Ricoh Pentax КP User Manual

Introduction

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SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Getting Started

Shooting

Playback

Sharing

Settings

Appendix

To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.

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For Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this
camera, we request your special attention regarding ite ms marked with the
following symbols.

Warning

Caution

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are
present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging
the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric
shock.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when
taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with a lens
cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. Doing
so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke and a strange odor,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or the AC
adapter, and contact your nearest service center. Continued use can
cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You
may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash.
Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragment s. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes
or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical conditio n, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any
abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention
immediately.

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item
could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item
could cause minor or medium personal injuries,
or loss of property.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed
for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery
charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the
exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or
voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The
specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or
electric shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your
nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest
service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery
charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using.
Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electric shock.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust.
Accumulated dust may cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply
cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or
the equivalent.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug
cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be
damaged, consult your nearest service center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while
the cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.

• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
the product to breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than
the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other
types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage
the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes,
do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical
attention immediately.

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries
may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause
an explosion or leakage.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and ­contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause
an explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or
clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas
thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage:

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the
Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small
children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious

personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or memory

cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach
of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory
is accidentally swallowed.

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Introducing the KP

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Getting Started

Taking Pictures

Playback Functions

Sharing Images

Changing the Settings

Appendix

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How to Use This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

Introducing the KP................................p.9

Gives you an overview of the KP.
Read this and get to know your KP!

 Checking the Contents of the Package ..... p.9

 Names and Functions of the Working

Parts .............................................................p.10

 Display Indicators .......................................p.13

 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.20

 Menu List ......................................................p.24

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Getting Started........................................p.36

Explains how to get your KP ready for shooting as
well as basic operations.

 Attaching the Strap .....................................p.36

 Attaching a Lens .........................................p.37

 Using the Battery and Charger ..................p.38

 Inserting a Memory Card ............................p.40

 Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor ........... p.41

 Initial Settings ..............................................p.42

 Basic Shooting Operation ..........................p.44

 Reviewing Images .......................................p.47

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Taking Pictures.......................................p.48

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

 Configuring the Capture Settings ..............p.48

 Taking Still Pictures ....................................p.48

 Recording Movies .......................................p.52

 Setting the Exposure ..................................p.54

 Using the Built-in Flash ..............................p.57

 Setting the Focus Method .......................... p.59

 Setting the Drive Mode ...............................p.64

 Setting the White Balance .......................... p.72

 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone .......p.74

 Correcting Images .......................................p.76

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Playback Functions..............................p.81

Explains various operations for playing back and
editing images.

 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.81

 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.82

 Editing and Processing Images .................p.86

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Sharing Images.......................................p.92

Explains how to connect your KP to a computer or
communication device to operate the camera and
use images in the camera.

 Using the Camera with a Computer ...........p.92

 Using the Camera with a Communication

Device ...........................................................p.93

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Changing the Settings ........................p.102

Explains how to change other settings.

 Camera Settings ..........................................p.102

 File Management Settings ..........................p.110

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Appendix....................................................p.115

Provides other resources to get the most from your
KP.

 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions .....................................................p.115

 Functions Available with Various Lenses

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

 Functions when Using an External Flash

.......................................................................p.120

 Using the GPS Unit .....................................p.121

 Troubleshooting ..........................................p.123

 Main Specifications .....................................p.126

 Index .............................................................p.133

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

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

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 .........................4

Contents

Introducing the KP ...................................9

Checking the Contents of the Package ..............9

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ....10

Operating Controls ....................................................... 11

Display Indicators ...............................................13

Monitor ......................................................................... 13

Viewfinder .................................................................... 19

