Pentax 15517 manual

Operating Manual K-500 • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53780 Copyright © PENTAX RICO H IMAGING CO., LTD. 2013 R01DTE13 Printed in Philippines PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi- ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING FRANCE S.A.S. (European Head[...]

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX K-500 Digital Came ra. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and funct ions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with [...]

1 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vi cinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fiel ds. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitte rs could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal ci[...]

2 • Do not look at the sun or other strong lig ht sources through the lens. Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired. • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use c[...]

3 Caution • Do not place or drop heavy ob jects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power pl ug with wet hands. This c an[...]

4 Caution • When using the AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries can be used. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • The batteries should be inserted corr ectly, observing[...]

5 • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking importa nt pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of you[...]

6 • Periodic inspections are recommended ever y one to two years to maintain high performance. • Do not store the camera with preservati ves or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place. • Avoid using or storin[...]

7 • An SD Memory Card with a buil t-in wireless LAN ("Eye-Fi ca rd") can be used with this camera. • Use of an access point and an Internet connection are requ ired for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi) • Use Eye-Fi cards which have bee n updated to the newest firmwar[...]

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9 For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents ............................................................................................... 9 Composition of the Operating Manual .......................[...]

10 Basic Operations 63 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings .............................. 64 Using the Built-in Flash ... ............................................................68 Setting the Flash Mode ............................................[...]

11 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............................................................ ...............................116 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 116 Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 118 Shooting with a Remo[...]

12 Saving Frequently Used Se ttings .................... .........................168 Saving the Settings .......................................................................... 168 Checking the Saved USER Settings ................................................ 171 Using Saved USER Settings .....................................................[...]

13 Changing Additional Settings 203 How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................204 Set-up Menu Items ........................................................................... 204 Camera Settings ..................... ................................ ....................206 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time[...]

14 Using the Flash 239 Using the Built-in Flash ... ..........................................................240 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 240 Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash ................................................... 240 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ...............[...]

15 This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. Composition of the Operating Manual 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructio[...]

16 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way. 1 Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.[...]

1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 18 Names and Functions of th e Working Parts ...... 19 How to Change Function Se ttings ...................... 37[...]

18 Before Using Your Camera 1 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories ar e packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included. * The power supply set provided with this camera vari es depending on the country or region where the camera was purchased. The came ra may come with the AA battery holder D-BH109 and f[...]

19 Before Using Your Camera 1 Names and Functions of the Working Parts * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover F K and the Eyecup F R removed. If the terminal covers and the connection cable cover are not closed correctly, the dust-proof and water-resi stant qualities of the came ra will not be effective. Card acce[...]

20 Before Using Your Camera 1 Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. Capture Mode The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and wo rk differently depending on the selected setting. 1 m (EV Compensation) button Press to set the EV compensation valu[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 21 5 Front e-dial ( R ) Changes the set value. Y ou can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.40) 6 Lens unlock button Press to detach a lens. (p.55) 7 Mode dial Changes the capture mode. (p.82) 8 E (Flash pop-up) button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71) 9 V / Y button Y ou can assign a function to [...]

22 Before Using Your Camera 1 Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode. g Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.76) When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. h 3 button Dis[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 23 1 m (EV Compensation) button When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG , and its data still remains in the buffer memory , press this button to save the image in RA W format. (p.72) 2 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to capture mode. 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.57) 4[...]

24 Before Using Your Camera 1 Various information appears on the moni tor depending on the status of the camera. With this camera, you can take pi ctures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, check th e status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder indicators while sho[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 25  Status screen The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) * Indicator 3 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.267) * Indicator 23 appears only when the Eye-Fi car[...]

26 Before Using Your Camera 1  Live View Live View is displayed when the U / i button is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) * Indicator 11 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is ope[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 27 • The Live View image may differ from the actual image captured if the brightness of the subject is low or high. • If any changes occur in th e shooting light source duri ng Live View, the image on the monitor may flicker. You can cu t down on flicker by setting the power frequency in [Flicker Reduction] of the [ R[...]

28 Before Using Your Camera 1  Control panel Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.38) Still picture capture mode 1 Function name 14 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.141)/ Movie Recorded Pixels (p.130) 2 Setting 3 Custom Image (p.155)/ H mode (p.84) 15 JPEG Quality (p.142)/ Movie Quality Level (p.130) 4 D[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 29  Shooting Info Display If you press the M button while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode for when shooting with the viewfinder. Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select a display type and press the 4 button. • If no operations are made within 1 m[...]

30 Before Using Your Camera 1 The captured image and shooting informa tion are displayed in the single image display of playback mode. 1 Playing Back Images (p.72) Press the M button to call up the pl ayback information display selection screen. Use t he four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the type of screen display that a ppears in the single i[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 31  Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Page 1 1 Rotation information (p.183) 7 Folder number-File number 2 Captured image 8 Drive Mode (p.76) 3 Capture mode (p.82) 9 AE Metering [...]

32 Before Using Your Camera 1 * Indicator 36 appears only for images that have been transferred using the Eye- Fi card. * Indicators 37 and 41 to 44 appear only for images in which GPS information is stored. 12 Shake Reduction (p.116)/ Movie SR (p.130) 27 Distortion Correction (p.151) 28 Lateral Chromatic Aberration Adjustment (p.151) 13 Focus mode[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 33  Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. * Indicator 4 appears only when the file forma t of the last captured image is JPEG, and the image can also be saved in RAW format. (p.72) A histogram shows the brightness di[...]

34 Before Using Your Camera 1 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (underexposed portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (overexposed portions with no detail). You can set whether to display the bri ght/dark area warni ng during capture or playback mode. 1 Setting the P[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 35 When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. Viewfinder 1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.97) 3 Flash indicator (p.71) Lit: when the flash is available. Blinks: when the flash is necessary or is being charged. 4 Focus mode (p.101) Appears when set to . 5 Shutter speed Unde[...]

36 Before Using Your Camera 1 10 Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Underlined when it can be adjusted. Displays the number of recordable still pictures (up to “9999”) immediately after shooting. Displays the compensation value while adjusting the EV compensation. 11 AE Lock (p.96) Appears while the AE Lock function is activated. 12 C[...]

37 Before Using Your Camera 1 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed usin g the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. In standby mode, you can set Sensitiv ity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing t he four-way controller ( 2345 ). (p.76) Bel[...]

38 Before Using Your Camera 1 In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the item you want to change the setting for. Y ou cannot select items t[...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 39 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. 6 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. This section explains how to use the following menus: [ A Rec. Mode], [ C Movie], [ Q Playback], [ R Set-up] and [ A Custom Setting]. B[...]

40 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) twice. Each time the four-way controller ( 5 ) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [ A Rec. Mode 2], [ A Rec. Mode 3], [ A Rec. Mode 4], [ C Movie 1] ... [ A Rec. Mode 1]. Y ou can also change the menu by turning the rear e-dial ( S ). When the front e-dial [...]

Before Using Your Camera 1 41 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed. Next, set other items. 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Your settings may not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery wh ile[...]

