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Pentax K-50 specifications Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below

Models: K-50

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The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1	Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation.

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Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.

In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.

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Pentax K-50 specifications Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below, Indicates useful information

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 HandlingCleaning Your Camera About the Battery and ChargerPrecautions on Carrying and Using 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 EV Compensation Button Capture ModeMain switch DGreen buttonFront e-dial R Mode dialFocus mode switch Lens unlock buttonPlayback Mode Four-way controller3button I Delete button Control panel Capture ModeMonitor Display Shooting Info Display Selection screenSettings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed  Status screenCamera AF frame Live ViewYour Button guide AE Metering p.97 AE Lock p.96Before Using Your Camera  Control panel Still picture capture modeBefore Using Your ModeReturn to the status screen  Shooting Info DisplayRed 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 Histogram shows the brightness Using the Histogram Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Histogram before and after shootingGuide Indicators Viewfinder AE Lock p.96 Before Using Your Camera 10 ISO/ISO Auto p.87Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Changing AF point p.105 Electronic Level Display Press the four-way controller Standby mode How to Change Function SettingsUsing the Direct Keys Press the 4buttonSetup screen of the selected item appears Using the Control PanelPress the Mbutton Standby mode Control panel appearsPress the 3button or the shutter release button Using the MenusPress the 3button in standby mode HalfwayUse the four-way controller 23 to select an item Use the four-way controller 23 to select a settingPress the four-way controller 5 twice 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 Charging the Battery Inserting the BatteryUsing the Lithium-ion Battery Battery chargerGettingStarted Inserting/Removing the Battery Battery cover is locked Using the AA BatteriesClose the battery cover 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 Inward Remove the front lens cap byPushing the indicated portions 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 Setting screen appears in the selected language Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language W Hometown screen appearsTo select a city Initial Setting screen reappearsUse the four-way controller Press the four-way controller 3 to select DST, and useSet the current date and time and the display style Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to set the month 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 Available operations Press the shutter release button fullyReview the captured image on the monitor 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/rTurn the rear e-dial S Compensating Flash OutputPress the four-way controller 3 in on p.69 OperationsUsing the Built-in Flash Press the EbuttonTake a picture Press the Q button Reviewing ImagesPlaying Back Images You can play back captured images with the cameraDelete confirmation screen appears Deleting a Single ImageYou can delete images one by one Image is deletedMemo Camera Shake Setting the Exposure FocusingChecking the Depth of Field Preview Taking Pictures ContinuouslyHow to Operate the Shooting Functions Direct Keys Setting ItemsRec. Mode Menu Items GPS Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie Movie Menu ItemsFramerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per Second 130 Sets the microphone sensitivity Movie SR *1Custom Setting Menu Items Save Menu Location 215Mode for the subject Selecting the Appropriate Capture ModeCapture Mode Characteristics NAuto Picture mode Dial indicatorAuto Picture Modes Scene Modes HDRScene Mode selection screen appears Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to HCamera switches to the Hmode status screen Press the MbuttonPriority Exposure ModesFunctions Automatic Exposure Aperture value Manual ExposurePress the four-way controller 2 in standby mode Setting the ExposureSetting the Sensitivity 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 Assign AE Lock to the =/Lbutton Refer to Setting the =/LButton Operation p.169 for detailsLocking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Set the exposure, and press the =/LbuttonAE Metering screen appears Press the Mbutton in standby modeSelecting the Metering Method Camera returns to the control panelHigh-ISO NR Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settingsReducing the Image Noise Noise Reduction High-ISO NR screen appearsWhich is applied to the selected To select a sensitivity value,To set the level of noise reduction Sensitivity valueReduces noise during long exposures 100Slow Shutter Speed NR Shooting FunctionsTTL phase-matching autofocus FocusingSetting the Focus Mode 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 Select G in on p.106, and press the 4button Selecting the Desired Focusing Area108 Select the AF areaTurn the rear e-dial S to change the magnification Checking the Focus109 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 21. AF Fine Adjustment screen appears AF Fine AdjustmentPress the four-way controller 5, and adjust the value 112113 