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Pentax K-50 specifications Basic Operations, Shooting Functions

Models: K-50

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Basic Operations	63
Basic Shooting Operation	64
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	64
Using the Built-in Flash	68
Setting the Flash Mode	68
Using the Built-in Flash	71
Reviewing Images	72
Playing Back Images	72
Deleting a Single Image	73
Shooting Functions	75
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	76
Direct Keys Setting Items	76
Rec. Mode Menu Items	77
Movie Menu Items	79
Custom Setting Menu Items	80
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode	82
Auto Picture Modes	83
Scene Modes	84
Exposure Modes	86
Setting the Exposure	87
Setting the Sensitivity	87
Changing the Exposure Mode	89
Adjusting the Exposure	92
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)	96
Selecting the Metering Method	97
Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)	98
Focusing	101
Setting the Focus Mode	101
Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point)	104
Setting the Contrast AF during Live View	106
Checking the Focus	109
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	110
AF Fine Adjustment	112
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)	114

Displaying the Optical Preview	114
Displaying the Digital Preview	115

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Pentax K-50 specifications Basic Operations, Shooting Functions

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarksFor Using Your Camera Safely About the CameraTo users of this camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Precautions for D-LI109 Battery UsageAbout the Usage of AA Batteries Before Using Your Camera Care to be Taken During HandlingAbout the Battery and Charger Precautions on Carrying and Using Your CameraCleaning Your Camera Storing Your CameraWrite-protect switch About SD Memory CardsAbout Eye-Fi Cards Regarding User Registration Memo Contents Before Using Your CameraGetting Started Basic Operations Shooting FunctionsShooting Settings Playback Functions and Image Editing Changing Additional Settings Connecting to a ComputerUsing the Flash AppendixComposition of the Operating Manual Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below Indicates precautions to take when operating the cameraIndicates useful information Before Using Your Camera How to Change Function SettingsChecking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts Capture Mode Main switchEV Compensation Button DGreen buttonMode dial Focus mode switchFront e-dial R Lens unlock buttonPlayback Mode Four-way controller3button I Delete button Capture Mode Monitor DisplayControl panel Shooting Info Display Selection screenSettings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed  Status screenCamera Live View YourAF frame Button guide AE Metering p.97 AE Lock p.96Before Using Your Camera Still picture capture mode Before Using Your Control panel Mode Shooting Info Display RedReturn to the status screen Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitorPlayback Mode Display Indicators are displayed Detailed InformationSingle image display Standard Information Display Use the four-way controller 23 to switch between pages  Detailed Information DisplayStill picture Focus mode p.101/AF point p.104/Contrast AF p.106 Using the Histogram  Histogram Display/RGB Histogram DisplayHistogram shows the brightness Histogram before and after shootingGuide Indicators Viewfinder Before Using Your Camera 10 ISO/ISO Auto p.87 Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacityAE Lock p.96 Changing AF point p.105 Electronic Level Display How to Change Function Settings Using the Direct KeysPress the four-way controller Standby mode Press the 4buttonUsing the Control Panel Press the Mbutton Standby modeSetup screen of the selected item appears Control panel appearsUsing the Menus Press the 3button in standby modePress the 3button or the shutter release button HalfwayUse the four-way controller 23 to select a setting Press the four-way controller 5 twiceUse the four-way controller 23 to select an item Press the four-way controllerPress the 3button Attaching the Strap Inserting the Battery Turning the Camera On and Off Initial SettingsAttaching a Lens Attaching the Strap Inserting the Battery Using the Lithium-ion BatteryCharging the Battery Battery chargerGettingStarted Inserting/Removing the Battery Using the AA Batteries Close the battery coverBattery cover is locked Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteriesOpen the battery cover Battery Level IndicatorUsing the AC Adapter GettingStarted Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Close the card cover 3, Then slide it in the direction Arrow Push the SD Memory Card in once to removeAttaching a Lens Remove the front lens cap by Pushing the indicated portionsInward To remove the lensAdjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Getting StartedTurn the main switch to on Always turn the camera off when not in useTurning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Setting the Display LanguageInitial Setting screen appears in the selected language W Hometown screen appearsInitial Setting screen reappears Use the four-way controllerTo select a city Press the four-way controller 3 to select DST, and useSetting the Date and Time Use the four-way controller 23 to set the monthSet the current date and time and the display style Choose mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/ddTimeTime 10001000 Memo Basic Operations Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Set the mode dial to nBasic Shooting Operation Set the focus mode switch to l Look through the viewfinder to View the subjectFlash Press the shutter release button fully