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Operating Manual • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57988 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2008 00-200712 Printed in Philippines PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.
1 We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
2 Caution • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
3 • Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
4 • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. • Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals.
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6 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA .........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .
7 Basic Operations 53 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 54 Holding the Camera ............................................................................54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings .
8 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............. 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) ............................................................ 129 Storing User Settings ...................
9 Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 185 Deleting All Images ...........................................................................185 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display) .........
10 Setting the Image File Naming Convention ............................. 230 Selecting the Folder Name ............................................................... 230 Selecting the File Number Setting .............................................
11 This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. Composition of the Operating Manual 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures.
12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. u Camera Characteristics ........................ 14 Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts .
14 Before Using Your Camera 1 u Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.4×15.6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system.
Before Using Your Camera 1 15 • Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adju.
16 Before Using Your Camera 1 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
17 Before Using Your Camera 1 Names and Functions of Working Parts Camera Tripod socket Battery cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver AF coupler Mirror Lens unlock button Lens information con.
18 Before Using Your Camera 1 Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. * The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [ A Custom Settings] menu (p.
Before Using Your Camera 1 19 6 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode ( k , l ) (p.104) and manual focus mode ( ) (p.110). 7 | button Saves JPEG and RAW file by default. (p.158, p.159) 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.60) 9 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode.
20 Before Using Your Camera 1 Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. * The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [ A Custom Settings] menu (p.
Before Using Your Camera 1 21 1 Green button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.173) 2 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.44) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview.
22 Before Using Your Camera 1 Display Indicators The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected.
Before Using Your Camera 1 23 Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds. Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) while displayed to switch to Detailed information display. Detailed information display (p.
24 Before Using Your Camera 1 Detailed information display (p.2) 1 Battery usage condition (p.234) 2 Camera battery power (p.38, p.234) 3 Grip battery power (p.
Before Using Your Camera 1 25 Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only).
26 Before Using Your Camera 1 Histogram Display The u features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.
Before Using Your Camera 1 27 Viewfinder 1 AF frame (p.52) 2 Spot metering frame (p.98) 3 AF point (p.107) 4 Flash status (p.60) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.
28 Before Using Your Camera 1 10 File format (p.158) Displays the image save format in RAW/RAW+ format. Not displayed in JPEG format. 11 EV compensation (p.100) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. 12 Flash exposure compensation (p.136) Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use.
Before Using Your Camera 1 29 The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. LCD Panel 1 Shutter speed (p.76) 6 Auto bracket (p.129) 2 Aperture (p.77) (blinks when Exposure Bracket and Extended Bracket are both set) 3 Flash mode (p.
30 Before Using Your Camera 1 How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu, [ R Set-up] menu and [ A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the monitor.
Before Using Your Camera 1 31 Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item. Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
32 Before Using Your Camera 1 Using the Mode Dial You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item Function Page A (USER) Lets you capture images with settings that you set.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .............................................. 34 Using the Battery ...........
34 Getting Started 2 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.
35 Getting Started 2 Using the Battery Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI50 battery. When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.
36 Getting Started 2 When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it into the camera. 1 Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN ( 1 ) to unlock, and then pull the cover open ( 2 ).
37 Getting Started 2 2 Face the S mark on the battery towards the monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow ( 1 ) and insert the battery. Insert until the battery locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow ( 1 ) with your hand.
38 Getting Started 2 You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. The picture storage capacity (flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuring conditions.
39 Getting Started 2 We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.
40 Getting Started 2 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product).
41 Getting Started 2 Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Se tting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
42 Getting Started 2 Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more E s are clearer when printed.
43 Getting Started 2 With u , you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems.
44 Getting Started 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time.
45 Getting Started 2 Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [ Language/ ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.
46 Getting Started 2 2 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) twice and proceed to Step 9 if [Hometown] does not have to be adjusted. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
47 Getting Started 2 When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. 1 Press the 3 button once or twice to display the guides (p.
48 Getting Started 2 Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date style. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [24h].
49 Getting Started 2 7 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.
50 Getting Started 2 Attaching the Lens All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to the Aperture s position. Also see “Notes on [36.
