Ricoh K-S2 User Manual

Introduction

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SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Getting Started

Shooting

Playback

Sharing

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.113.

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

Eyecup F

R

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

O-ST132

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery D-LI109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW156

Introducing the K-S2

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Getting Started

Taking Pictures

Playback Functions

Sharing Images

Changing the Settings

Appendix

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How to Use This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

Introducing the K-S2............................p.7

Gives you an overview of the K-S2.
Read this and get to know your K-S2!

 Names and Functions of the Working Parts

.......................................................................p.7

 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.18

 Menu List ......................................................p.21

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Getting Started........................................p.30

Explains how to get your K-S2 ready for shooting as
well as basic operations.

 Attaching the Strap .....................................p.30

 Attaching a Lens .........................................p.30

 Using the Battery and Charger ..................p.31

 Inserting a Memory Card ............................p.34

 How to Open the Monitor ............................p.35

 Initial Settings ..............................................p.36

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 Basic Shooting Operation ..........................p.39

 Reviewing Images .......................................p.42

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Taking Pictures.......................................p.44

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

 Configuring the Capture Settings ..............p.44

 Taking Still Pictures ....................................p.45

 Recording Movies .......................................p.49

 Setting the Exposure ..................................p.51

 Using the Built-in Flash ..............................p.53

 Setting the Focus Method .......................... p.54

 Setting the Drive Mode ...............................p.59

 Setting the White Balance .......................... p.68

 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone .......p.71

 Correcting Images .......................................p.74

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Playback Functions..............................p.77

Explains various operations for playing back and
editing images.

 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.77

 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.78

 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.82

 Editing and Processing Images .................p.83

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Sharing Images.......................................p.89

Explains how to share images with other devices
using the built-in Wi-Fi function.

 Enabling the Wi-Fi Function .......................p.89

 Operating the Camera with a Communication

Device ...........................................................p.91

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Changing the Settings ........................p.100

Explains how to change other settings.

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Appendix....................................................p.110

Provides other resources to get the most from your
K-S2.

 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..........p.110

 Functions Available with Various Lenses

.......................................................................p.113

 Functions when Using an External Flash

.......................................................................p.116

 Using the GPS Unit .....................................p.117

 Troubleshooting ..........................................p.118

 Main Specifications .....................................p.123

 Index .............................................................p.130

 For Using Your Camera Safely ...................p.135

 Care to be Taken During Handling ............ p.137

 WARRANTY POLICY ...................................p.141

How to Use This Manual

 Camera Settings ..........................................p.100

 File Management Settings ..........................p.106

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

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Contents

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

Contents

Introducing the K-S2 ...............................7

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

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

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

Viewfinder .................................................................... 16

Electronic Level ........................................................... 17

How to Change Function Settings ....................18

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 18

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 18

Using the Menus .......................................................... 19

Menu List .............................................................21

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 21

Movie Menu ................................................................. 25

Playback Menu ............................................................ 25

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 26

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 28

Getting Started ......................................30

Attaching the Strap ............................................30

Attaching a Lens .................................................30

Using the Battery and Charger ..........................31

Charging the Battery .................................................... 31

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 32

Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 33

Inserting a Memory Card ...................................34

How to Open the Monitor ...................................35

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Initial Settings .....................................................36

Turning the Camera On ............................................... 36

Setting the Display Language ...................................... 37

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 37

Setting the LCD Display ............................................... 38

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 38

Basic Shooting Operation .................................39

Shooting with the Viewfinder ........................................ 39

Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image .............. 41

Reviewing Images ..............................................42

Taking Pictures .....................................44

Configuring the Capture Settings ..................... 44

Image Capture Settings ............................................... 44

Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 44

Taking Still Pictures ...........................................45

Scene Modes ............................................................... 45

Advanced HDR Mode .................................................. 46

Exposure Modes .......................................................... 47

EV Compensation ........................................................ 48

Recording Movies ...............................................49

Playing Back Movies .................................................... 51

Setting the Exposure ..........................................51

Sensitivity ..................................................................... 51

