Pentax K-5 IIs User Guide

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SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

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

Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.56 and p.297.

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

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 and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation 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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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.

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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 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.

• 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.

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

•The I and J can essentially be used in the same manner. In this manual, the explanations and examples are mainly for using the I. J users should refer to “About the J” (p.18).

For Using Your Camera Safely

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

Warning

Caution

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

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 or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause 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.

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• 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.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may 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 not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with 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.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may 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.

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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 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 to breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the 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-LI90 Battery Usage:

USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

- SEE MANUAL.

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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.

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-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.

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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 temperatures 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.

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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.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and 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 card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

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

Write-protect

switch

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.286 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

I Characteristics...............................................................16

Checking the Contents of the Package..........................................19

Names and Functions of Working Parts.........................................20

Capture Mode .....................................................................................21

Playback Mode ...................................................................................23

Monitor................................................................................................25

Viewfinder ...........................................................................................36

LCD Panel ..........................................................................................38

How to Change Function Settings..................................................40

Using the Direct Keys .........................................................................40

Using the Control Panel......................................................................41

Using the Menus.................................................................................42

Using the Mode Dial.......................................................................45

Getting Started 47

Attaching the Strap.........................................................................48

Inserting the Battery .......................................................................49

Charging the Battery...........................................................................49

Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................50

Battery Level Indicator........................................................................51

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................52

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ......................................54

Attaching a Lens ............................................................................56

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ....................................................58

Turning the Camera On and Off.....................................................59

Initial Settings.................................................................................60

Setting the Display Language.............................................................60

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................62

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Basic Operations 65

Basic Shooting Operation ..............................................................66

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................66

Using a Zoom Lens.............................................................................68

Using the Built-in Flash ..................................................................69

Setting the Flash Mode.......................................................................69

Using Built-in Flash.............................................................................72

Playing Back Images......................................................................73

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................73

Deleting a Single Image......................................................................74

Shooting Functions 77

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........................................78

Direct Keys Setting Items ...................................................................78

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items ..........................................................79

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ...................................................81

Setting the Exposure......................................................................83

Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................83

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)..........................................85

Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................88

Selecting the Metering Method .........................................................103

Adjusting Exposure...........................................................................105

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)............................107

Focusing.......................................................................................108

Using the Autofocus..........................................................................108

AF Fine Adjustment ..........................................................................111

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................113

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................116

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus

Before Shooting (Preview) ...........................................................118

Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................118

Displaying the Optical Preview .........................................................120

Displaying the Digital Preview ..........................................................120

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent

Camera Shake .............................................................................122

Using the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................122

Shooting with Self-timer....................................................................125

Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) .........................................127

Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function .......................................130

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Taking Pictures Continuously.......................................................132

Continuous Shooting ........................................................................132

Interval Shooting...............................................................................133

Multi-exposure ..................................................................................136

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracketing) .............138

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed

(Exposure Bracketing) ......................................................................138

Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings

(Extended Bracketing) ......................................................................141

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ............................................143

Shooting with Live View ...............................................................146

Setting Live View ..............................................................................147

Taking a Still Picture.........................................................................149

Recording Movies ........................................................................152

Changing the Movie Settings............................................................152

Connecting a Microphone.................................................................154

Recording Movies .............................................................................155

Playing Back Movies.........................................................................157

Editing Movies ..................................................................................159

Using the Flash 161

Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................162

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .................................162

Using the Slow-speed Sync..............................................................162

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ........................................................164

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................165

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash .........................................166

Using an External Flash (Optional) ..............................................167

Using the P-TTL Auto Flash .............................................................168

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode................................................169

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ..........................................................170

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.....................173

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash ............................................................174

X-sync Socket...................................................................................175

Shooting Settings 177

Setting a File Format....................................................................178

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...................................................178

Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................179

Setting a File Format ........................................................................180

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Setting the White Balance............................................................183

Adjusting the White Balance Manually .............................................185

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ......................188

Setting the Color Space....................................................................189

Correcting Images........................................................................190

Adjusting Brightness.........................................................................190

Lens Correction ................................................................................193

Adjusting the Composition ................................................................195

Setting the Image Finishing Tone ................................................197

Setting Custom Image ......................................................................197

Setting Cross Processing .................................................................200

Storing Frequently Used Settings ................................................202

Saving the Settings...........................................................................202

Checking the Saved USER Settings.................................................204

Using Saved USER Settings ............................................................205

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................206

Playback Functions 207

Playback Functions Operation .....................................................208

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items...............................................208

Playback Menu Setting Items ...........................................................209

Setting the Playback Display Method...........................................210

Enlarging Images .........................................................................211

Displaying Multiple Images ..........................................................212

Multi-image Display Screen..............................................................212

Displaying Images by Folder ............................................................213

Displaying Images by the Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ...........214

Joining Multiple Images (Index) ........................................................215

Playing Back Images Continuously ..................................................217

Rotating Images ...........................................................................219

Deleting Multiple Images ..............................................................220

Deleting Selected Images.................................................................220

Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................221

Deleting All Images...........................................................................222

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................222

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ....................................224

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal...........................224

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal..................................226

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Processing Images 229

Changing the Image Size.............................................................230

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels

and Quality Level (Resize)................................................................230

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) .........................................231

Processing Images with Digital Filters .........................................233

Applying the Digital Filter..................................................................235

Recreating Filter Effects ...................................................................236

Developing RAW Images .............................................................238

Developing One RAW Image............................................................238

Developing Multiple RAW Images ....................................................240

Changing Additional Settings 243

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ................................................244

Set-up Menu Setting Items ...............................................................244

Formatting the SD Memory Card .................................................246

Customizing Buttons and Dials ....................................................247

Setting the Functions for the E-dials.................................................247

Setting the Functions for the Buttons................................................249

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ...........252

Setting the Beep ...............................................................................252

Changing the Date and Time Display...............................................253

Setting the World Time .....................................................................253

Setting the Display Language...........................................................256

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display................................257

Setting the Text Size.........................................................................257

Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................257

Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed .............................................258

Setting the Status Screen Display ....................................................258

Setting the Display for Instant Review..............................................259

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor............................................260

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor ....................................................261

Setting the Electronic Level Display .................................................262

Setting the Folder/File Number ....................................................263

Changing the Naming System of the Folder.....................................263

Creating New Folders.......................................................................263

Setting the File Name .......................................................................264

Selecting the Power Settings .......................................................266

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ................................................266

Selecting a Battery............................................................................267

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Setting the Photographer Information ..........................................269

Setting the DPOF Settings ...........................................................271

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) ............................................................................273

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ...................274

Connecting to a Computer 277

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ...........................278

Saving Images on Your Computer ...............................................279

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...................................................279

Connecting the Camera and a Computer .........................................280

Using the Provided Software........................................................281

Installing the Software ......................................................................281

Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4..............................283

Appendix 287

Default Settings............................................................................288

Resetting the Menus ....................................................................296

Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus ...........................296

Resetting the Custom Menu .............................................................296

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations..................297

Using the Aperture Ring ...................................................................299

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .........................................................300

Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal) ..............300

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)............................301

Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................303

Using the GPS Unit ......................................................................305

Displaying the Distance and Direction to the Destination

(Simple Navigation) ..........................................................................306

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ..................................308

Error Messages............................................................................310

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................313

Main Specifications ......................................................................315

Index ............................................................................................321

WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................327

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Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

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

6 Shooting Settings

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

7 Playback Functions

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

8 Processing Images

Explains the procedures for changing the image size, applying digital filters and developing images taken in RAW format.

