User manual PENTAX K20D

SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. 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.50 and p.251. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the u 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. 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 battery 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 battery 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 battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. · Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. · 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. · 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. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE · Only use the 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 a battery removed from the camera, be sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting. · Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause explosion or leakage. · If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. · If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. · Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, catch fire or explode. · Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger. · Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. · Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures. If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery's usage span. · Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended. 3 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 thunderstorm 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. · The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC50. Do not use it with any other equipment. 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. 4 · Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. · Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. · Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. 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 monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. · The monitor 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.41) 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 CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) · Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. · Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage: - DO NOT INCINERATE, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN. - USE DESIGNATED CHARGER ONLY. 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 .........................3 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3 Contents ...............................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11 Before Using Your Camera 13 u 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 33 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 34 Using the Battery ......................................................................... 35 Charging the Battery...........................................................................35 Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................36 Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................38 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................38 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................39 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 40 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................42 Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 44 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 45 Setting the Display Language.............................................................45 Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................48 Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 50 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 52 Basic Operations 53 7 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 54 Holding the Camera............................................................................54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................55 Using a Zoom Lens ...................................................................... 59 Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 60 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 65 Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................66 Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................67 Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 68 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................68 Deleting Images ........................................................................... 70 Deleting a Single Image......................................................................70 Shooting Functions 71 How to Operate the Shooting Menus ......................................... 72 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................72 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items .............................................73 Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items ........................................................75 Setting the Exposure ................................................................... 76 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.................................................76 Setting the Sensitivity .........................................................................78 Changing the Exposure Mode ............................................................80 Selecting the Metering Method ...........................................................98 Adjusting the Exposure.....................................................................100 Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................103 Focusing ..................................................................................... 104 Using the Autofocus..........................................................................104 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................107 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................108 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................110 Using the = Button ........................................................................112 Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode.....................................................112 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ..................................................................................... 113 Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................113 Displaying the Preview .....................................................................114 Continuous Shooting................................................................. 117 Interval Shooting........................................................................ 120 Self-Timer Shooting ................................................................... 122 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ......................................................................... 125 8 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............. 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)............................................................ 129 Storing User Settings ................................................................ 133 Using the Flash 135 Compensating Flash Output ..................................................... 136 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash ................................ 137 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ....................... 138 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ........... 141 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash................................................................ 142 Using an External Flash (Optional) .......................................... 143 Shooting Settings 153 Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) .......................................................................... 154 Setting the File Format .............................................................. 156 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................156 Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................157 Setting the File Format .....................................................................158 Setting the RAW Button Function .....................................................159 Setting the White Balance ................................................................160 Setting the Color Space....................................................................167 Playback Functions 169 How to Operate the Menus During Playback........................... 170 [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items ...................................................170 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items ...........................................170 Playback Fn Menu Setting Items ......................................................171 Rotating Images ......................................................................... 172 Enlarging Playback Images ...................................................... 173 Displaying Multiple Images ....................................................... 175 Displaying a Folder .................................................................... 177 Comparing Images..................................................................... 178 Slideshow ................................................................................... 179 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................181 Changing Playback Display Method ........................................ 182 Deleting Multiple Images ........................................................... 185 Deleting All Images...........................................................................185 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................186 Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................188 9 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .............................. 189 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment............................... 191 Processing Images 193 Processing Images with Digital Filters .................................... 194 Editing RAW Images .................................................................. 197 Editing One RAW Image...................................................................197 Editing All RAW Images....................................................................198 Specifying the Parameters................................................................200 Printing from the Camera 203 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 204 Printing Single Images......................................................................204 Settings for All Images......................................................................205 Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 207 Setting Transfer Mode ......................................................................208 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................209 Printing Single Images......................................................................210 Printing All Images............................................................................212 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................213 Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................213 Camera Settings 215 How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu ...................................... 216 [R Set-up] Menu Setting Items.........................................................216 Formatting the SD Memory Card .............................................. 218 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language .................................................................................... 219 Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................219 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................220 Setting the World Time .....................................................................221 Setting the Display Language...........................................................224 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......................... 225 Setting the Text Size.........................................................................225 Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................225 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ............................................226 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor (LCD Color Tuning) ....................226 Setting the Display for Instant Review, Live View and Digital Preview .............................................................................................227 10 Setting the Image File Naming Convention ............................. 230 Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................230 Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................230 Setting the File Name .......................................................................231 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 233 Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................233 Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................233 Selecting a Battery............................................................................234 Using Pixel Mapping .................................................................. 235 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 236 Resetting to Default Settings 237 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu........................... 238 Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..................................... 239 Resetting Other Settings ........................................................... 240 Resetting Saved USER Settings ......................................................240 Resetting the File Name ...................................................................241 Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment Value.......................................241 Appendix 243 Default Settings.......................................................................... 244 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 249 Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring] ......................................... 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor....................................................... 252 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor ................................252 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)............................252 Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................254 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 256 Error Messages .......................................................................... 261 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 264 Main Specifications ................................................................... 266 Glossary...................................................................................... 270 Index............................................................................................ 275 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 280 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. u 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 u Camera Characteristics · Features a 23.4×15.6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. · Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. 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. · Provides high-speed continuous shooting up to a maximum of approximately 21 frames per second. · Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.95 and field of view of approximately 95%, 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 and color adjusting function for highprecision viewing performance. · Features a live view function for shooting while viewing the subject in real-time on the monitor. · 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 CMOS sensor features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS 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. · Features Custom Image with options such as Fine Sharpness and Filter Effect. These options allow you to make detailed settings, 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. 1 Before Using Your Camera · 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. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the u and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor 35 mm film : 36×24 mm u CMOS sensor : 23.4×15.6 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 u. 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 u. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with u by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with u 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. 15 1 Before Using Your Camera Shake Reduction (SR) Shake Reduction (SR) on the u 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 Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74, S-SW75 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual 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 Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash LCD panel Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Strap lug X-sync socket AF coupler Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal cover Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. * The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu (p.73). 1 Before Using Your Camera 2 3 4 1 8 7 5 9 0 a b c d 6 m l k j i h g f e 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.44) or to preview (p.114). 1 Green button Sets the Exposure mode to Automatic Exposure (p.85, p.92, p.95) and resets the settings (p.101, p.136). 4 Front e-dial Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values. 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.57) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.51) 19 6 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (k, l) (p.104) and manual focus mode (\) (p.110). e { button Press to display the Fn menu. (p.75) f Shake Reduction switch Turns the Shake Reduction function on or off. (p.65) 7 | button Saves JPEG and RAW file by default. (p.158, p.159) 1 Before Using Your Camera g 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. 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.60) 9 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode. (p.32) 0 Metering mode lever Changes the Metering mode. (p.98) h Four-way controller (2345) Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu. a ] button Sets Exposure bracket shooting. (p.129) i AF point switching dial Sets focus area. (p.107) b 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.72). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.170), [R Set-up] menu (p.216) and [A Custom Setting] menu (p.73). j = button Focuses on the target before metering. (p.104) k L button Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.102) l Rear e-dial Sets the aperture and sensitivity values. c M button Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.23) m m button Turn the front e-dial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.100) Press to illuminate the LCD panel. (p.29) d Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.68) 20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. * The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu (p.73). 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.173) 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.173) 1 Before Using Your Camera 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.44) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 0 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.189) 4 Front e-dial Use it to display the previous or next image during playback (p.69, p.173) or adjust the digital filter (p.194). a Rear e-dial Use it to enlarge an image (p.173) or display multiple images at the same time (p.175). 5 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.170). Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display [R Set-up] menu (p.216), [A Custom Setting] menu (p.73) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.72). 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.70) d { button Press to display the Fn menu. (p.171) 7 M button Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.25) 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 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.216) 1 2345 67 MF 1600 16 15 14 8 USER Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure 9 10 RAW RAW+ AF Enable P LINE AF 02 / 02 / 2008 10 39 AM 10: 39AM 13 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.61) Drive mode/Auto bracket/ Multi-exposure (p.75) AE metering (p.98) Focus mode (p.104) AF point position (p.107) White balance (p.160) Sensitivity (p.78) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 Shake Reduction (p.65) Exposure mode name (p.32) e-dial guide Battery level Date and time (p.220) World Time (p.221) Button guide Exposure mode USER mode * 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 Detailed information display. Detailed information display (p.1) 1 Before Using Your Camera USER 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 AF.C 4 0 0 mm - 1.0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 g 1 11 12 15 17 21 30 2 13 3 6 4 7 14 16 20 5 8 9 10 25 26 27 28 29 32 ISO AUTO 2 0 0 - 1 6 0 0 10000K G2 A1 AdobeRGB RAW+ 10 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39 AM 18 19 22 23 24 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Exposure mode (p.32) USER mode (p.133) AE metering (p.98) Flash mode (p.61) Drive mode (p.75) Exposure bracket (p.129)/ Multi-exposure (p.103) Extended bracket (p.131) Focus mode (p.104) AF point position (p.107) Lens focal length (p.65) Shutter speed (p.76) Aperture (p.77) EV compensation (p.100) Flash exposure compensation (p.136) Sensitivity (p.78) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ISO correction in AUTO (p.78) White balance (p.160) GM compensation (p.162) BA compensation (p.162) Color Space File format (p.158) JPEG recorded pixels (p.156) JPEG quality (p.157) Shake Reduction (p.65) Image Tone (p.154) Saturation/Filter Effect (p.154) Hue/Toning (p.154) Contrast (p.154) Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.154) World Time (p.221) Date and time (p.220) Battery power (p.38) 24 Detailed information display (p.2) 1 1 2 3 RAW RAW+ AF Enable Before Using Your Camera P LINE AF 4 1 2 3 4 5 Battery usage condition (p.234) Camera battery power (p.38, p.234) Grip battery power (p.38, p.234) Button guide e-dial guide 5 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 Av 100-0001 AF.S 1 2 3 4 15 1/1200 - 0.5 +1.5 F2.8 ISO 200 10000K G2 A1 RAW+ 14.6 AdobeRGB 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39 AM 39AM g 2 4 mm ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 16 17 5 67 18 8 9 10 11 19 12 13 14 20 24 25 26 27 21 28 29 30 31 22 32 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Rotation information Captured image Protect Exposure mode Metering mode Flash mode Drive mode Shutter speed Shake Reduction Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure Extended bracket Aperture EV compensation Flash exposure compensation Folder No./File No. Focus mode 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 AF point position Lens focal length Image Tone Saturation/Filter Effect Hue/Toning Contrast Sharpness/Fine Sharpness Sensitivity White balance/Color temperature GM compensation BA compensation File format JPEG recorded pixels JPEG quality Color Space Shooting date/time * Indicators 6 (Flash mode) and 14 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear for images in which the flash was discharged. 26 Histogram Display The u features two histogram displays. The "Brightness histogram" shows the distribution of brightness and the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between "Brightness histogram" and "RGB histogram". 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 100-0001 1 3 23 4 6 43 2 100-0001 7 8 9 5 RGB histogram 6 RGB 23 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 3 4 5 File Format Folder No./File No. of the image (p.230) Protect icon (p.189) DPOF settings (p.204) Histogram (Brightness) (p.182) 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.182) 27 Viewfinder 2 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 4 5 6 7 9 13 15 16 8 10 11 12 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AF frame (p.52) Spot metering frame (p.98) AF point (p.107) Flash status (p.60) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged. Shutter speed (p.76) Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial). Aperture (p.77) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e-dial). Focus indicator (p.56) Appears when image is focused. Blinks when the subject is not in focus. Manual focus (p.110) Appears when focus mode is \. EV bar (p.94, p.100) Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a. 28 10 File format (p.158) Displays the image save format in RAW/RAW+ format. Not displayed in JPEG format. EV compensation (p.100) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Flash exposure compensation (p.136) Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use. Sensitivity display Appears when sensitivity is displayed. AE lock indicator (p.102) Appears during AE lock. Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.158), JPEG recorded pixels (p.156) and JPEG quality (p.157). EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted (p.100). ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode is set. Shake Reduction (p.65) Appears during Shake Reduction. · The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.107) · When [13. 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 15. (p.79) · When set to Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the number of recordable images in 15. 11 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 13 14 15 16 29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 14 6 1 2 3 4 10 1 2 3 Shutter speed (p.76) Aperture (p.77) Flash mode (p.60) : Built-in flash is ready b (when blinking, flash should be used) > : Red-eye reduction flash on 3 : Auto discharge Q: Slow-speed sync w : Wireless Drive mode (p.75) : Single frame shooting 9 j : Continuous shooting g : Self-timer shooting W : Remote control shooting EV bar (p.94, p.100) 6 5 7 8 9 12 11 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 14 Auto bracket (p.129) (blinks when Exposure Bracket and Extended Bracket are both set) Flash exposure compensation (p.136) EV compensation (p.100) Battery level White balance (p.160) (Not displayed when set to Auto) O : White balance correction Sensitivity display Appears when sensitivity is displayed. 1 : RAW capture 1P : RAW+JPEG capture Recordable image no./ EV compensation/PC (Pb) (PC: Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb: PictBridge) Multi-exposure (p.103) Press the m button to illuminate the LCD panel. You can set it to not illuminate in [27. Illuminate LCD panel] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. 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 JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi-exposure MENU 14.6M JPEG PEF Off Off 1/2 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.) Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language MENU English 1/4 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. Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time. 1 Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi-exposure MENU