Pentax: Getting Started Shooting Playback Settings Appendix Operating Manual

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To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup Fs ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera)
Body mount cover Triangular ring and protective cover Battery grip terminal cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion
(Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Battery D-LI90
Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM)

D-BC90 O-ST132 S-SW140
Operating Manual (this manual)
Lenses you can use

Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the
aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.81.
Introducing the K-3 1
Getting Started 2
Taking Pictures 3
Playback Functions 4
Changing the Settings 5
Appendix 6
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How to Use This Manual
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Introducing the K-3 ...............................p.7 Taking Pictures ......................................p.35

Gives you an overview of the K-3. Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works
Read this and get to know your K-3! properly, try out the camera and take lots of
pictures!
 Names and Functions of the Working
Parts .............................................................p.7  Configuring the Capture Settings ..............p.35
 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.16  Taking Still Pictures ....................................p.36
 Menu List ...................................................... p.18  Recording Movies .......................................p.38

 Setting the Exposure ..................................p.39
 Using the Built-in Flash ..............................p.41
2  Setting the Focus Method ..........................p.42
Getting Started .......................................p.25
 Setting the Drive Mode ...............................p.47
Explains how to get your K-3 ready for shooting as
well as basic operations.  Setting the White Balance ..........................p.52
 Attaching the Strap ..................................... p.25  Controlling the Image Finishing Touch .....p.54
 Attaching a Lens ......................................... p.25  Correcting Images .......................................p.57
 Using the Battery and Charger .................. p.26

 Inserting a Memory Card ............................ p.28
 Initial Settings ..............................................p.29
 Basic Shooting Operation .......................... p.31
 Reviewing Images ....................................... p.34
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Playback Functions ..............................p.59 Appendix ...................................................p.80
Explains various operations for playing back and Provides various resources.
editing images.

 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.59
Functions .....................................................p.80
 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.60
 Functions Available with Various
 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.64 Lenses ..........................................................p.81
 Editing and Processing Images ................. p.65  Functions when Using an External
Flash .............................................................p.84
5  Using the GPS Unit .....................................p.85

 Troubleshooting ..........................................p.86
Changing the Settings ........................p.71
 Main Specifications .....................................p.90
Explains how to change other settings.
 Index .............................................................p.96
 Camera Settings ..........................................p.71
 For Using Your Camera Safely ...................p.100
 File Management Settings .......................... p.75
 Care to be Taken During Handling ............p.101
 WARRANTY POLICY ...................................p.104
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen

of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.
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Contents
How to Use This Manual .........................2 Basic Shooting Operation ................................. 31

Shooting with Live View ............................................... 33
Contents
Introducing the K-3 ..................................7 Reviewing Images .............................................. 34
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 7 Taking Pictures ......................................35
Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8
Monitor Display .............................................................. 9 Configuring the Capture Settings ..................... 35
Viewfinder .................................................................... 14 Memory Card Settings ................................................. 35
LCD Panel ................................................................... 15 Image Capture Settings ............................................... 35
Electronic Level ........................................................... 15 Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 35
How to Change Function Settings .................... 16 Taking Still Pictures ........................................... 36
Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 16 EV Compensation ........................................................ 37
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 16 Recording Movies ............................................... 38
Using the Menus .......................................................... 17 Playing Back Movies .................................................... 39
Menu List ............................................................. 18 Setting the Exposure .......................................... 39
Rec. Mode Menu ......................................................... 18 Sensitivity ..................................................................... 39
Movie Menu ................................................................. 21 AE Metering ................................................................. 40
Playback Menu ............................................................ 21 Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 41
Set-up Menu ................................................................ 22 Setting the Focus Method .................................. 42
Custom Setting Menu .................................................. 23 Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the
Viewfinder .................................................................... 43
Getting Started .......................................25 Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 44
Attaching the Strap ............................................ 25 AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 45
Attaching a Lens ................................................. 25 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................ 46
Using the Battery and Charger .......................... 26 Setting the Drive Mode ....................................... 47
Continuous Shooting .................................................... 48
Charging the Battery .................................................... 26
Self-timer ...................................................................... 48
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 27
Remote Control ............................................................ 49
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 28
Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 49
Inserting a Memory Card ................................... 28 Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 50
Initial Settings ..................................................... 29 Multi-exposure ............................................................. 50
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 29 Interval Shooting .......................................................... 51
Setting the Display Language ...................................... 29 Interval Composite ....................................................... 51
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 30 Interval Movie Record .................................................. 52
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 31
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Setting the White Balance ................................. 52 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 75
Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 53 File Management Settings ................................. 75
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 75
Temperature ................................................................ 54 Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................ 76
Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ............ 54 Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 78
Custom Image ............................................................. 54 Using a Wireless Memory Card ................................... 78
Contents
Digital Filter .................................................................. 56
Correcting Images .............................................. 57 Appendix .................................................80
Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 57 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Lens Correction ........................................................... 57 Functions ............................................................ 80
Composition Adjustment .............................................. 58
Functions Available with Various Lenses ........ 81
Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 58
Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 82
Playback Functions ...............................59 Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 83
Functions when Using an External Flash ........ 84
Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 59
Using the GPS Unit ............................................. 85
Changing the Playback Method ........................ 60 Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 85
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 60
Troubleshooting ................................................. 86
Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 61
Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 87
Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 61
Error Messages ............................................................ 88
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 62
Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 62 Main Specifications ............................................ 90
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 63 Operating Environment for USB Connection and
Provided Software ........................................................ 94
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............ 64
Index .................................................................... 96
Editing and Processing Images ........................ 65
Copying an Image ........................................................ 65 For Using Your Camera Safely ........................ 100
Changing the Image Size ............................................ 65 Care to be Taken During Handling .................. 101
Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 66 WARRANTY POLICY ........................................ 104
Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 66
Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 68
Editing Movies ............................................................. 68
RAW Development ...................................................... 69
Changing the Settings ...........................71

Camera Settings ................................................. 71
Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 71
Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................ 73
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified
City ............................................................................... 74
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Introduction
Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything other
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission
according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are
placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment
during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as
laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here
also.
To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera
misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to
either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of
batteries used for this camera and its accessories.
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Speaker Hot shoe 1

Built-in flash
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Strap lug
Strap lug
AF assist light
X-sync socket
Microphone Headphone terminal
Self-timer lamp/ Mirror
Remote control receiver
AF coupler
Lens mount index
Lens unlock button Lens information contacts
Image plane indicator Diopter adjustment dial

LCD panel
Dial indicator
Viewfinder
Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards

Microphone terminal
USB terminal (micro B) Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver
Card access lamp
HDMI terminal (type D)
Cable switch terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover
Monitor
Tripod socket Battery cover unlock knob
Battery grip contacts

Battery cover
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3 Shutter release button
Buttons and Dials Press to capture images. (p.32)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
1 1 7
4 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.29, p.46)
5 Front e-dial (Q)
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2 8 Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36)

3 9 You can change the menu category when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.17)
4 0 In playback mode, use this to select a different image.
6 Lens unlock button
5 a Press to detach a lens. (p.25)
b 7 Flash pop-up button (1)
Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.41)
8 Mode dial lock button
c Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.32)
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9 Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode. (p.32)
d h 0 Mode dial lock release lever
i Use this lever to release mode dial lock to operate the mode
dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.32)
e j a RAW/Fx button (P)
k You can assign a function to this button. (p.71)
b AF Mode button (b)
f l Press to change the AF Mode or AF point. (p.43)
m c Focus mode switch
Press to change the focus mode. (p.42)
d Live View/REC button (K/a)
n Displays the Live View image. (p.33)
Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.38)
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e AE Metering/Delete button (2/L)
g p Press to change the metering method. (p.40)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.34)
1 EV Compensation button (J)
f Playback button (B)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37)
Switches to playback mode. (p.34) Press the button again to
2 ISO button (N) switch to capture mode.
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.39)
g INFO button (G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.12)
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h Rear e-dial (R) p MENU button (F)
Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36) Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.17)
displayed. (p.17)
You can change the settings when the control panel is
Monitor Display
1
displayed. (p.16)
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In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.34, p.60) Capture Mode
i AF button (I)
Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing the shutter With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
release button halfway. (p.42) the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
j AE Lock button (H) When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
Locks the exposure value before shooting. checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and the
In playback mode, the JPEG image that was just taken can viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take
also be saved in RAW format. (p.34) pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the
monitor.
k Green button (M)
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
Resets the values being adjusted.
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Switches to ISO AUTO when adjusting the sensitivity.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
l Stills/Movies switch
change settings. (p.16) You can change the type of information
Switches between A (Still capture) mode and C (Movie
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
recording) mode. (p.31)
panel is displayed. (p.12)
m OK button (E)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this ISO AUTO Setting 12345
Adjustment Range 12345
button to confirm the selected item.
1/250
2 50
F 5.6 1600 100-3200
n Change AF Point/Card slot switch button (c / d)
In capture mode, press this button to enable changing the
AF point. (p.44) 12345
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In playback mode, press this button to switch between the
Standby mode Control panel
memory cards inserted in the two slots, SD1 and SD2.
(Status Screen)
(p.34)
o Four-way controller (ABCD)
Displays the Drive Mode/Flash Mode/White Balance/ 1/ 250
2 50
Custom Image setup menu. (p.16) F 5.6Status Screen1600
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to
move the cursor or change the item to set.
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Press B in single image display of playback mode to display 12345
the playback mode palette. (p.59) Shooting Info Display selection screen
When selecting the area of an image to magnify or to use as
a focusing area, you can move the area diagonally by
pressing two keys at the same time.
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Status Screen Live View
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1 1/4000
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F 5.6 12800
12800
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15 ±0EV 18
1 Exposure Mode (p.36) 14 AE Metering (p.40) 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 99999 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 99999
2 AE Lock 15 Focus Method (p.42) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

3 Digital Filter (p.56)/HDR 16 Card slot number (p.35)
Capture (p.57) 17 File Format (p.35) 1 Exposure Mode (p.36) 14 Electronic Level (vertical
4 Wireless LAN status 18 Image storage capacity 2 Flash Mode (p.41) tilt) (p.15)
(p.78) 19 Flash Exposure 3 Drive Mode (p.47) 15 Histogram
5 GPS positioning status Compensation (p.41) 4 White Balance (p.52) 16 EV Compensation (p.37)
(p.85) 20 White Balance fine- 5 Custom Image (p.54) 17 EV bar scale
6 Shake Reduction/ tuning (p.53) 6 Digital Filter (p.56)/HDR 18 Operation guide
Horizon Correction 21 Drive Mode (p.47) Capture (p.57) 19 AE Lock
7 Battery level 22 White Balance (p.52) 7 Wireless LAN status 20 Shutter speed
8 E-dial guide 23 AF point (p.44) (p.78) 21 Aperture value
9 Shutter speed 24 Custom Image (p.54) 8 GPS positioning status 22 Sensitivity (p.39)
10 Aperture value 25 Flash Mode (p.41) (p.85) 23 File Format
11 EV Compensation 26 Operation guide, and 9 AE Metering (p.40) 24 Card slot number in use
(p.37)/Exposure number of shots during 10 Shake Reduction/ (p.35)
Bracketing (p.49) Multi-exposure, Interval Horizon Correction/ 25 Image storage capacity
12 EV bar scale Shooting or Interval Movie SR 26 Face detection frame
13 Sensitivity (p.39) Composite 11 Battery level (when [Contrast AF] is
12 Temperature warning set to [Face Detection])
13 Electronic Level (p.44)
(horizontal tilt) (p.15)
t Memo
• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the settings of
the items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (p.19)
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t Memo
Control Panel
• Items that can be selected vary depending on the current
A mode camera setup.
• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control
ISO AUTO Setting
Adjustment Range
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2
3
3
4
4 panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode. 1
5 6 7 • You can change the display color of the status screen, menu
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100-3200
8 9 10 11 12 cursor and control panel in [Display Color] of [LCD Display] in
13 14 15 16 17 the D1 menu. (p.22)
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C mode
Exposure Setting 1:23'45" 1 3 4
Program AE 1:23'45" 2 3 4
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1 Function name 16 AF Mode (p.43)/Contrast

2 Setting AF (p.44)
3 Card slot number (p.35) 17 AF point (p.44)/Focus
4 Number of recordable Peaking (p.45)
still pictures/movie 18 Memory Card Options
recordable time (p.35)
5 ISO AUTO Setting (p.39) 19 File Format (p.35)
6 Highlight Correction 20 JPEG Recorded Pixels
(p.57) and Quality Level (p.35)/
7 Shadow Correction movie recorded pixels
(p.57) (p.35)
8 Digital Filter (p.56) 21 Shake Reduction/Movie
9 HDR Capture (p.57) SR
10 AF Assist Light (p.43) 22 AA Filter Simulator (p.58)
11 High-ISO NR (p.40) 23 Exposure Setting (p.38)
12 Slow Shutter Speed NR 24 Recording Sound Level
13 Distortion Correction (p.38)
(p.57) 25 Playback Sound Volume
14 Lateral Chromatic 26 Framerate (p.35)
Aberration Adjustment 27 Current date and time
(p.57) 28 Destination (p.74)
15 Peripheral Illumination
Correction (p.57)
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Shooting Info Display When the camera is held vertically
When the camera is rotated to the vertical 1/ 250
2 50
You can change the type of information displayed in standby
position, the status screen and control F 5.6
1 mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use
CD to select the type and press E. panel are displayed in a vertical position.
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1600
To not display images in the vertical
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When shooting with the viewfinder position, set [Auto Screen Rotation] to
Status Displays the settings for shooting with the [Off] in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. 12345
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Screen viewfinder. (p.10) (p.22)
Displays the camera
angle. Playback Mode
A bar scale indicating
The captured image and shooting information are displayed in
the horizontal camera
single image display of the playback mode.
angle appears at the Press G to change the type of information displayed in single
Electronic bottom of the screen, image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
Example:
Level and a bar scale Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow)
indicating the vertical Vertically level (green) 100-0001 100-0001
camera angle appears

Standard Information Display
on the right side. If the camera angle cannot be
detected, both ends and the center of the bar
scales flash red. 1/ 2000
1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 F2.8 200 +0.3
Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor. Single image display Playback Info Display
(Standard Information Display) selection screen
The current latitude, longitude, altitude,
direction, and Coordinated Universal Time Standard Captured image, file format, exposure value,
Electronic (UTC) are displayed. Turn the camera off and on Information Display and operation guide indicators are displayed.
Compass again to return to the status screen. Detailed Detailed information on how and when the
Available only when the optional GPS unit is Information Display image was taken is displayed (p.13).
attached to the camera and is operating. (p.85)
Captured image and brightness histogram are displayed (p.13).
Histogram Display
When shooting with Live View Not available during movie playback.
Standard RGB Histogram Captured image and RGB histogram are displayed (p.13).
The Live View image and the settings for Display Not available during movie playback.
Information
shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.10)
Display No Information
Only the captured image is displayed.
No Display
Certain icons, such as those for the Exposure
Information
Mode and Drive Mode, are not displayed. t Memo
Display
• The display selected in Playback Info Display selection screen appears in
playback mode when the camera is turned off and on again. If [Playback Info
Display] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the [Standard Information
Display] always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.75)
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19 AE Metering (p.40) 34 Color Fringe Correction
Detailed Information Display
20 AF point (p.44) (p.69)
21 White Balance (p.52) 35 Custom Image setting
Still pictures
22 White Balance fine-tuning (p.54)
100-0001 2
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3 4 5 6 7 8 (p.53) 36 Custom Image parameters 1
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+1.0 9 10 11 12 23 AA Filter Simulator (p.58) 37 Shooting date and time
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24 Lens focal length 38 Length of time of the
1/ 2000F2.8 ±0 20
1600 +1.5 ±0 16 17 19
5000K G1A1 55.0mm ±0 21 22 23 24 36 25 File Format (p.35) recorded movie
±0
±0 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 26 JPEG Recorded Pixels 39 Volume
09/09/2013 10:30 ±0 28 37 (p.35)/movie recorded 40 Sound
pixels (p.35) 41 Framerate (p.35)
Movies
27 JPEG Quality (p.35) 42 Altitude (p.85)
100-0001
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3 4 5 6 7 8 28 Color Space (p.24) 43 Lens direction (p.85)
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10'10"
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9 38 29 Highlight Correction (p.57) 44 Latitude (p.85)
1/ 125 F8.0 13 14 15 39 40
±0 30 Shadow Correction (p.57) 45 Longitude (p.85)
1600 0.0 ±0 16 17 19
5000K G1A1 55.0mm ±0 21 22 24 36 31 Distortion Correction (p.57) 46 Universal Coordinated
±0
±0 25 26 41 29 30 32 Lateral Chromatic Aberration Time
09/09/2013 10:30 ±0 37
Adjustment (p.57) 47 Information tampering
33 Peripheral Illumination warning
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AB Correction (p.57) 48 Photographer (p.78)
49 Copyright Holder (p.78)
100-0001 2 5 6 7 8
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0m 123° 42 43
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44 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display
10:00:00 W140°02.000' 45
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 48 Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB
123456 47
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Histogram Display.
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1 Captured image 10 Flash Mode (p.41) 100-0001
AB 100-0001
2 Rotation information 11 Flash Exposure 6
12
(p.62) Compensation (p.41)
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3 Exposure Mode (p.36) 12 Color Moiré Correction
4 Digital Filter (p.56)/HDR (p.66) 1 14
Capture (p.57) 13 Shutter speed 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3
5 Transferred via Wireless 14 Aperture value 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11

LAN (p.78) 15 Shake Reduction/ Brightness histogram RGB histogram
6 Protect setting (p.75) Horizon Correction/ 1 Histogram (Brightness) 5 Folder number-File
7 Card slot number in use Movie SR 2 Switch RGB histogram/ number
8 Folder number-File 16 Sensitivity (p.39) Brightness histogram 6 Save RAW Data
number (p.76) 17 EV Compensation (p.37) 3 Protect setting 7 File Format
9 Drive Mode (p.47) 18 Focus Method (p.42) 4 Card slot number in use 8 Shutter speed
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9 Aperture value 12 Histogram (R) t Memo
10 Sensitivity 13 Histogram (G) • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the
11 EV Compensation 14 Histogram (B) shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter
operating time (default setting: 10 sec.).
1 • The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red
Viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is
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pressed halfway. You can set it to [Off] in [14. Superimpose