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2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ............. ................................. 44 Inserting the Battery ........... ................................. 45 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .......... 52 Att[...]

44 Getting Started 2 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.[...]

45 Getting Started 2 Inserting the Battery The following power supplies can be used with the camera. • Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 * • AA Battery Holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries * • AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 (optional) * Either one of these is provided with the ca mera. The provided power supply varies depending on the country[...]

46 Getting Started 2 3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert the battery into the battery charger. First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks. The indicator lamp lights up when charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. 4 When the battery is fully cha[...]

47 Getting Started 2 1 Slide the battery cover unlock switch in the direction of the arrow ( 1 ), and open the battery cover ( 2 ). 2 With the 2 mark facing towards outside of the camera, push the battery in until it locks into place. T o remove the battery , push the battery lock switch in the direction of the arrow ( 3 ). Inserting/Removing the B[...]

48 Getting Started 2 3 Close the battery cover. The battery cover is locked. When using AA batteries, be sure to use the AA battery holder D-BH109. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 1 Insert the AA batteries according to the +/- indicators on the battery holder. Using the AA Batteries Availabl[...]

49 Getting Started 2 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to S tep 1 on p.47. 3 Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks into place, and close the battery cover. You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displayed in the status screen or Live View screen. • To use the AA batteries, set the AA battery type in [A[...]

50 Getting Started 2 We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when using the monitor for a long time or when connec ting the camera to a computer or AV device. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to S tep 1 on p.47. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Pull out the connectio[...]

51 Getting Started 2 5 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 6 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord. 7 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off be fore connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections ar e secure between the term inals. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupte[...]

52 Getting Started 2 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow, and then lift [...]

53 Getting Started 2 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. 4 Close the card cover ( 3 ), and then slide it in the direction of the arrow ( 4 ). Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not tu rn on if the card cover is open. For details on the approximate number of still pictures and amount of time of movies that can be recorded [...]

54 Getting Started 2 Attaching a Lens Attach a proper lens to the camera body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s capture modes are available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position; when used in the s position 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount[...]

55 Getting Started 2 3 Align the lens mount index (red dots: 3 ) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure that the lens is locked in place. 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. T o remove the lens Attach the len[...]

56 Getting Started 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter You can adjust the viewfinder di opter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup F R is attached to the viewfind er portion when the camera leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. 1 Remove the eyecup by pulling it o[...]

57 Getting Started 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The camera turns on. Set the main switch to the position [OFF] 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 any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off) . To r[...]

58 Getting Started 2 Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on, the [ Language/ u ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, proceed to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.60). You can set the language i[...]

59 Getting Started 2 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a city. T urn the rear e-dial ( S ) to change the region. Refer to “List of World T ime Cities” (p.209) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off). 5 Pr[...]

60 Getting Started 2 Set the current date and ti me and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the date format. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] or [12h]. 3 Press the 4 button.[...]

61 Getting Started 2 6 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time from the menu, the [ R Set-up 1] menu reappears. In this case, press the 3 button. • When you press the 4 button in Step 6, the second s value is set to 0. To set the[...]

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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ..... ............................[...]

64 Basic Operations 3 Basic Shooting Operation This camera features various capt ure modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. You can take pictures while looking th rough the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. 1 Set the mode dial to n . The capt[...]

65 Basic Operations 3 2 Set the focus mode switch to l . In n mode, the focus mode changes to f (Autofocus/Auto) mode. 1 Setting the Focus Mode (p.101) 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view . 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press[...]

66 Basic Operations 3 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”. 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after it is captured (Instant Review). The following operations can be performed during In[...]

67 Basic Operations 3 1 Press the U / i button in Step 3 on p.65. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor . 2 Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The AF frame turns green when focused. Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfind[...]

68 Basic Operations 3 Using the Built-in Flash Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distanc e closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slig[...]

69 Basic Operations 3 The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in standby mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a flash mode, and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode [...]

70 Basic Operations 3 You can adjust the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set a ccording to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] menu. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Step 2 on p.69. 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ). The flash compensation value is set. Press[...]

71 Basic Operations 3 1 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. While the flash is charging, E blinks in the viewfinder or Live View screen. When the flash is fully charged, E stops blinking and stays lit continuously . When you do not want the flash to discharge, keep the built-in flash retracted. 2 Take a picture. The [...]

72 Basic Operations 3 Reviewing Images You can play back captured images with the camera. 1 Press the Q button. The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (for movies, only the first frame) is displayed on the monitor . 2 Review the captured image on the monitor. A vailable operations Playi[...]

73 Basic Operations 3 You can delete images one by one. 1 Press the Q button, and display an image to delete. 2 Press the U / i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete], and press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Deleting a Single Image • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Pro[...]

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4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shoo ting Functions ........... 76 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 82 Setting the Exposure .......... ................................. 87 Focusing .............. ........................... [...]

76 Shooting Functions 4 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-re lated settings using the direct keys, control panel, [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ C Movie] menu or [ A Custom Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) in standby mode to set the following items. For details on how to use the direct keys and menus, refer t[...]

77 Shooting Functions 4 The following items are available in the [ A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Rec. Mode Menu Items Menu Item Function Page A 1 Exposure Mode *1 Sets the capture mode when the mode dial is set to B or C . p.171 Custom Image *2 *3 Sets the image finishing tone such [...]

78 Shooting Functions 4 *1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C . *2 Can also be set thro ugh the control panel. *3 When the mode dial is set to H , [Scene Mode] appears instead. A 2 Lens Correction *2 Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. p.151 Multi-exposure Creates a picture by taking[...]

79 Shooting Functions 4 The following items are available in the [ C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [ C Movie 1] menu. *1 Can also be set thro ugh the control panel. Movie Menu Items Menu Item Function Page C 1 Exposure Setting *1 Selects the movie exposure mode from e , c , or a mode. p.129 Movie Ca[...]

80 Shooting Functions 4 The following items of the [ A Custom Setting 1-3] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera. Custom Setting Menu Items Menu Item Function Page A 1 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.92 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.88 3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter[...]

81 Shooting Functions 4 A 3 15. Release While Charging Sets whether to release the shutter while charging the built-in flash. p.71 16. Flash in Wireless Mode Sets the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. p.247 17. Save Menu Location Sets whether to save the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and to display it again the next time th[...]

82 Shooting Functions 4 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode This camera features various capt ure modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture mode s are referred to as follows. 1 Turn the mode dial to set the desired capture mode to the dial indicator. Capture Mode Character[...]

83 Shooting Functions 4 The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display). When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject. You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [ R Set-up 1] menu. (p.210) Auto [...]

84 Shooting Functions 4 When set to H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Scene Modes Mode Characteristics c Portrait For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. s Landscape For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and produces a vivid color image. b Macro For capturing tiny obje[...]

85 Shooting Functions 4 1 Set the mode dial to H . The camera switches to the H mode status screen. 2 Press the M button. The icon for the currently selected capture mode appears in the control panel. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Scene Mode], and press the 4 button. The Scene Mode selection screen appears. U Candlelight For cap[...]

