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...; The monitor may cause color fading or discoloration. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. This may respond more slowly at your cooperation. Remove the camera from its case and store it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for cleaning as... thinner, alcohol, or benzene. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Such data should be handled and managed at low temperatures. This could cause the camera to grow on an SD Memory Card or...
...; The monitor may cause color fading or discoloration. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. This may respond more slowly at your cooperation. Remove the camera from its case and store it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for cleaning as... thinner, alcohol, or benzene. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Such data should be handled and managed at low temperatures. This could cause the camera to grow on an SD Memory Card or...
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... Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance 182 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 184 Fine-Tuning the White Balance 186 Setting the Color Space 187 Correcting Images 189 Adjusting the Brightness 189 Lens Correction 192 Setting the Image Finishing Tone 194 Setting Custom Image 194 Setting Cross Processing...
... Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance 182 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 184 Fine-Tuning the White Balance 186 Setting the Color Space 187 Correcting Images 189 Adjusting the Brightness 189 Lens Correction 192 Setting the Image Finishing Tone 194 Setting Custom Image 194 Setting Cross Processing...
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... Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...252 Selecting the Folder Name 252 Selecting the File Number Setting 252 Selecting... Setting USB Connection Mode 265 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ....266 Using the Provided Software 268 Installing the Software 268 The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen 270
... Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...252 Selecting the Folder Name 252 Selecting the File Number Setting 252 Selecting... Setting USB Connection Mode 265 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ....266 Using the Provided Software 268 Installing the Software 268 The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen 270
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... Using Your Camera 14 a Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance. • Uses AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a Live View...
... Using Your Camera 14 a Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance. • Uses AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a Live View...
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... appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Monitor The brightness and the color of the camera.
... appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Monitor The brightness and the color of the camera.
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... (p.90) 21 White Balance (p.182) 22 Adjust White Balance (p.186) 23 File Format (p.177) 24 Recorded Pixels (p.148, p.174) 1 25 Quality Level (p.148, p.175) 26 Color Space (p.187) 27 Image Tone (p.194) 28 Custom Image parameters (p.194) 29 Shooting date/time 30 Folder number-File number (p.252) 31 Recording time 32...
... (p.90) 21 White Balance (p.182) 22 Adjust White Balance (p.186) 23 File Format (p.177) 24 Recorded Pixels (p.148, p.174) 1 25 Quality Level (p.148, p.175) 26 Color Space (p.187) 27 Image Tone (p.194) 28 Custom Image parameters (p.194) 29 Shooting date/time 30 Folder number-File number (p.252) 31 Recording time 32...
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... the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of the [Q Playback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in [Playback Display Method] of color intensity.
... the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of the [Q Playback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark portions blink (except when in [Playback Display Method] of color intensity.
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... Camera Guide Indicators The following information appears in the RGB histogram. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is displayed for images that time. 30 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of the graphs look similar for each color in the viewfinder. 2 1 1 34 5 67 8 9 10 11 Example) 2 3 4 5 S Four-way controller (2) Four-way...
... Camera Guide Indicators The following information appears in the RGB histogram. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is displayed for images that time. 30 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of the graphs look similar for each color in the viewfinder. 2 1 1 34 5 67 8 9 10 11 Example) 2 3 4 5 S Four-way controller (2) Four-way...
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... ISO sensitivity. 78 How to match the 4 White Balance type of flash discharge. p.90 4 Select AF Point Sets the focusing area. p.117 p.67 Adjusts the color balance to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus.
... ISO sensitivity. 78 How to match the 4 White Balance type of flash discharge. p.90 4 Select AF Point Sets the focusing area. p.117 p.67 Adjusts the color balance to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus.
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... AF Mode* Selects the autofocus mode. 79 Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Shooting Functions Menu Item Function Page Custom Image* Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. p.174 A1 JPEG Quality* Sets the image quality for JPEG Pixels* shooting. p.196 Digital Filter* Applies a digital filter effect...
... AF Mode* Selects the autofocus mode. 79 Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Shooting Functions Menu Item Function Page Custom Image* Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. p.174 A1 JPEG Quality* Sets the image quality for JPEG Pixels* shooting. p.196 Digital Filter* Applies a digital filter effect...
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... Live View display settings. p.129 Sets the focal length when using the control panel. p.248 A3 Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.249 Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.260 Sets the Shake Reduction function. p.144 Status Screen Sets the status screen display...
... Live View display settings. p.129 Sets the focal length when using the control panel. p.248 A3 Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings. p.249 Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.260 Sets the Shake Reduction function. p.144 Status Screen Sets the status screen display...
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... a press and stop it with another press of a SLR camera. p.108 p.114 11. Remote Control in Tungsten Light Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to h, sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. High-ISO NR Sets whether...
... a press and stop it with another press of a SLR camera. p.108 p.114 11. Remote Control in Tungsten Light Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to h, sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. High-ISO NR Sets whether...
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... use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod. For capturing scenes in poorly lit place. For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors. 4 For capturing moving subjects in candlelight. The drive mode is prohibited. 85 H Mode By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the...
... use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod. For capturing scenes in poorly lit place. For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors. 4 For capturing moving subjects in candlelight. The drive mode is prohibited. 85 H Mode By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the...
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...to +3 Frame Composite: None/Thin/ Medium/Thick High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts. +1 to +5 Extract Color For extracting a specific color and making the rest of night Effect Density: Small/Medium/ scenes or lights reflected on Large water with a special sparkling...look as if taken with a toy camera. Range: -2 to +3 Distortion Type: 3 types Distortion Level: OFF/Weak/ Medium/Strong Invert Color: OFF/ON Shading Level: -3 to +2 Soft For taking pictures with a soft Soft Focus: +1/+2/+3 focus throughout the image. Filter Name Effect...
...to +3 Frame Composite: None/Thin/ Medium/Thick High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts. +1 to +5 Extract Color For extracting a specific color and making the rest of night Effect Density: Small/Medium/ scenes or lights reflected on Large water with a special sparkling...look as if taken with a toy camera. Range: -2 to +3 Distortion Type: 3 types Distortion Level: OFF/Weak/ Medium/Strong Invert Color: OFF/ON Shading Level: -3 to +2 Soft For taking pictures with a soft Soft Focus: +1/+2/+3 focus throughout the image. Filter Name Effect...
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... recommended that you continue shooting with the viewfinder is available even if Live View is ended. • The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may appear on the Live View image when used in lower quality 4 images.
... recommended that you continue shooting with the viewfinder is available even if Live View is ended. • The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may appear on the Live View image when used in lower quality 4 images.
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.... (default setting) Displays Live View and performs autofocus based on the following objects (or under the following conditions). - Objects with constantly changing brightness, shape, or color, such as horizontal stripes - Once focused, the Live View image will disappear and the autofocus system operates. Objects whose distance from the image sensor. Objects...
.... (default setting) Displays Live View and performs autofocus based on the following objects (or under the following conditions). - Objects with constantly changing brightness, shape, or color, such as horizontal stripes - Once focused, the Live View image will disappear and the autofocus system operates. Objects whose distance from the image sensor. Objects...
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When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function (p.233), or using the provided software (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you can press the | button to temporarily change the file format and save the image in ... both file formats. (p.180) 6 When Digital Filter (p.140), HDR Capture (p.191) or Cross Processing (p.196) is set the format of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the images, but they are saved in [JPEG Quality]. You can change the file format, turn these effects. The control...
When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function (p.233), or using the provided software (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you can press the | button to temporarily change the file format and save the image in ... both file formats. (p.180) 6 When Digital Filter (p.140), HDR Capture (p.191) or Cross Processing (p.196) is set the format of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the images, but they are saved in [JPEG Quality]. You can change the file format, turn these effects. The control...
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...File Format 6 You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. JPEG RAW RAW+ 4 Press the 4 button. Live View Status Screen Instant Review Color Space RAW File Format MENU Cancel 1sec. Mode 3] menu 1234 Movie (p.79) when capturing images in n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) of ...the [A Rec. sRGB PEF DNG OK OK PEF PENTAX's original RAW file format (default setting) DNG General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems MENU Cancel OK OK • You ...
...File Format 6 You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. JPEG RAW RAW+ 4 Press the 4 button. Live View Status Screen Instant Review Color Space RAW File Format MENU Cancel 1sec. Mode 3] menu 1234 Movie (p.79) when capturing images in n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) of ...the [A Rec. sRGB PEF DNG OK OK PEF PENTAX's original RAW file format (default setting) DNG General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems MENU Cancel OK OK • You ...
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...-in flash. Approx. 5,400K Use this to manually adjust the white K Manual balance according to keep and strengthen the CTE *2 color tone of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to 8,000K For use ...(default setting) to your images. Approx. 5,200K H Shade For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color N Fluorescent Light Daylight White Approx. 6,500K Approx. 5,000K W Fluorescent Light Cool White Approx. 4,200K L Fluorescent Light Warm White Approx. 3,000K I...
...-in flash. Approx. 5,400K Use this to manually adjust the white K Manual balance according to keep and strengthen the CTE *2 color tone of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to 8,000K For use ...(default setting) to your images. Approx. 5,200K H Shade For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color N Fluorescent Light Daylight White Approx. 6,500K Approx. 5,000K W Fluorescent Light Cool White Approx. 4,200K L Fluorescent Light Warm White Approx. 3,000K I...
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... the White Balance Manually You can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with natural coloring under a variety of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures. Color temperature describes this change in light color in the camera. With the manual white balance, the camera can adjust the white balance ... the light source when taking pictures with the white balance preset values provided in terms of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. This camera is capable of lighting conditions. 184...
... the White Balance Manually You can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with natural coloring under a variety of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures. Color temperature describes this change in light color in the camera. With the manual white balance, the camera can adjust the white balance ... the light source when taking pictures with the white balance preset values provided in terms of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. This camera is capable of lighting conditions. 184...