User manual PENTAX K200D

SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX x 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. 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.45 and p.230. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the x that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark 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 companies. 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 monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. 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 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 injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. 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 a telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. · Be sure to store the batteries out of the reach of children. Placing in mouth may cause an electrical shock. · 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. · Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. · 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. · 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. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE · Only use the specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. · Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or a fire. · The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and ­) marked on the batteries and the camera. Not inserting batteries correctly may cause explosion or a fire. · Do not disassemble the batteries. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Disassembling the batteries or attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries could result in explosion or leakage. 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 mold to grow on the camera. Remove from the 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. · 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.42) 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 monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. · Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention. 3 4 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. 5 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................2 Contents ...............................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11 Before Using Your Camera 13 x 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 Monitor................................................................................................22 Viewfinder ...........................................................................................27 LCD Panel ..........................................................................................29 How to Operate the Menu............................................................ 30 Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 32 Getting Started 35 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 36 Inserting the Batteries ................................................................. 37 Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................38 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries) ....................................................................................39 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................40 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 41 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................43 Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 47 Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 48 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 49 Setting the Display Language.............................................................49 Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................52 6 Basic Operations 55 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 56 Holding the Camera............................................................................56 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................57 Using a Zoom Lens ...................................................................... 61 Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 62 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 67 Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................68 Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................69 Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 70 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................70 Deleting Images ........................................................................... 72 Deleting a Single Image......................................................................72 Shooting Functions 73 How to Operate the Shooting Menus ......................................... 74 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................74 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items .............................................75 Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items ........................................................77 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes ............... 78 Selecting the Shooting Scene.............................................................79 Setting the Exposure ................................................................... 81 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................81 Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................83 Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................85 Selecting the Metering Method ...........................................................98 Adjusting the Exposure.....................................................................100 Focusing ..................................................................................... 102 Using the Autofocus..........................................................................102 Setting the AF Mode .........................................................................104 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................105 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................107 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................109 Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode.....................................................111 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ..................................................................................... 112 Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................112 Displaying the Preview .....................................................................113 7 Continuous Shooting................................................................. 115 Self-Timer Shooting ................................................................... 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ......................................................................... 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............. 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)............................................................ 124 Using the Flash 127 Compensating Flash Output ..................................................... 128 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash .......................... 129 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ....................... 130 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ........... 132 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash................................................................ 133 Using an External Flash (Optional) .......................................... 134 Shooting Settings 143 Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) .......................................................................... 144 Setting the File Format .............................................................. 146 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................146 Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................147 Setting the File Format .....................................................................148 Setting the RAW Button Function .....................................................149 Setting the White Balance ................................................................150 Setting the Color Space....................................................................155 8 Playback Functions 157 How to Operate the Menus During Playback........................... 158 [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items ...................................................158 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items ...........................................158 Playback Fn Menu Setting Items ......................................................159 Rotating Images ......................................................................... 160 Enlarging Playback Images ...................................................... 161 Displaying Multiple Images ....................................................... 163 Displaying a Folder .................................................................... 165 Comparing Images..................................................................... 166 Slideshow ................................................................................... 167 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................169 Changing Playback Display Method ........................................ 170 Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 173 Deleting All Images...........................................................................173 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................174 Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................176 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .............................. 177 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment............................... 179 Processing Images 181 Processing Images with Digital Filters .................................... 