Pentax *ist IST DS Operating Manual Download

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The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

LCD Panel Indications

Shutter speed (p.134)

AE metering (p.130)

Aperture (p.136)

No indicator:

Multi-segment metering

Flash mode (p.49)

: Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should

be used or incompatible

lens is being used)

: Center-weighted metering

: Spot metering

Auto bracketing (p.145)

: Flash off

White balance (p.112)
(Not displayed when set to Auto)

: Auto discharge

: Red-eye reduction flash on

Battery level

Drive Mode (p.102)

EV compensation (p.141)

: Single frame shooting

Number of recordable images/
EV compensation value/PC (Pb)
(PC = Personal Computer (mass
storage), Pb = PictBridge)

: Continuous shooting

: Self-Timer shooting

: Remote control shooting

Focus point indicator (p.123)
No indicator : Auto

: Select
: Center

Summary of Contents for *ist IST DS

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Operating Manual For optimum camera performance please read the Operating Manual before using the camera SLR Digital Camera...

Page 2: ...ve companies 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 installations generating st...

Page 3: ...ing directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed Always use the...

Page 4: ...th a new one It may cause explosion or overheating The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity and marked on the battery and the camera AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries...

Page 5: ...low temperatures This is due to liquid crystal properties and is not a fault Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance Sudden temperature changes will c...

Page 6: ...6 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started 23 Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Batteries 26 Battery Level Indicator 27 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and...

Page 7: ...l Pictures 63 Playing Back Images 63 Enlarging Playback Images 65 Nine Image Display 66 Slideshow 68 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images 73 Delet...

Page 8: ...evel 110 Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast 111 Setting the White Balance 112 Setting the Sensitivity 115 Setting the Color Space 117 Focusing 118 Using the Autofocus 118 Adjusting the Focus Ma...

Page 9: ...y Language 167 Turning the Guide Display On and Off 167 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 168 Selecting the Video Output Format 168 Setting Auto Power Off 169 Resetting the File Number 169 S...

Page 10: ...8 Main Specifications 189 Specification for Remote Control Optional 191 Glossary 192 Index 196 WARRANTY POLICY 200...

Page 11: ...ructions 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking playing back and printing still pictures Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing playing back and printing 4 Menu Re...

Page 12: ...Memo 10...

Page 13: ...1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use J Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14...

Page 14: ...atures large characters and buttons are easier to use The captured area view angle will differ for J and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD...

Page 15: ...sories are included Hot shoe cover FK Installed on camera Eyecup FL Installed on camera ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover Installed on camera USB cable I USB17 Video cable I VC28 Software CD ROM S SW...

Page 16: ...mode lever Tripod socket Battery cover Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver AF coupler Mirror Lens unlock button Lens mount index Main switch Shutter release button e dial L Z button 3 button i bu...

Page 17: ...er Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Diopter adjustment lever Mode dial Built in flash mc button Hot shoe USB Video terminal DC input terminal LCD panel Strap lug K button Terminal cover Cable...

Page 18: ...lash mode Active mode appears p 49 2 Drive mode p 102 3 AE metering p 130 4 Switch distance measuring point p 123 5 White balance p 112 6 Sensitivity p 115 7 Shooting mode Mode dial position p 104 8 W...

Page 19: ...3 6 Auto bracket p 145 15 Saturation p 111 7 ISO sensitivity p 115 16 Sharpness p 111 8 Image finishing p 108 17 Contrast p 111 9 Quality p 110 18 Lens focal length 14 14 25 25 AF AF sRGB sRGB 100 100...

Page 20: ...115 5 Focus mode p 118 18 Image finishing p 108 6 Focus point information p 123 19 Contrast p 111 7 Shutter speed p 134 20 Quality p 110 8 Aperture p 136 21 Recorded pixels p 109 9 EV compensation p...

Page 21: ...lder number and file number p 169 3 Protect icon p 77 4 Histogram Areas where blooming occurred blink if Hot spot warning is on p 160 Press the four way controller 23 in the histogram display to move...

