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Pentax L specifications Viewfinder Indications

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Viewfinder Indications

Before Using Your Camera

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1Autofocus frame (p.39)

2Spot metering frame (p.130)

3Flash status (p.49)

Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set.

4Manual white balance (p.113)

Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting.

5Continuous mode (p.122)

Appears when focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode).

6Picture mode icon (p.47)

Icon for Picture mode in use appears.

. Night Scene Portrait, \Moving Object, q Macro, s Landscape, = Portrait, UNormal

7Focus indicator (p.44)

Appears when image is focused. When blinking indicates an out of focus subject.

8Shutter speed (p.134)

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e-dial).

9Aperture (p.136)

Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).

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Pentax L specifications Viewfinder Indications

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions for Battery Usage Care to be Taken During HandlingPage Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Basic Operations Other Shooting ModesMenu Reference Function Reference162 160171 Appendix Composition of the Operating Manual Memo Before Using Your Camera LCamera Characteristics LccdChecking the Contents of the Package Names of Working Parts CameraKbutton While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial LCD Monitor IndicationsExplanation of Set Mode Dial Capture ModeDetailed Information Playback Histogram Display Viewfinder Indications Before Using Your Camera LCD Panel Indications 610Getting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries Batteries Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter Optional Card cover opens Inserting/Removing the SD Memory CardPush the SD Memory Card in once to remove Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level RAWMove the main switch to on position Turning the Camera On and OffDefault setting is English Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Press the four-way controllerScreen for setting the date and time will be displayed GettingStarted Press the 4buttonSetting the Date and Time Use the four-way controller 23 to set the month Frame moves to the monthAttaching the Lens GettingStarted Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Memo Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p.47 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsSet the mode dial to Autofocus mode is set. p.118Press the shutter release button fully Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subjectPosition the subject inside the autofocus frame and press Shutter release button halfwayReview captured images on LCD monitor Shutter release button has two positionsHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes Using the Zoom Lens Turn the zoom ring to the right or leftUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashFlash options screen appears Selecting Flash Mode Press the buttonFn menu appears Camera is ready to take a picturePush the flash down to retract Flash discharges and the picture is takenDaylight-Sync Shooting Using Red-eye Reduction FlashTaking pictures Auto Picture Other Shooting Modes Continuous ShootingUse the four-way controller 45 to select j Drive Mode options screen appearsCamera is ready to take pictures This camera has two types of self-timers g and r Self-Timer ShootingMount the camera to a tripod Fn menu appears Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus Use the four-way controller 45 to select g or rTurn the camera off after shooting Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately Mount the camera to a tripod Press the buttonUse the four-way controller 45 to select h or Operating distance of the remote Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Press the Q button after taking a picture Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the cameraRotating Images Previous image appears Next image appearsPress the Q button and use You can magnify images up to 12 times when displayingEnlarging Playback Images Four-way controller To select an imageNine-Image Display Turn the e-dial to the right Toward y? appears for an image that cannot be displayed Press the Q buttonTurn the e-dial to the left toward f Full screen display of the selected image appearsSlideshow Start screen is displayed Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Processing Images with Filters Press the button Playback modeDigital Filter Screen for selecting the filter appears Use the four-way controller 45 to select an imageUse the four-way controller 2 to select Save as Save confirmation screen appearsDeleting a Single Image Deleting ImagesUse the four-way controller 2 to select Delete You can delete all saved images at once Deleting All ImagesPress the Q button Press the i button twice Delete All screen appearsDeleting Selected Images From Nine-Image Display Nine thumbnail images appearDelete confirmation screen appears Use the four-way controller 2 to select Select&DeleteAppears above the images Selected images are deletedPress the Z button Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectUse the four-way controller 2 to select Protect Protect all images screen appears All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protectedPrinting Single Images Setting the Printing Service DpofSet the following items for each image Date will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appears Settings for All ImagesDpof screen appears BasicOperations Printing Using PictBridge Press the 3button Setting Transfer ModesA Rec. Mode menu appears Use the four-way controller To select the HSet-up menuSetting is changed Connecting the Camera to the PrinterUse the four-way controller 23 to select PictBridge PictBridge menu appears After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera onUse the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to print Print one screen appearsYou can print up to 99 copies Screen for changing print settings appearsSelect Paper Size and press the four-way controller Date will be printed Date will not be printedPrinting All Images Print all images screen appearsPress the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen Print settings confirmation screen appearsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Dpof Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer Autoprint on the PictBridge menu Press the 4buttonMenu Reference Main switch Using the Button FunctionsCapture Mode Shutter release buttonKbutton Focus mode leverMode dial 3buttonFunctions of buttons used during playback are noted Press to switch to capture modePlayback Move to turn the camera on and