9 Changing Additional Settings

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

10 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.

11 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting and provides various resources.

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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

In this Operating Manual, the buttons of the fourway controller are referred to in the following way.

Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

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1 Before Using Your Camera

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

I Characteristics ...................................... 16

Checking the Contents of the Package ................. 19

Names and Functions of Working Parts ................ 20

How to Change Function Settings ......................... 40

Using the Mode Dial .............................................. 45

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I Characteristics

• Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.

• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake

Before Using Your Camera

reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.

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

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Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.92 and field of view of approximately 100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.

• Features a large 3.0-inch monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance.

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

• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The camera can also output composite and HDMI video signals so that you can watch recorded still pictures and movies on a TV or high-quality monitor.

• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.

• The body exterior is magnesium alloy, and the dials, buttons, joints, and retractable parts of the camera are dust-proof and water-resistant.

• Features the Dust Removal function to remove dust on the CMOS sensor.

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

• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera. You can use digital filters such as Color or Soft while taking pictures or to process images after taking them.

• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of photographic expression.

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• Records images in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously. When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can save the image in RAW format. RAW images can be easily processed internally by the camera.

• Up to five setting patterns can be saved as A mode. In addition, functions for the |/Y button and the e-dials can also be customized, enabling speedy operation by any type of photographer.

• Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG4 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI90) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period. By using a menu item, you can prioritize either one of the batteries in the camera and battery grip, and use its full power before switching to the other battery.

Shake Reduction (SR)

Shake Reduction (SR) on this camera features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for camera shake. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. This is normal and not a malfunction.

Before Using Your Camera

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

35 mm film : 36×24 mm CMOS sensor on this camera : 23.7×15.7 mm

The focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera is about 1.5 times longer than that of this camera. To shoot images with an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

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

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

Example) If a 300 mm lens is used with this camera

camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with this camera.

300×1.5=450 The focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

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About the J

Compared with the I, the J is superior in its ability to express the fine details, which enables taking even higher definition images.

Please note the following to enjoy the high resolution of your J

Before Using Your Camera

to the fullest.

Relationship between High Resolution and Aperture When taking photographs in situations where the ability to record fine details is important, an open aperture up to an aperture of F8 is recommended to reduce the effects of diffraction. Try using an aperture higher than F8 in situations where false color or moiré are noticeable.

False Color and Moiré While the J is more suited for expressing fine details than the I, false color and moiré are more noticeable. For example, when sharpness is emphasized in Custom Image, the image may turn out looking unnatural in some cases. Be sure to take pictures while adjusting the balance between capturing fine details and image processing. To check for false color and moiré, transfer images to a computer and view them at 100%.

JPEG Quality If you are going to shoot in JPEG with the quality set to E or D, highdefinition images will not be captured and the ability to record fine details will diminish. Set [JPEG Quality] to C or Z as much as possible.

Camera Shake High-definition images cannot be captured if camera shake occurs. Prevent camera shake from occurring by using a tripod when necessary.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

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

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI90

USB cable

I-USB7

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC90

AV cable

I-AVC7

ME viewfinder cap

Triangular ring and

protective cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord

Strap

O-ST132

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW132

Operating Manual

(this manual)

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Names and Functions of Working Parts

Built-in flash

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Remote control receiver

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Microphone terminal

Mini HDMI terminal

DC input terminal

Strap lug

AF assist light

Self-timer lamp/

Speaker

Microphone

Viewfinder

(Type C)

PC/AV terminal

Terminal cover

Monitor

Hot shoe

Strap lug

X-sync socket

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment lever LCD Panel

Image plane indicator

SD Memory Card slot

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

Cable release terminal

Card access lamp

Tripod socket

Battery grip contacts

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery cover

* In the first illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover FK removed. * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover FK and

the Eyecup F

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

R removed.

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Capture Mode

Functions of buttons and dials used during shooting are noted.

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

1 2 3 4

7 8 9

e f g h

i j k l

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1 m (EV Compensation)

button

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.105)

2 o button

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing this button to set the ISO sensitivity. (p.83)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.67)

4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.59) or to preview (

p.118

5 Front e-dial (R)

Changes the settings. You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.43)

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6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.57)

7 E (Flash pop-up) button

Press to pop up the built-in

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flash. (p.72)

8 Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.45)

9 Mode dial

Switches the exposure modes. (

p.45)

0 Metering mode switch

Changes the metering method. (p.103)

a |/Y button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.249)

b Focus mode switch

Switches between autofocus modes ( and manual focus mode (p.116).

l/k

c Q (Playback) button

Switches to Playback mode. (p.73)

d M button

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.26)

) (p.108)

e Rear e-dial (S)

Changes the settings. You can change the menu

when a menu screen is displayed. (p.43)

f L button

Records the exposure before shooting (p.107) and saves a preview image.

g | (Green) button

Sets the exposure mode to Automatic Exposure and resets the settings.

h AF point switching dial

Sets the focusing area. (p.113)

i = button

Sets the focusing area and temporarily provides manual focus. (p.110)

j U (Live View) button

Displays a Live View image. (p.149)

k 4 button

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

When the AF point switching dial is set to j (Select), press this button to enable or disable changing the AF point. (p.114)

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l Four-way controller

(2345)

Displays the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/Custom Image setup menu. (p.78)

When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change items.

When the AF point switching dial is set to to change the AF point. (p.114)

(Select), use this

m 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79). Press this button when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen.

Playback Mode

Functions of buttons and dials used during playback are noted.

2 3

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5 6

9 0

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1 m (EV Compensation)

button

Press in the enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.211)

2 Shutter release button

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Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.59)

4 Front e-dial (R)

Use this to display the next or previous image.

