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Though the Pentax K100D ranks among the smaller digital SLRs on the market, its heft and feel are still enough to be taken more seriously. The all-black body measures 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8 inches (130 x 93 x 70 millimeters) and weighs 22.2 ounces (635 grams) with batteries, lens, and memory card installed. A shoulder strap is packaged with the camera, so you can keep it securely around your neck or on your shoulder when strolling about. The Pentax K lens mount is intended to be compatible with every Pentax K lens ever produced, and the camera features Pentax"s own Shake Reduction technology to help prevent any minor blurring from camera movement in long zoom shots. Capable of handling a wide range of exposure conditions with its array of automatic and manual exposure modes, the K100D ought to please novices and advanced photographers alike, and its lens compatibility will especially pique the interest of Pentax devotees.

The Pentax K100D features a nice handgrip on the right side of the front panel, with a leathery texture for your fingers to cling to as they wrap around the camera. On the front of the handgrip is a small window covering the remote control receiver and self-timer lamp. The sliver metal K lens mount dominates the front panel, and a small button on its lower left side (as viewed from the front) unlocks the lens for removal.

The right side of the Pentax K100D (as viewed from the rear) features the SD/MMC memory compartment, covered by a hinged, plastic door that opens from the rear panel. Also visible on this side is one of the shoulder strap eyelets.

The left side holds a large plastic door that flips out toward the front and reveals the wired remote, Video/PC, and DC In jacks. A second strap eyelet is located at the top of the panel, just beneath the ribbed edge of the Mode dial. Also visible on this side of the Pentax K100D is the Focus switch on the bottom of the lens barrel.

The Pentax K100D"s top panel includes the Shutter button and Power dial combination, along with the Exposure Compensation (Aperture) button. A small monochrome LCD status panel reports the camera settings. Center are the pop-up flash compartment and external flash hot shoe, with the camera"s Mode dial on the far left. Also visible is the optical viewfinder"s sliding diopter adjustment switch, behind the flash hot shoe.

The few remaining controls are located on the Pentax K100D"s rear panel, along with the 2.5-inch LCD monitor and optical viewfinder eyepiece. In the top right corner are the multifunctional "E-Dial" (indicated by the index display and magnifying glass icons) and the AE Lock/Protect button, with a Four-Way Arrow pad and OK button below these. Adjacent to the lower right corner of the LCD monitor are the Function button and Shake Reduction switch, with a small LED that reports camera status. Lining the far left side of the rear panel are the Flash Up, Menu, Erase, Info, and Playback buttons.

Shutter Button: Placed at an angle out on the grip"s leading edge, this button sets focus and exposure when halfway pressed, and fires the Pentax K100D"sshutter when fully pressed.

Power Dial: Encircling the Shutter button, this dial turns the camera on and off. A third, springloaded position, indicated by a lens diaphragm icon, enables either an optical or digital preview in the LCD monitor. (Optical preview shows the depth of field through the viewfinder, and the digital preview captures a temporary image that indicates the result of aperture and shutter speed in the LCD monitor.)

Exposure Compensation/AV Button: Placed behind the Pentax K100D"sShutter button and Power dial on the top panel, this button adjusts the overall exposure compensation when pressed while turning the E-Dial. In Manual mode, pressing this button while turning the E-Dial adjusts the lens aperture setting.

Mode Dial: Located on the far left side of the camera"s top panel, this ribbed dial sets the Pentax K100D"s operating mode, offering Auto Picture, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Bulb, Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, and Scene modes. (See menus and descriptions below.)

AE Lock/Protect Button: In the top right corner of the Pentax K100D"srear panel, this button locks the exposure when pressed. (You can also set this button to lock either the shutter speed or aperture only through the Custom Functions menu.) In Playback mode, this button marks a displayed image for write protection, or removes the protection indicator.

E-Dial: To the left of the AE Lock / Protect button, this dial features markings for index display and image enlargement playback functions. In record modes, however, this dial changes the Pentax K100D"s settings when turned while pressing a button. In Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, turning this dial adjusts the designated exposure variable. In Manual mode, turning the dial alone sets the shutter speed; pressing the Exposure Compensation/AV button while turning the E-Dial sets the Aperture.

Let my share my experience with the K-30 as compared to the K-5, as I own both cameras. Owned a K-30 from the start. Then I also got a pretty beat up but perfectly working K-5 body very cheap, since I was interested in trying out a camera with more external controls

After extensive use, I"ve made a list of pros for either camera, ranking each feature with one to five stars in accordance how important it is in MY shooting (which may differ from yours...)

In my use as an amateur, IQ (*****), viewfinder (*****) and autofocus (*****) differences are academic at best between these two cameras (I know the K5 is 14 bit compared to 12 bit for the K-30 but for me that isn"t an issue).

Actually I was a bit surprised after getting the K-5, I thought I"d be shooting it exclusively leaving the K-30 at home. As it turned out I actually prefer the K-30 in daily use. Much boils down to software: Before getting the K-5 I hadn"t reflected on how much you interact with the cameras playback and menu system: and how annoying it is when these aren"t as responsive as you"re used to. The duller screen was a turn off as well. Before getting the K-5 I also thought I"d be using the external controls more but as it turned out it didn"t save much time compared to changing settings in the info pane.

Conclusion: In amateur use It"s hard to find a better bang for the buck these past years than the K-x0 series. K-7/5/3 are nice bodies but you pay a very high premium for a metal body, a few extra knobs and switches and the ability to use a battery grip. I tried a cheap chinese grip which worked fine, but also made me realise I don"t need one in my shooting. The K-5 will soon be up for sale, sticking with the K-30. Cheapskate as I am I will be very interested in picking up a lightly used K-70 a couple of years down the line when I feel it"s time to upgrade.

The Pentax K-5 DSLR was developed using the Pentax K-7 as its base; the K-5 inherits the user-friendly operation, array of advanced features and compact, lightweight body of its predecessor, yet it is more resourceful with its high-speed, low-noise CMOS image sensor and high-performance PRIME II imaging engine.

The continuous shooting mode has a maximum speed of approximately seven images per second. It also offers a sensitivity range between ISO 80 and ISO 51200 (when expanded via a custom function) and Full HD-proportion movie recording at 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The K-5 features a new-generation, wide-frame SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle). The AF system has completely redesigned optics, and factors the light source at the time of shooting into its calculations so as to improve the accuracy of autofocus operation. It also offers a choice of shutter-release options - between focus priority and release priority in the AF.S (single) advance mode, or between focus priority and speed priority in the AF.C (continuous) advance mode.

The K-5 sensor is estimated to be 2-3 stops more sensitive than that of its predecessor, the K-7, meaning that a K-5 photo taken at ISO 6400 will look about as grainy than one taken at ISO 800 with the K-7.

Hi: 7 fps up to approx. 34 frames (JPG), up to approx. 26 frames (PEF/DNG) with firmware upgrade, Lo: 2 fps until card is full (JPG), up to appox. 40 frames (PEF/DNG)

All Pentax K-mount lenses except for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters (stop down metering and manual focus only). Lens correction

Auto discharge, On (leading curtain sync), Redeye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Trailing curtain sync, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless*, Contrast control*

The new rounder, softer appearance to the K100D"s body is certainly more appealing and appears to have become the "family trademark" as it has been repeated with the recently announced K10D. The front of the camera carries some interesting curves, one of which crosses the face of the hand grip which interestingly isn"t just for looks, it matches the increasing width of your fingers in the grip. At the back we have a fairly familiar Pentax digital SLR layout, a simple thumb grip on the right side and a set of controls clustered around the 2.5" LCD. One addition here is obviously the Shake Reduction switch.

The K100D"s body is the now familiar re-enforced ABS plastic but under the skin there is a stainless steel chassis (image below), not that dissimilar to that of the K10D.

Below you can see the K100D beside some new competition, the six megapixel Nikon D40 . As you can see the two cameras are approximately the same height but the D40 is narrower yet maintains a reasonable grip size. As you can see from the table below despite its small dimensions the K100D is one of the more weighty digital SLR"s, this mostly it appears down to the Shake Reduction system (the K110D being 75g lighter).

The K100D has a decent sized hand grip which as mentioned above is shaped nicely to match the natural shape of your hand. The rear thumb grip provides a little extra support and all of the cameras main "shooting" controls are within reach of your thumb and forefinger. The grip itself has a soft rubber coating but this does not extend to the rear of the camera nor is it repeated on the left side.

The K100D features a bright and sharp 2.5" LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a wide viewing angle. It also has a wide range of brightness adjustment (-7 to +7) which affects the LCD backlight and gamma of image display. The LCD is covered by a plastic screen but doesn"t feature an anti-reflective coating.

On top of the camera is a large LCD panel which provides a wide range of information about the current camera settings and exposure. The frames remaining display also doubles up to display information such as the exposure compensation setting and "PC" or "Pb" when the camera is connected to a computer or printer (PictBridge). Unlike other digital SLR"s the K100D"s panel does not have a backlight.

We have always highly rated Pentax viewfinders, they tend to provide large bright views thanks to high magnification and frame view. This was primarily due to the use of a Penta-prism, however the K100D uses the cheaper Penta-mirror type where mirrors are used of a prism. That said it"s one of the better Penta-mirror implementations and while magnification is reduced to 0.85x the view (for an "APS size sensor" camera) is still relatively large and bright.

Looking through the eyepiece the first thing you will notice are the AF frame and the spot metering frame. Normally the AF areas are not visible, the image below is simulated to indicate the position of the AF points. You can choose from Auto AF-point selection, manual point selection or center point only.

In low ISO"s blue sky noise is next to none up to ISO 200, preferably ISO 80. Most landscape photographers I know prefer to use lower ISO"s for most images, so this makes the K5 a great choice for them.

Compared to other Pentax DSLRS and the older 16 segment metering, the K5"s 77 segment metering is simply in another class of performance here. Without question it"s one of the more immediately obvious improvements I noticed right away, and continued to notice. There isn"t a metering system that I know that is perfect but the K5"s, especially compared to its siblings (less the K7), is so much better in this regard I forgive it for the rare brain fart that may occur. Overall I found it to be very reliable, with a slight bias in preserving highlight detail at times which means the occasional bump up in EV value compensation will need to take place.

Far as I can recollect, Ricoh were the first to pioneer this kind of white balance with the GRD III compact, from there, the K7 followed (not because of Ricoh just in time lines of release), and all of Ricoh"s cameras since. Pentax have taken a similar route with all of the cameras from the K7 and beyond and should be commended for the giant leap forward. Not all manufacturers have this down!

It"s not a perfect system but heads and tails above past cameras and likely good for about 90% of your shots. I"ll take that score any day of the week. Odd how Ricoh ended up purchasing Pentax- isn"t it? Match made in heaven? Could be.

*Note about CTE white balance setting. I find this to be the best auto-setting for landscapes that I"ve found yet, and If I hadn"t read most of the K5 manual, I"d never have found it. Apparently this setting is optimized for landscape use, and I can see why.

In general I find the K5 to be a very fast and accurate autofocusing DSLR. The lower the light levels the slower the auto focus of course- which is very common in DSLRS, but the K5 like the K20D and K200D before it doesn"t seem to want to give up in near dark conditions (and I like that). In bright light, the K5 is one of the fastest focusing DSLRS I"ve ever used (top 3 for sure), especially when using a lens that is screw driven and utilizes the in-body focusing motor.

The SDM focusing lenses are quiet and smooth but the focus motors aren"t as fast as I"m accustomed to seeing with this type. I"d like to try out some other brands on the Pentax to get a feel. That said, the screw driven lenses are super snappy, and this obviously isn"t an issue with the K5 (nor with SDM lenses really, it"s not that big of an issue).

The K5 attacks its AF subject quickly, and is tenacious in constant AF mode. The motor in the body works overtime to keep your subject in focus, like a cat following a drawn string on the carpet floor- quick quick quick quick! Micro adjustments happen constantly and frequently, and although it can be a bit loud, I find it accurate after I"ve made an exposure. If for whatever reason your K5/lens combo doesn"t focus accurately, don"t worry, the K5 has a micro AF adjustment feature that will automatically identify your lens and save your adjustment settings forever and ever (up to 20 lenses).

Otherwise, the AF point can be positioned just about anywhere on the screen, when using CDAF find an area with more contrast to use the AF point on, and likely the K5 will lock, and lock accurately. Only on a couple of occasions did a scene trick the K5 into thinking it really had a sharp lock, when in fact it didn"t. I don"t complain about those kind of results, especially because of the vast improvement I"ve seen in CDAF technology and how that has found its way into the K5.

I"m a big sucker, I like the cross processing look. Occasionally CP can just render a mood that other processing techniques simply can"t offer no matter how hard they try. The feeling is difficult for me to describe, but best attributed to my childhood when viewing old photo albums that had pictures from the 1970"s. You know the kind? The almost turned orange and near faded look? That doesn"t quite fully explain the draw CP has for me though, there is something else to it I really like. Here is a quickie sample I took while driving (don"t do that).

The K5"s Infrared Filter isn"t so bad either. It"s a bit hit and miss when it comes to a real "near IR" look, but when the camera gets it right, it"s a lot of fun. I myself shoot with IR cameras (conversions, not Hoya filters) so I know what the real deal should look like. Even though it"s not authentic, the look is intriguing and promotes experimentation. Blue skies w/clouds make a nice backdrop if you can get them in your scene. Pentax basically simulates the look of IR by taking the blue channel and making it fully dark, and turns vegetation into a more translucent white (that doesn"t always work). Nevertheless it"s grainy and it"s fun, and that is enough for me to have some fun with. Portraits look really interesting. Try it. Le Sample below.

For about $500.00 dollars more than the A580 though, the K5 has an impressive upgrade path which included the following: Industry leading weather/dust sealing, a much larger and brighter optical viewfinder, better grip and control surfaces, magnesium and stainless steel build quality, massive customization options, a much quieter shutter/mirror cycle, dedicated AF lamp, battery grip option, longer rated shutter life, top illuminated LCD panel, full metering and autofocus at 7fps (a580 will do 7fps but af and focus are locked), intervalometer, catch-in focus, Jpeg customization options, many art filters, cross processing and reversal film modes, a much more effective and reliable dust removal system, more external controls (dual dials and metering dial for example), a slightly smaller form factor, and many more features that don"t come off the top of my head.

Still, the A580 has similar AF speed, image quality, wireless flash as the K5. It bests it with a tilt LCD screen, unique phase detect full live view mode, unique 6 frame image stack multiframe noise reduction/handheld twilight options, lighter weight, and better battery life. To date I believe the A580 represents Sony"s best DSLR for the dollar and has been a favorite of mine for nearly a full year now- mainly because of its image quality, stacking features, and tilt LCD.

Both cameras have a 3 frame auto-image aligning/stacking HDR mode, which is not only handy for extreme lighting circumstances but also for low light noise reducing capabilities. When shooting in HDR mode in either camera, noise is reduced by about one full stop because of a 3 image stack in camera. This mode works best on still subjects, and allows for hand hold shooting at high ISO"s in very dim circumstances with less noise penalty as a result. Sony"s MFNR mode, aligns 6 images, and gives you a 2 stop advantage. I find the image stacking options useful and am glad to see the K5 at least incorporates one of those two types of shooting.

Both will do HD video, but the K5 has more manual options- Sony"s advantage is the AVCHD file type which takes less memory to record. Video is not a major concern of mine at all, at this time.

And last but not least, both have a moving image sensor that stabilizes hand held vibrations and movement- which is an advantage for every lens you own.

Other than that I find these two cameras a world apart in how they operate, handle, and what tasks they are best suited for. The A580 will keep up with the K5 in ideal weather circumstances, but add dusty, windy, or rainy environments and the K5 leaves the A580 in the dust. The massive amounts of customization options of the K5 are a strength seldom showcased in reports of the K5. Let me be clear, this is a HUGE part of the K5 experience and it truly sets itself apart from any other manufacturer in this regard. Other manufactures do have customization options (big brands), but for more expense, and never as comprehensive as the K5.

For outdoors, the K5 is an easy no-brainer choice, unless the weather conditions are ideal. Indoors I"ll take either, but the K5 has more ISO options, and a dedicated AF assist lamp and much quieter shutter. In low light situations where I need a quiet stealthy camera (when do we ever need a loud camera?), the K5 would win here hands down. Yep it"s more expensive but for my personal use, I find the advantages worth the extra cost. Both are excellent cameras for the price however.

As overwhelmed with the K5 as I am, I almost find it shocking that the A580 still impresses me after using the K5. Holding both in your hand tells you a lot about the quality of construction which speaks volumes in favor of the K5, but when comparing image quality on screen or print they are very close to one another- the K5 having a one stop advantage in shadow detail and overall dynamic range. In use, both cameras are just a blast to use and entice creativity backed by solid fast and reliable performance.

In case you don"t know, there"s a new kind of camera segment that"s been gaining popularity in the photo industry. Most manufacturers are now involved in the mirrorless category which include Sony, Samsung, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, and even Nikon finally stumbled into the market with a new model or two recently.

Fortunately I"ve also had the opportunity to try many of these models out first hand. Some are much more impressive than others- let me first get that straight. Some are also very tempting for me to use in addition to DSLRS, yet the only way I can justify getting yet another camera system is to be sure there is a place for one in my shooting that is legitimate and not just for play or fun.

Mirrorless cameras are typically more compact than DSLRS which is supposed to be their main selling point. So far though, in having used several different brands and models, the only real mirrorless system I see out there that is really compact is the Pentax Q system. Sony does well the the NEX-3/5 series, but once you add anything but a pancake prime lens to it, the size factor is suddenly not as good, and there are compromises that come with such a system.

Many of them do not have a built in viewfinder, you"ll need to purchase a separate (and often expensive) EVF finder in order to get that eye level view. And when you do attach the finder, there is more compromise in the compact advantages a mirrorless system has inherently. So, all of this got me thinking about the K5 and the small limited lenses that are available for it.

I began to realize that the K5 and a small pancake or limited lens wouldn"t be all that much bulkier than any of the popular (or respectable class) Mirrorless cameras. Yet at the very same time, there would be no additional compromises I"d have to make with the K5 because it already has everything I need in a camera. Putting a small lens on the front just makes the K5 a very compact imaging device, and it"s really not that much larger than some of the enthusiast level mirrorless cameras out there with a similar lens attached. Check out this photo below when compared to the Canon G12 compactset at a similar focal length, then imagine that most mirrorless cameras are larger than the G12- especially with a lens attached.

It"ll be a bit heavier than a mirrorless camera, but with that comes a steadier camera, in body image stabilization, a beautiful 100% coverage optical viewfinder, the best APS-C image quality available, and full feature set. So to reiterate, the K5"s small form factor again has another advantage here. In a way, the K5 can be as large or small of a system as you"d want it to be. Versatility is an understatement, all without much if any compromise.

This is something to really think about folks. The K5 purchase could do much more for you than you might initially think- it"s kind of a stand alone product in this regard. Truly the K5 isn"t just a typical DSLR, it really does stand alone in the market as something unique- classing into "DSLRS" although it is one, might be a bit too general. Here we go right back to my buy one camera argument for the K5.

Keep in mind too that there are excellent vintage used manual focus Pentax prime lenses available that would make an excellent companion for a compact outfit. Hmm, something to think about here. No compromises in camera operation, class leading image quality, for near the same size as an enthusiast level mirrorless camera but with much more versatility.

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Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 42 Using the Battery ... 43 Charging the Battery...43 Inserting/Removing the Battery ...44 Battery Level Indicator ...46 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ...46 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ...47 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ...

Playing Back Still Pictures ... 85 Playing Back Images ...85 Rotating Images...87 Enlarging Playback Images ...88 Displaying Multiple Images ...89 Displaying a Folder ...91 Slideshow ...92 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment... 94 Processing Images with Filters ... 95 Processing Images with Digital Filters ...95 Editing RAW Images...98 Deleting Images ...

Setting the Exposure ... 138 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...138 Setting the Sensitivity ...140 Selecting the Metering Method ...142 Changing the Exposure Mode ...144 Setting the Exposure ...161 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)...163 Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode ...166 Storing User Settings...167 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ...

Appendix Default Settings... 204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ... 208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ... 210 Cleaning the CCD... 211 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD...211 Removing Dust with a Blower...212 Optional Accessories ... 214 Error Messages ... 217 Troubleshooting...

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film q CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera...

Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information USER USER USER 1 / 2 0 0 0 1 / 2 0 0 0 1 / 2 0 0 0 + 1 .

Playback Mode Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only). You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. Detailed Information 1 / 2 0 0 0 1 / 2 0 0 0...

EV compensation (p.161) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Flash exposure compensation Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use. AE lock indicator (p.162) Appears during AE lock. ISO warning (p.141) Appears when warning value is reached or exceeded. Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.122), JPEG recorded pixels (p.118) and JPEG quality (p.119).

Selecting and Setting a Menu Item Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time. Press the four-way controller (5).

Item AF in remote control Noise Reduction Color Space Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode Green Btn in Manual One-touch RAW + JPEG Illuminate LCD panel Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel. Release when Chrging Preview Method...

Item Sets to automatically rotate images when playing Auto Image Rotation back. Sets whether to save rotation information when Saving rotation info shooting. Sets to enable shutter release when lens Using aperture ring aperture ring is set at other than s. Reset Custom Resets all the settings in the Custom Function Fnction...

Face the 2 mark on the battery towards the LCD monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and insert the battery. Insert until the battery locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with your hand.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.

With q, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 512 MB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 29 images in PEF format or DNG format.

Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select (Off). Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed. (On) or P...

When an Incorrect Language is Set If You Have Not Yet Proceeded to the Screen to Set Date and Time If you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ perform the following operations to show the [Initial Setting] screen in that language if you have not yet proceeded to the screen to set the date and time.

Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.

Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( ) and turn the lens counterclockwise. • The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped.

Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.70) Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

Using Built-in Flash Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.23, p.26, p.28) Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully.

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.

Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. Press the shutter release button halfway.

Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. AUTO AUTO AUTO Exit Exit Exit Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Single frame shooting Single frame shooting Single frame shooting...

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the front and back self-timer lamps start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select h or i. The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.

The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. Press the Q button. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Turn the rear e-dial to the left (toward f).

Press the four-way controller (5). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Operations available during a slideshow 4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (3) Operations available when paused 4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (3) Stop the slideshow.

Press the four-way controller (4). The screen for selecting the filter appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial.

Filter name Converts to a black and white image. Changes the contrast to B&W appear as if a B&W color filter was used. Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Sepia Selects from three levels of density.

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the parameter you want to change. The following parameters can be changed. Recorded Pixels J (3872×2592), P (3008×2000), i (1824×1216) Quality Level C (Best), D (Better), E (Good) F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights), JW (White light White Balance fluorescent lights), JD (Daylight colors fluorescent...

Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Press the { button to select all images (the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images).

Press the four-way controller (2). The DPOF screen appears. Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images”...

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed.

Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.113) for details on how to make the settings.

Press the four-way controller (23) and set. Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White Balance. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview. Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. •...

Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject. Press the shutter release button fully. Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released. The screen to select the measuring range is displayed.

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus). 1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66) •...

Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial. Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired AF point. The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.

Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus.

Exposure Description Mode Lets you set shutter speed (Hyper- and aperture to capture the manual) picture with creative intent. Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds p (Bulb) such as fireworks and night scenes. Locks the shutter speed at 1/180 sec.

Using the B (Green) Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Set the mode dial to B. Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket, Multi-exposure, and Flash compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.

Using the e (Hyper-program) Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program). Set the mode dial to e.

Hyper-program To change the shutter speed You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode. • You can only set the shutter speed to a value that is in relation to aperture. •...

Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter speed and capture images emphasizing subject movement. Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.

• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) •...

Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.

• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) •...

• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) •...

Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) Set the mode dial to a. Press the Green button.

• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hyper- manual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140). • The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over ±3.0.

Combining with L Press the L button (p.162) to record the exposure value in Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained. Example) If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the front e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.

Using the p (Bulb) Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. Set the mode dial to p. •...

Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to M. • Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value. •...

Set the step interval. Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. The available bracketing amounts in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) are as follows. Bracketng amount (Step interval) Press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.

Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast levels. Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot. You can set the saving order with [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.

Changing the Settings in A Mode You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A. To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture mode and perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu. U S E R Exposure Mode Recorded Pixels...

Using Slow-Speed-Sync You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. • Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

Using Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released.

About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the q is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).

Using in Wireless Mode 1 Place the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) at the desired location. 2 Set the power switch of the above external flash to [WIRELESS]. 3 Set the wireless mode of the above external flash to [S] (Slave). 4 Turn on the camera, and then turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to B, e, K, b, c, L or a.

Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or you can use an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ.

Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.183) 2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast-Control-Sync mode.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. • When [File No.] is set to O (On), the file number of the last image taken is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted.

Item Display Time Instant Histogram Review Bright/Dark area Histogram Digital Preview Bright/Dark area Digital Filter Interval Slideshow Repeat Playback * The slimness setting for the slim filter, the softness setting for the soft filter, the brightness setting for the brightness filter, and the color setting for the color filter can be saved/reset.

Item Dust Removal Dust Removal Start-up action Sensor Cleaning Reset * Return to the default settings only when Mode dial is set to A (USER) and is reset. [A Custom Setting] Menu Item Settings Program Line EV Steps Sensitivity Steps ISO warning Meter Operating Time AE-L with AF locked...

Item Release when Chrging Preview Method Recordable Image No. Initial zoom display Auto Image Rotation Saving rotation info Using aperture ring Reset Custom Fnction * Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu. Fn Menu Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity DPOF settings Digital Filter...

Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the K mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the K mount. Lenses without power zoom use the K lens manual for details.

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up]. Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. Clean the CCD. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth.

Error Message Description The batteries are exhausted. Install new Battery depleted batteries in the camera. (p.43) Appears during CCD cleaning if the battery level Not enough battery is insufficient. Replace the battery with a new remaining one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50 (optional). to clean sensor (p.47) The maximum folder number (999) and file...

After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC.

Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation Pentax Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button. Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer) Three or five frames (underexposed, proper exposure and overexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.

*1 The number of recordable images (without flash) and playback time Battery Life (23°C) are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions. *2 The number of recordable images (50% flash usage) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards.

The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Dark Portion Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black.

Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus.

[A Custom Setting] Menu ...33, 206 Date Adjust ...56 Date change ...190 Daylight (White Balance) ...123 Daylight-Sync Shooting ...74 Default Setting ...53, 204 Delete ...100 Delete All Images ...101 i(Delete) button ...21, 100 Deleting a Single Image ...100 Depth of Field ...139 Digital Filter ...95 Digital Preview ...170 Diopter Adjust ...60...

ISO Sensitivity ...140 ISO warning ...141 JPEG Quality ...50, 119 JPEG Rec. Pixels ...50, 118 Language ...53 LCD Monitor ...22 LCD panel ...28 Lens ...58, 208 Lens unlock button ...18, 59 Lock Exposure ...135 a (Hyper-manual) Mode ...156 Main switch ...18, 21, 52 Manual Exposure Mode a ...156 \ (Manual focus) ...136 Manual focus \ ...136...

Recorded Pixels ...50, 118 Red-eye reduction ...74, 183 Remaining image storage capacity ...46 Remote Control ...81 Reset ...201, 202 Rotate ...87 Saturation ...121 SD Memory Card ...48 Select&Delete ...102 Self-Timer ...77 Sensitivity ...140 Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...148 Sensor Cleaning ...211 Sepia (Digital Filter) ...97 [R Set-up] Menu ...32, 205 Shade (White Balance) ...123...

Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

(European Headquarters) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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