Page 22: ...Focus indicator p 44 Appears when image is focused 7 Shutter speed p 134 Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e dial 8 Aperture p 136 Aperture...

Page 23: ...adjusted p 133 The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a p 138 11 Manual white balance p 113 Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjust...

Page 24: ...used M Center weighted metering N Spot metering 7 Auto bracketing p 145 a Flash off 8 White balance p 112 Not displayed when set to Auto E Auto discharge Red eye reduction flash on 9 Battery level 4 D...

Page 25: ...camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 In...

Page 26: ...ttaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure on the inside of the clasp 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure on t...

Page 27: ...lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for...

Page 28: ...period p 28 Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries Batteries CR V3 The provided CR V3 is a long life battery and is convenient when travel...

Page 29: ...Playback time 50 use 100 use CR V3 23 C 850 750 650 700 minutes 0 C 560 500 410 470 minutes AA lithium batteries 23 C 750 650 550 470 minutes 0 C 670 570 470 400 minutes AANi MHrechargeable batteries...

Page 30: ...4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet Using the AC Adapter Optional Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between th...

Page 31: ...re inserting or removing the SD Memory Card market product 1 Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction Card cover opens 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label t...

Page 32: ...may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static...

Page 33: ...uired number of pixels For example to print in postcard size 1 5M size is enough Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixe...

Page 34: ...ON position The camera will turn on Move the main switch to OFF position to turn off the camera Always turn the camera OFF when not in use The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform...

Page 35: ...n when turning your camera on You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Korean Chinese traditiona...

Page 36: ...troller 3 The cursor moves to W 5 Press the four way controller 45 to display the screen for setting the city 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set daylight saving time DST 7 Press the 4 button The screen fo...

Page 37: ...roller 5 The frame moves to 24h 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display 5 Press the four way controller 5 The frame returns to Date Style 6 Press the four...

Page 38: ...rn to the H Set up menu Press the 4 button again When you finish the settings and press the 4 button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the 4 button when the time sign...

Page 39: ...unction settings p 101 1 Check that the camera is off 2 Remove the body mount cover and lens mount cover Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to t...

Page 40: ...ches and block dust when shipped Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of...

Page 41: ...iewfinder and point the camera at a well lit scene Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the lever until the focus point AF frame in the viewfinder is focused Eyecup is attached to t...

Page 42: ...Memo 40...

Page 43: ...tions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and onward Basic Shooting Operation 42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built in Flash...

Page 44: ...ect such as a table tree or wall Although there are individual differences among photographers the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focus length 1 5 For example it is 1 75 of a secon...

Page 45: ...hen shutter release button is pressed is explained 1 Set the mode dial to I The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p 47...

Page 46: ...ease button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus The flash pops up automatically when necessary Manually lift the flash when...

Page 47: ...ns Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD display indicators displays and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the picture Press the s...

Page 48: ...id of the matte field in the viewfinder p 122 a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range...

Page 49: ...om Normal Portrait Landscape Macro and Moving Object modes U Normal The basic picture taking mode Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits s Landscape Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour and sa...

Page 50: ...e zoom ring to the right or left Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the...

Page 51: ...discharges when popped up does not discharge when retracted C Auto flash Redeye reduct Light a red eye reduction light before automatic flash D Manl flash Redeye reduct Discharges flash manually Ligh...

Page 52: ...a picture 1 Set the mode dial to I U q or 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging When the flash is fully charged b appears in the LCD m...

Page 53: ...CD monitor LCD panel and viewfinder p 17 p 20 p 22 2 Press the shutter release button fully The flash discharges and the picture is taken 3 Push the flash down retract Switch between Auto discharge mo...

Page 54: ...nction the pre flash is discharged just before the shutter is released This reduces pupil dilation The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect To use the...

Page 55: ...ic Operations Other Shooting Modes Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down 1 Press the button The Fn menu appears Continuous Shooting 200 200 200 Fn OK Exit Ex...

Page 56: ...dy to take pictures 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus OK OK OK Drive Mode Drive Mode O...

Page 57: ...alfway p 100 The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode lever is set to When the picture mode is Moving Object and is set continuous autofocus mode is set and the focus...

Page 58: ...56 3 Basic Operations 2 Press the button The Fn menu appears 3 Press the four way controller 2 200 200 200 Fn OK Exit Exit Exit...

Page 59: ...in the finder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus OK OK OK Drive Mode Drive Mode...

Page 60: ...tton is pressed fully 1 The beep can be turned off Turning the Beep On and Off p 163 8 Turn the camera off after shooting The next time the power is turned on self timer shooting is canceled and retur...

Page 61: ...t the camera to a tripod 2 Press the button The Fn menu appears Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately h The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on...

Page 62: ...utofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings Focus on the subject first before...

Page 63: ...gnore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a manual p 138 Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap Turn the power...

Page 64: ...shake when mirror pops up with this method Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Use the button and the four way controller 2 to select...

Page 65: ...taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor Playing Back Images Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 software to play bac...

Page 66: ...y easier to view 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 3 The i...

Page 67: ...can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying 1 Press the Q button and use the four way controller 45 to select an image The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is disp...

Page 68: ...left toward f to return Press the 4 button to return to the original size Press four way controller 2345 in zoom display to change the display area You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at th...

Page 69: ...r way controller 2345 to select an image 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 appea...

Page 70: ...screen displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the Q button and use the four way controller 45 to select an image to be displayed first The most recently captured image image with the largest file numbe...

Page 71: ...ress any button to end slideshow Press the shutter release button or the Q button slide the main switch to preview or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode Set the display time for slideshow in...

Page 72: ...a are turned off before connecting the cable 1 Connect the video cable to the USB Video terminal on the camera 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV 3 Turn the TV a...

Page 73: ...s RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter Additionally set digital filters from the Q Playback menu B W Convert to a black and white image Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by conver...

Page 74: ...h e dial if slim filter is selected Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer Use the four way controller 45 to select an image The image appears in the set slimness 6 Press the 4 butt...

Page 75: ...2 Press the i button The Delete screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Delete 4 Press the 4 button The image is deleted Deleting a Single Image Deleted images cannot be restored Prot...

Page 76: ...the four way controller 2 to select Delete All and press the 4 button All images are deleted Deleting All Images Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Delete All Delete...

Page 77: ...the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor 2 Turn the e dial to the left toward f Nine thumbnail images appear Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display Deleted images canno...

Page 78: ...ll images The selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images 5 Press the i button The Delete confirmation screen appears 6 Use the four way controller 2 to select Sele...

Page 79: ...ct screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Protect 4 Press the 4 button The selected image is protected Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Even protected images are deleted if th...

Page 80: ...our way controller 2 to select Protect and press the 4 button All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Protecting All Images Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all...

Page 81: ...ller 45 to select an image 2 Press the button The Fn menu appears 3 Press the four way controller 2 The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of...

Page 82: ...will not be imprinted 6 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 3 and press the 4 butto...

Page 83: ...ler 45 to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date O or not P Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 80 for details of how to make the settings Settings for All Images Fn...

Page 84: ...e images are saved and the camera returns to playback status The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Settin...

Page 85: ...ith DPOF settings p 90 Disconnect the camera from the printer p 90 Use of the AC adapter is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may...

Page 86: ...rs 2 Use the four way controller 45 to select the H Set up menu 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Transfer Mode 4 Press the four way controller 5 A pop up menu appears Setting Transfer Modes...

Page 87: ...rn the camera off 2 Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers Connecting the...

Page 88: ...ose an image to print PictBridge menu is not displayed if Transfer Mode is set to PC or PC F Printing Single Images Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK OK OK Select printing mode Select printing...

Page 89: ...ect Paper Size and press the four way controller 5 The Paper Size screen appears 9 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose the paper size You can only choose a size that is supported by your printe...

Page 90: ...per Type with more E support higher quality paper Quality with more E indicate higher print quality 12 Press the 4 button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to can...

Page 91: ...details on how to make the settings 4 Press the 4 button The print settings confirmation screen appears 5 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed accord...

Page 92: ...ars 4 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing Disconnect the cable from the printer when you...

Page 93: ...4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of J by buttons and menus Using the Button Functions 92 Using the Menu 96 Using the Fn Menu 102 Using the Mode Dial 104...

Page 94: ...d during shooting are noted Shutter release button Press to capture images p 45 Main switch Move to turn the power on off p 32 or confirm the depth of field Preview p 129 Lens unlock button Press to d...

Page 95: ...shooting information on the LCD monitor p 17 Q button Switches to the Playback mode p 63 mc button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values p 136 p 141 L button Record the exposure before shoo...

Page 96: ...h to capture mode Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off p 32 3 button Press to display the Q Playback menu p 98 Next press the four way controller 45 to display H Set up menu p 99 A Custom me...

Page 97: ...rotect images from being accidentally erased p 77 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen Four way controller 2345 Use to move cursor or change items in menus Fn men...

Page 98: ...button in Capture mode The A Rec Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 5 Q Playback menu H Set up menu and A Custom menu appears each time the four way controller is pr...

Page 99: ...r way controller 23 to select a setting 6 Press the 4 button The camera returns to the menu screen Next set other items Press the 3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode Even after you press th...

Page 100: ...eview Set the Instant Review time p 170 Auto Bracket Set Auto Bracket shooting p 145 AE Metering Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure p 130 Swtch dst...

Page 101: ...age in which menus and messages appear p 167 Guide display Set to display indicators in LCD monitor p 167 Brightness Level Change the brightness of the LCD monitor p 168 Video Out Set the output forma...

Page 102: ...p 116 Link AF Point and AE Set to adjust AE in multi segment metering based on AF point p 131 Meter Operating Time Set the exposure metering time p 132 AE L with AF locked Set to fix exposure value wh...

Page 103: ...the built in flash is charging p 147 Instant Review Dsply Set to display histogram during Instant Review p 170 Mag to Strt Zm Plybk Set the initial magnification of the zoom playback Choose from 1 2 t...

Page 104: ...controller Item Function Page 2 Drive Mode Select Continuous shooting Self Timer Remote control or Auto bracket p 53 p 55 p 59 p 145 3 Flash Mode Adjust the method of flash discharge p 49 4 White Bal...

Page 105: ...to set the operation Playback Four way controller Item Function Page 2 DPOF Settings Set the DPOF settings p 79 4 Digital Filter Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint or add softening...

Page 106: ...aking mode Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits s Landscape Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky produces a bright image q Macro Take vibrant pictures of...

Page 107: ...tures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that look lively p 134 c Aperture Priority Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view Use to blur or focus on the backgrou...

Page 108: ...Memo 106...

Page 109: ...ns to further enhance your J experience Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 108 Focusing 118 Setting the Exposure 127 Using the Built in Flash 146 Settings During Playback 160 Camera Setting...

Page 110: ...one in the A Rec Mode menu p 98 Setting the Image Tone F Bright Images are finished brightly contrasting and sharp G Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching Setting is fixed...

Page 111: ...settings The default setting is P 3008 2000 JPEG Set in Recorded Pixels in the A Rec Mode menu p 98 Setting the Recorded Pixels P 3008 2008 RAW 3008 2000 JPEG Suited for printing on A3 paper Q 2400 16...

Page 112: ...but such information is saved Transfer to a PC apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 and create JPEG and TIFF images C Best Lowest compression rate suited for printing large pic...

Page 113: ...Towards Lower contrast Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast Saturation Set the color saturation Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp or soft Contrast Set the image contrast These settings are...

Page 114: ...0 to 8000K G Daylight Set when taking pictures in sunlight About 5200K H Shade Set when taking pictures in the shade About 8000K Cloudy Set when taking pictures on cloudy days About 6000K J Fluorescen...

Page 115: ...ppears Adjusting the White Balance Manually Color Temperature The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises and towards red as the color temperature falls Color temperature des...

Page 116: ...s the button again when setting is unsuccessful to set again You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi segment...

Page 117: ...to the aperture value is not correct Sensitivity is not corrected by default Set in Senstvty Corction in the A Custom menu p 100 Setting the Sensitivity Captured images can show more noise if higher S...

Page 118: ...ode is a Manual or p Bulb mode Flash is discharged Auto bracketing EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 1 Off ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed 2 ISO 400 ISO Sensitivity Warning is d...

Page 119: ...input output devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers differ This color range is called the Color Space To recreate different color spaces in different devices standard color spaces have...

Page 120: ...and Center p 123 1 Set the focus mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed ha...

Page 121: ...during Moving Object mode Focus point nor focus is locked and focuses each time when the shutter release button is pressed halfway during continuous autofocus The shutter cannot be released until the...

Page 122: ...d Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus You can focus using the focus ring and relea...

Page 123: ...us mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into...

Page 124: ...can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field 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 Using...

Page 125: ...cus Point N Auto The camera selects the optimum focus point even if the subject is not centered S Select Set the AF area to one of the eleven areas in the AF area O Center Set the focus to the center...

Page 126: ...impose AF Area and you can check where you set the focus point Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder The focus point is set to the center of the AF point by pressing the 4 button when OK btn wh...

Page 127: ...use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focus point area 2 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus...

Page 128: ...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 163 You cannot set focus lock when capture mode is Mo...

Page 129: ...t light is allowed to strike the CCD 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...

Page 130: ...in focus Effect of Aperture Depth of Field 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...

Page 131: ...pth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture 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 ho...

Page 132: ...ting the Metering Method L Multi segment Segment the screen in 16 parts meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure M Center weighted Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the ce...

Page 133: ...within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration You can use this in combination with the AE lock p 142 when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficu...

Page 134: ...cts Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that look lively Yes Yes No c Aperture Priority Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view Use to blur the bac...

Page 135: ...el The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure Using the e Program Mode Set EV Compensation in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set exposure setting steps in Expsr...

Page 136: ...own the shutter and capture lively images Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 127 1 Set the mode dial to...

Page 137: ...utton when using a lens with an aperture ring Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too brigh...

Page 138: ...allower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value 1 Effec...

Page 139: ...wn the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the sub...

Page 140: ...for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under exposed darker or over exposed brighter photographs 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Spe...

Page 141: ...1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the A Custom menu p 142 Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring Difference from...

Page 142: ...eps in the A Custom menu p 142 Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS 205 optional to prevent camera shake when using p bulb mode Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal p 15 Bulb s...

Page 143: ...nsation with the e dial while the mc button is pressed 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder m is displayed during compensation m blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensat...

Page 144: ...s long as the L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 163 AE lock is not available...

Page 145: ...third is over exposed positive compensation 1 Press the button in capture mode The Fn menu appears 2 Press the four way controller 2 The Drive Mode options screen appears 3 Use the four way controller...

Page 146: ...20 seconds p 131 when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing and you can take the next picture at the next compensation value In this case auto focusing works...

Page 147: ...only under exposure or over exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation p 141 The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensati...

Page 148: ...rval Flash Compensation 1 2EV 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 3EV 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation p 20 If the maximum...

Page 149: ...ou can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightnes...

Page 150: ...r speed is set Set the shutter speed so that aperture does not flash 3 Press the K button The flash pops up 4 Take the picture Using a Manual Mode 1 Set the mode dial to a a Manual mode 2 Set the shut...

Page 151: ...bove is a fixed value which applies only when using the built in flash alone Example When sensitivity is ISO200 and aperture value is F4 L1 15 6 4 approx 3 9 m L2 3 9 5 approx 0 8 m Therefore the flas...

Page 152: ...e number shooting distance When sensitivity is ISO200 and shooting distance is 5 2 m aperture value is F 15 6 5 2 3 If the resulting number 3 in the above example is not available as a lens aperture t...

Page 153: ...tance is less than 1m vignetting may occur FA J zoom 18 to 35 mm F4 to 5 6 AL Vignetting may occur if focus distance is 18 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m DA Zoom 18 to 55 mm F3 5 to 5 6...

Page 154: ...FA35 mm F2AL Yes FA43 mm F1 9 Limited Yes FA50 mm F1 4 Yes FA50 mm F1 7 Yes FA77 mm F1 8 Limited Yes FA 85 mm F1 4 IF Yes FA135 mm F2 8 IF Yes FA 200 mm F2 8ED IF Yes FA 300 mm F2 8ED IF No FA 300 mm...

Page 155: ...ght F value Using an External Flash Optional Flash Camera Function Built in Flash AF360FGZ AF500FTZ AF330FTZ AF400FTZ AF240FT AF140C Red eye reduction flash Yes Yes Yes No Automatic flash discharge Ye...

Page 156: ...GZ flash mode to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Lens focus length 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm AF360...

Page 157: ...sh sync 5 Confirm that the AF360FGZ is fully charged and then take the picture Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units The High speed sync...

Page 158: ...ntrol P TTL Flash Mode The following information is exchanged between the two AF360FGZ flash units before the flash is discharged when the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash Press the shutter release...

Page 159: ...a shoe adapter F optional to the bottom of the external flash and connect these with the extension cord F5P optional The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to your tripod...

Page 160: ...rd F5P optional to the off camera shoe adapter F on the other external flash When combining two or more external flashes Discharging Multiple Flashes Do not combine with accessories that have a differ...

Page 161: ...Flash Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment b...

Page 162: ...ly captured images are displayed Image Histgrm Images and histogram are displayed Image Detailed Info Image details appear with a small image in the upper left Last memory Display settings are retaine...

Page 163: ...erval to 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec or 30 sec The default setting is 3 sec Set in Slideshow in the Q Playback menu p 98 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval After setting press the 4 button to start slidesh...

Page 164: ...four way controller 5 to display the Format screen 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Format 4 Press the 4 button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pic...

Page 165: ...ttings You can also set the display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Choose 12 hour or 24 hour for time display method 1Setting the Date and Time p 35 Turning the Beep On and Off Changing th...

Page 166: ...World Time screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 4 Press the four way controller 3 The selection frame moves to X The city with X blinks 5 Press the four way controll...

Page 167: ...aving time DST 10 Press the 4 button The World Time setting is saved To continue with World Time setting operations press the 4 button to return to the World Time screen 11 Press the 3 button twice Th...

Page 168: ...ew York Dacca Halifax East Asia Yangon Central and South America Mexico City Bangkok Lima Kuala Lumpur Santiago Vientiane Caracas Singapore Buenos Aires Phnom Penh Sao Paulo Ho chi Minh Rio de Janeiro...

Page 169: ...ge p 33 Set to display guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed p 16 Set in Guide display in the H Set up menu p 99 Setting the Display Language Turning the Guide D...

Page 170: ...mages Set in Video Out in the H Set up menu p 99 1Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 70 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Selecting the Video Output Format The video output format varie...

Page 171: ...control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu Resetting the File Number SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continu...

Page 172: ...gram in Instant Review Dsply in the A Custom menu p 101 The default setting is to not display histogram Setting the Instant Review Setting the Display Time Displaying Histogram During Instant Review 1...

Page 173: ...ust Language Video Out and World Time are not reset 1 Select Reset on the H Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 to display the Reset screen 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Reset 4...

Page 174: ...Reset on the A Custom menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Reset 4 Press the 4 button The camera is ready to ta...

Page 175: ...tions Available with Various Lens Combinations 177 Notes on Using Aperture Ring 179 Cleaning the CCD 180 Optional Accessories 182 Error Messages 185 Troubleshooting 187 Main Specifications 189 Glossar...

Page 176: ...efault setting with the reset function p 171 No The setting is saved even after reset A Rec Mode Menu Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Image Tone F Bright Yes Yes p 108 Reco...

Page 177: ...just According to default setting Yes No p 163 World Time World Time setting P Off Yes Yes p 164 Hometown City According to default setting Yes No Hometown DST According to default setting Yes No Dest...

