User manual PENTAX K10D - Operating Manual

SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX q 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's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.58 and p.210. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the q 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks. The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product. 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY 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 Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. 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 the risk of electric shock. · To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. · Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks. · Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. · Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed. · Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. · If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. · During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. 2 Caution · Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. · Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. · Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. · Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE · Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. · Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and ­ contacts of the battery. When storing with the battery removed from the camera, be sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting. · Do not disassemble the batteries. Disassembling the batteries can cause explosion or leakage. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. · Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE · 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. · Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger. · Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. · If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. · If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. · If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. · Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can 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. 3 Care to be Taken During Handling · When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. · When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. · 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. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. · Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. · The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. · The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault. 4 · Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. · Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. · Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. · Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.49) regarding the SD Memory Card. · Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. · Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning of the CCD. (This will involve a fee.) · Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information. Memo 5 6 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .........................2 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3 Contents ...............................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11 Before Using Your Camera 13 q Camera Characteristics................................................. 14 Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts .................................... 17 Camera ...............................................................................................17 Capture Mode .....................................................................................18 Playback Mode ...................................................................................20 Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22 LCD Monitor........................................................................................22 Viewfinder ...........................................................................................26 LCD Panel ..........................................................................................28 Using the Menu ............................................................................ 29 How to Operate the Menu...................................................................29 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................31 [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items .....................................................31 [R Set-up] Menu Setting Items...........................................................32 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items .............................................33 Using the Fn Menu ....................................................................... 36 Capture Mode .....................................................................................36 Playback Mode ...................................................................................37 Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 38 Getting Started 41 7 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 42 Using the Battery ......................................................................... 43 Charging the Battery...........................................................................43 Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................44 Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................46 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................46 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................47 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 48 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................50 Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 52 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 53 Setting the Display Language.............................................................53 Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................56 Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 58 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 60 Basic Operations 61 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 62 Holding the Camera............................................................................62 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................63 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 67 Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................68 Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................69 Using a Zoom Lens ...................................................................... 70 Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 71 Other Shooting Modes................................................................. 75 Continuous Shooting ..........................................................................75 Self-Timer Shooting ............................................................................77 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........81 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake .........................84 8 Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 85 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................85 Rotating Images..................................................................................87 Enlarging Playback Images ................................................................88 Displaying Multiple Images .................................................................89 Displaying a Folder .............................................................................91 Slideshow ...........................................................................................92 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................................. 94 Processing Images with Filters .................................................. 95 Processing Images with Digital Filters ................................................95 Editing RAW Images...........................................................................98 Deleting Images ......................................................................... 