Operating Manual: Before You Begin
Operating Manual: Before You Begin
First Steps
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
It covers the basic operations for using your camera for the first time, includ-
ing how to turn on the camera, take pictures, and play back images.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
It covers all shooting and playback functions and describes how to customize
the camera settings and use it with a computer.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the
items listed below.
g USB cable
g Hand strap
g CD-ROM
Power plug
g Operating Manual (this manual)
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Introduction
This Operating Manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback
functions of this camera and related precautions.
Thoroughly read this Operating Manual to make the best use of the functions available
with this camera. Be sure to keep this Operating Manual for future reference.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly be-
fore taking photos on important occasions.
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Exemption from liability RICOH IMAGING COMPANY assumes no liability for failure to record
or display images as a result of product malfunction.
Radio interference Operating this camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment
may adversely affect both the camera and the other device. Inter-
ference is particularly likely if the camera is used in close proximity
to a radio/TV receiver. In such case, take the following measures.
• Keep the camera as far away as possible from the radio/TV re-
ceiver.
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV receiver.
• Use a different wall outlet.
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of this manual.
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About the Wireless LAN Function
• Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA devices, and so on generate magnetic fields
and electromagnetic waves.
• If the camera is affected by magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves, it may not be able to communicate.
• If the camera is used near a TV or a radio, poor reception or TV screen glitch may occur.
• If there are multiple wireless LAN access points near the camera and the same channel is used, search operation
may not be executed correctly.
• The security of your data stored, sent or received is your own responsibility.
In the frequency band used by the camera, along with industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as a micro-
wave oven, premises radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) and specified low power radio stations
(wireless stations not requiring license) for mobile object identification used in factory production lines, etc., and
amateur radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) are operated.
1. Before using the camera, confirm that premises radio stations and specified low power radio stations for
mobile object identification and amateur radio stations are not operated in the vicinity.
2. In the event that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to premises radio stations for mobile
object identification, immediately change the frequency being used to avoid interference.
3. If you have other troubles such that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to specified low
power radio stations for mobile object identification or to amateur radio stations, contact your nearest service
center.
This camera conforms to the technical standards under the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Law and
the certification of conformance to technical standards can be displayed on the picture display.
Trademarks
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7®, and Windows 8® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States of America and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States of America and other
countries.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo-
rated in the United States of America and other countries.
• This product incorporates DNG technology with the permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States of
America and other countries.
• The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.
• SILKYPIX is a registered trademark of Ichikawa Soft Laboratory.
• Google, Google Play, and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.
• Tumblr is a registered trademark of Tumblr, Inc.
All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in
which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/
or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from
a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
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a list of licensing conditions are provided. The following contents are displayed based on the abovementioned
licensing conditions and are not for the purpose of restricting your use of the product, etc.
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Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Various symbols are used throughout this Operating Manual and on the product to
prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols
and their meanings are explained below.
Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of
death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Warning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury
if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Caution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Meaning of Symbols
Danger
n Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The
high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
n Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high tempera-
ture environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or abandon it. Do
not put it into water or the sea or allow it to get wet.
n Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any
other severe impact or force.
n Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery with a
wire or other metallic item. Also, do not carry or store together with metal
objects such as ballpoint pens and necklaces.
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n Do not charge the battery with a charger from another manufacturer. Also,
do not use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible
with the DB-65.
n Discontinue use immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke,
unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest
dealer or service center for repair.
n If the battery fluid leaks and gets into your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes thoroughly with tap water or other clean water without rubbing, and
seek medical attention immediately.
Warning
n Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as
smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as
possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing
power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power
plug from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Contact the nearest
service center at your earliest convenience. Discontinue use of the equip-
ment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or oth-
er foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory
card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to
unplug the power plug from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards.
Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience. Discon-
tinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should
the monitor be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures be-
low.
• SKIN: If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the
affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.
• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice immediately.
• INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out
thoroughly with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and
induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
n Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheat-
ing, igniting or exploding.
• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the
equipment.
• Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens,
necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
• If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed
during use or during charging, remove the battery from the camera or bat-
tery charger immediately and keep it away from fire. 5
n Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or
cracking of the battery while charging.
• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi-
socket adapters and extension cords.
• Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy ob-
jects on, stretch or bend power cords.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip
the plug section when disconnecting a power plug.
