Ricoh Pentax K-S1 Guide

Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1
digital camera
This Start Guide provides information on how
to get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use and
its basic operations To ensure proper operation,
please read this Start Guide before using
the camera
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website
Refer to p 52 for details on the Operating Manual
SLR Digital Camera
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK
(Installed on camera)
Eyecup FR
(Installed on camera)
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery -LI109
Battery charger
-BC109
AC plug cord Strap
O-ST132
Software (C -ROM)
S-SW151
Start Guide (this manual)
Lenses you can use
Lenses that can be used with this camera are A, A L, FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position
on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.37.
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........3
Operating Controls ......................................................... 4
Monitor ........................................................................... 6
Viewfinder ...................................................................... 9
How to Change Function Settings ........................10
Using the irect Keys .................................................. 10
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 10
Using the Menus .......................................................... 11
Menu ist ..............................................................12
Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 12
Movie Menu ................................................................. 15
Playback Menu ............................................................ 15
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 16
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 18
Getting Your Camera Ready for Use ....................20
Attaching the Strap ...................................................... 20
Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 20
Charging the Battery .................................................... 21
Inserting/Removing the Battery and Memory Card ...... 21
Setting the isplay Language and ate/Time ............. 22
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 24
Basic Shooting Operation .....................................24
Shooting with the Viewfinder ....................................... 24
Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image .............. 25
Capture Modes for Still Pictures .................................. 26
Recording Movies ........................................................ 30
Setting the Flash Mode ................................................ 31
Setting the rive Mode ................................................ 32
Setting the White Balance ........................................... 32
Reviewing Images ................................................ 33
Playback Mode Palette ................................................ 34
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode .................... 35
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Functions ..................................................................... 36
Functions Available with Various enses ............. 37
Main Specifications .............................................. 38
Operating Environment for USB Connection
and Provided Software ................................................. 42
For Using Your Camera Safely ............................ 44
Care to be Taken During Handling ....................... 46
WARRANTY PO ICY .......................................... 49
Information on the Operating Manual ................... 52
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen
of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.
Contents
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Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything other
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission
according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment
during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright
as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken
here also.
To users of this camera
• o not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera
misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers
to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type
of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.
Regarding User Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete
the user registration, which can be found on the C -ROM
supplied with the camera or on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/
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Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Tripod
socket Battery/memory card cover
Remote control receiver
AF coupler
Mirror
Lens unlock button
Lens information
contacts
Strap lug
ot shoe
Lens mount index
Speaker
Strap lug
AF assist light
Card access lamp
USB terminal (micro B)
Terminal cover
Diopter adjustment lever
DMI terminal (type D)
Microphone
Image plane indicator
Viewfinder
Monitor
Built-in flash
Connection cable cover
Microphone
Battery/memory card cover unlock lever
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1EV Compensation utton (J/J)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.29)
In K/L mode, use this button to switch the value to be
changed between shutter speed and aperture value.
In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also
be saved in RAW format.
2Green utton (M)
Resets the value being adjusted.
Switches to [ISO AUTO] when adjusting the sensitivity.
Also, you can assign other functions to this button.
3Shutter release utton (0)
Press to capture images. (p.25)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4Main switch
Turns the power on/off, or switches to C (movie) mode.
(p.30)
When the camera is turned on, it enters A (still picture)
mode and the lamp lights green. When the switch is turned
to C, the camera enters C mode and the lamp lights red.
5Grip lamps
The five lamps light up green during Self-timer shooting
or shooting with a remote control unit, or when faces
are detected during Live View.
6Lens unlock utton
Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.20)
7Flash pop-up utton (1)
Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.31)
8Focus mode switch
Turn to change the focus mode.
9Live View/Delete utton (K/L)
isplays the Live View image. (p.25)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.33)
Operating Controls
6
2
a
8
c
d
b
7
4
3
5
1
9
0
e
f
g
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0Play ack utton (3)
Switches to playback mode. (p.33)
Press the button again to switch to capture mode.
aMENU utton (F)
isplays a menu. Press this button while the menu
is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.11)
bINFO utton (G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.6, p.8)
cE-dial (V)
Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
(p.28)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen
is displayed. (p.11)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.10)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.33)
dAF/AE Lock utton (f)
Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing 0
halfway, and for locking the exposure value before shooting.
eFour-way controller (ABCD)
isplays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode
or rive Mode setup menu. (p.10)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this
to move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B in single image display of the playback mode
to display the playback mode palette. (p.34)
fOK utton (E)
When a menu or the control panel is displayed,
press this button to confirm the selected item.
