Ricoh Pentax K-3 II 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)
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
Battery charger
D-BC90
Operating Manual (this manual)
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.89.
(Installed on camera)
Triangular ring and protective
cover (Installed on camera)
AC plug cord Strap
Eyecup F
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ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap
Battery grip terminal cover
(Installed on camera)
O-ST132
(Installed on camera)
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI90
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW160
Introducing the K-3 II
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Getting Started
Taking Pictures
Playback Functions
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-3 II ............................ p.7
Gives you an overview of the K-3 II. Read this and get to know your K-3 II!
Names and Functions of the Working Parts . p.7
How to Change Function Settings ................ p.18
Menu List ...................................................... p.20
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Getting Started........................................ p.29
Explains how to get your K-3 II 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.30
Initial Settings ............................................... p.31
Basic Shooting Operation ............................. p.33
Reviewing Images ........................................ p.36
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Taking Pictures ....................................... p.39
Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly, try out the camera and take lots of pictures!
Configuring the Capture Settings .................. p.37
Taking Still Pictures ......................................p.38
Recording Movies ......................................... p.40
Setting the Exposure .................................... p.41
Using a Flash ................................................ p.43
Setting the Focus Method ............................. p.44
Setting the Drive Mode ................................. p.48
Setting the White Balance ............................ p.54
Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ........... p.56
Correcting Images ........................................ p.59
Using the GPS .............................................. p.62
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Playback Functions............................... p.67
Explains various operations for playing back and editing images.
Playback Mode Palette Items ....................... p.66
Changing the Playback Method .................... p.67
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........ p.71
Editing and Processing Images .................... p.72
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Changing the Settings.......................... p.79
Explains how to change other settings.
Camera Settings ........................................... p.78
File Management Settings ............................ p.82
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Appendix ................................................... p.88
Provides other resources to get the most from your K-3 II.
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Functions ...................................................... p.87
Functions Available with Various Lenses ..... p.88
Functions when Using an External Flash ..... p.91
Troubleshooting ............................................ p.92
Main Specifications ....................................... p.96
Index ............................................................. p.102
For Using Your Camera Safely ..................... p.106
Care to be Taken During Handling ............... p.107
WARRANTY POLICY ................................... p.111
How to Use This Manual
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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How to Use This Manual .......................... 2
Contents
Introducing the K-3 II ................................. 7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........7
Operating Controls ......................................................... 8
Monitor Display ............................................................ 10
Viewfinder .................................................................... 16
LCD Panel ................................................................... 17
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 ..............................................................20
Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 20
Movie Menu ................................................................. 23
Playback Menu ............................................................ 24
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 25
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 27
Getting Started ........................................ 29
Attaching the Strap ...............................................29
Attaching a Lens ...................................................29
Using the Battery and Charger .............................30
Charging the Battery .................................................... 30
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 31
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 32
Inserting a Memory Card ......................................32
Initial Settings .......................................................33
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 33
Setting the Display Language ...................................... 33
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 34
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 35
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Basic Shooting Operation .................................... 35
Shooting with the Viewfinder ........................................ 35
Shooting with Live View ............................................... 37
Reviewing Images ................................................ 38
Taking Pictures........................................ 39
Configuring the Capture Settings ......................... 39
Memory Card Settings .................................................39
Image Capture Settings ...............................................39
Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 39
Taking Still Pictures ............................................. 40
EV Compensation ........................................................ 41
Recording Movies ................................................ 42
Playing Back Movies .................................................... 43
Setting the Exposure ............................................ 43
Sensitivity ..................................................................... 43
