Ricoh 06424, 06576, 06577, 06581, 06583 User Manual

Introduction

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SLR Digital Camera

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-BC109

Start Guide

Lenses you can use

Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto)
position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.90.

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

R

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

O-ST132

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery D-LI109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW151

Introducing the K-S1

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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

1

Introducing the PENTAX K-S1........... p.7

Gives you an overview of the K-S1.
Read this and get to know your K-S1!

 Names and Functions

of the Working Parts ..................................... p.7

 How to Change Function Settings ................ p.16

 Menu List ...................................................... p.19

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Getting Started......................................... p.27

Explains how to get your K-S1 ready for shooting
as well as basic operations.

 Attaching the Strap ....................................... p.27

 Attaching a Lens ........................................... p.27

 Using the Battery and Charger ..................... p.28

 Inserting a Memory Card .............................. p.31

 Initial Settings ............................................... p.32

 Basic Shooting Operation ............................. p.35

 Reviewing Images ........................................ p.37

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Taking Pictures ........................................ p.38

Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works
properly, try out the camera and take lots of
pictures!

 Configuring the Capture Settings .................. p.38

 Taking Still Pictures ......................................p.39

 Recording Movies ......................................... p.44

 Setting the Exposure .................................... p.46

 Using the Built-in Flash ................................. p.47

 Setting the Focus Method ............................. p.49

 Setting the Drive Mode ................................. p.53

 Setting the White Balance ............................ p.56

 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ........... p.58

 Correcting Images ........................................ p.61

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Playback Functions ................................ p.64

Explains various operations for playing back
and editing images.

 Playback Mode Palette Items ....................... p.64

 Changing the Playback Method .................... p.65

 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........ p.69

 Editing and Processing Images .................... p.70

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Changing the Settings........................... p.77

Explains how to change other settings.

 Camera Settings ........................................... p.77

 File Management Settings ............................ p.81

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Appendix..................................................... p.88

Provides various resources.

 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ............. p.88

 Functions Available with Various Lenses ..... p.90

 Functions when Using an External Flash ..... p.93

 Using the GPS Unit ....................................... p.94

 Troubleshooting ............................................ p.95

 Main Specifications ....................................... p.98

 Index ............................................................. p.105

 For Using Your Camera Safely ..................... p.110

 Care to be Taken During Handling ............... p.112

 WARRANTY POLICY ................................... p.115

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

How to Use This Manual

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Contents

How to Use This Manual ........................... 2

Contents

Introducing the PENTAX K-S1 .................. 7

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........7

Operating Controls ......................................................... 8

Monitor ......................................................................... 10

Viewfinder .................................................................... 15

How to Change Function Settings ........................16

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 16

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 17

Using the Menus .......................................................... 18

Menu List ..............................................................19

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 19

Movie Menu ................................................................. 22

Playback Menu ............................................................ 22

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 23

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 25

Getting Started ........................................ 27

Attaching the Strap ...............................................27

Attaching a Lens ...................................................27

Using the Battery and Charger .............................28

Charging the Battery .................................................... 28

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 29

Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 30

Inserting a Memory Card ......................................31

Initial Settings .......................................................32

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Turning the Camera On ............................................... 32

Setting the Display Language ...................................... 32

Setting the Date and Time ...........................................33

Setting the LCD Display ............................................... 34

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 34

Basic Shooting Operation .................................... 35

Shooting with Live View ............................................... 36

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

Taking Pictures........................................ 38

Configuring the Capture Settings ......................... 38

Image Capture Settings ...............................................38

Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 38

Taking Still Pictures ............................................. 39

Scene Modes ............................................................... 39

Effects Modes .............................................................. 41

Exposure Modes .......................................................... 42

EV Compensation ........................................................ 43

Recording Movies ................................................ 44

Playing Back Movies .................................................... 45

Setting the Exposure ............................................ 46

Sensitivity ..................................................................... 46

AE Metering ................................................................. 47

Using the Built-in Flash ........................................ 47

Setting the Focus Method .................................... 49

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting

with the Viewfinder ....................................................... 49

Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 51

AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 53

Setting the Drive Mode .........................................53

Continuous Shooting ................................................... 54

Self-timer ..................................................................... 54

Remote Control ............................................................ 55

Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 55

Setting the White Balance ....................................56

Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 57

Adjusting the White Balance

with Color Temperature ............................................... 58

Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ...................58

Custom Image ............................................................. 58

Digital Filter .................................................................. 60

Correcting Images ................................................61

Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 61

Lens Correction ........................................................... 62

Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 63

Playback Functions ................................. 64

Playback Mode Palette Items ...............................64

Changing the Playback Method ............................65

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 65

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 66

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 67

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 67

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 68

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 68

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ................69

Editing and Processing Images ............................70

Changing the Image Size ............................................ 70

Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 71

Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 72

Editing Movies ............................................................. 73

RAW Development ...................................................... 75

Changing the Settings ............................. 77

Camera Settings .................................................. 77

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 77

Displaying the Local Date and Time

of the Specified City ..................................................... 80

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 81

File Management Settings ................................... 81

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 81

Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................82

Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 85

Using a Wireless Memory Card ...................................86

Appendix.................................................. 88

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode .................... 88

Restrictions on the Combinations

of Special Functions ..................................................... 89

Functions Available with Various Lenses ............. 90

Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 91

Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 92

Functions when Using an External Flash ............. 93

Using the GPS Unit .............................................. 94

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 94

Troubleshooting ................................................... 95

Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 96

Error Messages ............................................................ 97

Main Specifications .............................................. 98

Operating Environment for USB Connection

and Provided Software ............................................... 104

Index ..................................................................105

For Using Your Camera Safely .......................... 110

Care to be Taken During Handling ..................... 112

WARRANTY POLICY ........................................ 115

Contents

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Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this camera that are for anything other

Contents

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.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera
misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of 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.

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

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

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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.

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Tripod
socket

Battery/memory card cover

Remote control receiver

AF coupler

Mirror

Lens unlock button

Lens information

contacts

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Lens mount index

Speaker

Strap lug

AF assist light

Card access lamp

USB terminal (micro B)

Terminal cover

Diopter adjustment lever

HDMI terminal (type D)

Microphone

Image plane indicator

Viewfinder

Monitor

Built-in flash

Connection cable cover

Microphone

Battery/memory card cover unlock lever

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Introduction

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Operating Controls

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c

d

b

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1 EV Compensation button (J/J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.43)
In K/L mode, use this button to switch the value to be
changed between shutter speed and aperture value.
In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be
saved in RAW format. (p.37)

2 Green button (M)

Resets the value being adjusted.
Switches to [ISO AUTO] when adjusting the sensitivity.
Also, you can assign other functions to this button. (p.78)

3 Shutter release button (0)

Press to capture images. (p.35)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

4 Main switch

Turns the power on/off, or switches to C (movie) mode.
(p.32, p.44)
When the camera is turned on, it enters A (still picture)
mode and the lamp lights green. When the switch is turned
to C, the camera enters C mode and the lamp lights red.

5 Grip lamps

The five lamps light up green during Self-timer shooting
or shooting with a remote control unit, or when faces are
detected during Live View. (p.52, p.54)

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.27)

7 Flash pop-up button (1)

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.48)

8 Focus mode switch

Turn to change the focus mode. (p.49)

9 Live View/Delete button (K/L)

Displays the Live View image. (p.36)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.37)

0 Playback button (3)

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

a MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.18)

b INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.10, p.13)

c E-dial (V)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.42)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.18)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.17)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.37, p.65)

d AF/AE Lock button (f)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for locking the exposure value before shooting.
(p.49, p.77)

e Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.16)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to
move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B in single image display of the playback mode to
display the playback mode palette. (p.64)

f OK button (E)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this
button to confirm the selected item.
Press this button when [AF Active Area] is set to E or 8,
or when [Contrast AF] is set to g or h to change the
focusing area. (p.50, p.51)
When the power is turned on, the lamp lights blue. When the
focusing area can be changed, the lamp turns off.

g Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.35)
When the power is turned on, the lamp lights white, and
the icon of the set capture mode lights green on the dial.

About the indicator lamps

The main switch lamp, grip lamps, mode dial lamp and E
lamp turn off in the following situations.

• From the time when 0 is pressed halfway until

the end of shooting

• While f is pressed

• During playback mode

• While a menu is displayed

• During Auto Power Off
You can set the lamp lighting settings in [Indicator Lamps]
of the D3 menu. (p.24)

About the four-way controller

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

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Introduction

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Monitor

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Control panel

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Capture Mode

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With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking
the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking through the
viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures
while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor.
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
change settings. (p.17) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed. (p.12)

Custom Image

G

Status Screen

Status Screen

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1 Capture mode (p.39)
2 AE Lock (p.44)
3 Focus Method (p.49)
4 Custom Image (p.58)
5 Digital Filter (p.60)/HDR

Capture (p.62)

6 GPS positioning status

(p.94)

7 Wireless LAN status (p.86)
8 AE Metering (p.47)
9 Shake Reduction (p.20)
10 Battery level
11 E-dial guide
12 Shutter speed
13 Aperture value
14 EV Compensation (p.43)/

Exposure Bracketing
(p.55)

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15 EV bar scale
16 Sensitivity (p.46)
17 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.48)

18 White Balance fine-tuning

(p.56)

19 Flash Mode (p.47)
20 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.50)

21 Drive Mode (p.53)
22 White Balance (p.56)
23 File Format (p.38)
24 Memory card
25 Image storage capacity
26 ASTROTRACER

maximum tracking
duration (p.94)

27 Operation guide

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1 Capture mode (p.39)
2 Flash Mode (p.47)
3 Drive Mode (p.53)
4 White Balance (p.56)
5 Custom Image (p.58)
6 Digital Filter (p.60)/HDR

Capture (p.62)

7 GPS positioning status

(p.94)

8 Wireless LAN status (p.86)
9 AE Metering (p.47)
10 Shake Reduction (p.20)/

Movie SR (p.22)

11 Battery level

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16

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99999

2000

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13 Histogram
14 EV Compensation (p.43)
15 EV bar scale
16 Operation guide
17 AE Lock (p.44)
18 Shutter speed
19 Aperture value
20 Sensitivity (p.46)
21 File Format (p.38)
22 Memory card
23 Image storage capacity
24 Face detection frame

(when [Contrast AF] is set
to [Face Detection]) (p.51)

12 Temperature warning

t Memo

• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the settings

of the items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (p.20)

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Custom Image

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1 Function name
2 Setting
3 Memory card
4 Number of recordable still

pictures/Movie recordable
time

5 Custom Image (p.58)/

Scene Mode (p.39)/
Effects Mode (p.41)

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6 Digital Filter (p.60)
7 HDR Capture (p.62)
8 Highlight Correction (p.61)
9 Shadow Correction (p.61)
10 Distortion Correction

(p.62)

11 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment
(p.62)

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12 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.62)

13 Diffraction Correction

1

Introduction

(p.62)

14 AE Metering (p.47)
15 AF Mode (p.49)/Contrast

AF (p.51)

16 AF Active Area (p.50)/

Focus Peaking (p.52)

17 AF Assist Light (p.49)
18 High-ISO NR (p.46)
19 Slow Shutter Speed NR

(p.43)

20 File Format (p.38)
21 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.38)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.38)

22 JPEG Quality (p.38)
23 Shake Reduction (p.20)/

Movie SR (p.22)

24 AA Filter Simulator (p.63)
25 Framerate (p.38)
26 Recording Sound Level

(p.45)

27 Current date and time
28 Destination (p.80)

t Memo

• The 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 returns to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the status screen, control
panel and menu cursor in [Display Color] of [LCD Display] in
the D1 menu. (p.23)

Shooting Info Display

You can change the type of information displayed in standby
mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed.
Use CD to select the type and press E.

When shooting with the viewfinder

Status Screen

Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

Electronic
Compass

When shooting with Live View

Standard
Information
Display

No Information
Display

Displays the settings for shooting with the
viewfinder. (p.10)

The current latitude, longitude, altitude,
direction, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC),
capture mode, and exposure value are
displayed. Turn the camera off and on again to
return to the status screen.
Available only when the optional GPS unit is
attached to the camera and is operating. (p.94)

The Live View image and the settings for
shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.11)

Certain icons, such as those for the capture
mode and drive mode, are not displayed.

t Memo

• The status screen is always displayed when the camera is
turned off and on again. If [Shooting Info Display] is set to [On]
in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the screen selected on the
Shooting Info Display selection screen appears when the
camera is turned off and on again. (p.81)

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Standard Information DisplayStandard Information Display

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

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

t Memo

• The screen selected in the 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 A4 menu, the [Standard Information
Display] always appears first when the camera is turned on.
(p.81)

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Standard
Information
Display

Detailed
Information
Display

Histogram
Display

RGB Histogram
Display

No Information
Display

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

Detailed information on how and when the
image was taken is displayed. (p.14)

Captured image and brightness histogram
are displayed. (p.15)
Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are
displayed. (p.15)
Not available during movie playback.

Only the captured image is displayed.

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1 Captured image
2 Rotation information (p.68)
3 Capture mode (p.39)
4 Digital Filter (p.60)/HDR

Capture (p.62)

5 Transferred via Wireless

LAN (p.86)

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6 Protect setting (p.81)
7 Folder number-File

number (p.82)

8 Drive Mode (p.53)
9 Flash Mode (p.47)
10 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.48)

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11 Color Moiré Correction

(p.71)

12 Shutter speed
13 Aperture value
14 Shake Reduction (p.20)/

Movie SR (p.22)

36

15 Sensitivity (p.46)
16 EV Compensation (p.43)
17 Focus Method (p.49)
18 AE Metering (p.47)
19 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.50)

35

36

20 White Balance (p.56)
21 White Balance fine-tuning

(p.56)

22 AA Filter Simulator (p.63)
23 Lens focal length
24 File Format (p.38)
25 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.38)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.38)

26 JPEG Quality (p.38)
27 Color Space (p.26)
28 Highlight Correction (p.61)
29 Shadow Correction (p.61)
30 Distortion Correction

(p.62)

31 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment
(p.62)

32 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.62)

33 Diffraction Correction

(p.62)

34 Color Fringe Correction

(p.75)

35 Custom Image setting

(p.58)

36 Custom Image parameters
37 Shooting date and time
38 Length of time of the

recorded movie

39 Volume
40 Framerate (p.38)
41 Altitude (p.94)
42 Lens direction (p.94)
43 Latitude (p.94)
44 Longitude (p.94)
45 Universal Coordinated

Time

46 Information tampering

warning

47 Photographer (p.85)
48 Copyright Holder (p.85)

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

100 -0001

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

100 -0001

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

Brightness histogram

AB

RGB histogram

Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB
Histogram Display.

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2

100-0001

1/

2000

F2.8

200

6 7 8 9 10

+0.3

5

1

1/

2000

6 7 8 109

F2.8

3425

200

100-0001

+0.3

Viewfinder

When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information
appears in the viewfinder.

3

2

11

12

13

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1 Histogram (Brightness)
2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

3 Protect setting
4 Folder number-File

number

5 Save RAW Data
6 File Format

7 Shutter speed
8 Aperture value
9 Sensitivity
10 EV Compensation
11 Histogram (R)
12 Histogram (G)
13 Histogram (B)

4

5 7 8 9

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1 AF frame (p.35)
2 Spot metering frame (p.47)
3 AF point (p.50)
4 Flash indicator (p.47)
5 Focus Method (p.49)
6 Shutter speed
7 Aperture value
8 Focus indicator (p.35)
9 EV bar scale
10 ISO/ISO AUTO
11 Sensitivity (p.46)/Exposure

compensation value

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1716151413

12 AE Lock (p.44)
13 Change AF Point (p.50)
14 AE Metering (p.47)
15 Shake Reduction (p.20)
16 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.48)

17 EV Compensation (p.43)/

Exposure Bracketing
(p.55)

18 File Format (p.38)

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t Memo

• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0

is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time
(default setting: 10 sec.).

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• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red

(Superimpose AF Area) when 0 is pressed halfway.

Introduction

You can set it to [Off] in [14 Superimpose AF Area] of the E2
menu.

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

How to Change Function Settings

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

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

Using the Direct Keys

A

B

C

D

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

WXYZ

Sensitivity p.46

White Balance p.56

Flash Mode p.47

Drive Mode p.53

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Using the Control Panel

10: 23

99 99 9

99 99 9

File Format

07/ 07 /20 14

File Format

Cancel

OK

Use ABCD to select an item.

Use V to change settings.

Press F to cancel
setting operation.

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

Press E to make detailed
settings.

G

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

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File Format

99999

07/07/2014

File Format

10:23

99999

Cancel

OK

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Using the Menus

GPS

GPS

PE F

Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering
Digital Filter
HDR Capture

Exit

Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR

Exit

Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR

Cancel

OK

Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering

Exit

Digital Filter
HDR Capture

File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels

Image Capture Settings

JPEG Quality
RAW File Format

Use AB to select an item.

Press F to exit
the menu screen.

Menu tabs

Press D to display
the pop-up menu.

Press D to display
the submenu.

Press E to confirm
the selected item.

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Use AB to selec t an i tem.

Use V to switch between menu tabs.

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

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Introduction

1

Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering
Digital Filter
HDR Capture

Exit

F

2

Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
GPS

Exit

t Memo

• For the Custom Setting menus (E1-4), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by
turning V while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed.

•Press F to display the first tab of the proper menus for the camera settings at that time. To display the menu tab last selected
first, set in [23 Save Menu Location] of the E4 menu.

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu. To reset all the settings in the Custom Setting menus to
the defaults, use [Reset Custom Functions] of the E4 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)

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2

Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
GPS

Cancel

OK

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Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering
Digital Filter
HDR Capture

Exit

Image Capture Settings

File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
RAW File Format

PEF

Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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

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

Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures.
(W mode)

*4

Sets the file format of images.

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

*4

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

Selects the autofocus method when shooting with the
viewfinder.

Selects the area to adjust the focus when shooting with

*4

the viewfinder.

Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing

*4

in dark locations.

Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring
brightness and determining exposure.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

*4

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

*4

Sets the amount to change the exposure. ±2EV

Bright p.58

Portrait p.39

Faded Color p.41

JPEG

q

p.38

m

z

Auto (11 AF

Points)

p.49

p.50

On p.49

Multi-segment p.47

No Filter p.60

p.62Bracket Value

A1

Custom Image

Scene Mode

Effects Mode

File Format

Image
Capture
Settings

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

JPEG Quality

RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF

AF Mode

AF
Settings

AF Active Area

AF Assist Light

AE Metering

Digital Filter

HDR
Capture

*4

HDR Capture

Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On

*1 *4

*2 *4

*3 *4

*4

*4

*4

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

A2

Distortion
Correction

Lat-Chromatic-Ab

*4

Lens
Correction

Adj

Peripheral Illumin.

*4

Corr.

Diffraction
Correction

Highlight

D-Range
Settings

Correction

Shadow
Correction

High-ISO NR

*4

Slow Shutter Speed NR

*4

*4

*4

*4

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties.

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

Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small
aperture.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed
areas from occurring.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed
areas from occurring.

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

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow

*4

shutter speed.

GPS Sets the camera action when the optional GPS unit is used. – p.94

*4

Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection p.51

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes

*4

it easier to check the focus.

Applies low-pass filter effects using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –

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

Live View

A3

AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Contrast AF

Focus Peaking

Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off

Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View. Off

*4

*4

On

p.62

Off

On

Auto

p.61

Auto

Auto p.46

Auto p.43

Off p.52

p.11Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off

Off p.63

35mm p.91

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.

Zoom Instant
Review

Instant
Review

A4

Button
Customi­zation

Memory

*1 The function appears in modes other than S or W mode.
*2 The function appears in S mode.
*3 The function appears in W mode.
*4 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW data during Instant Review. On

Delete

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off

Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off
AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1

AF/AE-L
Button(Movie)

Green Button Sets the function for when M is pressed. Green Button

E-Dial Programming

Sets whether to magnify the image during Instant Review. On

Sets whether to allow deletion of the displayed image during
Instant Review.

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

Reverses the direction of rotation to increase value when V
is turned.

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

On

Rotate Right

On for settings

other than Digital

Filter, HDR
Capture, and
Shooting Info

Display

p.35

p.77

p.81

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Movie Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

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

Movie Capture Settings

Recording Sound Level

C1

Digital Filter

Movie SR

*1

*1

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the

*1

movie.

Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for

*1

recording.

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.60

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On –

u/30p p.38

Playback Menu

Menu 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

Slideshow

Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off –

B1

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

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

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

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.

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

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

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Auto p.45

Off

Off –

On p.68

p.67

Set-up Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Language/W Changes the display language. English p.32

Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 p.33

World Time

Text Size

D1

Sound Effects

LCD
Display

LCD Display Settings

USB Connection

HDMI Out

D2

Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.82

Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – p.83

File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG p.83

Guide Display

Display Color

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

Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting
amenuitem.

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the
volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, remote Control,
Change AF Point, and One Push File Format operations.

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the
capture mode is changed.

Sets the display color of the status screen, control panel
and menu cursor.

Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color
of the monitor.

Sets the USB connection mode when connecting
to a computer.

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

Hometown p.80

Std. p.33

Volume 3/

All On

On p.35

1p.12

0–

MSC p.70

Auto p.69

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

D2

Introduction

D3

D4

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Sequential

File No.

Copyright Information

Flicker Reduction

Auto Power Off

Indicator
Lamps

Wireless Memory Card

Reset

Pixel Mapping

Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. Off p.95

Sensor Cleaning

Format Formats a memory card. – p.34

Firmware Info/Options

Numbering

Reset File Number

Other Indicator
Lamps

Remote Control

Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the
file name when a new folder is created.

Resets the file number setting and returns to 0001 each time
a new folder is created.

Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded
in the Exif data.

Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency.

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

Lights up the main switch lamp, mode dial lamp, E lamp,
and grip lamps when the power is turned on.

Lights up the grip lamps during the countdown for Self-timer
shooting.

Lights up the grip lamps when shooting with a remote control
unit.

Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard
is used.

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.

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

Displays the camera’s firmware version. You can check the
current firmware version before running an update.

On

p.84

–

Off p.85

50Hz –

1min. p.32

High

On

On

–p.86

––

–p.95

–p.96

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p.9Self-timer

Custom Setting Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.43

2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.46

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

4 AE-L with AF Locked

E1

5 Link AE and AF Point

6 Auto EV Compensation

7 Bulb (B) Mode Options

8 Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.55

9 One-Push Bracketing

10 WB Adjustable Range

E2

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

12 AWB in Tungsten Light

13 Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Kelvin p.58

14 Superimpose AF Area

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.

Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper
exposure cannot be determined.

Sets the camera operation when pressing 0
in M mode.

Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release when
using Exposure Bracketing.

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

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

Sets whether to display the active AF point in red
in the viewfinder.

Off –

Off p.47

Off –

Type1 –

Off p.55

Fixed p.56

Auto White

Balance

Strong

Correction

On p.16

p.56

p.56

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to
x and 0 is fully pressed.

Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus
mode is set to y and 0 is fully pressed.

Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when
the focus mode is set to y.

Sets whether to maintain the focus for a certain amount of
time when the subject happens to move out of the selected
focusing area after being focused.

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote
control unit.

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

Saves the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and
displays it again the next time F is pressed.

Sets whether to enable Catch-in Focus shooting when
a manual focus lens is attached. The shutter is released
automatically when the subject comes into focus.

Allows you to precisely fine tune your lenses with the
camera’s autofocus system.

Sets whether to enable the shutter to release when the lens
aperture ring is set to a position other than 9 (Auto).

Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menus
to the defaults.

Focus-priority p.50

Release-priority p.50

Focus-priority p.50

Reset Menu

Location

1

Introduction

E3

E4

15 AF.S Setting

16 1st Frame Action in AF.C

17 Action in AF.C Continuous

18 Hold AF Status

19 AF with Remote Control

20 Release While Charging

21 Color Space Sets the color space to use. sRGB –

22 Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. On p.68

23 Save Menu Location

24 Catch-in Focus

25 AF Fine Adjustment

26 Using Aperture Ring

Reset Custom Functions

Off p.50

Off p.55

Off p.48

p.18

Off –

Off p.53

Disable p.92

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Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug and
secure it on the inside
of the clasp.

2 Attach the other end in the same manner.

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.

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap, and then turn
the lens counterclockwise while
pressing the lens unlock button
(4).

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Getting Started

4

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u Caution

Battery charger Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment
that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cover attached 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.

2

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera

Getting Started

or touch the mirror.

• 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.

t Memo

• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.90)
for details on the functions of each lens.

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109
exclusively developed for this camera.

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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