Pentax KM

Camera Manual
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INDEX Nomenclature.1 Specifications.4 Lens Mounting. 6 Battery.7 Basic Operating Instructions.8 Film Loading and Winding.10 Film Reminder Dial.11 Setting ASA Film Speed.12 Compose and Focus.13 Shutter 14 Camera Holding.15 Film Unloading.16 Self-timer.17
Flash Synchronization.18 Depth-of-field Preview Button and Guide.20 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems.22 Manual Shutter Operation 23 Infra-red Photography.24 Multiple Exposure.25 Range of Light Measurement.26 Open-aperture or Stop-down Metering.27 Using Conventional Screw-mount Takumar Lenses.28 Resistance to Temperature Extremes and Changes.31 Camera Maintenance.32 Warranty Policy.34
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20. Self-timer (Start lever underneath) 21. Focusing ring 22. Strap ring lug 23. X flash terminal 24. FP flash terminal 25. Accessory fitting groove 26. Film guide rail
27. Film rail 28. Viewfinder eyepiece 29. Film chamber 30. Battery chamber
31. Tripod receptacle 32. Shutter curtains
33. Film rewind button 34. Sprocket 35. Film take-up spool 36. Film roller 37. Back cover 38. Film pressure plate
SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lenses 35mm SLR with built-in through-the-lens light meter. 35mm film. 24mm x 36mm. SMC Pentax 50mm f/i.2, 50mm f/i.4 and 55mm f/i.8 with fully-automatic diaphragm. Filter size: 52mm. Focusing: 0.45m (1.5 ft.) to infinity. Horizontal run, focal-plane shutter of rubberized silk curtains. Speeds: B, 1 to i/l000sec. Built-in self timer with interrupt function. Releases shutter in 5 -- 13 sec. Pentaprism finder with cross-micro prism or split-image focusing screen. 0.87x magnification with 50mm lenses (life-size with 55mm lens). Dioptry --1.0. Focusing Reflex Mirror Lens Mount Film Advance Turn focusing ring until viewfinder image comes into focus. Instant-return type with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration. Pentax bayonet mount. Ratchet-type rapid-wind lever. 100 pre advance angle and 160 advance angle "Cocked" indicator alongside shutter release button. Automatic re-set. Rapid-rewind crank for speedy film take-up X contact hot shoe for cordless flash connection. FP + X contacts for conventional flash connection. X synchronization at 1/60 sec cord
Shutter Self-timer Viewfinder
Exposure Counter Film Rewind Flash Synchronization Exposure Meter
S meter measures the average brightness of the ground glass at full aperture, and couples directly to aperture, shutter and film speed settings. Center needle for correct exposures. Film speed from 20 to 3200 ASA. EV3-- 18 for ASA 100 film with 50mm lens. Powered with one 1.5V silver oxide battery. Meter on-off by extra CdS cell in body. Reminder dial below film rewind knob, with settings for 20 or 36 (exposures), for daylight or tungsten color , or black and white film.

Loaded Film Indicator Dimensions Weight
With50mm f/1.4 lens: width 143mm (5.6") x height 91.4mm (3.6") x depth 94mm (3.7"). 887g(31 ozs.) with 50mm f/1.4 lens. 622g(21.8 ozs.) with no lens.
LENS MOUNTING 1. Remove the rear lens and body caps. 2. Match the red dot (A) on the camera body with the red dot (B) on the lens. Insert the lens into the body and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. 3. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to see, align the white plastic bump (C) on the lens barrel with the lens release lever (D) by touch. Then turn and lock as above. 4. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. Depress the lens release lever (D) while turning the lens counterclockwise with your right hand. CAUTION If you have to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it only on its front end, never on the rear. When changing lenses outdoors with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight.
A sliver oxide battery is packed separately. Be sure to insert it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. BATTERY INSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a coin. Insert the battery with (+) side facing out. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. CAUTION The battery is like a phonograph record. It can be damaged by skin acids. Handle by the edges with a dry cloth only. Be sure the battery is cleaned with the cloth before insertion into the camera. The battery is not rechargeable. Do not throw dead battery into a fire, as it may explode. Also, keep it beyond the reach of small children. When not actually measuring the light, be sure that the lens is covered at all times. Leaving the lens cap off for an extended period will exhaust the battery.
Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulb) position. Turn the ASA dial to ASA 100. Look at the meter needle through the viewfinder. If the needle is in "up" position and remains steady, the battery is good: if it does not, replace the battery. Check the battery frequently. And take spares with you when traveling.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.TURN ON LIGHT METER Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on. The CdS cells measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure. 2.SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn it until the same number as the ASA number of the film you're using appears next to the small oragne index alongside the figure 1. 3.SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to the index. Generally, you should use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Try starting with 1/125 sec. outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec. indoors. 4.COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject comes into sharp focus.