Press this button when [AF Active Area] is set to E or 8,
or when [Contrast AF] is set to g or h to change
the focusing area.
When the power is turned on, the lamp lights blue.
When the focusing area can be changed, the lamp turns off.
gMode dial
Changes the capture mode. (p.24)
When the power is turned on, the lamp lights white, and
the icon of the set capture mode lights green on the dial.
A out the indicator lamps
The main switch lamp, grip lamps, mode dial lamp and E
lamp turn off in the following situations.
• From the time when 0 is pressed halfway until
the end of shooting
• While f is pressed
• uring playback mode
• While a menu is displayed
• uring Auto Power Off
You can set the lamp lighting settings in [Indicator Lamps]
of the D3 menu. (p.17)
A out the four-way controller
In this manual, each button of the four-
way controller is indicated as shown
in the illustration on the right.
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With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through
the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while
checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking
through the viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can
take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on
the monitor.
The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such
as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed.
Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and
change settings. (p.10) You can change the type of information
displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control
panel is displayed.
Monitor
Capture Mode
1 /
1/
2 5 0
250
1 6 0 0
1600
F
F
5.6
5.6
9 9 9 9 9
99999
G
G
10:23
10:23
99999
99999
1 /
1/
2 5 0
250
1 6 0 0
1600
F
F
5.6
5.6
9 9 9 9 9
99999
Status Screen
Status Screen
Status Screen
Custom Image
Custom Image
Custom Image
Bright
Bright
Bright
07 /07/2014
07/07/2014
Standby mode
(Status screen)
Shooting Info Display selection screen
Control panel
Status Screen
1Capture mode 16 Sensitivity
2AE Lock 17 Flash Exposure
Compensation
3Focus Method
4Custom Image 18 White Balance
fine-tuning
5igital Filter/
H R Capture 19 Flash Mode
6GPS positioning status 20 Focusing area (AF point)
7Wireless LAN status 21 rive Mode
8AE Metering 22 White Balance
9Shake Reduction 23 File Format
10 Battery level 24 Memory card
11 E-dial guide 25 Image storage capacity
12 Shutter speed 26 ASTROTRACER
maximum tracking
duration
13 Aperture value
14 EV Compensation/
Exposure Bracketing 27 Operation guide
15 EV bar scale
123
11
11
11
11
12
13
16
15
14
19 21 22
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19 2120
16
22
17 18
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1 /
1/
2 5 0
250
1 6 0 0
1600
F
F
5.6
5.6
1 2 3 4 5
12345
5´0 0 ˝
5´00˝
+ 1 . 0
+1.0
G1A1
G1A1
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A mode
Live View
1Capture mode 13 Histogram
2Flash Mode 14 EV Compensation
3rive Mode 15 EV bar scale
4White Balance 16 Operation guide
5Custom Image 17 AE Lock
6igital Filter/
H R Capture
18 Shutter speed
19 Aperture value
7GPS positioning status 20 Sensitivity
8Wireless LAN status 21 File Format
9AE Metering 22 Memory card
10 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
23 Image storage capacity
24 Face detection frame
(when [Contrast AF] is
set to [Face etection])
11 Battery level
12 Temperature warning
+1.7
EV
+1.7
EV
1/ 20 00 1/2000 F2.8F2.8 16001600 9999999999
±0EV±0EV
1/ 20 00 1/2000 F2.8F2.8 16001600 9999999999
123456 91011
21
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15
14
16
22 2317 18 19 20 24
12
13
Control Panel
1Function name 7H R Capture
2Setting 8Highlight Correction
3Memory card 9Shadow Correction
4Number of recordable
still pictures/Movie
recordable time
10 istortion Correction
11 Lateral Chromatic
Aberration Adjustment
5Custom Image/Scene
Mode/Effects Mode
12 Peripheral Illumination
Correction
6igital Filter 13 iffraction Correction
10 :23
10:23
1 2 3 4 5
12345
1
2
34
98
11
16
21
10
15
20
12
657
17
22
13
18
23
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19
24
27 28
Custom Image
Custom Image
Custom Image
Bright
Bright
Bright
07/07/2014
07/07/2014
10 :23
10:23
1 2 3 4 5
12345
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2
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11
16
21
10
15
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22
13
18
23
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27 28
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07/07/2014
Custom Image
Custom Image
Custom Image
Bright
Bright
Bright
When shooting with Live View
1
2
34
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16
23
15
26
17
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21 25
27 28
10:23
10:23
1 : 2 3 '4 5 "
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Custom Image
Custom Image
Custom Image
Bright
Bright
Bright
C mode
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The captured image and shooting information are displayed
in single image display of the playback mode.
