Rotating Images, 185 | Pentax K-50 specification

Rotating Images

You can rotate captured images during playback.

If you set the camera so that it saves images with rotation information at the time of shooting, even when you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the images can be played back with the correct image orientation.

The rotation information of an image can be changed by following the procedure below.

• When [18. Save Rotation Info] in the [ACustom Setting 3] menu is set to [Off], image rotation information is not saved when shooting.

•When [Auto Image Rotation] (p.178) in the [QPlayback 1] menu is enabled, images with rotation information are automatically rotated during playback.

• You cannot change the rotation information of an image in the following conditions.

•when the image is protected

•when the image rotation information tag is not saved with the image

•when [Auto Image Rotation] (p.178) of the [Q Playback 1] menu is disabled

•Movie files cannot be rotated.

1Select the image you want to rotate in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3).

The playback mode palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s(Image Rotation), and press the 4button.

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the four thumbnail images are displayed.

3Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select the desired rotation direction, and press the 4button.

The image rotation information is saved.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Playback Functions and Image Editing

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Pentax K-50 specifications Rotating Images, 185, Image rotation information is saved

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding trademarks Regarding copyrights About the Camera For Using Your Camera SafelyTo users of this camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion BatteryAbout the Usage of AA Batteries Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera Storing Your Camera About the Battery and ChargerPrecautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Cleaning Your Camera About SD Memory Cards Write-protect switchAbout Eye-Fi Cards Regarding User Registration Memo Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Shooting Functions Basic Operations Shooting Settings Playback Functions and Image Editing Connecting to a Computer Changing Additional Settings Appendix Using the Flash Composition of the Operating Manual Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained belowIndicates useful information How to Change Function Settings Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts DGreen button Capture ModeMain switch EV Compensation Button Lens unlock button Mode dialFocus mode switch Front e-dial R Four-way controller Playback Mode3button I Delete button Shooting Info Display Selection screen Capture ModeMonitor Display Control panel  Status screen Settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayedCamera Button guide AE Metering p.97 AE Lock p.96 Live ViewYour AF frame Before Using Your Camera Mode Still picture capture modeBefore Using Your  Control panel Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor  Shooting Info DisplayRed Return to the status screen Display Indicators are displayed Detailed Information Playback ModeSingle image display Standard Information Display  Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller 23 to switch between pagesStill picture Focus mode p.101/AF point p.104/Contrast AF p.106 Histogram before and after shooting Using the Histogram Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Histogram shows the brightness Guide Indicators Viewfinder Changing AF point p.105 Before Using Your Camera 10 ISO/ISO Auto p.87Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity AE Lock p.96  Electronic Level Display Press the 4button How to Change Function SettingsUsing the Direct Keys Press the four-way controller Standby mode Control panel appears Using the Control PanelPress the Mbutton Standby mode Setup screen of the selected item appears Halfway Using the MenusPress the 3button in standby mode Press the 3button or the shutter release button Press the four-way controller Use the four-way controller 23 to select a settingPress the four-way controller 5 twice Use the four-way controller 23 to select an item Press the 3button Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Attaching the Strap Inserting the BatteryAttaching a Lens Attaching the Strap Battery charger Inserting the BatteryUsing the Lithium-ion Battery Charging the Battery GettingStarted Inserting/Removing the Battery Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteries Using the AA BatteriesClose the battery cover Battery cover is locked Battery Level Indicator Open the battery cover Using the AC Adapter GettingStarted Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Close the card cover 3, Then slide it in the direction Arrow Attaching a Lens To remove the lens Remove the front lens cap byPushing the indicated portions Inward Getting Started Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Always turn the camera off when not in use Turn the main switch to onTurning the Camera On and Off W Hometown screen appears Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language Press the four-way controller 3 to select DST, and use Initial Setting screen reappearsUse the four-way controller To select a city Choose mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/dd Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to set the month Set the current date and time and the display style TimeTime 10001000 Memo Basic Operations Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Set the mode dial to n Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsBasic Shooting Operation Look through the viewfinder to View the subject Set the focus mode switch to lFlash Is available. p.72 Press the shutter release button fullyReview the captured image on the monitor Available operations Live View image is displayed on the monitor Setting the Flash Mode Using the Built-in Flash Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode E/F/r G/H/I/r A/p K/r Press the four-way controller 4 in standby mode Operations Compensating Flash OutputPress the four-way controller 3 in on p.69 Turn the rear e-dial S Press the Ebutton Using the Built-in FlashTake a picture You can play back captured images with the camera Reviewing ImagesPlaying Back Images Press the Q button Image is deleted Deleting a Single ImageYou can delete images one by one Delete confirmation screen appears Memo Taking Pictures Continuously Setting the Exposure FocusingChecking the Depth of Field Preview Camera Shake Direct Keys Setting Items How to Operate the Shooting Functions Rec. Mode Menu Items GPS Sets the microphone sensitivity Movie SR *1 Movie Menu ItemsFramerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per Second 130 Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie Custom Setting Menu Items 215 Save Menu Location Dial indicator Selecting the Appropriate Capture ModeCapture Mode Characteristics NAuto Picture mode Mode for the subject Auto Picture Modes HDR Scene Modes Press the Mbutton Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to HCamera switches to the Hmode status screen Scene Mode selection screen appears Automatic Exposure Aperture value Manual Exposure Exposure ModesFunctions Priority Use the four-way controller 23 to select ISO Auto or ISO Setting the ExposureSetting the Sensitivity Press the four-way controller 2 in standby mode ShootingFunctions Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c, L, a or p Changing the Exposure ModeAvailable # Restricted × Not available Turn the front e-dial R Shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode Take your finger off the shutter release button Bulb ShootingExposure ends Exposure is adjusted Adjusting the ExposurePress the m button 1, and then turn the rear e-dial S Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure + Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed default setting Set the bracket value Press the four-way controller 5 in standby modePress the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fully Set the exposure, and press the =/Lbutton Refer to Setting the =/LButton Operation p.169 for detailsLocking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Assign AE Lock to the =/Lbutton Camera returns to the control panel Press the Mbutton in standby modeSelecting the Metering Method AE Metering screen appears High-ISO NR screen appears Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settingsReducing the Image Noise Noise Reduction High-ISO NR Sensitivity value To select a sensitivity value,To set the level of noise reduction Which is applied to the selected Shooting Functions 100Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures 101 FocusingSetting the Focus Mode TTL phase-matching autofocus 102 Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder FPS 103 104 Selecting the Focusing Point AF PointAF Active Area screen appears Select the desired AF point 105 106 Setting the Contrast AF during Live ViewContrast AF screen appears 107 Select the AF area Selecting the Desired Focusing Area108 Select G in on p.106, and press the 4button Autofocus system operates Checking the Focus109 Turn the rear e-dial S to change the magnification Focusing Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus110 Press the 4button or the shutter release button halfway 111Image on the monitor is magnified 112 AF Fine AdjustmentPress the four-way controller 5, and adjust the value 21. AF Fine Adjustment screen appears Press the 3button three times Adjustment value is saved How to Take Pictures 113 Preview Method Description Optical Preview Checking the Depth of Field PreviewDisplaying the Optical Preview Take your finger off the V/Ybutton Focus on the subject, and press the V/Ybutton Displaying the Digital Preview115 Assign Digital Preview to the V/Ybutton Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeShake Reduction screen appears You can also change the setting from the a Rec. Mode 3 menu Self-timer shooting117 Correcting the Tilt of the Images 118Use the four-way controller 45 to select P Off or O On 119 Shooting with the Self-timerCamera is ready to take a picture 120 121 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit Optional 122 Continuous Shooting Taking Pictures Continuously123 124 Interval Shooting screen appears Press the 4button to complete the settingInterval Shooting 125 If you selected Now, proceed to Step 126Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 127 Select from 2 to 9 shots Multi-exposure128 Multi-exposure screen appears Exposure Bracketing and Lens Correction are not available 129Take the picture Multi-exposure is ended Compensation value. default setting Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button Movie Capture Settings screen appears Set Quality Level to C, D, or E Press the 3button 131Select Recorded Pixels Select Framerate Press the shutter release button again Set the mode dial to CRecording Movies 132 Flash is not available 133 134 Interval MovieInterval Movie screen appears 135 Movie playback starts Playing Back Movies136 First frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Save confirmation screen appears 137Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie Press the m button Editing Movies Select a point where you want to divide the movie138 139 140 Correcting Images Setting a File FormatSetting the White Balance Setting the Image Finishing Tone