Pentax w Custom Function Chart

Custom Function Chart	127

This chart shows the custom functions that can be set.

	Item	Setting items	Explanation
		Normal (Default Setting)	Sets Program line to Normal program.
	Program Line	Hi-Speed	Sets Program line to High-speed priority program.
	Program Line	Depth	Sets Program line to Depth-of-field priority program.
		MTF	Sets Program line to MTF priority program.

	Exposure	1/2EV (Default Setting)	Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2EV.
	Setting Steps	1/3EV	Exposure setting steps are set to 1/3EV.

	Noise	On (Default Setting)	Noise Reduction will activate in slow speed shooting.
	Reduction	Off	Noise Reduction not activated.

	Sensitivity	Normal (Default setting)	Sensitivity can be set from 200-1600.
	Range	Wide	Sensitivity can be set from 200-3200.

		Off (Default Setting)	No automatic sensitivity correction.
	Sensitivity		Automatic sensitivity correction when exposure is out of
	Correction	On	range.

		1536×1024	Records S size at 1536×1024.
	Recorded	(Default Setting)
	pixels of S	1152×768	Records S size at 1152×768.
		960×640	Records S size at 960×640.

	Hyper	On (Default Setting)	Uses Hyper program function.
	Program	Off	No Hyper program function.

		P (Default Setting)	Return to proper exposure on the program line with
	Green Button		Green Button.
	in Manual	b	Shift only Tv for proper exposure with Green button.
		c	Shift only Av for proper exposure with Green button.

		Off (Default Setting)	No adjustment of AE in multi-segment metering based on
	Link AF Point		AF point.
	and AE	On	Automatically adjusts AE in multi-segment metering
			based on AF point.

		On (Default Setting)	AF operates when shutter release button is pressed
	AF with Press		halfway.
	Halfway	Off	AF will not operate when shutter release button is
			pressed halfway.

	Auto	0-+ (Default Setting)	Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to correct / minus / plus.
	Bracketing	-0+	Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to minus / correct / plus.
	Order	+0-	Sets the Auto bracketing shoot order to plus / correct / minus.

	Shutter	On (Default Setting)	Enables shutter release when no CF card is inserted.
	Release w / o	On (Default Setting)	Enables shutter release when no CF card is inserted.
	Release w / o	Off	Disables shutter release when no CF card is inserted.
	CF