51 Getting Started 2 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( 3 ) and turn the lens counterclockwise. • The body mount cover ( 1 ) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped.
52 Getting Started 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.
3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the Normal program line) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.
54 Basic Operations 3 Basic Shooting Operation How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. Holding the Camera • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
55 Basic Operations 3 The u features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to B . The Exposure mode changes to B (Green) mode.
56 Basic Operations 3 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.59) 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
57 Basic Operations 3 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. Image appears for 1 second on the monitor after capturing (Instant Review). You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e-dial. (p.174) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button.
58 Basic Operations 3 The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below).
59 Basic Operations 3 Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.
60 Basic Operations 3 Using the Built-in Flash If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the K button to pop up the flash. Select a flash mode to suit your purpose from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the flash output with the rear e-dial in any Exposure mode other than Green mode.
61 Basic Operations 3 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. When using Slow-speed sync or Slow-speed sync+Red-eye, the shutter speed becomes slower depending on the brightness. Use Shake Reduction (p.65) or fix the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake.
62 Basic Operations 3 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The Flash options screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a flash mode. When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial to perform Flash exposure compensation. (p.136) 4 Press the 4 button.
63 Basic Operations 3 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.27, p.29) 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
64 Basic Operations 3 “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
65 Basic Operations 3 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function by simply turning on the Shake Reduction switch. Shake Reduction The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed.
66 Basic Operations 3 1 Turn on the Shake Reduction switch. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. Turning On the Shake Reduction Function • Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod.
67 Basic Operations 3 The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.65) is mounted.
68 Basic Operations 3 Playing Back Still Pictures You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the monitor.
69 Basic Operations 3 2 Press the four-way controller ( 45 ). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. • You can display the next or previous image by turning the front e-dial. • Refer to “Playback Functions” (p.169) for playback mode details.
70 Basic Operations 3 Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete].
4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the u . How to Operate the Shooting Menus .................72 Setting the Exposure ........................................... 76 Focusing ...
72 Shooting Functions 4 How to Operate the Shooting Menus Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Perform settings related to capturing in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. [ A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page Exposure Mode Sets the Exposure mode.
73 Shooting Functions 4 Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Setting Menu. The default setting does not change custom function. The [ A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (On).
74 Shooting Functions 4 14. AF by Press Halfway Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. - 15. Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the selected AF point (focus position) in the viewfinder. p.107 16. AF in remote control Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control.
75 Shooting Functions 4 Press the { button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or the 4 button to set the operation. 31. Display Sensitivity Sets whether to switch the number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to the sensitivity display.
76 Shooting Functions 4 Setting the Exposure Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.
77 Shooting Functions 4 Adjust the amount of light hitting the CMOS sensor by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus.
78 Shooting Functions 4 You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO]. Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
79 Shooting Functions 4 Press the 4 button in Capture mode. The set sensitivity is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Turn the front e-dial while pressing the 4 button to change the sensitivity. Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas.
80 Shooting Functions 4 This camera features the following nine exposure modes. Use the mode dial (p.32) to change the exposure mode. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
81 Shooting Functions 4 e (Hyper- program) Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. You can use the front and rear e-dials to easily switch between shutter priority and aperture priority.
82 Shooting Functions 4 * Refer to p.101 for details on EV compensation for a (Hyper-manual) and M (Flash X-sync speed). M (Flash X- sync speed) The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
83 Shooting Functions 4 Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to B .
84 Shooting Functions 4 Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program).
85 Shooting Functions 4 You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject. The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure.
86 Shooting Functions 4 2 Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity. The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200.
87 Shooting Functions 4 Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement.
88 Shooting Functions 4 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
89 Shooting Functions 4 Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
90 Shooting Functions 4 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
91 Shooting Functions 4 You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
92 Shooting Functions 4 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [2. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu.
93 Shooting Functions 4 This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.
94 Shooting Functions 4 • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hyper- manual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.78). • The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over ±3.
95 Shooting Functions 4 Combining with L Press the L button (p.102) to record the exposure value in Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained. Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.
