Pentax K-3 Operating Manual

Introduction

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SLR Digital Camera

PENTAX

Operating Manual

Getting Started

Shooting

Playback

Settings

Appendix

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

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC90

Operating Manual (this manual)

Lenses you can use
Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position

on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.83.

(Installed on camera)

Triangular ring and protective

cover (Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

Eyecup F

s

ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap

Battery grip terminal cover

(Installed on camera)

O-ST132

(Installed on camera)

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery D-LI90

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW140

Introducing the K-3

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Getting Started

Taking Pictures

Playback Functions

Changing the Settings

Appendix

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How to Use This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

Introducing the K-3...................................... p.6

Gives you an overview of the K-3.
Read this and get to know your K-3!

F Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..... p.7

F How to Change Function Settings ................... p.16

F Menu List ......................................................... p.19

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Getting Started.............................................p.27

Explains how to get your K-3 ready for shooting
as well as basic operations.

F Attaching the Strap ..........................................p.27

F Attaching a Lens ..............................................p.27

F Using the Battery and Charger ........................p.28

F Inserting a Memory Card .................................p.30

F Initial Settings .............................................. ....p.31

F Basic Shooting Operation.................................p.33

F Reviewing Images ........................................... p.36

F Configuring the Capture Settings ....................p.37

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Taking Pictures .......................................... p.37

Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly,
try out the camera and take lots of pictures!

F Taking Still Pictures ........................................ p.38

F Recording Movies ........................................... p.40

F Setting the Exposure ...................................... p.41

F Using the Built-in Flash ................................... p.43

F Setting the Focus Method ............................... p.44

F Setting the Drive Mode ................................... p.49

F Setting the White Balance .............................. p.54

F Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ............ p.56

F Correcting Images .......................................... p.59

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Playback Functions ................................... p.61

Explains various operations for playing back
and editing images.

F Playback Mode Palette Items .......................... p.61

F Changing the Playback Method........................ p.62

F Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........... p.66

F Editing and Processing Images ....................... p.67

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Changing the Settings...............................p.73

Explains how to change other settings.

F Camera Settings .............................................. p.73

F File Management Settings ............................... p.77

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Appendix........................................................p.82

Provides various resources.

How to Use This Manual

F Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ....................................................... p.82

F Functions Available with Various Lenses ...... p.83

F Functions when Using an External Flash ...... p.86

F Using the GPS Unit ........................................p.87

F Troubleshooting ............................................. p.88

F Main Specifications ........................................ p.91

F Index ..............................................................p.98

F For Using Your Camera Safely ...................... p.102

F Care to be Taken During Handling ................ p.103

F WARRANTY POLICY .................................... p.106

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

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Contents

How to Use This Manual .......................... 2

Contents

Introducing the K-3 .................................... 7

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ............7

Buttons and Dials ............................................. .............. 8

Monitor Display ............................................... ............... 9

Viewfinder .................................................................... 14

LCD Panel ................................................................... 15

Electronic Level ........................................................... 16

How to Change Function Settings ........................16

Using the Direct Keys ......................................... ......... 16

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 17

Using the Menus .......................................................... 18

Menu List ..............................................................19

Rec. Mode Menu ......................................................... 19

Movie Menu ................................................................. 22

Playback Menu ............................................................ 22

Set-up Menu ................................................................ 23

Custom Setting Menu .................................................. 25

Getting Started ........................................ 27

Attaching the Strap ...............................................27

Attaching a Lens ...................................................27

Using the Battery and Charger .............................28

Charging the Battery .................................................... 28

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 29

Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 30

Inserting a Memory Card ......................................30

Initial Settings .......................................................31

Turning the Camera On ............................................... 31

Setting the Display Language ...................................... 31

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 32

Formatting a Memory Card ...................................... .... 33

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Basic Shooting Operation .................................... 33

Shooting with Live View ............................................... 35

Reviewing Images ................................................ 36

Configuring the Capture Settings ......................... 37

Memory Card Settings ................................................. 37

Image Capture Settings ............................................... 37

Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 37

Taking Pictures........................................38

Taking Still Pictures ............................................. 38

EV Compensation ........................................................ 39

Recording Movies ................................................ 40

Playing Back Movies ........................................... ......... 41

Setting the Exposure ............................................ 41

Sensitivity ..................................................................... 41