Electronic Level ........................................................... 20

How to Change Function Settings ....................20

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 20

Using the Smart Function ............................................ 21

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 21

Using the Menus .......................................................... 23

Menu List .............................................................24

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 24

Movie Menus ............................................................... 29

Playback Menu ............................................................ 31

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 32

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 34

Getting Started .......................................36

Attaching the Strap ............................................36

Attaching a Lens .................................................37

Using the Battery and Charger ..........................38

Charging the Battery .................................................... 38

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 39

Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 40

Inserting a Memory Card ...................................40

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor ................... 41

Initial Settings .....................................................42

Turning the Camera On ............................................... 42

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Setting the Display Language ...................................... 42

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 43

Setting the LCD Display ............................................... 43

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 44

Basic Shooting Operation .................................44

Shooting with the Viewfinder ........................................ 44

Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image ............... 46

Reviewing Images ..............................................47

Taking Pictures ......................................48

Configuring the Capture Settings ..................... 48

Image Capture Settings ............................................... 48

Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 48

Taking Still Pictures ...........................................48

Shooting in Exposure Modes ....................................... 49

Using the Electronic Shutter ........................................ 52

Recording Movies ...............................................52

Playing Back Movies .................................................... 54

Setting the Exposure ..........................................54

Sensitivity ..................................................................... 54

EV Compensation ........................................................ 56

AE Metering ................................................................. 57

Using the Built-in Flash .....................................57

Setting the Focus Method .................................. 59

Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with the

Viewfinder .................................................................... 59

Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with Live

View ............................................................................. 61

AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 63

Setting the Drive Mode .......................................64

Continuous Shooting .................................................... 65

Self-timer ...................................................................... 65

Bracketing .................................................................... 66

Depth of Field Bracketing ............................................. 67

Motion Bracketing ........................................................ 68

Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 69

Multi-exposure ............................................................. 69

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 70

Setting the White Balance .................................72

Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 73

Adjusting the White Balance with Color

Temperature ................................................................ 73

Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ..............74

Custom Image ............................................................. 74

Digital Filter .................................................................. 75

Correcting Images ..............................................76

Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 76

Lens Correction ........................................................... 77

Quality Level and Texture Adjustment ......................... 78

Composition Adjustment .............................................. 80

Playback Functions ...............................81

Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 81

Changing the Playback Method ........................82

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 82

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 83

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 83

Playing Back Images Continuously ............................. 84

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 84

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 85

Editing and Processing Images ........................86

Changing the Image Size ............................................ 86

Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 87

Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 87

Editing Movies ............................................................. 89

Developing RAW Images ............................................. 90

Sharing Images ......................................92

Using the Camera with a Computer ..................92

Setting the Connection Mode ...................................... 92

Copying an Image on the Memory Card ...................... 92

Operating the Camera with a Computer ...................... 93

Using the Camera with a Communication

Device ..................................................................93

Enabling the Wi-Fi™ Function ..................................... 93

Operating the Camera with a Communication

Device .......................................................................... 94

Changing the Settings .........................102

Camera Settings ...............................................102

Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ................... 102

Setting the Monitor and Indicator Lamps ................... 107

Saving Frequently Used Settings ............................... 108

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................. 110

File Management Settings ...............................110

Protecting Images from Deletion ................................ 110

Specifying the Folder/File Settings ............................ 111

Setting the Copyright Information .............................. 113

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified

City ............................................................................. 114

Appendix...............................................115

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ..........................................................115

Functions Available with Various Lenses ...... 116

Using the Aperture Ring ............................................. 118

Performing Catch-in Focus Shooting ......................... 119

Setting the Focal Length ............................................ 119

Functions when Using an External Flash ......120

Using the GPS Unit ...........................................121

Shooting Celestial Bodies .......................................... 121

Troubleshooting ...............................................123

Sensor Cleaning ........................................................ 124

Error Messages .......................................................... 125

Main Specifications ..........................................126

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ...................................................... 132

Index ..................................................................133

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

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

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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
cannot also be used outside the scope of use of the
copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be
taken here also.

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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 fu nctioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not light up or may light up when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• The Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism of this camera
uses the PENTAX original technology and moves the
image sensor to an appropriate position at high speed wit h
a magnetic force, which reduces image blurring caused by
camera motion. A rattlin g sound is made when the camera
is shaken, for example, by changing its orientation, but this
is not a malfunction.