Page 178: ...132 AE L with AF locked Off Yes Yes p 126 Recordable Image No Remaining image storage capacity Yes Yes p 100 OK btn when shooting Center of AF Point Yes Yes p 120 Superimpose AF Area On Yes Yes p 123...

Page 179: ...o use an F FA soft 85 mm f 2 8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f 2 8 lens set Using aperture ring to 2 Permitted in the A Custom menu p 100 Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set but only within manual...

Page 180: ...out a s Auto position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used camera does not operate unless Using aperture ring is set to 2 Permitted in the A Custom menu p 101 Refer t...

Page 181: ...en aperture but an exposure error may occur In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator D FA FA F A M S with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K c Aperture Priority mode Pictures...

Page 182: ...b mode Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera It is recommended to use the AC adapter when cleaning the CCD When the battery...

Page 183: ...n the CCD Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth 8 Turn the camera off 9 Attach the lens after th...

Page 184: ...era This is a remote shutter release cord The cord length is 0 5 m Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number...

Page 185: ...area of the viewfinder Ref converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1 and 2 Diopter correction le...

Page 186: ...184 6 Appendix Camera Case O CC28 The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera Eyecup FL Strap O ST10 Camera Case Others...

Page 187: ...nd image capture and playback are impossible Try displaying it on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is...

Page 188: ...ital filter This image cannot be filtered If digital filter is started from Q Playback menu this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras No image to be...

Page 189: ...ry Card Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 29 p 73 Recording Wait until recording is finished The Autofocus does not work Subject is difficult to focus on Autofocus...

Page 190: ...ode or p bulb mode Set AE lock to setting other than a manual mode or p bulb mode Flash does not discharge When flash mode is set to Auto discharge or Auto flash Redeye reduct the flash will not disch...

Page 191: ...8 2008 RAW Approx 90 Approx 46 Approx 22 Approx 11 P 3008 2000 C Approx 330 Approx 167 Approx 78 Approx 34 D Approx 607 Approx 311 Approx 149 Approx 70 E Approx 966 Approx 498 Approx 242 Approx 117 Q...

Page 192: ...lock Capacity remaining and m Exposure compensation LCD Panel display b is lit Built in flash ready Blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used E Auto discharge E Redeye reduct Au...

Page 193: ...eries Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol is lit The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when starts blinking In Out Port USB Video terminal USB2 0 high speed compat...

Page 194: ...beam thickness that passes through the lens Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions When the shutter button is pressed three images are shot The first one has no compensation...

Page 195: ...hnology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Area of focus Reduce the aperture value to deepen DPOF Digital Print Order Format Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images reg...

Page 196: ...SC PAL These are video output formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and South Korea PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio The...

Page 197: ...and light strikes the CCD The amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter speed sRGB standard RGB International standard of color space established by the IEC Internat...

Page 198: ...o Bracket 143 Auto Picture I 43 47 Auto Power Off 169 Autofocus 118 Autofocus 118 AV Equipment 70 c Aperture Priority mode 136 B B W Digital Filter 71 Batteries 25 Beep 163 Bright 108 Brightness of th...

Page 199: ...ocus 125 Flash 49 146 Flash White Balance 112 Flash Compensation 146 Flash Off 47 Flash OFF a 47 K Flash pop up button 93 Fluorescent Light White Balance 112 button 93 95 Fn Menu 102 Focus Indication...

Page 200: ...Playback Menu 98 175 Playback Time 27 Portrait 47 Power 32 Press fully 45 Press halfway 45 Preview 129 Print All 88 Print One 86 Print Service 79 Printer connection 85 Program Mode e 133 Protect 77 Z...

Page 201: ...perimpose AF Area 124 T Transfer Mode 84 Tungsten Light White Balance 112 Turning 167 TV 70 b Shutter Priority mode 134 U USB cable 83 Using aperture ring 179 V Video cable 70 Video Output Format 168...

Page 202: ...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 yo...

Page 203: ...nd 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 po...

Page 204: ...led and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If t...

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Page 207: ...ant with the 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...

Page 208: ...march 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pe...

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