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Getting Started

This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the
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
Initial Settings .......................................................33
Attaching the Lens  ...............................................37
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................39

Summary of Contents for *istDL2

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Page 2: ...wners 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 strong el...

Page 3: ...sun 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 a battery is accidentally swallowed...

Page 4: ...t may cause explosion or a fire The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity and marked on the batteries and the camera Not inserting batteries correctly may cause explosion or a...

Page 5: ...rature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are eq...

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: ...ill Pictures 65 Playing Back Images 65 Enlarging Playback Images 67 Nine Image Display 68 Slideshow 70 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 72 Processing Images with Filters 73 Deleting Images 75 Del...

Page 8: ...y Level 110 Setting the Image Tone 110 Setting the Recorded Pixels 111 Setting the Quality Level 112 Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast 113 Setting the White Balance 114 Setting the Sensitivity...

Page 9: ...hanging Playback Display Method 162 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 163 Camera Settings 164 Formatting the SD Memory Card 164 Turning the Beep On and Off 165 Changing the Date and Time and the...

Page 10: ...arious Lens Combinations 182 Notes on Using Aperture Ring 184 Cleaning the CCD 185 Optional Accessories 187 Error Messages 190 Troubleshooting 192 Main Specifications 194 Specifications for Remote Con...

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 F Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14...

Page 14: ...amera easier to operate The captured area view angle will differ between the F and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different Sizes fo...

Page 15: ...d with the camera are for checking the camera s functionality Hot shoe cover FK Installed on camera Eyecup FN Installed on camera ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover Installed on camera USB cable I USB...

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: ...101 1 Flash mode Active mode appears p 51 2 Drive mode p 104 3 AE metering p 131 4 AF mode p 124 5 Focusing area p 123 6 White balance p 114 7 Sensitivity p 117 8 Shooting mode Scene mode p 106 9 Worl...

Page 19: ...Auto bracket p 146 16 Sharpness p 113 7 ISO sensitivity p 117 17 Contrast p 113 8 Image tone p 110 18 Lens focal length 9 Quality level p 112 19 Scene mode p 47 10 Recorded pixels p 111 Only displayed...

Page 20: ...124 19 Contrast p 113 6 Focusing area p 123 20 Quality level p 112 7 Shutter speed p 135 21 Recorded pixels p 111 8 Aperture p 137 22 Color space p 119 9 EV compensation p 142 23 Lens focal length 10...

Page 21: ...r p 171 p 172 3 Protect icon p 79 4 Histogram p 162 Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is set to On in Plybk dsply mthd in the Q Playback menu p 162 Press the four way contr...

Page 22: ...de in the A Rec Mode is set to k Continuous mode 6 Picture mode icon p 47 Icon for Picture mode in use appears Moving Object q Macro Portrait U Normal mode in I Night Scene Portrait s Landscape 7 Focu...

Page 23: ...images EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images p 102 EV compensation value appear...

Page 24: ...sed 6 AE metering p 131 No indicator Multi segment metering a Flash off M Center weighted metering E Auto discharge N Spot metering Red eye reduction flash on 7 Auto bracketing p 146 4 Drive mode p 10...

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: ...r to Batteries p 26 for details on compatible batteries and when to use them CR V3 AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batte...

Page 28: ...battery and is convenient when traveling AA Ni MH rechargeable batteries These are rechargeable and are economical A commercially available battery charger that is compatible with the batteries is re...

Page 29: ...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 AA rechargeable batteries NiMH 2500mAh 23 C 560 500 44...

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: ...d cover unlock lever in the indicated direction Card cover opens 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor 3 Close the card cover Push the SD Memory Card in on...

Page 32: ...4 the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on th...

Page 33: ...ired number of pixels For example to print in postcard size R 1536 1024 is adequate Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded p...

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: ...our camera on You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese traditional...

Page 36: ...the 4 button The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed When an Incorrect Language is Set Follow the procedure below to display the screen for setting the language and go to Step 2 on...

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: ...to the H Set up menu Press the 4 button again You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the 3 button In this case the Initial Settings screen...

Page 39: ...ng aperture ring in custom function settings p 103 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...

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: ...ust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached Howev...

Page 42: ...Memo 40...

Page 43: ...ced functions 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 50 Using the Built i...

