Pentax Q7 Operating Manual
Introduction
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Digital Camera
PENTAX Q7
Operating Manual
Getting Started
Shooting
Playback
Settings
Appendix
To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK
(Installed on camera)
Battery charger
D-BC68P
Operating Manual
(this manual)
Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q7
Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use
of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.73)
Q body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
AC plug cord USB cable
Strap
O-ST131
I-USB7
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI68
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW133
Introducing the PENTAX Q7
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Getting Started
Taking Pictures
Playback Functions
Changing the Settings
Appendix
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How to Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual
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Introducing the PENTAX Q7............... p.7
Gives you an overview of the PENTAX Q7.
Read this and get to know your Q7!
F Names and Functions of the Working
Parts ..........................................................p.7
F How to Change Function Settings ........... p.13
F Menu List .................................................. p.15
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Getting Started......................................... p.21
Explains how to get your PENTAX Q7 ready
for shooting as well as basic operations.
F Attaching a Lens ......................................p.21
F Using the Battery and Charger ................ p.22
F Inserting a Memory Card ......................... p.24
F Initial Settings ........................................... p.25
F Basic Shooting Operation ........................p.27
F Reviewing Images ....................................p.28
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Taking Pictures ........................................ p.29
Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works
properly, try out the camera and take lots of
pictures!
F Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ... p.29
F Setting the Exposure ................................ p.33
F Using the Built-in Flash ............................ p.34
F Focusing ................................................... p.36
F Setting the Drive Mode ............................. p.38
F Setting a File Format ................................ p.43
F Adjusting the Color and Brightness
of Images ................................................. p.43
F Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ..... p.46
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Playback Functions ................................ p.50
Explains various operations for playing back
and editing images.
F Playback Mode Palette Items .................. p.50
F Changing the Playback Method ............... p.51
F Connecting the Camera to a Computer ... p.55
F Editing and Processing Images ............... p.56
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Changing the Settings........................... p.62
Explains how to change other settings.
F Camera Settings ...................................... p.62
F File Management Settings ....................... p.65
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Appendix..................................................... p.69
Provides various resources.
How to Use This Manual
F Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ............. p.69
F Functions Available with Various Lenses ..... p.72
F Functions when Using an External Flash ..... p.74
F Troubleshooting ............................................ p.75
F Main Specifications ....................................... p.78
F Index ............................................................. p.85
F For Using Your Camera Safely ..................... p.89
F Care to be Taken During Handling ............... p.90
F WARRANTY POLICY ................................... p.93
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Contents
How to Use This Manual .......................... 2
Contents
Introducing the PENTAX Q7 ..................... 7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........7
Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8
Monitor Display ............................................... ............... 9
How to Change Function Settings ........................13
Using the Direct Keys ......................................... ......... 13
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 13
Using the Menus .......................................................... 14
Menu List ..............................................................14
Rec. Mode Menus ............................................... ......... 15
Movie Menu ................................................................. 17
Playback Menu ............................................................ 17
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 17
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 19
Getting Started ........................................ 21
Attaching a Lens ...................................................21
Using the Battery and Charger .............................22
Charging the Battery .................................................... 22
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 22
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 23
Inserting a Memory Card ......................................24
Initial Settings .......................................................25
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 25
Setting the Display Language ...................................... 25
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 26
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Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 26
Basic Shooting Operation .................................... 27
Reviewing Images ................................................ 28
Taking Pictures........................................ 29
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ............. 29
Scene Modes ............................................................... 29
Blur Control Mode ........................................................ 30
Exposure Modes ................................................ .......... 31
Movie Mode .................................................... ............. 32
Setting the Exposure ............................................ 33
Sensitivity ..................................................................... 33
AE Metering ................................................................. 34
Using the Built-in Flash ........................................ 34
Focusing .............................................................. 36
Focus Method .............................................................. 36
Setting the Autofocus Method ...................................... 36
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ............ 37
Setting the Drive Mode .........................................38
Continuous Shooting .................................................... 39
Self-timer Shooting ........................................... ........... 40
Remote Control Shooting ............................................. 40
Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 41
Multi-exposure ................................................ ............. 41
Interval Shooting ............................................. ............. 42
Interval Movie Record .................................................. 42
Setting a File Format ............................................ 43
Still Pictures ................................................................. 43
Movies .......................................................................... 43
Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images ......43
White Balance ................................................. ............. 43
Adjusting Brightness .................................................... 45
Controlling the Image Finishing Touch .................46
Custom Image ............................................................. 46
Digital Filter .................................................................. 47
Saving Frequently Used Functions
to the Quick Dial .......................................................... 48
Playback Functions ................................. 50
Playback Mode Palette Items ...............................50
Changing the Playback Method ............................51
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 51
Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 52
Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 52
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 53
Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 53
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 54
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ................55
Editing and Processing Images ............................56
Changing the Image Size ............................................ 56
Removing the Red-eye Effect ...................................... 57
Processes images with Digital Filters ..........................57
Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 58
Editing Movies ............................................................. 59
RAW Development ...................................................... 60
Changing the Settings ............................. 62
Camera Settings .................................................. 62
Setting the M/V Functions ........................................ 62
Saving the Settings of a Captured Image .................... 63
Displaying the Local Date and Time
of the Specified City ......................................... ............ 64
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 65
File Management Settings ................................... 65
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 65
Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings .................. 66
Transferring Images via Wireless LAN ........................ 67
Setting Print Information (DPOF) ................................. 68
Appendix.................................................. 69
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode .................... 69
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ... 71
Functions Available with Various Lenses ............. 72
Using a K-Mount Lens ................................................. 73
Functions when Using an External Flash ............. 74
Troubleshooting ................................................... 75
Error Messages ............................................................ 76
Main Specifications .............................................. 78
Operating Environment for USB Connection
and Provided Software ................................................. 83
Index .................................................................... 85
For Using Your Camera Safely ............................ 89
Care to be Taken During Handling ....................... 90
WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 93
Contents
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Introduction
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.
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 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.
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Hot shoe
Strap lug
Battery
cover
Monitor
Speaker
AF assist light/
Self-timer lamp
Strap lug
Remote control receiver
Card cover
CMOS sensor
Connection
cable cover
Tripod socket
Remote control receiver
Card access lamp
Lens mount index (red dot)
Built-in flash
Lens information contacts
Microphone
HDMI terminal
(Type D)
Terminal cover
PC/AV terminal
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Buttons and Dials
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7
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1 E-dial (V)
Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure
compensation values. (p.31)
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4
5
8
9
0
a
b
c
d
You can change the settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.13)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen
is displayed. (p.14)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.51)
2 Mode dial
Changes the capture mode. (p.27)
3 Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.28)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Quick dial
You can save your preferred shooting settings and then
retrieve them easily later on. (p.48)
5 Lens unlock button
Press to detach a lens. (p.21)
6 Playback button (B)
Switches to playback mode. (p.28) Press the button again
to switch to capture mode.
7 Flash pop-up switch
Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.35)
8 Power switch
Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.25)
9 EV compensation button (J)
Press to change the exposure compensation and aperture
values. (p.31)
In playback mode, the JPEG data remaining in the buffer
memory is saved in RAW format. (p.28)
0 Green/Delete button (M/L )
37
1/
200 0
F2. 8
160 0
1/
200 0
F2. 8
160 0
Cu stom Ima ge
Br ight
St anda rd I nfo rma tio n D isp lay
Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign
a function to this button. (p.62)
Press to delete images during playback. (p.28)
a OK button (E)
When the control panel or a menu is displayed, press
this button to confirm the selected item.
b Four-way controller (ABCD)
Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.13)
When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this
to move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B during playback to display the playback mode
palette. (p.50)
c MENU button (F)
Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu
is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.14)
d INFO button (G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.11)
Monitor Display
Capture Mode
When the camera enters capture mode, the subject and the
current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor.
This state is referred to as “standby mode”. Press G in
standby mode to display the “control panel” and change
settings. (p.13) If you press G while the control panel is
displayed, you can change the type of information displayed
in standby mode. (p.11)
Custom Image
Bright
G
1/
2000
F2.8
16003737
Standby mode
(Standard Information Display)
Standard Information Display
1/
2000
F2.8
Shooting Info Display
16003737
selection screen
Control panel
G
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9
1
+1. 7
EV
1/
200 0
F2. 8
160 0
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1/
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F2. 8
160 0
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Introduction
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Standby Mode
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1600
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999
99999
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20
1/
2000
F2.8
1600
1 Capture mode (p.29) 17 Electronic Level
2 Flash Mode (p.34)
(vertical)
3 Drive Mode (p.38) 18 AF frame
4 White Balance (p.43) 19 Reset exposure
5 Custom Image (p.46)
6 HDR Capture (p.45)/
Digital Filter (p.47)
7 w mode
compensation value
20 Interval Shooting/
Multi-exposure (p.41)/
Smart Effect (p.49)
8 File Format 21 AE Lock
9 AE Metering (p.34) 22 Shutter speed
10 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
23 Aperture value
24 EV bar scale
11 Battery level 25 Sensitivity (p.33)
12 Turning the focus ring in
w mode (p.37)
13 Temperature warning 28 Image storage capacity
14 Eye-Fi communication
status
15 Histogram
16 Electronic Level
26 ND Filter
27 Memory card
29 Face detection frame
(when [Autofocus
Method] is set to
[Face Detection]) (p.36)
(horizontal)
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tMemo
• The displayed items vary depending on the current camera
setup.
• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the style
of the display in standby mode. (p.16)
Control Panel
A mode
Custom Image
Bright
99999
C mode
Exposure Setting
Program AE
99:59´59˝
1 Function name 8 AE Metering (p.34)
2 Setting 9 ND Filter
3 Custom Image (p.46)/
S mode (p.29)
4 Digital Filter (p.47) 12 Focus Peaking (p.38)
5 HDR Capture (p.45) 13 Distortion Correction
6 Highlight Correction (p.45)
715File Format (p.43)
Shadow Correction (p.45)
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21
21
15 16 17
22
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22
2423
2423
10 Focus Method (p.36)
11 Autofocus Method (p.36)
14 Aspect Ratio (p.43)
16 JPEG Recorded Pixels
1/
200 0
F2. 8
200
+0. 3
100 -0001
St anda rd I nfor mat ion Disp lay
1/
200 0
F2. 8
200
+0. 3
100 -0001
and Quality Level (p.43)/
Movie Recorded Pixels
(p.43)
17 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
18 Exposure Setting
20 Recording Sound Level
21 Destination (p.64)
22 Current date and time
23 Memory card
24 Number of recordable
still pictures/movie
recordable time
19 Framerate
tMemo
• Items that can be selected vary depending on the current
camera setup.
• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control
panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode.
• You can change the display color of the control panel and
menus in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (p.18)
Shooting Info Display
If you press G while the control panel is displayed, you can
select the type of information displayed in standby mode.
Use CD to select the type and press E.
Standard Information
Display
No Information
Display
An image and the current shooting
function settings are displayed.
Only an image is displayed.
Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.
uCaution
• [Display Off] cannot be selected in C mode.
Playback Mode
The captured image and shooting information are displayed
in single image display of the playback mode.
Press G to select the type of information displayed in single
image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
100-0001
1/
2000
F2.8
200
Single image display
(Standard Information Display)
Standard
Information Display
Detailed
Information Display
Histogram
Display
RGB Histogram
Display
No Information
Display
+0.3
Captured image, file format, exposure value,
and operation guide indicators are displayed.
Detailed information on how and when
the image was taken is displayed. (p.12)
Captured image and brightness
histogram are displayed. (p.12)
Not available during movie playback.
Captured image and RGB histogram
are displayed. (p.12)
Not available during movie playback.
Only the captured image is displayed.
G
Standard Information Display
1/
2000
Playback Info Display
selection screen
F2.8
200
100-0001
+0.3
tMemo
• The screen selected in Playback Info Display selection screen
is displayed in playback mode when the camera is turned off
and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to [Off] in
[Memory] of the
always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.65)
A
3 menu, the [Standard Information Display]
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F2. 8
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100 -0001
1/
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F2. 8
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Detailed Information Display
Still pictures
534 6
2
7
89
10
28 29
11
1/
2000
F2.8
05/05/2013
55.0mm
1600
10:30AMAM
100-0001
+1.5
+1.0
G1A1
12 13 14 15
±
0
±
0
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22 23 24 25 26 27
±
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1817 19 20 21
Movies
536
2
89
33
10
28
1/
125
F8.0
05/05/2013
10'10"
55.0mm
125
10:30AMAM
100-0001
0.0
G1A1
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1 Captured image 13 Aperture value
2 Capture mode (p.29) 14 Sensitivity (p.33)
3 Transferred via Eye-Fi
(p.67)
5 Protect setting (p.65) 17 Shadow Correction
6 Folder number-File
7 Drive Mode (p.38) 19 Smart Effect (p.49)
8 AE Metering (p.34) 20 Flash Mode (p.34)
9 Shake Reduction/
10 Lens focal length 22 File Format (p.43)
11 Focus Method (p.36) 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels
12 Shutter speed
number (p.66) 18 Distortion Correction
Movie SR
15 EV Compensation
16 Highlight Correction
(p.45)4 DPOF setting (p.68)
(p.45)
21 Flash Exposure
Compensation
(p.43)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.43)
24 JPEG Quality (p.43) 31 Custom Image setting
25 ND Filter
(p.46)
26 White Balance (p.43) 32 Custom Image
27 White Balance
30
31
32
fine-tuning 33 Recording time
28 Shooting date and time 34 Sound
29 Color Space 35 Framerate (p.43)
30 HDR Capture (p.45)/
Digital Filter (p.47)
parameters
Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display
30
7
31
32
Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB
Histogram Display.
145
32
100-0001
1/
2000
F2.8
200
7 8 9 10 11
Brightness histogram
+0.3
6
AB
1
1/
2000
7 8 9 1110
RGB histogram
F2.8
200
45326
100-0001
+0.3
12
13
14
1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 File Format
2 Switch RGB histogram/
Brightness histogram
8 Shutter speed
9 Aperture value
3 DPOF setting 10 Sensitivity
4 Protect setting 11 EV Compensation
5 Folder number-File
number
12 Histogram (R)
13 Histogram (G)
6 Save RAW Data 14 Histogram (B)
How to Change Function Settings
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As pe ct R at io
Ca nc el
As pe ct R at io
OK
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 mark in this manual)
Using the Control Panel
You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G
in standby mode.
Use ABCD to select an item.
Aspect Ratio
G
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Using the Direct Keys
A
Sensitivity p.33
B
White Balance p.43
C
Flash Mode p.34
D
Drive Mode p.38
WXYZ
Use V to change settings.
E
Aspect Ratio
MENU
Cancel
Press F to cancel
setting operation.
99999
99999
OK
OK
Press E to confirm the
selected item and return
to the control panel.
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Using the Menus
As pect Rat io
Fi le F orma t
Im age Capt ure Se tti ngs
JP EG R ecor ded Pi xel s
JP EG Q uali ty
Cu stom Ima ge
Di gita l Fi lte r
Im age Capt ure Se tti ngs
AF /MF Sett ing s
AE Met erin g
Ex it
HD R Ca ptur e
Di stor tion Co rre cti on
Ex it
ND Fil ter
Hi gh-I SO N R
Sh ake Redu cti on
In put Foca l L eng th
50m m
D- Rang e Se tti ngs
Cu stom Ima ge
Di gita l Fi lte r
Im age Capt ure Se tti ng s
AF /MF Sett ing s
AE Met erin g
Ex it
HD R Ca ptur e
Di stor tion Co rre cti on
Ca ncel
ND Fil ter
Hi gh-I SO N R
Sh ake Redu cti on
In put Foca l L eng th
D- Rang e Se tti ngs
OK
Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.
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Menu numbers
1 2 3
ND Filter
Distortion Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
MENU
Exit
50mm
1 23
Custom Image
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Image Capture Settings
AF/MF Settings
AE Metering
MENU
Exit
Press F to exit the menu
screen.
Press D to display
the pop-up menu.
Use V to switch the menu tabs.
Use AB to select an item.
1 23
Custom Image
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Image Capture Settings
AF/MF Settings
AE Metering
MENU
Exit
F
Press D to display
the submenu.
Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.
tMemo
• In capture mode, the A1 menu is always displayed first when F is pressed. To display the menu tab selected the last time first,
set in [15. Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.
• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu (excluding some functions).
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1 2 3
ND Filter
Distortion Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
MENU
Cancel
Use AB to select an item.
OK
OK
Press E to confirm the selected item.
Image Capture Settings
Aspect Ratio
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
MENU
Press F to return to the previous screen.
Menu List
Rec. Mode Menus
Menu
Custom Image
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Image
Capture
Settings
A1
AF/MF
Settings
AE Metering
*1
Aspect Ratio
File Format
JPEG Recorded
Pixels
JPEG Quality
Focus Method
Autofocus Method
AF Assist Light
MF Autozoom
Focus Peaking
Item Function Default Setting Page
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
Sets the image finishing touch such as color and contrast before
shooting an image.
Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.47
Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Off p.45
*1
Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.
