Pentax K Series K-x User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX a 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 Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.48 and p.282.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the a 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, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

SDHC logo is a trademark. 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. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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

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 product.

For Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or 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.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.

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

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

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

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

• Depending on 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 Battery Usage

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

• This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. 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 and the camera. 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.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. 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.

About the SD Memory Card

Warning

• To avoid the risk of SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an SD Memory Card is accidentally swallowed.

About the AC Adapter

Warning

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a moldedon 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.

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 during 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.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 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 dry any rain or water drops on the camera.

• 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 benzene. This may cause color fading or discoloration.

• 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.45) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Such data should be handled and managed at your own risk.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.273 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 3

Contents............................................................................................... 5

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 11

Before Using Your Camera 13

a Camera Characteristics .....................................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................16

Names and Functions of Working Parts ....................................17

Capture Mode .................................................................................... 18

Playback Mode .................................................................................. 20

Display Indicators.........................................................................22

Monitor ............................................................................................... 22

Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 30

How to Change Function Settings ..............................................32

Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 32

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 33

Using the Menus ................................................................................ 35

Getting Started 37

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................38

Inserting the Batteries..................................................................39

Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 40

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New

Batteries) ............................................................................................ 41

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 42

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card..................................44

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level .................................................... 46

Attaching the Lens .......................................................................48

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter................................................50

Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................51

Initial Settings ...............................................................................52

Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 52

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 56

Basic Operations 59

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................60

Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 60

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 61

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................66

Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................67

Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 67

Compensating Flash Output .............................................................. 72

Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash...................................... 73

Playing Back Pictures..................................................................74

Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 74

Deleting a Single Image ..................................................................... 75

Shooting Functions 77

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ....................................78

Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 78

Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items.......................................................... 79

Custom Setting Menu Setting Items .................................................. 81

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode...................................83

Picture Mode ...................................................................................... 84

H Mode........................................................................................... 85

Exposure Mode.................................................................................. 87

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

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed................................................ 88

Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 90

Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 93

Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................ 104

Adjusting the Exposure .................................................................... 107

Focusing......................................................................................112

Using the Autofocus......................................................................... 112

Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................ 115

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)........................................... 117

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ...................................................... 119

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 121

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before

Shooting (Preview) .....................................................................124

Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ...................... 124

Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 126

Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 127

Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera

Shake ...........................................................................................128

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function..................... 128

Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 131

Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) .................................. 134

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................136

Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 136

Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 138

Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................140

Shooting with the Live View ......................................................143

Taking Still Pictures ......................................................................... 144

Recording Movies ............................................................................ 148

Using the Flash 155

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................156

Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 156

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 158

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................161

Using an External Flash (Optional) ...........................................162

Using P-TTL Auto Mode .................................................................. 163

Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode............................................... 164

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 165

Red-Eye Reduction.......................................................................... 168

Trailing Curtain Sync........................................................................ 169

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 169

Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords.............................. 170

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash............................................................ 171

Shooting Settings 173

Setting the File Format...............................................................174

Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................. 174

Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................ 175

Setting the File Format..................................................................... 177

Setting the Green Button Function ...........................................179

Setting the White Balance .........................................................182

Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 184

Fine-Tuning the White Balance........................................................ 186

Setting the Color Space ................................................................... 187

Correcting Images ......................................................................189

Adjusting the Brightness .................................................................. 189

Lens Correction................................................................................ 192

Setting the Image Finishing Tone.............................................194

Setting Custom Image ..................................................................... 194

Setting Cross Processing................................................................. 196

Playback Functions 199

Playback Functions Operation..................................................200

Playback Mode Palette Setting Items .............................................. 200

Playback Menu Setting Items .......................................................... 201

Enlarging Images........................................................................202

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................204

Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 204

Displaying Images by Folder............................................................ 205

Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ................ 206

Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 207

Slideshow ....................................................................................210

Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 210

Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 211

Rotating Images..........................................................................213

Comparing Images .....................................................................214

Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................215

Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 215

Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 216

Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 218

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................219

Protecting a Single Image ................................................................ 219

Protecting All Images ....................................................................... 220

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................221

Processing Images 223

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................224

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

(Resize)............................................................................................ 224

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) ........................................ 225

Processing Images with Digital Filters.....................................227

Applying the Digital Filter ................................................................. 229

Recreating Filter Effects................................................................... 230

Searching for the Original Image ..................................................... 232

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................233

Developing One RAW Image ........................................................... 233

Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 234

Specifying the Parameters ............................................................... 236

Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format...............................238

Changing Additional Settings 239

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................240

Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 240

Formatting an SD Memory Card................................................242

Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243

Setting the Beep .............................................................................. 243

Changing the Date and Time Display .............................................. 244

Setting the World Time .................................................................... 244

Setting the Display Language .......................................................... 247

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..........................248

Setting the Text Size ........................................................................ 248

