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Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery 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.
[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items
Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on).
Item Setting Program line EV Steps Sensitivity Steps ISO warning Meter Operating Time AE-L with AF locked Link AF Point and AE Function Sets to use the Custom Function Menu. Set the type of Program line. Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. Sets the maximum sensitivity level. ISO warning appears when exceeded. Sets the exposure metering time. Sets whether to lock exposure value when focus is locked. Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment metering based on AF point. Sets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannot be determined. Sets whether to fix white balance when flash is discharged. Sets whether fine tune is available when white balance is set to Auto. Set whether to perform AF while the = button is pressed or not perform AF while the = button is pressed and the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets whether to display the selected AF point (focus position) in the viewfinder. Page p.162 p.140 p.141 p.143 p.135 p.143 p.163 p.124
Auto Bracketng order Sets the order for bracket shooting. Auto EV Compensation WB when using flash Fine tune when AWB

AF Button Function

AF by Press Halfway Superimpose AF Area
Item Function Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control. Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On]. Shutter cannot be released until in focus. AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off]. Sets whether to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. Sets the color space to use. Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Sets the e-dials in e (Hyper-program) mode. Sets the e-dials in K (Sensitivity Priority) mode. Sets the e-dials in b (Shutter Priority) mode. Sets the e-dials in c (Aperture Priority) mode. Page

AF in remote control

Noise Reduction Color Space Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode
p.159 p.129 p.127 p.158 p.122 p.123 p.173
Selects the exposure adjustment method when Green Btn in Manual the Green mode button is pressed in a (Hypermanual) mode. One-touch RAW + JPEG Release when Chrging Sets whether to capture RAW+JPEG once or retain settings when the | button is pressed. Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging. Sets to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). Digital Preview lets you check the composition, exposure and focus on the LCD monitor before taking the picture. Optical Preview lets you check the depth of field with the viewfinder. Sets to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to number of continuous shooting recordable images when shutter release button is pressed halfway. Sets the initial magnification of the zoom playback. Choose from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times], [8 times] and [16 times]. The default setting is [1.2 times].

Attaching the Lens

All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to Aperture s (Auto). Also see Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.210). Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings. To allow shutter release with lenses or accessories not listed above, set [Using aperture ring] in custom function settings. (p.35)
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.
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 red dots 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.
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. 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.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Adjust the viewfinder 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 2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1.
Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
AF frame The FP Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the FP Eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. To remove the FP Eyecup, press in one side and pull it out in the direction of the arrow. To attach the FP Eyecup, align it with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into position. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever, use the diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the eyecup must be removed to use this adapter. (p.216)

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this. 1 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.177)
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s (Auto). Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit locations.

C Auto discharge

D Auto flash+Redeye Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash. reduct E
Flash On Discharges the flash each time. reduction light before discharging the F Flash On+Red-eye Lights a red-eyeOn. flash with Flash
G Slow-speed sync H Slow-speed sync+Red-eye I Trailing curtain sync
Sets the shutter speed slower depending on the brightness. Use this when shooting a portrait in front of a sunset or other scenery to capture both the person and background clearly. Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Slow-speed sync. Discharges flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Capture moving images as if they are leaving a trail behind.
When using Slow-speed sync or Slow-speed sync+Red-eye, the shutter speed becomes slower depending on the brightness. Use Shake Reduction (p.67) or fix the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Selecting Flash Mode

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

The Flash options screen appears.

Flash Mode Flash On

When the mode dial is set to B, C and D can be selected, when set to b, L, a or p, E, F and I can be selected, and when set to M, E and F can be selected. For any other mode, E, F, G, H and I can be selected. When the mode dial is set to A, the available flash modes vary depending on the settings that have been saved.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode.
When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial to perform Flash Compensation. The compensation range is 2.0 to +1.0.
The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.

Using Built-in Flash

Press the K button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.23, p.26, p.28)
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged when the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even if the flash is popped up. The Flash On is used when the flash is popped up if the mode dial is at a setting other than B.
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto). The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)

Auto Select Center

The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area. Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.
Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.18).
AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [Off] is selected for [Superimpose AF Area] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.33) The AF point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.
Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder
Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial.
Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired AF point.
The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.
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, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture.
Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
(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 (if it is 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 lit. Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. The beep can be turned off. (p.189)
Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) to lock the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock.
Off On Exposure is not locked when focus is locked. Exposure is locked when focus is locked.

You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview. Set in [Digital Preview] (p.198) in the [Q Playback] menu. The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds. You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e-dial. (p.89)
Compensating Flash Output
You can change the flash output in a range of 2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.
Step interval 1/2 EV 1/3 EV Flash Compensation 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 2.0, 1.7, 1.3, 1.0, 0.7, 0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
* Set interval of steps in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (p.36).
The flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode. N appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during Flash Compensation. (p.26) If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective. Compensating to the minus () side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high. This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash
You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.34). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
C Release when Chrging Off On
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.
Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away. The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness. The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.62) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F is used.