When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information AF Area] of the E2 menu.
appears in the viewfinder. • You can adjust the diopter in the
2 3 viewfinder using the diopter
adjustment dial. Adjust the dial until
the AF frame in the viewfinder is
focused.
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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1 AF frame (p.32) 11 Sensitivity (p.39)/

2 Spot metering frame Exposure compensation
(p.40) value
3 AF point (p.44) 12 AE Lock
4 Flash indicator (p.41) 13 Change AF Point (p.44)
5 Focus Method (p.42) 14 Multi-exposure (p.50)
6 Shutter speed 15 AE Metering (p.40)
7 Aperture value 16 Shake Reduction
8 Focus indicator 17 Flash Exposure
9 EV bar scale/Electronic Compensation (p.41)
Level (p.15) 18 EV Compensation
10 ISO/ISO AUTO (p.37)/Exposure
Bracketing (p.49)
19 File Format (p.35)
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LCD Panel Electronic Level
You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by
5 6 7 8 9 displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be 1
1 10 displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and/or LCD
Introduction
2 11 panel, or on the Live View screen.
3 12 Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic
4 13
Level] of the A3 menu. (p.19)
14
15 16 17 18 19
1 Shutter speed 12 Battery level

2 Multi-exposure (p.50) 13 GPS unit connected
3 Aperture value (p.85)
When level (at 0°)
4 Mirror Lock-up Shooting 14 Sensitivity (p.39)/EV
(p.50) Compensation (p.37)
5 AE Metering (p.40) 15 Flash Mode (p.41)
6 AF point (p.44) 16 Drive Mode (p.47)
7 Flash Exposure 17 Card slot number (p.35)
Compensation (p.41) 18 File Format (p.35)
8 EV bar scale/Electronic 19 Remaining image When tilted 5° to the left
Level (p.15) storage capacity/USB
9 EV Compensation Connection mode (p.64)/
(p.37)/Exposure External flash channel
Bracketing (p.49) (p.84)/Sensor cleaning in
10 HDR Capture (p.57) progress
11 Wireless LAN
connection (p.78)
When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right
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• You can change the LCD panel backlight setting in [22. LCD
Panel Illumination] of the E4 menu. (p.24) You can also set
the camera so that the LCD panel illumination turns on or off
when P is pressed. (p.71)
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How to Change Function Settings Using the Control Panel G
You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in

1 The camera functions and their settings can be selected and
changed by using the following ways.
standby mode.
Use ABCD to select an item.
Introduction
Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Press G in standby mode. File Format 12345
Control panel
(indicated with the v mark in this manual) 12345
Menus Press F. 100-3200
Using the Direct Keys WXYZ

09/09/2013 10:23
A Drive Mode p.47 Use R to change

B Flash Mode p.41 settings.
C White Balance p.52 Press E to make
detailed settings.
D Custom Image p.54
File Format 12345
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Cancel OK
Press E to confirm the

Press F to selected item and return to
cancel setting the control panel.
operation.
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Using the Menus F
Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.
1
1 2 3 4 Use Q to change the menu category.
Introduction
Memory Card Options
Image Capture Settings Use R to switch between menu tabs.
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter Use AB to select an item.
HDR Capture
Lens Correction
Menu numbers Exit
Press F to exit the

1 2 3 4 menu screen. 1 2 3 4
D-Range Settings Memory Card Options
ISO AUTO Setting Image Capture Settings Press D to display
High-ISO NR AF Assist Light the submenu.
Slow Shutter Speed NR Digital Filter
Program Line HDR Capture
GPS Press D to display the Lens Correction
pop-up menu.
Exit Exit
1 2 3 4 Image Capture Settings

D-Range Settings File Format
ISO AUTO Setting JPEG Recorded Pixels
High-ISO NR JPEG Quality
Slow Shutter Speed NR RAW File Format PEF
Program Line Use AB to select an item.
GPS
Cancel OK
Press E to confirm the Press F to return to the

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu. selected item. previous screen.
t Memo
• For the Custom Setting menu (E1-4), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menu on the monitor by
turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed.
• Press F to display the first tab of the menu that is appropriate to the current conditions. To display the menu tab last selected
first, set in [24. Save Menu Location] of the E4 menu.
• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu. To reset all the settings in the Custom Setting menu to
the defaults, use [Reset Custom Functions] of the E4 menu. (Some settings do not apply.)
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Menu List
1
Rec. Mode Menu
Introduction
Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is
Exposure Modes *1 G p.74
set to O, P or Q.
Memory Card Options *2 Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted. W p.35
File Format *2 Sets the file format of images. JPEG
Image JPEG Recorded
*2 Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format. q
Capture Pixels p.35
Settings JPEG Quality *2 Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format. m
RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF
Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in dark
AF Assist Light *2 On p.43
locations.
A1 Digital Filter *2 Specifies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.56
HDR Capture *2 Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off
HDR Exposure Bracket
Sets the range in which to change the exposure. ±2EV p.57
Capture Value *2
Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On
Distortion
Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off
Correction *2
Lens
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
Correc- On p.57
Adj *2 properties.
tion
Peripheral Illumin.
Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Off
Corr. *2
Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas
D-Range Settings *2 Auto/Auto p.57
from occurring.
Sets the range of automatic correction in ISO AUTO and AUTO ISO 100 to ISO
A2 ISO AUTO Setting *2 p.39
ISO Parameters. 3200/Standard
Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
High-ISO NR *2 Auto p.40
sensitivity.
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*2 Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow
Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto –
shutter speed.
A2
Program Line Selects Program Line. Normal p.37 1
GPS Sets the camera action for when the optional GPS unit is used. – p.85
Introduction
Contrast AF *2 Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Face Detection p.44
*2 Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it
Focus Peaking Off p.45
easier to check the focus.
Live Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off
View Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off p.10
Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Live View. Off
Composition Allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the
Off p.58
Adjust. Shake Reduction mechanism.
A3 Displays the electronic level in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder Off p.15
and/or LCD panel.
Level
Live View Displays the electronic level during Live View. On p.10
Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt of the camera. Off –
*2 Applies low-pass filter effects using the Shake Reduction
AA Filter Simulator Off p.58
mechanism.
Shake Reduction *2 Activates the Shake Reduction function. On –
Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length
Input Focal Length 35mm p.82
information cannot be obtained.
Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.
Zoom Instant Sets whether to display a magnified image during Instant
On
Review Review.
Instant Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review. On
A4 p.32
Review
Delete Sets whether to delete the image during Instant Review. On
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off
Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review. Off
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Zoom Instant Sets whether to display a magnified image during Digital
On
Review Preview.
1 Digital Save Preview Sets whether to enable saving an image displayed in Digital
On p.46
Preview Image Preview.
Introduction
Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Off

Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Digital Preview. Off
G I, J, XG
H -, ISO, -
I I, -, -
J -, J, -
K I, J, GLINE
E-Dial L I, J, GLINE
Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode.
Progra- M -, J, - p.71
mming N -, J, -
m -, -, -
A4
n -, J, GLINE
p I, J, GLINE
o I, J, GLINE
Rotation Direction Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned. Rotate Right
One Push File
RAW/Fx Button Sets the P operation.
Button Format
Custo- AF Button Sets the I operation. Enable AF1 p.71
mization Sets the camera action for when the main switch is turned to the Optical
Preview Dial
U position. Preview
On for settings
other than
Memory Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off. Digital Filter p.75
and HDR
Capture
You can save frequently used capture settings to O, P or Q
Save USER Mode – p.73
of the mode dial.
*1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q.
*2 Can also be set from the control panel.
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Movie Menu
Menu Item
Exposure Setting *1
Function
Sets the exposure mode for C mode.
Default Setting
m
Page
p.38
1
Introduction
Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots for
Memory Card Options *1 SD1 p.35
recording movies.
Movie Capture Settings *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate. u/30p p.35
*1 Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for
C1 Recording Sound Level Auto –
recording.
Digital Filter *1 Sets a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.56
Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting when the drive
HDR Capture *1 Off p.57
mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].
Movie SR *1 Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On –
*1 Can also be set from the control panel.
Playback Menu

Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.
Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off
Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last
Slideshow Repeat Playback Off p.62
image is displayed.
Auto Movie
Plays back movies during the slideshow. On
Playback
Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off –
B1
Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard Information
Highlight Alert Off –
Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.
Images are rotated when playing back images captured with the
Auto Image Rotation camera held vertically or images for which the rotation On p.62
information has been changed.
Protect All Images Protects all images stored in the memory card at once. – –
Delete All Images Deletes all images stored in the memory card at once. – –
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Set-up Menu
1 Menu
Language/W
Item Function
Changes the display language.
Default Setting
English
Page
p.29
Introduction
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.30
Switches between the date and time display of your hometown
World Time Hometown p.74
city and that of a specified city.
Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu. Standard p.30
Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for
Volume 3/
Sound Effects In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Mirror Up, Change –
All On
D1 AF Point, and the P button operation.
Sets whether to display the operation guides when the exposure
Guide Display On p.32
mode is changed.
LCD Auto Screen Sets whether to display the status screen and control panel
On p.12
Display Rotation vertically if the camera is held vertically.
Sets the display color of the status screen, menu cursor, and
Display Color 1 p.11
control panel.
LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor. 0 –
USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. MSC p.64
Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with an
HDMI Out Auto p.63
HDMI input terminal.
Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date p.76
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – p.76
File Name Sets the file name assigned to the image. IMGP/_IMG p.77
D2
Sequential Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file
On
Numbering name when a new folder is created.
File No. p.77
Resets the file number setting, and returns to 0001 each time a
Reset File Number –
new folder is created.
Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in
Copyright Information Off p.78
Exif.
Flicker Reduction Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz –
Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no
Auto Power Off 1 min. p.29
D3 operations are made for a certain period of time.
Sets the camera action for when the optional battery grip is Auto Select/
Select Battery p.27
attached to the camera. Auto-detect
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Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is
Wireless Memory Card – p.78
used.
D3 Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A 1
Reset menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and – –
Introduction
playback mode palette.
Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS sensor. – p.86
Detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays
Dust Alert – p.87
the location of the dust on the monitor.
Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. – p.86
D4
Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CMOS sensor
Sensor Cleaning – p.87
with a blower.
Format Formats a memory card. – p.31
Firmware Info/Options Displays the camera’s firmware version. – –
Custom Setting Menu

1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.37
2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.39
3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec. –
4. AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off –
E1 Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing
5. Link AE and AF Point Off p.40
area.
Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper
6. Auto EV Compensation Off –
exposure cannot be determined.
Sets the camera operation when pressing the shutter release
7. Bulb (B) Mode Options Mode1 –
button in M mode.
8. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0-+ p.49
Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release when using
9. One-Push Bracketing Off p.49
Exposure Bracketing.
E2 Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when
10. WB Adjustable Range Fixed p.53
the light source is specified for the white balance setting.
Auto White
11. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting for when using flash. p.53
Balance
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Sets the tungsten light color tone for when the white balance is Subtle
12. AWB in Tungsten Light p.53
set to g (Auto White Balance). Correction
1 E2
13. Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Kelvin p.54
14. Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On p.14
Introduction
Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x
15. AF.S Setting Focus-priority p.43
and the shutter release button is fully pressed.
Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode is Release-
16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C p.43
set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed. priority
Sets the action priority during continuous shooting when the
17. Action in AF.C Continuous Focus-priority p.43
focus mode is set to y.
Sets whether to maintain the focus for a certain amount of time
E3
18. Hold AF Status when the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing Off p.43
area after being focused.
Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote
19. AF with Remote Control Off p.49
control unit.
Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash is
20. Release While Charging Off p.41
being charged.
21. Color Space Sets the color space to use. sRGB –
22. LCD Panel Illumination Sets the illumination for the LCD panel. High p.15
23. Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. On p.62
The last menu tab displayed on the monitor is saved, and it is Reset Menu
24. Save Menu Location p.17
displayed again the next time F is pressed. Location
Sets whether to enable Catch-in Focus shooting when a manual
25. Catch-in Focus focus lens is attached, and the shutter is released automatically Off –
E4 when the subject comes into focus.
Allows you to precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s
26. AF Fine Adjustment Off p.45
autofocus system.
Sets whether to enable shutter release when the lens aperture
27. Using Aperture Ring Disable p.83
ring is set to a position other than 9.
Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the
Reset Custom Functions – –
defaults.
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Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens
1 Pass the end of the strap 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
through the protective
cover and triangular ring. 2 Remove the body mount 2
cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).
Getting Started
After removing the cover, be sure
to put the lens down with the lens
mount side facing upward.
2 Secure the end of the strap 3 Align the lens mount index
(red dots: 3) on the
on the inside of the clasp. camera and the lens, and
secure by turning the lens
clockwise until it clicks.
3
To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap  turn the
lens counterclockwise while
pressing the lens unlock button
(4).
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u Caution
• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment Using the Battery and Charger
that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively
attached. developed for this camera.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the
2 lens after removing it from the camera.
• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera Charging the Battery
or touch the mirror.
Getting Started
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the
Lithium-ion Indicator lamp
electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center battery
for professional cleaning.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,
damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses
3 2
made by other manufacturers.
t Memo
• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.81) for
details on the functions of each lens.
1 AC plug cord
Battery charger
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3 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.
u Caution
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries
other than D-LI90. 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
• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after
being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its
service life)
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t Memo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it 2 Face the A mark on the
depends on temperature and remaining battery power). battery towards outside of
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C the camera, and insert the
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). battery until it locks into 3
place.
Inserting/Removing the Battery To remove the battery, push the 2
battery lock lever in the direction
Getting Started
u Caution of 3.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted
incorrectly, it may not be removed. 3 Close the battery cover.
• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before Turn the battery cover unlock 4
inserting. knob towards CLOSE to lock.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the 5
power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when
the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a t Memo
long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left • The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera
installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous
battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the shooting for a long time.
battery for about 30 minutes before storing it, and after that, • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the
recharge the battery every six to twelve months. temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold
• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in
remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when
high temperatures. returned to room temperature.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking
the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the a lot of pictures.
current date and time. • When the optional Battery Grip D-BG5 is used, the following
1 Open the battery cover. settings can be made in [Select Battery] of the D3 menu.
• Priority of battery use
Lift the battery cover unlock 2
• Type of AA batteries used
knob, turn it towards OPEN to
unlock, and then pull the cover 1
open.
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Using the AC Adapter Inserting a Memory Card
We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132
when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the The following memory cards can be used with this camera.
camera to a computer or AV device. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, and SDXC Memory
Card
2 1 Make sure that the camera • Eye-Fi card
• Flucard compatible with this camera
is turned off, and open the
Getting Started
In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.

terminal cover.
1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Slide the card cover in the
2 Align the A marks on the direction of 1.
1
DC terminal of the AC 2
adapter and DC input
terminal of the camera, and
connect.
3 Insert the card all the way
3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and into the memory card slot
with the memory card label
plug the cord into the power outlet.
facing toward the monitor.
u Caution Insert the card in the SD2 slot to
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or use an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard.
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. Push the memory card in once to
The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection remove.
to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using
the AC adapter.
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4 Close the card cover, and Initial Settings
slide it in the direction of
4
4. Turn the camera on and make the initial settings
3
Turning the Camera On
2
u Caution 1 Turn the main switch to
Getting Started
• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp [ON].
is lit. The first time the camera is
• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera turned on after purchasing, the
will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use. [Language/W] screen
• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is appears.
unused or has been previously used on other devices. (p.31)
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a t Memo
write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed, the • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform
writing may stop during recording. any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:
1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
t Memo
D3 menu.
• For details on how the data is recorded when two memory
cards are inserted, refer to “Memory Card Settings” (p.35).
• When using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, refer to “Using a Setting the Display Language
Wireless Memory Card” (p.78).
1 Use ABCD to select the desired language and
press E.
The [Initial Setting] screen Initial Setting
appears in the selected English
language. New York

Text Size Standard
Proceed to Step 6 if F
Settings complete
(Hometown) does not need to be
changed. Cancel
2 Press B to move the frame to F and press D.

The [F Hometown] screen appears.
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3 Use CD to select a city. Hometown
Setting the Date and Time
Use R to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time 1 Press D, and use AB to Date Adjustment
Cities” (p.94) for cities that can be New York select the date format. Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
selected as a hometown. DST 01/01/2013
2
Cancel OK Time 00:00
Settings complete
4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time), MENU Cancel OK OK

Getting Started
and use CD to select S or T.

2 Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
5 Press E.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 3 Press E.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
6 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D.
4 Press B, and then press D.
7 Use AB to select Initial Setting The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to
[mm/dd/yy].
[Standard] or [Large], and English
5 Use AB to set the month.

New York
press E. Text Size Standard
Selecting [Large] increases the Settings complete
Large Date Adjustment
text size of the selected menu Set the day, year and time in the Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
items.
Cancel OK
same manner. 01/01/2013
Time 00:00
8 Press B to select [Settings Initial Setting MENU

Settings complete
Cancel OK OK
complete] and press E. English
The [Date Adjustment] screen

appears.
New York
Text Size Standard 6 Press B to select [Settings Date Adjustment
Settings complete complete] and press E. Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h
Date 09/09/2013
Cancel OK The camera switches to capture
Time 10:00
mode and is ready to take a
Settings complete
picture.
Cancel OK
t Memo
• You can change the language, text size, and date and time
settings from the D1 menu. (p.22)
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Formatting a Memory Card D4
Basic Shooting Operation
1 Press F. Take pictures in T mode in which the camera automatically
The A1 menu appears. sets the optimal exposure.
2 Use Q or R to display D4 menu. 1 Remove the front lens cap 2

3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D. by pushing the top and
Getting Started
bottom portions as
The [Format] screen appears.
indicated in the
4 Use AB to select the Format
illustration.
memory card slot in which SD1
SD2
the memory card to format
is inserted and press D.
2 Turn the camera on.
5 Press A to select [Format] 3 Turn the Stills/Movie
Format switch to A.
and press E. All data on SD1 memory
card will be deleted
Formatting starts. When
formatting is completed, the D4 Format
Cancel
menu reappears.
OK
u Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card 4 Set the focus mode switch
may be damaged. to v.
• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.
t Memo
• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned
to the card is “K-3”. When this camera is connected to a
computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable
disk with the name “K-3”.
AF MF
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5 Set the mode dial to T 7 Position the subject inside
while pressing the mode the AF frame and press the
dial lock button. shutter release button
halfway.
P appears and you will hear a
2 beep when the subject comes
into focus. Focus indicator
Getting Started
y Setting the Sound Effects

(p.22)
Mode dial lock

8 Press the shutter release button fully.
button The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
Dial indicator L Deletes the image.