6 Settings

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarks To users of this camera FOR YOUR SAFETY Warning Caution Warning Caution PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE Handling the Camera CONTENTS Before using your camera Names of Working Parts Getting Started Powering the Camera Basic Operation Basic Operation (Playback) Shooting Functions Selecting the Drive Mode Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Playback Functions Deleting Images Printing Service Settings (DPOF) Settings Setting Menu List Connecting Connecting to a TV Appendix More Details about Capture Functions Optional Accessories Contents of this manual 1 Before using your camera 2 Getting Started 3 Basic Operation 4 Shooting Functions 1 Before using your camera Camera Characteristics Checking Package Contents 12Names of Working Parts Page LCD Panel Indications LCD Monitor Indications 1. Capture Mode 2. Playback Viewfinder Indications 2 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Batteries CR-V3 AA Ni-MHbattery AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries Battery level indicator Backup battery 1 Turn off the camera 2 Use a coin to remove the backup battery chamber cover Started Getting Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) Using the AC Adapter 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover 26Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Setting the Home Town 1 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select your applicable city (Home Town) Started 2 Press the four-waycontroller (3) Setting the D.S.T. Mode Setting the Video Output Format 1 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the video output format 2 Press the OK button Setting the Date and Time 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select the date and time display style Page 9 Press the OK button 32Attaching the Lens Page 34Installing / Removing the CF Card Removing 36Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 3 Basic Operation Basic Operation (Shooting) Taking Pictures 1 Set the camera to green program AE mode 2 Set the focus mode to Autofocus 3 Press the flash pop-upbutton to activate the flash 4 Adjust the size of the subject 5 Adjust the focus and take a picture OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Instant Review Basic Operation (Playback) Selecting Previous or Next Images 2 Press the four-waycontroller (4or 5) Deleting Images 4 Shooting Functions Selecting the Drive Mode Consecutive Shooting 1 Press the drive mode button [g] until [j] appears on the LCD panel 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject 3 Press the shutter release button completely Self-Timershooting 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Press the drive mode button [g] until [g] appears on the LCD panel 4 Press the shutter release button completely 5 Press the drive mode button [g] after the picture is taken Mirror lock up function Remote Control Shooting 2 Press the drive mode button [g] until [h] appears on the LCD panel 3 Press the shutter release button on the remote control towards the camera Page Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 4 Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode Setting the Quality Level 1 Select the mode dial to 2 Select the quality level with the bdial 3 Confirm the quality level on the LCD panel 54Setting the Sensitivity Setting the White Balance 3 Confirm the white balance on the LCD panel Selecting the Metering Method Using the Center-WeightedMetering Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to M Using the Spot Metering 1 Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to Capture Modes Using the P (Hyper Program) mode 1 Set the mode dial to e Hyper Program • To change shutter speed •To change aperture value Using the Tv (Shutter-priority)mode 1 Set the mode dial to b 2 Select the shutter speed with the Tv dial Exposure Warning Using the Av (Aperture-priority)mode 1 Set the mode dial to c 2 Select the aperture value with the Av dial Page Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Press the green button How to read the viewfinder bar graph Combining with AE-L Using the B (Bulb) mode 1 Set the mode dial to p About the AE-L(AE Lock) 1 Press the AE lock button 70Focusing Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode) 1 Set the focus mode lever to k Manual Focus Using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to Using the viewfinder matte field Selecting the focus points Setting the focus point mode to AUTO 1 Set the focus point select dial to Selecting the Focus Point 1 Set the focus point select dial to j 2 Look through the viewfinder and check where you want to focus 3 Use the four-waycontroller [2345] to select the desired focus point Fixing the Focus Point on the Center 2 Press the shutter release button halfway Focus lock 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder 3 Lock the focus Autofocus illuminator Hard-to-AutofocusSubjects AF Button EV Compensation Page Using the Zoom Lens 82Auto Bracketing 4 Hold down the shutter release button Taking only over-exposedor under-exposedpictures 84Multiple Exposure Shooting 5 Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image 86Using the Flash Flash modes for each capture mode • e(program) mode • b(Shutter priority) mode / c(Aperture priority) mode 4a(Manual exposure mode) / p(Bulb) mode Red-eyeReduction About Red-eyePhenomenon Flash photography distance Flash Recommended indicator Daylight-SyncShooting • Taking pictures Using b(Shutter priority) Mode Using Av (Aperture-priority)Mode Slow-Speed-SyncMode yUsing b(Shutter priority) Mode ShootingFunctions Using an External Flash About the LCD panel display for AF360FGZ 4Using P-TTLAuto Mode Using High-SpeedFlash Sync Mode yUsing High-speedflash sync on the camera Using the AF360FGZ flash as wireless Using Wireless Mode Wireless flash control (P-TTLflash mode) Channel settings for wireless flash control Trailing-Shutter-CurtainSync Flash Using the built-inflash with an external flash Fig Discharging multiple flashes Contrast-Control-SyncFlash 5 Playback Functions 100Zoom Playback Nine-ImageDisplay 102Deleting Images Deleting All Images Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) Protecting All Images 2 Press the Protect button (Z) to display the protect screen Select [All] with the four-way 4 Press the four-waycontroller (2) to select [Protect] and press OK 106Printing Service Settings (DPOF) 5 Press the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(on) or P(off) for the date 6 Press the OK button Settings for All Images Page 6 Settings 112Setting Menu List How to Operate the Settings Menu Camera Settings Setting the Custom Functions 1 Select [Custom Function] on the Main menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) to display the Custom Function screen Press the four-waycontroller (45) Calling up saved functions Functions screen to select the number for the custom function setting to call up 4 Press the OK button twice Setting the Color Saturation Setting the Image Sharpness Setting the Contrast 1 Select [Contrast] on the Main menu Setting the Instant Review 1 Select [Instant Review] on the Main menu Auto Power Off 1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the Main menu Turning the Beep On and Off 1 Select [Beep] on the Main menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (45) to switch between O(on) and Changing the Date Style and Date / Time 1 Select [Date Adjust] on the Main menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) to display the [Date and Time] settings screen Setting the World Time To set home time W: 7 Press the OK button twice ] on the Main menu 1 Select [Language 3 Press the four-waycontroller (23) to select your applicable language 5 Press the OK button Selecting the Video Output Format 1 Select [Video Out] on the Main menu Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 1 Select [Brightness Level] on the Main menu Resetting the File Number 1 Select [File #] on the Main menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (45) to switch between [Reset] and [Serial #] Press the Playback button and use the controller (45) to select the image to start the slideshow Setting the Slideshow 3 Press the four-waycontroller (45) to change the playback interval Sensor Cleaning 1 Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the Main menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) to display the [Sensor Resetting to Default Settings Custom Function Chart Page Notes on setting “F stop other than A” 130List of City Names 7 Connecting Connecting to a TV Connecting to a PC 8 Appendix More Details about Capture Functions Effect of aperture • Widening the beam by opening the aperture • Narrowing the beam by closing the aperture How to check depth of field 1 Focus on the subject 2 Turn the main switch to |while looking through the viewfinder Calculating flash distance from the aperture used (using built-inflash) Calculating aperture used from the flash distance (using the built-inflash) F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-inFlash Page Setting the White Balance Manually 1 Set the mode dial to nand turn the cdial to select [K] Color temperature FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS Lenses that can be used with this camera Lens names and mount names Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera 146Optional Accessories Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ Auto flash AF500FTZ Macro Flash AF140C Off-Camerashoe Clip CL-10 For Viewfinder Magnifier FB Ref-converterA Diopter correction lens adapter M Camera Case Cleaning the CCD Page Precautions Regarding Memory Cards 152Error Messages Troubleshooting153 154Main Specifications Page Page Specification for Remote Control (Optional) Program lines Page 160Glossary TIFF Color Temperature Color space Quality Level Recorded Pixels 162WARRANTY POLICY •This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Page PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX France S.A.S PENTAX Benelux B.V