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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Contents

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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2 AE Lock 15 Focus Method (p.46)
3 Digital Filter (p.59)/HDR

Capture (p.60)/Pixel
Shift Resolution (p.61)

4 Wireless LAN status

(p.86)

5 GPS positioning status

(p.63)

6 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction

16 Card slot number
17 File Format (p.39)
18 Image storage capacity
19 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.45)

20 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.56)

21 Drive Mode (p.50)

22 White Balance (p.56)
7 Battery level 23 Focusing area (AF point)
8 E-dial guide

(p.47)

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)

12 EV bar scale
13 Sensitivity (p.43)

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

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3 Drive Mode (p.50) 14 Electronic Level (vertical
4 White Balance (p.56)
5 Custom Image (p.58) 15 Histogram
6 Digital Filter (p.59)/HDR

Capture (p.60)/Pixel
Shift Resolution (p.61)

7 Wireless LAN status

(p.86)

8 GPS positioning status

(p.63)

9 AE Metering (p.44) 23 File Format

10 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

11 Battery level
12 Temperature warning

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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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A mode

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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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3 Card slot number
4 Number of recordable

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5 ISO AUTO Setting (p.43)
6 Highlight Correction

(p.60)

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8 Digital Filter (p.59)
9 HDR Capture (p.60)

10 Pixel Shift Resolution

(p.61)

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13 Distortion Correction

(p.61)

14 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.61)

15 AF Assist Light (p.46)
16 AF Mode (p.46)/

Contrast AF (p.48)7 Shadow Correction

17 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.47)/Focus Peaking
(p.48)

18 Memory Card Options

(p.39)

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

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Use CD to select the type and press E.

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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Playback Info Display

selection screen

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

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parameters, and operation guide indicators
are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when the
image was taken is displayed. (p.15)

Captured image and brightness histogram
are displayed. (p.16)
Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are
displayed. (p.16)
Not available during movie playback.

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• 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 S (Off) in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the [Standard
Information Display] always appears first when the camera
is turned on. (p.83)

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2 Rotation information

(p.70) 12 Color Moiré Correction
3 Exposure Mode (p.40)
4 Digital Filter (p.59) 13 Shutter speed
5 Transferred via wireless

LAN (p.86)

6 Protect setting (p.83)
7 Card slot number in use
8 Folder number-File

number (p.84)

9 Drive Mode (p.50) 18 Focus Method (p.46)

10 Flash Mode (p.45) 19 AE Metering (p.44)

F2.8

G1A1

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F8.0

G1A1

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+1.5

0.0

100-0001

+1.0

55.0mm

10:30

100-0001

10'10"

55.0mm

10:30

100-0001

123°

N 36°45.410'
W140°02.000'

2

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

±

0

2

48

48

4567 8

3

1

13 14 15 18

21

25

26 27 29 30 3231 33 34 35

28 38

1

13 14 15 40

21

253826 42 29 30

1

22 24

23

4567 8

3

22 24

3

47

49

50

191716

191716

43

Compensation (p.45)

(p.73)

14 Aperture value
15 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

16 Sensitivity (p.43)
17 EV Compensation (p.41)

123611109

20

399

41

657 8

44

45
46

20 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.47)

34 Diffraction Correction

(p.61)

21 White Balance (p.56) 35 Color Fringe Correction
22 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.56) 36 Custom Image setting

23 HDR Capture (p.60)/

Pixel Shift Resolution

37

(p.61)/AA Filter
Simulator (p.62)

(p.77)

(p.58)

37 Custom Image

parameters

38 Shooting date and time

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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

19

181716151413

61011

12

2

1

3

5 7 8 9

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

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145

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)

10
11
12
13
14

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17

How to Change Function Settings

Fi le F orm at

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12 34 5
12 34 5

Fi le F orm at

Ca nc el

OK

12 34 5
12 34 5

100-320 0

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

1

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.

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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

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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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19

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

20

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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21

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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

1

Introduction

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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23

Playback Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

1

Introduction

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

24

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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25

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Flicker Reduction Cuts down on monitor flicker by setting the power frequency.

1

Introduction

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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27

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

––

–

p.19

28

Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the protective cover
and triangular ring.

2 Secure the end of the strap

on the inside of the clasp.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the body mount

cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).

After removing the cover, be sure
to put the lens down with the lens
mount side facing upward.

3 Align the lens mount indexes

(red dots: 3) on the camera
and the lens, and secure by
turning the lens clockwise
until it clicks.

To remove the lens

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

3

2

Getting Started

4

29

u Caution

Lithium-ion
battery

Battery charger

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

3

1

2

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

• Keep the body mount cover attached on the camera when
a lens is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the
lens after removing it from the camera.

2

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

Getting Started

or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens
information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the
electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center
for professional cleaning.

• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended,
you cannot take pictures or use some functions. If the lens
is retracted during shooting, the camera stops working.
Refer to “How to Use a Retractable Lens” (p.37) for details.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,
damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses
made by other manufacturers.

t Memo

• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.89) for
details on the functions of each lens.

30

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively
developed for this camera.
Note (for USA only): AC plug cord
UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord,
rated 125 V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m)

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3 Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into

the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when
the battery is fully charged.

u Caution

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries
other than the battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may
cause damage or heating.

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery

is inserted correctly

• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after

being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its
service life)

t Memo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes
(it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Inserting/Removing the Battery

u Caution

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted
incorrectly, it may not be removed.

• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before
inserting.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the
power is on.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot after the
camera has been used continuously for a long period of time.

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for
a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera
if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the
removed battery will not be used for six months or longer,
charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it.
Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will
remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with
high temperatures.

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out
of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the
current date and time again.

1 Open the battery cover.

Lift the battery cover unlock
knob, turn it towards OPEN
to unlock, and then pull the cover
open.

1

2

2 Face the A mark on the

battery towards the outside
of the camera, and insert the
battery until it locks into
place.

To remove the battery, push the
battery lock lever in the direction
of 3.

3 Close the battery cover.

Turn the battery cover unlock
knob towards CLOSE to lock,
and fold the knob.

t Memo

• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera
is used at low temperatures or when performing Continuous
Shooting for a long time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the
temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold
climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm
in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal
at room temperature.

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas or taking
a lot of pictures.

• When the optional Battery Grip D-BG5 is used, the following
settings can be made in [Select Battery] of the D3 menu.

• Priority order of battery use

• Type of AA batteries used

3

4

5

2

Getting Started

31

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132
when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the
camera to a computer or AV device.

2

1 Make sure that the camera

Getting Started

is turned off, and open
the terminal cover.

2 Align the A marks on the DC

terminal of the AC adapter
and DC input terminal of
the camera, and connect.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and

plug the cord into the power outlet.

u Caution

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that connections are secure between the
terminals. The memory card or data may be corrupted if the
connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being
accessed.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using
the AC adapter.

Inserting a Memory Card

The following memory cards can be used with this camera.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, and SDXC Memory
Card

• Eye-Fi card

• Flucard compatible with this camera

In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Slide the memory card cover

in the direction of 1 and
then rotate it to open
as shown by 2.

1

2

3 Insert the card all the way

into the memory card slot
with the memory card label
facing toward the side with
the monitor.

To use an Eye-Fi card
or a Flucard, insert the card
in the SD2 slot.

Push the memory card in once
and release to remove.

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4 Rotate the memory card

In itia l Se ttin gInitial Setting

Se ttin gs c ompl eteSettings complete

Ca ncelCancel

En glis hEnglish

Ne w Yor kNew York

Tex t Si zeText Size S tand ardStandard

Ho meto wn

Ne w Yor k
DS T

Ca ncel

OK

cover as shown by 3, and
slide it in the direction of 4.

Initial Settings

4

Turn the camera on and make the initial settings.

u Caution

• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp
is lit.

• If the memory card cover is opened while the power is on,
the camera turns off. Do not open the cover while the camera
is in use.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that
is unused or has been previously used on other devices.
(p.35)

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the
write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, writing
may stop during recording.

t Memo

• For details on how the data is recorded when two memory
cards are inserted, refer to “Memory Card Settings” (p.39).

• When using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, refer to “Using a
Wireless Memory Card” (p.86).

3

Turning the Camera On

1 Turn the main switch to [ON].

The first time the camera
is turned on after purchase,
the [Language/W] screen
appears.

2

Getting Started

t Memo

• The power automatically turns off when you do not perform
any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:
1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
D3 menu.

Setting the Display Language

1 Use ABCD to select the desired language and

press E.

The [Initial Setting] screen
appears in the selected
language.
Proceed to Step 6 if F
(Hometown) does not need
to be changed.

2 Press B to move the frame to F and press D.

The [F Hometown] screen appears.

3 Use CD to select a city.

Use R to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time
Cities” (p.100) for cities that can
be selected as a hometown.

Hometown

New York
DST

Cancel

OK

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4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time), and

In itia l Se ttin gInitial Setting

Se ttin gs c ompl eteSettings complete

Ca ncelCancel

En glis hEnglish

Ne w Yor kNew York

Tex t Si zeText Size S tand ardStandard

La rgeLarge

OKOK

In itia l Se ttin g

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

Ca ncel

En glis h

Ne w Yor k

Tex t Si ze

St anda rd

OK

Da te F orma t

Da te Ad jus tmen t

Da te

01/ 01/201 5

Tim e

00: 00

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

mm /dd/ yy

24h

Ca ncel

OK

Da te F orma t

Da te Ad jus tmen t

Da te

01/ 01/201 5

Tim e

00: 00

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

mm /dd/ yy

24h

Ca ncel

OK

Da te F orma t

Da te Ad jus tmen t

Da te

05/ 05/201 5

Tim e

10: 00

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

mm /dd/ yy

24h

Ca ncel

OK

use CD to select S or T.

5 Press E.

2

Getting Started

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

6 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D.

Setting the Date and Time

1 Press D, and use AB

to select the date format.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

MENU

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2015

00:00

24h

OK

OK

7 Use AB to select

[Standard] or [Large],
and press E.

Selecting [Large] increases the
text size of the selected menu
items.

8 Press B to select [Settings

complete] and press E.

The [Date Adjustment] screen
appears.

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Initial Setting

New York

Text Size

Settings complete

Cancel

English

Standard

2 Press D, and use AB to select [24h] or [12h].
3 Press E.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

4 Press B, and then press D.

The frame moves to the month if the date format is set
to [mm/dd/yy].

5 Use AB to set the month.

Set the day, year and time

OK

in the same manner.

6 Press B to select [Settings

complete] and press E.

The camera switches to capture
mode and is ready to take
a picture.

t Memo

• You can change the language, text size, and date and time
settings from the D1 menu. (p.25)

• The date and time settings can be automatically adjusted
using information obtained from GPS satellites. (p.63)

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

MENU

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2015

00:00

Settings complete

mm/dd/yy

05/05/2015

10:00

Settings complete

24h

OK

OK

24h

OK

Formatting a Memory Card

Fo rmat
SD 1

SD 2

Fo rmat

OK

Ca ncel

Al l da ta o n SD 1 m emor y

ca rd w ill be d ele ted

Fo rmat

D4

Basic Shooting Operation

1 Press F.

The A1 menu appears.

2 Use Q or R to display D4 menu.
3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.

The [Format] screen appears.

4 Use AB to select the

memory card slot in which

Format
SD1

SD2

the memory card to format
is inserted and press D.

5 Press A to select [Format]

Format

and press E.

Formatting starts. When
formatting is completed, the
screen of Step 4 reappears.

6 Press F twice.

u Caution

• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card
may be damaged.

• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.

t Memo

• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “K-3 II”
is assigned to the card. When the camera is connected
to a computer, the memory card is recognized
as a removable disk with the name “K-3 II”.

All data on SD1 memory

card will be deleted

Format
Cancel

OK

Take pictures in T (Green) mode in which the camera
automatically sets the optimal exposure.

Shooting with the Viewfinder

1 Remove the front lens cap

by pushing the top and
bottom portions as indicated
in the illustration.

When a retractable lens
is attached, extend the lens
before turning the camera on.

y How to Use a Retractable

Lens (p.37)

2 Turn the camera on.
3 Turn the capture mode

selector switch to A.

2

Getting Started

35

4 Set the focus mode switch

AF

MF

Mode dial

lock button

Dial indicator

Gr een Mode

Focus indicator

to v.

2

Getting Started

5 Set the mode dial to T

while pressing the mode dial
lock button.

6 Look through the viewfinder

to view the subject.

When using a zoom lens, turn the
zoom ring to the right or left
to change the angle of view.

7 Position the subject inside

the AF frame and press
the shutter release button
halfway.

The focus indicator (P) appears
and you will hear a beep when
the subject comes into focus.

y Setting the Sound Effects

(p.25)

8 Press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).

Available operations during Instant Review

L

R

H

Deletes the image.

Magnifies the image.

Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG
im age was tak en and the dat a rema ins in t he
buffer).

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The selected exposure mode
is displayed on the monitor
(Guide Display).

y Guide Display settings

(p.25)

Green Mode

Shooting with Live View

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AF frame

1

2

3

1 Press K in Step 6

on “Shooting with the
Viewfinder” (p.36).

The Live View image is displayed
on the monitor.

2 Position the subject inside

the AF frame on the monitor
an d pr ess t he s hut ter rel eas e
button halfway.

The AF frame turns green and
you will hear a beep when the
subject comes into focus.

Available operations during Live View

E

K

Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the
viewfinder.

t Memo

• You can use I to focus on the subject. (p.46)

• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the
depth of field before shooting. (p.49)

• You can set the operation and display settings for Instant
Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu. (p.22)
When [Display Time] is set to y, Instant Review
is displayed until the next operation.

Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification
(up to 10×).
Use ABCD to change th e area to disp lay .
Press M to return the display area to the
center.
Press E to return to 1× image display.

Exits shooting with Live View.

u Caution

• Some functions are not available in T mode. If you attempt

to use the functions that are not available, such as the direct
key operation, the message [This function is not available
in the current mode] appears.

Easy Operation of the Mode Dial

Release the mode dial lock using
the mode dial lock release lever
to easily operate the mode dial
without having to press the mode
dial lock button.

