Up Shooting is not available.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when the mirror is raised

lowers the mirror.

• Optical Preview is not available.

• If the shutter of the lens is charged in advance, Digital Preview

can be used. (The same applies when using the Digital Preview to preview the image with White Balance or Custom Image.)

• Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, and HDR Capture are not available.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Exposure

Bracketing or HDR Capture is set cancels the setting.

• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Interval Shooting is

set exits Interval Shooting.

• In Multi-exposure mode, the shutter of the lens must be charged manually for each shot.

• An external flash cannot be used even when connected to the hot shoe. Be sure to use the sync terminal on the lens.

• An external flash cannot be synchronized even when connected to the sync socket on the camera.

• The flash mode setting is not applied to LS shooting.

Getting Started

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively

developed for this camera.

Getting Started

Caution

•

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

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery

is inserted correctly

•

If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life)

Charging the Battery

Lithium-ion battery

Indicator lamp

Battery charger

AC plug cord

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into

the battery charger.

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

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger.

Memo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Caution

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.

•

Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.

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

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

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it, and after that, recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

•

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

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the current date and time again. (w p.R28)

1 Open the battery cover.

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

2 Face the A mark on the

battery towards outside of the camera,

and insert the battery until it locks into place.

To remove the battery Push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

3 Close the battery cover.

Turn the battery cover unlock knob towards CLOSE to lock.

Battery lock lever

Battery Level Indicator You can check the remaining battery level with the battery level indicator on the monitor (when the monitor is in standby mode) or on the LCD panel.

Monitor LCD Panel Battery Level

I (Green) J (Green) K (Yellow) L (Red) 4 lit Battery is almost empty.

M [Battery depleted] 4 blinks

1 2 3

Battery is full.

Battery is one-third empty.

Battery is two-thirds empty.

The camera turns off after displaying the message. (The LCD panel indicator continues to blink.)

Memo

• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing Continuous Shooting for a long time.

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

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

• Use the optional AC adapter kit when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.32)

• The battery level is not displayed when using the AC adapter.

Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend using the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to the camera to a computer or AV device.

Getting Started

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open

the terminal cover.

2 Align the A marks on the DC

terminal of the AC adapter and DC input terminal of the camera, and connect.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord,

and plug the cord into the power outlet.

Caution

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

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

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

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

Inserting a Memory Card

PUSH

EJECT

PUSH

EJECT

The following memory cards can be used with this camera.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, and SDXC Memory Card

• Eye-Fi card

• Flucard compatible with this camera

In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards. Ideally you should use a high-speed, large-capacity memory card.

Caution

• A memory card must be formatted with this camera before use.

(y “Formatting a Memory Card” p.36)

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the card cover

in the direction of 1.

3 Insert the card all the way into

the memory card slot with the memory card label facing toward the monitor.

Insert a memory card into one or both of the SD1 and SD2 slots. To use an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, insert the card in the SD2 slot.

To remove the memory card Push the card in again.

4 Close the card cover, and slide it in the opposite

direction of 1.

Caution

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

• Do not turn off the power or remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.

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

Getting Started

Memo

• For details on how the data is recorded when two memory cards are inserted, refer to “Memory Card Options” (w p.R15).

• When using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, refer to “Wireless Memory Card” (w p.R34).

Power

In it ia l Sett ing

Se tt in gs com ple te

Ca nc el

En gl is h

Ne w Yor k

Tex t Si ze

St an da rd

Ho me to wn

Ne w Yor k DS T

Ca nc el

Initial Settings

1 Turn the main switch to [ON].

Getting Started

The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the [Language/W] screen appears.

Memo

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off). To reactivate the camera after it turns off automatically, turn it on again, or press the shutter release button or 3.

• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the D3 menu. (w p.R34)

Language Setting

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

1 Use ABCD to select the desired language

and press E.

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

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

2 Press B.

The cursor moves to F (Hometown). If the hometown is set as you desire, proceed to Step 7 on p.35.

3 Press D.

The [F Hometown] screen appears.

4 Use CD to select a city.

Use R to change the region.

Hometown

New York DST

Cancel

5 Press B.

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

English

Standard

In it ia l Sett ing

Se tt in gs com ple te

Ca nc el

En gl is h

Ne w Yor k

Tex t Si ze

St an da rd La rg e

In it ia l Sett ing

Se tt in gs com ple te

Ca nc el

En gl is h

Ne w Yor k

Tex t Si ze

St an da rd

Da te F or mat

Da te A dj us tm en t

Da te

01/ 01/ 201 4

Ti me

00: 00

Se tt in gs com ple te

mm /d d/ yy

24h

Ca nc el

Da te F or mat

Da te A dj us tm en t

Da te

01/ 01/ 201 4

Ti me

00: 00

Se tt in gs com ple te

24h

Ca nc el

mm /d d/ yy

Da te F or mat

Da te A dj us tm en t

Da te

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10: 00

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mm /d d/ yy

24h

Ca nc el

6 Use CD to select T or S and press E.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

7 Press B.

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

8 Press D, use AB to select

[Standard] or [Large], and press E.

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

9 Press B to select [Settings

complete] and press E.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Memo

• You can select from 75 cities for the hometown and destination. (w p.R28)

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

• To change the Language, Hometown or Text Size settings, use the D1 menu. (w p.R28)

Initial Setting

English

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Initial Setting

English

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Standard Large

Standard

Date Adjustment

1 On the [Date Adjustment]

screen, press D and use AB to select the date format.

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

2 Press D, and use AB to

select 24h or 12h.

3 Press D.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

4 Press B and then D.

The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy].

5 Use AB to set the month, day

and year.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

6 Set the time in the same manner.

If you select [12h] in Step 2, the camera switches between am and pm depending on the time.

7 Select [Settings complete] and

press E.

The status screen is displayed and the camera switches to standby mode. The seconds value is set to 0 seconds when E is pressed.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

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01/01/2014

00:00

mm/dd/yy

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10:00

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• Pressing F while setting the date and time cancels the settings and switches the camera to standby mode. The [Initial Setting] screen or the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear again the next

Getting Started

time the power is turned on.

• To change the date and time, use the D1 menu. (w p.R28)

Formatting a Memory Card

A memory card must be formatted with this camera before use.

1 Press F.

The A1 menu appears.

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Exit

2 Turn Q or R to display D4 menu.

3 Use AB to select [Format]

and press D.

The [Format] screen appears.

4 Use AB to select the memory

card slot to format and press D.

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Exit

Format SD1

SD2

5 Press A to select [Format]

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Fo rm at

and press E.

Formatting starts. When formatting is completed,

the D4 menu reappears.

Format

All data on SD1 memory

card will be deleted

Format

Cancel

6 Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Caution

• Do not remove the memory card while formatting. The card may be damaged.

• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.

Diopter Adjustment

You can adjust the diopter from approximately -3.5 to +2.0 m-1.

1 Turn the diopter adjustment

ring until the focusing brackets on the focusing screen are in focus while looking through the viewfinder.

Turn the diopter adjustment ring clockwise for a negative value and counterclockwise for a positive value.

Getting Started

Memo

• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “645Z” is assigned to the card. When this camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “645Z”.

Attaching the Large Eyecup

Attach the Large Eyecup 645 O-EC107 as needed.

1 Slightly stretch the rim

of the large eyecup and attach it on the camera, covering over the standard eyecup.

Testing Your Camera

Pr og ra m

Au to ma ti c Ex pos ur e

Shooting

Take some test pictures to ensure that the camera is functioning

Getting Started

properly.

1 Turn the camera on. 2 Turn the Stills/Movie switching

dial to A.

3 Turn the mode dial while

pressing the mode dial lock button.

Mode dial

lock button

The selected exposure mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display).

yGuide Display settings (w p.R30)

Program

Automatic Exposure

4 View the subject through the viewfinder and press

the shutter release button.

The captured image appears on the monitor (Instant Review).

Available operations during Instant Review

L R H

Memo

• You can display the preview image on the monitor and check the depth of field before shooting. (p.67)

• You can set the operation and display settings during Instant Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu. (w p.R19)

• You can change the settings for the in-focus beep in [Sound Effects] of the D1 menu. (w p.R29)

Deletes the image.