Setting the Guide Display Time ....................................................... 248

Setting the Status Screen Display ................................................... 248

Setting the Display for Instant Review ............................................. 249

Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ........................................... 250

Adjusting the Color of the Monitor.................................................... 251

Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...252

Selecting the Folder Name .............................................................. 252

Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 252

Selecting the Power Settings ....................................................253

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................... 253

Setting the Battery Type .................................................................. 253

Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp........................................ 254

Setting the DPOF Settings .........................................................255

Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif ..............257

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) ...........................................................................259

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)...............260

Connecting to a Computer 263

Using Captured Images on a Computer ...................................264

Saving Images on Your Computer ............................................265

Setting USB Connection Mode ........................................................ 265

Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer....266

Using the Provided Software.....................................................268

Installing the Software...................................................................... 268

The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen ................................. 270

Appendix 275

Default Settings ..........................................................................276

Resetting the Menu .......................................................................... 280

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........282

Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 284

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................285

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert) ........................... 286

Removing Dust with a Blower .......................................................... 287

Optional Accessories.................................................................289

Error Messages...........................................................................293

Troubleshooting .........................................................................295

Main Specifications .................................................................... 298

Glossary ......................................................................................302

Index ............................................................................................307

WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................313

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

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

2 Getting Started

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

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.

4 Shooting Functions

Explains the shooting-related functions.

5 Using the Flash

Explains how to use the built-in flash and 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, using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format.

9 Changing Additional Settings

Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor settings and the image 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.

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.

1 Before Using Your

Camera

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

a Camera Characteristics ............................ 14

Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16

Names and Functions of Working Parts ............ 17

Display Indicators ................................................22

How to Change Function Settings ...................... 32

a 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.

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

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

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

• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the camera lens properties. The camera can also output composite video 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 Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to process images after taking them.

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

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

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

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

Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor

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

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of a. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

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

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

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

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the a

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

Shake Reduction (SR)

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

Before Using Your Camera

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

Four AA lithium batteries Operating Manual

Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories.

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

(this manual)

Strap

O-ST53

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW99

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Power lamp

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Card cover

Lens mount index

(red dot)

Lens unlock button

Built-in flash

PC/AV terminal

Terminal cover

Hot shoe

Speaker

Strap lug

Microphone

Mirror

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Card access lamp

Monitor

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Battery cover

Tripod socket

unlock lever

Battery cover

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

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

1 | (Green) button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.179)

2 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.64)

3 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.51)

4 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens. (p.49)

5 mc button

Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.94, p.100, p.107)

6 Mode dial

Changes Capture mode. (p.83)

7 Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus mode (p.112) and manual focus mode (p.121).

8 K/i button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.67)

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.102, p.108, p.114)

a Q button

Switches to Playback mode. (p.74)

b U button

Displays the Live View. (p.143)

c M button

Displays the status screen (p.23)

Displays the control panel when the status screen is shown. (p.24)

d 4 button

Displays the screen for setting the AF point. (p.117)

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

e Four-way controller

(2345)

Opens the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ Sensitivity setup menu (p.78).

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

f 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

Before Using Your Camera

Playback Mode

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

Before Using Your Camera

7 8

9 0

1 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

2 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.51)

3 | (Green) button

Press to change the settings, such as resetting the values. (p.179)

4 K/i button

Press to delete images. (p.75)

5 e-dial

Use this to enlarge an image (p.202) or display multiple images at the same time (p.204).

7 M button

Displays shooting information on the monitor. (p.25)

8 4 button

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

9 Four-way controller

(2345)

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

0 3 button

Displays the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.201). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus.

6 Q button

Switches to Capture mode.

References to Button Names

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

Before Using Your Camera

Display Indicators

Monitor

The following indicators

Before Using Your Camera

appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Monitor

The brightness and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.250, p.251)

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.

To not show indicators, set [Guide Display] to [Off] in the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.248)

Program

Automatic Exposure

10/10/2009

1 Capture mode (p.83) 3 Current date and time (p.56) 2 World time (p.244)

(only when set to Destination)

10:30AM

Capture Mode

HDR OFF

OFF

While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. You can change 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

10/10/’09

AF.A

12M

OFF

10:30AM

HDR

OFF

[37]

Control panel Blank

Before Using Your Camera

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

]

34567

910

18 19 20

1 Capture Mode (p.83) 14 EV bar 2 AE Lock (p.108) 15 Flash Exposure Compensation 3 Multi-exposure (p.138)/Digital

Filter (p.140)/HDR Capture (p.191) /Cross Processing (p.196)

(p.72)

16 Adjust White Balance (p.186)

17 Drive Mode (p.78) 4 Custom Image (p.194) 18 White Balance (p.182) 5 Focus Mode (p.112) 19 AF point (p.117) 6 AE Metering (p.104) 20 ISO (p.90) 7 Battery level (p.40) 21 Flash Mode (p.67) 8 E-dial guide 22 File Format (p.177) 9 Shutter speed 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.174)

10 Aperture value 24 JPEG Quality (p.175) 11 ISO AUTO 25 Shake Reduction (p.128) 12 Sensitivity (p.90) 26 Remaining image storage capacity 13 EV Compensation (p.107)/

Exposure Bracketing (p.109)

HDR

OFF

Control panel

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

Before Using Your Camera

Custom Image Bright

OFF

HDR

OFF

AF.A

JPEG

12 M

[

10/10/’09

10:30AM

]

1 2

43 567

98101112

1413 15 16 17

18 19

1 Function name 11 Highlight Correction (p.189) 2 Setting 12 Shadow Correction (p.190) 3 Custom Image (p.194) 13 File Format (p.177) 4 Cross Processing (p.196) 14 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.174) 5 Digital Filter (p.140) 15 JPEG Quality (p.175) 6 HDR Capture (p.191) 16 Distortion Correction (p.192) 7 Shake Reduction (p.128) 17 Lateral Chromatic Aberration 8 AE Metering (p.104)

Correction (p.192)

9 AF Mode (p.115) 18 Date and Time

10 Select AF point (p.117) 19 Remaining image storage capacity

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

button to display it again.

screen will reappear.

•

If [Shooting Info Display] is set to O (On) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu and the blank screen is selected, the next time the camera is turned on the blank screen is displayed first.

Playback Mode

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

Standard Captured image, file format and indicators are displayed.

Histogram display

Detailed information display

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

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed.

No info. display Only captured image is displayed.

2000 F5.6 100-0001

Standard

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Histogram display

AF.A

10:00AM

AdobeRGB

100-0001

2000

F2.8 +1.5 -0.5

ISO

200

JPEG

10/10/’09

±0 ±0

±0 ±0 ±0

No info. display Detailed information display

The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session. If [Playback Info Display] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, the [Standard] screen is always displayed first when the camera is turned on.

Before Using Your Camera

200

Detailed information display

Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. The copyright information is displayed on page 2.

Page 1

Before Using Your Camera

Still Picture

AF.A

2000

F2.8 +1.5 -0.5

ISO

200

JPEG

10/10/’09

Movie

1.6

10/10/’09

3:2

10:00AM

min

10:00AM

200

AdobeRGB

100-0001

F2.8

sec

G2MONO

+1.5

100-0001

±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0

24 25

78 9

21 22

10 11 12 13 14 15

23 24 25 26

33 21 22

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Page 2

Still Picture/Movie

Photographer

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ

2 3

34 35

34 36

1 Rotation information (p.213) 19 Digital Filter (p.140) 2 Captured image 20 Sensitivity (p.90) 3 Protect (p.219) 21 White Balance (p.182) 4 Capture Mode (p.83) 22 Adjust White Balance (p.186) 5 Focus Mode (p.112) 23 File Format (p.177) 6 AF point (p.117)/

Autofocus Mode (p.144)

7 Flash Mode (p.67) 26 Color Space (p.187) 8 AE Metering (p.104) 27 Image Tone (p.194)

9 Lens focal length 28 Custom Image parameters (p.194) 10 Shutter speed 29 Shooting date/time 11 Shake Reduction (p.128) 30 Folder number-File number 12 Drive Mode (p.78) 13 HDR Capture (p.191)/

Multi-exposure (p.138)/ Cross Processing (p.196)

14 Highlight Correction (p.189) 34 Information tampering warning 15 Shadow Correction (p.190) 35 Photographer (p.257) 16 Aperture value 36 Copyright Holder (p.257) 17 EV Compensation (p.107) 18 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.72)

* For images shot with Live View, the autofocus mode is displayed for indicator 6. * Indicators 7 and 18 appear only for images in which the flash was discharged. * Indicators 13, 14, 15, 19, and 22 appear only for images taken with the

corresponding functions enabled.

* Indicators 24 and 25 do not appear for RAW images.

24 Recorded Pixels (p.148, p.174) 25 Quality Level (p.148, p.175)

(p.252)

31 Recording time 32 Sound (p.148) 33 Audio mode (p.148)

Before Using Your Camera

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”.

Before Using Your Camera

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Brightness histogram RGB histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Folder number-File number

2 Switch RGB histogram/ Brightness

histogram

3 File Format 10 Histogram (B)

4 Shutter speed 11 Switch Brightness histogram/

5 Aperture value

6 Protect

* Indicator 6 appears only for images with Protect setting.

If [Bright/Dark Area] is set to O (On) in [Playback Display Method] of the [Q Playback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in RGB histogram display and Detailed information display). (p.203)

8 Histogram (R) 9 Histogram (G)

RGB histogram

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