How to Use a Retractable Lens

If the camera is turned on when
a retractable lens, such
as HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm
F4-5.6 DC WR RE, is attached
and is not extended, an error
message is displayed on the
monitor. Turn the zoom ring in the
direction of 2 while pressing the button on the ring (1)
to extend the lens. When retracting the lens, turn the zoom
ring in the opposite direction to 2 while pressing the button
on the ring and align the white dot to the position 3.

2

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37

Reviewing Images

1/

200 0

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200

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Review the captured image on the monitor.

1 Press 3.

2

Getting Started

The camera enters playback
mode and the most recently
captured image is displayed
(single image display).

2 Review the captured image.

Available operations

C/Q to the left Displays the previous image.

D/Q to the right Displays the next image.

L

R to the right Magnifies the image

R to the left Switches to the thumbnail

d

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100-0001

1/

2000

F2.8

200

Deletes the image.

(up to 16×).
Use ABCD to change the
area to display.
Press M to return the display
area to the center.
Press E to return to the entire
image display.

display (p.68).

Switches between the
SD1 card and the SD2 card.

H

G

B

Saves the RAW data (only
when a JPEG image was taken
and the data remains in the
buffer).

Changes the type of
information displayed (p.14).

Displays the playback mode
palette (p.67).

t Memo

• When R is turned to the right to magnify the image, the

magnification is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
z appears when the image is displayed at the actual pixel
size (1× image display). You can set the initial magnification
when magnifying images in [Quick Zoom] of the B1 menu.

• When Hv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG

0.0

image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format
(Save RAW Data).

Configuring the Capture Settings

Memory Card Settings

Set the recording method for when two memory cards are
inserted in [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu or the
control panel.

Sequential

W

Use

Save to

Y

Both

Separate

Z

RAW/JPEG

t Memo

• When in C mode, data is saved to the card in either the SD1
or the SD2 slot. Set in [Memory Card Options] of the
C1 menu.

When the memory card in the SD1 slot
becomes full, data is saved to the card in
the SD2 slot.

Saves the same data to the memory cards
in both the SD1 and the SD2 slots.

Saves the RAW data to the memory card in
the SD1 slot, and the JPEG data to the
card in the SD2 slot.

A1/v

t Memo

• When [File Format] is set to [RAW+], a JPEG image and
a RAW image with the same file number are saved at the
same time.

• You can take pictures with a different file format setting only
when P is pressed. (p.80)

• [PEF] of [RAW File Format] is a PENTAX original RAW file
format.

Movie Capture Settings

Set the file format for movies in [Movie Capture Settings]
of the C1 menu or the control panel.

Recorded Pixels Framerate

u

t

60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p

60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p

C1/v

3

Shooting

Image Capture Settings

Set the file format for still pictures in [Image Capture Settings]
of the A1 menu or the control panel.

File Format JPEG, RAW, RAW+

JPEG Recorded Pixels q, p, o, r

JPEG Quality m, l, k

RAW File Format PEF, DNG

A1/v

u Caution

• When [Memory Card Options] is set to [Separate RAW/
JPEG], [File Format] is fixed to [RAW+].

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Taking Still Pictures

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Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting
conditions.
The following exposure modes are available on this camera.

3

Shooting

40

Mode

G

Program Automatic
Exposure

H

Sensitivity Priority
Automatic
Exposure

I

Shutter Priority
Automatic
Exposure

J

Aperture Priority
Automatic
Exposure

K

Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic
Exposure

L

Manual Exposure

M

Bulb Exposure

N

Flash X-sync
Speed

x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available

Change

Aperture

*1

#

Value

Speed

Shutter

Change

*1

#

××

x

×

xx

xx

×

×

×

xxx

x

x

*4

Sensitivity

*2

x

*3

x

*2

x

*2

×

*2

x

EV

Compensation

Change

xx

x

xx

x

x

x

x

*1 You can set the value to be changed in [E-Dial Programming] of the

A4 menu. (p.79)

*2 [ISO AUTO] is not available.
*3 Fixed to [ISO AUTO].
*4 Fixed to 1/180 seconds.

1 Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode.

Q or R appears on the
status screen for the value that
can be changed.

The value that can be changed
is underlined in the viewfinder.

D appears on the LCD panel for
the value that can be changed.

During Live View, D appears for
the value that can be changed.

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2 Turn R.

The aperture value is changed
in J, K, L, M, or N mode.
The sensitivity is changed
in H mode.

3 Turn Q.

A

Auto Determines the appropriate settings.

B

Normal Basic Program Automatic Exposure

C

Hi-speed
priority

Prioritizes high shutter speeds.

D

DOF priority
(deep)

Closes the aperture for a deep depth
of field.

E

DOF priority
(shallow)

Opens the aperture for a shallow
depth of field.

F

MTF priority

Sets the sharpest aperture of the
attached lens when a DA, DA L, D FA,
FA J, or FA lens is used.

The shutter speed is changed
in I, K, or L mode.

Program Line

In [Program Line] of the A2 menu, you can specify how
exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected for
the M button operation.

t Memo

• The settings for exposure can be specified in increments
of 1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can
change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps.

• The correct exposure may not be obtained with the selected
shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is fixed
to a certain sensitivity.

• In L or N mode, the difference from the correct exposure
is displayed on the EV bar scale while exposure is adjusted.

• In M mode, the drive mode cannot be set to [Continuous
Shooting], [Exposure Bracketing], [Multi­exposure+Continuous], [Interval Shooting], or [Interval
Composite].

• For each exposure mode, you can set the camera operation
for when Q or R is turned or M is pressed.
Set in [E-Dial Programming] of the A4 menu. (p.79)

• When shooting with a low shutter speed, you can reduce
image noise in [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the A2 menu
or the control panel.

Applies Noise Reduction according to the shutter

AUTO

speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature of the
camera.

Applies Noise Reduction when the shutter speed

ON

is slower than 1 second.

Does not apply Noise Reduction at any shutter

OFF

speed.

EV Compensation

The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV
(-2 and +2 EV in C mode).

1 Press J, and then turn

R.

e and the compensation value
are displayed on the status
screen, Live View screen, LCD
panel and in the viewfinder
during adjustment.

Available operations

Starts/ends adjusting the compensation value.

J

Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

M

t Memo

• Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures
while automatically changing exposure. (p.52)

3

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Recording Movies

10' 30"

Sound

Recordable Time

Microphone terminal

Headphone terminal

Plug Stereo mini plug (ø 3.5 mm)

Format Stereo electret condenser

Power

Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage
of 2.0 V or lower)

Impedance 2.2 kΩ

1 Turn the capture mode selector switch to C.

Live View is displayed.

3

Shooting

10'30"

t Memo

• Recording can be started or stopped by pressing the shutter
release button fully.

• You can change the movie settings in the C1 menu or from
the control panel. (p.23) When [Exposure Setting] is set
to n, p, or o, you can set exposure before shooting.

• When [Recording Sound Level] is set to [Manual], a bar graph
indicating the microphone volume level appears on the left
edge (both edges when a stereo microphone is connected)
of the monitor.

• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or
25 minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops.

2 Focus on the subject.

In v mode, press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Press a.

Movie recording starts.
In the upper left area of the
monitor, “REC” blinks and the
size of the recorded movie file
is displayed.

4 Press a again.

Movie recording stops.

u Caution

• When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation
sounds are also recorded.

• When recording a movie with an image processing function
such as Digital Filter applied, the movie file may be saved with
some frames omitted.

• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
during recording, recording may be terminated.

• When a retractable lens is attached, recording stops if the
lens is retracted during recording and an error message
is displayed.

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Using a Microphone or Headphones

You can record stereo sound
by connecting a commercially
available stereo microphone
to the microphone terminal on
the camera. Using an external
microphone can also help to
reduce the possibility of recording
camera operation sounds.
The following specifications are recommended for external
microphones.

If the external microphone is disconnected during recording,
no sound is recorded.
You can record and play back movies while listening to the
sound by connecting commercially available headphones
to the headphone terminal.

Playing Back Movies

10' 00"10'00"

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IS O AUT O Se tti ng

AU TO I SO P aram ete rs

100

320 0

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OK

Setting the Exposure

1 Display the movie to play

back in single image display
of the playback mode.

Available operations

A

D

Press and
hold D

C

Press and
hold C

B

R

H

G

t Memo

• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, a movie file can
be divided into multiple segments or selected frames can be
deleted. (p.76)

Plays back/pauses a movie.

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

Stops playback.

Adjusts the sound volume (21 levels).

Saves the displayed frame as a JPEG
file (when paused).

Switches between [Standard
Information Display] and
[No Information Display].

Sensitivity

1 Press N, and then turn

R.

The sensitivity displayed on the
status screen, Live View screen,
LCD panel and in the viewfinder
changes.
Press M to set the sensitivity to
[ISO AUTO].

t Memo

• When [Exposure Setting] is set to o in C mode, the

sensitivity can be set from ISO 100 to ISO 3200.

• The adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity is 1 EV step.
To adjust the sensitivity in accordance with the EV step
setting for exposure, set from [2. Sensitivity Steps]
of the E1 menu.

Setting the Range of ISO AUTO A2/v

You can set the range in which the
sensitivity is automatically adjusted
when the sensitivity is set to ISO
AUTO. Set in [ISO AUTO Setting]
of the A2 menu or the control panel.
(Default setting: ISO 100
to ISO 3200)
The manner in which the sensitivity is increased can be
specified in [AUTO ISO Parameters].

H

Increases the sensitivity as little as possible.

Increases the sensitivity at the intermediate level

I

between H and J.

J

Actively increases the sensitivity.

ISO AUTO Setting

100--

AUTO ISO Parameters

Cancel

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3

Shooting

OK

43

u Caution

Hi gh-I SO N RHigh-ISO NR

Au toAuto
Lo wLow
Me diumMedium
Hi ghHigh
Cu stomCustom
Of fOff

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

Hi gh-I SO N R

Re set

100
200
400

800
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320 0
640 0

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250

320 0

5.6

• When [HDR Capture] of the A1 menu is enabled and [Auto

Align] is set to T (On), [AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed
to J.

AE Metering

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

Noise Reduction when Shooting with a High ISO Sensitivity

You can set the Noise Reduction

3

setting when shooting with a high

Shooting

ISO sensitivity in [High-ISO NR]
of the A2 menu or the control panel.

Auto

Low/
Medium/
High

Custom

Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting.

When [Custom] is selected, select
[Setting] and set the noise reduction
level according to the ISO sensitivity.

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Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated
levels throughout ISO range.

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level
throughout ISO range.

Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels for
each ISO setting.

High-ISO NR

100
200
400

800
1600
3200
6400

A2/v

1 Turn R while pressing 2.

Multi-

A

segment

1 2

Reset

B

C

Center­weighted

Spot

1/

250

F

5.6

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3200

Meters the brightness in multiple different
zones of the sensor.
In backlit conditions, this mode automatically
adjusts exposure.

Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the
center of the sensor.
The sensitivity increases at the center and
no automatic adjustment is performed even
in backlit conditions.

Meters the brightness only within a limited
area at the center of the sensor.
Useful when the subject is small.

Using a Flash

Fl ash OnFlash On

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

0.00.0

Fl ash OnFlash On

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

+0. 7+0.7

When an external flash (optional) is connected to the camera,
you can discharge a flash for shooting.

Connecting a Flash

Remove the hot shoe cover from the
camera, and attach an external flash.

t Memo

• Refer to “Functions when Using an External Flash” (p.91) for
details on the function of external flashes.

D

E

F

Flash On +
Red-eye
Reduction

Slow­speed
Sync

Slow­speed
Sync +
Red-eye

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash for each
picture.

Sets to a slow shutter speed and
discharges a flash for each picture.
Use this, for example, when shooting
a portrait with the sunset in the
background.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash
is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

3 To compensate the flash

output, press B and then
use R to adjust the value.

Press M to reset the value to 0.0.

3

Shooting

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press B in standby mode.
2 Select a flash mode.

Auto Flash

A

Discharge

Auto Flash

B

+ Red-eye
Reduction

Flash On Discharges a flash for each picture.

C

Automatically measures the ambient
light and determines whether to use the
flash.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before an automatic flash.

4 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the
exposure mode.

Exposure Mode Selectable Flash Mode

T
G, H, J C, D, E, F
I, K, L, M, N C, D

• When the flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed
automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds
to a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used.
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens
other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, or F lens is used.

• When the flash is used in I, K, or L mode, any desired
shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set.

A, B * No flash compensation

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Setting the Focus Method

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Set the focus mode switch
to v or w.

3

Shooting

AF

MF

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the Viewfinder

1 Turn Q while pressing

b.

v

The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs
from that for shooting with Live View.

TTL phase-matching autofocus:
Select from x, y, or z mode

Shooting with
the viewfinder

Shooting with
Live View

which enables automatically switching
between x and y.
Set the focusing area by selecting
an AF point. (p.47)
Faster autofocus performance than the
contrast detection AF is possible.

Contrast detection AF:
Face Detection and Tracking are available.
(p.48)

t Memo

• You can use the I button to focus
on the subject. The I button
operation can be set in [Button
Customization] of the A4 menu.
(p.79)

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x

Single mode

y

Continuous
mode

z

Auto-select
mode

When the shutter release button is pressed
halfway and the subject comes into focus,
the focus is locked at that position.
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.

The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while the shutter release button
is pressed halfway.
P appears in the viewfinder when the
subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.

Switches automatically between x and
y modes according to the subject.

t Memo

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• The following settings for autofocus operation can be set
in the E3 menu.

15. AF.S Setting

16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C

17. Action in AF.C Continuous

18. Hold AF Status Off, Low, Medium, High

In [18. Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately
reactivate autofocus or to maintain the focus for a certain
amount of time before reactivating autofocus when the
subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area
after being focused. The default setting is to immediately
reactivate autofocus when the subject moves out of focus.

• In T mode, the autofocus mode is fixed to z.