• Do not cover the equipment while charging.
n Keep the battery and memory card used in this equipment out of the
reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful
to human beings. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
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n Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Both opera-
tions pose the risk of electric shock.
n Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power plug. Do not
pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire or
electric shock.
n If any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the
camera, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and contact
a service center for repair. Failure to observe these precautions could re-
sult in fire or electric shock.
n If an abnormality such as an unusual sound or smoke is emitted from the
equipment, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and con-
tact your nearest dealer or service center for repair. Discontinue use of the
equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n Do not attempt to disassemble the equipment yourself. The high-voltage
circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock.
n Do not use in bathrooms or similar areas, as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
n Do not touch the power plug during a lightning storm. This poses a risk of
electric shock.
n If the battery does not finish charging after the prescribed charging time,
discontinue charging.
Caution
n Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your
body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water
immediately. (Do not use soap.)
If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and
wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new bat-
tery.
n Plug the power plug securely into the electrical outlets. Loose plug poses
a fire hazard.
n Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet
hands. Both situations pose the risk of electric shock.
n Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to
lose control and result in a traffic accident.
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n Remove the power plug from the outlets before cleaning the equipment.
n Remove the power plug from the outlets when not in use.
n Do not cover equipment while charging, as this can result in fire.
n Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords, as this
can result in fire.
n Do not use the equipment in wet areas or areas subject to oil smoke as this
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1
Contents.................................................................................................................................... 9
Before You Begin 13
Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................14
Using the Dials and Lever.................................................................................................16
Picture Display......................................................................................................................18
Getting Ready.......................................................................................................................23
First Steps 31
Basic Shooting......................................................................................................................32
Shooting with Auto Settings.................................................................................32
Self-timer.......................................................................................................................34
Checking the Camera Level and Tilt....................................................................36
Playing Back Images...........................................................................................................38
Using the Menu....................................................................................................................39
Advanced Operations 41
1 Various Shooting Functions 42
Shooting with a Set Exposure.........................................................................................42
Using Exposure Compensation............................................................................48
Setting the ISO Sensitivity......................................................................................49
Dynamic Range Compensation............................................................................51
Selecting a Metering Method................................................................................52
Using the ND Filter....................................................................................................53
Setting a Picture Format...................................................................................................54
Setting the Focus.................................................................................................................56
Selecting a Focusing Method................................................................................56
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Mode)......................................................................59
Using the AF Button..................................................................................................60
Setting Focus Assist and AE/AF Target...............................................................63
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button
(Full Press Snap).....................................................................................................66
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Setting the White Balance................................................................................................67
Setting the Color Temperature..............................................................................70
Setting the White Balance Manually...................................................................70
Shooting Continuously......................................................................................................71
Shooting Continuously............................................................................................72
Shooting Continuously with Different Settings (Auto Bracket)................73
Shooting While Merging Images Together
(Multiple Exposure Shooting)...........................................................................74
Shooting Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shooting)......................76
Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite)........................................................77
Using the Flash.....................................................................................................................79
Setting the Flash Mode............................................................................................79
Adjusting the Intensity of the Flash....................................................................81
Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash....................................................82
Setting the Timing for Firing the Flash...............................................................82
Taking Images with Unique Atmosphere...................................................................83
Effect...............................................................................................................................83
Image Settings............................................................................................................88
Changing the Ambient Brightness......................................................................89
Other Shooting Functions................................................................................................90
Adding the Date to Still Images............................................................................90
Recording Movies................................................................................................................91
Setting the Movie Format.......................................................................................91
Recording Movies......................................................................................................92
Playing Back Movies..................................................................................................93
Clipping Movies..........................................................................................................94
2 Playback Functions 95
Displaying Images in Thumbnail View.........................................................................95
Displaying Images in a Slide Show................................................................................95
Displaying Images in Enlarged View.............................................................................96
Organizing Files....................................................................................................................97
Deleting Files...............................................................................................................97
Setting Protection......................................................................................................99
Copying the Images and Movies in the Internal Memory
to a Memory Card...............................................................................................101
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Correcting and Processing Images..............................................................................102
Reducing the Size of Images................................................................................102
Trimming Images.....................................................................................................102
Correcting Skewed Images...................................................................................103
Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation).....................104