5 i (Delete) button

Press to delete images. (p.74)

6 Q (Playback) button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

7 M button

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.30)

8 Rear e-dial (S)

Use this to change the magnification in the enlarged view (p.211) or display multiple images at the same time (p.212).

9 L button

When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to save the image in RAW format. (p.74)

0 | (Green) button

Press in the enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.211)

a 4 button

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

b Four-way controller

(2345)

When a menu screen or playback screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change items.

Press the four-way controller (3) to display the playback mode palette. (p.208)

c 3 button

Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.209).

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Monitor

The various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

The brightness and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.260, p.261)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial

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

Program

1 Exposure Mode (p.88) 3 World Time (p.253) 2 Guide indicator 4 Current date and time (p.62)

* 3 appears only when [World Time] is set to [Destination].

• Select [Off] for [Guide Display] in the [R Set-up 1] menu to not show guides.

(p.257)

• When the mode dial is set to A, the screen for selecting one of the A modes from A1 to A5 is displayed for 30 seconds regardless of the [Guide Display] setting. (p.205)

Automatic Exposure

RAW

RAW Tv

Enable AF

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HDR OFF

OFF

Capture Mode

While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. You can change the type of the screen displayed by pressing the M button.

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2000 2.8

ISO

1600

AUTO

JPEG

Status screen

AF.S

11223344+5

AWB

±0.0 ±0±0

[37]

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

Control panel

OFF

HDR

OFF

[37]

Blank

Electronic level display

[Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.262)

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Status screen

(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

USER

JPEG

SHIFT

2000

ISO

AUTO

1600

AF.S

2.8

+1.0

G1A1

11223344+5

AWB

[

1234

]

1 Exposure Mode (p.88) 14 EV bar 2 AE Lock (p.107) 15 Flash Mode (p.69) 3 Interval Shooting (p.133)/Multi-

exposure (p.136)/Extended Bracketing (p.141)/Digital Filter (p.143)/HDR Capture (p.191)

4 Shake Reduction (p.122)/

Horizon Correction (p.123)

5 Focus Mode (p.108) 22 GPS positioning status 6 Metering Method (p.103) 23 Flash Exposure Compensation 7 Battery level (p.51) 8 E-dial guide 24

9 Shutter speed 10 Aperture value 25 AF point (p.113) 11 ISO/ISO AUTO 26 Remaining image storage 12 Sensitivity (p.83) 13 EV Compensation (p.105)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.138)

1 234 567

109

23 24

15 16 17

19 20 21 22

16 Drive Mode (p.78) 17 White Balance (p.183) 18 Custom Image (p.197) 19 File Format (p.180) 20 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.178) 21 JPEG Quality (p.179)

(p.71) White Balance fine-tuning (p.184)/

Cross Processing (p.200)

capacity/| button guide

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* Indicator 22 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the

camera and is operating. (p.305)

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HDR

OFF

Control panel

Press the M button in the status screen to display the control panel and change settings. (p.41)

ISO AUTO Setting

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Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

OFF

HDR

OFF

[

]

5467

16 17

1 Function name 10 Digital Filter (p.143)

2 ISO AUTO Setting (p.84) 11 HDR Capture (p.191)

3 AUTO AF Point Setting (p.113) 12 File Format (p.180)

4 Highlight Correction (p.190) 13 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.178)

5 Shadow Correction (p.190) 14 JPEG Quality (p.179)

6 Distortion Correction (p.193) 15 Shake Reduction (p.122)

7 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.193)

8 Cross Processing (p.200)

16 Current date and time 17 Remaining image storage

capacity

9 Extended Bracketing (p.141)

• Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be selected.

• When [Status Screen] (p.258) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to P (Off), the status screen is not displayed.

• On the status screen, the setting currently being changed or guide display for the buttons that can be operated are displayed in blue (when [Status Screen] (p.258) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to [Display Color 1]).

• The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds. Press the M button to display it again.

• If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel, the status screen will reappear.

• [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed on the status screen and in the control panel. Even if the number of recordable images is 10,000 or more, [9999] is displayed.

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Electronic level display

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On), press the M button while the control panel is displayed to view the electronic level. When [Electronic Level] is assigned to the |/Y button, press the |/Y button to switch the display on/off. A bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right side.

Example:

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Horizontally and vertically

level (green)

Outside horizontal level

display (red)

Tilted 5° up (yellow)

• [Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4]

menu. (p.262)

• Refer to p.249 for assigning a function to the |/Y button.

• The electronic level display will disappear if no operations are made within 1 minute.

• If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar graphs flash red.

Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow)

Vertically level (green)

Horizontally level (green)

Outside vertical level

display (red)

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HDR OFF

OFF

100 -0001

RAW

100 -0001

RAW

When holding the camera vertically

If the camera is held vertically while measuring the brightness, the status screen or control panel is displayed vertically. The directions of

the four-way controller (2345) also change

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to match the orientation of the camera. To always display the contents of the screen horizontally, set in [Status Screen] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.258)

Playback Mode

The camera switches the types of information display when you press the M button during playback.

Standard Captured image, file format, and guides are displayed.

Histogram display

Detailed information display

No info. display Only captured image is displayed.

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.33)

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed. (p.31)

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

OFF

16 M

HDR

OFF

[

1234

OFF

]

10:00AM

100-0001

RAW

AE-L

ISO

100-0001

AdobeRGB

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

100-0001

AE-L

RAW

JPEG

2000 F5.6

Standard

ISO

200

2000 F5.6 200

Histogram display

AF.C

No info. display

2000

F2.8 +1.5 -0.5

200

ISO

JPEG

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The type of information display that is shown first during playback is the same

OFF

as that of the last playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 5] menu, the [Standard] screen is always displayed first when the camera is turned on. (p.274)

Detailed information display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages.

(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

Page 1

Still Picture

AF.C

2000

F2.8

200

ISO

JPEG

10/10/2012

+1.5 -0.5

10:00AM

100-0001

±0 ±0

G2 AdobeRGB

±0 ±0 ±0

11 1 2

13 14 15 16 19

26 27 28 29

21 24

546

1817

3332

Movie

F2.8

Movie

10/10/2012

FullHD

OFF

10:00AM

min

G2MONO

100-0001

sec

±0 ±0

±0 ±0 ±0

35 36

242525

37 14 38

2826 27 4

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Page 2

Still Picture/Movie

N 36°45.410' W140°02.000'0m123°

10/10/2012

2 3

100-0001

10:00:00

2 3

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1 Rotation information (p.219) 22 Flash Exposure Compensation 2 Captured image 3 Exposure Mode (p.88) 23 Sensitivity (p.83) 4 Shake Reduction (p.122)/

Horizon Correction (p.123)

5 Protect (p.222) 26 File Format (p.180)

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6 Folder number-File number

(p.263)

7 Drive Mode (p.78) 29 Color Space (p.189) 8 Flash Mode (p.69) 30 Image finishing tone (p.197) 9 Focal Length 31 Custom Image parameters

10 AF point (p.113)/

Autofocus Method (p.147)

11 Focus Mode (p.108) 33 DPOF settings (p.271) 12 Metering Method (p.103) 34 Recording time 13 Shutter speed 35 Sound setting (p.153) 14 Digital Filter (p.143) 36 Sound type 15 Multi-exposure (p.136)/

Extended Bracketing (p.141)/ HDR Capture (p.191)/ Cross Processing (p.200)

16 Highlight Correction (p.190) 41 Copyright Holder (p.269) 17 Shadow Correction (p.190) 42 Latitude 18 Distortion Correction (p.193) 43 Altitude 19 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.193)

20 Aperture value 46 Universal Coordinated Time 21 EV Compensation (p.105)

* Indicators 42 to 46 appear only for images in which GPS information is

stored.

(p.71)

24 White Balance (p.183) 25 White Balance fine-tuning (

27 Recorded Pixels (p.152, p.178) 28 Quality Level (p.152, p.179)

(p.198)

32 Shooting date and time

37 Drive Mode (Remote Control) 38 Cross Processing (p.200) 39 Information tampering warning 40 Photographer (p.269)

44 Longitude 45 Lens direction

p.184

)

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Histogram display

100-0001

RAW

The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.

1 3243 42

100-0001

RAW

AE-L

100-0001

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RAW

2000 F5.6 200

ISO

AE-L

2000 F5.6

ISO

200

97 8 10 6 7 8 9 106

Brightness histogram RGB histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Shutter speed 2 Protect 8 Aperture value 3 Folder number-File number 9 Sensitivity 4 Save RAW data 10 DPOF settings 5 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

6 File Format 13 Histogram (B)

* Indicator 2 appears only for protected images. * Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is

JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory. (p.74)

If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.210) in the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in RGB histogram display and Detailed information display).

11 Histogram (R) 12 Histogram (G)

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Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right)

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and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting tell you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again.

1 Adjusting Exposure (p.105) 1 Adjusting Brightness (p.190)

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions with no detail). Bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow on the monitor when [Bright/Dark Area] is O (On).

1 Playing Back Images (p.73) 1 Setting the Playback Display Method (p.210) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.259)

← Number of pixels

(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)

Dark portions Bright portions

Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have White Balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense.

1 Setting the White Balance (p.183)

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Guide Indicators

The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys, buttons and e-dials that can be operated at that time.

Example:

R S

Four-way controller (2) 4 button

Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) L button

Four-way controller (5) i button

Front e-dial Shutter release button Rear e-dial |/Y button 3 button

Green button

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Viewfinder

The following information appears in the viewfinder.

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61011

5 7 8 9

181716151413

1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.104) 3 AF point (p.113) 4 Flash indicator (p.69)

Lit: when the flash is available. Blinks: when the flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.

5 Focus Mode (p.116)

Appears when the focus mode is set to \.

6 Shutter speed

Underlined when the shutter speed can be adjusted. Displays a countdown of processing time when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.85)

7 Aperture value

Underlined when the aperture value can be adjusted. [nr] blinks when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.85)

8 Focus indicator (p.67)

Lit: when the subject is focused. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus.

9 EV bar

Displays the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when the exposure mode is set to a or M. (p.105) Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is O (On). (p.39)

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10 ISO/ISO AUTO

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

11 Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity

Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted. Displays the number of recordable images immediately after shooting. Displays the compensation value while adjusting the EV compensation. Displays the amount of deviation from the correct exposure when the exposure mode is set to a or M and [Electronic Level] is set to O (On). (p.100)

12 AE Lock (p.107)

Appears while the AE Lock function is activated.

13 Changing AF point (p.114)

Appears when the AF point can be changed with the AF point switching dial set to j (Select).

14 Multi-exposure (p.136)

Appears when Multi-exposure is set.

15 Metering Method (p.103)

Appears when the metering method is M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering).

16 Shake Reduction (p.122)

Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

17 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.71)

Appears when the flash exposure compensation is in use.

18 EV Compensation (p.105)/Exposure Bracketing (p.138)

Appears when adjusting the EV compensation or when the drive mode is set to [Exposure Bracketing].

19 File Format (p.180)

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

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• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). (p.104)

• The AF point(s) in use for autofocus appear in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.113)

• When [Cancel AF] is assigned to [AF Button] in [Button Customization] of the [A Rec. Mode 5] menu, \ is displayed in the viewfinder while the = button is pressed. (p.110)

• [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10,000 or more, [9999] is displayed.

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LCD Panel

The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

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6 7 8 9

1 Shutter speed/

Countdown of Noise Reduction processing time (p.85)

2 Aperture value

nr :

3 Multi-exposure (p.136) Q : Slow-speed Sync 4 Mirror Lock-up Shooting (p.130) E : Trailing Curtain Sync 5 EV bar (p.105)/

Electronic Level (p.39)

6 EV Compensation (p.105)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.138)

7 Battery level (p.51) g : Self-timer Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.71)

9 Sensitivity/EV compensation

value

10 ISO/ISO AUTO 14 Remaining image storage

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

Noise Reduction is activated

(p.85)

11 Flash Mode (p.78)

b : Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used)

> : Red-eye Reduction 3 : Auto Flash Discharge

w : Wireless

12 Drive Mode (p.78)

9 : Single Frame Shooting j : Continuous Shooting

W :

13 File Format (p.180)

1 : RAW capture 1P: RAW+JPEG capture

capacity/USB Connection mode (p.279)

Pc-S : MSC mode Pc-P :PTP mode

Remote Control Shooting

141312

LCD panel is illuminated when the exposure metering is performed. You can choose [High], [Low] or [Off] for LCD panel backlight in [22. LCD Panel Illumination] of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu.

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Electronic level display

When the camera is not level, a bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

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• [Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 4]

menu. (p.262)

• The composition can also be adjusted in the camera when the camera is stabilized using a tripod. (p.195)

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How to Change Function Settings

Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. Some functions can be changed using both the control panel and menus.

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This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.

Using the Direct Keys

In Capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance and Custom Image by pressing the four-way controller ( Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

2345

). (p.78)

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode.

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Flash Mode

Cancel

Flash On

0.0

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While direct key operation is enabled, the guide indicators for the direct keys

HDR OFF

OFF

HDR OFF

OFF

are displayed in blue (when [Status Screen] (p.258) in the [R Set-up 1] menu is set to [Display Color 1]). Direct key operation is not available when the AF point switching dial is set to j and the AF point is being changed. In such cases, press and hold the 4 button. (p.114)

Using the Control Panel

While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen. You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings. Following, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.

Check the status screen and then press the M button.

The control panel appears. Press the M button when the status

screen is not displayed.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item you want to change the setting for.

Items that cannot be changed for the current camera settings appear grayed out and cannot be selected.

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

16 M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[

]

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Use the front e-dial (R) or rear

JPEG Quality

e-dial (S) to change the setting.

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

OFF

JPEG

16 M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[

]

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Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

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• Press the 4 button in Step 3 to display the detailed setting screen for the

selected item. Make the detailed settings for functions such as Extended Bracketing and Digital Filter on the detailed setting screen.

• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View

(p.146) is displayed. Make or change necessary settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu in advance.

Using the Menus

This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus. Following, how to set [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor.

If the

Playback mode, the [ menu appears.

button is pressed in

Playback 1]

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Press the four-way controller (5) twice or turn the rear e-dial (S) two clicks to the right (toward y).

Each time the four-way controller (5)

1 2345

File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality AF Settings Lens Correction

is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2],

Exit

[A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4],

[A Rec. Mode 5], [Q Playback 1] … [A Rec. Mode 1].

When the front e-dial (R) is turned to the right, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 1], [Q Playback 1], [R Set-up 1], [A Custom Setting 1].

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Exit

JPEG

16 M

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

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Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed in the pop-up menu or submenu.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting.

Press the 3 button to cancel the pop-up menu, or return to the previous screen.

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Exit

123 45

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Cancel OK

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

ISO

AUTO

sRGB

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Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu

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is displayed. Next, set other items.

Press the 3 button.

The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).

• You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first,

or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.258)

• Refer to the following pages for details on each menu.

•[A Rec. Mode] menu 1p.79

•[Q Playback] menu 1p.209

•[R Set-up] menu 1p.244

•[A Custom Setting] menu 1p.81

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Using the Mode Dial

You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.

Mode dial

Mode dial lock button

Mode Characteristics Page

Green

Program Automatic Exposure

Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Manual Exposure

Bulb Exposure

Dial indicator

Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings.

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure according to Program Line when taking pictures. You can use the front and rear e-dials to switch between shutter priority and aperture priority.

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.

Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing the movement of the subject.

Lets you set the desired aperture value for controlling the depth of field.

Automatically sets the sensitivity to obtain a proper exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent.

Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.

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p.97

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Mode Characteristics Page

Flash X-sync Speed

Before Using Your Camera

Movie

The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically set the sync speed.

Lets you capture images with the saved exposure mode. Up to five settings can be saved.

Use this to record movies. p.155

p.102

p.202

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2 Getting Started

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

Attaching the Strap ................................................ 48

Inserting the Battery .............................................. 49

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .............. 54

Attaching a Lens .................................................... 56

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................... 58

Turning the Camera On and Off ............................ 59

Initial Settings ........................................................ 60

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Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring.

Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.

Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.

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Inserting the Battery

Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI90 battery.

Charging the Battery

When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Indicator lamp

Lithium-ion battery

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Face the 2 mark on the battery up and insert it into the battery charger.

AC plug cord

Battery charger

Getting Started

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

When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger.

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

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

- If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted

correctly

- If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged

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

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The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power.) Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

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

• Insert the battery correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly may cause

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain below room

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for

a camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.

used continuously for a long period of time.

The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.

long periods of time. If this occurs, follow the procedure described in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.62) to set the current date and time.

Open the battery cover.

Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turn it towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).

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Face the 2 mark on the battery towards outside of the camera, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) and insert the battery.

Insert until the battery locks. To remove the battery, push the

battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger.

Battery lock lever

Close the battery cover (4) and turn the battery cover unlock knob towards CLOSE (5) to lock.

Stow the battery cover unlock knob after closing the battery cover.

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Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w/A displayed on the status screen and LCD panel.

Status

Screen

w (Green)

x (Green) y (Yellow)

F (Red) D lit Battery is almost empty.

[Battery depleted] D blinks

LCD Panel Battery Level

A B C

Battery is full.

Battery is close to full.

Battery is running low.

The camera turns off after displaying the message. (D continues blinking on the LCD panel.)

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• y, F, C or D may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long period of time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold

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climates, or taking a lot of pictures.

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC132 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

The AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 includes AC Adapter D-AC120 and AC plug cord.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Open the terminal cover.

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Face the 2 mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the 2 mark on the camera, and connect the DC terminal to the DC input terminal of the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. The SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed.

Getting Started

• W is displayed on the status screen when using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.

• The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.

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Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

Getting Started

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow and then lift it to open (1´2).

Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label facing toward the monitor.

has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.246) for details on formatting.

cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.

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Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.

Close the card cover and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (3´4).

Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open.

For details on the approximate number of still pictures and amount of time of movies that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size” (p.320).

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Attaching a Lens

Attach a proper lens to the camera’s body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s exposure modes will be available.

(a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position, when used in the s position

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• Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.

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

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

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

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

• When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, some functions will be restricted. Refer to “Using the Aperture Ring” (p.299).

• With factory default setting, the camera will not work with lenses other than those listed above and accessories. Set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to use them. (p.299)

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

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2).

Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage when there is no lens mount cover on the lens.

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Align the Lens mount index (red dots; 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place.

Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.

To remove the lens Attach the lens cap first, and then turn the

lens counterclockwise while holding down the lens unlock button (4).

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The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup F leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.

Getting Started

Remove the eyecup by pulling it out

R is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera

in the direction of the arrow.

Look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.

Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.

Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface.

AF frame

If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you use the diopter adjustment lever, use the optional diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the Eyecup F

R must be removed to use this adapter.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the main switch to [ON].

The camera will turn on. Set the main switch to the position [OFF]

to turn off the camera.

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera, turn it on again or perform any of the following.

- Press the shutter release button halfway.

- Press the Q button, 3 button or M button.

• By default, the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3] menu. (p.266)

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Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/u] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time.

If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set the date and time by following the procedure

in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.62).

Getting Started

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2012

00 00

24h

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language.

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 on p.61 if W (Hometown) does not have to be changed.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to W.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard

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Use the four-way controller (45) to select a city.

Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the region.

Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.255) for cities that can be selected as a hometown.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [DST] (daylight saving time).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

Press the four-way controller (5)

New York

DST

Initial Setting

and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Large].

Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items.

Text Size

Hometown

Cancel

New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard Large

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Press the 4 button.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard

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Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

•

You can change the text size from the [R Set-up 1] menu later. the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Standard].

• When the hometown and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen will be displayed again next time the

Getting Started

camera is turned on.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

In this manual,

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2012

00 00

24h

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2012

00 00

24h

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Press the 4 button.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.

Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the camera

switches between am and pm depending on the time.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time from the menu, the screen will return to the

[R Set-up 1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2012

00 00

mm/dd/yy

10/10/2012

00 00

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24h

• When you press the 4 button in Step 10, the seconds value is set to 0. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.

• Pressing the 3 button while setting the date and time cancels the settings made up to that point and switches the camera to capture mode.

• You can change the language and date and time settings from the menu. (p.253, p.256)

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3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the program line set to j) to ensure successful capturing.

For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ...................................... 66

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................... 69

Playing Back Images ............................................. 73

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Basic Shooting Operation

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

This camera features various exposure modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.

Basic Operations

Set the mode dial to B.

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.

The exposure mode changes to B (Green) mode. In B mode, a proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set.

Set the focus mode switch to

The focus mode changes to l (Autofocus/Single) mode. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway in l, the camera focuses automatically. (p.108)

Mode dial lock button

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Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.

A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.68)

Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears and you

will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (focus lock).

The AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit location, but the flash does not pop up automatically. If the flash is necessary, the flash status E blinks in the viewfinder. Press the E button to pop up the flash.

1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.69) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF

Point) (p.113)

Flash

status

Focus indicator

Basic Operations

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”.

Review the captured image on the monitor.

The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing (Instant Review).

1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.259)

You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e-dial (S). (p.211)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the

i button.

1 Deleting a Single Image (p.74)

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• Refer to p.90 for details on using B (Green) mode.

• The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.252)

• You can set the camera so that pressing the = button will focus automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.110)

• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the composition, exposure, and focus before shooting. (p.118)

Using a Zoom Lens

Basic Operations

Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures.

Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera. (p.297)

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Using the Built-in Flash

Use the built-in flash when you want to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.165))

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the shooting conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the compatibility.

1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.166)

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without an s (Auto)

position on the lens aperture ring.

Basic Operations

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.161).

Setting the Flash Mode

Flash Mode Function

Auto Flash

Discharge

Auto Flash+

Red-eye Reduction

Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.

Flash On+

Red-eye Reduction

Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the automatic flash.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash.

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Flash Mode Function

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye Reduction

Trailing Curtain

Sync

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Wireless Mode

The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the exposure mode.

Exposure Mode Selectable Flash Mode Restrictions

e/c/KE/F/G/H/I/r - b/L/a/p E/F/k/r -

M A

brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background, both the person and the background are captured beautifully.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them. (p.164)

You can synchronize one or more dedicated external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord. (p.170)

C/D No flash compensation

E/F/r -

According to the saved settings

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears. The flash modes that can be selected for the set exposure mode appear.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode.

When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial (S) to perform the flash exposure compensation. (p.71)

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Flash Mode

Flash On

Cancel

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Compensating for Flash Output

You can change the flash output in the range of -2.0 to +1.0. The flash compensation values are as follows for 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV.

Step Interval Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)

-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

Turn the rear e-dial (S) in the [Flash Mode] screen.

Flash Mode

Flash On

The flash compensation value is displayed.

Press the | button to reset the flash output compensation value to 0.0.

Cancel

• The flash output compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.

• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash output compensation. (p.36, p.38)

• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.

• Compensating to the minus (-) side may not affect the image if the subject is too close, the aperture value is small or the sensitivity is high.

• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which support the P-TTL auto flash mode.

Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash

You can set the camera to enable shooting while the built-in flash is charging. Set [20. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. By default, pictures cannot be taken while the built-in flash is charging.

20.

Release While Charging

Off On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

Cancel OK

Cancel

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Basic Operations

Using Built-in Flash

Press the E button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. (p.36, p.38)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged if the lighting

conditions do not require flash for correction even when the flash is popped up.

[Flash On] is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is at a position other than B.

Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the builtin flash.

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Playing Back Images

You can play back captured images with the camera.

Press the Q button.

The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor. (For movies, only the first frame is displayed on the monitor.)

Review the captured image on the monitor.

Available operations

Four-way controller (4)/ Front e-dial (R) to the left

Four-way controller (5)/ Front e-dial (R) to the right

M button Switches information display On/Off. (p.30) L button Saves the RAW image (only when the data

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

is available).

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• When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can save the image in RAW format by pressing the L button during playback. If the image was shot using any of the following settings, the corresponding RAW image listed is saved.

- Interval Shooting RAW image of the last captured image

- Multi-exposure RAW image with Multi-exposure

- Extended Bracketing One out of the three images can be selected

- Digital Filter RAW image without filter effect

- HDR Capture RAW image with standard exposure

- Cross Processing RAW image without Cross Processing

• Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.207) for details on the playback mode

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functions.

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete images one by one.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.222)

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete.

Press the i button.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

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100-0105

Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].

Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format.

Delete JPEG

Delete RAW

Delete RAW+JPEG

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.220).

Deletes only the JPEG image.

Deletes only the RAW image.

Deletes images in both file formats.

Delete

Cancel

100-0105

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4 Shooting Functions

This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera.

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ................ 78

Setting the Exposure ............................................. 83

Focusing .............................................................. 108

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus

Before Shooting (Preview) ................................... 118

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent

Camera Shake ..................................................... 122

Taking Pictures Continuously .............................. 132

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings

(Auto Bracketing) ................................................. 138

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters .................... 143

Shooting with Live View ....................................... 146

Recording Movies ................................................ 152

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How to Operate the Shooting Functions

You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu or [A Custom Setting] menu.

For details on how to use the direct keys and menus, refer to “How to Change Function Settings” (p.40).

Direct Keys Setting Items

Press the four-way controller (2345)

in Capture mode to set the following items.

Shooting Functions

Key Item Function Page

Sets Continuous Shooting, Self-timer,

Drive Mode

Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge. p.69

White Balance

Custom Image

Remote Control, Exposure Bracketing or Mirror Lock-up Shooting.

Adjusts the color balance to match the type of the light source illuminating the subject.

Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image.

p.132 p.125 p.127 p.138 p.130

p.183

p.197

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Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-5] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

USER Mode

Exposure Mode

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

Item Function Page

Switches between the saved A modes.

Sets the exposure mode when the mode

dial is set to A.

AUTO AF Point Setting

Sets the file format. p.180

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the number of AF points when the focusing area is set to S (AUTO).

Sets whether to continue to focus on your subject based on information from

Expanded Area AF

AF Settings

the focus points surrounding the selected focus point if your subject briefly moves out from the selected focus point when the AF point switching dial is set to

Corrects distortions and chromatic

Lens Correction

Cross Processing

aberrations occurring due to lens properties.

Changes the hues and contrast by

performing digital cross processing.

Extended Bracketing *2Sets the Extended Bracketing shooting settings.

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Composition Adjust.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.

Creates a composite picture by taking multiple frames.

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

Adjusts the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism.

(Select).

p.206

p.205

p.178

p.179

p.113

p.115

p.193

p.200

p.141

p.143

p.191

p.136

p.133

p.195

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D-Range Setting

ISO AUTO Setting

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NRSets whether to use Noise Reduction

Program Line Selects Program Line. p.89

Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.189

RAW File Format

Shooting Functions

Movie Sets the movie settings. p.152

Live View Sets the Live View settings. p.147

Electronic Level

Horizon Correction

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

GPS

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.259

Digital Preview Sets the Digital Preview settings. p.119

E-Dial Programming

Button Customization

Memory

Save USER Mode

*1 Appears only when the *2 Can also be set using the control panel.

Item Function Page

Expands the dynamic range and prevents

bright and dark areas from occurring.

Sets the range of automatic correction

in ISO AUTO.

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity.

in slow speed shooting.

Sets the file format of images saved in RAW format.

Sets whether to display the electronic level which detects whether the camera is level.

Corrects the tilt (right and left) of the image.

Reduces vertical and horizontal camera

shake.

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

Sets the functions for when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera.

Sets the functions assigned to the e-dials in each exposure mode.

Sets the functions for when the |/Y button, = button, or Preview dial is operated, or the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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

Saves the current camera settings as A.

mode dial is set to A.

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p.84

p.85

p.87

p.181

p.262

p.123

p.122

p.124

p.305

p.247

p.249

p.274

p.202

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Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to fully use the functions of a SLR camera.

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.106

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. Expanded Sensitivity

4. Meter Operating Time

5. Locked

6. Link AE to AF Point

7. Auto EV Compensation

8. Auto Bracketing Order

9. One-Push Bracketing

10. WB Adjustable Range

11. WB When Using Flash

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. Color Temperature Steps

14. Superimpose AF Area

Item Function Page

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

Expands the lower and upper sensitivity limits.

Sets the exposure metering time. p.104

AE-L

with AF

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

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering.

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

Sets the order for Auto Bracketing shooting.

Sets whether to shoot all frames with one press of the shutter release button when using Exposure Bracketing.

Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when specifying the light source on the white balance setting.

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to F (Auto White Balance).

Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature.

Sets whether to display the active AF point(s) in red in the viewfinder.

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p.115

p.104

p.138

p.140

p.185

p.188

p.113

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Shooting Functions

15. AF.S Setting

16. AF.C Setting

17. AF Assist Light

18. AF with Remote Control

19. Remote Control in Bulb

20. Release While Charging

21. Flash in Wireless Mode

22. LCD Panel Illumination

23. Saving Rotation Info

24. Save Menu Location

25. Catch-in Focus

26. AF Fine Adjustment

27. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Item Function Page

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

Sets the action priority for Continuous Shooting when the focus mode is set to k.

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

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with remote control.

Sets the remote control operation when using the remote control in p (Bulb Exposure) mode.

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

Sets the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode.

Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. p.38

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

Sets whether to save the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and to display it again the next time the 3 button is pressed.

When set to [On], if the focus mode is set to l and a manual focus lens is attached, Catch-in Focus shooting is enabled and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.

Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.111

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

Resets all the settings in the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to the defaults.

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p.102

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p.219

p.258

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Setting the Exposure

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800. The default setting is [ISO AUTO].

Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the o button in Capture mode.

The sensitivity displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder changes.

Press the | button to set the sensitivity to [ISO AUTO].

Shooting Functions

200

ISO

AUTO

200

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Take your finger off the o button and rear e-dial (S).

The sensitivity is set.

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• The sensitivity can also be changed by pressing the o button once, taking your finger off the button and turning the rear e-dial (S). In this case, the sensitivity is fixed when the o button is pressed again or the exposure metering timer (p.104) elapses.

• When the exposure mode is set to B (Green), L (Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure) or C (Movie), the sensitivity is fixed to [ AUTO] and the setting cannot be changed.

• When the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure), a (Manual Exposure), p (Bulb Exposure) or M (Flash X-sync Speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [ISO AUTO]. The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 80 to 51200 when

• [3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [ However, the minimum sensitivity is ISO 160 when [Highlight Correction] is set to [On] in [D-Range Setting] (p.190) of the [

•

Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can

Shooting Functions

reduce image noise by setting [High-ISO NR] in the [

•

You can select whether to set the sensitivity in increments of 1 EV or in accordance with the EV step setting for exposure (p.106). This can be set

[2. Sensitivity Steps]

of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction

Set the range in which the sensitivity is automatically adjusted when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100-3200] by default.

Custom Setting 1] menu is set to [On].

Rec. Mode 3] menu.

Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.85)

ISO

Select [ISO AUTO Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [ISO AUTO Setting] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to set the minimum sensitivity.

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 3200-

Cancel OK

controller (23) to set the maximum sensitivity.

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Press the 4 button.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Parameters] and press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and press the 4 button.

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 3200-

Slow

Standard (default setting)

Fast

Press the 3 button twice.

The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

Increases the sensitivity as little as possible

Actively increases the sensitivity

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.

- when shooting with a long exposure

- when shooting with a high sensitivity setting

- when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high

You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. However, images shot with Noise Reduction will take longer to save.

High-ISO NR

Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.

Shooting Functions

Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [High-ISO NR] screen appears.

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Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto], [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High] or [Custom].

High-ISO NR

ISO

AUTO

Auto

ISO

OFF

Off

ISO

Low

ISO

Medium

ISO

High

ISO

CUSTOM

Custom

Shooting Functions

Cancel OK

Auto

Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels throughout ISO range. (default setting)

Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting.

Low/Medium/ High

Custom

Press the 4 button.

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range.

Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels for each ISO setting.

If you select [Auto], [Off], [Low], [Medium], or [High], proceed to Step 7.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Setting] and press the four-way controller (5).

The screen to set the noise reduction level according to the sensitivity appears.

Use the four-way controller ( to select a sensitivity value and use the four-way controller ( the level of noise reduction which is applied to the selected sensitivity.

