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Pentax SLR Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash, Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

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Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash

You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged.

Set [2 (On)] for [Release when Chrging] in the [ACustom] menu (p.101). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.

Release when Chrging

Off

On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode

•When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect.

•Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.

•The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.

•The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,

D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)

Using the Flash in Av (Aperture Priority) Mode

•You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.

•The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.

•The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.42) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

•The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,

D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)

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Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use For Safe USE of Your Camera Care to be Taken During Handling Precautions for Battery UsagePage Getting Started ContentsBefore Using Your Camera Other Shooting Modes Basic OperationsFunction Reference Menu ReferenceAppendix 192 189196 200Composition of the Operating Manual Memo Before Using Your Camera Jccd JCamera CharacteristicsChecking the Contents of the Package Camera Names of Working PartsKbutton LCD Monitor Indications While Power is On or Operating Mode DialDetailed Information Capture ModeExplanation of Set Mode Dial Playback Histogram Display Viewfinder Indications Before Using Your Camera 610 LCD Panel IndicationsGetting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries Batteries Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter Optional Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Inserting/Removing the SD Memory CardCard cover opens Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card RAW Recorded Pixels and Quality LevelTurning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to on positionSetting the Display Language Initial SettingsDefault setting is English Press the four-way controllerCursor moves to W Screen for setting the date and time will be displayedSetting the Date and Time Frame moves to the month Use the four-way controller 23 to set the monthAttaching the Lens GettingStarted Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Memo Basic Operations Holding the Camera Basic Shooting OperationSet the mode dial to Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsSet the focus mode lever to = 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p.47Press 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 has two positions Review captured images on LCD monitorFast moving objects Hard-to-Autofocus SubjectsMultiple subjects in the foreground and background within Focus points rangeSelecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Using the Zoom LensUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashFn menu appears Selecting Flash Mode Press the buttonFlash options screen appears Camera is ready to take a pictureFlash discharges and the picture is taken Push the flash down retractTaking pictures Auto Picture Using Red-eye Reduction FlashDaylight-Sync Shooting Continuous Shooting Other Shooting ModesUse the four-way controller 45 to select j Drive Mode options screen appearsPress the 4button twice Camera is ready to take picturesMount the camera to a tripod Self-Timer ShootingThis camera has two types of self-timers g and r Fn menu appears Use the four-way controller 45 to select g or r Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focusTurn the camera off after shooting Mount the camera to a tripod Press the button Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold SeparatelyUse the four-way controller 45 to select h or Operating distance of the remote Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Playing Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesPress the Q button after taking a picture You can play back captured still pictures with the cameraPrevious image appears Next image appears Rotating ImagesEnlarging Playback Images You can magnify images up to 12 times when displayingPress the Q button and use Four-way controller To select an imageTurn the e-dial to the right Toward y Nine-Image DisplayTurn the e-dial to the left toward f Press the Q button? appears for an image that cannot be displayed Full screen display of the selected image appearsSlideshow Start screen is displayed Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Digital Filter Press the button Playback modeProcessing Images with Filters Use the four-way controller 2 to select Save as Adjust slimness with e-dial if slim filter is selectedScreen for selecting the filter appears Save confirmation screen appearsUse the four-way controller 2 to select Delete Deleting ImagesDeleting a Single Image Press the Q button Press the i button twice Deleting All ImagesYou can delete all saved images at once Delete All screen appearsNine thumbnail images appear Deleting Selected Images From Nine-Image DisplayAppears above the images Use the four-way controller 2 to select Select&DeleteDelete confirmation screen appears Selected images are deletedUse the four-way controller 2 to select Protect Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectPress the Z button All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Protect all images screen appearsSet the following items for each image Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images Date will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted Dpof screen appears Settings for All ImagesScreen for making Dpof settings for all images appears BasicOperations Printing Using PictBridge A Rec. Mode menu appears Setting Transfer ModesPress the 3button Use the four-way controller To select the HSet-up menuUse the four-way controller 23 to select PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the PrinterSetting is changed Use the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to print After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera onPictBridge menu appears Print one screen appearsSelect Paper Size and press the four-way controller Screen for changing print settings appearsYou can print up to 99 copies Date will be printed Date will not be printedPrint all images screen appears Printing All ImagesPrint settings confirmation screen appears Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screenDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Dpof Autoprint on the PictBridge menu Press the 4button104 Explains the functions of Jby buttons and menus102 