Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting... 112
Selecting the Preview Method...112 Displaying the Preview...113
Continuous Shooting... 115 Self-Timer Shooting.. 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)... 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake. 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket).. 124

Using the Flash

Compensating Flash Output... 128 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash. 129 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.. 130 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash. 132 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash... 133 Using an External Flash (Optional).. 134

Shooting Settings

Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image)... 144 Setting the File Format.. 146
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...146 Setting the JPEG Quality Level...147 Setting the File Format...148 Setting the RAW Button Function...149 Setting the White Balance...150 Setting the Color Space...155

Playback Functions

How to Operate the Menus During Playback.. 158
[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items...158 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items..158 Playback Fn Menu Setting Items..159
Rotating Images... 160 Enlarging Playback Images.. 161 Displaying Multiple Images.. 163 Displaying a Folder... 165 Comparing Images... 166 Slideshow... 167
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval...169
Changing Playback Display Method.. 170 Deleting Multiple Images... 173
Deleting All Images...173 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)..174 Deleting a Folder...176
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect).. 177 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment. 179

Processing Images

Processing Images with Digital Filters. 182 Editing RAW Images... 185
Editing a RAW Image...185 Specifying the Parameters...186

Printing from the Camera

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)... 190
Printing Single Images...190 Settings for All Images...191
Printing Using PictBridge... 193
Setting Transfer Mode...194 Connecting the Camera to the Printer...195 Printing Single Images...196 Printing All Images...198 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings..199 Disconnecting the USB Cable...199

Camera Settings

How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu.. 202
[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items..202
Formatting the SD Memory Card... 203 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language... 204
Turning the Beep On and Off..204 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style..205 Setting the World Time...206 Setting the Display Language...209
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display. 210

The screen shown on the right is an example of the guides displayed. The displayed screen will vary depending on the selected language. The guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds.

RAW OK

AUTO PICT

2008 / 01 / 01 00: :

Press the 3 button once.
A is displayed in the upper tab. ([A Rec. Mode] menu)
Press the four-way controller (5) twice.
R is displayed in the upper tab. ([R Set-up] menu)
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/ Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/ ] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
The [R Set-up] menu for the selected language appears. Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown] and the current date and time as necessary. To change Hometown: Setting the World Time (p.206) To change date and time: Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style (p.205)
When [Hometown] and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjust] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again. If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can reselect the language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/ ] screen.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style. Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].
Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].
The frame moves to [Date].
The frame moves to the month.
Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.
The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [R Set-up] menu. Press the 4 button again.
Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on without the date and time set, the [Date Adjust] screen is displayed if Initial Setting has been performed. You can also set the date later by menu operations. (p.205) When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations. (p.205, p.209)
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated. [Focal Length] cannot be set on the [Input Focal Length] menu in the [A Rec. Mode] (The menu items cannot be selected). If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated. In this case, the [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.69)
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function
Turn on the Shake Reduction switch.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on.
Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod. The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations. When using self-timer, 2 sec. self-timer, remote control shooting, remote control (3 sec. delay) shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with an external flash If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length is used (p.67), the [Input Focal Length] menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.69) Turn the Shake Reduction switch off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function. The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when k appears in the viewfinder. Shake Reduction is available with any x compatible PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without an s position is used, the camera does not operate unless [23. Using aperture ring] (see p.76; see p.30 - p.31 for operation method) is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Set this beforehand. Note that some functions are restricted when [23. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Refer to Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] (p.230) for details.

While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference from the appropriate exposure blinks when it becomes larger than 3.0.

96 Combining with L

Press the L button (p.101) to record the exposure value in a (Manual) mode. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained. Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.

About the Green Button

The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in a (Manual) mode. You can set the adjustment methods in [14. Green button in Manual] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Program Line b Shift c Shift Off The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically. Disables Green button operation while Manual Exposure is set.
Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position. 1 Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] (p.230)

Using the p (Bulb) Mode

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed.

Set the mode dial to p.

EV compensation, Continuous shooting and Exposure Bracket are not available in p (Bulb) mode. Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p (Bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal (p.17). Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode (p.120). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down. Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed. Set in [10. Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.85) When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is set to a value equivalent to ISO 100 if the Dynamic Range is set to [Off] and ISO 200 if set to [On].

Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless mode.
139 Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera). 2 The wireless remote flash unit emits a test flash (relays confirmation of subject). 3 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays flash output to the wireless remote flash unit).
* The flash unit directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HSb (High-speed sync) is set.
4 The wireless remote flash unit discharge as main flash.
When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera is set to [MASTER] or [16. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.138) is set to [On] for the built-in flash, all the flash units will discharge simultaneously.

Red-Eye Reduction

As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. See the chart on p.134.
The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.66) If red-eye reduction of the built-in flash is used when the external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.