AE Metering ................................................................. 44
Using a Flash ....................................................... 45
Connecting a Flash ...................................................... 45
Setting the Flash Mode ................................................ 45
Setting the Focus Method .................................... 46
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting
with the Viewfinder ....................................................... 46
Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 48
AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 49
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................ 49
Setting the Drive Mode ......................................... 50
Continuous Shooting .................................................... 51
Self-timer ...................................................................... 51
Remote Control ............................................................ 52
Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 52
Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 53
Multi-exposure ............................................................. 53
Interval Shooting .......................................................... 54
Interval Composite ....................................................... 54
Interval Movie Record .................................................. 55
Setting the White Balance ....................................56
Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 57
Adjusting the White Balance
with Color Temperature ............................................... 57
Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ...................58
Custom Image ............................................................. 58
Digital Filter .................................................................. 59
Correcting Images ................................................60
Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 60
Lens Correction ........................................................... 61
High-Definition Image Output ...................................... 61
Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 62
Composition Adjustment .............................................. 62
Using the GPS ......................................................63
Setting Additional Features for the GPS Operation ..... 64
Performing a Calibration .............................................. 64
Recording the Camera Route (GPS Logging) ............. 65
Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 66
Playback Functions ................................. 67
Playback Mode Palette Items ...............................67
Changing the Playback Method ............................68
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 68
Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 69
Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 69
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 69
Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 70
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 70
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ................71
Editing and Processing Images ............................72
Copying an Image ........................................................ 72
Changing the Image Size ............................................ 72
Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 73
Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 74
Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 75
Editing Movies ............................................................. 76
Developing RAW Images ............................................. 77
Changing the Settings ............................. 79
Camera Settings .................................................. 79
Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 79
Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................. 81
Displaying the Local Date and Time
of the Specified City ..................................................... 82
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 83
File Management Settings ................................... 83
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 83
Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................84
Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 86
Using a Wireless Memory Card ...................................86
Appendix.................................................. 88
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Functions ............................................................. 88
Functions Available with Various Lenses ............. 89
Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 90
Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 91
Functions when Using an External Flash ............. 91
Troubleshooting ................................................... 92
Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 93
Error Messages ............................................................ 94
Main Specifications .............................................. 96
Operating Environment for USB Connection
and Provided Software ............................................... 101
Index ..................................................................102
For Using Your Camera Safely .......................... 106
Care to be Taken During Handling ..................... 107
WARRANTY POLICY ........................................ 110
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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
• 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.
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/
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver
AF coupler
Mirror
Lens unlock button
Lens information contacts
Strap lug
Hot shoe
Lens mount index
Speaker
X-sync socket
Strap lug
AF assist light
Card access lamp
USB terminal (micro B)
DC input terminal
LCD panel
Terminal cover
Cable switch terminal
Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver
Diopter adjustment dial
HDMI terminal (type D)
Microphone terminal
Microphone
Image plane indicator
Viewfinder
Monitor
Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards
Tripod socket
Battery cover
Battery cover unlock knob
Battery grip contacts
Headphone terminal
GPS indicator lamp
Dial indicator
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1 EV Compensation button (J)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.41)
2 ISO button (N)
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.43)
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3 Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.36) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Main switch
Turns the power on/off, or activates the preview function. (p.33, p.49)