Capture Mode Using the Button FunctionsMain switch Shutter release buttonMode dial Focus mode leverKbutton 3buttonPlayback Press to switch to capture modeFunctions of buttons used during playback are noted Move to turn the camera on and off p.32Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. p.18 4buttonHow to Operate the Menu Using the MenuPress the 3button Capture mode Displaying the Menu screenAvailable Quality Level options appear Use the four-way controller 23 to choose an itemSelect a menu item and set Playback Menu Setting Items Rec. Mode Menu Setting ItemsCCD HSet-up Menu Setting Items100 ACustom Menu Setting Items101 Press the four-way controller 2345 to set the operation Using the Fn MenuPress the four-way controller 245 to set the operation 103Press the button during playback. The Fn menu appears Using the Mode Dial 105 106 Function Reference Set in Image Tone in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality LevelSetting the Image Tone 109 Setting the Recorded PixelsSet in Recorded Pixels in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 110 Setting the Quality LevelSet in Quality Level in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 111 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/ContrastTowards + Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation Towards + Sharper Towards Less sharpSet White Balance in the Fn menu. p.102 Setting the White Balance112 Set the mode dial to e, b, c, a, or p Press the button Adjusting the White Balance Manually113 White Balance screen appearsMessage screen appears 114Use the four-way controller To select K Manual 115 Setting the SensitivityCorrecting the Sensitivity Automatically Set in Senstvty Corction in the ACustom menu. p.100Set in ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl in the ACustom menu. p.100 116ISO Sensitivity Warning Display Set in Color Space in the ACustom menu. p.101 Setting the Color Space117 You can focus with the following methods FocusingUsing the Autofocus 119 Use the 4Button to Focus on the Subject 120Using the Focus Indicator Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusYou can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 121122 Using the Viewfinder Matte FieldSet the focus mode lever to \ 123 Set in Swtch dst msr pt in the a Rec. Mode menu p.98Selecting the Focus Point Focus Point 124 Lock the focus Fixing the Focus Focus Lock125 126 Fixing Exposure when Focus is LockedEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Setting the Exposure127 Effect of Shutter SpeedEffect of Aperture 128Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value Closing the aperture increase the aperture value129 How to Check Depth of FieldSet in AE Metering in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Using the Multi-Segment MeteringSelecting the Metering Method 130131 Using the Center-Weighted MeteringUsing the Spot Metering 132 Changing the Exposure Mode133 Using the e Program ModeSet the mode dial to b Using the b Shutter Priority ModeTurn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed 134Exposure Warning 135136 Using the c Aperture Priority ModeSet the mode dial to c 137 138 Using a Manual ModeSet the mode dial to a Shutter speed and aperture value 139140 Using the p Bulb ModeSet the mode dial to p 141 Setting the ExposureSet the compensation with Is displayed during compensationExposure setting cannot be obtained Changing the Exposure Setting Steps142 Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockChanging the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket Press the button in capture mode143 Use the four-way controller 5 to select VAuto BracketShooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused144 Set in Auto Bracket in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Setting Auto Bracket145 Taking Only Over-exposed or Under-exposed PicturesCompensating Flash Output Set in Flash Exp. Comp. in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98Using the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode Allowing Shooting while Charging FlashUsing b Shutter Priority Mode Using Slow-Speed-SyncUsing a Manual Mode 148Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash149 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance 150Lens Name Compatibility 151152 153 Using an External Flash OptionalAbout the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Using P-TTL Auto Mode154 155 Using High-Speed Flash Sync ModeUsing in Wireless Mode External flash discharges the main flash Using in Wireless Mode156 157 Using the Built-in Flash with the External FlashRed-Eye Reduction Rear Curtain Sync FlashDischarging Multiple Flashes When combining two or more external flashes158 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 159Changing Playback Display Method Settings During PlaybackDisplaying Hot Spot Warning Set in Plybk dsply mthd in the Q Playback menu. p.98Set in Hot spot wrnng in the Q Playback menu. p.98 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval161 Use the four-way controller 2 to select Format Camera SettingsFormatting the SD Memory Card 163 Turning the Beep On and OffChanging the Date and Time and the Display Style 164 Setting the World TimeSelect World Time on the HSet-up menu. p.99 Use the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P Off165 World Time setting is savedUse the four-way controller To select the Destination city Press the 3button twiceList of World Time Cities 166Set in Guide display in the HSet-up menu. p.99 Turning the Guide Display On and Off167 168 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorSelecting the Video Output Format Resetting the File Number Setting Auto Power Off169 Set in File # in the HSet-up menu. p.99Setting the Display Time Setting the Instant Review170 Displaying Histogram During Instant ReviewResetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu Resetting to Default SettingsPress the four-way controller 5 to display the Reset screen Use the four-way controller 2 to select Reset172 Resetting the Custom Function MenuAppendix Last Memory Setting Default SettingsReset Setting Rec. Mode MenuSet-up Menu 175Playback Menu ACustom Menu 176Lenses that can be used with this camera Functions Available with VariousLens Combinations Lens and Built-in Flash 178Lens names and mount names Aperture Ring Use 179Sensor Cleaning screen appears Cleaning the CCDPress the four-way controller 2 to select Mirror Up 181Cable Switch CS-205 Optional AccessoriesRemote Control F Flash Accessories183 For ViewfinderOthers Camera Case184 Camera Case O-CC28185 Error MessagesPrint 186Troubleshooting187 USB 188189 Main Specifications190 191 Specification for Remote Control OptionalGlossary 193 194 195 Index 197 198 199 All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide Nonauthorized Pentax service facilities201 For customers in USA 202For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au CanadaMemo Memo Declaration of Conformity European Headquarters Germany Pentax U.K. Limited