Trailing Curtain Sync

When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.
Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash
As shown in the illustration below, attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional). The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted using the tripod screw to your tripod. Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash. 5
When combining with the built-in flash
Discharging Multiple Flashes
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the flash manual for details.

The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. Tune using steps in Fine-Tuning the White Balance if fine-tuning is necessary. (p.154)
No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed to return to the [Adjust White Balance] screen for remeasuring. If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance.
Fine-Tuning the White Balance
You can fine tune the White Balance setting.
Set [7. Adjust White Balance] in the [A Custom Setting] menu to [On]. Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of Setting the White Balance. Press the four-way controller (5).
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 G G1

0 Cancel
GM compensation BA compensation
Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta. Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.
Press the Green button to reset the GM compensation and BA compensation to [0].
The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen.
If [7. Adjust White Balance] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to [Off] after White Balance is adjusted, the adjusted values become invalid. Set [7. Adjust White Balance] to [On] again to enable the values used previously. White Balance can also be manually measured in the [Adjust White Balance] screen.

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] menu (p.74).

PEF sRGB AdobeRGB

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.213)

156 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 an sRGB compatible device.

RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
Select an image in Playback mode. Press the { button.
The screen for selecting the filter appears.

B&W

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the screen.
Adjust with e-dial and the four-way controller (45).

Color Slim

Color Filter

Slim Filter

Filter name B&W Sepia Function Converts to a black and white image. Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. e-dial Four-way controller 45 Red/ Magenta/ Cyan/Blue/ Green/ Yellow/ Processing Images
Adds a color filter to the image. Density of Select from 18 filters (6 colors 3 each color tones). (3 levels)
Creates a soft image by lightly Soft level fading the entire image. Select (3 levels) from three levels. Creates an image that looks as Illustration though it was drawn with a pencil. Soft
Filter name Function e-dial HDR level (3 levels) Left: Wide Right: Slim Left: Dark Right: Light Four-way controller 45
Creates an image that looks as though it is a high dynamic range image. Select from three levels. Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjust Slim height or width up to two times the original size. Changes the brightness of Brightness images. Adjust in a range of 8 levels. HDR
The save confirmation screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].
Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel] and press the 4 button to return to the single-image playback screen.
Save image as a new file Save as Cancel
The filtered image is saved under a different name.

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

In Playback mode, select an image to edit. Press the { button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to display another RAW image.

100-0011 Develop this image
The parameters recorded in the image file appear. To specify the parameters, see Specifying the Parameters (p.186).

Recorded Pixels

The edited image is saved under a different name.
Specifying the Parameters
Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images.
Press the four-way controller (23) in Step 4 of p.185 to choose the parameter you want to change.
The following parameters can be changed.
Recorded Pixels Quality Level J (38722592)/P (30082000)/ i (18241216) C (Best)/D (Better)/E (Good) F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights), JW (White light fluorescent lights), JD (Daylight colors fluorescent lights), I (Tungsten Light), E (Flash), K (Manual) 2.0~+2.0 Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Monochrome Available settings: 4 to +4 Available settings: 4 to +4 Available settings: 4 to +4 Available settings: 4 to +4 None/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/Magenta/Blue/ Cyan/Infrared Color Available settings: 4 to +4

White Balance

Sensitivity Image Tone Saturation*1 Hue*1 Contrast Sharpness Filter Effect*2 Toning*2
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the parameter.
To make settings for White Balance and Custom Image, see Adjusting the White Balance (p.150) and Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) (p.144).
Measured white balance values stored in the camera are applied with Manual White Balance. To re-measure the white balance, be sure to measure the white balance using the Shooting Fn menu beforehand. Refer to Adjusting the White Balance Manually (p.152). For [Sharpness], turn the e-dial to switch between [Fine Sharpness] and [Sharpness]. The image outlines are even thinner and sharper with [Fine Sharpness], making it suited for capturing fine subjects such as hair.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button.
The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image.
This chapter describes how to make the printing settings.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..190 Printing Using PictBridge..193
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and to imprint the date.
DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

Printing Single Images

Set the following items for each image.
Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button.
The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies.
100-0046 Print w/DPOF settings

Copies Total

The images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing.
Turn off the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

10Camera Settings

This chapter describes how to change the camera settings.
How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu..202 Formatting the SD Memory Card..203 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language..204 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display...210 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention...213 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings...214 Using Pixel Mapping..216 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera...217
How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu
Press the 3 button and use the four-way controller (45) to display the [R Set-up] menu.
[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items
Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection* Auto Power Off Folder Name Function Formats the SD Memory Card. Switches the beep tone on/off. Sets the date format and time. Sets display of local date and time of a specified city in addition to the present location on the monitor when traveling overseas. Changes the language in which menus and messages appear. Sets the size of the text selected in the menus. Sets to display indicators in the monitor. Changes the brightness of the monitor. Sets the output format to the TV monitor. Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer). Sets the time to turn off automatically. Sets the method used to assign folder names for storing images. Sets battery priority for when the optional Battery Grip D-BG3 is attached. Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in the CCD. Detects dust adhering to the CCD. Cleans the CCD by shaking it. Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. Resets all settings. Page p.203 p.204 p.205 p.206 p.209 p.210 p.210 p.211 p.214 p.194 p.214 p.213 p.215 p.216 p.231 p.231 p.233 p.220

Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset
* Refer to p.11 of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
Formatting the SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware.
Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format].