86 Shooting Functions 4 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or rear e-dial ( S ) to choose a scene mode, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture. Use the following exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value. When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H , th[...]

87 Shooting Functions 4 Setting the Exposure You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 51200. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in standby mode. The Sensitivity setting screen appears. [...]

88 Shooting Functions 4 •I n L mode, or Z (Night Scene HDR)/ l (Night Snap)/ n (Stage Lighting) of H mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO (up to ISO 6400 for H mode)]. •I n K or p mode, [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. If the mode dial is set to p , the sensitivity is set to the last fixed value. If the mode dial is set to a when the sensiti[...]

89 Shooting Functions 4 This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. z : Available #: Restricted ×: Not available *1 In [E-Dial Programm ing] of the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can make the setting so that the shutter speed and/or aperture val ue can be ch anged by turning the fron[...]

90 Shooting Functions 4 The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder . During Live View , 5 appears for the value that can be changed. 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ). The aperture value can be changed in c , L , a , or p mode. The sensitivity can be changed in K mode. 3 Turn the front e-dial ( R ). The shutter speed can be changed in[...]

91 Shooting Functions 4 This is useful when capturing image s of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to p (Bulb). 2 Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 3 Take your finger off the shutter release button. Exposure ends. Bulb Shooting[...]

92 Shooting Functions 4 This allows you to deliberately ov erexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set be tween -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set vari es according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] menu. 1 Press the m button ( 1 ), an[...]

93 Shooting Functions 4 A vailable operations You can take three consecutive pictures at three different exposure levels. Set the bracketing order in [6 . Bracketing Order] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] menu. m button Starts/ends selecting the compensation value. d button Resets the compensation value to the default setting. • EV Compensation is n[...]

94 Shooting Functions 4 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select l . 3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), and set the bracket value. The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV S teps] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] [...]

95 Shooting Functions 4 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Press and hold the shutter release button until three pictures are taken. The pictures will be taken according to the order set in [6. Bracketing Order] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] menu. • W hen the focus mode is set to l , the focus position is locked in the first image and is us[...]

96 Shooting Functions 4 AE Lock is a function that locks the expo sure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small to obtain a proper exposure or is backlit. 1 Assign [AE Lock] to the = / L button. Refer to “Setting the = / L Button Operation” (p.167) for details. 2 Set the exposure, and press the = / L button[...]

97 Shooting Functions 4 Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [AE Metering], and press the 4 button. The [AE Metering] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a me[...]

98 Shooting Functions 4 When shooting with a digital camera , image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. • when shooting with a high sensitivity setting • when shooting with long exposures • when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Red[...]

99 Shooting Functions 4 3 Press the 4 button. If you select [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High] or [Off], proceed to S tep 7. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Setting], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The screen to set the noise reducti on level according to the ISO sensitivity appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to se[...]

100 Shooting Functions 4 Reduces noise during long exposures. 1 Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. 3 Press the 3 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto Determines con[...]

101 Shooting Functions 4 Focusing Set the focus mode switch to l , A , or . The autofocus methods for shooting with the viewfinder differ from those for shooting with Live View. Refer to “Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)” (p.110) for details on mode. Setting the Focus Mode Shooting with the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus[...]

102 Shooting Functions 4 The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with the viewfinder. Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder l Single mode When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at that position. If the subject is outside the focusing area,[...]

103 Shooting Functions 4 A ( k ) Continuous mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is press ed halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. • Available only when the mode dial [...]

104 Shooting Functions 4 Sets the focusing point when s hooting with the viewfinder. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [AF Active Area], and press the 4 button. The [AF Active Area] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a focus point selection m[...]

105 Shooting Functions 4 1 Select S in Step 3 on p.104, and press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera returns to the status scr een and is ready to take a picture. 3 Select the desired AF point. A vailable operations Selecting the Desired Focusing Point Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Changes the AF poi[...]

106 Shooting Functions 4 You can select from the following aut ofocus methods when shooting with Live View. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Contrast AF], and press the 4 button. The [Contrast AF] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the desi[...]

107 Shooting Functions 4 • You can also change the set ting from [Contrast AF] in [Live View] of the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu. • [Contrast AF] is fixed to D in U (St andard)/ c (Portrait)/ . (Night Scene Portrait) of n mode or c (Portrait)/ . (Night Scene Portrait)/ R (Kids) of H mode. • T o lock the focus and recomp ose the picture, select G or[...]

108 Shooting Functions 4 You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Select G in Step 3 on p.106, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. 3 Press the U / i button. The Live View image is displayed on the monito[...]

109 Shooting Functions 4 When shooting with Live View, you ca n check the focus lock position by magnifying the image on the monitor, centering around the area in focus. 1 View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. 2 Press the 4 button while keeping the shutter release button presse[...]

110 Shooting Functions 4 While looking through the viewfinder or viewing the Live View screen, turn the focusing ring until the su bject is clearly visible. In mode, the shutter can be released by pressing the shu tter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. You can manually adjust the focus us ing the matte fiel d in viewfinder[...]

111 Shooting Functions 4 1 Set the focus mode switch to . 2 While viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring. 3 When it is difficult to check the focus, press the 4 button. The image on the monitor is magnified. A vailable operations 4 Press the 4 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. Focusing Using[...]

112 Shooting Functions 4 You can precisely fine tune your le nses with the camera’s autofocus system. 1 Select [19. AF Fine Adjustment] in the [ A Custom Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [On], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [19. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appear[...]

113 Shooting Functions 4 A vailable operations 5 Press the 4 button. The adjustment value is saved. 6 Press the 3 button three times. The camera is ready to take a picture. 7 Take a test picture. Y ou can easily check focus accuracy by magnifying the image during Live View (p.109) or Digital Preview (p.1 15). Four-way controller ( 5 )/ Rear e-dial [...]

114 Shooting Functions 4 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. 1 Assign [Optical Preview] to the V / Y button. Refer to “Setting the V / Y Button Operation” (p.165) for details. 2 Look through the vie[...]

115 Shooting Functions 4 1 Assign [Digital Preview] to the V / Y button. Refer to “Setting the V / Y Button Operation” (p.165) for details. 2 Focus on the subject, and press the V / Y button. | appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. A vailable operations 3 Press the shutter release button ha[...]

116 Shooting Functions 4 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. The Shake Reduction function works effe ctively when taking pictures in the following situations. • when taking pictures in dimly lit lo cations, such as indo[...]

117 Shooting Functions 4 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select Q or R , and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The Shake Reduction function is activated, and k appears in the status screen, viewfinder , and Live V iew screen. Q Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting) R D[...]

118 Shooting Functions 4 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g . 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or Z , and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a[...]

119 Shooting Functions 4 6 Press the shutter release button fully. For g , the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. A beep is heard and the rate in creases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully . For Z , the shutter will be[...]

120 Shooting Functions 4 The shutter can be released from a di stance by using an optional remote control unit. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select h . 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), use the four-way con[...]

121 Shooting Functions 4 6 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The maximum operating distance of a remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera. After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver light s for[...]

