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Operating Manual
HOYA CORPORATION
PENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SLR Digital Camera
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argente
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q Digital Camera. Please read 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, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.53 and p.292. Reg
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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 minor Caution 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 • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. C
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3 • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage: - USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY. - DO NOT INCINERATE. - DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. - DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. - DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C). About the SD Memory Card Warning • Be sure to store the SD Memory Card out of the reach
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4 • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for camera use is -10°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. • The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault. • Sudden temperature changes w
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5 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3 Contents ...............................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11 Before Using Your Camera 13 Q Characteristics ................................................................. 14 Checking the
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6 Basic Operations 63 Basic Shooting Operation........................................................... 64 Holding the Camera............................................................................64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................66 Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 71 Using the Built-in Flash............................................................... 72 Setting the Flash Mode..........
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7 Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracket)........... 148 Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure Bracketing)........................................................................................148 Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing)......151 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter.......................................... 153 Shooting with the Live View...................................................... 156 Taking Still Pictures .
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8 Storing Frequently Used Settings ............................................ 207 Saving the Settings...........................................................................207 Checking the Saved USER Settings.................................................208 Using Saved USER Settings ............................................................209 Changing the Settings ......................................................................209 Resetting to Default Settings .................
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9 Developing RAW Images........................................................... 247 Developing One RAW Image............................................................247 Developing Multiple RAW Images ....................................................248 Specifying the Parameters................................................................250 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format .............................. 252 Changing Additional Settings 253 How to Operate the Set-up Menu........
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10 Appendix 283 Default Settings.......................................................................... 284 Resetting the Menu...........................................................................290 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 292 Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]..................................................294 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor....................................................... 295 Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal
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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 pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functio
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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. Q Characteristics ..........................................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17 Display Indicators ................................................22 How to Change Function Settings ......................34 Using the Mode Dial .............................................39
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Before Using Your Camera 14 Q 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 focusing points are wide cross area sensors. • Features a viewfinder simi
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Before Using Your Camera 15 • Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed internally by the camera. • Features Custom Image and White Balance which allow you to readjust images shot in JPEG format without affecting the image quality. 1 • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG4 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI90) is
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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 FR ME viewfinder cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover Triangular ring and (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) protective cover (Installed on camera) USB cable AV cable Strap I-USB7 I-AVC7 O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord batt
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Before Using Your Camera Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Built-in flash Hot shoe Strap lug 1 Strap lug AF assist light X-sync socket Card cover Mirror Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Speaker LCD panel Microphone Film plane indicator (CMOS sensor Viewfinder plane indicator) Microphone terminal mini HDMI terminal Self-timer lamp/ Remote control PC/AV terminal receiver DC input ter
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Before Using Your Camera 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 7 1 2 8 3 9 4 0 5 a b 6 e f g h c i j k l d m 1 m button 4 Main switch Turn the rear e-dial while Move to turn the power on/off pressing this button to set the (p.56) or to preview (p.129). EV compensation value. 5 Front e-dial (R) (p.115) Changes the settings. 2 o button 6 Lens unlock button Turn the rear e-dial while Press to detach lens. (p.53) pressing this button to set the