100 Deleting a Single Image....................................................................100 Deleting All Images...........................................................................101 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................102 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 106 Printing Single Images......................................................................106 Settings for All Images......................................................................107 Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 109 Setting [Transfer Mode] ....................................................................110 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................111 Printing Single Images......................................................................112 Printing All Images............................................................................114 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................116 Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................116 Function Reference 117 Setting the File Format .............................................................. 118 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................118 Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................119 Setting the Image Tone ....................................................................120 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast ......................................121 Setting the File Format .....................................................................122 Setting the White Balance ................................................................123 Setting the Color Space....................................................................129 Focusing ..................................................................................... 130 Using the Autofocus..........................................................................130 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................132 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................134 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................136 Using the = Button ........................................................................137 Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 138 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................138 Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................140 Selecting the Metering Method .........................................................142 Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................144 Setting the Exposure ........................................................................161 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)...................................................................................163 Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................166 Storing User Settings........................................................................167 9 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ..................................................................................... 169 Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................169 Displaying the Preview .....................................................................170 Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 172 Compensating Flash Output .............................................................172 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash...........................................173 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .................................173 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................176 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash........................................................................177 Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................179 Settings During Playback.......................................................... 186 Changing Playback Display Method ................................................186 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................187 Camera Settings......................................................................... 188 Formatting the SD Memory Card......................................................188 Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................189 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................190 Setting the World Time .....................................................................191 Setting the Display Language...........................................................194 Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................194 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................195 Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................195 Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................196 Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................196 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview ...................197 Selecting a Battery............................................................................198 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ................199 Resetting to Default Settings .................................................... 201 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ...................................201 Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............................................202 10 Appendix 203 Default Settings.......................................................................... 204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 210 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 211 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD................................................211 Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................212 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 214 Error Messages .......................................................................... 217 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 219 Main Specifications ................................................................... 221 Glossary...................................................................................... 224 Index............................................................................................ 228 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 232 11 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 1 2 3 4 5 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures. Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing. 4 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience. 5 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. 12 Memo 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. q Camera Characteristics .........................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17 Display Indicators ................................................22 Using the Menu .....................................................29 Using the Fn Menu ...............................................36 Using the Mode Dial .............................................38 When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected. 14 q Camera Characteristics · Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. · Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. · Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. · Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a 0.95 magnification and 95% field of view, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red. · Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels, a wide viewing angle and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance. · Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is achieved. · A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate. · Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera are splash and dust resistant. · The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust. · Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery. · Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be processed easily. · Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed. 1 Before Using Your Camera 15 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36×24 mm q CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of q. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5. Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the q. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with q by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Before Using Your Camera Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW55 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord D-CO2 Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Names and Functions of Working Parts Camera 17 1 Before Using Your Camera Hot shoe Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Mirror Card cover Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Built-in flash LCD panel Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp LCD monitor Strap lug AF coupler Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal cover Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera 2 3 4 1 8 7 5 9 0 a b c d e 6 n m l k j i h g f 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.52) or to preview (p.170). 