Format All data deleted

Format Cancel
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the monitor turns off and the camera is ready to take pictures.

Formatting

Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language
Turning the Beep On and Off
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On). There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Selftimer and Remote Control.
Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up] menu.
The [Beep] screen appears.
Beep Setting In-focus AE-L R AW Self-timer Remote Control
Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On (O) or Off (P).
You can turn all the beeps off by selecting [Setting] and using the fourway controller (45) to select Off (P).
Press the 3 button twice.
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method. Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). 1Setting the Date and Time (p.52)

Setting the World Time

The date and time selected in Initial Settings (p.49) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.

Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display

Setting the Text Size

You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). Set in [Text Size] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202).
Setting the Guide Display Time
Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the exposure mode is changed. (p.22) Select from [Off], [3 sec], [10 sec] and [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec]. Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202).

Set-up

Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Auto Power Off Folder Name
Off 3sec 10sec 30sec 1min Date
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202).
Set-up Guide display Brightness Level 3sec 0
Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview
You can adjust the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview.
Setting the Instant Review
You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. The default settings are [1 sec] for the display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
Select [Instant Review] in the [Q Playback] menu.
The [Instant Review] screen appears.
Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1sec
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off], and then press the 4 button.
Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1sec 3sec 5sec Off
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Histogram]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for [Histogram]. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Bright/Dark area]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice.
Setting the Digital Preview
You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. 10
Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Digital Preview] screen appears. Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review.
Digital Preview Histogram Bright/Dark area
Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention
Selecting the Folder Name
You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Date].
The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999. [MMDD] (month and day) appears according to the display style set in [Date Adjust] (p.205). (Example) 101_0125: for folders with pictures taken on January 25th The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX]. (Example) 101PENTX

Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. (The shutter is locked and Battery Exhaustion no indication appears in the viewfinder when ? starts blinking.) USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC In/Out Port input terminal, Remote release terminal Video Output Format NTSC/PAL Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printer PictBridge Print mode: Single Image, All Images, DPOF AUTOPRINT Approx. 133.5 mm (W) 95 mm (H) 74 mm (D) (excluding Dimensions and protrusions) approx. 630 g (body only), approx. 690 g (including Weight four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx. 725 g (including four AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card) Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FP, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW74 (PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Accessories Laboratory 3), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Languages Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese

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 on 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) passing through the lens to the CCD. Auto Bracket For automatically changing exposure. When the shutter button is pressed, three images are shot. The first one has no compensation, the second is underexposed and the third is over-exposed. Bright Portion Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white. Camera Shake (Blur) When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears blurred. 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. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter release button, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, or the cable switch to prevent camera movement.
12 CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image.

JPEG An image compression method. In this camera, select from C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail.
ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures. Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting. NTSC/PAL These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China. Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression, the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises. RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD. RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG data. Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings, such as JPEG. Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels that compose a picture, the larger the image size. Shutter Speed The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CCD. The amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter speed. sRGB (standard RGB) International standard of color space established by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
Vignetting The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens. White Balance While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color.

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[A Custom Setting] Menu..75, 158, 226 i (Delete) button.21, 72 mc (EV Compensation) button..19, 21, 100 K (Flash pop-up) button.19, 62 Q (Playback) button..19, 21, 70 [Q Playback] Menu.158, 224 | Preview..113 Z (Protect) button.21, 177 [A Rec. Mode] Menu..74, 224 [R Set-up] Menu..202, 225 I Auto Picture.78 = Portrait.78 s Landscape..78 q Macro..78 \ Moving Object.78. Night Scene Portrait..78 a Flash OFF.78 A Night Scene..79 i Surf & Snow.79 K Food..79 K Sunset..79 C Kids..79 E Pet.79 D Candlelight.79 E Museum..79 L button.. 19, 96 = (Autofocus).. 102 AF Mode.. 104 AF200FG.. 134 AF360FGZ.. 134 AF540FGZ.. 134 k (Continuous mode).. 102, 104 l (Single mode).. 102, 104 Alkaline batteries.. 37 Aperture.. 82 Aperture Priority Mode c.. 92 Auto Bracket. 124 Auto Picture I. 78 Auto Power Off. 214 Autofocus =.. 102 Automatic Sensitivity Correction.. 83 c (Aperture Priority) mode. 92 AV Equipment.. 179

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Camera: K20D Lens: SMCP DA* 16-50mm F/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