AE Metering ................................................................. 42

Using the Built-in Flash ........................................ 43

Setting the Focus Method .................................... 44

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting

with the Viewfinder ..................................................... 45

Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 46

AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 47

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................ 48

Setting the Drive Mode .........................................49

Continuous Shooting .................................................... 50

Self-timer ...................................................................... 50

Remote Control ................................................ ............ 51

Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 51

Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 52

Multi-exposure .............................................................52

Interval Shooting ............................................. ............. 53

Interval Composite ....................................................... 53

Interval Movie Record .................................................. 54

Setting the White Balance ....................................54

Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 55

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ..... 56

Controlling the Image Finishing Touch .................56

Custom Image ............................................................. 56

Digital Filter .................................................................. 58

Correcting Images ................................................59

Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 59

Lens Correction ........................................................... 59

Composition Adjustment ........................................ ...... 60

Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 60

Playback Functions ................................. 61

Playback Mode Palette Items ...............................61

Changing the Playback Method ............................62

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 62

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 63

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 63

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 64

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 64

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 65

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ................66

Editing and Processing Images ............................67

Copying an Image ........................................................ 67

Changing the Image Size ............................................ 67

Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 66

Processing Images with Digital Filters .........................68

Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 70

Editing Movies ............................................................. 70

RAW Development ...................................................... 71

File Management Settings ................................... 77

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 77

Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................ 78

Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 80

Using a Wireless Memory Card ...................................80

Appendix.................................................. 82

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ..................................................... ........ 82

Functions Available with Various Lenses ............. 83

Setting the Focal Length ...................................... ........ 84

Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 85

Functions when Using an External Flash ............. 86

Using the GPS Unit .............................................. 87

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 87

Troubleshooting ................................................... 88

Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 89

Error Messages ............................................................ 90

Main Specifications .............................................. 91

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ...................................................... 96

Index .................................................................... 98

For Using Your Camera Safely .......................... 102

Care to be Taken During Handling ..................... 103

WARRANTY POLICY ........................................ 106

Contents

Changing the Settings ............................. 73

Camera Settings ...................................................73

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 73

Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................75

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified

City .............................................................................. 76

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 77

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Introduction

Regarding copyrights

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

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

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Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Remote control receiver

Image plane indicator

Dial indicator

Viewfinder

Microphone terminal

USB terminal (micro B)

HDMI terminal (type D)

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Monitor

Speaker

Strap lug

AF assist light

Microphone

Self-timer lamp/

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Tripod socket

Hot shoe

Built-in flash

Strap lug

X-sync socket
Headphone terminal

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment dial

LCD panel

Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

Card access lamp

Cable switch terminal

Battery cover unlock knob

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Battery grip contacts

Battery cover

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Buttons and Dials

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1 EV Compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.39)

2 ISO button (N)

Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.41)

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3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.34)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.31, p.48)

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.38)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen
is displayed. (p.18)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.27)

7 Flash pop-up button (1)

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.43)

8 Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.34)

9 Mode dial

Changes the exposure mode. (p.34)

0 Mode dial lock release lever

Use this lever to release mode dial lock to operate the mode
dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.34)

a RAW/Fx button (P)

You can assign a function to this button. (p.73)

b AF Mode button (b)

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

c Focus mode switch

Press to change the focus mode. (p.44)

d Live View/REC button (K/a)

Displays the Live View image. (p.35)
Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.40)

e AE Metering/Delete button (2/L)

Press to change the metering method. (p.42)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.36)

f Playback button (B)

Switches to playback mode. (p.36) Press the button again
to switch to capture mode.

g INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.12)

h Rear e-dial (R)

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Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.38)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen
is displayed. (p.18)
You can change the settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.17)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.36, p.62)

i AF button (I)

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

j AE Lock button (H)

Locks the exposure value before shooting.
In playback mode, the JPEG image that was just taken
can also be saved in RAW format. (p.36)

k Green button (M)

Resets the values being adjusted.
Switches to ISO AUTO when adjusting the sensitivity.

l Stills/Movies switch

Switches between A (Still capture) mode and C (Movie
recording) mode. (p.33)

m OK button (E)

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

n Change AF Point/Card slot switch button (c / d)

