Pentax 15698, 15668, 15635, 15758, K-30 User Manual

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Pentax 15698, 15668, 15635, 15758, K-30 User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an sposition on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.52 and p.255.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with the Athat 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.

Regarding trademarks

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

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.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video providerlicensedtoprovideAVCvideo.Nolicenseisgrantedorshallbeimpliedforanyother use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

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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 shouldbeawarethat0.01%orfewerofthepixelsmaynotilluminateormayilluminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

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

In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.

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

This camera can use either D-LI109 battery or the optional AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries. In this manual, both D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the battery unless otherwise stated.

Exceptmentionedabove,thegenericterm“battery(ies)”referstoanytypeofbatteries used for this camera and its accessories.

For Using Your Camera Safely

Wehavepaidcloseattentiontothesafetyofthiscamera.When usingthiscamera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Thissymbolindicatesthatignoringthisitemcouldcauseserious

 

personal injuries.

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor

 

or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures orleave thecamerasitting in directsunlightwith thelens cap off.Doing somaycause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

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

2• 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 can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution

Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

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

Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

Dependingonyourindividualfactorsorphysicalcondition,the useofthecameramay cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter notexclusivetothiscamera,orusingtheexclusivebatterychargerorACadapterwith an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

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

If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

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

Wipeoffthe power plugifitshould becomecoveredwith dust. Accumulated dustmay cause a fire.

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

Caution

Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is 3 plugged in.

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

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

Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

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

Caution

Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

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

Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

-DO NOT INCINERATE.

-DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

-DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

About the Usage of AA Batteries

Warning

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

Caution

When using the optional AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AANi-MHbatteriescanbeused.Donotusebatteriesotherthan thosespecifiedhere. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.

4• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

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

Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

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

Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. The batteries may leak.

If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

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

Warning

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

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

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

3.To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

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

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

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About the Battery and Charger

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

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

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

The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC109. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning Your Camera

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

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 a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

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

Storing Your Camera

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

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

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

Other Precautions

The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

Write-protect

switch

The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

DonotremovetheSDMemoryCardwhileformatting.Thecardmay bedamagedand become unusable.

Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

1.the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Refer to p.233 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Contents

 

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

1

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

4

Contents...............................................................................................

7

Composition of the Operating Manual ...............................................

13

Before Using Your Camera

15

Checking the Contents of the

 

Package.........................................................................................

16

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

17

Capture Mode....................................................................................

18

Playback Mode ..................................................................................

20

Monitor Display..................................................................................

22

Viewfinder..........................................................................................

33

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

36

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

36

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

37

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

38

Getting Started

41

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

42

Inserting the Battery ......................................................................

43

Using the Lithium-ion Battery.............................................................

43

Using the AA Batteries.......................................................................

46

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) .......................................................

48

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card......................................

50

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

52

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

54

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

55

Initial Settings................................................................................

56

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

56

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

58

Basic Operations

61

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

62

8

 

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

62

 

 

 

 

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

66

 

 

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

66

 

 

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

69

 

 

Reviewing Images .........................................................................

70

 

 

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

70

 

 

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

71

 

 

Shooting Functions

73

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Operate the Shooting

 

 

 

Functions.......................................................................................

74

 

 

Direct Keys Setting Items...................................................................

74

 

 

Rec. Mode Menu Items......................................................................

75

 

 

Movie Menu Items..............................................................................

77

 

 

Custom Setting Menu Items...............................................................

78

 

 

Selecting the Appropriate Capture

 

 

 

Mode..............................................................................................

80

 

 

Auto Picture Modes............................................................................

81

 

 

Scene Modes.....................................................................................

82

 

 

Exposure Modes................................................................................

84

 

 

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

85

 

 

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

85

 

 

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

87

 

 

Adjusting the Exposure......................................................................

90

 

 

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock).............................

94

 

 

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

95

 

 

Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)...................................

96

 

 

Focusing........................................................................................

99

 

 

Setting the Focus Mode.....................................................................

99

 

 

Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point)..........................................

102

 

 

Setting the Contrast AF during Live View........................................

104

 

 

Checking the Focus.........................................................................

107

 

 

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)................................

108

 

 

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

110

 

 

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

112

 

 

Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................

112

 

 

Displaying the Digital Preview..........................................................

113

 

 

Using the Shake Reduction Function

 

 

 

to Prevent Camera Shake ...........................................................