Body, Lens and Flash

Experience the PENTAX DSLR System
PENTAX digital SLR camera systems combine the latest in digital technology with legendary PENTAX optics, craftsmanship and functionality that are essential to your photography experience. Go ahead and grip the perfectly balanced, compact, lightweight bodies reinforced with a high-rigidity steel chassis, and experience the unmistakably clear, high-precision viewfinder. Connect with the vast heritage of PENTAX Super-multi-coated optics that provide seemingly limitless opportunities to create crystal-clear imagery with enhanced color and definition. Unleash the power of advanced, wireless P-TTL auto flash and high-speed synchronization of powerful PENTAX flash attachments. PENTAX digital SLR camera systems blend perfectly to offer ease of use, performance and portability to satisfy everyone from the novice photographer to the most discerning enthusiast.

Shake Reduction

Center plate
The PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction technology

K-mount Heritage

PENTAX has manufactured over 24 million lenses in the last six decades. For every assignment, we believe there needs to be a lens that matches each photographers style amateur and professional alike. PENTAX DSLR bodies offer backward compatibility with each and every one of these lenses.* Choose from our assortment of new DAH, DA Limited and DA lenses specifically designed for use with PENTAX digital SLRs or pull a favorite PENTAX lens from the camera bag. Whichever lens is used, whether the most recent lenses or a classic screw mount, it will faithfully capture the image desired. *With adapter for screw mount and 645/67 lenses. solves one of the oldest photographic problems: blur caused by handheld camera shake. The K Series Digital SLRs produce sharp photos in challenging situations without having to use a tripod. Hand-held photography is now possible with long telephoto lenses or when long exposure times are required due to poor lighting. The PENTAX Shake Reduction system is integrated into the camera body and is independent of the lens in use. The system ensures that at the moment of exposure the compensating movement of the image sensor provides blur-free pictures. The advantage is obvious: you may increase your handheld shooting by 2.5 to 4 stops. PENTAX owns over 30 patents for the SR system, which uses a ball-bearing-mounted oscillator unit with four electromagnets that position the free-floating image sensor. Angular velocity sensors detect camera movement and relay the amount of compensation necessary to the electromagnets that move the sensor to compensate for any shake.
Image sensor Back plate Position support ball bearing Position sensor Electrical magnet Permanent magnets

Front plate

Shake Reduction Unit

SDM Lens Compatibility

PENTAX DAH Series
K-mount compatibility extends to the high performance smc PENTAX DAH series of lenses. The PENTAX-DAH series delivers the highest level of optical quality and reflects the PENTAX commitment to deliver the ultimate images in digital photography. Bringing together advanced optical technologies, special optical-glass elements and original lens coatings, these interchangeable lenses are superior in terms of contrast, clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness. Each PENTAX DAH series lens feature a tightly sealed, weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction to enhance durability for use in rain or dusty conditions making each a perfect companion for the weather-sealed PENTAX digital SLR. The lenses also feature the PENTAX original Quick-Shift Focus System for instant switching to manual focus operation and PENTAX original SP (Super Protect) coating to repel dust, water and grease. A new SDM system has been incorporated for smoother, quieter autofocus operation using a built-in supersonic motor.

Prime image Processing

The Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) was developed specifically by PENTAX for our cameras in order to meet the performance requirements of higher resolution sensors. The PRIME engine converts the digital signal into the image you desire by assuring truer color tones, a wider dynamic range, and natural looking high ISO images. Ultimately, PRIME provides beautiful, natural results similar to what you see shooting with film. By allowing
Compatibility with SDM lenses that offer silent, accurate auto focus and weather resistance.
customization of the image, the advanced circuitry frees you to focus on the image and capture the perfect shot.

Custom Image Modes

The Custom Image modes on the K20D and K200D give you superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images. These modes apply saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness settings to JPEG images, and give a starting point for RAW image development. There is a choice of six Custom Image modes which include: Bright gives increased saturation, hue, sharpness and contrast for images that are a bit more elaborate or colorful straight from the camera. Natural makes no adjustment to image parameters. This is perfect for photographers who want to maximize an image for post capture manipulation. Portrait decreases contrast and sharpness to give soft, natural skin tones. Landscape increases saturation, contrast and sharpness for beautiful images of the natural world. Vibrant maximizes all parameters to give the brightest colors and enhanced sharpness for the most vivid scenes. B&W mimics the effects of black and white photography, including the effects of color filters. It even adds an infra red filter effect for dramatic monochrome scenes. Plus, each of the Custom Image modes can be further modified to meet your needs. All settings are clearly displayed on the LCD screen with a radar display showing how the settings affect each color.