R Magnifies the image.
The selected exposure mode is
H Saves the RAW image.
displayed on the monitor (Guide
Display). Green Mode
y Guide Display settings Easy operation of the mode dial

(p.22)
Release the mode dial lock using
the mode dial lock release lever to
6 Look through the easily operate the mode dial
without having to press the mode
viewfinder to view the
subject. dial lock button.
When using a zoom lens, turn the
zoom ring to the right or left to
change the angle of view.
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Shooting with Live View • You can use I to focus on the subject. (p.42)
• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the
1 Press K in Step 6 on p.32. depth of field before shooting. (p.46)
The Live View image is displayed • You can set the operation and display settings during Instant
on the monitor. Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu (p.19). When
[Display Time] is set to [Hold], Instant Review will be
displayed until the next operation.
2
Getting Started
u Caution
• Some functions are not available in T mode. If you attempt
2 Position the subject inside to use the functions that are not available, such as the direct
the AF frame on the key operation, the message [This function is not available in
monitor and press the the current mode] appears.
shutter release button
halfway. 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 12345
The AF frame turns green and
AF frame
you will hear a beep when the
subject comes into focus.
Available operations during Live View

E Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification (up to
10x).
Use ABCD to change the display area.
Press M to return the display area to the
center.
Press E to return to the actual size.
K Exits the Live View shooting.
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the

viewfinder.
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G Changes the type of
Reviewing Images information displayed (p.12).
Review the captured image on the monitor. t Memo

• When Hv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG
1 Press B. image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format
2 (Save RAW Data).
Getting Started
The camera enters playback 100-0001

mode and the most recently
captured image is displayed
(single image display).
1/ 2000 F2.8 200 0.0
2 Review the captured image.

Available operations
C/Q to the left Displays the previous image.
D/Q to the right Displays the next image.
L Deletes the image.
R to the right Magnifies the image (up to 16×).
Use ABCD to change the
display area.
Press M to return the display
area to the center.
Press E to return the display
area to the entire image.
R to the left Switches to the thumbnail
display (p.60).
d Switches between the SD1
card and SD2 card.
H Saves the RAW image (only
when the data is available).
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t Memo
Configuring the Capture Settings • 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.
• You can take pictures with a different file format setting only
Memory Card Settings A1/v when P is pressed. (p.72)
• [PEF] of [RAW File Format] is a PENTAX original RAW file
The recording method for when two memory cards are inserted format.
can be set in [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu or the
control panel.
Movie Capture Settings C1/v 3
W Sequential When the memory card in SD1 slot
Shooting
Use becomes full, data is saved to the card in Set the file format for movies in [Movie Capture Settings] of the
SD2. C1 menu or from the control panel.
Y Save to Both Saves the same data to the memory
Recorded Pixels Framerate
cards in SD1 and SD2.
u 60i, 50i, 30p (default setting), 25p, 24p
Z Separate Saves the RAW data to the memory card
(default setting)
RAW/JPEG in SD1, and JPEG data to the card in
SD2. t 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
t Memo
• When in C mode, data is saved to the card in either SD1 or
SD2. Set in [Memory Card Options] of the C1 menu.
Image Capture Settings A1/v
Set the file format for still pictures in [Image Capture Settings] of
the A1 menu or from the control panel.
File Format JPEG (default setting), RAW, RAW+
JPEG Recorded q (default setting), p, o, r
Pixels
JPEG Quality m (default setting), l, k
RAW File Format PEF (default setting), DNG
u Caution
• When [Memory Card Options] is set to [Separate RAW/
JPEG], [File Format] is fixed to [RAW+].
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Taking Still Pictures 1 Turn the mode dial to select the desired
exposure mode.
Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting Q or R appears on the
conditions. status screen for the value that 1/ 30
The following exposure modes are available on this camera. can be changed. F 4.5 100
x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available
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Change Change 12345
Change EV Com-
3 Mode Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Value
Sensitivity pensation
The value that can be changed is
G underlined in the viewfinder.
Shooting
# *1 # *1 x x
Program D appears on the LCD panel for
Automatic Exposure
the value that can be changed.
H
Sensitivity Priority × × x *2 x
Automatic Exposure
I
Shutter Priority x × x x During Live View, D appears for
Automatic Exposure the value that can be changed.
J
Aperture Priority × x x x
Automatic Exposure
K 1/ 30 F4.5 100 12345
Shutter & Aperture
x x x*3 x
Priority Automatic
Exposure 2 Turn R.
L The aperture value is changed in
x x x*2 x J, K, L, M, or N mode.
Manual Exposure
M The sensitivity is changed in H
Bulb Exposure × x x*2 × mode.
N
Flash X-sync Speed × *4 x x*2 x
*1 You can set the value to be changed in [E-Dial Programming] of the

A4 menu. (p.71)
3 Turn Q.
The shutter speed is changed in
*2 [ISO AUTO] is not available.
I, K, or L mode.
*3 Fixed to [ISO AUTO].
*4 Fixed to 1/180 seconds.
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t Memo
• The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of EV Compensation
1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can
The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2
change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps.
and +2 EV in C mode).
• A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected
shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set
to the fixed value. 1 Press J, and then turn
• In L or N mode, the difference from the proper exposure is R.
displayed in the EV bar scale while the exposure is adjusted. e and the compensation value
• In M mode, the drive mode cannot be set to Continuous are displayed on the status
screen, Live View screen, LCD
3
Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Multi-exposure+Continuous,
Shooting
Interval Shooting, or Interval Composite. panel and in the viewfinder
• For each exposure mode, you can set the camera operation during adjustment.
for when Q or R is turned or M is pressed. Set in [E-Dial
Programming] of the A4 menu. (p.71)
J Starts/ends adjusting the compensation
value.
Program Line
In [Program Line] of the A2 menu, you can specify how M Resets the adjustment value to the default
exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected for the M setting.
button operation.
t Memo
The camera determines the • Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures
A Auto while automatically changing exposure. (p.49)
appropriate settings.
Basic Program Automatic
B Normal
Exposure (default setting)
C Hi-speed priority Prioritizes high shutter speeds.
DOF priority Closes the aperture for a deep
D
(deep) depth of field.
DOF priority Opens the aperture for a shallow
E
(shallow) depth of field.
Prioritizes the best aperture
setting of the attached lens when
F MTF priority
a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J or FA
lens is used.
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t Memo
Recording Movies • Recording can be started or stopped by pressing the shutter
release button fully.
1 Turn the Stills/Movie switch to C. • You can change the movie settings in the C1 menu or from
the control panel. (p.21) When [Exposure Setting] is set to
Live View is displayed. Sound J, K or L, you can set the exposure before shooting.
• When [Recording Sound Level] is set to [MANUAL], a bar
graph indicating the microphone volume level appears on the
left edge (both edges when a stereo microphone is
3 connected) of the monitor.
• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25
Shooting
10'30"
minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops.
Recordable Time
Using a Microphone or
2 Focus on the subject. Headphones
Microphone terminal
In v mode, press the shutter release button halfway. You can record stereo sound by
3 Press a. connecting a commercially

available stereo microphone to
Movie recording starts. the microphone terminal on the
In the upper left area of the camera. Using an external
monitor, “REC” blinks and the microphone can also help to
size of the file being recorded is reduce the possibility of recording Headphone terminal
displayed. camera operation sounds.
The following specifications are recommended for external
4 Press a again. microphones.
Movie recording stops. Plug Stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm)
u Caution Format Stereo electret condenser
• When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation Plug-in Power Method (operating
Power
sounds are also recorded. voltage of 2.0 V or lower)
• When recording a movie with an image processing function Impedance 2.2 kΩ
such as Digital Filter applied, the movie file may be saved with
some frames omitted. If the external microphone is disconnected during recording,
• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high no sound will be recorded.
during recording, the recording may be terminated. You can record and play back movies while listening to the
sound by connecting commercially available headphones to
the headphone terminal.
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Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure
100-0001
Sensitivity
10'00"
1 Press N, and then turn
R.
Available operations The sensitivity displayed on the 3
status screen, Live View screen,
A Plays back/pauses a movie.
Shooting
LCD panel and in the viewfinder
D Forwards a frame (when paused). changes.
Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. Press M to set the sensitivity to
[ISO AUTO].
C Reverses a frame (when paused).
Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. t Memo
• The adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity is 1 EV step. To
B Stops playback.
adjust the sensitivity in accordance with the EV step setting
R Adjusts the volume (21 levels). for exposure, set from [2.Sensitivity Steps] of the E1 menu.
H Saves the displayed frame as a
JPEG file (when paused). Setting the Range of ISO AUTO A2
t Memo You can set the range in which the ISO AUTO Setting
• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be sensitivity is automatically adjusted 100 - 3200
divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.68) when the sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO ISO Parameters
AUTO. Set in [ISO AUTO Setting] of

the A2 menu. (Default setting: ISO
100 to ISO 3200) Cancel OK
The manner in which the sensitivity is

increased can be specified in [AUTO ISO Parameters].
H Slow Increases the sensitivity as little as possible.
I Standard (Default setting)
J Fast Actively increases the sensitivity.
u Caution
• When [HDR Capture] is set and [Auto Align] is set to on,
[AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to J.
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Noise Reduction when Shooting with a
A2
AE Metering
High ISO Sensitivity
Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness
You can set the Noise Reduction High-ISO NR and determining exposure.
setting when shooting with a high ISO Auto
sensitivity in [High-ISO NR] of the

Low
Medium
High
1 Turn R while pressing
A2 menu. Custom
Off 2.
3 Cancel OK
Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated

Shooting
Auto
levels throughout ISO range. (Default setting)
Low/
Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen
Medium/ 1/ 250
level throughout ISO range.
High F 5.6 3200
Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels
Custom
for each ISO setting. 12345
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Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO
Off
setting.
The sensor meters the brightness in multiple
When [Custom] is selected, select High-ISO NR 1 2 Multi- different zones. (Default setting)
A
[Setting] and set the noise reduction 100
200
segment In backlit locations, this mode automatically
level according to the ISO sensitivity. 400
800
adjusts exposure.
1600
3200 Metering is weighted at the center of the
6400
sensor.
Reset Center-
B The sensitivity increases at the center and no
weighted
automatic adjustment is performed even
during backlit scenes.
The brightness is measured only within a
C Spot limited area at the center of the sensor.
Useful when the subject is small.
t Memo
• In [5. Link AE and AF Point] of the E1 menu, you can set the
camera to adjust the exposure automatically according to the
position of the focusing point.
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Using the Built-in Flash X 3 To compensate the flash Flash On
output or when K is
1 Press B in standby mode. selected, press B and then
use R to adjust the value.
+0.7
2 Select a flash mode. Flash On

Press M to reset the value to 0.0.
For [Wireless], first press B, then
Cancel OK
use CD to select 8 or 9.
0.0
4 Press E. 3
The camera returns to standby mode.
Shooting
Cancel OK
Auto Flash
Automatically measures the 5 Press 1.
A ambient light and determines The built-in flash is popped up.
Discharge
whether to use the flash.
Auto Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
B Flash+Red-eye reduction before an automatic
Reduction flash.
C Flash On Discharges a flash for each picture.
t Memo
Flash On+Red- Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
D • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the
eye Reduction reduction before the main flash.
exposure mode.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Slow-speed Exposure Modes Selectable Flash Mode
E Use this when shooting a portrait
Sync
with the sunset in the background. T A, B (No flash compensation)
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye G, H, J C, D, E, F, H, K, 8, 9
Slow-speed
F reduction before the main flash is I, K, L, M C, D, G, K, 8, 9
Sync+Red-eye
discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
N C, D, K, 8, 9
Discharges a flash immediately
before closing the shutter. • You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If
H Trailing Curtain you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
G Sync [20. Release While Charging] in the E3 menu.
Captures moving objects as if they
are leaving a light trail behind them. • Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash
may be limited. (p.82)
Manual Flash Sets the amount of flash discharge
K • When the built-in flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed
Discharge between FULL and 1/128.
automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a
Synchronizes the dedicated external slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The
8 Wireless flash without using a sync cord. (p.83) shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other
9 Select [Wireless (Master)] or than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
[Wireless (Controller)].
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• When the built-in flash is used in I, K or L mode, any
desired shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set. Setting the Focus Method
• 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
Set the focus mode switch to v or
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
w.
depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting).
Guide Guide
Sensitivity Sensitivity
Number Number
3 ISO 100
ISO 200
Approx. 13
Approx. 18.4
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
Approx. 73.5
Approx. 104
Shooting
ISO 400 Approx. 26 ISO 12800 Approx. 147

AF MF
ISO 800 Approx. 36.8 ISO 25600 Approx. 208
ISO 1600 Approx. 52 ISO 51200 Approx. 294
• For details on using an external flash, refer to “Functions
when Using an External Flash” (p.84).
The autofocus methods for shooting with the viewfinder differ

from those for shooting with Live View.
TTL phase-matching autofocus
Select from x, y, or z mode
which enables automatically switching
Shooting with
between x and y.
the viewfinder
Set the focusing point in [AF Point]. (p.44)
Faster autofocus performance than “contrast
detection AF” is possible.
Contrast detection AF
Shooting with
Face Detection and Tracking are available.
Live View
(p.44)
t Memo
• You can use I to focus on the
subject. The I button operation
can be set in [Button
Customization] of the A4 menu.
(p.71)
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t Memo
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting • The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set
v
with the Viewfinder in the E3 menu.
1 Turn Q while pressing 15. AF.S Setting

Focus-priority (default setting),
Release-priority
b. 16. 1st Frame Action in Release-priority (default setting),
AF.C Auto, Focus-priority
17. Action in AF.C Focus-priority (default setting),
Continuous Auto, FPS-priority 3
Off (default setting), Low,
18. Hold AF Status
Shooting
Medium, High
1/ 250 • In [18. Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately
F 5.6 3200 reactivate AF or to maintain the focus for a certain amount of
time before activating AF when the subject happens to move
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out of the selected focusing area after being focused. The
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default setting is to immediately activate AF when focusing is
unsuccessful.
When the shutter release button is
pressed halfway and the subject comes
x
into focus, the focus is locked at that
Single mode
position. (Default setting)
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while the shutter release
y button is pressed halfway.
Continuous P appears in the viewfinder when the
mode subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
z
Switches automatically between x and
Auto-select
y modes according to the subject.
mode
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Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v
ABCD Changes the AF point.
1 Turn R while pressing b. E Returns the AF point to the center.

c Switches the function of ABCD to that
Auto (27 AF Out of the 27 AF points, the camera for Change AF Point or the direct key
J automatically selects the optimum
Points) focusing point. (Default setting) operation.
Out of the selected 9 AF points, the
I Zone Select camera automatically selects the
3 optimum focusing point. Setting the AF Mode during Live
A3/v
E Select
Sets the focusing point to the user View
Shooting
selected point from 27 points.

Sets the focusing point to the user selected You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live
point from 27 points. When the subject View in [Live View] of the A3 menu, or in [Contrast AF] of the
Expanded happens to move out of the selected focusing
F control panel. The autofocus mode can also be changed by
Area AF (S) area after being focused, 8 peripheral points
are used as back-up points. turning R while pressing b during Live View.
Not available in x mode. Detects and tracks faces of people.
Sets the focusing point to the user selected Face (Default setting)
point from 27 points. When the subject e
Detection The main face detection frame for AF and
G AE is displayed in yellow.
Area AF (M) area after being focused, 24 peripheral
points are used as back-up points. Tracks the subject in focus.
Not available in x mode. f Tracking The shutter can be released even if the
Sets the focusing point to the user selected subject is not in focus.
point from 27 points. When the subject Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
H The sensor is divided into 45 areas (9
Area AF (L) area after being focused, 26 peripheral Multiple AF
points are used as back-up points. g horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can select
Points
Not available in x mode. a wider or narrower focusing area by using
Sets the focusing point to the center of 1, 9, 15, or 21 of those 45 available areas.
D Spot
the 27 points. Sets the focusing area by the number of
h Select
Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D is pixels.
selected. Sets the focusing area to a limited area at
i Spot
the center.
2 Select the desired AF u Caution
point. 1/ 250
F 5.6 800 • When f is selected, the focus lock operation (composition
adjustment with the half press of the shutter release button)
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Selecting the Desired Focusing Area AF Fine Adjustment E4
You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s
area). autofocus system.
1 Set [AF Mode] to g or h. 1 Select [26. AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and

press D.
2 Press c. The [26. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears.
3 Select the AF area. 2 Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E. 3
Shooting
Use the frame that appears on Applies the same adjustment value to all
Apply All
the monitor to change the lenses.
position and size of the AF area. Saves an adjustment value for the lens being
Apply One
OK
used. (Up to 20 values)
Available operations 3 Select [Setting] and adjust 26. AF Fine Adjustment

2 Apply All
ABCD Changes the position of the AF area. the value. Setting ±0
R Increases/reduces the size of the AF

area (when g is selected).
Cancel ±0 OK
M Returns the AF area to the center.
4 Press E. Available operations

D/R to the right Adjusts the focus to a closer
The AF area is set.
position.
t Memo C/R to the left Adjusts the focus to a farther
• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [ON] in [Live View] of the A3 position.
menu, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and
M Resets the adjustment value to
makes it easier to check the focus. This function works in both
the default setting.
v and w modes.
4 Press E.
The adjustment value is saved.
5 Press F twice.
t Memo
• Check focus accuracy by magnifying the image during Live
View (p.33) or Digital Preview (p.46).
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t Memo
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) • Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to
[Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval
Turn the main switch to U to use the
Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER
preview function.
is activated.
There are two preview methods.
• The display settings and camera operation during Digital
Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu.
(p.20)
• The preview function can also be assigned to P. (p.71)
3 You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital
For checking the depth of field with the Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods to
Optical Preview
Shooting
viewfinder. (Default setting) the two controls, U of the main switch and P.
For checking the composition, exposure
and focus on the monitor. (The maximum
Digital Preview display time: 60 seconds)
You can magnify the image or save the
preview image.
Setting the Preview Method A4
1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu and

press D.
The [Button Customization] screen appears.
2 Select [Preview Dial] and press D.

