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

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20 21

17 181615

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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

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) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.

Number of pixels→

Dark portions Bright portions

The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take a picture again.

1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.115) 1 Adjusting the Brightness (p.199)

Understanding Brightness

When the brightness is correct and there are no overly light or dark areas, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

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Dark image Image with few bright

or dark areas

Bright image

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 on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when [Bright/Dark area] is O (On).

1 Playing Back Images (p.78) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.263)

HDR

OFF

200

Understanding Color Balance

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.191)

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Operation guide

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

Example:

2 Four-way controller (2) 3 button 3 Four-way controller (3) 4 button 4 Four-way controller (4) | Green button 5 Four-way controller (5) L button

R Front e-dial i button

S Rear e-dial Shutter release button

When holding the camera vertically

If the camera is held vertically while measuring the brightness, the control panel/status screen is displayed vertically. The directions of the four-way controller (2345) also change to match the orientation of the camera.

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

200-1600

AUTO

JPEG

14 M

200

HDR

OFF

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[

1234

]

Viewfinder

The following information appears in the viewfinder.

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5 7 8 9

181716151413

1 AF frame (p.55) 2 Spot metering frame (p.114) 3 AF point (p.122) 4 Flash status (p.72)

Appears when flash is available. Blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.

5 Manual focus (p.126)

Appears when the focus mode is set to \.

6 Shutter speed

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted).

7 Aperture

Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted).

8 Focus indicator (p.67)

Appears continuously when image is focused. Blinks when the subject is not in focus.

9 EV bar (p.115, p.65)

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

10 ISO/ISO AUTO

Appears when the sensitivity is displayed.

11 Sensitivity

Shows the number of recordable images immediately after shooting.

12 AE Lock (p.116)

Appears during AE lock.

13 Move AF point (p.123)

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Appears when the AF point is being moved with the AF point switching dial set to j (Select).

14 Multi-exposure (p.146)

Appears when Multi-exposure is set.

15 Metering Method (p.113) 16 Shake Reduction (p.132)

Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

17 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.76)

Appears when the flash exposure compensation is in use.

18 EV Compensation (p.115)/Exposure Bracketing (p.148)

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Appears when set to [Exposure Bracketing].

19 File Format (p.188)

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

• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (superimposed) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.122)

• When [13. AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder. (p.120)

• [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.

LCD Panel

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

1 Shutter speed > 2 Aperture 3 Multi-exposure (p.146) 3 : Auto Flash Discharge 4 Mirror Lock-up shooting (p.141) Q : Slow-speed Sync 5 EV bar (p.115)/Electronic Level

(p.65)

6 EV Compensation (p.115)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.148)

7 Battery level (p.46) j : Continuous Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.76)

9 Sensitivity/EV compensation value 13 File Format (p.188)

10 ISO/ISO AUTO 1 :RAW capture

Appears when sensitivity is displayed.

11 Flash Mode (p.72)

b : Built-in flash is ready Pc-S : MSC mode

(when blinking, flash should be used)

12 Drive Mode (p.82)

14 Remaining image storage capacity/

: Red-eye reduction function

is activated

E : Trailing Curtain Sync w :Wireless

9 : Single Frame Shooting

g : Self-Timer shooting

W : Remote Control shooting

1P: RAW+JPEG capture

USB connection mode (p.275)

Pc-P : PTP mode

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6 7 8 9

LCD panel is illuminated when the exposure metering is performed. You can set it to not illuminate in [29. LCD Panel Illumination] in the [A Custom Setting 5] menu (p.87).

How to Change Function Settings

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

This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.

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Using the Direct Keys

By pressing the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode you can set [Drive Mode], [Flash Mode], [White Balance] and [Custom Image]. (p.82) Below, how to set to the flash mode will be explained as an example.

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

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

Using the Control Panel

OFF

HDR OFF

OFF

200

HDR OFF

OFF

D-R

200

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 the JPEG quality will be explained as an example.

