The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
The cursor moves to [Text Size].
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Std.] or [Large].
Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected menu item.

Std. Large

Press the 4 button twice.
The [Date Adjust] screen appears.
In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Std.].
When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from Step 2 to set the correct language.
Press the 3 button once to display the guides (p.49) on the monitor.
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.
Basic Shooting Operation..56 Using a Zoom Lens...61 Using the Built-in Flash..62 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function...67 Playing Back Still Pictures..70 Deleting Images..72

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. Hold the camera firmly with both hands. Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3
Horizontal position Vertical position To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall. Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length 1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for 100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.67) when using a lower shutter speed. When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.

Difference from the appropriate exposure
When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Manual) 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]. Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button on the lens.
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].

Selecting the Metering Method
Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The default setting is L (Multi-segment metering).
Multi-segment Centerweighted Spot Metering
Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure. Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure. Measures only the center of the viewfinder and determines exposure.
Set in [AE Metering] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74).
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure.
Multi-segment metering mode is not available when using a lens other than a DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set at other than s.
99 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment Metering
In [5. Link AF Point and AE] of the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.75), you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off].
Off On Exposure is set separately from AF point. Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.
Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes. 4

Using the Spot Metering

With spot metering, brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration. You can use this in combination with the AE lock (p.101) when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Sets the exposure metering time in [3. Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.75). The default setting is [10 sec].
sec 3 sec 30 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds. Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds. Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.

Adjusting the Exposure

This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. You can adjust the EV compensation from 2 to +2 (EV).

4. AE-L with AF locked Off On
AE is not locked when the focus is locked
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.
Using the Focus Indicator
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus even during manual focus. You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].
Set the focus mode lever to \.
Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.60) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.204)
Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.
Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen.
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
When [22. Catch-in focus] is set to On in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.76), if the focus mode is set to l and one of the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus. Manual focus lens DA or FA lens that has a = and \ setting on the lens (the setting on the lens must be set to \ before shooting) 5 How to Take Pictures Attach a proper lens to the camera. Set the focus mode lever to =. Set [AF mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu to l. Set focus on a position the subject will pass. Press the shutter release button fully. The shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus in the set position.
It is useful to use the optional cable switch CS-205 when shooting in Catch-in focus mode.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting
You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods.
Digital Preview Optical Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the monitor. For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
Selecting the Preview Method

F Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light Tungsten Light Flash Manual Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K) For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K) For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K) For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K) For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (about 4200K), N (neutral white) (about 5000K), and D (daylight) (about 6500K). For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a picture. (About 2850K) For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash. (About 5400K) Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.

G H ^ J

* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
Press the four-way controller (4).
The [White Balance] screen appears.

White Balance Auto

Press the four-way controller (23) and set.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White Balance. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H mode (p.79). Refer to p.152 for manual adjustment method. Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [18. Preview Method] setting in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Because the light source changes when the flash discharges, you can set the white balance for when the flash discharges. Select [Flash] or [Unchanged] in [17. WB when using flash] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.76).

152 Color Temperature

The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.

Dark image

Correct image

Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions with no detail). Bright portions blink red on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when [Bright/Dark area] is On. 1 Playing Back Images (p.70) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview (p.211) Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually in the middle for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness. Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have White Balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense. 1 Setting the White Balance (p.150)
Setting the Playback Display
You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images.
Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Playback display Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom Off
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Quick Zoom]. Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select the magnification.
Select from [Off], [2], [4], [8] or [16].
Playback display Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom Off 8 16
Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Deleting Multiple Images

Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
Deleted images cannot be restored.
A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images.
The single-image playback screen appears.

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

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
Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202).
3sec 0 NTSC PC Date PENTX
Selecting the File Number Setting
You can select the method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder. Select O (On) or P (Off) for [File No.] in [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.217)
O (On) P (Off) The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created. The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created for saving images.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings
Selecting the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Out] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). 1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.179)
3sec 0 NTSC PAL 1min Date
The default video output format differs depending on the region. When you change the region set in World Time, the Video Out setting changes to the default setting for that city.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202).
1min 3min 5min 10min 30min Off
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or USB connection.

Selecting a Battery

You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when the optional Battery Grip D-BG3 (p.235) is attached. The default setting is [Auto Select].

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera.

Others

Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover FK (*) USB Cable I-USB17 (*) Video Cable I-VC28 (*)

Error Messages

Error Message Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.41, p.72) You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG record pixels or JPEG quality setting. (p.146, p.147) There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer. The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.41) The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. It may be viewable on a PC but not with this camera. The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera. Use the card after formatting it with this camera. (p.203) A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.42) Data is protected by the SD Memory Card security feature. You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be enlarged. You are trying to delete an image that is protected. Remove protection from the image. (p.177) The batteries are exhausted. Install new batteries in the camera. (p.37) Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor D-AC76 (optional). (p.40)

Memory card full

No image Camera cannot display this image No card in the camera Memory card error

Card not formatted

Card locked The card is electronically locked This image cannot be enlarged This image is protected
Battery depleted Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor
Error Message Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Image folder cannot be created The image is not stored Description Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor D-AC76 (optional). (p.40) The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.203) The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. The DPOF settings or rotated image could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings or rotation again. (p.72) The camera was unable to measure the manual white balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try the operation again. (p.152, p.231) New rotation information cannot be saved to an image without rotation information. You cannot select 100 or more images to delete at a time. (p.174) RAW files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras. No files are set with DPOF. Set DPOF and then print. (p.190) There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed. Fix all the errors and try printing again. Printer has run out of paper. Put paper in the printer and print. The camera received notification that the printer status has changed. Press the 4 button to reconnect to the printer. Printer is running out of paper. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing.

