Pentax K-3 II Operating Manual

Introduction

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SLR Digital Camera

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.88.

(Installed on camera)

Triangular ring and protective cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

Eyecup F

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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-SW160

Introducing the K-3 II

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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 II..........................p.7

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

 Names and Functions of the Working Parts

.......................................................................p.7

 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.18

 Menu List ......................................................p.20

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

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

 Attaching the Strap .....................................p.27

 Attaching a Lens .........................................p.27

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

 Inserting a Memory Card ............................p.30

 Initial Settings ..............................................p.31

 Basic Shooting Operation ..........................p.33

 Reviewing Images .......................................p.36

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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!

 Configuring the Capture Settings ..............p.37

 Taking Still Pictures ....................................p.38

 Recording Movies .......................................p.40

 Setting the Exposure ..................................p.41

 Using a Flash ...............................................p.43

 Setting the Focus Method .......................... p.44

 Setting the Drive Mode ...............................p.48

 Setting the White Balance .......................... p.54

 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone .......p.56

 Correcting Images .......................................p.59

 Using the GPS .............................................p.62

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Playback Functions ............................p.66

Explains various operations for playing back and
editing images.

 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.66

 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.67

 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.71

 Editing and Processing Images .................p.72

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Changing the Settings.......................p.78

Explains how to change other settings.

 Camera Settings ..........................................p.78

 File Management Settings ..........................p.82

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Appendix ..................................................p.87

Provides other resources to get the most from your
K-3 II.

 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions .....................................................p.87

 Functions Available with Various Lenses

.......................................................................p.88

 Functions when Using an External Flash

.......................................................................p.91

 Troubleshooting ..........................................p.92

 Main Specifications .....................................p.96

 Index .............................................................p.102

 For Using Your Camera Safely ...................p.106

 Care to be Taken During Handling ............ p.107

 WARRANTY POLICY ...................................p.111

How to Use This Manual

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 II ...............................7

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

Operating Controls ......................................................... 8

Monitor Display ............................................................ 10

Viewfinder .................................................................... 16

LCD Panel ................................................................... 17

Electronic Level ........................................................... 17

How to Change Function Settings ....................18

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 18

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 18

Using the Menus .......................................................... 19

Menu List .............................................................20

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 20

Movie Menu ................................................................. 23

Playback Menu ............................................................ 23

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 24

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 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 the Viewfinder ........................................ 33

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using a Flash ......................................................43

Connecting a Flash ...................................................... 43

Setting the Flash Mode ................................................ 43

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

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the

Viewfinder .................................................................... 44

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

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

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................ 47

Setting the Drive Mode .......................................48

Continuous Shooting .................................................... 49

Self-timer ...................................................................... 49

Remote Control ............................................................ 50

Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 50

Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 51

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

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 52

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

Interval Movie Record .................................................. 53

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

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

Adjusting the White Balance with Color

Temperature ................................................................ 56

Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ..............56

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

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

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

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

Lens Correction ........................................................... 60

High-Definition Image Output ...................................... 60

Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 61

Composition Adjustment .............................................. 61

Using the GPS .....................................................62

Setting Additional Features for the GPS Operation ..... 63

Performing a Calibration .............................................. 63

Recording the Camera Route (GPS Logging) ............. 64

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 65

Playback Functions ...............................66

Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 66

Changing the Playback Method ........................67

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 67

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 68

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 68

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 69

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 69

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 70

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............71

Editing and Processing Images ........................72

Copying an Image ........................................................ 72

Changing the Image Size ............................................ 72

Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 73

Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 73

Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 75

Editing Movies ............................................................. 75

Developing RAW Images ............................................. 76

Changing the Settings ...........................78

Camera Settings .................................................78

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 78

Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................. 80

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified

City ............................................................................... 81

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 82

File Management Settings .................................82

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 82

Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................ 83

Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 85

Using a Wireless Memory Card ................................... 86

Appendix.................................................87

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ............................................................87

Functions Available with Various Lenses ........88

Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 89

Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 90

Functions when Using an External Flash ........91

Troubleshooting .................................................92

Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 93

Error Messages ............................................................ 94

Main Specifications ............................................96

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ...................................................... 101

Index ..................................................................102

For Using Your Camera Safely ........................ 106

Care to be Taken During Handling ..................107

WARRANTY POLICY ........................................111

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Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this camera that are for anything other
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission

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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

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Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong stati c charges or the magnetic fi elds 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 fu nctioning 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.

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

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete
the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM
supplied with the camera or on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/

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Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver

AF coupler

Mirror

Lens unlock button

Lens information contacts

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Lens mount index

Speaker

X-sync socket

Strap lug

AF assist light

Card access lamp

USB terminal (micro B)

DC input terminal

LCD panel

Terminal cover

Cable switch terminal

Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver

Diopter adjustment dial

HDMI terminal (type D)

Microphone terminal

Microphone

Image plane indicator

Viewfinder

Monitor

Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards

Tripod socket

Battery cover

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery grip contacts

Headphone terminal

GPS indicator lamp

Dial indicator

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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

Turns the power on/off, or activates the preview function.
(p.31, p.47)

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.38)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.19)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.27)

7 GPS button (4)

Turns the GPS function on/off. (p.62)

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 the mode dial lock to operate the
mode dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.35)

a RAW/Fx button (P)

You can assign a function to this button. (p.78)

b AF Mode button (b)

Press to change the autofocus mode or the focusing area.
(p.44)

c Focus mode switch

Changes 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 (3)

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.10, p.14)

h Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.38)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.19)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.18)
In playback mode, use this to magnify the image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.36, p.67)

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 last JPEG image taken can also be
saved in RAW format. (p.36)

k Green button (M)

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

l Capture mode selector switch

Switches between A (still picture) mode and C (movie)
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)

Enables changing the focusing area. (p.45)
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.18)

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 the playback mode to
display the playback mode palette. (p.66)
When selecting an area of the 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.19)

About the Four-way Controller

In this manual, each button of the four­way controller is indicated as shown in
the illustration on the right.

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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 scre en displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. (p.33) When not using the viewfinder,
you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image
displayed on the monitor. (p.35)
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.18) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed. (p.13)

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1 Exposure Mode (p.38) 14 AE Metering (p.42)
2 AE Lock 15 Focus Method (p.44)
3 Digital Filter (p.58)/HDR

Capture (p.59)/Pixel
Shift Resolution (p.60)

4 Wireless LAN status

(p.86)

5 GPS positioning status

(p.62)

6 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction

16 Card slot number
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.48)

22 White Balance (p.54)
7 Battery level 23 Focusing area (AF point)
8 E-dial guide

(p.45)

9 Shutter speed 24 Custom Image (p.56)

10 Aperture value 25 Flash Mode (p.43)
11 EV Compensation

(p.39)/Exposure
Bracketing (p.50)

12 EV bar scale
13 Sensitivity (p.41)

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number of shots during
Multi-exposure, Interval
Shooting or Interval
Composite

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2 Flash Mode (p.43)
3 Drive Mode (p.48) 14 Electronic Level (vertical
4 White Balance (p.54)
5 Custom Image (p.56) 15 Histogram
6 Digital Filter (p.58)/HDR

Capture (p.59)/Pixel
Shift Resolution (p.60)

7 Wireless LAN status

(p.86)

8 GPS positioning status

(p.62)

9 AE Metering (p.42) 23 File Format

10 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

11 Battery level
12 Temperature warning

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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.21)

(horizontal tilt) (p.17)

tilt) (p.17)

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)

24 Card slot number in use
25 Image storage capacity
26 Face detection frame

(when [Contrast AF] is
set to [Face Detection])
(p.46)

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A mode

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1 Function name 11 High-ISO NR (p.42)
2 Setting 12 Slow Shutter Speed NR
3 Card slot number
4 Number of recordable

still pictures/Movie
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5 ISO AUTO Setting (p.41)
6 Highlight Correction

(p.59)

(p.59)

8 Digital Filter (p.58)
9 HDR Capture (p.59)

10 Pixel Shift Resolution

(p.60)

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13 Distortion Correction

(p.60)

14 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.60)

15 AF Assist Light (p.44)
16 AF Mode (p.44) /Contrast

AF (p.46)7 Shadow Correction

17 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.45)/Focus Peaking
(p.46)

18 Memory Card Options

(p.37)

19 File Format (p.37) 23 Exposure Setting (p.40)
20 JPEG Recorded Pixels

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21 Shake Reduction/Movie SR27 Current date and time

22 AA Filter Simulator (p.61)

24 Recording Sound Level

(p.40)

25 Playback Sound Volume
26 Framerate (p.37)

28 Destination (p.81)

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• The 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 returns to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the status screen, control
panel, and menu cursor in [Display Color] of [LCD Display] in
the D1 menu. (p.24)

Shooting Info Display

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

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When shooting with the viewfinder

Status
Screen

Electronic
Level

Display
Off

Electronic
Compass

When shooting with Live View

Standard
Information
Display

No
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Display

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
bottom of the screen,
and a bar scale
indicating the vertical
camera angle appears
on the right side. W hen
the angle exceeds the range that can be
displayed in the scale, the indicators on the scale
are displayed in red.

Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

Turns on the GPS
function and displays
the current latitude,
longitude, altitude, lens
direction, and
Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC).

The Live View image and the settings for
shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.11)

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.
To not display images in the vertical
position, set [Auto Screen Rotation] to S
(Off) in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu.
(p.24)

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

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No Information
Display

t Memo

• The screen selected in the Playback Info Display selection
screen is displayed in playback mode when the camera is
turned off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to S
(Off) in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the [Standard Information
Display] always appears first when the camera is turned on.
(p.82)

14

Captured image, file format, exposure
parameters, and operation guide indicators
are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when the
image was taken is displayed. (p.14)

Captured image and brightness histogram
are displayed. (p.15)
Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are
displayed. (p.15)
Not available during movie playback.

Only the captured image is displayed.

1/

2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

1 Captured image 11 Flash Exposure
2 Rotation information

Compensation (p.43)

(p.69) 12 Color Moiré Correction

3 Exposure Mode (p.38)
4 Digital Filter (p.58) 13 Shutter speed
5 Transferred via wireless

LAN (p.86)

6 Protect setting (p.82)
7 Card slot number in use
8 Folder number-File

number (p.83)

9 Drive Mode (p.48) 18 Focus Method (p.44)

(p.73)

14 Aperture value
15 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

16 Sensitivity (p.41)
17 EV Compensation (p.39)

10 Flash Mode (p.43) 19 AE Metering (p.42)

20 Focusing area (AF point)

100 -0001100-0001

100 -0001100-0001

1/

200 01/2000 F2 .8F2.8 20 0200

+0. 3+0.3

1/

200 01/2000 F2 .8F2.8 200200

+0. 3+0.3

145

6

32

12

13

14

7 8 9 10 11

45326

7 8 9 1110

1

Brightness histogram

AB

RGB histo gram

(p.45)

34 Diffraction Correction

(p.60)

21 White Balance (p.54) 35 Color Fringe Correction
22 White Balance fine-

(p.77)

tuning (p.55) 36 Custom Image setting

23 HDR Capture (p.59)/

Pixel Shift Resolution
(p.60)/AA Filter
Simulator (p.61)

(p.56)

37 Custom Image

parameters

38 Shooting date and time
24 Lens focal length 39 Length of time of the
25 File Format (p.37)
26 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.37)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.37)

recorded movie

40 Recording Sound Level

41 Sound

42 Framerate (p.37)
27 JPEG Quality (p.37) 43 Altitude
28 Color Space (p.26) 44 Lens direction
29 Highlight Correction

(p.59)

30 Shadow Correction

(p.59)

31 Distortion Correction

(p.60)

32 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.60)

33 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment
(p.60)

45 Latitude

46 Longitude

47 Universal Coordinated

Time

48 Tampered image

warning

49 Photographer (p.85)

50 Copyright Holder (p.85)

Histogram Display

Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB
histogram.

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
7 File Format
8 Shutter speed

perture value

9 A

itivity

10 Sens
11 EV Compensation
12 Histogram (R)
13 Histogram (G)
14 Histogram (B)

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15

Viewfinder

1

4

19

181716151413

61011

12

2

1

3

5 7 8 9

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

1

Introduction

1 AF frame (p.34) 12 AE Lock
2 Spot metering frame

(p.42)

3 AF point (p.45) 15 AE Metering (p.42)
4 Flash indicator (p.43) 16 Shake Reduction
5 Focus Method (p.44) 17 Flash Exposure
6 Shutter speed
7 Aperture value 18 EV Compensation
8 Focus indicator
9 EV bar scale/Electronic

Level (p.17)

10 ISO/ISO AUTO
11 Sensitivity (p.41)/

Exposure compensation
value

13 Change AF Point (p.45)

14 Multi-exposure (p.52)

Compensation (p.43)

(p.39)/Exposure
Bracketing (p.50)

19 File Format (p.37)

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 viewfinder
image sharpness using the diopter
adjustment dial. Adjust the diopter
setting until the AF frame in the
viewfinder looks sharp and clear.