Custom White Balance

The advanced white balance options of the K20D and K200D allow the perfect capture of the color white. The white balance setting can be selected from seven pre-set options, with three options just for fluorescent lighting, plus a manual white balance setting, and three preset color temperatures. Additionally, each setting can be further fine-tuned to balance even the most difficult lighting conditions. All settings can be verified through the digital preview function.
Adjustable High Sensitivity Noise Reduction
As the sensitivity increases with any camera, so does the possibility of noise. While every effort has been made to minimize the effect of noise, some conditions demand additional noise reduction. However, once noise reduction has been applied to an image, it cannot be reversed. PENTAX bodies give the ability to apply four levels of noise reduction to meet your needs, from no adjustment to strong control of noise.

In-camera Processing

PENTAX DSLR bodies offer an in-camera RAW converter for those times you want to print an image but dont have access to a computer to process the RAW file. The resolution, quality setting, white balance, sensitivity, Custom Image mode, and Noise Reduction may all be adjusted, and the image can be saved either as a JPEG or, new to the K20D and K200D, an 8-bit TIFF file.

Digital Preview

Always know your results before you shoot. The Digital Preview feature allows you to see the shot before actually tripping the shutter release, thus allowing you to verify the camera settings. And now, should your preview happen to be a winning shot, you can save the image as a JPEG file.

Dust/Weather Resistant

Protection From The Elements
Whether youre shooting in a misty, tropical rain forest, on a snowcapped peak, or along a dusty desert trail, the seals around the durable PENTAX DSLR bodies reliably protect the inner components against humidity, moisture and dust particles. The fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body surrounding the high-rigidity, stainless steel chassis provides plenty of strength for every day use. A complete system: the K20D is protected by 72 seals and the optional battery grip with an additional 38 seals, while the K200D has 60 seals in the body and 14 in the grip, assuring complete protection against humidity, dust or sand. PENTAX offers the highest level of protection in either class. Durable and solid: the stainless-steel chassis is also impermeable to corrosion and is extremely stable.

Dust Removal

Behind the Dust Removal designation lays an entire system unto itself. The surface of the low pass filter is sealed with a nanotechnology based fluorine coating. This ensures that dust has a difficult time adhering to the sensor surface. Dust that may remain on the surface is shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD, then falls onto an adhesive sheet eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface. Dust flecks are now a thing of the past, along with annoying and time consuming retouching work.

Dust Alert

Occasionally, especially when shooting in humid conditions, the Dust Removal system will not purge all dust specks. If you are shooting in extremely dusty or dirty conditions, the new Dust Alert system will save you from time consuming retouching. This system analyzes the sensor to determine if and where any dust remains after the Dust Removal system is activated. The results are displayed on the LCD screen, showing exactly where any dust remains. The image is reversed so you can quickly pinpoint and remove dust from the sensor itself.

11-point Auto Focus

The K-Series features an 11-point autofocus system. In automatic operation (AUTO) the camera recognizes which object is nearest and chooses that object as the main focus point. For more direct control, select any of the 11 points individually. It is also possible to simply select the center of the image as your main point of focus. With continuous autofocus, the focus adjusts as your subject moves within the frame, or should you prefer more direct control, you may always focus manually.

Flexible RAW Button

The RAW button on PENTAX DSLR bodies allows you to quickly change your file format while shooting without having to navigate through an extensive series of menus. You may customize this button to switch to your preferred format and to either remain at that setting, or remain there for only one exposure.

16-segment Metering

The K-Series easily handles even the most difficult lighting conditions with its 16-segment metering system. The system will accurately assess the balance between the bright and dark areas within the segments automatically, or you may opt for center weighted or spot metering.
Advanced photography involves a serious passion for developing your own ideas and experimenting with approach, subjects and technique. The PENTAX K20D builds on the technology of the award winning K10D and offers the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category with a number of customizable features that are ideal for the more experienced shooter.

The Next Generation

In designing the K20D Digital SLR, PENTAX made the significant transition to a higher resolution 14.6 megapixel sensor, rivaling the detail previously only found in images captured with 35mm film. This considerable gain offers 50 percent more resolution than 10 megapixel sensors, and 20 percent more resolution than 12 megapixel sensors used by our competition. Noise is minimized and maximum sensitivity is achieved by using peripheral circuitry merely 0.13 micro meters thin. This allows the photo diodes in each pixel of the sensor to be maximized at over 40 percent of the total pixel area (typically only 30-35 percent in similar sensors from other manufacturers). It also allows a more direct light path to assure every detail is captured.

14.6 CMOS Sensor

CMOS, or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductors, are a major class of integrated circuits, and CMOS technology is used in a number of electronics including image sensors. Two important characteristics of CMOS devices are high noise immunity and low power consumption.

