Pentax K20D 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 uDigital 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 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.50 and p.251.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the uthat 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.

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

The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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

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

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 monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.

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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

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

•Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of children. Placing in mouth may cause an electrical shock.

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

•Remove the battery 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.

•Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

•Only use the 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 a battery removed from the camera, be sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.

•Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause explosion or leakage.

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

•Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, catch fire or explode.

•Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger.

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

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

If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery's usage span.

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

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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 thunderstorm 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.

•The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC50. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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.

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•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 mold to grow on the camera. Remove from the 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 monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize.

•The monitor 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, 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.41) 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 CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

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

•Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage:

-DO NOT INCINERATE, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN.

-USE DESIGNATED CHARGER ONLY.

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 .........................	3
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................	3
Contents ...............................................................................................	6
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................	11
Before Using Your Camera	13
uCamera 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
Monitor................................................................................................	22
Viewfinder ...........................................................................................	27
LCD Panel ..........................................................................................	29
How to Operate the Menu............................................................	30
Using the Mode Dial.....................................................................	32
Getting Started	33
Attaching the Strap......................................................................	34
Using the Battery .........................................................................	35
Charging the Battery...........................................................................	35
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................	36
Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................	38
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................	38
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................	39
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .................................	40
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................	42
Turning the Camera On and Off..................................................	44
Initial Settings ..............................................................................	45
Setting the Display Language.............................................................	45
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................	48
Attaching the Lens.......................................................................	50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ...............................................	52

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Basic Operations	53
Basic Shooting Operation...........................................................	54
Holding the Camera............................................................................	54
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................	55
Using a Zoom Lens......................................................................	59
Using the Built-in Flash...............................................................	60
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function.............	65
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................	66
Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................	67
Playing Back Still Pictures..........................................................	68
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................	68
Deleting Images ...........................................................................	70
Deleting a Single Image......................................................................	70
Shooting Functions	71
How to Operate the Shooting Menus .........................................	72
[ARec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................	72
[ACustom Setting] Menu Setting Items.............................................	73
Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items ........................................................	75
Setting the Exposure ...................................................................	76
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................	76
Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................	78
Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................	80
Selecting the Metering Method ...........................................................	98
Adjusting the Exposure.....................................................................	100
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................	103
Focusing .....................................................................................	104
Using the Autofocus..........................................................................	104
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................	107
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................	108
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................	110
Using the =Button ........................................................................	112
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode.....................................................	112
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting .....................................................................................	113
Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................	113
Displaying the Preview .....................................................................	114
Continuous Shooting.................................................................	117
Interval Shooting........................................................................	120
Self-Timer Shooting ...................................................................	122
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F:
Sold Separately).........................................................................	125

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Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake .............	128
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when
Shooting (Auto Bracket)............................................................	129
Storing User Settings ................................................................	133
Using the Flash	135
Compensating Flash Output .....................................................	136
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash ................................	137
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .......................	138
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ...........	141
DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility
with the Built-in Flash................................................................	142
Using an External Flash (Optional) ..........................................	143
Shooting Settings	153
Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode
(Custom Image)..........................................................................	154
Setting the File Format ..............................................................	156
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................	156
Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................	157
Setting the File Format .....................................................................	158
Setting the RAW Button Function .....................................................	159
Setting the White Balance ................................................................	160
Setting the Color Space....................................................................	167
Playback Functions	169
How to Operate the Menus During Playback...........................	170
[QPlayback] Menu Setting Items...................................................	170
[ACustom Setting] Menu Setting Items...........................................	170
Playback Fn Menu Setting Items ......................................................	171
Rotating Images .........................................................................	172
Enlarging Playback Images ......................................................	173
Displaying Multiple Images.......................................................	175
Displaying a Folder....................................................................	177
Comparing Images.....................................................................	178
Slideshow ...................................................................................	179
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................	181

Changing Playback Display Method ........................................