Sets the file format of images. JPEG
Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.
*1
Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.
*1
Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode.
*1
Selects the autofocus method in v mode.
Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in dark
locations.
Magnifies the monitor display and makes it easier to focus
on the subject.
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes
*1
it easier to check the focus.
Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness
and determining exposure.
Multi-segment p.34
Bright p.46
w
q
m
v
Multiple AF
Points
On p.36
Off p.37
Off p.38
p.43
p.36
p.36
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Menu
ND Filter
Distortion Correction
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D-Range Settings
A2
High-ISO NR
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
Live View
Instant
Review
A3
Quick Dial Assigns functions to the quick dial. Smart Effect p.48
Green
Button
Memory Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.
*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.
Item Function Default Setting Page
*1
*1
*1
*1
Electronic Level
Grid Display Displays the grid in standby mode. Off
Histogram Display Displays the histogram in standby mode. Off
Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red in standby mode. Off
Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.
Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to display magnified image during Instant Review. Off
Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review. On
Delete Sets whether to delete the image during Instant Review. On
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off
Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review. Off
Green Button Assigns a function to M. Green Button p.62
Action in M/TAv Mode
E-dial in Program Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode. P SHIFT p.62
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Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens. Off -
Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. On -
Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas
from occurring.
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
sensitivity.
Activates the Shake Reduction function. On -
Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length
information cannot be obtained.
Displays the camera angle (horizontal and vertical) in standby mode.
Sets the action for when M is pressed in L / K mode. P LINE p.63
Auto p.45
Auto p.34
0.0 mm p.73
On
All On except
Focus Position/
Digital Filter/
HDR Capture
p.10
p.28
p.65
Movie Menu
Menu
Exposure Setting
Digital Filter
C1
Movie Capture Settings
Recording Sound Level
Movie SR
*1 Can also be set from the control panel.
Item Function Default Setting Page
*1
*1
*1
Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually.
Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.47
Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate
*1
of the movie.
*1
Sets the volume level for recording. Volume level 3 -
Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On -
Playback Menu
Menu
Slideshow
Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off -
B1
Highlight Alert
Auto Image Rotation
Delete All Images Deletes all saved images at once. - -
Item Function Default Setting Page
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 Plays back movies during the slideshow. On
Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last
image is displayed.
Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard
Information Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.
Images are rotated when playing back images captured with
the camera held vertically or images for which the rotation
information has been changed.
Auto p.33
u/30 fps p.43
Off
Off -
On p.53
p.53
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Introduction
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Set-up Menus
Menu
1
Introduction
Language/W Changes the display language. English p.25
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.26
World Time
D1
Sound Effects
LCD
Display
LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor. 0 -
Flicker Reduction Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz -
Interface
Options
D2
Folder Name Sets the naming system for folders to store images. Date p.66
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. - p.66
File No.
Eye-Fi Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card is used. Off p.67
Item Function Default Setting Page
Switches the displayed date and time to that of your
hometown or a specified city.
Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the
volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control,
One Push File Format and Shutter Sound.
Guide Display
Display Color Sets the display color of the control panel and menus. 1
Video Out
HDMI Out
USB Connection
Sequential
Numbering
Reset File Number Resets the file number and starts numbering from 0001 again. -
Sets whether to display the operation guides when
the capture mode is changed.
Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device
with a video input terminal.
Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device
with an HDMI input terminal.
Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to
a computer.
Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering
for the file name even if a new folder is created.
Hometown p.64
Volume 3
Shutter Sound: 1
Others: On
On
-p.54
Auto p.54
MSC p.75
On
-
p.11
p.66
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Menu
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
D3
Reset
Pixel Mapping
Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. - p.76
D4
Format Formats a memory card. - p.26
Firmware Info/Options
Item Function Default Setting Page
Enables saving battery power by setting the display to dim
automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds.
Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically
if no operations are made for a certain period of time.
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.
Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS
sensor.
Displays the camera’s firmware version. If an update file
is saved on your card, you can run the update.
Custom Setting Menus
On -
1 min. p.25
-p.14
-p.76
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1
Introduction
Menu
1. Lens Shutter Options
2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.34
3. AE-L with AF Locked
E1
4. Link AE and AF Point
5. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.41
6. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using flash.
Item Function Default Setting Page
Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic
shutter.
Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus
is locked.
Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the
focusing area during multi-segment metering.