1 Green button Resets exposure settings (p.148) and automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in a (Hypermanual) mode. (p.158) 4 Front e-dial Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values. 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.65) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.59) 19 6 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (k, l) (p.130) and manual focus mode (p.136). f { button Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (2345) to determine the following operation. (p.36) 7 | button Saves JPEG and RAW file. (p.122) g Shake Reduction switch Turns the Shake Reduction function on or off. (p.67) 1 Before Using Your Camera 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71) h 4 button Saves the setting you selected in the menu. Press when menu is not displayed to display the currently selected sensitivity in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 9 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode. (p.38) 0 Metering mode lever Changes the Metering mode. (p.142) i Four-way controller (2345) Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu. a ] button Sets Exposure bracket shooting. (p.163) b 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.31). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.31), [R Set-up] menu (p.32) and [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33). j AF point switching dial Sets focus area. (p.133) k = button Focuses on the target before metering. (p.130) l L button Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.162) c i button Press to delete images. (p.100) d M button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.23) m Rear e-dial Sets the aperture and sensitivity values. n m button Turn the front e-dial while pressing this button to set the EV Compensation value. (p.161) e Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.85) 20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons used during playback are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera 2 3 4 1 9 0 a 5 6 7 8 b c d 21 1 Green button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.88) 8 Q button Press to switch to Capture mode. 2 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 9 m button Press in Enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.88) 1 Before Using Your Camera 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.52) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 0 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.104) 4 Front e-dial Use it to display the previous or next image in magnified playback (p.88) or adjust the digital filter (p.95). a Rear e-dial Use it to enlarge an image (p.88) or display multiple images at the same time (p.89). 5 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.31). Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display [R Set-up] menu (p.32), [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.31). b 4 button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. c Four-way controller (2345) Use it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen. 6 i button Press to delete images. (p.100) d { button Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (2345) to determine the following operation. (p.36) 7 M button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.24) 22 Display Indicators LCD Monitor 1 Before Using Your Camera The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. LCD Monitor At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.32) 1 2345 67 MF 1600 13 14 15 USER Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure 8 AF Enable AF 9 10 / 14 / 2006 10 39 AM 10: 1 2 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.72) Drive mode/Auto bracket/ Multi-exposure (p.36) AE metering (p.142) Focus mode (p.130) AF point (p.132) White balance (p.123) Sensitivity (p.140) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 Exposure mode name (p.38) e-dial guide Battery level Date and time (p.190) World time (p.191) USER mode Exposure mode Button guide * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected. 12 only appears when World Time is On. 23 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 8 9 16 17 20 21 30 4 5 10 11 12 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 USER 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 - 1.0 AUTO 4 0 0 mm 6 7 13 15 19 29 ISO AUTO 2 0 0 - 1 6 0 0 10000K G2 A1 Adobe RAW+ 10 10 / 14 / 2006 10 : 39 AM 14 18 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Exposure mode (p.38) USER mode (p.167) AE metering (p.142) Flash mode (p.72) Drive mode (p.36) Shutter speed (p.138) Aperture (p.139) EV compensation (p.161) Flash compensation (p.172) Exposure bracket (p.163)/ Multi-exposure (p.166) Extended bracket (p.165) Image tone (p.120) Sensitivity (p.140) ISO correction in AUTO (p.140) White balance (p.123) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 GM compensation (p.124) BA compensation (p.124) Color space File format (p.122) JPEG recorded pixels (p.118) JPEG quality (p.119) Shake reduction (p.67) Focus mode (p.130) AF point position (p.132) Lens focal length (p.67) Saturation (p.121) Sharpness (p.121) Contrast (p.121) World Time (p.191) Date and time (p.190) Battery power (p.46) 24 Playback Mode 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). You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. 1 Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 1 2 1/2000 +1.5 F2.8 - 0.5 ISO 200 10000K G2 A1 Adobe RAW+ 10 10 / 14 / 2006 10 : 39 AM 24 mm 7 19 23 24 8 9 3 4 5 6 20 25 27 15 31 10 11 21 22 26 12 13 14 16 17 18 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Rotation information Captured image Metering mode Flash mode Drive mode Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture EV compensation Flash exposure compensation Folder number, file number DPOF settings Protect Focus mode AF point position 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Lens focal length Image tone Sensitivity White balance/Color temperature WB compensation (GM) WB compensation (BA) File format JPEG recorded pixels JPEG quality Color space Shooting date/time Saturation Sharpness Contrast Extended bracket * Indicators 4 (Flash mode) and 11 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear for images in which the flash was discharged. 25 Histogram Display The q 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". 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 100-0001 1 3 4 23 43 2 100-0001 7 6 8 9 5 RGB histogram 6 23 RGB 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 3 4 5 Image file type Image folder number and file number (p.196, p.199) Protect icon (p.104) DPOF settings Histogram (Brightness) (p.186) 6 7 8 9 Switch Brightness histogram/ RGB histogram Histogram (R) Histogram (G) Histogram (B) * Indicator 4 (DPOF settings) only appears for images with DPOF settings. Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set to On in [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.186) 26 Viewfinder 2 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 15 9 12 14 AF frame (p.60) Spot metering frame (p.142) AF point (p.132) Shake Reduction (p.67) Appears during Shake Reduction. Flash status (p.71) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged. Shutter speed (p.150) Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial). Aperture (p.152) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e-dial). Focus indicator (p.64) Appears when image is focused. Manual focus (p.136) Appears when focus mode is \. EV bar (p.157) Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a. 27 11 12 13 14 15 EV compensation (p.161) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Flash exposure compensation Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use. AE lock indicator (p.162) Appears during AE lock. ISO warning (p.141) Appears when warning value is reached or exceeded. Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.122), JPEG recorded pixels (p.118) and JPEG quality (p.119). Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.34) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.147) ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode is set. · The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.132) · When [AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder. · When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the ISO sensitivity in 14. 