122 Shooting Functions 4 Taking Pictures Continuously Pictures can be taken continuously wh ile the shutter release button is fully pressed. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g . 3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), use the four-way controll[...]

123 Shooting Functions 4 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. T ake your finger of f th e shutter release button to stop. • T he capture mode is fixed to g in (Moving Object)/ Z (Pet)/ R (Kids) of H mode. • If the focus mode is set to l , the focus positio[...]

124 Shooting Functions 4 Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following items can be set. 1 Select [Interval Shooting] in the [ A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interval Shooting] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Interval], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 U[...]

125 Shooting Functions 4 6 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to S tep 10. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start Time], and press the four-way[...]

126 Shooting Functions 4 • Ref er to “Interval Movie” (p.133) for information on how to perform Interval Shooting in C mode. • If the mode dial or the main switch is turned while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. • [Single Frame Shooting] is used regardless of the current drive m[...]

127 Shooting Functions 4 You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the [ A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Multi-exposure] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Number of Shots], and press the four-way controller[...]

128 Shooting Functions 4 6 Take the picture. The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. The following operations can be performed during Instant Review . A vailable operations When the above operations are performed or after the set number of shots are taken, the scr een in S tep 3 appears [...]

129 Shooting Functions 4 Recording Movies This camera enables you to record movies with the following format. • Sound Monaural • File format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Settings for recording movies can be changed using the [ C Movie] menu or the control panel. Below, how to change the settings from the [ C Movie 1] menu is explaine[...]

130 Shooting Functions 4 5 Select [Recorded Pixels]. When the setting is changed, the am ount of recordable time for that setting appears at the t op right of the screen. 6 Select [Framerate]. The frame rates that can be selected va ry depending on the recorded pixels. 7 Set [Quality Level] to [ C ], [ D ], or [ E ]. 8 Press the 3 button. The [ C M[...]

131 Shooting Functions 4 1 Set the mode dial to C . Live View for movie recording is displayed. 2 View the subject on the monitor. Change the exposure setting as necessary . A vailable operations 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. When the focus mode switch is set to , turn the focusing ring until the subje[...]

132 Shooting Functions 4 • W hen [Recording Sound Level] is set to a value other than l (0), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod a nd do not operate the came ra while recording. • T he flash is not available. • W hen recording a movie us ing an image processing fu nction such a[...]

133 Shooting Functions 4 Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The following items can be set. 1 Select [Interval Movie] in the [ C Movie 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interval Movie] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2[...]

134 Shooting Functions 4 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select hours, minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to set the time. Press the 4 button to complete the setting. 6 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to sele[...]

135 Shooting Functions 4 Recorded movies can be played ba ck in playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. 1 Select the movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor . 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). Movie playback starts. A vailable operations When th[...]

136 Shooting Functions 4 You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Step 2 on p.135 to pause the movie. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to display the frame to save as a still picture. 3 Press the m button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Use the four-way co[...]

137 Shooting Functions 4 Movies can be divided and unwant ed segments can be deleted. 1 Select the movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor . 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [ (M[...]

138 Shooting Functions 4 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. The segment(s) to delete are specified. Multiple segments can be deleted at once. Press the 4 button again to cancel the selection. 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in S tep 4 appears again. 8 Press the 4 button. The[...]

5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format ........... .................. ............. 140 Setting the White Balance .. .................. ............. 143 Correcting Images ............... .................. ............. 148 Setting the Image Finishing Tone [...]

140 Shooting Settings 5 Setting a File Format Set the file format, number of reco rded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. 1 Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [File Fo[...]

141 Shooting Settings 5 You can set the format of image files. Sets the recording size of images wh en the file format is set to [JPEG]. File Format JPEG Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting) You can change the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality] settings. RAW Captures images in CMOS sensor output format without processing. RAW fi[...]

142 Shooting Settings 5 You can set the image quality level (com pression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). You can select a color space to use. JPEG Quality C Best Quality: clearer File size: larger D Better E Good Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space sRGB Mainly used for devices such as a computer. (default setting) AdobeRGB Co[...]

143 Shooting Settings 5 Setting the White Balance Adjusts the color of an image based on ambient light conditions so that white objects appear white. *1 The color temperatures (K) shown above are al l estimates. These do not indicate precise colors. *2 CTE = Color Temper ature Enhancement Item Setting Color Temperature *1 F Auto Automatically adjus[...]

144 Shooting Settings 5 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. The last image taken is di splayed in the background. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the white balance. When J is selected, press the four-way controller ( 3 ) and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select D , [...]

145 Shooting Settings 5 5 Press the 4 button. The screen that was displayed in S tep 2 appears again. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. You can adjust the white balance depending on the ligh t source when taking pictures. 1 Select K in Step 2 on p.144, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). 2 Use the four-way controller[...]

146 Shooting Settings 5 5 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the frame to the position you want to measure. 6 Press the 4 button. The white balance is measured, and the screen that was displayed in S tep 2 appears again. Adjust the white balance as necessary . The message [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when measu[...]

147 Shooting Settings 5 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a number, and press the 4 button. The white balance settings of the selected image are saved as Manual White Balance and the camera is ready to take a picture. The white balance setting is K . Use to set the color temperature value. 1 Select K in Step 2 on p.144, and press the M[...]

148 Shooting Settings 5 Correcting Images The camera and lens properties ca n be automatically modified for when taking pictures. Expands the dynamic range and en ables a wider range of tones expression by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appear[...]

149 Shooting Settings 5 High dynamic range photography is a wa y of expressing the entire range from dark to bright areas by captur ing multiple images with different exposures (underexposed, prope rly exposed (standard), and overexposed), and combining th em into a single image. This section explains how to set [HDR Capture]. 1 Select [HDR Capture[...]

150 Shooting Settings 5 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Auto Align], and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P . 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Exposure Bracket Value], and press th e [...]

151 Shooting Settings 5 Reduces distortions and lateral chro matic aberrations occurring due to lens properties.  Distortion Distortion is a phenomenon in whic h the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion). Distortion occurs more easily when using a zoom lens or [...]

152 Shooting Settings 5 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Distortion Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj], and press the 4 button. The [Distortion Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [Off] or [On]. 4 Pre[...]

153 Shooting Settings 5 It allows you to adjust the composit ion of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. 1 Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Composition Adjust.] screen appears. 2 Select [S[...]

154 Shooting Settings 5 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to t ake a picture. • [Shake Reduction] is not available. • T he adjustment value is reset when Live View is ended. • If you use the Compositi on Adjustment function frequently, you can assign the function to the | / Y button. (p.165)[...]

155 Shooting Settings 5 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. Custom Image Image Tone Image Bright [...]

156 Shooting Settings 5 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Custom Image], and press the 4 button. The Custom Image setting screen appears. The last image taken is di splayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select an image finishing tone. Y ou can check the selected Custom Image effect with the background [...]

157 Shooting Settings 5 The following parameters can be changed according to the selected image finishing tone. *1 For [Favorite 1-3], you ca n save the settings of a cross processed image as a favorite in advance through th e playback mode palette. (p.158) 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the parameter’s value. Y ou can check the s[...]

