FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
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ABOUT THE CAMERA

Warning Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock. To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks. Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed. Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Remove the batteries 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 or cover with clothing when discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.

* The batteries packaged with the camera are for checking the camera's functionality.

Names of Working Parts

Camera
Lens mount index Shutter release button

Main switch

Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever
Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button
Lens information contacts
e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 3 button 4 button { button Battery cover

i button

M button Q button

Tripod socket

K button Mode dial Strap lug Built-in flash Hot shoe mc button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder
Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Indications

The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera.

LCD monitor

While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial
Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode.
Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99)

Auto Picture Program

06 / 25 / : 30
Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.49) Drive mode (p.102) AE metering (p.130) Focusing area (p.121) White balance (p.112) Sensitivity (p.115) Shooting mode (Mode dial position) (p.104) World time warning display (p.164) Date and time (p.163)
* Indicators 3,4,5 and 6 only appear when the setting other than the default setting is selected. 8 only appears when World Time is On.

Capture Mode

Press the M button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information
Detailed Info Detailed Info
ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 40 mm 06 / 25 / : 30
Focus mode (p.118) Shooting mode (p.104) AE metering (p.130) Flash mode (p.49) Drive mode (p.102) Auto bracket (p.145) ISO sensitivity (p.115) Image tone (p.108) Quality level (p.110)

The flash options screen appears.
When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, B and C appear gray and cannot be selected.
Flash Mode Auto discharge
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using Auto Discharge B, C (Automatic Flash Popup)
Set the mode dial to I, U, =, q, or. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel.
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON) b, D

Press the K button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to I, U, =, s, q, \, or.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.
Push the flash down to retract.
Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
Red-eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. Brighten the surroundings when shooting. Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use. Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set C (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or D (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode.

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 400
Sensitivity is not corrected in the following. Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode Flash is discharged Auto bracketing EV Compensation
ISO Sensitivity Warning Display
ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default.
Off ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is set.
Set in [ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.100)
ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off ISO ISO ISO ISO 1600 3200
ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder
[o (ISO Sensitivity Warning)] appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is set or exceeded.
ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed if sensitivity is automatically corrected (p.115).

Setting the Color Space

You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [1 (sRGB)].
sRGB AdobeRGB Set to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space.
Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101)
Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB

Sets to sRGB color space

Color Space
Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space. To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device.

Focusing

You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus \ Manual focus
The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manually adjust the focus.

Using the Autofocus

You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot]. (p.121) You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.122)
Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. (If it is blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46)
In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first. During \ (Moving Object) mode or when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) (p.122), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single mode) (p.122). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.46). (p.125) In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject easier if the subject is in a dark area and the built-in flash is up. Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object.
Use the 4 Button to Focus on the Subject
You can set so that the focusing performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is canceled and is performed when the 4 button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use autofocus while using manual focus. Set [3 (Enable AF)] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.100)
OK btn when shooting Off Spot AF Enable AF Cancel AF AF with shutter release button disabled so AF performed with OK button
Only use this function with lenses that are compatible with Quick Shift Focus.
Select [4 (Cancel AF)]. \ appears in the viewfinder while the 4 button is pressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus. You can focus using the focus ring and release the shutter while 4 button is pressed when using a lens compatible with Quick Shift Focus. (Take your finger off the 4 button to immediately return to AF mode.)

Lock the focus.

Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.
Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.
The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. The beep can be turned off. (p.163) You cannot set focus lock when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) or the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object). In k (Continuous mode) or \ (Moving Object) mode, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter is released. (Continuous Autofocus)
Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom] menu (p.100) to fix the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not fixed by default during focus lock.
Off On Exposure is not fixed when focus is locked Exposure is fixed when focus is locked
AE-L with AF locked Off On
AE is not locked when the focus is locked
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.
Using the Focus Indicator
You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].
Set the focus mode lever to \.
Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.46) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. The beep can be turned off. (p.163)
Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.
Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen.

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Adjust the amount of light striking the CCD. Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps preventing camera shake. 5

DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the L without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood.

