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Pentax K-50 specifications Using the P-TTL Auto Flash, 246

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246 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash

You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit.

1Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash.

2Turn on the camera and the external flash.

3Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL].

4Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture.

The b will light in the viewfinder or Live View screen when the flash is ready (fully charged).

• For details such as operation method and effective distance, refer to the external flash manual.

•Never press the E button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord. (p.250)

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Pentax K-50 specifications Using the P-TTL Auto Flash, 246

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarksTo users of this camera For Using Your Camera SafelyAbout the Camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter About the Usage of AA Batteries About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion BatteryPrecautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage 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 CameraAbout Eye-Fi Cards Write-protect switchAbout SD Memory Cards Regarding User Registration Memo Getting Started ContentsBefore Using Your Camera Basic Operations Shooting FunctionsShooting Settings Playback Functions and Image Editing Changing Additional Settings Connecting to a ComputerUsing the Flash AppendixComposition of the Operating Manual Indicates useful information Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained belowIndicates precautions to take when operating the camera 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 button3button Playback ModeFour-way controller I Delete button Capture Mode Monitor DisplayControl panel Shooting Info Display Selection screenCamera Settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed Status screen 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 monitorSingle image display Standard Information Display Playback ModeDisplay Indicators are displayed Detailed Information Still picture Use the four-way controller 23 to switch between pages Detailed Information Display 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 a Lens Attaching the Strap Inserting the BatteryTurning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings 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 StartedTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the main switch to onAlways turn the camera off when not in use 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 Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Set the mode dial to n Flash Set the focus mode switch to lLook through the viewfinder to View the subject 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 OperationsTake a picture Using the Built-in FlashPress the Ebutton 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 Available # Restricted × Not available Changing the Exposure ModeSet the mode dial to e, K, b, c, L, a or p Shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode Turn the front e-dial RExposure ends Bulb ShootingTake your finger off the shutter release button Press the m button 1, and then turn the rear e-dial S Adjusting the ExposureExposure is adjusted + Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed default setting Standard exposure Underexposure OverexposurePress the shutter release button halfway Press the four-way controller 5 in standby modeSet the bracket value 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 FPSAF Active Area screen appears Selecting the Focusing Point AF Point104 105 Select the desired AF pointContrast AF screen appears Setting the Contrast AF during Live View106 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 operates110 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusFocusing Using the Viewfinder Image on the monitor is magnified 111Press the 4button or the shutter release button halfway 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/YbuttonShake Reduction screen appears Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeTaking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 117 Self-timer shootingYou can also change the setting from the a Rec. Mode 3 menu Use the four-way controller 45 to select P Off or O On 118Correcting the Tilt of the Images Camera is ready to take a picture Shooting with the Self-timer119 120 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit Optional 121122 123 Taking Pictures ContinuouslyContinuous Shooting 124 Press the 4button to complete the setting Interval Shooting125 Interval Shooting screen appearsCamera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 126If you selected Now, proceed to Step 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 screen appears Interval Movie134 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 appears138 Select a point where you want to divide the movieEditing Movies 139 140 Setting a File Format Setting the White BalanceSetting the Image Finishing Tone Correcting ImagesSettings Setting a File FormatImage Capture Settings screen appears 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 K3Turn the front e-dial R to select an image Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image148 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 157 Setting the Image Finishing ToneCustom Image Screen to adjust the parameters appears 158You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart 159Turn the front e-dial R to select a cross processed image Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image160 Digital Filter 161Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter Shooting Settings162 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 formatOff the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation Setting the =/LButton Operation169 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 183 Setting the Slideshow DisplayPlaying Back Images Continuously 184 Start screen is displayed and the slideshow startsImage rotation information is saved Rotating Images185 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 appearsConfirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Deleting All Images188 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 appearsScreen to select a development method is displayed Developing RAW ImagesDeveloping One RAW Image 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 developedPixels and Jpeg Quality 201Use the four-way controller To set Jpeg Recorded 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 File Management Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuCamera Settings How to Operate the Set-up Menu Changing Additional SettingsSet-up Menu Items USB224 Folder File Name 207Menu Function Create New Camera Settings Setting the Sound EffectsUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Sound Effects 1 screen appearsUse the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city Setting the World Time209 210 Region City 211 List of World Time Cities 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 appearsInstant Review screen appears Setting the Display for Instant Review214 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 appearsTo select Protect, and press Button Protecting Images from Deletion Protect222 If you selected Date, proceed to Step Setting the Naming System of the Folder223 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 textEye-Fi screen appears Using an Eye-Fi Card228 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 specified231 Setting the Dpof SettingsYou can set up to 99 copies 232 Press the Mbutton to select P or O for printing the dateSaving Images on a Computer Using the Provided SoftwareComputer 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 onClick Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE Connecting to a Computer238 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.ATracer GPS 256Astro Playback Mode Palette 257Movie Menu DpofSet-up Menu 258Playback Menu ACustom Setting Menu 259260 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 261FA J DA LLens names and mount names Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera262 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 Dust Removal screen appears Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust RemovalShaking the Cmos sensor removes dust from the sensor unit 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 coverAstrotracer Using the GPS Unit269 Select ASTROTRACER, and press the four-way controller Shooting Celestial Bodies Astrotracer270 271 Press the shutter release button fully againError Messages 273 274 Available space on Troubleshooting275There is no 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 ShutterMovie 281Capture Functions Customization 282Appendix Playback Functions 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