Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-70
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX K-70 ready for use and its basic
operations. To ensure proper operation, please
read this Start Guide before using the camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.68 for details on the Operating Manual.
For Using Your Camera Safely
We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this
camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
Warning
Caution
About the Camera
Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are
present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging
the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric
shock.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when
taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with a lens
cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.
• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. Doing
so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or the AC
adapter, and contact your nearest service center. Continued use can
cause a fire or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You
may burn yourself.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash.
Discoloration may occur.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could
cause serious personal injuries.
This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could
cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss
of property.
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes
or mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any
abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention
immediately.
About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Warning
• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed
for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery
charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the
exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or
voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The
specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or
electric shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your
nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest
service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery
charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using.
Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electric shock.
• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust.
Accumulated dust may cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply
cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or
the equivalent.
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 your nearest service center.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while
the cord is plugged in.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
the product to breakdown.
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than
the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other
types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage
the battery charger.
About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Warning
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes,
do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical
attention immediately.
Caution
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries
may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause
an explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and -
contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause
an explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or
clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas
thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage:
- USE SPECIFIED CHARG ER ONLY.
- DO NOT INCINERATE.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)
Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the
Reach of Small Children
Warning
• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small
children.
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious
personal injuries.
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or memory
cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach
of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory
is accidentally swallowed.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK
(Installed on camera)
Battery charger
D-BC109
Start Guide (this manual)
Lenses you can use
Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position
on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.48.
(Installed on camera)
AC plug cordStrap
Eyecup F
R
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
O-ST132
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI109
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW168
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Contents
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............2
Information on the Operating Manual ............... 68
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen
of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.
3
Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera 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.
To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera
misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of f unctioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not light up or may light up when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to
either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of
batteries used for this camera and its accessories.
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Regarding User Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete
the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM
supplied with the camera or on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/
Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Strap lug
Card access lamp
USB terminal (micro B)
Terminal cover
Diopter adjustment lever
HDMI termi nal (type D)
Viewfinder
Microphone
Card slot for SD
Memory Card
Tripod socket
Battery cover
Remote control receiver
AF coupler
Mirror
Lens unlock button
Lens information
contacts
Strap lug
Hot shoe
Lens mount index
Speaker
AF assist light
Microphone
Image plane indicator
Vari-angle monitor
Built-in flash
Connection cable cover
Battery cover unlock lever
Microphone/cable release terminal
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Operating Controls
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1 EV Compensation button (J)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37)
In playback mode, press to save the last JPEG image taken
also in RAW format.
2 Green button (M)
Resets the value being adjusted.
3 Shutter release button (0)
Press to capture images. (p.33)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Main switch
Turns the power on or off, or switches to C (movie) mode.
(p.38)
When the camera is turned on, it enters A (still picture)
mode and the indicator lamp lights green. When the switch
is turned to C, the camera enters C mode and the lamp
lights red.
5 Front e-dial (Q)
Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.36)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.14)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.
6 Flash pop-up button (1)
Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.39)
7 RAW/Fx1 button (X)
You can assign a function to this button.
By default, the function that temporarily changes the file
format (One Push File Format) is assigned.
8 Focus mode switch
Changes the focus method. (p.32)
9 Live View/Delete button (K/L)
Displays the Live View image. (p.33)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.42)
0 Rear e-dial (R)
Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.36)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.14)
You can change camera settings when the control panel is
displayed. (p.12)
In playback mode, use this to magnify the image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.42)
a Four-way controller (ABCD)
Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.12)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to
move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B in single image display of the playback mode to
display the playback mode palette. (p.43)
b INFO button (G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.8, p.10)
c Mode dial
Changes the capture mode. (p.32, p.34)
d Wi-Fi/Fx2 button (Y)
You can assign a function to this button.
In playback mode, press to turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
(p.44)
e AF/AE Lock button (f)
Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for locking the exposure value before shooting.
f Playback button (3)
Switches to playback mode. (p. 41) Press the button again to
switch to capture mode.
g OK button (E)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this
button to confirm the selected item.
Press and hold this button when [AF Active Area] is set to
9 or 8, or to 0 or h to switch the function of the arrow
keys to the AF ar ea change mode or the direct ke y operation
mode.
h MENU button (F)
Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.14)
About the Four-way Controller
In this manual, each button of the fourway controller is indicated as shown in
the illustration on the right.
With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status scre en displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. (p.32) When not using the viewfinder,
you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image
displayed on the monitor. (p.33)
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
change settings. (p.12) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed.
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Status Screen
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Live View
1 Capture mode17 EV bar scale
2 AE Lock18 Flash Mode
3 Focus Method19 Focusing area (AF point)
4 Custom Image20 Drive Mode
5 Clarity/Skin Tone/Digital
Filter/HDR Capture/Pixel
Shift Resolution
21 White Balance
22 Flash Exposure
Compensation
6 AA Filter Simulator23 White Balance fine-
7 GPS positioning status
9 High-ISO NR
10 Clarity24 Horizon Correction
11 Skin Tone25 External Input Devices
12 Digital Filter26 Framerate
13 HDR Capture27 Recording Sound Level
14 Pixel Shift Resolution28 Current date and time
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18 AE Metering
19 AA Filter Simulator
20 File Format
Movie Recorded Pixels
SR
29 Destination30 Operation guide for the
control panel
customization
Playback Mode
The captured image and shooting information are displayed in
single image display of the playback mode.
Press G to change the type of information displayed in
single image display.
Viewfinder
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1 AF frame10 ISO/ISO AUTO
2 Spot metering frame11 Sensitivity/Exposure
3 AF point
4 Flash indicator12 AE Lock
5 Focus Method13 Change AF Area
6 Shutter speed/Exposure
time for timed exposure
in M mode/Number of
shots for Bracketing
• You can adjust the viewfinder
image sharpness using the diopter
adjustment lever. If it is difficult to
move the diopter adjustment lever,
lift up and remove the eyecup.
Adjust the diopter setting until the
AF frame in the viewfinder looks
sharp and clear.
Electronic Level
You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying
electronic levels. The electronic level for the horizontal camera
angle can be displayed in the viewfinder, and the electronic
levels for the vertical and horizontal camera angles can be
displayed on the Live View screen. (p.9)
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How to Change Function Settings
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File FormatFile FormatFile Format
Use ABCD to select an item.
Use R to change
settings.
Press F to cancel
the setting operation.
Press E to confirm the
selected item and return to
the control panel.
Press E to make
detailed settings.
Using the Direct Keys
Press ABCD in standby mode.
ASensitivityp.37
BWhite Balancep.41
CFlash Modep.39
DDrive Modep.40
Using the Control Panel
Press G in standby mode.
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Customizing the Control Panel
Select the location of the
item you want to change
Reset
OK
Outdoor View Setting
Custom Image
Cancel
OK
The functions displayed on the control panel can be
customized.
Some functions in the A, C, and D menus can be saved on
the control panel. Refer to “Menu List” (p.15) for details on the
functions that can be saved.
1 Press G in standby mode.
The control panel appears.
2 Press J.
The customization screen appears.
7 Press J.
The control panel reappears.
8 Press F.
The camera returns to standby mode.
3 Use ABCD to select the
function to change.
Press M to reset to the default
settings.
4 Press E.
Selectable functions are displayed in the pop-up menu.
5 Use AB to select the
function to save.
Select [--] if you do not want to
save any function.
6 Press E.
The screen of Step 3 reappears.
Select the location of the
Select the location of the
item you want to change
item you want to change
Reset
Outdoor View Setting
Outdoor View Setting
Custom Image
Custom Image
Cancel
OK
OK
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Using the Menus
1
3
3
1
AF with ViewfinderAF with Viewfinder
AF Assist LightAF Assist Light
AE MeteringAE Metering
AF Active AreaAF Active Area
Focus PeakingFocus Peaking
AF with Live ViewAF with Live View
AF.S SettingAF.S Setting
AF with ViewfinderAF with Viewfinder
AF Assist LightAF Assist Light
AE MeteringAE Metering
Custom ImageCustom Image
AF with Live ViewAF with Live View
Use AB to select an item.
Use R to switch
between menu tabs.
Press F to exit the
menu screen.
Menu tabs
Press D to display the
pop-up menu.
Press D to display
the submenu.
Press E to confirm the
selected item.
Press F to cancel the
pop-up menu.
Press F to return to the previous screen.
Use AB to select an item.
Use Q to change the menu category.
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Menu List
Rec. Mode Menus
MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
Custom Image
Scene Mode
AF with
Viewfinder
A1
AF with
Live View
AF Assist Light
AE Metering
Exposure Mode
*1 *2
*1
*3
AF Mode
*1
AF Active Area
AF.S Setting
1st Frame Action in
AF.C
Action in AF.C Cont.
Hold AF Status
AF Active Area
Focus Peaking
AF.S SettingSets the action priority for when 0 is fully pressed.Focus-priority
*1
*1
*4
Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before
shooting an image.
Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode)Portrait
Selects the AF mode for shooting with the viewfinder.z
Selects the area to adjust the focus for shooting with the
*1
viewfinder.
Sets the action priority for when the autofocus mode is set to x
and 0 is fully pressed.
Sets the action priority for the first frame when the autofocus mode
is set to y and 0 is fully pressed.
Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when the
autofocus mode is set to y.
Maintains the focus for a certain amount of time when the subject
happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being
focused.
*1
Selects the area to adjust the focus for shooting with Live View.Face Detection
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier
*1
to check the focus.
Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations.On
Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and
determining the exposure.
Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is
set to one of the modes from O to Q.
Bright
Auto
(11 AF Points)
Focus-priority
Auto
Auto
Low
Off
Multi-segment
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MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
*1
*1
Sets the file format of images.
Sets the recording size of JPEG images.
*1
Sets the quality of JPEG images.
JPEG
q
m
PEF
sRGB
*1
*1
*1
Expands the dynami c range and prevents overexposed are as from
occurring.
Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed areas
from occurring.
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow
shutter speed.
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
*1
sensitivity.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Changes the clarity of images using an image processing program.±0
Enhances the skin tone of the subject in the image using an image
processing program.
