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How to Use This Manual
Introducing the K-3
Getting Started
Taking Pictures
How to Use This Manual
Playback Functions
Changing the Settings
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Getting Started..................... ................... 27
Taking Pictures........................................ 38
Playback Functions.................. ...............61
Changing the Settings............................. 73
Appendix..................................................82
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts
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Monitor Display
Capture Mode
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Playback Mode
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AB
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Viewfinder
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LCD Panel
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Electronic Level
How to Change Function Settings
Using the Direct Keys
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Using the Control Panel
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Using the Menus
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Menu List
Rec. Mode Menu
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Movie Menu
Playback Menu
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Set-up Menu
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Custom Setting Menu
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Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens
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the battery charger.
Using the Battery and Charger
2
Charging the Battery
1
2
battery towards outside ofthe camera, and insert thebattery until it locks intoplace.
3
Inserting/Removing the Battery
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2
3
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4
slide it in the direction of 4.
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Initial Settings
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4
anduse CD to select S or T.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
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4
5
1
2 3
4
Formatting a Memory Card
Basic Shooting Operation
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the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway.
Shooting with Live View
1
2
Reviewing Images
37
Configuring the Capture Settings
Memory Card Settings
Image Capture Settings
Movie Capture Settings
1
mode.
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30
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EV Compensation
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3
4
Recording Movies
41
1
turnR.
Playing Back Movies
Setting the Exposure
Sensitivity
1
Noise Reduction when Shooting witha High ISO Sensitivit y A2
AE Metering
1 2 3
output or when K is selected, press B and then use R to adjust the value.
5
Using the Built-in Flash
Setting the Focus Method
AF MF
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1
pressingb.
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting withthe Viewfinder
46
2
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v
Setting the AF Mode during Live View
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1
2 3
the value.
Selecting the Desired Focusing Area
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2
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4
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)
Setting the Drive Mode
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4
Continuous Shooting
Self-timer
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2 3
4 5
2 3 4
5
Remote Control
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4
5
2 3 4
5
2 3
5
2 3
conditions.
5
Interval Shooting
Interval Composite
1
2 3
5
1
2
Interval Movie Record
Setting the White Balance
55
1 2 3
balance of, select a white area as the subject, andpress the shutter relea se button fully.
4
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
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4
1
2
touch.
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1
2
3
processed image.
4
Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image
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Digital Filter
1
2
[HDR 1], [HDR 2] or [HDR 3],
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in[Exposure Bracket Value].
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Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator
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5
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2
Composition Adjustment
A3/v
Playback Mode Palette Items
62
1
inplayback mode.
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1
of Displaying Multiple Images.
2
1
Images by Folder, and press L.
2
1
Images.
2
Filmstrip Display].
3
1
2
3
thedesired rotation direction
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)
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4
1 2 3
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5
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
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of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.
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2
3
thelevel and press E.
4
2
3
Correcting Color Moir
Processing Images with Digital Filters
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Available operations
The save confirmation screen appears.
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in[Images].
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5
theselection frame
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5
method and press E.
RAW Development
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foreach exposure mode
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2
[AF Button] or [Preview Dial] and press D.
3
Camera Settings
4
1
inStep 3 of Setting t he Button Operation (p.73).
2 3
P is pressed.
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4
5
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4
cursor to [Finish], and press E.
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2
1 2
4
5
toselect S or T.
Using the Saved USER Mode
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City
1
2
or[Select a folder]
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5
1
2
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4
Selecting the Folder/File Settings D2
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2
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4
File Name
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2
Copyright Data].
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4
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2
Setting the Copyright Information D2
Using a Wireless Memory Card
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4
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions
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Functions Available with Various Lenses
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length.
Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
Setting the Focal Length
85
Using the Aperture Ring
Functions when Using an External Flash
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4
toaand press E.
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Troubleshooting
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Error Messages
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(When using the fully charged battery)
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(When using a 2 GB memory card)
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size
q 24M 111 252 495 37 p 14M 189 423 819 o6M 418 917 1707 r 2M 1024 2119 3615
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List of World Time Cities
Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software
Windows
Macintosh
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Warning
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About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Caution
For Using Your Camera Safely
Warning
Caution
Warning
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Care to be Taken During Handling
Before Using Your Camera
About the Battery and Charger
Cleaning Your Camera
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Storing Your Camera
About Eye-Fi Cards
About SD Memory Cards
Trademarks AVC Patent Portfolio License
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WARRANTY POLICY
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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
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SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual