Pentax K-m, K2000 Operating Manual

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SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX e/yDigital 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.46 and p.240.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the e/ythat 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, K-m/K2000 and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 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.

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 or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

•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.

The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

•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 the risk of electric shock.

•To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.

•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.

•Be sure to store the batteries out of the reach of children. Placing them in mouth may cause an electrical shock.

•Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.

•If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

•During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire or electric shock.

Caution

•Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.

•Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.

•Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

•Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

•Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.

•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.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

•Only use the specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.

•Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or a fire.

•The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –) marked on the batteries and the camera. Not inserting batteries correctly may cause explosion or a fire.

•Do not disassemble the batteries. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the AA Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Disassembling the batteries or attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries could result in explosion or leakage.

Care to be Taken During Handling

•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 during traveling). Pictures 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.

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

•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 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.

•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 0°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.

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

•Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove 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.

•Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.43) regarding the SD Memory Card.

•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 CCD. (This will involve a fee.)

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

•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.

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 PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for more information.

Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ..............................................	1
ABOUT THE CAMERA ........................................................................	1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ...........................................	2
Care to be Taken During Handling ......................................................	2
Contents...............................................................................................	5
Composition of the Operating Manual ...............................................	11
Before Using Your Camera	13
e/yCamera 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 ..........................................................................................	28
How to Change Function Settings ..............................................	30
Using Direct Keys ..............................................................................	30
Using the Control Panel .....................................................................	31
Using the Menus ................................................................................	32
Using the Help Function ..............................................................	34
Getting Started	35
Attaching the Strap ......................................................................	36
Inserting the Batteries..................................................................	37
Battery Level Indicator .......................................................................	39
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(New Batteries) ..................................................................................	39
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) .......................................................	40
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card..................................	42
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ....................................................	44
Attaching the Lens .......................................................................	46
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter................................................	48
Turning the Camera On and Off..................................................	49
Initial Settings...............................................................................	50

Setting the Display Language ............................................................	50
Setting the Date and Time .................................................................	54

6	Basic Operations	57
	Basic Operations	57

	Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................	58
	Holding the Camera ...........................................................................	58
	Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings..............................	59
	Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................	64
	Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................	65
	Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................	65
	Compensating Flash Output ..............................................................	70
	Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash......................................	71
	Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................	72
	Playing Back Images .........................................................................	72
	Deleting Images .................................................................................	73
	Shooting Functions	75

	How to Operate the Shooting Functions....................................	76
	Direct Keys Setting Items...................................................................	76
	Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items..........................................................	77
	Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ..................................................	78
	Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................	80
	Picture Mode......................................................................................	81
	HMode...........................................................................................	82
	Exposure Mode..................................................................................	84
	Setting the Exposure....................................................................	85
	Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed ................................................	85
	Setting the Sensitivity.........................................................................	87
	Changing the Exposure Mode ...........................................................	89
	Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................	101
	Adjusting the Exposure ....................................................................	104
	Focusing......................................................................................	109
	Using the Autofocus.........................................................................	109
	Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................	111
	Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)...........................................	113
	Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock).........................................................	114
	Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................	116
	Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
	Shooting (Digital Preview).........................................................	119

Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera
Shake ...........................................................................................	121
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function.....................	121
Shooting with the Self-Timer............................................................	125
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) ..................................	128
Continuous Shooting .................................................................	130
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................	132
Using the Flash	135
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................	136
Using Slow-Speed-Sync ..................................................................	136
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............	138
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................	139
Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................	140
Shooting Settings	149
Setting the File Format...............................................................	150
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ..................................................	150
Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................	151
Setting the File Format.....................................................................	152
Setting the gButton Function .................................................	154
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image).................	157
Additional Settings for Shooting ..............................................	159
Setting the White Balance................................................................	159
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................	164
Playback Functions	165
Playback Functions Operation..................................................	166
Playback Menu Setting Items ..........................................................	166
Enlarging Images........................................................................	167
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................	169
Multi-image Display Screen .............................................................	169
Calendar Display/Folder Display......................................................	171
Joining Multiple Images (Index) .......................................................	172
Rotating Images..........................................................................	175
Comparing Images .....................................................................	176
Slideshow....................................................................................	177