Magnifies the image.

Saves the RAW image (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).

Dial indicator

Shooting with Live View

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Reviewing Images

1 Press K in Step 4 on p.38.

The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.

2 Position the subject inside

the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway.

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AF frame

Available operations during Live View

Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.

Magnifies the image. Use R to change the magnification (up to 16×). Use ABCD to change the area to magnify. Press M to return the display area to the center. Press E to return to 1× image display.

Exits the Live View shooting.

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You can play back captured images.

1 Press 3.

The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor (single image display).

2 Review the captured image.

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C/Q to the left Displays the previous image. D/Q to the right Displays the next image.

L R to the right Magnifies the image (up to 16×). (p.73)

R to the left Switches to the thumbnail display (p.74). d

Deletes the image. (p.73)

Use ABCD to change the area to magnify. Press M to return the display area to the center. Press E to return to the entire image display.

Switches between the SD1 card and SD2 card.

Saves the RAW image (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).

Changes the type of information displayed (p.19).

F2.8

200

Getting Started

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Memo

•

When was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save RAW Data).

• Refer to “Playback and Processing Functions” (p.71) for details on

Getting Started

playback functions.

• Use the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5” to play back

images using a computer. (y “Using a Computer” p.85)

is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that

How to Change Function Settings

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways.

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

Press G in standby mode. (indicated with the v icon in this manual)

Using the Direct Keys

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Using the Control Panel

You can use the direct keys in standby mode to directly set functions.

Drive Mode p.56

Flash Mode p.64

White Balance p.53

Custom Image p.68

The following explains how to set the flash mode as an example.

1 Press B in standby mode.

The Flash Mode setting screen appears.

2 Use CD to select a flash

Flash On

mode.

0.0

Cancel

3 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

You can set frequently used shooting functions. The following explains how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] as an example.

1 Press G in standby mode.

The control panel appears.

2 Use ABCD to select the item

you want to change the setting

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

100-3200

for.

Only items which can be set can be selected.

3 Use Q or R to change

settings.

Press E to display the detailed setting screen for the selected item, and press E again to confirm the setting change.

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Slow Shutter Speed NR

Auto

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10:30

100-3200

10:30

4 Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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Getting Started

Using the Menus

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This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [B Playback], [D Set-up] and [E Custom Setting]. The following explains how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR]

in the A2 menu as an example.

Getting Started

4 Use AB to select an item

and press E.

Next, set other items. Press F to exit the menu and return

to the screen that was displayed before selecting a menu item.

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D-Range Settings ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS

Cancel

1 Press F in standby mode.

2 Press D or turn R

3 Use AB to select an item

The A1 menu appears on the monitor.

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to the right.

Each time D is pressed, the menu will

Image Capture Settings HDR Capture Lens Correction

change in the following sequence: A2, A3, A4, C1 ...A1.

When Q is turned to the right, the

Exit

category will change in the following sequence: A1, C1, B1, D1, E1.

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D-Range Settings

and press D.

Available settings are displayed. Any detailed settings are displayed in the submenu.

ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS

Exit

Caution

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

Memo

• Press F to display the first tab of the proper menu for the camera conditions at that time. To display the menu tab last selected first, set in [23. Save Menu Location] of the E4 menu. (w p.R41)

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu. (w p.R35) To reset all the settings of the Custom Setting menu (E1-5) to the defaults, use [Reset Custom Functions] of the E5 menu. (w p.R43)

• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on each menu.

• A Rec. Mode Menu w p.R15

• C Movie Menu w p.R24

• B Playback Menu w p.R26

• D Set-up Menu w p.R28

• E Custom Setting Menu w p.R39

Shooting Functions

Focusing ........................................................................ 44

Exposure Setting ...........................................................47

Movie Recording ............................................................ 51

White Balance ...............................................................53

Drive Mode ....................................................................56

Flash Mode .................................................................... 64

Preview .......................................................................... 67

Custom Image ............................................................... 68

Focusing

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the Viewfinder

Selecting the Focus Mode

1 Switch the focus modes

between AF and MF

Shooting Functions

on the lens.

The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differ from that for shooting with Live View.

TTL phase-matching autofocus:

Shooting with the viewfinder

Shooting with Live View

Select from x or y. Set the focusing area using the AF points. (p.45) Faster autofocus performance than contrast detection AF is possible.

Contrast detection AF: Face Detection and Tracking are available. (p.46)

Memo

• You can use the I button to focus on the subject. The I button operation can be set in [Button Customization] of the A4 menu. (w p.R20)

• You can adjust the AF focus position with [24. AF Fine Adjustment] in the E4 menu. (w p.R42)

1 Use the AF mode switching

dial on the camera to select either x or E.

x Autofocus/ Single mode

E (y) Autofocus/ Continuous mode

Memo

• The settings for AF operations can be set in the E3 menu.

(w p.R40)

Locks the focus at the position where the subject is in focus.

Continuously adjusts the focus to keep the subject in focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. The camera automatically tracks the subject if the subject is determined to be a moving object during focusing.

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)

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1 Turn R while pressing 6.

Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from

Expanded

Area AF (L)

Spot

27 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 26 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Not available in x mode.

Sets the focusing area to the center ofthe27points.

Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D is selected.

The AF area appears on the status screen and LCD panel.

Auto (27 AF

Points)

Zone Select

Select

Expanded

Area AF (S)

Expanded

Area AF (M)

Out of the 27 AF points, the camera automatically selects the optimum focusing area. (Default setting)

Out of the selected 9 AF points, the camera automatically selects the optimum focusing area.

Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 27 points.

Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 27 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 8 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Not available in x mode.

Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 27 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 24 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Not available in x mode.

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2 Select the desired AF point.

The AF point appears in the viewfinder.

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Available operations

ABCD E c

Changes the AF point.

Returns the AF point to the center. Switches the function of the arrow keys (ABCD) to

that for Change AF Point or the direct key operation.

Memo

• When the AF point can be changed, Q appears in the viewfinder.

• You can also set the AF point with [AF Active Area] on the control panel.

• You will hear a beep when the function of ABCD is switched by pressing c. You can change the setting with [Sound Effects] in the D1 menu. (w p.R29)

• To enable changing the AF point (disable the direct key operation) any time the focusing area selection mode is set to I, E, F, G, or H, set in [26. 4-way Controller Options] of the E4 menu. (w p.R42)

• Some AF points cannot be selected depending on the lens or accessories used. (p.28)

5.6

Shooting Functions

Setting the AF Mode during Live View

Fa ce D et ecti on

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160 0

123 4

You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live View.

1 Turn R while pressing 6.

Shooting Functions

The screen for selecting an autofocus mode appears.

Face Detection

2 Press c.

The screen to set the AF area is displayed.

3 Select the AF area.

Use the frame that appears on the monitor to change the position and size of the AF area.

Available operations

ABCD R

Changes the position of the AF area.

Increases/reduces the size of the AF area (when g is selected).

Returns the AF area to the center.

4 Press E.

The AF area is set.

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Detection

Tracking

Multiple

AF Points

Select Sets the focusing area by the number of pixels.

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

Proceed to Step 2 if g or h is selected.

Detects and tracks faces of people. (Default setting) The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow.

Tracks the subject in focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus.

Sets the focusing area to the desired area. The sensor is divided into 35 areas (7 horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can select a wider or narrower focusing area by using 1, 9, 15, or 21 of those 35 available areas.

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Caution

• When f is selected, the focus lock operation (composition adjustment with the half press of the shutter release button) does not work.

Memo

• You can also select an autofocus mode for Live View in [Contrast AF] of [Live View] in the A3 menu or [Contrast AF] in the control panel. (w p.R18)

• When [Focus Peaking] of [Live View] in the A3 menu or [Focus Peaking] in the control panel is set to on, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and makes it easier to check the focus. (w p.R18)

Exposure Setting

Selecting the Metering Mode

1 Turn the metering mode

switching dial.

The set metering mode is displayed on the status screen, Live View screen and in the viewfinder.

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to [AUTO] or a value in the range equivalent to ISO 100 to 204800 (ISO 100 to 3200 for C mode).

1 Turn R while pressing N.

Press M while pressing N to switch to [AUTO].

