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For Using Your Camera Safely
Precautions for Battery Usage
Precautions for Battery Charger Usage
Care to be Taken During Handling
Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage
Memo
Getting Started
Contents
Before Using Your Camera
Basic Operations
Shooting Functions
Playback Functions
Using the Flash
Shooting Settings
Printing from the Camera
Camera Settings
Processing Images
Resetting to Default Settings
Appendix
Composition of the Operating Manual
Shows useful information
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation
Before Using Your Camera
Camera Characteristics
Shake Reduction SR
Cmos sensor 23.4×15.6 mm
Checking the Contents of the Package
Names and Functions of Working Parts
Camera
Capture Mode
Green button Main switch
Shutter release button
Front e-dial
Focus mode lever
Mode dial
Metering mode lever
Shake Reduction switch
Playback Mode
Green button
Display Indicators
At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Flash mode Shake Reduction p.65 Active mode appears p.61
Monitor
Capture Mode
Detailed information display p.1
Detailed information display p.2
Playback Mode
Detailed information display
Histogram Display
RGB
Viewfinder
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Before Using Your Camera
LCD Panel
How to Operate the Menu
Displaying the Menu screen Press the 3button Capture mode
A Rec. Mode menu appears on the monitor
Press the four-way controller
Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time
Selecting and Setting a Menu Item
Use the four-way controller 23 to choose an item
Using the Mode Dial
Lets you capture images with settings that you set
Function
Priority
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Using the Battery
Charging the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Open the battery cover
Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing
Battery Level Indicator
Using the AC Adapter Optional
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
Lift the card cover unlock lever 1 and turn it towards Open
Close the card cover
Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove
Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card
When the File Format is Jpeg
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
When the File Format is RAW
Move the main switch to on position
Turning the Camera On and Off
Default setting is English
Initial Settings
Setting the Display Language
Press the 4button
Press the 4button twice
Press the four-way controller 5 twice
When an Incorrect Language is Set
Press the 3button once
Setting the Date and Time
Use the four-way controller 23 to choose the date style
Frame moves to mm/dd/yy
Frame returns to Date Style
Use the four-way controller 23 to set the month
Frame moves to the month
Set the day and year in the same manner
Next, set the time Depending on the time
Attaching the Lens
GettingStarted
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Basic Operations
Basic Shooting Operation
Holding the Camera
Set the focus mode lever to l
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
Set the mode dial to B
Picture is taken
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject
Press the shutter release button fully
Histogram Display p.227
Operating the shutter release button
Review the captured image on the monitor
Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on
Using a Zoom Lens
Turn the zoom ring to the right or left
Using the Built-in Flash
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Selecting Flash Mode Press the button
Fn menu appears
Camera is ready to take a picture
Use the four-way controller 45 to choose a flash mode
Flash options screen appears
Press the shutter release button halfway
Using Built-in Flash Press the Kbutton
Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused
Taking pictures Hyper-program
Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
Daylight-Sync Shooting
Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
Shake Reduction
Turn on the Shake Reduction switch
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function
Setting the Shake Reduction Function
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Press the Q button after taking a picture
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images
Previous image appears Next image appears
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Delete
Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
Shooting Functions
How to Operate the Shooting Menus
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
ACustom Setting Menu Setting Items
Turned to the preview position
Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items
Setting the Exposure
Using slower shutter speed
Using faster shutter speed
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Depth of Field
Effect of Aperture
Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value
Closing the aperture increase the aperture value
Setting the Sensitivity
Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto
Changing the Sensitivity in Capture Mode
Expanding the Dynamic Range
Changing the Exposure Mode
Exposure EV Com Change Sen Description Shutter Mode
Noise Reduction
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Exposure Description EV Com Change Sen Shutter Mode
Aperture to the proper Yes
Priority Exposure according to
Lets you set shutter
About Program Line
Using the B Green Mode
Using the e Hyper-program Mode
Set the mode dial to e
Using the K Sensitivity Priority Mode
Set the mode dial to K
Hyper-program
To change the shutter speed
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity
Using the b Shutter Priority Mode
Exposure Warning
Using the c Aperture Priority Mode
Exposure Warning
Using the L Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode
About the Green Button
Using a Hyper-manual Mode
Set the mode dial to a Press the Green button
EV Bar
Combining with L
Using the p Bulb Mode
Set the mode dial to p
Using the MFlash X-Sync Speed Mode
Set the mode dial to M
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
Selecting the Metering Method
Center and determines the exposure