off. p.324button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. p.18Press the 3button Capture mode Using the MenuHow to Operate the Menu A Rec. Mode menu appears on the LCD monitorSelect a menu item and set Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items Playback Menu Setting ItemsHSet-up Menu Setting Items CCDACustom Menu Setting Items 100101 Using the Fn Menu Press the four-way controller 2345 to set the operationPress the button during playback. The Fn menu appears 103Press the four-way controller 245 to set the operation Using the Mode Dial 105 106 Function Reference Setting the Image Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality LevelSet in Image Tone in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Set in Recorded Pixels in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Setting the Recorded Pixels109 Set in Quality Level in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Setting the Quality Level110 Towards + Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast111 Towards + Sharper Towards Less sharp112 Setting the White BalanceSet White Balance in the Fn menu. p.102 113 Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySet the mode dial to e, b, c, or a Press the button White Balance screen appearsUse the four-way controller To select K Manual 114Message screen appears 115 Setting the SensitivitySetting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto Set in ISO Corction in Auto in the ACustom menu. p.100ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 116Set in ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl in the ACustom menu. p.100 117 Setting the Color SpaceSet in Color Space in the ACustom menu. p.101 Using the Autofocus FocusingYou can focus with the following methods 119 120 Use the 4Button to Focus on the SubjectSet in Focusing Area in the a Rec. Mode menu p.98 Setting the Focusing Area121 Set AF Mode in the a Rec. Mode menu p.98 Setting the AF Mode122 123 Fixing the Focus Focus LockLock the focus Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked 124You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusUsing the Focus Indicator 125Set the focus mode lever to \ Using the Viewfinder Matte Field126 127 Setting the ExposureEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect of Shutter SpeedOpening the aperture reduce the aperture value 128Effect of Aperture Closing the aperture increase the aperture valueHow to Check Depth of Field 129Selecting the Metering Method Using the Multi-Segment MeteringSet in AE Metering in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 130Using the Spot Metering Using the Center-Weighted Metering131 Changing the Exposure Mode 132Using the e Program Mode 133Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed Using the b Shutter Priority ModeSet the mode dial to b 134135 Exposure WarningTurn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value Using the cAperture Priority ModeSet the mode dial to c 136137 Set the mode dial to a Using a Manual Mode138 139 Shutter speed and aperture valueSet the mode dial to p Using the p Bulb Mode140 Set the compensation with Setting the Exposure141 Is displayed during compensation142 Changing the Exposure Setting StepsExposure setting cannot be obtained Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock143 Press the button in capture modeChanging the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket Use the four-way controller 5 to select VAuto Bracket144 Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focusedShooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel 145 Setting Auto BracketSet in Auto Bracket in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Change the shooting order and steps of Auto BracketSet in Flash Exp. Comp. in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Compensating Flash OutputUsing the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode Allowing Shooting while Charging FlashUsing a Manual Mode Using Slow-Speed-SyncUsing b Shutter Priority Mode 148149 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in FlashCalculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 150 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance151 Lens Name Compatibility152 Using an External Flash Optional 153154 Using P-TTL Auto ModeAbout the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Using in Wireless Mode Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode155 156 Using in Wireless ModeExternal flash discharges the main flash Red-Eye Reduction Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash157 Rear Curtain Sync Flash158 When combining two or more external flashesDischarging Multiple Flashes 159 Contrast-Control-Sync FlashDisplaying Bright Portion Warning Settings During PlaybackChanging Playback Display Method Set in Plybk dsply mthd in the Q Playback menu. p.98161 Setting the Slideshow Display IntervalSet in Bright Portion in the Q Playback menu. p.98 Formatting the SD Memory Card Camera SettingsUse the four-way controller 2 to select Format Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style Turning the Beep On and Off163 Select World Time on the HSet-up menu. p.99 Setting the World Time164 Use the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P OffUse the four-way controller To select the Destination city World Time setting is saved165 Press the 3button twice166 List of World Time Cities167 Turning the Guide Display On and OffSet in Guide display in the HSet-up menu. p.99 Selecting the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor168 169 Setting Auto Power OffResetting the File Number Set in File # in the HSet-up menu. p.99170 Setting the Instant ReviewSetting the Display Time Displaying Histogram During Instant ReviewTo select Reset Resetting to Default SettingsResetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu 171Use the four-way controller 2 to select Reset Resetting the Custom Function Menu172 180 174178 181Reset Setting Default SettingsLast Memory Setting Rec. Mode Menu175 Set-up Menu176 ACustom Menu177 Fn MenuFunctions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this cameraLens names and mount names 179Lens and Built-in Flash Aperture Ring Use Sensor Cleaning screen appears Cleaning the CCD181 Press the four-way controller 2 to select Mirror Up Clean the CCD182 Mirror is locked in the up positionOptional Accessories 183184 For ViewfinderOthers 185Camera Case Camera Case O-CC34Error Messages Batteries in the camera. p.25187 PrintTroubleshooting 189 USBMain Specifications RAW191 Specifications for Remote Control F Optional 192Glossary 193194 ND Neutral Density Filter 195Histogram Noise Reduction196 197 Index 199 200 201 Nonauthorized Pentax service facilities All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide203 For customers in Canada 204For customers in USA Pour les utilisateurs au CanadaDeclaration of Conformity European Headquarters Germany Pentax U.K. Limited