Focus-priority, Release­priority

Release-priority, Auto,
Focus-priority

Focus-priority, Auto, FPS­priority

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)

1 Turn R while pressing b.

Out of the 27 AF points, the camera
automatically selects the optimum
focusing area.

Out of the selected 9 AF points, the
camera automatically selects the
optimum focusing point.

Sets the focusing area to the user
selected point from 27 points.

Sets the focusing area to the user
selected point from 27 points. When
the subject happens to move out of the
selected focusing area after being
focused, 8 peripheral points are used
as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.

Auto (27 AF

J

Points)

I

Zone Select

Select

E

Expanded

F

Area AF (S)

v

Sets the focusing area to the user
selected point from 27 points. When

Expanded

G

Area AF (M)

Expanded

H

Area AF (L)

D

Spot

Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D
is selected.

the subject happens to move out of the
selected focusing area after being
focused, 24 peripheral points are used
as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.

Sets the focusing area to the user
selected point from 27 points. When
the subject happens to move out of the
selected focusing area after being
focused, 26 peripheral points are used
as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.

Sets the focusing area to the center
of the 27 points.

2 Select the desired AF point.

Available operations

ABCD

E

c

Changes the AF point.

Returns the AF point to the center.

Switches the function of the arrow keys
(ABCD) to the Change AF Point
mode or the direct key operation.

3

Shooting

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Setting the AF Mode during Live

OKOK

View

You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live
View in [Live View] of the A3 menu, or in [Contrast AF] of the
control panel. The autofocus mode can also be changed
by turning R while pressing b during Live View.

3

Shooting

Face

e

Detection

f

Tracking

Multiple AF

g

Points

Select Sets the focusing area by the pixel.

h

Spot

i

u Caution

• When f is selected, the focus lock operation (composition
adjustment with the half press of the shutter release button)
does not work.

Detects and tracks faces of people.
The main face detection frame for AF and
AE is displayed in yellow.

Tracks the subject in focus.
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.

Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
The sensor is divided into 45 areas
(9 horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can
select a wider or narrower focusing area
by using 1, 9, 15, or 21 of those 45
available areas.

Sets the focusing area to a limited area at
the center.

A3/v

Selecting the Desired Focusing Area

You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area
(AF area).

1 Set the autofocus mode to g or h.
2 Press c.
3 Select the AF area.

Use the frame that appears
on the monitor to change the
position and size of the AF area.

Available operations

ABCD

R

M

Changes the position of the AF area.

Increases/reduces the size of the
AF area (when g is selected).

Returns the AF area to the center.

4 Press E.

The AF area is set.

t Memo

• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [ON] in [Live View] of the

A3 menu, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized
and makes it easier to check the focus. This function works
in both v and w modes.

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AF Fine Adjustment

AF Fin e Ad just ment

25 .

Ap ply A ll

2
Se ttin g

±

0

±

0

Ca ncel

OK

E4

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s
autofocus system.

1 Select [25. AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu

and press D.

The [25. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears.

2 Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E.

Apply All

Apply One

Applies the same adjustment value to all
lenses.

Saves an adjustment value for the lens being
used. (Up to 20 values)

3 Select [Setting] and adjust

the value.

Available operations

D/R to
the right

C/R to
the left

M

Adjusts the focus to a closer position.

Adjusts the focus to a farther position.

Resets the adjustment value to the
default setting.

4 Press E.

The adjustment value is saved.

5 Press F twice.

The camera returns to standby mode.

AF Fine Adjustment

25.
Apply All

2
Setting

Cancel

Turn the main switch to U to use the
preview function.
There are two preview methods.

3

Optical Preview

Digital Preview

±

0

OK

±

0

Setting the Preview Method A4

Activates the Optical Preview function
to check the depth of field with the
viewfinder.

Activates the Digital Preview function
to check the composition, exposure
and focus on the monitor. (The maximum
display time: 60 seconds)
You can magnify the image or save the
preview image.

Shooting

1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu

and press D.

The [Button Customization] screen appears.

2 Select [Preview Dial] and press D.

The [Preview Dial] screen appears.

3 Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview]

and press E.

4 Press F three times.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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t Memo

• Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set
to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval
Shooting], or [Interval Composite], or when
[ASTROTRACER] is activated.

• The display settings and camera operation during Digital
Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu.
(p.22)

• The preview function can also be assigned to P. (p.80)

3

You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital

Shooting

Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods
to the two controls, U of the main switch and P.

u Caution

• The effects of some functions cannot be checked during
Digital Preview or are not applied to the saved preview image.

Setting the Drive Mode

You can choose from the following drive modes.

Single Frame
Shooting
(L)

Continuous
Shooting
(Z/a/b)

Self-timer
(O/P)

Remote Control
(Q/R/S)

Exposure
Bracketing
(T/1/U)

Mirror Lock-up
Shooting
(c/d)

Multi-exposure
(V/2/W/X)

Normal capture mode

Continuously takes pictures while the shutter
release button is kept pressed. (p.51)
The number of pictures that can be taken
continuously varies according to the
selected mode (H/M/L).

Releases the shutter about 12 seconds
or 2 seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed. (p.51)

Enables shooting with remote control. (p.52)
Select from [Remote Control], [Remote
Control (3 sec. delay)], or [Remote
Continuous Shooting].

Takes consecutive pictures at different
exposure levels. (p.52)
Select from [Exposure Bracketing], [Self­timer+Exposure Bracketing], or [Exposure
Bracket+Remote Ctrl].

Takes images with the mirror raised. (p.53)
Select from [Mirror Lock-up Shooting]
or [Remote Control+Mirror Lock-up].

Creates a composite image by taking
multiple pictures and merging them into
a single image. (p.53)
Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi­exposure+Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi­exposure], or [Remote Control+Multi­exposure].

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Interval

Co ntin uous Sho oti ng ( H)

Ca ncel

OK

Se lf-t imer (12 se c.)

Ca ncel

OK

Shooting
(Y)

Interval
Composite
(3)

Interval Movie
Record
(Y)

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set
time. (p.54)

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set
time and merges them into a single image.
Star and moon trails can be captured in one
image. (p.54)

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set
time and saves them as a single movie file.
(p.55)
Available only in C mode.

u Caution

• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used
in combination with some other functions. (p.88)

t Memo

• Only 4, Q, or Y can be selected in C mode.

• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power

is turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to S (Off) in [Memory]
of the A4 menu, the setting returns to [Single Frame
Shooting] when the power is turned off. (p.83)

• The [Shake Reduction] of the A3 menu is automatically set
to [OFF] when the drive mode is set to [Self-timer], [Remote
Control], or [Mirror Lock-up Shooting].

• When the drive mode that employs
the self-timer or remote control
is selected, exposure may
be affected by the light entering
through the viewfinder. In such
a case, use the AE Lock function
or attach the optional ME
viewfinder cap. Remove the eyecup before attaching
the ME viewfinder cap.

Continuous Shooting

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select Z and press B.

Continuous Shooting (H)

Cancel

3 Select Z, a, or b and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• When the autofocus mode is set to x, the focus position

is locked in the first frame.

Self-timer

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select O and press B.

Self-timer (12 sec.)

Cancel

3 Select O or P and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

OK

OK

3

Shooting

4 Press the shutter release button halfway, and then

fully.

The self-timer lamp blinks.
The shutter is released after about 12 seconds or 2 seconds.

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Remote Control

Re mote Con trol

Ca ncel

OK

Ex posu re B rack eti ng

Ca ncel

3 imag es

OK

±0 .3EV

Exposure Bracketing

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select Q and press B.

3

Shooting

Cancel

3 Select Q, R, or S and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.
The self-timer lamp blinks.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
5 Point the remote control unit towards the remote

control receiver on the front or back of the camera,
and press the shutter release button on the remote
control unit.

t Memo

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit
is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 2 m
from the back of the camera.

• To adjust focus with remote control, set in [19. AF with
Remote Control] of the E3 menu.

• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the
autofocus system can be operated with the q button
on the remote control unit. The r button cannot be used.

Remote Control

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select T and press B.
3 Select T, 1, or U and press B.
4 Use Q to select the number of shots.

OK

Select from [2 images (+)], [2 images (-)], [3 images],
or [5 images].

5 Set the bracket value.

Available operations

R

J→R

M

Changes the bracket value (up to ±2 EV).

Adjusts the exposure compensation value.

Resets the compensation value to the
default setting.

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

7 Take the set number of pictures.

After pictures are taken, the camera returns to standby
mode in Step 6.

Exposure Bracketing

3 images

Cancel

±0.3EV

OK

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t Memo

Mi rror Loc k-up Sh ooti ngMirror Lock-up Shooting

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

Nu mber of Shot s

ti mes

Co mpos ite Mode

000 2

Ca ncel

OK

Ave rage

• The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV steps
or 1/2 EV steps according to the [1. EV Steps] setting of the
E1 menu.

• The following settings for the Exposure Bracketing can be set
in the E2 menu.

8. Bracketing
Order

9. One-Push

Bracketing

Changes the shooting order of pictures.

Takes all pictures with one release of the
shutter.

Mirror Lock-up Shooting

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select c and press B.

u Caution

• Mirror Lock-up Shooting cannot be selected when shooting
with Live View.

Multi-exposure

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select V and press B.
3 Select V, 2, W, or X, and press B.
4 Select [Composite Mode].

Average

Composite Mode
Number of Shots

Cancel

0002

times

3

Shooting

OK

3 Select c or d and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway,

and then fully.

The mirror pops up and the AE Lock function is activated.

5 Press the shutter release button fully again.

The mirror returns to its original position after the image
is taken.

t Memo

• The mirror automatically returns to its original position
if 1 minute elapses after the mirror pops up.

5

6

7

Average

Additive

Bright

Creates a composite image with the
average exposure.

Creates a composite image with the
cumulatively added exposure.

Creates a composite image that
combines only bright parts.

5 Specify [Number of Shots].

Select from 2 to 2000 times.

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

7 Shoot.

Instant Review is displayed.

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Available operations during Instant Review

In terv alInterval

In terv al S hoot ingInterval Shooting

Nu mber of Shot sNumber of Shots
St art Inte rvalStart Interval

000 20002t imestimes
No wNow

00 :00' 02"00:00'02"

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

Ave rage

Co mpos ite Mode

St art Inte rval

Nu mber of Shot s

In terv al

Sa ve P roce ss

Ca ncel

OK

ti mes

000 2

00: 00'02"

No w

Discards pictures taken up to that point and

L

takes pictures again from the first picture.

Saves pictures taken up to that point and

F

displays the A menu.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
returns to standby mode.

3

Shooting

Interval Shooting

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select Y and press B.

5 Shoot.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture
is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts
at the set time.
Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off.

To cancel shooting, press the shutter release button
halfway, and press F in standby mode.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• The shortest interval times that can be set for [Interval] are
10 and 20 seconds for [Digital Filter] and [HDR Capture]
of the A1 menu, respectively.

Interval Composite

3 Set the shooting conditions.

Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours.

Number
of Shots

Start Interval

4 Press E to finish the setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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Select from 2 to 2000 times.

Select whether to take the first picture now
or at a set time.
When [Set Time] is selected, set the time
at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select 3 and press B.
3 Set the shooting conditions.

Composite Mode
Save Process
Interval
Number of Shots
Start Interval

Composite
Mode

Save
Process

Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours.

Number
of Shots

Start
Interval

Select from [Average], [Additive], or [Bright].
(Refer to “Multi-exposure” (p.53).)

Select T to save images in the middle
of processing.

Select from 2 to 2000 times.

Select whether to take the first picture now
or at a set time.
When [Set Time] is selected, set the time
at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

Cancel

Average

00:00'02"

times

0002
Now

OK

4 Press E to finish the setting.

2s ec.

Ca ncel

OK

In terv al

Re cord ed P ixel s

In terv al M ovie Re cord

Re cord ing Time
St art Inte rval

00 :00 ' 14"
No w

The camera returns to standby mode.

5 Shoot.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture
is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts
at the set time.
To cancel shooting, press F in standby mode.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• Mount the camera on a tripod during shooting.

Interval Movie Record

In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still
pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them
as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI).

1 Turn the capture mode selector switch

to C and press A.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select Y and press B.

Recording
Time

Start
Interval

Set the time from the start to the end
of recording. Select from 14 seconds
to 99 hours. The time that can be set
varies depending on the [Interval] setting.

Select whether to take the first picture now
or at a set time.
When [Set Time] is selected, set the time
at which to start shooting in [Start Time].

4 Press E to finish the setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

5 Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture
is taken.
Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off.
To cancel shooting, press the shutter release button
halfway, and press F in standby mode.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• The shortest interval times that can be set for [Interval] are
10 and 20 seconds for [Digital Filter] and [HDR Capture]
of the C1 menu, respectively.

3

Shooting

3 Set the shooting conditions.

Recorded
Pixels

Interval

Interval Movie Record

Recorded Pixels
Interval
Recording Time
Start Interval

Cancel

Select from z, u, or t.

Select from [2sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.],
[20sec.], [30sec.], [1min.], [5min.], [10min.],
[30min.], or [1hr.].

2sec.
00: 00'14"
Now

OK

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Setting the White Balance

Au to W hite Bal anc e

Ca ncel

Ch eck

WB

±

OK

Ca ncelCancel

±0±

0

G3G3 A2A2

OKOK

Ch eckCheck

1 Press C in standby mode.

The White Balance setting screen appears.

3 Press G.

The fine-tuning screen appears.

2 Select the desired white

balance setting.

3

Shooting

g Auto White Balance

g

u Multi Auto White Balance

Daylight

h

Shade

i

Cloudy

j

q Fluorescent - Daylight Color
r Fluorescent - Daylight White

k

s Fluorescent - Cool White
t Fluorescent - Warm White

Tungsten

l

Flash

m

Color Temperature Enhancement

n

Manual White Balance 1 to 3

o

Color Temperature 1 to 3

p

Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder

Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview

H

Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to fine-tune the white

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balance.

Auto White Balance

Check

Cancel

the background image with the
white balance setting applied.

Saves the preview image (only
when the image can be saved).