5 Front e-dial (Q)
Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.41) 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 Lens unlock button
Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.29)
7 GPS button (4)
Turns the GPS function on/off. (p.63)
8 Mode dial lock button
Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.36)
9 Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode. (p.36)
0 Mode dial lock release lever
Use this lever to release the mode dial lock to operate the mode dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.37)
a RAW/Fx button (P)
You can assign a function to this button. (p.79)
b AF Mode button (b)
Press to change the autofocus mode or the focusing area. (p.46)
c Focus mode switch
Changes the focus mode. (p.46)
d Live View/REC button (K/a)
Displays the Live View image. (p.37) Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.42)
e AE Metering/Delete button (2/L)
Press to change the metering method. (p.44) In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.38)
f Playback button (3)
Switches to playback mode. (p.38) Press the button again to switch to capture mode.
g INFO button (G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.10, p.14)
h Rear e-dial (R)
Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.40) 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 the image or display multiple images at the same time. (p.38, p.68)
i AF button (I)
Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.46)
j AE Lock button (H)
Locks the exposure value before shooting. In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be saved in RAW format. (p.38)
k Green button (M)
Resets the value being adjusted. Switches to ISO AUTO when adjusting the sensitivity.
l Capture mode selector switch
Switches between A (still picture) mode and C (movie) mode. (p.35)
m OK button (E)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this button to confirm the selected item.
n Change AF Point/Card slot switch button (c/d)
Enables changing the focusing area. (p.47) In playback mode, press this button to switch between the memory cards inserted in the two slots, SD1 and SD2. (p.38)
o Four-way controller (ABCD)
Displays the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ Custom Image 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.67) When selecting an area of the image to magnify or to use as a focusing area, you can move the area diagonally by pressing two keys at the same time.
p MENU button (F)
Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.19)
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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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. (p.35) When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor. (p.37) 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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(p.86)
5 GPS positioning status
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9 Shutter speed 24 Custom Image (p.58)
10 Aperture value 25 Flash Mode (p.45) 11 EV Compensation
(p.41)/Exposure Bracketing (p.52)
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8 GPS positioning status
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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.21)
(horizontal tilt) (p.17)
tilt) (p.17)
16 EV Compensation (p.41) 17 EV bar scale 18 Operation guide 19 AE Lock 20 Shutter speed 21 Aperture value 22 Sensitivity (p.43)
24 Card slot number in use 25 Image storage capacity 26 Face detection frame
(when [Contrast AF] is set to [Face Detection]) (p.48)
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19 File Format (p.39) 23 Exposure Setting (p.42) 20 JPEG Recorded Pixels
and Quality Level (p.39)/ Movie Recorded Pixels (p.39)
21 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
24 Recording Sound Level
(p.42)
25 Playback Sound Volume 26 Framerate (p.39) 27 Current date and time 28 Destination (p.82)
22 AA Filter Simulator (p.62)
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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.
• 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.25)
Exposure Setting Program AE
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15 AF Assist Light (p.46) 16 AF Mode (p.46)/
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17 Focusing area (AF point)
(p.47)/Focus Peaking (p.48)
18 Memory Card Options
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When shooting with the viewfinder
Status Screen
Electronic Level
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)
Displays the camera angle. A bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar scale indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right side. When the angle exceeds the range that can be displayed in the scale, the indicators on the scale are displayed in red.
Turns on the GPS function and displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, lens direction, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The Live View image and the settings for shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.11)
Certain icons, such as those for the exposure mode and drive mode, are not displayed.
When the Camera is Held Vertically
When the camera is rotated to the vertical position, the status screen and control panel are displayed in a vertical position. To not display images in the vertical position, set [Auto Screen Rotation] to S (Off) in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (p.25)
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24 Lens focal length 39 Length of time of the 25 File Format (p.39) 26 JPEG Recorded Pixels
36
(p.39)/Movie Recorded Pixels (p.39)
recorded movie
40 Recording Sound Level 41 Sound 42 Framerate (p.39)
27 JPEG Quality (p.39) 43 Altitude
37
28 Color Space (p.28) 44 Lens direction 29 Highlight Correction
(p.60)
30 Shadow Correction
(p.60)
31 Distortion Correction
(p.61)
32 Peripheral Illumination
Correction (p.61)
45 Latitude 46 Longitude 47 Universal Coordinated
Time
48 Tampered image
warning
49 Photographer (p.86) 50 Copyright Holder (p.86)
33 Lateral Chromatic
Aberration Adjustment (p.61)
15
Histogram Display
100 -0001
100 -0001
1/
200 0
F2. 8
200
+0. 3
1/
200 0
F2. 8
200
+0. 3
Brightness histogram
AB
RGB histogram
1
4
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61011
12
2
1
3
5 7 8 9
Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB histogram.
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32
100-0001
1/
2000
7 8 9 10 11
1
1/
2000
7 8 9 1110
F2.8
F2.8
200
200
45326
100-0001
+0.3
+0.3
1 Histogram (Brightness) 2 Switch RGB histogram/
6
Brightness histogram
3 Protect setting 4 Card slot number in use 5 Folder number-File
number
6 Save RAW Data 7 File Format 8 Shutter speed
9 Aperture value 10 Sensitivity 11 EV Compensation
12
12 Histogram (R)
13
13 Histogram (G) 14 Histogram (B)
14

