Pentax K10D Operating Manual
SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX q Digital Camera. Please read
this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the
features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in
helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and
lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, see p.58 and p.210.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the q 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, performances or of items
on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used
outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care
should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.
The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled
digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more
faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not
PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the
unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the
camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
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Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.
ABOUT THE CAMERA
Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present
inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the
camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• 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 with the telephoto lens
attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun
directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.
• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical
assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed.
• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed 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.
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Caution
• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not
disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin 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 over or cover the flash with clothing when
discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause
a fire or explosion.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contacts
of the battery. When storing with the battery removed from the camera, be
sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.
• Do not disassemble the batteries. Disassembling the batteries can cause
explosion or leakage.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE
• Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use
the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power
source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical
shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown
of the battery charger.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the
power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause
damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord
set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.
Care to be Taken During Handling
• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the
package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording,
playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to
a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not
leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not 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.
• 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 (32°F to 104°F).
• 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.
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• 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,
removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are
equalized.
• 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.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.49) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning of the CCD.
(This will involve a fee.)
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX
website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information.
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Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1
ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE............................................2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE.........................2
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3
Contents ...............................................................................................6
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11
Before Using Your Camera 13
q Camera Characteristics ................................................. 14
Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts .................................... 17
Camera...............................................................................................17
Capture Mode.....................................................................................18
Playback Mode ...................................................................................20
Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22
LCD Monitor........................................................................................22
Viewfinder...........................................................................................26
LCD Panel ..........................................................................................28
Using the Menu ............................................................................ 29
How to Operate the Menu...................................................................29
[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items...................................................31
[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items.....................................................31
[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items...........................................................32
[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items.............................................33
Using the Fn Menu ....................................................................... 36
Capture Mode.....................................................................................36
Playback Mode ...................................................................................37
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 38
Getting Started 41
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 42
Using the Battery ......................................................................... 43
Charging the Battery...........................................................................43
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................44
Battery Level Indicator........................................................................46
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................46
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................47
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 48
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................50
Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 52
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 53
Setting the Display Language.............................................................53
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................56
Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 58
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 60
Basic Operations 61
Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 62
Holding the Camera............................................................................62
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................63
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 67
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................68
Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................69
Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 70
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 71
Other Shooting Modes................................................................. 75
Continuous Shooting ..........................................................................75
Self-Timer Shooting............................................................................77
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........81
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake .........................84
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Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 85
Playing Back Images..........................................................................85
Rotating Images..................................................................................87
Enlarging Playback Images ................................................................88
Displaying Multiple Images .................................................................89
Displaying a Folder.............................................................................91
Slideshow ...........................................................................................92
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................................. 94
Processing Images with Filters .................................................. 95
Processing Images with Digital Filters................................................95
Editing RAW Images...........................................................................98
Deleting Images ......................................................................... 100
Deleting a Single Image....................................................................100
Deleting All Images...........................................................................101
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................102
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 106
Printing Single Images......................................................................106
Settings for All Images......................................................................107
Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 109
Setting [Transfer Mode]....................................................................110
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................111
Printing Single Images......................................................................112
Printing All Images............................................................................114
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................116
Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................116
Function Reference 117
Setting the File Format .............................................................. 118
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...................................................118
Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................119
Setting the Image Tone ....................................................................120
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast ......................................121
Setting the File Format .....................................................................122
Setting the White Balance ................................................................123
Setting the Color Space....................................................................129
Focusing ..................................................................................... 130
Using the Autofocus..........................................................................130
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................132
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................134
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................136
Using the = Button ........................................................................137
Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 138
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................138
Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................140
Selecting the Metering Method.........................................................142
Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................144
Setting the Exposure ........................................................................161
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting
(Auto Bracket)...................................................................................163
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................166
Storing User Settings........................................................................167
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting ..................................................................................... 169
Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................169
Displaying the Preview .....................................................................170
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 172
Compensating Flash Output.............................................................172
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash...........................................173
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.................................173
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................176
DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility
with the Built-in Flash........................................................................177
Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................179
Settings During Playback.......................................................... 186
Changing Playback Display Method ................................................186
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................187
Camera Settings......................................................................... 188
Formatting the SD Memory Card......................................................188
Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................189
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................190
Setting the World Time.....................................................................191
Setting the Display Language...........................................................194
Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................194
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................195
Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................195
Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................196
Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................196
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview ...................197
Selecting a Battery............................................................................198
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ................199
Resetting to Default Settings .................................................... 201
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu...................................201
Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............................................202
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Appendix 203
Default Settings.......................................................................... 204
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 208
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 210
Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 211
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD................................................211
Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................212
Optional Accessories ................................................................ 214
Error Messages .......................................................................... 217
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 219
Main Specifications ................................................................... 221
Glossary...................................................................................... 224
Index............................................................................................ 228
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 232
Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
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1 Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and
functions of various parts.
2 Getting Started
Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be
sure to read it and follow the instructions.
3 Basic Operations
Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back,
and printing.
4 Function Reference
Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience.
5 Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides
various resources.
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2
3
4
5
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
1
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows useful information.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
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Memo
1 Before Using Your
Camera
Check the package contents and names and functions of
working parts before use.
q Camera Characteristics .........................14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17
Display Indicators ................................................22
Using the Menu .....................................................29
Using the Fn Menu ...............................................36
Using the Mode Dial .............................................38
When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due
to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.
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q Camera Characteristics
• Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for
high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction
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Before Using Your Camera
system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera
shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide
cross area sensors.
• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,
with a 0.95 magnification and 95% field of view, for easier manual
focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points
on the viewfinder illuminate red.
• Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels, a wide
viewing angle and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision
viewing performance.
• Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that
the desired result is achieved.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the
camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus
make the camera easier to operate.
• Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera are
splash and dust resistant.
• The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust
Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.
• Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release
button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the
battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best
camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows
you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the
other battery.
• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully
editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in
both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be processed easily.
• Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take
pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority
mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed
according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode
L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture
and shutter speed.
The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR
cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film
and CCD are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD
35 mm film : 36×24 mm
q CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm
Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera
must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of
view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm
camera
150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the q.
Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with q by 1.5 to
determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q
300×1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
q
. To obtain an angle of
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Checking the Contents of the Package
The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
Check that all accessories are included.
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Before Using Your Camera
Hot shoe cover FK
(Installed on camera)
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW55
Battery charger
D-BC50
Eyecup FP
(Installed on camera)
USB cable
I-USB17
Strap
O-ST53
AC plug cord
D-CO2
ME Viewfinder cap
Video cable
I-VC28
Rechargeable lithium-ion
D-LI50 battery
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Names and Functions of Working Parts
Camera
Hot shoe
Self-Timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
Mirror
Card cover
Strap lug
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Lens mount index
Lens unlock button
Built-in flash
Cable switch
terminal
USB/Video terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover
Tripod socket
Battery grip connector
terminal cover
AF coupler
Lens information
contacts
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Self-timer lamp/
Remote control
receiver
Card cover
unlock lever
Card access lamp
LCD monitor
Battery cover
unlock lever
Battery cover
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Capture Mode
Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted.
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Before Using Your Camera
2
3
4
5
9
0
a
b
c
d
e
1 Green button
Resets exposure settings
(p.148) and automatically
adjusts the appropriate
exposure in a (Hypermanual) mode. (p.158)
2 Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
(p.65)
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8
7
6
n
m
l
k
j
i
h
g
f
3 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off
(p.52) or to preview (p.170).
4 Front e-dial
Sets shutter speed and EV
compensation values.
5 Lens unlock button
Press to detach lens. (p.59)
6 Focus mode lever
Switches between autofocus
k, l
mode (
manual focus mode (p.136).
) (p.130) and
7 | button
Saves JPEG and RAW file.
(p.122)
8 K button
Press to pop up the built-in
flash. (p.71)
9 Mode dial
Changes the Exposure mode.
(p.38)
0 Metering mode lever
Changes the Metering mode.
(p.142)
a ]
button
Sets Exposure bracket
shooting. (p.163)
f { button
Press to display the Fn menu.
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to determine the
following operation. (p.36)
g Shake Reduction switch
Turns the Shake Reduction
function on or off. (p.67)
h 4 button
Saves the setting you selected
in the menu.
Press when menu is not
displayed to display the
currently selected sensitivity in
the LCD panel and viewfinder.
i Four-way controller
(2345)
Use this to move cursor or
change items in menus and
Fn menu.
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b 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode]
menu (p.31). Next, press the four-
5
way controller (
Q
Playback] menu (p.31),
[
R
Set-up] menu (p.32) and
[
A
Custom Setting] menu (p.33).
[
) to display
c i button
Press to delete images. (p.100)
d M button
Press to show shooting
information on the LCD
monitor. (p.23)
e Q button
Switches to the Playback
mode. (p.85)
j AF point switching dial
Sets focus area. (p.133)
k = button
Focuses on the target before
metering. (p.130)
l L button
Locks the exposure before
shooting. (p.162)
m Rear e-dial
Sets the aperture and
sensitivity values.
n m button
Turn the front e-dial while
pressing this button to set the
EV Compensation value.
(p.161)
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Playback Mode
Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
9
0
a
b
c
d
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1 Green button
Press in Enlarged view to
increase the magnification.
(p.88)
2 Shutter release button
Press halfway to switch to
Capture mode.
3 Main switch
Move to turn the camera on
and off. (p.52) Set to the |
position to switch to Capture
mode and preview.
4 Front e-dial
Use it to display the previous
or next image in magnified
playback (p.88) or adjust the
digital filter (p.95).
5 3 button
Press to display the
[Q Playback] menu (p.31).
Next, press the four-way
controller (45) to display
[R Set-up] menu (p.32),
[A Custom Setting] menu
(p.33) and [A Rec. Mode]
menu (p.31).
6 i button
Press to delete images.
(p.100)
7 M button
Press to show shooting
information on the LCD
monitor. (p.24)
8 Q button
Press to switch to Capture
mode.
9 m button
Press in Enlarged view to
decrease the magnification.
(p.88)
0 Z button
Press to protect images from
being accidentally erased.
(p.104)
a Rear e-dial
Use it to enlarge an image
(p.88) or display multiple
images at the same time
(p.89).
b 4 button
Saves the setting you selected
in the menu or playback
screen.
c Four-way controller
(2345)
Use it to move cursor or
change items in menus, Fn
menu and playback screen.
d { button
Press to display the Fn menu.
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to determine the
following operation. (p.36)
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1600
M F
AM
Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic
Exposure
USER
Enable AF
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Display Indicators
LCD Monitor
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The following indicators appear
on the LCD monitor depending
on the status of the camera.
LCD Monitor
At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is
switched on or the mode dial is turned.
Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.32)
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15
1
2345 6
Shutter & Aperture
USER
USER
Priority Automatic
Exposure
AF
Enable AF
Enable AF
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MF
1010: 3939AM
10: 39
AM
7
1600
1600MF
8
9
12 11 10
1 Flash mode
(Active mode appears) (p.72)
2 Drive mode/Auto bracket/
Multi-exposure (p.36)
3 AE metering (p.142) 12 World time (p.191)
4 Focus mode (p.130) 13 USER mode
5 AF point (p.132) 14 Exposure mode
6 White balance (p.123) 15 Button guide
7 Sensitivity (p.140)
* Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default
setting is selected. 12 only appears when World Time is On.
8 Exposure mode name (p.38)
9 e-dial guide
10 Battery level
11 Date and time (p.190)
Capture Mode
RAW+
IS O
10 0 0 0 KG2G2A1A1
Ad o b e
AUTO
2 0 0 - 1 6 0 0
USER
1 / 2 0 0 0
+ 1 . 3
F 2 . 8
1 . 0
39
AUTO
4 0 0mmmm
2006
Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function
settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds.
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Detailed Information
2345
USER
USER
1/2000
1/2000 +1.3
F2.8
F2.8
ISO
ISO
10000K
10000K G2 A1 Adobe
RAW+
RAW+
AUTO
AUTO
10
+1.3
-
1.0
-
1.0
200-1600
200-1600
Adobe
2006
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AUTO
AUTO
400
400
AMAMAM
mm
1
68
13 14
15 16 17
192920
97
21 22 28
30 31
18
1 Exposure mode (p.38) 16 GM compensation (p.124)
2 USER mode (p.167) 17 BA compensation (p.124)
3 AE metering (p.142) 18 Color space
4 Flash mode (p.72) 19 File format (p.122)
5 Drive mode (p.36) 20 JPEG recorded pixels (p.118)
6 Shutter speed (p.138) 21 JPEG quality (p.119)
7 Aperture (p.139) 22 Shake reduction (p.67)
8 EV compensation (p.161) 23 Focus mode (p.130)
9 Flash compensation (p.172) 24 AF point position (p.132)
10 Exposure bracket (p.163)/
Multi-exposure (p.166)
25 Lens focal length (p.67)
26 Saturation (p.121)
11 Extended bracket (p.165) 27 Sharpness (p.121)
12 Image tone (p.120) 28 Contrast (p.121)
13 Sensitivity (p.140) 29 World Time (p.191)
14 ISO correction in AUTO (p.140) 30 Date and time (p.190)
15 White balance (p.123) 31 Battery power (p.46)
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Before Using Your Camera
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A1
1 / 2 0 0 0
+ 1 . 5
F 2 . 8
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Ad o b e
RAW+
AM
2006
IS O
100 0 0 K
200
Playback Mode
Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera
switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display,
Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information
1
display (image only).
Before Using Your Camera
You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button.
Detailed Information
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3
4
5
6
10
11
31
15
131214
16
17
189
30
1/2000
1/2000
F2.8
F2.8
200
200
ISO
RAW+
RAW+
10000K
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200610101414//10 14
100-0001
100-0001
+1.5
+1.5
-
0.5
-
0.5
G2G2A1
G2 A1
Adobe
Adobe
AM
242424
mmmmmm
1
2
78
19 20 21 22 28
23 24 25 26 29
1 Rotation information 17 Lens focal length
2 Captured image 18 Image tone
3 Metering mode 19 Sensitivity
4 Flash mode 20 White balance/Color temperature
5 Drive mode 21 WB compensation (GM)
6 Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure 22 WB compensation (BA)
7 Exposure mode 23 File format
8 Shutter speed 24 JPEG recorded pixels
9 Aperture 25 JPEG quality
10 EV compensation 26 Color space
11 Flash exposure compensation 27 Shooting date/time
12 Folder number, file number 28 Saturation
13 DPOF settings 29 Sharpness
14 Protect 30 Contrast
15 Focus mode 31 Extended bracket
16 AF point position
* Indicators 4 (Flash mode) and 11 (Flash exposure compensation) only
appear for images in which the flash was discharged.
Histogram Display
100 - 0 0 0 1
RGB
100 - 0 0 0 1
The q features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram”
shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the
distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch
between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.
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1
Before Using Your Camera
12
100-0001
100-0001
23
3
124 3
100-0001
100-0001
4
6
RGB
RGB
6
5
Brightness histogram RGB histogram
1 Image file type 6 Switch Brightness histogram/
2 Image folder number and file
number (p.196, p.199)
3 Protect icon (p.104) 8 Histogram (G)
4 DPOF settings 9 Histogram (B)
5 Histogram (Brightness) (p.186)
23
5
RGB histogram
7 Histogram (R)
* Indicator 4 (DPOF settings) only appears for images with DPOF
settings.
Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set
to On in [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.186)
7
8
9
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Viewfinder
1
Before Using Your Camera
4
5 6
1 AF frame (p.60)
2 Spot metering frame (p.142)
3 AF point (p.132)
4 Shake Reduction (p.67)
Appears during Shake Reduction.
5 Flash status (p.71)
Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but
not set or is being charged.
6 Shutter speed (p.150)
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed
can be adjusted with the front e-dial).
7 Aperture (p.152)
Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be
adjusted with the rear e-dial).
8 Focus indicator (p.64)
Appears when image is focused.
9 Manual focus (p.136)
Appears when focus mode is \.
10 EV bar (p.157)
Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate
and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a.
23
1
8
7
10 11
912
1
13 15
14
11 EV compensation (p.161)
Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
12 Flash exposure compensation
Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use.
13 AE lock indicator (p.162)
Appears during AE lock.
14 ISO warning (p.141)
Appears when warning value is reached or exceeded.
15 Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity
Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.122),
JPEG recorded pixels (p.118) and JPEG quality (p.119).
Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.34)
EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted.
(p.147)
ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode is set.
• The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway. (p.132)
• When [AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting]
menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder.
• When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the ISO sensitivity in 14.
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1
Before Using Your Camera
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LCD Panel
The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.
1
Before Using Your Camera
6
14
1
2
5
7
8
9
12
11
3
13104
1 Shutter speed (p.150) 6 Auto bracket (p.163)
2 Aperture (p.152)
3 Flash mode (p.71)
b : Built-in flash is ready 7 Flash exposure compensation
(when blinking, flash should
be used or incompatible
lens is being used)
: Red-eye reduction flash on
>
3 : Auto discharge
Q: Slow-speed sync 11 ISO warning
4 Drive mode (p.36) 12 1 :RAW capture
9 : Single frame shooting 1P : RAW+JPEG capture
j : Continuous shooting 13 Number of recordable images/
g : Self-Timer shooting
W : Remote control shooting (PC=Personal Computer (mass
5 EV bar (p.157)
(blinks when Exposure Bracket and
Extended Bracket are both set)
8 EV compensation (p.161)
9 Battery level
10 White balance (p.123)
(Not displayed when set to Auto)
O : White balance correction
EV compensation value/PC (Pb)
storage), Pb=PictBridge)
14 Multi-exposure (p.166)
Press the m button to illuminate the LCD panel. You can set not to illuminate
in [Illuminate LCD panel] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
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