96 Shooting Functions 4 This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 1 Set the mode dial to p . Using the p (Bulb) Mode • EV compensation, Continuous shooting and Exposure Bracket are not available in p (Bulb) mode.
97 Shooting Functions 4 The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to M . Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode • Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
98 Shooting Functions 4 Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering).
99 Shooting Functions 4 Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center).
100 Shooting Functions 4 This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [2. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) You can adjust the EV Compensation from –3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/3 EV.
101 Shooting Functions 4 Set Exposure Steps in [ 2. EV Steps ] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to B (Green) or p (Bulb) mode. • The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.
102 Shooting Functions 4 AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Press the L button. The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant.
103 Shooting Functions 4 You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture. 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Multi-exposure screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select the number of shots.
104 Shooting Functions 4 Focusing You can focus with the following methods. You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on .
105 Shooting Functions 4 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.
106 Shooting Functions 4 AF Adjustment You can adjust the AF focusing position with [35. AF Adjustment] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Select [35. AF Adjustment] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [On] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
107 Shooting Functions 4 Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto). The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area) Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.19) 1 Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial.
108 Shooting Functions 4 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the desired AF point. The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.
109 Shooting Functions 4 2 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.
110 Shooting Functions 4 Set [6. AE-L with AF locked] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.73) to lock the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock. When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.
111 Shooting Functions 4 2 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.
112 Shooting Functions 4 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen. The = button operates the autofocus mechanism in the same manner as when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
113 Shooting Functions 4 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture.
114 Shooting Functions 4 1 Focus on the subject, and then turn the main switch to | . The mirror raises and a real-time image is displayed on the monitor. Turn the main switch to | again to exit Live View. Live View can be displayed for up to 3 minutes.
115 Shooting Functions 4 1 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject. 2 Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on | .
116 Shooting Functions 4 • You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview. Set in [Digital Preview] (p.229) in the [ Q Playback] menu. • The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds. • You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e-dial.
117 Shooting Functions 4 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. You can select from g (Continuous shooting (Hi)) and h (Continuous shooting (Lo)) for continuous shooting. 1 Press the { button.
118 Shooting Functions 4 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or h . 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
119 Shooting Functions 4 You can take pictures continuously at approximately 21 frames per second. In this mode, images are saved with JPEG Quality set to Y (1536×1024) regardless of the save format setting (p.156). The JPEG Quality set in the [ A Rec.
120 Shooting Functions 4 Interval Shooting During interval shooting, pictures are taken at a set interval from a set time. 1 Select [Interval Shooting] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On).
121 Shooting Functions 4 7 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures. 8 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus. 9 Press the shutter release button fully.
122 Shooting Functions 4 Self-Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z . 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The Drive Mode options screen appears.
123 Shooting Functions 4 5 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or Z . 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 7 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is properly framed and press the shutter release button halfway.
124 Shooting Functions 4 • The beep can be turned off (p.219). • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.102). (To ignore the light entering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to a (Hyper-manual) (p.
125 Shooting Functions 4 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control), i (3 sec. delayed release), or i (remote continuous shooting) for remote control shooting.
126 Shooting Functions 4 5 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select h , i , or i . The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture.
127 Shooting Functions 4 • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.102). (To ignore the light entering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to a (Hyper-manual) (p.
128 Shooting Functions 4 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod.
129 Shooting Functions 4 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed.
130 Shooting Functions 4 2 Set the step interval. Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. The available bracketing amounts in [2. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.73) are as follows. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
131 Shooting Functions 4 You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, hue, sharpness and contrast levels. Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot. You can set the saving order with [9. Auto Bracketing order] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu.
132 Shooting Functions 4 5 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Bracketing amount] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the bracketing amount. For [White Balance], select from BA±1, BA±2, BA±3, GM±1, GM±2 and GM±3.
133 Shooting Functions 4 Storing User Settings You can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them simply by setting the mode dial to A . The following settings can be stored. Store the settings in [USER] in the [ R Set-up] menu. You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A .
Memo 134.