5.ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING The needle moves as you turn the diaphragm ring. When the needle on the right side of the viewfinder image is at the center, you will get correct exposure. If the needle does not come to the center no matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. When the needle is close to the (+) mark, you will get an over-exposure; change the shutter speed to a faster setting. If the needle is closer to the (-) mark, you will get an under-exposure; change the shutter speed to a slower setting.
6.RELEASE SHUTTER Cock the rapid-wind lever. Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter. Then cock the rapid-wind lever for the next picture. (When taking a series of pictures under the same lighting conditions, it is not necessary to repeat instruction 5.

FILM LOADING AND WINDING

Avoid direct light when loading your film.
1. Open the back by pulling up the rewind knob until the back opens. 2. Place the film cassette in the cassette chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Insert the film leader into the slot of th 3. Advance the film by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until both sprockets engag perforations, top and bottom. Close the back by pressing it firmly. 4. Cock the rapid-wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film is bei loaded and is moving from cassette to take-up spool. Trip the shutter. Advance the film until the exposure counter turns indicating that the first picture is ready to be taken.
FILM REMINDER DIAL Use the film type dial as a reminder of what type of film is in your camera. The dial is marked for black-and-white, for daylight color film, for tungsten color film, 20 and 36 exposures. To set the dial, turn the outer ring so that both the type of film and its number of exposures appear in the windows. To check whether the camera is loaded, turn the film rewind knob clockwise. If it turns freely, the camera is not loaded.

SETTING ASA FILM SPEED

The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is to light. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the ASA number of your film is opposite the orange dot alongside the figure 1. Be sure to set your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the dial is connected to the exposure meter.

While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject comes into sharp focus. Depending on the type of focusing screen you have, there are two ways of doing this. COMPOSE AND FOCUS A cross-microprism focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens, made up of many concentric rings, with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. With this system, when your subject is in focus, the image in the microprism center will be sharp. If your subject is not in focus, the microprism will break the image up into many small dots.
A split-image focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens with a horizontally divided screen under the ground glass. With this system, when your camera is held horizontally and the image is not in sharp focus, all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder will appear to be divided into upper and lower portions. To focus, simply adjust the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are in perfect alignment.
SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counter-clockwise to the shutter speed desired. The shutter speed can be set either before or after cocking the rapid-wind lever. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is cocked. For use of the X setting (next to the 60) on the shutter speed dial, refer to page 19. With the shutter speed dial set on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. As you release your finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. For particularly long exposures ("time exposure"). use a cable release with a locking device.
Horizontal Position Hold teh camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your arms close to your body.
Vertical Position Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw your right arm close to your body.
Vertical Position Hold you camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, raise you right arm and draw your left arm to you body

