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Page 2: ...igital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 inst...

Page 3: ...mera breakdown If any irregularities occur during use such as smoke or a strange odor stop use immediately remove the batteries 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 Caution Do not short ...

Page 4: ...res and high humidity can cause molding Remove from case and store in a dry and well ventilated location This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet 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...

Page 5: ...arted 19 Attaching the Strap 20 Powering the Camera 21 Batteries 22 Battery level indicator 23 Backup battery 23 Number of Captures and Playback Time new batteries 24 Using the AC Adapter 25 Turning the Camera On and Off 26 Initial Settings 27 Setting the Display Language 27 Setting the Home Town 28 Setting the D S T Mode 28 Setting the Video Output Format 29 Setting the Date and Time 29 Attaching...

Page 6: ...tivity 54 Setting the White Balance 55 Selecting the Metering Method 57 Using the Multi 16 Segment Metering 57 Using the Center Weighted Metering 58 Using the Spot Metering 58 Capture Modes 59 Using the Green Program AE mode 59 Using the P Hyper Program mode 60 Using the Tv Shutter priority mode 62 Using the Av Aperture priority mode 64 Using the M Hyper manual exposure mode 66 Using the B Bulb mo...

Page 7: ...ettings 106 Settings for All Images 108 Settings 111 Setting Menu List 112 How to Operate the Settings Menu 113 Camera Settings 114 Formatting a CF card 114 Setting the Custom Functions 115 Setting the Color Saturation 117 Setting the Image Sharpness 117 Setting the Contrast 118 Setting the Instant Review 118 Auto Power Off 119 Turning the Beep On and Off 119 Changing the Date Style and Date Time ...

Page 8: ...lash distance using the built in flash 139 F FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built in Flash 140 Setting the White Balance Manually 142 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS 144 Optional Accessories 146 Battery grip D BG1 146 AC adaptor D AC10 146 Cable Switch 146 Flash Accessories 147 For Viewfinder 148 Camera Case 148 Others 148 Cleaning the CCD 149 Precautions Regarding Me...

Page 9: ...to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to get started right away 4 Shooting Functions Explains how to take better pictures by using the various shooting functions 5 Playback Functions Explains how to play back images and how to delete 6 Settings Explains setting camera functions 7 Connecting Explains how to connect your camera to a TV or PC 8 Appendix Explains troubleshooting int...

Page 10: ...1 Before using your camera Camera Characteristics 10 Checking Package Contents 11 Names of Working Parts 12 ...

Page 11: ...ries four AA lithium batteries four AA Ni MH batteries or four AA alkaline batteries Features the two dial hyper operating system Can install the battery grip sold separately which uses the same batteries as the camera extends battery life and has a vertical shutter release button This camera can be used with a variety of Pentax 35mm interchangeable lenses While the size of the CCD is 23 5 15 7mm ...

Page 12: ... Body mount cover Supplied with camera USB cable I USB2 Video cable I VC2 Software CD ROM S SW10 Strap O ST10 Lithium batteries CR V3 two Lithium battery CR2016 Installed on camera Operating manual PENTAX PHOTO Browser PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Operating manual Operating Manual For optimum camera performance please read the Operating Manual before using the camera SLR Digital Camera Operating manual...

Page 13: ...Battery grip connection terminal cover Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover Self timer lamp AF coupler Mirror Lens information contacts Lens unlock button Lens mount index Tv dial Main switch Shutter release button Green button Strap lug Drivemode button Flash mode button Mode dial Exposure compensation button AE lock button Protect button AF button MENU button Delete button Playback button IN...

Page 14: ...ltiple exposure Auto bracket button DPOF button Viewfinder Diopter adjustment lever Flash pop up button Terminal cover Built in flash Av dial Nine image display Zoom display dial Hot shoe Meteringmode select lever Cable release socket PC Video terminal DC input terminal LCD panel ...

Page 15: ... Multiple exposure shooting p 84 Sensitivity p 54 14 Number of recordable images 6 Tv dial enabled p 62 Exposure compensation step p 79 7 Av dial enabled p 64 Multiple exposure frames p 84 8 Aperture p 64 15 Exposure compensation p 79 Turn the main switch to to see the LCD panel in the dark The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds The LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up when the A...

Page 16: ...ure Mode 1 Color space p 128 7 Focus points p 74 2 Sensitivity p 54 8 Saturation p 117 3 Quality level Recorded pixels p 51 52 9 Sharpness p 117 4 White Balance p 55 142 10 Contrast p 118 5 Custom Function p 115 11 Lens focal length 6 Focus mode p 70 12 Date and Time AF S 18mm 12 00 200 ISO WB L sRGB AWB 2003 10 01 1 S Information 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 17: ...le exposure p 82 84 14 Flash mode p 86 6 Focus mode p 70 15 Color space p 128 7 Aperture value p 64 16 Focus points p 74 8 Shutter speed p 62 17 Saturation p 117 9 Capture mode 18 Sharpness p 117 7 Green program AE mode p 59 19 Contrast p 118 e Hyper Program p 60 20 Lens focal length b Shutter speed priority AE p 62 21 Captured date and time c Aperture priority AE p 64 a Hyper Manual p 66 Press th...