The [Preview Dial] screen appears.
3 Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] and

press E.
4 Press F three times.

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Takes still pictures at a set interval and
Setting the Drive Mode W Interval merges them into a single image.
Composite (3) Star and moon trails can be captured in
You can choose from the following drive modes. one image.
Takes still pictures at a set interval from a
Single Frame
Normal capture mode Interval Movie set time and saves them as a single movie
Shooting (L)
Record (Y) file.
Continuously takes pictures while the Available only in C mode.
Continuous shutter release button is kept pressed.
Shooting The number of pictures that can be taken u Caution 3
(Z/a/b) continuously varies according to the • There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in
Shooting
shutter speed. combination with some other functions. (p.80)
Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or t Memo
Self-timer
2 seconds after the shutter release button
(O/P) • Only 4, Q or Y can be selected in C mode.
is pressed.
• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is
Enables shooting with remote control. turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the A
Remote Control Select from [Remote Control], [Remote 4 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when
(Q/R/S) Control (3 sec. delay)] or [Remote the power is turned off. (p.75)
Continuous Shooting]. • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off
Takes consecutive images at different when Self-timer, Remote Control, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting
Exposure exposure levels. is selected.
Bracketing Select from [Exposure Bracketing], [Self- • When the drive mode that employs
(T/1/U) timer+Exposure Bracketing] or [Exposure the self-timer or remote control is
Bracket+Remote Ctrl]. selected, the exposure may be
Mirror Lock-up Takes images with the mirror raised. affected if light enters the
Shooting Select from [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] or viewfinder. In such a case, use the
(c/d) [Remote Control+Mirror Lock-up]. AE Lock function or attach the
optional ME viewfinder cap.
Creates a composite picture by taking
Remove the eyecup before attaching the ME viewfinder cap.
multiple exposures and merging them into
a single image.
Multi-exposure
Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi-
(V/2/W/X)
exposure+Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi-
exposure] or [Remote Control+Multi-
exposure].
Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set
(Y) time.
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Continuous Shooting Self-timer
1 Press A in standby mode. 1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears.
2 Select Z and press B. Continuous Shooting (H) 2 Select O and press B. Self-timer (12 sec.)
3
Shooting
Cancel OK Cancel OK
3 Select Z, a, or b and press E. 3 Select O or P and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode. The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution
• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If
4 Press the shutter release button halfway, then
fully.
you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set
The self-timer lamp blinks.
[20. Release While Charging] in the E3 menu.
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2
t Memo seconds.
• In x mode, the focus position is locked in the first frame.
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Remote Control Exposure Bracketing

2 Select Q and press B. Remote Control

2 Select T and press B.
3 Select T, 1, or U and press B.
4 Use Q to select the number of shots. 3
Select from 2 images (Standard/+), 2 images (Standard/-),
Shooting
Cancel OK
3 images or 5 images.
3 Select Q, R, or S and press E. 5 Set the bracket value. Exposure Bracketing
The self-timer lamp blinks.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway. 3 images ±0.3EV
5 Point the remote control unit towards the remote

Cancel OK
control receiver on the front or back of the Available operations

camera, and press the shutter release button on R Changes the bracket value (up to ±2
the remote control unit. EV).
JR Adjusts the exposure compensation
t Memo
value.
• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is
approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 2 m M Resets the adjustment value to the
from the back of the camera. default setting.
• To adjust focus with remote control, set in [19. AF with
Remote Control] of the E3 menu. 6 Press E.
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the The camera returns to standby mode.
autofocus system can be operated with the q button. The r
button cannot be used. t Memo
• You can set the bracketing order in [8. Bracketing Order] of
the E2 menu.
• The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV steps or
1/2 EV steps according to the [1. EV Steps] setting made in
the E1 menu.
• Set [9. One-Push Bracketing] to [On] in the E2 menu to shoot
the specified number of images with one press of the shutter
release button.
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Mirror Lock-up Shooting Multi-exposure

2 Select c and press B. 2 Select V and press B.

3 Select V, 2, W or X, and press B.
Mirror Lock-up Shooting
3 4 Select [Composite Mode]. Multi-exposure

Shooting
Cancel OK
Composite Mode
Number of Shots 0002 times
3 Select c or d and press E. Cancel OK

4 Press the shutter release button halfway, then 5 Average Creates a composite image with the
average exposure.
fully.
The mirror pops up and the AE Lock function is activated. 6 Additive Creates a composite image with the
cumulatively added exposure.
5 Press the shutter release button fully again. 7 Bright Creates a composite image that combines
only bright parts.
The mirror returns to its original position after the image is
taken. 5 Specify [Number of Shots].
Select from 2 to 2000 shots.
t Memo
• The mirror automatically returns to its original position if 1 6 Press E.
minute elapses after the mirror pops up. The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution 7 Shoot.
• Mirror Lock-up Shooting cannot be selected when shooting Instant Review is displayed.
with Live View.
Available operations during Instant Review
L Discards pictures taken up to that point and
takes pictures again from the first picture.
F Saves pictures taken up to that point and
displays the A menu.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera

returns to normal capture mode.
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Interval Shooting Interval Composite

2 Select Y and press B. 2 Select 3 and press B.
3 Set the shooting Interval Shooting 3 Set the shooting Interval Composite
conditions. conditions.
Interval 00:00'02"
Composite Mode
Save Process
Interval 00:00'02"
3
Number of Shots 0002 times Number of Shots 0002 times
Start Interval Now Start Interval Now
Shooting
Cancel OK Cancel OK
Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Composite Select from [Average], [Additive] or [Bright].
Mode (Refer to “Multi-exposure” (p.50).)
Number of Select from 2 to 2000 shots.
Shots Save Select T to save images in the middle of
Process processing.
Select whether to take the first picture
Start Interval now or at a set time. Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours.
When [Set Time] is selected, set the time
at which to start shooting in [Start Time]. Number of
Select from 2 to 2000 shots.
Shots
4 Press E to finish the setting. Start
Select whether to take the first picture now or
at a set time.
The camera returns to standby mode. When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at
Interval
5 Shoot. which to start shooting in [Start Time].
When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is
taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set
time.
4 Press E to finish the setting.
To cancel shooting, press F in standby mode.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera 5 Shoot.
returns to normal capture mode. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken.
When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.
t Memo
To cancel shooting, press F in standby mode.
• A new folder is created when Interval Shooting is performed, After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
and the captured images are saved there. When shooting in returns to normal capture mode.
a different drive mode after performing Interval Shooting, a
new folder will be created. t Memo
• The shortest interval time that can be set for [Interval] is 10 • When [Save Process] is set to T, a new folder is created and
seconds for [Digital Filter] and 20 seconds for [HDR Capture]. the composite image is saved there. When shooting in
another different drive mode after performing Interval
Composite, another new folder will be created.
• Mount the camera on a tripod during Interval Composite.
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Interval Movie Record Setting the White Balance Y
In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] 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).
1 Press C in standby mode.
The White Balance setting screen appears.
1 Turn the Stills/Movie switch to C and press A. 2 Select the White Balance. Auto White Balance
The Drive Mode screen appears.
3 2 Select Y and press B.

3 Set the shooting
Shooting
Interval Movie Record

Check
conditions. Cancel WB± OK
Recorded Pixels
Interval 2sec.
Recording Time 00 : 00 ' 14"
Start Interval Now g Auto White Balance
g
Cancel OK u Multi Auto White Balance
h Daylight
Recorded Select from z, u, or t. i Shade
Pixels j Cloudy
Interval Select from 2 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 20 sec., 30 q Fluorescent - Daylight Color
sec., 1min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.
r Fluorescent - Daylight White
k
Recording Set the time from the start to the end of recording. s Fluorescent - Cool White
Select from 14 seconds to 99 hours. The time that
Time can be set varies depending on the [Interval] setting. t Fluorescent - Warm White
Select whether to take the first picture now or l Tungsten

Start at a set time. m Flash
Interval When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at
which to start shooting in [Start Time]. n Color Temperature Enhancement
o Manual White Balance 1 to 3
4 Press E to finish the setting. p Color Temperature 1 to 3
5 Press the shutter release button to start Available operations when shooting with the
viewfinder
shooting. Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview
When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. the background image with the
Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off. white balance effect applied.
After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera
returns to standby mode. H Saves the preview image (only
t Memo
• The shortest interval time that can be set for [Interval] is 10 Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to change the
seconds for [Digital Filter] and 20 seconds for [HDR Capture]. parameters.
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3 Press G. Adjusting the White Balance Manually
The fine-tuning screen appears.
Measure the white balance of a given scene.
G3
Check
A2
1 Select o in Step 2 on p.52 and press B.
2 Select from o1 to o3.
Cancel ±0 OK
Manual White Balance

AB Adjust: Green-Magenta 3
CD Adjust: Blue-Amber Adjust
Shooting
Check
M Resets the adjustment value to the default Cancel WB± OK
setting.
3 Under the light you wish to measure the white
4 Press E. balance of, select a white area as the subject,
The screen of Step 2 reappears. and press the shutter release button fully.
The captured image is displayed.
5 Press E. [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears
The camera returns to standby mode. when measuring is unsuccessful. Press E to remeasure
the white balance.
t Memo
• When u is set, even if various light sources are present at
the shooting location, the camera automatically adjusts the
4 Use ABCD to specify the measuring range.
white balance according to the light source of each area.
• The following settings pertaining to the white balance can be
5 Press E.
The White Balance setting screen reappears.
set in the E2 menu.
Fixed (default setting), Auto t Memo
10. WB Adjustable Range • You can copy the white balance settings of a captured image
Adjustment
and save them as o1 to o3 in [Save as Manual WB] of the
Auto White Balance (default
playback mode palette. (p.59)
11. WB When Using Flash setting), Multi Auto White
Balance, Flash, Unchanged
Subtle Correction (default
12. AWB in Tungsten Light
setting), Strong Correction
13. Color Temperature
Kelvin (default setting), Mired
Steps
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Adjusting the White Balance with Color Controlling the Image Finishing
Temperature
Touch
Specify the white balance with the color temperature.
When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style,
1 Select p in Step 2 on p.52, and press B. you can set the desired picture style before shooting.
Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style.
2 Select from p1 to p3.
3 Custom Image Z
3 Press G.
1 Press D in standby mode.
Shooting
4 Adjust the color The Custom Image setting screen appears.

temperature.
Set the color temperature value
within the range from 2500K to ±0 ±0
2 Select an image finishing Bright
touch.
10000K. Check
Cancel ±0 OK
Parameter Adj.
Q 100 Kelvin units Cancel Check OK
R 1000 Kelvin units

Bright (default setting) Muted
ABCD Fine-tunes the color temperature. Natural Bleach Bypass
Portrait Reversal Film
5 Press E. Landscape Monochrome
The White Balance setting screen reappears. Vibrant Cross Processing
Radiant
t Memo
• Select [Mired] in [13. Color Temperature Steps] of the E2 Available operations when shooting with the
menu to set the color temperature in mired units. The color viewfinder
temperature can be changed in 20 mired units with Q, and Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview
100 mired units with R. However, figures are converted to the background image with the
and displayed in Kelvin. selected setting applied.
H Saves the preview image (only
Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the

parameters.
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3 Press G. Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a
Captured Image
The parameter setting screen appears.
4 Set the parameters. Saturation

The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture is
taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you
Check
can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image so
that you can repeatedly use the same settings.
Cancel OK 1 Press B in single image display of playback 3

mode.
Shooting
The playback mode palette appears.
AB
CD
Selects a parameter.
Adjusts the value.
2 Select a and press E.
The camera will search for cross processed images starting
Q Switches between [Contrast], [Contrast from the most recent image taken.
Highlight Adjustment] and [Contrast Shadow [No cross processed image] appears if there are no cross
Adjustment]. processed images.
R Switches between [Sharpness], [Fine
Sharpness] and [Extra Sharpness]. 3 Use Q to select a cross 100-0001
(Not available in C mode). processed image. Saves this image's Cross
Processing settings
M Resets the adjustment value to the default
Save as Favorite 1
setting. Save as Favorite 2
Save as Favorite 3
5 Press E.
Cancel OK
The screen of Step 2 reappears. 4 Select a number and press E.

6 Press E. The settings of the selected image are saved to Favorite 1
to 3.
t Memo
• The saved Cross Processing settings can be loaded by
selecting [Cross Processing] in Step 2 of “Custom Image”
(p.54), and selecting [Favorite 1 - 3] for the parameter.
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Digital Filter A1/v 4 Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1
1 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 menu and press D.

The Digital Filter setting screen appears.
2 Select a filter. Extract Color

MENU Cancel Check OK
Select [No Filter] to not shoot with

a digital filter.
3 AB Selects a parameter.
Parameter Adj. CD Adjusts the value.
Shooting
Cancel Check OK
Extract Color Shading

5 Press E.
The screen of Step 2 reappears.
Toy Camera Invert Color
Retro
High Contrast
Unicolor Bold
Bold Monochrome
6 Press E.
Available operations when shooting with the 7 Press F.
viewfinder The camera returns to standby mode.
Main switch to U Uses Digital Preview to preview u Caution
the background image with the • This function cannot be used in combination with some other
filter effect applied. functions. (p.80)
H Saves the preview image (only • Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save
when the data is available). images.
Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the t Memo

parameters. • Images can also be processed with digital filters in playback
mode. (p.66)
3 Press G.
The parameter setting screen appears.
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Correcting Images 4 Set whether to use Auto Align or not.
T Uses Auto Align. (Default setting)
S Does not use Auto Align.
Brightness Adjustment
5 Press F twice.
Highlight Correction/
Shadow Correction
A2/v u Caution
• HDR Capture is not available in M or N mode.
3
• This function cannot be used in combination with some other
Shooting
Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones
functions. (p.80)
by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of • When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Auto Align]
overexposed/underexposed areas. is fixed to [Off].
Set the correction functions from [D-Range Settings] of the A2 • In C mode, HDR Capture is available only when the drive
menu or the control panel. mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].
• For HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to
u Caution
create a single image, so it will take time to save the image.
• When the sensitivity is set to less than ISO 200, [Highlight
Correction] cannot be set to [On].
Lens Correction A1/v
HDR Capture A1/v The following features can be set from [Lens Correction] of the
A1 menu or the control panel.
Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure
levels to create a single composite picture with them. Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens
Correction properties.
1 Select [HDR Capture] in A1 menu and press D. Lat-Chromatic- Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations
The [HDR Capture] screen appears. Ab Adj occurring due to lens properties.
2 Select [HDR AUTO], [HDR HDR Capture

HDR Capture
Peripheral
Illumin. Corr.
Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring
due to lens properties.
1], [HDR 2] or [HDR 3], and Exposure Bracket Value
press E.
Auto Align t Memo
• Corrections can only be made when a compatible lens is
attached. (p.81) The features are disabled when using an
Cancel OK accessory such as a rear converter that is attached between
the camera and the lens.
3 Set the range in which to change the exposure in • When the file format is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], the correction
information is saved as a RAW file parameter and you can
[Exposure Bracket Value].
select [ON] or [OFF] when developing the RAW images. For
Select from ±1, ±2 or ±3.
the RAW Development function, [Color Fringe Correction]
can also be set. (p.69)
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u Caution
Composition Adjustment A3 • This function cannot be used in the following situations.
• When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Interval
It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the
Composite] or [Interval Movie Record]
Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the
• While shooting with ASTROTRACER
composition, such as when using a tripod during Live View shooting.
t Memo
1 Select [Live View] in A3 menu and press D. • The adjusted composition is saved even if Live View is ended
The [Live View] screen appears. or the camera is turned off. To reset the saved adjustment
3 2 Select [Composition Adjust.] and set to T. value when Live View is ended, set [Composition Adjust.] to
[Off] in [Memory] of the A4 menu. (p.75)
3 Press F twice.
Shooting
The camera returns to standby mode. Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator A3/v

4 Press K. By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, moiré reduction effect
Live View is displayed and the message [Adjust the
composition of the image] appears. simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved.
5 Adjust the composition. 0 0

1 Select [AA Filter Simulator] in A3 menu and
The amount of adjustment (the 0 press D.
Adjust the composition
number of steps) is displayed at
2 Select [TYPE1] or [TYPE2]
of the image
the top right of the screen. 1 2 3 4

Live View
and press E. Electronic Level
Cancel OK Horizon Correction
AA Filter Simulator
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
Cancel OK
ABCD Moves the composition (up to 24 steps).
R Adjusts the level of the composition (up u Caution
to 8 steps. Not available when the • This function cannot be used in the following situations.
amount of adjustment is 17 steps or • When [HDR Capture] is set
more). • In C mode
M Resets the adjustment value to the • When the shutter speed is faster than 1/1000 seconds, the full
default setting. effect of this function cannot be achieved.
6 Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode in Live View.
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Item Function Page
Playback Mode Palette Items Develops RAW images into
RAW
b JPEG images and saves p.69
Development *3
Playback functions can be set in the Image Rotation them as a new file.
playback mode palette as well as the Divides a movie or deletes
B1 menu (p.21). c Movie Edit *4 p.68
unwanted segments.
Press B in single image display of Rotates captured images.
Useful for image playback on Copies images between
the playback mode to display the TV and other display devices i Image Copy p.65
cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.
playback mode palette. Exit OK
Transfers selected images
Eye-Fi Image
Item Function Page e wirelessly using an optional p.78
Transfer *1 *5
S
Image Rotation
*1
Changes the rotation
p.62 *1
Eye-Fi card.
Not available when a movie is displayed.
4
information of images.
*2 Not available when a RAW image is displayed.
Playback
Processes images with *3 Available only when a RAW image is saved.
T Digital Filter *1 p.66
digital filters. *4 Available only when a movie is displayed.
Color Moiré Reduces color moiré in *5 Available only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the SD2 slot.
h p.66
Correction *1 *2 images. t Memo
Changes the number of • The functions of the B1 menu and playback mode palette
V Resize *1 *2 recorded pixels or size of the p.65 can be used only for the images saved on the memory card
image. that is currently being played back. To use the functions for
Crops out only the desired the images saved on the other memory card, switch to the
W Cropping *1 p.65
area of an image. other memory card slot with d during single image display,
Joins a number of images then display the B1 menu or playback mode palette.
X Index together and creates an p.68
index image with them.
Protects images from being
Y Protect p.75
accidentally erased.
Plays back images one after
Z Slideshow p.62
another.
Saves the white balance
Save as Manual settings of the captured
o p.53
WB *1 image as Manual White
Balance.
Saves the settings used for
an image captured in Cross
Save Cross
a Processing mode of Custom p.55
Processing
Image as your “Favorite”
settings.
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Deleting Selected Images
Changing the Playback Method
1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple
Images”.
Displaying Multiple Images
2 Select the images to 001/500 100 _ 0505
You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the delete.
same time. (Default setting: 12 Thumbnail Display)
1 Turn R to the left in 100 _ 0505

playback mode.
4 The multi-image display screen
appears.
Playback
ABCD Moves the selection frame.