Measures only the center of the viewfinder
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Using the Spot Metering
Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment Metering
Adjusting the Exposure
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Changing the Exposure Steps
101
EV Compensation for a Hyper-manual and M Flash X-sync speed
Press the Lbutton
102
Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode
103
Use the four-way controller 5 to select the number of shots
Take the picture
Set the focus mode lever to l or k
Focusing
Using the Autofocus
105
AF Adjustment
106
Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points
Sets the focusing area to the center
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Fixing the Focus Focus Lock
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Lock the focus
Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus
Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Using the Focus Indicator
Set the focus mode lever to
Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
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Using the =Button
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
How to Take Pictures
112
Selecting the Preview Method
Checking the Composition, Exposure
Focus Before Shooting
Focus on the subject, and then turn the main switch to
Displaying the Preview
114
Displaying the Live View
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Use the four-way controller 45 to select g
Continuous Shooting
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Camera is ready to take pictures continuously
119
Burst Shooting
Interval Shooting
Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures
Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus
121
Self-Timer Shooting
Mount the camera onto a tripod Press the button
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Remote Control Shooting Remote
On the remote control unit is pressed
Control F Sold Separately
Use the four-way controller 45 to select h
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Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake
1Self-Timer Shooting p.122
Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode
Changing the Shooting Conditions
129
Set the number of frames
130
Set the step interval
Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode
Rec. Mode menu and press
131
Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures
Three frames are saved
132
Press the 4button twice Press the 3button
133
Storing User Settings
Changing the Settings in a Mode
134
Using the Flash
Turn the rear e-dial to set Flash Mode in the Fn menu p.75
Compensating Flash Output
Allowing Shooting while Charging
Flash
Using the Flash in c Aperture Priority Mode
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode
Using the Slow-Speed Sync
Using e/K/c mode
Using b/L/amode
139
Using Trailing Curtain Sync
140
Distance and Aperture when Using
Built-in Flash
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
Unavailable due to vignetting
Available depending on other factors
Lens Name
Lens Name Compatibility
Using an External Flash Optional
143
About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
Using P-TTL Auto Mode
144
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera
Using in Wireless Mode
145
Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera
Using the Built-in Flash Wirelessly
146
Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
Wireless Shooting
Using a Combination of External Flash Units
147
Flash connected to another flash unit
Wireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode
148
Red-Eye Reduction
Trailing Curtain Sync
Discharging Multiple Flashes
Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash
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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
151
Sync Socket
152
Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture
Mode Custom Image 154 Setting the File Format 156
Press the button in Capture mode
Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue
Cyan, Infrared Color
Shooting Fn menu appears
Use the four-way controller 45 to choose the Image Tone
Use the four-way controller 45 to change the setting
155
Setting the File Format
Setting the Jpeg Recorded Pixels
Setting the Jpeg Quality Level
157
Setting the File Format
158
Setting the RAW Button Function
Select Button in the a Rec. Mode menu
Camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode
159
Setting the White Balance
160
White Balance screen appears
161
Press the four-way controller 23 and set
Fine-Tuning the White Balance
162
Use the four-way controller 2345 to fine tune White Balance
White Balance fine tune screen appears
Use the four-way controller 3 to select K Manual
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
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White Balance fine-tuning screen
Appears when measuring is completed
165
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
Screen to enter the color temperature appears
166
Color Temperature
Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial
Setting the Color Space
167
Color Space
SRGB Sets to sRGB color space
168
Playback Functions
How to Operate the Menus During Playback
Playback Menu Setting Items
Playback Fn Menu Setting Items
171
Image rotation information is saved
Rotating Images
Press the Q button
Enlarging Playback Images
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Turn the rear e-dial to the right toward y
Image enlarges at each calibration 1.2 times* to 32 times
Four-way controller Moves area to enlarge
Displaying Multiple Images
175
Turn the rear e-dial to the left toward f
Multi-image display screen appears
176
Full screen display of the selected image appears
Multi-image options screen appears
Images Camera returns to the multi-image display screen
Displaying a Folder
177
Turn the rear e-dial to the left
Multi-image display screen
Comparing Images
Slideshow
179
Start screen is displayed and slideshow Begins
180
Stop the slideshow
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
181
Select Slideshow in the Q Playback menu
To select the image display
Using the Histogram
