Pentax K-5 User manual

PEN tAX
SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
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/Press the l-¢q button.
The camera switches to Playback mode.
2Use the four-way controller ( • •) to choose a movie to
play back.
The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.
3Press the four-way controller
(A).
Movie playback starts.
Available operations
Four-way controller (A) Pauses/Resumes playback.
Rear e-dial (',,,'_,,,') Volume control (6 levels)
Four-way controller (1_) Forwards a frame (during pause).
Press and hold four-way Fast-forwards playback while pressed.
controller (1_)
Four-way controller (• ) Reverses playback./
Reverses a frame (during pause).
Press and hold four-way Fast-reverses playback while pressed.
controller (• )
Four-way controller (v) Stops playback./
Displays the playback mode palette (when
stopped). (p.234)
AE-L button Saves the displayed image in JPEG format
(during pause).
When the movie ends, playback stops and the first frame is displayed again.

*You ca, usethe provided AV cable !-AVC7 or a C0m_ercial!y availab!e HDMI
cable to p!ay back the recorded movies on a TV screen or other AV devices.
(p.256)
• Even if you used an extema! microphone to rec0rd movie sound in stereo,
monaura! sound !S played back when you output the movie via th ePC/AV:
terminal. When you output the movie via the min i HDM! termina!, sound is
played back in stereo.
You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still
picture.
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Press the four-way controller (•)
in Step 3 on p.177 to pause the
movie, and display the frame to
save as a still picture.
While paused, you can advance the
movie in one-frame increments using the
four-way controller ( 4 • ).
The frame number and total number of
frames appear at the top right of the
screen.
Frame number/Total number
of frames
Press the AE-L button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (• •)
to select [Save as] and press the
OK button.
The captured image is saved as a new
image.

IPress the l-¢q button.
The camera switches to Playback mode.
2 Use the four-way controller (• •) to choose a movie to
play back.
The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.
Press the four-way controller (•).
The playback mode palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (• • • • ) to select _(Movie
Editing) and press the OK button.
The movie editing screen appears.
5Select point(s) where you want to
divide the movie.
Up to four points can be selected.
Available operations
Four-way controller (A) Plays back/Pauses a movie.
Four-way controller (1_) Moves forward 1 second (during pause).
Moves to the next dividing point (during
playback).
Four-way controller (• ) Moves backward 1 second (during pause).
Moves to the previous dividing point (during
playback).
Rear e-dial (',,,_,,,*) Volume control (6 levels)
(_ button Confirms/cancels a dividing point.

8Press the •button to delete
unwanted segments.
The screen to select segment(s) to delete
is displayed.
Available operations
Four-way controller (< 1_) Moves the selection frame
OK button Confirms/cancels a selection of a segment to
delete
MENU button Exits the screen to select segments to delete
Press the OK button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
8Use the four-way controller (• •)
to select [Save as] and press the
OK button.
The movie is divided at the specified
points and the unwanted segments are
deleted from it. And then the divided
movie is saved as separate files and
displayed on the screen.
Specify the dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the
m0vie I When canceling the selected dividing points, Cancel each of them in
reverse order (from the end of the movie to the beginning). While specifying
dividing point(s), you cannot select the frames prior to the !ast selected frame
as a dividing point, or cancel the selections of the dividing point(s).

Using the Flash
This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of 1_-5
and describes how to take pictures with the external flash.
Flash Characteristicsin Each Exposure
Mode .................................................................... 182
Distance and Aperture when Using the
Built-in Flash ....................................................... 185
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ....... 186
Using an External Flash (Optional) ................... 187

• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur
effect.
• Any desired shutter speed of 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 locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens is used.
• You can set the desired aperture value 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.70) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
Using the Slow-speed Sync
You can use slow-speed-sync in Tv (Shutter Priority) mode when shooting
portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the
background are captured beautifully.
, Slow-speed Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function
or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera
shakel The picture will a!so blur if the subject moves I
, Slow.speed Sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash:

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Set the mode dial to P, Sv or Av.
Press the _button.
The built-in flash pops up.
Press the four-way controller (•).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
Select s_w or _. and press the OK button.
The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the
background.
5Take a picture.
ISet the mode dial to Tv, TAv or M.
2Press the four-way controller (•).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
Select _or _® and press the OK button.
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4Set the shutter speed (for Tv mode) or shutter speed and
aperture value (for TAv or M mode).
Set so a proper exposure is obtained at a shutter speed of 1/180 second
or slower.
Press the _button.
The built-in flash pops up.
Take a picture.

Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter
curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed,
Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects
depending on when the flash is discharged.
For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync,
trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the
car immediately before the shutter is closed. Therefore, the picture will
include a sharp, well-lit car with trailing light behind it.
Slow-speed Sync
(Leading Curtain Sync) Trailing Curtain Sync
1Set the mode dial to any mode other than., X or ,I_.
2Press the four-way controller (T).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
Select _or >_ and press the OK button.
Press the _button.
The built-in flash pops up.
5Take a picture.
_; Trailing Curtain Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction
function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid
camera shake.

Relationships between the guide number, aperture and distance must be
considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient.
Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Sensitivity Built-in flash guide number
ISO 100 Approx. 13 ISO 3200 Approx. 73.5
ISO 200 Approx. 18.4 ISO 6400 Approx. 104
ISO 400 Approx. 26 ISO 12800 Approx. 147
ISO 800 Approx. 36.8 ISO 25600 "1 Approx. 208
ISO 1600 Approx. 52 ISO 51200 "1 Approx. 294
"1 This can beused when [3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [C Custom Setting 1]menu isset to [On].
The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number + Aperture value
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance + 5 *
• The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value
which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.
Example: When the sensitivity is ISO 100 and the aperture value is F2.8
L1 = 13 + 2.8 = approx. 4.6 (m)
L2 = 4.6 + 5 = approx. 0.9 (m)
Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.9 m to 4.6 m.
However, the built-in flash in this camera cannot be used when the
distance is 0.7 m or less. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7
m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed
unevenly and a picture may be overexposed.
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value F = Guide number + Shooting distance
Example: When the sensitivity is ISO 100 and shooting distance is 4 m,
the aperture value is:
F = 13 + 4 = 3.25
If the resulting number (3.25, in the above example) is not available
as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the
above example) is generally used.

Dependingonthelensusedwiththe/C-5, evenifalenswithoutahood
isattached,theuseofthebuilt-inflashmaynotbeavailableormaybe
limitedduetovignetting.
DA,DAL,DFA,FAJ,andFAlensesnotlistedbelowcanbeusedwithout
problems.
*Thefollowinglenseswereevaluatedwithoutahood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens Name
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)
DA12-24mm F4ED AL
DA14mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA* 300mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA* 600mm F4ED (IF)
FA* 250-600mm F5.6ED (IF)
Available depending on other factors
Lens Name I Restrictions
F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5 Vignetting may occur if the focal length is
less than 20 mm.
When the focal length is less than 28 mm or
DA16-45mm F4ED AL when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur.
When the focal length is 20 mm or less or
when the focal length is 35 mm and the
DA*16-50mm F2.8ED AL (IF) SDM shooting distance is less than 1.5 m,
vignetting may occur.
When the focal length is less than 24 mm or
DA17-70mm F4AL (IF) SDM when the focal length is 24 mm and the shooting
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur.
Vignetting may occur if the focal length is
DA18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL (IF) less than 35 mm.
Vignetting may occur if the focal length is
FA*28-70mm F2.8AL 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than
lm.
FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully.
FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully.

Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for
details.
(_/ Available #: Restricted x: Not available)
Red-eye reduction flash _/ _/ _/
Auto flash discharge _/ _/ _/
After the flash is charged, the camera
automatically switches to the flash sync _/ _/ _/
speed.
Aperture value is automatically set in P
mode and Tv mode. *_/ *_/ *_/
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: _/'1 ,_/'1 ,_/'1
ISO 100 to 3200)
Slow-speed Sync _/ _/ _/
Flash exposure compensation _/ _/ _/
AF assist light of external flash x _/ x
Trailing Curtain Sync *2 _/ _/ x
Contrast-control-sync flash mode #*3 _/ #*4
Slave flash x ,_/ x
High-speed flash sync x ,_/ x
Wireless flash #*4 ,_/'5 x
"1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.
Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due tothe risk of damaging the camera and flash:

About the Display Panel for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ itself does not have thefunction to set the FORMAT size
to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the
difference in focal length between a 35 mm camera and the/_-5 is
automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view and is
displayed on the panel (when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens).
The conversion indicator appears and the FORMAT size indicator
disappears when the exposure metering timer of the/C-5 is on (it
returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is
turned off).
I 85mm 28mrn 2" I_..
LensFoca Length i77mm. 50rnrn. 35rnrn /24mm •umml I_rnm
Exposure metering timer 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm*
Off
Exposure metering timer 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm*
On
* Using wide-angle panel
Using P-TTL Auto Mode
You can use [P-TTL Auto] with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit. The flash pre-flashes before the actual flash and
confirms the subject (the distance, brightness, contrast, whether it is
backlit, etc.) using the camera 77-segment metering sensor. The flash
output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained
from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography with more accurate
exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
IRemove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash.
2Turn on the camera and the external flash.
Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL Auto].
Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then
take a picture.