Page 18: ...ture value 5 Flash status information 12 Number of recordable images 6 Focus points indication Exposure compensation step 7 Focus indicator 13 Bar graph The focus points are superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down The superimpose function can be canceled using the custom function See page 115 for setting Custom Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 12 11 3 ...

Page 19: ...tting Started Attaching the Strap 20 Powering the Camera 21 Turning the Camera On and Off 26 Initial Settings 27 Attaching the Lens 32 Installing Removing the CF Card 34 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 36 ...

Page 20: ...Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure to the inside of the clasp 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure to the inside of the clasp ...

Page 21: ...ide the battery cover toward the lens before flipping it open 2 Insert the batteries according to the indicator in the battery chamber 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover to close and slide it as shown in the illustration Please use the AC adapter when using the camera for a prolonged period p 25 Check the battery orientation if the camera will not operate properly after replacing...

Page 22: ... out AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions under certain conditions We do not recommend their use except in emergencies AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries and CR V3 are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while Otherwise the batt...

Page 23: ... on the LCD monitor when you change the camera batteries When this happens change the backup battery CR2016 Replace the battery once every five years 1 Turn off the camera 2 Use a coin to remove the backup battery chamber cover Battery level indicator Adequate power Battery is running low Battery is exhausted Battery Depleted The camera turns off after displaying this message Backup battery ...

Page 24: ...400 0 C Approx 800 Approx 700 Approx 600 Approx 350 Ni MH 20 C Approx 450 Approx 400 Approx 350 Approx 300 0 C Approx 400 Approx 350 Approx 300 Approx 250 AA Alkaline 20 C Approx 110 Approx 100 Approx 80 Approx 120 0 C Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Approx 60 Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batte...

Page 25: ...AC adapter 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet Using the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet Disconnection while the camera is recording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your data When using the AC adapter be sure to r...

Page 26: ...urn the camera OFF when not in use Turn the main switch to to illuminate the LCD panel for about 10 seconds The depth of field can also be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main switch to position See page 138 for preview display Auto Power Off will be activated when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time Default setting is 1 minute ...

Page 27: ... on You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on 2 Use the four way controller 45 to select your applicable language The default setting is English 3 Press the four way controller 3 The screen for setting the City will be displayed Setting the Display Language You can chang...

Page 28: ...oller 45 to select O on or P Off The default setting is P Off 2 Press the four way controller 3 The screen for setting the Video Out will be displayed Setting the Home Town See p 92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting the World Time p 120 Setting the D S T Mode You can change the setting after it has been made Refer...

Page 29: ...style 1 Use the four way controller 23 to select the date and time display style 23 are displayed above and below the display style 2 Press the four way controller 5 23 are displayed above and below 24h Setting the Video Output Format You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Selecting the Video Output Format p 123 Setting the Date and Time Ok OK Initial setting City DST Video Out...

Page 30: ...ler 5 23 are displayed above and below the date 7 Use the four way controller 23 to set the date and press the four way controller 5 again 23 are displayed above and below the year 8 Repeat step 7 to set the year hour and minutes 24h 00 00 OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 01 01 2003 Ok 24h 00 00 OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 01 01 2003 Ok 24h 00 00 OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 01 01 2...

Page 31: ...button to set the clock to 0 seconds when the clock reaches 00 second If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete your settings will be cancelled but you can take pictures If this occurs the Initial settings screen is appeared the next time the camera is turned on Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen To access the menu see Changing the Date Style and Date T...

Page 32: ...d dots on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks Turn the lens to the left to confirm that it is locked in place after attaching the lens 3 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portion inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise ...

Page 33: ... unexpected lens movement Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt du...

Page 34: ... camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card market product 1 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover 2 Insert the card all the way with the CF card label toward the LCD monitor 3 Close the card cover You can also use a Microdrive in addition to a CF card Installing ...

Page 35: ...ting Started 2 35 1 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover 2 Press the card eject button to remove the CF card 3 Close the card cover Removing Card eject button ...

Page 36: ... eyesight 1 Look through the viewfinder and point and camera at a well lit scene Then move the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the position until the autofocus frames and the focus points in the viewfinder are in clear focus You can adjust the diopter from 2 5 1 5m 1 Per meter ...

Page 37: ...3 Basic Operation Basic Operation Shooting 38 Basic Operation Playback 41 ...

Page 38: ... a table tree or a wall for instance Although there are individual differences among photographers in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is 1 focal length 1 5 For example it is 1 75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1 150 of second for 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using an telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight...

Page 39: ...t the focus mode to Autofocus Set the focus mode lever to l p 70 3 Press the flash pop up button to activate the flash You do not need to pop up the flash when you do not intend to use it 4 Adjust the size of the subject Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject p 81 Taking Pictures ...

Page 40: ...ately after taking a picture The Instant Review default setting displays for 1 sec Press the Delete button i to display the delete screen while the image is displayed Press the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press OK The image is deleted OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake when taking a picture Practice pressing the shutt...

Page 41: ...ure mode Playing Back Images Pressing the four way controller 3 will rotate the image 90 180 and 270 The image captured in vertical position can be displayed for easy viewing Only the display is rotated The recorded image is not updated The image with the highest file number is shown first when you switch to the playback screen You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by turning Nine...

Page 42: ... 4 or 5 4 Displays the previous image 5 Displays the next image Press the Delete button i to display the Delete screen when the image is displayed Press the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press OK The image is deleted Press the Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode Selecting Previous or Next Images Deleting Images 100 0120 Delete Ca...

Page 43: ...ecorded Pixels and Quality Level 51 Setting the Sensitivity 54 Setting the White Balance 55 Selecting the Metering Method 57 Capture Modes 59 Focusing 70 EV Compensation 79 Using the Zoom Lens 81 Auto Bracketing 82 Multiple Exposure Shooting 84 Using the Flash 86 ...

Page 44: ... Single frame One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed This is the most common drive mode p 44 j Consecutive shooting Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down p 45 g Self timer shooting Self timer mode p 46 h Remote control shooting The shutter can be released with the remote control unit p 49 The Self timer shooting g and the Re...

Page 45: ... the shutter release button to stop taking consecutive pictures Consecutive Shooting When the focus mode lever is set to l single the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames When the focus mode lever is set to k continuous the focus is adjusted for each shot However note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete The shutter can...

Page 46: ... to include the photographer in the picture The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Press the drive mode button g until g appears on the LCD panel Self Timer shooting ...

Page 47: ...ignal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully The audible PCV signal can be turned off See page 119 Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder during self timer operation in any capture mode other than a metered manual exposure Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the ...

Page 48: ... up Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up 1 In Custom Function set Self timer delay time to 2 sec See page 115 for setting Custom Functions 2 Press the drive mode button until g appears on the LCD panel 3 Focus on the subject and then press the shutter release button completely The mirror stays up and the picture will be taken 2 seconds later AE lock is enabled with ...

Page 49: ...ra The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed When the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking Press the drive mode button after the picture is taken The drive mode returns to single frame drive mode Remote Control Shooting The camera is not focused by operating the remote control Foc...

Page 50: ...use a custom function to change the remote control operation time from 3 seconds to immediate operation See page 115 for setting Custom Functions Press the drive button or turn the main switch off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged When using the ...

Page 51: ...he larger the image size and file size The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings 1 Set the mode dial to 8 2 Select the recorded pixels with the Av dial 3 Confirm the recorded pixels on the LCD panel Setting the Recorded Pixels L 3008 2008 Suited for printing on A3 paper M 2400 1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper S 1536 1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper ...

Page 52: ... cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW Fixed at 3008 2008 Setting the Quality Level 1 RAW Raw data just as it was captured You can process this on your PC using dedicated utility software 2 TIFF Image is recorded as uncompressed data Suited for processing on your PC Image is saved with TIFF extension C Best Lowest compression rate suited for printing large pictures on A4 paper Imag...

Page 53: ...level with the b dial 3 Confirm the quality level on the LCD panel 4 Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode The camera is ready to take a picture Pressing the green button while setting the quality level will make the quality level revert to the default value C Best ...

Page 54: ...er places on the other hand pictures tend to be affected by noise and appear rough 3 Confirm the sensitivity level on the LCD panel 4 Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode Turn the Tv dial counterclockwise to decrease the number Turn the Tv dial clockwise to increase the number Pressing the green button while setting the sensitivity will make the quality level revert to the default value ...

Page 55: ...ra makes the adjustment automatically G Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight H Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade Cloudy For taking pictures on cloudy days J Fluorescent Light For taking pictures under fluorescent light Select the type of fluorescent light from W white 4200 K N neutral white 5000 K and D daylight 6500 K I Tungsten Light For taking pictures under tungsten li...

Page 56: ...e white balance on the LCD panel 4 Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode See page142 for manual adjustment method Pressing the green button while setting the white balance will make the white balance revert to the default value F ...

Page 57: ...own in the illustration when using the multi segment metering This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion 1 Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to Using the Multi 16 Segment Metering The center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode when using a lens other than an FA J FA F or A len...

Page 58: ...atically compensate for backlit scenes 1 Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to M With spot metering brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration You can use AE lock in combination when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain p 69 1 Rotate the metering mode select lever to set t...

Page 59: ... mode a manual mode and p bulb mode Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the program line for taking pictures at the proper exposure 1 Set the mode dial to 7 Using the Green Program AE mode AE lock shooting p 69 auto bracket shooting p 82 multiple exposure shooting p 84 and EV compensation p 79 are not available in green program AE mode ...

Page 60: ...ter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel Using the P Hyper Program mode Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring You can set a custom function to change the program line used See page 115 for setting Custom Functions You can set a custom function to compensate the sensitivity automatically to obtain...

Page 61: ... outside the appropriate range The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green button To change aperture value The camera switches to Aperture priority AE when you turn the c dial in the e Hyper Program mode Aperture can be set only to a value within the range appropriate for the shutter speed value The shutter speeds on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash when the bri...

Page 62: ...elected This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed See page 136 for the effect of shutter speed 1 Set the mode dial to b 2 Select the shutter speed with the Tv dial 3 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel Using the Tv Shutter priority mode ...

Page 63: ...tter speed is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash or faster sensitivity if it is too dark Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring The shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on You can set a function to enable noise reduction processing when taking pi...

Page 64: ...ue is selected This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background See page 136 for the effect of aperture 1 Set the mode dial to c 2 Select the aperture value with the Av dial 3 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel Using the Av Aperture priority mode ...

Page 65: ...ge unable to obtain the proper exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash or faster sensitivity if it is too dark Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring The aperture is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on You can set a custom function...