WB

±

Available operations

AB

OK

CD

M

Adjust: Green-Magenta

Adjust: Blue-Amber

Resets the adjustment value to the default
setting.

4 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

5 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• The Digital Preview operation in Step 2 cannot be performed
when the drive mode is set to [Multi-exposure],
[Interval Shooting], or [Interval Composite].

t Memo

• When u is set, even if various light sources are present at
the shooting location, the camera automatically adjusts the
white balance according to the light source of each area.
(u is not available in C mode.)

• The following settings for the white balance can be set in the
E2 menu.

10. WB Adjustable Range Fixed, Auto Adjustment

11. WB When Using Flash

12. AWB in Tungsten Light

13. Color Temperature Steps Kelvin, Mired

Auto White Balance, Multi
Auto White Balance,
Flash, Unchanged

Strong Correction, Subtle
Correction

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

Ma nual Whi te B ala nceManual White Balance

Ca ncelCancel

Ad justAdjust

WB±WB

±

OKOK

Ch eckCheck

Ca ncel

Ch eck

±

0

±

0

±

0

OK

You can measure the white balance at a selected location.

1 Select o in Step 2 on “Setting the White Balance”

(p.56) and press B.

2 Select from o1 to o3.

3 Under the light you wish to measure the white

balance of, select a white area as the subject,
and press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed.

4 Use ABCD to specify the measuring area.
5 Press E.

The White Balance setting screen reappears.
[The operation could not be completed correctly] appears
when measuring is unsuccessful. Press E to remeasure
the white balance.

t Memo

• You can copy the white balance settings of a captured image

and save them as o1 to o3 in [Save as Manual WB]
of the playback mode palette. (p.67)

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature

Specify the white balance with the color temperature.

1 Select p in Step 2 on “Setting the White Balance”

(p.56), and press B.

2 Select from p1 to p3.
3 Press G.
4 Adjust the color temperature.

Set the color temperature value
within the range from 2,500K to
10,000K.

Available operations

Q

R

ABCD

Changes the color temperature
in increments of 100 Kelvin.

Changes the color temperature
in increments of 1,000 Kelvin.

Fine-tunes the color temperature.

±

0

Check

Cancel

±

0

±

0

5 Press E.

The White Balance setting screen reappears.

t Memo

• Select [Mired] in [13. Color Temperature Steps]
of the E2 menu to set the color temperature in mired units.
The color temperature can be changed in 20 mired units with
Q, and 100 mired units with R. However, figures are
converted to and displayed in Kelvin.

3

Shooting

OK

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Controlling the Image Finishing

Br ight

Ca ncel

OK

Pa rame ter Adj.

Ch eck

Sa tura tion

Ca ncel

OK

Ch eck

Tone

When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style,
you can set the desired picture style before shooting.
Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style.

Custom Image

3

Shooting

1 Press D in standby mode.

The Custom Image setting screen appears.

2 Select an image finishing

tone.

Parameter Adj.
Cancel

3 Press G.

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Bright (default setting)
Natural
Portrait
Landscape
Vibrant
Radiant

Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder

Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview

H

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the
parameters.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Muted
Bleach Bypass
Reversal Film
Monochrome
Cross Processing

the background image with the
selected setting applied.

Saves the preview image (only
when the image can be saved).

Bright

Check

4 Set the parameters.

Cancel

Available operations

AB

CD

Q

R

OK

M

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

Switches between [Contrast], [Highlight
Adjustment], and [Shadow Adjustment].

Switches between [Sharpness], [Fine
Sharpness], and [Extra Sharpness].
(Not available in C mode).

Resets the adjustment value to the default
setting.

5 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• This function is not available when in T mode.

• The Digital Preview operation in Step 2 cannot be performed

when the drive mode is set to [Multi-exposure], [Interval
Shooting], or [Interval Composite].

Saturation

Check

OK

Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured

Sa ve a s Fa vori te 1

Sa ves this ima ge' s Cr oss

Pr oces sing set tin gs

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Image

The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture
is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like,
you can save the Cross Processing settings used in the image
so that you can repeatedly use the same settings.

1 Press B in single image display of playback mode.

The playback mode palette appears.

2 Select a and press E.

The camera searches for cross processed images starting
from the most recent image taken.
[No cross processed image] appears if there are no cross
processed images.

3 Use Q to select a cross

processed image.

Saves this image's Cross

Processing settings

Save as Favorite 1
Save as Favorite 2
Save as Favorite 3

Cancel

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4 Select the “Favorite” number 1, 2 or 3 to save the

settings, and press E.

The settings of the selected image are saved as your
“Favorite” settings.

t Memo

• The saved Cross Processing settings can be loaded by
selecting [Cross Processing] in Step 2 of “Custom Image”
(p.58), and selecting one of the Favorite settings 1 to 3 for the
parameter.

Digital Filter

1 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 or C1 menu and

press D.

The Digital Filter setting screen appears.

2 Select a filter.

Select [No Filter] to not shoot with
a digital filter.

Extract Color
Toy Camera
Retro
High Contrast

Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder

Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview

OK

H

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the
parameters.

Shading
Invert Color
Unicolor Bold
Bold Monochrome

the background image with the
selected effect applied.

Saves the preview image (only
when the image can be saved).

3 Press G.

The parameter setting screen appears.

A1/C1/v

Extract Color

Parameter Adj.

Check

Cancel

3

Shooting

OK

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4 Set the parameters.

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OK

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OK

HD R Ca ptur e
Ex posu re B rack et Value
Au to Al ign

HD R Ca ptur e

MENU

Cancel

Available operations

3

Shooting

AB

CD

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

5 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

6 Press E.
7 Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other
functions. (p.88)

• The Digital Preview operation in Step 2 cannot be performed
when the drive mode is set to [Multi-exposure], [Interval
Shooting], or [Interval Composite].

• Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save
images.

t Memo

• Still images can also be processed with digital filters
in playback mode. (p.74)

Extracted Color 1

OK

Check

Correcting Images

Brightness Adjustment

Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction A2/v

Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones
to be recorded by the CMOS sensor and reduces the
occurrence of overexposed/underexposed areas.
Set the correction functions from [D-Range Settings]
of the A2 menu or the control panel.

u Caution

• When the sensitivity is set to less than ISO 200, [Highlight
Correction] cannot be set to [ON].

t Memo

• [Highlight Correction] in C mode can be set to [AUTO]
or [OFF].

HDR Capture A1/v

Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure
levels to create a single composite image with them.

1 Select [HDR Capture] in A1 menu and press D.

The [HDR Capture] screen appears.

2 Select the capture type

and press E.

HDR Capture
HDR Capture
Exposure Bracket Value
Auto Align

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Cancel

OK

3 Set the range in which to change the exposure

in [Exposure Bracket Value].

Select from [±1EV], [±2EV], or [±3EV].

4 Set whether to use Auto Align or not.

Le ns C orre ctio nLens Correction
Di stor tion Cor rec tionDistortion Correction
Pe riph eral Ill umi n. C orr.Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
La t-Ch roma tic- Ab A djLat-Chromatic-Ab Adj
Di ffra ctio n Co rre ctio nDiffraction Correction

Me mory Car d Op tio nsMemory Card Options
Im age Capt ure Set ting sImage Capture Settings

Di gita l Fi lterDigital Filter
HD R Ca ptur eHDR Capture
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AF Assi st Ligh tAF Assist Light

OKOK

Uses Auto Align.

T

Does not use Auto Align.

S

5 Press F twice.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• HDR Capture is not available in T, M, or N mode.

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other

functions. (p.88)

• W hen the drive mod e is se t to [In terva l Sh ootin g], [Auto Ali gn]

is fixed to S (Off).

• In C mode, HDR Capture is available only when the drive

mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].

• For HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together
to create a single image, so it may take time to save the
image.

Lens Correction

The following features can be set
in [Lens Correction] of the A2 menu.

Distortion
Correction

Peripheral
Illumin. Corr.

Lat-Chromatic­Ab Adj

Diffraction
Correction

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens
properties.

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.

A2/v

t Memo

• You can also set [Distortion Correction] and [Peripheral
Illumin. Corr.] from the control panel.

• Corrections can only be made when a compatible lens
is attached. (p.89) The features are disabled when using
an accessory such as a rear converter that is attached
between the camera and the lens.

• When [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], correction
information is saved as a RAW file parameter and you can
select whether to apply the correction to the images when
developing them. For the RAW Development function,
[Color Fringe Correction] can also be set. (p.77)

High-Definition Image Output

Pixel Shift Resolution is the feature that enables outputting
a high-definition image of a stationary object by merging four
images shifted by one pixel using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.
Set [Pixel Shift Resolution] to [ON] in
the A1 menu or the control panel.

A1/v

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in the following situations.

• In T, M, or N mode

• In C mode

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other

functions. (p.88)

• While this function is used, [Shake Reduction]
of the A3 menu is fixed to [OFF].

t Memo

• When taking pictures with Pixel Shift Resolution, use a tripod
and mount the camera on it securely. The use of Self-timer,
Remote Control, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting is also effective.

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Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator

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Composition Adjustment

A3

By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, a moiré reduction effect
simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved.

1 Select [AA Filter Simulator] in A3 menu

and press D.

2 Select a type and press E.

3

Shooting

TYPE1

TYPE2 Prioritizes moiré reduction.

Bracketing

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in some capture modes
or in combination with some other functions. (p.88)

• [Bracketing] cannot be selected in the following situations.

• In M mode

• When the drive mode is set to other than [Single Frame

• When HDR Capture is set

• When the number of storable images is 2 or less

• When the shutter speed is faster than 1/1000 seconds, the full

effect of this function cannot be achieved.

Takes pictures balancing the resolution and
moiré reduction.

Takes consecutive 3 images in order of [Off],
[TYPE1], and [TYPE2] (3 images are taken with
one press of the shutter release button).

Shooting], [Self-timer] (12 seconds, 2 seconds),
or [Remote Control] (now, after 3 seconds)

Live View
Electronic Level
Horizon Correction
AA Filter Simulator
Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Cancel

99999

99999

By using the Shake Reduction mechanism, the composition
of the image can be adjusted. Use this function when you want
to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod during
Live View shooting.

1 Select [Live View] in A3 menu and press D.

The [Live View] screen appears.

2 Select [Composition Adjust.] and set to T.
3 Press F twice.

OK

The camera returns to standby mode.

4 Press K.

Live View is displayed and the message [Adjust the
composition of the image] appears.

5 Adjust the composition.

The amount of adjustment
(the number of steps)
is displayed at the top right
of the screen.

Available operations

ABCD

R

M

Moves the composition of the image
(up to 24 steps).

Adjusts the level of the composition
(up to 8 steps. Not available when
the amount of adjustment to move
the composition is 17 steps or more).

Resets the adjustment value to the
default setting.

Adjust the composition

Cancel

of the image

0
0

OK

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6 Press E.

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GPS positioning status

The camera returns to standby mode in Live View.

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in the following situations.

• When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Interval

Composite], or [Interval Movie Record]

• When using the ASTROTRACER function

t Memo

• The adjusted composition is saved even if Live View is ended
or the camera is turned off. To reset the saved adjustment
value when Live View is ended, set [Composition Adjust.] to
S (Off) in [Memory] of the A4 menu. (p.83)

Using the GPS

The following functions are available with the camera’s built-in
GPS unit.

GPS Logging

ASTROTRACER

GPS Time Sync

Press 4 to turn the GPS on.
A beep sounds and the GPS indicator
lamp lights up. Press 4 again
to turn the GPS off.

You can check the GPS positioning status on the status screen
and Live View screen.

Saves the GPS positioning data received
periodically to the memory card. (p.65)

Tracks and captures celestial bodies.
(p.66)
By matching the movement of the built-in
Shake Reduction unit with the movement
of celestial bodies, celestial bodies can
be captured as individual points even
when shooting with a long exposure
setting.

Automatically adjusts the camera’s date
and time settings using information
obtained from GPS satellites. (p.64)

3

Shooting

Green 3D positioning

Yellow 2D positioning

Red No positioning

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F

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When a picture is taken while the GPS is on, the GPS data

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is recorded in the image. The GPS data is not recorded
in movies. You can check the GPS information in Detailed
Information Display in playback mode. (p.15)

u Caution

• You cannot turn the GPS on/off while recording a movie.

• While the GPS is on, the battery drains faster than normal.

• If you use the camera near objects which generate

a magnetic field such as magnets, or have magnetism such

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as iron, the electronic compass may not work properly.

Shooting

• The GPS data recorded in the image cannot be deleted. If you
do not want to share the shooting location information with the
public when posting the image on SNS, etc., turn the GPS off
before shooting.

• You cannot use the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 with this
camera.

• For other precautions on the GPS, refer to “About the GPS”
(p.108).

t Memo

• When the GPS information can be obtained, Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC) is recorded as the shooting date and
time for images. On the Electronic Compass screen (p.13),
the time is displayed after the difference between UTC and
the time of the shooting location is corrected.

Setting Additional Features for the GPS Operation

[GPS Time Sync] and [GPS Indicator
Lamp] can be turned on/off in
[Additional Settings] of [GPS] in the
A2 menu.

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Additional Settings
GPS Time Sync

GPS Indicator Lamp

A2

Performing a Calibration

A2

Adjust the camera to obtain the direction information accurately.

1 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D.

The [GPS] screen appears.

GPS
GPS Logging
ASTROTRACER
Calibration
Additional Settings

2 Select [Calibration] and press D.

The [Calibration] screen appears.

3 Rotate the camera according

Calibration

to instructions displayed
on the monitor.

The result of calibration appears.

Rotate camera in each of three
directions ensuring that each
rotation exceeds 180 degrees

Cancel

4 Press E.

The [GPS] screen reappears.

u Caution

• When performing a calibration, be careful not to drop
the camera. Wrap the strap around your wrist or take other
measures.

• If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears
as the result of calibration in Step 3, change the camera
direction and perform a calibration again.

t Memo

• If the battery is removed, perform a calibration again after
the battery is put back in.

• If [ASTROTRACER] is set to [ON], [Precise Calibration]
appears in the [GPS] screen instead of [Calibration].
As the magnetic field varies depending on the shooting
location, precise calibration must be performed at each
location when shooting images of celestial bodies with
ASTROTRACER.