In capture mode, press this button to enable changing
the AF point. (p.46)
In playback mode, press this button to switch between the
memory cards inserted in the two slots, SD1 and SD2. (p.36)

o Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/
Custom Image setup menu. (p.16)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this
to move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B in single image display of playback mode to display
the playback mode palette. (p.61)
When selecting the area of an image to magnify or to use
as a focusing area, you can move the area diagonally by
pressing two keys at the same time.

p MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu
is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.18)

Monitor Display

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and
the viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take
pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on
the monitor.
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
change settings. (p.17) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed. (p.12)

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1 Exposure Mode (p.38)
2 AE Lock
3 Digital Filter (p.58)/

HDR Capture (p.59)

4 Wireless LAN status

(p.80)

5 GPS positioning

status (p.87)

6 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction
7 Battery level
8 E-dial guide
9 Shutter speed
10 Aperture value
11 EV Compensation

(p.39)/Exposure

Bracketing (p.51)
12 EV bar scale
13 Sensitivity (p.41)

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14 AE Metering (p.42)
15 Focus Method (p.44)
16 Card slot number (p.37)
17 File Format (p.37)
18 Image storage capacity
19 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.43)

20 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.55)
21 Drive Mode (p.49)
22 White Balance (p.54)
23 AF point (p.46)
24 Custom Image (p.56)
25 Flash Mode (p.43)
26 Operation guide, and

number of shots during

Multi-exposure, Interval

Shooting or Interval

Composite

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1 Exposure Mode (p.38)
2 Flash Mode (p.43)
3 Drive Mode (p.49)
4 White Balance (p.54)
5 Custom Image (p.56)
6 Digital Filter (p.58)/

HDR Capture (p.59)

7 Wireless LAN status

(p.80)

8 GPS positioning

status (p.87)
9 AE Metering (p.42)
10 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/

Movie SR
11 Battery level
12 Temperature warning
13 Electronic Level

(horizontal tilt) (p.16)

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(vertical tilt) (p.16)
15 Histogram
16 EV Compensation

(p.39)
17 EV bar scale
18 Operation guide
19 AE Lock
20 Shutter speed
21 Aperture value
22 Sensitivity (p.41)
23 File Format
24 Card slot number

in use (p.37)
25 Image storage capacity
26 Face detection frame

(when [Contrast AF] is

set to [Face Detection])

(p.46)

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

of the items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (p.20)

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Exposure Setting
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2 Setting
3 Card slot number (p.37)
4 Number of recordable

still pictures/movie

recordable time
5 ISO AUTO Setting (p.41)
6 Highlight Correction

(p.59)
7 Shadow Correction

(p.59)
8 Digital Filter (p.58)
9 HDR Capture (p.59)
10 AF Assist Light (p.45)
11 High-ISO NR (p.42)
12 Slow Shutter Speed NR
13 Distortion Correction

(p.59)
14 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment

(p.59)
15 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.59)

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Contrast AF (p.46)

17 AF point (p.46)/

Focus Peaking (p.47)

18 Memory Card Options

(p.37)
19 File Format (p.37)
20 JPEG Recorded Pixels

and Quality Level

(p.37)/movie recorded

pixels (p.37)
21 Shake Reduction/

Movie SR
22 AA Filter Simulator

(p.60)
23 Exposure Setting (p.40)
24 Recording Sound Level

(p.40)
25 Playback Sound

Volume
26 Framerate (p.37)
27 Current date and time
28 Destination (p.76)

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

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

• You can change the display color of the status screen, menu
cursor and control panel in [Display Color] of [LCD Display]
in the D1 menu. (p.23)

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You can change the type of information displayed in standby
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Introduction

When shooting with the viewfinder

Status
Screen

Displays the settings for shooting with
the viewfinder. (p.10)

Displays the camera
angle.
A bar scale indicating
the horizontal camera

angle appears at the
Electronic
Level

bottom of the screen,

and a bar scale

indicating the vertical

camera angle appears

Example:
Tilted 1.5° to the left
(yellow)
Vertically level (green)

on the right side.

If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends

and the center of the bar scales flash red.

Display

Nothing is displayed on the monitor.
Off

The current latitude, longitude, altitude, direction,

and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are
Electronic
Compass

displayed. Turn the camera off and on again

to return to the status screen.