Lens shutter only p.72
Auto White
Balance
Off -
Off p.34
p.44
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Menu
7. AWB in Tungsten Light
1
8. AF Release Options
Introduction
9. AF with Remote Control
E2
10. Focus Ring in AF Mode Disables the focus ring operation during v mode. Enable p.36
11. Flash When Retracted Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted. Discharge Flash p.35
12. Release While Charging
13. Color Space Sets the color space to use. sRGB -
14. Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. On p.53
15. Save Menu Location
E3
16. Auto SR Off
Reset Custom Functions Resets all the settings in the E 1-3 menus to the defaults. - -
Item Function Default Setting Page
Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance
is set to g (Auto White Balance).
Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button
is fully pressed in v mode.
Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote
control unit.
Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash
is charging.
The last menu tab displayed on the monitor is saved,
and it is displayed again the next time F is pressed.
Automatically turns off the Shake Reduction function when
Self-timer or Remote Control is set.
Subtle
Correction
Focus-priority p.36
Off p.40
Off p.35
Reset Menu
Location
Enable
Auto SR Off
p.14
p.39
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Attaching a Lens
1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the body mount
cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).
After removing the cover, be sure
to put the lens down with the lens
mount side facing upward.
3 Align the lens mount index
(red dots: 3) on the camera
and the lens, and secure by
turning the lens clockwise
until it clicks.
3
To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap → turn
the lens counterclockwise
while pushing the lens
unlock button (4).
4
uCaution
• If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter
release button will be locked. Do not attach or remove
the lens while the power is on.
• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment
that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens
is not attached.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap
to the lens after removing it from the camera.
• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera
or touch the CMOS sensor.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens
information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage
the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service
center for professional cleaning.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,
damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses
made by other manufacturers.
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Getting Started
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Using the Battery and Charger
Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P
exclusively developed for this camera.
2
Charging the Battery
Getting Started
1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Indicator lamp
Battery charger
3 Face the A mark on the
battery up, and insert it into
the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit while
charging and turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
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AC plug cord
uCaution
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries
other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause
damage or heating.
• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:
• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery
is inserted correctly
•
If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being
charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life)
tMemo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes
(it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Inserting/Removing the Battery
uCaution
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted
incorrectly, it may not be removed.
• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before
inserting.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while
the power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when
the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a
lo ng t ime . Th e bat ter y ma y le ak a nd d ama ge t he ca mer a if lef t
installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed
battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge
the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure
to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.
• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will
remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations
with high temperatures.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery
out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens,
set the current date and time.
1 Slide the battery cover
in the direction of 1.
1
2
2
Insert the battery until it locks
into place with the
facing toward the lens.
To remove the battery, push
the battery lock lever in
the direction of 3.
A
mark
3
3 Close the battery cover, and
slide it in the direction of 5.
tMemo
• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera
is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous
shooting for a long time.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the
temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold
climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm
5
4
in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal
when returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking
a lot of pictures.
Using the AC Adapter
We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115
(optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when
connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.
1 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open
the battery cover.
Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.
2 Pull down the connection
cable cover (1) on the
bottom side of the battery
chamber, and insert the DC
coupler into the battery
chamber.
To remove the DC coupler, push
the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.
2
1
2
Getting Started
23
3 Close the battery cover.
Pull out the connection cable
from the connection cable cover
section.
2
Getting Started
4 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.
5 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord,
and plug the cord into the power outlet.
uCaution
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.
The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection
to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable
cover to its original position.
• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using
the AC adapter.
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Inserting a Memory Card
This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory
Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be
used. (In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.)
1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Slide the card cover
in the direction of 1.
1
2
3 Insert the card all the way
with the memory card label
facing toward the monitor.
Push the memory card in once
to remove.
4 Close the card cover, and
In itia l Se ttin g
Se ttin gs c ompl ete
Ca ncel
En glis h
Ne w Yor k
slide it in the direction of 4.
Initial Settings
4
3
Turn the camera on and make the initial settings
uCaution
• Do not remove the memory card while the card access
lamp is lit.
• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera
will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is
unused or has been used on other devices. (p.26)
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies.
If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed,
the writing may stop during recording.
Turning the Camera On
1 Press the power switch.
Press the switch again to turn
off the camera.
The first time the camera is
turned on after purchasing, the
[Language/
W
] screen appears.
tMemo
•
The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform
any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting: 1min.)