• P-TTL Auto is only available with an AF540FGZ. AF360FGZ. AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit.
• The $ will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please refer to
the external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash
mode is _A or {_. Therefore. it may not be suitable for Daylight-Sync
shooting
• Never press the _ button when any external flash unit is attached to the
camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at
once. set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord.
(p.194)
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a
picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
IRemove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2Set the exposure mode to Tv or M.
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
Set the external flash sync mode to HS _(High-speed
flash sync).
5Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then
take a picture.
_e_m The { light in the viewfinder When the flash is ready (fully Charged)i
'_........ 'High;speed flash sYnc is available only when the shutter speed is set faster
than 1/180 secl
, High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to B
(Bulb). iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Using Flash in Wireless Mode
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the
built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL
flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.
,Set the power switch of the externa! flash t° WIRELESS.
, Two or more AF540EGZ/AE360FGZ externa! f!ashes are required t0use
high-speed flash sync in wireles s mode. This function cann0t be used in
Combination w th the builtdn flash:
, Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the
camera to SLAVE.
First, set the channel for the external flash unit.
1Set the channel for the external flash unit.
@
LRemove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash.
3Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
, When set to w_. mode i the channel current!y set for the built-in flash is
displayed in the viewfinder for 10 sec0ndsl
• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of the
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the
external flashi

Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in
combination with the built-in flash.
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Press the four-way controller (•).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
Select w_ and press the OK
button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
The channel for the built-in flash is
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel. The factory default setting is
CH1.
,When the drive mode is set to i3s(Remote Control (3s delaY)), MUP (Mirror
Lock:up) or M_P(Mirror Lock:up remote control), or the lens aperture is not
w
set to the APosition; _-cannot be selected.
Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless
mode.
Set in [21. Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [C Custom Setting 3] menu
(p.92).
1 On Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default
setting)
2 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash.
_m_ HS _ (High-speed f!ash sYnC)isn0t available With the built-in flashl

• Using aCombination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash
Unit
IRemove the external flash unit after the channel is set on
the camera, and place it at the desired location.
Set the camera flash to w_ mode, and press the _button.
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take
a picture.
•Using a Combination of External Flash Units
1Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly
connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
Sets the camera to discharge both the flash directly
MASTER connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit.
CONTROL Sets the camera to discharge the flash directly connected
to the camera as a control flash only, not as the main
flash.
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3
On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash
mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel
as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place
it at the desired location.
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take
a picture.
*The Shake Reducti0n function iS automatically turned Off in wireless mode:
, When using multiple AF540FGZ!AF360FGZ external flashes and performing
high-speed flash sync shooting in wireless mode, set the flash direct!y
connected to the camera to high-speed flash sync mode.

Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for
wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between
the flash units before the flash is discharged.
Press the shutter release button fully.
4,
1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash
(relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The wireless remote flash emits a test flash (relays confirmation
of subject).
3 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash
(relays flash output to the wireless remote flash).
* The flash directly connectedto the camera wilt emit a control flash
one moretime after this to relay theflash durationtime when HS_.
(High-speedflash sync)is set.
4 The wireless remote flash discharges.
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When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the
camera is set to [MASTER] or [21. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p ! 91) s set
to [On] fo r the bui!t-in flash iall the flashes wi!! discharge simultaneously .
Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, the red-eye reduction function is available
with an external flash. However, this function may not be available on
some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. Refer to
the chart on p. 187.
;Th e red-eye reduction function Works by disCharging the flash twice
even when on!y an externa! flash is used. (p.80)
If the red-eye [educti0n function of the built-!n flash is used when the
externa! f!ash is set as the s!ave unit or with the wireless functioni the
pre-f!ash for red-ey ereducti0n wil! trigger the externa! f!ash Do not use
the red-eye reduction function when using a slave unit _

Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing Curtain Sync mode, the built-in
flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully
charged before shooting.
When using the built-in flash with an external flash that does not have a
wireless flash mode function such as AF200FG, attach the Hot Shoe
Adapter FG(optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these
with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below.
The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the
tripod screw.
Only a P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.
When combining with the built-in flash

You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with
the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on
the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or
AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external
flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter
F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional).
Refer to the manual of the flash for details.
When combining two or more external flashes
, Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts,
such as a Hot Sh0e Gdpl asa malfunction may occur:
, Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
When Using multiple external flashes or Using an external flash with the built-in
flashi P-TTL is used for flash control.