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Deleting Multiple Images...........................................................	185
Deleting All Images...........................................................................	185
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................	186
Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................	188
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)..............................	189
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...............................	191
Processing Images	193
Processing Images with Digital Filters ....................................	194
Editing RAW Images..................................................................	197
Editing One RAW Image...................................................................	197
Editing All RAW Images....................................................................	198
Specifying the Parameters................................................................	200
Printing from the Camera	203
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF).........................................	204
Printing Single Images......................................................................	204
Settings for All Images......................................................................	205
Printing Using PictBridge..........................................................	207
Setting Transfer Mode ......................................................................	208
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................	209
Printing Single Images......................................................................	210
Printing All Images............................................................................	212
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................	213
Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................	213
Camera Settings	215
How to Operate the [RSet-up] Menu ......................................	216
[RSet-up] Menu Setting Items.........................................................	216
Formatting the SD Memory Card..............................................	218
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display
Language ....................................................................................	219
Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................	219
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................	220
Setting the World Time .....................................................................	221
Setting the Display Language...........................................................	224
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display..........................	225
Setting the Text Size.........................................................................	225
Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................	225
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ............................................	226
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor (LCD Color Tuning) ....................	226
Setting the Display for Instant Review, Live View and Digital
Preview .............................................................................................	227

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Setting the Image File Naming Convention.............................	230
Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................	230
Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................	230
Setting the File Name .......................................................................	231
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings........	233
Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................	233
Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................	233
Selecting a Battery............................................................................	234
Using Pixel Mapping..................................................................	235
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ......	236
Resetting to Default Settings	237
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu...........................	238
Resetting the Custom Function Menu .....................................	239
Resetting Other Settings...........................................................	240
Resetting Saved USER Settings ......................................................	240
Resetting the File Name ...................................................................	241
Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment Value.......................................	241
Appendix	243
Default Settings..........................................................................	244
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..........	249
Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] .........................................	251
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor.......................................................	252
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor ................................	252
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)............................	252
Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................	254
Optional Accessories ................................................................	256
Error Messages ..........................................................................	261
Troubleshooting.........................................................................	264
Main Specifications ...................................................................	266
Glossary......................................................................................	270
Index............................................................................................	275
WARRANTY POLICY..................................................................	280

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back still pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

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

6 Shooting Settings

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

7 Playback Functions

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

8 Processing Images

Explains the procedures for using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format.

9 Printing from the Camera

Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing still pictures while directly connected to a printer.

10 Camera Settings

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

11 Resetting to Default Settings

Explains the procedure for resetting all settings to their default settings.

12 Appendix

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Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

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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.

1 Before Using Your

Camera

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

uCamera Characteristics ........................	14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............	16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............	17
Display Indicators ................................................	22
How to Operate the Menu ....................................	30
Using the Mode Dial .............................................	32

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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•Features a 23.4×15.6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.

•Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.

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

•Provides high-speed continuous shooting up to a maximum of approximately 21 frames per second.

•Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.95 and field of view of approximately 95%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red.

•Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting function for highprecision viewing performance.

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

•A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large text, high-contrast 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 CMOS sensor features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS 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.

•Features Custom Image with options such as Fine Sharpness and Filter Effect. These options allow you to make detailed settings, enabling a wider range of expression.

•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 easily processed internally by the camera.

•Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode Kthat automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode Lthat automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

35 mm film

: 36×24 mm

uCMOS sensor : 23.4×15.6 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 u. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

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

150÷1.5=100

Use a 100 mm lens with the u.

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

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with u 300×1.5=450

Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Shake Reduction (SR)

Shake Reduction (SR) on the ufeatures a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake.

The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. It is not a malfunction.

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16Checking the Contents of the Package

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

Hot shoe cover FK			Eyecup FP	ME Viewfinder cap
(Installed on camera)			(Installed on camera)

Sync socket 2P cap	Body mount cover	USB cable
(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)	I-USB17

Video cable	Software (CD-ROM)	Strap
I-VC28	S-SW74, S-SW75	O-ST53

Rechargeable lithium-ion				Battery charger			AC plug cord
	D-LI50 battery				D-BC50

Operating Manual	Quick Guide	PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/	PENTAX REMOTE
(this manual)		PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory	Assistant 3
		3 Operating Manual	Operating Manual

Names and Functions of Working

Parts

Camera

		Hot shoe
Self-Timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
		Mirror
Card cover		Strap lug
Lens mount index		X-sync socket
		AF coupler
Lens unlock button
		Lens information
		contacts
Diopter adjustment lever
Built-in Flash		LCD panel
		Viewfinder
		Self-timer lamp/
Cable switch		Remote control
		receiver
terminal
		Card cover
USB/Video terminal		unlock lever
DC input terminal		Card access
Terminal cover	Monitor	lamp

	Tripod socket	Battery cover
		unlock lever
	Battery grip connector	Battery cover
	terminal cover

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Capture Mode

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

*The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [ACustom Settings] menu (p.73).