5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of u and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Compensating Flash Output ............................. 136 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash ......... 137 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .
136 Using the Flash 5 Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The flash compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. * Set interval of steps in [2. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu.
137 Using the Flash 5 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [On] for [28. Release when Charging] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.74). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
138 Using the Flash 5 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
139 Using the Flash 5 You can use slow-speed sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. Using e / K / c mode 1 Set the mode dial to e , K or c . 2 Press the K button. 3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
140 Using the Flash 5 Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged.
141 Using the Flash 5 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash output is not sufficient.
142 Using the Flash 5 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Depending on the lens used with the u , even if a lens without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting.
143 Using the Flash 5 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
144 Using the Flash 5 The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the u is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
145 Using the Flash 5 With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.
146 Using the Flash 5 Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera First set the channel for the external flash unit on the camera. 1 Set the channel for the external flash unit. 2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter release button halfway.
147 Using the Flash 5 Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Unit 1 Remove the external flash unit for which the channel was set on the camera, and place at the desired location. 2 Set the flash mode of the camera to r , and pop up the built-in flash.
148 Using the Flash 5 As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash.This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions.
149 Using the Flash 5 As shown in the illustration below, attach the Hot Shoe Adapter F G (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional).
150 Using the Flash 5 When combining two or more external flashes Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography).
151 Using the Flash 5 You can connect an external flash to the camera with a sync cord by using the X-sync socket. X-sync Socket • The use of high-voltage or high-current external flashes may cause a camera breakdown. • When a cord is connected to the X-sync socket, linked functions will not work.
Memo 152.
6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) ........................................ 154 Setting the File Format ......
154 Shooting Settings 6 Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) By using Custom Image to change the [Image Tone], you can adjust settings such as the color and contrast before shooting an image. Select from the following six modes for Image Tone: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome.
155 Shooting Settings 6 2 Press the 4 button. The Custom Image screen appears. After the power is turned on, the last image taken is displayed in the background. Set the main switch to | to change the background image to the Digital Preview image. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the Image Tone.
156 Shooting Settings 6 Setting the File Format You can select the number of recorded pixels from X , J , P and i . The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting.
157 Shooting Settings 6 You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best). You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.
158 Shooting Settings 6 You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG. Set [File Format] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.72) When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [ A Rec.
159 Shooting Settings 6 You can set the function when the | button (p.19) is pressed. The following settings are available. 1 Select [ | Button] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off) for [Cancel each time].
160 Shooting Settings 6 White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images.
161 Shooting Settings 6 2 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ). The White Balance screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) and set. Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White Balance. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview.
162 Shooting Settings 6 The u allows you to fine tune the White Balance setting. 1 Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the White Balance”. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The White Balance fine tune screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to fine tune White Balance.
163 Shooting Settings 6 You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera (p.
164 Shooting Settings 6 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Slide the focus mode lever to when the shutter cannot be released. The screen to select the measuring range is displayed. 7 Use the rear e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range.
165 Shooting Settings 6 Use figures to set the color temperature. 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ). The White Balance screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select Color Temperature (the default setting is 5000K).
166 Shooting Settings 6 7 Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial. Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e-dial. * The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelv in. You can change the step units to Mired in [19.
167 Shooting Settings 6 You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. Set [Color Space] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.72) Setting the Color Space 1s R G B Sets to sRGB color space. 2 AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space. File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below.
Memo 168.
7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. How to Operate the Menus During Playback ... 170 Rotating Images ................................................. 172 Enlarging Playback Images ..
170 Playback Functions 7 How to Operate the Menus During Playback Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [ Q Playback] menu. Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu.
171 Playback Functions 7 Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or the 4 button to set the operation. Playback Fn Menu Setting Items Key or Button Item Function Page 2 DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings.
172 Playback Functions 7 Rotating Images The u features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured with the side of the shutter release button facing up and the Mode dial facing down. You can also rotate the captured image 90° counterclockwise at a time with the steps below.
173 Playback Functions 7 Enlarging Playback Images Images can be magnified up to 32 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image.
174 Playback Functions 7 2 Turn the rear e-dial to the right (toward y ). Image enlarges at each calibration (1.2 times* to 32 times). Operations available during Enlarged view * The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) on the rear e-dial (toward right) is 1.
175 Playback Functions 7 Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. 1 Press the Q button.
176 Playback Functions 7 3 Turn the rear e-dial to the right (towards y ) or press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. 1 In the multi-image display screen, press the { button. The multi-image options screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 425 ) to select the number of images to display at once.
177 Playback Functions 7 Displaying a Folder You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen. 1 Turn the rear e-dial to the left in the multi-image display screen. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the folder you want to display and press the 4 button.
178 Playback Functions 7 Comparing Images You can display two images side-by-side. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode, and then press the 4 button. Two images are displayed side-by-side. The same image is displayed on the left and right. Turn the front e-dial to select the images to compare.
179 Playback Functions 7 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the monitor. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to be displayed first.
180 Playback Functions 7 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Operations available during a slideshow Operations available when paused 4 Stop the slideshow. Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused.
181 Playback Functions 7 Set image display interval for slideshow to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec]. Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [ Q Playback] menu.
182 Playback Functions 7 Changing Playback Display Method The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen. A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.
183 Playback Functions 7 Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.
184 Playback Functions 7 You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images. 1 Select [Playback display] in the [ Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
185 Playback Functions 7 Deleting Multiple Images You can delete all saved images at once. 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete All]. Deleting All Images Deleted images cannot be restored.
186 Playback Functions 7 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted. A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] and press the 4 button. You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at once.
187 Playback Functions 7 3 Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Protected images cannot be selected. 5 Press the i button.
188 Playback Functions 7 You can delete all images in a selected folder. 1 Turn the rear e-dial to the left (toward f ) in Playback mode to display the folders. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the folder to delete and press the i button.
189 Playback Functions 7 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. 2 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears.
190 Playback Functions 7 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.
191 Playback Functions 7 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the provided video cable (I-VC28), you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
Memo 192.
8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Processing Images with Digital Filters ............. 194 Editing RAW Images .
194 Processing Images 8 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ).
195 Processing Images 8 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. 5 Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial. Filter name Function Front e-dial Rear e-dial B&W Converts to a black and white image.
196 Processing Images 8 When another image is selected with the four-way controller ( 45 ), the image appears in the set filter. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Save as]. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen.
197 Processing Images 8 Editing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). 3 Press the 4 button. The parameters recorded in the image file appear.
198 Processing Images 8 4 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Save as]. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel] and press the 4 button to return to single-image playback mode.
199 Processing Images 8 4 Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the RAW image to edit and press the 4 button to select the check box ( O ). Press the 4 button again to clear the check box ( P ). Turn the rear e-dial toward f to select single-image display and view the image.
200 Processing Images 8 Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images. When multiple images are selected, all images are edited with the same parameters. If Quality Level is not set to [TIFF], images are saved as JPEG images. 1 Select [Change Setting] in Step 3 of p.
201 Processing Images 8 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the parameter. Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the setting screen for White Balance/Custom Image. To make these settings, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (p.160) and “Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image)” (p.
Memo 202.
9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ................. 204 Printing Using PictBridge .
204 Printing from the Camera 9 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date.
205 Printing from the Camera 9 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ).
206 Printing from the Camera 9 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ).
207 Printing from the Camera 9 Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.
208 Printing from the Camera 9 1 Press the 3 button. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the [ R Set-up] menu. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USB Connection]. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). A pop-up menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [PictBridge].
209 Printing from the Camera 9 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
210 Printing from the Camera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single Image] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print single image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.
211 Printing from the Camera 9 7 Press the { button. The screen for changing print settings appears. 8 Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Paper Size screen appears. 9 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the paper size.
212 Printing from the Camera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print all images screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images.
213 Printing from the Camera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies.
Memo 214.
10 Camera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings. How to Operate the [ R Set-up] Menu ............... 216 Formatting the SD Memory Card ...................... 218 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language .