Shooting Functions

Meters the brightness in multiple different zones of the sensor. In backlit locations, this mode automatically adjusts exposure.

Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the center of the sensor. The sensitivity increases at the center and no automatic adjustment is performed even in backlit conditions.

Meters the brightness only within a limited area at the center of the sensor. Useful when the subject is small.

Multisegment

Centerweighted

Spot

Memo

• You can link the metering point and the AF point. Set in [5. Link AE

and AF Point] of the E1 menu. (w p.R39)

Exposure Metering Timer

Set the exposure metering time with [3. Meter Operating Time] of the E1 menu. (w p.R39)

Memo

• Set the range of automatic sensitivity adjustment with [ISO AUTO Setting] in the A2 menu or on the control panel. (w p.R17)

• You can set the sensitivity in increments of 1 EV or in accordance with the EV Steps setting for exposure. Set from [2. Sensitivity Steps] of the E1 menu. (w p.R39)

• You can reduce noise at high sensitivity with [High-ISO NR] in the A2 menu or on the control panel. (w p.R17)

• The framerate for Continuous Shooting may slow down when the sensitivity is high.

Changing the Exposure Mode

The following are the available exposure modes. (x: Available ×: Not available)

Exposure Mode Function

Program Automatic Exposure

Shooting Functions

Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Manual Exposure

Bulb Exposure

Flash X-sync Speed O/P/Q

User settings

• Set the program line in [Program Line] of the A2 menu. (w p.R18)

• The sync speed of N can be changed in [25. Flash Sync Speed] of the E4 menu. (w p.R42)

• Save the settings to O, P, or Q in [Save USER Mode] of the A4 menu. (w p.R22)

Memo

Compensation

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the program line. You can use Q or R to switch between shutter priority and aperture priority.

You can set the desired sensitivity.

You can set the desired shutter speed.

You can set the desired aperture value.

Automatically sets the sensitivity according to the set shutter speed and aperture value.

You can set exposure parameters.

Bulb shooting × ×

The shutter speed is locked at 1/125 seconds. Use this when using a flash that does not automatically set the sync speed.

Lets you capture images with the previously-saved exposure mode and settings.

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Change Shutter

Speed

××

Change

Aperture Value

Change

Sensitivity

Other than

AUTO

AUTO only

Other than

AUTO

Other than

AUTO

Other than

AUTO

1 Turn the mode dial while

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pressing the mode dial lock button.

2 Use Q or R to change

settings.

Q and/or R appear on the status screen next to the setting that is being changed.

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

Q and/or R appear on the LCD panel for the value that can be changed.

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

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Memo

• The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps. (w p.R39)

• A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to a certain sensitivity value.

•In L or N mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed on the EV bar scale while the exposure is adjusted.

•In M mode, the drive mode cannot be set to Continuous Shooting, Multi-exposure+Continuous, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, or Exposure Bracketing.

• For each exposure mode, you can set the camera operation for when Q or R is turned or M is pressed. Set in [E-Dial Programming] of the A4 menu. (w p.R20)

Shooting Functions

EV Compensation

The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode).

AE Lock

AE Lock is the function that locks the exposure prior to taking the picture.

1 Turn R while pressing J.

e is displayed on the status screen,

Live View screen, LCD panel and in

Shooting Functions

the viewfinder during compensation. Press M while pressing J to retu rn to

0.0.

1 Press H.

O is displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, LCD panel and in the viewfinder when AE Lock is set.

Memo

• The exposure remains in memory for twice the amount of the exposure metering timer, even after you take your finger off H.

• You will hear a beep when H is pressed. You can change the setting with [Sound Effects] in the D1 menu. (w p.R29)

• When AE Lock is set in L mode, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value while maintaining the exposure value.

• AE Lock is not available in M or N mode.

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

• When H is pressed again

• When 3, F, or G is pressed

• When the mode dial is turned

• When the lens is changed

• When the aperture ring of the lens with an aperture 9 position

is set to 9 or is switched to a position other than 9

• When using a zoom lens whose maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length, the shutter speed and aperture value change depending on the zooming position while AE Lock is engaged. However, the exposure value does not change and a picture is taken at the brightness level when AE Lock is set.

• Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [4. AE-L with AF Locked] of the E1 menu. (w p.R39)

Movie Recording

10' 30"

1 Turn the Stills/Movie switching

dial to C.

3 Press a.

Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the file

being recorded is displayed.

Live View is displayed.

2 Focus on the subject.

In v mode, press the shutter release button halfway.

Sound

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Recordable Time

4 Press a again.

Movie recording stops.

Caution

• When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation sounds are also recorded.

• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during recording, the recording may be terminated.

Memo

• Recording can also be started or stopped by pressing the shutter release button fully.

• You can change the movie settings in the C1 menu or from the control panel. (w p.R24) When [Exposure Setting] is set to n, p or o, you can set the exposure before shooting.

• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops.

Shooting Functions

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Using an External Microphone

You can connect a commercially available stereo microphone to the microphone terminal on the camera. Using an external microphone can also help to reduce the possibility of recording camera operation sounds. The following specifications are recommended for external microphones.

Plug Stereo mini plug ( 3.5 mm)

Format Stereo electret condenser

Power

Impedance 2.2 kΩ

If the external microphone is disconnected during recording, no sound will be recorded.

Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0 V or lower)

Microphone terminal

Playing Back Movies

1 Display the movie to play back

in single image display of the playback mode.

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Available operations

A D

Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. C

Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. B

Memo

• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.81)

Plays back/pauses a movie.

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Stops playback.

Adjusts the volume (21 levels).

Saves the displayed frame as a JPEG file (when paused).

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White Balance

The following settings are available.

Setting Color Temperature

g Auto White Balance

n Color Temperature Enhancement –

(default setting)

u Multi Auto White Balance

Daylight Approx. 5,000K

Shade Approx. 8,000K

Cloudy Approx. 6,000K

q Fluorescent - Daylight Color r Fluorescent - Daylight White s Fluorescent - Cool White t Fluorescent - Warm White

Tungsten Approx. 2,850K

Flash Approx. 5,400K

Manual White Balance 1 to 3 –

Color Temperature 1 to 3

Memo

• When u is set, even if various light sources are present at

the shooting location, the camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to the light source of each area. (Not available in C mode.)

Approx. 4,000

to 8,000K

Approx. 5,700K Approx. 4,700K Approx. 4,200K Approx. 3,500K

Approx. 2,500 to

10,000K

1 Press C in standby mode.

The White Balance setting screen appears.

2 Select the White Balance.

Auto White Balance

For g, k, o and p, press B and then use CD to select the White Balance.

Check

Cancel

Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder

Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview the background

image with the white balance setting applied.

Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved).

Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to fine-tune the white balance.

3 Press G.

The fine-tuning setting screen appears.

Check

Cancel

Available operations

AB CD M

Adjust: Green-Magenta

Adjust: Blue-Amber

Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

4 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Shooting Functions

5 Press E.

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The camera returns to standby mode.

Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image

Memo

• The settings for the white balance can be set in the E2 menu.

(w p.R40)

Manual White Balance

Shooting Functions

You can save up to three manual white balance settings.

1 Select o in Step 2 on p.53 and press B. 2 Select from o1 to o3.

Check

3 Under the light you wish to measure the white

balance of, select a white area as the subject, and press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed. [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press E to remeasure the white

balance.

4 Use ABCD to specify the measuring range.

Manual White Balance

Adjust

Cancel

You can copy the white balance settings of an image captured with this camera and save them as Manual White Balance.

In single image display of the playback mode, display the image with the white balance settings you want to copy and then press

The playback mode palette appears.

2 Select o (Save as Manual WB) and press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

3 Select the “Manual” number 1,

2 or 3 to save the settings.

Use Q to select a different image.

Saves this image's White Balance

settings as a custom selection

Save as Manual 1 Save as Manual 2 Save as Manual 3

Cancel

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The white balance settings of the selected image is saved as Manual White Balance and the camera switches to standby mode.

Caution

• The fine-tuned white balance value used when shooting is not saved.

5 Press E.

The White Balance setting screen reappears.

Color Temperature

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Ch ec k

You can save up to three color temperature settings. (The default setting is [5000K].)