158 Shooting Settings 5 The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If a cross processed image that you like comes out, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display of playback mode. T[...]

159 Shooting Settings 5 You can apply a filter effe ct when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. *1 Cannot be selected in C mode. Digital Filter Filter Name Effect Parameter Extract Color For extracting one or two specific colors and making the rest of the image black and white. Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/Blue/ Cyan/Green/Yel[...]

160 Shooting Settings 5 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Digital Filter], and press the 4 button. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. The last image taken is di splayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select a filter. Y ou can check[...]

161 Shooting Settings 5 7 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. • You can also change t he settings from the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • Select [No Filter] in Step 3 to fi nish shooting with a digital filter. • After shooting, you can also apply digi tal filter effects to JPEG/RAW images in playback mode. (p.189) • [Shad[...]

162 Shooting Settings 5 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Functions can be assigned to the front/rear e-dial, V / Y button, and = / L button. The current functions assigned to the buttons/dials can be checked with guide display. For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when the front and rear e-dials are turned and | button i[...]

163 Shooting Settings 5 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the desired setting. The following settings can be selected for each exposure mode. Exposure Mode Front E-dial ( R ) Rear E-dial ( S ) | Button e bc } e (default setting) cb } e m e SHIFT e LINE e SHIFT m e LINE ––– K – o – (def[...]

164 Shooting Settings 5 b : Change shutter speed c : Change aperture value o : Change sensitivity m : Adjust EV compensation value } e : Return to ee LINE: Program line e SHIFT : Program shift –: Not available 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in S tep 2 appears again. Repeat S teps 2 to 6 to change the set[...]

165 Shooting Settings 5 You can assign one of the following functions to the V / Y button. 1 Select [Button Customization] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Button Customization] screen appears. 2 Select , and press the four- way controller ( 5 ). The screen to select a function of the V / Y button appears.[...]

166 Shooting Settings 5 4 Press the 3 button three times. The screen that was displayed before selecting the me nu item appears again. When [One Push File Fo rmat] is assigned to the V / Y button, specify the function settings. 1 Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 on p.165. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Cancel after 1 shot], [...]

167 Shooting Settings 5 You can assign one of the following functions to the = / L button. Separate settings can be made for still pictur e shooting and movie recording. 1 Select [Button Customization] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Button Customization] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23[...]

168 Shooting Settings 5 Saving Frequently Used Settings You can save the current camera settings in A mode and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be saved. You can save the setting s as USER1 or USER2 m ode and use them by setting the mode dial to B or C . 1 Select a capture mode, and make the necessary settings. 2 Select [Save USER M[...]

169 Shooting Settings 5 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 5 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Save], and press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the screen that was displayed in S tep 3 appears again. You can change t[...]

170 Shooting Settings 5 3 Enter the text. Up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. A vailable operations 4 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press the 4 button. The name is changed and the camera returns to the [Rename USER Mode] screen. Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Moves the te[...]

171 Shooting Settings 5 1 Select [Check Saved Settings ] in Step 3 of p.169, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Check Saved Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The current settings saved as A mode are displayed. Use the four-way controller ([...]

172 Shooting Settings 5 2 Change the settings as necessary. The capture mode can be changed in [Exposure Mode] of the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu. This screen appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C . 3 Take a picture. Resets the settings saved as A mode to the default settings. 1 Select [Reset USER Mode] in Step 3 on p.169, and press the four-w[...]

6 Playback Functions and Image Editing This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions and how to edit the captured images. How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions ............. ........................... .................... 174 Setting the Playback Displ ay Method .............. 176 Selecting the Playback Functions ..........[...]

174 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions Make settings related to playing ba ck and editing images in the playback mode palette or [ Q Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display to call up the playback mode palette. You can also display the playback mode palette when [...]

175 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 *1 This cannot be performed when a mo vie is displayed. *2 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed. *3 This can be performed only when a movie is displayed. *4 This can be performed only wh en [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [SELECT] in [Eye-Fi] of the [ R Set-up 2] menu. The following item[...]

176 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Setting the Playback Display Method You can set the initial magnification when magnifying im ages, and whether to display the Bright/Dark Ar ea warning in playback mode. 1 Select [Quick Zoom] in the [ Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to selec[...]

177 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Selecting the Playback Functions You can display images in a list or play back saved images successively. Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Select an image in the single image display. 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the right (toward y ). The image is magnified with each click (1.[...]

178 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (toward f ) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail display screen appears (default setting). 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (toward f ) again to switch to the folder display. Images are grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved. 3 S[...]

179 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can change the number of images displayed at the same time, or display the images by shooting date. 1 Press the M button in Step 1 on p.178. The display style selection screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the display style. 4/9/16/36/81 Thumbnail Display Icons such as C and[...]

180 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 A vailable operations 3 Press the 4 button. The selected display style is confirmed. The next time the rear e-dial ( S ) is turned to the left (toward f ) in the single image display , the screen selected here will be displayed. Four-way controller ( 23 ) Selects a shooting date. Four-way controller ( 45 )[...]

181 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can play back all images sa ved on your SD Memory Card successively in a slideshow. Sets how images will be disp layed during Slideshow. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [ Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Slideshow setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) [...]

182 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 1 Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.181, and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette, and press the 4 button. The start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts. A vailable operations 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). Slideshow stops and the single image display reapp[...]

183 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can change the rotation information that is embedded in the Exif of an image so the image can be displayed with the correct image orientation on a TV or computer monitor. 1 Select the image you want to rotate in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palett[...]

184 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Deleting Multiple Images You can delete multiple images at onc e. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.220) You can delete multiple images at once. 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (toward f ) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail di[...]

185 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 4 Press the U / i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) two clicks to the left (toward f ) in the single image display. The folder display sc[...]

186 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can delete all images saved on the SD Memory Card at once. 1 Select [Delete All Images] in the [ Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete All Images], and press the [...]

187 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Processing Images Changes the number of reco rded pixels of a selected image, and saves it as a new image. 1 Select the image to resize in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select n (Resize), and p[...]

188 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Crops out only the desired area of a se lected image and saves it as a new image. 1 Select the image to crop in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select o (Cropping), and press the 4 button. The cr[...]

189 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Processing Images with Digital Filters Filter Name Effect Parameter Monochrome Creates a monochrome image. Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Infrared Filter Toning (B-A): 7 levels Extract Color Extracts one or two spe[...]

190 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Pastel Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a crayon. Low/Medium/High Posterization Lessens the tone of the image to create an image that looks as though it was hand-drawn. Intensity: 1 to 5 Miniature Blurs part of the image to create a simulated miniature scene. In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3[...]

191 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 1 Select an image for applying the digital filter in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select D (Digital Filter), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a filter appears. 3 Use the four-way c[...]

192 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image. The screen that was displayed in S tep 3 appears again. If [Save as] is selected, the filter-pro[...]

193 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 4 To check the parameter details, press the M button. Y ou can check the filter parameters. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. 5 Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. 6 Turn the front e-dial ( R ) to select the image to apply the same filter effects, and press the 4 butt[...]