Unique Exposure Modes

Expect the right exposures with the settings you want. The K20D presents multiple options for automatic exposure. The Program Automatic mode offers Hyper Program to instantly change the shutter speed or aperture on the fly. When you change either of these settings, the other exposure parameters automatically change accordingly for proper exposure. The Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for a user selected sensitivity. In the SV mode you may shift the sensitivity simply by turning a dial. The Shutter-Priority (Tv) mode lets you choose the optimal shutter speed and the Aperture-Priority (Av) mode lets you select the appropriate aperture. Another exposure mode offered by the K20D is Shutter & AperturePriority AE (TAv), which is designed to automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for a user-selected shutter speed and aperture combination. Plus, you may choose from Manual (M), Bulb (B) and X-sync (X) settings for even more versatility, or the USER setting that allows you to preset your preferred parameters. All exposure adjustments are accessible through two ergonomically placed dials on the front and the back of the camera. If you are working with PENTAX F-, FA-, DA- or DFA-series lenses, you can benefit from the MTF data: a microchip in the lens passes information to the camera regarding the optically optimal and lens-specific aperture to use.

Continuous Shooting, Interval Shooting
The high speed shutter unit of the K20D, rated for 100,000 cycles, allows shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second, a 1/180 second flash sync. speed, and automatic exposures up to 30 seconds, plus a bulb mode for extended exposures. For high speed action, the K20D offers a number of options for fast capture. In normal, high speed situations, the camera will capture at 3 fps for 38 JPEGS and 14 RAW images. You also have the option of setting the K20D to an alternate continuous shooting mode that slows the capture rate to 2.3 fps but allows you to shoot an unlimited number of JPEG images (to your cards capacity); perfect for extended capture sequences. And, for extended time lapse sequences, there is an interval timer that can be set to capture images at a specific time interval, starting at a specific time.
Pentaprism Viewfinder PC Sync Socket
The K20D conveniently includes a PC socket for shooting with studio lights. The camera remains weather and dust sealed even when the PC socket cap is removed. The pentaprism viewfinder in the K20D is designed to give you the best view while composing your image. The viewfinder gives a 95 percent field of view and 0.95X magnification so you can see as much of the image as possible before capture. The viewfinder also provides all the important image information in a concise manner: focus point indicated in red, in-focus indicator, focus mode stats, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, number of images remaining, Shake Reduction status, and with a press of the OK button on the back of the camera, the current ISO setting. Additionally, the focusing screen is interchangeable so you can use a PENTAX grid screen or scale screen.

2.7 inch LCD Panel

The PENTAX K20D incorporates a large 2.7 inch color LCD monitor with a wide-view design, allowing the photographer to see the monitor image over 160 degrees vertically and horizontally. With a total of 230,000 dots it accurately displays your images with minimal power drain. It also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 32X for easy confirmation of the images focus status and details, and, due to its large size, you can

LCD Color Adjustment

The colors displayed on any LCD screen will change as lighting conditions shift. This can be critical when you are shooting JPEG images, or converting RAW files in-camera. The LCD on the K20D can be adjusted to display the correct colors for your most common lighting conditions, much like having a white balance feature specifically for your LCD to allow better confirmation of your captured image.

2.7 inch

even review two images side by side. The large monitor allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations.

ISO Adjustment

The K20D features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity up to ISO 6400 in the Expanded Sensitivity setting, based on such data as the subjects brightness level and the lens focal length. You have full control of the range of auto sensitivities available. Or, you can manually select the desired sensitivity.

The 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor records photos with a resolution of up to 10.2 megapixels. This is enough for you to produce truly astounding prints even at 20x30 inches or more without difficulty. The high resolution sensor also allows photos to be cropped so that your composition may be perfected. High resolution combines with the DDR2 buffer memory to give quick capture rates up to 2.8 frames per second. This assures that you will not miss the fine details of every special moment.
Auto Picture, Scene and SV Modes
The K200D offers the PENTAX-developed Auto Picture mode and a Scene mode pallet. The Auto Picture mode automatically and instantly selects one of the four Picture modes including Portrait, Landscape and Macro by calculating various photographic factors to assure optimum results. The Scene mode allows the photographer to select from eight modes specialized for conditions such as Night Scene, Portrait, Sunset, or Pet mode. The photographer chooses the mode to match the subject and scene and the camera automatically selects the proper exposure, white balance, and other settings for superior results. The Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for a user selected sensitivity. In the SV mode you may shift the sensitivity simply by turning a dial.
The K200D features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity, up to ISO 1600, based on such data as the subjects brightness level and the lens focal length. Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it helps the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and help prevent blurred images.

Enlarged Dynamic Range

For those times you want to capture the maximum amount of detail in an image, the K200D offers a dynamic range enlargement function. This function brings out the detail in highlighted portions of your image, while maintaining detail in darker areas.

Continuous Shooting

To track the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subjects expressions, the K200D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture multiple images at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per second.

Penta-mirror Viewfinder

The K200D features a lightweight penta-mirror viewfinder, which combines PENTAX-original finder optics with a Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen to deliver a bright, clear subject image with 0.85X magnification and 96 percent field of view.