You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
D
3 menu.
Setting the Display Language
1 Use ABCD to select the desired language
and press E.
The [Initial Setting] screen
appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if F
(Hometown) does not need
to be changed.
Initial Setting
New York
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
English
2 Press B to move the frame
to F and press D.
The [F Hometown] screen appears.
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Getting Started
25
3 Use CD to select a city.
Ho meto wn
Ne w Yor k
DS T
Ca ncel
OK
In itia l Se ttin g
Se ttin gs c ompl ete
Ca ncel
En glis h
Ne w Yor k
OK
Da te F orma t
Da te Ad jus tmen t
Da te
01/ 01/201 3
Tim e
00: 00
Se ttin gs c ompl ete
mm /dd /yy
24h
Ca ncel
OK
Da te F orma t
Da te Ad jus tmen t
Da te
01/ 01/201 3
Tim e
00: 00
Se ttin gs c ompl ete
mm /dd /yy
24h
Ca ncel
OK
Da te F orma t
Da te Ad jus tmen t
Da te
05/ 05/201 3
Tim e
10: 00
Se ttin gs c ompl ete
mm /dd /yy
24h
Ca ncel
OK
Use V to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time
Cities” (p.82) for cities that can
be selected as a hometown.
2
4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),
Getting Started
and use CD to select S or T.
5 Press E.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
6 Press B to select [Settings
complete] and press E.
The [Date Adjustment] screen
appears.
Setting the Date and Time
1 Press D, and use AB
to select the date format.
2 Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
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3 Press E.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
Hometown
New York
DST
MENU
Cancel
Initial Setting
New York
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
English
mm/dd/yy
01/01/2013
00:00
4 Press B, and then press D.
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set
to [mm/dd/yy].
5 Use AB to set the month.
OK
OK
Set the day, year and time
in the same manner.
6 Press B to select [Settings
complete] and press E.
The camera switches to capture
mode and is ready to take
apicture.
tMemo
OK
OK
• You can change the language and date and time settings
from the D1 menu. (p.18)
Formatting a Memory Card
24h
1 Press F.
The A1 menu appears.
2 Use V to display D4 menu.
OK
OK
3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.
The [Format] screen appears.
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
mm/dd/yy
01/01/2013
00:00
mm/dd/yy
05/05/2013
10:00
D4
24h
OK
OK
24h
OK
OK
4 Press A to select [Format]
Fo rmat
OK
Ca ncel
Al l da ta w ill be dele ted
Fo rmat
Format
and press E.
Formatting starts. When
formatting is completed,
the screen that was displayed
before selecting the menu
appears again.
uCaution
• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card
may be damaged.
• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.
tMemo
• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned
to the card is “Q7”. When this camera is connected to
a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable
disk with the name “Q7”.
All data will be deleted
Format
Cancel
OK
OK
Basic Shooting Operation
Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically
selects the optimal capture mode.
1 R emo ve t he fr ont len s ca p by
pushing the top and bottom
portions as indicated in
the illustration.
2 Turn the camera on.
3 Set the mode dial to R .
Dial indicator
2
Getting Started
27
The selected capture mode
Au to P ictu re
1/
200 0
F2. 8
160 0
is displayed on the monitor
(Guide Display).
2
4 View the subject on the monitor.
Getting Started
5 When using a zoom lens,
turn the zoom ring to the right
or left to adjust the
composition of the image.
6 Position the subject inside
the AF frame and press
the shutter release button
halfway.
The AF frame turns green and
you will hear a beep when the
subject comes into focus.
y Setting the Sound Effects (p.18)
7 Press the shutter release button fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review).
Available operations
L
J
28
y Setting the display for Instant Review (p.16)
Deletes the image.
Saves the RAW image.
1/
2000
Auto Picture
F2.8
16003737
AF frame
Reviewing Images
OK
Review the captured image on the monitor.
1 Press B.
The camera enters playback
mode and the most recently
captured image is displayed
(single image display).
2 Review the captured image.
Available operations
C
D
L
V
to the right
V to the left Thumbnail display (p.51)
J
G
tMemo
• When Jv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image
that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save
RAW Data).
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.
Deletes the image.
Magnifies the image (up to 16×).
Use
ABCD
Press M to return the display area
to the center.
Saves the RAW image (only when
the data is available).
Changes the type of information
displayed (p.11)
to change the display area.
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