Pentax Optio Q Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q 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

Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with the PENTAX Q 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, PENTAX Q and smc PENTAX 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, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SDXC 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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. 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.

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 for 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.

• In this manual, the 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

About the Camera

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.

Warning

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

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

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other intense sources of light when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look through the lens while it is pointed at the sun. Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop 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 electrical 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 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-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

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

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

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

• Precautions for D-LI68 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)

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-BC68P. 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.

• 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 salt. 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. 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.

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

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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

Other Precautions

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect 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.

• 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.

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras.

Write-protect

switch

• 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. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

• The data on your SD Memory Card should be 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.209 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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

Contents............................................................................................... 7

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

Before Using Your Camera 15

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

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

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

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

Monitor Display .................................................................................. 22

How to Change Function Settings ..............................................30

Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 30

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 31

Using the Menus ................................................................................ 32

Getting Started 35

Attaching the Strap ......................................................................36

Inserting the Battery.....................................................................37

Charging the Battery .......................................................................... 37

Inserting/Removing the Battery .......................................................... 38

Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 39

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (when

Using a Fully Charged Battery).......................................................... 40

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 40

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card...................................43

Attaching a Lens...........................................................................45

Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................47

Initial Settings ...............................................................................48

Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 48

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 50

Basic Operations 53

Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................54

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 54

Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................56

Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................57

Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 57

Shooting with the Flash...................................................................... 59

Reviewing Images ........................................................................61

Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 61

Deleting a Single Image ..................................................................... 62

Shooting Functions 63

How to Operate the Shooting Functions ....................................64

Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 64

Rec. Mode Menu Items...................................................................... 65

Movie Menu Items.............................................................................. 67

Custom Setting Menu Items............................................................... 68

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...................................69

Auto Picture Modes............................................................................ 70

Scene Modes ..................................................................................... 71

Blur Control Mode .............................................................................. 73

Exposure Modes ................................................................................ 74

Setting the Exposure....................................................................75

Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 75

Changing the Exposure Mode ........................................................... 76

Adjusting the Exposure ...................................................................... 79

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) ............................. 82

Selecting the Metering Method .......................................................... 84

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) ......................................... 85

Focusing........................................................................................86

Setting the Focus Method .................................................................. 86

Setting the Autofocus Method ............................................................ 87

Focusing Using the d/i Button........................................................ 90

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ........................................................ 91

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .................................. 92

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) .......................................94

Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ........................ 94

Displaying the Preview....................................................................... 95

Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera

Shake .............................................................................................96

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function....................... 96

Shooting with Self-timer ..................................................................... 98

Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) ........................................ 100

Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................102

Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 102

Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 104

Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 107

Recording Movies.......................................................................109

Changing the Settings for Movie Recording .................................... 109

Recording Movies ............................................................................ 111

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................ 115

Editing Movies.................................................................................. 117

Shooting Settings 119

Setting a File Format ..................................................................120

File Format ....................................................................................... 121

Aspect Ratio ..................................................................................... 121

JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................................... 122

JPEG Quality ................................................................................... 123

Color Space ..................................................................................... 123

Setting the White Balance .........................................................124

Adjusting the White Balance Manually............................................. 125

Fine-tuning the White Balance......................................................... 127

Adjusting Brightness .................................................................128

Highlight Correction ......................................................................... 128

Shadow Correction .......................................................................... 129

HDR Capture ................................................................................... 130

Setting the Image Finishing Tone.............................................131

Setting Custom Image ..................................................................... 131

Setting the Digital Filter .................................................................... 135

Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial....................... 138

Setting the Smart Effect ................................................................... 140

Saving the Camera Settings ............................................................ 142

Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions.......................144

Setting the Green Button Operation................................................. 144

Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode .......................................... 146

Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode .............................. 147

Setting the Lens Functions .......................................................148

Setting the ND Filter......................................................................... 148

Correcting Lens Distortion ............................................................... 149

Playback Functions 151

Playback Functions Operation..................................................152

Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 152

Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 153

Setting the Playback Display Method.......................................154

Enlarging Images........................................................................155

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................................156

Multi-image Display Screen ............................................................. 156

Displaying Images by Folder............................................................ 157

Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) ................ 158

Comparing Images........................................................................... 159

Joining Multiple Images (Index) ....................................................... 160

Playing Back Images Continuously..........................................162

Setting the Slideshow Display.......................................................... 162

Starting the Slideshow ..................................................................... 163

Displaying Rotated Images........................................................164

Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................165

Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 165

Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 166

Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 167

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................................168

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input

Terminal ........................................................................................... 168

Setting the Video/HDMI Output Format ........................................... 169

Editing Images 171

Changing the Image Size ...........................................................172

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) ........................ 172

Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)..................................... 173

Processing Images.....................................................................174

Processing Images with Digital Filters ............................................. 174

Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect ....................................... 179

Developing RAW Images ...........................................................180

Developing One RAW Image ........................................................... 180

Developing Multiple RAW Images ................................................... 182

Changing Additional Settings 183

How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................184

Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 184

Camera Settings .........................................................................186

Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display

Language ......................................................................................... 186

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display ....................................... 190

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ....................... 195

Resetting the Menus ........................................................................ 196

Checking the Camera Version Information ...................................... 197

File Management Settings .........................................................198

Formatting an SD Memory Card ...................................................... 198

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)....................................... 199

Changing the Naming System for Folders ....................................... 200

Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 200

Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 201

Setting the DPOF Settings ............................................................... 201

Connecting to a Computer 203

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer.......................204

Saving Images on a Computer ..................................................205

Setting the USB Connection Mode .................................................. 205

Connecting the Camera and a Computer ........................................ 206

Using the Provided Software.....................................................207

Installing the Software...................................................................... 207

Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio ...................................... 208

Using the Flash 211

Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................212

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 212

Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 212

Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 213

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...................... 213

Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ........................................ 214

Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................215

Using P-TTL Mode ........................................................................... 216

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 217

Appendix 219

Default Settings ..........................................................................220

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........226

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................227

Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 227

Optional Accessories.................................................................228

Error Messages...........................................................................232

Troubleshooting .........................................................................234

Main Specifications ....................................................................237

Index ............................................................................................243

WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................249

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

Explains the provided 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 Shooting Settings

Explains the procedures for changing the shooting settings, such as the file format.

6 Playback Functions

Explains the procedures for playing back and deleting images.

7 Editing Images

Explains the procedures for processing images and developing images taken in RAW format.

8 Changing Additional Settings

Explains the general camera settings and file management settings such as the monitor display settings and the image folder naming system.

9 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.

10 Using the Flash

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

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.

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

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

How to Change Function Settings ......................30

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)

Strap

O-ST115

AC plug cord Software (CD-ROM)

Quick Guide

Refer to p.228 for information on optional accessories.

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI68

S-SW115

USB cable

I-USB7

Battery charger

D-BC68P

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Speaker

AF assist light/

Self-timer lamp

Strap lug

Remote control

receiver

Card cover

Hot shoe

Strap lug

Battery cover

Monitor

Connection cable

cover

Tripod socket

Microphones

Lens mount index (red dot)

Built-in flash

Lens information contacts

CMOS sensor

Remote control receiver

Card access lamp

HDMI terminal (Type D)

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

Before Using Your Camera

Capture Mode

Here, you can learn which parts and how they work when shooting.

Before Using Your Camera

The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting.

8 6 7

1 E-dial

Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values. (p.77)

You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.32)

You can change the settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.32)

2 Mode dial

Changes Capture mode. (p.69)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.55)

4 Quick dial

You can save your preferred shooting settings and then retrieve them easily later on. (p.138)

5 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.46)

6 Q button

Switches to Playback mode. (p.61)

7 Flash pop-up switch

Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.59)

8 Power switch

Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.47)

9 mc button

Press to set the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.77, p.79)

0 d/i (Green/Delete)

button

You can assign a function to this button. (p.144)

a 4 button

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

b Four-way controller

(2345)

Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.64)

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

c 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.65). Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.32)

d M button

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.22)

Before Using Your Camera

Playback Mode

Here, you can learn which parts and how they work during playback.

Before Using Your Camera

6 7 8

9 0

1 E-dial

Use this to enlarge an image (p.155) or display multiple images at the same time (p.156).

2 Shutter release button

Press halfway to switch to Capture mode.

3 Q button

Switches to Capture mode.

4 Power switch

Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.47)

5 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 save the image in RAW format. (p.61)

6 d/i (Green/Delete)

button

Press to delete images, or change the settings, such as resetting the values. (p.62, p.144)

7 4 button

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

8 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.152)

9 3 button

Displays the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.153).

0 M button

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.25)

Before Using Your Camera

References to Button Names

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

2000

F2.8

1600

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+1. 7

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

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160 0

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Monitor Display

Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Before Using Your Camera

The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.193)

Capture Mode

While shooting, the current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor. You can change the style of the display by pressing the M button.

Custom Image Bright

2000

Standard display

F2.8

1600

[

]

Control panel Monitor off

Standard display

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

123456 789

1600

001/999

[

]

2000

16 17 18 20 2219

1 Capture Mode (p.69) 5 Custom Image (p.131) 2 Flash Mode (p.57) 6 Interval Shooting (p.104)/ 3 Drive Mode (p.64) 4 White Balance (p.124)

F2.8

+1.7

[37]

12 13

2000

F2.8

1600

HDR Capture (p.130)/ Digital Filter (p.135)

[

]

7 AE Metering (p.84) 15 Histogram (p.28) 8 Shake Reduction (p.96)/

Movie SR (p.110)

9 Battery level (p.39) 18 Aperture value (p.77)

10 Turning the focusing ring in

\ mode (p.93)

11 ND Filter (p.148) 21 Image storage capacity 12 Number of shots using

Multi-exposure

13 Multi-exposure (p.107) 14 AF frame (p.55)

* Indicator 14 is displayed in white. When the subject is in focus, a green

square frame is displayed instead. It turns red when the subject is not in focus. It is not displayed when [Focus Method] is set to \.