1 Select p in Step 2 on p.53, and press B. 2 Select from p1 to p3. 3 Press G. 4 Adjust the color temperature.

Set the color temperature value within the range from 2500K to 10000K.

Available operations

Q R ABCD

100 Kelvin units

1000 Kelvin units

Fine-tunes the color temperature.

Check

Cancel

5 Press E.

The White Balance setting screen reappears.

Memo

• Select [Mired] in [13. Color Temperature Steps] of the E2 menu to

set the color temperature in mired units. The color temperature can be changed in 20 mired units with Q, and 100 mired units with R. However, figures are converted to and displayed in Kelvin. (w p.R40)

Shooting Functions

Drive Mode

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You can choose from the following drive modes.

Caution

• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in combination with some other functions. (w p.R44)

Single Frame Shooting (L)

Continuous Shooting (Z/b)

Shooting Functions

Self-timer (O/P)

Remote Control (Q/R/S)

Multi-exposure (V/2/W/X)

Interval Shooting (Y)

Interval Composite (3)

Interval Movie Record (Y)

Memo

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Only 4 (Remote Control Off), Q or Y ca n be sel ecte d in C mode.

• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is turned off.

If [Drive Mode] is set to off in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when the power is turned off. (w p.R22)

• When the drive mode that employs the self-timer or remote control is selected, exposure may be affected by the light entering through the viewfinder. In such a case, use the AE Lock function. (p.50)

Normal capture mode

Continuously takes pictures while the shutter release button is kept pressed. The number of pictures that can be taken continuously varies according to the shutter speed.

Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Enables shooting with remote control. Select from [Remote Control], [Remote Control (3 sec. delay)] or [Remote Continuous Shooting].

Creates a composite picture by taking multiple images and merging them into a single image. Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi-exposure +Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi-exposure] or [Remote Control+Multi-exposure].

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

Takes still images at a set interval and merges them into a single image. Star and moon trails can be captured in one image.

Takes still images at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file. Available only in C mode.

Continuous Shooting

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2 Select Z and press B.

Continuous Shooting (H)

Cancel

3 Select Z or b and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Memo

• When the AF mode is set to x, the focus position is locked

in the first frame.

• The framerate may slow down when the sensitivity is high.

Self-timer

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Remote Control

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2 Select O and press B.

Self-timer (12 sec.)

Cancel

3 Select O or P and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway, then fully.

The self-timer lamp blinks. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2 seconds.

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2 Select Q and press B.

Remote Control

Cancel

3 Select Q, R, or S and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode. The self-timer lamp blinks.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway. 5 Point the remote control unit towards the remote

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

Memo

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 2 m from the back of the camera.

• To adjust focus with remote control, set in [19. AF with Remote Control] of the E3 menu. (w p.R41)

• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system can be operated with the q button. The r button cannot be used.

Shooting Functions

Multi-exposure

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1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

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2 Select V and press B. 3 Select V, 2, W or X,

and press B.

4 Select [Composite Mode].

Multi-exposure

Composite Mode Number of Shots

Cancel

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7 Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

Instant Review is displayed.

Available operations during Instant Review

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal capture mode.

Caution

• Multi-exposure cannot be used with [HDR Capture] in the A1 menu at the same time. The mode set last is used.

• [Lens Correction] in the A1 menu is not available when Multiexposure is set.

Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first picture.

Saves pictures taken up to that point and displays the A menu.

Average

Additive

Bright

Creates a composite image with the average exposure.

Creates a composite image with the cumulatively added exposure.

Creates a composite image that combines only bright parts.

5 Specify [Number of Shots].

Select from 2 to 2000 shots.

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Interval Shooting

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1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2 Select Y and press B.

Memo

• A new folder is created when Interval Shooting is performed, and the captured images are saved there. When shooting in a different drive mode after performing Interval Shooting, a new folder will be created again.

• The shortest interval time that can be set for [Interval] is 30 seconds when [HDR Capture] is set in the A1 menu.

Shooting Functions

3 Set the shooting conditions.

Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours.

Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 shots.

Select whether to take the first picture now or

Start Interval

at a set time. When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

Interval Shooting

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4 Press E to finish setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

5 Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time. To cancel shooting, press F in standby mode.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal capture mode.

Interval Composite

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1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

5 Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.

To cancel shooting, press F in standby mode. After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns

to normal capture mode.

Shooting Functions

2 Select 3 and press B. 3 Set the shooting conditions.

Composite Mode

Save Process

Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours.

Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 shots.

Start Interval

Select from [Average], [Additive] or [Bright]. (Refer to “Multi-exposure” (p.58).)

Select T to save the image in the process of composition.

Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

4 Press E to finish setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Interval Composite

Composite Mode Save Process Interval Number of Shots Start Interval

Cancel

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times

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Memo

• When [Save Process] is set to T, a new folder is created and the composite image is saved there. When shooting in a different drive mode after performing Interval Composite, a new folder will be created again.

• Mount the camera on a tripod during Interval Composite.

Interval Movie Record

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In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI).

1 Turn the Stills/Movie switching

dial to C and press A.

The Drive Mode setting screen appears.

2 Select Y and press B.

3 Set the shooting conditions.

Recorded Pixels Select from z, u, or t.

Interval

Recording Time

Start Interval

Select from 2 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 20 sec., 30 sec., 1min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1hr.

Set the time from the start to the end of recording. Select from 14 seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on the [Interval] setting.

Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

Interval Movie Record

Recorded Pixels Interval Recording Time Start Interval

Cancel

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4 Press E to finish setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

5 Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time. Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off. After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to standby mode.

Memo

• The shortest interval time that can be set for [Interval] is 30 seconds when [HDR Capture] is set in the A1 menu.

Shooting Functions

Exposure Bracketing

You can use Exposure Bracketing to take 2 (standard exposure and underexposure, or standard exposure and overexposure), 3 or 5 images with different exposure levels. This function can be used with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer, or Remote Control set by pressing A.

1 Turn Q while pressing 5

Shooting Functions

to set the number of shots.

Check the setting on the LCD panel.

Right (clockwise) OFF →3 → 5 → 2 → -2 → OFF Left (counterclockwise) OFF → -2 →2 → 5 → 3 → OFF

2 Turn R while pressing 5 to set the bracket value.

EV Steps Compensation Value

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

1/2 EV ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0

Press M while pressing 5 to return to [OFF] and [--].

2 images (underexposed) at 0.3 EV

5 images at 1.0 EV

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

Select [OFF] in Step 1 to finish shooting with Exposure Bracketing.

Memo

• Set the auto bracketing order with [8. Bracketing Order] in the E2 menu. (w p.R40)

• Set the EV step interval with [1. EV Steps] in the E1 menu. (w p.R39)

• Set [9. One-Push Bracketing] in the E2 menu to shoot all frames with one press of the shutter release button. (w p.R40)

• If you take your finger off the shutter release button before shooting of the set number of images is completed, the next bracket setting will remain effective for twice the amount of the exposure metering time.

• You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the P-TTL auto flash to change the flash output continuously. Confirm that the flash uni t is fully charged before shooting each frame.

Caution

• This function is not available in M mode.

• This function cannot be used with Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, or Interval Composite. The function set last is used.

Mirror Lock-up Shooting

This raises the mirror. This function can be used with another drive mode set by pressing A.

1 Turn the Mirror Up dial.

The camera is ready to raise the mirror.

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2 Press the shutter release button fully.

The mirror is raised.

3 Press the shutter release button fully again.

The mirror returns to its original position after an image is taken. To exit Mirror Lock-up Shooting, return the Mirror Up dial to its

original position.

Caution

• Mirror Lock-up Shooting is not available when shooting with Live View. When the mirror is raised, the Live View image is not displayed even if K is pressed.

• Turning the mode dial or adjusting the lens aperture ring when the mirror is raised lowers the mirror.

• The image preview is not available when the mirror is raised.

• The mirror is not raised during Interval Shooting or Interval Composite even when the Mirror Up dial is set to the “UP” position.

Shake Reduction

The Shake Reduction function is available when a lens with the SR system is used in A mode. Refer to the SR-supported lens manual for details on using the function. The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when Self-timer, Remote Control, Interval Movie Record, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting is set.