Adjusting the Exposure p.100
Changing Playback Display Method
Histogram Display p.26
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Understanding Brightness
Understanding Contrast
Understanding Color Balance
Camera is ready to take or play back images
Setting the Playback Display
184
Deleting Multiple Images
Deleting All Images
185
Press the Q button Press the i button twice
Deleting Selected Images from Multi-image Display
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Use the four-way controller To select Select&Delete
Appears on the images
Selected images are deleted
Toward f in Playback mode to Display the folders
Deleting a Folder
188
Use the four-way controller 2 to select Delete
Protecting Images from Deletion
Protect
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Protect
Protect screen appears
All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected
190
Protect all images screen appears
Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment
192
Processing Images
Screen for selecting the filter appears
Press the button in Playback mode
Processing Images with Digital Filters
Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial
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Use the four-way controller 23 to select Save as
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Editing RAW Images
Editing One RAW Image
Editing All RAW Images
198
Press the four-way controller Press the button
Edited image is saved under a different name
199
All selected RAW images are edited and saved in a new folder
Parameter setting screen appears
Specifying the Parameters
200
Contrast/Sharpness
201
Use the four-way controller 45 to change the parameter
Select Save as and press the 4button
RAW image is edited and saved as a new image
202
Printing from the Camera
Setting the Printing Service Dpof
Printing Single Images
Settings for All Images
205
Dpof screen appears
Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appears
206
Printing Using PictBridge
207
Setting Transfer Mode
208
PictBridge menu appears
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
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Use the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to print
Print single image screen appears
You can print up to 99 copies
Screen for changing print settings appears
211
Select Paper Size and press the four-way controller
Use the four-way controller 2345 to choose the paper size
Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen
Printing All Images
212
Print all images screen appears
Printing Images Using the Dpof Settings
Disconnecting the USB Cable
213
Turn off the camera
214
10Camera Settings
Storing images
How to Operate the RSet-up Menu
RSet-up Menu Setting Items
Function Sensor Cleaning
217
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Format
Setting the Beep Setting, Date
Time, and Display Language
Turning the Beep On and Off
Select Beep in the R Set-up
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
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Setting the World Time
Selection frame moves to X Destination setting
World Time setting is saved
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List of World Time Cities
224
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu
Setting the Text Size
Setting the Guide Display Time
Display
226
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning
Press the 4button
Setting the Instant Review
227
Select Live View in the Q Playback menu
Setting the Live View
228
Setting the Digital Preview
229
Selecting the Folder Name
Setting the Image File Naming Convention
Selecting the File Number Setting
Setting the File Name
231
Text is changed
232
After entering the desired characters, press the button
Power Settings
Setting Auto Power Off
Selecting the Video Output Format
Selecting the Video Output Format
Press the 4button Press the 3button twice
Selecting a Battery
234
Defective pixels are mapped and corrected
Using Pixel Mapping
235
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera
Memory screen appears
11Resetting to Default Settings
Resets the camera settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set- up Menu
Resetting the Custom Function Menu
Resetting Other Settings
Resetting Saved User Settings
241
Resetting the File Name
File name is reset
242
12Appendix
280
Rec. Mode Menu
Default Settings
Reset Setting
Set-up Menu
245
Playback Menu
ACustom Setting Menu
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Fn Menu
Lenses that can be used with this camera
Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations
Lens and Built-in Flash
250
Lens names and mount names
Aperture Ring Use
Exposure error may occur.
251
Detecting Dust on the Cmos Sensor Dust Alert
Cleaning the Cmos Sensor
Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor
Image is saved and Dust Alert is exited
253
Select Dust Alert in the R Set- up menu
Removing Dust with a Blower
254
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Mirror Up
Sensor Cleaning screen appears
255
Optional Accessories
Battery Grip D-BG2
Power Supply Accessories
AC Adapter D-AC50
Flash Accessories
257
Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ
Auto Flash AF200FG
258
For Viewfinder
Interchangeable Focusing Screen
Cable Switch CS-205
Remote Control F
259
Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
260
Camera Case/Strap
Others
Error Messages
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262
Data error has occurred during printing
263
Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print
Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper
Troubleshooting
265
512MB 256MB 128MB
Main Specifications
Capacity Pixels
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268
269
NTSC/PAL
Glossary
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SRGB standard RGB
Vignetting
White Balance
275
Symbols
Index
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Warranty Policy
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For customers in USA
For customers in Canada
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Declaration of Conformity
Information on disposal for users
Memo