Press G to change the type of information displayed in
single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
14 AE Metering 22 JPEG Quality
15 AF Mode/Contrast AF 23 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
16 AF Active Area/
Focus Peaking 24 AA Filter Simulator
17 AF Assist Light 25 Framerate
18 High-ISO NR 26 Recording Sound Level
19 Slow Shutter Speed NR 27 Current date and time
20 File Format 28 estination
21 JPEG Recorded Pixels/
Movie Recorded Pixels
Playback Mode
1/
20 00
1/
2000
F2 .8
F2.8
20 0
200
+0 .3
+0.3
10 0-0001
100-0001
1/
20 00
1/
2000
F2 .8
F2.8
20 0
200
+0 .3
+0.3
10 0-0001
100-0001
G
Standard Information Display
Standard Information Display
Single image display
(Standard Information
Display)
Playback Info Display
selection screen
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When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information
appears in the viewfinder.
t Memo
• You can adjust the diopter in
the viewfinder using the diopter
adjustment lever. If it is difficult to
adjust the diopter adjustment lever,
lift up and remove the eyecup.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame
in the viewfinder looks sharp
and clear.
Vie finder
1AF frame 12 AE Lock
2Spot metering frame 13 Change AF Point
3AF point 14 AE Metering
4Flash indicator 15 Shake Reduction
5Focus Method 16 Flash Exposure
Compensation
6Shutter speed
7Aperture value 17 EV Compensation/
Exposure Bracketing
8Focus indicator
9EV bar scale 18 File Format
10 ISO/ISO AUTO
11 Sensitivity/Exposure
compensation value
1
4
18
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12
2
1
3
5 7 8 9
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The camera functions and their settings can be selected
and changed by using the following ways.
You can set frequently used shooting functions.
Press G in standby mode.
How to Change Function Settings
Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.
Control panel Press G in standby mode.
(indicated with the v icon in this manual)
Menus Press F.
Using the Direct Keys WXYZ
ASensitivity p.29
BWhite Balance p.32
CFlash Mode p.31
DDrive Mode p.32
Using the Control Panel G
10:23
10:23
99999
99999
99999
99999
File Format
File Format
07/07/2014
07/07/2014
File Format
File Format
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
Use ABCD to select an item.
Use V to change settings.
Press F to cancel
setting operation.
Press E to confirm the
selected item and return
to the control panel.
Press E to make detailed
settings.
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Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.
Using the Menus F
1
2
GPS
GPS
2
GPS
GPS
1
PEF
PEF
Custom Image
Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering
AE Metering
Digital Filter
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
HDR Capture
Exit
Exit
Lens Correction
Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Exit
Exit
Lens Correction
Lens Correction
D-Range Settings
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
Custom Image
Custom Image
Image Capture Settings
Image Capture Settings
AF Settings
AF Settings
AE Metering
AE Metering
Exit
Exit
Digital Filter
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
HDR Capture
File Format
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Recorded Pixels
Image Capture Settings
Image Capture Settings
JPEG Quality
JPEG Quality
RAW File Format
RAW File Format
Use AB to select an item.
Press F to exit
the menu screen.
Menu tabs
Press D to display
the pop-up menu.
Press D to display
the submenu.
Press E to confirm
the selected item.
Press F to cancel the pop-up menu. Press F to return to the previous screen.
Use AB to select an item.
Use V to switch between menu tabs.
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Menu List
Rec. Mode Menus
Menu Item Function efault Setting
A1
Custom Image *1 *4 Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before
shooting an image. Bright
Scene Mode *2 *4 Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait
Effects Mode *3 *4 Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures. (W
mode) Faded Color
Image
Capture
Settings
File Format *4 Sets the file format of images. JPEG
JPEG Recorded
Pixels *4 Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format. q
JPEG Quality *4 Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format. m
RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. PEF
AF
Settings
AF Mode *4 Selects the autofocus method when shooting with the viewfinder. z
AF Active Area *4 Selects the area to adjust the focus when shooting with
the viewfinder.