Setting the Slideshow Display..........................................................	177
Starting the Slideshow .....................................................................	178

Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................	180
Deleting Selected Images ................................................................	180
Deleting a Folder..............................................................................	182
Deleting All Images ..........................................................................	183
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................	184
Protecting Single Images .................................................................	184
Protecting All Images .......................................................................	185
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...............................	186
Processing Images	187
Changing the Image Size...........................................................	188
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
(Resize)............................................................................................	188
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................	190
Processing Images with Digital Filters.....................................	192
Editing RAW Images ..................................................................	195
Editing a RAW Image.......................................................................	195
Printing from the Camera	199
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .........................................	200
Printing Single Images .....................................................................	200
Settings for All Images .....................................................................	202
Printing Using PictBridge ..........................................................	203
Setting USB Connection ..................................................................	204
Connecting the Camera to the Printer .............................................	205
Printing Single Images .....................................................................	206
Printing All Images ...........................................................................	208
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings.......................................	209
Disconnecting the USB Cable..........................................................	209

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Camera Settings	211
How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................	212
Set-up Menu Setting Items ..............................................................	212
Formatting the SD Memory Card ..............................................	214
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display
Language.....................................................................................	215
Turning the Beep On and Off...........................................................	215
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style ........................	216
Setting the World Time ....................................................................	216
Setting the Display Language ..........................................................	219
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..........................	220
Setting the Text Size........................................................................	220
Setting the Guide Display Time .......................................................	220
Setting the Status Display................................................................	221
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ...........................................	221
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor....................................................	222
Setting the Display for Instant Review .............................................	222
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...	224
Selecting the Folder Name ..............................................................	224
Selecting the File Number Setting ...................................................	224
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings ........	225
Selecting the Video Output Format..................................................	225
Setting Auto Power Off ....................................................................	225
Setting the Battery Type ..................................................................	226
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp........................................	227
Using Pixel Mapping ..................................................................	228
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera.......	229
Resetting to Default Settings	231
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ...........................	232
Resetting the Custom Menu ......................................................	233

10	Appendix	235
	Appendix	235

	Default Settings ..........................................................................	236
	Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........	240
	Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring] .................................................	241
	Cleaning the CCD .......................................................................	243
	Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal).....................	243
	Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) ..........................................	244
	Removing Dust with a Blower ..........................................................	246
	Optional Accessories.................................................................	248
	Error Messages...........................................................................	252
	Troubleshooting .........................................................................	255
	Main Specifications....................................................................	258
	Glossary ......................................................................................	262
	Index ............................................................................................	267
	WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................	272

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1	Before Using Your Camera	1
	Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of	1

	various parts.
		2
2	Getting Started	2
	Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to
	read it and follow the instructions.	3

3	Basic Operations
3	Basic Operations
	Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.	4

4	Shooting Functions
4	Shooting Functions
	Explains the shooting-related functions.	5

5	Using the Flash
5	Using the Flash
	Explains how to use the built-in flash and the external flash.
		6
6	Shooting Settings	6
6	Shooting Settings
	Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format.
		7
7	Playback Functions	7
	Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting pictures.
		8
8	Processing Images	8
	Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters and
	processing pictures taken in RAW format.	9

9	Printing from the Camera
9	Printing from the Camera
	Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing pictures while	10
	directly connected to a printer.	10

10 Camera Settings
	Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor	11
	settings and the image file naming convention.

11	Resetting to Default Settings	12
	Explains the procedure for resetting all settings to their default settings.	12

12 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1	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.

e/yCamera Characteristics ..........	14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............	16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............	17
Display Indicators ................................................	22
How to Change Function Settings ......................	30
Using the Help Function ......................................	34

14e/yCamera

Characteristics

•Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective

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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 minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.

•Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing.

•Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance.

•Uses AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries.

•Features a help function that lets you check how to use the camera while using it. If you do not know how to use a certain function, press the g(Help) button to display its explanation on the monitor. When you are

already familiar with the camera’s operation, you can also assign 4 other functions to the gbutton making the camera's setup more convenient.

•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 CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.

•Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera. You can use digital filters like B&W 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 Sensitivity Priority mode Kthat automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity.

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD
35 mm film	: 36×24 mm

e/yCCD : 23.5×15.7 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 e/y. 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 e/y.

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the e/yby 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the e/y 300×1.5=450

Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Shake Reduction (SR)

Shake Reduction (SR) on the e/yfeatures 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.

Help Function

The guides displayed for the e/yhelp function have been designed for use in combination with a DA or DA L lens.

When using another lens with the aperture ring not set to the s(Auto) position, some of the guides displayed may not match the actual conditions.

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16Checking the Contents of the Package

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

Hot shoe cover FK	Eyecup FQ	Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)

USB cable	Strap	Software (CD-ROM)
I-USB7	O-ST84		S-SW84

Four AA lithium batteries	Operating Manual	Quick Guide
	(this manual)

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3

Operating Manual

Names and Functions of Working

Parts

	Power lamp	Hot shoe
	Power lamp
	Self-timer lamp/	Strap lug
	Remote control receiver	Strap lug
	Remote control receiver
	Card cover	Mirror
	Card cover
	Lens mount index	AF coupler
	(red dot)	AF
		MF
	Lens unlock button	Lens information
		contacts
	Built-in flash	Diopter
		adjustment lever
		Viewfinder
		UP
	USB/Video terminal	Card access
	USB/Video terminal	lamp
		lamp
	Terminal cover	Monitor

	Battery cover
Tripod socket	unlock lever
	Battery cover

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* In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.

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Capture Mode

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

The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, these settings can be changed.

1	5
2	6
3

	MF	7
4	AF	7
4
		9
		0
8		a
		a
UP		b
		c
		d
		e

1 g(Help) button

Displays an explanation of the function or operation on the monitor. (p.34)

You can also assign other functions to this button. (p.154)

2 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.62)

3 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off. (p.49)

4 Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.47)

5 mcbutton

Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.91, p.98, p.104)

6 Mode dial

Changes Capture mode. (p.80)

7 Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus mode (p.109) and manual focus mode (p.116).

8 Kbutton

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.65)

9 e-dial

Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values.

0 =button

You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to memorize the exposure value. (p.100, p.105, p.110)

a Qbutton

Switches to Playback mode. (p.72, p.166)

b Mbutton

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

c 3button

Displays the [ARec. Mode 1] menu (p.77). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

d 4button

Displays the control panel (p.23). When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, press the button to confirm the selected item.

eFour-way controller (2345)

Opens the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ Sensitivity setup menu (p.76).

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

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Playback Mode

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

	MF
	AF
	4
	5
UP	6
	7
	8

1 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

2 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.49)

3 g(Help) button

Displays an explanation of the function or operation on the monitor. (p.34)

4 e-dial

Use this to enlarge an image (p.167) or display multiple images at the same time (p.169).

5 Q button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

6 Mbutton

Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.24)

7 3button

Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu

(p.166). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display other menus.

8 4button

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

9Four-way controller (2345)

Use this to move the cursor or change items in the menu or playback screen.

0 ibutton

Press to delete images. (p.73)

References to Button Names

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

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22 Display Indicators

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Monitor

The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Monitor

The brightness or the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.221, p.222)

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 [R Set-up 1] menu to not show indicators. (p.220)

1		P Program Automatic
1		Exposure
		Exposure

07/07/2008 10:30AM

2 3

1 Capture mode (p.80)

3 Current date and time (p.54)

2World time (p.216)

(only when set to Destination)

Capture Mode

While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. Press the 4button to display the control panel and change settings.

Status screen/Control panel

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

	1/1000 12345
	F 11	+1.3
		AWB AUTOISO 3200
1.0		AF.A
OK	OFF	JPEG 10M


	1				2	3	4

			5			6
7			8			9
11		13		14	10
12		15		16	17		18
		19		20	21		22
23		19		20	21		22

4				M

	Scene mode
	Scene mode					24
	Night Scene					24
	Night Scene

					7

			AWB	AUTOISO 3200	11	13	14	10
	1.0		AF.A		12	15	16	17	18
	1.0		AF.A		12	15	16	17	18

		OFF	JPEG	10M		19	20	21	22

1	Capture mode (p.80)	13	Drive Mode (p.76)
2	AE lock icon (p.105)	14	White Balance (p.159)
3	World Time (p.216)	15	Custom Image (p.157)
4	Battery level (p.39)	16	Focus mode (p.109)
5	Shutter speed (p.85)	17	AE metering (p.101)
6	Recordable image number	18	Shake Reduction (p.121)
7	H(Scene) mode (p.82)	19	Digital Filter (p.132)
8	Aperture (p.85)	20	File format (p.152)
9	EV Compensation (p.104)	21	JPEG recorded pixels (p.150)
10	ISO Sensitivity (p.87)	22	JPEG quality (p.151)
11	Flash Mode (p.65)	23	Guide key
12	Flash exposure compensation	24	Explanation of the selected
	(p.70)		function

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

•The status screen will disappear after the time set for [3. Meter Operating Time] in the [ACustom Setting 1] menu (the default setting is 10 seconds). Press the Mbutton to display it again.

•When the [21. Display status] setting in the [ACustom Setting 3] menu is set to Off, the status screen is displayed only when the Mbutton is pressed. (p.221)

Playback Mode

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

Standard	Captured images and indicators are displayed.
Histogram display	Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.
Detailed information	Detailed showing of how and when the images were taken
display	is displayed.
No info. display	Only captured images are displayed.

100-0001	100-0001
	M
1/2000
F2.8	RGB

Standard

Histogram display

M M

P	100-0001
M	AF.S

			24mm
1/2000
F2.8	+1.5	- 0.5	±0
ISO	200	G2 A1	±0
JPEG	10	AdobeRGB	±0
07 / 07 / 2008		10 : 39 AM	±0

No info. display

Detailed information display

The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session. The [Standard] screen can always be displayed first by setting [Playback Display] to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.229) in the [ARec. Mode 3] menu.

Detailed information display

P 100-0001

AF.S

			24mm
1/2000
F2.8	+1.5	- 0.5	±0
ISO	200	G2 A1	±0
JPEG	10	AdobeRGB	±0
07 / 07 / 2008		10 : 39 AM	±0


	1		3				14
		2		4		15	16
		2				15	16
				5	6		17
7			8	9	10		18
11		12			13		19
23			24		25	26	20
27		28	29		30		21
			31				22

1	Rotation information	18	Image Tone
2	Captured image	19	Saturation/Filter Effect
3	Protect setting	20	Hue/Toning
4	Capture mode	21	Contrast
5	AE metering	22	Sharpness/Fine Sharpness
6	Flash Mode	23	Sensitivity
7	Shutter speed	24	White Balance
8	Shake Reduction	25	GM compensation (Adjust White
9	Drive Mode		Balance)
10	Exposure bracket	26	BA compensation (Adjust White
11	Aperture		Balance)
12	EV Compensation	27	File format
13	Flash exposure compensation	28	JPEG recorded pixels
14	Folder number-File number	29	JPEG quality
15	Focus mode	30	Color space
16	AF area	31	Shooting date/time
17	Lens focal length

* Indicators 6 and 13 only appear for images in which the flash was discharged.

Using Before

Camera Your

Histogram Display

The e/yfeatures two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.

1
Before		1	2
			100-0001	23
			3	23
Your Using			4
Your Using				23
Camera	6			23
	6	RGB
			5

Brightness histogram

1	4	3	2
			100-0001
			7
6			8
6
			9
	5

RGB histogram

1	File format	6	Switch Brightness histogram/
2	Folder number-File number (p.224)		RGB histogram
3	Protect setting (p.184)	7	Histogram (R)
4	DPOF settings (p.200)	8	Histogram (G)
5	Histogram (Brightness) (p.26)	9	Histogram (B)

*Indicator 3 only appears for images with Protect setting and indicator 4 only appears for images with DPOF settings.

Areas affected by bright or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set to O(On) in [Playback dsp. methd.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. (p.168)

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.

pixels→
Number of

	(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
	(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
Dark	portions	Bright portions
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.

1Adjusting the Exposure (p.104)

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.


Dark image	Image with few bright	Bright image
	or dark areas

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 On.

1Playing Back Images (p.72)

1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.222)

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.

1Setting the White Balance (p.159)

Using Before

Camera Your