In C mode, the Shake Reduction function can be activated from [Movie SR] of the C1 menu. (w p.R25)

Shooting Functions

Memo

• The mirror automatically returns to its original position if 5 minutes elapse after the mirror is raised or the Auto Power Off function is activated. Depending on the shooting conditions, the mirror may return to its original position before 5 minutes elapse.

• To disable the Mirror Up dial operation, set in [27. Mirror Up Operation] of the E4 menu. (w p.R42)

Flash Mode

Using a Sync Cord

Attaching a Flash

1 Remove the hot shoe cover

of the camera.

Shooting Functions

2 Attach the flash and turn on the camera.

Caution

• Do not use high-voltage or high-current external flashes. They m ay cause the camera to malfunction.

• A flash with reversed polarity (the center of the hot shoe or sync plug has a negative symbol) cannot be used, as this may damage the camera or flash.

• Linked functions do not work.

• To prevent vignetting caused by Trailing Curtain Sync from occurring, it is recommended to take a test shot using a shutter speed one stop slower than the flash sync speed.

You can connect a sync cord to the sync socket on the camera.

Memo

• The flash connected to the sync socket can be discharged in

Modeling Flash or Test Flash mode by pressing 8. The setting can be changed with [Illumination Button] in [Button Customization] of the A4 menu. (w p.R20)

Caution

• The contact of the sync socket is not dust-proof or water-resistant. Attach the provided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use.

Sync socket

Sync socket 2P cap

Setting the Flash Mode

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The compensation value varies depending on the setting of [1. EV Steps] (w p.R39) in the E1 menu.

The following flash modes are available. The flash modes that can be set vary depending on the exposure mode.

Flash Mode Available Exposure Modes

Flash On

Flash On+Red-eye

Reduction

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye

G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N

G, H, J

1 Press B in standby mode.

The screen to set a flash mode appears.

2 Select a flash mode.

3 To compensate the flash

output, press B and then use R to adjust the value.

Flash On

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Cancel

Flash On

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EV Steps Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Press M to reset the value to 0.0.

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

+1.0

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

4 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Shooting Functions

Cancel

Flash Compatibility Chart

The following functions are available when using this camera with our flashes. (x: Available ×: Not available)

Function

P-TTL auto flash x

External auto flash ×

Red-eye reduction

Shooting Functions

Automatic switch of the shutter speed to the flash sync speed

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Flash

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Slow-speed Sync flash

Trailing Curtain Sync flash

Contrast-control-sync flash

Slave flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

AF Assist Light

Discharging a flash multiple times

High-speed sync flash Wireless flash

*1 There is a limit to the available shutter speeds. *2 Two or more compatible flash units are required. *3 Available only when using A645, A

lenses.

*4 When the flash setting is MS or M, the aperture value changes automatically.

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*6 The aperture value changes automatically. *7 The flash fully discharges. *8 Unavailable for AF330FTZ.

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Preview

Turn the main switch to U to use the preview function. There are two preview methods.

Optical Preview

Digital Preview

For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. (Default setting)

For checking the composition, exposure and focus on the monitor. (The maximum display time: 60 seconds) You can magnify or save the preview image.

Memo

• Optical Preview is always used when Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite or Mirror Lock-up Shooting is used.

• The display settings and camera operation during Digital Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu. (w p.R19)

• The preview function can also be assigned to O. (w p.R20) You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods to the two controls, U of the main switch and O.

Shooting Functions

Setting the Preview Method

1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu

and press D.

The [Button Customization] screen appears.

2 Select [Preview Dial] and press D.

The [Preview Dial] screen appears.

3 Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview]

and press E.

4 Press F three times.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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

Image Tone Parameter

Saturation: -4 to +4

Bright/Natural/Portrait/

Landscape/

Shooting Functions

Vibrant/Radiant

Muted/ Bleach Bypass

Reversal Film Sharpness: -4 to +4

Monochrome

Cross Processing Random/Preset 1-3/Favorite 1-3

*1 The settings of a captured image can be saved with [Save Cross Processing]

of the playback mode palette. (p.69)

Hue: -4 to +4

High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4

Contrast: -4 to +4

Sharpness: -4 to +4

Saturation: -4 to +4

Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/Magenta/ Purple/Blue/Cyan

High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4

Contrast: -4 to +4

Sharpness: -4 to +4

Filter Effect: None/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Infrared Filter

Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/Magenta/ Purple/Blue/Cyan

High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4

Contrast: -4 to +4

Sharpness: -4 to +4

Memo

• By default, [Custom Image] is set to [Natural].

1 Press D in standby mode.

The Custom Image setting screen appears.

2 Select an image finishing tone.

Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder

Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview the background

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

image with the selected effect applied.

Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved).

Bright

Parameter Adj. Cancel

3 Press G.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Check

4 Set the parameters.

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Available operations

AB CD Q

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

Switches between [Contrast], [Contrast Highlight Adjustment] and [Contrast Shadow Adjustment].

Switches between [Sharpness], [Fine Sharpness] and [Extra Sharpness]. (Not available in C mode.)

Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

5 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Memo

• When [Reversal Film] is selected and [White Balance] is set to [Auto White Balance], images are captured with an effect similar to using a daylight film.

Saturation

Check

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image

The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image so that you can repeatedly use the same settings.

1 Press B in single image display of playback mode.

The playback mode palette appears.

2 Select a (Save Cross Processing) and press E.

The camera searches for cross processed images starting from the most recent image taken.

[No cross processed image] appears if there are no cross processed images.

3 Use Q to select a cross

processed image.

Saves this image's Cross

Processing settings

Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 2 Save as Favorite 3

Cancel

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4 Select the “Favorite” number 1, 2 or 3 to save

the settings and press E.

The settings of the selected image are saved as your “Favorite” settings.

Shooting Functions

Memo

• The saved Cross Processing settings can be loaded by selecting [Cross Processing] in Step 2 of “Custom Image” (p.68), and selecting one of the Favorite settings 1 to 3 for the parameter.

MEMO

Playback and Processing Functions

Setting the Playback Functions .....................................72

Displaying a Single Image .............................................73

Changing the Playback Method ..................................... 74

Editing and Processing Images .....................................77

Protecting Images .......................................................... 83

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ...................... 84

Setting the Playback

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Functions

Playback functions can be set in the playback mode palette as well as the B menu. Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette.

Playback and Processing Functions

Image Rotation *1Changes the rotation information of

Digital Filter *1Processes images with digital filters. p.79

Color Moiré

Correction *1

Resize *1

Cropping

Protect

Slideshow Plays back images one after another. p.76

Save as Manual

Save Cross

Processing

RAW Development

Image Rotation

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

Exit

Item Function Page

images.

Reduces color moiré in images. p.78

Changes the number of recorded

pixels of the image.

Crops out only the desired area of an

image.

Protects images from being accidentally erased.

Saves the white balance settings of

the captured image as Manual White Balance.

Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image as your “Favorite” settings.

Develops RAW images into JPEG

images and saves them as a new file.

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Item Function Page

Divides a movie or deletes unwanted

Movie Edit

Image Copy

Eye-Fi Image

Transfer

*1 Not available when a movie is displayed. *2 Not available when a RAW image is displayed. *3 Available only when a RAW image is saved. *4 Available only when a movie is displayed. *5 Available only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the SD2 slot.

segments.

Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.

Transfers selected images wirelessly

using an optional Eye-Fi card.

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Memo

• The functions of the playback mode palette can be used only for the images saved on the memory card that is currently being played back. To use the functions for the images saved on the other memory card, switch to the other memory card slot with d during single image display, then display the playback mode palette.

• When saving images that have been edited with functions such as [Resize], you can choose whether to save the images to the memory card in the SD1 or SD2 slot if both cards are available for recording.

• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on the B menus. (

w p.R26)

Saves the image as a new file

Save to SD1 Save to SD2

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Displaying a Single Image

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Deleting Images One by One

Zoom Display

Images can be magnified up to 16× in playback mode.

Display the image to magnify in single image display.

Caution

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.83)

1 Display the image to delete in single image display. 2 Press L.

The delete confirmation appears.

3 Select [Delete] and press E.

Memo

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

• When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Multi-image Display” (p.74) or “Folder Display” (p.75).