1 Before Using Your Camera 28 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 14 6 1 2 3 4 10 Shutter speed (p.150) Aperture (p.152) Flash mode (p.71) b : Built-in flash is ready (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) > : Red-eye reduction flash on 3 : Auto discharge Q: Slow-speed sync Drive mode (p.36) 9 : Single frame shooting j : Continuous shooting g : Self-Timer shooting W : Remote control shooting EV bar (p.157) 6 5 7 8 9 12 11 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Auto bracket (p.163) (blinks when Exposure Bracket and Extended Bracket are both set) Flash exposure compensation EV compensation (p.161) Battery level White balance (p.123) (Not displayed when set to Auto) O : White balance correction ISO warning 1 : RAW capture 1P : RAW+JPEG capture Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb=PictBridge) Multi-exposure (p.166) Press the m button to illuminate the LCD panel. You can set not to illuminate in [Illuminate LCD panel] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Using the Menu 29 How to Operate the Menu 1 This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu. Displaying the Menu screen Before Using Your Camera 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor. Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU 10 Exit 1/2 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way controller is pressed. (The screen for the [R Set-up] menu is shown on the right.) Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English MENU Exit 1/3 30 Selecting and Setting a Menu Item Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 1 Before Using Your Camera 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. Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Exit 1/2 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Quality levels available when recording in JPEG format are displayed. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one. When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU 128 Cancel OK OK OK 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on). · You can use the front e-dial to display the previous/next page and the rear edial to switch among the [A Rec. Mode] menu, the [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, and [A Custom Setting] menu when no pop-up menu is displayed. · If the 3 button is pressed in Capture mode, the [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the [Q Playback] menu appears. 31 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Item Exposure mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi-exposure Memory Shake Reduction Function Sets the Exposure mode. *Appears only when the mode dial is set to A. Sets the recording size of images for JPEG shooting. Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. Sets the color tone of pictures. Sets the color saturation. Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Sets the image contrast. Sets the file format. Sets the file format for RAW shooting. Sets Extended Bracket shooting. Sets Multi-exposure shooting. Sets the settings to save when the power is turned off. Sets the [Focal Length] when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be acquired. Page p.167 p.118 p.119 p.120 p.121 p.121 p.121 p.122 p.122 p.165 p.166 p.199 p.69 1 Before Using Your Camera [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [Q Playback] menu. Item Playback display Function Sets shooting information to show during playback and whether to display Bright/Dark area warning. Sets how long to display Instant Review and whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram. Page p.186 Instant Review p.197 32 Item Digital Preview Digital Filter Function Sets whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram during Digital Preview. Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts the brightness. Plays back recorded images one after another. Page p.198 p.95 p.187 1 Slideshow Before Using Your Camera [R Set-up] Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. Item USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode * Function Registers the current camera settings to USER. Formats the SD Memory Card. Switches the beep tone on/off. Sets the date format and time. Sets display of local time when traveling abroad. Changes the language in which menus and messages appear. Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor. Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor. Sets the output format to the TV monitor. Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer). Sets the time to turn off automatically. Sets the method used to assign folder names for storing images. Sets battery priority for when battery grip is attached. Cleans the CCD by shaking it. Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. Resets all settings other than Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time. Page p.167 p.188 p.189 p.190 p.191 p.194 p.194 p.195 p.195 p.110 p.196 p.196 p.198 p.211 p.211 p.201 Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset * 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. 33 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on). Item Setting Program line EV Steps Sensitivity Steps ISO warning Meter Operating Time AE-L with AF locked Link AF Point and AE Function Sets to use the Custom Function Menu. Set the type of Program line. Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. Sets the maximum sensitivity level. ISO warning appears when exceeded. Sets the exposure metering time. Sets whether to lock exposure value when focus is locked. Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment metering based on AF point. Sets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannot be determined. Sets whether to fix white balance when flash is discharged. Sets whether fine tune is available when white balance is set to Auto. Set whether to perform AF while the = button is pressed or not perform AF while the = button is pressed and the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets whether to display the selected AF point (focus position) in the viewfinder. Page p.162 p.140 p.141 p.143 p.135 p.143 p.163 p.124 1 Before Using Your Camera Auto Bracketng order Sets the order for bracket shooting. Auto EV Compensation WB when using flash Fine tune when AWB AF Button Function - AF by Press Halfway Superimpose AF Area p.132 34 Item Function Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control. Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On]. Shutter cannot be released until in focus. AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off]. Sets whether to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. Sets the color space to use. Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Sets the e-dials in e (Hyper-program) mode. Sets the e-dials in K (Sensitivity Priority) mode. Sets the e-dials in b (Shutter Priority) mode. Sets the e-dials in c (Aperture Priority) mode. Page AF in remote control - 1 Before Using Your Camera Noise Reduction Color Space Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode p.159 p.129 p.127 p.158 p.122 p.123 p.173 Selects the exposure adjustment method when Green Btn in Manual the Green mode button is pressed in a (Hypermanual) mode. One-touch RAW + JPEG Release when Chrging Sets whether to capture RAW+JPEG once or retain settings when the | button is pressed. Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging. Sets to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). Digital Preview lets you check the composition, exposure and focus on the LCD monitor before taking the picture. Optical Preview lets you check the depth of field with the viewfinder. Sets to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to number of continuous shooting recordable images when shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets the initial magnification of the zoom playback. Choose from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times], [8 times] and [16 times]. The default setting is [1.2 times]. Illuminate LCD panel Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel. Preview Method p.169 Recordable Image No. - Initial zoom display - 35 Item Auto Image Rotation Saving rotation info Using aperture ring Reset Custom Fnction Function Sets to automatically rotate images when playing back. Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu to the defaults. Page p.210 p.202 1 Before Using Your Camera 36 Using the Fn Menu 1 Before Using Your Camera Capture Mode Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK AUTO