Pentax K-s2 Quick Start Guide

SLR Digital Camera

Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S2
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX K-S2 ready for use and its
basic operations. To ensure proper operation,
please read this Start Guide before using the
camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.63 for details on the Operating Manual.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC109

Start Guide (this manual)

Lenses you can use

Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the
aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.43.

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

Eyecup F

R

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

O-ST132

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery D-LI109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW156

Contents

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......3

Operating Controls ......................................................... 4

Monitor ........................................................................... 6

Viewfinder ...................................................................... 9

Electronic Level ............................................................. 9

How to Change Function Settings ....................10

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 10

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 10

Using the Menus .......................................................... 11

Menu List .............................................................12

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 12

Movie Menu ................................................................. 15

Playback Menu ............................................................ 16

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 17

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 19

Getting Your Camera Ready for Use ................21

Attaching the Strap ...................................................... 21

Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 21

Charging the Battery .................................................... 22

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 22

Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ............................ 23

Opening the Monitor .................................................... 23

Setting the Display Language and Date/Time ............. 24

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 26

Basic Shooting Operation .................................26

Shooting with the Viewfinder ....................................... 26

Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image .............. 28

Capture Modes for Still Pictures .................................. 29

Setting the Sensitivity .................................................. 32

Compensating the Exposure ....................................... 33

Recording Movies ........................................................ 33

Setting the Flash Mode ................................................ 34

Setting the Drive Mode ................................................ 35

Setting the White Balance ............................................ 36

Reviewing Images ..............................................37

Playing Back Movies .................................................... 37

Playback Mode Palette ................................................ 38

Sharing Images ...................................................38

Enabling the Wi-Fi Function ......................................... 38

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode .................40

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ..................................................................... 42

Functions Available with Various Lenses ........43

Main Specifications ............................................44

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ........................................................ 49

Index ....................................................................51

For Using Your Camera Safely ..........................54

Care to be Taken During Handling ....................56

WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................60

Information on the Operating Manual ............... 63

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

1

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this camera that are for anything other
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission
according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are
placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, performances or of items on display. I mages
taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be
used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in
the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

To users of this camera

Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment

•
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or t he magnetic fields produc ed
by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with
the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s
internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of f unctioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

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

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of
batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

2

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete
the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM
supplied with the camera or on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Remote control receiver

Lens unlock button

Lens information

contacts

Lens mount index

Speaker

AF assist light

Built-in flash

AF coupler

Mirror

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Microphone

Image plane indicator

Microphone terminal

Strap lug

Card access lamp

USB terminal (micro B)

Terminal cover

HDMI terminal (type D)

Microphone

NFC mark

Card slot for SD
Memory Cards

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Vari-angle monitor

Connection cable cover

Battery cover unlock lever

Battery cover

Tripod socket

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Operating Controls

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1 EV Compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.33)
In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be
saved in RAW format. (p.37)

2 Green button (M)

Resets the value being adjusted.

3 Shutter release button (0)

Press to capture images. (p.27)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

4 Main switch

Turns the power on/off, or switches to C (movie) mode.
(p.24, p.33)
When the camera is turned on, it enters A (still picture)
mode and the indicator lamp lights green. When the switch
is turned to C, the camera enters C mode and the lamp
lights red.

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.32)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.11)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.

6 Flash pop-up button (1)

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.35)

7 RAW/Fx button (P)

You can assign a function to this button.

8 Focus mode switch

Changes the focus mode. (p.27)

9 Live View/Delete button (K/L)

Displays the Live View image. (p.28)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.37)

0 Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.32)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.11)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.10)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.37)

a Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.10)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to
move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B in single image display of the playback mode to
display the playback mode palette. (p.38)

b INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.6, p.8)

c Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.27)

d

Self-portrait shutter button

When shooting with Live View, this button can be used as a
shutter release button and facilitates taking self-portraits by
holding the camera with the lens facing you. The indicator
lamp lights green or red when the button can be used as a
shutter release button. (p.28)
At all other times, this button is used to switch the Wi-Fi
function on or off. (p.39)

e AF/AE Lock button (f)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for locking the exposure value before shooting.

f Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. (p.37)
Press the button again to switch to capture mode.

g OK button (E)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this
button to confirm the selected item.
When the power is turned on, the indicator lamp lights blue.
The lamp turns off after a while.

h MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.11)

About the four-way controller

In this manual, each button of the four­way controller is indicated as shown in
the illustration on the right.

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Standby mode

(Status screen)

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

Control panel

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status scre en displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. (p.26) When not using the viewfinder,
you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image
displayed on the monitor. (p.28)
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
change settings. (p.10) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed.

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1 Capture mode 17 Flash Mode
2 AE Lock 18 Focusing area (AF point)
3 Focus Method 19 Drive Mode
4 Custom Image 20 White Balance
5 Digital Filter/HDR

Capture

6 GPS positioning status 22 White Balance fine-
7 Wireless LAN status
8 AE Metering 23 File Format
9 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction

10 Battery level 26 Number of shots during
11 E-dial guide
12 Shutter speed
13 Aperture value
14 EV Compensation/

Bracketing

15 EV bar scale 27 Operation guide
16 Sensitivity

21 Flash Exposure

Compensation

tuning

24 Memory card
25 Image storage capacity

Multi-exposure, Interval
Shooting, or Interval
Composite/Maximum
tracking duration of
ASTROTRACER

Live View

1 Capture mode 15 Electronic Level (vertical
2 Flash Mode

tilt)

3 Drive Mode 16 EV Compensation
4 White Balance 17 EV bar scale
5 Custom Image 18 Operation guide, and
6 Digital Filter/HDR

Capture

7 GPS positioning status
8 Wireless LAN status

number of shots during
Multi-exposure, Interval
Shooting or Interval
Composite

9 AE Metering 19 AE Lock

10 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

20 Shutter speed
21 Aperture value

22 Sensitivity
11 Battery level 23 File Format
12 Temperature warning 24 Memory card
13 Histogram 25 Image storage capacity
14 Electronic Level

(horizontal tilt)

26 Face detection frame

(when [Contrast AF] is
set to [Face Detection])

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Single image display

(Standard Information

Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

A mode

1 Function name 7 HDR Capture
2 Setting 8 Clarity Enhancement
3 Memory card 9 AA Filter Simulator
4 Number of recordable

still pictures/Movie
recordable time

5 Custom Image/Scene

Mode

6 Digital Filter 14 Shadow Correction

8

10 Distortion Correction
11 Peripheral Illumination

Correction

12 AE Metering
13 Highlight Correction

15 AF Mode/Contrast AF 22 JPEG Quality
16 AF Active Area/Focus

Peaking

23 Shake Reduction/Movie

SR

17 AF Assist Light 24 Framerate
18 High-ISO NR 25 Recording Sound Level
19 Slow Shutter Speed NR 26 Current date and time
20 File Format 27 Destination
21 JPEG Recorded Pixels/

Movie Recorded Pixels

Playback Mode

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in
single image display of the playback mode.
Press G to change the type of information displayed in
single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

Viewfinder

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1 AF frame 11 Sensitivity/Exposure
2 Spot metering frame
3 AF point 12 AE Lock
4 Flash indicator 13 Change AF Point
5 Focus Method 14 Multi-exposure
6 Shutter speed 15 AE Metering
7 Aperture value 16 Shake Reduction
8 Focus indicator 17 Flash Exposure
9 EV bar scale/Electronic

Level 18 EV Compensation/

10 ISO/ISO AUTO

compensation value

Compensation

Bracketing

19 File Format

t Memo

• You can adjust the image
sharpness in the viewfinder using
the diopter adjustment lever. If it is
difficult to move the diopter
adjustment lever, lift up and
remove the eyecup. Adjust the
diopter setting until the AF frame in
the viewfinder looks sharp and clear.

Electronic Level

You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying the
electronic level. The electronic level for the horizontal camera
angle can be displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder,
and the electronic levels for the vertical and horizontal camera
angles can be displayed on the Live View screen. (p.7)
Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic
Level] of the A3 menu. (p.13)

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Use ABCD to select an item.

Use R to change
settings.

Press F to cancel
the setting operation.

Press E to confirm the
selected item and return to
the control panel.

Press E to make
detailed settings.

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and
changed by using the following ways.

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

Press G in standby mode.
(indicated with the v icon in this manual)

Using the Control Panel

G

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in
standby mode.

Using the Direct Keys

A Sensitivity p.32
B White Balance p.36

C Flash Mode p.34

D Drive Mode p.35

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Using the Menus

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Custom ImageCustom Image
Image Capture SettingsImage Capture Settings
AF SettingsAF Settings
AE MeteringAE Metering
Digital FilterDigital Filter
HDR CaptureHDR Capture

ExitExit

Lens CorrectionLens Correction

Clarity EnhancementClarity Enhancement

D-Range SettingsD-Range Settings
High-ISO NRHigh-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR

Lens CorrectionLens Correction

Clarity EnhancementClarity Enhancement

D-Range SettingsD-Range Settings
High-ISO NRHigh-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NRSlow Shutter Speed NR

ExitExit

CancelCancel OKOK

Custom ImageCustom Image
Image Capture SettingsImage Capture Settings
AF SettingsAF Settings
AE MeteringAE Metering

ExitExit

Digital FilterDigital Filter
HDR CaptureHDR Capture

File FormatFile Format
JPEG Recorded PixelsJPEG Recorded Pixels

Image Capture SettingsImage Capture Settings

JPEG QualityJPEG Quality
RAW File FormatRAW File Format

Use AB to select an item.

Press F to exit the
menu screen.

Menu tabs

Press D to display the
pop-up menu.

Press D to display
the submenu.

Press E to confirm the
selected item.

Press F to cancel the
pop-up menu.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Use AB to select an item.

Use Q to change the menu category.
Use R to switch between menu tabs.

Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.

F

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Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting

Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is
set to O or P.

Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before
shooting an image.

Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait

*4

Sets the file format of images. JPEG

Sets the recording size of JPEG images.

*4

Sets the quality of JPEG images.

Selects the autofocus method when shooting with the viewfinder. z
Selects the area to adjust the focus when shooting with the

*4

viewfinder.

*4

Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations. On
Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and

determining exposure.
Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter

*4

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

*4

Sets the amount to change the exposure. ±2EV

A1

Exposure Mode

Custom Image

Scene Mode

*3 *4

File Format

Image
Capture
Settings

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

JPEG Quality
RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF
AF Mode

AF
Settings

AF Active Area

AF Assist Light

AE Metering

Digital Filter

HDR
Capture

*4

*4

HDR Capture
Bracket Value
Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On

*1

*2 *4

*4

*4

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Bright

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Auto

(11 AF Points)

Multi-segment

Menu Item Function Default Setting

Clarity Enhancement

Distortion
Correction

Peripheral Illumin.
Corr.

Lat-Chromatic-Ab
Adj

Diffraction
Correction

Highlight
Correction

Shadow
Correction

A2

Lens
Correction

D-Range
Settings

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NR

*4

*4

*4

Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. Off

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Off

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties.

On

Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. On

*4

*4

*4

Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas
from occurring.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed areas
from occurring.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
sensitivity.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow

*4

shutter speed.

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

GPS Sets the camera action when the optional GPS unit is used. –

*4

Sets the autofocus mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier

*4

to check the focus.

Off

Live View

Contrast AF

Focus Peaking

Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off
Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View. Off

A3

Electronic
Level

Viewfinder Displays the electronic level in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder. Off

Live View

Displays the electronic level in Standard Information Display of
Live View.

On

Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. Off

AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

*4

*4

Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.

Off

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On
Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length

information cannot be obtained.

35mm

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Menu Item Function Default Setting

Instant
Review

A4

E-Dial
Program­ming

Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.
Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. On
Save RAW Data
Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. On
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off
Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off

G
H
I
J
K
L
M

m –, –, –
n
p I, J, G
o I, J, G

Rotation Direction Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned. Rotate Right

Saves the RAW data during Instant Review.

Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode.

On

I

, J,

XG

–, ISO, –
I, –, –
–, J, –

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, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

–, J, –

–, J, GLINE

LINE
LINE

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Menu Item Function Default Setting

RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed.

Button
Customi­zation

AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1
AF/AE-L Button

(Movie)
Self-portrait

Shutter Button

Sets the function for when f is pressed in C mode. Enable AF1

Sets whether to use the self-portrait shutter button as the shutter
release button when taking self-portraits.