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

• 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.

®

PC or a Macintosh.

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

Checking the Contents of the Package

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Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Battery grip terminal cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord Strap

Lenses you can use

Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position
on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.116.

(Installed on camera)

Grip S O-GP167

(Installed on camera)

Eyecup F

O-ST162

R

Body mount cap K II
(Installed on camera)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI109

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW167

Triangular ring and protective

cover (Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC109

Operating Manual (this manual)

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Strap lug

Card access lamp

USB/video output terminal

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Built-in flash

Card slot for SD Memory Card

Tripod socket

Battery cover

Mirror

Lens unlock button

Lens information contacts

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Lens mount index

Speaker

AF assist light/

Self-timer lamp

Tiltable monitor

Microphones

Battery grip terminal

Battery cover unlock lever

Microphone/cable release terminal

DC input terminal

AF coupler

Grip mounting screw

Image plane indicator

Introduction

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

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Operating Controls

1 Function dial

Selects the function to change its settings with the setting
dial. (Smart Function, p.21)
You can assign functions to C1, C2, and C3. (p.105)

2 Setting dial

Changes the settings for the function selected with the
function dial. (p.21)

3 EV Compensation/Fx3 button (J/Z)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.56)
You can assign a function to this button. (p.102)
In playback mode, press to save the last captured JPEG
image also in RAW format. (p.47)

4 Shutter release button (0)

Press to capture images. (p.45)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

5 Main switch

Turns the power on or off. (p.42)

6 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.49)
You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.23)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.

7 Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.45)

8 Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.45, p.48)

9 Flash pop-up button (1)

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.58)

0 RAW/Fx1 button (X)

Press to temporarily change the file format. (p.103)
You can assign a function to this button. (p.102)

a AF Mode button (b)

Press to change the AF mode or AF area. (p.60, p.62)

b Focus mode switch (v/w switch)

Changes the focus method. (p.59)

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c Electronic Level/Delete/Fx2 button (h/L/Y)

Turns the Electronic Level display for the viewfinder and
Live View on or off. (p.20)

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In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.47)
You can assign a function to this button. (p.102)

d Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.49)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.23)
You can change camera settings when the control panel is
displayed. (p.21)
In playback mode, use this to magnify the image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.47, p.82)

e Capture mode selector switch (A/K/C switch)

Switches between A (still picture: shooting with the
viewfinder) mode, K (still picture: shooting with Live View)
mode, and C (movie) mode. (p.44, p.52)

f AF/AE Lock button (f)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for locking the exposure value before sh ooting.
(p.51, p.59)

g Green button (M)

Resets the value being adjusted.

h Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. (p. 47) Press the button again to
switch to capture mode.

i Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode, or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.20)
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.81)

j OK button (E)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this
button to confirm the selected item.
Press and hold this button when [AF Active Area] is set to
[Select], [Expanded Area AF], or [Multiple AF Points] to
switch the function of the arrow keys to AF area change
mode or direct key operation mode. (p.60, p.62)

k INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.13, p.17)

l MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.23)

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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Display Indicators

G

G

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Standby mode

(Status screen)

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

Control panel

Monitor

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status scre en displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. (p.44) When not using the viewfinder,
you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image
displayed on the monitor. (p.46)
The camera is in “standby mode” w hen 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.21) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed. (p.16)

t Memo

• You can set the display color of the status screen, control
panel, and menu cursor in “Initial Settings” (p.42).

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The settings for shooting are displayed.

