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... helping you to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is either registered trademarks or trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing this has no effect on the recorded image. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used with this camera • There is a trademark. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, K-m/K2000...
... helping you to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is either registered trademarks or trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing this has no effect on the recorded image. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used with this camera • There is a trademark. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, K-m/K2000...
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... Using the Help Function 34 Getting Started 35 Attaching the Strap 36 Inserting the Batteries 37 Battery Level Indicator 39 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries 39 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 40 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 42 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 44 Attaching the Lens 46 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 48 Turning the Camera On and Off 49 Initial Settings 50 Setting the Display Language 50 Setting the Date and Time...
... Using the Help Function 34 Getting Started 35 Attaching the Strap 36 Inserting the Batteries 37 Battery Level Indicator 39 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries 39 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 40 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 42 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 44 Attaching the Lens 46 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 48 Turning the Camera On and Off 49 Initial Settings 50 Setting the Display Language 50 Setting the Date and Time...
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...Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 114 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 116 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview 119 6 Basic Operations 57 Basic Shooting Operation 58 Holding the Camera 58 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 59 Using a Zoom Lens 64 Using the Built-in Flash 65 Setting Flash Mode 65 Compensating Flash Output 70 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash 71 Playing Back Pictures 72 Playing Back Images 72 Deleting Images 73 Shooting Functions 75 How to Operate the Shooting Functions 76 Direct Keys Setting...
...Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 114 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 116 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview 119 6 Basic Operations 57 Basic Shooting Operation 58 Holding the Camera 58 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 59 Using a Zoom Lens 64 Using the Built-in Flash 65 Setting Flash Mode 65 Compensating Flash Output 70 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash 71 Playing Back Pictures 72 Playing Back Images 72 Deleting Images 73 Shooting Functions 75 How to Operate the Shooting Functions 76 Direct Keys Setting...
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...139 Using an External Flash (Optional 140 Shooting Settings 149 Setting the File Format 150 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 150 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 151 Setting the File Format 152 Setting the g Button Function 154 Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image 157 Additional Settings for Shooting 159 Setting the White Balance 159 Setting the Color Space 164 Playback Functions 165 Playback Functions Operation 166 Playback Menu Setting Items 166 Enlarging Images 167 Displaying Multiple Images 169 Multi-image Display Screen 169 Calendar Display/Folder Display 171...
...139 Using an External Flash (Optional 140 Shooting Settings 149 Setting the File Format 150 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 150 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 151 Setting the File Format 152 Setting the g Button Function 154 Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image 157 Additional Settings for Shooting 159 Setting the White Balance 159 Setting the Color Space 164 Playback Functions 165 Playback Functions Operation 166 Playback Menu Setting Items 166 Enlarging Images 167 Displaying Multiple Images 169 Multi-image Display Screen 169 Calendar Display/Folder Display 171...
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... Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 222 Setting the Display for Instant Review 222 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...224 Selecting the Folder Name 224 Selecting the File Number Setting 224 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings ........225 Selecting the Video Output Format 225 Setting Auto Power Off 225 Setting the Battery Type 226 Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp 227 Using Pixel Mapping 228 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera.......229 Resetting to Default Settings...
... Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 222 Setting the Display for Instant Review 222 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...224 Selecting the Folder Name 224 Selecting the File Number Setting 224 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings ........225 Selecting the Video Output Format 225 Setting Auto Power Off 225 Setting the Battery Type 226 Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp 227 Using Pixel Mapping 228 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera.......229 Resetting to Default Settings...
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... and easy-to display its explanation on the monitor. If you to adjust settings while previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing. • Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for removing collected dust. • Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in RAW format can use digital filters...
... and easy-to display its explanation on the monitor. If you to adjust settings while previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing. • Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for removing collected dust. • Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in RAW format can use digital filters...
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... Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ Sensitivity setup menu (p.76). When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this button either to focus on the target or to memorize the exposure value. (p.100, p.105, p.110) 1 Before Using Your Camera a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.72, p.166) b M button Turns the status screen display on the monitor on/off . (p.49) 4 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.47) 5 mc button Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.91, p.98, p.104) 6 Mode dial Changes Capture mode...
... Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ Sensitivity setup menu (p.76). When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this button either to focus on the target or to memorize the exposure value. (p.100, p.105, p.110) 1 Before Using Your Camera a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.72, p.166) b M button Turns the status screen display on the monitor on/off . (p.49) 4 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.47) 5 mc button Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.91, p.98, p.104) 6 Mode dial Changes Capture mode...
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... Mode 10 Exposure bracket 11 Aperture 12 EV Compensation 13 Flash exposure compensation 14 Folder number-File number 15 Focus mode 16 AF area 17 Lens focal length 18 Image Tone 19 Saturation/Filter Effect 20 Hue/Toning 21 Contrast 22 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness 23 Sensitivity 24 White Balance 25 GM compensation (Adjust White Balance) 26 BA compensation (Adjust White Balance) 27 File format 28 JPEG recorded pixels 29 JPEG quality 30 Color space 31 Shooting date/time * Indicators...
... Mode 10 Exposure bracket 11 Aperture 12 EV Compensation 13 Flash exposure compensation 14 Folder number-File number 15 Focus mode 16 AF area 17 Lens focal length 18 Image Tone 19 Saturation/Filter Effect 20 Hue/Toning 21 Contrast 22 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness 23 Sensitivity 24 White Balance 25 GM compensation (Adjust White Balance) 26 BA compensation (Adjust White Balance) 27 File format 28 JPEG recorded pixels 29 JPEG quality 30 Color space 31 Shooting date/time * Indicators...
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You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] in use. • The power will turn it on . Move the main switch to [OFF] to [ON]. Turning the Camera On and Off 49 1 Move the main switch to turn off the camera. 2 Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.225) The camera will automatically turn off automatically after the camera turns off automatically, turn on again...
You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] in use. • The power will turn it on . Move the main switch to [OFF] to [ON]. Turning the Camera On and Off 49 1 Move the main switch to turn off the camera. 2 Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.225) The camera will automatically turn off automatically after the camera turns off automatically, turn on again...
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The focus mode changes to =. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway in =, the lens focuses automatically. (p.109) MF AF The camera will select the optimal capture mode for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I. 59 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The e/y features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes for...
The focus mode changes to =. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway in =, the lens focuses automatically. (p.109) MF AF The camera will select the optimal capture mode for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I. 59 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The e/y features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes for...
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... settings in Capture mode. p.152 A1 JPEG Recorded Pixels* Sets the recording size of the screen to save when the power is pressed. p.222 Memory Sets the settings to use . p.229 Help button A3 Shake Reduction* Sets the function used when the g (Help) button is turned off. p.132 File Format* Sets the file format. Shooting Functions Menu Item Function Page Custom Image* Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Mode 1-3] menu. p.111 AE Metering* A2 Select AF point Selects the part of images...
... settings in Capture mode. p.152 A1 JPEG Recorded Pixels* Sets the recording size of the screen to save when the power is pressed. p.222 Memory Sets the settings to use . p.229 Help button A3 Shake Reduction* Sets the function used when the g (Help) button is turned off. p.132 File Format* Sets the file format. Shooting Functions Menu Item Function Page Custom Image* Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Mode 1-3] menu. p.111 AE Metering* A2 Select AF point Selects the part of images...
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.... Auto Bracket is fully charged. Shooting Functions Taking only overexposed or underexposed pictures You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer, the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture...
.... Auto Bracket is fully charged. Shooting Functions Taking only overexposed or underexposed pictures You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer, the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture...
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... image. methd. Menu Item Function Page Slideshow Plays back saved images one after another. Q1 Resize Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to JPEG format. p.190 Protect Protects images from them. p.195 Index Joins a number of images to display in a multiimage display screen to 4, 9 or 16. p.200 RAW Development Converts RAW images to create an image with a smaller file size. p.170 Delete All You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback] menu. Playback Functions Playback Menu Setting Items...
... image. methd. Menu Item Function Page Slideshow Plays back saved images one after another. Q1 Resize Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to JPEG format. p.190 Protect Protects images from them. p.195 Index Joins a number of images to display in a multiimage display screen to 4, 9 or 16. p.200 RAW Development Converts RAW images to create an image with a smaller file size. p.170 Delete All You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback] menu. Playback Functions Playback Menu Setting Items...
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... time the image is saved. • The exposure time may not be detected properly. • The Dust Alert image will be taken with specific shooting conditions. • Press the M button or turn the e-dial when displaying the Dust Alert image to view it at full screen display. 12 Appendix Note that if the direction of the camera settings, Dust Alert image will be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function...
... time the image is saved. • The exposure time may not be detected properly. • The Dust Alert image will be taken with specific shooting conditions. • Press the M button or turn the e-dial when displaying the Dust Alert image to view it at full screen display. 12 Appendix Note that if the direction of the camera settings, Dust Alert image will be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function...
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... or delete unwanted images. (p.42, Memory Card p.73) Recording Wait until charging is difficult to =. (p.109) Appendix Troubleshooting 255 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. The subject is finished. If not, install charged batteries. There is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.116) Autofocus does not work Position the subject in the focus frame in [19. The focus mode is...
... or delete unwanted images. (p.42, Memory Card p.73) Recording Wait until charging is difficult to =. (p.109) Appendix Troubleshooting 255 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. The subject is finished. If not, install charged batteries. There is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.116) Autofocus does not work Position the subject in the focus frame in [19. The focus mode is...
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... of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for details on connecting the camera to a computer. Set Caputure mode to any setting other than \ (Moving Object) in Picture mode, or n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. (p.80) The AE lock function does not operate The exposure mode is set to a mode or the shutter speed is set to h Set the exposure mode to any setting other than a (Manual) mode, or set the shutter speed to any setting other than...
... of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for details on connecting the camera to a computer. Set Caputure mode to any setting other than \ (Moving Object) in Picture mode, or n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. (p.80) The AE lock function does not operate The exposure mode is set to a mode or the shutter speed is set to h Set the exposure mode to any setting other than a (Manual) mode, or set the shutter speed to any setting other than...
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..., 16-image display, zoom display (up function). Can be used, Shutter speed, Confirm Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Preview Function Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo) Approx. 3.5 fps (JPEG (J, C, Hi): up to 5 frames, RAW: up to 4 frames) Approx. 1.1 fps (JPEG (J, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card is full, RAW: up to 7 frames) Self-timer Electronically controlled with delay time of...
..., 16-image display, zoom display (up function). Can be used, Shutter speed, Confirm Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Preview Function Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo) Approx. 3.5 fps (JPEG (J, C, Hi): up to 5 frames, RAW: up to 4 frames) Approx. 1.1 fps (JPEG (J, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card is full, RAW: up to 7 frames) Self-timer Electronically controlled with delay time of...
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... shutter is turned on the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CCD operations for dust removal. starts blinking.) In/Out Port USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)) Video Output Format NTSC/PAL Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 11 (ISO 100), Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at ISO 100, with PENTAX dedicated flash...
... shutter is turned on the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CCD operations for dust removal. starts blinking.) In/Out Port USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)) Video Output Format NTSC/PAL Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 11 (ISO 100), Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at ISO 100, with PENTAX dedicated flash...
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... Quality 44, 151 JPEG Recorded Pixels ...44, 150 K Kids R 82 L Landscape s 81 Language Setting 50 LCD Color Tuning 222 Lens 46, 240 Lens unlock button ...........19, 47 Lithium batteries 37 Lock Exposure 115 M a (Manual) Mode 98 Macro q 81 Main switch 19, 21, 49 Manual focus 116 Manual Mode a 98 Manual White Balance .........161 Matte Field 117 Memory 229 3 button .......19, 21, 30, 32 Menu Operation 32, 30 Meter Operating Time ..........103 Metering method 101 \ (Manual focus 116 Mirror Up 127...
... Quality 44, 151 JPEG Recorded Pixels ...44, 150 K Kids R 82 L Landscape s 81 Language Setting 50 LCD Color Tuning 222 Lens 46, 240 Lens unlock button ...........19, 47 Lithium batteries 37 Lock Exposure 115 M a (Manual) Mode 98 Macro q 81 Main switch 19, 21, 49 Manual focus 116 Manual Mode a 98 Manual White Balance .........161 Matte Field 117 Memory 229 3 button .......19, 21, 30, 32 Menu Operation 32, 30 Meter Operating Time ..........103 Metering method 101 \ (Manual focus 116 Mirror Up 127...
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... Status screen 23 Strap 36 Sunset K 82 Surf & Snow Q 82 K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode 92 T Text Size 220 Toning 157 Toy Camera (Digital Filter 132, 192 Trailing curtain sync 146 Tungsten Light (White Balance 159 TV 186 b (Shutter Priority) mode ..... 94 U USB cable 205 USB Connection 204 Using aperture ring 241 V Video cable 186 Video Output Format 225 Viewfinder 28, 48 Vignetting 266 271 W F (White Balance) .........159 White Balance 159 Wireless Mode (Flash) .........142 World Time 216 Z Zoom Display 167 Zoom Lens...
... Status screen 23 Strap 36 Sunset K 82 Surf & Snow Q 82 K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode 92 T Text Size 220 Toning 157 Toy Camera (Digital Filter 132, 192 Trailing curtain sync 146 Tungsten Light (White Balance 159 TV 186 b (Shutter Priority) mode ..... 94 U USB cable 205 USB Connection 204 Using aperture ring 241 V Video cable 186 Video Output Format 225 Viewfinder 28, 48 Vignetting 266 271 W F (White Balance) .........159 White Balance 159 Wireless Mode (Flash) .........142 World Time 216 Z Zoom Display 167 Zoom Lens...