Check the status screen and then press the M button.

The control panel appears.

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Press the M button if the status screen is not displayed.

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

You cannot select an item that cannot be changed.

Use the front e-dial (R) or rear e-dial (S) to change the setting.

ISO

AUTO

JPEG

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

JPEG

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ISO

AUTO

JPEG

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OFF

SHIFT

2000 2.8

1600

11223344+5

AWB

14 M

200-1600

200

OFF

14 M

10:30AM

200-1600

D-R

200

OFF

14 M

HDR

OFF

HDR

OFF

AF.S

[

±0.0 ±0±0

]

Press the 3 button.

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 on p.35 to display the setting screen for the selected item. Use the setting screen to set the settings for [Extended Bracketing], [Digital Filter] and other items.

• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View (p.156) is displayed. Make the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Using the Menus

This section explains operation methods for the [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus. Following, how to set [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu will be explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in Capture mode.

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

If the

button is pressed in Playback

mode, the [

Playback 1] menu appears.

OFF

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

Each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4], [Q Playback 1] ··· [A Rec. Mode 1].

1 234

File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality ISO AUTO Setting D-Range Setting Lens Correction

Exit

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.

Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed. Use the pop-up menu if there is one.

1 234

Program Line Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Digital Filter Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust.

Exit

1 234

Program Line Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Digital Filter Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust.

Cancel

JPEG

14 M

OFF

Off

OFF

Off

OFF

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

1 234

Program Line Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Digital Filter Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust.

Cancel OK

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Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items.

Press the 3 button to exit the menu and 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).

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

•[A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.83

•[Q Playback] menu 1 p.213

•[R Set-up] menu 1 p.254

•[A Custom Setting] menu 1 p.85

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.

Dial indicatorMode dial

Mode dial lock button

Mode Characteristics Page

A (USER)

(Green)

e (Hyper-program)

K (Sensitivity Priority)

(Shutter Priority)

c (Aperture Priority)

L (Shutter & Aperture Priority)

a (Hyper-manual)

Lets you capture images with the saved Capture mode.

Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings.

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

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

Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects.

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

Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

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

p.207

p.95

p.96

p.98

p.100

p.102

p.104

p.107

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Mode Characteristics Page

p (Bulb)

M (Flash X-sync Speed)

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C (Movie) Use this to record movies. p.163

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

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

p.110

p.112

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 ..............................................42

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attaching the Strap

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

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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.

Using 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

AC plug cord

Battery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

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

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

•

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

• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the camera.

• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes. Charge in a

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location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. (Charge time depends on temperature and remaining battery power.)

• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it into the camera.

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

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

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery after a long time, follow the procedure for [Setting the Date and Time]. (p.61)

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may cause camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

Open the battery cover.

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

Face the 2 mark on the battery towards the 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 hand. Remove the battery when it pops out slightly.

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.

Use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.47)

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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 LCD panel Battery level

w (Green) A Battery is full. x (Green) B Battery is close to full.

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y (Yellow) C Battery is running low. z (Red) D lit Battery is almost empty.

“Battery depleted” D blinks

• y, z (red), 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 consecutively. In this sort of case, turn the camera off and on again. If w or A appears, you can use the camera.

• w and A are not displayed when using the AC adapter.

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

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)

Battery

D-LI90 (23°C) 980 740 610 440 minutes

The picture storage capacity (flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

(Temperature)

( 0°C) 810 680 560 400 minutes

Normal

recording

Flash photography

50% use 100% use

Playback 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 climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.

• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC or AV device.

Make sure that 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. SD Memory Card

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and data will be corrupted if disconnected while the camera is recording or reading data.

• Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K-AC50 Operating Manual when using the AC adapter.

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

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (commercially available).

• 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 has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.256) for details on formatting.

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

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

Insert the card all the way with

the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor.

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Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.

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

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

Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect 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.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while images are being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. 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 are 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 is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on

the card are being recorded or accessed.