182 Editing RAW Images .................................................................. 185 Editing a RAW Image .......................................................................185 Specifying the Parameters................................................................186 Printing from the Camera 189 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 190 Printing Single Images......................................................................190 Settings for All Images......................................................................191 Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 193 Setting Transfer Mode ......................................................................194 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................195 Printing Single Images......................................................................196 Printing All Images............................................................................198 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................199 Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................199 Camera Settings 201 9 How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu ...................................... 202 [R Set-up] Menu Setting Items.........................................................202 Formatting the SD Memory Card .............................................. 203 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language .................................................................................... 204 Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................204 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................205 Setting the World Time .....................................................................206 Setting the Display Language...........................................................209 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......................... 210 Setting the Text Size.........................................................................210 Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................210 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ............................................211 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview ..............211 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention ........................ 213 Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................213 Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................213 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 214 Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................214 Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................214 Selecting a Battery............................................................................215 Using Pixel Mapping .................................................................. 216 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 217 Resetting to Default Settings 219 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ Set-up Menu ............................................................................... 220 Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..................................... 221 10 Appendix 223 Default Settings.......................................................................... 224 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 228 Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] ......................................... 230 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 231 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD................................................231 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) ...........................................231 Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................233 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 235 Error Messages .......................................................................... 240 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 243 Main Specifications ................................................................... 246 Glossary...................................................................................... 250 Index............................................................................................ 255 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 260 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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 and playing back still pictures. 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functions. 5 Using the Flash Explains how to use the built-in flash and the external flash. 6 Shooting Settings Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the save format. 7 Playback Functions Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting still pictures. 8 Processing Images Explains the procedures for using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format. 9 Printing from the Camera Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing still pictures while directly connected to a printer. 10 Camera Settings Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor settings and the image file naming convention. 11 Resetting to Default Settings Explains the procedure for resetting all settings to their default settings. 12 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. 12 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. 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. x Camera Characteristics .....................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17 Display Indicators ................................................22 How to Operate the Menu ....................................30 Using the Mode Dial .............................................32 When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected. 14 x Camera Characteristics · Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. · Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor 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 magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red. · Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance. · Uses AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. · A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large text, high-contrast 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-BG3 with the vertical shutter release button. If batteries are inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery set 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 set and use its full power before switching to the other. · Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression. · 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 easily processed internally by the camera. · Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures flexibly with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity. 1 Before Using Your Camera 15 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the x 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 x CCD : 36×24 mm : 23.5×15.7 mm 1 Before Using Your Camera 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 x. 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 x. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with x by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with x 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. Shake Reduction (SR) Shake Reduction (SR) on the x features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. It is not a malfunction. 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-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide 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 (red dot) Lens unlock button Strap lug AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal Card access lamp Monitor DC input terminal Terminal cover Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup FP removed. 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera 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.75). 1 2 3 5 6 4 8 9 0 a b 1 Green button Sets the Exposure mode to Automatic Exposure (p.88, p.96) and resets the settings (p.100, p.128, p.154). 7 c d e f g h 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.48) or to preview (p.113). 4 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.46) 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.59) 19 5 mc button Sets the EV compensation and aperture value. (p.87, p.94, p.100) b Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.70, p.158) 6 | button Changes the file format temporarily. Press to switch to RAW+ (saves both JPEG and RAW files). (p.149) c e-dial Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values. 1 Before Using Your Camera d L button Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.96, p.101) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.102) and manual focus mode (p.109). e Four-way controller (2345) Use this to move the cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu. 8 Mode dial Changes the Capture mode. (p.32, p.78) 9 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.62) f 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. 0 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.158), [R Set-up] menu (p.202) and [A Custom Setting] menu (p.75, p.158). g Shake Reduction switch Turns the Shake Reduction function on or off. (p.68) h { button Press to display the Fn menu. (p.77, p.159) a M button Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.23) 20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera 3 1 2 8 9 0 4 5 6 7 a b 21 1 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 7 Q button Press to switch to Capture mode. 2 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.48) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 8 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.177) Press in enlarged view to decrease the magnification. (p.162) 1 Before Using Your Camera 3 mc button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.162) 9 e-dial Use it to enlarge an image (p.162) or display multiple images at the same time (p.163). 