• To delete all images, use [Delete All Images] in the B1 menu. (w p.R27)

2 Turn R to the right.

The image magnifies at each click.

Available operations

R to the right Magnifies the image. R to the left Reduces the image. ABCD E Q

G d

Changes the area to magnify.

Returns to the entire image display.

Displays the previous or next image without changing the magnification and the position of the image to magnify.

Changes the type of information displayed.

Switches between the memory cards to play back without changing the magnification and the position of the image to magnify.

Memo

• You can magnify the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review (p.38) or Digital Preview (p.67).

• You can set the initial magnification with [Quick Zoom] in the B1 menu. (w p.R26)

• When the image is magnified to the actual pixel size, z is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. If the Q is turned to view the next or previous image during actual pixel size display, the next or previous image is displayed in the actual pixel size. The magnification for the actual pixel size varies depending on the number of recorded pixels of the image.

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Playback and Processing Functions

Changing the Playback

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Multi-image Display

You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. (Default setting: 12 Thumbnail Display)

1 Turn R to the left in single

Playback and Processing Functions

image display.

The multi-image display screen appears.

Available operations

ABCD Q d G

Moves the selection frame.

Shows the next/previous page.

Switches between the SD1 card and SD2 card.

Shows the display style selection screen.

Deletes the selected images.

2 Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

Memo

• Icons such as U are not displayed on the thumbnail images when

[80 Thumbnail Display] is selected.

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12 Thumbnail Display

1 Press L in Step 1 of “Multi-image Display”. 2 Select the images to delete.

Available operations

ABCD E

J R

In the upper left area of the monitor, the number of selected images is displayed.

Moves the selection frame.

Confirms/cancels the selection of the image to delete.

Selects the range of images to delete.

Shows the selected image in single image display. Use Q to select a different image.

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3 Press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

4 Select [Delete] and press E.

Memo

• You can select up to 500 images at a time.

• Protected images cannot be selected.

• You can delete the images selected individually along with the images selected by specifying the range to delete.

• Use the same steps to select multiple images for the following functions.

• Image Copy (p.77)

• RAW Development (p.82)

• Protect (p.83)

• Eye-Fi Image Transfer (w p.R34)

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Folder Display

Images are grouped and displayed by folder in which they are saved.

1 Turn R to the left in Step 1 of “Multi-image

Display”.

Up to eight folders are displayed at once.

2 Select a folder.

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Available operations

ABCD E

Moves the selection frame.

Displays the images in the folder on the multi-image display screen.

Deletes the folder and all the images in it.

Deleting a Folder

1 Select a folder to delete in Step 1 of “Folder Display”

and press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

2 Select [Delete] and press E.

The selected folder and all the images in it are deleted. When there are protected images in the folder, select [Delete all] or [Leave all].

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Memo

• Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on folder names. (w p.R31)

Calendar Filmstrip Display

Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date.

1 Press G in Step 1 of “Multi-image Display”.

The display style selection screen appears.

2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip

Display].

Images are displayed by shooting date.

2014.5

THU SAT MON FRI

2014.6

SUN

THU TUE

1 10 19 23

1 12 24

100–0505

ThumbnailShooting date

Available operations

AB CD

Selects a shooting date.

Selects an image taken on the selected shooting date.

R to the right Displays the selected image in single image

display. (R to the left: Returns to displaying images by shooting date.)

Deletes the selected image.

3 Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

Playback and Processing Functions

2/5

Slideshow

St ar t

Ca nc el

Image Rotation

You can play back all images saved on a memory card successively.

1 Select Z in the playback mode palette.

The start screen is displayed and slideshow starts.

Playback and Processing Functions

Available operations

E CD B R

After all images are played back, the camera returns to single image display.

Pauses/resumes playback.

Displays the next or previous image.

Stops playback.

Adjusts the volume of the movie.

Memo

• You can change the display settings for slideshow in [Slideshow]

of the B1 menu. Slideshow can also be started from the Slideshow setting screen. (w p.R26)

Start

Image rotation information is saved according to the orientation of the camera when the image was shot. When [Auto Image Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to on (default setting), the image is automatically rotated based on the rotation information during playback. The rotation information of an image can be changed by following the procedure below.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select S in the playback mode palette.

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

3 Select the desired rotation

direction and press E.

The image rotation information is saved.

Cancel

Caution

• When [22. Save Rotation Info] is set to off in the E4 menu, image

rotation information is not saved when shooting. (w p.R41)

• You cannot change the rotation information in the following cases.

• Protected images

• Images without a rotation information tag

• When [Auto Image Rotation] is set to off in the B1 menu

(w p.R26)

• Movie files cannot be rotated.

Memo

• For images captured with [180° Rotation Info] in [Image Capture

Settings] of the A1 menu set to on, the orientation of the camera when the image was taken is rotated 180° and saved as the rotation information. (w p.R15)

Editing and Processing

Ca nc el

Resize/Cropping

Images

Image Copy

Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.

1 Select an image saved on the memory card from

which the images have to be copied, and display it in single image display.

2 Select i in the playback mode palette. 3 Select [Select image(s)] or [Select a folder]

and press E.

4 Select the image(s) or folder to copy.

Refer to Step 2 of “Select & Delete” (p.74) for how to select the image(s) or a folder.

5 Press G.

The save confirmation screen appears.

6 Select the location to save the image(s) or folder

and press E.

Memo

• A new folder is created at the selected location to save the copied image(s).

Caution

• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. TIFF images and movies cannot be resized or cropped. RAW images cannot be resized.

• Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size cannot be processed.

Resize

Changes the number of recorded pixels of the selected image, and saves it as a new file.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select V in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select the number of recorded pixels appears.

3 Use CD to select the number

of recorded pixels.

You can select an image size smaller than that of the original image.

Cancel

4 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

Playback and Processing Functions

Cropping

Ca nc el

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

1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select W in the playback mode palette.

The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen.

3 Specify the size and position

Playback and Processing Functions

of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.

Color Moiré Correction

Reduces color moiré in images.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select h in the playback mode palette.

If the image cannot be edited, [This image cannot be processed] appears.

3 Use CD to select the level and

press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Available operations

R ABCD G M

Changes the size of the cropping frame.

Moves the cropping frame.

Changes the aspect ratio or Image Rotation setting.

Rotates the cropping frame (only when possible).

4 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

Cancel

4 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

Caution

• The Color Moiré Correction function can be used only for the JPEG images captured with this camera. RAW/TIFF images and movies cannot be corrected.

Digital Filter

You can process captured images with digital filters. The following filters are available.

Filter Name Effect Parameter

Brightness: -8 to +8

Base Parameter Adj

Extract Color

Toy Camera

Retro

High Contrast

Shading

Invert Color Inverts image colors. OFF/ON

Unicolor Bold

Bold Monochrome

Adjusts the parameters to create the desired image.

Extracts one or two specific colors and makes the rest of the image black and white.

Creates an image that looks as though it was shot with a toy camera.

Creates an image with the look of an old photo.

Enhances the contrast in the image.

Creates an image with darkened edges.

Extracts a specific color and makes the rest of the image black and white.

Creates a monochrome image and emphasizes the contrast.

Saturation: -3 to +3

Hue: -3 to +3

Contrast: -3 to +3

Sharpness: -3 to +3

Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow

Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5

Extracted Color 2: OFF/Red/ Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow

Extractable Range of Color 2: 1 to 5

Shading Level: Low/Medium/High

Blur: Low/Medium/High

Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow

Toning: B3 to A3

Frame Composite: None/Thin/ Medium/Thick

1 to 5

Shading Type: 4 types

Shading Level: -3 to +3

Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/ Yellow

Low/Medium/High

Filter Name Effect Parameter

Tone Expansion

Sketch

Water Color

Pastel

Posterization

Miniature

Soft

Starburst

Fish-eye

Slim

Creates an image with a unique contrast.

Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a pencil.

Creates an image that looks as though it was painted.

Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a crayon.

Lessens the tone of the image to create an image that looks as though it was hand-drawn.

Blurs a part of the image to create a simulated miniature scene.

Creates an image with a soft focus throughout the image.

Creates an image with a special sparkling look by adding extra glitter to the highlights of night scenes or lights reflected on water.

Creates an image that looks as though it was shot with a fish-eye lens.

Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of the image.

Low/Medium/High

Contrast: Low/Medium/High

Scratch Effect: OFF/ON

Intensity: Low/Medium/High

Saturation: OFF/Low/Medium/High

Low/Medium/High

1 to 5

In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3

In-Focus Width: Narrow/Middle/Wide

In-Focus Plane Angle: Horizon/ Vertical/Positive Slope/Negative Slope

Blur: Low/Medium/High

Soft Focus: Low/Medium/High

Shadow Blur: OFF/ON

Effect Density: Small/Medium/Large

Size: Small/Medium/Large

Angle: 0°/30°/45°/60°

Low/Medium/High

-8 to +8

Playback and Processing Functions

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.

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2 Select T in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select a filter appears.

3 Select a filter.

Use Q to select a different image.

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

4 Press G.

Playback and Processing Functions

The parameter setting screen appears.

Parameter Adj. Stop

5 Set the parameters.

Cancel

Available operations

AB CD

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

Base Parameter Adj

100-0001

Brightness

Caution

• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be edited with the digital filters. TIFF images cannot be edited.

Memo

• You can apply up to 20 filters to the same image.

Recreating Filter Effects

Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images.

1 Display a filter-processed image in single image

display.

2 Select T in the playback mode palette. 3 Select [Recreating filter effects]

and press E.

The filter effects used for the selected image appear.

Applying the digital filter

Recreating filter effects

Searching for the original image

6 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

7 Select [Apply additional filter(s)], [Save to SD1]

or [Save to SD2], and press E.

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply additional

filters to the same image. The screen of Step 3 reappears.

4 To check the parameter

details, press G.

Press G again to return to the previous screen.

Reapplies following digital filter

effects from previous image

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11.

12. Details

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14.

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17.

18.

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5 Press E.

The image selection screen appears.

6 Use Q to select an image for

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applying the same filter effects.

You can only select an image saved in the same memory card that has not been processed with a filter.

Performs digital filter

processing to this image

7 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

Memo

• If [Searching for the original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved.

100-0001

Movie Edit

1 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 2 Select c in the playback mode palette.

The screen to edit a movie appears.

3 Select the point where you

want to divide the movie.

The frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen. Up to four points can be selected to divide the original movie into five segments.

Available operations

A D

Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. C

Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. R

Proceed to Step 7 if you do not want to delete any segment.

Plays back/pauses a movie.

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Adjusts the volume.

Confirms/cancels a dividing point.

Stop

4 Press L.

The screen to select segments to delete is displayed.

5 Use CD to move the selection

frame and press E.

The segments to delete are specified. (Multiple segments can be deleted at once.) Press E again to cancel the selection.

Select segments for deletion

00' 00" 10' 00"

00' 05" 10' 00"

Playback and Processing Functions

6 Press F.

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7 Press E.

8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

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Playback and Processing Functions

You can develop RAW images into JPEG or TIFF format.

1 Select b in the playback mode palette.

2 Select the desired option and press E.

3 Select the image(s) or a folder.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Memo

Select dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of the movie to the beginning). In an order other than specified, you can neither select dividing points nor cancel the selections of the dividing points.

RAW Development

The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option appears.

Select single image Develops an image.

Select multiple images

Select a folder

When [Select single image] is selected, proceed to Step 6. The image/folder selection screen appears.

Refer to Step 2 of “Select & Delete” (p.74) for how to select the image(s) or a folder.

Develops up to 500 images with the same settings.

Develops up to 500 images in the selected folder with the same settings.

4 Press G.

The screen for selecting the parameter setting method appears.

5 Select the parameter setting

method and press E.

Develop images as shot

Develop images with modified settings

Allows you to change File Format, JPEG Recorded Pixels, and JPEG Quality.

Allows you to change Image Capture Settings (File Format, Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space), Lens Correction (Distortion Correction, Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction), White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter, HDR, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, and Shadow Correction.

6 Set the parameters.

Available operations

AB CD Q

For Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press D and use AB to select an item.

For White Balance, Custom Image and Digital Filter, press D to display the setting screen.

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

Selects a different image (when in single image display).

001/500

Develop images as shot

Develop images with

modified settings

Image Capture Settings

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100-0001

7 Press E.

Se le ct a fol der

Se le ct i mage (s)

The save confirmation screen appears.

8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E.

Caution

•

Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. Images captured with other cameras cannot be processed on this camera.

Memo

• You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview while setting the Custom Image or White Balance parameters.

• When the White Balance parameter is set to [Manual White Balance], press G to display the fine-tuning screen.

• The Digital Filter parameter cannot be applied to RAW images captured when [HDR Capture] of the A1 menu is set.

• When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is selected in Step 2, a folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in it.

• With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW files on a computer. (p.88)

Protecting Images

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

Caution

• Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted.

1 Select Y in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.

2 Select [Select image(s)] or

[Select a folder] and press E.

3 Select the image(s) or a folder.

Refer to Step 2 of “Select & Delete” (p.74) for how to select the image(s) or a folder.

Proceed to Step 5 if [Select a folder] is selected.

4 Press G.

The confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Protect] and press E.

To remove protection from the image, select [Unprotect].

Select image(s)

Select a folder

Playback and Processing Functions

Memo

• To protect all images stored in the memory card, select [Protect All Images] of the B1 menu. (w p.R26)

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in playback mode. Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D).

1 Turn the AV device and camera off.

Playback and Processing Functions

2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect

the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal.

3 Connect the HDMI cable to the input terminal on the

AV device.

4 Turn the AV device and camera on.

The camera turns on in HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device.

Memo

• Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.

• By default, the maximum resolution supported by both the AV device and camera is automatically selected. If it fails to play back images properly, change the setting in [HDMI Out] of the D2 menu. (w p.R30)

Caution

• While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on the AV device.

Using a Computer

Connecting to a Computer ............................................. 86

Using the Provided Software .........................................88

Connecting to a Computer

Macintosh

The captured images can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable and can be managed using the provided software.

System Requirements

We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”.

Windows

Using a Computer

CPU Intel Core 2 Quad or higher

RAM 4 GB or more

HDD

Monitor 1280×1024 pixels, 24 bit full-color or higher

Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit)

Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more Space taken up on HDD (per file): [JPEG] Approximately 25 MB [TIFF] Approximately 150 MB [RAW] Approximately 70 MB

OS Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6

CPU Intel Core 2 Quad or higher

RAM 4 GB or more

Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more

HDD

Monitor 1280×1024 pixels, 24 bit full-color or higher

Space taken up on HDD (per file): [JPEG] Approximately 25 MB [TIFF] Approximately 150 MB [RAW] Approximately 70 MB

Memo

• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. You can download it from the following site: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable. Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable equipped with a micro B terminal.

Caution

• The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable.

1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect

the USB cable to the USB terminal.

USB 2.0 USB 3.0

4 Connect the USB cable to the USB port

of the computer.

5 Turn the camera on.

The camera is recognized as a removable disk. If the “645Z” dialog appears, select [Open folder to view files].

6 Save the captured images to the computer. 7 Disconnect the camera from the computer.

Memo

• When connected to a computer, use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.

• The USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer can be set in [USB Connection] of the D2 menu. (w p.R30) Normally, you do not need to change the default setting ([MSC]).

• A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN “Eye-Fi card” (Wi-Fi transmission) or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be used. By using these cards, images can be transferred from the camera to a computer or other device via wireless LAN. (w p.R34)

USB Terminal

The micro B terminal supports both USB 3.0 cables and USB 2.0 cables. Both types can be used with this camera. If the host controller of the device to be connected to the camera supports USB 3.0, the use of a USB 3.0 cable makes the data transfer process faster.

Using a Computer

Using the Provided

For Windows 7

Software

“Digital Camera Utility 5” is included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW150). Using the Digital Camera Utility 5, you can manage images saved on a computer, develop RAW images taken with this camera and adjust the color of them.

Compatible file formats

.jpg (JPEG), .tif (TIFF), .pef (RAW files in our original format), .dng (RAW files in DNG format)

Using a Computer

Installing the Software

You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM.

Memo

•

When multiple accounts have been setup on the computer, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.

• The installation procedure varies depending on your operating environment. Refer to the following to install the software.

1 Turn the computer on.

Shut down other software running.

2 Place the CD-ROM (S-SW150) into the optical drive.

The [Software Install] screen appears.

If the [Software Install] screen does not appear:

Click [Computer] from the Start menu.

Double-click the optical drive (S-SW150) icon.

Double-click [Setup.exe].

3 Click [32bit] or [64bit].

Select according to the operating environment. The screen to select a desired language appears.

4 Select the desired language and click [OK].

The [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in the selected language.

5 Click [Next].

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps.

For Mac OS

1 Turn the Macintosh on.

Shut down other software running.

2 Place the CD-ROM (S-SW150) into the optical drive.

The CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop.

If the CD-ROM icon does not appear:

Select [Preferences] in the [Finder] menu.

Tick the [CDs, DVDs, and iPods] check box on the [General] tab.

3 Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW150) icon. 4 Double-click the [Software Installer] icon. 5 Click [Digital Camera Utility 5].

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps.

Using a Computer

Digital Camera Utility 5 Screen

Laboratory Mode

The control panel for adjusting the image appears here.

When Digital Camera Utility 5 is launched, the following screen appears.

Memo

• The screenshots used in this explanation are for Windows.

Browser Mode

You can perform the file management functions such as viewing and managing the images.

Using a Computer

1 2

1 Menu Bar

You can execute a function and change various settings here. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.

2 Tool Bar

Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons.

3 Navigation Panel

This panel is only displayed in Browser mode. There are “Folders”, “Favorites”, “Checkmark 1”, “Checkmark 2”, and “Checkmark 3” panels.

4 Control Panel

The shooting information and settings of the selected image appear in this panel.

The control panel display varies depending on the mode.

5 Image View Page

The image selected from the image list is displayed. When multiple image display pages are open, the images can be arranged left to right or up and down by dragging the tab.

For Macintosh, select [Align images vertically] or [Align images horizontally] in the [Window] menu.

6 List of images in the current folder

The list of images in the selected folder appears here.

7 List of candidate images for editing

The list of images that can be edited appears here.

8 Status Bar

Information on the selected item appears.

Viewing the Help Menu

Refer to the Help menu for details on using the Digital Camera Utility 5 program.

1 Click the button on the Tool bar.

Or, select [Digital Camera Utility 5 Help] from the [Help] menu.

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration.

Click [User Registration] on the [Software Install] screen.

A world map for Internet User Registration is displayed.

If your computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or area and then follow the instructions to register your software.

Note that you can only register online if your country or area is shown.

Using a Computer

MEMO

Appendix

Optional Accessories ..................................................... 94

Error Messages .............................................................97

Troubleshooting .............................................................98

Index ............................................................................ 100

WARRANTY POLICY .................................................. 105

Optional Accessories

Flash Accessories

Several accessories are provided for use with this camera. Please contact our service center for details regarding the accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.

Power Supply Accessories

Battery Charger kit K-BC90 (*) (Kit includes Battery charger D-BC90 and AC plug cord.)

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 (*)

AC Adapter Kit K-AC132

(Kit includes AC adapter D-AC120 and AC plug cord.)

Appendix

Lets you power this camera from an AC outlet.

Auto Flash AF540FGZ II

Auto Flash AF360FGZ II The AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II are P-TTL auto

flash units with a maximum guide number of approximately 54 and 36 (both ISO 100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash.

Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of approximately 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrast-control-sync flash and slow-speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ or AF360FGZ II unit.

AF540FGZ II

AF360FGZ II

AF200FG

Auto Macro Flash AF160FC The AF160FC is a flash system

especially designed for macro photography to take close, shadowless pictures of small objects. It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using the provided adapter rings.

Hot Shoe Adapter FG

Extension Cord F5P

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords

to use the external flash away from the camera.

For Viewfinder

Large Eyecup 645 O-EC107 (*)

AF160FC

Hot Shoe Adapter FG

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

Interchangeable Focusing Screen

AF Framed Matte DF-80 (*)

AF Cross-Lined Matte DG-80

AF Golden Section Matte DK-80

Appendix

Cable Switch CS-205

Connect to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. The cord length is 0.5 m.

Remote Control

Strap

Used for remote control shooting.

Operating distance for remote control

From the front of camera: approx. 4 m From the back of camera: approx. 2 m

Remote Control F

Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1

Appendix

GPS Unit O-GPS1

By attaching the O-GPS1 to the hot shoe, the latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) can be recorded in the image file. The Electronic Compass can be used with this camera. (w p.R18)

Camera Strap O-ST150 (*)

Other Accessories

Body Mount Cap 645 (*)

Hot Shoe Cover F

Sync Socket 2P Cap (*)

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1

FLUCARD O-FC1 This SD memory card has a built-in

wireless LAN (Wi-Fi transmission) function. Connect with a communication terminal such as a smartphone or tablet via wireless LAN and operate the communication terminal to shoot or view images. (w p.R34)

K (*)

Error Messages

Error Messages Description

Memory card full

No image

This image cannot be displayed

No card in the camera

Memory card error

Card is not formatted

Card is locked

This image cannot be magnified

The image is protected

The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files.

There are no images that can be played back on the memory card.

You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on a computer.

There is no memory card inserted in the camera.

The memory card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. You may be able to play it back on a computer. Or, the camera failed to initialize the Eye-Fi function when using the Eye-Fi card. Press E.

The memory card you have inserted is unformatted or has been previously used on another device and is not compatible with this camera. Use the card after formatting it with this camera. (p.36)

The write-protect switch on the memory card you have inserted is locked. (p.4)

You are trying to magnify an image that cannot be magnified.

You are trying to delete an image that is protected. Remove protection from the image. (p.83)

Error Messages Description

Not enough battery power remaining to

activate Pixel Mapping

Not enough battery power remaining to

clean sensor

Not enough battery power remaining to

update the firmware

Unable to update firmware. There

is a problem with the firmware

update file

Image folder cannot be created

Unable to store image

The operation could not be

completed correctly

No more images

can be selected

No image can be processed

These messages appear when you try to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor Cleaning, or to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery.

Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged. Try downloading the update file again.

The maximum folder number (999) is being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or format the card.

The image could not be saved because of a memory card error.

The camera was unable to adjust the manual white balance. Try the operation again.

You are trying to select more than the maximum number of images for Select & Delete, Protect, RAW Development, Image Copy, or Eye-Fi Image Transfer.

There are no images that can be processed using the Digital Filter or RAW Development function.

Appendix

Error Messages Description

This image cannot be processed

This function is not available

in the current mode

The camera will turn off

to prevent damage from

overheating

Set the Eye-Fi communication

to “SELECT”

Appendix

Image not found

Cannot be selected

Caution

• Error messages related to a memory card appear for each card slot being used. If an error message appears, take the appropriate action for the respective card slot.

Appears when you try to perform Digital Filter, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, or Movie Edit for images captured with other cameras, or when you try to perform Resize or Cropping for minimum file size images.

You are trying to set a function that is not available for the exposure mode that is set.

The camera will turn off because its internal temperature is too hot. Leave the camera turned off until it has had time to cool down before turning on the camera again.

Images cannot be transferred when [Action Mode] is not set to [SELECT] in [Wireless Memory Card] of the D3 menu. (w p.R34)

There are no images that can be transferred when an Eye-Fi card is used.

This folder cannot be selected because the number of files exceeds the maximum number allowed.

Troubleshooting

In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. When the mirror remains in the UP position, take the battery out and put it back in again. Then, the mirror will retract when the camera is turned on again. If, after performing these procedures, the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.

Problem Cause Remedy

The camera does not turn on.

The shutter cannot be released.

Autofocus does not work.

Battery is not installed properly.

The battery power is low.

There is no available space on the memory card.

Data is being processed.

The subject is difficult to focus on.

The subject is too close.

Check the orientation of the battery.

Charge the battery.

Insert a memory card with available space or delete unwanted images.

Wait until processing is finished.

cannot work well for low-

contrast objects (the sky, white walls, etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidly-moving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at the target and take a picture. Alternatively, use w.

Move away from the subject and take a picture.

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