Available only when the optional GPS unit is

attached to the camera and is operating. (p.87)

When shooting with Live View

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Information
Display

No Information
Display

The Live View image and the settings for
shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.10)

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

When the camera is held vertically

When the camera is rotated to the vertical
position, the status screen and control
panel are displayed in a vertical position.

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position, set [Auto Screen Rotation]
to [Off] in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu.

(p.23)

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

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(Standard Information Display)

Standard
Information Display

Detailed
Information Display

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value, and operation guide indicators
are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when
the image was taken is displayed (p.13).

Captured image and brightness

Histogram Display

histogram are displayed (p.14).
Not available during movie playback.

RGB Histogram
Display

No Information
Display

Captured image and RGB histogram
are displayed (p.14).
Not available during movie playback.

Only the captured image is displayed.

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• The display selected in Playback Info Display selection screen
appears in playback mode when the camera is turned off and
on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to [Off] in [Memory]
of the A4 menu, the [Standard Information Display] always
appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.77)

Detailed Information Display

Still pictures

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Wireless LAN (p.80)
6 Protect setting (p.77)
7 Card slot number in use
8 Folder number-File

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2 Rotation information

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3 Exposure Mode (p.38)
4 Digital Filter (p.58)/

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9 Drive Mode (p.49)
10 Flash Mode (p.43)
11 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.43)

12 Color Moiré

Correction (p.68)
13 Shutter speed
14 Aperture value
15 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/

Movie SR
16 Sensitivity (p.41)

123511109

17 EV Compensation

(p.39)
18 Focus Method (p.44)

36

19 AE Metering (p.42)
20 AF point (p.46)
21 White Balance (p.54)
22 White Balance

fine-tuning (p.55)

35

40

36

23 AA Filter Simulator

(p.60)
24 Lens focal length
25 File Format (p.37)
26 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.37)/movie recorded

pixels (p.37)
27 JPEG Quality (p.37)
28 Color Space (p.26)

43

44
45

29 Highlight Correction

(p.59)

30 Shadow Correction

(p.59)

31 Distortion Correction

(p.59)

32 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment
(p.59)

33 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.59)

34 Color Fringe

Correction (p.71)

35 Custom Image setting

(p.56)

36 Custom Image

parameters
37 Shooting date and time
38 Length of time of

the recorded movie
39 Volume
40 Sound
41 Framerate (p.37)
42 Altitude (p.87)
43 Lens direction (p.87)
44 Latitude (p.87)
45 Longitude (p.87)
46 Universal Coordinated

Time
47 Information tampering

warning
48 Photographer (p.80)
49 Copyright Holder (p.80)

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13

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

100 -0001

100 -0001

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

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

1

Introduction

145

32

100-0001

6

1/

2000

F2.8

7 8 9 10 11

Brightness histogram

200

+0.3

1 Histogram (Brightness)
2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram
3 Protect setting
4 Card slot number in use
5 Folder number-File

number
6 Save RAW Data

AB

1

7 8 9 1110

7 File Format
8 Shutter speed
9 Aperture value
10 Sensitivity
11 EV Compensation
12 Histogram (R)
13 Histogram (G)
14 Histogram (B)

1/

2000

RGB histogram

F2.8

200

45326

100-0001

+0.3

Viewfinder

When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information
appears in the viewfinder.

3

2

12

13

14

4

1 AF frame (p.34)
2 Spot metering

3 AF point (p.46)
4 Flash indicator (p.43)
5 Focus Method (p.44)
6 Shutter speed
7 Aperture value
8 Focus indicator
9 EV bar scale/

10 ISO/ISO AUTO

1

5 7 8 9

61011

19

181716151413

11 Sensitivity (p.41)/

Exposure

frame (p.42)

compensation value
12 AE Lock
13 Change AF Point (p.46)
14 Multi-exposure (p.52)
15 AE Metering (p.42)
16 Shake Reduction
17 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.43)

Electronic Level (p.16)

18 EV Compensation

(p.39)/Exposure

Bracketing (p.51)
19 File Format (p.37)

1

12

14

t Memo

• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter
operating time (default setting: 10 sec.).

• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose
AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
You can set it to [Off] in [14. Superimpose AF Area]
of the E2 menu.

• You can adjust the diopter in
the viewfinder using the diopter
adjustment dial. Adjust the
dial until the AF frame in
the viewfinder is focused.