Auto
(11 AF Points)
AF Assist Light *4 Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in dark
locations. On
AE Metering *4 Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness
and determining exposure. Multi-segment
Digital Filter *4 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter
HDR
Capture
HDR Capture *4 Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting. Off
Bracket Value *4 Sets the amount to change the exposure. ±2EV
Auto Align Sets whether to automatically adjust the composition. On
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A2
Lens
Correction
Distortion
Correction *4 Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off
Lat-Chromatic-A
Adj *4
Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens
properties. On
Peripheral
Illumin. Corr. *4 Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Off
Diffraction
Correction *4 Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. On
D-Range
Settings
Highlight
Correction *4
Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas
from occurring. Auto
Shadow
Correction *4
Expands the dynamic range and prevents underexposed areas
from occurring. Auto
High-ISO NR *4 Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
sensitivity. Auto
Slow Shutter Speed NR *4 Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow
shutter speed. Auto
GPS Sets the camera action when the optional GPS unit is used. –
A3
Live View
Contrast AF *4 Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Face etection
Focus Peaking *4 Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier
to check the focus. Off
Grid Display isplays the grid during Live View. Off
Histogram Display isplays the histogram during Live View. Off
Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View. Off
AA Filter Simulator *4 Applies low-pass filter effects using the Shake Reduction
mechanism. Off
Shake Reduction *4 Activates the Shake Reduction function. On
Input Focal Length Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length
information cannot be obtained. 35mm
Menu Item Function efault Setting
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*1 The function appears in modes other than S or W mode.
*2 The function appears in S mode.
*3 The function appears in W mode.
*4 The functions can also be set from the control panel.
A4
Instant
Review
Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.
Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to magnify the image during Instant Review. On
Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW data during Instant Review. On
Delete Sets whether to allow deletion of the displayed image during
Instant Review. On
Histogram Display isplays the histogram during Instant Review. Off
Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off
Button
Customi-
zation
AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1
AF/AE-L
Button(Movie) Sets the function for when f is pressed in C mode. Enable AF1
Green Button Sets the function for when M is pressed. Green Button
E-Dial Programming Reverses the direction of rotation to increase value when V
is turned. Rotate Right
Memory etermines which settings to save when the power is turned off.
On for settings
other than igital
Filter, H R
Capture, and
Shooting Info
isplay
Menu Item Function efault Setting
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*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.
Movie Menu
Menu Item Function efault Setting
C1
Movie Capture Settings *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate
of the movie. u/30p
Recording Sound Level *1 Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level
for recording. Auto
Digital Filter *1 Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter
Movie SR *1 Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On
Playback Menu
Menu Item Function efault Setting
B1
Slideshow
Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.
Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off
Repeat Play ack Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image
is displayed. Off
Auto Movie Play ack Plays back movies during the slideshow. On
Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off
Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red in Standard Information
isplay or Histogram isplay in playback mode. Off
Auto Image Rotation Rotates images which were captured with the camera held
vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed. On
Protect All Images Protects all stored images at once. –
Delete All Images eletes all stored images at once. –
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Set-up Menus
Menu Item Function efault Setting
D1
Language/WChanges the display language. English
Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014
World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city
and that of a specified city. Hometown
Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu item. Std.
Sound Effects
Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume
for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Change AF Point,
and One Push File Format operations.
Volume 3/
All On
LCD
Display
Guide Display Sets whether to display the operation guides when the capture
mode is changed. On
Display Color Sets the display color of the status screen, control panel and menu
cursor. 1
LCD Display Settings Adjusts the brightness, saturation and the color of the monitor. 0
D2
USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. MSC
HDMI Out Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with
an H MI input terminal. Auto
Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. ate
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. –
File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP/_IMG
File No.
Sequential
Num ering
Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file
name when a new folder is created. On
Reset File Num er Resets the file number setting and returns to 0001 each time
a new folder is created. –
Copyright Information Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded
in the Exif data. Off
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D3
Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz
Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically
if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min.
Indicator
Lamps
Other Indicator
Lamps
Lights up the main switch lamp, mode dial lamp, E lamp,
and grip lamps when the power is turned on. High
Self-timer Lights up the grip lamps during the countdown for Self-timer
shooting. On
Remote Control Lights up the grip lamps when shooting with a remote control unit. On
Wireless Memory Card Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard
is used. –
Reset
Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A
menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and playback
mode palette.
–
D4
Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS sensor. –
Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. Off
Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CMOS sensor
with a blower. –
Format Formats a memory card. –
Firmware Info/Options isplays the camera’s firmware version. You can check
the current firmware version before running an update. –
Menu Item Function efault Setting
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Custom Setting Menus
Menu Item Function efault Setting
E1
1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps
2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step
3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.
4 AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off
5 Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing
area. Off
6 Auto EV Compensation Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper
exposure cannot be determined. Off
7 Bul (B) Mode Options Sets the camera operation when pressing 0 in M mode. Type1
E2
8 Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - +
9 One-Push Bracketing Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release when using
Exposure Bracketing. Off
10 WB Adjusta le Range Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when
the light source is specified for the white balance setting. Fixed
11 WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting for when using a flash. Auto White
Balance
12 AWB in Tungsten Light Sets the tungsten light color tone for when the white balance
is set to [Auto White Balance]. Strong Correction
13 Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Kelvin
14 Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. On
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