E Confirms/cancels the selection of the
image to delete.
J Selects the range of images to delete.
ABCD Moves the selection frame.
R Shows the selected image in single
Q Shows the next/previous page.
image display.
d Switches between the SD1 card and Use Q to select a different image.
SD2 card.
In the upper left area of the monitor, the number of selected
G Shows the 100 _ 0505
images is displayed.
display style
selection 12 Thumbnail Display 3 Press L.
screen. The delete confirmation screen appears.
4 Select [Select & Delete] and press E.
L Deletes the selected images. t Memo
• You can select up to 500 images at a time.
2 Press E. •
•
Protected images cannot be selected.
You can select one image at a time or a range of images.
The selected image appears in single image display.
• Use the same steps to select multiple images for the following
functions.
• Image Copy (p.65)
• Index (p.68)
• RAW Development (p.69)
• Protect (p.75)
• Eye-Fi Image Transfer (p.78)
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Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date
1 Turn R to the left in Step 100PENTX

Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date.
1 of “Displaying Multiple
Images”.
100 101 102 103
1 Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple
104 105 106 107 Images”.
The folder display screen
The display style selection screen appears.
appears.
2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip

123
100–0505
2013.9
Available operations Display]. THU 5
SAT 14
ABCD Moves the selection frame. 23
4
MON
FRI 27
2013.10
L Deletes the selected folder. SUN 6
THU 17
Playback
2 Press E.
TUE 29
2/5
Shooting Thumbnail
The images in the selected folder are displayed. date
Deleting a Folder Available operations

AB Selects a shooting date.
1 Select a folder to delete in Step 1 of “Displaying CD Selects an image taken on the
Images by Folder”, and press L. selected shooting date.
The delete confirmation screen appears. R to the right Shows the selected image in
2 Select [Delete] and press E. L

single image display.
Deletes the selected image.
The selected folder and all images in it are deleted.
When there are protected images in the folder, select
[Delete all] or [Leave all]. 3 Press E.
The selected image appears in single image display.
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Playing Back Images Continuously Displaying Rotated Images
(Slideshow)
When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image
1 Select Z in the playback mode palette. rotation information is saved when shooting. When [Auto Image
Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to [On], the image is
Slideshow starts. automatically rotated based on the rotation information during
playback (default setting).
The rotation information of an image can be changed by
E Pauses/resumes playback. following the procedure below.
C Displays the previous image.
D Displays the next image. 1 Display the image to edit in single image
4 B Stops playback.
display.
2 Select S in the playback mode palette.

Playback
R Adjusts the volume of the movie.

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the
After all images are played back, the camera returns to
four thumbnail images are displayed.
single image display.
t Memo 3 Use ABCD to select the

• You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect], desired rotation direction
[Repeat Playback] and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for and press E.
slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu. Slideshow can be The image rotation information is
started from the Slideshow setting screen. saved. MENU Cancel OK OK
u Caution
• When [23. Save Rotation Info] is set to [Off] in the E4 menu,
image rotation information is not saved when shooting.
• You cannot change the rotation information in the following
cases.
• 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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t Memo
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a
suitable input terminal for connecting the camera.
Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period,
terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play
use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.
back images in playback mode.
• By default, the maximum resolution corresponding to the AV
Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable
device and camera is automatically selected. If it fails to play
equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D).
back images properly, change the setting in [HDMI Out] of the
1 Turn the AV device and camera off. D2 menu.
2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and

connect the cable to the HDMI terminal. 4
Playback
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the input
terminal on the AV device.
4 Turn the AV device and camera on.

The camera turns on in HDMI mode, and the camera
information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV
device.
u Caution
• 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.
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u Caution
Connecting the Camera to a • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a
computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB
Computer connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and
remove the USB cable.
Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable.
Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable t Memo
equipped with a micro B terminal. • Refer to “Operating Environment for USB Connection and
Provided Software” (p.94) for system requirements to
1 Turn the computer on. connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.
• The USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a
2 Turn the camera off. computer can be set in [USB Connection] of the D1 menu.
4 Normally, you do not need to change the default setting
3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and ([MSC]).
Playback
connect the USB cable to the USB terminal.

USB terminal
USB 3.0 USB 2.0
The micro B terminal supports both USB 3.0 cables and USB
2.0 cables. Both types can be used with this camera. If the
host controller of the device to be connected to the camera
supports USB 3.0, the data transfer speed is faster when a
USB 3.0 cable is used.
4 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the

computer.
5 Turn the camera on.

The camera is recognized as a removable disk.
If the “K-3” dialog appears, select [Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button.
6 Save the captured images to the computer.

7 Disconnect the camera from the computer.
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Editing and Processing Images Changing the Image Size
u Caution
• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized
Copying an Image or cropped.
• Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size
cannot be processed.
Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.
1 Select an image saved on the memory card from Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)
which the images have to be copied, and display Changes the number of recorded pixels, and saves the image
it in single image display. as a new file.
4
2 Select i in the playback mode palette. 1 Display the image to edit in single image
Playback
display.
3 Select [Select image(s)] or [Select a folder] and 2 Select V in the playback mode palette.
press E.
The screen to select the number of recorded pixels
4 Select the image(s) or folder to copy. appears.
Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.60) for how 3 Use CD to select the
to select image(s) or a folder. number of recorded pixels
and press E.
5 Press G. You can select an image size
The save confirmation screen appears. smaller than that of the original
Cancel OK
image.
6 Select the location to save the image(s) or folder The save confirmation screen appears.
and press E. 4 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press
E.
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)
Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and
saves it as a new image.
1 Display the image to edit in single image

display.
2 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. 65
3 Specify the size and 4 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press
position of the area to crop
E.
by using the cropping
frame. u Caution
• The Color Moiré Correction function can be used only for the
JPEG images captured with this camera.
R Changes the size of the cropping frame. Processing Images with Digital Filters
ABCD
G
Moves the cropping frame.
Changes the aspect ratio or Image
1 Display the image to edit in single image
4 Rotation setting. display.
M Rotates the cropping frame (only when
2 Select T in the playback mode palette.
Playback
possible).
The screen to select a filter appears.
4 Press E. 3 Select a filter. 100-0001

The save confirmation screen appears. Use Q to select a different Base Parameter Adj
5 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press image.

E.
Parameter Adj.
Stop OK
Correcting Color Moiré

Base Parameter Adj Sketch
Reduces color moiré in images. Extract Color Water Color
1 Display the image to edit in single image Toy Camera

Retro
Pastel
Posterization
display. High Contrast Miniature
Shading Soft
2 Select h in the playback mode palette. Invert Color Starburst
If the image cannot be edited, [This image cannot be Unicolor Bold Fish-eye
processed] appears. Bold Monochrome Slim
Tone Expansion
3 Use CD to select the level Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the
and press E.
parameters.
The save confirmation screen
appears.
4 Press G.
Cancel OK The parameter setting screen appears.
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5 Set the parameters. Brightness
Recreating Filter Effects
Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the
same filter effects to other images.
Cancel OK 1 Display a filter-processed image in single image

display.
2 Select T in the playback mode palette.
AB
CD
Selects a parameter.
Adjusts the value.
3 Select [Recreating filter
effects] and press E.
6 Press E. The filter effects used for the
Applying the digital filter
Recreating filter effects 4
selected image appear. Searching for the original image
The save confirmation screen appears.
Playback
7 Select [Apply additional filter(s)], [Save to SD1]
MENU OK
or [Save to SD2], and press E. 4 To check the parameter 100-0001
Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply details, press G. Reapplies following digital filter
effects from previous image
additional filters to the same image. The screen of Step 3 Press G again to return to the 1. 5. 9. 13. 17. - -
reappears. previous screen. 2.
3.
6.
7.
10.
11.
14. - -
15. - -
18. - -
19. - -
4. 8. 12. 16.-- -
16. 20. - -
u Caution Details OK
• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can
be edited with the digital filters.
5 Press E.
The image selection screen appears.
t Memo
• Up to 20 filters, including the digital filter used during shooting
6 Use Q to select an 100-0001
image for applying the Performs digital filter
processing to this image
(p.56), can be applied to the same image. same filter effects, and
press E.
You can only select an image OK
saved in the same memory card
that has not been processed with a filter.
7 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press
E.
t Memo
• If [Searching for the original image] is selected in Step 3, the
original image prior to digital filter application can be
retrieved.
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t Memo
Creating a Composite Image (Index) • The file name format for index image is “INDXxxxx.JPG”.
Joins a number of images together and creates a new image with them.
Editing Movies
1 Select X in the playback mode palette.
The Index setting screen appears. 1 Display the movie to edit in single image
2 Select [Layout]. display.
Select from l (Thumbnail), k
(Square), m (Random1), n
Layout
Images
Backgrnd.
2 Select c in the playback mode palette.
Selection The movie editing screen appears.
(Random2), o (Random3) or
p (Bubble). 3 Select the point where you
4
Create an index image
MENU Cancel OK OK want to divide the movie.
The frame at the dividing point is
3 Select the number of images from 12, 24 or 36 in
00 ' 00"
Playback
10 ' 00"
displayed at the top of the screen.
[Images]. Up to four points can be selected
to divide the original movie into Stop OK
When the number of saved images is smaller than the number
five segments.
selected, empty spaces will appear when [Layout] is set to l
and some images may be duplicated for other layouts. Available operations
4 Select the background color from white or black A Plays back/pauses a movie.
in [Backgrnd.].
D Forwards a frame (when paused).
5 Select a type of image selection in [Selection]. Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback.
q Auto Picks images automatically from all of C Reverses a frame (when paused).
select the images saved.
Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback.
r Select Lets you select images that you want to
R Adjusts the volume.
image(s) include in the index image.
If r is selected, [Select image(s)] appears G Confirms/cancels a dividing point.
and leads you to the image selection screen.
s Select a Picks images automatically from the Proceed to Step 7 if you do not delete any segment.
folder folder selected.
If s is selected, [Select a folder] appears
and leads you to the folder selection screen.
4 Press L.
The screen to select segments to delete is displayed.
6 Select [Create an index image] and press E. 5 Use CD to move the

selection frame and press
The index image appears.
7 Select [Save to SD1], [Save to SD2] or E. 00 ' 05"
10 ' 00"
The segments to delete are
[Reshuffle], and press E. specified. (Multiple segments Select segments for deletion
When [Reshuffle] is selected, you can reselect the images can be deleted at once.) MENU OK
to be included in the index and display a new index image. Press E again to cancel the
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6 Press F. 4 Press G.
The screen for selecting the parameter setting method
The screen of Step 3 reappears.
appears.
7 Press E. 5 Select the parameter 001/500 100 _ 0505
setting method and press
8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E. Develop images as shot
Develop images with
E. modified settings
t Memo OK
• Select dividing points in chronological order from the
beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing Develop Allows you to change Image Capture
points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of Settings (File Format, JPEG Recorded
the movie to the beginning). In an order other than specified,
images as shot Pixels, and JPEG Quality).
4
you can neither select frames as a dividing point nor cancel Allows you to change Image Capture
Settings (File Format, Aspect Ratio,
Playback
the selections of the dividing points.
JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality,
Develop Color Space), Lens Correction
RAW Development images with (Distortion Correction, Lat-Chromatic-Ab
modified Adj, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Color
settings Fringe Correction), White Balance,
You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save Custom Image, Digital Filter, HDR,
them as a new file. Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, and Shadow
Correction.
1 Select b in the playback mode palette. 6 Set the parameters.
The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option Image Capture Settings
100-0001
appears.
2 Select the desired option and press E.

Select single Develops an image.
image
Select multiple Develops up to 500 images with the
images same settings. AB Selects a parameter.
Select a folder Develops up to 500 images in the CD Changes the value.
selected folder with the same settings.
Q Selects a different image (when in single
When [Select single image] is selected, proceed to Step 6. image display).
The image/folder selection screen appears.
For Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press D
3 Select the image(s) or a folder. and use AB to select an item.
For White Balance, Custom Image and Digital Filter, press
Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.60) for how
to select the image(s) or a folder. D to display the setting screen.
7 Press E.
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8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press
E.
When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or
[Exit], and press E.
u Caution
• Only RAW images captured with this camera can be
developed.
t Memo
• When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is selected
in Step 2, a folder with a new number is created, and the
4 JPEG images are stored in the new folder.
• With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can
develop RAW files on a computer,
Playback
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Camera Settings • If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse
the effect obtained by turning Q or R.
Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions A4 Setting the Button Operation
You can set the functions for when P or I is pressed, or

when the main switch is turned to U.
Setting the Q/R/M Operation
For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for
1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu and
press D.
when Q and R are turned and M is pressed.
The [Button Customization] screen appears.
1 Select [E-Dial Programming] in A4 menu and 2 Select [RAW/Fx Button],
5
Button Customization
press D. RAW/Fx Button
[AF Button] or [Preview
The [E-Dial Programming] screen appears. AF Button
Dial] and press D.
2 Select an exposure mode and press D.
Preview Dial
Settings
The screen to set the function for
The screen for the selected exposure mode appears. the selected item is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting
3 Select a function and press E.
Exposure Mode
for each exposure mode

and press E. The following functions can be assigned to each button.
Change Shutter Setting Function Page
I
Speed Cancel OK
Temporarily changes
One Push
Change Aperture the file format. (Default p.72
J File Format
Value setting)
ISO Change Sensitivity Exposure Sets the Exposure
p.49
e EV Compensation Bracketing Bracketing.
XG Return to G Mode RAW/ Optical Activates the Optical
Fx Preview Preview.
GSHIFT Program Shift p.46
Button Digital Activates the Digital
GLINE Program Line
Preview Preview.
-- Not available
Shake Turns the Shake
–
4 Press F. Reduction Reduction function on/off.
LCD Panel Turns the LCD panel
The [E-Dial Programming] screen reappears. p.15
Illumination illumination on/off.
Repeat Steps 2 to 4.
5 Press F twice.
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Setting Function Page Setting the One Push File Format
Autofocus is performed
Enable AF1
when I is pressed. 1 Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format]
Autofocus is performed in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation”
when I is pressed and (p.71).
Enable AF2 not when the shutter
AF
release button is
pressed halfway. p.42
2 Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot].
Button The recording format returns to the [File Format]
While I is pressed,
T setting of [Image Capture Settings] in the A1 menu
autofocus is not
after a picture is taken. (Default setting)
performed even when
Cancel AF The setting is retained until any of the following
the shutter release
button is pressed operations is performed:
S • When P is pressed again
5 Optical
halfway.
Activates the Optical
• When B, F or G is pressed, or when the
mode dial or main switch is turned
Preview Preview Preview.
Settings
p.46
Dial Digital
Preview
Activates the Digital
Preview.
3 Select the file format when RAW/Fx Button
One Push File Format
P is pressed.
4 Press F.
Cancel after 1 shot
The left side is the [File Format]
setting and the right side is the
The [Button Customization] screen reappears.
file format when P is pressed.
Repeat Steps 2 to 4. Cancel OK
5 Press F twice. u Caution

• The One Push File Format function cannot be used when
u Caution [Memory Card Options] is set to [Separate RAW/JPEG] in the
• [LCD Panel Illumination] in [RAW/Fx Button] cannot be A1 menu. (p.35)
selected when [22. LCD Panel Illumination] is set to [Off] in
the E4 menu.
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t Memo
Saving Frequently Used Settings A4 • The settings saved as USER mode can be displayed on the
monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3.
Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode
• To reset the settings to the default values, select [Reset
dial and used repeatedly.
USER Mode] in Step 3.
The following settings can be saved.
Exposure Mode (except Drive Mode Editing a Setting Name

for T / C) White Balance
Sensitivity Custom Image You can change the name of the USER mode in which you
EV Compensation A1-4 menu settings (with saved settings.
AE Metering exceptions)
AF point
Flash Mode
E1-4 menu settings 1 Select [Rename USER Mode] in Step 3 of
“Saving the Settings” and press D.
The [Rename USER Mode] screen appears.
5
Saving the Settings 2 Select [USER1], [USER2] or [USER3], and press
Settings
D.
1 Set all of the settings to save on the camera. The text-entry screen appears.
2 Select [Save USER Mode] in A4 menu and 3 Change the text. Text selection cursor
press D. Up to 18 single-byte Rename USER Mode
The [Save USER Mode] screen appears. alphanumeric characters and
symbols can be entered.
3 Select [Save Settings] and Save USER Mode
Save Settings
Finish
press D. Rename USER Mode Delete One Character

Check Saved Settings
The [Save Settings] screen Reset USER Mode
Cancel Enter
appears. Text input cursor
4 Select [USER1], [USER2] or [USER3], and press ABCD Moves the text selection cursor.
D. R Moves the text input cursor.
J Switches between upper and lower case
5 Select [Save] and press E. letters.
The screen of Step 3 reappears. E Enters a character selected with the text
u Caution selection cursor at the position of the text
• [Save USER Mode] cannot be selected when the mode dial input cursor.
is set to T. L Deletes a character at the position of the
text input cursor.
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4 After entering the text, move the text selection Displaying the Local Date and Time of
D1
cursor to [Finish], and press E. the Specified City
The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears.
The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.29) serve as the date
and time of your present location and are reflected in the
Using the Saved USER Mode shooting date and time for images.
Setting the destination to a location other than your present
1 Set the mode dial to O, P, or Q. location enables you to display the local date and time on the
The USER mode guide is monitor when traveling abroad and also save images time-
displayed for 30 seconds. stamped with the local date and time.
Use AB to check the saved
settings.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu.
5 2 Select the time you wish to World Time
2 Change the settings as necessary.