LCD Panel

67 8 9

5

1
2
3

4

15 18

1 Shutter speed
2 Multi-exposure (p.52)
3 Aperture value
4 Mirror Lock-up

Shooting (p.52)
5 AE Metering (p.42)
6 AF point (p.46)
7 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.43)
8 EV bar scale/

Electronic Level (p.16)
9 EV Compensation (p.39)/

Exposure Bracketing

(p.51)
10 HDR Capture (p.59)
11 Wireless LAN

connection (p.80)

12 Battery level
13 GPS unit connected

(p.87)

14 Sensitivity (p.41)/

EV Compensation (p.39)
15 Flash Mode (p.43)
16 Drive Mode (p.49)
17 Card slot number (p.37)
18 File Format (p.37)
19 Remaining image

storage capacity/USB

Connection mode (p.66)/

External flash channel

(p.86)/Sensor cleaning

in progress

t Memo

• You can change the LCD panel backlight setting in [22. LCD

Panel Illumination] of the E4 menu. (p.26) You can also set
the camera so that the LCD panel illumination turns on or off
when P is pressed. (p.73)

10
11
12
13
14

191716

1

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15

Electronic Level

You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by
displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be

1

displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and/or LCD panel,

Introduction

or on the Live View screen.
Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic Level]
of the A3 menu. (p.20)

How to Change Function Settings

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

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

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

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

16

Using the Direct Keys

A

Drive Mode p.49

B

Flash Mode p.43

C

White Balance p.54

D

Custom Image p.56

WXYZ

Using the Control Panel

10: 23

12 34 5
12 34 5

12 34 5
12 34 5

100-320 0

Fi le For mat

09/ 09/2 013

Fi le For mat

Ca nce l

OK

G

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G
in standby mode.

Use ABCD to select an item.

1

Introduction

Use R to change
settings.

Press E to make
detailed settings.

Press F to cancel
setting operation.

File Format

100-3200

09/09/2013

File Format

Cancel

12345
12345

10:23

12345
12345

OK

Press E to confirm the
selected item and return
to the control panel.

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Using the Menus

Me mory Car d O ptio ns
Im age Capt ure Set tin gs

Di gita l Fi lte r
HD R Ca ptur e
Le ns C orre cti on

Ex it

AF Ass ist Ligh t

D- Rang e Se tti ngs
IS O AU TO S etti ng

Sl ow S hutt er Spee d N R
Pr ogra m Li ne
GP S

Ex it

Hi gh-I SO N R

D- Rang e Se tti ngs
IS O AU TO S etti ng

Sl ow S hutt er Spee d N R
Pr ogra m Li ne
GP S

Ca ncel

Hi gh-I SO N R

OK

Me mory Car d O ptio ns
Im age Capt ure Set tin gs

Di gita l Fi lte r
HD R Ca ptur e
Le ns C orre cti on

Ex it

AF Ass ist Ligh t

Fi le F orma t
JP EG R ecor ded Pix els

Im age Capt ure Set tin gs

JP EG Q uali ty
RAW Fil e F orma t

PE F

Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.

1

Introduction

Menu numbers

1 2 34

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

Exit

1 2 34

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

Cancel

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

t Memo

• For the Custom Setting menu (E1-4), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menu on the monitor

Press E to confirm
the selected item.

by turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed.

• Press F to display the first tab of the menu that is appropriate to the current conditions. To display the menu tab last selected

first, set in [24. Save Menu Location] of the E4 menu.

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu. To reset all the settings in the Custom Setting menu
to the defaults, use [Reset Custom Functions] of the E4 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)

18

1 234

Memory Card Options
Image Capture Settings
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Lens Correction

Exit

Press F to exit
the menu screen.

Press D to display
the pop-up menu.

Use AB to select an item.

OK

Use Q to change the menu category.
Use R to switch between menu tabs.
Use AB to select an item.

1 234

Memory Card Options
Image Capture Settings
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Lens Correction

Exit

Image Capture Settings

File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW File Format

Press F to return
to the previous screen.

PEF

F

Press D to display
the submenu.

Menu List

Rec. Mode Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Exposure Modes

Memory Card Options

File Format

Image Capture
Settings

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

JPEG Quality

RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF

AF Assist Light

A1

Digital Filter

*2

*2

HDR Capture

HDR Capture

Exposure Bracket
Value

Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On

Distortion Correction

Lens
Correction

Lat-Chromatic­Ab Adj

Peripheral Illumin.
Corr.

D-Range Settings

A2 ISO AUTO Setting

High-ISO NR

*2

*1

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

Temporarily changes the exposure mode when
the mode dial is set to O, P or Q.

Sets the recording method for when two memory cards
are inserted.

G

W

p.76

p.37

Sets the file format of images. JPEG

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

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

q

m

On p.45

p.37

Specifies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filterp.58

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

Sets the range in which to change the exposure. ±2EV

*2

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due
to lens properties.

Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens
properties.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright
and dark areas from occurring.

Sets the range of automatic correction in ISO AUTO
and AUTO ISO Parameters.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting
with a high ISO sensitivity.

On

Off

Auto/Auto p.59

ISO 100 to ISO
3200/Standard

Auto p.42

p.59

p.59

p.41

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1

Introduction

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Slow Shutter Speed NR

1

A2 Program Line Selects Program Line. Normal p.39

Introduction

GPS

Live View

A3

Electronic
Level

Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt of the camera. Off –

AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

A4 Instant Review

*2

Contrast AF

Focus Peaking

Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off

Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Live View. Off

Composition Adjust.

Viewfinder

Live View Displays the electronic level during Live View. On p.10

*2

*2

Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.

Zoom Instant Review

Save RAW Data

Delete Sets whether to delete the image during Instant Review. On

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off

Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review. Off

*2

*2

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting
with a slow shutter speed.

Sets the camera action for when the optional GPS unit
is used.

Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection p.46
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus
and makes it easier to check the focus.

Allows you to adjust the composition of your image using
the Shake Reduction mechanism.
Displays the electronic level in the EV bar scale
in the viewfinder and/or LCD panel.

Applies low-pass filter effects using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –
Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal
length information cannot be obtained.

Sets whether to display a magnified image during Instant
Review.

Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

Auto –

–p.87

Off p.47

p.10Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off

Off p.60

Off p.16

Off p.60

35mm p.84

On

On

p.34

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Zoom Instant Review

Digital Preview

E-Dial
Programming

A4

Button
Customization

Memory

Save USER Mode

*1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q.
*2 Can also be set from the control panel.

Save Preview Image

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Off

Highlight Alert

G
H
I
J
K
L
M

N

m
n

p

o

Rotation Direction

RAW/Fx Button Sets the P operation.

Preview Dial

Sets whether to display a magnified image during Digital
Preview.

Sets whether to enable saving an image displayed
in Digital Preview.

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Digital
Preview.

Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure
mode.

Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R
is turned.

Sets the camera action for when the main switch
is turned to the U position.

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

You can save frequently used capture settings
to O, P or Q of the mode dial.

On

On

Off

I, J, XG

-, ISO, ­I, -, -

-, J, -

I

, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

-, J, -

-, J, -

-, -, -

-, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

Rotate Right

One Push File

Format

Optical Preview

On for settings

other than

Digital Filter and

HDR Capture

–p.75

p.48

p.73

p.73AF Button Sets the I operation. Enable AF1

p.77

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1

Introduction

Movie Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

Exposure Setting

Memory Card Options

Movie Capture Settings

C1

Recording Sound Level

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Movie SR

*1 Can also be set from the control panel.

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Sets the exposure mode for C mode.

Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots
for recording movies.

*1

Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate. u/30p p.37

Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level

*1

for recording.

Sets a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.58

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting when the drive
mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On –

Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.

Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off

Slideshow

Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off –

B1

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

Protect All Images Protects all images stored in the memory card at once. – –

Delete All Images Deletes all images stored in the memory card at once. – –

Repeat Playback

Auto Movie Playback Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last
image is displayed.

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard
Information Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.

Images are rotated when playing back images captured with
the camera held vertically or images for which the rotation
information has been changed.

m

SD1 p.37

Auto –

Off p.59

Off

Off –

On p.64

p.40

p.64

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Set-up Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Language/W Changes the display language. English p.31

Date Adjustment Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.32

World Time

Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu. Standard p.32

Sound Effects

D1

Guide Display

LCD
Display

LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor.0 –

USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. MSC p.66

HDMI Out

Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.78

Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – p.78

File Name Sets the file name assigned to the image. IMGP/_IMG p.79

D2

File No.