Lens Name

F Fish-eye 17-28 mm F3.5-4.5 DA16-45 mm F4ED AL #

Compatibility

Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm. When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m, vignetting may occur. Vignetting may occur if focal length is 18 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.
FA J18-35 mm F4-5.6 AL DA18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 AL FA20-35 mm F4AL FA24-90 mm F3.5-4.5AL (IF) FA28-70 mm F4AL FA*28-70 mm F2.8AL FA J28-80 mm F3.5-5.6 FA28-80 mm F3.5-5.6 FA28-90 mm F3.5-5.6 FA28-105 mm F4-5.6 FA28-105 mm F4-5.6 (IF) FA28-105 mm F3.2-4.5AL (IF) FA28-200 mm F3.8-5.6AL (IF) FA35-80 mm F4-5.6 FA70-200 mm F4-5.6 FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL FA*80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF)
# Yes Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vignetting may occur if focal length is between 28 and 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.
FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6 FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6 FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8 FA*250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF) DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) FA20 mm F2.8 FA*24 mm F2AL (IF) FA28 mm F2.8AL FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited FA35 mm F2AL DA40 mm F2.8 Limited FA43 mm F1.9 Limited FA50 mm F1.4 Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes # # Built-in flash always discharges fully. Built-in flash always discharges fully.
FA50 mm F1.7 FA77 mm F1.8 Limited FA*85 mm F1.4 (IF) FA135 mm F2.8 (IF) FA*200 mm F2.8ED (IF) FA*300 FA*400 mm F2.8ED (IF) mm F5.6ED (IF) FA*300 mm F4.5ED (IF) FA*600 mm F4ED (IF) D FA Macro 50 mm F2.8 D FA Macro 100 mm F2.8 FA Macro 50 mm F2.8 FA Macro 100 mm F2.8 FA Macro 100 mm F3.5 FA* Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF) FA Soft 28 mm F2.8 FA Soft 85 mm F2.8
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details. (Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
Flash Camera Function Red-eye reduction flash Automatic flash discharge After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed. Aperture is automatically set in e (Program) mode and b (Shutter Priority) mode. Auto check in the viewfinder P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200) Slow-speed sync Flash Exposure Compensation AF illuminator Rear curtain sync flash*2 Contrast-control-sync Slave flash flash*2 mode Built-in Flash Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes*1 Yes Yes Yes #*3 #*4 No No No No AF360FGZ Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Multiple flash High-speed flash sync Wireless flash*5

*1 *2 *3 *4

When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens. Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower. Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash. When combined with the AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the builtin flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash. *5 Two or more AF360FGZ units are required.
About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the L depending on the focal length of the lens you are using. (When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses) The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the L is on. (It returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.)
Lens focal length Exposure metering timer Off AF360FGZ LCD panel Exposure metering timer On 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 18mm

28mm 24mm*

48mm 34mm

19mm 16mm*

* Using wide adaptor

Using P-TTL Auto Mode

Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to P-TTL auto, the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16segment metering and allows more precise control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more AF360FGZ units are used. Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P-TTL auto. Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
P-TTL auto is only available with the AF360FGZ flash unit. The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is B or C. Therefore, it may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting. Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, see p.157 for the connection method.
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.

Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera
5 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to a. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync.). Confirm that the AF360FGZ is fully charged and then take the picture.
The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/180 sec. High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb).

Using in Wireless Mode

Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units.The High-speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode.
Be sure to set the two AF360FGZ units to the same channel. See the AF360FGZ operating manual for details.
Using in Wireless Mode Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location. Set the AF360FGZ power switch to [WIRELESS]. Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode to S (Slave). Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a mode. 5 Set the AF360FGZ power switch on the camera to [WIRELESS]. 6 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control). 3 4
Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash. Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1.
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
The following information is exchanged between the two AF360FGZ flash units before the flash is discharged when the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The cameras flash discharges a pre-flash. (The cameras flash mode is transmitted.) 2 The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash. (The subjects lighting condition is checked.) 3 The cameras flash unit discharges a pre-flash. (The required flash output is transmitted to the external flash.) * The cameras flash will discharge another pre-flash to transmit the
flash duration in HSb (High-speed sync).
4 The external flash discharges the main flash.
Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1.

Red-Eye Reduction

Destination

London DST Cancel

+05:00 05:25

Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).
The World Time setting is saved. To continue with World Time setting operations, press the 4 button to return to the World Time screen.