Review the captured image on the monitorAvailable operations Is available. p.72Live View image is displayed on the monitor Using the Built-in Flash Setting the Flash ModePress the four-way controller 4 in standby mode Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode E/F/r G/H/I/r A/p K/rCompensating Flash Output Press the four-way controller 3 in on p.69Turn the rear e-dial S OperationsUsing the Built-in Flash Press the EbuttonTake a picture Reviewing Images Playing Back ImagesPress the Q button You can play back captured images with the cameraDeleting a Single Image You can delete images one by oneDelete confirmation screen appears Image is deletedMemo Setting the Exposure Focusing Checking the Depth of Field PreviewCamera Shake Taking Pictures ContinuouslyHow to Operate the Shooting Functions Direct Keys Setting ItemsRec. Mode Menu Items GPS Movie Menu Items Framerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per Second 130Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie Sets the microphone sensitivity Movie SR *1Custom Setting Menu Items Save Menu Location 215Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode Capture Mode Characteristics NAuto Picture modeMode for the subject Dial indicatorAuto Picture Modes Scene Modes HDRSelecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to H Camera switches to the Hmode status screenScene Mode selection screen appears Press the MbuttonExposure Modes FunctionsPriority Automatic Exposure Aperture value Manual ExposureSetting the Exposure Setting the SensitivityPress the four-way controller 2 in standby mode Use the four-way controller 23 to select ISO Auto or ISOShootingFunctions Changing the Exposure Mode Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c, L, a or pAvailable # Restricted × Not available Shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode Turn the front e-dial RBulb Shooting Take your finger off the shutter release buttonExposure ends Adjusting the Exposure Exposure is adjustedPress the m button 1, and then turn the rear e-dial S + Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed default setting Standard exposure Underexposure OverexposurePress the four-way controller 5 in standby mode Set the bracket valuePress the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fully Refer to Setting the =/LButton Operation p.169 for details Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockAssign AE Lock to the =/Lbutton Set the exposure, and press the =/LbuttonPress the Mbutton in standby mode Selecting the Metering MethodAE Metering screen appears Camera returns to the control panelReduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settings Reducing the Image Noise Noise ReductionHigh-ISO NR High-ISO NR screen appearsTo select a sensitivity value, To set the level of noise reductionWhich is applied to the selected Sensitivity value100 Slow Shutter Speed NRReduces noise during long exposures Shooting FunctionsFocusing Setting the Focus ModeTTL phase-matching autofocus 101Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder 102103 FPSSelecting the Focusing Point AF Point 104AF Active Area screen appears 105 Select the desired AF pointSetting the Contrast AF during Live View 106Contrast AF screen appears 107 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area 108Select G in on p.106, and press the 4button Select the AF areaChecking the Focus 109Turn the rear e-dial S to change the magnification Autofocus system operatesAdjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus Focusing Using the Viewfinder110 111 Press the 4button or the shutter release button halfwayImage on the monitor is magnified AF Fine Adjustment Press the four-way controller 5, and adjust the value21. AF Fine Adjustment screen appears 112Adjustment value is saved  How to Take Pictures113 Press the 3button three timesChecking the Depth of Field Preview Displaying the Optical PreviewTake your finger off the V/Ybutton Preview Method Description Optical PreviewDisplaying the Digital Preview 115Assign Digital Preview to the V/Ybutton Focus on the subject, and press the V/YbuttonUsing the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FunctionShake Reduction screen appears Self-timer shooting You can also change the setting from the a Rec. Mode 3 menu117 118 Correcting the Tilt of the ImagesUse the four-way controller 45 to select P Off or O On Shooting with the Self-timer 119Camera is ready to take a picture 120 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit Optional 121122 Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting123 124 Press the 4button to complete the setting Interval Shooting125 Interval Shooting screen appears126 If you selected Now, proceed to StepCamera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 127 Multi-exposure 128Multi-exposure screen appears Select from 2 to 9 shots129 Take the pictureMulti-exposure is ended Exposure Bracketing and Lens Correction are not availableChanging the Settings for Movie Recording Set the mode dial to C, and press the 3buttonMovie Capture Settings screen appears Compensation value. default setting131 Select Recorded PixelsSelect Framerate Set Quality Level to C, D, or E Press the 3buttonSet the mode dial to C Recording Movies132 Press the shutter release button again133 Flash is not availableInterval Movie 134Interval Movie screen appears 135 Playing Back Movies 136First frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Movie playback starts137 Capturing a Still Picture from a MoviePress the m button Save confirmation screen appearsSelect a point where you want to divide the movie Editing Movies138 139 140 Setting a File Format Setting the White BalanceSetting the Image Finishing Tone Correcting ImagesSetting a File Format Image Capture Settings screen appearsSettings File Format Jpeg Recorded Pixels143 You can set the format of image filesJpeg Quality Color Space144 You can select a color space to useSetting the White Balance 145Press the four-way controller 3 in standby mode 146Use the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Fine-tune the white balanceAdjusting the White Balance Manually 147Select K in on p.146, and press the four-way controller Use the four-way controller 45 to select K1 to K3Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image 148Turn the front e-dial R to select an image Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature 149Brightness Adjustment Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingsCorrecting Images Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction screen appearsThis section explains how to set HDR Capture High Dynamic Range Image Capture151 HDR Capture screen appearsSelect from ±1 EV, ±2 EV default setting or ±3 EV 152Lens Correction 153 Distortion  Lateral chromatic aberration154 Use the four-way controller 45 to select Off or OnComposition Adjustment Select Start adjustment, and press the 4buttonAdjust the composition Composition Adjust. screen appears156 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Custom Image157 Screen to adjust the parameters appears 158You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart 159Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image 160Turn the front e-dial R to select a cross processed image Digital Filter 161Shooting Settings 162Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter 163 Setting the E-dials Operation Use the four-way controller 23 to select an exposure modeScreen for the selected exposure mode appears Customizing the Button/E-dial FunctionsFollowing settings can be selected for each exposure mode 165ESHIFT ELINE AutoDepends on the Exposure Setting p.130 of the C Movie 1 menu 166Press the 4button Press the 3button BSHIFT CSHIFTSetting the V/YButton Operation 167Select , and press the four- way controller Button Customization screen appearsSetting the One Push File Format Is taken. default setting168 Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file formatSetting the =/LButton Operation 169Off the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation Saving Frequently Used Settings Saving the SettingsSave User Mode screen appears A mode cannot be set when the mode dial is set to n, Hor CEditing a Setting Name Rename User Mode screen appears171 Text-entry screen appears172 Four-way controller Moves the text selection cursorCursor at the position of the text input cursor CursorChecking the Saved User Settings Using Saved User SettingsSet the mode dial to Bor C 173Resetting to Default Settings Change the settings as necessaryResets the settings saved as a mode to the default settings Reset User Mode screen appearsConnecting the Camera to an AV Device FunctionsSelecting the Playback Functions Deleting Multiple ImagesHow to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions Playback Mode Palette ItemsPlayback Functions and Image Editing Function Image Rotation *1Playback Menu Items 177Setting the Playback Display Method Select from ×16, ×8, ×4, ×2 or Off default settingBased on the rotation information when 18. Save Rotation Info in the ACustom Setting 3 menu isImages can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode Selecting the Playback FunctionsMagnifying Images 179Displaying Multiple Images 180Select the images to display Turn the rear e-dial S to the right toward y181 Changing the Multiple Image Display StylePress the Mbutton in on p.180 Use the four-way controller To select the display style182 Setting the Slideshow Display Playing Back Images Continuously183 184 Start screen is displayed and the slideshow startsRotating Images 185Image rotation information is saved Deleting Multiple Images Deleting Selected ImagesSelect images to delete You can delete multiple images at onceDeleting a Folder 187Selected images are deleted Folder display screen appearsDeleting All Images 188Confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Processing Images Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize189 Screen to select the recorded pixels appearsCutting Out Part of the Image Cropping 190Cropped image is saved as a new image Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame Rear e-dial SProcessing Images with Digital Filters 191Extracted Color 2 OFF/Red White Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow192 Four-way controller 45 to Adjust the value 193To select a parameter Screen to select a filter appears194 Recreating Filter EffectsFilter effects used for the selected image appear Image Editing195 To check the parameter details, press the MbuttonImage selection screen appears Filter-processed image is saved as a new imageIndex setting screen appears Joining Multiple Images Index196 Press the four-way controller 3 in the single image displayProcessing may take a while when creating an index image 197You can select a white or black background Index image is created and a confirmation screen appearsDeveloping RAW Images Developing One RAW ImageScreen to select a development method is displayed 199 Use the four-way controller 45 to change the valueFollowing parameters can be changed RAW image is developed and saved as a new Jpeg imageYou can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings Developing Multiple RAW Images200 Select the RAW images to be developed201 Use the four-way controller To set Jpeg RecordedPixels and Jpeg Quality Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connecting the Camera to a Video Input TerminalSetting the Video Output Format 203Turn the AV device and camera on Interface Options screen appears204 How to Operate the Set-up Menu Camera SettingsFile Management Settings How