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Operating Manual
PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg,
(European Headquarters) GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
SLR Digital Camera
PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204
95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. Please read Memo this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.50 and p.251. Regard
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1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Warning serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Caution minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High volta
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2 Caution • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. • Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when dischar
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3 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE • Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC. • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger. • Do
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4 • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. • Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove from the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, s
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5 Memo
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6 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE............................................2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE.........................3 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3 Contents ..................................................................................
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7 Basic Operations 53 Basic Shooting Operation........................................................... 54 Holding the Camera............................................................................54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................55 Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 59 Using the Built-in Flash............................................................... 60 Taking Pictures Using the Shake
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8 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ............. 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)............................................................ 129 Storing User Settings ................................................................ 133 Using the Flash 135 Compensating Flash Output..................................................... 136 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash ................................ 137 Flash Characteristic
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9 Deleting Multiple Images........................................................... 185 Deleting All Images...........................................................................185 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................186 Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................188 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect).............................. 189 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................
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10 Setting the Image File Naming Convention............................. 230 Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................230 Selecting the File Number Setting ....................................................230 Setting the File Name .......................................................................231 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 233 Selecting the Video Output Format.............................................
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11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back still pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related f
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12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. 1 Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. u Camera Characteristics ........................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17 Display Indicators ................................................22 How to Operate the Menu ....................................30 Using the Mode Dial .............................................32 When using menus and Fn menu, it
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Before Using Your Camera 14 u Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.4×15.6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake 1 reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Provides high-speed continuous shoo
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Before Using Your Camera 15 • Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority modeK that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed. 1 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the u and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is u
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Before Using Your Camera 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup FP ME Viewfinder cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover USB cable (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) I-USB17 Video cable Software (CD-ROM) Strap I-VC28 S-SW74, S-SW75 O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord D-LI50 battery D-BC50 Oper
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Before Using Your Camera 17 Names and Functions of Working Parts Camera 1 Hot shoe Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Mirror Strap lug Card cover X-sync socket Lens mount index AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash LCD panel Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control Cable switch receiver terminal Card cover USB/Video terminal unlock lever DC input terminal Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor Battery cover Tripod socket un
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Before Using Your Camera 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. * The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu 1 (p.73). 2 1 3 8 4 7 6 5 m 9 l k 0 j a i b h g c f d e 1 Green button 3 Main switch Sets the Exposure mode to Move to turn the power on/off Automatic Exposure (p.85, (p.44) or to preview (p.114). p.92, p.95) and resets the 4 Front e-dial