114

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function.....................

114

Shooting with the Self-timer.............................................................

117

Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional)

119

 

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Taking Pictures Continuously......................................................

121

 

 

Continuous Shooting........................................................................

121

 

 

Interval Shooting..............................................................................

123

 

 

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

126

 

 

Recording Movies........................................................................

128

 

 

Changing the Settings for Movie Recording ....................................

128

 

 

Recording Movies............................................................................

130

 

 

Interval Movie...................................................................................

132

 

 

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

134

 

 

Editing Movies..................................................................................

136

 

 

Shooting Settings

139

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting a File Format ...................................................................

140

 

 

File Format.......................................................................................

141

 

 

JPEG Recorded Pixels ....................................................................

141

 

 

JPEG Quality ...................................................................................

142

 

 

Color Space.....................................................................................

142

 

 

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

143

 

 

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

145

 

 

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

147

 

 

Correcting Images .......................................................................

148

 

 

Brightness Adjustment.....................................................................

148

 

 

High Dynamic Range Image Capture..............................................

149

 

 

Lens Correction................................................................................

151

 

 

Composition Adjustment..................................................................

153

 

 

Setting the Image Finishing Tone................................................

155

 

 

Custom Image..................................................................................

155

 

 

Digital Filter......................................................................................

159

 

 

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

162

 

 

Setting the E-dials Operation...........................................................

162

 

 

Setting the V/YButton Operation.............................................

165

 

Setting the =/LButton Operation..........................................

167

 

 

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

168

 

 

Saving the Settings..........................................................................

168

 

 

Checking the Saved USER Settings................................................

171

 

 

Using Saved USER Settings............................................................

171

 

 

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

172

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

Playback Functions and Image Editing

173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions .........................

174

 

 

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

174

 

 

Playback Menu Items.......................................................................

175

 

 

Setting the Playback Display Method..........................................

176

 

 

Selecting the Playback Functions................................................

177

 

 

Magnifying Images...........................................................................

177

 

 

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

178

 

 

Playing Back Images Continuously..................................................

181

 

 

Rotating Images...............................................................................

183

 

 

Deleting Multiple Images .............................................................

184

 

 

Deleting Selected Images................................................................

184

 

 

Deleting a Folder..............................................................................

185

 

 

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

186

 

 

Processing Images......................................................................

187

 

 

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)........................

187

 

 

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)........................................

188

 

 

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

189

 

 

Joining Multiple Images (Index).......................................................

194

 

 

Developing RAW Images.............................................................

196

 

 

Developing One RAW Image...........................................................

196

 

 

Developing Multiple RAW Images ...................................................

198

 

 

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

200

 

 

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal..........................

200

 

 

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

201

 

 

Changing Additional Settings

203

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Operate the Set-up Menu................................................

204

 

 

Set-up Menu Items...........................................................................

204

 

 

Camera Settings..........................................................................

206

 

 

Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language. 206

 

 

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays.....................................

210

 

 

Battery Settings................................................................................

214

 

 

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory).......................

215

 

 

Resetting the Camera Settings........................................................

217

 

 

Checking the Camera Version Information......................................

218

 

 

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

219

Formatting an SD Memory Card......................................................

219

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

220

Changing the Naming System of the Folder

221

 

11

 

Creating New Folders......................................................................

221

 

 

Setting the Photographer Information..............................................

222

 

 

Setting the DPOF Settings...............................................................

224

 

 

Connecting to a Computer

227

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer...........................

228

 

 

Saving Images on a Computer....................................................

229

 

 

Setting the USB Connection Mode..................................................

229

 

 

Connecting the Camera and a Computer........................................

230

 

 

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

231

 

 

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

231

 

 

Using the Flash

235

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

236

 

 

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode................................

236

 

 

Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash...................................................

236

 

 

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash......................

238

 

 

Using an External Flash (Optional)..............................................

239

 

 

Using the P-TTL Auto Flash.............................................................

240

 

 

Using the High-speed Sync Flash....................................................

241

 

 

Using Flash in Wireless Mode .........................................................

242

 

 

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord....................

244

 

 

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash............................................

246

 

 

Appendix

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default Settings ...........................................................................

248

 

 

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations.................

255

 

 

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

258

 

 

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

259

 

 

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ........................................................

260

 

 

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor

 

 

 

(Dust Removal)................................................................................

260

 

 

Removing Dust with a Blower..........................................................

261

 

 

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

263

 

 

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

264

 

 

Error Messages ...........................................................................

266

 

 

Troubleshooting...........................................................................

269

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Main Specifications

272

 

 

Index............................................................................................

279

 

WARRANTY POLICY..................................................................

286

 

 

 

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

Explainstheprovidedaccessoriesandthenamesandfunctionsoftheworking parts.

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains basic operations for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains shooting-related functions.

5 Shooting Settings

Explains procedures for changing the shooting settings, such as the file format.

6 Playback Functions and Image Editing

Explains various operations for playing back and editing images.

7 Changing Additional Settings

Explains general camera settings and file management settings such as the monitor display settings and the image folder naming system.

8 Connecting to a Computer

Explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

9 Using the Flash

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

10Appendix

13

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Explains troubleshooting and provides various resources.

14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1

Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation.

 

 

 

Indicates useful information.

 

 

 

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

 

 

In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

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

16

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

17

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

36

16Checking the Contents of the Package

1

Using Before

Camera Your

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot shoe cover FK

 

Eyecup FR

Body mount cover

(installed on camera)

(installed on camera)

(installed on camera)

Strap

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery charger

O-ST53

battery D-LI109

D-BC109

AC plug cord

USB cable

Software (CD-ROM)

 

 

 

I-USB7

S-SW128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Manual

Quick Guide

(this manual)

 

Names and Functions of the Working

17

Parts

 

 

Microphone

 

AF assist light

Imageplaneindicator

1

Strap lug

Before

Lens mount index

 

(red dot)

Mirror

Using

Self-timer lamp/

 

Remotecontrolreceiver

AF coupler

Your

 

 

Lens information

 

Camera

Hot shoe

contacts

Built-in flash

 

 

Diopter adjustment

Speaker

 

lever

 

Viewfinder

Strap lug

 

 

SD Memory Card

Monitor

slot

Card cover

 

 

Terminal cover

Card access lamp

Cable release

 

terminal

VIDEO/PC output

Connection cable

terminal

cover

Terminal cover

Battery cover

unlock switch

Tripod socket

Battery cover

*Inthesecondillustration,thecameraisshownwiththeHotshoecoverFK and the Eyecup FR removed.

If the terminal covers are not closed correctly, the dust-proof and waterresistant qualities of the camera will not be effective.

18

1

Using Before

Camera Your

Capture Mode

Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode.

The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting.

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Press to set the EV compensation value. (p.90)

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Press to reset the values being adjusted.

3 Shutter release button

Presstocaptureimages.(p.64)

4 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.55)

5 Front e-dial (R)

Changes the set value. You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.39)

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.53)

7 Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.80)

8 E(Flash pop-up) button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.69)

9 V/Ybutton

You can assign a function to this button. (p.165)

0 Focus mode switch

Changes the focus mode. (p.99)

a U/i(Live View) button

Displays the Live View image. (p.24)

Deletes the image during Instant Review. (p.64)

b Mbutton

Displays the control panel. (p.26) Press again to change the type of information displayed in standby mode. (p.27)

c Rear e-dial (S)

Sets the shutter speed, aperture and EV compensation values. (p.88)

You can change the settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.38)

You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.39)

d =/Lbutton

You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.94, p.167)

e Q (Playback) button

Switches to playback mode. (p.70)

f 4button

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

When both [AF Active Area] and [Contrast AF] are set to [Select], press this button to enable or disable changing the autofocusing (AF) point or area. (p.103, p.106)

When the camera is in \ mode or when the focus is lockedduringLiveView,press this button to magnify the image on the monitor. (p.107)

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gFour-way controller (2345)

Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.74)

When the control panel or a menuscreenisdisplayed,use this to move the cursor or change the item to set.

h 3button

Displaysthe[ARec.Mode1] menu(p.75).Pressthisbutton when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.38)

Playback Mode

Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode.

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Whenthefileformatofthelast captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to save the image in RAW format. (p.70)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.55)

4 Front e-dial (R)

Use this to display the next or previous image. (p.70)

5 U/i(Delete) button

Press to delete images. (p.71)

6 Mbutton

Changes the type of information displayed in playback mode. (p.28)

7 Rear e-dial (S)

Use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time (p.177, p.178).

8 Q (Playback) button

Switches to capture mode.

9 4button

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

0Four-way controller (2345)

Use this to move the cursor or change the item to set in the menu or playback screen.

Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image displaytodisplaytheplayback mode palette. (p.174)

a 3button

Displays the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.175).

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Monitor Display

Variousinformationappearsonthemonitordependingonthestatusofthe camera.

The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.211)

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, check the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder indicators while shooting. When not using the viewfinder, display the Live View image on the monitor while shooting. The camera is in “standby mode” when the status screen or the Live View imageisdisplayed.Pressthe Mbutton instandbymodetodisplaythe “control panel” and change settings. (p.26)

If you press the Mbutton while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode. (p.27)

 

 

 

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Status screen

The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed.

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*Indicator 3 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.263)

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Live View

Live View is displayed when the U/ibutton is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor.

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*Indicator 11 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.263)

*Indicator 15 is displayed when Electronic Level is activated. (p.210)

*Indicator 17 is displayed in white. It turns green when the subject is in focus and turns red when the subject is not in focus. It is not displayed when the focus mode switch is set to \. (p.65)

*For indicator 25, multiple face detection frames are displayed when [Contrast AF]issetto[FaceDetection].Amainfacedetectionframeis displayed inyellow and other frames in white. (p.104)

The Live View image may differ from the actual image captured if the brightness of the subject is low or high.

If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image on the monitor may flicker. You can cut down on flicker by setting the power frequencyin[FlickerReduction]ofthe[RSet-up2]menutothatusedinyour

region.

IfthecamerapositionischangedrapidlyduringLiveView,the imagemaynot be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become stable before shooting.

Noise may appear on the Live View image when used in dark locations.

The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may occur in the monitor image and/or captured image.

If you continue shooting for a prolonged period, the internal temperature of the camera may increase, resulting in lower quality images. It is recommendedthatyouturnoffthecamerawhennotshooting.To preventthe imagequalityfromdegrading,allowenoughtimeforthecamera tocooldown while shooting with long exposures or recording movies.

Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes. Press the U/ibutton to restart Live View when it is ended after the elapse of 5 minutes.

If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high, l(temperature warning) is displayed and Live View may not be available. If this happens, stop shooting or use the viewfinder.

You can change the Live View display settings in [Live View] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu. (p.105)

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Control panel

Press the Mbutton in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.37)

Still picture capture mode

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• If no operations are made within 1 minute in the control panel, the camera returns to standby mode.

You can change the display color of the status screen and control panel. Set in [LCD Display] of the [RSet-up 1] menu. (p.210)

Shooting Info Display

If you press the Mbutton while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode for when shooting with the viewfinder. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a display type and press the 4button.

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Displayed Information

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Status

Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.23)

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Displays the camera angle. A bar scale

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Universal Time (UTC) are displayed. Press the shutter release button

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halfwayorturnthecameraoffandonagaintoreturntothestatusscreen.

 

AvailableonlywhentheoptionalGPSunitisattachedtothecamera

 

and is operating. (p.263)

 

 

TheShootingInfoDisplayselectionscreenisnotdisplayedwhenthemodedial is set to C.

If Electronic Level or Display Off is selected, the display setting returns to the status screen when the camera is turned off and on again. If you select the check box for [Shooting Info Display] in [Memory] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu, the selected screen display appears the next time the camera is turned on. (p.216)

The Live View image and the indicators which provide shooting information are displayed during Live View shooting. If you do not want to display the indicators, you can change the setting in [Live View] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu. (p.105)

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Playback Mode

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode.

1Playing Back Images (p.70)

Press the Mbutton to call up the playback information display selection screen. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the type of screen display that appears in the single image display and press the 4button.

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Displayed Information

 

 

Standard Information

 

The captured image, file format and operation guide

Display

 

indicators are displayed.

 

 

Detailed Information

 

Detailed information on how and when the image was

Display

 

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Histogram Display

 

The captured image and brightness histogram are

 

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The captured image and RGB histogram are

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Only the captured image is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The screen display selected here is displayed the next time the camera is switched to playback mode.

If you clear the check box for [Playback Info Display] in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the Standard Information Display always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.215)

If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.176) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is enabled by selecting the check box, bright (overexposed) portions blink red, while dark (underexposed) portions blink yellow. This information is not displayed in Detailed Information Display or RGB Histogram Display.

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