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

Page 45: ...e subject lighting distance and motion 1 Set the mode dial to I The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject 1 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p 47 2 Set the f...

Page 46: ...tor appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus The flash pops up automatically when necessary manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to Auto 1 Operating the shutter release but...

Page 47: ...elease button has two positions Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the p...

Page 48: ...ct with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder p 128 a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing ar...

Page 49: ...rtrait Optimal for capturing portraits s Landscape Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky and produces a bright image q Macro Lets you take vibrant pictures of...

Page 50: ...w For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds such as snowy mountains B Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing K Sunset For capturing the sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors C Kids Fo...

Page 51: ...dless of which icon you choose 5 Press the 4 button The screen returns to the Fn menu 6 Press the button The camera is ready to take a picture Night Scene OK OK OK OK Used for night scenes Used for ni...

Page 52: ...urn the 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 large...

Page 53: ...manually Flash discharges when popped up does not discharge when retracted C Auto flash Redeye reduct Lights a red eye reduction light before automatic flash D Manl flash Redeye reduct Discharges fla...

Page 54: ...en the flash is fully charged b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder p 17 p 20 p 22 When the mode dial is set to e b c a or p B and C appear gray and cannot be selected Using Auto Discharge B C Aut...

Page 55: ...en the flash is fully charged b appears in the 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 to r...

Page 56: ...re 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 red eye red...

Page 57: ...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 Fn OK AUTO AUTO AUTO Exit Ex...

Page 58: ...he button The camera is ready to take pictures 6 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...

Page 59: ...shutter is released if the AF Mode in the A Rec Mode is set to l Single mode p 124 Focusing is continuously active when the mode dial is set to e b c or a and AF Mode in the A Rec Mode is set to k Con...

Page 60: ...The Fn menu appears 3 Press the four way controller 2 The Drive Mode options screen appears Fn OK AUTO AUTO AUTO Exit Exit Exit Fn OK OK OK Drive Mode Drive Mode OK Drive Mode Single frame shooting Si...

Page 61: ...ress the button The camera is ready to take pictures 7 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator a...

Page 62: ...button is pressed fully 9 Turn the camera off after shooting The next time the power is turned on self timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting The beep can be turned off p 165...

Page 63: ...the camera onto 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 64: ...lease button halfway The autofocus 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...

Page 65: ...on p 143 ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a manual p 139 Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME view...

Page 66: ...rror pops up by using this method Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod 2 Use the button and the four way controller 2 to select Z 2 sec...

Page 67: ...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 1 software to play bac...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...oward f to return Press the 4 button to return to the original size Press the four way controller 2345 in zoom display to change the display area You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the...

Page 71: ...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 appear...

Page 72: ...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 number...

Page 73: ...ny button to end slideshow Press the shutter release button or the Q button slide the main switch to the preview position or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode Set the display time for slide...

Page 74: ...the video IN jack on the AV device 3 Turn the AV device and camera on If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter optional is recommended p 28 For AV equipment...

Page 75: ...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 converting them to sepia color Soft Create a soft image...

Page 76: ...slimmer if slim filter is selected Turn counterclockwise to darken and clockwise to brighten if brightness filter is selected Select softness from three levels if soft filter is selected Use the four...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...the four way controller 2 to select Delete All 4 Press the 4 button All images are deleted Deleting All Images Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Delete All Delete A...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...roller 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 o...

Page 84: ...The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status 1 Press the button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab...

Page 85: ...make the settings 5 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all...

Page 86: ...the camera from the printer p 91 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 be lost if the batteries run out o...

Page 87: ...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 Mode E...

Page 88: ...Turn 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 th...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...ppears 9 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose the paper size You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer When the Paper Size is set to Standard images are printed according to t...

Page 91: ...er Type with more E supports higher quality paper Quality with more E indicates higher print quality 12 Press the 4 button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to ca...

Page 92: ...The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images p 88 and 89 for details on how to change the settings 5 Press the 4 button on the print settings confi...

Page 93: ...to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images p 88 and 89 for details on how to change the settings 4 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to the...

Page 94: ...Memo 92...

Page 95: ...s of F by buttons and menus Using the Button Functions 94 Using the Menu 98 Using the Fn Menu 104 Using the Mode Dial 106 When using menus and Fn menu items which cannot be changed due to camera setti...

Page 96: ...buttons used 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 to preview p 147 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens p...

Page 97: ...LCD monitor p 17 Q button Switches to the Playback mode p 65 mc button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values p 137 p 142 L button Locks the exposure before shooting p 143 Automatically adju...

Page 98: ...ure mode Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off p 32 3 button Press to display the Q Playback menu p 100 Next press the four way controller 45 to display H Set up menu p 101 A Custom Setting m...

Page 99: ...d p 79 e dial Use it to enlarge an image p 67 or display nine images at the same time p 68 4 button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen Four way controller 2345 Use it to mov...

Page 100: ...ton 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 Setting menu appear in order each time the four way cont...

Page 101: ...n to Capture or Playback mode Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly such as by removing the batteries while...

Page 102: ...o use for measuring brightness and determining exposure p 131 Focusing Area Selects the area on which the autofocus focuses p 123 AF Mode Selects the autofocus mode p 124 Flash Exp Comp Adjusts the fl...

Page 103: ...ge Changes the language in which menus and messages appear p 169 Guide display Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor p 169 Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor p 170 Video Ou...

Page 104: ...nt and AE Sets to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi segment metering based on AF point p 132 Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time p 132 AE L with AF locked Sets to fix exposure valu...

Page 105: ...itch is in the preview position Digital Preview lets you check the composition exposure and focus on the LCD monitor before taking the picture Optical Preview lets you check the depth of field with th...

Page 106: ...way controller Item Function Page 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting Self Timer Remote control or Auto bracket p 55 p 57 p 61 p 144 3 Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge p 51 4 Whit...

Page 107: ...ation Playback Mode Four way controller Item Function Page 2 DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings p 81 4 Digital Filter Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint adds softening and slimmi...

Page 108: ...turation of trees and the sky and produces a bright image q Macro Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers or other small subjects at short distances Moving Object Lets you take sharp pictures of a q...

Page 109: ...Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement p 135 c Aperture Priority Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field Use it t...

Page 110: ...Memo 108...

Page 111: ...erience Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 110 Focusing 120 Setting the Exposure 129 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 147 Using the Built in Flash 149 Settings Du...

Page 112: ...e A Rec Mode menu p 100 Setting the Image Tone F Bright Images are finished brightly with high contrast and sharp G Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching Settings cannot be...

Page 113: ...lt setting is P 3008 2000 JPEG Set in Recorded Pixels in the A Rec Mode menu p 100 Setting the Recorded Pixels P 3008 2008 RAW 3008 2000 JPEG Suited for printing on A3 paper Q 2400 1600 Suited for pri...

Page 114: ...but such information is saved Transfer to a PC apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 1 and create JPEG and TIFF images C Best Lowest compression rate suited for printing large pic...

Page 115: ...r contrast Towards Lower contrast Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast Saturation Sets the color saturation Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft Contrast Sets the image contrast Setti...

Page 116: ...utomatically adjusts the white balance About 4000 to 8000K G Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight About 5200K H Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade About 8000K Cloudy For use...

Page 117: ...reen appears 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 temperatu...

Page 118: ...he A Custom Setting menu p 103 to set the area to measure for white balance when setting manually Even if Entire screen is selected white balance of the entire screen is measured normally but the expo...

Page 119: ...Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO 1 ISO 200 800 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 800 2 ISO...

Page 120: ...following Exposure mode 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 Sen...

Page 121: ...ed file number Color Space Sets to sRGB color space sRGB AdobeRGB Color Space Color ranges for various input output devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers differ This color range is cal...

Page 122: ...release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position and k Continuous mode where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter r...

Page 123: ...inuously tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l Single mode p 124 If the subject is...

Page 124: ...lenses that are compatible with Quick Shift Focus Select Cancel AF appears in the viewfinder while the 4 button is pressed Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed This i...

Page 125: ...the screen within the focusing area and focuses on the nearest object 6 Spot The camera narrows the focusing area to facilitate focusing on a specific subject If Spot AF is selected for OK btn when s...

Page 126: ...cus is locked at that position k Continuous mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Settings cannot be changed in Picture mode an...

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

Page 128: ...to be out of focus The beep can be turned off p 165 You cannot set focus lock when the AF Mode in the A Rec Mode is set to k Continuous mode the Capture mode is set to Moving Object or H mode is set t...

Page 129: ...t focus You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The...

Page 130: ...s mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus p 46 a...

Page 131: ...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 po...

Page 132: ...andscape in front and behind the flower will be 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 i...

Page 133: ...ecting the Metering Method L Multi segment metering Segment the screen in 16 parts meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure M Center weighted metering Measure the entire screen with a...

Page 134: ...mall and proper exposure is difficult to obtain Using the Center Weighted Metering Using the Spot Metering Linking AF Point and AE During Multi Segmented Metering In Link AF Point and AE p 102 of the...

Page 135: ...es No No b Shutter Priority Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that show movement Yes Yes No c Aper...

Page 136: ...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 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set exposure setting steps in Exp...

Page 137: ...mphasizing subject movement Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 129 1 Set the mode dial to b 2 Turn the...

Page 138: ...button 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 brig...

Page 139: ...nd 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 Effect of Aper...

Page 140: ...down 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 s...

Page 141: ...for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed darker or over exposed brighter photographs 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Spee...

Page 142: ...nual mode the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to AUTO Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over 3 0 Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increme...

Page 143: ...s held down Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by low shutter speed Set in Noise Reduction in the A Custom Setting menu p 102 When in p Bulb mode the sen...

Page 144: ...ompensation 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 compe...

Page 145: ...utton 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 165 AE lock is not available when the exposur...

Page 146: ...ird is overexposed 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 5...

Page 147: ...exposure metering timer default setting is 20 seconds p 132 when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing and you can take the next picture at the next compensati...

Page 148: ...nt Step interval 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 1 3 EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 Shooting images 0 0 0 Auto Bracket Bracketng amount 0 5 0 Shooting images Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You ca...

Page 149: ...and move the main switch to The icon appears in the LCD monitor during preview and you can check the composition exposure and focus Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and...

Page 150: ...review Method in the A Custom Setting menu p 103 Displaying the Optical Preview No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in th...

Page 151: ...1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 3 EV 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 flash output is exceeded when correct...

Page 152: ...ed You 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 brigh...

Page 153: ...mode is set 2 Set the shutter speed under 1 180 sec and aperture value to obtain correct exposure 3 Press the K button The flash pops up In a Manual mode pop up the flash at any time 4 Take the pictur...

Page 154: ...The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0 7 m When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may...

Page 155: ...F4ED AL When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m vignetting may occur FA J18 35 mm F4 5 6AL Vignetting may occur if focal l...

Page 156: ...ited 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 F4 5ED I...

Page 157: ...nal flash 5 Two or more AF360FGZ units are required Using an External Flash Optional Flash Camera Function Built in Flash AF360FGZ Red eye reduction flash Yes Yes Automatic flash discharge Yes Yes Aft...

Page 158: ...0FGZ 2 Turn on the AF360FGZ 3 Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ is fully charged and then take the picture About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Lens focal lengt...

Page 159: ...flash 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 s...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...camera 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...

Page 162: ...d connect the extension cord 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 acce...

Page 163: ...ontrol Sync 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...

Page 164: ...3 Use the four way controller 5 to select Display Style 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select the information to show Changing Playback Display Method Images only Only captured images are displa...

Page 165: ...can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively p 70 Set image display interval to 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec or 30 sec The default setting is 3 sec Set in Slideshow in the Q Playback me...

Page 166: ...the 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...

Page 167: ...ngs You can also set the display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Choose 12h 12 hour or 24h 24 hour for time display method 1 Setting the Date and Time p 35 Turning the Beep On and Off Chang...

Page 168: ...orld 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 controlle...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...ca 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 Jakarta Eu...

Page 171: ...Traditional Simplified and Japanese 1 Setting the Display Language 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...

Page 172: ...mages Set in Video Out in the H Set up menu p 101 1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 72 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Selecting the Video Output Format The video output format var...

Page 173: ...yback a USB connection remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu Selecting the Folder Name Std The folder name is assigned in the form of xxxPENTX xxx is a sequential number from 100...

Page 174: ...red image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card Reset Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted the file number is the smallest number...

Page 175: ...ct O On or P Off for Histogram 4 Use the four way controller 3 to select Bright Portion 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to ta...

Page 176: ...Adjust 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...

Page 177: ...ect Reset on the A Custom Setting 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...

Page 178: ...Memo 176...