Turn the rear e-dial (S) to display the [High-ISO NR 2] screen.

Press the | button to reset the setting of the selected sensitivity value. The sensitivity values displayed vary according to the [1. EV Steps] and [2. Sensitivity Steps] settings made in the [

)

) to set

High-ISO NR

ISO

100

ISO

200

ISO

400

ISO

800

ISO

1600

ISO

3200

ISO

Custom Setting 1] menu.

1 2

ISO

OFF

ISO

OFF

ISO

OFF

ISO

OFF

ISO

Reset

Press the 3 button.

The screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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Slow Shutter Speed NR

Reduces noise during long exposures.

Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], and press the 4 button.

Determines conditions such as shutter speed, sensitivity,

Auto

Off Does not apply Noise Reduction.

and internal temperature, and automatically applies Noise Reduction as necessary. (default setting)

Applies Noise Reduction when the exposure time is longer than 1 second.

1234

D-Range Setting ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line Color Space RAW File Format PEF

Cancel OK

ISO

AUTO

OFF

Shooting Functions

Press the 3 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

• Processing may take a while when shooting with Slow Shutter Speed NR set to [On]. Pictures cannot be taken while an image is being processed.

• When the Noise Reduction function is activated, [nr] blinks on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder where the aperture value is normally displayed, and a countdown of processing time is displayed where the shutter speed is normally displayed.

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Changing the Exposure Mode

This camera features the following exposure modes. Use the mode dial to change the exposure mode. (p.45) The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.

(z: Available ×: Not available)

Exposure Mode

Green

Program Automatic Exposure

Shooting Functions

Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure

Manual Exposure

Bulb Exposure

Flash X-sync Speed

Change Shutter

Speed

Change

Aperture

Value

Change

Sensitivity

Compen

sation

× × × × p.90

z z z z p.91

××

Other than ISO AUTO

zp.92

z × z z p.94

× z z z p.95

×z

ISO AUTO

only

Other than ISO AUTO

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–p.98

× p.101

– p.102

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For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when the front/rear e-dial or the | button is operated. Set in [E-Dial Programming] of the [A Rec. Mode 5] menu. (p.247) You can confirm the functions of the front and rear e-dials and the | button by viewing the guides which appear on the monitor when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. (p.25)

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Program Line

In [Program Line] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, you can choose from the following Program Lines. When [eLINE] is selected for the | button setting in e/K mode or L/a mode (p.247), exposure is regulated according to the set Program Line.

Setting Characteristics

Auto Camera determines the appropriate settings.

Normal

Hi-speed Priority

DOF Priority

(deep)

DOF Priority

(shallow)

MTF Priority

Basic Program Automatic Exposure (default setting)

Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes high shutter speeds.

Program Automatic Exposure that closes the aperture as much as possible for a deep depth of field.

Program Automatic Exposure that opens the aperture as much as possible for a shallow depth of field.

Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the best aperture settings for the attached lens when a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J or FA lens is used.

Shooting Functions

Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring

When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s (AUTO) position while holding down the autolock button on the lens.

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Using the B Mode

Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings. In B mode, pictures are taken with the following settings.

•Program Line j (AUTO)

• File Format JPEG

• Sensitivity ISO AUTO

• Metering Method L (Multi-segment Metering)

•AF Point S (Auto)

• AUTO AF Point Setting 11 AF Points

• White Balance F (Auto)

• Custom Image Bright

• High-ISO NR Auto

• Slow Shutter Speed NR On

Shooting Functions

• Shake Reduction k (On)

• Color Space sRGB

If the 3 button is pressed in B mode, the menu for Green Mode appears. You cannot select items that cannot be changed.

Set the mode dial to B.

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•In B mode, the following functions and operations are not available.

• Changing the shutter speed

• Changing the aperture value

• EV Compensation

• Flash (Flash On, Slow-speed

Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Mode, Exposure Compensation)

• Continuous Shooting

• Focus Mode k (l is

selected)

• D-Range Setting

• Lens Correction

• Exposure Bracketing

• Mirror Lock-up Shooting

• The control panel cannot be displayed in B mode.

• Multi-exposure

• Interval Shooting

• Extended Bracketing

• Digital Filter

• HDR Capture

• Cross Processing

• Horizon Correction

• Saving as A mode

• L and |/Y button

operations

• Button Customization (default settings are used)

• Custom menu settings (default settings are used)

Using the e Mode

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure according to the selected Program Line when taking pictures. You can also use the front and rear e-dials to change the shutter speed or aperture value while maintaining the proper exposure. (p.247)

Shooting Functions

Set the mode dial to e.

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Check the shutter speed and aperture value.

Check the settings using the status screen, viewfinder or LCD panel.

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Set the Program Line to use in [Program Line] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.89)

Using the K Mode

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject. The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain a proper exposure.

Set the mode dial to K.

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Turn the rear e-dial (S) to adjust the sensitivity.

The set values are displayed in the status screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

ISO

100

JPEG

16 M

• You can set the sensitivity to a value equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800. [ISO AUTO] is not available.

•

The sensitivity can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [

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Using the b Mode

Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement. The aperture value is automatically set to give a proper exposure depending on the shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to b.

Shooting Functions

Turn the front e-dial (R) to adjust the shutter speed.

The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds.

The set values are displayed in the status screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

JPEG

ISO

AUTO

125

400

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• The shutter speed can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)

• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed when the sensitivity is not set to [ISO AUTO] (

p.83

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take a picture with proper exposure. Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Using the c Mode

Set the aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when the aperture is set to a large value, small lens opening. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when the aperture is set to a small value, large lens opening. The shutter speed is automatically set to the proper exposure depending on the aperture value.

Shooting Functions

Set the mode dial to c.

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Turn the rear e-dial (S) to adjust the aperture value.

The set values are displayed in the status screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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400

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• The aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)

• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected aperture value when the sensitivity is not set to [ISO AUTO] (

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder. When the subject is too bright, set the aperture to a smaller lens opening (larger number), and when too dark, set the aperture to a larger lens opening (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take a picture with proper exposure. Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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Using the L Mode

You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture value will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

Set the mode dial to L.

Turn the front e-dial (R) to adjust the shutter speed.

The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds.

Shooting Functions

Turn the rear e-dial (S) to adjust the aperture value.

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The set values are displayed in the status screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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• The shutter speed and aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)

•In L mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO].

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the sensitivity will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder. In such situations, change the shutter speed and aperture. When the indication stops blinking, you can take a picture with proper exposure. Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Using the a Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs.