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SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.56 and p.312.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with the W 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, W and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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. IrSimple™ and IrSST™ Trademarks are owned by the Infrared Data Association

. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this device 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 product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• 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.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.

• The camera can use either D-LI109 battery or the optional AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries. In this manual, both the D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the battery hereafter. Except stated above, the generic term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

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 loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Do not 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 electric shock.

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• 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.

• Do not send data via infrared transmission with the infrared port of the camera pointed at a person’s eyes. Doing so may cause impaired eyesight and other injury.

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

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this 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 and AC plug cord, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

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

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

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

• Do not use the battery charger 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.

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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 clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI109 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 Usage of AA Batteries

Warning

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

• When using the optional AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries can be used. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.

• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not disassemble the batteries. Attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could result in explosion or leakage.

• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to explode or cause a fire.

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

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• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

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

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards

from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

• 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 life.

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

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC109. 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.

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• 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 at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove 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 the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

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

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place.

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.53) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.301 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4

Contents............................................................................................... 6

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13

Before Using Your Camera 15

W Camera Characteristics.....................................................16

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................18

Names and Functions of Working Parts ....................................19

Capture Mode .................................................................................... 20

Playback Mode .................................................................................. 22

Display Indicators.........................................................................24

Monitor ............................................................................................... 24

Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 32

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

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

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

Using the Menus ................................................................................ 37

Getting Started 41

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

Inserting the Battery.....................................................................43

Using the Lithium-ion Battery ............................................................. 43

Using the AA Batteries....................................................................... 46

Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 49

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully

Charged Battery/New AA Batteries) .................................................. 49

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 50

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card...................................52

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level .................................................... 54

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

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

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

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

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

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 64

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Basic Operations 67

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................68

Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 68

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 69

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................74

Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................75

Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 75

Compensating Flash Output .............................................................. 81

Playing Back Pictures..................................................................82

Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 82

Deleting a Single Image ..................................................................... 84

Shooting Functions 85

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ....................................86

Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 86

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items.......................................................... 87

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items .................................................. 89

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...................................91

Picture Modes .................................................................................... 92

H Modes......................................................................................... 93

Exposure Modes ................................................................................ 95

Setting the Exposure....................................................................96

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed................................................ 96

Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 98

Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction) ................................. 100

Changing the Exposure Mode ......................................................... 103

Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................ 114

Adjusting the Exposure .................................................................... 117

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting

(AE Lock) ......................................................................................... 120

Focusing......................................................................................122

Using the Autofocus......................................................................... 122

Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................ 125

AF Fine Adjustment ......................................................................... 128

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) ........................................... 129

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ...................................................... 132

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 134

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Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before

Shooting (Preview) .....................................................................137

Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ...................... 137

Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 139

Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 140

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera

Shake ...........................................................................................141

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function..................... 141

Shooting with Self-timer ................................................................... 145

Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) ........................................ 147

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................149

Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 149

Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 151

Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 153

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................155

Shooting with Live View ............................................................159

Setting Live View ............................................................................. 160

Taking Still Pictures ......................................................................... 162

Recording Movies.......................................................................165

Changing the Movie Settings ........................................................... 165

Recording Movies ............................................................................ 167

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................ 169

Editing Movies.................................................................................. 171

Using the Flash 173

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................174

Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 174

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 176

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............178

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................179

Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................180

Using P-TTL Auto Mode .................................................................. 181

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode............................................... 182

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 183

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 187

Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords.............................. 188

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash............................................................ 189

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Shooting Settings 191

Setting a File Format ..................................................................192

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................. 192

Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................ 193

Setting the File Format..................................................................... 195

Setting the Green Button Function ...........................................197

Setting the White Balance .........................................................200

Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 202

Fine-Tuning the White Balance........................................................ 204

Setting the Color Space ................................................................... 205

Correcting Images ......................................................................207

Adjusting Brightness ........................................................................ 207

Lens Correction................................................................................ 211

Setting the Image Finishing Tone.............................................213

Setting Custom Image ..................................................................... 213

Setting Cross Processing................................................................. 216

Playback Functions 219

Playback Functions Operation..................................................220

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items .............................................. 220

Playback Menu Setting Items .......................................................... 221

Setting the Playback Display Method.......................................222

Enlarging Images........................................................................223

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................224

Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 224

Displaying Images by Folder............................................................ 225

Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ................ 226

Comparing Images........................................................................... 228

Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 229

Playing Back Images Continuously..........................................232

Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 232

Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 233

Rotating Images..........................................................................235

Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................236

Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 236

Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 238

Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 239

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................240

Protecting a Single Image ................................................................ 240

Protecting All Images ....................................................................... 241

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................242

Exchanging Image Data with Other Devices............................244

Sending and Receiving Image Data via Infrared Transmission....... 244

Playing a Dueling Game using Your Images (Dueling Images) ....... 246

Processing Images 249

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................250

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

(Resize)............................................................................................ 250

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................ 251

Processing Images with Digital Filters.....................................253

Applying the Digital Filter ................................................................. 255

Recreating Filter Effects................................................................... 256

Searching for the Original Image ..................................................... 258

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................259

Developing One RAW Image ........................................................... 259

Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 260

Specifying the Parameters ............................................................... 262

