Pentax Camcorder PENTAX Q S1 User Manual

10 Focus Method (p.37)

11 Autofocus Method (p.38)

12 Focus Peaking (p.39)

13 Distortion Correction

(p.15)

28 Image storage capacity

29 Face detection frame

(when [Autofocus

Method] is set to [Face

Detection]) (p.38)

14 Aspect Ratio (p.45)

15 File Format (p.45)

Shadow Correction

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16 JPEG Recorded Pixels

and Quality Level (p.45)/

Movie Recorded Pixels

(p.45)

20 Recording Sound Level

(p.17)

21 Destination (p.67)

22 Current date and time

Playback Mode

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in

single image display of the playback mode.

Press G to change the type of information displayed in single

image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

17 Shake Reduction (p.16)/ 23 Memory card

Movie SR (p.17)

24 Number of recordable

18 Exposure Setting (p.34)

19 Framerate (p.45)

still pictures/movie

recordable time

100-0001

Standard Information Display

tMemo

• The items that can be selected vary depending on the current

camera setup.

^1/2000 F2.8

200

+0.3

^1/2000 F2.8

200

+0.3

• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control

panel is displayed, the camera returns to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the control panel and

menus in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (p.18)

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

Captured image, file format, exposure

parameters, and operation guide

indicators are displayed.

Standard

Information Display

Shooting Info Display

Detailed

Detailed information on how and when the

If you press G while the control panel is displayed, you can

select the type of information displayed in standby mode. Use

CD to select the type and press E.

Information Display image was taken is displayed. (p.12)

Captured image and brightness

Histogram

histogram are displayed. (p.12)

Display

Standard

An image and the current shooting

Not available during movie playback.

Information Display function settings are displayed.

Captured image and RGB histogram are

displayed. (p.12)

Not available during movie playback.

RGB Histogram

Display

No Information

Only an image is displayed.

Display

Display Off

Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

No Information

Only the captured image is displayed.

Display

uCaution

• [Display Off] cannot be selected in C mode.

tMemo

•

The screen selected in the Playback Info Display selection

screen is displayed in playback mode when the camera is turned

off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to [Off] in

[Memory] of the

always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.67)

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A3 menu, the [Standard Information Display]

25 White Balance (p.45)

26 White Balance fine-

tuning

27 Shooting date and time

28 Color Space

30 Custom Image setting

(p.48)

31 Custom Image

parameters

32 Recording time

33 Sound

34 Framerate (p.45)

Detailed Information Display

Still pictures

100-0001

29 HDR Capture (p.47)/

Digital Filter (p.49)

55.0mm

1600

^1/2000 F2.8

+1.5

+1.0

G1A1

15 16 17

21 22 23

24 25

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

07/07/2014 10:30 AM

Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB

Movies

Histogram Display.

100-0001

10'10"

55.0mm

125

100-0001

^1/125 F8.0

0.0

15 16 17

22 34

G1A1

24 25

07/07/2014 10:30 AM

Captured image

14 EV Compensation

^1/2000 F2.8

200

^1/2000 F2.8

200

+0.3

Capture mode (p.30)

Transferred via Eye-Fi

(p.69)

15 Highlight Correction

16 Shadow Correction

17 Distortion Correction

18 Smart Effect (p.51)

19 Flash Mode (p.36)

20 Flash Exposure

Compensation

21 File Format (p.45)

22 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.45)/Movie Recorded

Pixels (p.45)

Brightness histogram

RGB histogram

Protect setting (p.68)

Folder number-File

number (p.68)

Drive Mode (p.40)

AE Metering (p.35)

Shake Reduction (p.16)/

Movie SR (p.17)

Lens focal length

Histogram (Brightness)

Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

Protect setting

Folder number-File

number

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Sensitivity

10 EV Compensation

11 Histogram (R)

12 Histogram (G)

13 Histogram (B)

Save RAW Data

File Format

10 Focus Method (p.37)

11 Shutter speed

12 Aperture value

13 Sensitivity (p.35)

23 JPEG Quality (p.45)

24 ND Filter (p.15)

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Using the Control Panel

How to Change Function Settings

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in

standby mode.

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and

changed by using the following ways.

Use ABCD to select an item.

Direct keys

Control panel

Menus

Press ABCD in standby mode.

Aspect Ratio

Press G in standby mode.

(indicated with the v icon in this manual)

Press F.

WXYZ

Using the Direct Keys

99999

Sensitivity

Use

to change settings.

White Balance

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

Aspect Ratio

99999

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press E to confirm the

selected item and return to

the control panel.

Press F to cancel

setting operation.

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Using the Menus

Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.

Use V to switch the menu tabs.

1 2 3

Custom Image

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Use AB to select an item.

Image Capture Settings

AF/MF Settings

AE Metering

MENU Exit

Menu numbers

Press F to exit the menu

screen.

_ND1 2 3

Distortion Correction

D-Range Settings

High-ISO NR

1 2 3

Filter

Custom Image

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Press D to display

the submenu.

Image Capture Settings

AF/MF Settings

Shake Reduction

Press D to display the

pop-up menu.

Input Focal Length

AE Metering

50mm

MENU Exit

_ND1 2 3

Distortion Correction

D-Range Settings

High-ISO NR

Image Capture Settings

Aspect Ratio

Filter

File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels

JPEG Quality

Use AB to select an item.

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press E to confirm the selected item.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

tMemo

• In capture mode, the A1 menu is always displayed first when F is pressed. To display the menu tab selected the last time first,

set in [15. Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu (excluding some functions).

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Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

Item

Function

Default Setting

Bright

Page

p.48

Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast

before shooting an image.

Custom Image ^*1

Digital Filter ^*1

HDR Capture ^*1

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.

Sets the file format of images.

No Filter

Off

p.49

p.47

Aspect Ratio ^*1

File Format ^*1

JPEG

Image

Capture

Settings

p.45

JPEG Recorded

Pixels ^*1

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

JPEG Quality ^*1

Focus Method ^*1

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode.

p.37

p.38

Multiple AF

Points

Autofocus Method ^*1Selects the autofocus method in v mode.

Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in

dark locations.

AF/MF

Settings

AF Assist Light

Off

p.37

p.39

Magnifies the monitor display and makes it easier to focus on

the subject.

MF Autozoom

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it

easier to check the focus.

Focus Peaking ^*1

Off

Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring

brightness and determining exposure.

AE Metering ^*1

Multi-segment

ND Filter ^*1

Distortion Correction ^*1

Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens.

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.

Off

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Item

Function

Default Setting

Auto

Page

p.47

Highlight

Correction ^*1

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright areas from

occurring.

D-Range

Settings

Shadow

Correction ^*1

Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas from

occurring.

Auto

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high

ISO sensitivity.

High-ISO NR

Auto

Shake Reduction ^*1

Input Focal Length

Activates the Shake Reduction function.

Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length

information cannot be obtained.

0.0 mm

p.75

Electronic Level

Grid Display

Displays the camera angle (horizontal and vertical) in standby mode.

Displays the grid in standby mode.

Off

Live

View

p.10

p.28

Histogram Display Displays the histogram in standby mode.

Off

Highlight Alert

Display Time

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red in standby mode.

Sets the Instant Review display time.

Off

1sec.

Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to display magnified image during Instant Review.

Off

Save RAW Data

Delete

Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

Sets whether to delete the displayed image during Instant Review.

Instant

Review

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.

Off

Highlight Alert

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review.

Assigns functions to the quick dial.

Off

Quick Dial

Smart Effect

Green Button

P LINE

P SHIFT

All On except

p.50

p.64

p.65

Green Button

Assigns a function to M.

Green

Button

Action in M/TAv Mode Sets the camera action for when

is pressed in

mode.

E-dial in Program Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode.

Determines which settings to save when the power is turned Focus Position,

Memory

p.67

off.

Digital Filter,

HDR Capture

*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

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Movie Menu

Item

Function

Default Setting

Program AE

No Filter

Page

p.34

p.49

p.45

Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value

manually.

Exposure Setting ^*1

Digital Filter ^*1

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie.

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the

movie.

Movie Capture Settings ^*1

u/30 fps

Movie Continuous AF

Recording Sound Level ^*1

Movie SR ^*1

Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie.

Sets the volume level for recording.

Volume level 3

p.34

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.

*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

Playback Menu

Item

Function

Sets an image display interval.

Default Setting

Page

Display Duration

Screen Effect

3sec.

Off

Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed.

Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last

image is displayed.

Slideshow

Repeat Playback

Off

Auto Movie

Playback

Plays back movies during the slideshow.

Off

Quick Zoom

Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images.

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard

Information Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.

Highlight Alert

Rotates images which were captured with the camera held

vertically or of which the rotation information has been

changed.

Auto Image Rotation

Delete All Images

Deletes all saved images at once.

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Set-up Menus

Item

Language/W

Function

Changes the display language.

Default Setting

English

Page

p.26

p.27

Date Adjustment

Sets the date and time and the display format.

01/01/2014

Switches the displayed date and time to that of your

hometown or a specified city.

World Time

Hometown

p.67

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the

Volume 3

D1 Sound Effects

volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, One Shutter Sound: 1

Push File Format and Shutter Sound.

Others: On

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the

capture mode is changed.

Guide Display

Display Color

LCD

Display

p.11

Sets the display color of the control panel and the menus.

Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor.

Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency.

LCD Display Settings

Flicker Reduction

50Hz

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with

a video input terminal.

Video Out

p.56

p.77

Interface

HDMI Out

Options

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with

an HDMI input terminal.

Auto

MSC

Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a

computer.

USB Connection

Folder Name

Create New Folder

Sequential

Numbering

File No.

Sets the naming system for folders to store images.

Creates a new folder on the memory card.

Date

p.68

Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the

file name even if a new folder is created.

p.69

Resets the file number and starts numbering from 0001

again.

Reset File Number

Eye-Fi

Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card is used.

Off

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Item

Power Saving

Function

Default Setting

Page

Enables saving battery power by setting the monitor display

to dim automatically if no operations are made within 5

seconds.

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no

operations are made for a certain period of time.

D3 Auto Power Off

Reset

1min.

p.26

p.14

p.78

Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the

A menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and

playback mode palette.

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS

sensor.

Pixel Mapping

Dust Removal

Format

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

Formats a memory card.

p.78

p.27

Firmware Info/Options

Displays the camera’s firmware version.

Custom Setting Menus

Item

Function

Default Setting

Page

Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic

shutter.

1. Lens Shutter Options

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. AE-L with AF Locked

Lens shutter only p.74

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

1 EV Step

Off

Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is

locked.

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the

focusing area during multi-segment metering.

4. Link AE and AF Point

5. Bracketing Order

Off

p.42

p.46

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

0 - +

Auto White

Balance

6. WB When Using Flash

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

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Item

Function

Default Setting

Page

Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is

set to g (Auto White Balance).

Subtle

Correction

7. AWB in Tungsten Light

Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button is

fully pressed in v mode.

8. AF Release Options

Focus-priority

p.38

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote

control unit.

9. AF with Remote Control

Off

p.42

p.37

10. Focus Ring in AF Mode

11. Flash When Retracted

Disables the focus ring operation during v mode.

Enable

Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted. Discharge Flash p.36

Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash is

charging.

12. Release While Charging

Off

p.36

13. Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

sRGB

14. Save Rotation Info

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

when Using an External Flash” (p.76).

Saves the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and

displays it again the next time F is pressed.

Reset Menu

Location

15. Save Menu Location

p.14

Automatically turns off the Shake Reduction function when

Self-timer or Remote Control is set.

Enable

Auto SR Off

16. Auto SR Off

p.40

Reset Custom Functions

Resets all the settings in the E 1-3 menus to the defaults.

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Attaching the Strap

Attaching a Lens

Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug and

secure it on the inside of

the clasp.

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Remove the body mount

cover (1) and lens mount

cover (2).

After removing the cover, be sure

to put the lens down with the lens

mount side facing upward.

Align the lens mount index

(red dots: 3) on the

camera and the lens, and

secure by turning the lens

clockwise until it clicks.

Attach the other end in the same manner.

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap, and then turn

the lens counterclockwise while

holding down the lens unlock

button (4).

tMemo

• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.74) for

details on the functions of each lens.

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uCaution

• If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter

release button is locked. Do not attach or remove the lens

while the power is on.

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment

that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P

exclusively developed for this camera.