A4

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

Save USER Mode

*1 The function appears only when the mode dial is set to O or P.
*2 The function appears in modes other than S mode.
*3 The function appears in S mode.
*4 The function can also be set from the control panel.

You can save frequently used capture settings to O or P of the
mode dial.

One Push

File Format

On

On for settings

other than Digital

Filter, HDR

Capture, Clarity

Enhancement, and

Shooting Info

Display

–

Movie Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the

Movie Capture Settings

Recording Sound Level

C1

Digital Filter
HDR Capture

*1

*1

Clarity Enhancement
Movie SR

*1 The function can also be set from the control panel.

*1

*1

movie.

*1

Sets the Recording Sound Level for recording. Auto

u/30p

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

*1

Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. Off
Activates the Shake Reduction function. On

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Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting

Slideshow

B1

Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

Protect All Images Protects all stored images at once. –
Delete All Images Deletes all stored images at once. –

Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.
Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off

Repeat Playback

Auto Movie
Playback

Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image
is displayed.

Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

Sets overexposed areas to blink red in Standard Information
Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.

Rotates images which were captured with the camera held
vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed.

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Off

Off

On

Set-up Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting

Language/W Changes the display language. English
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2015

World Time

Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item. Std.

D1

Sound Effects

LCD
Display

LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor. 0
USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. MSC

HDMI Out

Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. –
File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG

D2

File No.

Copyright Information

Guide Display Displays the operation guides when the capture mode is changed. On

Display Color

Sequential
Numbering

Reset File Number

Switches between the d ate and time display of your hometown city
and that of a specified city.

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for
In-focus, AE-L, Self -timer, Remote Control, Change AF Poin t, One
Push File Format, Shake Reduction, and Wi-Fi operations.

Sets the display co lor of the status screen, control pan el and menu
cursor.

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with an
HDMI input terminal.

Continues the sequential numbering for the file name when a new
folder is created.

Resets the file number setting and returns to 0001 each time a
new folder is created.
Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in the
Exif data.

Hometown

Volume 3/

All On

1

Auto

On

–

Off

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Menu Item Function Default Setting

Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz

Auto Power Off

Other Indicator
Lamps

Indicator
Lamps

D3

Wi-Fi Activates the built-in Wi-Fi function. Off

Reset

Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the sensor. –
Dust Removal Cleans the sensor by shaking it. Off

Sensor Cleaning

D4

Format Formats a memory card. –

Firmware Info/Options

Certification Marks

Self-timer

Remote Control

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no
operations are made for a certain period of time.

Lights up the main switch lamp, self-portrait shutter button lamp,
and E lamp when the power is turned on.
Lights up the remote control receiver lamp during the countdown
for Self-timer shooting.
Lights up the remote control receiver lamp during the standby and
countdown for Remote Control shooting and after Remote Control
shooting.

Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A
menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and playback
mode palette.

Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the sensor with a
blower.

Displays the camera’s firmware version. You can check the
current firmware version before running an update.
Displays the certification marks of conformance to wireless
technical standards.

1min.

High

On

On

–

–

–

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Custom Setting Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting

1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps

2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step

3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.

4 AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off

E1

5 Link AE and AF Point

6 Auto EV Compensation

7 Bulb (B) Mode Options Sets the camera operation when pressing 0 in M mode. Type1

8 Bracketing Order Sets the order for Bracketing shooting. 0 - +

9 One-Push Bracketing Shoots all frames with one release when using Bracketing. Off

10 Interval Shooting Options

11 AF in Interval Shooting

E2

12 WB Adjustable Range

13 WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using a flash.

14 AWB in Tungsten Light

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

Automatically compensates the exposure when the correct
exposure cannot be achieved with the current settings.

Sets whether to start counting the time of interval from when
exposure starts or when exposure ends for Interval Shooting,
Interval Composite, and Interval Movie Record.

Sets whether to lock the focus position used when the first picture
is taken or perform autofocus for each exposure for Interval
Shooting and Interval Composite.

Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when
the light source is specified for the white balance setting.

Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to
[Auto White Balance].

Off

Off

Interval

Locks focus at

1st exposure

Fixed

Auto White

Balance

Strong Correction

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