• If it 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.

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

Write-protect

switch

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

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras.

1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.256)

• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card are completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

When the File Format is JPEG

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases with larger file sizes. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1728×1152) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.

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Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for JPEG images in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu or on the control panel.

1 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.186) 1 Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.187)

JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image

Storage Capacity

(When using a 1 GB SD Memory Card)

JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

W (4672×3104) 73 117 206 408 J (3936×2624) 102 163 289 564

P (3072×2048) 167 267 468 902

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i (1728×1152) 516 805 1373 2518

• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

When the File Format is RAW

With the Q, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 40 images in PEF format or DNG format.

1 Setting the File Format (p.188)

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Attaching the Lens

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

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

s position

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

• When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, some

functions will be restricted. See “Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.294).

• With factory default settings, the camera will not work with other lenses and

accessories. Set [37. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 6] menu to [Permitted] to use them. (p.294)

Make sure that 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 after removal.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (4) and turn the lens counterclockwise.

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

• 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.

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. (p.304)

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately -2.5 to +1.5 m

-1

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

Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder appears sharply focused.

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

AF frame

• The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the Eyecup F However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.

• To remove the Eyecup F side and pull it out in the direction of the arrow. To attach the Eyecup F groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into position.

• If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever, use an optional diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the Eyecup F adapter. (p.302)

R must be removed to use this

R, press in one

R, align it with the

Getting Started

R attached.

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]

Getting Started

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 after it turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following.

- The shutter release button is pressed halfway

-The Q button is pressed

-The M button is pressed

• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. (p.270)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [ appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.

Language/ ] screen

Cancel OK

Getting Started

If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.61).

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

/01 /01 2009

00 00

24h

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, Chinese (traditional/ simplified) and Japanese.

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

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 on p.59 if [Hometown] does not have to be changed.

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

English

Standard

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to W.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

to select a city.

New York

DST

Cancel

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.

10:00

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Large].

Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected menu item.

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard Large

English

Standard

Getting Started

In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Standard].

When an Incorrect Language is Set

When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from Step 2 to set the correct language.

Getting Started

Press the 3 button once to display the guides on the monitor.

The screen shown on the right is an example of the guides displayed. The displayed screen will vary depending on the selected language.

The guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds.

Press the 3 button once.

[A 1] is displayed in the upper tab.

Press the four-way controller (5) five times.

[R 1] is displayed in the upper tab.

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Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired language and press the 4 button.

The [R Set-up 1] menu in the selected language appears. Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown]

and the current date and time as necessary.

• To change the hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.258)

• To change the date and time: “Changing the Date Display” (p.258)

• When the hometown and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again.

• If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can reselect a language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/ ] screen.

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].

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy

/01 /01 2009

00 00

Settings complete

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

/01 /01 2009

00 00

Settings complete

Cancel

Getting Started

24h

Press the four-way controller (5).

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.

Getting Started

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 setting

switches between am and pm depending on the time.

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

Use the four-way controller (23)

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

mm/dd/yy

00 00

mm/dd/yy

00 00

24h

/01 /01 2009

24h

/01 /01 2009

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 with the menu operations, the screen will

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

Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date and time cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on without the date and time set, the [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed if the initial settings have been completed. You can also set the date and time later by menu operations. (p.258)

• When you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

• You can change the language and the date and time settings with the menu operations. (p.258, p.261)

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 ...................................64

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

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

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

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera

How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body.

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.

Basic Operations

Horizontal position Vertical position

• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.

• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for 100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.132) when using a lower shutter speed.

• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.

• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod. (p.132)

When the Camera is not Level

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When the camera is not level, this is indicated on the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. This is useful when holding the camera.

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

Basic Operations

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

[Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.266) The composition can also be adjusted in the camera when the camera is stabilized using a tripod. (p.203)

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

The Q features various capture 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.

Set the mode dial to B.