CAMERA HOLDING As a general rule, your camera should be held more firmly in the left hand, which does not release the shutter. If you hold your camera with the right hand - the hand that releases the shutter it may cause camera movement. Often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement. FILM UNLOADING After the final picture on the roll has been taken, the rapid wind lever will not turn, indicating that the film must be rewound. Lift the rewind crank up. Depress the film rewind release button and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into its cassette. Rewind until the tension on the crank lessens, indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up spool. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will open automatically), AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. and remove the film cassette. SELF-TIMER The self-timer delays shutter release between 5 and 13 seconds, depending upon how far counter-clockwise you have turned the cocking lever. When using the self-timer, do not depress the shutter release button.it will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. Turn the cocking lever down 90--i80. Move the small light-colored self-timer start lever as indicated. the self-timer will start. This self-timer also has an interrupt function. Even after the self-timer has started to run, you can stop it by moving the start lever back to normal position, as long as the cocking lever has not been moved back past the 90 position. You can re-start the self-timer by pushing the cocking lever down again and moving the start lever again. Do not leave the cocking lever in "interrupt" position for an extended period, as this may weaken the spring.
FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The KM has FP and X terminals on the front of the camera body, and a separate X contact on the built-in hot shoe. The table on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will be a failure in flash synchronization. Note the "X" setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which electronic flash units may be used. Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoemount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which has a flash contact on the shoe bracket. When using the hot shoe, there is no need to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to "hot" (switched on) only when you insert a shoemount electronic flash. It remains "cold" (disconnected) even when using an electronic flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. This eliminates the danger of electric shocks. There are basically two types of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types and bracket types. Either can be used with your camera. The clip-on types are attached to the hot shoe and the bracket types are screwed into the tripod screw hole. Use one of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP. The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each of these three types are outlined in the table below. Before attaching the flash unit to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the proper terminal. When not using the terminals, keep the plugs inserted.

DEPTH FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON AND GUIDE Depth of field is the range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at a given lens aperture. If you want to know how great the depth of field is at a certain aperture, focus on a subject and see through the viewfinder while depressing the depth-of-field preview button (A). Or, after focusing, look at the depth-of-field preview button (A) Or after focusing look at teh depth-of-field guide on the lens. In the photograph below, the distance scale is set at 5 meters. the lens is focused on a subject 5 meters away the calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of in-focus distance for different lens apertures. For example, if a lens opening of f/4 is to be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of-field guide indicates the area in focus at that lens opening. You will note from the depth-of-field guide in the photograph that the range from approximately 4.5 to 6.5 m is in focus. Note that as the lens apertures change, the effective depth of field also changes. For the depths of field at different apertures and distances, refer to the next page.
DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE SMC PENTAX 50mm LENS
HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS The light meter built into your KM correctly reads the average of the light reflected from the entire scene as seen through the viewfinder --with a little extra importance, or weight, given to what is in the center. Sometimes, however, there is a great difference between the light reflected from the background and the light reflected from the subject. In such a case, to achieve a really good photo, you must compensate for the difference by opening or closing down the aperture 1 or 2 steps. As a general rule, when the subject is darker than the background, you compensate by opening your aperture 1 or 2 steps further. For example: on a bright day, when your subject has his back to the sun and you are shooting directly toward the sun. or when you are shooting a subject against snow or light-colored sand. or when you are copying a page of black letters on white paper, increase the size of the aperture somewhat. When your subject is brighter than the background -- if he is standing in a spotlight, for example -- you make the aperture 1 or 2 steps smaller to compensate.
MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION The silver oxide battery in your KM is used only for powering the exposure meter; the shutter mechanism is a totally manual operation. Therefore, your camera can still be operated even if the battery has worn out. (A good sign of a worn-out battery is that the black meter needle does not move when you remove the lens cap.) If the battery has worn out and the exposure meter is no longer functioning, you must determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture size yourself,