Using Slow-Speed-Sync

You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.
Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
Using e/K/c mode Set the mode dial to e, K or c. Press the K button. Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3). Select G or H and press the 4 button twice. Shutter speed is set slower to obtain proper exposure for the background. Take the picture. Using b/L/a mode Set the mode dial to b, L or a. Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3). Select E or F and press the 4 button twice. Set the shutter speed (b) or shutter speed and aperture (L/a). Set so that proper exposure is obtained in under 1/180 sec. Press the K button. Take the picture.
Using Trailing Curtain Sync
Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released. Therefore, a picture that looks as if light is trailing is captured.

Slow-speed sync

Trailing curtain sync
Set the mode dial to any mode other than B or M. Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3). Select I and press the 4 button twice. Press the K button. Take the picture.
Trailing curtain sync slows the shutter speed. Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Built-in flash guide number
Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Built-in flash guide number 11 15.31 44
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance 5*

* The flash unit on the camera will emit a small control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS b (Highspeed sync) is set.
4 The external flash unit(s) discharges as main flash.
Set the wireless slave mode of the external flash to [SLAVE1].

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.179.
The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.74) If red-eye reduction 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 figure 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. When combining with the built-in flash
Discharging Multiple Flashes
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or you can use an external flash 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 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 OffCamera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the flash manual for details.
Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip. A malfunction may occur. Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.

Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) Press the four-way controller (5).
The World Time screen appears.

New York New York

World Time
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
O P Applies time of city set in X (Destination) Applies time of city set in W (Hometown)
The selection frame moves to X.
The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the region to magnify.

The frame moves to city.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city.
The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.

Destination

London DST MENU Cancel

+05:00 05:25

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

London New York

Press the 3 button twice.
See List of World Time Cities (p.193) for cities that can be specified as a destination. Select W in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting. X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is On (O). (p.22)
List of World Time Cities
Region North America City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Lisbon Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Berlin Stockholm Athens Helsinki Moscow Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Region Africa/ West Asia City Jerusalem Nairobi Jeddah Tehran Dubai Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Vientiane Singapore Phnom Penh Ho chi Minh Jakarta Hong Kong Beijing Shanghai Manila Taipei Seoul Tokyo Guam Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago
Central and South America

East Asia

You can perform 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. Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the Instant Review appears.
Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1 sec
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off].
Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 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].
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. 4
Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the Digital Preview appears. Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review.
Digital Preview Histogram Bright/Dark area

Selecting a Battery

You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a battery grip (p.214) is attached. The default setting is [Auto].
Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for selecting the battery appears.

Select battery Auto

Use the four-way controller (23) to select from [Auto], [Body First] and [Grip First].
Select battery Auto Body First Grip First
Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button twice.
When the battery is inserted into both the body and grip, both batteries are slightly used to check remaining battery level regardless of [Select Battery] settings.
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera
You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Auto Bracket, Playback Display and File No. The default setting is all [On].
Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The memory screen appears.
Memory Flash Mode Drive Mode White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Auto Bracket

Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.201). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item Exposure Mode* JPEG Rec. Pixels Default Setting e (Hyper-program) J (38722592) C (Best) G (Natural) (0) (0) (0) JPEG PEF Off BA Off Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.166 p.199 p.69 Page p.168 p.118 p.119 p.120 p.121 p.121 p.121 p.122 p.122 p.165
JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multiexposure Type White Balance Saturation/Sharpness/ Contrast Number of shots Auto EV Adjust

Memory Shake Reduction

P (Off) All O (On)

35 (Focal Length)

* Appears only when Mode dial is set to A (USER).

[Q Playback] Menu

Item Playback display Bright/Dark area Default Setting Reset Setting Yes Page p.186

P (Off)

Item Instant Review Digital Preview Digital Filter* Slideshow Interval Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area Histogram Bright/Dark area Default Setting 1 sec Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.197
P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off)

B&W 3 sec

p.198 p.95
p.187 Repeat Playback Off Yes * The slimness setting for the slim filter, the softness setting for the soft filter, the brightness setting for the brightness filter, and the color setting for the color filter can be saved/reset.

[R Set-up] Menu

Item USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery Default Setting All O (On) According to default setting Reset Setting Yes* Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes p.194 p.194 p.195 p.195 p.110 p.196 p.196 p.198 p.191 Page p.167 p.188 p.189 p.190

256 MB Approx. 15 Approx. 15 Approx. 50 Approx. 87 Approx. 149 Approx. 85 Approx. 145 Approx. 249 Approx. 230 Approx. 390 Approx. MB Approx. 7 Approx. 7 Approx. 26 Approx. 44 Approx. 76 Approx. 43 Approx. 74 Approx. 128 Approx. 118 Approx. 200 Approx. 339
4 GB | (PEF) Approx. 237 J 38722592 | (DNG) Approx. 237 C Approx. 804 J D Approx. E Approx. 2366 C Approx. 1340 P D Approx. E Approx. 3893 C Approx. 3657 i D Approx. E Approx. 10057
2 GB Approx. 120 Approx. 120 Approx. 409 Approx. 698 Approx. 1205 Approx. 682 Approx. 1159 Approx. 1982 Approx. 1862 Approx. 3073 Approx. 5121
JPEG Quality (Compression): C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12
White Balance LCD Monitor Playback Function Digital Filter
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight, N: Neutral White, W: White), Tungsten Light, Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (3 types) 2.5 inch low-temperature wide viewing field poly-silicon TFT color LCD with approx. 210,000 pixels, brightness adjustment function Single frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-image display, zoom display (up to 20 times, scrolling possible), rotating, folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area B&W, Sepia, Color, Soft, Slim, Brightness (only for processing after shooting)
Exposure Mode A, Green, e Hyper-program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, L Shutter & Aperture priority , a Hyper-manual, p Bulb, M Flash X-sync speed Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to 30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Pentax KAF2 mount lenses, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single)/k (Continuous)/\, Adjustable AF point Pentaprism Finder, Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.95 (with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at ), Diopter: 2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1 (per meter)

Shutter

Lens Mount Lens Used Autofocus System
Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter speed, Confirm Sensitivity, Viewfinder Indication Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV compensation, N = Flash compensation, \ = Manual focus, o = ISO warning, Shake Reduction display, EV bar b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, 3 = Auto discharge, > = Redeye reduct, Q = Slow-speed sync, 9=Single frame shooting, j = Continuous shooting, g = Self-timer, h= Remote control shooting, ? = Battery exhaustion warning, ] = Auto bracket exposure (EV steps can be set to 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV), N = Flash compensation, ISO warning, Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance, Capacity remaining and m = EV compensation, PC (mass storage)/Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected, EV bar, 1, 1P Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with mirror up function). Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation Pentax Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button. Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer) Three or five frames (underexposed, proper exposure and overexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing. (Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps) Three frames are saved continuously with white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast bracketing.

Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units. The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Dark Portion Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black. Depth of Field Area of focus. This depends on the aperture, lens focal length, and distance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture to decrease the depth of field. DNG RAW file DNG (Digital Negative) is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems. When images captured in proprietary RAW formats are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store. EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed.
EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, select from [Auto], [Select] and [Center]. Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an 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. Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit. Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 1,000,000. ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter with many 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 low shutter speed. 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.

Language.53 LCD Monitor..22 LCD panel..28 Lens.58, 208 Lens unlock button.18, 59 Lock Exposure.135
a (Hyper-manual) Mode.156 Main switch.18, 21, 52 Manual Exposure Mode a.156 \ (Manual focus).136 Manual focus \..136 Manual White Balance.125 Matte Field..137 Memory..button.19, 21, 29 Menu Operation.29 Meter Operating Time..143 Metering mode lever.19, 142 Mirror Up.84, 213 Mode dial.19, 38 Multi-exposure..166 Multiple Flashes.184 Multi-segment..142

Quality Level. 50, 119

Natural..120 Night Scene (Bulb Mode)..159 Nine-Image Display.89 Noise Reduction.159
RAW.. 122 | button.. 19, 122 RAW+.. 122 Rear e-dial.. 19 [A Rec. Mode] Menu. 31, 204
Recorded Pixels.50, 118 Red-eye reduction..74, 183 Remaining image storage capacity..46 Remote Control..81 Reset..201, 202 Rotate..87
L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode. 154 Trailing Curtain Sync.. 71, 175, 183 Transfer Mode.. 110 Tungsten Light (White Balance). 123 TV.. 94 b (Shutter Priority) mode. 150
Saturation..121 SD Memory Card.48 Select&Delete..102 Self-Timer.77 Sensitivity..140 Sensitivity Priority Mode K..148 Sensor Cleaning.211 Sepia (Digital Filter).97 [R Set-up] Menu.32, 205 Shade (White Balance).123 Shake Reduction..67 Shake Reduction switch.19, 67 Sharpness..121 Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode L..154 Shutter Priority Mode b.150 Shutter release button..18, 21, 65 Shutter speed..138 Single mode l.130 Slideshow..92, 187 Slim (Digital Filter).97 Slow-speed sync.71, 174 Soft (Digital Filter).97 Spot Metering..143 sRGB.129 Strap..42 Superimpose AF Area.27, 132 K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode.148
USB cable.. 109 A Mode.. 167 Using aperture ring. 210
Video cable.. 94 Video Output Format. 195 Viewfinder. 26, 60 Vignetting.. 227
White Balance.. 123 Wireless Mode. 181 World Time.. 191
M (Flash X-sync Speed). 160
Zoom Display.. 88 Zoom Lens.. 70

WARRANTY POLICY

All 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 does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations 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. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any 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 are no representatives 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. 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 borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturers representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your 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 to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when