Viewfinder

When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder.
1 AF frame (p.36) 12 AE Lock 2 Spot metering frame
(p.44)
3 AF point (p.47) 15 AE Metering (p.44) 4 Flash indicator (p.45) 16 Shake Reduction 5 Focus Method (p.46) 17 Flash Exposure 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture value 18 EV Compensation 8 Focus indicator 9 EV bar scale/Electronic
Level (p.17)
10 ISO/ISO AUTO 11 Sensitivity (p.43)/
Exposure compensation value
t Memo
• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.).
13 Change AF Point (p.47) 14 Multi-exposure (p.53)
Compensation (p.45)
(p.41)/Exposure Bracketing (p.52)
19 File Format (p.39)
16
• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red
When level (at 0°)
When tilted 5° to the left
When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right
(Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. You can set it to [Off] in [14. Superimpose AF Area] of the E2 menu.
• You can adjust the viewfinder image sharpness using the diopter adjustment dial. Adjust the diopter setting until the AF frame in the viewfinder looks sharp and clear.

LCD Panel

1 Shutter speed 11 Wireless LAN 2 Multi-exposure (p.53) 3 Aperture value 12 Battery level 4 Mirror Lock-up Shooting
(p.53)
6 Focusing area (AF point)
(p.47)
7 Flash Exposure
Compensation (p.45)
8 EV bar scale/Electronic
Level (p.17)
9 EV Compensation
(p.41)/Exposure Bracketing (p.52)
10 HDR Capture (p.60)
67 8 9
5
1 2 3
4
15 18
connection (p.86)
13 GPS turned on (p.63) 14 Sensitivity (p.43)/EV
Compensation (p.41)5 AE Metering (p.44) 15 Flash Mode (p.45) 16 Drive Mode (p.50) 17 Card slot number 18 File Format (p.39) 19 Remaining image
storage capacity/USB
connection mode (p.72)/
Sensor cleaning in
progress (p.94)
t Memo
• You can change the LCD panel backlight setting in [21. LCD
Panel Illumination] of the E3 menu. (p.28) You can also set the camera so that the LCD panel illumination turns on or off when P is pressed. (p.80)
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Electronic Level

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 on the LCD panel, 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.21)
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How to Change Function Settings

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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

G
You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode.
File Format
100-3200
12345 12345
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Using the Direct Keys

A
Drive Mode p.50
B
Flash Mode p.45
C
White Balance p.56
D
Custom Image p.58
05/05/2015
File Format
Cancel
10:23
12345 12345
OK

Using the Menus

Me mory Car d O pt io ns Im age Capt ure S et ti ngs
Di gita l Fi lte r HD R Ca ptur e Pi xel Shif t R es ol ut ion
Ex it
AF Ass is t L igh t
D- Rang e Se tti ng s
Le ns C orre cti on
IS O AU TO Set ti ng
Sl ow S hutt er Sp ee d NR Pr ogra m Li ne GP S
Ex it
Hi gh-I SO N R
D- Rang e Se tti ng s
Le ns C orre cti on
IS O AU TO Set ti ng
Sl ow S hutt er Sp ee d NR Pr ogra m Li ne GP S
Ca ncel
Hi gh-I SO N R
OK
Me mory Car d O pt io ns Im age Capt ure S et ti ngs
Di gita l Fi lte r HD R Ca ptur e
Ex it
AF Ass is t L igh t
Fi le F orma t JP EG R ecor ded P ix el s
Im age Capt ure S et ti ngs
JP EG Q uali ty RAW Fil e F or ma t
PE F
Pi xel Shif t R es ol ut ion
Use AB to select an item.
Use R to switch between menu tabs.
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.
F
Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.
1 234
Memory Card Options Image Capture Settings AF Assist Light Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution
Exit
1 2 34
Lens Correction D-Range Settings ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS
Exit
1 2 34
Lens Correction D-Range Settings
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
ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS
Cancel
OK
1 234
Memory Card Options Image Capture Settings AF Assist Light Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution
Exit
Image Capture Settings
File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality RAW File Format
PEF
by turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed.
•Press F to display the first tab of most appropriate 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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Menu List

1

Rec. Mode Menus

Introduction
Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q.
Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted.
Sequential Use p.39
Sets the file format of images.
*2
Sets the recording size of JPEG images.
Sets the quality of JPEG images.
Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations.
Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.59
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off
*2
Sets the amount to change the exposure.
Merges four images shifted by one pixel and outputs a high-definition image.
*2
Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off
Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens
*2
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
*2
areas from occurring.
Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed
*2
areas from occurring.
Sets the range of automatic correction in ISO AUTO and the AUTO ISO Parameters.
ISO 100 to ISO 3200/Standard
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Exposure Mode
Memory Card Options
Image Capture Settings
A1
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Pixel Shift Resolution
Lens Correction
A2
D-Range Settings
ISO AUTO Setting
*1
*2
File Format
*2
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
*2
RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format.
*2
*2
HDR Capture
*2
Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On
*2
Distortion Correction
Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj
Diffraction Correction
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction
*2
G
JPEG
q
m
PEF
On p.46
±2EV
Off p.61
Off
On
On
Auto
Auto
p.82
p.39
p.60Exposure Bracket Value
p.61
p.60
p.43
Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Program Line Selects the Program Line setting. Normal p.41
A2
GPS
Live View
A3
Electronic Level
Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. Off
AA Filter Simulator
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
*2
*2
GPS Logging Sets the logging interval and duration.
ASTROTRACER Sets whether to track and capture celestial bodies. Off p.66
Calibration Performs a calibration. p.64
Additional Settings
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
Composition Adjust.
Viewfinder
Live View Displays the electronic level during Live View. On p.11
*2
*2
*2
*2
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity.
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow shutter speed.
Sets whether to enable the GPS time synchronization and GPS indicator lamp.
Sets the autofocus mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection p.48
Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier to check the focus.
Allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism.
Displays the electronic level in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and/or LCD panel.
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.
Auto p.44
Auto p.41
15sec./1hr./
SD1
On/On p.64
Off p.48
Off p.62
Off p.17
Off p.62
35mm
p.65
p.11Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off
p.91
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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.
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A4
Instant Review
Digital Preview
E-Dial Program­ming
Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. On
Save RAW Data Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. On
Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. On
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off
Highlight Alert
Zoom Review Displays a magnified image during Digital Preview. On
Save Preview Image Saves the preview image as a new file. On
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Off
Highlight Alert
G H I J
K
L
M N
m n
p
o
Rotation Direction
Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review.
Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Digital Preview.
Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode.
Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned.
I, J, XG
–, ISO, – I, –, – –, J, –
I, J,
GLINE
I, J,
GLINE
–, J, – –, J, –
–, J
I, J,
GLINE
I, J,
GLINE
Rotate Right
p.36
Off
p.50
Off
p.79
–, –, –
, GLINE
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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Button Customi­zation
A4
Memory
Save USER Mode
*1 The function appears only when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q. *2 The function can also be set from the control panel.
RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed.
Preview Dial
Sets the camera action for when the main switch is turned to the U position.
Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.
You can save frequently used capture settings to O, P, or Q of the mode dial.
One Push File
Format
Optical
Preview
On for settings
other than
Digital Filter,
HDR Capture,
and Pixel Shift
Resolution
–p.81
p.79AF Button Sets the function for when I is pressed. Enable AF1
p.83