194 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Join a number of images together and display them as an index image. You can have the camera select the images to include in the index image or you can select them yourself. The images will be randomly arranged or displayed by file number depe nding on the layout selected. 1 Press the four-way controller ([...]

195 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the background color, and press the 4 button. Y ou can select a white or black background. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Selection], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 9 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a type of image selec[...]

196 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. 1 Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select h (RAW Development), and pre[...]

197 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 The following parameters can be changed. *1 Select the JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to the aspect ratio. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the value. For Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press the four-way controller ( 5 ) and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an it[...]

198 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. 1 Select [Developing multiple images] in Step 3 on p.196, and press the 4 button. Images are displayed in [4 Thumbnail Display], [9 Thumbnail Display], [16 Thumbnail Display] or [36 Thumbnail Display] (the display style that was selected last). 2 [...]

199 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 5 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to set [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality]. When [Develop images as shot] is selected in S tep 4, select p , E , a or f for [JPEG Recorded Pixels]. When [Develop images with modified settings] is selected, refer to p.197 to change other parameters. All images ar[...]

200 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device and play back captured images. You can connect the camera to a device with a video input terminal. Use the optional AV cable I-AVC7. 1 Turn the AV device and camera off. 2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and con[...]

201 Playback Functions and Image Editing 6 4 Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected A V device. When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.58), the video output format is set in accordance with that region. Depending on the country o[...]

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7 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 204 Camera Settings .................. .................. ............. 206 File Management Settings .. .................. ............. 219[...]

204 Changing Additional Settings 7 How to Operate the Set-up Menu The [ R Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera. The following items are available in the [ R Set-up 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode, and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) or rear e-dial ( S ) to display the [ R Set-up 1-4] menus. For d[...]

205 Changing Additional Settings 7 R 2 Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the SD Memory Card. p.222 File Name Sets the method used to assign file names for images. p.223 Copyright Information Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in Exif. p.224 Eye-Fi Sets when using an Eye-Fi card. p.226 R 3 Auto Power Off Sets the time u[...]

206 Changing Additional Settings 7 Camera Settings You can turn the camera operation soun d on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • In-focus • AE-L (AE Lock operation sound) • Self-timer • Remote Control • One Push File Format (operation sound when [One Push File Format] is assigned to the V / Y bu[...]

207 Changing Additional Settings 7 The date and time set in “Initial Settin g” (p.58) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting the destination in [World Time] enables you to display the local date and ti me on the monitor when traveling abroad. 1 Select [World Time] in the [ R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controlle[...]

208 Changing Additional Settings 7 7 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. • Ref er to “List of World Ti me Cities” (p.209) for cities that can be selected as a destination or hometown. •S e l e c t [ W Hometown] in Step 3 to cha nge the city and DST setting. • X appears in t[...]

209 Changing Additional Settings 7  List of World Time Cities Region City Video Output Format Region City Video Output Format North America Honolulu NTSC Africa/ West Asia Istanbul PAL Anchorage NTSC Cairo PAL Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem PAL San Francisco NTSC Nairobi PAL Los Angeles NTSC Jeddah PAL Calgary NTSC Tehran PAL Denver NTSC Dubai PAL Chi[...]

210 Changing Additional Settings 7 You can set the display color of the guide display, status screen, control panel and menu selection cursor. 1 Select [LCD Display] in the [ R Set-up1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [LCD Display] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P for [Guide Display]. 3 Use th[...]

211 Changing Additional Settings 7 Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor. 1 Select [LCD Display Settings] in the [ R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [LCD Display Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Brightness Level], [Adjust: Blue-Amber], or [Adjust: Green-Magenta]. 3 [...]

212 Changing Additional Settings 7 You can set the operatio n and display settings during Instant Review (p.66). 1 Select [Instant Review] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Instant Review] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a display time, and[...]

213 Changing Additional Settings 7 Set the initial menu tab disp layed on the monitor when the 3 button is pressed. 1 Select [17. Save Menu Location] in the [ A Custom Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [17. Save Menu Location] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Reset Menu Location] or [Save M[...]

214 Changing Additional Settings 7 You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Set in [Auto Power Off] of the [ R Set-up 3] menu. Select from [1min.] (default setting), [3min.], [5mi n.], [10min.], [30min.], or [Off]. When using the AA battery holder D- BH109, select the type of the AA batteries to use[...]

215 Changing Additional Settings 7 3 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. 1 Select [Memory] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [...]

216 Changing Additional Settings 7 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an item, and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P . T urn the rear e-dial ( S ) to display the [Memory 2] screen. 3 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the me nu item appears again. O Settings are saved even when the[...]

217 Changing Additional Settings 7 Resets the settings you se lected in the menu screen to the default values. Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ C Movie] menu, [ Q Playback] menu, [ R Set-up] menu, and playback mode palette can be reset to default values. 1 Select [Reset] in the [ R Set-up 3] menu, and pres[...]

218 Changing Additional Settings 7 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Reset], and press the 4 button. The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. You can check the version information for software (firmware) in the camera. If an update file for the firmw are is released, you [...]

219 Changing Additional Settings 7 File Management Settings Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices. Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card. 1 Select [Format] in the [ R Set-up 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Format] screen appears. 2 Press[...]

220 Changing Additional Settings 7 You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 button. The screen to select how to change the settings is dis[...]

221 Changing Additional Settings 7 When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are st ored in the new fo lder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. The string of characters can be changed. 1 Select [Folder Name] in the [ R Set-up 2] me[...]

222 Changing Additional Settings 7 A vailable operations 5 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press the 4 button. The folder name is changed. 6 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. You can create a new folder on the SD Memo ry Card. A folder is cr[...]

223 Changing Additional Settings 7 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Create folder], and press the 4 button. A folder with a new number is created. You can change the file names of images. The default naming conventions are as follows depending on the [Color Space] (p.142) setting in [Ima ge Capture Settings] of the [ A Rec. Mode 1] [...]

224 Changing Additional Settings 7 3 Change the text. Enter the text in the same way as [Folder Name]. Refer to S teps 4 to 6 on p.221. You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder. Set in [File No.] of [Memory] (p.215) in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu. The camera type, shooting condit ions and other info[...]

225 Changing Additional Settings 7 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Photographer], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The text-entry screen appears. 4 Enter the text. Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. A vailable operations 5 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finis[...]

226 Changing Additional Settings 7 You can transfer images to your co mputer via wireless LAN by using an SD Memory Card with a built -in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). 1 Select [Eye-Fi] in the [ R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Eye-Fi] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Eye-Fi Communication][...]

227 Changing Additional Settings 7 When [SELECT] is set in Step 3 on p.226, only the selected images are transferred. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select N (Eye-Fi Image Transfer), and press the 4 button. The screen to[...]

228 Changing Additional Settings 7 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the folder to transfer, and press the 4 button. When [Select image(s)] is selected, the screen to select the image(s) appears. When [Select a folder] is selected, the transfer confirmation screen appears. Proceed to S tep 7. 5 Select the image(s) to transfer. Images[...]

229 Changing Additional Settings 7 By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing. 1 Press the four-way controller [...]