AE Metering ................................................................. 52

Using the Built-in Flash .....................................53

Setting the Focus Method .................................. 54

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the

Viewfinder .................................................................... 55

Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 57

AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 58

Setting the Drive Mode .......................................59

Continuous Shooting ................................................... 60

Self-timer ..................................................................... 60

Remote Control ............................................................ 61

Bracketing .................................................................... 62

Multi-exposure ............................................................. 63

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 64

Interval Composite ....................................................... 65

Interval Movie Record .................................................. 66

Star Stream .................................................................. 67

Setting the White Balance .................................68

Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 70

Adjusting the White Balance with Color

Temperature ................................................................ 70

Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ..............71

Custom Image ............................................................. 71

Digital Filter .................................................................. 73

Correcting Images ..............................................74

Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 74

Lens Correction ........................................................... 75

Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 76

Texture Enhancement ................................................. 76

Playback Functions ..............................77

Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 77

Changing the Playback Method ........................78

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 78

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 79

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 79

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 80

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 80

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 81

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............82

Editing and Processing Images ........................83

Changing the Image Size ............................................. 83

Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 84

Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 84

Editing Movies .............................................................. 86

Developing RAW Images ............................................. 87

Sharing Images .....................................89

Enabling the Wi-Fi Function ..............................89

Setting from the Menus ................................................ 89

Pressing the Self-portrait Shutter Button ..................... 90

Touching a Communication Device ............................. 90

Operating the Camera with a Communication

Device ..................................................................91

Connecting the Camera and Communication Device ....91

Screens of “Image Sync” ............................................. 93

Shooting with a Communication Device ...................... 94

Viewing Images ............................................................ 95

Changing the Settings .................................................. 98

Changing the Settings ........................100

Camera Settings ...............................................100

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ................... 100

Saving Frequently Used Settings ............................... 103

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified

City ............................................................................. 105

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................. 105

File Management Settings ...............................106

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................. 106

Selecting the Folder/File Settings .............................. 106

Setting the Copyright Information .............................. 109

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Appendix ..............................................110

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ............... 110

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Contents

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Functions ................................................................... 112

Functions Available with Various Lenses ...... 113

Using the Aperture Ring ............................................ 115

Setting the Focal Length ............................................ 116

Functions when Using an External Flash ......116

Using the GPS Unit ...........................................117

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ........... 118

Troubleshooting ...............................................118

Sensor Cleaning ........................................................ 120

Error Messages ......................................................... 121

Main Specifications ..........................................123

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ..................................................... 129

Index ..................................................................130

For Using Your Camera Safely ........................135

Care to be Taken During Handling .................. 137

WARRANTY POLICY ........................................141

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.

To users of this camera

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Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong stati c charges or the magnetic fi elds 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 fu nctioning 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.

Regarding User Registration

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

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

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Remote control receiver

Lens unlock button

Lens information

contacts

Lens mount index

Speaker

AF assist light

Built-in flash

AF coupler

Mirror

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Microphone

Image plane indicator

Microphone terminal

Strap lug

Card access lamp

USB terminal (micro B)

Terminal cover

HDMI terminal (type D)

Microphone

NFC mark

Card slot for SD
Memory Cards

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Vari-angle monitor

Connection cable cover

Battery cover unlock lever

Battery cover

Tripod socket

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Operating Controls

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1 EV Compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.48)
In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be
saved in RAW format. (p.43)

2 Green button (M)

Resets the value being adjusted.

3 Shutter release button (0)

Press to capture images. (p.40)
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.36, p.49)
When the camera is turned on, it enters A (still picture)
mode and the indicator lamp lights green. When the switch
is turned to C, the camera enters C mode and the lamp
lights red.

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.47)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.19)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.

6 Flash pop-up button (1)

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.53)

7 RAW/Fx button (P)

You can assign a function to this button. (p.100)

8 Focus mode switch

Changes the focus mode. (p.54)

9 Live View/Delete button (K/L)

Displays the Live View image. (p.41)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.43)

0 Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.47)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.19)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.18)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.43, p.78)

a Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.18)
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.77)

b INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.10, p.14)

c Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.39)

d

Self-portrait shutter button

When shooting with Live View, this button can be used as a
shutter release button and facilitates taking self-portraits by
holding the camera with the lens facing you. The indicator
lamp lights green or red when the button can be used as a
shutter release button. (p.41)
At all other times, this button is used to switch the Wi-Fi
function on or off. (p.90)

e AF/AE Lock button (f)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for l ocking the exposure value before sh ooting.
(p.54, p.101)

f Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. (p.42)
Press the button again to switch to capture mode.

g OK button (E)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this
button to confirm the selected item.
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.56, p.57)
When the power is turned on, the indicator lamp lights blue.
The lamp turns off after a while.

h MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.19)

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Standby mode

(Status screen)

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

Control panel

The main switch lamp, self-portrait shutter button lamp, and
E lamp turn off in the following situations.

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Introduction

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.27)

About the four-way controller

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

Monitor

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status scre en displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. (p.39) When not using the viewfinder,
you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image
displayed on the monitor. (p.41)
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.18) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed. (p.13)

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1 Capture mode (p.45) 16 Sensitivity (p.51)
2 AE Lock (p.49) 17 Flash Mode (p.53)
3 Focus Method (p.54) 18 Focusing area (AF point)
4 Custom Image (p.71)
5 Digital Filter (p.73)/HDR

Capture (p.74)

6 GPS positioning status

(p.117)

7 Wireless LAN status

(p.89)

8 AE Metering (p.52) 23 File Format (p.44)
9 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction
(p.22)

10 Battery level
11 E-dial guide
12 Shutter speed
13 Aperture value
14 EV Compensation

(p.48)/Bracketing (p.62)

15 EV bar scale

(p.56)

19 Drive Mode (p.59)
20 White Balance (p.68)
21 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.53)

22 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.69)

24 Memory card
25 Image storage capacity
26 Number of shots during

Multi-exposure, Interval
Shooting, or Interval
Composite/Maximum
tracking duration of
ASTROTRACER (p.118)

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Live View

1 Capture mode (p.45) 15 Electronic Level (vertical
2 Flash Mode (p.53)

tilt) (p.17)

3 Drive Mode (p.59) 16 EV Compensation (p.48)
4 White Balance (p.68) 17 EV bar scale
5 Custom Image (p.71) 18 Operation guide, and
6 Digital Filter (p.73)/HDR

Capture (p.74)

7 GPS positioning status

(p.117)

8 Wireless LAN status

(p.89)

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

19 AE Lock (p.49)
20 Shutter speed

9 AE Metering (p.52) 21 Aperture value

10 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction
(p.22)/Movie SR (p.25)

22 Sensitivity (p.51)
23 File Format (p.44)

24 Memory card
11 Battery level 25 Image storage capacity
12 Temperature warning 26 Face detection frame
13 Histogram
14 Electronic Level

(horizontal tilt) (p.17)

(when [Contrast AF] is
set to [Face Detection])
(p.57)

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In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the settings of
the items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (p.22)

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A mode

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1 Function name 7 HDR Capture (p.74)
2 Setting 8 Clarity Enhancement
3 Memory card
4 Number of recordable

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still pictures/Movie
recordable time

5 Custom Image (p.71)/

Scene Mode (p.45)

6 Digital Filter (p.73) 12 AE Metering (p.52)

(p.76)

9 AA Filter Simulator (p.76)

10 Distortion Correction

(p.75)

11 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.75)

13 Highlight Correction

(p.74)

14 Shadow Correction

(p.74)

15 AF Mode (p.55)/Contrast

AF (p.57)

20 File Format (p.44)
21 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.44)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.44)

22 JPEG Quality (p.44)
23 Shake Reduction (p.22)/

Movie SR (p.25)16 AF Active Area (p.56)/

Focus Peaking (p.57)

24 Framerate (p.44)
17 AF Assist Light (p.55) 25 Recording Sound Level
18 High-ISO NR (p.52)
19 Slow Shutter Speed NR

(p.48)

(p.50)

26 Current date and time

27 Destination (p.105)

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• 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.

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Tilted 1.5° to the left
(yellow)
Vertically level (green)

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

Electronic
Level

Display
Off

Electronic
Compass

Displays the settings for shooting with the
viewfinder. (p.11)

Displays the camera
angle.
A scale indicating the
horizontal camera
angle appears at the
center of the screen,
and a scale indicating
the vertical camera
angle appears on the
right or left side. When
the angle exceeds the range that can be
displayed in the scale, the indicators on the scale
are displayed in red.

Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

The current latitude, longitude, altitude, direction,
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), capture
mode, and exposure value are displayed. Turn
the camera off an d on again to return to the status
screen.
Available only when the optional GPS unit is
attached to the camera and is operating. (p.117)

When shooting with Live View

Standard
Information
Display

Electronic
Level

No
Information
Display

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

The same electronic level as when shooting
with the viewfinder is displayed.

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

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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.105)

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Movies

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The captured image and shooting information are displayed in
single image display of the playback mode.

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Press G to change the type of information displayed in

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single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

Standard

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Information Display

Detailed
Information Display

Histogram Display

RGB Histogram
Display

No Information
Display

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.105)

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.

Detailed Information Display

1 Captured image 6 Drive Mode (p.59)
2 Rotation information

(p.80)

7 Flash Mode (p.53)
8 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.53)3 Capture mode (p.45)
4 Protect setting (p.106) 9 Focus Method (p.54)
5 Folder number-File

number (p.106)

10 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.56)

11 AE Metering (p.52) 30 File Format (p.44)

100 -0001100-0001

1/

200 01/2000 F2.8F2.8 200200 +0. 3+0.3

100 -0001100-0001

1/

200 01/2000 F2.8F2.8 200200 +0. 3+0.3

134

5

2

11

12

13

6 7 8 9 10

34251

6 7 8 109

Brightness histogram

AB

RGB histogram

12 Shutter speed 31 JPEG Recorded Pixels
13 Aperture value
14 Sensitivity (p.51)
15 EV Compensation (p.48) 32 JPEG Quality (p.44)
16 White Balance (p.68) 33 Color Space (p.29)
17 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.69)

18 Digital Filter (p.73) 35 Lens focal length
19 HDR Capture (p.74) 36 Custom Image setting
20 Clarity Enhancement

(p.76) 37 Custom Image

21 Distortion Correction

(p.75) 38 Page guide

22 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.75)

Aberration Adjustment
(p.75)

24 Diffraction Correction

(p.75)

25 Color Fringe Correction

(p.87)

26 Highlight Correction

(p.74)

27 Shadow Correction

(p.74)

28 AA Filter Simulator (p.76) 50 Universal Coordinated
29 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction
(p.22)/Movie SR (p.25)

istogram Display

H

(p.44)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.44)

Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB
histogram.

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Introduction

34 Color Moiré Correction

(p.84)

(p.71)

parameters

39 Shooting date and time
40 Length of time of the

recorded movie23 Lateral Chromatic
41 Recording Sound Level
42 Framerate (p.44)
43 Photographer (p.109)
44 Copyright Holder (p.109)
45 Information tampering

warning

46 Altitude (p.117)
47 Lens direction (p.117)
48 Latitude (p.117)
49 Longitude (p.117)

Time (p.117)

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)

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Viewfinder

1

4

19

181716151413

61011

12

2

1

3

5 7 8 9

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

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Introduction

1 AF frame (p.40) 11 Sensitivity (p.51)/
2 Spot metering frame

(p.52)

3 AF point (p.56) 12 AE Lock (p.49)
4 Flash indicator (p.53) 13 Change AF Point (p.56)
5 Focus Method (p.54) 14 Multi-exposure (p.63)
6 Shutter speed 15 AE Metering (p.52)
7 Aperture value 16 Shake Reduction (p.22)
8 Focus indicator (p.40) 17 Flash Exposure
9 EV bar scale/Electronic

Level (p.17) 18 EV Compensation

10 ISO/ISO AUTO

Exposure compensation
value

Compensation (p.53)

(p.48)/Bracketing (p.62)

19 File Format (p.44)

t Memo

• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0

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

• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red

(Superimpose AF Area) when 0 is pressed halfway.
You can set it to [Off] in [16 Superimpose AF Area] of the E3
menu.

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

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Electronic Level

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying the
electronic level. The electronic level for the horizontal camera
angle can be displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder,
and the electronic levels for the vertical and horizontal camera
angles can be displayed on the Live View screen. (p.11)
Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic
Level] of the A3 menu. (p.22)

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17

How to Change Function Settings

99 99 999999

10: 2310:23

99 99 999999

File FormatFile Format

CancelCancel OKOK

Fil

e FormatFile FormatFile Format

02/ 02 /20 1502/02/2015

Use ABCD to select an item.

Use R to change
settings.

Press F to cancel
the setting operation.

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

Press E to make
detailed settings.

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and

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changed by using the following ways.

Introduction

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

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

Using the Control Panel

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

G

Using the Direct Keys

A Sensitivity p.51
B White Balance p.68

C Flash Mode p.53

D Drive Mode p.59

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Using the Menus

1

2

GPSGPS

GPSGPS

2

1

PE FPEF

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

ExitExit

Lens CorrectionLens Correction

Clarity EnhancementClarity Enhancement

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

Lens CorrectionLens Correction

Clarity EnhancementClarity Enhancement

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

ExitExit

CancelCancel OKOK

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

ExitExit

Digital FilterDigital Filter
HDR CaptureHDR Capture

File FormatFile Format
JPEG Recorded PixelsJPEG Recorded Pixels

Image Capture SettingsImage Capture Settings

JPEG QualityJPEG Quality
RAW File FormatRAW File Format

Use AB to select an item.

Press F to exit the
menu screen.

Menu tabs

Press D to display the
pop-up menu.

Press D to display
the submenu.

Press E to confirm the
selected item.

Press F to cancel the
pop-up menu.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Use AB to select an item.

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

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

F

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Introduction

19

t Memo

• For the Custom Setting menus (E1-5), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by
turning R 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

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first, set in [25 Save Menu Location] of the E4 menu.

Introduction

• 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 E5 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)

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Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

1

Introduction

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Exposure Mode

Custom Image

Scene Mode

*3 *4

File Format

Image
Capture
Settings

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

JPEG Quality

*1

*2 *4

*4

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

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

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

*4

Sets the file format of images. JPEG

Sets the recording size of JPEG images.

*4

Sets the quality of JPEG images.

G

p.104

Bright p.71

Portrait p.45

q

p.44

m

RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF

A1

AF
Settings

AE Metering

Digital Filter

HDR
Capture

AF Mode

*4

AF Active Area

AF Assist Light

*4

*4

HDR Capture

Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On

Selects the autofocus method when shooting with the
viewfinder.

Selects the area to adjust the focus when shooting with the

*4

viewfinder.
Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark

*4

locations.
Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness

and determining exposure.

(11 AF Points)

Multi-segment p.52

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.73

*4

Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off

*4

Sets the amount to change the exposure. ±2EV

z p.55

Auto

p.56

On p.55

p.74Bracket Value

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Clarity Enhancement

Distortion

1

Introduction

A2

Lens
Correction

D-Range
Settings

Correction
Peripheral Illumin.

Corr.
Lat-Chromatic-Ab

Adj
Diffraction

Correction
Highlight

Correction
Shadow

Correction

High-ISO NR

Slow Shutter Speed NR

*4

*4

*4

*4

*4

*4

Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. Off p.76

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

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

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations 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.117

*4

Sets the autofocus mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection p.57
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it

*4

easier to check the focus.

Live View

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

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

Displays the electron ic level in Standard Information Disp lay of
Live View.

A3

Electronic
Level

Viewfinder

Live View

Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. Off –

Applies a low-pass filter effect 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.

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AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

*4

*4

Off

p.75

On

On

Auto

p.74

Auto

Auto p.52

Auto p.48

Off p.57

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

Off p.17

On p.11

Off p.76

35mm p.116

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Instant
Review

A4

E-Dial
Program­ming

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

G
H
I
J
K
L
M

m –, –, –
n
p I, J, G
o I, J, G

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

Saves the RAW data during Instant Review.

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

On

I

, J,

XG

–, ISO, –
I, –, –
–, J, –

I

, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

–, J, –

–, J, GLINE

p.40

p.100

LINE
LINE

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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

1

Introduction

Button
Customi­zation

A4

Memory

Save USER Mode

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

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

(Movie)
Self-portrait

Shutter Button

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

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

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

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

One Push

File Format

On for settings

other than

Digital Filter,

HDR Capture,

Enhancement,

and Shooting

Info Display

p.100

On

Clarity

–p.103

p.105

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Movie Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Movie Capture Settings

Recording Sound Level
Digital Filter

C1

HDR Capture
Clarity Enhancement
Movie SR

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

*1

*1

*1

*1

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the

*1

movie.

*1

Sets the Recording Sound Level for recording. Auto p.50
Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.73
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off p.74
Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. Off p.76
Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –

u/30p p.44

Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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. – –

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

Repeat Playback

Auto Movie
Playback

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

Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

Sets overexposed areas to blink red in Standard Information
Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.
Rotates images which were captured with the camera held
vertically or of which the rotation information has been
changed.

Off

Off –

On p.80

p.80

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Set-up Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

Language/W Changes the display language. English p.37
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2015 p.37

World Time

Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item. Std. p.37

D1

Sound Effects

LCD
Display

LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor. 0 –

USB Connection

HDMI Out

Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.106
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – p.107

D2

File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG p.108

File No.

Copyright Information

Guide Display

Display Color

Sequential
Numbering

Reset File Number

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

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume
for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Change AF
Point, One Push File Format, Shake Reduction, and Wi-Fi
operations.
Displays the operation guides when the capture mode is
changed.
Sets the display color of the status screen, control panel and
menu cursor.

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.

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

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

Hometown p.105

Volume 3/

All On

On p.39

1p.38

MSC p.82

Auto p.81

On

–

Off p.109

–

p.108

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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Flicker Reduction

Auto Power Off

Other Indicator
Lamps

Indicator

D3

Lamps

Wi-Fi Activates the built-in Wi-Fi function. Off p.89

Reset

Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the sensor. – p.119
Dust Removal Cleans the sensor by shaking it. Off p.119

Sensor Cleaning

D4

Format Formats a memory card. – p.38

Firmware Info/Options

Certification Marks

Self-timer

Remote Control

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

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

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

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

50Hz –

1min. p.36

High

On

On

––

–p.120

––

–p.138

p.10

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Custom Setting Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.48

2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.51

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 Sets the camera operation when pressing 0 in M mode. Type1 –

8 Bracketing Order Sets the order for Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.62

9 One-Push Bracketing Shoots all frames with one release when using Bracketing. Off p.62

10 Interval Shooting Options

11 AF in Interval Shooting

E2

12 WB Adjustable Range

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

14 AWB in Tungsten Light

Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is
locked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interval p.65

Locks focus at

1st exposure

Auto White

Balance

Correction

Off –

Off p.52

Off –

p.65

Fixed p.69

p.69

Strong

p.69

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