Recording the Camera Route

GP S Lo ggin gGPS Logging
GP S Lo ggin gGPS Logging
Lo ggin g In terv alLogging Interval
Lo ggin g Du rati onLogging Duration

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Me mory Car d Op tio nsMemory Card Options

(GPS Logging)

1 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D.

The [GPS] screen appears.

2 Select [GPS Logging] and press D.

The [GPS Logging] screen appears.

3 Set the logging conditions.

Logging Interval

Logging Duration

Memory Card
Options

Select from [5sec.], [10sec.], [15sec.],
[30sec.], or [1min.].

Select from [1hr.] to [24hr.].
(When [Logging Interval] is set
to [5sec.], select from [1hr.] to [9hr.].
When [Logging Interval] is set to
[10sec.], select from [1hr.] to [18hr.].)

Select the SD1 card or the SD2 card.

4 Select [GPS Logging] and press D.

The confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Start] and press E.

The GPS turns on and GPS logging starts.
The screen of Step 3 reappears.

u Caution

• GPS log data cannot be recorded when the camera is
connected by USB to a computer.

A2

t Memo

• During GPS logging, “LOG” is displayed under the GPS
positioning status icon on the status screen and Live View
screen. When the time set in [Logging Duration] elapses,
“LOG END” is displayed and a GPS log file is saved.

• Select [Exit] in Step 5 to stop GPS logging. A GPS log file
is saved.

• When the GPS is turned off by pressing 4, GPS logging
stops temporarily. (The countdown for [Logging Duration]
continues.) GPS logging starts again when the GPS is turned
on.

• If there is GPS log data to be saved as a log file, “LOG END”
is displayed in [GPS Logging] on the screen of Step 3. Select
[Save] in Step 5 to save the GPS log file.

• During GPS logging, you cannot change the settings of
[Logging Interval] and [Logging Duration].

• A log file (KML format) is saved in the “GPSLOG” folder in the
memory card with a file name of sequential number from 001
to 999 and month and day (example: 001_0505). However,
if there is no GPS log data to be saved, neither a log file nor
a folder is created. In addition, if the log file “999_”
has been already saved, a new log file cannot be saved.

• You can display the camera route on the Google Earth, etc.
by transferring a log file to a computer and importing it.

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(ASTROTRACER)

1 Set the Exposure Mode to M and set the Focus

Method to w.

2 Press 4.

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3 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D.

Shooting

The [GPS] screen appears.

A2

Available operations

M

Q

R

Enables/Disables the timed exposure.

Changes the exposure time within the range
from 0'10" to 5'00" when the timed exposure
is enabled.

Changes the aperture value.

9 Adjust the focus and press the shutter release

button fully.

Shooting starts.

4 Select [ASTROTRACER] and press D.
5 Select a and press E.

6 Select [Precise Calibration] and press D.

Refer to “Performing a Calibration” (p.64).

7 Press F twice.

The camera returns to standby mode.

8 Set the shooting conditions.

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GPS
GPS Logging
ASTROTRACER
Calibration
Additional Settings

Enables ASTROTRACER function
in Bulb mode to eliminate star
trails during timed exposures

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10 Press the shutter release button fully again.

Shooting stops.
When the timed exposure is enabled, shooting stops
automatically after the set time has elapsed.

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other
functions. (p.88)

Playback Mode Palette Items

Im age Rota tionImage Rotation

Ro tate s ca ptur ed imag es.Rotates captured images.
Us eful for ima ge play back onUseful for image playback on
TV and oth er d isp lay devi cesTV and other display devices

Ex itExit

OKOK

Playback functions can be set from
the playback mode palette as well
as the B1 menu (p.24).
Press B in single image display
of the playback mode to display
the playback mode palette.

Item Function Page

Image

S

Rotation

T

Digital Filter

Color Moiré

h

Correction

Resize

V

W

Cropping

X

Index

Y

Protect

Slideshow

Z

Save as Manual

o

WB

*1 *2

*1

Changes the rotation

*1

information of images.

Processes images with

*1

digital filters.

Reduces color moiré in

*1 *2

images.

Changes the number of
recorded pixels of the image.

Crops out only the desired

*1

area of an image.

Joins a number of images
together and creates an
index image with them.

Protects images from being
accidentally erased.

Plays back images one after
another.

Saves the white balance
settings of the captured
image as Manual White
Balance.

p.70

p.74

p.73

p.73

p.73

p.75

p.83

p.69

p.57

Item Function Page

Saves the settings used for

a

Save Cross
Processing

an image captured in Cross
Processing mode of Custom
Image as your “Favorite”

p.59

settings.

RAW

b

Development

c

Movie Edit

Develops RAW images into
JPEG images and saves

*3

them as new files.

Divides a movie or deletes

*4

unwanted segments.

p.77

p.76

Copies images between

i

Image Copy

cards in the SD1 and the SD2

p.72

slots.

Eye-Fi Image

e

Transfer

*1 Not available when a movie is displayed.
*2 Not available when a RAW image is displayed.
*3 Available only when a RAW image is saved.
*4 Available only when a movie is displayed.
*5 Available only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the SD2 slot.

Transfers selected images
wirelessly using an optional

*1 *5

Eye-Fi card.

p.86

t Memo

• The functions of the B1 menu and playback mode palette
can be used only for the images saved on the memory card
that is currently being played back. To use the functions for
the images saved on the other memory card, switch to the
other memory card slot with d during single image display,
and then display the B1 menu or playback mode palette.

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Changing the Playback Method

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Displaying Multiple Images

You can display 6, 12, 20, 35, or 80 thumbnail images at the
same time.

Deleting Selected Images

1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”

(p.68).

2 Select the images to delete.

001/500

100_0505

1 Turn R to the left in

4

Playback

playback mode.

The multi-image display screen
appears.

Available operations

ABCD

Q

d

G

L

2 Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

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100_0505

Moves the selection frame.

Shows the next/previous page.

Switches between the SD1 card and the
SD2 card.

Shows the
display style
selection
screen.

Deletes the selected image.

Available operations

ABCD
E

J
R

In the upper left area of the monitor, the number of selected
images is displayed.

Moves the selection frame.

Confirms/cancels the selection of the
image to delete.

Selects the range of images to delete.

Shows the selected image in single
image display.
Use Q to select a different image.

3 Press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

4 Select [Delete] and press E.

t Memo

• You can select up to 500 images at a time.

• Protected images cannot be selected.

• You can delete the images selected individually along with
the images selected by specifying the range to delete.

• Use the same steps to select multiple images for the following
functions.

• Image Copy (p.72)

• Index (p.75)

• RAW Development (p.77)

• Protect (p.83)

• Eye-Fi Image Transfer (p.86)

Displaying Images by Folder

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101101

102102

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103103

104104 105105 106106 107107

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Shooting
date

Thumbnail

1 Turn R to the left in

Step 1 of “Displaying
Multiple Images” (p.68).

The folder display screen
appears.

2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip

Display].

Available operations

ABCD

L

Moves the selection frame.

Deletes the selected folder.

2 Press E.

The images in the selected folder are displayed.

Deleting a Folder

1 Select the folder to delete in Step 1 of “Displaying

Images by Folder” (p.69), and press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

2 Select [Delete] and press E.

The selected folder and all the images in it are deleted.
When there are protected images in the folder, select
[Delete all] or [Leave all].

Displaying Images by Shooting Date

Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date.

1 Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”

(p.68).

The display style selection screen appears.

Available operations

AB

CD

R to the right Shows the selected image

L

Selects a shooting date.

Selects an image taken on the
selected shooting date.

in single image display.

Deletes the selected image.

3 Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

1 Select Z in the playback mode palette.

Slideshow starts.

Available operations

E

C

D

B

R

After all images are played back, the camera returns
to single image display mode.

Pauses/resumes playback.

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

Stops playback.

Adjusts the sound volume of the movie.

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• You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect],
[Repeat Playback], and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for
slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu. Slideshow can
also be started from the Slideshow setting screen.

Displaying Rotated Images

When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image
rotation information is saved when shooting. When [Auto Image
Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to T (On), the image is

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automatically rotated based on the rotation information during

Playback

playback (default setting).
The rotation information of an image can be changed by
following the procedure below.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.
2 Select S in the playback mode palette.

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the
four thumbnail images are displayed.

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI
terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play
back images in playback mode.
Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable
equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D).

1 Turn the AV device and camera off.
2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect

the cable to the HDMI terminal.

3 Use ABCD to select the

desired rotation direction and
press E.

The image rotation information
is saved.

u Caution

• When [22. Save Rotation Info] is set to [Off] in the E4 menu,
image rotation information is not saved when shooting.

• You cannot change image rotation information in the
following cases.

• Protected images

• Images without a rotation information tag

• When [Auto Image Rotation] in the B1 menu is set

to S (Off)

• Movie files cannot be rotated.

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MENU

Cancel

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the input

terminal on the AV device.

4 Turn the AV device and camera on.

OK

OK

The camera turns on in HDMI mode, and the camera
information is displayed on the screen of the connected
AV device.

u Caution

• While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing
is displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust
the sound volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on the
AV device.

t Memo

USB 3.0 USB 2.0

• Check the operating manual of the AV device and select
a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera.

• By default, the maximum resolution supported by both the
AV device and camera is automatically selected. If it fails
to play back images properly, change the setting
in [HDMI Out] of the D2 menu.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period,
the use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable.
Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable
equipped with a micro B terminal.

1 Turn the computer on.
2 Turn the camera off.
3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect

the USB cable to the USB terminal.

4 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the

computer.

5 Turn the camera on.

The camera is recognized as a removable disk.

6 Save the captured images to the computer.
7 Disconnect the camera from the computer.

4

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u Caution

• The camera cannot be operated while it is connected
to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB
connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and
remove the USB cable.

• If the “K-3 II” dialog appears on the computer screen
in Step 5, select [Open folder to view files] and click
the OK button.

t Memo

• Refer to “Operating Environment for USB Connection and
Provided Software” (p.101) for system requirements

4

to connect the camera to a computer and to use the software.

Playback

• The USB connection mode when connecting the camera
to a computer can be set in [USB Connection]
of the D2 menu. Normally, you do not need
to change the default setting ([MSC]).

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period,
the use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.

USB Terminal

The micro B terminal supports both USB 3.0 cables and
USB 2.0 cables. Both types can be used with this camera.
If the host controller of the device to be connected to the
camera supports USB 3.0, the data transfer speed is faster
when a USB 3.0 cable is used.

Editing and Processing Images

Copying an Image

Copies images between memory cards in the SD1 and
the SD2 slots.

1 Select an image saved on the memory card which

the images are to be copied from, and display
it in single image display.

2 Select i in the playback mode palette.
3 Select [Select image(s)] or [Select a folder] and

press E.

4 Select image(s) or a folder.

Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.68) for how
to select image(s).

5 Press G.

The save confirmation screen appears.

6 Select the location to save the image(s) or folder

and press E.

Changing the Image Size

u Caution

• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized
or cropped.

• Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size
cannot be processed.

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Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)

Ca ncel

OK

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

Changes the number of recorded pixels of the selected image,
and saves it as a new file.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.
2 Select V in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select the number of recorded pixels
appears.

3 Use CD to select

the number of recorded
pixels and press E.

You can select an image size
smaller than that of the original
image.
The save confirmation screen appears.

Cancel

4 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)

Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and
saves it as a new file.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.
2 Select W in the playback mode palette.

The cropping frame to specify the size and position
of the area to crop appears on the screen.

3 Specify the size and position

of the area to crop by using
the cropping frame.

Available operations

R

ABCD

G

M

Changes the size of the cropping frame.

Moves the cropping frame.

Changes the Aspect Ratio or Image
Rotation setting.

Rotates the cropping frame
(only when possible).

4 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

OK

Correcting Color Moiré

Reduces color moiré in images.

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.
2 Select h in the playback mode palette.

If the image cannot be edited, [This image cannot
be processed] appears.

3 Use CD to select the

correction level and
press E.

The save confirmation screen
appears.

4 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

u Caution

• The Color Moiré Correction function can be used only for the
JPEG images captured with this camera.

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Processing Images with Digital Filters

Ba se P aram eter Adj

St op

OK

Pa rame ter Adj.

100 -0001

Br ight nessBrightness

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

1 Display the image to edit in single image display.

Available operations

AB

CD

Selects a parameter.

Adjusts the value.

2 Select T in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select a filter appears.

3 Select a filter.

Use Q to select a different
image.

4

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Base Parameter Adj
Extract Color
Toy Camera
Retro
High Contrast
Shading
Invert Color
Unicolor Bold
Bold Monochrome
Tone Expansion

Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the
parameters.

4 Press G.

The parameter setting screen appears.

5 Set the parameters.

Base Parameter Adj

Parameter Adj.
Stop

Sketch
Water Color
Pastel
Posterization
Miniature
Soft
Starburst
Fish-eye
Slim

100-0001

6 Press E.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

7 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

8 Select [Apply additional filter(s)], [Save to SD1],

OK

or [Save to SD2], and press E.

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply
additional filters to the same image. The screen of
Step 3 reappears.

u Caution

• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can
be edited with the digital filters.

• RAW images captured using HDR Capture or Pixel Shift
Resolution cannot be processed with Digital Filter.

t Memo

• Up to 20 filters, including the digital filter used during shooting
(p.59), can be applied to the same image.

Recreating Filter Effects

Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the
same filter effects to other images.

1 Display a filter-processed image in single image

display.

2 Select T in the playback mode palette.

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3 Select [Recreating filter

OKOK

MENU

Re crea ting fil ter eff ectsRecreating filter effects

Se arch ing for the ori gina l i mageSearching for the original image

Ap plyi ng t he d igi tal filt erApplying the digital filter

Re appl ies foll owi ng d igit al filt er

ef fect s fr om p rev ious ima ge

OK

De tail s

100 -0001

20.

19.

18.

17.

16.

--

--

--

--

--

--

15.

14.

13.

12.

11.

10.

9.