230 Changing Additional Settings 7 6 Press the M button to select P or O for printing the date. Repeat S teps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images. 7 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for the selected image or all images are saved and the camera returns to the single image display . P The date is not printed. O The date is printed. •[...]

8 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied software on the CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ............. ........................... .................... 232 Saving Images on a Computer .......................... 233 Using the Provided Software .............[...]

232 Connecting to a Computer 8 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided softwa re “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE”. When connecting the camera to a co mputer and using the sof[...]

233 Connecting to a Computer 8 Saving Images on a Computer Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Select [Interface Options] in the [ R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interface Options] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USB Connection], and press the four-[...]

234 Connecting to a Computer 8 Connect the camera to a computer us ing the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off, and use the USB cable to connect the VIDEO/PC terminal of the camera and the computer. 3 Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a remova ble disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label “K-[...]

235 Connecting to a Computer 8 Using the Provided Software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE ” is included on the CD-ROM (S- SW133). With the SILKYPIX Develo per Studio 3.0 LE, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the im ages and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format. You can install the software from the prov[...]

236 Connecting to a Computer 8 3 Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE]. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. 4 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen, and click [OK]. 5 When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in the selected language, click [Next]. Follow the instruct[...]

237 Connecting to a Computer 8 Regarding User Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [User Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.236. A world map for Internet User Registration is displayed.If the computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or area and then follow the inst[...]

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9 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pict ures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ...... .................. ............. 240 Using an External Flash (O ptional) .................. 243[...]

240 Using the Flash 9 Using the Built-in Flash Any desired shutter speed of 1/ 180 sec. or slower can be set. The shutter speed automatically change s over a range from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed th at reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter speed depends on the focal le ngth of the lens in use). The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. [...]

241 Using the Flash 9 1 Set the mode dial to e , K or c . 2 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up. 3 Set the flash mode to G or H . The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the background. 4 Take a picture. 1 Set the mode dial to b , L or a . 2 Set the flash mode to E or F . 3 Set the shutter speed (for b mode) or shut[...]

242 Using the Flash 9 Relationships among the guide number , aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the fl ash to obtain a correct exposure. Calculate the shooting distance or aper ture value in the following way, and adjust the shooting cond itions if the flash output is not sufficient. The following equation calculates t he e[...]

243 Using the Flash 9 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash mode. z : Available #: Some functions are restricted. ×: Functions are unavailable. *1 Available only when us ing a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens. *2 Shut[...]

244 Using the Flash 9 You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL]. 4 Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture. The[...]

245 Using the Flash 9 With an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit, you can discharge a flash to take a picture at a shutter sp eed faster than 1/180 seconds. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Set the mode dial to b or a . 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 4 Set the external flash sync mode to HS b (high-spe[...]

246 Using the Flash 9 By using two external flashes (AF5 40FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with one or more extern al flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. First, set the channel for the external flash unit. 1 Set the channel for the external flash unit. 2 Remove the cover of the hot[...]

247 Using the Flash 9 Set the camera to wireless flash mo de when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. 1 Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on the camera, and place it at the desired location. 2 Set the camera’s flash mode to r . The camera is ready to take a picture. The channel for the built-in fl[...]

248 Using the Flash 9 1 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL]. 2 On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place it at the desired location. 3 Confirm that both [...]

249 Using the Flash 9 When combining with the built-in flash You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG). For connecting an AF540FGZ flash uni t, you can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash. For connecting an AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash unit, as shown in the illustration, connect an external flash [...]

250 Using the Flash 9 Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photogra phy (contrast control sync flash photography). This is based on t he difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units. 1 Connect the exter[...]

10 Appendix Default Settings ................ ..................... ............. 252 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ................... ..................... ............. 259 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ... ............................ 264 Using the GPS Unit ............. .................. ............. 267 Error Messages ......[...]

252 Appendix 10 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.215) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the defa ult setting with the reset function (p.217). No: The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys [ A Rec. Mode] Menu Item Default[...]

253 Appendix 10 AE Metering Multi-segment Yes p.97 AF Settings AF.A Off Yes p.103 Expanded Area AF Off Yes p.105 AF Active Area Auto (5 AF Points) Yes p.104 AF Assist Light On Yes p.103 Lens Correction Distortion Correction Off Yes p.151 Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj On Yes Multi- exposure Number of Shots 2 times Yes p.127 Auto EV Adjustment Off Yes Interva[...]

254 Appendix 10 *1 The saved settings are reset only with [Reset USER Mode ] in the [Sav e USER Mode] screen. Instant Review Display Time 1sec. Yes p.212 Enlarge Instant Review On Yes Save RAW Data On Yes Histogram Display Off Yes Bright/Dark Area Off Yes E-Dial Programming e R b , S c , |} e Yes p.162 K R --, S o , | -- Yes b R b , S -- , | -- Yes[...]

255 Appendix 10 [ C Movie] Menu Playback Mode Palette Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Exposure Setting e Yes p.129 Movie Capture Settings Recorded Pixels a Yes Framerate 30 fps Yes Quality Level C Yes Recording Sound Level 3 Yes Movie SR On Yes Interval Movie Interval 3sec. Yes p.133 Recording Time 00:00'12" Yes Start Interval Now[...]

256 Appendix 10 [ Q Playback] Menu [ R Set-up] Menu Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Slideshow Display Duration 3sec. Yes p.181 Screen Effect Off Yes Repeat Playback Off Yes Quick Zoom Off Yes p.176 Bright/Dark Area Off Yes Delete All Images — — p.186 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Language/ u English No p.58 Date Adjustment 01/[...]

257 Appendix 10 [ A Custom Setting] Menu Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Communication Off Yes p.226 Communication Info — — Auto Power Off 1min. Yes p.214 AA Battery Type Auto-detect Yes p.214 Reset — — p.217 Pixel Mapping — — p.213 Dust Removal Dust Removal — — p.264 Startup Action/ Shutdown Action Off Yes Sensor Cleaning — — p.265 Format — ?[...]

258 Appendix 10 17. Save Menu Location Reset Menu Location Yes p.213 18. Catch-in Focus Off Yes p.113 19. AF Fine Adjustment Off Yes p.112 20. Using Aperture Ring Disable Yes p.263 Reset Custom Functions — — p.217 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page[...]

259 Appendix 10 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations All camera capture modes are availabl e when DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an s position is used with the aperture ring set to the s position. When they are used in a position other than s , or other lenses are used, the following restrictions apply. z : F unct[...]

260 Appendix 10 *5 Distortion Correction is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. *6 To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [20. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the [ A Custom Setting 3] menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual ap erture range. *7 [...]

261 Appendix 10 Depending on the lens used with this camera, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting. The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set to the s position, lenses manufactured prior to the A lenses or soft focus lenses are used. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and F[...]

262 Appendix 10 The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal le ngth when using a lens for which the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. 1 Make sure that [Shake Reduction] is activated, and turn the camera off. Refer to “Reducing V ertical and Hori zont al Camer[...]