Adjustment value is saved How to Take Pictures Press the 3button three timesTake your finger off the V/Ybutton Checking the Depth of Field PreviewDisplaying the Optical Preview Preview Method Description Optical PreviewAssign Digital Preview to the V/Ybutton Displaying the Digital Preview115 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 124 125 Press the 4button to complete the settingInterval Shooting Interval Shooting screen appears126 If you selected Now, proceed to StepCamera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 127 Multi-exposure screen appears Multi-exposure128 Select from 2 to 9 shotsMulti-exposure is ended 129Take the picture Exposure Bracketing and Lens Correction are not availableMovie Capture Settings screen appears Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button Compensation value. default settingSelect Framerate 131Select Recorded Pixels Set Quality Level to C, D, or E Press the 3button132 Set the mode dial to CRecording Movies Press the shutter release button again133 Flash is not availableInterval Movie 134Interval Movie screen appears 135 First frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Playing Back Movies136 Movie playback startsPress the m button 137Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie Save confirmation screen appearsSelect a point where you want to divide the movie Editing Movies138 139 140 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Setting a File FormatSetting the White Balance Correcting ImagesSetting a File Format Image Capture Settings screen appearsSettings 143 File FormatJpeg Recorded Pixels You can set the format of image files144 Jpeg QualityColor Space You can select a color space to useSetting the White Balance 145Use the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Press the four-way controller 3 in standby mode146 Fine-tune the white balanceSelect K in on p.146, and press the four-way controller Adjusting the White Balance Manually147 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 149Correcting Images Brightness AdjustmentUse the four-way controller 45 to change the settings Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction screen appears151 This section explains how to set HDR CaptureHigh Dynamic Range Image Capture HDR Capture screen appearsSelect from ±1 EV, ±2 EV default setting or ±3 EV 152 Distortion Lens Correction153  Lateral chromatic aberration154 Use the four-way controller 45 to select Off or OnAdjust the composition Composition AdjustmentSelect Start adjustment, and press the 4button 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 Screen for the selected exposure mode appears Setting the E-dials OperationUse the four-way controller 23 to select an exposure mode Customizing the Button/E-dial FunctionsESHIFT ELINE Following settings can be selected for each exposure mode165 AutoPress the 4button Press the 3button Depends on the Exposure Setting p.130 of the C Movie 1 menu166 BSHIFT CSHIFTSelect , and press the four- way controller Setting the V/YButton Operation167 Button Customization screen appears168 Setting the One Push File FormatIs taken. default setting Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file formatSetting the =/LButton Operation 169Off the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation Save User Mode screen appears Saving Frequently Used SettingsSaving the Settings A mode cannot be set when the mode dial is set to n, Hor C171 Editing a Setting NameRename User Mode screen appears Text-entry screen appearsCursor at the position of the text input cursor 172Four-way controller Moves the text selection cursor CursorSet the mode dial to Bor C Checking the Saved User SettingsUsing Saved User Settings 173Resets the settings saved as a mode to the default settings Resetting to Default SettingsChange the settings as necessary Reset User Mode screen appearsSelecting the Playback Functions Connecting the Camera to an AV DeviceFunctions Deleting Multiple ImagesPlayback Functions and Image Editing How to Operate the Playback/Edit FunctionsPlayback Mode Palette Items Function Image Rotation *1Playback Menu Items 177Based on the rotation information when 18. Save Setting the Playback Display MethodSelect from ×16, ×8, ×4, ×2 or Off default setting Rotation Info in the ACustom Setting 3 menu isMagnifying Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback modeSelecting the Playback Functions 179Select the images to display Displaying Multiple Images180 Turn the rear e-dial S to the right toward yPress the Mbutton in on p.180 181Changing the Multiple Image Display Style 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 Select images to delete Deleting Multiple ImagesDeleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images at onceSelected images are deleted Deleting a Folder187 Folder display screen appearsDeleting All Images 188Confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed 189 Processing ImagesChanging the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize Screen to select the recorded pixels appearsCropped image is saved as a new image Cutting Out Part of the Image Cropping190 Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame Rear e-dial SExtracted Color 2 OFF/Red Processing Images with Digital Filters191 White Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow192 To select a parameter Four-way controller 45 to Adjust the value193 Screen to select a filter appearsFilter effects used for the selected image appear 194Recreating Filter Effects Image EditingImage selection screen appears 195To check the parameter details, press the Mbutton Filter-processed image is saved as a new image196 Index setting screen appearsJoining Multiple