Time Setting
display in [Time Setting]. Destination
Select F (Hometown) or G
Settings
London 16:00
The exposure mode can be 1 2 3 4
(Destination). Hometown
changed in [Exposure Mode] of Exposure Mode
Memory Card Options New York 10:00
the A1 menu. Image Capture Settings
AF Assist Light
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Lens Correction
Cancel OK
3 Select [G Destination] and press D.
The [G Destination] screen appears.
t Memo
• The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as USER mode 4 Use CD to select a city. Destination
settings. When the camera is turned off, the camera returns Use R to change the region.
to the originally saved settings. To change the original
settings, save the USER mode settings again. London +6:00
DST 16:00
Cancel OK
5 Select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use CD

to select S or T.
6 Press E.
The [World Time] screen reappears.
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t Memo
• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.94) for cities that can be File Management Settings
selected as a hometown or destination.
• Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST
settings for the hometown.
• G appears in the control panel when [Time Setting] is set to Protecting Images from Deletion
G. (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Selecting Settings to Save in the
A4 u Caution
Camera
• Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory
Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the card is formatted.
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. The 1 Select Y in the playback mode palette. 5
default settings are S for Digital Filter and HDR Capture, and The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.
Settings
T for other functions.
Set in [Memory] of the A4 menu. 2 Select [Select image(s)] or
Flash Mode Flash Exposure Compensation [Select a folder] and press
Select image(s)
Drive Mode Digital Filter E.
Select a folder
White Balance HDR Capture
Custom Image Composition Adjust. OK
Sensitivity Playback Info Display
EV Compensation
3 Select the image(s) or folder to protect.
t Memo Refer to Step 2 of “Deleting Selected Images” (p.60) for how
• When [Reset] of the D3 menu is performed, all Memory to select the image(s) or a folder.
settings return to the default values. Proceed to Step 5 if [Select a folder] is selected.
4 Press G.
The confirmation screen appears.
5 Select [Protect] and press E.

t Memo
• To protect all images stored in the memory card, select
[Protect All Images] of the B1 menu.
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Selecting the Folder/File Settings D2 4 Change the text.
Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters.
Refer to Steps 3 and 4 of “Editing a Setting Name” (p.73) for
Folder Name how to enter text.
When images are captured with this camera, a folder is

automatically created and the captured images are stored in the
5 Press F twice.
new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number t Memo
from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. • A folder with a new number is created when the folder name
You can change the folder name in [Folder Name] of the D2 is changed.
menu. • A maximum of 500 images (100 images for Eye-Fi card) can
be stored in a single folder. When the number of captured
1 Select [Folder Name] in D2 menu and press D. images exceeds 500, a new folder is created with the number
5 The [Folder Name] screen appears. following the number of the folder currently being used. In
Exposure Bracketing shooting, images will be stored in the
2 Select a folder name and same folder until shooting is completed.
Settings
Folder Name
press E.
Folder Name Date • When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D2 menu, a
PENTX
_MMDD folder is created with a new number when the next image is
saved. When a memory card is inserted in both SD1 and
SD2, a new folder is created on both memory cards.
Cancel OK • When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] of [RAW
Development] is performed, a folder with a new number is
The two digits of the month and day on which the created, and the JPEG images are stored in the new folder.
picture was taken are assigned after the folder (p.69)
number. (Default setting)
Date [MMDD] appears according to the date format
u Caution
set in [Date Adjustment]. • The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number
Example) 101_0125: for images taken on reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt
January 25th to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the
file name number reaches 9999.
The character string “PENTX” is assigned after
PENTX the folder number.
Example) 101PENTX
Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to change the folder
name.
3 Press B, and then press D.

The text-entry screen appears.
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File Name File No.
One of the following string of characters is used as the file name Each file name consists of a string of 4 File No.
prefix depending on the [21. Color Space] setting of the E3 characters and a sequential number Sequential Numbering
Reset File Number
menu. from 0001 to 9999. You can set whether
to continue the sequential numbering Uses sequential file number
Color Space File Name in new folder based on last
for the file name even if a new folder is number in previous folder
sRGB IMGPxxxx.JPG created in [Sequential Numbering] of
AdobeRGB _IMGxxxx.JPG [File No.] in the D2 menu.
The first four characters can be changed to a character string of
Continues the sequential numbering for the file name
your choice. T
even if a new folder is created. (Default setting)
1 Select [File Name] in D2 menu and press D. S

Returns the file number of the first image saved to a
folder to 0001 each time a new folder is created.
The [File Name] screen appears.
Select [Reset File Number] to reset the file number to its default
5
2 Select A or C and press value.
Settings
File Name
D. I M G P xxxx.JPG
_ I M G xxxx.JPG t Memo
The text-entry screen appears. I M G P x x x x . MOV
• When the file number reaches 9999, a new folder is created
and the file number is reset.
3 Change the text.

Up to 4 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be
entered.
how to enter text.
4 Press F twice.
t Memo
• When [Color Space] is [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_”
and first three characters of the specified character string
becomes the file name.
• For movies, regardless of the [Color Space] setting, the file
name is “IMGPxxxx.MOV” or a file name with the specified
string of characters.
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Setting the Copyright Information D2 Using a Wireless Memory Card D3
Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN “Eye-Fi card” (Wi-Fi
Exif data. transmission) or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be
used. By using these cards, images can be transferred from the
1 Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu and camera to a computer or other device via wireless LAN.
Select the camera action when using an Eye-Fi card or a
press D. Flucard in [Wireless Memory Card] of the D3 menu.
The [Copyright Information] screen appears.
2 Use CD to set [Embed Copyright Information 1 Select [Wireless Memory Card] in D3 menu and
Copyright Data].
Embed Copyright Data
press D.
Photographer
The [Wireless Memory Card] screen appears.
Copyright Holder
2 Select [Action Mode]. Wireless Memory Card
5
Action Mode
Items that can be set are Auto Resize
Communication Info
displayed according to the type of Firmware Info/Options
card inserted.
Settings
Does not embed copyright information in the Exif. Automatically transfers

unsent images from memory card
S (Default setting)
Cancel OK
T Embeds copyright information in the Exif.
Eye-Fi card
3 Select [Photographer] or [Copyright Holder], Transfers automatically when images are

taken, new images are saved, or images are
and press D.
AUTO overwritten. (Default setting)
The text-entry screen appears. For movies, only files under 2 GB can be
4 Change the text. transferred.

Transfers images or folders that are selected in
Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols SELECT [Eye-Fi Image Transfer] of the playback mode.
can be entered. Only JPEG and RAW images can be transferred.
OFF Stops the communication function.
how to enter text.
Flucard
5 Press F twice. ON Enables wireless data transfer with Flucard.
t Memo OFF Disables wireless data transfer with Flucard.
• The Exif information can be checked using the provided
software “Digital Camera Utility 5”. 3 Specify [Auto Resize].
When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card
or Flucard at the size of r.
4 Press F twice.
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u Caution
• Be sure to insert an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard in the SD2 slot.
If it is inserted in the SD1 slot, the wireless LAN function
cannot be used. When an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is not
inserted in the SD2 slot, the [Wireless Memory Card] settings
of the D3 menu cannot be set.
• Be sure to set up a wireless LAN access point on a computer
for the 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.
• 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
5
Cards” (p.102).
Settings
t Memo
• A smartphone can be used to operate this camera when a
Flucard compatible with this camera is used. Refer to the
Flucard manual for details on how to use the card.
• 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.
• In Step 2, select [Communication Info] to check the Wireless
LAN information, and [Firmware Info/Options] to check the
firmware version of the cards.
• When [Reset Transfer Settings] is selected in Step 2, the
[Action Mode] setting is returned to their default values.
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Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions
×: Not available
Composition Distortion
HDR Capture Save RAW Data Digital Filter
Adjust. Correction
Flash ×
Continuous Shooting × ×
Exposure Bracketing ×
×
Drive Mode
Mirror Lock-up Shooting

Multi-exposure × × ×
Interval Shooting ×
6 Interval Composite × × × ×
Interval Movie Record × ×
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HDR Capture ×
AA Filter Simulator ×
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*4 Only available with compatible lenses.
Functions Available with Various *5 Distortion Correction and Peripheral Illumination Correction are
disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used.
Lenses *6 To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or
F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in
the E4 menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but
All exposure modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens
only within a manual aperture range.
is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the *7 Only available with an FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, FA 43mm F1.9
aperture ring set to the 9 position. Limited, or FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens.
When they are used in a position other than 9, or other lenses *8 Fixed to [Spot].
are used, the following restrictions apply. *9 J with the aperture open. (The aperture ring has no effect on the
x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available actual aperture value.)
Lens DA FA J F *6 A M u Caution
[Mount type] DA L FA *6 P
D FA • When the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9 or a
[KAF] [KAF] [KAF] [KA] [K] lens without an 9 position or accessories such as an auto
[KAF2] [KAF2] extension tube or auto bellows are used, the camera will not
Function [KAF3] operate unless [27. Using Aperture Ring] is set to [Enable] in
Autofocus the E4 menu. Refer to “Using the Aperture Ring” (p.83) for
(Lens only)
(With AF adapter 1.7x)*1
x
–
x
–
x
–
–
#
–
#
details. 6
Appendix
Manual focus
(With focus indicator)*2 x x x x x Lens names and mount names
(With matte field)
DA lenses with a motor and FA zoom lenses with power
Quick-shift focus #*4 × × × × zoom use the KAF2 mount. DA lenses with a motor and no AF
Focus point selection mode
coupler use the KAF3 mount.
[Auto]
x x x #*8 × FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA
L lenses without a motor, and D FA, FA J and F lenses use
AE Metering [Multi-segment] x x x x × the KAF mount.
G/H/I/J/K mode x x x x #*9 Refer to respective lens manuals for details.
L mode x x x x #
P-TTL auto flash *3 x x x x ×

Power zoom – × – – –
Automatically obtaining the

lens focal length information
x x x × ×
Lens Correction x*5 × *7
× × ×
*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at
the 9 position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster.
*3 Available when using the built-in flash, AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC.
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Restrictions when using the
Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Lens
built-in flash
Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash Vignetting may occur if the focal
may be limited. FAk28-70mm F2.8 AL length is 28 mm and the shooting
distance is less than 1 m.
Restrictions when using the
Lens FA SOFT 28mm F2.8/ The built-in flash always
built-in flash
FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 discharges fully.
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm
F3.5-4.5 ED (IF)/
DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL/ Setting the Focal Length A3
DA 14mm F2.8 ED (IF)/
The built-in flash is not available
FAk300mm F2.8 ED (IF)/ The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens
k due to vignetting.
DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW/ information such as focal length. Set the focal length when
FAk600mm F4 ED (IF)/ using a lens of which the focal length information cannot be
FAk250-600mm F5.6 ED automatically obtained.
(IF)
6 F FISH-EYE 17-28mm Vignetting may occur if the focal 1 Turn the camera off.
F3.5-4.5 length is less than 20 mm.
When the focal length is less than
2 Attach a lens to the camera and turn the camera
Appendix
on.
28 mm, or when the focal length
The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.
DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL is 28 mm and the shooting
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting
may occur.
3 Use AB to set the focal
length. Input Focal Length
When the focal length is 20 mm Press C to select a value from
or less or when the focal length is 35 mm
DAk16-50mm F2.8 ED the list.
35 mm and the shooting distance When using a zoom lens, select
AL (IF) SDM
is less than 1.5 m, vignetting may the actual focal length which the
OK
occur. zoom is set to.
DA 17-70mm F4 AL (IF)
When the focal length is less than
24 mm or when the focal length is 4 Press E.
35 mm and the shooting distance The camera returns to standby mode.
SDM
is 1 m or less, vignetting may t Memo
occur. • The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal
DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Vignetting may occur if the focal Length] of the A3 menu.
ED AL (IF) length is less than 35 mm. • When using a lens without an 9 position or a lens with an 9
DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Vignetting may occur if the focal position with the aperture ring set to a position other than 9,
ED SDM length is less than 24mm. set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the E4 menu.
(p.83)
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t Memo
Using the Aperture Ring E4 • If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the
camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial
The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D
setting except when set to L, M or N mode.
FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without
• [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen,
an 9 position is attached.
Live View screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Select [Enable] in [27. Using Aperture 27. Using Aperture Ring
Ring] of the E4 menu. 1 Disable
2 Enable
Shutter will release when

aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position
Cancel 26. 1. OK
The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.

Expo-
Lens Used sure Restriction
Mode
D FA, FA, F, A, M The aperture remains open. 6
(lens only or with The shutter speed changes in
Appendix
automatic diaphragm J relation to the open aperture
accessories such as but an exposure deviation may
auto extension tube K) occur.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm
J
accessories such as Pictures can be taken with a
extension tube K) set aperture value but an
Manual diaphragm exposure deviation may occur.
lens such as reflex J
lens (lens only)
Pictures can be taken with a
FA SOFT 28mm/
set aperture value in the
FA SOFT 85mm/
J manual aperture range.
F SOFT 85mm
The exposure can be checked
(lens only)
with Optical Preview.
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value and shutter
All lenses L speed.
The exposure can be checked
with Optical Preview.
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*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II.
Functions when Using an *5 Multiple AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II units,
External Flash or a combination of an AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II unit and the built-in flash is required.
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, u Caution

AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a • Never press the 1 button when any external flash unit is
variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode. attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external
x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available flash. If you want to use both at once, set the wireless mode
or connect them using an extension cord.
AF540FGZ
Flash • Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
Built-in AF540FGZ II AF200FG
Camera Function
Flash AF360FGZ AF160FC hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
AF360FGZ II the camera and/or flash.
Red-eye reduction flash x x x • Do not combine with accessories that have a different
number of contacts, such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a
Auto Flash Discharge x x x malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
Automatically switching to
x x x
6 the flash sync speed
Aperture value is
equipment breakdown.
automatically set in G mode x x x

t Memo
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and I mode. • With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or

AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash to
P-TTL auto flash x*1 x*1 x*1
discharge the flash and take a picture at a shutter speed
Slow-speed Sync x x x
faster than 1/180 seconds. Select an exposure mode (such
as I) which allows you to set the shutter speed.
Flash Exposure • By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
x x x
Compensation
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II) or using the built-in flash with
AF assist light of external
flash × x × one or more external flashes, you can use the wireless mode
to shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash
Trailing Curtain Sync *2 x x × units with a cord. In this case, set the camera channel on the
Contrast control sync flash
external flashes. The set channel can be checked on the
#*3 x #*4 status screen, Live View screen, LCD panel, and in the
mode
viewfinder.
Slave flash × x × • You can connect an external flash
to the camera with a sync cord by
High-speed sync × x ×
using the X-sync socket. Remove
Wireless flash #*4 x*5 × the Sync socket 2P cap to connect
a sync cord to the X-sync socket.
*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in
flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
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Using the GPS Unit Shooting Celestial Bodies
A2
(ASTROTRACER)
The following functions are available when the optional GPS
unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. 1 Set the mode dial to M.
The current latitude,
longitude, altitude,
N 36°45.410'
W140°02.000'
2 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D.
89m The [GPS] screen appears.
Electronic direction, and 0°
Compass Coordinated
Universal Time 09/09/2013
3 Select [ASTROTRACER] and press D.
(UTC) are displayed. 10:00:00 The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears.
Tracks and captures celestial bodies.

By matching the movement of the camera’s
4 Set [Action in B Mode] to ASTROTRACER
Action in B Mode
ASTRO- built-in Shake Reduction unit with the
a and press E.
Precise Calibration
TRACER movement of celestial bodies, celestial bodies Timed Exposure
Exposure Time
can be captured as individual points even when
6
GPS LED Indicators
shooting with a long exposure setting. (p.85)
Automatically adjusts the camera’s date and
GPS Time
5 To set the desired exposure time, first set
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time settings using information acquired from
Sync
GPS satellites. [Timed Exposure] to [ON].
You can set the exposure time between 0'10" and 5'00" in
t Memo
[Exposure Time].
• Refer to the manual of the GPS unit for details on how to
attach the unit and information on the unit’s functions.
• To display [Electronic Compass], refer to “Shooting Info 6 Press F three times.
Display” (p.12). The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution 7 Press the shutter release button fully.

• “Simple Navigation” cannot be used with this camera. Shooting starts.
8 Press the shutter release button fully again.