4 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.158). Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display [R Set-up] menu (p.202), [A Custom Setting] menu (p.75) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74). 0 Four-way controller (2345) Use it to move the cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen. 5 i button Press to delete images. (p.72) a 4 button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. 6 M button Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.25) b { button Press to display the Fn menu. (p.159) 22 Display Indicators Monitor 1 Before Using Your Camera The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. Monitor At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) 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.202) 1 2345 67 AF.C 1600 8 P Program Automatic Exposure 9 10 RAW RAW+ OK Show Sensitivity P LINE P SHIFT 02 / 02 / 2008 10: 39 AM 10 39AM 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 Sensitivity (p.83) Shake Reduction (p.68) Capture mode, Scene mode (p.78) Button/dial guide Battery level (p.38) Date and time (p.52) World Time (p.206) Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.63) Drive mode (p.77) AE metering (p.98) Focus mode (p.102) AF point position (p.105) White balance (p.150) * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected. 8 only appears when Shake Reduction is Off. 13 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 monitor for 30 seconds. Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to explanation of set Shooting mode. Detailed information display SCN 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 AF.C 4 0 0 mm - 1.0 ±0 ±0 +1 +1 1 10 11 2 12 15 3 6 4 13 19 23 5 7 1 Before Using Your Camera 8 9 24 25 26 27 28 31 ISO AUTO 2 0 0 - 1 6 0 0 G2 A1 AdobeRGB RAW+ 10 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39 AM 14 16 17 18 20 29 21 22 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Capture mode (p.32) Scene mode (p.79) AE metering (p.98) Flash mode (p.63) Drive mode (p.77) Exposure bracket (p.124) Focus mode (p.102) AF point position (p.105) Lens focal length (p.69) Shutter speed (p.81) Aperture (p.82) EV compensation (p.100) Flash exposure compensation (p.128) Sensitivity (p.83) ISO correction in AUTO (p.83) White balance (p.150) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 GM compensation (Adjust White Balance) (p.154) BA compensation (Adjust White Balance) (p.154) Color Space (p.155) File format (p.148) JPEG recorded pixels (p.146) JPEG quality (p.147) Shake Reduction (p.68) Image Tone (p.144) Saturation/Filter Effect (p.144) Hue/Toning (p.144) Contrast (p.144) Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.144) World Time (p.206) Date and time (p.52) Battery level (p.38) * In order to explain the detailed information display, a screenshot with all the information displayed is shown here. Depending on the Capture mode, some of the information may not be displayed. 24 Explanation of Shooting Mode 1 1 Before Using Your Camera Pet Fn SCN For capturing moving pets RAW RAW+ OK Show Sensitivity 2 3 --- 1 2 3 Capture mode (p.32) Capture mode explanation Button/dial guide 25 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). 1 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. Before Using Your Camera Detailed information display P 100-0001 AF.S 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 4 mm 1/2000 - 0.5 +1.5 ±0 F2.8 G2 A1 ±0 ISO 200 JPEG 10 ±0 AdobeRGB ±0 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39 AM 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Rotation information Captured image Protect Capture mode AE metering Flash mode Shutter speed Shake Reduction Drive mode Exposure bracket Aperture EV compensation Flash exposure compensation Folder No./File No. Focus mode AF point position Lens focal length 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Image Tone Saturation/Filter Effect Hue/Toning Contrast Sharpness/Fine Sharpness Sensitivity White balance GM compensation (Adjust White Balance) BA compensation (Adjust White Balance) File format JPEG recorded pixels JPEG quality Color Space Shooting date/time * Indicators 6 and 13 only appear for images in which the flash was discharged. 26 Histogram Display The x 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 1 2 100-0001 1 3 23 4 6 43 2 100-0001 Before Using Your Camera 7 8 9 5 RGB histogram 6 RGB 23 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 3 4 5 File Format Folder No./File No. (p.213) Protect setting (p.177) DPOF settings (p.190) Histogram (Brightness) (p.170) 6 7 8 9 Switch Brightness histogram/ RGB histogram Histogram (R) Histogram (G) Histogram (B) * Indicator 3 only appears for images with Protect setting and indicator 4 only appears for images with DPOF settings. Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set to O (On) in [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.171) 27 Viewfinder The following information appears in the viewfinder. 2 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AF frame (p.47) Spot metering frame (p.98) AF point (p.105) Flash status (p.62) Lit: when flash is available. Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set. Focus mode (p.102) Appears when AF Mode is set to k (Continuous mode) or \. Picture/Scene mode icon (p.78) Icon for Picture mode or Scene mode in use appears. \ (Moving Object), q (Macro), = (Portrait), U (Normal mode in I), . (Night Scene Portrait), s (Landscape), H (Scene) Shutter speed (p.81) Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting. Underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the e-dial. Aperture value (p.82) Aperture value when capturing or adjusting. Underlined when aperture value can be adjusted with the e-dial. 28 9 Focus indicator (p.58) Lit: when image is focused. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus. AE lock (p.101) Appears during AE lock. Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Sensitivity Displays the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting. The difference from the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a. (p.95) m: EV compensation (p.100) Underlined when EV compensation can be adjusted with the e-dial while the mc button is pressed. o: Sensitivity Underlined when sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial Shake Reduction (p.68) Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated. File format (p.148) Displays the image save format in RAW/RAW+ format. Not displayed in JPEG format. · The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.105) · When [12. OK button when shooting] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to [Sensitivity/No. of Shots] and Sensitivity Priority Mode is set, the number of recordable images is displayed in 11 while the 4 button is pressed. When set to another mode, ISO sensitivity is displayed in 11 while the 4 button is pressed. (p.84). · [999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 1000 or more, [999] is displayed. 10 1 Before Using Your Camera 11 12 13 29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 78 1 2 3 Shutter speed (p.81) Aperture (p.82) White balance (p.150) (Not displayed when set to Auto) O : White balance correction Battery level Flash mode (p.62) b : Built-in flash is ready (when blinking, flash should be used) a : Flash off E : Auto discharge > : Red-eye reduction flash on Drive mode (p.77) 9 : Single frame shooting j : Continuous shooting g : Self-timer shooting V : Auto bracket shooting W : Remote control shooting 7 9 8 4 5 9 6 10 Focusing area (p.105) No indicator: Auto V : Select M : Center AE metering (p.98) No indicator: Multi-segment metering M : Center-weighted metering N : Spot metering Recordable image no. (up to [999]) / EV compensation (p.100)/ Sensitivity / PC (mass storage), Pb (PictBridge) File Format (p.148) 1 : RAW capture 1P : RAW+JPEG capture No indicator : JPEG 30 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 Displaying the Menu screen Before Using Your Camera 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the monitor. Rec. Mode AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU AF.S JPEG 10 Exit 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.) You can use the e-dial to switch the menus. Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Text Size MENU English Std. Exit 31 Selecting and Setting a Menu Item 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. 1 Rec. Mode AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU Before Using Your Camera AF.S JPEG 10 Exit 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. AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU 128 AF.S Cancel OK OK 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. 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). 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. 32 Using the Mode Dial Dial indicator 1 Before Using Your Camera You can switch the Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Mode I (Auto Picture) Characteristics The optimal capture mode is automatically selected from Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Moving Object modes or standard settings (Normal mode). Optimal for capturing portraits. Page = (Portrait) s (Landscape) Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a bright image. Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers or q (Macro) other small subjects at short distances. Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly \ (Moving Object) moving subject, such as a sporting event. Lets you capture people against a night view . (Night Scene Portrait) or at dusk. The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings a (Flash OFF) are the same as the Normal mode in I. Selects from 8 situations depending on the H (Scene) shooting conditions.