to Operate the Set-up Menu Changing Additional SettingsSet-up Menu Items USB207 Menu Function Create New224 Folder File Name Camera Settings Setting the Sound EffectsUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Sound Effects 1 screen appearsSetting the World Time 209Use the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city 210 211  List of World Time CitiesRegion City Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays Setting the Electronic Level DisplaySetting the LCD Display 212Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the Monitor Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the valueAdjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor LCD Display Settings screen appearsSetting the Display for Instant Review 214Instant Review screen appears Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be Displayed ARec. Mode 1 menu C Movie 1 menu215 19. Save Menu Location screen appearsBattery Settings Minimizing Battery ConsumptionSetting the Battery Type AA Battery Type screen appearsSelecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory Function Default217 Memory 1 screen appearsSettings are saved even when the camera is turned off 218Turn the rear e-dial S to display the Memory 2 screen Turned offResetting the Camera Settings Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up MenusResetting the Custom Menu 219Additional Settings Checking the Camera Version Information220 ChangingFile Management Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card221 Format screen appearsProtecting Images from Deletion Protect 222To select Protect, and press Button Setting the Naming System of the Folder 223If you selected Date, proceed to Step Creating New Folders 224Folder name is changed Create New Folder screen appearsSetting the File Name 225Folder with a new number is created File Name screen appearsSetting the Photographer Information Selecting the File Number Setting226 Change the text227 Enter the textUsing an Eye-Fi Card 228Eye-Fi screen appears 229 Transferring Selected ImagesScreen to select the unit of transfer appears Folder selection screen appearsTransferring process cannot be canceled once started 230Select the images to transfer Images to be transferred are specifiedSetting the Dpof Settings You can set up to 99 copies231 232 Press the Mbutton to select P or O for printing the dateUsing the Provided Software ComputerSaving Images on a Computer Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer  Windows Macintosh ComputerSetting the USB Connection Mode Saving Images on a Computer235 Unless otherwise specified, select MSCConnecting the Camera and a Computer 236Turn the camera on Save the captured images to the computerUsing the Provided Software Installing the Software237 Turn the computer onConnecting to a Computer 238Click Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE 239 Regarding User Registration240 Using the Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Slow-speed Sync FlashUsing the Flash in bMode Using the Flash in cModeSet the flash mode to Gor H Using the Flash243 Built-in flash pops up244 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture ValueCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number ApproxUsing an External Flash Optional Slave flash High-speed sync Wireless flash245 Flash Built-inUsing the P-TTL Auto Flash 246Using the High-speed Sync Flash 247Using Flash in Wireless Mode Setting the Channel for the External Flash248 First, set the channel for the external flash unit249 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flashConnecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 250Master ControlMultiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords When combining with the built-in flashWhen combining two external flashes 251Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash 252Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly Refer to p.250 for detailsDefault Settings Cleaning the Cmos SensorUsing the GPS Unit Error MessagesDefault Settings Rec. Mode MenuDirect Keys Appendix255 AF.A256 AstroTracer GPS Playback Mode Palette 257Movie Menu Dpof258 Playback MenuSet-up Menu ACustom Setting Menu 259260 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 261FA J DA LLenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera 262Lens names and mount names 263 Lens and Built-in FlashUnavailable due to vignetting Available with some restrictionsSetting the Focal Length 264Attach a lens, and turn the camera on Turn the rear e-dial S to set the focal length265 Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust Removal Shaking the Cmos sensor removes dust from the sensor unitDust Removal screen appears Sensor Cleaning screen appears Do not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to pRemoving Dust with a Blower 267Clean the Cmos sensor 268Turn the camera off Attach the lens or body mount coverUsing the GPS Unit 269Astrotracer Shooting Celestial Bodies Astrotracer 270Select ASTROTRACER, and press the four-way controller 271 Press the shutter release button fully againError Messages 273 274 Troubleshooting275 There is noAvailable space on Problem Cause Remedy 276Subject is outside the AF area, aim AF area277 Use a tripodMain Specifications Appendix Model DescriptionImage Capture Unit File FormatsFocusing System 279Live View LCD MonitorDrive Mode 280Appendix Exposure Control Shutter281 Capture FunctionsMovie 282 Appendix Playback FunctionsCustomization Power Supply Dimensions and WeightAccessories 283284 Index 285286 287 288 289 290 291 Warranty Policy 293 CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union294 For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au CanadaClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals 295296 Memo France Deutschland GmbHGermany SL3 8PN, U.K