Correcting the White Balance..............................................................................106
Correcting Color Moire..........................................................................................107
Developing RAW Images................................................................................................108
Viewing Images with an AV Device.............................................................................110
Setting DPOF.......................................................................................................................112
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images.............................................................113
3 Changing Camera Settings 114
Customizing the Camera................................................................................................114
Registering Shooting Settings (My Settings).................................................114
Shooting Images in My Settings Mode............................................................117
Editing “My Settings”...............................................................................................118
Registering Functions to the ADJ. Lever..........................................................120
Registering Functions to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect Buttons.......................122
Changing Other Settings................................................................................................124
Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display...........................................124
Setting the Information Displayed in Shooting Mode...............................125
Setting the Operation Sounds............................................................................126
Setting the File and Folder Names.....................................................................126
Setting the Copyright Notice...............................................................................129
Checking the Firmware Version..........................................................................129
4 Making Use of Images 130
Using Images on a Computer........................................................................................130
Saving Images to a Computer.............................................................................131
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device........................................132
Enabling the Wi-Fi Function.................................................................................132
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device..............................136
Changing the Settings...........................................................................................143
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5 Menus 145
[Shooting] Menu................................................................................................................145
[Playback] Menu.................................................................................................................149
[Key Custom Options] Menu.........................................................................................150
[Setup] Menu.......................................................................................................................152
6 Appendices 155
Trouble Shooting...............................................................................................................155
Error Messages..........................................................................................................155
Camera Troubleshooting.......................................................................................156
Specifications......................................................................................................................161
Storage Capacity......................................................................................................164
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................166
Conversion Lens, Hood, and Adapter...............................................................166
External Flash............................................................................................................167
Using the Camera Abroad..............................................................................................170
Precautions for Use...........................................................................................................171
Camera Care and Storage...............................................................................................173
Warranty Policy...................................................................................................................174
NOTICES................................................................................................................................175
Index.......................................................................................................................................178
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Before You
Begin
This section covers the
names of the parts and
how to prepare the
camera for use.
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1 Up-down dial.............................................17 21 Terminal cover............................ 25, 110, 131
2 Mode dial lock release button....................16 22 DC power cable cover
3 Mode dial...................................................16 23 Speaker
4 Shutter release button...............................32 24 Release lever..............................................23
5 POWER button...........................................27 25 Battery/card cover......................................23
6 Hot shoe...................................................167 26 Tripod screw hole
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Using the Dials and Lever
Mode Dial
You can change the shooting mode with
the mode dial.
Before You Begin
Operation Description
Used in place of the !" buttons.
Up-down dial Turn left or right
Changes the aperture value and shutter speed.
Used in place of the #$ buttons.
Press left or right Changes the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sen-
ADJ. lever sitivity.
Push in the middle Calls assigned function. (p.121)
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can switch the functions of the up-down dial and ADJ. lever. (p.44)
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Picture Display
Shooting Screen
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Before You Begin
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Still image mode Movie mode
Playback Screen
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Battery Level Indicator
Icon Status
Battery is fully charged.
Wi-Fi Connection
When using a Wi-Fi connection (p.132), the connection status is displayed
in the shooting and playback mode screens.
Icon Status
Not connected
Connected
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Changing the Screen Display
Shooting Mode
Select from the following displays in shooting mode.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can specify the information displayed each time the DISP. button is pressed in [DISP. Button Dis-
play Setting] of the [Setup] menu. (p.125)
• When [Information Display Mode] of the [Setup] menu is set to [On], information is displayed on the
picture display in the following cases even when the picture display is turned off. After the informa-
tion is displayed and no operations are performed for several seconds, or when the shutter release
button is pressed halfway, the information display disappears.
• When the Fn1 button, N button, t button, or Effect button is pressed
• When the mode dial or up-down dial is turned
• When the ADJ. lever is pressed left or right
• When the FOPEN switch is pressed to raise the flash, or the flash cover is closed
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Playback Mode
Normal indicator display Detailed information display
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The detailed information display and highlight alert are not shown when recording movies.
• The highlight alert is not shown when connected with an HDMI cable.
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Getting Ready
Prepare the camera for use.
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Data Storage Location
Images taken and movies recorded with this camera are saved in the internal
memory or a memory card. When a memory card is not inserted in the cam-
era, images and movies are saved in the internal memory.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Images and movies are not saved in the internal memory when a memory card is inserted, even if the
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can copy all data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. (p.101)
• The storage capacity varies depending on the memory card. (p.164)
• When using a new memory card or a memory card used with another device, be sure to format the
memory card with this camera. Format memory cards in [Format [Card]] of the [Setup] menu.
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Charging the Battery
Charge the rechargeable battery (DB-65) using the included USB cable and
USB power adapter (AC-U1) with the included power plug before use.
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Storage Capacity---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Approximately 320 pictures can be taken when the battery is fully charged.
• This is based on tests conducted according to CIPA standards under the following conditions: At 23°C
(73°F) temperature; the picture display is on; a picture is taken every 30 seconds; the flash is fired
every two pictures; the camera is turned off and back on after 10 pictures are taken.
• The storage capacity is for reference. For long periods of use, it is recommended that you carry spare
batteries.
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Use only genuine rechargeable battery (DB-65).
• If the autofocus/flash lamp blinks during charging, the USB power adapter or battery has a problem.
Unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet and remove the battery.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to
cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable. An
exhausted battery will be fully recharged in about 5 hours. (p.131)
• DB-65 can be recharged with the optional battery charger (BJ-6). (Recharging time: Approximately
2.5 hours)
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
The POWER button lamp lights, and then the
autofocus/flash lamp blinks for several sec-
onds.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the Wi-Fi function is enabled using the 6 button, the camera is not switched to shooting
mode even if the shutter release button is pressed. When performing shooting or other operations,
press the 6 button to turn the camera off and press the POWER button to turn the camera back on.
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• To save the battery power, you can set the following functions in the [Setup] menu.
Operation When the setting is disabled
The camera will turn off automatically • During movie recording
if no operations are performed during • During multiple exposure shoot-
the set time. You can set this to [Off] ing, interval shooting, or interval
or a certain number of minutes up to composite
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• The POWER button lamp can be set to [On] or [Off] in [Power Button Lamp] of the [Setup] menu.
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Setting the Date and Time
When the power is turned on for the first time, the [Date Settings] screen
appears.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the battery is removed for about five days, the date and time settings will be lost. To retain the date
and time settings, insert a battery with sufficient power for at least two hours, and then remove the
battery.
• The set date and time can be changed in [Date Settings] of the [Setup] menu.
• The language displayed for the menus and messages can be changed in [Language/N] of the
[Setup] menu.
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First Steps
Read this section before
using your camera for
the first time.
Basic Shooting................................ 32
Playing Back Images...................... 38
Using the Menu............................... 39
Basic Shooting
Now you are ready.
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Focus-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The autofocus/flash lamp and the frame color show whether Autofocus/flash lamp
the subject is in focus.
First Steps
Focus frame
• The camera cannot focus or a subject may not be in focus even if the focus frame is displayed in green
in the following cases.
• Objects that lack contrast (the sky, a white wall, the hood of a car, etc.)
• Flat objects with only horizontal lines
• Fast-moving objects
• Objects that are poorly lit
• Objects with bright reflections or backlighting
• Flickering objects, such as fluorescent lights
• Point light sources (light bulbs, spotlights, or LEDs)
If the camera is unable to focus, lock focus on another object at the same distance from the camera as
your subject, then take the picture.
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• In 5 mode, pictures are taken with the following settings.
• ISO Setting [Auto-Hi]
• Noise Reduction [Auto]
• Exposure Metering [Multi]
• Focus “Face detection priority AF”
• Auto Macro
• White Balance [Multi-P AUTO]
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• Flash [Auto]
The settings cannot be changed for the above functions.
• Select [Off], [0.5 seconds], [1 second], [2 seconds], [3 seconds], or [Hold] in [LCD Confirmation Time]
of the [Setup] menu to choose how long an image is displayed on the picture display after shooting.
When set to [Hold], the image remains displayed until the next time you press the shutter release
button halfway or turn the mode dial.
• Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway after shooting holds the focus, aperture, shutter
speed, ISO, and white balance settings. The shooting conditions are not held in the following cases:
• Self-timer
• Interval Shooting
• Interval Composite
• 3 mode
Self-timer
The self-timer can be set to [Self-Timer 2 Sec] or [Custom Self-Timer]. The
[Self-Timer 2 Sec] setting is useful for preventing camera shake. With [Cus-
tom Self-Timer], you can set the number of pictures and the shooting in-
terval.
3 Shoot.
The AF auxiliary light lights when the self-
timer starts.
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• The camera remains in self-timer mode even after shooting. To cancel the self-timer, change the self-
timer setting to [Self-Timer Off] in Step 2.
• When the self-timer is set to [Self-Timer 2 Sec], the AF auxiliary light does not light.
• When [Custom Self-Timer] is set, set the following items in [Custom Self-Timer] of the [Shooting]
menu.
First Steps
Shooting interval 5 to 10 sec. (Default setting: 5 sec.)
When the number of pictures is two or more, the focus is fixed at the position of the first shot.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The t button is used as the Fn2 button. The self-timer cannot be used when a function other than
the self-timer is registered with [Set Fn2 Button] of the [Key Custom Options] menu. (p.122)
• When [Continuous Mode] is set, the self-timer cannot be used.
• [Custom Self-Timer] cannot be selected in the following cases.
• When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking]
• During Interval Shooting
• During Interval Composite
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Checking the Camera Level and Tilt
This camera has a built-in level indicator that can be used to indicate the
level and tilt of the camera on the picture display. You can check for the hori-
zontal level and tilt in the forward-backward direction.
The level is indicated by the tilt of the horizontal line, and the tilt in the for-
ward-backward direction is indicated by the deviation of the horizontal line
First Steps
from the reference line. When the indicator color is yellow, the camera is not
level or is tilted. When the indicator color is green, the camera is level or is
not tilted.
Green Yellow
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Yellow
Red
First Steps
When tilted forward When tilted too far or unable
to measure tilt
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The indicators are displayed only when [Level Indicator] is set to [On] in [DISP. Button Display Setting]
of the [Setup] menu. (p.125)
• The indicators can also be set in [Level Setting] of the [Setup] menu. You can use [Level (Tilt) Calibra-
tion] of the [Setup] menu to set the current camera tilt as the reference setting.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The level indicator does not operate when the camera is upside down, movies are being recorded, or
during interval shooting.
• The level function becomes less accurate when the camera is moving or when shooting in an environ-
ment subject to movement, such as in a vehicle.
• Use this function as reference to see if images are level when shooting. The accuracy cannot be guar-
anteed when using the camera as a level.
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Playing Back Images
Images can be viewed on the picture display.
To switch the camera back to shooting mode, press the 6 button again or
press the shutter release button halfway.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can select the display order from [File Numbers] or [Sht. Date/Time] in [Playback Order Options]
of the [Setup] menu.
• Images are switched in the effect that the next image slides over the previous image from right to left.
To deactivate this effect, set [Playback Animation] of the [Setup] menu to [Off].
Auto Rotate---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When [Auto Rotate] of the [Setup] menu is set to [On], images are rotated automatically according to
the camera orientation.
• Images taken with [Auto Bracket] are rotated automatically according to the orientation of the first
image.
• Auto Rotate does not work in the following cases.
• When playing back movies
• In thumbnail view
• During [Slide Show] playback
• When playing back images on AV equipment
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Using the Menu
First Steps
pressed.
To change the menu, press the # button, use
the !" buttons to select a tab, and then
press the $ button.
5 Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the
MENU/OK button.
The setting is set.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• For details of the menus, see “Menus”. (p.145)
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40
Advanced
Operations 1
42
1 Set the mode dial to P/Av/Tv/TAv/M.
The symbol for the selected shooting mode
and the set value are displayed on the shoot-
ing screen.
In M mode, the exposure indicator is dis-
played.
1
2 Turn the up-down dial or press the ADJ. lever left or right to
3 Shoot.
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The functions for the up-down dial and ADJ. lever when in TAv and M modes can be switched in [M/
TAv Mode Dial Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
• You can set whether to automatically adjust the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be ob-
tained for the aperture value and shutter speed set in Av, Tv, and TAv modes in the [Shooting] menu.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When a slow shutter speed has been set, images are not displayed on the picture display during
shooting.
• When the picture display is set to off, the aperture value and shutter speed cannot be changed. If
[Information Display Mode] of the [Setup] menu is set to [On], these values can be changed.
Program Diagram-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can select the program diagram for P and M modes in [P Mode Selection] of the [Shooting] menu.
Diagrams 1 and 2 show the program diagram for each setting.
• The program diagram is the guide for possible shift in a particular aperture value and shutter speed
combination and changes depending on the exposure value. (The example shows when the ISO sen-
sitivity is [ISO 100].)
• When [One Press M Mode] of the [Key Custom Options] menu is set to [Program], the aperture value
and shutter speed are adjusted according to the program settings.
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Diagram 1: Normal
Lv7 Lv8 Lv9 Lv10 Lv11 Lv12 Lv13 Lv14 Lv15 Lv16 Lv17 Lv18 Lv19 Lv20
Lv6
Lv5 F16
8 F16
Lv4
7 F11
Lv3
6 F8
Lv2
5 F5.6 1
Lv1
4 F4
2 F2
1 F1.4
0 F1
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000
Lv6
Lv5 F16
8 F16
Lv4
7 F11
Lv3
6 F8
Lv2
5 F5.6
Lv1
4 F4
2 F2
1 F1.4
0 F1
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000
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Bulb/Time-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can select between B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed in M mode.
46
Slow Shutter Speed NR-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Using a long shutter speed results in a noisy image. When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting]
menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed settings. However, it takes some time to save the processed image.