Movie Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Exposure Setting
Memory Card Options
Movie Capture Settings
C1
Recording Sound Level
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Movie SR
*1 The function can also be set from the control panel.
*1
*1
*1
*1
Sets the exposure mode for C mode. Program AE p.42
Selects one of memory cards inserted in the SD1 and the SD2
*1
slots for recording movies.
Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the
*1
movie.
*1
Sets the Recording Sound Level for recording. Auto
Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.59
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off p.60
Activates the Shake Reduction function. On
SD1
u/30p p.39
p.39
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Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
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B1
B1
Slideshow
Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off p.38
Highlight Alert
Auto Image Rotation
Protect All Images Protects all stored images at once. p.83
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 of the 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.70
p.69
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Set-up Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Language/W Changes the display language.
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format.
World Time
Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item. Standard p.34
Sound Effects
D1
Guide Display
LCD Display
LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor.
USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer.
HDMI Out
Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.84
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. p.85
File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG p.85
D2
File No.
Copyright Information
Auto Screen Rotation
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, H button operation, Self-timer, Remote Control, Mirror Up, Change AF Point, P button operation, and 4 button operation.
Displays the operation guides when the exposure mode is changed.
Displays the status screen and control panel vertically if the camera is held vertically.
Sets the display color of the status screen, control panel, and menu cursor.
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.
English
01/01/2015
Hometown p.82
Volume 3/
All On
On p.36
On p.13
MSC
Auto p.71
On
Off p.86
1
0
p.33
p.34
p.12
p.72
p.86
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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Flicker Reduction Cuts down on monitor flicker by setting the power frequency.
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D3
D4
Auto Power Off
Select Battery
Wireless Memory Card
Reset
Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the sensor. p.93
Dust Alert
Dust Removal
Sensor Cleaning
Format Formats a memory card. p.35
Firmware Info/Options
Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time.
Sets the camera action for when the optional battery grip is attached to the camera.
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.
Detects dust adhering to the sensor and visually displays the location of the dust on the monitor.
Cleans the sensor by applying high-frequency (ultrasonic) vibrations.
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.
Auto Select/
Auto-detect
50Hz
1min. p.33
–p.86
––
–p.93
–p.93
–p.94
––
p.31
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Custom Setting Menus

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.41
2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.43
3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.
4. AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off
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.
9. One-Push Bracketing
10. WB Adjustable Range
11. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using a flash.
E2
12. AWB in Tungsten Light
13. Color Temperature Steps
14. Superimpose AF Area Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On p.17
15. AF.S Setting
E3
16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C
17. Action in AF.C Continuous
Sets whether to link the exposure value and AF point in the focusing area.
Automatically compensates the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be achieved with the current settings.
Sets the camera operation when pressing the shutter release button in M mode.
Shoots 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 when the white balance is set to [Auto White Balance].
Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option of the white balance.
Sets the action priority for when the autofocus mode is set to x and the shutter release button is fully pressed.
Sets the action priority for the first frame when the autofocus mode is set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed.
Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when the autofocus mode is set to y.
Off
Off
Type1
0 - +
Off p.53
Fixed p.56
Auto White
Balance
Strong
Correction
Kelvin p.57
Focus-priority p.47
Release-
priority
Focus-priority p.47
p.53
p.56
p.56
p.47
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Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
Maintains 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.
Saves the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and displays it again the next time F is pressed.
Enables 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.
Enables 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.
Reset Menu
Location
Disable p.90
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E3
E4
18. Hold AF Status
19. AF with Remote Control
20. Color Space Sets the color space to use.
21. LCD Panel Illumination Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. High p.17
22. Save Rotation Info Saves rotation information when shooting. On p.70
23. Save Menu Location
24. Catch-in Focus
25. AF Fine Adjustment
26. Using Aperture Ring
Reset Custom Functions
Off p.47
Off p.52
sRGB
Off
Off p.49
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p.19
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