Shooting stops.
When [Timed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends
automatically after the set time has elapsed.
u Caution
• When ASTROTRACER is activated, the drive mode cannot
be set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] and [Multi-exposure].
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Problem Cause Remedy
Troubleshooting When the flash mode is set to
The built-in flash A or B, the flash will not
The flash mode is
does not discharge if the subject is
t Memo set to A or B.
discharge. bright.
• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to Change the flash mode. (p.41)
static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery
The camera is not
out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates The USB
recognized when it Set [USB Connection] to [MSC]
correctly, it does not require any repairs. connection mode
is connected to a in the D2 menu.
is set to [PTP].
computer.
Problem Cause Remedy
Battery is not Check the orientation of the Activate [Dust Removal] from
the D4 menu. The Dust
The camera does installed properly. battery.
Dust or dirt Removal function can be
not turn on. The battery power The CMOS sensor
Charge the battery. particles appear in activated every time the camera
is low. is dirty or dusty.
images. is turned on and off.
The built-in flash is Refer to “Sensor Cleaning”
Wait until charging is finished.
being charged. (p.87) if the problem persists.
There is no Insert a memory card with Activate [Pixel Mapping] from
6 available space on available space or delete
the memory card. unwanted images.
There are pixels in
the monitor or There are
the D4 menu.
It takes about 30 seconds to
The shutter cannot captured images defective pixels in
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Data being Wait until processing is correct the defective pixels, so

be released. that do not light up the CMOS sensor.
processed. finished. be sure to install a fully charged
or remain lit.
battery.
The lens aperture Set the lens aperture ring to the
ring is set to a 9 position or select [Enable] in
position other than [27. Using Aperture Ring] of the
9 E4 menu. (p.83)
v cannot work well for low-
contrast objects (the sky, white
walls, etc.), dark colors,
intricate designs, rapidly-
moving objects or scenery shot
The subject is
through a window or a net-like
difficult to focus
Autofocus does pattern.
on.
not work. 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.
The subject is too Move away from the subject
close. and take a picture.
The focus cannot AF Mode of Live Set [Contrast AF] to e, g,
be locked. View is set to f. h or i. (p.44)
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Sensor Cleaning Removing Dust with a Blower
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the
CMOS sensor with a blower.
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)
Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust.
Make sure that the camera is in the following status. 2 Turn the camera on.
• Attach a DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA or F lens that has
an 9 position, and set the aperture ring to the 9 position. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D4 menu and press
• Turn the Stills/Movie switch to A. D.
• Set the focus mode switch to v. The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.
1 Select [Dust Alert] in D4 menu and press D. 4 Select [Mirror Up] and press E.
The [Dust Alert] screen appears. The mirror rises up.
2 Fully display a white wall or other bright subject If a Dust Alert image is saved, it appears.
6
with no detail in the viewfinder and press the
shutter release button fully.
5 Clean the CMOS sensor with a blower.
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After image processing is performed, the Dust Alert image
appears.
6 Turn the camera off.
The mirror automatically returns to its original position.
If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears,
press E and take another picture. u Caution
3 Check the sensor for dust. • Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. The
CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS
Use R to display the Dust Alert
image at full screen display. sensor with a cloth.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If
the power is turned off, this may cause damage to the shutter,
x1 Exit CMOS sensor and the mirror.
• When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough
4 Press E. battery power remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the
monitor. Install a fully charged battery. If the battery capacity
The Dust Alert image is saved and the D4 menu reappears.
becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. In
t Memo this case, stop cleaning immediately.
• Only the latest Dust Alert image is saved to the SD1 slot
memory card for approximately 30 minutes. If Sensor t Memo
Cleaning is performed during this time, the Dust Alert image • Please contact your nearest service center for professional
can be checked while cleaning the sensor. (If the SD1 slot is cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part.
disabled, the image is not saved. You cannot check the image • You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1
in playback mode.) when cleaning the CMOS sensor.
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Error Messages Description
Error Messages
Not enough battery
power remaining to
Error Messages Description activate Pixel Mapping
Appears during Pixel Mapping, Sensor
The memory card is full and no more Not enough battery
Cleaning, or when trying to update the
Memory card full images can be saved. Insert a new power remaining to
firmware if the battery level is insufficient.
memory card or delete unwanted files. clean sensor
Install a fully charged battery.
There are no images that can be played Not enough battery
No image
back on the memory card. power remaining to
You are trying to play back an image in a update the firmware
This image cannot be
format not supported by this camera. You Unable to update firmware. Unable to update the firmware. The
displayed
may be able to play it back on a computer. There is a problem with the update file is damaged. Try downloading
There is no memory card inserted in the firmware update file the update file again.
No card in the camera
camera. The maximum folder number (999) is
The memory card has a problem, and Image folder cannot be being used, and no more images can be
image capture and playback are created saved. Insert a new memory card or
impossible. You may be able to play it format the card.
Memory card error
6 back on a computer.
Failed to initialize the Eye-Fi function
Unable to store image
The image could not be saved because of
a memory card error.
when using the Eye-Fi card. Press E. The camera was unable to adjust the
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The operation could not be

The memory card you have inserted is manual white balance. Try the operation
completed correctly
unformatted or has been previously used again.
Card is not formatted on another device and is not compatible You are trying to select more than the
with this camera. Use the card after maximum number of images for the
formatting it with this camera. following functions.
The write-protect switch on the memory • Select & Delete
Card is locked No more images
card you have inserted is locked. (p.102) • Image Copy
can be selected
This image cannot be You are trying to magnify an image that • Index
magnified cannot be magnified. • RAW Development
• Protect
You are trying to delete an image that is
• Eye-Fi Image Transfer
This image is protected protected. Remove protection from the
image. (p.75) There are no images that can be
No image can be processed processed using the Digital Filter or RAW
Development function.
Appears when you try to perform Resize,
Cropping, Digital Filter, Movie Edit, RAW
This image cannot be Development, or Save as Manual WB for
processed images captured with other cameras, or
when you try to perform Resize or
Cropping for minimum file size images.
The camera failed The creation of an index print image
to create an image failed.
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Error Messages Description
You are trying to set a function that is not
This function is not available
available for the exposure mode that is
in the current mode
set.
The camera will turn off because its
The camera will turn off internal temperature gets too hot. Leave
to prevent damage from the camera turned off until it has had time
overheating to cool down before turning on the
camera again.
Images cannot be transferred when
Set the Eye-Fi
[Action Mode] is not set to [SELECT] in
communication
[Wireless Memory Card] of the D3 menu.
to “SELECT”
(p.78)
There are no images that can be
Image not found
transferred when an Eye-Fi card is used.
This folder cannot be selected because
Cannot be
the number of files exceeds the maximum
selected
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number allowed.
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Viewfinder
Main Specifications Type Pentaprism Finder

Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100%
Model Description Magnification Approx. 0.95× (50 mm F1.4 at infinity)
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Approx. 20.5 mm (from the view window),
Type Eye-Relief Length
with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Approx. 22.3 mm (from the center of lens)
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens Diopter
Lens Mount Approx. -2.5 to +1.5 m-1
information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Adjustment
KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA Focusing Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing
Compatible Lens Screen screen
mount lenses
Image Capture Unit Live View
Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.5 × 15.6 (mm) Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor
Effective Pixels Approx. 24.35 megapixels Contrast detection (Face Detection, Tracking,
Focusing
Multiple AF Points, Select, Spot)
Total Pixels Approx. 24.71 megapixels Mechanism
Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations
Dust Removal Field of view: approx. 100%, Magnified view (2×, 4×,
“DR II” with the Dust Alert function
6 Sensitivity ISO AUTO/100 to 51200 (EV steps can be set to
Display
8×, 10×), Grid Display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section,
Scale display), Histogram, Highlight Alert,
(Standard Output) 1 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1/3 EV) Composition Adjustment
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Image Stabilizer Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR: Shake Reduction)

LCD Monitor
AA Filter
Moiré reduction using SR unit: Type1/Type2/OFF Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD with an AR
Simulator Type
coating and air gapless glass
File Formats Size 3.2 inches (aspect ratio 3:2)
Recording RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF 2.0 Dots Approx. 1037K dots
Formats compliant Adjustment Brightness, saturation and colors adjustable
JPEG: q (24M: 6016×4000), p (14M: 4608×
Recorded Pixels 3072), o (6M: 3072×2048), r (2M: 1920x1280) White Balance
RAW: q (24M: 6016×4000)
Method using a combination of the CMOS image
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG Type
sensor and the light source detection sensor
Quality Level JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good),
RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available AUTO White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance,
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L:
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC White Balance Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, n, Manual
Storage Media (UHS-I compatible) Memory Card, Eye-Fi card, White Balance (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature
Flucard (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance settings
of a captured image
Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/
Dual Card Slots Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis
JPEG, Copying images between slots possible
Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or a
Storage Folder
user-assigned name (default: PENTX)
File Name: user-assigned name (default: IMGP****)
Storage File
File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset
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Autofocus System Max. approx. 8.3 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus Continuous H): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to
approx. 23 frames
SAFOX 11, 27 points (25 cross type focus points in Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Focus Sensor
the center) Continuous Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up
Brightness Range EV -3 to 18 (ISO100, at normal temperature) Shooting to approx. 32 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Single AF (x), Continuous AF (y), Auto Continuous L): up to approx. 200 frames, RAW: up
AF Modes select AF (z) to approx. 52 frames
Focus operation customizable *When the sensitivity is set to ISO100.
Focus Point Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Composite Mode: Additive, Average, Bright
Selection Modes Select, Auto (27 AF Points) Multi-Exposure
Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 images
AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light Still image:
Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Number of shots: 2 to 2000
Exposure Control images, Start Interval: Now, Set Time
TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB Interval Shooting Movie:
Type sensor, Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Recorded size: z/u/t, Interval: 2 sec. to 1 hr.,
Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Recording time: 14 sec. to 99 hr., Start Interval: Now,
Set Time
Metering Range EV -3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority,
Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
6
Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, Guide number: approx. 13 (ISO100/m)
Type
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USER1, USER2, USER3 Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28mm lens in
EV Compensation ±5 EV (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps can be selected) 35 mm format
Button type (timer-control: two times the meter Auto Flash Discharge (Green mode), Flash On,
AE Lock operating time set in Custom Setting); continues as Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing
long as the shutter button is halfway pressed. Curtain Sync., Manual Flash Discharge (FULL to
Flash Modes
1/128)
Shutter High-speed sync and wireless sync are also
available with a dedicated external flash.
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
Type Sync Speed 1/180 seconds
shutter
Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Manual: 1/8000 to 30 Flash Exposure
Shutter Speed -2.0 to +1.0 EV
seconds (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb Compensation
Drive Modes Capture Functions
Still image: Single frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self- Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control (immediately, Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, or 5 Monochrome, Cross Processing
frames; available with Self-timer or Remote Control), Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Mode Selection Mirror Lock-up Shooting (available with Remote
Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR
Control), Multi-exposure (available with Self-timer or
Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Dynamic Range
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Composite Settings
Movie: Remote Control, Interval Movie Record Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Lens Correction
Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction
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Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Single image, all images, select & delete, folder,
Delete
Digital Filter Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold instant review image
Monochrome
Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera,
Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3 Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor
HDR Capture Exposure Bracket Value adjustable Digital Filter Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch,
Auto Align (automatic composition correction) Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft,
Horizon SR On: corrects up to 1 degree, SR Off: corrects up Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim
Correction to 2 degrees Development options: Select single image, Select
Composition Adjustment range of ±1.5 mm up, down, left or right multiple images, Select a folder
Adjustment (±1mm when rotated); rotating range of ±1 degree Development parameters: File Format (JPEG/TIFF),
Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality,
Displayed in viewfinder and LCD panel (horizontal RAW
Color Space, Distortion Correction, Lat-Chromatic-
Electronic Level direction only); displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal Development
Ab Adj, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Color Fringe
direction and vertical direction) Correction, Digital Filter, HDR, White Balance,
Custom Image, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow
Movie Correction
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (aspect
File Formats
*Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record ratio can be changed and tilt correction is available),
u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) Index, Movie Edit (dividing a movie file and deleting
Recorded Pixels Edit
t (1280×720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) unwanted segments), Capturing a JPEG still picture
6 Built-in monaural microphone, external microphone
from a movie, Save RAW Data, Image Copy, Eye-Fi
Image Transfer
Sound (stereo recording compatible)
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Recording Sound Level adjustable Customization

Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the USER Mode Up to 3 settings can be saved.
Recording Time
internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Custom Functions 27 items
Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Mode Memory 11 items
Monochrome, Cross Processing P button: One Push File Format, Exposure
Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 E-Dial Bracketing, Optical Preview, Digital Preview, Shake
Programming/ Reduction, LCD Panel Illumination
Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Button I button: Enable AF1, Enable AF2, Cancel AF
Digital Filter Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Communication E-dials (front/rear): customizable to each exposure
Monochrome mode.
HDR Capture Text Size Standard, Large
*available only for Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3,
Interval Movie Exposure Bracket Value adjustable World Time World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Record Language (Depends on the country or region)
AF Fine ±10 steps, adjustment for all lenses or individual
Playback Functions
Adjustment lenses (up to 20 can be saved)
Single frame, multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, 80 Names of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder”
thumbnails), display magnification (up to 16×, 100% Copyright are embedded to the image file.
display and quick zoom), image rotation, histogram Information Revision history can be checked using the provided
(Y histogram, RGB histogram), highlight alert, auto software.
Playback View image rotation, detailed information display,
copyright information (photographer, copyright Power Supply
holder), folder display, calendar filmstrip display,
slideshow, GPS (latitude, longitude, altitude, Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC))
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AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 (optional)
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and
Number of recordable images:
(with 50% flash usage): approx. 560 images, Playback Time
(without flash usage): approx: 720 images
Playback time: approx. 370 minutes (When using the fully charged battery)
Battery Life * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a
fully charged lithium-ion battery under the Flash Photography
temperature of 23°C. Tempe- Normal Playback
Battery 50% 100%
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting rature Shooting Time
Use Use
conditions/circumstances.
370
D-LI90 23°C 720 560 460
Interfaces minutes
USB 3.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, • The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is
cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards,
Connection Port
output terminal (type D), stereo microphone input while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation
terminal, headphone terminal from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the
USB Connection MSC/PTP selected capture mode and shooting conditions.
Dimensions and Weight

Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size
Dimensions
Approx. 131.5 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 77.5 mm (D)
(excluding protrusions)
(When using a 2 GB memory card)
6
Approx. 800 g (Including dedicated battery and SD
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Weight JPEG Quality
Memory Card), Approx. 715 g (body only) Recorded
RAW
Pixels m l k
Accessories
q 24M 111 252 495 37
Strap O-ST132, ME Viewfinder Cap, Rechargeable
Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90, Battery Charger D-BC90, p 14M 189 423 819 –
AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW140 o 6M 418 917 1707 –
Included
<Mounted to the camera> Eyecup Fs, Hot shoe
cover FK, Sync socket 2P cap, Body mount cover, r 2M 1024 2119 3615 –
Battery grip terminal cover
• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject,
Software Digital Camera Utility 5 shooting conditions, selected capture mode and memory card, etc.
Optional Accessories
O-GPS1: GPS information (latitude, longitude,
GPS Unit altitude, time (UTC)), Electronic Compass,
ASTROTRACER
Flucard Remote capture, image browsing
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List of World Time Cities Operating Environment for USB Connection
and Provided Software
The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination.
Region City With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can
develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting
Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, San
North information on a computer. Install the software from the
Francisco, Los Angeles, Calgary, Denver,
America provided CD-ROM (S-SW140).
Chicago, Miami, Toronto, New York, Halifax
We recommend the following system requirements to connect
Central
Mexico City, Lima, Santiago, Caracas, Buenos the camera to a computer or to use the software.
and South
Aires, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
America
Lisbon, Madrid, London, Paris, Amsterdam,
Windows
Milan, Rome, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague,
Europe
Stockholm, Budapest, Warsaw, Athens, Helsinki, Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64
Moscow OS bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Windows XP
Dakar, Algiers, Johannesburg, Istanbul, Cairo, SP3 (32 bit)
6 Africa/ Jerusalem, Nairobi, Jeddah, Tehran, Dubai,

West Asia Karachi, Kabul, Male, Delhi, Colombo,
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 2 GB or more
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Kathmandu, Dacca Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more

Yangon, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Vientiane, of available space
Singapore, Phnom Penh, Ho chi Minh, Jakarta, HDD
East Asia Image file saving: Approximately 10 MB per file
Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Manila, Taipei, (JPEG) / approximately 30 MB (RAW)
Seoul, Tokyo, Guam Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24 bit full-color or higher
Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Noumea, Wellington,
Oceania
Auckland, Pago Pago
Macintosh
OS Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 2 GB or more
Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more
of available space
HDD
Image file saving: Approximately 10 MB per file
(JPEG) or approximately 30 MB (RAW)
Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24 bit full-color or higher
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t Memo
• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a
computer. You can download it from the following site:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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Index
Symbols Aspect Ratio .............. 66, 69 C n................................. 52
A menu .......................... 18 ASTROTRACER ............. 85 Cable switch terminal ........ 7 Custom Image ................. 54
C menu.......................... 21 Auto (AF point) ................ 44 Calendar Filmstrip Display Custom Setting menu ...... 23
B menu ......................... 21 Auto EV Compensation ... 23 ........................................ 61 Customization.................. 71
D menu........................... 22 Auto Flash Discharge ...... 41 Capture mode.................. 36
E menu ........................... 23 Auto Image Rotation........ 62 Card access lamp.............. 7 D
C mode.......................... 38 AUTO ISO Parameters.... 39 Catch-in Focus ................ 24 Date Adjustment .............. 30
T mode.......................... 31 Auto mode (AF Mode) ..... 43 Center-weighted metering DC input terminal............. 28
Auto Power Off ................ 29 ........................................ 40 Delete .............................. 34
Numerics Auto Resize ..................... 78 Changing the image size Delete All Images ............ 21
1st Frame Action in AF.C Auto Screen Rotation ...... 12 ........................................ 65 Destination....................... 74
........................................ 43 Autofocus ........................ 44 Charging the battery ........ 26 Detailed Information Display
AV device ........................ 63 City names ................ 29, 94 ........................................ 13
A Developing RAW images
6 AA (Anti-Aliasing) Filter
J mode ......................... 36
AWB in Tungsten Light.... 53
Color Fringe Correction ... 69
Color Moiré Correction .... 66 ........................................ 69
Simulator ......................... 58 Color Space............... 24, 77 Dial indicator.................... 32
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AC adapter ...................... 28 B Color Temperature .......... 54 Digital Camera Utility 5 .... 94