Basic Operations

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

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

Set the focus mode lever to

The focus mode changes to l (Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, the lens automatically focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. When the image is focused, the shutter can be released. (p.118)

Mode dial lock button

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.71)

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

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.

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 Operating the shutter release button

(p.69)

1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus

on (p.70)

1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.72) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF

Point) (p.122)

Flash

status

Basic Operations

Focus indicator

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

DeleteDelete

Basic Operations

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.263)

You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e-dial (S). (p.214)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. (p.79)

• For details on using B (Green) mode, see p.95.

• 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.120)

• You can preview the image on the monitor and check composition, exposure, and focus before taking pictures. (p.129)

Operating the shutter release button

The shutter release button has two working positions.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes a picture.

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.

• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn where the first position and second position are.

• The viewfinder indicators stay on while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The indicators stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after the button is released. (p.31, p.114)

Basic Operations

Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on

The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.

(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the

focusing area.

(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing

area. (c) Fast moving objects. (d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright

background). (e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within

the focusing area. (f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the

focusing area.

If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.127)

Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when (e) and (f) above apply.

Using a Zoom Lens

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

Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

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

Basic Operations

Wide Angle Telephoto

• The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.

• Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera. (p.292)

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject. 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.171)).

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Basic Operations

Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.172)

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

• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set

aperture lens ring to s (Auto).

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with the external flash, refer to the “Using the Flash” (p.167).

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

Slow-speed Sync

Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit conditions.

Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.

Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Flash On.

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the brightness. For example, when using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background, both the person and the background are captured beautifully.

Flash Mode Function

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye

Trailing Curtain Sync

Wireless Mode

Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Capture moving images as if they are leaving a trail behind. (p.170)

You can synchronize a dedicated external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync

(p.176)

cord.

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

Exposure Mode Selectable Flash Mode Restrictions

BC/D No flash compensation

b/L/a/p E/F/k/r – ME/F/r – e/c/KE/F/G/H/I/r – A According to the saved settings

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

Basic Operations

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.76)

Flash Mode

Cancel

Flash On

0.0

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Using Built-in Flash

Basic Operations

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.31, p.33)

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.

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.

The Flash On is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is at a setting other than B.

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

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Redeye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it.

• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.

• Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lens is in use.

• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.

• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash.

The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.

To use the red-eye reduction function, set D in B mode, or F or H in other modes.

Basic Operations

Daylight-Sync Shooting

In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync shooting. Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync shooting.

Taking pictures (in e mode)

1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set

to E.

2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 3 Take a picture.

Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync

The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright.

Compensating Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a 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

1/3 EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

1/2 EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] (p.116) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Set the flash compensation value by turning the rear e-dial (S) in the [Flash Mode]

Flash Mode

Flash On

screen. Pressing the | (Green) button returns the flash exposure compensation to the default setting (0.0).

Cancel

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

• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash exposure

compensation. (p.31, p.33)

• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective.

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

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash

0.0

Basic Operations

You can also shoot while the flash is being charged. Select [On] for [30. Release While Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 5] menu (p.87). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.

30.

Release While Charging

Off On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

Playing Back Images

You can play back still pictures and movies shot with the camera.

Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to the provided “Quick Guide” for details on the software.

Basic Operations

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.)

Press the M button during playback to switch the information display such as the image data for the displayed image.

Refer to p.25 for display information details.

Press the four-way controller (45).

4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears.

You can display the next or previous image by turning the front e-dial (R).

Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.211) for playback function details.

Deleting Images

100-0105

You can delete one image at a time.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.231)

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

Press the i button.

The delete screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].

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

Delete

Delete JPEG

Delete RAW

Delete RAW+JPEG

Deletes only the JPEG image.

Deletes only the RAW image.

Deletes both file formats.

Cancel

100-0105

Basic Operations

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.227).

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4 Shooting Functions

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

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

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

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

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus

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

Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release

..............................................................................132

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

Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto

Bracket) ...............................................................148

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

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

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

For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.36).

