Pentax K-7 User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q 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 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 Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.53 and p.292.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Q 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

PENTAX, Q and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

SDHC logo is a trademark.

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

The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks 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. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased, noise may appear on

recorded images, or the camera may not function correctly when used near broadcast towers or other facilities generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields or near sources of strong static electricity.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high

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

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce image 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.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this

manual are different from the actual product.

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

ABOUT THE CAMERA

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the

camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera,

never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do

not hang the strap over their necks.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as

viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. 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. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.

•

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 a user's physical condition, some users may experience itching, break

out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this

product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, 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. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power

cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can

cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord

is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

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 plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric

shock.

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

breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger 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

• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing in mouth may

cause an electrical shock.

• 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.

• The battery should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the battery

and the camera. Not inserting battery correctly may cause an explosion or a fire.

• 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. When storing a battery removed from the camera, be sure to attach the provided protective cap to avoid shorting.

• 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 clothes, wash the

affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage:

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

About the SD Memory Card

Warning

• Be sure to store the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children.

The SD Memory Card may be swallowed by mistake. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package.

This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working

properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Pictures and sound 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

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

in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will

over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.

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

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery

charger D-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the

camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to

protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is -10°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as

temperatures normalize.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid

crystal properties, and is not a fault.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of

the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could

cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.

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

malfunction.

• Be careful not to over tighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a

spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS

sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

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 from the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.

Other Precautions

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high

performance.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.50) regarding the SD

Memory Card.

• Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an

SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. Such data should be handled and managed at your own risk.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the provided “Quick Guide” for more information.

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3

Contents ...............................................................................................5

Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11

Before Using Your Camera 13

Q Characteristics ................................................................. 14

Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16

Names and Functions of Working Parts .................................... 17

Capture Mode.....................................................................................18

Playback Mode ...................................................................................20

Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22

Monitor................................................................................................22

Viewfinder...........................................................................................31

LCD Panel ..........................................................................................33

How to Change Function Settings.............................................. 34

Using the Direct Keys .........................................................................34

Using the Control Panel......................................................................35

Using the Menus.................................................................................36

Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 39

Getting Started 41

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 42

Using the Battery ......................................................................... 43

Charging the Battery...........................................................................43

Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................44

Battery Level Indicator........................................................................46

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(Battery Fully Charged).......................................................................46

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................47

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 49

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................51

Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 53

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 55

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 56

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 57

Setting the Display Language.............................................................57

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................61

Basic Operations 63

Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 64

Holding the Camera............................................................................64

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

Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 71

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

Setting the Flash Mode.......................................................................72

Compensating Flash Output...............................................................76

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash.............................................77

Playing Back Images ................................................................... 78

Playing Back Images..........................................................................78

Deleting Images..................................................................................79

Shooting Functions 81

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ................................... 82

Direct Keys Setting Items ...................................................................82

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items ..........................................................83

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ...................................................85

Setting the Exposure ................................................................... 88

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................88

Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................90

Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................93

Selecting the Metering Method.........................................................113

Adjusting the Exposure.....................................................................115

Focusing ..................................................................................... 118

Using the Autofocus..........................................................................118

AF Adjustment ..................................................................................121

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................122

Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................124

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................126

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before

Shooting (Preview) .................................................................... 129

Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................129

Displaying the Optical Preview.........................................................130

Displaying the Digital Preview ..........................................................131

Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release ................ 132

Using the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................132

Shooting with the Self-timer..............................................................136

Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) ...................................138

Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function .......................................141

Taking Pictures Continuously .................................................. 143

Continuous Shooting ........................................................................143

Interval Shooting...............................................................................144

Multi-exposure ..................................................................................146

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracket)........... 148

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure

Bracketing)........................................................................................148

Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing)......151

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter.......................................... 153

Shooting with the Live View...................................................... 156

Taking Still Pictures ..........................................................................157

Recording Movies.............................................................................160

Using the Flash 167

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ....................... 168

Using the Slow-Speed Sync .............................................................168

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ........................................................170

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ........... 171

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash............................... 172

Using an External Flash (Optional) .......................................... 173