216 Camera Settings 10 How to Operate the [ R Set-up] Menu Press the 3 button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to display the [ R Set-up] menu. Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ R Set-up] menu. [ R Set-up] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page USER Registers the current camera settings to USER.
217 Camera Settings 10 *1 Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC. *2 In USER mode, this is displayed instead of Reset. Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CMOS sensor.
218 Camera Settings 10 Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. 1 Select [Format] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
219 Camera Settings 10 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On). There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Self- timer and Remote Control.
220 Camera Settings 10 You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method. Set in [Date Adjust] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
221 Camera Settings 10 The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.45) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas. 1 Select [World Time] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
222 Camera Settings 10 7 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [DST]. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST). 9 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved.
223 Camera Settings 10 List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa/ West Asia Dakar Anchorage Algiers Vancouver Johannesburg San Francisco Istanbul Los Angeles Cair.
224 Camera Settings 10 You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
225 Camera Settings 10 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display).
226 Camera Settings 10 You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [ R Set-up] menu. (p.216) Adjusts the color of the monitor. 1 Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
227 Camera Settings 10 5 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode. You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview. You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
228 Camera Settings 10 4 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Histogram]. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off) for [Histogram]. 6 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Bright/Dark area]. 7 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).
229 Camera Settings 10 You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. 1 Select [Digital Preview] in the [ Q Playback] menu.
230 Camera Settings 10 Setting the Image File Naming Convention You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Date]. Set in [Folder Name] in the [ R Set-up] menu. (p.216) You can select the method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder.
231 Camera Settings 10 You can change the file names of images. The default naming conventions for the color space (p.167) settings are as follows. [xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential number. (p.230) For sRGB, you can change [IMGP] (4 characters) to the desired characters.
232 Camera Settings 10 4 After entering the desired characters, press the { button. The text is changed. 5 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode. You can reset the file name to the default setting by selecting [Reset File Name].
233 Camera Settings 10 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Out] in the [ R Set-up] menu.
234 Camera Settings 10 You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a battery grip (p.256) is attached. The default setting is [Auto Select]. 1 Select [Select battery] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
235 Camera Settings 10 Using Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CMOS sensor. 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Pixel Mapping] and press the 4 button.
236 Camera Settings 10 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp.
11 Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings. Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ... 238 Resetting the Custom Function Menu ......
238 Resetting to Default Settings 11 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set- up Menu Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out, Text Size and the World Time city setting are not reset.
239 Resetting to Default Settings 11 Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in [ A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ R Set-up] menu are not reset. 1 Select [Reset Custom Function] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu.
240 Resetting to Default Settings 11 Resetting Other Settings You can reset saved USER mode settings to their default settings. 1 Set the mode dial to A . 2 Select [Reset USER setting] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the Reset USER setting screen.
241 Resetting to Default Settings 11 If you changed the file name setting (p.231), you can reset this to the default setting. 1 Select [File Name] in the [ R Set-up] menu and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Reset File Name] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
Memo 242.
12 Appendix Default Settings .................................................. 244 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..................................................... 249 Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] .................. 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .
244 Appendix 12 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.
245 Appendix 12 [ Q Playback] Menu [ R Set-up] Menu Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Playback display Bright/Dark area P (Off) Yes p.184 Quick Zoom P (Off) Yes Instant Review Display Time 1 sec Yes p.227 Histogram P (Off) Yes Bright/Dark area P (Off) Yes Live View Show Grid P (Off) Yes p.
246 Appendix 12 *1 Reset only for [Reset USER setting] displayed when Mode dial is set to A (USER). *2 Reset only for [Reset File Name] in the [File Name] menu. [ A Custom Setting] Menu LCD Color Tuning ±0 Yes p.226 Video Out According to default setting No p.
247 Appendix 12 *1 The saved adjustment value is reset only for [Reset] in the [35. AF Adjustment] menu. *2 The [ A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. 13. AF Button Function Enable AF Yes p.112 14. AF by Press Halfway On Yes – 15. Superimpose AF Area On Yes p.