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 Adjusts the method of flash discharge. p.72

White Balance

Custom Image Sets the image finishing tone. p.205

Remote Control, Auto Bracket or Mirror Lock-up shooting.

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

p.143 p.136 p.138 p.148 p.141

p.191

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

Perform the following settings in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menu. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

Menu Item Function Page

Sets the exposure mode when the mode

Exposure Mode

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

ISO AUTO Setting

D-Range Setting

Lens Correction

dial is set to A.

Sets the file format. p.188

Sets the recording size of images for JPEG shooting.

Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. p.187

Sets the range of automatic correction in

AUTO.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents

bright and dark areas from occurring.

Corrects distortions and chromatic

aberrations of magnification occurring due to lens properties.

Program Line

Extended Bracketing

HDR Capture

Digital Filter

Selects Program Line. p.94

Sets the Extended Bracketing shooting. p.151

Enables the capture of images at high dynamic range.

Applies filter effects when taking pictures. p.153

Multi-exposure Sets the Multi-exposure shooting. p.146

Interval Shooting Sets the interval shooting. p.144

Composition Adjust.

Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit for a better composition position and a more level camera.

p.209

p.186

p.90

p.199

p.201

p.200

p.203

Shooting Functions

Menu Item Function Page

Movie Sets the movie settings. p.160

Live View Sets the Live View display. p.157

Status Screen

Digital Preview Sets the Digital Preview settings. p.129

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.263

Electronic Level

Horizon Correction Corrects the tilt of the image. p.133

Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.279

Shooting Functions

RAW File Format Sets the file format for RAW shooting. p.189 RAW Button Sets the | button function. p.189

Memory

USER

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Sets the status screen display and display color settings.

Sets whether to display a bar graph of the electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Sets the settings to save in the camera when the power is turned off.

Saves the current camera settings as A.

Reduces vertical and horizontal camera

shake.

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

p.262

p.266

p.281

p.207

p.133

p.135

*1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to A. *2 Can be also set using the control panel.

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Set the [A Custom Setting 1-6] menu to fully use the functions of a SLR camera.

Menu Item Function Page

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.116

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. Expanded Sensitivity

4. Meter Operating Time

5. AE-L with AF Locked

6. Link AE to AF Point

7. One-Push Bracketing

8. Auto Bracketing Order

9. Auto EV Compensation

10. WB When Using Flash

11. WB Adjustable

Range

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. AF Button Function

14. AF with Press Halfway

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

Expands the upper sensitivity limit. p.90

Sets the exposure metering time. p.114

Sets whether to lock exposure value when focus is locked.

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

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

Sets the order for Auto Bracket shooting.

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

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

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

Sets whether to leave or adjust the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to F.

Sets the operation for when the = button is pressed.

Sets whether to use the autofocus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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p.114

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Shooting Functions

Menu Item Function Page

15. Superimpose AF Area

16. AF with Remote Control

17. Remote Control in Bulb

18. Slow Shutter Speed NR

Shooting Functions

19. High-ISO Noise Reduction

20. High-ISO NR Start Level

21. Color Temperature Steps

22. e-dial in Program

23. e-dial in Sv mode

24. e-dial in Tv mode

25. e-dial in Av mode

26. e-dial in TAv & M modes

27. e-dial in B & X modes

28. Green Button in TAv & M

Sets whether to display the selected AF point in the viewfinder.

Sets whether to use the autofocus when shooting with remote control.

While using the remote control in p (Bulb) mode, sets whether to start exposure with a press and stop it with another press of the release button on the remote control, or to keep the shutter open as long as the release button on the remote control is kept pressed.

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting at slow shutter speeds.

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. Select from three levels.

Sets the ISO start value in High-ISO Noise Reduction.

Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in e mode.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in K mode.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in b mode.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in c mode.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in L or a mode.

Sets the front and rear e-dials in p or M mode.