16

LCD Panel

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

1 Shutter speed 11 Wireless LAN
2 Multi-exposure (p.52)
3 Aperture value 12 Battery level
4 Mirror Lock-up Shooting

(p.51)

6 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.45)

7 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.43)

8 EV bar scale/Electronic

Level (p.17)

9 EV Compensation

(p.39)/Exposure
Bracketing (p.50)

10 HDR Capture (p.59)

t Memo

• You can change the LCD panel backlight setting in [21. LCD

Panel Illumination] of the E3 menu. (p.26) You can also set
the camera so that the LCD panel illumination turns on or off
when P is pressed. (p.78)

67 8 9

5

1
2
3

4

15 18

connection (p.86)

13 GPS turned on (p.62)
14 Sensitivity (p.41)/EV

Compensation (p.39)5 AE Metering (p.42)
15 Flash Mode (p.43)
16 Drive Mode (p.48)
17 Card slot number
18 File Format (p.37)
19 Remaining image

storage capacity/USB

connection mode (p.71)/

Sensor cleaning in

progress (p.93)

Electronic Level

You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying the
electronic level. The electronic level for the horizontal camera
angle can be displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfin der and

10
11

on the LCD panel, and the electronic levels for the vertical and

12

horizontal camera angles can be displayed on the Live View

13

screen. (p.11)

14

Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic

191716

Level] of the A3 menu. (p.21)

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17

How to Change Function Settings

Fi le Fo rm at

05/ 05 /20 15

10: 23

12 34 5
12 34 5

Fi le Fo rm at

Ca nc el

OK

12 34 5
12 34 5

100-320 0

Use ABCD to select an item.

Use R to
change settings.

Press F to cancel
the setting operation.

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

Press E to make
detailed settings.

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and

1

changed by using the following ways.

Introduction

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

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

Using the Control Panel

G

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

File Format

100-3200

12345
12345

18

Using the Direct Keys

A Drive Mode p.48
B Flash Mode p.43

C White Balance p.54

D Custom Image p.56

05/05/2015

File Format

Cancel

10:23

12345
12345

OK

Using the Menus

Me mory Car d O pt ionsMemory Card Options
Im age Capt ure S etti ngsImage Capture Settings

Di gita l Fi lte rDigital Filter
HD R Ca ptur eHDR Capture
Pi xel Shif t R es olut ionPixel Shift Resolution

Ex itExit

1 234

AF Ass is t Li ghtAF Assist Light

D- Rang e Se tti ng sD-Range Settings

Le ns C orre cti onLens Correction

IS O AU TO S etti ngISO AUTO Setting

Sl ow S hutt er Sp eed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR
Pr ogra m Li neProgram Line
GP SGPS

Ex itExit

1 2 34

Hi gh-I SO N RHigh-ISO NR

D- Rang e Se tti ng sD-Range Settings

Le ns C orre cti onLens Correction

IS O AU TO S etti ngISO AUTO Setting

Sl ow S hutt er Sp eed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR
Pr ogra m Li neProgram Line
GP SGPS

Ca ncelCancel

1 2 34

Hi gh-I SO N RHigh-ISO NR

OKOK

Me mory Car d O pt ionsMemory Card Options
Im age Capt ure S etti ngsImage Capture Settings

Di gita l Fi lte rDigital Filter
HD R Ca ptur eHDR Capture

Ex itExit

1 234

AF Ass is t Li ghtAF Assist Light

Fi le F orma tFile Format
JP EG R ecor ded P ixel sJPEG Recorded Pixels

Im age Capt ure S etti ngsImage Capture Settings

JP EG Q uali tyJPEG Quality
RAW Fil e F or matRAW File Format

PE FPEF

Pi xel Shif t R es olut ionPixel Shift Resolution

Use AB to select an item.

Use R to switch between menu tabs.

Press F to exit the
menu screen.

Menu tabs

Press D to display the
pop-up menu.

Press D to display
the submenu.

Press E to confirm the
selected item.

Press F to cancel the
pop-up menu.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Use AB to select an item.

Use Q to change the menu category.

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

t Memo

• For the Custom Setting menus (E1-4), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by
turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed.

• Press F to display the first tab of most appropriate menus for the camera settings at that time. To display the menu tab last
selected first, set in [23. 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 menus to
the defaults, use [Reset Custom Functions] of the E4 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)

F

1

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19

Menu List

1

Introduction

Rec. Mode Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Exposure Mode

Memory Card Options

Image
Capture
Settings

A1

AF Assist Light

Digital Filter

HDR
Capture

Pixel Shift Resolution

Lens

A2

Correction

*1

File Format

JPEG Recorded

*2

Pixels

JPEG Quality

RAW File
Format

*2

*2

HDR Capture

Exposure
Bracket Value

Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On

Distortion
Correction

Peripheral
Illumin. Corr.

Lat-Chromatic­Ab Adj

Diffraction
Correction

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

*2

inserted.

*2

Sets the file format of images.

Sequential Use p.37

Sets the recording size of JPEG images.

*2

Sets the quality of JPEG images.

Sets the RAW file format.

Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations. On p.44

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

*2

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

Sets the amount to change the exposure.

*2

Merges four images shifted by one pixel and outputs a high-

*2

definition image.

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

*2

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

*2

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties.

Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. On

G

JPEG

q

m

PEF

±2EV

Off p.60

On

p.81

p.37

p.59

p.60

20

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

D-Range
Settings

ISO AUTO Setting

High-ISO NR

A2

Slow Shutter Speed NR

Highlight
Correction

Shadow
Correction

*2

*2

Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas

*2

from occurring.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed areas

*2

from occurring.

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

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

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow

*2

shutter speed.

Auto

Auto

ISO 100 to ISO
3200/Standard

Auto p.42

Auto p.39

p.59

p.41

Program Line Selects the Program Line setting. Normal p.39

15sec./1hr./

SD1

On/On p.63

Off p.46

p.64

GPS

GPS Logging Sets the logging interval and duration.

ASTROTRACER Sets whether to track and capture celestial bodies. Off p.65

Calibration Performs a calibration. – p.63

Additional
Settings

Contrast AF

Focus Peaking

*2

Sets whether to enable the GPS time synchronization and GPS
indicator lamp.

*2

Sets the autofocus 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.

Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off

Live View

Histogram
Display

Displays the histogram during Live View. Off

p.11

Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View. Off

A3

Electronic
Level

Composition
Adjust.

Viewfinder

Live View Displays the electronic level during Live View. On p.11

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.

Off p.61

Off p.17

Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. Off –

AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

*2

*2

Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction mechanism.

Off p.61

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –

Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length
information cannot be obtained.

35mm

p.90

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21

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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

1

Introduction

Instant
Review

Digital
Preview

A4

E-Dial
Program­ming

Button
Customi­zation

Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. On

Save RAW Data Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. On

Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. On

Histogram
Display

Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off

Zoom Review Displays a magnified image during Digital Preview. On

Save Preview
Image

Histogram
Display

Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Digital Preview. Off

G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

m
n
p
o

Rotation
Direction

RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed.

Preview Dial

Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off

Saves the preview image as a new file. On

Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Off

I

, J,

–, ISO, –
I, –, –
–, J, –

, J, GLINE

I
I

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

Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned. Rotate Right

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

, J, GLINE

–, J, –
–, J, –

–, –, –

–, J, GLINE

, J, GLINE

I
I

, J, GLINE

One Push

File Format

Optical

Preview

p.34

p.48

XG

p.78

p.78AF Button Sets the function for when I is pressed. Enable AF1

22

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

On for settings

other than

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

A4

Save USER Mode

*1 The function appears only when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q.
*2 The function can also be set from the control panel.

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

Digital Filter,

HDR Capture,

and Pixel Shift

Resolution

–p.80

p.82

Movie Menu

1

Introduction

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Exposure Setting

Memory Card Options

Movie Capture Settings

C1

Recording Sound Level

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Movie SR

*1 The function can also be set from the control panel.

*1

*1

*1

*1

Sets the exposure mode for C mode. Program AE p.40

Selects one of memory cards inserted in the SD1 and the SD2

*1

slots for recording movies.

*1

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie.

*1

Sets the Recording Sound Level for recording. Auto –

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.58

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off p.59

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –

u/30p p.37

SD1

p.37

Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Display Duration

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

Slideshow

B1

Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off p.36

Repeat Playback

Auto Movie
Playback

Sets an image display interval. 3sec.