8.

7.

6.

5.

4.

3.

2.

1.

Pe rfor ms d igit al filt er

pr oces sing to thi s im age

OK

100 -0001
La yout
Im ages
Ba ckgr nd.
Se lect ion

Cr eate an inde x i mage

Ca ncel

OK

effects] and press E.

The filter effects used for the
selected image appear.

4 To check the parameter

details, press G.

Press G again to return to the
previous screen.

Reapplies following digital filter

1.

2.

3.

4.

5 Press E.

The image selection screen appears.

6 Use Q to select an image

for applying the same filter
effects, and press E.

You can only select an image
saved in the same memory card
that has not been processed with
a filter.
The save confirmation screen appears.

7 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

t Memo

• If [Searching for the original image] is selected in Step 3, the
original image prior to digital filter application can
be retrieved.

Creating a Composite Image (Index)

Joins a number of images together and creates a new image
with them.

1 Select X in the playback mode palette.

The Index setting screen appears.

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effects from previous image

5.

6.

7.

8.

Performs digital filter

processing to this image

9.

10.

11.

12.
Details

13.

14.

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15.

--

16.----

100-0001

17.

--

18.

--

19.

--

20.

-­OK

OK

2 Select [Layout].

Select from l (Thumbnail),
k (Square), m (Random 1),
n (Random 2),
o (Random 3),
or p (Bubble).

Layout
Images
Backgrnd.
Selection

Create an index image

MENU

Cancel

OK

OK

3 Select the number of images from 12, 24,

or 36 in [Images].

When the number of saved images is smaller than the
number selected, empty spaces will appear when [Layout]
is set to l and some images are duplicated for other
layouts.

4 Select the background color from white or black

in [Backgrnd.].

5 Select a type of image selection in [Selection].

q

r

Auto
Select

Select
image(s)

Picks images automatically from all
of the images saved.

Lets you select images that you want
to include in the index image.
If r is selected, [Select image(s)]
appears and leads you to the image
selection screen.

s

Select a
folder

Picks images automatically from the
folder selected.
If s is selected, [Select a folder]
appears and leads you to the folder
selection screen.

6 Select [Create an index image] and press E.

The index image appears.

7 Select [Save to SD1], [Save to SD2], or [Reshuffle],

and press E.

When [Reshuffle] is selected, you can reselect the images
to be included and display a new index image.

4

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t Memo

St op

OK

00 '00 "
10 '00 "

00 '05 "
10 '00 "

Se lect seg ment s f or d elet ion

• The file name format for an index image is
“INDX.JPG”.

Editing Movies

1 Display the movie to edit in single image display.
2 Select c in the playback mode palette.

The movie editing screen appears.

4

3 Select the point where you

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want to divide the movie.

The frame at the dividing point
is displayed at the top
of the screen.
Up to four points can be selected
to divide the original movie into
five segments.

Available operations

A

D

Press and hold D
C

Press and hold C
R

G

Proceed to Step 7 if you do not wa nt to d elete any se gment .

Plays back/pauses a movie.

Forwards a frame
(when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

Reverses a frame
(when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

Adjusts the sound volume.

Confirms/cancels the selected
dividing point.

4 Press L.

The screen to select the segments to delete is displayed.

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Stop

00' 00"
10' 00"

5 Use CD to move

the selection frame
and press E.

The segments to delete are
specified. (Multiple segments
can be deleted at once.)
Press E again to cancel the selection.

Select segments for deletion

MENU

6 Press F.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

7 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

OK

t Memo

• Select dividing points in chronological order from the
beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing
points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of
the movie to the beginning). In an order other than specified,
you can neither select dividing points nor cancel the
selections of the dividing points.

00' 05"
10' 00"

OK

Developing RAW Images

100_050 5100_0505001 /500001/500

De velo p im ages as sho tDevelop images as shot

De velo p im ages wi thDevelop images with

mo difi ed s etti ngsmodified settings

OKOK

Im age Capt ure Set ting s

100 -0001

You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save
them as new files.

1 Select b in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a processing option appears.

2 Select the desired option and press E.

Select single
image

Select multiple
images

Select a folder

When [Select single image] is selected, proceed to Step 6.
The image/folder selection screen appears.

Develops an image.

Develops up to 500 images with the
same settings.

Develops up to 500 images in the
selected folder with the same settings.

3 Select image(s) or a folder.

Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.68) for how
to select image(s).

4 Press G.

The screen for selecting the parameter setting method
appears.

5 Select the parameter setting

method and press E.

Develop
images
as shot

Develop
images with
modified
settings

6 Set the parameters.

Available operations

AB

CD

Q

For Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press D
and use AB to select an item.
For White Balance, Custom Image, and Digital Filter,
press D to display the setting screen.

Allows you to change Image Capture
Settings (File Format, JPEG Recorded
Pixels, and JPEG Quality).

Allows you to change Image Capture
Settings (File Format, Aspect Ratio, JPEG
Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality,
Color Space), Lens Correction (Distortion
Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr.,
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj, Diffraction
Correction, Color Fringe Correction),
White Balance, Custom Image, Digital
Filter, HDR Capture, Pixel Shift Resolution,
Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, and Shadow
Correction.

Image Capture Settings

Selects a parameter.

Changes the value.

Selects a different image (when in single
image display).

4

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7 Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

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8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E.

When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue]
or [Exit], and press E.

u Caution

• Only RAW images captured with this camera can
be developed.

t Memo

• When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is selected
in Step 2, a folder with a new number is created, and the
JPEG images are stored in it.

4

• For [Digital Filter], [HDR Capture], and [Pixel Shift

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Resolution], the setting of which parameters can be changed
varies depending on the setting used during shooting. For the
RAW images captured using [HDR Capture] or [Pixel Shift
Resolution] of the A1 menu, the parameters of each setting
can be changed. For other RAW images, the parameters
of the [Digital Filter] setting can be changed.

• With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can
develop RAW files on a computer.

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Camera Settings

Ex posu re M ode

Ca ncel

OK

Bu tton Cus tomi zat ionButton Customization
RAW /Fx Butt onRAW/Fx Button

AF But tonAF Button
Pr evie w Di alPreview Dial

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions

Setting the E-dial Operation

For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when
Q and R are turned and M is pressed.

A4

1 Select [E-Dial Programming] in A4 menu and

press D.

The [E-Dial Programming] screen appears.

2 Select an exposure mode and press D.

The screen for the selected exposure mode appears.

3 Press D and use AB

to select the combination
of functions for when Q
and R are turned and
M is pressed.

I

J

ISO

e

XG

GSHIFT

GLINE

-- Not available

Change Shutter Speed

Change Aperture Value

Change Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Return to G Mode

Program Shift

Program Line

Exposure Mode

Cancel

6 Press F twice.

t Memo

• If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse

the effect obtained by turning Q or R.

Setting the Button Operation

You can set the functions for when P or I is pressed,
or when the main switch is turned to U.

1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu

and press D.

The [Button Customization] screen appears.

2 Select the desired item and

press D.

The screen to set the function for
the selected item is displayed.

OK

5

Settings

4 Press E.
5 Press F.

The [E-Dial Programming] screen reappears.
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

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3 Press D and use AB to select the functions

On e Pu sh F ile For mat

RAW /Fx Butt on

Ca ncel

OK

Ca ncel aft er 1 sh ot

to assign.

The following functions can be assigned to each button.

Setting Function Page

5

Settings

80

RAW/Fx
Button

AF Button

Preview
Dial

4 Press E.

One Push
File Format

Exposure
Bracketing

Optical
Preview

Digital
Preview

Shake
Reduction

LCD Panel
Illumination

Enable AF1

Enable AF2

Cancel AF

Optical
Preview

Digital
Preview

Temporarily changes
the file format.

Sets Exposure
Bracketing.

Activates the Optical
Preview function.

Activates the Digital
Preview function.

Turns the Shake
Reduction and Movie
SR functions on/off.

Turns the LCD panel
illumination on/off.

Autofocus is performed
when I is pressed.

Autofocus is performed
when I is pressed.
Half press of the shutter
release button
is disabled.

While I is pressed,
half press of the shutter
release button
is disabled.

Activates the Optical
Preview function.

Activates the Digital
Preview function.

p.80

p.52

p.49

p.17

p.46

p.49

5 Press F.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

6 Press F twice.

u Caution

• [LCD Panel Illumination] in [RAW/Fx Button] cannot
be selected when [21. LCD Panel Illumination] is set
to [Off] in the E3 menu.

Setting the One Push File Format

Select the file format to change to when P is pressed for
each [File Format] setting.

–

1 Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format]

in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation” (p.79).

2 Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot].

The recording format returns to the [File Format]

T

setting of [Image Capture Settings] in the A1 menu
after a picture is taken.

The setting is retained until any of the following
operations is performed:

S

• When P is pressed again

• When 3, F, or G is pressed, or when the

mode dial or main switch is turned

3 Select the file format when

P is pressed.

The left side is the [File Format]
setting and the right side is the
changed file format when P
is pressed.

RAW/Fx Button

One Push File Format

Cancel after 1 shot

Cancel

OK

u Caution

Sa ve U SER Mode
Sa ve S etti ngs
Re name USE R Mo de
Ch eck Save d Se tti ngs
Re set USER Mod e

Ca ncel

De lete One Cha rac ter

En ter

Fi nish

Re name USE R Mo de

Text selection cursor

Text input cursor

• The One Push File Format function cannot be used when

[Memory Card Options] in the A1 menu is set to [Separate
RAW/JPEG]. (p.39)

Saving Frequently Used Settings

Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode
dial and used repeatedly.
The following settings can be saved.

Exposure Mode
(except for T)
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
AE Metering
AF point
Flash Mode

Saving the Settings

1 Set the exposure mode and all of the settings

to save.

2 Select [Save USER Mode] in A4 menu

and press D.

The [Save USER Mode] screen appears.

3 Select [Save Settings] and

press D.

The [Save Settings] screen
appears.

4 Select [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3],

and press D.

Drive Mode
White Balance
Custom Image
A1-4 menu settings
(with exceptions)
E1-4 menu settings

Save USER Mode
Save Settings
Rename USER Mode
Check Saved Settings
Reset USER Mode

A4

5 Select [Save] and press E.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

u Caution

• [Save USER Mode] cannot be selected when the mode dial
is set to T.

t Memo

• The settings saved as the USER mode can be displayed
on the monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings]
in Step 3.

• To reset the settings to the default values, select
[Reset USER Mode] in Step 3.

Editing a Setting Name

You can change the name of the USER mode in which you
saved settings.

1 Select [Rename USER Mode] in Step 3 of “Saving

the Settings” (p.81) and press D.

The [Rename USER Mode] screen appears.

2 Select [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3],

and press D.

The text-entry screen appears.

3 Change the text.

Up to 18 single-byte
alphanumeric characters and
symbols can be entered.

Rename USER Mode

Finish

Delete One Character

Cancel

Enter

5

Settings

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Available operations

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

Me mory Car d Op tio ns
Im age Capt ure Set ting s

Di gita l Fi lter
HD R Ca ptur e
Pi xel Shif t Re sol utio n

Ca ncel

AF Assi st Ligh t

Ex posu re M ode

OK

Wor ld TimeWorld Ti me

De stin atio nDestination

Lo ndonLondon

Ho meto wnHometown

Ne w Yor kNew York

16: 0016:00

10: 0010:00

Tim e S etti ngTime Setting

De stin atio nDestination

+6 :00 +6:00

16: 0016:00

DS TDST

Lo ndonLondon

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

ABCD

R

J

E

L

Moves the text selection cursor.

Moves the text input cursor.

Switches between upper and lower case
letters.

Enters a character selected with the text
selection cursor at the position of the text
input cursor.

Deletes a character at the position of the
text input cursor.

4 After entering the text, move the text selection

5

Settings

cursor to [Finish], and press E.

The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears.

Using the Saved USER Mode

1 Set the mode dial to O, P, or Q.

The USER mode guide is
displayed for about 30 seconds.
Use AB to check the saved
settings.

2 Change the settings as necessary.

The exposure mode can be
changed in [Exposure Mode]
of the A1 menu.

t Memo

• The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as the USER
mode settings. When the camera is turned off, the camera
returns to the originally saved settings. To change the original

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settings, save the USER mode settings again.

Exposure Mode
Memory Card Options
Image Capture Settings
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Pixel Shift Resolution

1 234

Cancel

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City

The date and time set at the time of initial setting (“Initial
Settings” (p.33)) serve as the date and time of your present
location and are reflected in the shooting date and time
for images.
Setting the destination to a location other than your present
location enables you to display the local date and time
on the monitor when traveling abroad and also save images
time-stamped with the local date and time.

1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu.

The [World Time] screen appears.

2 Select the time you wish to

display in [Time Setting].

F (Hometown) or G
(Destination) can be selected.

3 Select [G Destination] and press D.

The [G Destination] screen appears.

4 Use CD to select a city.

Use R to change the region.

5 Select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use CD

OK

to select S or T.

6 Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

7 Press F twice.

D1

t Memo

Se lect a f olde r

Se lect ima ge(s )

OK

• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.100) for cities that can
be selected as a hometown or destination.

•Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST
settings for the hometown.

• G appears in the control panel when [Time Setting]
is set to G.

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera

Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the
camera is turned off. For the following function settings, you can
select whether to save the settings (T) or to return the settings
to their default values (S) when the camera is turned off.
Set in [Memory] of the A4 menu.

Flash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Custom Image
Sensitivity
EV Compensation

Flash Exposure
Compensation
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Pixel Shift Resolution
Composition Adjustment
Playback Info Display

A4

t Memo

• When [Reset] of the D3 menu is performed, all Memory
settings return to the default values.

File Management Settings

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

u Caution

• Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory
card is formatted.

1 Select Y in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.

2 Select [Select image(s)]

or [Select a folder]
and press E.

Select image(s)

Select a folder

3 Select the image(s) or folder to protect.

Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.68) for how
to select the image(s).
Proceed to Step 5 if [Select a folder] is selected.

4 Press G.

The confirmation screen appears.