Status Screen

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Live View

1 Capture mode (p.48) 10 Shake Reduction/
2 AE Lock (p.51)
3 Custom Image (p.74)
4 Clarity (p.78)/Skin Tone

(p.78)/Digital Filter
(p.75)/HDR Capture
(p.77)/Pixel Shift
Resolution (p.78)

5 AA Filter Simulator (p.79) 15 Sensitivity (p.54)
6 Electronic Shutter (p.52) 16 EV Compensation
7 GPS positioning status

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(p.121) 17 EV bar scale

8 Wi-Fi™ connection

status (p.93)

9 AE Metering (p.57) 19 Focus Method (p.59)

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR/Composition
Adjustment (p.80)

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

(p.56)/Bracketing (p.66)

18 Operation guide for

Smart Function (p.21)

20 Flash Mode (p.57)/

Wireless mode channel
(p.120)

21 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.60)

22 Drive Mode (p.64)/

Number of shots during
Multi-exposure or
Interval Shooting

23 White Balance (p.72)
24 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.57)

25 White Balance fine-

tuning (p.72)

26 Operation Control Lock

(p.51)

27 External Input Devices

28 File Format (p.48)
29 Memory card
30 Number of recordable

still pictures/Movie
recordable time

31 Operation guide
32 Temperature warning
33 Histogram
34 Electronic Level

(horizontal tilt) (p.20)

35 Electronic Level (vertical

tilt) (p.20)

36 Face detection frame

(when [AF Active Area] is
set to [Face Detection])
(p.62)

37 Grid Display (p.26, p.29)

(p.53)

t Memo

•

In [Live View] of the A5 and C2 menus, you can change the
display settings of Live View. (p.26, p.29)

Control Panel

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The following functions are displayed with the default setting.

A mode

C mode

1 Function name 15 Distortion Correction
2 Setting

(p.77)

3 Memory card 16 Peripheral Illumination
4 Number of recordable

still pictures/Movie
recordable time

5 Custom Image (p.74) 19
6 Highlight Correction

Correction (p.77)

17 Horizon Correction
18 AA Filter Simulator (p.79)

Shake Reduction/Movie
SR

(p.76) 20 AF Mode (p.60, p.62)

7 Shadow Correction

(p.76)

8 Slow Shutter Speed NR

(p.50)

9 High-ISO NR (p.55)

10 Clarity (p.78)

21 Shutter Mode Selection

(p.52)

22 File Format (p.48)
23 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.48)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.48)

11 Skin Tone (p.78) 24 Wi-Fi (p.94)
12 Digital Filter (p.75) 25 AF Active Area (p.60,
13 HDR Capture (p.77)
14 Pixel Shift Resolution

(p.78)

p.62)

26 Focus Peaking (p.61)
27 AE Metering (p.57)

28 Framerate (p.48) 32 AF Assist Light (p.24)
29 Recording Sound Level

(p.53)

30 External Input Devices

(p.53)

31 Grid Display (p.29)

33 Current date and time
34 Destination (p.114)
35 Operation guide for the

control panel
customization (p.22)

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t Memo

• Refer to “Using the Control Panel” (p.21) for how to use the
control panel.

• The functions displayed on the control panel can be
customized. (p.22)

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Shooting Info Display

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mode by pressing G while the

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control panel is displayed. 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

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Status Screen

102 400

99999

Displays the settings for shooting with the
viewfinder. (p.14)

Displays the camera
angle.
A bar scale indicating
the horizontal camera
angle appears at the
center 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 each
scale, the indicator segments of the scale are
displayed in red.

Displays the current
latitude, longitude,
altitude, direction,
Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), capture
mode, and exposure
value. Turn the
camera off and on again to return to the status
screen.
Available only when the optional GPS unit is
attached to the camera and is operating. (p.121)

When shooting with Live View

Standard
Information
Display

Electronic
Level

No
Information
Display

The Live View image and the settings for
shooting with Live View are displayed.
(p.14)

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

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

t Memo

• The status screen is displayed when the camera is turned off
and on again. If [Shooting Info Display] is set to Z (On) in
[Memory] of the A5 menu, the screen selected on the
Shooting Info Display selection screen appears when the
camera is turned off and on again. (p.110)

• When [LCD Display Options] is assigned to the function dial,
you can switch the display using the Smart Function. (p.21,
p.105)