Page 66: ... auto lock button while setting the aperture to the A position when using a lens with an aperture ring When pressing the green button to get the proper exposure setting how shutter speed and aperture values are determined will change depending on the Green Button in Manual in the custom function menu e The proper exposure setting is determined based on the program mode selected in the custom setti...

Page 67: ...n proper exposure Use an ND Neutral Density filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright Select a brighter subject or use a flash if it is too dark You can use the AE L button p 69 to memorize the exposure value in Hyper Manual mode In this state the shutter speed and aperture value combination is changed with the exposure value said as is when you change either the shutter speed...

Page 68: ... the B Bulb mode Use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and use the optional Cable Switch CS 205 when using this mode With the remote control shooting mode the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control s shutter release button is held down You can set whether or not to perform noise reduction in the Custom Function settings ...

Page 69: ...e AE lock button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 119 AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is set to p Bulb mode When the exposure mode is set to e program mode you can use a Hyper program while the AE lock is engaged The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which max...

Page 70: ...Continuous mode adjusts the focus continuously p 70 71 Manual focus You can adjust the focus manually p 72 Selecting the focus point You can set the camera to automatically select the focus point select a specified position or the center position within the viewfinder p 74 The following three methods are provided for adjusting focus 1 Set the focus mode lever to l Using the AF S Autofocus Single m...

Page 71: ...t is blinking 1 Set the focus mode lever to k The focus is locked while is lit focus lock To focus on another subject take your finger off of the shutter release button first The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l single mode If the subject is too close to the camera move back and take the picture Set the focus manually when the subject is difficult to focus see page 78 ...

Page 72: ...djust the focus manually you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to The camera switches to predictive AF mode automatically when a moving subject is detected in k continuous mode The shutter can be released even when the subject is out of ...

Page 73: ...will hear a double beep when the subject comes into focus 1 Set the focus mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen Use the viewfinder s matte field as described below when the subject is difficult to focus see p 78 and the focus indicator will not stay lit The beep can be turned off p 119 Using the viewfinder matte field ...

Page 74: ...us frames If the camera does not select the desired focus point in Auto mode you can select the desired focus point manually 1 Set the focus point select dial to j Selecting the focus points Setting the focus point mode to AUTO The focused point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down The superimpose function can be canceled using a custom f...

Page 75: ...h the focus points indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder when you have trouble seeing the superimposed focus point because of the backlit or other conditions 1 Set the focus point select dial to 6 Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and return to automatic setting The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other th...

Page 76: ...s set to l Single Mode 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder You can use focus lock when the subject you wish to focus on is not within the focus point area 2 Aim the center of the viewfinder over the subject then press the shutter release button halfway down The focus indicator lights up and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus If it is blinking the ...

Page 77: ...4 Re compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway down and press the shutter release button fully to take the picture The focus is locked while the focus indicator is lit Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus The beep can be turned off p 119 ...

Page 78: ... t reflect much light within the focus points range c Subjects that are moving extremely fast d Powerfully reflected light or strong backlight subjects with extremely bright backgrounds e If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range f Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range It may not be in focus even if the focus indicator i...

Page 79: ...isplayed during compensation If the 9 are on the negative side of the bar graph it indicates under exposure If they are on the positive side it indicates over exposure One dot on the bar graph indicates 0 5 step 0 5 EV How to read the viewfinder bar graph The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode Press the green button to reset the...

Page 80: ...80 Shooting Functions 4 Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to green program AE mode a metered manual exposure mode or p bulb mode ...

Page 81: ...ired size and take the picture 1 Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears Power Zoom Image Size Tracking Zoom Clip and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible with this camera ...

Page 82: ...d frame is over exposed You can set the negative or positive exposure compensation step to be 1 2EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 1 3EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 using Exposure setting steps in custom functions 1 Press the multiple exposure auto bracket button until V appears on the LCD panel 2 Turn the Tv dial to select while holding down the multiple exposure auto bracket button Normal exposure Under exposure Over exposure ...

Page 83: ...when the focus mode lever is set to k continuous However note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the metering timer initial value 20 seconds when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing and you can take the next picture at the next compensation...

Page 84: ...with a bright moon superimposed 1 Press the multiple exposure auto bracket button until V appears on the LCD panel 2 Turn the Tv dial to select V while holding down the multiple exposure auto bracket button 3 Use the Av dial to set the number of multiple exposures while holding down the multiple exposure auto bracket button Here as an example the number is set to 2 two ...

Page 85: ...or instant review 5 Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image The composite image is displayed on the LCD monitor The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode is cancelled when the picture is taken You can delete the first image by pressing the delete button while the delete screen is displayed Repeat step 5 to take three or more The maximum number of frames i...

Page 86: ...o take a test shoot to confirm this Also refer to Page 140 F FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built in Flash 1 Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash The flash pops up and starts charging automatically When flash is fully charged b appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 2 Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode See page 87 3 Press the shutter release button fu...

Page 87: ... on the LCD panel cycles as shown in the chart with each press of the button Flash modes for each capture mode Flash modes differ by capture mode See below for the flash modes corresponding to each capture mode The indications shown are with the built in flash popped up Green program AE mode Setting Flash Modes Automatic flash Red eyereduction automatic flash ...

Page 88: ...e the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect Automatic flash Red eyereduction automatic flash Wireless mode Red eyereduction flash ON Flash ON Wireless high speed sync mode Flash ON Red eyereduction flash ON Wireless high speed sync mode Wireless mode Red eye Reduction If red eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ etc is set as a slave unit or wireless the preflash for red eye...

Page 89: ...vity 400 The flash recommended indicator b in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel will blink to recommend that you use the flash when you attempt to take a picture in low light and backlight condition About Red eye Phenomenon Flash photography distance The flash effective range does not come closer than 0 7m 2 6ft even if the lens aperture is very small The exposure will not be properly controlled...

Page 90: ...that the flash mode is set to Flash ON 3 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 4 Take the picture Daylight Sync Shooting It may be over exposed when the background is too bright Press the flash button and turn off 3 on the LCD panel when shooting with daylight sync The flash may not discharge when taking a daylight sync photograph with 3 displayed on the LCD panel 3 on the LCD panel cannot be tu...

Page 91: ...eed that does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter speed is fixed at 1 150 sec when any lens other than FA J FA or F is used Slow Speed Sync Mode It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject in a low light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expos...

Page 92: ...kground will not be exposed correctly Adjust the shutter speed so that the aperture value stops blinking If the flash is popped up before setting the shutter speed the background will not be exposed correctly The picture will be blurred when the subject is not stop moving use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake You can use slow speed sync shooting by performing the same operation in...

Page 93: ...the flash sync speed Aperture is set automatically in the Hyper Program and Shutter Priority AE Modes Flash confirmation in the viewfinder P TTL auto flash appropriate sensitivity 200 to 3200 1 1 TTL auto flash appropriate sensitivity 200 to 800 2 2 Slow speed sync Autofocus illuminator Trailing shutter curtain sync 3 flash 4 Contrast control sync flash 3 mode Slave flash Multiple flash 5 High spe...

Page 94: ...to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture About the LCD panel display for AF360FGZ Using P TTL Auto Mode P TTL auto is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only The mode will be TTL auto when using a flash other than the AF360FGZ The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is fully charged For details such as operation method and effective distance p...

Page 95: ...o enable using the built in flash 5 Press the flash mode button until is displayed With the AF360FGZ you can discharge a flash without having a cord connection between the camera and flash unit The High speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash 1 Place the flash unit at the desired location 2 Set the flash unit power switch to WIRELESS 3 Set the flash unit wireless mode switch to S Slav...

Page 96: ...ration time in HS High speed flash sync mode 5 The AF360FGZ discharges the main flash Channel settings for wireless flash control For wireless control a channel e g CH1 for the AF360FGZ must be set as follows Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera turning on the camera and pressing the shutter release button halfway down to set the channel The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready full...

Page 97: ... shoe adapter to the bottom of the external flash and connect these with the extension cord F5P The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to your tripod Fig 1 When combining with the built in flash To use two or more external flashes simultaneously either use the same type of flashes as shown in the flash function chart on p 93 or use the following combinations AF360FGZ ...

Page 98: ...flash and built in flash are fully charged and then take the picture The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off camera shoe adapter F Contrast Control Sync Flash For contrast control synch flash photography when using two external flashes the flash set as the contrast control flash is flash 2 and the other external flash is flash 1 When using an external flash...

Page 99: ...5 Playback Functions Zoom Playback 100 Nine Image Display 101 Deleting Images 102 Printing Service Settings DPOF 106 ...

Page 100: ... 2 Turn the Nine image display Zoom display dial clockwise The image is magnified 1 12 You can move the zoom position with the four way controller during zoom display Turn the Nine image display zoom display dial counterclockwise to reduce the magnification Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode x 2 0 x 2 0 x 2 0 ...

Page 101: ...yed at once Press the four way controller 2345 to select an image If there are 10 or more images recorded a scroll bar appears at the right of the screen With an image selected in the bottom row pressing the four way controller 3 displays the next nine images 3 Turn the Nine image display Zoom display dial clockwise or press OK The selected image is displayed With the very last image selected pres...

Page 102: ...ayback button and use the four way controller 45 to select the image to delete 2 Press the Delete button to display the Delete screen 3 Select Delete with the four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button The image is deleted Deleting a Single Image 100 0120 Delete Cancel OK Delete One All Ok ...

Page 103: ...o display the Delete screen 3 Select All with the four way controller 45 4 Press the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press OK All images are deleted Deleting All Images Once deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Delete One Delete all images on memory card Delete OK OK Cancel All ...

Page 104: ... Z to display the Protect screen 3 Select Protect with the four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button The selected image is protected Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting The Z symbol is displayed when playing back protected images Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card 100 0120 Protect Unprotect OK Protect One All O...

Page 105: ...ur way controller 45 4 Press the four way controller 2 to select Protect and press OK The images are protected Protecting All Images Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card Protect Protect all images Protect Cancel all images OK OK One All ...

Page 106: ...ber of copies or to imprint the date Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to 99 Date Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image 1 Press the Playback button and use the four way controller 45 to select the image to print 2 Press the DPOF button to display the DPOF screen 3 Press the four way controller 3 The frame will move to Copies Single Image Se...

Page 107: ...imprinted 6 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings If DPOF settings already exist for an image the number of prints and the on off date setting will be displayed Set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button to cancel DPOF settings Some printers or printing equipment at the photo processing lab may not imprint the date even when the DPOF setting is set DPOF settin...

Page 108: ...mber of Copies 4 Press the four way controller 45 to select the number of copies and press the four way controller 3 The cursor will move to Date 5 Press the four way controller 45 to select O on or P off for the date OThe date will be imprinted P The date will not be imprinted Settings for All Images You can set the number of prints up to 99 DPOF Copies DPOF setting for all images 00 Date OK Ok O...

Page 109: ...Settings for all images will cancel settings for single images The number of copies applies to all images when you specify the number of copies for all images Before printing always check that the number is correct To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 with All Images selected ...

Page 110: ...6 Settings Setting Menu List 112 How to Operate the Settings Menu 113 Camera Settings 114 Custom Function Chart 127 List of City Names 130 ...

Page 111: ...118 Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display time 1 sec 118 Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off 1 min 119 Beep Sets beep settings O On 119 Date Adjust Sets the date and time 01 01 2003 120 World Time Sets the world time O On 120 Language Switches the language for displaying menus and messages on the LCD monitor English 122 Video Out Sets the video output format NTSC 123 Brightness Level...

Page 112: ... Press the OK button when your menu screen settings are complete This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode Press the OK button to return to the menu when sub menu settings were made Press OK again to save the settings and return to Capture or Playback mode You can also select menu items using the Tv dial and change settings using the Av dial Even after you press the OK button...

Page 113: ...Select Format with the four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button Formatting begins The camera is ready to take a picture when formatting is complete Formatting a CF card Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card The card may be damaged beyond use Please note that formatting will delete protected images as well Format All data deleted Format MENU OK Exit Ok Cancel ...

Page 114: ...Use the four way controller 23 to select the item to set and then use the four way controller 45 to change the settings 5 Press the OK button twice This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode Setting the Custom Functions Custom Function Noise Reduction Exposure Setting Steps Use Custom Function Setting 1 Normal On 1 2 EV 3 2 1 Sensitivity Range Normal Sensitivity Correction Off...

Page 115: ...he custom function setting to call up 4 Press the OK button twice This calls up the settings stored under the selected custom function number and the camera returns to Capture or Playback mode Calling up saved functions Custom Function Normal 1 2 EV 3 2 1 Program Line Noise Reduction Exposure Setting Steps Use Custom Function Setting 1 On Sensitivity Range Normal Sensitivity Correction Off ...

Page 116: ...ines sharp or soft 1 Select Sharpness on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 45 to select from x Normal z Hard or y Soft 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting the Color Saturation Setting the Image Sharpness Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review 1 sec Auto Power Off 1 min 1 S Main Menu Format Custom Function Satu...

Page 117: ... time from 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec or OFF 1 Select Instant Review on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 45 to change the display time 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting the Contrast Setting the Instant Review Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review 1 sec Auto Power Off 1 min 1 S Main Menu Format Custom Function Satur...

Page 118: ...an turn the camera operation beep on or off 1 Select Beep on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 45 to switch between O on and P off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Auto Power Off Auto Power Off will not work during playback slideshow a USB connection and using the AC Adapter Turning the Beep On and Off Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpne...

Page 119: ...tor when traveling overseas 1 Select World Time on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 to display the World Time settings screen 3 Press the four way controller 45 to switch between O on and P off O Displays the time in the country selected in the World time P Displays the time in the country selected in the Home time 4 Press the four way controller 3 To set world time X If New York is...

Page 120: ...45 to select DST O on or P off and press the four way controller 3 To set home time W Press the four way controller 45 to select the Home time city or turn DST on and off 7 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the correct date and time See The list on p 130 for available cities and their codes ...

Page 121: ...our applicable language You can choose the language from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese 4 Press the OK button Menus are displayed in the language of your choice 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting the Display Language Main Menu Beep Date Adjust World Time Video Out English NTSC Language Brightness Level File Serial English Deu...

Page 122: ...our LCD monitor 1 Select Brightness Level on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 to display the Brightness level settings screen 3 Press the four way controller 45 to adjust the brightness while watching the LCD monitor Press the four way controller 4 to darken the display and the four way controller 5 to brighten it Selecting the Video Output Format Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ...

Page 123: ...images reverts to the smallest number when inserting each new CF card When a recorded CF card is inserted the consecutive No is set Serial The File Number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the File No will remain consecutive after inserting a new CF card 3 Press the OK button The File Number will be assigned to each image according to the settings Resetting the File Numb...

Page 124: ...to change the playback interval Select from 3 sec 5 sec 10sec 15 sec 20 sec and 30 sec 4 Press the OK button Playback will start at the specified interval Lock the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD See page 149 for cleaning the CCD 1 Select Sensor Cleaning on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 to display the Sensor Cleaning screen Setting the Slideshow Pressing the shutte...

Page 125: ...te Style and World Time 1 Select Reset on the Main menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 to display the Reset screen 3 Press the four way controller 2 to select Reset 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Resetting to Default Settings Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up To Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up MENU OK Exit Ok Cancel Reset Menu Setting will be reset to de...

Page 126: ... 1152 768 960 640 Records S size at 1536 1024 Records S size at 1152 768 Records S size at 960 640 Hyper Program On Default Setting Off Uses Hyper program function No Hyper program function Green Button in Manual P Default Setting b c Return to proper exposure on the program line with Green Button Shift only Tv for proper exposure with Green button Shift only Av for proper exposure with Green butt...

Page 127: ... exposure metering timer to 3 seconds Sets exposure metering timer to 5 seconds Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds Sets exposure metering timer to 15 seconds Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds Self timer Delay Time 12sec Default Setting 2sec Sets self timer delay time to 12 seconds Sets self timer delay time to 2 seconds Remote Control Delay 3sec Default Setting 0sec Shutter will b...

Page 128: ... and AV on the LCD panel FA F A M S with manual diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K Aperture Priority AE mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value however an exposure error may occur Aperture value displays F in the viewfinder and AV on the LCD panel Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens lens only Aperture Priority AE mode FA F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm lens only Ape...

Page 129: ... Noumea NOU Jerusalem JRS Wellington WLG Jeddah JED Auckland AKL Tehran THR NORTH AMERICA Guam GUM Dubai DXB Honolulu HNL Kabul KBL Anchorage ANC ASIA Karachi KHI San Francisco SFO Male MLE Los Angeles LAX Delhi DEL Denver DEN Colombo CMB Chicago CHI Kathmandu KTM Miami MIA Dacca DAC New York NYC Rangoon RGN Vancouver YVR Bangkok BKK Calgary YYC Kuala Lumpur KUL Toronto YTO Vientiane VTE Halifax Y...

Page 130: ...7 Connecting Connecting to a TV 132 Connecting to a PC 133 ...

Page 131: ...cable to the PC Video terminal on the camera 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV 3 Turn on the TV and the camera If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC10 optional is recommended Please refer to the operating manual of the TV or other connected equipment You can set a custom function to turn the LCD monitor on ...

Page 132: ...oratory and for viewing images and RAW data development The following example shows how to connect your camera to your PC 1 Turn on your PC 2 Make sure the camera is turned off and connect the PC Video terminal on the camera and the USB terminal on your PC with the USB cable Confirm that the CF card is inserted in the camera 3 Turn on the camera The camera is recognized as a Removable Disk in My C...

Page 133: ... Details about Capture Functions 136 Optional Accessories 146 Cleaning the CCD 149 Precautions Regarding Memory Cards 151 Error Messages 152 Troubleshooting 153 Main Specifications 154 Glossary 160 WARRANTY POLICY 162 ...

Page 134: ...light is allowed to strike the CCD to adjust the amount of light striking the CCD Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer It is possible to enhance the effect of motion rivers waterfalls waves etc by intentionally using a slower shutter speed Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the a...

Page 135: ... the aperture narrowed the landscape in front of and behind the person will be in focus Effect of aperture When you focus on a portion of the subject there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field As the aperture is stopped down the depth of field focused range increases wider range of focus Also the wide angle lens and the...

Page 136: ...cture 1 Focus on the subject 2 Turn the main switch to while looking through the viewfinder You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding down the main switch How to check depth of field No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the position You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes The focu...

Page 137: ...ample uses ISO200 with an aperture of f 4 Guide number 15 6 f 4 3 9m 3 9 5 0 8m Therefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 8m to 3 9m If the resulting number 3 is not available as a lens aperture the smaller number 2 8 is generally used Calculating flash distance from the aperture used using built in flash Maximum flash distance Guide Number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance Maxi...

Page 138: ...f 4AL FA Zoom 24 90mm f 3 5 4 5AL IF FA Zoom 28 70mm f 4AL FA Zoom 28 70mm f 2 8AL Vignetting may occur if focal length is between 28 35mm and the object distance less that 1m FA J Zoom 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 FA Zoom 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 FA Zoom 28 90mm f 3 5 5 6 FA Zoom 28 105mm f 4 5 6 FA Zoom 28 105mm f 4 5 6 IF FA Zoom 28 105mm f 3 2 4 5AL IF FA Zoom 28 200mm f 3 8 5 6AL IF FA Zoom 35 80mm f 4 5 6 FA ...

Page 139: ...50mm f 1 4 FA50mm f 1 7 FA77mm f 1 8 Limited FA 85mm f 1 4 IF FA135mm f 2 8 IF FA 200mm f 2 8ED IF FA 300mm f 2 8ED IF FA 300mm f 4 5ED IF FA 400mm f 5 6ED IF FA 600mm f 4ED IF FA Macro 50mm f 2 8 FA Macro 100mm f 2 8 FA Macro 100mm f 3 5 FA Macro 200mm f 4ED IF FA Soft 28mm f 2 8 FA Soft 85mm f 2 8 Lens Name Compatible ...

Page 140: ...e optimum white balance for your surroundings White balance set manually can be placed in the camera memory in three ways 1 Set the mode dial to n and turn the c dial to select K 2 Turn the b dial to set the registration number for placing manual white balance in memory 1 3 3 Set the mode dial to the capture mode to be used and fill the viewfinder completely with white or gray paper etc under the ...

Page 141: ...ms of absolute temperature K Kelvin This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to register the white balance The registered white balance is only enabled when white balance is set to K Color temperature 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 1...

Page 142: ...maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger 3 To use an F FA soft 85mm f 2 8 lens or FA soft 28mm f 2 8 lens set custom function to allow shutter release with a lens aperture other than A Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set but only within manual aperture range 4 When using the built in flash and AF360FGZ FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS Function Lens Mount type FA J FA lens ...

Page 143: ...ve the A Auto position on the aperture ring can be used The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless a custom function is set to enable shutter release even when lens aperture is set at other than A When a lens without an A position is used When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is set to a position other than the A position When accessories such as an auto extensi...

Page 144: ... The cord length is 0 5m Battery grip D BG1 Batteries Actual temperature Normal recording Flash photography Playback time 50 use 100 use CR V3 20 C Approx 800 Approx 750 Approx 650 Approx 450 min 0 C Approx 550 Approx 500 Approx 450 Approx 350 min AA Lithium 20 C Approx 750 Approx 650 Approx 600 Approx 350 min 0 C Approx 650 Approx 600 Approx 500 Approx 300 min Ni MH 20 C Approx 400 Approx 350 App...

Page 145: ...in AF spot beam and maximum guide number 50 ISO 100 m It features the slave sync flash function multiple flash contrast control sync flash and leading trailing curtain sync flash mode Macro Flash AF140C A macro flash unit with a guide number of 14 ISO 100 m Off Camera shoe Clip CL 10 A setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P and Off Came...

Page 146: ...0 intervals The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1 and 2 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter Install it on the viewfinder If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose one of the eight correction lenses M of 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 and 3 m 1 Soft Case O CC10 Eyecup FL Camera strap O ST10 For Viewfinder Camera Case Others ...

Page 147: ...era on and remove the lens 2 Set Sensor Cleaning on the Main menu to ON 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Mirror up on the Sensor Cleaning screen 4 Press the OK button The mirror is locked in the up position 5 Clean the CCD Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD If a blower with a brush is used the brush may scratch the CCD Never wipe the CCD with a cloth 6 Turn the ...

Page 148: ...aning the CCD When the battery level is low Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor If you are not using the AC adapter please use batteries with ample capacity remaining A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning Please interrupt your cleaning operation immediately Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area I...

Page 149: ... for data that is erased When the CF card is mishandled by the user When the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference When the card has not been used for a long time When the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed The CF card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the dat...

Page 150: ...rror The CF card has a problem and image capture and playback are impossible Try displaying it on a PC Card not formatted The CF card inserted is not formatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device p 34 Cannot use card The inserted card cannot be used Insert a usable card Image folder could not be created The maximum folder and file number has been used and no more images can be saved Inse...

Page 151: ...installed upside down Install the batteries properly p 21 The mode dial is in the 8 or no position Set the mode dial to one of the capture modes The built in flash is being charged Wait until the flash is fully charged p 86 The Autofocus does not work The subject is not within the AF frame Move the camera until subject is inside of the AF frame p 17 The subject is too close Increase the camera to ...

Page 152: ...00 Approx 754 Approx 1420 Approx 956 Approx 1721 Approx 2980 512MB Approx 119 Approx 232 Approx 452 Approx 185 Approx 354 Approx 676 Approx 452 Approx 812 Approx 1412 Microdrive 340MB Approx 81 Approx 159 Approx 313 Approx 126 Approx 245 Approx 470 Approx 313 Approx 565 Approx 984 256MB Approx 57 Approx 111 Approx 222 Approx 87 Approx 172 Approx 335 Approx 222 Approx 401 Approx 701 128MB Approx 25...

Page 153: ...ith 50mm f 1 4 lens at Diopter 2 5 to 1 5 m 1 Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In focus Green lamp is lit front or back focus Indication signals and unable to focus indicator Green lamp blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture indication Flash ready indication b is lit Bar graph exposure compensation Over or Under exposure indication in Metered Manual Mode exposure compensation indication A...

Page 154: ...low speed sync flash Contrast control sync flash ISO range P TTL 200 3200 TTL 200 800 Flash sync Hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes ISO range P TTL 200 3200 TTL 200 800 Automatic flash Red eye reduction flash function High speed sync wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash Custom Function 22 functions can be set Time function World Time settings for 62 citie...

Page 155: ...ication for Remote Control Optional Remote Control The operating distance of the remote control is approx 5 m from the front of the camera Power source One 3V lithium battery CR1620 Dimension 22mm W 53mm H 6 5mm D Weight 7g ...

Page 156: ... f4 5 6 Program lines 1 2 30 8 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 ISO200 sec F 45 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 1 8000 1 2000 64 EV 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 21 23 1 2 30 8 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 ISO200 sec F 45 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 1 8000 1 2000 64 EV 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 21 23 ...

Page 157: ...FA J 18 35mm f4 5 6 1 2 30 8 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 ISO200 sec F 45 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 1 8000 1 2000 64 EV 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 21 23 1 2 30 8 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 ISO200 sec F 45 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 1 8000 1 2000 64 EV 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 21 23 ...

Page 158: ... format when the quality level is set to C Best D Better or E Good Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to an e mail NTSC PAL These are video output formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and South Korea PAL is mainly used in European nations and in China RAW data Image data recording raw output from the CCD Transfer RAW data to your compute...

Page 159: ...ions of RGB red green blue and those for color printed materials such as pamphlets are rendered with combinations of CMYK cyan magenta yellow black Color space is the method in which specific colors are rendered through a certain method Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio The lower the compression the more detailed the image The image becomes rougher as the compression rate ri...

Page 160: ... by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will t...

Page 161: ... quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with...

Page 162: ...he instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas...

Page 163: ...e standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interfere...

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