263 Appendix 10 The shutter can be released even if th e aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without an s position is attached. Select [Enable] in [20. Using Aperture Ring] of the [ A Custom Setting 3] menu. The following restrict ions apply depending on the lens being used. Using the Aperture Ring Lens[...]

264 Appendix 10 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Shaking the CMOS sensor remove s dust from the sensor unit. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [ R Set-up 4] menu[...]

265 Appendix 10 Raise the mirror up and open the shu tter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. 1 Turn the camera off, and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [ R Set-u[...]

266 Appendix 10 4 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Mirror Up], and press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 5 Clean the CMOS sensor. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor . 6 Turn the camera off. The mirror automatically returns to its original position. 7 Attach the lens or body moun[...]

267 Appendix 10 Using the GPS Unit The following functions are availabl e when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Electronic Compass Displays the latitude, longitude, altitude of the current location, lens direction and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in standby mode. ASTROTRACER Tracks and captures celestial bodies. By match[...]

268 Appendix 10 1 Select [GPS] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [GPS] screen appears. 2 Select [ASTROTRACER], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears. 3 Select [Action in B Mode], press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select V , and press the 4 button. The ASTROTRACER func[...]

269 Appendix 10 7 Press the shutter release button fully again. Exposure ends. When [T imed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends automatically after the set [Exposure T ime] has elapsed. • When you do not want the indicators on the GPS unit to turn on while shooting with the ASTROTRACER functi on, you can turn them off by selecting the OFF icon fo[...]

270 Appendix 10 Error Messages Error Messages Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted files. (p.52, p.184) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings. (p.140) No image There are no images that can be played back on the S[...]

271 Appendix 10 Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during Pixel Mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery or use the optional AC adapter kit. Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully ch[...]

272 Appendix 10 This function is not available in the current mode You are trying to set a function that is not available in n , H or C mode. Camera overheated. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live View cannot be used because the camera’s internal temperature is too high. Try using Live View again when the camera has cooled d[...]

273 Appendix 10 Troubleshooting In rare cases, the camera may no t operate correctl y due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting [...]

274 Appendix 10 Autofocus does not work The subject is not in the AF area Position the subject in the AF area. If the subject is outside the AF area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully. The subject is too close Move away from the subject and take a picture. The focus m[...]

275 Appendix 10 Shake Reduction does not work The Shake Reduction function is off Turn the Shake Reduction function on. (p.116) The focal length is not set If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is used, set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen. (p.262) Shutter speed is too low for the Shake Reduction fun[...]

276 Appendix 10 Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX K AF2 bayonet mount (AF co upler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens K AF3 , K AF2 (power zoom not compatible), K AF , K A mount lenses Image Captur[...]

277 Appendix 10 Diopter Adjustment Approx. -2.5 to +1.5 m -1 Focusing Screen Interchangeable Natu ral-Bright-Matte III focusing screen Live View Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor Focusing Mechanism Contrast detection: Face Dete ction, Tracking, Select, Spot Display Field of view: approx. 100%, Magn ified view (2×, 4×, 6×), Grid Display (4 [...]

278 Appendix 10 Exposure Control Type TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering Metering Modes: Multi-segmen t metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Metering Range EV 0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) Exposure Modes Auto Picture ( n ), Scene ( H ), Program ( e ), Sensitivity Priority ( K ), Shutter Priority ( b ), Aperture Priority ( c ), Shutt[...]

279 Appendix 10 Capture Functions Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Land scape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film , Monochrome, Cross Processing Noise Reduction High-ISO NR, Slow Shutter Speed NR Dynamic Range Settings Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction Distortion Correction, La teral Chromatic Aberrat[...]

280 Appendix 10 Playback Functions Playback View Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, and 81 thumbnails), display magnification (up to 16×, scrollable, quick zoom), image rotation, histogram display (Y hi stogram, RGB histogram), bright/ dark area warning, detailed in formation display, copyright information display (photographer, copy[...]

281 Appendix 10 Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109 or AA battery holder D-BH109 with fo ur AA batteries (lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) * Either one of these is provided with the camera. The provided power supply varies depending on the country or region where the camera was purchased. The item no t provided [...]

282 Appendix 10  Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time When using the fully charged battery or new AA batteries The image storage capacity (normal reco rding and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in acco rdance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviat ion from the above [...]

283 Appendix 10 Index Symbols [ A Rec. Mode] menu .... 77, 252 [ C Movie] menu .... 79, 129, 255 [ Q Playback] menu .... 175, 256 [ R Set-up] menu ......... 204, 256 [ A Custom Setting] menu ........................ ............... 80, 257 Q (Playback) button ............................. ...... 21, 23, 72 d (Green) button ................... 20 E [...]

284 Appendix 10 Bleach Bypass (Custom Image) ........................ ..................... 155 Blue Sky d .................... 83, 84 Body mount cover .................. 54 Bracketing shooting ............... 93 Bright (Custom Image) ......... 155 Bright areas ........................... 34 Bright/Dark Area warning ............................. ..[...]

285 Appendix 10 Drive Mode ............................ 76 DST ................................ 59, 207 Dust Removal ...................... 264 Dynamic Range ................... 148 E E-dial .................................... 162 E-Dial Programming ............ 162 Electronic Compass ....... 29, 267 Enlarge Instant Review ........ 212 Error messa[...]

286 Appendix 10 ............................. ........ 159, 189 High Dynamic Range Image Capture ................................ 149 High/Low Key Adjustment (Custom Image) ................... 157 High-ISO NR .......................... 98 Highlight Correction ............. 148 High-speed Sync ................. 245 Histogram Display ................[...]

287 Appendix 10 Memory card .......................... 52 3 button ............ 22, 23, 39 Menu display ........................ 213 Menu operation ...................... 39 Meter operating time .............. 97 (Manual focus) .............. 110 Microphones .......................... 19 Miniature (Digital Filter) ........ 190 Mired .............[...]

288 Appendix 10 Quick Zoom ......................... 176 R Radiant (Custom Image) ...... 155 RAW .................................... 141 RAW Development ...... 196, 235 V / Y button .............. 21, 165 Rear e-dial ( S ) ............ 21, 23 [ A Rec. Mode] menu .... 77, 252 Recorded Pixels ........... 130, 141 Recording Sound Level ....... 130 Re[...]

289 Appendix 10 Starburst (Digital Filter) ........ 190 Status screen ......................... 25 Strap ............... ....................... 44 Sunset K ....................... 83, 84 Surf & Snow Q ..................... 84 K (Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure) mode ........................ ....................... 89 T L (Shutter &[...]

290 Appendix 10 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased th rough authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that peri od, provided [...]

291 Appendix 10 required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repa ir shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Alwa[...]

292 Appendix 10 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Changes[...]

293 Appendix 10 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein compl[...]

294 Appendix 10 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equi pment [...]

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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX K-500 Digital Came ra. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and funct ions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with [...]

Operating Manual K-500 • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53780 Copyright © PENTAX RICO H IMAGING CO., LTD. 2013 R01DTE13 Printed in Philippines PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi- ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING FRANCE S.A.S. (European Head[...]