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...8226; Replace all the batteries at a wedding or during traveling). Disassembling the batteries or attempting to a computer, etc. is the risk of the camera heat up during removal. • Some portions of low temperature burns when holding such portions for a long time, confirm that can be recharged. Do... FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use specified batteries with regard to burn yourself during use. Of the batteries that is still working properly, particularly prior to smoke. This will be burned. 2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries ...
...8226; Replace all the batteries at a wedding or during traveling). Disassembling the batteries or attempting to a computer, etc. is the risk of the camera heat up during removal. • Some portions of low temperature burns when holding such portions for a long time, confirm that can be recharged. Do... FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use specified batteries with regard to burn yourself during use. Of the batteries that is still working properly, particularly prior to smoke. This will be burned. 2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries ...
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... to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started 23 Attaching the...27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the Lens 37 ...
... to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started 23 Attaching the...27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the Lens 37 ...
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of Working Parts 14 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of working parts before use.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of Working Parts 14 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of working parts before use.
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14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Card cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Card cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
User Manual
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...slower shutter speed without the risk of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed. • The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking telephoto pictures Blurred picture Picture taken with a slower shutter speed, for taking pictures in the shade • When taking... close-up shots. Mode] (The menu items cannot be used with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with the Shake Reduction function Basic Operations • The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of ...
...slower shutter speed without the risk of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed. • The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking telephoto pictures Blurred picture Picture taken with a slower shutter speed, for taking pictures in the shade • When taking... close-up shots. Mode] (The menu items cannot be used with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with the Shake Reduction function Basic Operations • The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of ...
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... lens information such as focal length is used (p.47), the [Shake Reduction] menu appears. Wait for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. delay shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with a tripod. ...Reduction function automatically turns off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function. • The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when ...
... lens information such as focal length is used (p.47), the [Shake Reduction] menu appears. Wait for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. delay shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with a tripod. ...Reduction function automatically turns off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function. • The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when ...
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...mode is set to replace the battery (this will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to a (manual) (p.144)). • To attach accessories such as the ME Viewfinder...Basic Operations • Exposure may not operate in backlit conditions. • The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. • When using the built-in one side and then ...it out toward you. 66 8 3 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera. Removing the Eyecup FO Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap • Turn the power off to single...
...mode is set to replace the battery (this will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to a (manual) (p.144)). • To attach accessories such as the ME Viewfinder...Basic Operations • Exposure may not operate in backlit conditions. • The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. • When using the built-in one side and then ...it out toward you. 66 8 3 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera. Removing the Eyecup FO Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap • Turn the power off to single...
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... supports index printing. Use a PC to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may not be printed directly. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.95) • Use of the...
... supports index printing. Use a PC to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may not be printed directly. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.95) • Use of the...
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... confirming that charging is complete. • Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is fully recharged. In this case, auto focusing works for subsequent continuous frames. • When you can combine Auto Bracket with positive compensation. • When the [AF Mode] in flash or.... 5 Press the { button. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera returns to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the viewfinder when focused. 150 4 Press the 4 button. Function Reference 6 Press the...
... confirming that charging is complete. • Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is fully recharged. In this case, auto focusing works for subsequent continuous frames. • When you can combine Auto Bracket with positive compensation. • When the [AF Mode] in flash or.... 5 Press the { button. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera returns to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the viewfinder when focused. 150 4 Press the 4 button. Function Reference 6 Press the...
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... the Built-in Flash with the External Flash As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the extension cord... adapter F (optional) to your tripod. Only the P-TTL auto flash can be available on p.160. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.57) • If red-eye reduction is used in combination with an external flash (AF540FGZ or 5 AF360FGZ) ...
... the Built-in Flash with the External Flash As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the extension cord... adapter F (optional) to your tripod. Only the P-TTL auto flash can be available on p.160. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.57) • If red-eye reduction is used in combination with an external flash (AF540FGZ or 5 AF360FGZ) ...
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... 0 NTSC PC 1 min Std. The folder name is [Std.]. Date OK OK Function Reference Selecting the Folder Name You can set the camera to 999. (Example) 101PENTX Date The two digits of the [month] and [day] on January 25th Set in [Folder Name] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.105) Set-up Brightness... Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File # Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off OK OK Auto Power Off will not work during...
... 0 NTSC PC 1 min Std. The folder name is [Std.]. Date OK OK Function Reference Selecting the Folder Name You can set the camera to 999. (Example) 101PENTX Date The two digits of the [month] and [day] on January 25th Set in [Folder Name] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.105) Set-up Brightness... Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File # Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off OK OK Auto Power Off will not work during...
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... The Capture mode is set or use manual focus. (p.132) The Autofocus does not work Subject is finished. Mode] is difficult to k (Continuous mode) Set the [AF Mode] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.188). Camera does not turn on or scenery shot through a window or a netlike pattern. Problem ... We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Wait until recording is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully. Lock focus on SD Memory Card Set the lens aperture ring to the +-
... The Capture mode is set or use manual focus. (p.132) The Autofocus does not work Subject is finished. Mode] is difficult to k (Continuous mode) Set the [AF Mode] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.188). Camera does not turn on or scenery shot through a window or a netlike pattern. Problem ... We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Wait until recording is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully. Lock focus on SD Memory Card Set the lens aperture ring to the +-
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Change the transfer mode to [PC-F]. USB connection with printer does not work properly* The transfer mode is set to [PC] or [PC-F] Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.89) Appendix 197 6 Flash does not discharge When flash mode ... than A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), D (Candlelight) or E (Museum). (p.50) The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.53) zoom function USB connection with computer does not work properly The transfer mode is set to [PictBridge] An error occurred while sending USB data Set transfer...
Change the transfer mode to [PC-F]. USB connection with printer does not work properly* The transfer mode is set to [PC] or [PC-F] Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.89) Appendix 197 6 Flash does not discharge When flash mode ... than A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), D (Candlelight) or E (Museum). (p.50) The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.53) zoom function USB connection with computer does not work properly The transfer mode is set to [PictBridge] An error occurred while sending USB data Set transfer...
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...back in again. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates 6 correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for which focal length information cannot be remedied by taking...set properly Shutter speed is slowed when panning or shooting night scenes, etc. Shake Reduction does not work Shake Reduction function is not set the [Focal Length] on connecting the camera to static electricity. Shake Reduction function exceeds correction range If a lens for details on the [...
...back in again. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates 6 correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for which focal length information cannot be remedied by taking...set properly Shutter speed is slowed when panning or shooting night scenes, etc. Shake Reduction does not work Shake Reduction function is not set the [Focal Length] on connecting the camera to static electricity. Shake Reduction function exceeds correction range If a lens for details on the [...