Action in AF.C Continuous M mode ........................... 36 Color Temperature Steps Digital Filter................ 56, 66
........................................ 43 Base Parameter Adj (Digital ........................................ 53 Digital Preview................. 46
AE Metering..................... 40 Filter) ............................... 66 Composition Adjustment Diopter adjustment dial.... 14
AE-L with AF Locked ....... 23 Battery ............................. 26 ........................................ 58 Direct keys....................... 16
AF area............................ 45 Battery grip contacts.......... 7 Computer......................... 64 Display Color ................... 22
AF Assist Light ............ 7, 43 Bleach Bypass (Custom Continuous mode (AF Mode) Display style selection screen
AF Button ........................ 71 Image) ............................. 54 ......................................... 43 ......................................... 60
AF coupler ......................... 7 Bold Monochrome (Digital Continuous playback ....... 62 Distortion Correction........ 57
AF Fine Adjustment ......... 45 Filter) ......................... 56, 66 Continuous Shooting ....... 48 DNG................................. 35
AF frame.................... 32, 33 Bracketing Order ............. 49 Contrast ........................... 55 D-Range Settings ............ 57
AF Mode.................... 43, 44 Bright (Custom Image) .... 54 Contrast AF ..................... 44 Drive Mode ...................... 47
AF Point........................... 44 Brightness adjustment ..... 57 Contrast detection AF...... 42 DST (daylight saving time)
AF with Remote Control .. 49 Brightness histogram....... 13 Control panel ............. 11, 16 .................................. 30, 74
z ............................... 43 Built-in flash ..................... 41 Copyright Holder ............. 78 Dust Alert......................... 87
y................................ 43 Bulb (B) Mode Options .... 23 Copyright Information ...... 78 Dust Removal .................. 86
x ................................ 43 Bulb Exposure ................. 36 Correcting images ........... 57 Dynamic range ................ 57
AF.S Setting .................... 43 Button Customization ...... 71 Create New Folder .......... 76
Aperture Priority Automatic Buttons .............................. 8 E
Cropping .......................... 65
Exposure ......................... 36 E-dial operation ............... 71
Cross Processing (Custom
Aperture value ................. 36 E-Dial Programming ........ 71
Image) ............................. 54
96
Editing images ................. 65 G ISO AUTO Setting ........... 39 Memory Card Options ..... 35
Electronic Compass .. 12, 85 GPS Time Sync ............... 85 ISO sensitivity.................. 39 Menus.............................. 17
Electronic Level ......... 12, 15 GPS unit .......................... 85 Meter Operating Time...... 23
Error messages ............... 88 Green button operation ... 71 J Microphone.................. 7, 38
EV Compensation ........... 37 Green mode .................... 31 JPEG ............................... 35 Miniature (Digital Filter) ... 66
EV Steps ......................... 37 Grid Display ..................... 19 Mired................................ 54
Expanded Area AF (AF point) K Mirror ................................. 7
Guide Display ............ 22, 32
......................................... 44 Kelvin............................... 54 Mirror Lock-up Shooting .. 50
Guide number.................. 42
Exposure Bracketing ....... 49 Mode dial ......................... 32
L
Exposure Mode ......... 36, 74 H Mode dial lock button....... 32
Landscape (Custom Image)
Exposure Setting ............. 38 HDMI Out ........................ 63 Mode dial lock release lever
........................................ 54
External flash................... 84 HDR Capture ................... 57 ........................................ 32
Language setting ............. 29
Extract Color (Digital Filter) Headphones .................... 38 Monitor............................... 9
Language/W ................ 29
.................................. 56, 66 High Contrast (Digital Filter) Monochrome (Custom
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj ...... 57
Eye-Fi card ................ 28, 78 .................................. 56, 66 Image) ............................. 54
LCD Display .................... 22
Eye-Fi Image Transfer..... 78 High-ISO NR ................... 40 Motion JPEG ................... 52
LCD Display Settings ...... 22
Highlight Alert ............ 19, 21 Movie Capture Settings ... 35
LCD Panel ....................... 15
F
Face Detection (Contrast AF)
Highlight Correction ......... 57
LCD Panel Illumination
Movie Edit........................ 68 6
Histogram Display ..... 13, 19 Movie menu ..................... 21
......................................... 44 .................................. 15, 71
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Hold AF Status ................ 43 Movie mode ..................... 38
File Format ...................... 35 Lens........................... 25, 81
Hometown ................. 29, 74 Movie SR ......................... 21
File Name ........................ 77 Lens Correction ............... 57
Horizon Correction .......... 19 MSC................................. 86
File No. ............................ 77 Lens focal length ............. 82
Hot shoe ............................ 7 Multi-exposure ................. 50
Filter .......................... 56, 66 Lens information contacts
Multi-image display.......... 60
Firmware ......................... 23 I .......................................... 7
Multiple AF Points (Contrast
Firmware Info/Options ..... 23 Image Capture Settings... 35 Lens mount index ........ 7, 25
AF)................................... 44
Fish-eye (Digital Filter) .... 66 Image Copy ..................... 65 Lens unlock button .......... 25
Multi-segment metering ... 40
Flash................................ 84 Image finishing touch ...... 54 Lens with aperture ring .... 83
Muted (Custom Image).... 54
Flash compensation ........ 41 Image plane indicator ........ 7 Link AE and AF Point ...... 40
Flash On.......................... 41 Image storage capacity ... 93 Live View ............. 10, 19, 33 N
Flash X-sync Speed ........ 36 Index................................ 68 Natural (Custom Image) .. 54
M
Flicker Reduction............. 22 Initial settings................... 29 Noise Reduction .............. 40
L mode........................... 36
Flucard ...................... 28, 78 Initializing a memory card
Macintosh ........................ 94 O
Focus indicator ................ 32 ........................................ 31
Magnify ............................ 34 One Push File Format ..... 72
Focus Method.................. 42 Input Focal Length........... 82
Manual Exposure ............ 36 One-Push Bracketing ...... 49
Focus mode switch.... 31, 42 Instant Review ........... 19, 32
Manual Flash Discharge.. 41 Operating environment .... 94
Focus Peaking................. 45 Interval Composite .......... 51
Manual White Balance .... 53 Optical Preview................ 46
Folder display .................. 61 Interval Movie Record ..... 52
ME viewfinder cap ........... 47
Folder Name.................... 76 Interval Shooting ............. 51
Format ............................. 31 Invert Color (Digital Filter)
Memory ........................... 75 P
Memory card ................... 28 G mode........................... 36
Framerate........................ 35 .................................. 56, 66
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Pastel (Digital Filter) ........ 66 Recording Sound Level Sharpness ....................... 55 Tone Expansion (Digital
PEF ................................. 35 .................................. 21, 38 Shooting .......................... 31 Filter) ............................... 66
Peripheral Illumination Red-eye Reduction.......... 41 Shooting celestial bodies Toy Camera (Digital Filter)
Correction........................ 57 Release While Charging ........................................ 85 .................................. 56, 66
Photographer................... 78 .................................. 41, 48 Shooting Info Display Tracking (Contrast AF) .... 44
Pixel Mapping .................. 86 Remote control receiver .... 7 selection screen .............. 12 Trailing Curtain Sync ....... 41
Playback Info Display Remote Control shooting Shutter & Aperture Priority TTL phase-matching
selection screen .............. 12 ........................................ 49 Automatic Exposure ........ 36 autofocus ......................... 42
Playback menu ................ 21 Reset ......................... 23, 24 Shutter Priority Automatic I mode ......................... 36
Playback mode ................ 34 Resize ............................. 65 Exposure ......................... 36
Playback mode palette .... 59 Retro (Digital Filter) ... 56, 66 Shutter speed .................. 36 U
Portrait (Custom Image) .. 54 Reversal Film (Custom Single image display Unicolor Bold (Digital Filter)
Posterization (Digital Filter) Image) ............................. 54 .................................. 12, 34 .................................. 56, 66
........................................ 66 RGB Histogram Display .. 13 Single mode (AF Mode) .. 43 Updating firmware ........... 23
Power .............................. 29 Rotating images .............. 62 Sketch (Digital Filter) ....... 66 USB Connection ........ 86, 94
Preview............................ 46 Rotation Direction ............ 71 Slideshow ........................ 62 USB terminal ................... 64
Preview Dial .............. 46, 71 Slim (Digital Filter) ........... 66 USER mode..................... 73
6 Processing images .......... 65 S
Save as Manual WB ........ 53
Slow Shutter Speed NR .. 19 Using aperture ring .......... 83
Program Automatic Exposure Slow-speed Sync............. 41
Save Cross Processing ... 55 V
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......................................... 36 Soft (Digital Filter)............ 66

Program Line................... 37 Save Menu Location........ 17 Sound .............................. 38 Vertical position ............... 12
Protect ............................. 75 Save RAW Data ........ 19, 34 Sound Effects .................. 22 Vibrant (Custom Image) .. 54
Protect All Images ........... 21 Save Rotation Info ........... 62 Speaker ............................. 7 Viewfinder.................. 14, 32
Provided software............ 94 SD Memory Card............. 28 Specifications .................. 90 Volume label.................... 31
PTP ................................. 86 Select (AF point).............. 44 Spot (AF point) ................ 44
Select (Contrast AF) ........ 44 W
Spot (Contrast AF) .......... 44
Q Select & Delete................ 60 WARRANTY POLICY.... 104
Spot metering .................. 40
Quality ............................. 35 Select Battery .................. 27 Water Color (Digital Filter)
Standby mode ................... 9
Quick Zoom ..................... 21 Self-timer lamp .................. 7 ........................................ 66
Starburst (Digital Filter).... 66
QuickTime ....................... 95 Self-timer shooting .......... 48 WB Adjustable Range ..... 53
Status Screen .................. 10
Sensitivity .................. 39, 69 WB When Using Flash .... 53
Stills/Movie switch ........... 31
R Sensitivity Priority Automatic Strap................................ 25
White Balance ................. 52
Radiant (Custom Image) Exposure ......................... 36 Wi-Fi transmission ........... 78
Superimpose AF Area ..... 14
........................................ 54 Sensitivity Steps .............. 39 Windows .......................... 94
H mode ......................... 36
RAW ................................ 35 Sensor Cleaning .............. 87 Wireless (Flash)............... 41
RAW Development .......... 69 Sequential Numbering ..... 77 T Wireless LAN................... 78
RAW/Fx Button................ 71 Set-up menus .................. 22 K mode......................... 36 Wireless Memory Card .... 78
Rec. Mode menu ............. 18 Shading (Digital Filter) Text input......................... 73 World Time ...................... 74
Recordable time .............. 38 .................................. 56, 66 Text Size ......................... 30
Recorded Pixels .............. 35 X
Shadow Correction .......... 57 Thumbnail display ..... 34, 60
N mode........................... 36
Shake Reduction ............. 19 Time Setting .................... 74
98
X-sync socket .................. 84
Z
Zone Select (AF point) .... 44
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About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
For Using Your Camera Safely
We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this Warning
camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed
following symbols. for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery
charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the
This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could
Warning cause serious personal injuries.
exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or
voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The
specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could • Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or
Caution cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss electrical shock.
of property. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your
nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical
About the Camera shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest
service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Warning • If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery
charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use.
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are
6 present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging
Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust.
Accumulated dust may cause a fire.
the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric
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• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply
shock. cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female
cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire. connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or
• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. the equivalent.
Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor,
stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact Caution
your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical • Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug
shock. cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be
damaged, consult your nearest service center.
Caution • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while
the cord is plugged in.
• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric
may burn yourself. shock.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
Discoloration may occur. the product to breakdown.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low • Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes the battery charger.
or mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any
abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention
immediately.
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About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Care to be Taken During Handling
Warning
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes,
do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical Before Using Your Camera
attention immediately.
• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is
included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems
Caution abroad.
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
may cause an explosion or fire. working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
an explosion or leakage. guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. recording media (memory cards), etc.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and -
contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause About the Battery and Charger
an explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or
clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin.
• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully
charged state or in high temperatures. 6
• Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time,
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Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage: the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.
USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY. • Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is
- RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS. recommended.
- DO NOT INCINERATE. • The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. the battery charger D-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)
- SEE MANUAL. Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera
• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not
Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
Reach of Small Children • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use
a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles,
automobiles, or ships.
Warning • The temperature range for camera use is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to
• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small
normal at normal temperatures.
children.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious
to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
personal injuries.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag,
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or memory
and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are
cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach
equalized.
of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt.
is accidentally swallowed.
These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry
off any rain or water drops.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to
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• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using 2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical
a tripod. interference.
3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being
Cleaning Your Camera accessed.
• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card
• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of
and benzine. important data on a computer.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards
spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. previously used with other cameras.
• Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or
the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially
maintain high performance. available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD
Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely
deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or
Storing Your Camera sensitive information.
• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated About Eye-Fi Cards
6 place.
• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static • An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be
used with this camera.
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where • Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for
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it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi
website. (http://www.eye.fi)
• Use Eye-Fi cards which have been updated to the newest firmware.
About SD Memory Cards • Set [Action Mode] of [Wireless Memory Card] to [OFF], or do not use an
Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is
• The SD Memory Card is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes.
equipped with a write-protect • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was
switch. Setting the switch to purchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage.
LOCK prevents new data from • This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication
being recorded on the card, the function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability
stored data from being deleted, of all Eye-Fi card functions.
and the card from being • Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.
formatted by the camera or Write-protect • Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any
computer. switch malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.
• The SD Memory Card may be
hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card
is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be
damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it
away from water and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be
damaged and become unusable.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if
1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
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Trademarks AVC Patent Portfolio License
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the
Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard
registered in the U.S. and other countries. (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video
U.S. and/or other countries. provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. implied for any other use.
Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
Inc. See http://www.mpegla.com.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching
enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to
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produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not
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available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT
Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s
WARRANTY POLICY representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your
camera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of
charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any
All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide
case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees
photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against
to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase
defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve
when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the
months from the date of your purchase. Service will be
purchase of your camera for at least a year. Before sending
rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to
your camera for servicing, please make sure that you are
you within that period, provided the camera does not show
sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or
evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling,
their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly
tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge,
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall
instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with
its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s
delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
statutory rights.
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or
6 workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the
• The local warranty policies available from our
distributors in some countries can supersede this
liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all
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warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you

guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is
review the warranty card supplied with your product at
strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore
the time of purchase, or contact our distributor in your
provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized
country for more information and to receive a copy of
service facilities.
the warranty policy.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month
warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you
purchased the camera or to the manufacturer. If there are no
representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the
camera to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case,
it will take a considerable length of time before the camera can
be returned to you owing to the complicated customs About PENTAX K-3 Premium Silver Edition
procedures required. If the camera is covered by warranty, Should your camera malfunction, it shall be repaired under
repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the the same policies as those for the standard K-3 model.
camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If However, please be aware that should any external parts of
the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the your camera need to be replaced, the color of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping replacement parts may be the same as that for the standard
charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera was K-3 model. When sending in your camera for repair, be sure
purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it to package it properly to avoid damaging the exterior and
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and causing other issues during shipment.
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For customers in USA FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may material, which may require special handling.
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 6
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
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Declaration of Conformity Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and Used Batteries
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
1. In the European Union
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
These symbols on the products, packaging and/
We: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS or accompanying documents mean that used
CORPORATION electrical and electronic equipment and batteries
should not be mixed with general household
Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600
waste.
Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-877-0155 Used electrical/electronic equipment and
FAX: 303-790-1131 batteries must be treated separately and in
accordance with legislation that requires proper
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified treatment, recovery and recycling of these
herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as products.
a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to
By disposing of these products correctly you will
the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the
help ensure that the waste undergoes the
6 standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the
equipment being produced can be expected to be within the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling
and thus prevent potential negative effects on
variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the
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the environment and human health which could

statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is
otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
handling.
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown
cause undesired operation. The above named party is above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates
responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead)
standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable
threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
Product Name: Digital Camera
For more information about collection and recycling of used
Model Number: PENTAX K-3 products, please contact your local authorities, your waste
Contact person: Customer Service Manager disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
products.
Date and Place: September, 2013, Colorado
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish
to discard used products, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
106
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t
purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed
on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Appendix
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the
European Union.
107
Memo
Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup Fs ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera)
Body mount cover Triangular ring and protective cover Battery grip terminal cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion
(Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Battery D-LI90
Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM)

D-BC90 O-ST132 S-SW140
Operating Manual (this manual)

Regarding User Registration
Lenses you can use In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with
Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the the camera or on our website.
aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.81. Thank you for your cooperation.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
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(http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) Introduction 1
RICOH IMAGING EUROPE 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
S.A.S (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr)
SLR Digital Camera
Getting Started 2
RICOH IMAGING Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de)
Shooting 3
RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk)
PENTAX
RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. Operating Manual
Playback 4
CORPORATION (http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com)
RICOH IMAGING CANADA 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA
Settings 5
INC. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.ca)
RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Appendix 6
LTD. Shanghai, 200032, CHINA
(http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn)
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english
• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

53034 Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2013

Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup Fs ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap

Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM)

Operating Manual (this manual)

Lenses you can use

How to Use This Manual

Introducing the K-3 ...............................p.7 Taking Pictures ......................................p.35

 Menu List ...................................................... p.18  Recording Movies .......................................p.38

 Attaching a Lens ......................................... p.25  Correcting Images .......................................p.57

 Using the Battery and Charger .................. p.26

How to Use This Manual

5  Using the GPS Unit .....................................p.85

There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen

How to Use This Manual .........................2 Basic Shooting Operation ................................. 31

Introducing the K-3 ..................................7 Reviewing Images .............................................. 34

Changing the Settings ...........................71

To users of this camera

Speaker Hot shoe 1

Image plane indicator Diopter adjustment dial

Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards

USB terminal (micro B) Self-timer lamp/

Tripod socket Battery cover unlock knob

Battery grip contacts

2 8 Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36)

2 AE Lock 15 Focus Method (p.42) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

1 Function name 16 AF Mode (p.43)/Contrast

camera angle appears

5 Transferred via Wireless 14 Aperture value 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11

pressed halfway. You can set it to [Off] in [14. Superimpose

1 AF frame (p.32) 11 Sensitivity (p.39)/

1 Shutter speed 12 Battery level

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Menus Press F. 100-3200

Using the Direct Keys WXYZ

A Drive Mode p.47 Use R to change

Press E to confirm the

Menu numbers Exit

Press F to exit the

1 2 3 4 Image Capture Settings

Press E to confirm the Press F to return to the

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Off

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

Custom Setting Menu

Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

To remove the lens

2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.

language. New York

2 Press B to move the frame to F and press D.

4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time), MENU Cancel OK OK

and use CD to select S or T.

5 Use AB to set the month.

8 Press B to select [Settings Initial Setting MENU

complete] and press E. English