Playback Mode

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

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

Detailed Information Display

1

Introduction

Standard
Information
Display

Detailed
Information
Display

Histogram
Display

RGB
Histogram
Display

No Information
Display

t Memo

• You can set overexposed areas to blink red in Standard
Information Display, Histogram Display, and No Information
Display. Set in [Highlight Alert] of [LCD Display] in the B1
menu. (p.31)

• The screen selected on 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 Y
(Off) in [Memory] of the A5 menu, the Standard Information
Display always appears first when the camera is turned on.
(p.110)
When [LCD Display Options] is assigned to the function dial, you

•
can switch the display using the Smart Function. (p.21, p.105)

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

Detailed information on how and when the
image was taken is displayed. (p.17)

Captured image and brightness histogram
are displayed. (p.18)
Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are
displayed. (p.18)
Not available during movie playback.

Only the captured image is displayed.

1 Captured image 10 Focus Method (p.59)
2 Rotation information

(p.84)

11 AE Metering (p.57)
12 Focusing area (AF point)

(p.60)3 Capture mode (p.48)

4 Wi-Fi™ connection

status (p.93)

13 Shutter speed

14 Aperture value
5 Protect setting (p.110) 15 Sensitivity (p.54)
6 Folder number-File

number (p.111)

16 EV Compensation (p.56)

17 White Balance (p.72)
7 Drive Mode (p.64) 18 White Balance fine-
8 Flash Mode (p.57)
9 Flash Exposure

tuning (p.72)

19 Digital Filter (p.75)

Compensation (p.57)

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Brightness histogram

RGB histogram

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Pixel Shift Resolution
(p.78)

21 Clarity (p.78) 34 JPEG Quality (p.48)

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22 Skin Tone (p.78) 35 Color Space (p.48)

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23 Distortion Correction

(p.77)

24 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (p.77)

25 Lateral Chromatic

Aberration Adjustment
(p.77)

26 Diffraction Correction

(p.77)

(p.90)

28 Highlight Correction

(p.76)

29 Shadow Correction

(p.76)

30 AA Filter Simulator (p.79) 47 Altitude
31 Shake Reduction/

Horizon Correction/
Movie SR

32 File Format (p.48) 51 Universal Coordinated

33 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.48)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.48)

Histogram Display

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

36 Color Moiré Correction

(p.87)

37 Lens focal length
38 Custom Image (p.74)
39 Operation guide
40 Shooting date and time
41 Length of time of the

recorded movie

42 Recording Sound Level

(p.53)27 Color Fringe Correction

43 Framerate (p.48)
44 Tampered image

warning

45 Photographer (p.113)
46 Copyright Holder (p.113)

48 Lens direction

1 Histogram (Brightness)
2 RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

3 Protect setting
4 Folder number-File

number

5 Save RAW Data
6 File Format
7 Shutter speed
8

Aperture value

9 Sensitivity
10 EV Compensation
11 Histogram (R)
12 Histogram (G)
13 Histogram (B)

49 Latitude
50 Longitude

Time

18

Viewfinder

1

4

19

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12

2

1

3

5 7 8 9

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

1 AF frame (p.45) 11 Sensitivity (p.54)/
2 Spot metering frame

(p.57)

3 AF point (p.60)
4 Flash indicator (p.57)
5 Focus Method (p.59)
6 Shutter speed/AF Mode

(p.60)/Exposure time for
timed exposure in M
mode/Number of shots
for Bracketing

7 Aperture value/Bracket

value for Bracketing

9 EV bar scale/Electronic

Level (p.20)

10 ISO/ISO AUTO R Spot

Exposure compensation
value/Image storage
capacity/Wireless mode
channel (p.120)/AF
Active Area (p.60)
S Auto (27 AF

Points)

M Zone Select
N Select
O Expanded Area

AF (S)

P Expanded Area

AF (M)8 Focus indicator (p.45)

Q Expanded Area

AF (L)

12 AE Lock
13 Change AF Area (p.60)

14 Multi-exposure (p.69) 18 EV Compensation
15 AE Metering (p.57)
16 Shake Reduction 19 File Format (p.48)
17 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.57)

(p.56)/Bracketing (p.66)

t Memo

• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0

is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time
(default setting: 10 sec.). You can change the meter
operating time in [3 Meter Operating Time] of the E1 menu.
(p.34)

• The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red

(Superimpose AF Area) when 0 is pressed halfway.
You can turn this function off in [Superimpose AF Area] of
[Viewfinder Overlay] in the A5 menu. (p.26)

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

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Electronic Level

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

You can check whether the camera is
tilted by displaying electronic levels.