London New York 01:25

Press the 3 button twice.
See List of World Time Cities (p.166) for cities that can be specified as a destination. Select W in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting. X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is on (O). (p.16)
List of World Time Cities
Region North America City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Berlin Stockholm Athens Helsinki Moscow Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Region Africa/ West Asia City Nairobi Jeddah Tehran Dubai Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Vientiane Singapore Phnom Penh Ho chi Minh Jakarta Hong Kong Beijing Shanghai Manila Taipei Seoul Tokyo Guam Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago

East Asia

Central and South America

Europe

Oceania

Africa/ West Asia

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) You can choose from eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional / Simplified) and Japanese. 1Setting the Display Language (p.33)
Turning the Guide Display On and Off
Set to display guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed. (p.16) O P
Guide display on Guide display off
Set in [Guide display] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning

1 min SerialNo

Selecting the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Out] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) 1Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.70)
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel
0 NTSC PAL 1 min SerialNo
The video output format varies according to region. The video output format used in North America is NTSC.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
Resetting the File Number
You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card. The default setting is [SerialNo].
SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card. Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the file number is the smallest number. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Set in [File #] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
0 NTSC PC 1 min SerialNo Reset
Setting the Instant Review

Setting the Display Time

Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)
Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Focusing Area AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Cancel 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Off AF.S 0.0
Displaying Histogram During Instant Review
Set to display histogram during Instant Review. Select [2 (Plybck with Hstgram) in [Instant Review Dsply] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101) The default setting is to not display histogram.
Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Plybck with Hstgram
Playback with histogram is performed
Resetting to Default Settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out and World Time are not reset.
Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].

Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Number of Shots Size
Quality Level RAW C D E C D E C D E
P 30082008 P 30082000 Q 24001600 R 15361029
Approx. 2151 Approx. 1115
Compression: C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12
White Balance LCD Monitor Playback Function Digital Filter
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight, N: Neutral White, W: White), Tungsten Light, Flash, Manual 2.5 inch low-temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD with approx. 210000 pixels (with backlight) Single frame, nine-image display, zoom display (up to 12 times, scrolling possible), rotating, slideshow, histogram, bright portion B&W, Sepia, Soft, Slim (only for processing after shooting)
Exposure mode e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object,. Night Scene Portrait, a Flash OFF Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF operational brightness range: EV 1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single)/k (Continuous)/\, Switch Focusing Area (Wide/Spot) available Penta-mirror viewfinder, Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.85 (with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at ), Diopter: 2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1. (per meter)

Shutter

Lens Mount Lens used

Autofocus System

Viewfinder
Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter Viewfinder Indication speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @=AE lock, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, K=Manual white balance, k=Continuous mode, Picture mode icon, \=Manual focus, o=ISO warning b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, E=Auto discharge, E>=Redeye reduct Auto discharge, 9=Single frame shooting, j=Continuous shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remote control shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning, ]=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be set to 1/2EV or 1/3EV), M=Center-weighted metering, N=Spot metering, M=Spot AF, Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, PC (mass storage)/Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected. Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with mirror lock up). Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function (available at 2 sec. self-timer) Three frames continuous shots with exposure bracketing (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps)

LCD Panel display

Depth of Field confirmation Self-timer

Mirror Auto Bracket

Exposure Meter/ Metering Range EV Compensation AE lock TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1 to EV21.5 at ISO200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set 2.0EV (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps) Button type (timer type default: 20 sec. or continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed) P-TTL built-in flash with serial control , GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of view, Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and slower, Daylightsync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 200 to 3200 Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 200-3200, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash. 18 functions can be set World Time settings for 72 cities (28 time zones) Two CR-V3, four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when ? starts blinking USB/Video terminal (USB2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Cable switch terminal Compatible printer Print mode PictBridge-compatible printer Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT

Built-in flash

External Flash sync Custom Function Time Function Power Battery Exhaustion In/Out Port
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL PictBridge Dimensions and Weight
125 mm (W) 92.5 mm (H) 67 mm (D) 470 g (body only without batteries) Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FN, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW34, Strap O-ST10, Four AA alkaline batteries , Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 operating manual English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional / Simplified) and Japanese

Accessories

Languages
Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional)
Remote Control Power Size Weight Infrared Remote Control unit, captured about three seconds after remote control shutter button is pressed or immediate capture on pressing the button, operating distance = within approx. 5 m in front of the camera. One lithium battery (CR1620) 22 mm (W) 53 mm (H) 6.5 mm (D) 7g (including battery)

Glossary

AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter. AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering]. Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) that passes through the lens. Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions. When the shutter button is pressed, three images are shot. The first one has no compensation, the second is under-exposed and the third is overexposed. Bright Portion Bright portion in the image loses contrast and appears white. Camera Shake (Blur) When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears as if flowing. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low. Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, and raising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. Because camera motion causes camera shake, use the selftimer, the remote control unit, and the cable switch to prevent. CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals.