from your own experience. Also, packed in with most types of 35mm film is a data sheet of suggestions for determining the correct exposure in a variety of situations.
INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line on the depth-of-field guide. First, bring your subject into clear focus. Then determine the lens-to-subject distance from the distance scale on the lens. Then match your lens-to-subject distance to the infrared index by turning the distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (00) mark to the index.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob (A), and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button (B) and cock the rapid-wind This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to lever. make the second exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping. Exposure counter registration may not be exact.
RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the KM measures the brightness of the ground glass. Therefore, the meter needle should be centered after you have focused your subject on the ground glass. The area (A) in the table indicates the reading range of the meter, and should not be interpreted as the cameras total range of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you will note from the table, with an ASA 100 film, you may use any shutter speed from 1/4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in combination with any aperture that will bring the meter needle to the midpoint in the viewfinder. The total range of the aperture settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens being used. For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100 film, any aperture from ff1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to ff16 may be used with any shutter speed from 1/4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. that will bring the meter needle to midpoint. However, the combination of ff22 (minimum aperture) and 1/1000 sec. is beyond the measurability range (B), as shown in the table. As the ASA film speed changes, the measurability range varies. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupling lever 0 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to permit open-aperture metering. The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stop-down metering system. Use of the AutoExtension Tube Set K permits open-aperture metering. It can also be set to stop down the diaphragm automatically. Use of other K Series accessories -- standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, AutoBellows K and Bellows Unit K -- requires stop-down metering. Whenever any one of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop-down metering system must be used.

USING CONVENTIONAL SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount Taku mar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to a Mount Adaptor K. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as regards the following two points: 1. Due to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will not function. 2. Full-aperture metering lenses will function as stop-down metering lenses. P.S. This can also be used with the Pentax Digital cameras to use thread mount lenses. Change the camera to manual mode and press the exposure lock button to obtain an exposure reading. You need to press the exposure lock button each time you fire. This checks the exposure should it change even slightly.
HOW TO USE MOUNT ADAPTOR K 1. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adaptor K. 2. Attach the Adaptor/lens unit to the camera body by aligning the red dots (A) and (B) and turning the lens clockwise until it locks with a click. (This takes slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) 3. To remove only the lens, leaving the Mount Adaptor K attached to the camera body, simply unscrew the lens counter-clockwise. Other screwmount Takumar lenses can then be attached in the normal way. 1. To remove the Mount Adaptor K from the camera body, first remove the screw-mount lens. Then press, with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin (C). 2. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counter-clockwise until you fell it release, and take it out. 3. Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adaptor K is totally different from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever (D) on the camera body plays no part at all.
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES Sudden changes in temperature will often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera. This is a possible The temperature range at which your camera will continue to function properly stretches from 50C to - source of rust, which may be extremely damaging to the 20C. However, resistance to cold could be hampered mechanism. Furthermore, if the camera goes from a warm temperature to a sub-freezing one, and if tiny drops of by oil which has become dirty. Therefore, if the moisture freeze, further damage may be done by their camera is to operate at full efficiency in very cold conditions, it must be overhauled and all oil must be expansion. replaced. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much

as possible. As a guide, a temperature change of 10C should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes. If this is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change. Extremely low temperature reduces the efficiency of the battery. Therefore, the camera should be protected against low temperature. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries.

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

1. Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filter as clean as possible. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of a lens brush. Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust -- its an excellent way of scratching the glass. Smudges, such as fingerprints, should be carefully wiped away with either a lens tissue or a clean, soft cloth. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have already been washed a few times are particularly good for this. Breathing on the lens before wiping is effective; but be sure to wipe away all moisture completely. Commercial lens cleaners are also effective. 2. Never touch the mirror or the shutter curtain with your hands. (The natural acids on your skin are very damaging.) Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of your pictures. 3. Take care not to drop the camera or knock it against anything solid. Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though extremely nothing seems to have been hurt. 4. Your camera is not waterproof. There are several places where water can get inside and do a great deal of damage. Take care to protect both body and lens from rain or splashing water. If your camera should get wet, dry it off immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Once a camera has become completely soaked, there is often nothing that can be done to make it right again. However, in such a case, take your camera as soon as possible to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is an important point. The best storage place is cool, dry, clean and well ventilated. Because of the possible build-up of humidity, it is risky to store your camera in a cabinet or closet. Its also a good idea to keep your camera in its bag or case while you are not using it. 6. When mounting your camera on a tripod, be sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5.5mm. This is the depth of the tripod screw hole on your camera. If you use a longer screw, you will probably puncture the bottom of the hole, after which the camera will not function properly.

WARRANTY POLICY

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All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through 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 period, provided the equipment has not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to instruction. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy, The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alternations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. PROCEDURE DURING 12-MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in importing and re-exporting photographic equipment. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be horned by the owner. If your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may by charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Asahi Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be horned by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts 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 accredited repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation of the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not apply to Asahi Pentax cameras purchased in the U.S.A. For these cameras, please refer to the separate Warranty Policy Card enclosed here.

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the e/y and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 3624 mm e/y CCD : 23.515.7 mm 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 e/y. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5. Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 1501.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the e/y. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the e/y by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the e/y 3001.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Shake Reduction (SR)

Shake Reduction (SR) on the e/y features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. It is not a malfunction.

Help Function

The guides displayed for the e/y help function have been designed for use in combination with a DA or DA L lens. When using another lens with the aperture ring not set to the s (Auto) position, some of the guides displayed may not match the actual conditions.
Checking the Contents of the Package
The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera)
Eyecup FQ (Installed on camera)
Body mount cover (Installed on camera)

USB cable I-USB7

Strap O-ST84

Software (CD-ROM) S-SW84

Four AA lithium batteries
Operating Manual (this manual)

Quick Guide

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual

AWB AF.A

The setup screen of the selected item appears.

JPEG Quality

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a setting value.
You can also change settings by turning the e-dial after selecting the setting you want to change according to Step 2 on p.31. For detailed settings such as parameters, press the 4 button and then make changes.

Using the Menus

This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menus, [Q Playback] menus, [R Set-up] menus and [A Custom Setting] menus. Following, how to set the [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu will be explained as an example.
Press the 3 button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor. If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the [Q Playback 1] menu appears. When the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears instead.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Each time the four-way controller is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [Q Playback 1], [Q Playback 2] , [R Set-up 1] [A Custom Setting 4]. You can use the e-dial to switch the menus.
3 Custom Image Digital Filter File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality RAW file format Color Space MENU Exit

PEF sRGB

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
3 AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point Instant Review
Available settings are displayed. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting.

Cancel

The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button to exit the menu and return to the previously displayed screen.
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).

Using the Help Function

When you are not sure about how to operate a certain function, you can display an explanation of the current operation and status of the camera by pressing the g (Help) button. Help screens can be displayed in the following cases. Capture mode Playback mode (single-image display, multi-image display, calendar display, folder display or enlarged view)

C Best 902

D Better 1549

E Good 2627
(38722592) (30082000) (18241216)
The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity when using a 1 GB SD Memory Card. The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
When the File Format is RAW
With the e/y, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 59 images in PEF format or 58 images in DNG format. 1 Setting the File Format (p.152)

Attaching the Lens

Attach a proper lens to the camera's body. When you use one of the following lenses with the e/y, all the cameras exposure modes will be available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position, when used in the s position
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.
When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, some functions will be restricted. See Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring] (p.241). With factory default settings, the camera will not work with other lenses and accessories. Set [19. Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu to [Permitted] to use them. (p.241)
Check that the camera is turned off. Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2).
Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage after removal.
Align the Lens mount index (red dot) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place.
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.
To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise.
We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.
The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately 2.5 to +1.5 m1.

Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake. Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn where the first position and second position are.
63 Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. (a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area. (b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area. (c) Fast moving objects. (d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background). (e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focusing area. (f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focusing area. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.117)
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when (e) and (f) above apply.

Using a Zoom Lens

Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures.
Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

Wide Angle

Telephoto
The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with this camera.

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.138)).
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

= (Portrait) s (Landscape) q (Macro) \ (Moving Object) a (Flash Off)
. (Night Scene Portrait) Lets you capture people against a night view or at dusk.
In., even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter speeds so the background areas beyond the flashs reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture (1 Slow-Speed Sync (p.136)). To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.

H Mode

By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 10 shooting scenes.
Mode A (Night Scene) Q (Surf & Snow) K (Food) Characteristics Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking. For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains. For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing. For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors. For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. For capturing moving pets. For capturing scenes in candlelight. For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.
K (Sunset) n (Stage Lighting) R (Kids) Y (Pet) m (Candlelight) E (Museum) l (Night Snap)
The flash is deactivated in A, K, n, m, and E. To prevent camera shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.
Selecting a Shooting Scene

Set the mode dial to H.

The Scene mode status screen appears.
The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the control panel.

1/ F4.0

The Scene mode selection screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) or e-dial to choose a Scene mode.

Night Scene

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking OK OK MENU Cancel
When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears. The scene can be selected from the [H Scene] menu. In n or l, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at i and images may take longer to save.
Night Scene Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking MENU Exit

Exposure Mode

Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
Characteristics Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture e (Program) to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Automatically sets the shutter speed and K (Sensitivity Priority) aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity. Mode Page

b (Shutter Priority)

Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or emphasize subject movement. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement. Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or sharp background. Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent.

Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)

Set the mode dial to c.

Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87) When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button on the lens.
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder. When the subject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take a picture with the proper exposure. Use an optional ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Using a (Manual) Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. On the status screen, the e-dial indicator appears next to the shutter speed or aperture value, depending on which is being adjusted. Of the shutter speed and aperture value, the value being adjusted is underlined in the status screen. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference from the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears in the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed.

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is i (Wide).

Wide Spot

The camera automatically selects the optimum AF point. Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.
Set in [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.77).
The AF point is fixed to the O (Spot) regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use the focus lock and recompose the picture.
Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
(Example) The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.
Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.)

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 displayed. Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.215) You cannot set focus lock when [AF Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Picture mode is set to \ (Moving Object) or H (Scene) mode is set to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). In such cases, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter is released (Continuous Autofocus).
Locking Exposure when the Focus is Locked
Set [4. AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock.
Off On Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked. Exposure is locked when the focus is locked.
4. 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.

Fine-Tuning the White Balance
You can fine tune the white balance settings.
Set [8. Adjust White Balance] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu to [On].
8. Adjust White Balance Off On
Adjustment is enabled in the white balance settings
Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 on p.159.
The [Adjust White Balance] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to fine tune White Balance.
Seven levels and 225 patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes.

Shade WB G G1

0 Cancel

G-M B-A

Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta. Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.
The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen.
If [8. Adjust White Balance] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to [Off] after White Balance is adjusted, the adjusted values become invalid. Set [8. Adjust White Balance] to [On] again to enable the values used previously. When set to K (Manual), White Balance can also be measured in the [Adjust White Balance] screen by pressing the shutter release button fully.

Setting the Color Space

You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB].
sRGB AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space.
Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77).
sRGB PEF AdobeRGB sRGB OK OK
File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below. For sRGB : IMGPxxxx.JPG For AdobeRGB : _IGPxxxx.JPG [xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential number. (p.224)

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 computer. 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 an sRGB compatible device.
This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode.
Playback Functions Operation.. 166 Enlarging Images.. 167 Displaying Multiple Images. 169 Rotating Images.. 175 Comparing Images.. 176 Slideshow... 177 Deleting Multiple Images.. 180 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect). 184 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment. 186
Playback Functions Operation
Perform settings related to playing back images in the [Q Playback] menu.
Playback Menu Setting Items
You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback 1-2] menu. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback 1] menu appears.

This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images.
Changing the Image Size.. 188 Processing Images with Digital Filters. 192 Editing RAW Images.. 195

Changing the Image Size

You can reduce the size of an image by changing the number of recorded pixels and/or quality level or cropping only part of the image.
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)
Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to create an image with a smaller file size.
Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized. Larger numbers of recorded pixels and better quality levels than those of the original image cannot be selected.
Select [Resize] in the [Q Playback 1] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to resize and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the recorded pixels and quality level appears.
100-0046 Resize this image
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Rec. Pixels] and the four-way controller (45) to select a size.
You can select J, P, i or m (640416).
JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Quality] and the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level.
You can select C, D or E.
The save confirmation screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].

Save image as a new file

Save as Cancel
The resized image is saved as a new image.
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)
Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image.
Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be cropped. An area larger than the original image cannot be selected.
Select [Cropping] in the [Q Playback 1] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to crop and press the 4 button.
The screen to select the area to crop appears.
100-0046 Crops this image
Select the size and position of the area to crop.
Use the following procedure to set the size and position of the area to crop.

MENU INFO OK

e-dial To set the size of the cropping area. Select from k (36802448), a (34562320), a (32642160), P (30082000), g (24641632), i (18241216) or j (1248832). To move the cropping area. To change the orientation of the cropped area. Only available with such sizes where the cropped area can be rotated.
Four-way controller (2345) M button
The cropped image is saved as a new image.
Processing Images with Digital Filters
You can edit captured images using digital filters. Processed image will be saved as a new image. The following filters are available.
Filter name Effect For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera. For taking pictures with high contrasts. For taking pictures with a soft focus throughout the image. For taking pictures of night scenes or lights reflected on water with a special sparkling look achieved by adding cross-like effects to the pictures highlights. For taking pictures with the look of old photos. Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 Toy Camera Blurring: +1/+2/+3 Tone Break: Red/Green/ Blue +1/+2/+3 +1/+2/+3 Number of light sources: Small/Medium/Large Size: Short/Medium/Long Angle: 0/30/45/60 Blue/Amber: -2/-1/Off/+1/+2 White frame: Thin/Medium/ Thick

High Contrast Soft

For extracting a specific color and Red/Magenta/Cyan/Blue/ Extract color taking the rest of the picture in black Green/Yellow and white. Illustration HDR B&W Sepia Creates an image that looks as though it was painted or drawn with a crayon. Pastel/Water Color
Creates an image that looks like a high Weak/Std./Strong dynamic range image. Converts to a black and white image. Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Adds a color filter to the image. Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. B&W/Red/Green/Blue Weak/Std./Strong Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/ Blue/Green/Yellow Color gradation: Pale/Std./ Dark 8 levels
Filter name Brightness Effect Changes the brightness of images. Parameter 8 levels Color intensity: Off/+1/+2/ +3 Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/ Blue/Green/Yellow High Contrast: Off/+1/+2/+3 Custom Customize and save a filter to your own preferences. Soft focus: Off/+1/+2/+3 Outline highlight: -3 to +3 Tone Break: Off/Red/ Green/Blue Shading Level: -3 to +3 Shading Type: 6 types
Only JPEG files and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using the Digital Filters.
Select an image in Playback mode. Select [Digital Filter] in the [Q Playback 1] menu.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter and press the 4 button.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the screen. You can turn the e-dial to select a different image.

Toy Camera

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
100-0001 Red Slim Level 100-0001

OK MENU

Color Filter

Slim Filter

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Uses filters in combination] or [Save as].
Select [Uses filters in combination] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image.
Continue selecting filters Uses filters in combination Save as Cancel
If [Uses filters in combination] was selected, the camera will return to Step 4. If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed image will be saved as a new image.
Up to 20 filters can be combined to the same image.

Editing RAW Images

You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files.
Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera.

Editing a RAW Image

Select [RAW Development] in the [Q Playback 2] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to edit.
100-0011 Develop this image
The parameters recorded in the image file appear. To specify the parameters, see Specifying the Parameters.

Recorded Pixels

ISO NR

sRGB On

The edited image is saved under a different name.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button.
Select [Continue] to edit other images.
Save images are completed. Continue Developing? Continue Exit
Specifying the Parameters
Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images. The following parameters can be changed.
Parameter Recorded Pixels Quality Level Custom Image Value J (38722592)/P (30082000)/ i (18241216) C (Best)/D (Better)/E (Good) Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Monochrome (p.157) F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy), JD (Daylight colors fluorescent lights), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights), JW (White light fluorescent lights), I (Tungsten Light), L (Flash), K (Manual) (p.159) 2.0 to +2.0 Off/Weakest/Weak/Strong sRGB/AdobeRGB On/Off

P (Off)

B&W Maximum size according to the setting Maximum size according to the setting Recorded Pixels: J Quality Level: C Sensitivity: 0
Item Playback dsp. methd. Delete All
* The filter parameter settings can be saved or reset.

Default Setting

Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes

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Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom

P (Off) P (Off)

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Multi-img dsp. stngs.

[R Set-up] Menu
Item Language/ Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Text Size Guide display Folder Name Beep Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Output USB Connection Default Setting According to default setting According to default setting W (Hometown) According to default setting According to default setting Same as Hometown Same as Hometown According to default setting 3 sec Date All O (On) According to default setting PC 1 min Auto-detect Reset Setting No No Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes p.220 p.220 p.224 p.215 p.221 p.222 p.225 p.204 p.225 p.226 p.232 p.228 p.244 p.216 Page p.219 p.216
Auto Power Off Select battery Reset Pixel Mapping Dust Alert
Item Dust Removal Format Dust Removal Start-up action Default Setting Reset Setting Yes Page p.243 p.246 p.214

Sensor Cleaning

[A Custom Setting] Menu
Item 1. EV Steps 2. Sensitivity Steps 3. Meter Operating Time 4. AE-L with AF locked 5. Link AF Point and AE 6. Auto Bracketing order 7. Shadow Compensation 8. Adjust White Balance 9. = Button function 10. AF in remote control 11. Slow Shutter Speed NR 12. High-ISO Noise Reduction 13. e-dial in Program 14. Release when Charging 15. Flash in Wireless Mode 16. WB when using flash 17. Display Sensitivity 18. Catch-in focus 19. Using aperture ring 20. Power lamp 21. Display status Reset Custom function Default Setting 1/2 EV Steps 1 EV Steps 10 sec Off Off 0-+ On Off Enable AF1 Off On Off Off Off On Flash Off Off Prohibited Std. On Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.105 p.87 p.103 p.115 p.103 p.106 p.162 p.105 p.110 p.129 p.89 p.89 p.92 p.71 p.144 p.160 p.118 p.241 p.227 p.221 p.233

Troubleshooting

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Problem Cause Batteries are not installed The camera Batteries are not does not installed properly turn on Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install charged batteries. Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.37)
The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use the low AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.40) The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position The shutter cannot be released Set the lens aperture ring to the s position (p.91) or select [Permitted] in [19. Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. (p.241)
The flash is charging Wait until charging is finished. There is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with available space on the SD space or delete unwanted images. (p.42, Memory Card p.73) Recording Wait until recording is finished. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidlymoving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at target and press the shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.116)
The subject is difficult to focus on
The Autofocus does not work
Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is The subject is not in outside the focusing area, aim the camera the focusing area at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully. (p.114) The subject is too close The focus mode is set to \ Move away from the subject and take a picture. Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.109)
Problem Cause Remedy Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when AF Mode is set to k (including when the setting is automatically selected in f). The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. If there is a subject that you want to focus on, set AF Mode to l (Single mode) and use the focus lock. (p.111)
AF Mode is set to k The subject is not in focus
Set Caputure mode to any setting other than The Capture mode \ (Moving Object) in Picture mode, or is set to \ in Picture n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or mode, or n, R, Y l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. or l in H mode. (p.80) The AE lock function does not operate The exposure mode is set to a mode or the shutter speed is set to h Set the exposure mode to any setting other than a (Manual) mode, or set the shutter speed to any setting other than h. (p.98, 100)