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

Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

Off

p.69

23

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Sets overexposed areas to blink red in Standard Information
Display or Histogram Display of the playback mode.

Rotates images which were captured with the camera held
vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed.

1

Introduction

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

B1

Protect All Images Protects all stored images at once. – p.82

Delete All Images Deletes all stored images at once. – –

Set-up Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

24

Language/W Changes the display language.

Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format.

World Time

Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item. Standard p.32

Sound Effects

D1

Guide Display

LCD
Display

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

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

HDMI Out

Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.83

Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – p.84

D2

File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG p.84

File No.

Auto Screen
Rotation

Display Color

Sequential
Numbering

Reset File
Number

Switches between th e 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 In­focus,

H

Change AF Point,

Displays the operation guides when the exposure mode is changed.

Displays the status screen and control panel vertically if the
camera is held vertically.

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

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

Continues 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.

button operation, Self-timer, Remote Control, Mirror Up,

P

button operation, and 4 button operation.

English

01/01/2015

Hometown p.81

Volume 3/

Off –

On p.69

p.31

p.32

All On

On p.34

On p.13

1

0

MSC

Auto p.70

On

–

p.12

p.71

p.85

–

–

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

D2 Copyright Information

Flicker Reduction Cuts down on monitor flicker by setting the power frequency.

Auto Power Off

Select Battery

D3

Wireless Memory Card

Reset

Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the sensor. – p.92

Dust Alert

Dust Removal

D4

Sensor Cleaning

Format Formats a memory card. – p.33

Firmware Info/Options

Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in the
Exif data.

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 ca rd 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.

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

Cleans the sensor by applying high-frequency (ultrasonic)
vibrations.

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

Displays the camera’s firmware version. You can check the
current firmware version before running an update.

Off p.85

50Hz

1min. p.31

Auto Select/

Auto-detect

–p.86

––

–p.93

–p.92

–p.93

––

p.29

–

Custom Setting Menus

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

E1

5. Link AE and AF Point

6. Auto EV Compensation

7. Bulb (B) Mode Options

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

Automatically compensates the exposure when the correct
exposure cannot be achieved with the current settings.

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

Off –

Off –

Type1

–

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25

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

8. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

1

Introduction

9. One-Push Bracketing

10. WB Adjustable Range

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

E2

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. Color Temperature Steps

14. Superimpose AF Area Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On p.16

15. AF.S Setting

16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C

17. Action in AF.C Continuous

E3

18. Hold AF Status

19. AF with Remote Control

20. Color Space Sets the color space to use.

21. LCD Panel Illumination Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. High p.17

22. Save Rotation Info Saves rotation information when shooting. On p.69

23. Save Menu Location

24. Catch-in Focus

E4

25. AF Fine Adjustment

26. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Shoots 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 when the white balance is set to
[Auto White Balance].

Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option of the
white balance.

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

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

Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when the
autofocus mode is set to y.

Maintains the focus for a certain amount of time when the subject
happens to move out of the selected focusing area aft er being focused.

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

Saves the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and displays it
again the next time F is pressed.

Enables Catch-in Focus shooting when a manual focus lens is
attached. 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.

Enables the shutter to release when the lens aperture ring is set
to a position other than 9 (Auto).

Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menus to the defaults.

Auto White

Balance

Strong

Correction

Focus-priority p.45

Release-

priority

Focus-priority p.45

Reset Menu

Location

Disable p.89

26

0 - +

Off p.51

Fixed p.55

Kelvin p.56

Off p.45

Off p.50

sRGB

Off –

Off p.47

––

p.51

p.55

p.55

p.45

–

p.19

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

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

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap, and then turn
the lens counterclockwise while
pressing the lens unlock button
(4).

3

4

2

Getting Started

27

u Caution

Lithium-ion
battery

Battery charger

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

3

1

2

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

• Keep the body mount cover attached 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.

• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended, you
cannot take pictures or use some functions. If the lens is
retracted during shooting, the camera stops working. Refer to
“How to Use a Retractable Lens” (p.35) for details.

• 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.88) for
details on the functions of each lens.

28

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively
developed for this camera.
Note (for USA only): AC plug cord
UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flex ible cord, rated 125
V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m)

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the 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 the battery 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)