Images Index Press the four-way controller 3 in the single image displayYou can select a white or black background Processing may take a while when creating an index image197 Index image is created and a confirmation screen appearsDeveloping RAW Images Developing One RAW ImageScreen to select a development method is displayed Following parameters can be changed 199Use the four-way controller 45 to change the value RAW image is developed and saved as a new Jpeg image200 You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settingsDeveloping Multiple RAW Images 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 TerminalTurn the AV device and camera on Setting the Video Output Format203 Interface Options screen appears204 How to Operate the Set-up Menu Camera SettingsFile Management Settings Set-up Menu Items How to Operate the Set-up MenuChanging Additional Settings USB207 Menu Function Create New224 Folder File Name Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Camera SettingsSetting the Sound Effects 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 LCD Display Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplaysSetting the Electronic Level Display 212Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value LCD Display Settings screen appearsSetting the Display for Instant Review 214Instant Review screen appears 215 Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be DisplayedARec. Mode 1 menu C Movie 1 menu 19. Save Menu Location screen appearsSetting the Battery Type Battery SettingsMinimizing Battery Consumption AA Battery Type screen appears217 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera MemoryFunction Default Memory 1 screen appearsTurn the rear e-dial S to display the Memory 2 screen Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off218 Turned offResetting the Custom Menu Resetting the Camera SettingsResetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus 219220 Additional SettingsChecking the Camera Version Information Changing221 File Management SettingsFormatting an SD Memory Card 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 Folder name is changed Creating New Folders224 Create New Folder screen appearsFolder with a new number is created Setting the File Name225 File Name screen appears226 Setting the Photographer InformationSelecting the File Number Setting Change the text227 Enter the textUsing an Eye-Fi Card 228Eye-Fi screen appears Screen to select the unit of transfer appears 229Transferring Selected Images Folder selection screen appearsSelect the images to transfer Transferring process cannot be canceled once started230 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  Macintosh Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer Windows Computer235 Setting the USB Connection ModeSaving Images on a Computer Unless otherwise specified, select MSCTurn the camera on Connecting the Camera and a Computer236 Save the captured images to the computer237 Using the Provided SoftwareInstalling the Software Turn the computer onConnecting to a Computer 238Click Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE 239 Regarding User Registration240 Using the Flash Using the Flash in bMode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Slow-speed Sync Flash Using the Flash in cMode243 Set the flash mode to Gor HUsing the Flash Built-in flash pops upCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance 244Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx245 Using an External Flash OptionalSlave flash High-speed sync Wireless flash Flash Built-inUsing the P-TTL Auto Flash 246Using the High-speed Sync Flash 247248 Using Flash in Wireless ModeSetting the Channel for the External Flash First, set the channel for the external flash unit249 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flashMaster Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord250 ControlWhen combining two external flashes Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension CordsWhen combining with the built-in flash 251Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash252 Refer to p.250 for detailsUsing the GPS Unit Default SettingsCleaning the Cmos Sensor Error MessagesDirect Keys Default SettingsRec. Mode Menu Appendix255 AF.A256 AstroTracer GPS Movie Menu Playback Mode Palette257 Dpof258 Playback MenuSet-up Menu ACustom Setting Menu 259260 FA J Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations261 DA LLenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera 262Lens names and mount names Unavailable due to vignetting 263Lens and Built-in Flash Available with some restrictionsAttach a lens, and turn the camera on Setting the Focal Length264 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 Removing Dust with a Blower Sensor Cleaning screen appearsDo not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to p 267Turn the camera off Clean the Cmos sensor268 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 Subject is outside the AF area, aim Problem Cause Remedy276 AF area277 Use a tripodImage Capture Unit Main SpecificationsAppendix Model Description File FormatsLive View Focusing System279 LCD MonitorAppendix Exposure Control Drive Mode280 Shutter281 Capture FunctionsMovie 282 Appendix Playback FunctionsCustomization Accessories Power SupplyDimensions and Weight 283284 Index 285286 287 288 289 290 291 Warranty Policy 293 CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European UnionFor customers in Canada 294For customers in USA Pour les utilisateurs au CanadaClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals 295296 Memo Germany FranceDeutschland GmbH SL3 8PN, U.K

The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.