Using P-TTL Auto Mode ...................................................................174

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode................................................175

Using in Wireless Mode....................................................................176

Red-Eye Reduction...........................................................................179

Trailing Curtain Sync ........................................................................180

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.....................180

Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords...............................181

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash ............................................................182

X-sync Socket...................................................................................183

Shooting Settings 185

Setting the File Format .............................................................. 186

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...................................................186

Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................187

Setting the File Format .....................................................................188

Setting the White Balance ......................................................... 191

Fine-tuning the White Balance..........................................................193

Adjusting the White Balance Manually .............................................194

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ......................196

Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image...................198

Correcting Images ..................................................................... 199

Adjusting the Brightness ...................................................................199

Lens Correction ................................................................................201

Adjusting the Composition................................................................203

Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) ................ 205

Storing Frequently Used Settings ............................................ 207

Saving the Settings...........................................................................207

Checking the Saved USER Settings.................................................208

Using Saved USER Settings ............................................................209

Changing the Settings ......................................................................209

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................210

Playback Functions 211

Playback Functions Operation ................................................. 212

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items...............................................212

Playback Menu Setting Items ...........................................................213

Enlarging Images ....................................................................... 214

Displaying Multiple Images ....................................................... 216

Multi-image Display Screen..............................................................216

Displaying Images by Folder ............................................................217

Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar display)..................218

Joining Multiple Images (Index)........................................................219

Slideshow ................................................................................... 222

Setting the Slideshow Display ..........................................................222

Starting the Slideshow......................................................................223

Rotating Images ......................................................................... 225

Comparing Images..................................................................... 226

Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 227

Deleting Selected Images.................................................................227

Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................228

Deleting All Images...........................................................................230

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .............................. 231

Protecting a Single Image.................................................................231

Protecting All Images........................................................................232

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment............................... 233

Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack......................................233

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal..................................235

Processing Images 237

Changing the Image Size .......................................................... 238

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

(Resize) ............................................................................................238

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping).........................................239

Processing Images with Digital Filters .................................... 241

Applying the Digital Filter..................................................................243

Recreating Filter Effects ...................................................................244

Searching for the Original Image......................................................246

Developing RAW Images........................................................... 247

Developing One RAW Image............................................................247

Developing Multiple RAW Images ....................................................248

Specifying the Parameters................................................................250

Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format .............................. 252

Changing Additional Settings 253

How to Operate the Set-up Menu.............................................. 254

Set-up Menu Setting Items ...............................................................254

Formatting the SD Memory Card .............................................. 256

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ...... 257

Setting the Beep ...............................................................................257

Changing the Date Display...............................................................258

Setting the World Time.....................................................................258

Setting the Display Language...........................................................261

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......................... 262

Setting the Text Size.........................................................................262

Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................262

Setting the Status Screen Display ....................................................262

Setting the Display for Instant Review..............................................263

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor............................................264

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor ....................................................265

Setting the Electronic Level Display .................................................266

Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention... 267

Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................267

Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................267

Setting the File Name.......................................................................268

Setting the Power Setting.......................................................... 270

Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................270

Selecting a Battery............................................................................270

Setting the DPOF Settings ........................................................ 273

Setting USB Connection Mode ................................................. 275

Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif.............. 277

Setting the Color Space ............................................................ 279

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) .......................................................................... 280

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) .............. 281

Appendix 283

Default Settings.......................................................................... 284

Resetting the Menu...........................................................................290

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 292

Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]..................................................294

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor....................................................... 295

Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal)..............295

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)............................296

Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................297

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 299

Error Messages .......................................................................... 305

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 307

Main Specifications ................................................................... 309

Glossary...................................................................................... 314

Index............................................................................................ 319

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 326

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

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

6 Shooting Settings

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

9 Changing Additional Settings

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

10 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows useful information.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

1 Before Using Your

Camera

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

Q Characteristics ..........................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16

Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17

Display Indicators ................................................22

How to Change Function Settings ......................34

Using the Mode Dial .............................................39

Q Characteristics

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

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

reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with

Before Using Your Camera

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.

• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.9 and field of view of approximately 100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points 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 camera lens properties. The camera can also output composite and HDMI video so that you can watch recorded images 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, 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 Dust Removal function to shake the CMOS sensor and remove the collected dust.

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

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

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

• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed internally by the camera.

• Features Custom Image and White Balance which allow you to readjust images shot in JPEG format without affecting the image quality.

• 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. A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery.

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

35 mm film : 36×24 mm Q CMOS sensor : 23.4×15.6 mm

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of Q. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

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

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

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

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the Q

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

Before Using Your Camera

Shake Reduction (SR)

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

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)

USB cable

I-USB7

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI90

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

AV cable

Battery charger

D-BC90

I-AVC7

ME viewfinder cap

Triangular ring and

protective cover

(Installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST53

AC plug cord

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW90

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Built-in flash

Strap lug

AF assist light

Card cover

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control

receiver

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Speaker

Microphone

Viewfinder

Microphone terminal

mini HDMI terminal

PC/AV terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Monitor

Hot shoe

Strap lug

X-sync socket

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment lever

LCD panel

Film plane indicator (CMOS sensor plane indicator)

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

Cable release terminal

Card access lamp

Before Using Your Camera

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 F

the Eyecup F

R removed.

K and

Capture Mode

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

Before Using Your Camera

1 2 3 4

1 m button

Turn the rear e-dial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.115)

2 o button

Turn the rear e-dial while pressing this button to set the ISO sensitivity. (p.90)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.67)

7 8 9

e f g h i j k l m

4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.56) or to preview (

p.129

5 Front e-dial (R)

Changes the settings.

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.53)

7 E button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.74)

8 Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.39)

9 Mode dial

Switches modes. (p.39)

the exposure

0 Metering mode

switching lever

Changes the metering method. (p.113)

a | button

Temporarily changes the file format. Saves JPEG and RAW file by default. (p.189)

b Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus modes ( and manual focus mode (p.126).

l/k

) (p.118)

c Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.78)

d M button

Turns the status screen display on the monitor on/off. (p.23)

Displays the control panel when the status screen is shown. (p.24)

e Rear e-dial (S)

Changes the settings.

f L button

Records the exposure before shooting (p.116) 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 focusing area. (p.122)

i = button

Sets focusing area and temporarily provides manual focus. (p.120)

j U button

Displays the Live View. (p.156)

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 the button to change the AF point. (p.123)

Before Using Your Camera

l Four-way controller

(2345)

Opens the [Drive Mode], [Flash Mode], [White Balance]

Before Using Your Camera

or [Custom Image] setting screen (p.82). 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 j (Select), use this to move the AF point. (p.123)

m 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.83). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

Playback Mode

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

2 3 4

5 6

1 m button

Press in the enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.214)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off. (p.56) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview.

4 Front e-dial (R)

Displays the next or previous image.

5 i button

Press to delete images. (p.79)

6 Q button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

7 M button

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

8 Rear e-dial (S)

Use this to change the magnification in the enlarged view (p.214) and display multiple images at the same time (p.216).

9 | (Green) button

Press in the enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.214)

0 4 button

Saves the item you selected in the menu.

a Four-way controller

(2345)

Press 3 to display the playback mode palette (p.212). When a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change items.

b 3 button

Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.213). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display other menus.

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References to Button Names

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

Display Indicators

Monitor

The following indicators appear

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on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Monitor

The brightness or the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.264)

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.

Select [Off] for [Guide Display] in the [R Set-up 1] menu to not show indicators. (p.262)

Automatic Exposure

RAW

RAW Tv

Cancel AF

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Program

1 Exposure Mode (p.93) 3 World Time (p.258) 2 Operation guide 4 Date and Time (p.61)

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

Capture Mode

While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings.