• Keep the body mount cover attached on the camera when a

lens is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the

lens after removing it from the camera.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera

or touch the CMOS sensor.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens

information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the

electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center

for professional cleaning.

Charging the Battery

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Indicator lamp

Battery charger

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,

damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses

made by other manufacturers.

AC plug cord

Face the A mark on the

battery up, and insert it

into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit while

charging and turns off when the

battery is fully charged.

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• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of

the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the

current date and time again.

uCaution

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries

other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause

damage or heating.

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery

is inserted correctly

Slide the battery cover in

the direction of 1.

•

If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being

charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life)

tMemo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes (it

depends on temperature and remaining battery power).

Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C

and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Insert the battery until it

locks into place with the

mark facing toward the lens.

To remove the battery, push the

battery lock lever in the direction

of 3.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

uCaution

Close the battery cover,

and slide it in the direction

of 5.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted

incorrectly, it may not be removed.

• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before

inserting.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the

power is on.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot after the

camera has been used continuously for a long period of time.

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a

long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left

installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed

battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the

battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to

recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will

remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with

high temperatures.

tMemo

• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera

is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous

shooting for a long time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the

temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold

climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in

your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal at

room temperature.

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• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking

a lot of pictures.

Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115

(optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when

connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Make sure that the camera is turned off, and

open the battery cover.

Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

Pull down the connection

cable cover (1) on the

bottom side of the battery

chamber, and insert the

Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and

plug the cord into the power outlet.

uCaution

DC coupler into the battery

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or

disconnecting the AC adapter.

chamber.

To remove the DC coupler, push

• Make sure that connections are secure between the

terminals. The memory card or data may be corrupted if the

connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being

accessed.

• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable

cover to its original position.

the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.

Close the battery cover.

Make sure that the connection

cable comes out from the

connection cable cover section.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using

the AC adapter.

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uCaution

• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp

is lit.

Inserting a Memory Card

• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera

turns off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is

unused or has been used on other devices. (p.27)

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the

write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, the

writing may stop during recording.

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card,

SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory

Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be

used. (In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory

cards.)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the card cover in the

direction of 1.

Insert the card all the way

with the memory card label

facing toward the monitor.

Push the memory card in once to

remove.

Close the card cover, and

slide it in the direction of

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Setting the Display Language

Initial Settings

Use ABCD to select the desired language and

press E.

Turn the camera on and make the initial settings

The [Initial Setting] screen

appears in the selected language.

Proceed to Step 6 if F

(Hometown) does not need to be

changed.

Initial Setting

New York

Turning the Camera On

English

Press the power switch.

Press the switch again to turn off

the camera.

Settings complete

Cancel

Press B to move the frame

to F and press D.

The [F Hometown] screen appears.

The first time the camera is

turned on after purchase, the

[Language/

W] screen appears.

Use CD to select a city.

Use V to change the region.

Refer to “List of World Time

Cities” (p.84) for cities that can be

Hometown

tMemo

• The power automatically turns off when you do not perform

any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:

1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the

D3 menu.

New York

DST

selected as a hometown.

Cancel

OK OK

Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),

and use CD to select S or T.

Press E.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

Press B to select

[Settings complete] and

press E.

Initial Setting

New York

English

The [Date Adjustment] screen

appears.

Settings complete

Cancel

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Setting the Date and Time

Formatting a Memory Card

Press D, and use AB to

select the date format.

Press F.

The A1 menu appears.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

01/01/2014

00:00

Date

Time

Use V to display D4 menu.

Settings complete

Cancel

OK OK

Use AB to select [Format] and press D.

The [Format] screen appears.

Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.

Press A to select [Format]

and press E.

Format

Press E.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

All data will be deleted

Formatting starts. When

formatting is completed, the

screen that was displayed before

selecting the menu appears

again.

Press B, and then press D.

The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to

[mm/dd/yy].

Format

Cancel

OK OK

Use AB to set the month.

Set the day, year and time in the

Date Adjustment

Date Format

mm/dd/yy

24h

uCaution

Date

01/01/2014

00:00

same manner.

• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card

Time

may be damaged.

• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.

Settings complete

Cancel

OK OK

tMemo

Press B to select

[Settings complete] and

press E.

The camera switches to capture

mode and is ready to take a

picture.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “Q-S1” is

assigned to the card. When the camera is connected to a

computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable

disk with the name “Q-S1”.

mm/dd/yy

24h

Date

Time

07/07/2014

10:00

Settings complete

Cancel

OK OK

tMemo

• You can change the language and date and time settings

from the D1 menu. (p.18)

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The selected capture mode is

displayed on the monitor

(Guide Display).

Basic Shooting Operation

Auto Picture

Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically

selects the optimal capture mode.

2 1

Remove the front lens cap

by pushing the top and

bottom portions as

indicated in the

View the subject on the monitor.

When using a zoom lens,

turn the zoom ring to the

right or left to adjust the

composition of the image.

illustration.

Turn the camera on.

Set the mode dial to R .

Position the subject inside the

AF frame and press the shutter

release button halfway.

The AF frame turns green and

you will hear a beep when the

^1/2000 F2.8

1600

subject comes into focus.

AF frame

y Setting the Sound Effects

Dial indicator

(p.18)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review).

Available operations

Deletes the image.

Saves the RAW image.

y Setting the display for Instant Review (p.16)

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• When Jv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image

that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save

RAW Data).

Reviewing Images

Review the captured image on the monitor.

Press 3.

The camera enters playback

mode and the most recently

captured image is displayed

(single image display).

Review the captured image.

Available operations

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

Deletes the image.

V to the right

Magnifies the image (up to 16×).

Use ABCD to change the area

to display.

Press M to return the display area

to the center.

V to the left

Switches to the thumbnail display.

(p.53)

Saves the RAW image (only when

a JPEG image was taken and the

data remains in the buffer).

Changes the type of information

displayed. (p.11)

Displays the playback mode

palette. (p.52)

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Scene Modes

Selecting the Appropriate

Capture Mode

Set the mode dial to S.

The scene mode selection screen appears.

Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting

conditions.

The following capture modes are available on this camera.

Use ABCD to select a

scene mode.

Portrait

Capture Mode

Application

Page

For capturing portraits.

Reproduces a healthy

and bright skin tone

Automatically selects the optimal

capture mode from a (Standard),

b (Portrait), c (Landscape),

d (Macro), f (Night Scene

Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky)

or i (Forest).

OK OK

Cancel

(Auto Picture

modes)

p.28

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a

healthy and bright skin tone.

Portrait

For capturing landscape views.

Reproduces the vivid green of trees.

Landscape

Offers you various scene modes to

(Scene modes) choose from.

p.30

p.31

For capturing tiny objects at close focus

range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and

more.

Macro

Enables you to create a picture that

looks as if it was taken with a wide-

open aperture and shallow depth of

field, by shooting multiple images with

different focus positions and merging

them into a single image.

For capturing images of fast moving

subjects.

(Blur Control

mode)

Moving Object

Night Scene

Portrait

For capturing images of people in low

light conditions, such as dusk or at night.

For capturing sunrises or sunsets in

beautiful, vivid color.

Sunset

G/I/J/L

(Exposure

modes)

Changes the shutter speed and

aperture value.

For capturing images of blue sky.

Produces a more impressive deep blue.

p.32

p.34

Blue Sky

Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams

through foliage and produces a vivid color

image.

Forest

Records a movie.

(Movie mode)

Night Scene

Used for shooting at night.

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Takes three consecutive images at three

different exposure levels to create a

single composite image with them.

Night Scene

HDR

• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture

mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.71)

for details.

Night Snap

For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

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Captures 3 images to generate a single

HDR image and provides a wider

dynamic range.

Blur Control Mode

HDR

For quick capture of tiny objects at close

focus range.

Set the mode dial to U.

Quick Macro

Food

For capturing images of food. Saturation

will be rather high to make food look

appetizing.

Pet

For capturing moving pets.

^1/2000 F2.8

1600

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces

healthy and bright skin tone.

Kids

Use V to adjust the level

of blur.

Check the blur effect in the image

For capturing images of dazzling

backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.

Surf & Snow

Backlight

Silhouette

Produces a silhouette image of subject in

backlight condition.

by viewing it in playback mode.

Candlelight

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit

place.

Stage Lighting

For capturing images in places where a

flash is prohibited.

Museum

uCaution

• The Blur Control mode is available only when an AF lens is

used. (p.74)

Press E.

• Do not move the camera while taking a picture.

• Some functions cannot be used in this mode. (p.71)

• The blur effect may not turn out as well as expected for the

following situations and objects:

• When the contrast is low overall

• Fountains and other objects that change color or shape

constantly

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• You can change the scene mode from the control panel or the

A1 menu.

• Moving objects

• Small objects

• Objects at the edge of the screen

• Backlit scenes

• When a special filter is used

• Far-off objects

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Exposure Modes

Use V to adjust the value.

x: Available #: Restricted

: Not available

Change Change

Shutter Aperture

Change EV Com-

Sensitivity pensation

Mode

Speed

Value

Program

Automatic

Exposure

In L mode, press J (1),

and use V (2) to change

the aperture value.

Shutter Priority

Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

In G/I/J mode, the

exposure compensation value

can be adjusted (from -3 to +3 EV

in increments of 1/3 EV) by the

same operation.

Manual

Exposure

x ^*2

+1.7

^1/2000 F2.8

1600

⁰3^E7^V

*1 You can set the value to be changed in [Green Button] of the A3

menu. (p.65)

EV bar scale

*2 When the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in

K (Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure) mode.

Available operations

Starts/ends adjusting the compensation

value.

Set the mode dial to G, I, J or L.

D appears next to the value that

can be changed.

Resets the adjustment value to the default

setting.

^1/2000 F2.8

1600

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uCaution

• Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures

while automatically changing exposure. (p.42)

• A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected

shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set

to a certain sensitivity value.

• In L mode, the difference from the proper exposure is

displayed on the EV bar scale while the shutter speed or

aperture value is adjusted.

• Bulb shooting is available only when using a lens that has a

lens shutter. (p.74)

• Some functions cannot be used in this mode. (p.71)

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

When [Preview] is assigned to M in [Green Button] of the

A3 menu, you can check the depth of field before taking

pictures. (p.64)

• You can set the function of the M button for when the camera

is in L/K mode. Set in [Green Button] of the A3 menu.

(p.65)

• Sensitivity values higher than ISO 1600 are not available

when the shutter speed is set to 2 seconds or slower in I/

L mode.

Bulb Shooting

Set the mode dial to L.

Turn V to the left.

V appears after the slowest

shutter speed.

F2.8

1600

Press the shutter release button.

The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release

button is kept pressed (up to 30 seconds).

Take your finger off the shutter release button.

Exposure ends.

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• When [Focus Method] is set to v, [Movie Continuous AF]

in the C1 menu is set to [On], and an auto-focus lens other

than the 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens is used, autofocus

continues even during recording.

• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25

minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops and

the movie is saved.

Movie Mode

Sound

Set the mode dial to C.

Use V and J to adjust the

exposure compensation value

when [Exposure Setting] of the

C1 menu is set to o.

• You can also use an optional remote control unit to record a

movie. Select Q in the Drive Mode screen. (p.42)

10'30"

Playing Back Movies

Recordable Time

Display the movie to play

back in single image

display of the playback

mode.

100-0001

Press the shutter release button halfway.

When [Focus Method] is set to v, autofocus is

3 ^performed.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Movie recording starts.

R blinks at the top left of the screen.

When [Focus Method] is set to v, press E to perform

10'00"

Available operations

Plays back/pauses a movie.

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

4 ^autofocus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Movie recording stops.

Press and hold

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

uCaution

Press and hold

• When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation

sounds are also recorded.

Stops playback.

• When recording a movie using any image processing

function, such as Digital Filter, some frames may be omitted

from the recorded movie file.

• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high

during recording, the recording may be terminated.

Adjusts the volume (6 levels).

Saves the displayed frame as a

JPEG file (when paused).

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• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be

divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.62)

• You can change the movie settings from the control panel or

the C1 menu. (p.17)

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AE Metering

v/A1

Setting the Exposure

Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness

and determining exposure.

Set in the control panel or [AE Metering] of the A1 menu.

Sensitivity

Meters the brightness in multiple different

zones of the sensor.