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	1 Green button	3 Main switch

Sets the Exposure mode to Automatic Exposure (p.85, p.92, p.95) and resets the settings (p.101, p.136).

2 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.57)

Move to turn the power on/off (p.44) or to preview (p.114).

4 Front e-dial

Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values.

5 Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.51)

6 Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus mode (k, l) (p.104) and manual focus mode (\) (p.110).

7 |button

Saves JPEG and RAW file by default. (p.158, p.159)

8 Kbutton

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.60)

9 Mode dial

Changes the Exposure mode. (p.32)

0 Metering mode lever

Changes the Metering mode. (p.98)

a ]button

Sets Exposure bracket shooting. (p.129)

b 3button

Displays the [ARec. Mode] menu (p.72). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [QPlayback] menu (p.170), [RSet-up] menu (p.216) and [ACustom Setting] menu (p.73).

c Mbutton

Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.23)

d Qbutton

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.68)

e {button

Press to display the Fn menu. (p.75)

f Shake Reduction switch

Turns the Shake Reduction function on or off. (p.65)

g 4button

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.

hFour-way controller (2345)

Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu.

i AF point switching dial

Sets focus area. (p.107) j =button

Focuses on the target before metering. (p.104)

k Lbutton

Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.102)

l Rear e-dial

Sets the aperture and sensitivity values.

m mbutton

Turn the front e-dial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.100)

Press to illuminate the LCD panel. (p.29)

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Playback Mode

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

*The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [ACustom Settings] menu (p.73).

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1 Green button

Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.173)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.44) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview.

4 Front e-dial

Use it to display the previous or next image during playback (p.69, p.173) or adjust the digital filter (p.194).

5 3button

Press to display the

[QPlayback] menu (p.170). Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display [RSet-up] menu (p.216), [ACustom Setting] menu (p.73) and [ARec. Mode] menu (p.72).

6 ibutton

Press to delete images. (p.70)

7 Mbutton

8 Qbutton

Press to switch to Capture mode.

9 mbutton

Press in Enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.173)

0 Zbutton

Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.189)

a Rear e-dial

Use it to enlarge an image (p.173) or display multiple images at the same time (p.175).

b 4button

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

cFour-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. (p.171)

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Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.25)

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Monitor

The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Monitor

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial

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

Select Off for [Guide display] in [RSet-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.216)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
				MF			1600
16	USER							8
			Shutter & Aperture					9
15			Priority Automatic
			Exposure
14	RAW RAW+			P LINE				10
	AF	Enable AF
	02 / 02 /2008 10:39AM
	13 12						11

1	Flash mode	8	Shake Reduction (p.65)
	(Active mode appears) (p.61)	9	Exposure mode name (p.32)
2	Drive mode/Auto bracket/	10	e-dial guide
	Multi-exposure (p.75)	11	Battery level
3	AE metering (p.98)	12	Date and time (p.220)
4	Focus mode (p.104)	13	World Time (p.221)
5	AF point position (p.107)	14	Button guide
6	White balance (p.160)	15	Exposure mode
7	Sensitivity (p.78)	16	USER mode

*Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected. 8 only appears when Shake Reduction is Off. 13 only appears when World Time is On.

Capture Mode

Press the Mbutton in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds.

Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to Detailed information display.

Detailed information display (p.1)

USER

g

AF.C

1/2000

400mm

F2.8

+1.3

- 1.0

ISO AUTO

200-1600

±0

10000K

G2

A1

AdobeRGB

±0

±0

RAW+ 10

±0

02 / 02 / 2008

10 : 39 AM

1Exposure mode (p.32)

2USER mode (p.133)

3AE metering (p.98)

4Flash mode (p.61)

5Drive mode (p.75)

6Exposure bracket (p.129)/ Multi-exposure (p.103)

7Extended bracket (p.131)

8Focus mode (p.104)

9AF point position (p.107) 10 Lens focal length (p.65) 11 Shutter speed (p.76)

12 Aperture (p.77)

13 EV compensation (p.100)

14 Flash exposure compensation

(p.136)

15 Sensitivity (p.78)

	1			2				3		4		5			9
								6		7		8
	11
														10
	12			13							14
																25
	15								16							26
	17				18			19			20					27
																28
	21			22				23			24
																29
	30							31									32

16ISO correction in AUTO (p.78)

17White balance (p.160)

18GM compensation (p.162)

19BA compensation (p.162)

20Color Space

21File format (p.158)

22JPEG recorded pixels (p.156)

23JPEG quality (p.157)

24Shake Reduction (p.65)

25Image Tone (p.154)

26Saturation/Filter Effect (p.154)

27Hue/Toning (p.154)

28Contrast (p.154)

29Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.154)

30World Time (p.221)

31Date and time (p.220)

32Battery power (p.38)

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Detailed information display (p.2)

1
	2
	3
RAW RAW+	P LINE
AF Enable AF
4	5

1Battery usage condition (p.234)

2Camera battery power (p.38, p.234)

3Grip battery power (p.38, p.234)

4Button guide

5e-dial guide

Playback Mode

Every time you press the Mbutton during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only).

You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button.

Detailed information display

			Av		100-0001
					AF.S
					g	24 mm
1/1200
F2.8		+1.5		- 0.5			±0
ISO	200	10000K		G2		A1	±0
RAW+	14.6			AdobeRGB			±0
02 / 02 / 2008			10 : 39AM				±0

		1				3						4								15
				2
																16				17
												5
												6			7					18
		8						9				10			11						19
		12			13										14						20
		24						25							26			27			21
		28		29				30							31						22
								32													23

1	Rotation information	17	AF point position
2	Captured image	18	Lens focal length
3	Protect	19	Image Tone
4	Exposure mode	20	Saturation/Filter Effect
5	Metering mode	21	Hue/Toning
6	Flash mode	22	Contrast
7	Drive mode	23	Sharpness/Fine Sharpness
8	Shutter speed	24	Sensitivity
9	Shake Reduction	25	White balance/Color temperature
10	Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure	26	GM compensation
11	Extended bracket	27	BA compensation
12	Aperture	28	File format
13	EV compensation	29	JPEG recorded pixels
14	Flash exposure compensation	30	JPEG quality
15	Folder No./File No.	31	Color Space
16	Focus mode	32	Shooting date/time

*Indicators 6 (Flash mode) and 14 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear for images in which the flash was discharged.

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Histogram Display

The ufeatures 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”.

1		1	2
Before
			100-0001	23
			3
Your Using			4
				23
Camera	6
		RGB
			5
			Brightness histogram

1	4	3	2
			100-0001
			7
6			8
			9
	5

RGB histogram

1	File Format	6	Switch Brightness histogram/
2	Folder No./File No. of the image		RGB histogram
	(p.230)	7	Histogram (R)
3	Protect icon (p.189)	8	Histogram (G)
4	DPOF settings (p.204)	9	Histogram (B)

5Histogram (Brightness) (p.182)

*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.182)

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Viewfinder

2 3

		1																											1
4		5		6				7			9												13						15		16

8

10

11 12 14

1AF frame (p.52)

2Spot metering frame (p.98)

3AF point (p.107)

4Flash status (p.60)

Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.

5Shutter speed (p.76)

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial).

6Aperture (p.77)

Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e-dial).

7Focus indicator (p.56)

Appears when image is focused. Blinks when the subject is not in focus.

8Manual focus (p.110)

Appears when focus mode is \.

9EV bar (p.94, p.100)

Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a.

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10File format (p.158)

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

11EV compensation (p.100)

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

12Flash exposure compensation (p.136)

Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use.

13Sensitivity display

Appears when sensitivity is displayed.

14AE lock indicator (p.102) Appears during AE lock.

15Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity

Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.158), JPEG recorded pixels (p.156) and JPEG quality (p.157).

EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted (p.100).

ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode is set.

16Shake Reduction (p.65)

Appears during Shake Reduction.

• The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.107)

•When [13. AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [ACustom 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 4button to display the ISO sensitivity in 15. (p.79)

•When set to Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode, press the 4button to display the number of recordable images in 15.