Selects the exposure adjustment method when the | button is pressed in L or a mode.

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p.140

p.111

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p.97

p.99

p.101

p.103

p.106

p.111

p.106

Menu Item Function Page

29. LCD Panel Illumination

30. Release While Charging

31. Flash in Wireless Mode

32. AF Assist Light

33. Saving Rotation

Info

34. Auto Image Rotation

35. Catch-in Focus

36. AF Adjustment Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.121

37. Using Aperture

Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel.

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

Sets the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode.

Provides an assist light when using the autofocus in dark locations.

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

Sets whether to automatically rotate images when playing back.

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.

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 1-6] menu to the defaults.

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Shooting Functions

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is expressed

in the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes, in a picture

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you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of time, creating different effects. Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.

Using slower shutter speed

If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed.

Using faster shutter speed

Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps to prevent camera shake.

Effect of Aperture

By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area that appears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing the focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead you can completely change the feel of the picture you create. Use the c (Aperture Priority) mode.

Opening the aperture (reduce the

aperture value)

Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.

Closing the aperture (increase the

aperture value)

The range in focus expands forward and backward. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.

Aperture and Depth of Field

The following table summarizes how the aperture affects the depth of field. The depth of field may also change depending on the lens used and the distance to the subject.

Shooting Functions

Aperture

Depth of field Shallow Deep

Area of focus Narrow Wide

Lens focal length

Distance to the subject

Open Close

(Smaller value) (Larger value)

Longer Shorter

(Telephoto) (Wide-angle)

Near Far

• The depth of field for the Q differs depending on the lens but

compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).

• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs).

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. The default setting is [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.

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Press the | (Green) button while pressing

the

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

The sensitivity is set.

button to return to [AUTO].

• To set the sensitivity, you can also press the o button once and take your

finger off the button, and then turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the sensitivity. In this case, press the o button again or turn off the exposure metering timer (p.114) to set the sensitivity.

• When the exposure mode is set to B (Green), L (Shutter & Aperture

Priority) or C (Movie), the sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO] and the setting cannot be changed.

• When the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb), the upper sensitivity limit is ISO

1600. When the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority), a (Hyper-manual),

•

(Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync Speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].

•

The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 6400 when [3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [

• Captured images can show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by setting [19. High-ISO Noise Reduction] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. (p.92)

• You can set whether to lock the sensitivity adjustment to increments of 1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps (p.116) in [2. Sensitivity Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.85).

Custom Setting 1] menu (p.85) is set to [On].

Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction

Set the range in which the sensitivity is automatically adjusted when the sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100-800] by default.

Select [ISO AUTO Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] 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.

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 800-

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

Press the 4 button.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 800-

Cancel

Parameters].

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

u: Increases the sensitivity as little

as possible

s: Standard (Default setting) a: Actively increases the sensitivity

Press the 3 button twice.

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

ISO AUTO Setting

ISO

AUTO

AUTO ISO Parameters

100 800-

Shooting Functions

When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On) in [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.199), the minimum sensitivity is ISO 200.

Expanding the Dynamic Range

Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture. By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels, making it more difficult for an overexposed area to occur in the image. To expand the dynamic range, use [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. (p.199)

Noise Reduction

When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or high sensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness)

Shooting Functions

becomes noticeable. You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Images shot with Noise Reduction take longer to save.

Slow Shutter Speed NR

Reduces noise during long exposures. Set in [18. Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.86).

The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed,

Off

sensitivity, and internal temperature, and automatically reduces noise as necessary.

Reduces noise only when the exposure mode is set to p and the shutter remains open for 30 seconds or more.

High-ISO Noise Reduction

Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings. Select [Off], [Low], [Medium], or [High] for [19. High-ISO Noise Reduction] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.86). You can set the sensitivity at which to start noise reduction by setting [20. High-ISO NR Start Level] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.86).

Changing the Exposure Mode

This camera features the following nine exposure modes. Use the mode dial to change the exposure mode. (p.39) The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.