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Using Exposure Compensation
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The settings can also be made in [Exposure Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu.
• When [Shutter Button Confirmation] of the [Key Custom Options] menu is set to [On], the exposure
compensation setting can be set by pressing the shutter release button halfway.
• This function is not available in M mode. If the X/Y button is pressed, the exposure is automatically
adjusted to the correct exposure. You can select the priority of values in [One Press M Mode] of the
[Key Custom Options] menu.
Aprtr Priority Sets the aperture value to a fixed value and adjusts the shutter speed.
Shttr Priority Sets the shutter speed to a fixed value and adjusts the aperture value.
Program Adjusts both the aperture value and shutter speed.
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Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu.
Auto In ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac-
cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and
the format.
Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto].
• You can set the upper/lower limit of the ISO sensitivity, the shutter 1
speed for switching the ISO sensitivity settings in [ISO Auto-High Set-
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In [ISO Step Setting] of the [Setup] menu, ISO sensitivity setting steps can be selected. Depending on
the setting, the following ISO sensitivity can be selected.
When [1/3EV] is selected for the steps for ISO sensitivity, the setting steps for [Change Shutter Speed]
of [ISO Auto-High Settings] of the [Setup] menu also changes to 1/3EV steps.
• When [ISO Setting/NR] is set to [Auto] or [Auto-Hi], the ISO sensitivity is displayed on the screen when
the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The displayed ISO sensitivity may differ from the actual
setting when the flash is used.
• Images taken with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy.
• If the flash is used when [ISO Setting/NR] is set to [Auto], the ISO sensitivity is increased up to the
equivalent of ISO 1600.
• When [Dynamic Range Compensation] is set in the [Shooting] menu, the ISO sensitivity that can be
set is limited. (p.51)
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [ISO] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2,
and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
[ISO] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 1] as the default setting.
• If [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] of the [Key Custom Options] menu is set to [On], you can change the ISO
sensitivity simply by pressing the ADJ. lever left or right in P, Av, or Tv mode.
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Reducing Noise
You can reduce the amount of noise in still images.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When noise reduction is set, it may take longer than normal to save images.
50
Dynamic Range Compensation
With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex-
pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image
clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and
[Strong].
When dynamic range compensation is set, a
symbol appears on the screen. 1
• If dynamic range compensation is set, the [Auto-Hi] setting of the ISO sensitivity works as [Auto].
• When [ISO Setting] is set to [Auto], shooting may be performed with a lower ISO sensitivity than the
minimum sensitivity listed above depending on the shooting conditions.
• When [Dynamic Range Compensation] is set to [Strong], noise tends to occur more easily in images.
• [Dynamic Range Compensation] cannot be set in the following cases.
• Continuous Mode
• Multiple Exposure Shooting
• Interval Shooting
• Interval Composite
• When the shooting location is too bright or too dark, dynamic range compensation may not be effec-
tive.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When using dynamic range compensation, it is recommended to set [Exposure Metering] of the
[Shooting] menu to [Multi]. (p.52)
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Dyn Range Comp] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and
the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
51
Selecting a Metering Method
Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu.
Multi The camera meters exposure in 484 areas of the frame. (Default setting)
The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Use this setting when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
Center
1
The center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when
you want to use the brightness at the center. This is useful if there is a marked difference in
Various Shooting Functions
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Metering is fixed to [Multi] in the following cases.
• When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking]
• In 3 mode
• When the target is moved in [FA/Move Target] of the [Shooting] menu, metering is fixed to [Spot].
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Expo. Metering] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and
the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
[Expo. Metering] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 5] as the default setting.
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Using the ND Filter
With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always
use the camera’s internal ND filter.
Off The ND filter is not used.
Auto The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the
icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The ND filter is not used in P and M modes.
1
On The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
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Setting a Picture Format
With [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu, you can set the picture format,
size, and aspect ratio.
Format/Size o: Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format).
p: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image.
q: 16M (3:2)
1 r: 10M (3:2)
s: 5M (3:2)
Various Shooting Functions
u: 1M (3:2)
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 4:3, 1:1
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the aspect ratio is set to [3:2] or [1:1], black band(s) appears at the lower side or right and left
sides of the picture display.
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] can be registered to use to the
ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
[Picture Size] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 2], and [Aspect Ratio] is registered to [ADJ. Lever
Setting 3] as the default setting.
If [JPEG>RAW] or [JPEG>RAW+] is set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons, the image format can be
switched with button operation only.