5 Select [Protect] and press E.

t Memo

• To protect all images stored in the memory card, select
[Protect All Images] of the B1 menu.

5

Settings

OK

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Selecting the Folder/File Settings

Ca ncel

OK

Fo lder Nam e

Da te
PE NTX

_

M MD D

Fo lder Nam e

Ca ncelCancel

Re setReset

En terEnter

Fi nishFinish

Fo lder Nam eFolder Name

Text selection cursor

Text input cursor

Folder Name

When images are captured with this camera, a folder
is automatically created and the captured images are stored
in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from
100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters.
The folder name can be changed.

1 Select [Folder Name] in D2 menu and press D.

The [Folder Name] screen appears.

2 Select a folder name and

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Settings

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press E.

PENTX

Proceed to Step 6 if you selected [Date] or do not need to
change the character string from “PENTX”.

3 Press B, and then press D.

The text-entry screen appears.

Folder Name
Folder Name

Cancel

The four digits of the month and day on which
the picture was taken are assigned after
the folder number.

Date

The month and day appear according to the date
format set in [Date Adjustment].
Example) 101_0125: for images taken
on January 25th

The character string “PENTX” is assigned after
the folder number.
The character string can be changed.
Example) 101PENTX

_

MMDD

D2

Date
PENTX

4 Change the text.

Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric
characters.

Available operations

ABCD

R

E

OK

M

Moves the text selection cursor.

Moves the text input cursor.

Enters a character selected with the text
selection cursor at the position of the text
input cursor.

Resets the entered text to “PENTX”.

5 After entering the text, move the text selection

cursor to [Finish], and press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

6 Press F twice.

t Memo

• A folder with a new number is created when the folder name
is changed.

• A maximum of 500 images (100 images for Eye-Fi card) can
be stored in a single folder. When the number of captured
images exceeds 500, a new folder is created with the number
following the number of the folder currently being used. In
Exposure Bracketing shooting, images are stored in the same
folder until shooting is completed.

u Caution

• The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number
reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt
to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the
file name number reaches 9999.

Create New Folder

Fi le N ame

IIMMGGP

IIMMGGP

_

IIMMG

When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D2 menu, a folder
is created with a new number when the next image is saved.

u Caution

• You cannot successively create multiple folders.

t Memo

• When a memory card is inserted in both the SD1 and the SD2
slots, a new folder is created on both memory cards.

• A new folder is automatically created in the following cases.

• When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting] (p.54)

• When the drive mode is set to [Interval Composite] and

[Save Process] is set to T (On) (p.54)

• When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is

selected for [RAW Development] of the playback mode
palette (p.77)

File Name

One of the following string of characters is used as the file name
prefix depending on the [20. Color Space] setting
of the E3 menu.

Color Space File Name

sRGB IMGP.JPG

AdobeRGB _IMG.JPG

The first four characters can be changed to a character string
of your choice.

1 Select [File Name] in D2 menu and press D.

The [File Name] screen appears.

2 Select A or C,

and press D.

The text-entry screen appears.

File Name

P

.JPG

_

.JPG

G

P

MOV

.

3 Change the text.

Up to 4 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered
as an alternative for the first part of the file name, while the
asterisks stand for figures that increase automatically shot
by shot.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Folder Name” (p.84) for how
to enter text.

4 Press F twice.

t Memo

• When [Color Space] is [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_”
and first three characters of the entered character string
becomes the file name.

• For movies, regardless of the [Color Space] setting, the file
name is “IMGP.MOV” or the one with the entered
string of characters.

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Settings

85

File No.

Re set File Num berReset File Number

Fi le N o.File No.

Us es s eque ntia l f ile numb erUses sequential file number
in new fol der bas ed o n la stin new folder based on last
nu mber in prev iou s fo ldernumber in previous folder

Se quen tial Num ber ingSequential Numbering

Co pyri ght Info rma tion
Em bed Copy righ t D ata

Ph otog raph er

Co pyri ght Hold er

Ca ncelCancel O KOK

Ac tion Mod eAction Mode
Au to R esiz eAuto Resize
Co mmun icat ion Inf oCommunication Info
Fi rmwa re I nfo/ Opt ionsFirmware Info/Options

Wir ele ss M emor y C ardWireless Memory Card

Au toma tica lly tra nsfe rsAutomatically transfers
un sent ima ges fro m me mory ca rdunsent images from memory card

Each file name consists of a string
of 4 characters and a sequential
number from 0001 to 9999.
You can set whether to continue the
sequential numbering for the file
name even if a new folder is created
in [Sequential Numbering] of [File
No.] in the D2 menu.

Continues the sequential numbering for the file name

T

even if a new folder is created.

Returns the file number of the first image saved

S

5

Settings

to a folder to 0001 each time a new folder is created.

Select [Reset File Number] to reset the file number to its default
value.

t Memo

• When the file number reaches 9999, a new folder is created
and the file number is reset.

Setting the Copyright Information

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

1 Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu and

press D.

The [Copyright Information] screen appears.

2 Use CD to set [Embed

Copyright Data].

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Copyright Information
Embed Copyright Data

Photographer

Copyright Holder

D2

Does not embed copyright information in the Exif

S

data.

Embeds copyright information in the Exif data.

T

3 Select [Photographer] or [Copyright Holder], and

press D.

The text-entry screen appears.

4 Change the text.

Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols
can be entered.
Refer to Steps 3 and 4 of “Editing a Setting Name” (p.81) for
how to enter text.

5 Press F twice.

t Memo

• The Exif information can be checked using the provided
software “Digital Camera Utility 5”.

Using a Wireless Memory Card

A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) “Eye-Fi card”
or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be used.
By using these cards, images can be transferred from
the camera to a computer or other device via wireless LAN.
You can set the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card
or a Flucard is used.

D3

1 Select [Wireless Memory Card] in D3 menu and

press D.

The [Wireless Memory Card] screen appears.

2 Select [Action Mode].

Items that can be set are
displayed according to the type
of card inserted.

Eye-Fi card

Transfers automatically when images are

AUTO

SELECT

OFF Stops the communication function.

Flucard

ON Enables wireless data transfer with Flucard.

OFF Disables wireless data transfer with Flucard.

taken, new images are saved, or images are
overwritten.
For movies, only files of 2 GB or less can
be transferred.

Transfers images or folders that are selected in
[Eye-Fi Image Transfer] of the playback mode.
Only JPEG and RAW images can be transferred.

3 Specify [Auto Resize].

When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card
or Flucard with the size of r.

4 Press F twice.

u Caution

• Insert an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard in the SD2 slot.
If it is inserted in the SD1 slot, the wireless LAN function
cannot be used. When an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard
is not inserted in the SD2 slot, the [Wireless Memory Card]
settings cannot be set.

• Set up a wireless LAN access point on a computer for the
card connection.

• For RAW images and movie files, the success of transfer
depends on the specifications and settings of the Eye-Fi card
in use. GPS log files cannot be transferred.

• Images may not be transferred when the battery level is low.

• It may take time to transfer a large number of images.
The camera may turn off if the internal temperature of the
camera becomes high.

• For precautions on the Eye-Fi card, refer to “About Eye-Fi
Cards” (p.108).

t Memo

• A smartphone can be used to operate the camera when
a Flucard compatible with this camera is used. Refer to the
Flucard manual for details on how to use the card.

• When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored
in a single folder. For RAW+ images, two files are counted
as one image.

• In Step 2, select [Communication Info] to check the wireless
LAN information, and [Firmware Info/Options] to check the
firmware version of the card.

• When [Reset Transfer Settings] is selected in Step 2,
the [Action Mode] setting is returned to the default value.

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Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions

Digital Filter

Flash

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Mirror Lock-up

Shooting

Multi-exposure

Drive Mode

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Appendix

Interval Shooting #

Interval Composite

Interval Movie

Record

HDR Capture

Pixel Shift Resolution

AA Filter Simulator

*1 There is a restriction on the minimum value for [Interval].
*2 [Bracketing] is not available.

ЧЧЧЧЧ

*1

ЧЧЧЧЧЧ

*1

#

××××

×× × ×

#: Restricted ×: Not available

HDR

Capture

Pixel Shift

Resolution

Distortion

Correction

ASTRO-

TRACER

Composi-

tion Adjust.

AA Filter

Simulator

Save RAW

Data

××

*2

×× ×

×× ×

××

*1

#

*1

#

×××

× ××××

#

*2

#

*2

#

*2

#

*2

#

*2

#

×

××

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Functions Available with Various Lenses

All capture modes are available when a DA, DA L, or FA J lens
is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the
aperture ring set to the 9 position.
When other lenses than above are used, or a lens with
9 position is used in a position other than 9, the following
restrictions apply.

Function

Autofocus
(Lens only)
(With AF adapter 1.7×)

Manual focus
(With focus indicator)
(With matte field)

Quick-shift focus #

Focus point selection mode
[Auto]

AE Metering [Multi-segment]

G/H/I/J/K mode

L mode

P-TTL auto flash

Power zoom –

Automatic obtaining of the
lens focal length information

Lens Correction x

x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available

DA

FA J

Lens

[Mount type]

*1

*2

*3

DA L
D FA

[KAF]
[KAF2]
[KAF3]

x–x–x

xxxxx

*4

xxx

xxxx

xxxx

xxxx

xxxx

xxx

*5

F *6A M

*6

FA

[KAF]

[KAF] [KA] [K]

[KAF2]

––#

××××

–––

×

*7

×

×××

P

–
#

*8

#

×

×

*9

#

#

×

××

*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available

at the 9 position.

*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster.
*3 Available when using AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ,

AF360FGZ II, AF201FG, AF200FG, or AF160FC.
*4 Only available with compatible lenses.
*5 Distortion Correction and Peripheral Illumination Correction are

disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used.
*6 To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens,

or F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [26. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable]

in the E4 menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set,

but only within a manual aperture range.
*7 Only available with an FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, FA 43mm F1.9

Limited, or FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens.
*8 Fixed to [Spot].
*9 J with the aperture set to wide open. (The aperture ring has

no effect on the actual aperture value.)

u Caution

• When the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9

or a lens without an 9 position or accessories such
as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used,
the camera does not operate unless [26. Using Aperture
Ring] is set to [Enable] in the E4 menu. Refer to “Using the
Aperture Ring” (p.90) for details.

• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended, you

cannot take pictures or use some functions. If the lens
is retracted during shooting, the camera stops working.

Lens Names and Mount Names

DA lenses with a motor and FA zoom lenses with a power
zoom use the K
without an AF coupler use the K
FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA and
DA L lenses without a motor, and D FA, FA J, and F lenses
use the K
Refer to respective lens manuals for details.

AF2 mount. (Of these lenses, the lenses

AF3 mount.)

AF mount.

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89

Using the Aperture Ring

Ca ncel

25 .

OK

Sh utte r wi ll r ele ase when
ap ertu re r ing is not set to the
"A " po siti on

Us ing A per ture Rin g

26 .

Di sabl e

1

En able

2

The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the
D FA, FA, F, or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens
without an 9 position is attached.
Select [Enable] in [26. Using Aperture
Ring] of the E4 menu.

The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being
used.

Lens

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D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens

Appendix

only or with automatic
diaphragm
accessories such as
auto extension tube K)

D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm
accessories such
as extension tube K)

Manual diaphragm
lens such as reflex lens
(lens only)

FA SOFT 28mm/
FA SOFT 85mm/
F SOFT 85mm
(lens only)

t Memo

• If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9,

the camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial
setting except when set to L, M, or N mode.

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Exposure

Mode

J

J

J

J

The aperture remains
open.
The shutter speed
changes in relation to the
open aperture but
an exposure deviation
may occur.

Pictures can be taken with
the set aperture value but
an exposure deviation
may occur.

Pictures can be taken with
the set aperture value
in the manual aperture
range.

E4

Using Aperture Ring

26.
Disable

1

Enable

2

Shutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position

Cancel

Restriction

25.1.1.

OK

• [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen,
Live View screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

How to Achieve the Correct Exposure with the Aperture Ring
Not Set to 9

The correct exposure can be achieved by the following
procedures when the aperture ring is not set to 9.
1 Set the mode dial to L.
2 Set the aperture ring to the desired aperture.
3 Press M.

The correct shutter speed will be set.

4 If the correct exposure cannot be achieved, adjust the

ISO sensitivity.

Setting the Focal Length

In put Foca l Le ngt h

OK

35

mm

A3

The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens
information such as focal length. Set the focal length when
using a lens that the focal length information cannot be
automatically obtained.

1 Set [26. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable]

in the E4 menu.

2 Turn the camera off.
3 Attach a lens to the camera and turn the camera on.

The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.

4 Use AB to set the focal

length.

Press C to select a value from
the list.
When using a zoom lens, select
the actual focal length which the
zoom is set to.

Input Focal Length

35

mm

5 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal

Length] of the A3 menu.

Functions when Using an External Flash

Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety
of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.

Camera Function

Red-eye reduction flash

Auto Flash Discharge x

Automatic switch to the flash sync speed

Automatic setting of the aperture value in
G or I mode

P-TTL auto flash x

Slow-speed Sync flash

OK

Flash Exposure Compensation

AF assist light of the external flash x

Trailing Curtain Sync flash

Contrast-control-sync flash x

Slave flash x

High-speed Sync flash

Wireless flash x

*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F, or A lens.
*2 AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*3 Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.
*4 Not available with the AF200FG or AF160FC.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II units

are required.

*6 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,

AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II.

x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available

Compatible Flash

*3

AF540FGZ

AF540FGZ II

AF360FGZ

AF360FGZ II

xx

xx

x

xx

xx

x

x

AF201FG
AF200FG
AF160FC

*1

*1

*1

*2

*5

*5

x

x

x

#

#

*1

*1

*1

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×

*4

*6

×

×

*5

×

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u Caution

• Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
the camera and/or flash.

• Do not combine with accessories that have a different
number of contacts, such as Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction
may occur.

• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown.

t Memo

• With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ,
or AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash
to discharge the flash and take a picture at a shutter speed
faster than 1/180 seconds. Set the exposure mode to I,
K, or L.