248 Appendix 12 Fn Menu *1 Automatically discharged in Green Mode. *2 [Bright] when [Language/ ] is set to a language other than Japanese. *3 The filter color and frequency settings can be saved or reset. Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Yes p.
249 Appendix 12 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] (p.
250 Appendix 12 Lens names and mount names DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the K AF2 mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the K AF mount.
251 Appendix 12 Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [36. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.75), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached.
252 Appendix 12 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. The Dust Removal function shakes the CMOS sensor to remove dust that has collected.
253 Appendix 12 1 Select [Dust Alert] in the [ R Set- up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Point the lens at a white wall or other uniform surface and press the shutter release button fully. After image processing is performed, the Dust Alert screen appears.
254 Appendix 12 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CMOS.
255 Appendix 12 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Sensor Cleaning screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Mirror Up]. 6 Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor.
256 Appendix 12 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
257 Appendix 12 Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of approximately 54 and approximately 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively.
258 Appendix 12 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless flash, this large clip is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table. Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying up to 1.
259 Appendix 12 ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup F P (*) LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard) LL-80: AF Divided Matte LI-80: AF Scale Matte Connect to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. The cord length is 0.5 m. Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front or back of the camera.
260 Appendix 12 Camera Case O-CC55 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) Clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor and lens of this camera. Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover F K (*) USB Cable I-USB17 (*) Video .
261 Appendix 12 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.40, p.70) You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG record pixels or JPEG quality setting.
262 Appendix 12 Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the battery with a charged one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50 (optional).
263 Appendix 12 No ink in the printer Pri nte r h as run out of ink. Replace ink and print. Paper stuck in the printer Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper and print. Data error A data error has occurred during printing. Turn the power off This appears when exiting the PictBridge mode.
264 Appendix 12 Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy The camera does not turn on The battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a charged battery.
265 Appendix 12 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the battery out and put it back in again.
266 Appendix 12 Main Specifications Number of Shots Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx.
267 Appendix 12 JPEG Quality (Compression): Z (Premium) = 1/2.8, C (Best) = 1/4.5, D (Better) = 1/8, E (Good) = 1/16 Recorded Pixels File Format/ JPEG Quality Capacity 4GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 256MB 128MB i 1824×1216 Z Approx. 1828 Approx. 931 Approx. 461 Approx.
268 Appendix 12 LCD Panel Display b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, 3 = Auto discharge, > = Redeye reduction, Q = Slow-speed .
269 Appendix 12 Built-in Flash P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 13 (ISO 100 • m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of view, Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec.
270 Appendix 12 Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer.
271 Appendix 12 CMOS Sensor Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image. Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif.
272 Appendix 12 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image. This is the same as the term “latitude” used with silver halide film.
273 Appendix 12 Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit. Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 1,000,000. ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures.
274 Appendix 12 sRGB (standard RGB) International standard of color space established by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
275 12 Appendix Index Symbols [ A Custom Setting] Menu ...................... 73, 170, 246 i (Delete) button ............. 21, 70 m (EV Compensation) button ............................. 19, 100 ] (Exposure Bracket) button ............................
276 12 Appendix [ A Custom Setting] Menu ...................... 73, 170, 246 D Date Adjust ............................. 48 Date change ......................... 220 Daylight (White Balance) ...... 160 Daylight-Sync Shooting .......... 64 Delete .....
277 12 Appendix High-ISO Noise Reduction ..... 80 High-Speed Flash Sync Mode .................................... 145 Histogram ....................... 26, 182 Hue ....................................... 154 Hyper-manual Mode a .......... 93 Hyper-program Mode e .
278 12 Appendix Print Service ......................... 204 Print Single Image ................ 210 Printer connection ................ 209 Program Line .......................... 82 Program Mode e ................... 84 Protect ......................
279 12 Appendix V Video cable .......................... 191 Video Output Format ............ 233 Viewfinder ........................ 27, 52 Vignetting ............................. 274 W White Balance ...................... 160 Wireless Mode (Flash) .
280 12 Appendix WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
281 12 Appendix required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer.
282 12 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products.
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If you already are a holder of Pentax 1938507, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pentax 1938507.
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