Copyright Information

Auto Screen
Rotation

Display Color

Sequential
Numbering

Reset File Number

Switches between the date and time display of your hometown
city and that of a specified city.

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume
for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Mirror Up,
Change AF Point, and the P button operation.

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the exposure
mode is changed.

Sets whether to display the status screen and control panel
vertically if the camera is held vertically.

Sets the display color of the status screen, menu cursor,
and control panel.

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device
with an HDMI input terminal.

Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file
name when a new folder is created.

Resets the file number setting, and returns to 0001 each time
a new folder is created.

Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded
in Exif.

Hometown p.76

Volume 3/

All On

On p.34

On p.12

1 p.11

Auto p.65

On

p.79

–

Off p.80

–

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1

Introduction

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Flicker Reduction Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz –

1

Introduction

Auto Power Off

Select Battery

D3

Wireless Memory Card

Reset

Pixel Mapping

Dust Alert

Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. – p.88

D4

Sensor Cleaning

Format Formats a memory card. – p.33

Firmware Info/Options Displays the camera’s firmware version. – –

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically
if no operations are made for a certain period of time.

Sets the camera action for when the optional battery grip
is attached to the camera.

Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard
is used.

Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items
of the A menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel,
and playback mode palette.

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS
sensor.

Detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays
the location of the dust on the monitor.

Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CMOS sensor
with a blower.

1 min. p.31

Auto Select/

Auto-detect

p.29

– p.80

––

– p.88

– p.89

– p.89

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Custom Setting Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.39

2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.41

3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec. –

4. AE-L with AF Locked

E1

5. Link AE and AF Point

6. Auto EV Compensation

7. Bulb (B) Mode Options

8. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.51

9. One-Push Bracketing

10. WB Adjustable Range

E2

11. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting for when using flash.

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Kelvin p.56

14. Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On p.15

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

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing
area.

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

Sets the camera operation when pressing the shutter release
button in M mode.

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

Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when
the light source is specified for the white balance setting.

Sets the tungsten light color tone for when the white balance
is set to g (Auto White Balance).

Off –

Off p.42

Off –

Mode1 –

Off p.51

Fixed p.55

Auto White

Balance

Subtle

Correction

p.55

p.55

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25

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

15. AF.S Setting

1

Introduction

16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C

17. Action in AF.C Continuous

E3

18. Hold AF Status

19. AF with Remote Control

20. Release While Charging

21. Color Space Sets the color space to use. sRGB –

22. LCD Panel Illumination Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. High p.15

23. Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. On p.64

24. Save Menu Location

25. Catch-in Focus

E4

26. AF Fine Adjustment

27. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the defaults. – –

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

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

Sets the action priority during continuous shooting when
the focus mode is set to y.

Sets whether to maintain the focus for a certain amount of time
when the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing
area after being focused.

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote
control unit.

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

The last menu tab displayed on the monitor is saved,
and it is displayed again the next time F is pressed.

Sets whether to enable Catch-in Focus shooting when a manual
focus lens is attached, and the shutter is released automatically
when the subject comes into focus.

Allows you to precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s
autofocus system.

Sets whether to enable shutter release when the lens aperture
ring is set to a position other than 9.

Focus-priority p.45

Release-

priority

Focus-priority p.45

Reset Menu

Location

Disable p.85

p.45

Off p.45

Off p.51

Off p.44

p.18

Off –

Off p.47

26

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the protective cover
and triangular ring.

2 Secure the end of the strap

on the inside of the clasp.

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

cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).

After removing the cover, be sure
to put the lens down with the lens
mount side facing upward.

3 Align the lens mount index

(red dots: 3) on the camera
and the lens, and secure
by turning the lens clockwise
until it clicks.

3

To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap → turn
the lens counterclockwise
while pressing the lens
unlock button (4).

2

Getting Started

4

27

u Caution

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment
that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not
attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to
the lens after removing it from the camera.

2

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

Getting Started

or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens
information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage
the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service
center for professional cleaning.

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

t Memo

• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.83)
for details on the functions of each lens.

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Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively
developed for this camera.

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Indicator lamp

Lithium-ion battery

3

1

2

AC plug cord

Battery charger

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

the battery charger.

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

u Caution

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

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

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

is inserted correctly

• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after

being charged (the battery may have reached the end
of its service life)