• By using two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ,
AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II), you can use the

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wireless mode to shoot in P-TTL flash mode without

Appendix

connecting the flash units with a cord. In this case, set the
camera channel on the external flashes.

• You can connect an external flash
to the camera with a sync cord by
using the X-sync socket. Remove
the Sync socket 2P cap to connect
a sync cord to the X-sync socket.

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Troubleshooting

t Memo

• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due
to causes such as static electricity, etc. This can be remedied
by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. If the
camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.

Problem Cause Remedy

The camera does
not turn on.

The shutter cannot
be released.

Autofocus does
not work.

The battery is not
installed properly.

The battery power
is low.

There is no
available space on
the memory card.

Data is being
processed.

The lens aperture
ring is set to a
position other
than 9.

The autofocus
mode is set
to x or z
and the subject
is not in focus.

The subject
is difficult
to focus on.

The subject is too
close.

Check the orientation of the
battery.

Charge the battery.

Insert a memory card with
available space or delete
unwanted images.

Wait until processing
is finished.

Set the lens aperture ring to the
9 position or select [Enable]
in [26. Using Aperture Ring]
of the E4 menu. (p.90)

Set the focus method to w
and adjust focus manually.

v cannot work well for low­contrast objects (the sky, white
walls, etc.), dark colors,
intricate designs, rapidly­moving objects or scenery shot
through a window or a net-like
pattern.
Lock focus on another object
located at the same distance
as your subject, then aim at the
target and take a picture.
Alternatively, use w.

Move away from the subject
and take a picture.

Problem Cause Remedy

Ex it

x1

The focus cannot
be locked.

The flash does not
discharge.

The camera is not
recognized when it
is connected
toacomputer.

Dust or dirt
particles appear
in images.

Pixel defects such
as bright spots
and dark spots
appear in the
image.

The autofocus
mode of Live View
is set to f.

The flash mode is
set to A or B.

The USB
connection mode
is set to [PTP].

The CMOS sensor
is dirty or dusty.

There are
defective pixels
in the CMOS
sensor.

Set [Contrast AF] to e, g,
h, or i. (p.48)

When the flash mode is set to
A or B, the flash does not
discharge if the subject is
bright.
Change the flash mode. (p.45)

Set [USB Connection] to [MSC]
in the D2 menu.

Activate [Dust Removal] from
the D4 menu. The Dust
Removal function can
be activated every time the
camera is turned on and off.
Refer to “Sensor Cleaning”
(p.93) if the problem persists.

Activate [Pixel Mapping] from
the D4 menu.
It takes about 30 seconds
to correct the defective pixels,
so be sure to install a fully
charged battery.

Sensor Cleaning

Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)

Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the
CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust.
Before cleaning the sensor, ensure that the following conditions
are met.

• Attach a DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA or F lens that has
an 9 position, and set the aperture ring to the 9 position.

• Turn the capture mode selector switch to A.

• Set the focus mode switch to v.

1 Select [Dust Alert] in D4 menu and press D.

The [Dust Alert] screen appears.

2 Fully display a white wall or other bright subject with

no detail in the viewfinder and press the shutter
release button fully.

After image processing is performed, the Dust Alert image
appears.
If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears,
press E and take another picture.

3 Check the sensor for dust.

Use R to display the Dust
Alert image at full screen display.

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Appendix

x1

Exit

4 Press E.

The Dust Alert image is saved and the D4 menu
reappears.

t Memo

• Only the latest Dust Alert image is saved to the SD1 slot
memory card for approximately 30 minutes. If Sensor
Cleaning is performed during this 30 minutes, the Dust Alert
image can be checked while cleaning the sensor. (If the SD1
slot is disabled, the image is not saved. You cannot check the
image in playback mode.)

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Removing Dust with a Blower

Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the
CMOS sensor with a blower.

1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
2 Turn the camera on.
3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D4 menu and press D.

The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.

4 Select [Mirror Up] and press E.

The mirror rises up.
If a Dust Alert image is saved, it appears.

5 Clean the CMOS sensor with a blower.
6 Turn the camera off.

6

Appendix

The mirror automatically returns to its original position.

u Caution

• Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush.
The CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS
sensor with a cloth.

• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area.
If the power is turned off during cleaning, this may cause
damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor and the mirror. Hold the
camera with the lens mount down while cleaning the sensor
so dust will fall away from the sensor when the blower is used.

• When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough
battery power remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the
monitor. Install a fully charged battery. If the battery capacity
becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound.
In this case, stop cleaning immediately.

t Memo

• Please contact your nearest service center for professional
cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part.

• You can use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
when cleaning the CMOS sensor.

Error Messages

Error Messages Description

Memory card full

No image

This image cannot

be displayed

No card in the camera

Memory card error

Card is not formatted

Card is locked

This image cannot

be magnified

This image is protected

The memory card is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new
memory card or delete unwanted files.

There are no images that can be played
back on the memory card.

You are trying to play back an image
in a format not supported by this camera.
You may be able to play it back
on a computer.

There is no memory card inserted in the
camera.

The memory card has a problem,
and image capture and playback are
impossible. You may be able to play back
or recover the images on a computer.

Failed to initialize the Eye-Fi function
when using an Eye-Fi card. Press E.

The memory card you have inserted is
unformatted or has been previously used
on another device and is not compatible
with this camera. Use the card after
formatting it with this camera.

The write-protect switch on the memory
card you have inserted is locked. (p.108)

You are trying to magnify an image that
cannot be magnified.

You are trying to delete an image that
is protected. Remove the protection from
the image. (p.83)

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Error Messages Description

Not enough battery power

remaining to activate Pixel

Mapping These messages appear when you try

Not enough battery power
remaining to clean sensor

Not enough battery power

remaining to update the

firmware

Unable to update firmware.
There is a problem with the

firmware update file

Image folder cannot

be created

Unable to store image

The operation could not be

completed correctly

No more images

can be selected

No image can be processed

This image cannot

be processed

The camera failed
to create an image

to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor
Cleaning, or to update the firmware if the
battery level is insufficient. Install a fully
charged battery.

Unable to update the firmware.
The update file is damaged.
Try downloading the update file again.

The maximum folder number (999)
is being used, and no more images can
be saved. Insert a new memory card
or format the card.

The image could not be saved because
of a memory card error.

The operation failed. Try the operation
again.

You are trying to select more than the
maximum number of images for the
following functions.

• Select & Delete

• Image Copy

• Index

• RAW Development

• Protect

• Eye-Fi Image Transfer

There are no images that can
be processed using the Digital Filter
or RAW Development function.

Appears when you try to perform Resize,
Cropping, Digital Filter, Movie Edit, RAW
Development, or Save as Manual WB for
images captured with other cameras,
or when you try to perform Resize
or Cropping for minimum file size images.

Failed to create an index print image.

Error Messages Description

This function is not available

in the current mode

The camera will turn off

to prevent damage from

overheating

Set the Eye-Fi

communication to "SELECT"

Image not found

Cannot be selected

Shutter release is disabled.

Ensure the zooming index

on the lens is set to a position

that permits shutter release

You are trying to set a function that
is not available for the exposure mode
that is set.

The camera will turn off because its
internal temperature is too high.
Leave the camera turned off until it has
had time to cool down before turning
on the camera again.

Images cannot be transferred when
[Action Mode] is not set to [SELECT]
in [Wireless Memory Card] of the
D3 menu. (p.86)

There are no images that can be
transferred when an Eye-Fi card is used.

This folder cannot be selected because
the number of files exceeds the maximum
number allowed.

Pictures cannot be taken when
a retractable lens is attached and
is no extended. (p.37)

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Appendix

95

Main Specifications

Model Description

Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera

Lens Mount

Compatible
Lenses

Image Capture Unit

Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.5 × 15.6 (mm)

Effective Pixels Approx. 24.35 megapixels

Total Pixels Approx. 24.71 megapixels

Dust Removal

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Sensitivity

Appendix

(Standard Output)

Image Stabilizer Sensor-shift Shake Reduction

AA Filter
Simulator

File Formats

Recording
Formats

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB

Storage Media

Dual Card Slots

PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens
information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)

KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA
mount lenses

Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations
“DR II” with the Dust Alert function

ISO AUTO, Manual ISO range: 100 to 51200
EV steps can be set to 1 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1/3 EV

Moiré reduction using SR unit: OFF, Type1, Type2,
Bracketing

RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.30 compliant),
DCF 2.0 compliant

JPEG: q (24M: 6016×4000),

p (14M: 4608×3072), o (6M: 3072×2048),
r (2M: 1920×1280)

RAW: q (24M: 6016×4000)

RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good)
RAW + JPEG simultaneously recordable

SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory card, Eye-Fi card,
Flucard (*UHS-I compatible)

Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/
JPEG, Copying images between slots possible

Storage Folder

Storage File

Viewfinder

Type Pentaprism Finder

Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100%

Magnification Approx. 0.95× (50mm F1.4 at infinity)

Eye-Relief Length

Diopter
Adjustment

Focusing Screen

Live View

Type TTL method using the CMOS image sensor

Focusing System

Display

LCD Monitor

Type

Size 3.2 inches (aspect ratio 3:2)

Dots Approx. 1037K dots

Adjustment Brightness, saturation and colors adjustable

Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...)
or a user-assigned name (default: PENTX)

File Name: user-assigned name
(default: IMGP)
File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset

Approx. 20.5 mm (from the view window)
Approx. 22.3 mm (from the center of lens)

Approx. -2.5 to +1.5 m

Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing
screen

Contrast detection (Face Detection, Tracking,
Multiple AF Points, Select, Spot)
Focus Peaking: ON/OFF

Field of view: approx. 100%, Electronic Level
Display, Magnified view (up to 10×), Grid Display
(4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale), Histogram,
Highlight Alert, Composition Adjustment

Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD with an AR
coating and air-gapless tempered glass

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White Balance

Type

Preset Modes

Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis

Autofocus System

Type TTL phase-matching autofocus

Focus Sensor

Brightness Range EV -3 to 18 (ISO100, at normal temperature)

AF Modes

Focus Point
Selection Modes

AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light

Exposure Control

Type

Metering Range EV -3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)

Exposure Modes

EV Compensation

AE Lock

Method using a combination of the CMOS image
sensor and the light source detection sensor

Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance,
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light
(D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White,
L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, n,
Manual White Balance (up to 3 settings),
Color Temperature (up to 3 settings), Copying the
white balance settings of a captured image

SAFOX 11, 27 points (25 cross type focus points
in the center)

Single AF (x), Continuous AF (y),
Auto select AF (z)

Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L),
Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points)

TTL open-aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB
sensor
Metering modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted,
Spot

Green Mode, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter
Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture
Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1,
USER2, USER3

±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can
be selected)

Button type (timer-control: two times the meter
operating time set in Custom Setting); continues
as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed.

Shutter

Type

Shutter Speed

Drive Modes

Mode Selection

Continuous
Shooting

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
shutter

• Electronic shutter is used for Pixel Shift Resolution

Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Manual: 1/8000
to 30 seconds (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb

[Still picture]
Single frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer
(12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control (immediately,
3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing
(2, 3, or 5 frames; available with Self-timer
or Remote Control), Mirror Lock-up Shooting
(available with Remote Control), Multi-exposure
(available with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer,
or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval
Composite
[Movie]
Remote Control, Interval Movie Record

Max. approx. 8.3 fps, JPEG (q: m
at Continuous H): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW:
up to approx. 23 frames
Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG (q: m
at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW:
up to approx. 32 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (q: m
at Continuous L): up to approx. 200 frames, RAW:
up to approx. 52 frames

• When the sensitivity is set to ISO100

Composite Mode: Additive, Average, Bright
Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 times

[Still picture]
Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Number of shots: 2 to 2000
times, Start Interval: Now, Set Time
[Movie]
Recorded Pixels: z, u, t, Interval: 2 sec.
to 1 hr., Recording Time: 14 sec. to 99 hr.,
Start Interval: Now, Set Time

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External Flash

Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye
Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye

Flash Modes

Sync Speed 1/180 seconds

Flash Exposure
Compensation

Capture Functions

Custom Image

Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3

Digital Filter

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Appendix

HDR Capture

Pixel Shift
Resolution

Lens Correction

D-Range Settings Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR

GPS

Horizon
Correction

Composition
Adjustment

Electronic Level

Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync +
Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast­control-sync, High-speed Sync, Wireless Sync

• Available with dedicated external flash units

-2.0 to +1.0 EV

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
Monochrome, Cross Processing

Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast,
Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold
Monochrome

Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3
Bracket Value adjustable
Auto Align: On, Off

On, Off

Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumination
Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction,
Diffraction Correction

GPS Logging (Logging Interval, Logging Duration,
Memory Card Options), ASTROTRACER,
Calibration, Additional Settings (GPS Time Sync,
GPS Indicator Lamp)

SR On: corrects up to 1 degree
SR Off: corrects up to 2 degrees

Adjustment range of ±1.5 mm up, down, left or right
(±1 mm when rotated); rotating range of ±1 degree

Displayed in viewfinder and LCD panel (horizontal
direction only); displayed on monitor (horizontal
direction and vertical direction)

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Movie

Recording Format

Recorded Pixels

Sound

Recording Time

Custom Image

Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

• Available only
for Interval
Movie Record

Playback Functions

Playback View

Delete

Digital Filter

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

• Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record

u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
t (1280×720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)

Built-in monaural microphone, external microphone
(stereo recording compatible)
Recording Sound Level adjustable

Up to 4 GB or 25 minutes; automatically stops
recording if the internal temperature of the camera
becomes high.

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
Monochrome, Cross Processing

Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast,
Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold
Monochrome

Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3
Bracket Value adjustable

Single image, Multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, and
80 thumbnails), Image magnification (Up to 16×,
100% display, and quick zoom), Rotated image
display, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram),
Highlight Alert, Auto Screen Rotation, Detailed
Information Display, Copyright Information
(Photographer, Copyright Holder), Folder Display,
Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slideshow, GPS
information (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude,
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)), Direction

Single image, all images, select & delete, folder,
Instant Review image

Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera,
Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor
Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch,
Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft,
Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim