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Pentax 14071 specifications Understanding Contrast

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When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Pentax 14071 specifications Understanding Contrast

Contents

ENG Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarksRegarding Product Registration To users of this camera Using Your Camera SafelyAbout the Camera About the Power AdapterAbout the Battery Page Before Using Your Camera Precautions on Carrying and Using Your CameraCare to be Taken During Handling Cleaning Your Camera Other PrecautionsStoring Your Camera Page Contents Playing Back and Deleting Images Settings Connecting to a ComputerEditing and Printing Images Index 171 Appendix148 165Related operation Composition of the Operating Manual SettingsEasy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions Camera Features For decorating your pictures with a frame Perfect for Portrait ShotsAdd Fun Frames to Your Pictures Display Your Data in Calendar FormatAdvanced Movie Recording Functions Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Names of Operating PartsNo Info Display in a ModeMonitor Indications Normal DisplayA9 A10 Still Picture Capture Mode+1.0 250 F3.5 200 A14 A13 A12 A11Display in Q Mode 100-0038 250 F3.5 Edit 200 Dark image Correct image Bright image Using the HistogramGuide Indications Understanding BrightnessUnderstanding Contrast Attaching the Strap Alternative Skin Dress-up the CameraRemove the lens ring Remove the front panel Put on an Alternative SkinPut on the front panel Attach the lens ring Started Powering the CameraInstalling the Battery GettingGetting Started To Remove the Battery Close the battery/card coverGettingStarted At 23C with the display on and the battery fully charged Battery Level Indicator Backing Up Data Installing an SD Memory CardSD Memory Checking the SD Memory Card Press the power switchPress the power switch again Turning the Camera On and OffSetting the Display Language Initial SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Language/ u  When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected When the Screen After Appears in the Wrong Language Press the 3 buttonW Hometown screen appears Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller To choose a city Frame moves to W HometownGettingStarted Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to choose the date format Use the four-way controller 23 to change the monthGettingStarted Mode Understanding the Button FunctionsGreen button Four-way controllerSwitches to a mode p.46 Green/i button Switching Between a Mode and Q Mode Press the Q buttonPress the Q button or the shutter release button halfway Operating the Menus Setting the Camera FunctionsPress the four-way controller 3 twice Press the 3 button in a modeUse the four-way controller 23 to change the setting Ex. To set Focusing Area on the a Rec. Mode menuPress the shutter release button halfway To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesTo Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu OperationsMenu List Rec. Mode MenuMovie Menu  a Rec. Mode MenuSetting Menu Ntsc  W Setting MenuTaking Still Pictures Taking PicturesCheck the subject and shooting information on the display Press the shutter release button fully Press fully Using the Shutter Release ButtonPoor focusing conditions Press halfwayInstant Review Setting the Shooting ModePress the four-way controller 3 in a mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to choose a shooting modeWith this mode p.61 Using the Face Detection Function Use the four-way controller 2345 to select b Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture ModeTaking Pictures in the Custom Settings Program Mode Taking Pictures in Basic Mode Green ModeChange the settings as needed Press the Green button in a mode Using the Zoom Press the zoom button in a ModeYou can use the zoom to change the captured area Use the four-way controller 23 to select Digital Zoom Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratioTo Set the Digital Zoom Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use the four-way controller 45 to select O or PUse the four-way controller 23 to select H, K, K, L Or M Press the zoom button towards the right T Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite ModeTaking Pictures of Text Text Mode Taking Pictures Using the Miniature/HDR Filter Use the four-way controller 45 to select an option Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash ModePress the four-way controller 4 in a mode Selecting the Drive Mode Press the four-way controller 2 in a modeAbout the red-eye phenomenon TakingPictures Press the four-way controller 5 in a mode Selecting the Focus ModeTo Set the Focusing Area Setting the a Rec. Mode MenuSelecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Default setting is oCompensating for Exposure EV Compensation Adjusting the White Balance To change the settingUse the four-way controller Taking Setting the SensitivityUse the four-way controller 23 to change the sensitivity To Set the White Balance ManuallyUse the four-way controller 23 to select an option Switching the Face Detection FunctionSetting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast ContrastSetting the Date Imprint Function Calling Up a Specific Function To Use the Green Button To Assign a Function to the Green ButtonPress the Movie button Point the camera at your subject in a modeRecording Movies Recording a MovieKeeping the Movie Button Pressed Setting the C Movie MenuSelecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies Setting the Movie SR Movie Shake Reduction FunctionEV Compensation setting on Rec. Mode menu Digital Zoom Saving the Settings MemoryMemory screen appears Playing Back Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a pictureAvailable operations while playback is paused Playing Back a MovieBack and Deleting Images Available operations during playbackDeleting Multi-Image DisplayQ mode, press the zoom button towards the left f Six-Image Display/Twelve-Image Display2012 Folder Display/Calendar DisplayFolder display Deleting Images Calendar displayPlayback Mode Palette Using the Playback FunctionsPress the four-way controller 3 in Q mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to choose a playback modeSlideshow To Set the Slideshow Conditions Rotating an Image Available operations while an image is magnified Zoom PlaybackChoose the image you want to delete Press the i button Deleting ImagesDeleting a Single Image Deleting Selected ImagesIf you select an image and press Press the 3 button in Q modeDeleting All Images Appears on the selected imagesProtecting Images from Deletion Protect Use the four-way controller 23 to select Single ImageDeletingImages Use the four-way controller 23 to select Protect Select All Images in on p.100To Protect All Images 102 Turn the AV equipment on Connecting the Camera to AV EquipmentTurn the camera on Screen for choosing the number of recorded pixels appears Printing ImagesChoose the cropping area Cropping ImagesUse the four-way controller 45 to change the reduction ratio Processing Images to Make a Face Look SmallerProcessing Images with the Miniature/HDR Filter 109 Printing Processing Images with the Digital FiltersTo Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a filterChoose the image you want to correct Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the effectEye Compensation from the Playback Mode Palette Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye EffectUse the four-way controller 2345 to choose a frame Adding a Frame Frame Composite114 To Copy Frames Optional FramesTo Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Editing MoviesTo Use a New Frame EditingDividing position To chooseFrame you want to save To determineUse the four-way controller 23 to select Divide Copying ImagesWant to copy Use the four-way controller 23 to selectPress the 4 button Use the four-way controller To select the image youSetting the Printing Service Dpof Printing a Single ImageAbout printing Press the Green button to switch O or P for Date setting Use the four-way controller To select Single ImageUse the four-way controller 45 to select an image Select All Images in on p.121 Press the 4 button Printing All ImagesCamera Settings Changing the W Setting MenuFormatting the Memory Use the four-way controller 23 to select Format Changing the Sound SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Operation Volume To Change the Operation Volume/Playback VolumeUse the four-way controller 23 to select the sound type Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volumeChange Playback Volume in the same way as in Steps 3 Changing the Date and Time126 To Set the Destination Setting the World TimeChange the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to Use the four-way controller 23 to select DestinationTo Display the Time of the Destination Select Time Changing the Display Language Use the four-way controller 23 to select Select TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to select X or W Changing the Naming System of the Folder Changing the Wallpaper of the Menu Changing the Video Output FormatUse the four-way controller 23 to select the wallpaper type Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplaySetting the Auto Power Off Function Using the Power Saving Function134 Changing the Start-up ScreenTo select Pixel Mapping in the W Setting menu Press the four-way controllerCorrecting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor Pixel Mapping Use the four-way controller 23 to select PixelResetting to Default Settings Reset Starting-up in Playback ModeMSC and PTP MSC Mass Storage Class PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolComputer Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cableTurn your camera on Windows Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerDrag no Name on the desktop to the trash Disconnect the USB cable from the Macintosh and your cameraSystem Requirements Using the Provided SoftwareInstalling the Software Click Exit on the installation screen Select the file format to use and click NextClick Finish Click Close Click MediaImpression 2.1 for PentaxComputer Product Registration on the Internet Using MediaImpression on WindowsConnect your camera to the computer Click Import media files to local diskWhen the AutoPlay screen does not appear Select an image to transferClick Import Using MediaImpression on Macintosh 147 Can be set × Cannot be set Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode149 Built-in memory full Messages151 Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting153  a Rec. Mode Menu Items Default SettingsLast Memory Setting Reset Setting C Movie Menu Items  W Setting Menu Items  Playback Mode Palette Items  Key Operation Region City Video Output Format List of World Time CitiesOptional Accessories ST81 Waterproof strap  Camera case CC81Genuine leather strap 161 Main Specifications162 163 164 Warranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity 169 170 Index SymbolsColor Emphasis filter 110 Language setting Picture Transfer Protocol 137 Shooting information Memo Memo Memo Pentax Ricoh Imaging