Page 179: ...tions Available with Various Lens Combinations 182 Notes on Using Aperture Ring 184 Cleaning the CCD 185 Optional Accessories 187 Error Messages 190 Troubleshooting 192 Main Specifications 194 Glossar...

Page 180: ...brightness filter are saved Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Image Tone F Bright Yes Yes p 110 Recorded Pixels P 3008 2000 Yes Yes p 111 Quality Level C Best Yes Yes p 112 S...

Page 181: ...tting Yes No Hometown DST According to default setting Yes No Destination City Same as Hometown Yes No Destination DST Same as Hometown Yes No Language According to default setting Yes No p 169 Guide...

Page 182: ...Time 10sec Yes Yes p 132 AE L with AF locked Off Yes Yes p 126 Recordable Image No Remaining image storage capacity Yes Yes p 102 OK btn when shooting Off Yes Yes p 122 p 123 AE L bttn on M expsr Prog...

Page 183: ...for the brightness filter are saved Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Drive Mode 9 Single frame shooting No 1 Yes p 55 p 57 p 61 p 144 Flash Mode B Auto Yes Yes p 51 White Ba...

Page 184: ...5 6 or brighter 3 To 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 Permitted in the A Custom Setting menu p 102 Pictures can be taken with the aperture you...

Page 185: ...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 Permitted in the A Custom Setting menu p 103 Refer t...

Page 186: ...erture 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 can...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...ean 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...

Page 189: ...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 190: ...viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder Ref converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals The viewfinder magnification ca...

Page 191: ...189 6 Appendix Camera Case O CC34 The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera ME viewfinder cap Eyecup FN Strap O ST10 Camera Case Others...

Page 192: ...mpossible It may be viewable on a PC but not the camera Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible...

Page 193: ...ital filter No image to be filtered When digital filter is started from Q Playback menu this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras This image cannot b...

Page 194: ...he Autofocus does not work Subject is difficult to focus on Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls dark colors intricate designs are moving quickly or scene...

Page 195: ...does not discharge When flash mode is set to Auto discharge or Auto flash Redeye reduct the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Set flash mode to Manual discharge or Manl flash Redeye r...

Page 196: ...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 2400 1600 C Approx 4...

Page 197: ...r incompatible lens is being used Shutter speed Aperture value e dial enabled indicator AE lock Capacity remaining and m Exposure compensation k Continuous mode Picture mode icon Scene mode icon Manua...

Page 198: ...batteries 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 USB 2 0 high speed c...

Page 199: ...ging the shooting conditions When the shutter button is pressed three images are shot The first one has no compensation the second is underexposed and the third is over exposed Bright Portion Overexpo...

Page 200: ...of focus This depends on the aperture lens focal length and distance to the subject For example select a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture to decrease the depth...

Page 201: ...n JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail ND Neutral Density Filter A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the picture itse...

Page 202: ...ize Sensitivity The degree of light With a high sensitivity images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places reducing camera shake However images with high sensitivity are more suscept...

Page 203: ...Memo 201...

Page 204: ...43 AE Metering 131 L button 95 AF Mode 124 AF360FGZ 155 k Continuous mode 124 l Single mode 124 Alkaline batteries 26 Aperture 130 Aperture Priority Mode c 137 Auto Bracket 144 Auto Picture I 43 47 Au...

Page 205: ...9 Display Style 162 DPOF AUTOPRINT 91 DPOF Settings 81 Drive Mode 104 E e dial 95 Error Message 190 EV Compensation 142 mc EV Compensation Av button 95 Exposure 129 Exposure metering timer 145 Exposur...

Page 206: ...iple Flashes 160 Multi segment 131 Museum E 48 N Natural 110 Night Scene A 48 Night Scene Bulb Mode 141 Night Scene Portrait 47 Ni MH 26 Ni MH rechargeable batteries 26 Nine Image Display 68 Noise Red...

Page 207: ...ade White Balance 114 Sharpness 113 Shutter Priority Mode b 135 Shutter release button 45 94 96 Shutter speed 129 Single mode l 124 Slideshow 70 163 Slim Digital Filter 73 Soft Digital Filter 73 Spot...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...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...

Page 210: ...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...

Page 211: ...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 212: ...countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product...

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Page 215: ...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 pentax be PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postf...

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