Off
Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.No Filter
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting.Off, ±2EV, On
*1
*1
Merges four images shifted pixel by pixel and outputs a highdefinition image.
Off
Makes settings to track and capture celestial bodies.Off
Image
Capture
Settings
A2
D-Range
Settings
Noise
Reduction
*1
Clarity
Skin Tone
Digital Filter
A3
HDR Capture
Pixel Shift Resolution
ASTROTRACER
File Format
JPEG Recorded
Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW File FormatSets the RAW file format.
Color SpaceSets the color space to use.
Highlight
Correction
Shadow
Correction
Slow Shutter Speed
NR
High-ISO NR
*1
*1
*1
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MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
AA Filter Simulator
Shake Reduction
Horizon Correction
A4
Lens
Correction
Input Focal Length
Viewfinder
Overlay
A5
Live View
*1
*1
*1
Distortion
Correction
Peripheral Illumin.
Corr.
Lat-Chromatic-Ab
Adj
Diffraction
Correction
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
Electronic Level
Superimpose AF
Area
Grid Display
*1
Electronic Level
Histogram DisplayDisplays the histogram during Live View.Off
Highlight AlertSets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View.Off
Flicker Reduction
Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.
Activates the Shake Reduction function.On
Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode.Off
Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.Off
Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties.Off
Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties.
Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture.On
Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length
information cannot be obtained.
*1
Displays the electronic level at the bottom of the viewfinder.Off
Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder.On
Sets the type and color of the grid lines displayed during Live View.Off, Black
*1
Displays the electronic level during Live View.On
Cuts down on the Live View screen flicker by setting the power
frequency.
Off
On
35mm
50Hz
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MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
Display TimeSets the Instant Review display time.1sec.
Zoom ReviewDisplays the magnified image during Instant Review.On
Instant
Review
Other
Display
Settings
A5
Button
Customization
Save RAW DataSaves the RAW data during Instant Review.On
DeleteDeletes the displayed image during Instant Review.On
Histogram DisplayDisplays the histogram during Instant Review.Off
Highlight AlertSets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review.Off
Guide DisplayDisplays operation guides when the capture mode is changed.On
Display Color
Fx1 ButtonSets the function for when X is pressed.
Fx2 ButtonSets the function for when Y is pressed.Wi-Fi
AF/AE-L ButtonSets the function for when f is pressed.Enable AF1
G
H
E-Dial
Programming
I
J
K
L
Rotation
Direction
Sets the display color of the status screen, control panel, and m enu
cursor.
Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode.
Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned.Rotate Right
1
One Push
File Format
I, J, XG
–, ISO, –
I, –, –
–, J, –
I, J, GLINE
I, J, GLINE
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MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
Sensitivity
On
EV CompensationOn
Flash ModeOn
Flash Exposure Comp.
On
Drive ModeOn
White BalanceOn
Custom ImageOn
ClarityOff
Memory
Skin ToneOff
Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.
Digital FilterOff
HDR CaptureOff
A5
Pixel Shift Resolution
Shooting Info Display
Playback Info Display
Outdoor View Setting
Night Vision LCD
Display
Save Settings
You can save frequently used capture settings to O to Q of the
mode dial.
Save
USER
Mode
Rename USER Mode
Check Saved Settings
Changes the names of the saved USER modes to display on the
monitor.
Displays the settings saved in USER modes.
Reset USER ModeResets all the settings saved in USER modes to the defaults.
*1 Available as a function in the control panel.
*2 The function appears in modes other than S mode.
*3 The function appears in S mode.
*4 The function appears only in O to Q modes.
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
CLEAR TONE,
HDR LANDSCAPE,
ASTROPHOTO
CLEAR TONE,
HDR LANDSCAPE,
ASTROPHOTO
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Movie Menus
MenuItemFunctionDefault Setting
Custom Image
AF with
Live View
C1
AF Assist Light
AE Metering
Movie
Capture
Settings
Recording Sound Level
D-Range
Settings
Digital Filter
Movie SR
C2
Live View
*1
AF ModeSelects the AF mode for movie recording.x
AF Active Area
Focus Peaking
*1
*1
Recorded Pixels
Framerate
Highlight
Correction
Shadow
Correction
*1
*1
Grid Display
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
Electronic Level
Histogram DisplayDisplays the histogram during Live View.Off
Highlight AlertSets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View.Off
Flicker Reduction
Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before
shooting an image.
*1
Selects the area to adjust the focus for movie recording.Multiple AF Points
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier
*1
to check the focus.
Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations.On
Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and
determining the exposure.
*1
Sets the number of recorded pixels of the movie.u
Sets the framerate of the movie.30p
Sets the sound level for recording.Auto
Expands the dynami c range and prevents overexposed are as from
occurring.
Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed areas
from occurring.
Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie.No Filter
Activates the Shake Reduction function.On
Sets the type and color of the grid lines displayed during Live View.Off, Black
*1
Displays the electronic level during Live View.On
Cuts down on the Live View screen flicker by setting the power
frequency.
Bright
Off
Multi-segment
Auto
Auto
50Hz
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