2.7 Inch LCD

The PENTAX K200D incorporates a 2.7 inch color LCD monitor on the back panel. With a wide-view design, the monitor allows the photographer to verify images on the monitor over a 160 degree angle of view vertically and horizontally. With a total of 230,000 dots for clear images, it also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 16X for easy confirmation of the images focusing status and details. The large monitor allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations.

Customization

PENTAX has greatly improved the menu displays in the K200D. The new scrolling menus offer you a complete description of each menu item and the function it provides, while an enlarged letter option allows you to boost the font or letter size by 50 percent vertically for easy viewing.
The body of the K200D is designed so that every button and dial is in easy reach. This makes shooting a simple, intuitive operation. However, the camera does not sacrifice in areas of durability and strength. You know as soon as you hold this camera that it will be a photography companion as you learn more about the art
The K200D offers 23 custom options with 52 settings that allow you to adjust how your camera functions. As you learn more about the camera and the way you like to take pictures, the camera will adjust to meet your needs.
Mode dial Shutter release Power switch/Depth of field preview Remote control receiver Focus mode switch Lens release button

Raw Button

Power Supply
With a set of Energizer Lithium batteries included with every K200D, you are assured long battery life up to 1,100 images. Since AA batteries are easy to purchase almost anywhere, you can keep on shooting even in the most remote locations. To extend your shooting time even further, the BG-3 battery grip takes an additional four AA cells, ensuring optimal performance of the K200D camera. The battery grip features an additional shutter release, particularly practical if shooting vertically. With proven PENTAX ergonomics the camera fits reliably and comfortably in the hand.

Exposure adjustment/zoom dial Flash up button Menu button Image delete button Image information button Playback button LCD Exposure lock button Image recording lamp 4-way controller SD card slot Function button Shake reduction on/off switch

K20D Specifications

CAMERA HARDWARE
SENSOR Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction sensor movement system Size: 23.4 x 15.6mm Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels: 14.6 MP, Total pixels: 15.1 MP FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 1GB MEMORY) HHHH HHH HH JPG 4672x3120 (14.6M) 212 3872x2592 (10M) 296 3008x2000 (6M) 491 1824x1216 (2M) 1233 RAW 4672x3120 (14.6M) 40

K200D Specifications

IMAGE CAPTURE
METERING SYSTEM Type: TTL open-aperture, 16 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4) Multi-segment: YES, 16 segments Center weighted: YES Spot: YES Exposure compensation: +/- 3EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2EV (1/3 steps) Exposure lock: YES Exposure bracketing: YES, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) ISO SENSITIVITY Auto: 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 Manual: 100-6400 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) WHITE BALANCE* Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature Manual mode(s): YES * WB fine adjustment available SHUTTER Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available CAPTURE MODES Mode selection: Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bulb, USER DRIVE MODES Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Burst (1.6M, JPG), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Remote Continuous, Auto Bracket, Extended Bracket, Multi-Exposure, Interval Continuous FPS: - 2.8 FPS (38 JPG and Continuous Hi, 14 RAW PEF, 16 RAW DNG) - 2.3 FPS (unlimited JPG and Continuous Lo, 14 RAW PEF, 16 RAW DNG) - 21 FPS in Burst mode (115 at 1.6M, HHH, JPG) Self-timer: YES (12s, 2s) Remote control: YES, infrared (0s, 3s) and cable switch supported PLAYBACK MODES Mode selection: One shot, two shots, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails), magnification, image rotation, folder view, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indicators, RAW to JPG Magnification: Up to 32x, scrollable Digital filters (playback): B&W (4), Sepia (3), Color (18), Color Extract (6), Soft (3), Illustration, HDR (3), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness FILE FORMATS Still: RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III LANGUAGE SUPPORT English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB port Mac: MacOS 10.2 or later, USB 2.0 port

SENSOR Type: Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction sensor movement system Size: 23.5 x 15.7mm Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels: 10.2 MP, Total pixels: 10.75 MP FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 1GB MEMORY) HHH HH H JPG 3872x2592 (10M) 592 3008x2000 (6M) 990 1824x1216 (2M) 2627 RAW 3872x2592 (10M) 59
METERING SYSTEM Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4) Multi-segment: YES, 16 segments Center weighted: YES Spot: YES Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) Exposure lock: YES Exposure bracketing: YES, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps) ISO SENSITIVITY Auto: 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) Manual: 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) WHITE BALANCE* Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature Manual mode(s): YES * WB fine adjustment available SHUTTER Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available CAPTURE MODES Mode selection: Auto Picture, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb DRIVE MODES Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket Continuous FPS: - 2.8 FPS (4 JPG and Continuous Hi, 4 RAW) - 1.1 FPS (unlimited JPG and Continuous Lo, 4 RAW) Self-timer: YES (12s, 2s) Remote control: YES, infrared (0s, 3s) and cable switch supported PLAYBACK MODES Mode selection: One shot, two shots, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails), magnification, image rotation, folder view, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indicators, RAW to JPG Magnification: Up to 16x, scrollable Digital filters (playback): B&W (x), Sepia, Color (18), Soft (3), Illustration, HDR (3), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness (+/- 8) FILE FORMATS Still: RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III LANGUAGE SUPPORT English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB port Mac: MacOS 10.2 or later, USB 2.0 port