File Format.. 148 Filter.. 182 Filter Effect.. 144 Fireworks. 97 Fix Focus.. 107 Flash.. 62, 127 Flash (White Balance).. 150 Flash Exposure Compensation.. 128 Flash Off.. 78 Flash OFF a.. 78 K (Flash pop-up) button. 19, 62 Fluorescent Light (White Balance). 150 { button. 19, 21, 77, 159 { Menu.. 77, 159, 227 Focal Length. 69 Focus Indicator.. 109 Focus Lock.. 107 Focus Mode.. 102 Focus mode lever. 19
Date Adjust..52 Date change..205 Daylight (White Balance).150 Daylight-Sync Shooting..66 Delete..72, 173 Delete All Images..173 i (Delete) button.21, 72 Delete Folder.176 Deleting a Single Image.72 Depth of field.82 Digital Filter.182 Digital Preview.113, 212 Diopter Adjust..47 Direct Printing..193 Display Language.209 Display Style.170 DPOF AUTOPRINT.199 DPOF Settings.190 Drive Mode..77 Dust Alert..231
Focus point..105 Focusing.102 Folder Name.213 Food K..79 Format..203 Four-way controller (2345).19, 21
Language Setting. 49 LCD panel.. 29 Lens. 45, 228 Lens unlock button. 18, 46 Lithium batteries. 37 Lock Exposure. 108
Green button.18 Green button in Manual..96 Guide display..22, 210
a (Manual) Mode. 94 Macro q.. 78 Main switch. 18, 21, 48 Manual focus \. 109 Manual Mode a. 94 Manual White Balance. 152 Matte Field.. 110 Memory.. button. 19, 21, 30 Menu Operation. 30 Meter Operating Time. 99 Metering mode.. 98 \ (Manual focus). 109 Mirror Up.. 123, 234 Mode dial. 19, 32, 78 Mode Palette. 80 Monitor.. 22 Moving Object \. 78 Multiple Flashes. 141 Multi-segment. 98 Museum E.. 79
HDR (Digital Filter)..184 High-ISO Noise Reduction..85 High-Speed Flash Sync Mode.136 Histogram..26, 170 Hue..144 Hyper-program..88
Illustration (Digital Filter).183 Image Comparison..166 Image Tone.144 M button.19, 21, 23, 70 Initial Settings..49, 224 Input Focal Length..69 Instant Review..211 ISO sensitivity.83
Night Scene (Bulb Mode). 97 Night Scene A.. 79 Night Scene Portrait.. 78 Ni-MH.. 37 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.. 37 Nine-Image Display. 163 Noise Reduction. 85 NTSC.. 214
JPEG Quality.43, 147 JPEG Recorded Pixels..43, 146

Kids C..79

Landscape s..78
4 button.19, button when shooting.103 Optical Preview..113 Optional Accessories.235
e (Program) Mode.86 PAL..214 Pet E.79 PictBridge..193 Pixel Mapping..216 Pixels.146 Playback..25, 70 Q (Playback) button..19, 21, 70 Playback display.172 [Q Playback] Menu.158, 224 Playback Time.39 Portrait =.78 Power..48 Press fully.59 Press halfway..59 Preview |..113 Preview Method.112 Print All Images..198 Print Service..190 Print Single Image.196 Printer connection.195 Program Mode e.86 Protect..177 Z (Protect) button.21, 177 P-TTL (Flash)..139 P-TTL Auto (Flash)..135 12

RAW Display. 185 RAW file format.. 148 RAW+.. 148 [A Rec. Mode] Menu. 74, 224 Recorded Pixels. 43, 146 Red-eye reduction.. 66, 139 Remaining image storage capacity.. 39 Remote Control.. 120 Reset. 219 Rotate.. 160
Saturation.. 144 SceneH.. 79 H (Scene).. 79 SD Memory Card. 41 Select battery.. 215 Select&Delete.. 174 Self-timer.. 117 Sensitivity. 83 Sensitivity Priority Mode K... 88 Sensor Cleaning. 233 Sepia (Digital Filter). 183 [R Set-up] Menu.. 202, 225 Shade (White Balance). 150 Shake Reduction.. 67 Shake Reduction switch. 19, 68 Sharpness.. 144 Show Sensitivity. 104 Shutter Priority Mode b. 90 Shutter release button.. 18, 21, 59 Shutter Speed. 81 Single mode l. 102, 104 Slideshow. 167, 169 Slim (Digital Filter). 184 Slow Shutter Speed NR. 85 Slow-Speed-Sync. 131 Soft (Digital Filter). 183

Quality Level.43, 147

RAW..148 | button.19, 148, 149
Spot Metering..99 sRGB.155 Strap..36 Sunset K..79 Superimpose AF Area.28, 105 Surf & Snow i.79 K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode..88
Text Size..210 Toning..144 Trailing curtain sync.140 Tungsten Light (White Balance)..150 TV...179 b (Shutter Priority) mode.90
USB cable..195 USB Connection.194 Using aperture ring..230
Video cable.179 Video Output Format.214 Viewfinder.27, 47 Vignetting..254
White Balance..150 Wireless Mode (Flash).136 World Time..206
Zoom Display..161 Zoom Lens..61 12

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

required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturers authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not affect the customers statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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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.

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.

Live View

With the K20Ds CMOS sensor a Live View is possible on the large, 2.7 inch LCD monitor. This allows you to see the full image area and confirm your composition. A grid display can be engaged to help assure the perfect arrangement of your image. Auto focus can be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera, and then details can be verified with a 4X or 8X zoom function.
Enlargement of Dynamic Range
The dynamic range enlargement function of the K20D allows you to better emulate the results you typically find only with images captured on film. It does this by increasing the dynamic range by 200 percent to better capture details in highlight areas of an image.

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
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), Manual, AF Continuous available in Action mode (including Auto Pict Action), Kids mode, Pet mode, P/A/S/M/B/Sv Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center AF assist: YES, via built-in flash VIEWFINDER Type: Penta-Mirror Coverage (field of view): 96% Magnification: 0.85x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity) Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth-of-field preview: Optical diaphragm stop-down, Digital LCD MONITOR Type: 2.7 TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness 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. Synchronization speed: 1/180s STORAGE MEDIA Removable memory: SD, SDHC INTERFACES Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch Video out: NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: PictBridge POWER SUPPLY Power source: AA (4x lithium, alkaline, NiMH rechargeable) Recordable images: Approx 1100 w/lithium (approx 550 w/flash use) Playback time: Approx 700 min PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 Body weight: Without battery or removable memory: 22.2 oz Loaded and ready: 24.3 oz w/lithium batteries (25.6 oz w/ alkaline batteries) Operating temperature: 32-104F

Lens Features

Digital sensors are perfectly flat, which requires a higher level of precision when PENTAX designs lenses. This means developing lenses that have the optimal lens curvature, particularly the last lens element before the sensor. The application of multiple lens coatings, such as the PENTAX original smc coating and ghostless coatings, is necessary to prevent external and internal reflections to capture optimal detail even in the most difficult lighting conditions. The effects of chromatic and spherical aberrations are minimized through the use of ED and aspherical glass elements. All these technologies are combined to create lenses that will give the highest level of detail with the high resolution sensors used in PENTAX digital SLR bodies.
K20D and K200D Accessories

Sold separately

Battery Grip
BG2 Battery Grip (K20D only) - The grip uses the same Li-Ion battery as the camera (sold separately) and will double the shooting time with the K20D, up to 1400 shots. This grip features an additional shutter release, adjusting dials for selecting aperture or shutter speed and other functional controls. The battery compartment provides storage space for a memory card and remote control next to the batteries.
BG3 Battery Grip (K200D only)- The BG3 grip will hold an additional four AA
smc-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited smc-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited smc-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited smc-DA 35mm f/2.8 ED Macro Limited smc-DA 14mm f/2.8 ED(IF) smc-FA 50mm f/1.4
batteries to double your shooting time with the K200D, up to an impressive 2200 shots with Lithium AA batteries. Additionally, the grip has a shutter release button to comfortably accommodate vertical shooting.

Replacement Battery

D-LI50 (K20D only) Interchangeable power: with a pre-charged spare battery youll never have to stop shooting.
smc FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited smc FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited smc FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited smc-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro smc -D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Remote Control F

Shutter release without blur: With the infrared remote control you operate the shutter from in front of or behind the camera up to 16 feet away.
smc-DA 1017mm f/3.54.5 ED (IF) Fish-Eye
smc-DA 1224mm f/4.0 ED AL(IF)
smc-DA 1645mm f/4.0 ED AL
smc-DA 18250mm f/3.56.3 ED AL(IF)
smc-DA 50200mm f/4.05.6 ED

Viewfinder Loupe O-ME53

With the Viewfinder Loupe attached the finest details will grab your attention. The 1.2x magnification facilitates the assessment of fine details more accurately.
Optional Focusing Screens (K20D only)
PENTAX offers two optional focusing screens for the K20D to replace the standard screen. The AF Divided Matte screen combines the focus area brackets with a
smc-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED smc-DAH 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL(IF) SDM smc-DAH 50-135mm f/2.8 ED AL(IF) SDM

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)
Hot Shoe Adapter FG Hot Shoe Adapter F
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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.