Image Capture Settings screen appears Setting a File FormatSettings You can set the format of image files File FormatJpeg Recorded Pixels 143 You can select a color space to use Jpeg QualityColor Space 144 145 Setting the White Balance Fine-tune the white balance Press the four-way controller 3 in standby mode146 Use the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Use the four-way controller 45 to select K1 to K3 Adjusting the White Balance Manually147 Select K in on p.146, and press the four-way controller 148 Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured ImageTurn the front e-dial R to select an image 149 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction screen appears Brightness AdjustmentUse the four-way controller 45 to change the settings Correcting Images HDR Capture screen appears This section explains how to set HDR CaptureHigh Dynamic Range Image Capture 151 152 Select from ±1 EV, ±2 EV default setting or ±3 EV  Lateral chromatic aberration Lens Correction153  Distortion Use the four-way controller 45 to select Off or On 154 Composition Adjust. screen appears Composition AdjustmentSelect Start adjustment, and press the 4button Adjust the composition 156 Custom Image Setting the Image Finishing Tone157 158 Screen to adjust the parameters appears 159 You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart 160 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured ImageTurn the front e-dial R to select a cross processed image 161 Digital Filter 162 Shooting SettingsUse the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter 163 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Setting the E-dials OperationUse the four-way controller 23 to select an exposure mode Screen for the selected exposure mode appears Auto Following settings can be selected for each exposure mode165 ESHIFT ELINE BSHIFT CSHIFT Depends on the Exposure Setting p.130 of the C Movie 1 menu166 Press the 4button Press the 3button Button Customization screen appears Setting the V/YButton Operation167 Select , and press the four- way controller Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file format Setting the One Push File FormatIs taken. default setting 168 169 Setting the =/LButton OperationOff the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation A mode cannot be set when the mode dial is set to n, Hor C Saving Frequently Used SettingsSaving the Settings Save User Mode screen appears Text-entry screen appears Editing a Setting NameRename User Mode screen appears 171 Cursor 172Four-way controller Moves the text selection cursor Cursor at the position of the text input cursor 173 Checking the Saved User SettingsUsing Saved User Settings Set the mode dial to Bor C Reset User Mode screen appears Resetting to Default SettingsChange the settings as necessary Resets the settings saved as a mode to the default settings Deleting Multiple Images Connecting the Camera to an AV DeviceFunctions Selecting the Playback Functions Function Image Rotation *1 How to Operate the Playback/Edit FunctionsPlayback Mode Palette Items Playback Functions and Image Editing 177 Playback Menu Items Rotation Info in the ACustom Setting 3 menu is Setting the Playback Display MethodSelect from ×16, ×8, ×4, ×2 or Off default setting Based on the rotation information when 18. Save 179 Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback modeSelecting the Playback Functions Magnifying Images Turn the rear e-dial S to the right toward y Displaying Multiple Images180 Select the images to display Use the four-way controller To select the display style 181Changing the Multiple Image Display Style Press the Mbutton in on p.180 182 Playing Back Images Continuously Setting the Slideshow Display183 Start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts 184 185 Rotating ImagesImage rotation information is saved You can delete multiple images at once Deleting Multiple ImagesDeleting Selected Images Select images to delete Folder display screen appears Deleting a Folder187 Selected images are deleted 188 Deleting All ImagesConfirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Screen to select the recorded pixels appears Processing ImagesChanging the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize 189 Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame Rear e-dial S Cutting Out Part of the Image Cropping190 Cropped image is saved as a new image White Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow Processing Images with Digital Filters191 Extracted Color 2 OFF/Red 192 Screen to select a filter appears Four-way controller 45 to Adjust the value193 To select a parameter Image Editing 194Recreating Filter Effects Filter effects used for the selected image appear Filter-processed image is saved as a new image 195To check the parameter details, press the Mbutton Image selection screen appears Press the four-way controller 3 in the single image display Index setting screen appearsJoining Multiple Images Index 196 Index image is created and a confirmation screen appears Processing may take a while when creating an index image197 You can select a white or black background Developing One RAW Image Developing RAW ImagesScreen to select a development method is displayed RAW image is developed and saved as a new Jpeg image 199Use the four-way controller 45 to change the value Following parameters can be changed Select the RAW images to be developed You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settingsDeveloping Multiple RAW Images 200 Use the four-way controller To set Jpeg Recorded 201Pixels and Jpeg Quality Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Interface Options screen appears Setting the Video Output Format203 Turn the AV device and camera on 204 Camera Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuFile Management Settings USB How to Operate the Set-up MenuChanging Additional Settings Set-up Menu Items Menu Function Create New 207224 Folder File Name Sound Effects 1 screen appears Camera SettingsSetting the Sound Effects Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume 209 Setting the World TimeUse the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city 210  List of World Time Cities 211Region City 212 Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplaysSetting the Electronic Level Display Setting the LCD Display LCD Display Settings screen appears Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor 214 Setting the Display for Instant ReviewInstant Review screen appears 19. Save Menu Location screen appears Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be DisplayedARec. Mode 1 menu C Movie 1 menu 215 AA Battery Type screen appears Battery SettingsMinimizing Battery Consumption Setting the Battery Type Memory 1 screen appears Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera MemoryFunction Default 217 Turned off Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off218 Turn the rear e-dial S to display the Memory 2 screen 219 Resetting the Camera SettingsResetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Resetting the Custom Menu Changing Additional SettingsChecking the Camera Version Information 220 Format screen appears File Management SettingsFormatting an SD Memory Card 221 222 Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectTo select Protect, and press Button 223 Setting the Naming System of the FolderIf you selected Date, proceed to Step Create New Folder screen appears Creating New Folders224 Folder name is changed File Name screen appears Setting the File Name225 Folder with a new number is created Change the text Setting the Photographer InformationSelecting the File Number Setting 226 Enter the text 227 228 Using an Eye-Fi CardEye-Fi screen appears Folder selection screen appears 229Transferring Selected Images Screen to select the unit of transfer appears Images to be transferred are specified Transferring process cannot be canceled once started230 Select the images to transfer You can set up to 99 copies Setting the Dpof Settings231 Press the Mbutton to select P or O for printing the date 232 Computer Using the Provided SoftwareSaving Images on a Computer Computer Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer Windows  Macintosh Unless otherwise specified, select MSC Setting the USB Connection ModeSaving Images on a Computer 235 Save the captured images to the computer Connecting the Camera and a Computer236 Turn the camera on Turn the computer on Using the Provided SoftwareInstalling the Software 237 238 Connecting to a ComputerClick Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE Regarding User Registration 239 240 Using the Flash Using the Flash in cMode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Slow-speed Sync Flash Using the Flash in bMode Built-in flash pops up Set the flash mode to Gor HUsing the Flash 243 ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx 244Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance Flash Built-in Using an External Flash OptionalSlave flash High-speed sync Wireless flash 245 246 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash 247 Using the High-speed Sync Flash First, set the channel for the external flash unit Using Flash in Wireless ModeSetting the Channel for the External Flash 248 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash 249 Control Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord250 Master 251 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension CordsWhen combining with the built-in flash When combining two external flashes Refer to p.250 for details Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash252 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly Error Messages Default SettingsCleaning the Cmos Sensor Using the GPS Unit Appendix Default SettingsRec. Mode Menu Direct Keys AF.A 255 Astro 256Tracer GPS Dpof Playback Mode Palette257 Movie Menu Playback Menu 258Set-up Menu 259 ACustom Setting Menu 260 DA L Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations261 FA J 262 Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this cameraLens names and mount names Available with some restrictions 263Lens and Built-in Flash Unavailable due to vignetting Turn the rear e-dial S to set the focal length Setting the Focal Length264 Attach a lens, and turn the camera on 265 Shaking the Cmos sensor removes dust from the sensor unit Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust RemovalDust Removal screen appears 267 Sensor Cleaning screen appearsDo not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to p Removing Dust with a Blower Attach the lens or body mount cover Clean the Cmos sensor268 Turn the camera off 269 Using the GPS UnitAstrotracer 270 Shooting Celestial Bodies AstrotracerSelect ASTROTRACER, and press the four-way controller Press the shutter release button fully again 271 Error Messages 273 274 There is no Troubleshooting275Available space on AF area Problem Cause Remedy276 Subject is outside the AF area, aim Use a tripod 277 File Formats Main SpecificationsAppendix Model Description Image Capture Unit LCD Monitor Focusing System279 Live View Shutter Drive Mode280 Appendix Exposure Control Capture Functions 281Movie Appendix Playback Functions 282Customization 283 Power SupplyDimensions and Weight Accessories 284 285 Index 286 287 288 289 290 291 Warranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union 293 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada 294For customers in USA For customers in Canada 295 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals 296 Memo SL3 8PN, U.K FranceDeutschland GmbH Germany