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SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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...PRINT Image Matching logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of use any other countries. Images taken with this PENTAX a Digital Camera. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Windows Vista is a trademark of Apple...includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other countries. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of their intentions. Microsoft and Windows are not available on display. SDHC logo is a trademark. Some...
...PRINT Image Matching logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of use any other countries. Images taken with this PENTAX a Digital Camera. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Windows Vista is a trademark of Apple...includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other countries. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of their intentions. Microsoft and Windows are not available on display. SDHC logo is a trademark. Some...
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... Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. You may damage your nearest PENTAX Service Center. There is a possibility that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. This symbol indicates that violating this device in the vicinity of equipment...
... Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. You may damage your nearest PENTAX Service Center. There is a possibility that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. This symbol indicates that violating this device in the vicinity of equipment...
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In case of any batteries other than those specified here. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately. Attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could explode or catch fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. Seek medical attention immediately if an SD Memory Card is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for use ...
In case of any batteries other than those specified here. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately. Attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could explode or catch fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. Seek medical attention immediately if an SD Memory Card is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for use ...
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... camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Precautions on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for this product, or...
... camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Precautions on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for this product, or...
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... drops on the camera. • Please do not press forcefully on the lens or viewfinder. This may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for your cooperation. Other Precautions • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives or chemicals. Place the camera in a ...on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using off-the-shelf data recovery software. This is due to grow on the PENTAX website. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with the camera or on the camera. Never use a spray blower for ...
... drops on the camera. • Please do not press forcefully on the lens or viewfinder. This may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for your cooperation. Other Precautions • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives or chemicals. Place the camera in a ...on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using off-the-shelf data recovery software. This is due to grow on the PENTAX website. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with the camera or on the camera. Never use a spray blower for ...
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5 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode 20 Display Indicators 22 Monitor 22 Viewfinder 30 How to Change Function Settings 32 Using the Direct Keys 32 Using the Control Panel 33 Using the Menus 35 Getting Started 37 Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Battery Level Indicator 40 Approximate Image Storage ...
5 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode 20 Display Indicators 22 Monitor 22 Viewfinder 30 How to Change Function Settings 32 Using the Direct Keys 32 Using the Control Panel 33 Using the Menus 35 Getting Started 37 Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Battery Level Indicator 40 Approximate Image Storage ...
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Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items 81 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 83 Picture Mode 84 H Mode 85 Exposure Mode 87 Setting the Exposure 88 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 88 Setting the Sensitivity 90 Changing the Exposure Mode 93 Selecting the Metering Method 104 Adjusting the Exposure 107 Focusing 112 Using the Autofocus 112 Setting the AF Mode 115 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 117 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock 119 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (...
Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items 81 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 83 Picture Mode 84 H Mode 85 Exposure Mode 87 Setting the Exposure 88 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 88 Setting the Sensitivity 90 Changing the Exposure Mode 93 Selecting the Metering Method 104 Adjusting the Exposure 107 Focusing 112 Using the Autofocus 112 Setting the AF Mode 115 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 117 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock 119 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (...
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7 Taking Pictures Continuously 136 Continuous Shooting 136 Multi-exposure 138 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 140 Shooting with the Live View 143 Taking Still Pictures 144 Recording Movies 148 Using the Flash 155 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 156 Using the Slow-speed Sync 156 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync 158 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in Wireless Mode 165 ...
7 Taking Pictures Continuously 136 Continuous Shooting 136 Multi-exposure 138 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 140 Shooting with the Live View 143 Taking Still Pictures 144 Recording Movies 148 Using the Flash 155 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 156 Using the Slow-speed Sync 156 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync 158 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in Wireless Mode 165 ...
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8 Playback Functions 199 Playback Functions Operation 200 Playback Mode Palette Setting Items 200 Playback Menu Setting Items 201 Enlarging Images 202 Displaying Multiple Images 204 Multi-image Display Screen 204 Displaying Images by Folder 205 Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display 206 Joining Multiple Images (Index 207 Slideshow 210 Setting the Slideshow Display 210 Starting the Slideshow 211 Rotating Images 213 Comparing Images 214 Deleting Multiple Images 215 Deleting Selected Images 215 Deleting a Folder 216 Deleting All Images 218 Protecting Images from...
8 Playback Functions 199 Playback Functions Operation 200 Playback Mode Palette Setting Items 200 Playback Menu Setting Items 201 Enlarging Images 202 Displaying Multiple Images 204 Multi-image Display Screen 204 Displaying Images by Folder 205 Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display 206 Joining Multiple Images (Index 207 Slideshow 210 Setting the Slideshow Display 210 Starting the Slideshow 211 Rotating Images 213 Comparing Images 214 Deleting Multiple Images 215 Deleting Selected Images 215 Deleting a Folder 216 Deleting All Images 218 Protecting Images from...
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... 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
... 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 Aperture Ring 284 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 285 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert 286 Removing Dust with Various Lens Combinations...........282 Notes on [22. 10 Appendix 275 Default Settings 276 Resetting the Menu 280 Functions Available with a Blower 287 Optional Accessories 289 Error Messages 293 Troubleshooting 295 Main Specifications 298 Glossary 302 Index 307 WARRANTY POLICY 313
Using Aperture Ring 284 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 285 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert 286 Removing Dust with Various Lens Combinations...........282 Notes on [22. 10 Appendix 275 Default Settings 276 Resetting the Menu 280 Functions Available with a Blower 287 Optional Accessories 289 Error Messages 293 Troubleshooting 295 Main Specifications 298 Glossary 302 Index 307 WARRANTY POLICY 313
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11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to a computer, and includes installation 11 instructions and a general overview of the provided software. 11 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures...
11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to a computer, and includes installation 11 instructions and a general overview of the provided software. 11 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures...
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Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.
Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Change Function Settings 32 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of working parts before use.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Change Function Settings 32 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of working parts before use.
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The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use digital filters such as a TV screen. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. You can use menus make the camera easier to operate. • The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating to prevent dust sticking to the sensor. The camera can be recorded by the camera. • Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that you can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously. You can view recorded images and movies on the monitor. • Movies can be easily processed...
The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use digital filters such as a TV screen. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. You can use menus make the camera easier to operate. • The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating to prevent dust sticking to the sensor. The camera can be recorded by the camera. • Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that you can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously. You can view recorded images and movies on the monitor. • Movies can be easily processed...
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.... Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the a 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the a by 1.5. The camera may generate some...
.... Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the a 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the a by 1.5. The camera may generate some...
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16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FQ (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Before Using Your Camera USB cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 Four AA lithium batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories. Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FQ (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Before Using Your Camera USB cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 Four AA lithium batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories. Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
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Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Power lamp Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Built-in flash PC/AV terminal Hot shoe Speaker 1 Strap lug Microphone Mirror MF AF AF coupler Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Power lamp Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Built-in flash PC/AV terminal Hot shoe Speaker 1 Strap lug Microphone Mirror MF AF AF coupler Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
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18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, these settings can be changed. 1 5 2 6 3 Before Using Your Camera 4 MF AF 7 9 0 8 a b c d e f
18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, these settings can be changed. 1 5 2 6 3 Before Using Your Camera 4 MF AF 7 9 0 8 a b c d e f