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The electronic level for the horizontal

Introduction

camera angle can be displayed in the
viewfinder, and the electronic levels
for the vertical and horizontal camera
angles can be displayed on the Live
View screen. (p.14) Use h to turn the display on or off.

Examples of Electronic Level in the Viewfinder

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Direct Keys

Press ABCD in standby mode.

A Sensitivity p.54
B White Balance p.72

C Flash Mode p.57
D Drive Mode p.64

t Memo

• You can assign a different function to h (Y). Also, you can
assign [Electronic Level] to X or Z. (p.102)

• You can select whether to display the electronic levels in
[Viewfinder Overlay] and [Live View] of the A5 menu. (p.26)

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Using the Smart Function

1

2

99 999

Custom Image

99 99 999999

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HDR CaptureHDR CaptureHDR Capture
Off

OffOff

HDR Capture

HDR CaptureHDR Capture

Off

OffOff

Use R to change settings.

Press E to make detailed
settings.

Use ABCD to select an item.

Press F to
cancel the setting
operation.

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

Use R to change settings.

Use AB to switch between
items.

You can easily change settings with
two dials: the function dial and the
setting dial. Use the function dial (1)
to select the desired function, and
use the setting dial (2) to change its
setting value.

The following functions can be selected.

Function

Dial

R Disables the setting dial operation. –

AE Changes the AE Metering method. p.57

HDR Changes the capture type of HDR Capture. p.77

CH/CL

C1

C2

C3

You can assign functions to C1, C2, and C3 in [Button
Customization] of the A5 menu. (p.105)
The assigned functions can be
checked on the status screen or Live
View screen when the function dial or
setting dial is turned.

Function Page

Changes the shooting speed for
Continuous Shooting.

Changes the image finishing tone for
Custom Image (default setting).

Changes the capture type of AA Filter
Simulator (default setting).

Changes the brightness of the monitor
(default setting).

Custom Image

99999

Using the Control Panel

Press G in standby mode.

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Introduction

p.65

p.74

p.79

p.108

t Memo

• The functions that can be selected vary depending on the
current camera settings.

• If no operations are made within approximately 1 minute
while the control panel is displayed, the camera returns to
standby mode.

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Customizing the Control Panel

Select the location of the
item you want to change

Reset

OK

Custom Image

AF Active Area

Cancel

OK

The functions displayed on the control panel can be
customized.

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Some functions in the A, C, and D menus can be saved as

Introduction

control panel items. Refer to “Menu List” (p.24) for details on the
functions that can be saved.

1 Press G in standby mode.

The control panel appears.

2 Press Z.

The customization screen appears.

3 Use ABCD to select the

function to change.

Press M to reset to the default
settings.

4 Press E.

Selectable functions are displayed in the pop-up menu.

5 Use AB to select the

function to save.

Select [--] if you do not want to
save any function.

6 Press E.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

7 Press Z.

The control panel reappears.

8 Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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Select the location of the

Select the location of the
item you want to change

item you want to change

Reset

Custom Image

Custom Image

AF Active Area

AF Active Area

Cancel

OK

OK

Using the Menus

1

3

3

1

AF with ViewfinderAF with Viewfinder

AF Assist LightAF Assist Light

ISO AUTO SettingISO AUTO Setting
Program LineProgram Line

ISO AUTO SettingISO AUTO Setting
Program LineProgram Line

AE MeteringAE Metering

Custom ImageCustom Image

AF with Live ViewAF with Live View

ExitExit

Skin ToneSkin Tone

ClarityClarity

HDR CaptureHDR Capture

Digital FilterDigital Filter

Pixel Shift ResolutionPixel Shift Resolution
ASTROTRACERASTROTRACER

Skin ToneSkin Tone

ClarityClarity

HDR CaptureHDR Capture

Digital FilterDigital Filter

Pixel Shift ResolutionPixel Shift Resolution
ASTROTRACERASTROTRACER

ExitExit

CancelCancel

OKOK

ExitExit

AF Active AreaAF Active Area
Focus PeakingFocus Peaking

AF with Live ViewAF with Live View

AF.S SettingAF.S Setting

AF with ViewfinderAF with Viewfinder

AF Assist LightAF Assist Light
AE MeteringAE Metering

Custom ImageCustom Image

AF with Live ViewAF with Live View

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.

Most functions are set from the menus.

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Introduction

t Memo

• For the Custom Setting menus (E menus), you can display the setting screen of the next item in order of the menu list by turning
R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed on the monitor.

• Press F to display the first tab of the most appropriate menus for the camera settings at that time. To display the menu tab last
selected first, set in [21 Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.

• The settings changed with the menus, direct keys, Smart Function, control panel, and playback mode palette are returned to their
default values with [Reset] of the D5 menu. To reset the setting values of the Custom Setting menu items to the defaults, use
[Reset Custom Functions] of the E4 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)

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Menu List

1

Rec. Mode Menus

Introduction

A1

24

Custom Image

AF Mode

AF Active Area

AF.S Setting

AF with
Viewfinder

AF with
Live View

AF Assist Light

AE Metering

ISO AUTO
Setting

1st Frame Action in
AF.C

Action in AF.C Cont.

Hold AF Status

AF Active Area

Focus Peaking

AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when 0 is fully pressed. Focus-priority

*1

ISO Range
(Maximum)

ISO Range
(Minimum)

ISO Sensitivity
Options

Minimum Shutter
Speed

Item Function Default Setting Page

*1 *2

*1 *2

*1

*1

*1

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

Selects the autofocus mode for shooting with the viewfinder. x p.60

Selects the area to adjust the focus for shooting with the

*1 *2

viewfinder.

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

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

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

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

*1 *2

Selects the area to adjust the focus for shooting with Live View.

Emphasizes the outline and contrast of the subject in focus

*1 *2

and makes it easier to check the focus.

Illuminates the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations.

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

Sets the upper limit value for ISO AUTO. ISO 6400

Sets the lower limit value for ISO AUTO. ISO 100

Sets whether to set the minimum shutter speed automatically
or manually.

Selects the shutter speed option or sets the minimum shutter
speed.

Bright p.74

Auto

(27 AF Points)

Focus-priority

Auto

Auto

Face Detection p.62

Multi-segment p.57

AUTO

p.60

p.59

Low

Off

On p.60

Std.

p.61

p.55

Program Line

A1

Exposure

*3

Mode

Shutter Mode Selection

Image
Capture
Settings

A2

D-Range
Settings

Noise
Reduction

*1

Clarity

Skin Tone

Digital Filter

HDR

A3

Capture

Pixel Shift
Resolu­tion

ASTROTRACER

Item Function Default Setting Page

*1 *2

Exposure Mode

Program Line

*1 *2

File Format

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

*1

*1 *2

JPEG Quality

RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format.

Color Space Sets the color space to use.

Highlight
Correction

Shadow
Correction

Slow Shutter Speed
NR

*1

*1

*1

High-ISO NR

*1

*1

HDR Capture *1

Selects the Program Line setting. Std. p.50

Temporarily change s the exposure mode when the mode dial
is set to one of the modes from O to 5.

Selects the Program Line setting when the mode dial is set to
one of the modes from O to 5.

Switches between the mechanical shutter and the electronic
shutter.

Sets the file format of images.