Changing Additional Settings 265

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................266

Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 266

Formatting an SD Memory Card................................................268

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......269

Setting the Beep .............................................................................. 269

Changing the Date and Time Display .............................................. 270

Setting the World Time .................................................................... 270

Setting the Display Language .......................................................... 273

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..........................274

Setting the Text Size ........................................................................ 274

Setting the Guide Display Time ....................................................... 274

Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed ............................................ 275

Setting the Status Screen Display ................................................... 276

Setting the Display for Instant Review ............................................. 276

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ........................................... 277

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor.................................................... 278

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Setting the Folder/File Number .................................................279

Changing the Naming System of the Folder .................................... 279

Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 279

Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 280

Selecting the Power Settings ....................................................281

Setting the Auto Power Off Function................................................ 281

Setting the Battery Type .................................................................. 282

Setting the Photographer Information......................................283

Setting the DPOF Settings .........................................................285

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) ...........................................................................287

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)...............288

Connecting to a Computer 291

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer.......................292

Saving Images on Your Computer ............................................293

Setting the USB Connection Mode .................................................. 293

Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer .. 294

Using the Provided Software.....................................................296

Installing the Software...................................................................... 296

Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 ............................. 298

Appendix 303

Default Settings ..........................................................................304

Resetting the Menus ..................................................................310

Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus .......................... 310

Resetting the Custom Menu ............................................................ 311

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........312

Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 314

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................315

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor

(Dust Removal) ................................................................................ 315

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor

(Dust Alert) ....................................................................................... 316

Removing Dust with a Blower .......................................................... 318

Optional Accessories.................................................................320

Error Messages...........................................................................325

Troubleshooting .........................................................................328

Main Specifications ....................................................................331

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Glossary ......................................................................................337

Index ............................................................................................342

WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................348

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Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

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

6 Shooting Settings

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

7 Playback Functions

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

8 Processing Images

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

9 Changing Additional Settings

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

10 Connecting to a Computer

Explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

11 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

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1 Before Using Your

Camera

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

W Camera Characteristics ............................16

Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 18

Names and Functions of Working Parts ............19

Display Indicators ................................................ 24

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

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W Camera Characteristics

• Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 12.4 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.

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

Before Using Your Camera

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

• Features 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 image composition and manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.

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

• In addition to the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109, the commercially available AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AA alkaline batteries can also be used with the optional AA battery holder D-BH109.

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

• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The camera can also output a composite video signal so that you can view recorded images and movies on a monitor such as a TV screen.

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

• The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating to prevent dust sticking to the sensor. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS sensor for removing collected dust.

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

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

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

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• Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity.

• Supports infrared transmission (IrSimple/IrSS) which allows you to send and receive image data to and from cell phones and printers.

Shake Reduction (SR)

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

Additionally Saving as a RAW Image

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

• Cross Processing RAW image without Cross Processing

• Digital Filter RAW image without filter effect

• HDR Capture RAW image with standard exposure

• Multi-exposure RAW image with Multi-exposure

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

35 mm film: 36×24 mm W CMOS sensor: 23.6×15.8 mm

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

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

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

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

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the W

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

Before Using Your Camera

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Checking the Contents of the Package

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

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

USB cable

I-USB7

Battery charger

D-BC109

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Refer to p.320 for information on optional accessories.

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord

Strap

O-ST53

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW110

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Names and Functions of Working Parts

AF assist light

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Card cover

Lens mount index

(red dot)

Lens unlock button

Built-in flash

Image plane indicator

PC/AV terminal

Terminal cover

Infrared port

Hot shoe

Speaker

Strap lug

Microphone

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Card access lamp

Monitor

Before Using Your Camera

Tripod socket

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

Battery cover unlock lever

Battery cover

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Capture Mode

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

Before Using Your Camera

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

9 0

a b c

d e

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1 | (Green) button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.197)

2 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.72)

3 Main switch

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

4 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.57)

5 mc button

Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.104, p.110, p.117)

6 Mode dial

Changes Capture mode. (p.91)

7 Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus mode (p.122) and manual focus mode (p.134).

8 K/i button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.75)

9 E-dial

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

0 =/L button

You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.112, p.120, p.123)

a Q button

Switches to Playback mode. (p.82)

b U button

Displays a Live View image. (p.159)

c M button

Displays the status screen (p.25)

Switches to the control panel when the status screen is shown. (p.26)

d 4 button

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

When the focusing area is set to S (Select), press this button to enable or disable changing the AF point. (p.129)

e Four-way controller

(2345)

Displays the Drive Mode/ Flash Mode/White Balance/ Sensitivity setup menu. (p.86)

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

Changes the AF point when it can be changed.

f 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.87). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

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Playback Mode

Functions of buttons, dial and lever used during playback are noted.

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8 9

0 a

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1 | (Green) button

Press to change the settings, such as resetting the values. (p.197)

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Main switch

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

4 mc button

When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to additionally save the image in RAW format. (p.83)

5 K/i button

Press to delete images. (p.84)

6 E-dial

Use this to enlarge an image (p.223) or display multiple images at the same time (p.224).

7 Q button

Switches to Capture mode.

