Pentax istD Operating Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, use the custom function settings to set the camera to allow shutter release in modes other than lens Aperture A. Under the default settings, the camera will cease to operate. See page 113 for setting custom functions.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the w 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• w is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands, B.U.

• PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory are registered trademarks of Pentax Corporation.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

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

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause serious personal injury.

Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

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 the risk of electric shock.

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

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes, and / or parts of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.)

• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed.

• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.

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

• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

Caution

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

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the camera.

• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures.

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.

• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

Handling the Camera

• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.

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

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

• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.

• This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet.

• 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 0°C to 40°C.

• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize.

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

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

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference.

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

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

• See “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.151) for details on the compact flash memory card (CF Card).

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

FOR YOUR SAFETY............................................................................1

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE............................................2

Handling the Camera............................................................................2

CONTENTS..........................................................................................3

Contents of this manual........................................................................7

Before using your camera 9

Camera Characteristics............................................................... 10

Checking Package Contents....................................................... 11

Names of Working Parts ............................................................. 12

Camera ...............................................................................................12

LCD Panel Indications ........................................................................14

LCD Monitor Indications .....................................................................15

Viewfinder Indications.........................................................................17

Getting Started 19

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 20

Powering the Camera .................................................................. 21

Batteries..............................................................................................22

Battery level indicator .........................................................................23

Backup battery....................................................................................23

Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) ...................24

Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................25

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 26

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 27

Setting the Display Language.............................................................27

Setting the Home Town ......................................................................28

Setting the D.S.T. Mode .....................................................................28

Setting the Video Output Format ........................................................29

Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................29

Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 32

Installing / Removing the CF Card.............................................. 34

Installing..............................................................................................34

Removing............................................................................................35

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 36

Basic Operation 37

Basic Operation (Shooting)......................................................... 38

Holding the Camera............................................................................38

Taking Pictures...................................................................................39

Basic Operation (Playback) ........................................................ 41

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................41

Selecting Previous or Next Images.....................................................42

Shooting Functions 43

Selecting the Drive Mode ............................................................ 44

Single-frame shooting.........................................................................44

Consecutive Shooting.........................................................................45

Self-Timer shooting.............................................................................46

Remote Control Shooting ...................................................................49

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level......................... 51

Setting the Recorded Pixels ...............................................................51

Setting the Quality Level.....................................................................52

Setting the Sensitivity ................................................................. 54

Setting the White Balance........................................................... 55

Selecting the Metering Method ................................................... 57

Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering...............................................57

Using the Center-Weighted Metering .................................................58

Using the Spot Metering .....................................................................58

Capture Modes ............................................................................. 59

Using the Green Program AE mode...................................................59

Using the P (Hyper Program) mode ...................................................60

Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode...................................................62

Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode ................................................64

Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode .....................................66

Using the B (Bulb) mode.....................................................................68

About the AE-L (AE Lock)...................................................................69

Focusing ....................................................................................... 70

Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode) ...........................................70

Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)...................................71

Manual Focus .....................................................................................72

Selecting the focus points...................................................................74

Focus lock...........................................................................................76

Autofocus illuminator ..........................................................................78

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects................................................................78

AF Button............................................................................................78

EV Compensation ........................................................................ 79

Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 81

Auto Bracketing ........................................................................... 82

Multiple Exposure Shooting........................................................ 84

Using the Flash ............................................................................ 86

Using the built-in flash ........................................................................86

Using an External Flash......................................................................93

Playback Functions 99

Zoom Playback........................................................................... 100

Nine-Image Display .................................................................... 101

Deleting Images ......................................................................... 102

Deleting a Single Image....................................................................102

Deleting All Images...........................................................................103

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104

Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ............................................. 106

Single Image Settings.......................................................................106

Settings for All Images......................................................................108

Settings 111

Setting Menu List ....................................................................... 112

How to Operate the Settings Menu........................................... 113

Camera Settings......................................................................... 114

Formatting a CF card........................................................................114

Setting the Custom Functions...........................................................115

Setting the Color Saturation..............................................................117

Setting the Image Sharpness ...........................................................117

Setting the Contrast..........................................................................118

Setting the Instant Review................................................................118

Auto Power Off .................................................................................119

Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................119

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ........................................120

Setting the World Time .....................................................................120

Setting the Display Language...........................................................122

Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................123

Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................123

Resetting the File Number ................................................................124

Setting the Slideshow .......................................................................125

Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................125

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................126

Custom Function Chart ............................................................. 127

List of City Names...................................................................... 130

Connecting 131

Connecting to a TV ....................................................................132

Connecting to a PC.................................................................... 133

Appendix 135

More Details about Capture Functions .................................... 136

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................136

Calculating flash distance from the aperture used

(using built-in flash)...........................................................................139

Calculating aperture used from the flash distance

(using the built-in flash).....................................................................139

F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ............140

Setting the White Balance Manually .................................................142

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS

COMBINATIONS..............................................................................144

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 146

Battery grip D-BG1 ...........................................................................146

AC adaptor D-AC10..........................................................................146

Cable Switch.....................................................................................146

Flash Accessories.............................................................................147

For Viewfinder...................................................................................148

Camera Case....................................................................................148

Others...............................................................................................148

Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 149

Precautions Regarding Memory Cards.................................... 151

Error Messages .......................................................................... 152

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 153

Main Specifications ................................................................... 154

Specification for Remote Control (Optional) .....................................157

Program lines....................................................................................158

Glossary...................................................................................... 160

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 162

Contents of this manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before using your camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operation

Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains how to take better pictures by using the various shooting functions.

5 Playback Functions

Explains how to play back images and how to delete.

6 Settings

Explains setting camera functions.

7 Connecting

Explains how to connect your camera to a TV or PC.

8 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces accessories sold separately and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows information useful to know.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

Before using your camera

Camera Characteristics ........................................10

Checking Package Contents ................................11

Names of Working Parts.......................................12

Camera Characteristics

• Uses a 23.5×15.7mm CCD with 6.1 mega-pixels of effective pixels for

high precision and a wide dynamic range.

• Small, light, and highly rigid among digital cameras with interchangeable

lenses.

Before using your camera

• Consecutive shooting at approximately three 2.6 per second (6 frames

max.) with noise reduction off.

• Features a newly developed AF sensor, with 11-point distance

measurement. (Center uses a wide cross area AF including 9 focus points.)

• Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional

35mm SLR camera, but with 0.95× magnification. Also features a superimpose function, in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red.

• Can use two CR-V3 lithium batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA

Ni-MH batteries or four AA alkaline batteries.

• Features the two-dial hyper operating system.

• Can install the battery grip (sold separately) which uses the same

batteries as the camera, extends battery life and has a vertical shutter release button.

This camera can be used with a variety of Pentax 35mm interchangeable lenses. While the size of the CCD is 23.5×15.7mm, the format size of the 35mm camera is 36×24mm. As a result, the angle of view (the size and scale of the subject to be photographed) will differ from 35mm cameras when lenses of the same focal length are used to take pictures from the same distance. The format size of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times larger than the format size of this camera. As such, focal distance when the lens for 35mm format lens is attached to this camera will be equivalent to approx.

1.5 times more than the value noted on the lens.

Checking Package Contents

The following accessories are packaged with your camera.

Before using your camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Supplied with camera)

Body mount cover

(Supplied with camera)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW10

Eyecup F

(Supplied with camera)

USB cable

I-USB2

Strap

O-ST10

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ME Viewfinder cap

Video cable

I-VC2

Lithium batteries

CR-V3 (two)

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Lithium battery CR2016

(Installed on camera)

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Names of Working Parts

Camera

Main switch

Shutter release button

Mode dial

Self-timer lamp

Flash mode button

Drive mode button

Green button

Tv dial

Lens mount index

MENU button

Delete button

Strap lug

INFO button

Lens unlock button

AE lock button / Protect button

X-synch terminal

Mirror

Manual white balance button

Focus mode

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Exposure compensation button

AF button

Four-way controller / OK button

lever

Focus point select dial

Access lamp

Battery cover

Playback button

Backup battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

Battery grip connection terminal cover

Battery cover unlock lever

Flash pop-up button

Metering mode select lever

Cable release socket

Terminal cover

Built-in flash

Hot shoe

Multiple exposure / Auto bracket button DPOF button

PC / Video terminal

DC input terminal

Diopter adjustment lever

LCD panel

Av dial Nine-image display / Zoom display dial

Card cover

Card cover unlock lever

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Before using your camera

LCD Panel Indications

123 4

7 8

11 12 13

14 15

1 Quality level (p.52) 9 White balance mode (p.55, 142) 2 Recorded Pixels (p.51) 10 Busy 3 Drive mode (p.44) 11

Battery exhaustion warning (p.24) 4 Flash mode (p.86) 12 Auto Bracket (p.82) 5 Shutter speed (p.62) 13 Multiple exposure shooting (p.84)

Sensitivity (p.54) 14

6 Tv dial enabled (p.62)

Number of recordable images

Exposure compensation step (

p.79 7 Av dial enabled (p.64) Multiple exposure frames (p.84) 8 Aperture (p.64) 15 Exposure compensation (p.79)

Turn the main switch to | to see the LCD panel in the dark. The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds. The LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up when the AF360FGZ is used.

)

LCD Monitor Indications

1. Capture Mode

Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor.

Information

AF.S

1 2 3 4

ISO

200

AWB

sRGB 2003/10/01

12:00

1 Color space (p.128) 7 Focus points (p.74) 2 Sensitivity (p.54) 8 Saturation (p.117)

Quality level / Recorded pixels

(p.51, 52)

9 Sharpness (p.117)

4 White Balance (p.55, 142) 10 Contrast (p.118) 5 Custom Function (p.115) 11 Lens focal length 6 Focus mode (p.70) 12 Date and Time

18mm

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Before using your camera

2. Playback

The camera switches between Normal Playback Screen → Histogram Display → Detailed Information Display every time you press the INFO button during playback.

• Histogram • Detailed information

Before using your camera

34 5 6

100-0120

7 8 9

1/2000 F2.8 +0.5Ev

10 11 12 13

ISO

800

14 15

AF.S

sRGB 2003/10/01

100-0121

12:00

100mm

16 17

18 19 20 21

1 Histogram 10 Metering mode (p.57) 2 Folder name / File name (p.124) 11 Sensitivity (p.54) 3 Drive mode (p.44) 12 Recorded quality / pixels (p.51,

52)

4 Exposure compensation step

13 White balance (p.55, 142)

(p.79)

5 Auto bracket / Multiple exposure

14 Flash mode (p.86)

(p.82, 84) 6 Focus mode (p.70) 15 Color space (p.128) 7 Aperture value (p.64) 16 Focus points (p.74) 8 Shutter speed (p.62) 17 Saturation (p.117) 9 Capture mode 18 Sharpness (p.117)

7 :Green program AE mode

19 Contrast (p.118)

(p.59)

e :Hyper-Program (p.60) 20 Lens focal length b :Shutter speed-priority AE

21 Captured date and time

(p.62)

c :Aperture-priority AE (p.64) a :Hyper-Manual (p.66)

Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the histogram display position up or down.

Viewfinder Indications

5678 910

Focus points

Spot metering frame

Autofocus frame

Shutter speed

Flash status information

Focus points indication Exposure compensation step

Focus indicator

Tv dial enabled

Av dial enabled

AE Lock indicator

Aperture value

Number of recordable images

Bar graph

Before using your camera

The focus points are superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled using the custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ...............................................20

Powering the Camera............................................21

Turning the Camera On and Off...........................26

Initial Settings........................................................27

Attaching the Lens ................................................32

Installing / Removing the CF Card.......................34

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.........................36

Attaching the Strap

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

Getting Started

Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure to the inside of the clasp.

Powering the Camera

Load batteries in the camera. Use two CR-V3, or use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

Open the battery cover by pushing the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration and slide the battery cover toward the lens before flipping it open.

Insert the batteries according to the + / - indicator in the battery chamber.

Getting Started

Press down on the batteries with the battery cover to close and slide it as shown in the illustration.

• Please use the AC adapter when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.25)

• Check the battery orientation if the camera will not operate properly after replacing the batteries.

• The optional battery grip D-BG1 is also available.

• AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable.

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

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

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” p.29.

• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards can cause a camera

Getting Started

breakdown.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one.

Batteries

You can use a variety of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differ by battery type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.

CR-V3

The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient for trips.

AA Ni-MH battery

These are rechargeable for multiple uses and are economical.

AA lithium batteries

It is recommended that you use these batteries in cold climates. It shows a fine performance in such cold temperatures.

AA alkaline batteries

You can use readily available AA alkaline batteries when your usual batteries run out. AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies.

Battery level indicator

You can confirm remaining battery life by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel.

{ : Adequate power

↓ :

} : Battery is running low

↓ :

? : Battery is exhausted

↓ :

[Battery Depleted] :

The camera turns off after displaying this message.

Backup battery

When the backup battery is nearly exhausted, the date and time setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor when you change the camera batteries. When this happens, change the backup battery (CR2016). (Replace the battery once every five years.)

Turn off the camera.

Getting Started

Use a coin to remove the backup battery chamber cover.

Remove the backup battery from the backup battery chamber cover using a pen tip or similar object and insert a new backup battery with the + facing towards the cover.

Getting Started

Close the backup battery chamber cover until it clicks.

Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries)

Batteries

(temperature)

CR-V3

AA Lithium

Ni-MH

AA-Alkaline

• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary by capture mode or shooting conditions.

(20°C) Approx.1000 Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.600

(0°C) Approx.650 Approx.600 Approx.500 Approx.400

(20°C) Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.400

(0°C) Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.600 Approx.350

(20°C) Approx.450 Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300

(0°C) Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300 Approx.250

(20°C) Approx.110 Approx.100 Approx.80 Approx.120

(0°C) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Approx.60

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

• AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies.

• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.

• For image storage capacity when using the Battery Grip D-BG1, see p.146.

Normal

recording

Flash photography

50% use 100% use

Playback time

(min.)

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC.

Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the

terminal cover.

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Getting Started

Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet. Disconnection while the camera is recording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your data.

• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual.

• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries in your camera.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the main switch to ON.

The camera will turn on.

Turn the main switch to OFF to turn off the

Getting Started

camera.

• Always turn the camera OFF when not in use.

• Turn the main switch to | to illuminate the LCD panel for about 10 seconds.

• Auto Power Off will be activated when you do not perform any operations

The depth of field can also be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main switch to | position. See page 138 for preview display.

within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Setting” screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Turn the camera on.

Initial setting

City DST Video Out NTSC

English

NYC

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller (45) to select your applicable language.

The default setting is English.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the [City] will be displayed.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the Display Language” p.27.

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial setting

to select your applicable city

Getting Started

(Home Town).

Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the [DST] will be displayed.

• See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to

Time” p.120.

City DST Video Out NTSC

“Setting the World

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

English

NYC

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) mode.

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

The default setting is P (Off).

Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the [Video Out] will be displayed.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World

Time” p.120

Initial setting

English

City DST Video Out NTSC

NYC

Setting the Video Output Format

You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back pictures using a TV monitor.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the video output format.

The default setting is NTSC.

Press the OK button.

The screen for setting the [Date and Time] will be displayed.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Selecting the Video Output Format” p.123.

Initial setting

English

NYC

City DST Video Out NTSC

Setting the Date and Time

Getting Started

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the date and time display style.

23 are displayed above and below the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below

“24h”.

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 / 01 /2003

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 / 01 /2003

mm/dd/yy

00 00

mm/dd/yy

00 00

24h

Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (5).

23 is displayed above and below the month.

Getting Started

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below the date.

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 / 01 /2003

00 00

)

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 / 01 /2003

00 00

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 / 01 /2003

mm/dd/yy

24h

Use the four-way controller (23) to set the date and press the fourway controller (5) again.

23 are displayed above and below the

year.

Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour and minutes.

Date Adjust

Date Style

00 00

mm/dd/yy

01 / 01 /2003

00 00

24h

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again.

Press the OK button to set the clock to 0 seconds when the clock reaches 00 second.

• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this occurs, the Initial settings screen is appeared the next time the camera is turned on.

• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” p.120.

Getting Started

Attaching the Lens

Remove the body mount cover c and the lens mount cover d in the illustration.

Getting Started

Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

Turn the lens to the left to confirm that it is locked in place after attaching the lens.

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

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

• The body mount cover c is a cover for shipping purpose to prevent scratches and block dust. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory “Body Mount Cap K” is available, and has a lock mechanism.

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

• Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal.

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

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

Getting Started

Installing / Removing the CF Card

Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card (market product).

You can also use a Microdrive™ in addition to a CF card.

Getting Started

Installing

Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover.

Insert the card all the way with the CF card label toward the LCD monitor.

Close the card cover.

Removing

Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover.

Press the card eject button to remove the CF card.

Card eject button

Close the card cover.

Getting Started

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight.

Look through the viewfinder and point and camera at a well-

Getting Started

lit scene. Then move the diopter adjustment lever left or right.

Adjust the position until the autofocus frames and the focus points in the viewfinder are in clear focus.

• You can adjust the diopter from -2.5~+1.5m-1 (Per meter).

3 Basic Operation

Basic Operation (Shooting)..................................38

Basic Operation (Playback)..................................41

Basic Operation (Shooting)

Holding the Camera

How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.

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

Basic Operation

Horizontal position Vertical position

• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.

• Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is 1/focal length ×1.5. For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1/150 of second for 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.

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

Taking Pictures

Set the camera to green program AE mode.

Set the mode dial to 7.

(p.59)

Set the focus mode to Autofocus.

Set the focus mode lever to l.

(p.70)

Press the flash pop-up button to activate the flash.

Basic Operation

You do not need to pop-up the flash when you do not intend to use it.

Adjust the size of the subject.

Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject.

(p.81)

Adjust the focus and take a picture.

Position the subject within the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button to take the picture (p.17).

The flash fires automatically based on light conditions.

Push the flash down by hand after you finish taking pictures.

Basic Operation

OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions.

Not pressed Pressed

halfway

(first position)

Fully pressed

(second

position)

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD display indications and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture.

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

• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is.

• The viewfinder indications stay on for about 10 seconds (initial value) after the button is released from the halfway position. Pressing the shutter release button halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

Instant Review

Instant Review displays the image immediately after taking a picture. The Instant Review default setting displays for 1 sec. Press the Delete button (i) to display the delete screen while the image is displayed. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press OK. The image is deleted.

Basic Operation (Playback)

Playing Back Images

You can play back the still pictures.

Press the playback button (Q) after taking a picture.

The most recently captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the Playback button again, or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode.

Basic Operation

• Pressing the four-way controller(3) will rotate the image 90°, 180° and 270°. The image captured in vertical position can be displayed for easy viewing. (Only the display is rotated. The recorded image is not updated.)

• The image with the highest file number is shown first when you switch to the playback screen.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by turning Nineimage Display / Zoom Display dial.

• If no images are stored, the “No Image” message is appeared.

(p.100)

Selecting Previous or Next Images

You can play back the still pictures, cycling through one at a time.

Press the playback button (Q) after taking a picture.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Basic Operation

Press the four-way controller (4 or 5).

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

Deleting Images

Press the Delete button (i) to display the Delete screen when the image is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( [Delete] and press OK. The image is deleted.

Press the Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode.

) to select

Delete

100-0120

One All

Delete

Cancel

4 Shooting Functions

Selecting the Drive Mode......................................44

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Setting the Sensitivity...........................................54

Setting the White Balance ....................................55

Selecting the Metering Method ............................57

Capture Modes ......................................................59

Focusing ................................................................70

EV Compensation..................................................79

Using the Zoom Lens............................................81

Auto Bracketing.....................................................82

Multiple Exposure Shooting.................................84

Using the Flash......................................................86

......51

Selecting the Drive Mode

This camera has four drive modes. Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode before selecting the drive mode. (p.59)

9 Single-frame

Shooting Functions

Consecutive shooting

Self-timer shooting

Remote control shooting

The Self-timer shooting [g] and the Remote control shooting [h] modes will be reset to the Single-frame drive mode when the camera is turned OFF and then ON.

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. This is the most common drive mode. (p.44)

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down. (p.45)

Self-timer mode (p.46)

The shutter can be released with the remote control unit. (p.49)

Single-frame shooting

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. This is the most common drive mode.

Press the drive mode button [g] until [9] appears on the LCD panel.

Consecutive Shooting

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down.

Press the drive mode button [g] until [j] appears on the LCD panel.

Shooting Functions

Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject.

Press the shutter release button completely.

Pictures are taken consecutively while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off of the shutter release button to stop taking consecutive pictures.

• When the focus mode lever is set to l (single), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.

• When the focus mode lever is set to k (continuous), the focus is adjusted for each shot. However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete.

• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in flash. Use a custom function to enable shutter release before the builtin flash is ready. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Self-Timer shooting

Use the self-timer mode to include the photographer in the picture. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Mount the camera to a tripod.

Shooting Functions

Press the drive mode button [g] until [g] appears on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button halfway down to compose and focus on the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

The focus indicator []] lights up when the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button completely.

The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds before the shutter is released. Also the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

Shooting Functions

• The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 119.

• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure). Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (see page 69).

• Remove the Eyecup F side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap.

L by pulling one

Removing the Eyecup

Attaching the viewfinder cap

Press the drive mode button [g] after the picture is taken.

The drive mode returns to single-frame shooting from self-timer shooting.

Press the drive mode button to cancel the self-timer operation before it is completed.

Mirror lock up function

Shooting Functions

When this function is set, the mirror stays up and the shutter is released about 2 seconds later when the shutter release button is pressed. You can reduce camera shake caused by mirror movement with mirror lock up.

Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up: 1 In Custom Function, set “Self-timer delay time” to “2 sec”. See page 115

for setting Custom Functions.

2 Press the drive mode button until g appears on the LCD panel. 3 Focus on the subject and then press the shutter release button

completely. The mirror stays up and the picture will be taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value immediately before the mirror goes up.

Remote Control Shooting

The shutter can be released with the remote control unit (optional). The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Mount the camera to a tripod.

Press the drive mode button [g] until [h] appears on the LCD panel.

• The camera is not focused by operating the remote control. Focus on the subject first before operating the remote control.

• The self-timer lamp will blink letting you know the camera is in remote control wait status when you display h.

Shooting Functions

Press the shutter release button on the remote control towards the camera.

The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking. Press the drive mode button after the picture is taken. The drive mode returns to single-frame drive mode.

• The operating distance of the remote control unit is approx. 5m from in front of the camera.

• Remote control shooting with the capture mode set to p (bulb) mode will allow bulb shooting while the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder during remote control operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure). Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (see page 69). See page 47 for attaching the viewfinder cap.

• You can use a custom function to change the remote control operation time from 3 seconds to immediate operation. See page 115 for setting Custom

Shooting Functions

Functions.

• Press the drive button or turn the main switch off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated.

• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.

• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.

• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.

• The camera automatically returns to single-frame drive mode after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.

• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. Please contact PENTAX service center to exchange the battery. (This will involve a fee.)

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Setting the Recorded Pixels

You can select the number of recorded pixels from L (3008 × 2008), M (2400 × 1600) and S (1536 × 1024). The more pixels there are the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings.

L 3008 × 2008 Suited for printing on A3 paper.

M 2400

S 1536

× 1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper. × 1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper.

Set the mode dial to 8.

Shooting Functions

Select the recorded pixels with the Av dial.

Confirm the recorded pixels on the LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

• Pressing the green button while setting the recorded pixels will make the size revert to the default value (L).

• You can set a custom function to set the recorded pixels for S to 1536 × 1024, 1152 × 768, or 960 × 640. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

• The Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW. (Fixed at 3008 × 2008)

Shooting Functions

Setting the Quality Level

You can set the image compression rate. The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings.

1 RAW

2 TIFF

C Best

D Better

E Good

Raw data, just as it was captured. You can process this on your PC using dedicated utility software.

Image is recorded as uncompressed data. Suited for processing on your PC. Image is saved with “TIFF” extension.

Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures on A4 paper. Image is saved with “JPEG” extension.

Standard compression rate, suited for viewing as standard photographs or on your computer screen. Image is saved with “JPEG” extension.

Highest compression rate, suited for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites. Image is saved with “JPEG” extension.

Select the mode dial to 8.

Select the quality level with the b dial.

Confirm the quality level on the LCD panel.

Shooting Functions

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Pressing the green button while setting the quality level will make the quality level revert to the default value (C(Best)).

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set within a range of sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 1600.

Set the mode dial to o.

Shooting Functions

Select the sensitivity with the Tv dial.

The larger the sensitivity value, the more suitable for darker places, on the other hand, pictures tend to be affected by noise and appear rough.

Confirm the sensitivity level on the LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.

• Turn the Tv dial counterclockwise to decrease the number. Turn the Tv dial clockwise to increase the number.

• Pressing the green button while setting the sensitivity will make the quality level revert to the default value (Sensitivity 200).

• You can set sensitivity up to 3200 when you select “Wide” in “Sensitivity Range” settings in the Custom Function menu. (p.115)

Setting the White Balance

The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance.

F Automatic The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

G Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight.

H Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade.

^ Cloudy For taking pictures on cloudy days.

Fluorescent

Light

I Tungsten Light For taking pictures under tungsten light bulbs.

b Flash For taking pictures using the electronic flash.

K Manual

* The color temperature (°K) is estimated. This does not indicate precise colors. See page

143 for color temperature.

For taking pictures under fluorescent light. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W white (4200°K)*, N neutral white (5000°K)*, and D daylight (6500°K)*.

For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white balance.

Shooting Functions

Set the mode dial to n.

Select the white balance with the Av dial.

Confirm the white balance on the LCD panel.

Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode.

Shooting Functions

• See page142 for manual adjustment method.

• Pressing the green button while setting the white balance will make the white balance revert to the default value (F).

Selecting the Metering Method

You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera.

Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering

The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.

Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to [.

Shooting Functions

The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or A lens. (the lens can only be used when a custom function is set to permit shutter release with a position other than aperture A.)

Using the Center-Weighted Metering

Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes.

Shooting Functions

Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to M.

Using the Spot Metering

With spot metering, brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration. You can use AE lock in combination when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain. (p.69)

Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to 6.

Spot metering zone

Capture Modes

This camera has six capture modes available: green program AE mode, e (program) mode, b (shutter-priority) mode, c (aperture-priority) mode, a (manual) mode and p (bulb) mode.

Using the Green Program AE mode

Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the program line, for taking pictures at the proper exposure.

Set the mode dial to 7.

AE lock shooting (p.69), auto bracket shooting (p.82), multiple exposure shooting (p.84), and EV compensation (p.79) are not available in green program AE mode.

Shooting Functions

Using the P (Hyper Program) mode

Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the program line for taking pictures at the proper exposure. You can also use the Tv dial and Av dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while keeping the proper exposure (Hyper program).

Set the mode dial to e.

Shooting Functions

Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

• You can set a custom function to change the program line used. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

• You can set a custom function to compensate the sensitivity automatically to obtain the proper exposure when the conditions set are not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Hyper Program

• To change shutter speed

The camera switches to shutter speed-priority AE when you turn the b dial in the e (Hyper Program) mode.

• Shutter speed can be set to a value within the range appropriate for the aperture value.

• The aperture values on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash when the brightness changes and the aperture value falls outside the appropriate range.

• The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green button.

• To change aperture value

The camera switches to Aperture-priority AE when you turn the c dial in the e (Hyper Program) mode.

• Aperture can be set only to a value within the range appropriate for the shutter speed value.

• The shutter speeds on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash when the brightness changes and the shutter speed value falls outside the appropriate range.

• The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green button.

Shooting Functions

Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode

The appropriate aperture value is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the shutter speed is selected. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed. See page 136 for the effect of shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to b.

Shooting Functions

Select the shutter speed with the Tv dial.

Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

• Set the aperture to the s position while

holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

• The shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on.

• You can set a function to enable noise reduction processing when taking pictures at a slow shutter speed. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

• You can set a custom function to automatically compensate the sensitivity to obtain the proper exposure, when the conditions set are not providing proper exposure. See page Custom Functions.

115

for setting

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. When the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range, unable to obtain the proper exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash or faster sensitivity if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode

The shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the aperture value is selected. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. See page 136 for the effect of aperture.

Set the mode dial to c.

Shooting Functions

Select the aperture value with the Av dial.

Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

• The aperture is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on.

• You can set a custom function to compensate the sensitivity automatically to obtain the proper exposure, when the conditions set are not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. When too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range, unable to obtain the proper exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash or faster sensitivity if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode

This mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.

Set the mode dial to M

Shooting Functions

Press the green button

Shutter speed and aperture are changed automatically to achieve the proper exposure setting.

From this point, you can use the b dial or c dial to change exposure values manually and then take a picture.

• Hold down the auto-lock button while setting the aperture to the A position when using a lens with an aperture ring.

• When pressing the green button to get the proper exposure setting, how shutter speed and aperture values are determined will change depending on the “Green Button in Manual” in the custom function menu.

: The proper exposure setting is

determined based on the program mode selected in the custom settings menu.

: The aperture value is fixed to the point when the green button is pressed and

then the shutter speed that will produce the proper exposure is determined.

: The shutter speed is fixed to the point when the green button is pressed and

then the aperture value that will produce the proper exposure is determined.

How to read the viewfinder bar graph

In a (Hyper manual exposure) mode, a bar graph appears in the viewfinder. If the 9 are at the center of the bar, it indicates correct exposure. If the 9 are on the negative end of the bar graph, it indicates under exposure. If they are on the positive end, it indicates over exposure. If the exposure setting exceeds the bar graph display limit, the 7 or 8 will blink.

• The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, both the shutter speed and aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel to indicate being out of metering range. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture will not attain proper exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Select a brighter subject or use a flash if it is too dark.

Shooting Functions

Combining with AE-L

You can use the AE-L button (p.69) to memorize the exposure value in Hyper Manual mode. In this state, the shutter speed and aperture value combination is changed, with the exposure value said as is, when you change either the shutter speed or the aperture value. Ex) If you press AE-L with the shutter speed set to 1/125 seconds and the

aperture set to f/5.6, using the Tv dial to change the shutter speed to 1/30 seconds will result in the aperture value automatically changing to f11.

Using the B (Bulb) mode

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.

Set the mode dial to p.

Shooting Functions

• Use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and use the optional Cable Switch CS-205 when using this mode.

• With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button is held down.

• You can set whether or not to perform noise reduction in the Custom Function settings.

About the AE-L (AE Lock)

AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.

Press the AE lock button.

The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant.

Press it again to disengage.

• @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged.

• The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the AE lock button. The exposure remains locked as long as the AE lock button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.

• You will hear a beep when the AE lock button is pressed. The beep can be turned off. (p.119)

• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.

• When the exposure mode is set to e (program) mode, you can use a Hyper program while the AE lock is engaged.

• The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not vary, and therefore the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.

• The exposure value set when you press the AE lock button is saved when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper manual exposure) mode. In this state, the shutter speed and aperture value combination is changed, with the exposure value said as is, when you change either the shutter speed or the aperture value.

Shooting Functions

Focusing

Autofocus

The camera adjusts the focus automatically. There are two autofocus modes. When you press the shutter release button halfway, l (Single mode) locks the focus and k (Continuous mode) adjusts the focus continuously. (p.70, 71)

Manual focus

You can adjust the focus manually. (p.72)

Selecting the focus point

You can set the camera to automatically select the focus point, select a

Shooting Functions

specified position or the center position within the viewfinder. (p.74)

The following three methods are provided for adjusting focus.

Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode)

Set the focus mode lever to l.

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject.

The focus indicator []] lights up in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

(The subject is out of focus when it is blinking.)

• The focus is locked while []] is lit (focus lock). To focus on another subject, take your finger off of the shutter release button first.

• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (single mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Set the focus manually when the subject is difficult to focus. (see page 78)

Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)

Set the focus mode lever to k.

Shooting Functions

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject.

The focus indicator []] lights up in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. (The subject is out of focus when it is blinking.)

• The camera switches to predictive AF mode automatically when a moving subject is detected in k (continuous mode).

Shooting Functions

• The shutter can be released even when the subject is out of focus in k (continuous mode).

Manual Focus

When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.

Using the focus indicator

You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator.

Set the focus mode lever to \.

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring to adjust focus on the subject.

The focus indicator []] lights up and you will hear a double beep when the subject comes into focus.

• Use the viewfinder's matte field as described below when the subject is difficult to focus (see p.78) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.

• The beep can be turned off. (p.119)

Using the viewfinder matte field

Set the focus mode lever to \.

Shooting Functions

Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen

Selecting the focus points

There are 11 focus points in the autofocus frames. You can select the focus points to use depending on the scene you are shooting.

Setting the focus point mode to AUTO

The camera selects the optimum focus point position even if the subject is not centered.

Set the focus point select dial

Shooting Functions

to 5.

The area in the autofocus frame is the range available for autofocus.

• The focused point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled using a custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

• The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than FA J, FA, F lenses.

Selecting the Focus Point

There are 11 focus points in the autofocus frames. If the camera does not select the desired focus point in Auto mode, you can select the desired focus point manually.

Set the focus point select dial to j.

Look through the viewfinder and check where you want to focus.

Use the four-way controller [2 3 4 5] to select the desired focus point.

The selected focus point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder. Check the set focus point with the focus points indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder when you have trouble seeing the superimposed focus point because of the backlit or other conditions.

• Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and return to automatic setting.

• The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than FA J, FA, F lenses.

Fixing the Focus Point on the Center

Set the focus point select dial to 6.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

Only the center is focused where the focus point is superimposed.

Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and return to automatic setting.

Focus lock

If the subject is beyond the range of the focus points area, the camera

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cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock, then recompose the picture. You can take pictures in Focus lock mode when the focus mode is set to l (Single Mode).

Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.

You can use focus lock when the subject you wish to focus on is not within the focus point area.

Aim the center of the viewfinder over the subject, then press the shutter release button halfway down.

The focus indicator []] lights up and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (If it is blinking, the subject is out of focus.)

(Example) The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.

Lock the focus.

Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.

Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway down and press the shutter release button fully to take the picture.

• The focus is locked while the focus indicator []] is lit.

• Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus.

• The beep can be turned off. (p.119)

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Autofocus illuminator

When the flash is up in l (single mode) where the subject in dark area, pressing the shutter release button halfway will automatically fire the builtin flash several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject.

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

The autofocus mechanism is not all-powerful. Subjects which may not focus are listed below. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator []] in the viewfinder. For any of these, set the focus mode switch to \ and use the manual

focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the

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viewfinder. a) Extremely low-contrast subject such as a white wall in the focus points

range. b) Subjects which don't reflect much light within the focus points range. c) Subjects that are moving extremely fast. d) Powerfully reflected light or strong backlight (subjects with extremely

bright backgrounds). e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range. f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus

points range.

It may not be in focus even if the focus indicator []] is lit.

AF Button

You can activate autofocus by pressing the AF button and press the shutter button to take a picture. This functions the same as when you press the shutter button halfway down. Once you press the AF button during l (Single Mode) to adjust the focus, focus lock will operate while you hold down the button. The camera will continue to adjust the focus while you hold down the button in k (Continuous Mode).

EV Compensation

This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. The exposure compensation range is -3 EV to +3 EV in 0.5 EV or 0.3 EV steps.

Turn the b dial to set the desired compensation value while holding down the Exposure compensation button.

Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

The set value and m are displayed during compensation.

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How to read the viewfinder bar graph

If the [9] are on the negative side of the bar graph, it indicates under-exposure. If they are on the positive side, it indicates overexposure. One dot on the bar graph indicates 0.5 step (0.5 EV).

• The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off, or by setting any other exposure mode.

• Press the green button to reset the exposure compensation value to 0 while pressing the exposure compensation button.

• You can set a custom function to allow setting exposure compensation by 0.3 steps (EV). See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to green program AE mode, a (metered manual exposure) mode or p (bulb) mode.

Shooting Functions

Using the Zoom Lens

You can use the zoom lens to freely change the size of your chosen subject. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

• The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.

• Power Zoom, Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible with this camera.

Shooting Functions

Auto Bracketing

You can capture three consecutive images at different exposures. The first frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is underexposed and the third frame is over-exposed. You can set the negative or positive exposure compensation step to be 1/2EV (±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5) or 1/3EV (±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0), using “Exposure setting steps” in custom functions.

Shooting Functions

Normal exposure Under-exposure Over-exposure

Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel.

Turn the Tv dial to select ] while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button.

Turn the Av dial to set the exposure compensation step while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button.

Hold down the shutter release button.

Three consecutive pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation. The mode returns to the single-frame drive mode automatically after the third picture is taken.

• By combining this function with consecutive shooting mode, you can take consecutive auto bracketing shots for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

• The focus is locked in the first frame position when the focus mode lever is set to

(single).

• The focus is adjusted for each shot when the focus mode lever is set to (continuous). However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete.

• The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds) when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can take the next picture at the next compensation step. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture.

• You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash light output consecutively. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete.

• You can change the auto bracketing sequence using a custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

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Taking only over-exposed or under-exposed pictures

You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under-exposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation (p.79). The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensation value.

Multiple Exposure Shooting

You can overlap multiple images to take one picture. For example, you can take composite pictures such as a night scene with a bright moon superimposed.

Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel.

Shooting Functions

Turn the Tv dial to select V while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button.

Use the Av dial to set the number of multiple exposures while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button.

Here, as an example, the number is set to 2 (two).

Release the finger from the multiple exposure / auto bracket button and press the shutter release button to take the first image.

The first image is captured, and is displayed on the LCD monitor for instant review.

Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image.

The composite image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode is cancelled when the picture is taken.

• You can delete the first image by pressing the delete button while the delete screen is displayed.

• Repeat step 5 to take three or more.

• The maximum number of frames is 9 (nine) at one time.

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Using the Flash

Using the built-in flash

When you use a flash in low light or backlit conditions, manually pop up the built-in flash before taking the picture. Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend to take a test shoot to confirm this. Also refer to Page 140 “F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash”.

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Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.

The flash pops up and starts charging automatically.

When flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode.

See page 87.

Press the shutter release button fully and the flash discharges.

Push down on the portion in the illustration to retract the flash.

Setting Flash Modes

Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode.

The flash mode on the LCD panel cycles as shown in the chart with each press of the button.

Flash modes for each capture mode

Flash modes differ by capture mode. See below for the flash modes corresponding to each capture mode. (The indications shown are with the built-in flash popped up.)

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• Green program AE mode

Automatic flash

Red-eye reduction

automatic flash

• e (program) mode

Automatic flash

Red-eye reduction

flash ON

Red-eye reduction

automatic flash

Flash ON

• b (Shutter priority) mode / c (Aperture priority) mode

a (Manual exposure mode) / p (Bulb) mode

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Flash ON

Wireless high-

speed sync mode

Red-eye reduction

flash ON

Wireless mode

Wireless high-

speed sync mode

Red-eye Reduction

This camera has a red-eye reduction function, which reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. When > is displayed on the LCD panel, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces the pupil diameter. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.

• If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. is set as a slave unit or wireless, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash to fire. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.

• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. See page 97.

About Red-eye Phenomenon

Shooting portraits with a flash in a dark environment often results in eyes looking reddish in the photograph. This phenomenon, commonly known as “Red-Eye”, is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. It can be reduced by taking a picture in brighter light or by shooting with a wider-angle lens at a closer distance. When using an external flash, it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible.

Flash photography distance

As a rule of thumb, the distance for using the built-in flash (which varies with the lens used) is within about four meters of the subject. (With sensitivity 400)

• The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), even if the lens aperture is very small. The exposure will not be properly controlled when taking a picture closer than 0.7m. Note that this can also cause and you will see vignetting in the picture corners.

• To calculate the flash photography distance from the aperture size, see p.139.

Shooting Functions

Flash Recommended indicator

The flash recommended indicator [b] in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel will blink to recommend that you use the flash when you attempt to take a picture in low light and backlight condition.

• b will blink only in backlit conditions when the capture mode is set to b (shutter priority) mode or a (manual exposure) mode.

• b stops blinking when the flash is fully charged.

• b will not appear in Bulb mode.

Daylight-Sync Shooting

In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate the shadow when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Daylight-sync shooting is the same as normal shooting with a flash.

• Taking pictures

1 Press the flash pop-up button. 2 Confirm that the flash mode is set to Flash ON. 3 Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 4 Take the picture.

• It may be over-exposed when the background is too bright.

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• Press the flash button and turn off 3 on the LCD panel when shooting with daylight-sync. The flash may not discharge when taking a daylight-sync photograph with 3 displayed on the LCD panel (3 on the LCD panel cannot be turned off in the green program AE mode.)

Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync

Using the flash in each capture mode

Using b (Shutter priority) Mode

• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect.

• Any desired shutter speed 1/150 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.

• The aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.

Using Av (Aperture-priority) Mode

• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot any far away subject.

• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.

• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/150 sec. to a slow shutter speed that does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

• The shutter speed is fixed at 1/150 sec when any lens other than FA J, FA or F is used.

Slow-Speed-Sync Mode

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject in a low light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.

y Using M (Hyper manual exposure) Mode

1 Set the exposure mode to a(Hyper manual exposure) mode 2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/150 sec) and aperture value to obtain

correct exposure. 3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. 4 Take the picture.

The flash can be raised at any time before taking the picture in Hyper manual exposure mode.

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y Using b (Shutter priority) Mode

1 Set the exposure mode to b (shutter priority) mode. 2 Use the Tv dial to set the desired shutter speed. 3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash. 4 Take the picture.

• If the aperture value blinks when the shutter speed is set, the background will not be exposed correctly.Adjust the shutter speed so that the aperture value stops blinking.

• If the flash is popped up before setting the shutter speed, the background will not be exposed correctly.

• The picture will be blurred when the subject is not stop moving, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.

• You can use slow-speed-sync shooting by performing the same operation in Hyper program b (shutter priority) mode.

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• Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

Using an External Flash

Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL automatic flash mode, TTL auto-flash mode, highspeed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.

Flash

CAMERA FUNCTION

Built-in

Flash

AF360FGZ

AF500FTZ AF330FTZ

AF400FTZ

AF240FT Red-eye reduction flash Automatic flash discharge After the flash is charged, the

camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed.

Aperture is set automatically in the Hyper Program and Shutter-Priority AE Modes

Flash confirmation in the viewfinder

P-TTL auto flash* (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200)

TTL auto flash* (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 800)

*1 *1

*2 *2

Slow-speed sync Autofocus illuminator Trailing-shutter-curtain sync*3

flash

Contrast-control-sync flash*3 mode

Slave flash Multiple flash

High-speed flash sync Wireless flash

*1 When using FA J, FA, F or A lens. *2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A. *3 The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower. *4 It can be combined with AF360FGZ / AF500FTZ / AF330FTZ or AF400FTZ / AF240FT

flash for trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash.

*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.

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About the LCD panel display for AF360FGZ

• The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35mm and the w format resulting from the focal length of the lens you are using. (When using FA J, FA, or F lenses)

• Display the format size for w during the exposure metering timer of the camera is turned on when combining the AF360FGZ with the w. (It returns to a 35mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.)

Using P-TTL Auto Mode

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Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment metering allows more precise control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit. 2 Turn the external flash ON. 3 Set the flash unit mode switch to P-TTL auto. 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.

Lens used

85mm ⇔ 58mm 70mm ⇔ 48mm 50mm ⇔ 34mm 35mm ⇔ 24mm 28mm ⇔ 19mm 24mm ⇔ 16mm 20mm ⇔ 13mm

AF 360

FGZ

display

• P-TTL auto is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only. The mode will be TTL auto when using a flash other than the AF360FGZ.

• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is fully charged.

• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual.

• The external flash discharges automatically when 3 is lit in on the LCD panel. The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough, (therefore, it may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting).

• Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, see page 97 for the connection method.

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/150 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or as a wireless.

y Using High-speed flash sync on the camera

1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit. 2 Set the mode dial to any exposure mode other than the green program

AE mode or p (Bulb) mode.

3 Turn the external flash ON. 4 Set the flash unit sync mode switch to HS (high-speed flash sync.). 5 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.

• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).

• High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/150 sec. For the e (Hyper Program) mode, rotate the b or the c dial using the Shutter-priority mode or the Aperture-priority mode to make the shutter speed faster than 1/150 sec.

• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p.

y Using the AF360FGZ flash as wireless High-speed flash sync

1 Place the flash unit at the desired location. 2 Set the flash unit power switch to [WIRELESS] 3 Set the flash unit wireless mode switch to S (Slave). 4 Press the flash pop-up button to enable using the built-in flash. 5 Press the flash mode button until is displayed.

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• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).

• High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/150 sec.

Using Wireless Mode

With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge a flash without having a cord connection between the camera and flash unit. The High-speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash. 1 Place the flash unit at the desired location. 2 Set the flash unit power switch to [WIRELESS] 3 Set the flash unit wireless mode switch to S (Slave).

4 Press the flash pop-up button to enable using the built-in flash. 5 Press the flash mode button until is displayed.

• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).

• The AF360FGZ can be attached directly to the camera hot shoe and wireless mode can still be used with one or more additional AF360FGZ flashes.

• Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE 1.

Wireless flash control (P-TTL flash mode)

When the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash, the following information is exchanged between the built-in flash and AF360FGZ before the flash is discharged. 1 Press the shutter release button completely.

2 The built-in flash discharges a pre-flash.

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(the camera’s flash mode is transmitted)

3 The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash.

(the subject's lighting condition is checked)

4 The internal flash unit discharges a pre-flash.

(the required flash output is transmitted to the external flash) The built-in flash will discharge another pre-flash to transmit the flash duration time in HS (High-speed flash sync mode).

5 The AF360FGZ discharges the main flash.

• You can set a custom function to select how the built-in flash is to be used: either as an information controller for the external flash, or as a flash to affect the exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.

• Set the AF360FGZ in wireless slave mode to SLAVE 1.

Channel settings for wireless flash control

For wireless control, a channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ must be set as follows. Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera, turning on the camera and pressing the shutter release button halfway down to set the channel.

The present channel is displayed for about 10 seconds when flash mode 4 or

is set.

Red-eye Reduction

As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available using an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes and it may have any restrictions for usage conditions may be required. See the chart given on p.93.

Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash

When using the built-in flash with an external flash that has a trailingshutter-curtain sync flash function, the external flash is set to the trailingshutter-curtain flash function, the internal flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.

Using the built-in flash with an external flash

As shown in figure 1 below, attach the optional hot shoe adapter F camera hot shoe and an off-camera shoe adapter to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the extension cord F5P. The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to your tripod.

Fig. 1 When combining with the built-in flash

G to the

Discharging multiple flashes

To use two or more external flashes simultaneously, either use the same type of flashes as shown in the flash function chart on p.93, or use the following combinations: AF360FGZ / AF500FTZ / AF330FTZ and AF400FTZ / AF240FT. The built-in flash can be used with any type. Connect them as shown in Fig. 2 on the next page: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F and connect the extension cord F5P to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other external flash.

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Fig. 2 When combining two or more external flashes

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The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off-camera shoe adapter F.

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units. Contrast control synch flash is possible with the combination of following flash units: AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ and the built-in flash

1 Refer to page 97 for connecting the external flash off-camera. 2 Set the synch mode for AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ / AF500FTZ to the

Contrast-Control-Synch mode.

3 Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged

and then take the picture.

• For contrast control synch flash photography when using two external flashes, the flash set as the contrast control flash is flash 2, and the other external flash is flash 1. When using an external flash with the built-in flash, the built-in flash is flash 1, and the external flash is flash 2.

• Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a “Hot Shoe Grip”, as a malfunction may occur.

• The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/60 second in the ContrastControl-Synch mode.

• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes.

5 Playback Functions

Zoom Playback ....................................................100

Nine-Image Display .............................................101

Deleting Images...................................................102

Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................106

100

x 2.0

Zoom Playback

You can play back images magnified up to 12 times.

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

Turn the Nine-image display / Zoom display dial clockwise.

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The image is magnified (1×~12×). You can move the zoom position with the four-way controller during zoom display.

Turn the Nine-image display / zoom display dial counterclockwise to reduce the magnification.

x 2.0

Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode.

Pentax istD Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

Handling the Camera

CONTENTS

Contents of this manual

Before using your camera

Camera Characteristics

Checking Package Contents

Names of Working Parts

Camera

LCD Panel Indications

LCD Monitor Indications

Viewfinder Indications

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Batteries

Battery level indicator

Backup battery

Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries)

Using the AC Adapter

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Home Town

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

Setting the Video Output Format

Setting the Date and Time

Attaching the Lens

Installing / Removing the CF Card

Installing

Removing

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

3 Basic Operation

Basic Operation (Shooting)

Holding the Camera

Taking Pictures

Basic Operation (Playback)

Playing Back Images

Selecting Previous or Next Images

4 Shooting Functions

Selecting the Drive Mode

Single-frame shooting

Consecutive Shooting

Self-Timer shooting

Remote Control Shooting

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Setting the Recorded Pixels

Setting the Quality Level

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the White Balance

Selecting the Metering Method

Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering

Using the Center-Weighted Metering

Using the Spot Metering

Capture Modes

Using the Green Program AE mode

Using the P (Hyper Program) mode

Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode

Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode

Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode

Using the B (Bulb) mode

About the AE-L (AE Lock)

Focusing

Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode)

Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)

Manual Focus

Selecting the focus points

Focus lock

Autofocus illuminator

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

AF Button

EV Compensation

Using the Zoom Lens

Auto Bracketing

Multiple Exposure Shooting