Sets the recording size of JPEG images.

*1

Sets the quality of JPEG images.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed
areas from occurring.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed
areas from occurring.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow
shutter speed.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high

*1

ISO sensitivity.

Changes the clarity of images using an image processing
program.

Enhances the skin tone of the subject in the image using an
image processing program.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.75

G

Std.

Mechanical

Shutter

JPEG

q

m

PEF

sRGB

Auto

Auto

Auto p.50

Auto p.55

±0 p.78

Off p.78

Off

Makes settings for high dynamic range shooting.

Auto Align On

Pixel Shift
Resolution

Motion Correction

*1

Merges multiple images and outputs a high-definition image.

*1

Makes settings to track and capture celestial bodies. Off p.121

Off

On

p.109

p.52

p.48

p.76

p.77Bracket Value ±2EV

p.78

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AA Filter Simulator

Shake Reduction

Horizon Correction

Composition Adjust.

A4

Lens
Correction

Input Focal Length

Viewfinder
Overlay

Live View

A5

Instant
Review

Item Function Default Setting Page

*1 *2

*1

*1

*1

Distortion
Correction

Peripheral Illumin.
Corr.

Lat-Chromatic-Ab
Adj

Diffraction
Correction

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Electronic Level

Superimpose AF
Area

Grid Display

*1 *2

Electronic Level

Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction
mechanism.

Off p.79

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –
Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. Off –

Allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the
Shake Reduction mechanism.

Off p.80

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off

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

Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties.

Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small
aperture.

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

*1

Displays the electronic level at the bottom of the viewfinder. Off p.20

Off

On

On

35mm

Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On p.19

Sets the type and color of the grid lines displayed during Live
View.

*1

Displays the electronic level during Live View. On

Off, Black

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off

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

Flicker Reduction

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

50Hz

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

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 Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off

p.77

p.119

p.46

p.45

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A5

Other
Display
Settings

Button
Customi­zation

Memory

Item Function Default Setting Page

Guide Display

Display Color

Fx1 Button Sets the function for when X is pressed.

Fx2 Button Sets the function for when Y is pressed.

Fx3 button Sets the function for when Z is pressed.

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

C1

Function
Dial

E-Dial
Program­ming

Sensitivity

EV Compensation On

Flash Mode On

Flash Exposure
Comp.

Drive Mode On

White Balance On

Custom Image On

Clarity Off

C2

C3

G
H
I
J
K
L

Rotation
Direction

Displays operation guides on the status screen and Live
View screen when the buttons and dials are operated.

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

Assigns the functions to C1, C2, and C3 of the function dial.

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

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

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

On p.45

1

One Push

File Format

Electronic

Level

EV

Compensation

Custom Image

AA Filter

Simulator

Outdoor View

Setting

I, J, XG

–, ISO, –

I, –, –
–, J, –

, J, GLINE

I

, J, GLINE

I

On

On

p.43

p.102

p.105

p.106

p.110

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Item Function Default Setting Page

Skin Tone

1

Introduction

Memory

A5

Save
USER
Mode

*1 Available as a control panel item.
*2 Available as a function of the function dial.
*3 The function appears only in O to 5 modes.

Digital Filter Off

HDR Capture Off

Pixel Shift
Resolution

Composition Adjust. On

Shooting Info
Display

Playback Info
Display

Outdoor View
Setting

Night Vision LCD
Display

Operation Control
Lock

Save Settings

Rename USER Mode

Check Saved
Settings

Reset USER Mode Resets all the settings saved in USER modes to the defaults.

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

You can save frequently used capture settings to O to 5
of the mode dial.

Changes the names of the saved USER modes to display on
the monitor.

Displays the settings saved in USER modes.

Off

Off

Off

On

Off

Off

On

HDR

LANDSCAPE,

MACRO,
ASTROPHOTO,
MANUAL LENS,

–

HDR

LANDSCAPE,

MACRO,
ASTROPHOTO,
MANUAL LENS,

USER5

–

p.110

p.108

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