* For indicator 22, up to 12 face detection frames are displayed when

[Autofocus Method] is set to [Face Detection]. A main face detection frame is displayed in yellow and other frames in white.

16 AE Lock (p.82) 17 Shutter speed (p.77)

19 EV bar (p.79) 20 Sensitivity (p.75)

22 Face detection frame (when

[Autofocus Method] is set to [Face Detection]) (p.87)

Before Using Your Camera

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Cus to m I mage Bri gh t

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65535

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Control panel

Press the M button in Capture mode to display the control panel and change settings.

A mode

Before Using Your Camera

Custom Image Bright

C mode

Custom Image Bright

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1 2

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1413 15 16

]

1 2

438910

1511 17 12

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1 Function name 11 ND Filter (p.148) 2 Setting 12 Shake Reduction (p.96)/ 3 Custom Image (p.131)/

H mode (p.71)

Movie SR (p.110)

13 Aspect Ratio (p.121) 4 Digital Filter (p.135) 14 File Format (p.121) 5 HDR Capture (p.130) 15 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.122)/ 6 Highlight Correction (p.128)

Movie Recorded Pixels (p.109)

7 Shadow Correction (p.129) 16 JPEG Quality (p.123) 8 AE Metering (p.84) 17 Sound (p.109) 9 Focus Method (p.86) 18 Current date and time (p.50)

10 Autofocus Method (p.87) 19 Image storage capacity

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

• If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel, the standard display will reappear.

• The control panel for the H (Scene) mode is displayed when the mode dial is set to H. (p.72)

• For more information about the Capture mode display, refer to “Setting the Capture Mode Display Method” (p.191).

Playback Mode

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

Standard display

Histogram display

Detailed information display

Captured image, file format and operation guide indicators are displayed.

Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.26)

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed. (p.27)

No info. display Only the captured image is displayed.

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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.195) of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, the Standard display always appears first when the camera is turned on.

Before Using Your Camera

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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

6 7 8 9

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Shutter speed 2 Protect setting 8 Aperture value 3 Folder number-File number 9 Sensitivity 4 Save the RAW file data 10 Histogram (R) 5 Switch RGB histogram/

6 File Format

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

JPEG, and the image can also be saved in RAW format. (p.61)

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Brightness histogram RGB histogram

Brightness histogram

11 Histogram (G) 12 Histogram (B)

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If [Bright/Dark Area] (p.154) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is set to O (On), bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark (underexposed) portions blink yellow (except when in RGB histogram display or Detailed information display).

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Detailed information display

Still picture

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Movie

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1 Captured image 17 White Balance fine-tuning (p.127) 2 Capture Mode (p.69) 18 Highlight Correction (p.128) 3 Protect setting (p.199) 19 Shadow Correction (p.129) 4 Folder number-File number

(p.200)

20 Distortion Correction (p.149)

21 Shake Reduction (p.96)/ 5 Drive Mode (p.64) 6 HDR Capture (p.130)/

Multi-exposure (p.107)

22 File Format (p.121)

23 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.122)/ 7 Autofocus Method (p.87) 8 AE Metering (p.84) 24 JPEG Quality (p.123) 9 Flash Mode (p.57) 25 Color Space (p.123)

10 Flash Exposure Compensation

(p.58)

11 ND Filter (p.148) 28 Image finishing tone (p.131) 12 Shutter speed (p.77) 29 13 Aperture value (p.77) 30 Shooting date and time 14 Sensitivity (p.75) 31 DPOF setting (p.201) 15 EV Compensation (p.79) 32 Sound (p.109)

26 Lens focal length

27 Digital Filter (p.135)

16 White Balance (p.124) 33 Recording time

* Indicators 9 and 10 appear only for images taken with the flash. * Indicators 6, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31 appear only for images taken

with the corresponding functions enabled.

* Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images.

234

32 33 11

30 31

2120

Movie SR (p.110)

Movie Recorded Pixels (p.109)

Custom Image parameters (p.132)

Before Using Your Camera

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents

brightness (dark at the left and bright

Before Using Your Camera

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.

1Adjusting the Exposure (p.79) 1Adjusting Brightness (p.128)

Understanding Brightness

When the brightness is correct and there are no overexposed or underexposed areas, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is underexposed, the peak is on the left side, and if it is overexposed, the peak is on the right side.

Number of pixels→

(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)

Dark portions Bright portions

Dark (underexposed)

image

Image with few bright or

dark areas

Bright (overexposed)

image

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark (underexposed) portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright (overexposed) portions with no detail). This camera can be set so that it displays the Bright/Dark Area warning during Capture or Playback mode.

1Playing Back Images (p.61) 1Setting the Playback Display Method (p.154) 1Setting the Capture Mode Display Method (p.191) 1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.192)

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