In backlit locations, this mode automatically

Press A in standby mode.

Multi-

segment

Use AB to select an item.

adjusts exposure.

In [4. Link AE and AF Point] of the E1 menu,

you can link the exposure and AF point in the

focusing area.

Sets the range to be

ISO adjusted automatically.

AUTO The upper limit can be

changed.

100

3200

100

ISO

Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the

center of the sensor.

The sensitivity increases at the center and no

automatic adjustment is performed even in

backlit conditions.

OK OK

Cancel

Sets a fixed value

ISO between ISO 100 to

ISO 12800.

Center-

weighted

Meters the brightness only within a limited

area at the center of the sensor.

Useful when the subject is small.

Use V to change the value.

C Spot

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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• Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity in [2. Sensitivity

Steps] of the E1 menu.

• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity

is set. You can reduce image noise by using [High-ISO NR]

of the A2 menu.

Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated

levels throughout ISO range.

Auto

Low/ Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level

High throughout ISO range.

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Press B, and use V to

compensate the flash

output.

Auto Flash Discharge

+0.7

Using the Built-in Flash

Press C in standby mode.

Press M to reset the value.

Use CD to select an item.

Auto Flash Discharge

0.0

OK OK

Cancel

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

OK OK

Cancel

Slide the flash pop-up

switch.

Auto Flash Automatically measures the ambient light

Discharge and determines whether to use the flash.

Auto Flash

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

+Red-eye

reduction before an automatic flash.

Reduction

Flash On

Discharges a flash for each picture.

uCaution

Flash On

+Red-eye

Reduction

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

reduction before the main flash.

• Be sure to retract the built-in flash if not planning to use it. Be

careful not to get your fingers pinched when retracting the

flash.

• The built-in flash discharges even when retracted, which may

cause vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used.

If you do not want to let the built-in flash discharge while it is

retracted, set [11. Flash When Retracted] in the E2 menu.

• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If

you want to take pictures while charging the flash, set [12.

Release While Charging] in the E2 menu.

Slow-

speed

Sync

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

Use this when shooting a portrait with

the sunset in the background.

Slow-speed Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

Sync+Red- reduction before the main flash is

eye

discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges a flash immediately before

closing the shutter.

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

Captures moving objects as if they are

leaving a light trail behind them.

Trailing

Curtain

Sync

• Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash

may be limited. (p.74)

Flash Off

The flash is deactivated.

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• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the

capture mode.

Focusing

Capture Mode

Selectable Flash Mode

R, S ^*1A, J

v/A1

Focus Method

A, B, C, D, J

Set [Focus Method] to v or w in the control panel or [AF/

MF Settings] of the A1 menu.

G, J

A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J

A, B, C, D, G, J

C, D, G, J

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• In v mode, when the subject is in a dark location, the AF

assist light is used when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway. To change the setting, set [AF Assist Light] in [AF/

MF Settings] of the A1 menu.

• You can use the M button to focus on the subject. In that

case, the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button

halfway is disabled. (p.64)

• In v mode, focus ring operations can be disabled to

prevent accidentally moving the lens focus ring and causing

the picture to be out of focus. Set in [10. Focus Ring in AF

Mode] of the E2 menu.

*1 Fixed to J for some S modes.

• The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from

approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting may occur when used at a

distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly

depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting).

Guide

Number

Guide

Number

Sensitivity

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

Approx. 4.9

Approx. 7

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

ISO 6400

ISO 12800

Approx. 20

Approx. 28

Approx. 40

Approx. 56

Approx. 10

Approx. 14

• For details on using an external flash, refer to “Functions

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Selecting the Desired Focusing Area

Setting the Autofocus Method

v/A1

You can set the position and size of the autofocusing area (AF

area).

You can choose from the following autofocus methods.

Detects and tracks faces of people.

The main face detection frame for AF and

AE is displayed in yellow.

Autofocus continues while the shutter

release button is pressed halfway.

Set [Autofocus Method] to g or h.

Face

Detection

Press F.

The camera is in standby mode.

Tracks the subject in focus.

Tracking

Autofocus continues while the shutter

release button is pressed halfway.

Press E.

Sets the focusing area to the desired area.

The sensor is divided into 49 areas (7

horizontal by 7 vertical), and you can select

a wider or narrower focusing area by using

25, 9, or just 1 of those 49 areas available.

Select the AF area.

MultipleAF

Points

Sets the focusing area by the number of

pixels.

Select

Spot

Available operations

Sets the focusing area to a limited area at

the center.

ABCD

Changes the position of the AF area.

When g is selected: increases/reduces

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the size of the AF area.

• The autofocus method is fixed to e or f depending on the

capture mode. (p.71) e and f cannot be selected in C

mode.

Returns the AF area to the center.

Press E.

The AF area is set.

• In v mode, you can take pictures only when the subject is

in focus. To take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set

[8. AF Release Options] to [Release-priority] in the E2 menu.

• Selecting g, h or i enables to lock the focus and

recompose the picture while the shutter release button is

pressed halfway.

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Adjusting the Focus Manually

(Manual Focus)

Turn the focus ring.

The image on the monitor is

magnified.

Set [Focus Method] to w.

Press F.

The camera is in standby mode.

Available operations

Magnifies the image (x2, x4, or x6).

Changes the area to display.

Press M to change the display area to

While viewing the monitor,

turn the focus ring.

The shutter is released by

pressing the shutter release

button fully even if the subject is

not in focus.

ABCD

the center.

Switches between magnified view and

original-size view.

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Focusing with the Image Magnified

• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [On] in the control panel or

[AF/MF Settings] of the A1 menu, the outline of the subject

in focus is emphasized and makes it easier to check the

focus. This function works in both v and w modes.

The image in the center of the monitor is automatically

magnified when the focus ring is turned.

Select [MF Autozoom] in [AF/MF Settings] of

A1 menu.

Select the magnification level and press E.

Press F twice.

The camera is in standby mode.

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Self-timer+

Multi-exposure timer.

Enables Multi-exposure shooting with the self-

Setting the Drive Mode

Remote

Control+

Multi-exposure

Enables Multi-exposure shooting with remote

control.

You can choose from the following drive modes.

Single Frame

Interval

Shooting

Takes still images at a set interval from a set

time.

Normal capture mode

Shooting

Takes still images at a set interval from a set

time and saves them as a single movie file.

Available only in C mode.

Pictures are taken continuously while the

shutter release button is kept pressed.

You can capture up to approx. 5 frames at once.

Not available when [File Format] is set to

[RAW] or [RAW+].

Interval Movie

Record

Continuous

Shooting (Hi)

uCaution

• The Drive Mode settings that can be set vary depending on

the capture mode. (p.71)

Continuous

Shooting (Lo)

You can capture up to approx. 100 frames at

once.

Self-timer

(12 sec.)

The shutter is released about 12 seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

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• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is

turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the A

3 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when

the power is turned off. (p.67)

• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off

when Self-timer or Remote Control is selected. If you do not

want to turn it off, set [16. Auto SR Off] in the E3 menu.

Self-timer

(2 sec.)

The shutter is released about 2 seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

The shutter is released immediately after the

Remote Control shutter release button on the remote control

unit is pressed.

The shutter is released about 3 seconds after

Remote Control

the shutter release button on the remote

(3 sec. delay)

control unit is pressed.

Continuous shooting starts when the shutter

Remote

release button on the remote control unit is

Continuous

pressed, and ends when the shutter release

Shooting

button is pressed again.

Takes three consecutive images at three

different exposure levels.

Exposure

The images are saved with each release in the

Bracketing

order of standard exposure, underexposure

and overexposure.

Exposure

Bracket+

Remote Ctrl

Enables Exposure Bracketing shooting with

remote control.

Creates a composite picture by taking multiple

Multi-exposure

images and merging them into a single image.

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Continuous Shooting

Self-timer Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select M and

press B.

Use CD to select O and

press B.

Continuous Shooting (Hi)

Self-timer (12 sec.)

OK OK

Cancel

Use CD to select M or N and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Use CD to select O or P and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

uCaution

Press the shutter release button halfway  fully.

The self-timer lamp blinks.

The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2

seconds.

• The number of recordable frames varies according to the set

aspect ratio.

• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If

you want to take pictures while the flash is charging, set [12.

Release While Charging] in the E2 menu.

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• The focus position is locked in the first frame.

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Remote Control Shooting

Exposure Bracketing

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select Q and

press B.

Use CD to select T and press B.

Remote Control

Use CD to select T or U and press B.

Set the bracket value.

Exposure Bracketing

OK OK

Cancel

The bracket value can be set in

increments of 1/3 EV.

Use CD to select Q, R or S and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

The self-timer lamp blinks.

+0.3EV

OK OK

Cancel

Available operations

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Changes the bracket value.

Point the remote control unit towards the remote

control receiver on the front or back of the

camera, and press the shutter release button on

the remote control unit.

JV

Adjusts the exposure compensation

value.

Resets the adjustment value to the

default setting.

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Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is

approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 5 cm

from the back of the camera.

• To use the remote control unit to adjust the focus, set in [9.

AF with Remote Control] of the E2 menu.

• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the

autofocus system can be operated with the q button. The r

button cannot be used.

tMemo

• You can set the bracketing order in [5. Bracketing Order] of

the E1 menu.

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Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Press D in standby mode.

2 ^{The Drive Mode screen appears.}

3 ^{Use CD to select Y and press B.}

Use ABCD to set the

Use CD to select V and press B.

Interval Shooting

Use CD to select V, W or X, and press B.

shooting conditions.

Interval

00:00'03"

002

Now

Number of Shots

Start Interval

images

Use CD to select the

number of shots.

Multi-exposure

OK OK

Cancel

Select from 2 to 9 shots.

Number of Shots

2 times

Auto EV Adjustment

Set [Auto EV Adjustment] to T to

adjust exposure automatically

according to the number of shots.

Interval

For taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until

the next picture is taken from 3 seconds to 24 hours.

OK OK

Cancel

Number of Set the number of shots to be taken from 2 to

Shots

999.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Start

Interval

Select whether to take the first picture now or

at a set time.

Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

Instant Review is displayed.

Start Time When [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time], set

the time at which to start shooting.

Available operations

Press E to finish setting.

5 ^{The camera returns to standby mode.}

Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

Discards pictures taken up to that point and

takes pictures again from the first picture.

Saves pictures taken up to that point and

returns to standby mode.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken.

When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.

To cancel shooting, press F.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera

returns to normal capture mode.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera

returns to normal capture mode.

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• The focus position is locked in the first frame.

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Interval Movie Record

Press the shutter release button to start shooting.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is

taken.

Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera

returns to normal movie recording mode.

In C mode, you can use the Interval Movie Record feature to

take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them

as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI).

Set the mode dial to C and press D.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select Y and press B.

Use ABCD to set the

Interval Movie Record

shooting conditions.

Interval

sec.

Recording Time

Start Interval

00:00'12"

Now

OK OK

Cancel

Interval

Select from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30

sec., 1min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min.,

or 1 hr.

Recording

Time

Set the time at which to start and stop

recording from 12 seconds to 99

hours. The time that can be set varies

depending on [Interval] setting.

Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture

now or at a set time.

Start Time

When [Start Interval] is set to [Set

Time], set the time at which to start

shooting.

Press E to finish setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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Setting a File Format

Adjusting the Color and

Brightness of Images

v/A1

Still Pictures

White Balance

Set the file format for still pictures in the control panel or [Image

Capture Settings] of the A1 menu.

Press B in standby mode.

The White Balance setting screen appears.

Aspect Ratio

File Format

y, x, w, v

JPEG, RAW, RAW+

Use CD to select an item.

Auto White Balance

JPEG Recorded Pixels q, p, o

When k is selected, press B

and use CD to select q, r,

s or t.

JPEG Quality

m, l, k

uCaution

• When [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], some

functions are not available. [RAW] and [RAW+] cannot be

selected for some capture modes. (p.71)

OK OK

Cancel

White Balance

Color Temperature

Approx. 4,000 to 8,000K

Approx. 5,200K

Approx. 8,000K

Approx. 6,000K

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g Auto

•

When [File Format] is set to [RAW+], a JPEG image and a

RAW image with the same file number are saved at the same

time.

Daylight

Shade

Cloudy

• By assigning [One Push File Format] to M, you can take

pictures with a different file format setting only when the

button is pressed. (p.64)

Fluorescent - Daylight Color Approx. 6,500K

Fluorescent - Daylight White Approx. 5,000K

s Fluorescent - Cool White

Approx. 4,200K

t Fluorescent - Warm White Approx. 3,000K

Movies

v/C1

Tungsten

Approx. 2,850K

Set the file format for movies in the control panel or [Movie

Flash

Approx. 5,400K

Capture Settings] of the C1 menu.

Color Temperature Enhancement

Manual 1 to 3

–

Recorded Pixels u, t, s

Framerate

30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps

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Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to fine-tune the white balance.

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

Press J.

The fine-tuning screen appears.

You can measure the white balance at a selected location.

Select o in Step 2 on p.45 and press B.

OK OK

Cancel

Use CD to select o1 to

Manual White Balance

Available operations

o3.

Adjust: Green-Magenta

Adjust: Blue-Amber

SHUTTER

Adjust

OK OK

Cancel

Resets the adjustment value to the default

setting.

Under the light you wish to measure the white

balance of, select a white area as the subject,

and press the shutter release button fully.

Adjust the white balance as necessary.

[The operation could not be completed correctly] appears

when measuring is unsuccessful. Press E to remeasure

the white balance.

Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

tMemo

• You can set the white balance for when the flash discharges

in [6. WB When Using Flash] of the E1 menu.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

tMemo

• You can copy the white balance settings of an image

captured with this camera and save them as o1 to o3 in

[Save as Manual WB] of the playback mode palette. (p.52)

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• During HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together

to create a single image, so it will take time to save the

composite image.

Adjusting Brightness

tMemo

Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction v/A2

• Specific HDR settings are used and HDR Capture cannot be

set when k or r of the S mode is selected.

Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones

by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of

overexposed/underexposed areas.

Set in the control panel or [D-Range Settings] of the A2 menu.

Highlight Correction

Auto

Shadow Correction

Auto

Cancel

uCaution

• When the sensitivity is set to ISO 100, [Highlight Correction]

cannot be set to [On].

HDR Capture

v/A1

Takes three consecutive images at

three different exposure levels to

create a single composite image with

them.

HDR Capture

Off

Set in the control panel or [HDR

Capture] of the A1 menu.

OK OK

Cancel

uCaution

• This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in

combination with some other functions. (p.71)

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Bright

Muted

Controlling the Image Finishing

Tone

Natural

Portrait

Landscape

Vibrant

Radiant

Bleach Bypass

Reversal Film

Monochrome

Cross Processing

When you want to take images with a slightly different style, you

can set the desired picture style before you start shooting. The

following functions are available. Try out the various settings,

and find the shooting method that best suits your style.

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the

parameters.

Sets the image finishing tone such as

Custom Image

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

[Bright] and [Portrait].

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

Takes images using various filters.

Takes images using various effects.

Use AB to select a

parameter.

Saturation

v/A1

Custom Image

OK OK

Cancel

Select [Custom Image] in the control panel, and

press E.

Available operations

The Custom Image setting screen appears.

Adjusts the values.

Use ABCD to select an

Bright

Switches between [Sharpness] and [Fine

Sharpness]. (Not available in C mode).

image finishing tone.

Resets the adjustment value to the default

setting.

Parameter Adj.

OK OK

Cancel

Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press E.

Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a

Captured Image

Digital Filter

v/A1

Select [Digital Filter] in the control panel, and

press E.

The outcome of Cross Processing for Custom Image and Smart

Effect varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross

processed image that you like, you can save the Cross

Processing settings used in the image so that you can load and

use the same settings again.

The Digital Filter setting screen appears.

UseABCD to select a

Toy Camera

filter.

Select [No Filter] to not shoot with

a digital filter.

Press B in single image display of playback

mode.

The playback mode palette appears.

Parameter Adj.

OK OK

Cancel

Use ABCD to select a and press E.

The camera searches for cross processed images starting

from the most recent image taken.

Toy Camera

High Contrast

Shading

Tone Expansion

Invert Color

Extract Color

Unicolor Bold

Water Color

Posterization

Slim

[No cross processed image] appears if there are no cross

processed images.

Fish-eye

Use V to select a cross

processed image.

100-0001

Saves this image's Cross

Processing settings

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the

parameters.

Save as Favorite 1

Save as Favorite 2

Save as Favorite 3

OK OK

Cancel

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Use AB to select the “Favorite” number 1, 2 or

3 to save the settings, and press E.

The settings of the selected image are saved as your

“Favorite” settings.

Use AB to select a

Shading Level

parameter, and use CD to

adjust the value.

tMemo

• Saved cross processing settings can be loaded by selecting

[Cross Processing] in [Custom Image], and selecting one of

the Favorite settings 1 to 3 for the parameter.

OK OK

Cancel

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Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press D, and use AB to

select the function to save.

Quick Dial

Smart EEffect

Aspectt Ratio

Focus Method

Focus Peaking

ND Filter

Press E.

OK OK

Cancel

Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Press E, and then press B.

uCaution

• This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in

combination with some other functions. (p.72)

• Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save

images.

Use AB to select the

position 1-4 of the quick

dial.

Smart Effect

1.Brilliant Color

tMemo

• Images can be processed with digital filters in playback

mode. (p.59)

Smart Effect

2.Unicolor Bold

Use CD to select the

desired setting.

Select a Smart Effect setting from

those listed below.

Saving Frequently Used Functions to

the Quick Dial

USER 1

USER 2

USER 3

OK OK

Cancel

One of the following functions can be saved in the quick dial

located on the front side of the camera. You can save frequently

used functions to the quick dial to easily change the settings.

Brilliant Color

Unicolor Bold

Vintage Color

Antique

Tone Expansion

Bold Monochrome

Vibrant Color Enhance

Faded Color

Smart Effect

Aspect Ratio

Focus Method

Focus Peaking

ND Filter

Warm Fade

USER 1 to 3

Select [Quick Dial] in A3 menu and press D.

The [Quick Dial] screen appears.

Press E.

The screen of Step 4 reappears.

Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to save the settings to the other

positions.

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Shooting with Smart Effect

Press F twice.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Save [Smart Effect] for [Quick Dial].

tMemo

• The shooting settings of your favorite images can be saved in

[USER1 - 3] of [Smart Effect]. You can quickly shoot images

with your favorite settings by using the quick dial. (p.66)

In standby mode, turn the quick dial to select the

position 1 to 4.

Press B to change the parameters.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Loading Settings for Taking Pictures

You can take pictures with the settings saved in the quick dial.

When you use the quick dial to take pictures, priority is given to

the settings saved in the quick dial.

Use CD to change the

parameters.

Bold Monochrome

In standby mode, turn the

quick dial to select the

position 1 to 4.

OK OK

Cancel

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

uCaution

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other

functions. (p.73)

Shoot.

After taking pictures, return the quick dial to the

position 0.

The camera returns to the original settings.

uCaution

• You cannot use the menus to change the settings when

taking pictures with the quick dial. To change the settings of

the quick dial, save other settings again.

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Item

Function

Page

Playback Mode Palette Items

Saves the settings used for

an image captured in Cross

Processing mode of Custom p.49

Image or Smart Effect as

Save Cross

Processing

Playback functions can be set from

Image Rotation

the playback mode palette as well as

the B1 menu (p.17).

your “Favorite” settings.

Press B in single image display of

the playback mode to display the

playback mode palette.

Rotates captured images.

Useful for image playback on

TV and other display devices

Saves the shooting settings

of your favorite image to the p.66

quick dial.

Save Smart

Effect ^*1

MENU Exit

OK OK

RAW

Develops RAW images into

p.63

Item

Function

Page

Development ^*3JPEG format.

Image Rotation Changes the rotation

Divides a movie or deletes

Movie Edit ^*4

p.62

p.70

information of images.

unwanted segments.

Processes images with

Digital Filter ^*1

Transfers selected images

wirelessly using an optional

Eye-Fi card.

p.59

p.58

Eye-Fi Image

Transfer

digital filters.

Corrects images of a subject

captured with red eyes.

*1 *2

Red-eye Edit

*1 Not available when a movie is displayed.

*2 Not available when a RAW image is displayed.

*3 Available only when a RAW image is saved.

*4 Available only when a movie is displayed.

Changes the number of

recorded pixels of the image.

*1 *2

Resize

Crops out only the desired

area of an image.

Cropping ^{*1 *2}

Index

Joins a number of images

together and creates an

index image with them.

p.61

Protects images from being

accidentally erased.

Protect

p.68

Action in M/TAv Mode ..... 65

Plays back images one after

another.

Slideshow

Saves the white balance

Save as Manual settings of the captured

p.46

WB ^*1

image as Manual White

Balance.

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Deleting Selected Images

Changing the Playback Method

Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

Displaying Multiple Images

Select the images to

delete.

You can display 4, 9, 30 or 56 thumbnail images at the same

time.

Turn V to the left in

playback mode.

Delete

The multi-image display screen

appears.

Available operations

ABCD

Moves the selection frame.

INFO

100 0505

Confirms/cancels the selection of the

image to delete.

Available operations

Shows the selected image in single

image display.

Use CD to select a different image.

ABCD

Moves the selection frame.

Shows the

display style

selection

screen.

Thumbnail Display

Press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

INFO

100 0505

Select [Select & Delete] and press E.

Deletes the selected images.

tMemo

Press E.

• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

• Protected images cannot be selected.

The selected image appears in single image display.

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Displaying Images by Folder

Displaying Images by Shooting Date

Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date.

123

Turn V to the left in Step

1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

The folder display screen

appears.

100

104

101

105

102

106

103

107

Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

The display style selection screen appears.

100 0505

Number of images shot on this date

Select [Calendar Filmstrip

Available operations

Display].

2/5

2014.7

THU

SAT

MON

FRI

ABCD

Moves the selection frame.

Deletes the selected folder.

2014.8

SUN

THU

TUE

Press E.

100-0001

The images in the selected folder are displayed.

Shooting Thumbnail

date

Deleting a Folder

Available operations

Selects a shooting date.

Select a folder to delete in Step 1 of “Displaying

Images by Folder”, and press L.

Selects an image taken on the

selected shooting date.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

V to the right

Shows the selected image in single

image display.

Select [Delete] and press E.

The selected folder and all the images in it are deleted.

When there are protected images in the folder, select

[Delete all] or [Leave all].

Deletes the selected image.

Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

uCaution

• Calendar Filmstrip Display is not available when there are

more than 100,000 image files saved on the memory card.

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Playing Back Images Continuously

(Slideshow)

Displaying Rotated Images

When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the

image rotation information is saved when shooting. During

playback, the image is automatically rotated based on the

rotation information when [Auto Image Rotation] in the B1

menu is set to [On].

Select Z in the playback mode palette.

Slideshow starts.

Available operations

The rotation information of an image can be changed by

following the procedure below.

Pauses/resumes playback.

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

Stops playback.

Display the image to edit in single image

display.

Select S in the playback mode palette.

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the

four thumbnail images are displayed.

After all images are played back, the camera returns to the

single image display.

tMemo

• You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect],

[Repeat Playback] and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for

slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu. Slideshow can be

started from the Slideshow setting screen.

Use ABCD to select the

desired rotation direction

and press E.

The image rotation information is

saved.

OK OK

Cancel

uCaution

• When [14. Save Rotation Info] is set to [Off] in the E3 menu,

the image rotation information is not saved when shooting.

• You cannot change the rotation information for the following

images and situation.

• Protected images

• Images without a rotation information tag

• When [Auto Image Rotation] is set to [Off] in the B1 menu

• Movie files cannot be rotated.

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uCaution

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

• When using the video output, images are output at normal

resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV

device. To output HD video, use the HDMI output or transfer

to and play back on a computer.

• While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is

displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the

volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on the AV device.

• You cannot output both composite and HDMI video signals at

the same time.

You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video

input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images.

Have a cable according to the terminal of the device to which

you connect.

Terminal of AV Device

Cable Used

Video terminal

AV cable I-AVC7 (optional)

HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal

(Type D) (commercially available)

HDMI terminal

tMemo

• Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a

suitable input terminal for connecting the camera.

Turn the AV device and camera off.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period,

use of the AC adapter kit (optional) is recommended.

• When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.26),

the video output format is also set in accordance with that

region. When you set [Time Setting] to [Destination] in [World

Time] of the D1 menu, the video output setting changes to

the video output format for that city. Depending on the country

or region, images may fail to be played back with the set video

output format. If this happens, change the setting in [Video

Out] of [Interface Options] in the D2 menu. Refer to “List of

World Time Cities” (p.84) for video output format for cities that

can be selected as a hometown or destination.

Open the terminal cover of the camera, and

connect the cable to either the PC/AV terminal or

HDMI terminal.

• By default, the maximum resolution supported by both the AV

device and camera is automatically selected. If it fails to play

back images properly, change the setting in [HDMI Out] of

[Interface Options] in the D2 menu.

Connect the other end of the cable to the input

terminal on the AV device.

Turn the AV device and camera on.

The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the

camera information is displayed on the screen of the

connected AV device.

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Save the captured images to the computer.

Disconnect the camera from the computer.

Connecting the Camera to a

Computer

Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB

cable I-USB7.

uCaution

• The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a

computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB

connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and

remove the USB cable.

Turn the computer on.

Turn the camera off.

tMemo

• Refer to “Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software” (p.85) for system requirements to

connect the camera to a computer and to use the software.

• The USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a

computer can be set in [USB Connection] of [Interface

Options] in the D2 menu. Normally, you do not need to

change the default setting ([MSC]).

Open the terminal cover of the camera, and

connect the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal.

Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the

computer.

Turn the camera on.

The camera is recognized as a removable disk.

If the “Q-S1” dialog appears when the camera is turned on,

select [Open folder to view files] and click the OK button.

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Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)

Editing and Processing Images

Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and

saves it as a new file.

Changing the Image Size

Display the image to edit in single image

display.

uCaution

• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized

or cropped.

• Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size

with this camera cannot be processed.

Select W in the playback mode palette.

The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the

area to crop appears on the screen.

Specify the size and

position of the area to crop

by using the cropping

frame.

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels

(Resize)

Changes the number of recorded pixels of the selected image,

and saves it as a new file.

Display the image to edit in single image

display.

Available operations

Changes the size of the cropping frame.

Moves the cropping frame.

ABCD

Select V in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select the recorded pixels appears.

Changes the aspect ratio.

Rotates the cropping frame (only when

possible).

Use CD to select the

number of recorded pixels

and press E.

Press E.

You can select one of the image

sizes starting from one size smaller

Select [Save as] and press E.

than that of the original image.

Select [Save as] and press E.

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Removing the Red-eye Effect

Processing Images with Digital Filters

You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject

to appear with red eyes.

Display the image to edit in single image

display.

Display the image to edit in single image

display.

Select T in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select a filter appears.

Select U in the playback mode palette.

[The operation could not be completed correctly] appears

when red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.

Use ABCD to select a

filter.

100-0001

Base Parameter Adj

Use V to select a different

image.

Select [Save as] and press E.

Parameter Adj.

uCaution

Stop

• The Red-eye Edit function can be used only for the JPEG

images captured with this camera.

Base Parameter Adj

Toy Camera

Posterization

Slim

High Contrast

Shading

Fish-eye

Retro

Tone Expansion

Invert Color

Extract Color

Unicolor Bold

Water Color

Sketch

Miniature

Soft

Starburst

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

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Use AB to select a

parameter, and use CD to

adjust the value.

The parameters that can be set

varies depending on the selected

filter.

Select [Recreating filter

effects] and press E.

The filter effects used for the

selected image appear.

Brightness

Applying the digital filter

Recreating filter effects

Searching for the original image

OK OK

Cancel

To check the parameter

100-0001

Reapplies following digital filter

effects from previous image

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

details, press G.

Press G again to return to the

previous screen.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

17.

_18.--

16.

^15.--

₂1₀9_..--

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as]

and press E.

INFO

OK OK

Details

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply

additional filters to the same image. The screen of Step 3

reappears.

Press E.

The image selection screen appears.

uCaution

Use V to select an image

for applying the same filter

effects, and press E.

You can only select an image that

has not been processed with a filter.

100-0001

• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can

be edited with the digital filters.

Performs digital filter

processing to this image

tMemo

• Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting

(p.49), can be applied to the same image.

OK OK

Select [Save as] and press E.

Recreating Filter Effects

tMemo

Retrieves the filter effects of a selected image and applies the

same filter effects to other images.

•

If [Searching for the original image] is selected in Step 3, the

original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved.

Display a filter-processed image in single image

display.

Select T in the playback mode palette.

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Select a

folder

Picks images automatically from the

folder selected.

Creating a Composite Image (Index)

If s is selected, [Select a folder]

appears and leads you to the folder

selection screen.

Joins a number of images together and creates a new image

with them.

Select X in the playback mode palette.

The Index setting screen appears.

Select [Create an index image] and press E.

The index image appears.

Select [Layout].

Select [Save] or [Reshuffle] and press E.

When [Reshuffle] is selected, you can reselect the images

to be included in the index and display a new index image.

Layout

Select from l (Thumbnail), k

Images

Backgrnd.

(Square), m (Random1), n

(Random2), o (Random3) or

p (Bubble).

Selecction

Create an index image

tMemo

OK OK

Cancel

• The file name format for index image is “INDXxxxx.JPG”.

Select the number of images from 12, 24 or 36 in

[Images].

When the number of saved images is smaller than the number

selected, empty spaces will appear when [Layout] is set to

and some images may be duplicated for the other layouts.

Select the background color from white, black,

wood grain, cork, or water in [Backgrnd.].

Select a type of image selection in [Selection].

Auto

Picks images automatically from all

of the images saved.

Select

image(s)

Lets you select images that you want

to include in the index image. If r

is selected, [Select image(s)]

appears and leads you to the image

selection screen.

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Editing Movies

Use CD to move the

selection frame and press

00'05"

10'00"

Display the movie to edit in single image

display.

The segments to delete are

Select segments for deletion

specified.

Select c in the playback mode palette.

The movie editing screen appears.

(Multiple segments can be

deleted at once.)

Press E again to cancel the selection.

Select the point where you

want to divide the movie.

The frame at the dividing point is

displayed at the top of the screen.

Up to four points can be selected

Press F.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

00'00"

10'00"

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

OK OK

Stop

to divide the original movie into

five segments.

Select [Save as] and press E.

Available operations

tMemo

Plays back/pauses a movie.

• Select dividing points in chronological order from the

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing

points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of

the movie to the beginning). In an order other than specified,

you can neither select dividing points nor cancel the

selections of the dividing points.

Press and hold

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

Press and hold

Confirms/cancels a dividing point.

Adjusts the volume.

Proceed to Step 7 if you do not want to delete any segment.

Press L.

The screen to select segments to delete is displayed.

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Develop

images as shot Settings only.

Allows you to change Image Capture

RAW Development

You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save

them as a new file.

Develop

Allows you to change Image Capture

images with

modified

settings

Settings, White Balance, Custom Image,

Digital Filter, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR,

Shadow Correction, and Distortion

Correction.

Select b in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option

2 ^appears.

Select the desired option and press E.

Use AB to select the parameter to change, and

use CD to change the value.

Develop a

Develops an image.

For Image Capture Settings,

press D and use AB to select

100-0001

single image

Image Capture Settings

an item.

Develop

Develops up to 500 images with the

For White Balance, Custom

Image and Digital Filter, press D

to display the setting screen.

multiple images same settings.

Developimages Develops up to 500 images in the

in folder

selected folder with the same settings.

When [Develop a single image] is selected, proceed to Step 5.

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

3 ^{The image/folder selection screen appears.}

Press E to select images

Select [Save as] and press E.

When [Develop a single image] is selected, select

[Continue] or [Exit] and press E.

or folders.

When [Develop multiple images]

is selected, up to 500 images can

be selected. Press J to finish

selecting images.

uCaution

• Only RAW images captured with this camera can be

developed.

The screen for selecting the

4 ^{parameter setting method appears.}

Select the parameter

setting method and press

tMemo

• When [Develop multiple images] or [Develop images in

folder] is selected in Step 2, a “xxxR_JPG” folder with a new

number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in it.

• With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can

develop RAW files on a computer.

Develop images as shot

Develop images with

modified settings

OK OK

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Setting the One Push File Format

Camera Settings

Select [One Push File Format] in [Green Button]

of A3 menu.

Setting the M/V Functions

Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot].

The functions assigned to M and V can be changed with

The recording format returns to the original file

format after a picture is taken.

[Green Button] of the A3 menu.

Settings are retained until any of the following

operations is performed:

Setting the M Operation

• When M is pressed again

• When 3, F, G or power switch is pressed

• When the mode dial is turned

One of the following functions can be

assigned to M.

Green Button

Preview

One Push File Format

AE Lock

Enable AF

Green Button

For each file format, select

the file format for when M

is pressed.

One Push File Format

OK OK

Cancel

Cancel after 1 shot

Setting

Function

The left side is the [File Format]

setting and the right side is the

changed file format when M is

pressed.

Green Button Resets the values being adjusted.

OK OK

Cancel

Enables you to check the depth of field by

stopping down the aperture of the lens to the

Preview

actually set value while M is pressed.

Temporarily changes the file format

regardless of the [File Format] setting.

You can set whether to apply the setting to

only one image or not, and select the file

format when M is pressed.

One Push File

Format

AE Lock

Locks the exposure setting.

Autofocus is performed only when M is

pressed and not when the shutter release

button is pressed halfway.

Enable AF

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Setting the V Operation in P Mode

Setting the M Operation in M/TAv Mode

Set the value to be changed with V when in G mode.

You can set the function of M when in L or K mode.

Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3

menu.

Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3

menu.

Select [E-dial in Program]

and change the setting.

Select [Action in M/TAv

Mode] and change the

setting.

Green Button

LINE

SHIFT

Green Button

SHIFT

Action in M/TAv Mode

E-dial in Program

Action in M/TAv Mode

E-dial in Program

OFF

Sets the aperture and

shutter speed to the

Program Line exposure

Shifts combination of the

aperture and shutter speed

to obtain proper exposure

Cancel

G SHIFT Automatically adjusts the shutter speed and

aperture value to obtain a proper exposure

(Program Shift).

G LINE

Adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed

to obtain a proper exposure according to the

Program Line.

GXI Adjusts the shutter speed (Shutter Priority

I SHIFT Adjusts the shutter speed while the aperture

Automatic Exposure).

value remains fixed.

GXJ Adjusts the aperture value (Aperture Priority

J SHIFT Adjusts the aperture value while the shutter

Automatic Exposure).

speed remains fixed.

OFF

Disables the V operation when turned in G

OFF

Disables the M operation when pressed in

mode.

L or K mode.

tMemo

• If M is pressed after turning V in G mode, the setting

returns to normal G mode.

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Using the Saved Settings

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image

You can load and use the saved settings when taking pictures.

If you take an image that you like, you can save the settings used in

that image to make it even easier to replicate the look of the image.

Select [Quick Dial] in A3 menu.

Display the image to edit in single image display

of playback mode.

Select [Smart Effect] in [Quick Dial] screen.

Select g in the playback mode palette.

The screen for changing the settings appears.

Save USER1, USER2, and

USER3 to any of the dial

Smart Effect

10. USER1

positions 1 to 4.

Save the White Balance,

Custom Image and Digital

Filter settings as

100-0001

Auto White Balance

USER 1

USER 2

USER 3

OK OK

Cancel

necessary.

Select [– –] to not save a setting.

Reset

OK OK

Cancel

In standby mode, set the quick dial to the

position 1 to 4.

Available operations

The shooting settings saved in the selected position is

loaded.

Changes the function.

Changes the value.

tMemo

• Refer to p.50 for details about the quick dial.

Selects a different image.

Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Select a USER mode

100-0001

Saves this image's settings

number and press E.

The selected image along with

the settings used in that image

as Smart Effect

Save as USER1

Save as USER2

Save as USER3

are saved in USER1 to 3.

OK OK

Cancel

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Displaying the Local Date and Time of

the Specified City

• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.84) for cities that can be

selected as a hometown or destination.

• Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST

settings for the hometown.

The date and time set at the time of initial setting (p.26) serve

as the date and time of your present location and are reflected

in the shooting date and time for images.

Setting the destination to a location other than your present

location enables you to display the local date and time on the

monitor when traveling abroad and also save images time-

stamped with the local date and time.

•

G appears in the control panel and guide display if [Time

Setting] is set to G. Also, the video output setting changes to

the video output format for that city.

Selecting Settings to Save in the

Camera

Select [World Time] in D1 menu.

Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the

camera is turned off. For the following function settings, you can

select whether to save the settings (T) or to return the settings

to their default values (S) when the camera is turned off.

Set in [Memory] of the A3 menu.

Select the time you wish to

World Time

Time Setting

display in [Time Setting].

Select F (Hometown) or G

(Destination).

Destinnation

London

16:00

10:00

Hometown

New York

Default

Setting

Default

Setting

Function

Flash Mode

Function

Press B to select [G Destination] and press D.

The [G Destination] screen appears.

Flash Exposure

Compensation

Drive Mode

Focus Position

Digital Filter

Destinnation

Use CD to select a city.

Use V to change the region.

White Balance

Custom Image

HDR Capture

London

DST

+6:00

16:00

OK OK

Playback Info

Display

Sensitivity

Cancel

EV Compensation

tMemo

Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),

and use CD to select S or T.

• When [Reset] of the D3 menu is performed, all Memory

settings return to the default values.

Press E.

The [World Time] screen reappears.

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Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings D2

File Management Settings

Folder

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

When images are captured with this camera, a folder is

automatically created and the captured images are stored in it.

Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to

999 and a string of 5 characters. You can change the folder

name in [Folder Name] of the D2 menu.

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

uCaution

• Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory

card is formatted.

The two digits of the month and day on which the

picture was taken are assigned after the folder

Date number. The month and day appear according to the

date format set in [Date Adjustment].

Select Y in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.

Example) 101_0125: for images taken on January 25th

Select the unit and press E.

If you selected [All images], proceed to Step 4.

The character string “PENTX” is assigned after the

PENTX folder number.

Example) 101PENTX

Use V to select an image.

100-0001

A folder with a new number is created when the folder name is

changed.

tMemo

Protect

Unprotect

• A maximum of 500 images (100 images for Eye-Fi card) can

be stored in a single folder. When the number of captured

images exceeds 500, a new folder is created with the number

following the number of the folder currently being used. In

Exposure Bracketing shooting, images will be stored in the

same folder until shooting is completed.

OK OK

Exit

Select [Protect] and press E.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to protect other images.

•

When [Create New Folder] is selected in the

D2 menu, a folder is

Press F to finish setting.

created with the number following the number of the folder

currently being used. Only one folder can be created using this

feature. Multiple empty folders cannot be created consecutively.

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• When [Develop multiple images] or [Develop images in

folder] of [RAW Development] is performed, a “xxxR_JPG”

folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images

are stored in it. (p.63)

Transferring Images via Wireless LAN D2

You can transfer images to your computer via wireless LAN by

using a memory card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card).

uCaution

Select the camera action when using

an Eye-Fi card in [Eye-Fi

Communication] of [Eye-Fi] in the D2

menu.

Eye-Fi

Eye-Fi Communication

Communication Info

• The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number

reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt

to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the

file name number reaches 9999.

Automatically transfers

unsent images from memory card

Cancel

File No.

Transfers images automatically when there are any

images that have not yet been transferred.

Only movies with a size of 2 GB or less can be

transferred.

Each file name consists of a string of 4

characters and a sequential number

from 0001 to 9999. You can set whether

to continue the sequential numbering

for the file name even if a new folder is

created in [Sequential Numbering] of

File No.

Sequential Numbering

AUTO

Reset File Number

Uses sequential file number

in new folder based on last

number in previous folder

Transfers images that are selected in playback mode.

Only JPEG and RAW images can be transferred.

SELECT

OFF

[File No.] in the

D2 menu.

Turns off the wireless LAN function.

Continues the sequential numbering for the file name

even if a new folder is created.

uCaution

• Set up a wireless LAN access point on a computer for the

Eye-Fi card connection.

• For RAW images and movie files, the success of transfer

depends on the specifications and settings of the Eye-Fi card

in use.

Returns the file number of the first image saved to a

folder to 0001 each time a new folder is created.

Select [Reset File Number] to reset the file number to its default setting.

• Images may not be transferred when the battery level is low.

• It may take time to transfer a large number of images. The

camera may turn off if the internal temperature of the camera

becomes high.

• For precautions on the Eye-Fi card, refer to “About Eye-Fi

Cards” (p.93).

tMemo

• When the file number reaches 9999, a new folder is created

and the file number is reset.

•

One of the following string of characters is used as the file name

prefix depending on the [13. Color Space] setting of the 3 menu.

Color Space

sRGB

File Name

IMGPxxxx.JPG

_IMGxxxx.JPG

AdobeRGB

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Select the image(s) to

transfer.

Images that have already been

transferred and movies cannot

be selected.

• [Eye-Fi] of the D2 menu cannot be selected when an Eye-Fi

card is not inserted.

• When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a

single folder. For RAW+ images, two files are counted as one

image.

000/100

100-0001

INFO

Finish

Cancel

• Select [Communication Info] to check the firmware version of

the Eye-Fi card.

Available operations

ABCD

Moves the selection frame.

Shows the single image display.

Confirms/cancels the image selection.

Transferring Selected Images

You can select the images to transfer.

Set [Eye-Fi Communication] to [SELECT] in

[Eye-Fi] of D2 menu.

Press G.

The confirmation screen appears.

Select e in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a transfer option appears.

Select [Transfer] and press E.

The single image display reappears after an operation

message is displayed.

Select the desired option and press E.

Select image(s) Up to 100 images can be selected in

one folder.

Select a folder Transfers all images that can be

transferred in the selected folder.

The folder selection screen appears.

Select a folder and press E.

The image selection screen appears.

When [Select a folder] is selected, proceed to Step 7.

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Restrictions on Each Capture Mode

#: Restricted

: Not available

Capture Mode

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Function

Sensitivity

- ISO

1600

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Flash

Single Frame

Shooting

Continuous

Shooting

MN^*3

MN^*3MN^*3

Self-timer

0 sec./

3 sec.

Remote

Control

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Focus Method

RAW/

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f^*1

e^*1

f^*1

File Format

RAW+

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Capture Mode

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Function

Shake Reduction

White Balance

Custom Image

Digital Filter

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HDR Capture

Save RAW Data

*1 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.

*2 Limited to; available settings are limited.

*3 Fixed to; M for JPEG, N for RAW/RAW

*4 The shortest shooting interval is 10 sec.

*5 Focus methods other than e and f can be selected.

*6 Specific settings are used.

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Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions

: Not available

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Interval

Shooting

Multi-exposure

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

HDR Capture

Flash

Continuous

Shooting

Self-timer

Remote

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

RAW/

File Format

RAW+

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

Save RAW Data

*1 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.

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*1 No focusing mechanism on 07 MOUNT SHIELD

*2 Set the aperture manually.

Functions Available with Various

Lenses

*3 Lens shutter built-in to the adapter used.

*4 Set [1. Lens Shutter Options] to [Lens and electronic shutters] or

[Electronic shutter only] in the E1 menu. When [Lens and electronic

shutters] is selected, you can take pictures at higher speeds with the

electronic shutter than with the lens shutter.

Ex.)With a 01 STANDARD lens

Pictures are taken at 1/2000 sec. or slower with the lens shutter

and 1/2000 sec. or faster with the electronic shutter.

*5 Aperture value fixed.

01 STANDARD PRIME

02 STANDARD ZOOM

06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM

08 WIDE ZOOM

A group

04 TOY WIDE

B group

05 TOY TELEPHOTO

07 MOUNT SHIELD

*6 V mode is not available. Allows the use of a slow shutter speed

of up to 2 sec.

C group

D group

03 FISH-EYE

*7 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens is not available.

*8 Built-in flash: 1/2000 sec., external flash: 1/250 sec.

*9 Flash sync speed is approx. 1/13 sec.

ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS

*10 Light is unevenly distributed.

*11 Light may be unevenly distributed.

x: Available #: Restricted

: Not available

Lens Type

Function

group

Compatibility with the Built-in Flash

Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash

may be limited.

Quick-shift focus

Autofocus Method

MF Autozoom

Restrictions when using

Lens

the built-in flash

Aperture control

ND filter on the lens

Shutter on the lens

Electronic shutter

R/S/U mode

G/I/J mode

L mode

If the focal length is less than 6 mm,

02 STANDARD ZOOM vignetting may occur at the wide-

angle setting.

The built-in flash is not available due

to vignetting.

03 FISH-EYE

*5 *6

Light may be unevenly distributed

depending on the shooting

C mode

08 WIDE ZOOM

conditions because the built-in flash

does not cover the angle of view of

the lens.

Movie Continuous AF

P-TTL auto flash

*9 *10

*9 *11

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Available operations

About Hoods

Changes the value of each digit.

When using a hood with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens, be sure

to use the PH-RBB 40.5mm. If the PH-SBA 40.5mm is used,

vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting.

Selects a digit.

Selects a value from the list.

When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length

which the zoom is set to.

About Filters

Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if the 100 PL

FILTER is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

tMemo

Using a K-Mount Lens

• The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal

Length] of the A2 menu.

A K-mount lens can be attached to this camera with the use of

the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. When a K-mount lens

is used, the focal length must be set manually for some

functions such as Shake Reduction, since the focal length

cannot be obtained automatically.

• When the Adapter Q for K Mount Lens is used, the camera

operates in J mode when the capture mode is set to other

than L mode.

• Refer to the Adapter Q for K mount lens manual for details.

Turn the camera off.

Attach the adapter and lens to the camera, and

turn the camera on.

The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.

Set the lens focal length.

15.0

Input Focal Length

21.0

35.0

55.0

77.0

0000.0

135.0

200.0

300.0

OK OK

Cancel

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• When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of

the camera, the camera’s center of gravity is shifted, making

it difficult to take pictures. Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter F^G

(optional) to the camera hot shoe and the Off-Camera Shoe

Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and

connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as

shown in the illustration. The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can

be mounted to your tripod using the tripod screw.

Functions when Using an

External Flash

Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,

AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a

variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.

x: Available

:Not available

AF540FGZ

Flash

Built-in

flash

AF540FGZ II AF200FG

AF360FGZ AF160FC

AF360FGZ II

Camera Function

Red-eye reduction flash

Auto Flash Discharge

Automatic switch to theflash sync

speed

Automatic setting of the aperture

value in G or I mode

P-TTL auto flash

Slow-speed Sync flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

Auto zoom flash head

AF assist light of external flash

Trailing Curtain Sync flash

Contrast-control-sync flash

Slave flash

• To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially

available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.

Flash sync speed when using the flash

Lens Type

Flash Sync Speed

(p.74)

Wireless flash

1/2000 sec. or slower

When [1. Lens

When using an

external flash: 1/250

sec. or slower

Shutter Options] is

set to [Electronic

shutter only] in the

E1 menu: 1/13 sec.

or slower

uCaution

A group

• The built-in flash does not discharge if the camera is

connected to an external flash.

• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause

equipment breakdown.

B group

C group

1/13 sec. or slower

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Problem

Cause

[Autofocus

Method] is set to

e or f.

Remedy

Troubleshooting

Set [Autofocus Method] to g,

h or i. (p.38)

tMemo

The focus cannot

be locked.

The capture mode [Autofocus Method] is fixed to

is set to e, l, f in these modes. Set a

o or u of S capture mode other than those

• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to

static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery

out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates

correctly, it does not require any repairs.

mode.

shown to the left.

When the flash

mode is set to A

or B, the flash

does not

discharge if the

subject is bright.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Battery is not

installed properly.

Change the flash mode. (p.36)

Check the orientation of battery.

The camera does

not turn on.

The built-in flash

does not

discharge.

The battery power

is low.

Charge the battery.

The capture mode

is set to c, g,

j, k, r, o,

s, t, u or v

of S mode.

The flash mode is fixed to J in

these modes. Set a capture

mode other than those shown

to the left.

The built-in flashis

charging.

Wait until charging is finished.

Insert a memory card with

There is no

Theshuttercannot

be released.

available space on available space or delete

the memory card. unwanted images.

The camera is not

recognizedwhenit

is connected to a

computer.

The USB

Set [USB Connection] to [MSC]

Data is being

processed.

Wait until processing is

finished.

connection mode in [Interface Options] of the D2

is set to [PTP].

menu.

v cannot work well for low-

contrast objects (the sky, white

walls, etc.), dark colors,

When you use the quick dial to

take pictures, priority is given to

the settings saved in the quick

dial.

The shooting

The quick dial is

settings cannot be set to the position

changed. 1 to 4.

intricate designs, rapidly-

moving objects or scenery shot

through a window or a net-like

pattern.

Lock focus on another object

located at the same distance as

your subject, then aim at the

target and take a picture.

Alternatively, use w. (p.39)

The subject is

difficult to focus

on.

Autofocus does

not work.

The subject is too Move away from the subject

close. and take a picture.

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

Error Messages

Activate [Dust Removal] from

the D4 menu. The Dust

Removal function can be

activated everytimethecamera

is turned on and off.

Use a brush-less blower to

remove dirt and dust from the

CMOS sensor. Using a blower

with a brush may scratch the

CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the

CMOS sensor with a cloth.

Error Messages

Memory card full

Description

The memory card is full and no more

images can be saved. Insert a new

memory card or delete unwanted files.

Dust or dirt

particles appear in

images.

The CMOS sensor

is dirty or dusty.

There are no images that can be played

back on the memory card.

No image

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 a computer.

This image cannot be

displayed

Attach a lens cap to a lens that

has a lens shutter, such as the

01 STANDARD PRIME, and

perform [Pixel Mapping] of the

There is no memory card inserted in the

camera.

There are visible

defects in a

capturedimage, or There are

No card in the camera

The memory card has a problem, and

image capture and playback are

impossible. You may be able to play it

back on a computer.

parts in the display defective pixels in D4 menu.

monitor that do not the CMOS sensor. It takes about 30 seconds to

Memory card error

light up or remain

lit.

correct the defective pixels, so

be sure to install a fully charged

battery.

Failed to initialize Eye-Fi function when

using the Eye-Fi card. Press E.

The memory card you have inserted is

unformatted or has been used on another

device and is not compatible with this

camera. Use the card after formatting it

with this camera.

Card is not formatted

Card is locked

The write-protect switch on the memory

card you have inserted is locked. (p.93)

This image cannot be

magnified

You are trying to magnify an image that

cannot be magnified.

You are trying to delete an image that is

protected. Remove protection from the

image. (p.68)

This image is protected

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Error Messages

Description

Error Messages

Description

Not enough battery

power remaining to

activate Pixel Mapping

You are trying to set a function that is not

available for the capture mode that is set.

(p.71)

This function is not available

in the current mode

Appears during Pixel Mapping or when

trying to update the firmware if the battery

level is insufficient. Install a fully charged

battery.

Not enough battery

power remaining to

update the firmware

The camera will turn off because its

internal temperature is too high. Leave

the camera turned off until it has had time

to cool down before turning on the

camera again.

The camera will turn off

to prevent damage from

overheating

Unable to update firmware. Unable to update the firmware. The

There is a problem with the update file is damaged. Try downloading

firmware update file

the update file again.

Images cannot be transferred when [Eye-

Fi Communication] is not set to [SELECT]

in [Eye-Fi] of the D2 menu. (p.69)

Set the Eye-Fi communication

to “SELECT”

The maximum folder number (999) and

file number (9999) are being used, and no

more images can be saved. Insert a new

memory card or format the card.

Image folder cannot be

created

There are no images that can be

transferred when an Eye-Fi card is used.

Image not found

The image could not be saved because of

a memory card error.

This folder cannot be selected because

the number of files stored in this folder

exceeds the maximum number allowed.

(p.70)

Unable to store image

Cannot be selected

The camera was unable to adjust the

manual white balance. Try the operation

again.

The operation could not be

completed correctly

You cannot select more than the

maximum number of images for Index,

Select & Delete, RAW Development, and

Select image(s) for Eye-Fi.

No more images

can be selected

There are no images that can be

No image can be processed processed using Digital Filter or RAW

Development function.

Appears when you try to perform Resize,

Cropping, Red-eye Edit, Digital Filter,

Movie Edit, RAW Development, Save as

This image cannot be

Manual WB, or Save Smart Effect for

processed

images captured with other cameras, or

when you try to perform Resize or

Cropping for minimum file size images.

The camera failed

to create an image

The creation of an index print image

failed.

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RAW (12 bit): DNG

Quality Level

JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good)

Main Specifications

•

RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable

Color Space

sRGB, AdobeRGB

Model Description

SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC

Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards

Storage Media

Type

Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera

PENTAX bayonet Q-mount

Lens Mount

Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/

PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...)

Storage Folder

Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses

LCD Monitor

Image Capture Unit

TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, with AR

coating

Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter

Size: 1/1.7-inch

Type

Image Sensor

Size

3.0 inches

Effective Pixels

Total Pixels

Approx. 12.4 megapixels

Approx. 12.76 megapixels

Dots

Approx. 460,000 dots

Brightness and colors adjustable

Adjustment

Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations

“DR II”

Dust Removal

Field of view: approx. 100%, Electronic Level, Grid

Display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale),

Highlight Alert, Histogram

Display

AUTO: ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (1/3 EV steps)

Sensitivity

(Standard output)

•

Up to ISO 1600 when the shutter speed is set to 2

sec. or slower.

White Balance

Image Stabilizer

Sensor shift Shake Reduction

Auto

TTL by CMOS image sensor

File Formats

Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:

Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L:

Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, n, Manual

Preset

Recording

Formats

RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant

Configuration using the display screen (up to 3

settings can be saved), Copying the white balance

settings of a captured image

JPEG:

q 12M (4000×3000)

Manual

7M (3072×2304)

3M (1920×1440)

q 10M (4000×2664)

Fine Adjustment

Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis

6M (3072×2048)

2M (1920×1280)

9M (4000×2248)

5M (3072×1728)

2M (1920×1080)

9M (2992×2992)

5M (2304×2304)

2M (1440×1440)

Autofocus System

Recorded Pixels

Type

Contrast detection AF

Brightness Range EV 0 to 18 (ISO100)

Focus Method

v/w switching

Face Detection, Tracking, Multiple AF Points, Select,

Spot

Autofocus Method

RAW:

w q 12M (4000×3000)

AF Assist Light

Dedicated LED AF assist light

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Drive Modes

MF Autozoom

Focus Peaking

Off/×2/×4/×6

Off/On

Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s,

2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous),

Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control),

Multi-exposure (0 sec., self-timer, remote control),

Interval Shooting

Mode Selection

Exposure Control

TTL image sensor metering

Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-

weighted metering, and Spot metering

Type

Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/Continuous

Hi): up to 5 frames

Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/

Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames

Continuous FPS

Built-in Flash

Type

EV 1 to 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2 EV with

Electronic Shutter enabled, +2 EV with an ND filter

Metering Range

Exposure Modes

Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape,

Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky,

Forest

Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving

Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky,

Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap,

HDR*, Quick Macro*, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow,

Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting,

Museum

Built-in retractable P-TTL flash

Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m), approx. 7

(ISO200/m)

Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28 mm in 35

mm format

P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync,

Trailing Curtain Sync

Flash Modes

Sync Speed

Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual,

Bulb, Blur Control*

*JPEG only

Lens shutter: built-in flash 1/2000 seconds

Used with external flash units: 1/250 seconds

Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds

EV Compensation ± 3 EV (1/3 EV steps)

AE Lock

Can be assigned to the M/L button from the menu.

Flash Exposure

Compensation

-2.0 to +1.0 EV

Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV steps,

1/8000 - 30 seconds with Electronic Shutter enabled),

Bulb

Capture Functions

Shutter

•

When using a lens that has no lens shutter,

shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with the electronic

shutter is available, while Bulb shooting is not

available.

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,

Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,

Monochrome, Cross Processing

Custom Image

Noise Reduction High-ISO NR

Dynamic Range

From wide open to F8

•

Aperture

ND Filter

Aperture is fixed when using a lens that has no

lens shutter.

Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

Setting

Lens Correction

Distortion Correction

Off/On

Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

•

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone

Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor

Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Auto, Type1, Type2

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Playback Functions

Number of Shots: 2-9

Exposure adjusted automatically.

Multi-exposure

Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 30, and 56

thumbnails), Image magnification (up to 16×,

scrollable, quick zoom), Rotated image display,

Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight

Alert, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Information

Display, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display,

Slideshow

Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr.

Interval Shooting Start Interval: immediately, from the set time

Number of Shots: up to 999 images

Playback View

Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Antique,

Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome,

Faded Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3

Smart Effect

Single image, all images, select & delete, folder,

instant review image

Delete

Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal and vertical

directions)

Electronic Level

Base Parameter Adj, Toy Camera, High Contrast,

Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract

Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization,

Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Sketch, Miniature, Soft,

Starburst

Movie

Digital Filter

Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

u (1920×1080, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)

Recorded Pixels t (1280×720, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)

File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space,

White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter,

Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction,

Distortion Correction

s (640×480, w, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)

RAW

Development

Sound

Built-in monaural microphone

Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the

internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

Recording Time

Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio can be changed),

Index, Movie Edit (dividing a movie file and deleting

unwanted segments), Capturing a JPEG still picture

from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Save RAW Data

Editing Features

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,

Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,

Monochrome, Cross Processing

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone

Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor

Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

Customization

Custom Functions 16 items

Mode Memory

11 items

Recording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1

min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.

Recording time: 12 sec. to 99 hr.

Interval Movie

Record

M/L button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File

Format, AE Lock, Enable AF

Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Aspect Ratio, Focus

Method, Focus Peaking, ND Filter

Button/Dial

Customization

Start Interval: immediately, from the set time

MovieContinuous

Off/On

World Time

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Power Supply

Battery Type

AC Adapter

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68

AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional)

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Number of recordable images (with 50% flash

usage): approx. 250 images,

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(without flash usage): approx. 260 images

Playback time: approx. 160 minutes

(When using the fully charged battery)

Battery Life

•

Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a

new rechargeable lithium-ion battery at a

temperature of 23°C. Actual results may vary

depending on the shooting conditions/

circumstances.

Flash Photography

Tempera-

ture

Normal

Shooting

Playback

Time

Battery

D-LI68

50% Use 100% Use

23°C

260

250

240

160 minutes

•

The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is

based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards,

while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation

from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the

selected capture mode and shooting conditions.

Interfaces

USB 2.0/AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal

(Type D)

Connection Port

USB Connection MSC/PTP

Video Output

NTSC/PAL

Format

Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size

(When using a 2 GB memory card)

Dimensions and Weight

JPEG Quality

Recorded

Pixels

Approx. 105.0 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 34.0 mm (D)

(excluding the operation parts and protrusion)

Aspect Ratio

RAW

Dimensions

Weight

Approx. 203 g (loaded and ready with the dedicated

battery and SD Memory Card)

Approx. 183 g (body only)

q 9M

p 5M

o 2M

q 10M

p 6M

o 2M

q 12M

p 7M

o 3M

q 9M

p 5M

o 2M

544

908

755

1250

2939

641

1264

2060

4596

1077

1764

4010

961

103

–

2183

461

–

Accessories

103

–

USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable

Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P,

AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151, Start

Guide

Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover

771

1064

2533

571

Package

Contents

1871

410

–

103

–

687

951

1582

3639

1270

2060

4596

Software

Digital Camera Utility 5

1679

547

2281

759

–

103

–

908

1250

2939

2183

–

•

The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject,

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List of World Time Cities

Video

Output

Format

Video

Output

Format

Video

Output

Format

Region

City

Honolulu

Region

City

Region

City

NTSC

Rome

PAL

Kathmandu

Dacca

PAL

Africa/West

Asia

Anchorage

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Calgary

NTSC

PAL

Copenhagen

Berlin

PAL

Yangon

NTSC

PAL

Prague

Stockholm

Budapest

Warsaw

Athens

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Vientiane

Singapore

Phnom Penh

Ho chi Minh

Jakarta

PAL

Europe

PAL

North

America

Denver

PAL

Chicago

Miami

PAL

Helsinki

Moscow

Dakar

PAL

Toronto

PAL

East Asia

New York

Halifax

Hong Kong

Beijing

PAL

Algiers

PAL

Mexico City

Lima

Johannesburg

Istanbul

Cairo

Shanghai

Manila

PAL

NTSC

PAL

Santiago

Caracas

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Lisbon

Taipei

Central and

South

America

Jerusalem

Nairobi

Jeddah

Tehran

Dubai

Seoul

Tokyo

Africa/West

Asia

PAL

Guam

NTSC

PAL

Perth

Adelaide

Sydney

PAL

Madrid

PAL

Karachi

Kabul

PAL

London

PAL

Oceania

Noumea

Wellington

Auckland

Pago Pago

PAL

Europe

Paris

PAL

Male

PAL

Amsterdam

Milan

PAL

Delhi

PAL

Colombo

NTSC

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Macintosh

Operating Environment for USB Connection

and Provided Software

OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6

With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can

develop RAW files on a computer. Install the software from the

provided CD-ROM (S-SW151).

CPU

RAM

Intel Core 2 Duo or higher

2 GB or more

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB

or more of available space

For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG),

Approx. 25 MB/file (RAW)

We recommend the following system requirements to connect

the camera to a computer and to use the software.

HDD

Windows

Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit,

tMemo

64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) or Windows

Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)

• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a

computer with an OS other than Windows 8 and Windows

8.1.

You can download it from the following site:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

CPU

RAM

Intel Core 2 Duo or higher

2 GB or more

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB

or more of available space

For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG),

Approx. 25 MB/file (RAW)

HDD

Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

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Index

AE Lock ........................... 64

AE Metering..................... 35

AE-L with AF Locke d ....... 19

v .................................. 37

AF area............................ 38

AF Assist Light ................ 37

AF assist light .................... 7

AF frame.......................... 28

AF Release Options ........ 38

AF with Remote Control .. 42

AF/MF Settings................ 15

Antique (Smart Effect) ..... 50

Aperture Priority Automatic

Exposure ......................... 32

Aspect Ratio .................... 45

Auto Image Rotation........ 55

R mode.............. 28, 30

Auto Picture modes ... 28, 30

Auto Power Off ................ 26

Auto SR Off ..................... 40

Autofocus ........................ 38

Autofocus Method ........... 38

AV device ........................ 56

J mode ........................ 32

AWB in Tungsten Light.... 20

Battery ............................. 22

Battery cover ..................... 7

U mode......................... 31

Bleach Bypass (Custom

Blue Sky h .................... 30

Blur Control mode ........... 31

Bold Monochrome (Smart

Effect) .............................. 50

Bracketing Order ............. 42

Bright (Custom Image) .... 48

Brightness adjustmen t ..... 47

Brightness histogram....... 12

Brilliant Color (Smart Effect)

Built-in flas h ..................... 36

V ............................... 33

Bulb Shooting .................. 33

Button ................................ 8

CMOS senso r .................... 7

Color Space............... 20, 69

Computer......................... 57

Connection cable cover

Symbols

A menu.......................... 15

C menu.......................... 17

B menu.......................... 17

D menu .......................... 18

E menu........................... 19

b Portrai t ....................... 30

c Landscap e ................. 30

d Macro ........................ 30

e Moving Object ........... 30

f Night Scene Portrait .. 30

g Sunset ....................... 30

h Blue Sky .................... 30

i Forest ........................ 30

j Night Scen e ............... 30

k Night Scene HD R ...... 30

l Night Snap................. 30

r HDR........................... 31

n Quick Macro .............. 31

m Food .......................... 31

o Pe t ............................. 31

p Kids ........................... 31

q Surf & Snow .............. 31

s Backlight Silhouett e ... 31

t Candlelight ................ 31

u Stage Lighting ........... 31

v Museum..................... 31

C mode.......................... 34

.................................... 7, 24

Continuous playback ....... 55

Continuous Shooting ....... 41

Control panel ............. 10, 13

Create New Folder .......... 68

Croppin g .......................... 58

Cross Processing ............ 49

Cross Processing (Custom

Custom Image ................. 48

Custom Setting menus .... 19

Date Adjustmen t .............. 27

DC coupler....................... 24

Delete .............................. 29

Delete All Images ............ 17

Depth of field ................... 33

Destination....................... 67

Detailed Information Display

........................................ 12

Developing RAW images

........................................ 63

Dial .................................... 8

Dial indicator.................... 28

Digital Camera Utility 5

Calendar Filmstrip Display

........................................ 54

Candlelight t ................ 31

Capture mode.................. 30

Card access lamp.............. 7

Card cove r ......................... 7

Center-weighted metering

........................................ 35

Charging the batter y ........ 22

City names ................ 26, 84

Backlight Silhouette s ... 31

Base Parameter Adj (Digital

Filter) ............................... 59

.................................. 63, 85

AC adapter ...................... 24

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Digital Filter ............... 49, 59

Direct keys....................... 13

Display Color ................... 18

Display style selection ..... 53

Displaying multiple images

........................................ 53

Distortion Correction........ 15

D-Range Settings ............ 47

Drive Mode ...................... 40

DST (daylight saving time)

.................................. 26, 67

Dust Remova l .................. 78

Dynamic range ................ 47

Faded Color (Smart Effect)

File Format ...................... 45

File No. ............................ 69

Filter .......................... 49, 59

Firmware ......................... 19

Firmware Info/Options ..... 19

Fish-eye (Digital Filter)

Flash.......................... 36, 76

Flash compensation ........ 36

Flash pop-up switch ........ 36

Flash When Retracted..... 36

Flicker Reduction............. 18

Focus Method.................. 37

Focus Peaking................. 39

Focus ring........................ 39

Focus Ring in AF Mod e ... 37

Focusin g .......................... 37

Focus-priority................... 20

Folder Display ................. 54

Folder Name.................... 68

Food m .......................... 31

Forest i ........................ 30

Format ............................. 27

Framerat e ........................ 45

Function Restriction s ....... 71

HDMI output format ......... 56

HDMI terminal ................. 56

HDR r ........................... 31

HDR Captur e ................... 47

High Contrast (Digital Filter)

High-ISO NR ................... 35

Highlight Alert ............ 16, 17

Highlight Correctio n ......... 47

Histogram Display ..... 12, 16

Hometown ................. 26, 67

Hot shoe ............................ 7

Kids p ........................... 31

K-mount lens ................... 75

Landscape (Custom Image)

........................................ 48

Landscape c ................. 30

Language settin g ............. 26

Language/W ................ 26

LCD Display..................... 18

LCD Display Settings....... 18

Lens........................... 21, 74

Lens focal length ............. 75

Lens information contacts.. 7

Lens mount index ........ 7, 21

Lens Shutter Options....... 74

Lens unlock button .......... 21

Link AE and AF Point ...... 35

Live View ................... 10, 16

E-dial in Program............. 65

Electronic Leve l ......... 10, 16

Electronic shutter............. 74

Enable AF........................ 64

Error messages ............... 78

EV bar scale .................... 32

EV Compensation ........... 32

Exposure ......................... 35

Exposure Bracketing ....... 42

Exposure Modes ............. 32

Exposure Settin g ....... 17, 34

External flash................... 76

Extract Color (Digital Filter)

Eye-Fi card ................ 25, 69

Image Capture Settings... 45

Image finishing tone ........ 48

Image storage capacity ... 83

Index................................ 61

Initial settings................... 26

Initializing a memory card

........................................ 27

Input Focal Length........... 75

Instant Revie w ........... 16, 28

Interface Options ....... 18, 56

Interval Movie Record ..... 44

Interval Shooting ............. 43

Invert Color (Digital Filter)

ISO sensitivity.................. 35

L mode .......................... 32

Macintosh ........................ 85

Macro d ........................ 30

Magnifying images........... 29

Manual Exposure............. 32

Manual focus ................... 39

Manual White Balance..... 46

Memory............................ 67

Memory card.................... 25

Menus.............................. 14

w .................................. 39

MF Autozoom .................. 39

Microphone........................ 7

Green Button ................... 64

M (Green button) operation

........................................ 64

Grid Displa y ..................... 16

Guide Display .................. 28

Guide number.................. 37

Face Detection (Autofocus

Method) ........................... 38

JPEG ............................... 45

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Miniature (Digital Filter) ... 59

Mode dia l ......................... 28

Monitor display .................. 9

Monochrome (Custom

Rec. Mode menus ........... 15

Recordable time .............. 34

Recorded Pixels .............. 45

Recording Sound Level ... 17

Red-eye Edit.................... 59

Release While Charging

.................................. 36, 41

Release-priority ............... 38

Remote control receiver .... 7

Remote Control shooting

........................................ 42

Reset ................... 19, 20, 69

Resets the adjustment value

........................................ 20

Resize ............................. 58

Retro (Digital Filter) ......... 59

Reversal Film (Custom

RGB Histogram Display... 12

Rotating images .............. 55

Self-timer shooting........... 41

Sensitivity ........................ 35

Sensitivity Steps .............. 35

Sequential Numberin g ..... 69

Set-up menus .................. 18

Shading (Digital Filter)

Shadow Correctio n .......... 47

Shake Reduction ............. 16

Shooting .......................... 28

Shooting Info Display

G mode .......................... 32

PC/AV termina l ................ 56

Pet o ............................. 31

Pixel Mappin g .................. 78

Playback Info Display

Motion JPEG ................... 44

Movie Continuous AF ...... 34

Movie Edit........................ 62

Movie men u ..................... 17

Movie mod e ..................... 34

Movie S R ......................... 17

Moving Object e ........... 30

MSC ................................ 77

Multi-exposur e ................. 43

Multi-image display.......... 53

Multiple AF Points (Autofocus

Method) ........................... 38

Multi-segment meterin g ... 35

Museum v ..................... 31

Muted (Custom Image).... 48

selection screen .............. 11

Playback men u ................ 17

Playback mod e ................ 29

Playback mode palette .... 52

Portrait (Custom Image) .. 48

Portrait b ....................... 30

Posterization (Digital Filter)

Power .............................. 26

Power Saving .................. 19

Preview...................... 33, 64

Program Automatic Exposure

......................................... 32

Protect ............................. 68

Provided software............ 85

PTP ................................. 77

selection screen............... 11

Shutter & Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure ........ 32

Shutter Priority Automatic

Exposure ......................... 32

Single Frame Shootin g .... 40

Single image display.. 11, 29

Sketch (Digital Filter) ....... 59

Slideshow ........................ 55

Slim (Digital Filter) ..... 49, 59

Smart Effect..................... 51

Soft (Digital Filter)............ 59

Sound .............................. 34

Sound Effects .................. 18

Speaker ............................. 7

Specifications .................. 80

Spot (Autofocus Method)

........................................ 38

Spot metering .................. 35

Stage Lighting u ........... 31

Standby mode ................. 10

Starburst (Digital Filter).... 59

Stra p ................................ 21

Natural (Custom Image) .. 48

ND Filter .................... 15, 74

Night Scene HDR k ...... 30

Night Scene j ............... 30

Night Scene Portrait f .. 30

Night Snap l ................. 30

Noise Reduction .............. 35

Save as Manual W B ........ 46

Save Menu Location........ 14

Save RAW Data .............. 16

Save Rotation Inf o ........... 55

Save Smart Effect ........... 66

Saving RAW data ............ 29

Scene modes .................. 30

S mod e ........................ 30

SD Memory Card............. 25

Select (Autofocus Method)

........................................ 38

Select & Delete................ 53

Self-timer lamp .................. 7

Quality Level.................... 45

Quick Dial .................. 50, 66

Quick Macro n .............. 31

Quick Zoom ..................... 17

QuickTime ....................... 85

One Push File Format ..... 64

Operating environmen t .... 85

Radiant (Custom Image)

........................................ 48

RA W ................................ 45

RAW Developmen t .......... 63

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Sunset g ....................... 30

Surf & Snow q .............. 31

Switc h ................................ 8

Video terminal ................. 56

Vintage Color (Smart Effect)

Volume label.................... 27

K mod e ........................ 32

Terminal cover................... 7

Thumbnail display ..... 29, 53

Tone Expansion (Digital

Filter) ......................... 49, 59

Tone Expansion (Smart

Warm Fade (Smart Effect)

Water Color (Digital Filter)

WARRANTY POLICY...... 95

WB When Using Flash .... 46

White Balance ................. 45

Window s .......................... 85

Wireless LAN................... 69

World Time ...................... 67

Effect ).............................. 50

Toy Camera (Digital Filter)

......................................... 38

Tracking (Autofocus Method)

Tripod socke t ..................... 7

I mode......................... 32

Zoom lens........................ 28

Unicolor Bold (Digital Filter)

Unicolor Bold (Smart Effect)