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Digital SLR
By Guenter Schott been impossible. Today the use of digital cameras is widespread and depending upon your specific need have a greater or lesser degree of connection to the way pictures are combined with words or diagrams in our daily work habits. Depending upon your budget or photographic expertise, there are more than a dozen really smart and not-too-heavy products on the market. The evolution of pure digital cameras has come a long way in a short period of time. One of the frontrunners is the new PENTAX with its very large 2.5 inch LCD monitor that most photographers will appreciate. I have been a fan for PENTAX cameras for many years and been very successfully using the now antique 35mm model with LX Body and a variety of interchangeable lenses. Since the trade name for this camera is not quite explanatory as most trade names are, I was curious and asked the PENTAX people for an explanation of this name and got the following
An ideal camera for would-be digital photographers who want more than a point-and-shoot device. It includes a new Auto Picture Mode, larger Monitor, easy-to-use controls and a user-friendly, multi-data guide screen, which uses text and sample photos to describe the camera's functions.
he Internet has changed the way we communicate with one another. Sharing information, operating businesses and keeping abreast of the latest information from all over the world, is evident routinely in our daily work habits and has become the way we conduct ourselves. And nowhere is that evolution more apparent than in the field of digital photography. Today, digital photography and the Internet have become a key medium in how people process and handle photos. Pictures are often used as stimulating communications vehicles. You can snap photos immediately and do whatever you want with them practically and instantly: download them into a photo library on your computer, print them out on your printer, e-mail them to family and/or friends, or e-mail them to on-line photo processing sites for hardcopy prints. All these options culminate in an accomplishment that only a few decades ago would have

Review of PENTAX *

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answer: The * in all three PENTAX digital SLRs refers to the suffix "ist" meaning specialization in a specific task. Quite clever, isnt it? The compatibility with PENTAX interchangeable lenses is especially noteworthy and I wanted to see if I could use the ones I am now using with my antique 35mm LX. Unfortunately my lenses dont have the required lens information contacts. But, interestingly enough, there seems to be a way around this and the following company statement seems to address it quite satisfactorily: Acclaimed PENTAX K lens mount used in conventional 35mm-format SLR cameras (PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount 35mm-format lenses) can be used without an adapter or modification. However, PENTAX screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and PENTAX 645- and 67-system lenses can be used with an adapter. Some functions may not be available with certain lenses. This will make a lot of current PENTAX fans quite happy, especially when you have an arsenal of excellent lenses, like me. There is a lot to be said about this new digital marvel and I want to begin with the operating manual that has 208 pages of easy-to-understand explanations plus illustrations for the use of this camera. Anyone considering to buy a digital camera will appreciate this operating manual. One fact I didnt know when you compare digital photography with conventional 35mm lenses is quite eye-opening. It is the focal length, the distance between the focal point of a lens (that is, the point at which the lens will focus parallel rays of light) and the lens itself.

films have wider FOVs and can capture more of the scene. The FOV associated with a focal length is usually based on the 35mm film photography, given the popularity of this format over other formats. In 35mm photography, lenses with a focal length of 50mm are called "normal" because they work without reduction or magnification and create images the way we see the scene with our naked eyes (same picture angle of 46). Wide angle lenses (short focal length) capture more because they have a wider picture angle, while telephoto lenses (long focal length) have a narrower picture angle. A change in focal length allows you to come closer to the subject or to move away from it and has therefore an indirect effect on perspective. Some digital cameras suffer from barrel distortion at the wide angle end and from pincushion distortion at the tele end of their zoom ranges. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the * and 35mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35mm film and CCD are different:
Sizes for 35mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36 x 24m m CCD : 23.5 x 15.7m m * Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of * To obtain a focal length framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35mm lens by 1.5. Example: To capture the same image as a 150mm lens attached to a 35mm camera 1501.5 = 100 Use a 100mm lens with the * Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with * by 1.5 to determine the focal
The focal length of a lens is also defined as the distance in mm from the optical center of the lens to the focal point, which is located on the sensor or film if the image is "in focus". The camera lens projects part of the scene onto the film or sensor. The field of view (FOV) is determined by the angle of view from the lens out to the scene and can be measured horizontally or vertically. Larger sensors or
length for 35 mm cameras. Example: If 300mm lens is used with * 300 x 1.5 = 450 Focal length is equivalent to 450mm lens on a 35mm camera. Digital SLR Page 2

In photography, the aperture defines the size of the opening in the lens, which in advanced cameras can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the film or digital sensor (CCD or CMOS). In combination with variation of the shutter speed, and variation in film speed (ISO), this will regulate the photograph's degree of exposure to light. Typically, a fast shutter speed will require a larger aperture to ensure a sufficient exposure to light, just as a slow shutter speed will typically require a smaller aperture to prevent excessive exposure to light. The word "aperture" means an opening, from the Latin apere, to open. A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a sensor for recording images, consisting of an integrated circuit containing an array of linked, or coupled, capacitors. It is used in digital photography and astronomy (particularly in photometry, optical and UV spectroscopy and high speed techniques such as lucky imaging). You might now think that I really got carried away with all those technical explanations but for the average photographer to learn what those fundamental expressions incorporate should help with future adventures in digital photography. OK, back to the *
features a 2.5 inch LCD monitor and the lightest PENTAX digital SLR body at only 16.6 ounces. The high-precision 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, with approximately 210,000 pixels, displays recorded images clearly and beautifully, even when the original image is magnified 12 times using the digital zoom capability. The camera also facilitates image confirmation after shooting and menu selection during shooting and editing operations. The menu screen also provides an optimum color scheme between menu descriptions and background to assure easy reading under all types of lighting conditions. Equipped with an innovative Auto Picture mode, the * automatically selects the most appropriate Picture mode from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro or Action to ensure optimum combination of aperture, shutter speed, white balance, saturation, contrast, and intensity of edges. In addition, the built-in auto flash automatically pops up in dimly lit or backlit situations. As a result, first-time digital SLR users can immediately produce highquality digital images with minimal effort. From the multi-function four-way controller to the responsive electronic Av/Tv dials and the large, easy-to-use mode dial, all switches and dials are positioned on the camera body for flawless fingertip control. The ergonomically designed grip assures firm, comfortable hold of the camera. Thanks to its large, high-performance CCD image sensor (23.5mm by 15.7mm), the camera offers 6.1 effective megapixels. Coupled with PENTAX's original image processing technology using a high-performance engine, it produces high-definition images rich in gradation and saturation. It also offers a choice of finishing touches between bright and natural to satisfy user preferences. What is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device)? An electronic memory that is charged by light. It is commonly used in still cameras, camcorders and scanners to capture light for converDigital SLR Page 3

As you can see on this illustration of the backside of the camera, there are multiple function buttons that will allow you to do most anything possible. Carrying on the PENTAX tradition of compact digital bodies with simple operation and outstanding performance, the
sion to electricity. CCDs are analog devices that hold a variable charge and are thus capable of recording the varying shades of light. To convert the content of CCDs into the digital realm, analog to digital (ADC) converters quantify the variable charge into a discrete number of colors. The * features a user-friendly, multi-data guide screen, which offers detailed description of shooting modes, displays drive, flash and white balance settings using text and sample photos, and presents a comprehensive list of all camera settings on the large 2.5-inch monitor and incorporates a sophisticated 16segment metering system to assure highprecision light measurement, even under complicated lighting conditions. It also offers center-weighted metering and spot metering for specialized applications. Featuring the advanced SAFOX VIII AF system incorporating three cross-type widearea AF sensors, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate sensor for a given subject. It also lets the user fix the sensor point on the middle sensor for specific applications. Using the menu screen, the user can select the preferred focus mode between Single AF, which locks the focus when the shutter release button is half-depressed, and Continuous AF,* which adjusts the focus to the subject's movement. * This focus mode is available in the Auto Picture and Picture modes, only when the Action mode is selected. The * incorporates a high-speed shutter unit, with a top speed of 1/4000 second and a top synchronization speed of 1/180 second, to assure greater visual creativity. The bulb setting is also available to accommodate extended exposures at night and also records up to five images (at best image quality in JPEG format) consecutively at a speed of approximately 2.8 frames per second, allowing the user to capture a series of photos of the subject's motion. This model uses the widely available SD memory card as its storage media, not only assuring high-speed recording and readout of imReview of PENTAX *
age data, but also helping to reduce the camera body size. Other interesting features Eighteen user-programmable custom functions to personalize camera operations to user preferences Noise-reduction system to minimize annoying digital noise during extended exposures Dual power source, with a choice of two CR-V3 lithium batteries or four AA-size batteries Effortless PC data upload via USB 2.0 (HIGH-SPEED) connection Functional playback functions, including 12X zoom display and nine-image thumbnail display A choice of image format between JPEG (good, better or best) or RAW Four digital filters (black-and-white, sepia, slim, and soft-focus in three patterns) for easy post-shooting image processing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 RAWdata processing software and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 browser software included Pictbridge compatibility Conclusion With a price tag of just under $800, this precision digital camera might be a bit too pricy for the amateur photographer but will get a good reception in the advanced photo taking public. PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of cameras, sport optics, lenses, mobility products, and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX Corporation of Japan. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.