Exposure

Mode

B (Green)

e (Hyperprogram)

(Sensitivity Priority)

b (Shutter Priority)

(Aperture Priority)

L (Shutter & Aperture Priority)

Characteristics

Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings.

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

Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects.

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

Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

EV Com-

pensation

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z ××

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zzz

Change

Shutter

Speed

Change

Aperture

Change

Sensi-

tivity

Other

than

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Exposure

Mode

a (Hypermanual)

p (Bulb)

M (Flash X-sync Speed)

Characteristics

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

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

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

EV Com-

pensation

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××z

z × z

Change

Shutter

Speed

Change

Aperture

Change

Sensi-

tivity

Other

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AUTO

(up to

ISO

1600)

Other

than

AUTO

Program Line

In [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, you can choose from the following Program Lines including [AUTO]. When [1. Program Line] is selected for the | (Green) button setting in L/a mode (p.106) or in e/K mode, exposure is regulated according to the set Program Line.

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Settings Characteristics

j AUTO Camera determines the appropriate settings.

k Normal Basic Program Automatic Exposure. (default setting)

Hi-speed

Priority

DOF Priority

(deep)

DOF Priority

(shallow)

o MTF Priority

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.

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.

Using the B (Green) 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

• JPEG Recorded Pixels W

• JPEG Quality C

• Sensitivity AUTO

• Metering Method L (Multi-segment Metering)

•AF Point S (Auto)

• White Balance F (Auto)

• Custom Image Bright

• Shake Reduction k (On)

• Color Space sRGB

Set the mode dial to B.

Shooting Functions

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

- Shutter Speed

- Aperture

- EV Compensation

- Flash (Flash On, Slow-speed Sync, Exposure Compensation)

- Continuous Shooting

- Focus Mode k (available when l is selected)

- D-Range setting

- Lens Correction

- Exposure Bracketing

• The control panel cannot be displayed in B mode.

Shooting Functions

Using the e (Hyper-program) Mode

Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program Line when taking pictures. Use the front and rear e-dials to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (p.97).

Set the mode dial to e.

- Mirror Lock-up Shooting

- Multi-exposure

- Interval Shooting

- Extended Bracketing

- Digital Filter

- HDR Capture

- Horizon Correction

- Save as A

- L and | button operations

- Custom menu settings (available when all settings are default values)

Confirm the shutter speed and aperture.

Confirm using the status screen, viewfinder or LCD panel.

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ISO

AUTO

100

JPEG

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• Set the Program Line to use in [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu

(p.94).

• Set the EV compensation in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure

steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.116)

• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture when the sensitivity is set to other than [AUTO] (p.90).

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e-dial in Program

You can set the action for the front and rear e-dials in e mode with [22. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu (p.86), and you can change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure.

Settings Front e-dial (R) Rear e-dial (S)

1 b (Shutter Speed) c (Aperture) 2 c (Aperture) b (Shutter Speed)

3 EV Compensation P.SHIFT (Program Shift)

4 P.SHIFT (Program Shift) EV Compensation

5 – (Not Available) – (Not Available)

• You can only set the shutter speed or aperture to a value that will give a correct exposure with the relative aperture or shutter speed range of the lens being used. If the brightness changes and the shutter speed or aperture is outside the relative range, the shutter speed or aperture will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

• Pressing the | (Green) button returns to Automatic Exposure.

Shooting Functions

Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode

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

Set the mode dial to K.

Shooting Functions

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

The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

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Pentax K-7 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Display Indicators

Monitor

Viewfinder

LCD Panel

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Using the Control Panel

Using the Menus

Using the Mode Dial

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Using the Battery

Charging the Battery

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Battery Level Indicator

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Attaching the Lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

3 Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

Using a Zoom Lens

Using the Built-in Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Compensating Flash Output

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images

4 Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Setting the Sensitivity

Changing the Exposure Mode