Status screen

(All of the indications 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.93) 13 EV Compensation (p.115)/ 2 AE Lock (p.116) 3 Interval Shooting (p.144)/Multi-

exposure (p.146)/Extended Bracketing (p.151)/Digital Filter (p.153)/HDR Capture (p.200)

4 Shake Reduction (p.132)/Horizon

Correction (p.133)

5 Focus Mode (p.118) 20 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.186) 6 Metering Method (p.113) 21 JPEG Quality (p.187) 7 Battery level (p.46) 22 Flash Exposure Compensation 8 E-dial guide

9 Shutter speed 23 Adjust White Balance (p.193) 10 Aperture 24 AF point (p.122) 11 ISO/ISO AUTO 25 Remaining image storage capacity 12 Sensitivity (p.90)

1 234 567

109

15 16 17

19 20 21

Exposure Bracketing (p.148)

14 EV bar 15 Flash Mode (p.72) 16 Drive Mode (p.82) 17 White Balance (p.191) 18 Custom Image (p.205) 19 File Format (p.188)

(p.76)

22 23

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HDR

OFF

200

Control panel

Press the M button in the status screen to display the control panel and change settings.

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ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

200

JPEG

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HDR

OFF

[

]

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15 16

1 Function name 10 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

2 Sensitivity

Correction

3 Program Line 11 File Format

4 Highlight Correction 12 JPEG Recorded Pixels

5 Shadow Correction 13 JPEG Quality

6 Distortion Correction 14 Shake Reduction

7 Extended Bracketing 15 Date and Time

8 Digital Filter 16 Remaining image storage capacity

9 HDR Capture

• Items that cannot be changed due to the current camera setting status cannot be selected.

• The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds after pressing the M button.

• When [Status Screen] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is set to [Off], the status screen is not displayed. The control panel turns on and off each time the M button is pressed.

Playback Mode

200

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

Standard Captured image and indicators are displayed.

Histogram display

Detailed information display

Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.

Detailed showing of how and when the images were taken is displayed.

No info. display Only captured images are displayed.

2000 F5.6 100-0001

Standard

2000 F5.6 100-0001

Histogram display

AF.S

800

14M

G210000K

AdobeRGB

10:00AM

2000

F5.6 +1.0 +1.0

200

ISO A1

JPEG

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100-0001

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

No info. display Detailed information display

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The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session. The [Standard] screen is displayed every time the camera is turned on by setting [Playback Display] to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.281) in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu.

200

Detailed information display

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

Page 1

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AF.S

800

2000

F5.6 +1.0 +1.0

200

ISO A1

JPEG

05/05/ ’09

G210000K

AdobeRGB

10:00AM

200

±0 ±0

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

100-0001

1 Captured image 15 Aperture 2 Protect setting 16 EV Compensation 3 Exposure Mode 17 Flash Exposure Compensation 4 Focus Mode 18 Digital Filter 5 AF point 19 Sensitivity 6 Flash Mode 20 White Balance 7 Metering Method 21 Adjust White Balance 8 Lens focal length 22 File Format 9 Shutter speed 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels

10 Shake Reduction/Horizon

Correction

11 Drive Mode 26 Image Tone 12 Extended Bracketing/

HDR Capture/Multi-exposure

13 Highlight Correction 29 Folder number-File number 14 Shadow Correction

* Indicators 6 and 17 appear only for images in which the flash was discharged. * Indicators 12, 13, 14, 18, and 21 appear only for images taken with the

corresponding functions enabled.

* Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images.

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22 23 24 25

24 JPEG Quality 25 Color Space

27 Custom Image parameters 28 Shooting date/time

67 8

20 21

17 181615

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Page 2

Photographer

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ

30 31

30 32

30 Information tampering warning 32 Copyright Holder (p.277) 31 Photographer (p.277)

Movie

Movie 100-000110

min00sec

1 2 3

1 File Format 3 Folder number-File number/ 2 Playback time

Volume

4 Four-way controller guide

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Histogram Display

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. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between Brightness histogram and RGB histogram.

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2000 F5.6 100-0001

35 4 2 6 5 4 3 26

Brightness histogram RGB histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Color Space 2 Folder number-File number 8 Histogram (R) 3 Protect setting 9 Histogram (G) 4 Aperture 10 Histogram (B) 5 Shutter speed 11 Switch Brightness histogram/ 6 File Format

* Indicator 3 appears only for images with Protect setting.

Areas affected by bright or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark Area] warning is set to O (On) in [Playback Display Method] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. (p.215)

RGB histogram

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