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LENS MOUNT Type/construction: Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: YES FOCUS SYSTEM Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) Focus modes: AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center AF assist: YES, via built-in flash VIEWFINDER Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 95% Magnification: 0.95x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity) Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth-of-field preview: Optical diaphragm stop-down, Digital, Live View LCD MONITOR Type: 2.7 TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness/color, Live View available (TTL by image sensor, 100% FOV) Resolution: Approx 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: YES BUILT-IN FLASH Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flash Guide number: 13 (100/m) Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm) Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV in 1/2 steps EXTERNAL FLASH Type: Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), Wireless with Pentax dedicated flash, X-Sync socket. Synchronization speed: 1/180s STORAGE MEDIA Removable memory: SD, SDHC INTERFACES Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch, X-Sync socket Video out: NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: PictBridge POWER SUPPLY Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI50, BG2 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI50 battery Recordable images: Approx 740 (approx 530 with 50% flash) Playback time: Approx 330 min PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.76 Body weight: Without battery or removable memory: 25.2 oz Loaded and ready: 28.2 oz Operating temperature: 32-104F

grid to assure proper composition. The AF Scale Matte screen provide a scale to verify subject placement for critical applications.
smc-DAH 200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) SDM
smc-DAH 300mm f/4.0 ED(IF) SDM

Software Features

PENTAX Photo BrowserTM 3.5
This software facilitates various post-shooting operations, including the transfer of recorded images and the filing, browsing, editing, simple revision, and printing of transferred images on a PC. PENTAX Photo Browser 3.5 offers fast image processing speed, simplified image transfer operations, enhanced docketing and protect functions, and a detailed image data display plus the ability to convert files to the DNG format. Speedy transfer of recorded images to a PC Thumbnail display in four different sizes Instant preview of a selected image Detailed image data display, including a Scene mode name A variety of image file editing functions Extraction and filing of JPEG format from RAW data Addition of a data conversion function to Adobe DNG format Image rotation, image magnification and slide show functions Automatic image quality compensation function Simple print function

Flash System

AF540 FGZ
Guide number of 54 at ISO 100/m (178 at ISO 100/ft) Bounce and swivel head P-TTL mode with preflash allows for more accurate strobe photography Wireless P-TTL flash High speed on camera and high speed wireless flash modes Flash exposure compensation through a simple control dial Auto and Manual modes for more creative control LCD display shows the effective range of the flash Modeling light feature strobes the flash for one second Autofocus assist beam for focusing in low light or low contrast situations

AF360 FGZ

Guide number of 36 at ISO 100/m (119 at ISO 100/ft) P-TTL mode with preflash allows for more accurate strobe photography Bounce head Wireless P-TTL flash High speed on camera and high speed wireless flash modes Flash exposure compensation through a simple control dial Auto and Manual modes for more creative control LCD display shows the effective range of the flash Modeling light feature strobes the flash for one second Autofocus assist beam for focusing in low light or low contrast situations
PENTAX Photo LaboratoryTM 3.5
This software not only processes undeveloped RAW data, but also offers a variety of image editing functions on a PC. Featuring SILKYPIX (developed by ICHIKAWA SOFT LABORATORY) as its image-development engine, it assures fast data processing speeds and also performs various image-editing and data-manipulation functions without requiring additional retouching software. Display of RAW data files Development and filing of RAW data in JPEG and TIFF formats Simplified image editing, with sensitivity, brightness, saturation, contrast and outline controls Gradation control using a tone curve Histogram display, with over and underexposure warnings White-balance control using a gray point Direct printing of RAW data files Noise Reduction, peripheral brightness control, distortion compensation and chromatic aberration compensation functions Image compensation for digital shift

AF200 FG

Compact design with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100/m (66 at ISO 100/ft) Simple mode dial operation offers P-TTL with pre-flash to assure proper exposure Flash exposure compensation can be set to -0.5 and -1 EV in P-TTL mode through dial Full manual mode for more creative control Flash coverage for focal lengths as wide as 28mm (in the 35mm format) Built-in, flip down diffuser covers focal lengths down to 24mm (in the 35mm format)
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There are numerous ways that the PENTAX flash accessory system can be integrated. Shown here is just one example.
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All images captured with the K20D (excluding product images). Photography in Spain by Mr. Akira Tsuchiya 2008. PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks for Pentax Corporation. 2008 PentAX Corporation. All rights reserved.