8 M button

Displays shooting information on the monitor. (p.27)

9 4 button

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

0 Four-way controller

(2345)

Use this to move the cursor or change items in the menu or playback screen. Press the four-way controller (3) to display the playback mode palette. (p.220)

a 3 button

Displays the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.221). Next, press the four-way 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.

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Display Indicators

Monitor

The various information appears on

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the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Monitor

The brightness and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.277, p.278)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial

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

Program

Automatic Exposure

09/09/2010 10:30AM

1 Capture mode (p.91) 3 Current date and time (p.64) 2 World Time (p.270)

(only when set to Destination)

To not show guides, set [Guide Display] to [Off] in the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.274)

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Capture Mode

HDR OFF

OFF

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

125 5.6F

200

1122+3-3

12M

AF.A

AWB

ISO

[37]

AUTO

JPEG

ISO

Status screen

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

Custom Image Bright

JPEG

AF.A

12M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[37]

Control panel Blank

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SHIFT

2000 2.8

ISO

1600

AUTO

1122+3-3

±1.0

G1A1

12 M

JPEG

AWB

AF.A

11 1 2

ISO

[

15 16

22 23 24 25 26

]

34 5 67

910

18 19 20

1 Capture Mode (p.91) 13 EV Compensation (p.117)/ 2 AE Lock (p.120) 3 Interval Shooting (p.149)/Multi-

exposure (p.153)/Digital Filter (p.155)/HDR Capture (p.209) /Cross Processing (p.216)

4 Custom Image (p.213)/

Cross Processing (p.216)

Exposure Bracketing (p.118)

14 EV bar 15

Flash Exposure Compensation (p.81)

16 White Balance fine-tuning (p.204) 17 Drive Mode (p.86) 18 White Balance (p.200)

19 Select AF point (p.129) 5 Focus Mode (p.122) 20 Sensitivity (p.98) 6 AE Metering (p.114) 21 Flash Mode (p.75) 7 Battery level (p.49) 22 File Format (p.195) 8 E-dial guide 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.192) 9 Shutter speed 24 JPEG Quality (p.193)

10 Aperture value 25 Shake Reduction (p.141) 11 ISO AUTO 26 Remaining image storage 12 Sensitivity (p.98)

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HDR

OFF

Control panel

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

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Custom Image Bright

OFF

HDR

OFF

AF.A

JPEG

12 M

[

]

1 2

43 567

98101112

1413 15 16 17

18 19

1 Function name 11 Highlight Correction (p.207) 2 Setting 12 Shadow Correction (p.208) 3 Custom Image (p.213) 13 File Format (p.195) 4 Cross Processing (p.216) 14 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.192) 5 Digital Filter (p.155) 15 JPEG Quality (p.193) 6 HDR Capture (p.209) 16 Distortion Correction (p.211) 7 Shake Reduction (p.141) 17 Lateral Chromatic Aberration 8 AE Metering (p.114)

Correction (p.211)

9 AF Mode (p.125) 18 Current date and time

10 Select AF point (p.129) 19 Remaining image storage capacity

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

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

•

The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds. Press the

•

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

•

If [Shooting Info Display] is set to O (On) in [Memory] (p.288) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu and the blank screen is selected, the next time the camera is

button to display it again.

turned on the blank screen is displayed first.

•

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

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Playback Mode

100- 0001

RAW

100- 0001

RAW

200

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

Standard Captured image, file format and guides are displayed.

Histogram display

Detailed information display

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.30)

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed. (p.28)

No info. display Only captured image is displayed.

JPEG

2000 F5.6

Standard

100-0001

200

ISO

RAW

JPEG

2000 F5.6

Histogram display

AF.A

2000

F5.6 +1.5 -0.5

200

ISO

JPEG

09/09/2010

200

10:00AM

100-0001

200

ISO

100-0001

AdobeRGB

RAW

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

No info. display Detailed information display

The type of information display that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.288) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the [Standard] screen is always displayed first when the camera is turned on.

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200

OFF

Detailed information display

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

Page 1

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Still Picture

AF.A

2000

F2.8

200

ISO JPEG

09/09/2010

Movie

F2.8

Movie

09/09/2010

200

+1.5 -0.5

AdobeRGB

10:00AM

min

OFF

10:00AM

100-0001

sec

G2MONO

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

10 11

12 13 14 15 18

25 26 27 28 29

35 36

37 13 38

20 23

232424

2725 26 29

1716

3332

Page 2

Still Picture/Movie

2 3

100-0001

2 3

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1 Rotation information (p.235) 20 EV Compensation (p.117) 2 Captured image 21 Flash Exposure Compensation 3 Capture Mode (p.91) 4 Protect (p.240) 22 Sensitivity (p.98) 5 Folder number-File number

(p.279)

6 Drive Mode (p.86) 25 File Format (p.195) 7 Flash Mode (p.75) 26 Recorded Pixels (p.165, p.192) 8 Lens focal length 27 Quality Level (p.165, p.193) 9 AF point (p.129)/

Autofocus Method (p.160)

10 Focus Mode (p.122) 30 Image Tone (p.213) 11 AE Metering (p.114) 31 Custom Image parameters (p.213) 12 Shutter speed 32 Shooting date and time 13 Digital Filter (p.155) 33 DPOF Setting (p.285) 14 HDR Capture (p.209)/

Multi-exposure (p.153)/ Cross Processing (p.216)

15 Highlight Correction (p.207) 37 Drive Mode (Remote Control) 16 Shadow Correction (p.208) 38 Cross Processing (p.216) 17 Distortion Correction (p.211) 39 Information tampering warning 18 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (p.211)

19 Aperture value

* For images taken with Live View, the autofocus method is displayed for indicator

9. * Indicators 7 and 21 appear only for images taken with the flash. * Indicators 13, 14, 15, 16, and 24 appear only for images taken with the

corresponding functions enabled.

* Indicators 26 and 27 do not appear for RAW images.

(p.81)

23 White Balance (p.200) 24 White Balance fine-tuning (p.204)

28 Color Space (p.205) 29 Shake Reduction (p.141, p.166)

34 Recording time 35 Sound setting (p.166) 36 Sound type (p.165)

40 Photographer (p.283) 41 Copyright Holder (p.283)

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100 -0 001

RAW

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. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram”

and “RGB histogram”.

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1 3232

100-0001

RAW

100-0001

2000 F5.6 200

ISO

2000 F5.6

ISO

200

97 8 10 6 7 8 9 106

Brightness histogram RGB histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Shutter speed 2 Protect 8 Aperture value 3 Folder number-File number 9 Sensitivity 4 Additionally saving in RAW format 10 DPOF Setting 5 Switch RGB histogram/ Brightness

histogram

6 File Format 13 Histogram (B)

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

JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory. (p.83)

If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.222) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in RGB histogram display and Detailed information display).

11 Histogram (R) 12 Histogram (G)

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Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. 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 adjust the exposure and take a picture again.

1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.117) 1 Adjusting Brightness (p.207)

Understanding Brightness

When the brightness is correct and there are no overly bright 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.

Number of pixels→

Dark portions Bright portions

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

1 Playing Back Images (p.82) 1 Setting the Playback Display Method (p.222) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.276)

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.200)

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Guide Indicators

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

Example)

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

4 button mmc button

S E-dial K/i button

Shutter release button

Viewfinder

The following information appears in the viewfinder.

4 5

1 AF frame (p.58) 2 Spot metering frame (p.115) 3 AF point (p.129) 4 Flash status (p.75)

Lit: when flash is available. Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set.

7910116 8

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5 Picture mode icon (p.92)

The icon for Picture mode in use appears. U (Normal mode of I), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait)

6 Shake Reduction (p.141)

Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated.

7 Shutter speed

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting. Underlined when the shutter speed can be adjusted with the e-dial. A countdown of processing time is displayed when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.100)

8 Aperture value

Aperture value when capturing or adjusting. Underlined when the aperture value can be adjusted with the e-dial. [nr] blinks when the Noise Reduction function is activated. (p.100)

9 Focus indicator (p.70)

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

10 Number of recordable images/EV compensation value

Displays the number of recordable images with current quality level and recorded pixels. The difference from the proper exposure value appears when the mode dial is set to a. (p.111) m: EV Compensation (p.117)

Underlined when the EV compensation value can be adjusted with the e-dial while the mc button is pressed.

o: Sensitivity

Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial.

11 Focus mode (p.122)

Appears when set to \.

12 AE Lock (p.120)

Appears while the AE Lock function is activated.

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• The AF point(s) in use for autofocus appear in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.129)

• [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.

• When [AF/AE-L Button] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, \ is displayed in the viewfinder while the =/L button is pressed. (p.123)

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How to Change Function Settings

Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.

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Using the Direct Keys

In Capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance and Sensitivity by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.86) Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

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

Flash Mode

Auto Flash Discharge

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Cancel OK

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

HDR OFF

OFF

are displayed in the status screen. Direct key operation is not available when the AF point is being changed while the focusing area is set to S (Select). In such cases, press and hold the 4 button. (p.130)

Using the Control Panel

While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen. You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is 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 when 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 items that cannot be changed.

AUTO PICT

20 5.6F

ISO

800

AUTO

1122+3-3

12 M

JPEG

Custom Image Bright

OFF

AF.A

JPEG

12 M

OFF

AWB

AF.A

HDR

OFF

ISO

[37]

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HDR OFF

OFF

Press the 4 button.

JPEG Quality

The setup screen of the selected item appears.

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JPEG

OFF

AF.A

12 M

OFF

HDR

OFF

[37]

Use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to select a setting

JPEG Quality

128

value.

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.

• You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the 4 button.

• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View (p.159) is displayed. Make or change necessary settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu in advance.

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Using the Menus

OFF

HDR

OFF

This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus. Below, how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example.

Press the 3 button in Capture mode.

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

If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the [Q Playback 1] menu appears. When the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears instead.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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].

You can also use the e-dial to switch the menus.

1 234

Custom Image File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality AF Mode AF.A AE Metering Select AF Point

Exit

JPEG

12 M

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

1 234

Cross Processing Digital Filter HDR Capture Multi-exposure Interval Shooting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR

Exit

HDR

ISO

OFF

AUTO

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OFF

HDR

OFF

HDR

OFF

Press the four-way controller (5).

Available settings are displayed.

The frame moves to the pop-up menu if

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there is one. When there is a submenu, it is displayed.

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

Press the 4 button.

1 234

Cross Processing Digital Filter HDR Capture Multi-exposure Interval Shooting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR

Exit

1 234

Cross Processing Digital Filter HDR Capture Multi-exposure Interval Shooting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR

Cancel OK

HDR

ISO

HDR

ISO

OFF

AUTO

OFF

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

displayed.

Next, set other items.

Press the 3 button.

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

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

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• You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.275)

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

•[A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.87

•[Q Playback] menu 1 p.221

•[R Set-up] menu 1 p.266

•[A Custom Setting] menu 1 p.89

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Memo

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2 Getting Started

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

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

Inserting the Battery ............................................ 43

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ..........52

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

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

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

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

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Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

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

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Inserting the Battery

Insert the lithium-ion battery or AA batteries into the camera.

Using the Lithium-ion Battery

Use the exclusive battery D-LI109.

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)”

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

Battery charger

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Getting Started

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

First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks.

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

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

•

Do not use the provided Battery Charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. 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. Use a new battery in the camera.

• The maximum charging time is approximately 240 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

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

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

• 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 install a new battery after a long time has passed since the battery was removed, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.64).

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed. 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.

Slide the battery cover unlock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) to open the battery cover (2).

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

To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger. Remove the battery when it pops out slightly.

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Close the battery cover.

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Using the AA Batteries

When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA battery holder D-BH109. (p.320) Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

Available Batteries Characteristics

AA lithium batteries Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.

AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

AA alkaline batteries

These are rechargeable and are economical. A commercially available battery charger that is compatible with the batteries is required.

These are easily obtainable when the batteries you are using run out but they may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend using them except in emergencies or when checking the camera functionality.

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• Do not use the Ni-Mn batteries as the batteries’ voltage characteristics may cause a malfunction.

• AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries that can be used in this camera are not rechargeable.

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

• Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. If you leave them in the camera for a long time, they may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you install new batteries after a long time has passed since the batteries were removed, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.64).

• Insert the batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time and do not mix battery types, brands or old batteries with new ones. Otherwise, malfunctions, such as the battery level not being displayed properly, may occur.

Insert the AA batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery holder.

Slide the battery cover unlock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) to open the battery cover (2).

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Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber.

Push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) and insert the battery holder until it locks.

To remove the battery holder, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger. Remove the battery holder when it pops out slightly.

Close the battery cover.

• To use the AA batteries, set the AA battery type in [AA Battery Type] of the [R Set-up 3] menu before use. (p.282)

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC109 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.50)

• Check the orientation of the batteries if the camera does not operate properly.

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Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the

w displayed on

the status screen.

Status Screen Battery Level

w (Green) Battery is full.

x (Green) Battery is close to full. (D-LI109 only)

f (Orange) Battery is running low. (D-BH109 only)

y (Yellow) Battery is running low. (D-LI109 only) z (Red) Battery is almost empty.

[Battery depleted] The camera turns off after displaying the message.

f, y or z (Red) may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long period of time. In this situation, turn the camera off and on again. If w (Green) appears, you can use the camera.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully Charged Battery/New AA Batteries)

Battery

D-LI109

AA lithium

batteries

AA Ni-MH

rechargeable

batteries

(1900mAh)

AA alkaline

batteries

The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

Temperature

23°C 560 images 470 images 400 images

0°C 420 images 340 images 280 images

23°C

23°C 610 images 400 images 300 images

23°C 200 images 120 images 90 images

Normal

Recording

1600

images

Flash Photography

50% Use 100% Use

1000

images

890 images

Playback

Time

300 minutes

240 minutes

620

minutes

330

minutes

270

minutes

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• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at 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 taking a lot of pictures.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC109 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

Open the battery cover.

Refer to Step 1 on p.45.

Remove the battery if it is inserted into the camera.

Insert the DC coupler into the battery chamber.

Push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and insert the DC coupler until it locks.

To remove the DC coupler, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with your finger. Remove the DC coupler when it pops out slightly.

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Close the battery cover.

The DC coupler’s connection cable is pulled out from the battery cover.

Connect the DC terminals on the AC adapter and the DC coupler with the 2 marks aligned.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

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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 or data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed.

• The connection cable will protrude from the battery cover while the AC adapter is in use. Be careful as you will not be able to set the camera upright on a table, etc.

Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit K-AC109 when using the AC adapter.

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Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card (commercially available). 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.

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

• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.

• 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 an SD Memory Card” (p.268) for details on formatting.

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed cannot keep up with a 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 and then lift it to open (1→2).

Insert the card all the way with

the SD Memory Card label facing 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).

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.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if (1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being

accessed.

Write-protect

switch

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• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

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

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or in locations 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.

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1 Formatting an SD Memory Card (p.268)

• 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 recorded 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 stars (E) are clearer when printed. However, 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 pixels and quality level depending on how the picture will be used.

1 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.192) 1 Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.193)

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JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image

Storage Capacity

(When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card)

JPEG Quality

JPEG Rec. Pixels

E (4288×2848) 281 495 975 J (3936×2624) 332 585 1138

P (3072×2048) 543 945 1807

(1728×1152) 1617 2793 5121

• 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 containing 500 images each. However, in Exposure Bracketing, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.

Best

Better

Good

When the File Format is RAW

With the W, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select PENTAX’s original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 2 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 98 images in both PEF and DNG formats.

1 Setting the File Format (p.195)

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Attaching a Lens

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

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

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

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

functions will be restricted. Refer to “Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.314).

• With factory default settings, the camera will not work with lenses other than those listed above and accessories. Set [22. Using Aperture Ring] to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to use them. (p.314)

Check 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.

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.

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

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.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the viewfinder diopter 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

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

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

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

–1

AF frame

• The Eyecup FQ is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. Diopter can be adjusted with the Eyecup F adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed.

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

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

Q must be removed to use this

adapter. (p.323)

Q, pull it out in the

Q, align it with the

Q attached. However,

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the main switch to [ON].

The camera will turn on.

Set the main switch to the position [OFF] to turn off the camera.

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

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

- Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

• By default, the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3] menu. (p.281)

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Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [

Language/u] screen

appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current

date and time. Once these settings are

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made, you will not need to set them again next time you turn on your camera.

If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.64).

Cancel OK

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Setting the Display Language

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

00 00

dd yy

///

//20100101

24h

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

Cancel

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Press the 4 button.

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

Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 on p.62 if

W (Hometown) does not have to be

changed.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to W.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

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

Press the four-way controller (3).

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

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

New York

DST

Cancel

English

Standard

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

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [Text Size].

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

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

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

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard Large

English

Standard

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When the Wrong Language is Set

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

Press the 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. H is displayed when the mode dial is set to H.

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

[R 1] is displayed in the upper tab. Press the four-way controller (5) six times when the mode dial is set to H.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/u] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

button once to

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2010/01/01 00:00

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.270)

• To change the date and time: “Changing the Date and Time Display” (p.270)

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

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

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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].

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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

Settings complete

Cancel OK

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel OK

00 00

dd yy

//20100101

dd yy

// 2010

0101

24h

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

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Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

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

Set the day and year in the same manner.

Next, set the time.

If you select [12h] in Step 4, the camera switches between am and pm depending on the time.

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

Press the 4 button.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

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

If you set the date and time from the menu, the screen will return to the [R Set-up 1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button.

Pressing the 3 button while setting the date and time cancels the settings made up to that point and switches the camera to Capture mode. After initial settings are complete, if the camera power is turned off before the date and time settings are complete, the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear first next time you turn the camera on. In this case, you can also set the date and time from the menu later. (p.270)

00 00

dd yy

//20100101

dd yy

//20100909

24h

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24h

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

• You can change the language and date and time settings from the menu. (p.270, p.273)

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Memo

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3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing.

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

Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 68

Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 74

Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 75

Playing Back Pictures ..........................................82

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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.

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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 slowest possible 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.141) when using a slower 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.142)

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

The W 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 I.

The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject.

1 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode (p.91)

Set the focus mode lever to =.

The focus mode changes to = (Autofocus) mode.

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway in =, the camera focuses automatically. (p.122)

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Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.

A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.74)

F M

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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 the subject comes into focus.

When set to I (Auto Picture) mode, the optimal capture mode is automatically

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selected from U (Standard), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object) or . (Night Scene Portrait).

The built-in flash pops up automatically when necessary.

1 Operating the shutter release button

(p.72)

1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on

(p.73)

1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.75) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.129)

Press the shutter release button

status

Focus indicatorFlash

fully.

The picture is taken.

This action is referred to as "releasing the shutter" or "release".

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Del et e

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.276)

You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the e-dial. (p.223)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the K/i button.

1 Deleting a Single Image (p.84)

• You can set the camera so that pressing the =/L button will focus automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.123)

• You can preview the image in the viewfinder or on the monitor and check the composition, exposure, and focus before taking pictures. (p.137)

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Operating the shutter release button

The shutter release button has two working positions.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

Pressing it down halfway (first position) displays the indicators in the

viewfinder and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully

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(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

(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 are displayed while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The indicators are displayed for about 10 seconds (default setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after you take your finger off the button. (p.32, p.116)

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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.135)

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

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Using a Zoom Lens

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

Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for

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telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

Wide Angle Telephoto

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

• Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with this camera.

F M

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Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions and when you want to use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the set sensitivity (p.178)).

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

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

1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.179)

• 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 the

lens aperture ring to s (Auto).

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to the “Using the Flash” (p.173).

Setting the Flash Mode

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Flash Mode Function

The camera automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash. The flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary,

Auto Flash

Discharge

Manual Flash

Discharge

Auto Flash+Red-

eye Reduction

such as when using a shutter speed which is likely to cause camera shake or in backlit conditions (except when in s (Landscape), \ (Moving Object) or l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode). The flash may pop up but may not discharge if the camera determines that the flash is not necessary.

Discharges the flash manually. Discharges when the flash is popped up, does not discharge when retracted.

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

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Flash Mode Function

Manual Flash+ Red-eye

Reduction

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye

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Trailing Curtain Sync

Wireless Mode

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

Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode

I/=/s/q/\/./H e/K/c E b/a E/F/k/r

*1 This can be selected in Q (Surf & Snow), K (Food), l (Night Snap), R (Kids), and Y

(Pet) of H mode.

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

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

The flash modes that can be selected for the set capture mode appear.

Discharges the flash manually. A pre-flash for red-eye reduction is discharged before the main flash.

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.

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

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a trail behind. (p.176)

You can synchronize a dedicated external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord. (p.183)

C/b/i/D/r

/F/G/H/I/

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

Turn the e-dial to perform the flash exposure compensation. (p.81)

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Flash Mode

Auto Flash Discharge

Cancel OK

0.0

Using Auto Flash Discharge Mode C, i (Automatic Flash Pop-up)

Set the mode dial to I, =, q, . or H.

The flash is deactivated when A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage Lighting), Z (Night Scene HDR), U (Candlelight), or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene) mode. The built-in flash does not pop up when set to l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.32)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

Switch between C (Auto Flash Discharge) and b (Manual Flash Discharge)

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by pressing the K/i button while the built-in flash is popped up.

Using Manual Flash Discharge Mode b,

Press the K/i button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. The b mode is used regardless of the flash mode setting. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.32)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

Push the built-in flash down to retract.

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When the mode dial is set to a (Flash Off), the built-in flash will not pop up even if the K/i button is pressed.

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. Red-eye 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 a red-eye effect 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 in Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, select D or F. Set to F or H in other modes.

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Daylight-Sync Shooting

In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a shadow cast on a person’s face. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. The b (Manual Flash Discharge) mode is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.

Taking pictures

1 Pop up the built-in flash manually and confirm that the flash

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mode is set to E. (p.78)

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.

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Compensating Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.118) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.

Step Interval Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV

1/2 EV

Turn the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen.

The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the | button to reset the flash output compensation value to 0.0. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the | button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu) (p.197).)

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

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

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

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

–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

Flash Mode

Manual Flash Discharge

Cancel

+0.3

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Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash

You can set the camera to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [16. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.90). By default, pictures cannot be taken while the built-in flash is charging.

16.

Release While Charging

Off On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

Cancel

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Playing Back Pictures

Playing Back Images

You can play back captured images with the camera.

Use the provided “PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4” software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to “Using the Provided Software” (p.296) for details on the software.

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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 shooting information for the displayed image.

Refer to p.27 for details about display information.

Press the four-way controller (45).

4: Displays the previous image. 5: Displays the next image.

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• Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.219) for details on the playback mode functions.

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

• Multi-exposure RAW image with Multi-exposure

• Digital Filter RAW image without filter effect

• HDR Capture RAW image with standard exposure

• Cross Processing RAW image without Cross Processing

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Deleting a Single Image

You can delete images one by one.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.240)

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

Basic Operations

Press the K/i button.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

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

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

Delete JPEG

Delete RAW

Delete RAW+JPEG

Deletes only the JPEG image.

Deletes only the RAW image.

Deletes images in both file formats.

Delete

Cancel

100-0105

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

When deleting multiple images at once, refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.236)

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4 Shooting Functions

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

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 86

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ..........91

Setting the Exposure ........................................... 96

Focusing ............................................................. 122

Checking the Composition, Exposure and

Focus Before Shooting (Preview) ..................... 137

Using the Shake Reduction Function to

Prevent Camera Shake ......................................141

Taking Pictures Continuously .......................... 149

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ................ 155

Shooting with Live View .................................... 159

Recording Movies .............................................. 165

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How to Operate the Shooting Functions

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

For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.37).

Direct Keys Setting Items

Press the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode to set the following items.

Shooting Functions

Key Item Function Page

Drive Mode

Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge. p.75

White Balance

Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. p.98

Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote Control or Exposure Bracketing shooting.

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

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Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.

Menu Item Function Page

Sets the image finishing tone such as color

Custom Image

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

AF Mode

AE Metering

Select AF Point

Cross Processing

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NR

and contrast before shooting an image.

Sets the file format. p.195

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG

format.

Selects the autofocus mode. p.125

Selects the part of the viewfinder to use for

measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Selects the part of the viewfinder to focus on. p.129

Changes the hues and contrast by

performing digital cross processing.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking

pictures.

Enables capturing images at high dynamic

range.

Creates a composite picture by taking multiple frames.

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

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

Sets whether to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting.

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p.192

p.193

p.114

p.216

p.155

p.209

p.153

p.151

p.100

p.102

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Menu Item Function Page

Movie Sets the movie settings. p.165

Live View Sets the Live View display settings. p.160

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.276

D-Range Setting

Lens Correction

Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.205

RAW File Format

Green Button

Shooting Functions

AF/AE-L Button

Memory

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

*1 Can be set using the control panel.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents

bright and dark areas from occurring.

Corrects distortions and chromatic

aberrations of magnification occurring due to lens properties.

Sets the file format of images saved in RAW format.

Assigns the function to be called up when the | button is pressed.

Assigns the function to be called up when the =/L button is pressed.

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

Activates the Shake Reduction function. p.142

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

p.207 p.208

p.211

p.196

p.197

p.120 p.123

p.288

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Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

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

Menu Item Function Page

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.118

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. Expanded Sensitivity

4. Meter Operating Time

5. AE-L with AF Locked

6. Link AE to AF Point

7. Auto Bracketing Order

8. Superimpose AF Area

9. AF.S Setting

10. AF.C Setting

11. AF Assist Light

12. WB When Using Flash

13. AWB in Tungsten Light

14. AF with Remote Control

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

Expands the lower and upper sensitivity limits.

Sets the exposure metering time. p.116

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

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multisegment metering.

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

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

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

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

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

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to

(Auto White Balance).

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with remote control.

p.99

p.133

p.115

p.118

p.130

p.125

p.126

p.127

p.201

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Menu Item Function Page

15. Remote Control in Bulb

16. Release While Charging

17. Flash in Wireless Mode

18. Saving Rotation Info

19. Save Menu Location

Shooting Functions

20. Catch-in Focus

21. AF Fine Adjustment

22. Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Sets the remote control operation while using the remote control with the shutter speed set to h.

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

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

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

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

When set to [On], if [AF Mode] is set to f or l and a manual focus lens is attached, catch-in focus shooting is enabled and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.

Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.128

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

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

p.114

p.81

p.184

p.235

p.275

p.136

p.314

p.311

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Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

You can switch the capture modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.

Dial indicator

The W features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows.

Capture Mode Mode Page

I (Auto Picture)/ = (Portrait)/ s (Landscape)/ q (Macro)/ \ (Moving Object)/ . (Night Scene

Picture modes

H (Scene) modes

Exposure modes

Movie mode C (Movie) p.165

Portrait)/ a (Flash Off) (When shooting with Live View, d (Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be selected in I mode.)

A (Night Scene)/ Q (Surf & Snow)/ K (Food)/ K (Sunset)/ n (Stage Lighting)/ l (Night Snap)/

Z (Night Scene HDR)/ R (Kids)/ Y (Pet)/ U (Candlelight)/ E (Museum)

e (Program)/ K (Sensitivity Priority)/ b (Shutter Priority)/ c (Aperture Priority)/ a (Manual)

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Picture Modes

Set the mode dial to =, s, q, \, . or a if you cannot capture the desired image in I (Auto Picture) mode. The characteristics of each mode are as follows.

Mode Characteristics

The optimal capture mode is automatically selected

I Auto Picture

Shooting Functions

Portrait

Landscape

Macro

Moving Object

Night Scene Portrait

Flash Off

from the U (Standard), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object) and . (Night Scene Portrait) modes. When shooting with Live View, d (Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be selected.

Optimal for capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a vibrant image.

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small subjects at short distances.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such as at sporting events. The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

Lets you capture people against a night view or at dusk.

The flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as U (Standard) in I.

In ., even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter speeds so the background areas beyond the flash’s reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture (1 Slow-speed Sync (p.174)). To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.

When \ is automatically selected in I, pictures are taken in the drive mode set beforehand.

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H Modes

By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 11 shooting scenes.

Mode Characteristics

A Night Scene

Q Surf & Snow

K Food

K Sunset For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.

n Stage Lighting For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

Z Night Scene HDR

R Kids

Y Pet

U Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

E Museum

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking.

For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.

Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. Exposure is optimized for dim lighting

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

For capturing moving pets. The drive mode is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).

For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.

Shooting Functions

The flash is deactivated in A, K, n, Z, U and E. To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.

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HDR OFF

OFF

Nig ht Sc ene

Selecting a Shooting Scene

Set the mode dial to H.

The scene mode status screen appears.

Press the M button.

The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the control panel.

Shooting Functions

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Scene Mode] and press the 4 button.

The scene mode selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) or e-dial to choose a scene mode.

15 4.0F

ISO

1600

AUTO

1122+3-3

12 M

JPEG

Scene Mode Night Scene

OFF

AF.A

JPEG

12 M

SCN

Night Scene

OFF

AWB

AF.A

HDR

OFF

ISO

[

123

[37]

]

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.

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When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3) to display the scene mode selection screen and you can select a scene in the same way as described in Step 4.

Night Scene

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking

Exit

Exposure Modes

Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.

Mode Characteristics

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture

e Program

value to obtain a proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.

Sensitivity Priority

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

Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or

Shutter Priority

emphasize subject movement. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement.

Aperture

Priority

a Manual

Lets you set the desired aperture value for controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or sharp background.

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

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Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Correct exposure of the subject is determined by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture value 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

Shooting Functions

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

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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.

Aperture

Depth of field Shallow Deep

Area of focus Narrow Wide

Lens focal length

Distance to the subject Near Far

• The depth of field for the W 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).

Open Close

(Smaller value) (Larger value)

Longer Shorter

(Telephoto) (Wide-angle)

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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 200 to 12800. The default setting is [AUTO].

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.

The [Sensitivity] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO Setting] or [Fixed

Shooting Functions

Value].

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the ISO sensitivity.

For [AUTO Setting], change the maximum sensitivity.

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Sensitivity AUTO Setting

ISO

200

AUTO

ISO

Cancel

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200

Pentax K-r Operating 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

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Using the Control Panel

Using the Menus

2 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Inserting the Battery

Using the Lithium-ion Battery

Using the AA Batteries

Battery Level Indicator

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully Charged Battery/New AA Batteries)

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Attaching a 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

Playing Back Pictures

Playing Back Images

Deleting a Single Image

4 Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

Picture Modes

Exposure Modes

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Setting the Sensitivity