Shooting RAW Images--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• RAW images can be processed in [RAW Development] of the [Playback] menu or using the included
software “Digital Camera Utility 5”. (p.108, p.130)
• The following functions are not reflected in RAW images. [Effect] and [Dynamic Range Compensa-
tion] can be reflected when a RAW image is converted to JPEG format in [RAW Development] of the
[Playback] menu.
• Effect
• Dynamic Range Compensation
• Date Imprint
When p is set, the functions mentioned above are reflected in JPEG images only.
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Crop------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If [Crop] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [35 mm] or
[47 mm], the 35 mm equivalent angle of view is changed
from default 28 mm to 35 mm or 47 mm, and the image
display is also changed.
• When [Crop] is set, available format and size are limited.
Crop Format/Size limitation
35 mm q cannot be used. 1
47 mm q and r cannot be used.
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Setting the Focus
Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This
1 Multi AF prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables
you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures. (Default setting)
Various Shooting Functions
MF (Manual Focus)
Snap
Fixes the focus distance at infinity. This is useful for shooting distant scenes.
∞ (Infinity)
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The focus speed of the autofocus can be selected from [Normal] or [High Speed] in [AF Mode] of the
[Setup] menu. If [High Speed] is selected, the focus speed of the autofocus becomes fast. However,
the picture display turns off during autofocusing. [High Speed] is not available in the following cases.
• When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking]
• During Continuous AF
• When the target is moved
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Focus] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1,
Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
1
[Focus] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 4] as the default setting.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In [Subj. Tracking], the following functions are not available.
• Self-Timer [Custom Self-Timer]
• Interval Shooting
• Interval Composite
• FA/Move Target
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Focusing Manually (Manual Focus)
If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually.
The manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance.
2 Press the !" buttons to select a distance, and then press the #
button.
Distances can be selected from [1m], [1.5m], [2m], [2.5m], [5m], and [∞].
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [SnapFocusDist.] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
58
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Mode)
You can approach the subject up to 10 cm (shooting range: approx. 12 ×
8 cm) away from the front edge of the lens to shoot.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• [Focus] operates as [Spot AF] or [Pinpoint AF].
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In 5 mode, Auto Macro is set, and the N button is deactivated.
• When [Focus] is set to [MF], macro mode is not available. Pressing the N (!) button enables focus
distance adjustment. (p.58)
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Using the AF Button
When the AF button is used, AE lock or AF lock is available in place of press-
ing the shutter release button halfway.
You can use the AF function switching lever to AF function switch-
switch the AF button function. ing lever
1
Various Shooting Functions
AF button
60
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In [AEL/AFL Lock keep Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu, you can set whether or not to
maintain the lock even when you release the AF button.
• When the focus is locked with the AF button, the N button is deactivated. 1
• When functions such as the focus method switching function and [FA/Move Target] are registered to
61
When the AF Function Switching Lever is Set to C-AF
While the AF button is pressed, “Continuous AF” which continuously focuses
on the subject will be active, regardless of the [Focus] setting.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• A green frame appears when the camera has finished focusing. The focus sound is not played.
• If the shutter release button is pressed fully while pressing the AF button, continuous shooting can be
performed following the [C-AF Continuous Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu. Continuous
1
shooting ends once the AF button is released.
Various Shooting Functions
Off Performs continuous shooting only when [Continuous Mode] is set in the
[Shooting] menu.
AF Priority Performs continuous shooting by focusing for each shot while the shutter
release button is pressed.
Shutter Priority Performs continuous shooting while the shutter release button is pressed.
The focus is fixed. (p.72)
• If the [Focus] is set to [MF], the focus can be locked when the AF button is released. It is easier to
operate when placing your index finger on the shutter release button, and using your thumb for the
AF button.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• “Continuous AF” is not available in the following cases.
• In self-timer mode
• In 3 mode
• During Multiple Exposure Shooting
• During Interval Shooting
• During Interval Composite
62
Setting Focus Assist and AE/AF Target
Without moving the camera you can meter a specific spot on the subject
using buttons only, and activate the focus lock. This function is useful for
shooting on a tripod.
63
3 For detailed settings, press the Fn2
button.
1
The following settings are available.
Various Shooting Functions
Move Target Setting Specifies the target to move from [AE·AF], [AF], and [AE] (from [AE·MF],
[MF], and [AE] when [Focus] is set to [MF]).
Focus Assist Setting Intensifies the outlines and contrast inside the area, making it easier to
adjust the focus.
[MODE 1] Emphasizes edges.
[MODE 2] Emphasizes outlines.
[MODE 3] Inverts black and white for MODE 1.
[MODE 4] Inverts black and white for MODE 2.
Magnification Setting Specifies the magnification area.
[Magnify portion]: Magnifies the target area and overlays the display
on the background. You can check the focus while looking at the overall
composition.
[Magnify whole]: The target area is magnified full-screen, and the target
can be moved while magnified. This function allows you to check the fo-
cus more closely than with [Magnify portion]. The magnification factor
can be changed with the X/Y button.
Target
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• [FA/Move Target] cannot be set in the following cases.
• In 5 and 3 modes
• When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking]
• When [Magnification Setting] is set to [Magnify whole], [One Press M Mode] is not available.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If [Focus] is changed to [Subj. Tracking], the target position is reset.
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [FA/Move Target] can be registered to use to the Fn1, Fn2, and 1
Effect buttons. (p.122)
65
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release But-
ton (Full Press Snap)
While pressing the shutter release button halfway operates AF, pressing
the shutter release button fully quickly performs shooting at the set focal
distance. This function is called “Full Press Snap”. The camera focuses at the
distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] of the [Shooting] menu (p.58).
On Performs shooting by focusing at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] when the shutter
release button is fully pressed.
Auto-Hi ISO Performs shooting by focusing at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] with the ISO sensi-
tivity set to [Auto-Hi] when the shutter release button is fully pressed.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• “Full Press Snap” is not available in the following cases.
• In 5 and 3 modes
• In macro mode
• In self-timer mode
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• “Full Press Snap” is available when [Focus] is set to [Multi AF], [Spot AF], [Pinpoint AF], or [Subj. Track-
ing].
• Even when [Full Press Snap] is set to [On], the camera focuses at the setting in [Focus] when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
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Setting the White Balance
Make adjustments to the white balance so that white subjects will appear
white under any kind of light.
If the white balance is not how you thought it would be when shooting
an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources,
change the setting.
1
Adjusts the white balance automatically.
Outdoors
Used when shooting in shade.
Shade
Used when shooting in daylight under cloudy skies.
Cloudy
Used with incandescent lighting.
Incandescent 1
Takes an image a little redder than [Incandescent 1].
Incandescent 2
Used with daylight fluorescent lighting.
Daylight Fl.
Used with neutral white fluorescent lighting.
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Used with warm white fluorescent lighting.
Manual
68
6 Press the MENU/OK button.
The shooting screen reappears and the sym-
bol is displayed on the screen.
1
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The settings can also be made in [White Balance] of the [Shooting] menu.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark.
• When using a flash, set the white balance to [Auto], [Multi-P AUTO], or [Manual]. The white balance
may not be adjusted correctly for other settings.
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Setting the Color Temperature
1 Select [CT] in Step 2 on p.68, and then press the Fn2 button.
The [White Balance Detailed Settings [CT]] screen appears.
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Shooting Continuously
The continuous shooting functions are as follows.
Continuous Mode Continues to take pictures for as long as you hold down the shutter p.72
release button.
Auto Bracket Takes three images with different exposure, white balance, effect, p.73
dynamic range, or contrast settings.
1
Multiple Exposure Shooting Merges multiple images together. p.74
Interval Shooting Take pictures automatically at a fixed interval. p.76
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Of the functions described above, only [Auto Bracket] and [Interval Shooting] can be used in combina-
tion. The other functions cannot be set at the same time.
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Shooting Continuously
Set [Continuous Mode] of the [Shooting] menu to [Continuous] to perform
continuous shooting.
Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter re-
lease button. The autofocus is fixed in the first frame.
When [Continuous] is set, the symbol appears
1 on the shooting screen.
Set [Continuous Mode] to [Off ] to return to nor-
Various Shooting Functions
mal shooting.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The flash cannot be used with this function.
• The self-timer cannot be used with this function.
• If the [Effect] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [Hi-Contrast B&W], [Miniaturize], [Clarity], or [Bril-
liance], continuous shooting is not available.
• If the [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu is set to o or p, the continuous shooting stops
when the camera memory capacity for processing reaches full.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Continuous shooting can also be performed by pressing the shutter release button fully while
pressing the AF button (Continuous AF). See “When the AF Function Switching Lever is Set to C-AF”
(p.62) of “Using the AF Button”.
• The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously for one press of the shutter release
button is 999.
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Cont. Mode] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
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Shooting Continuously with Different Settings (Auto
Bracket)
In the [Auto Bracket] settings in the [Shooting] menu, three images will be
taken with differing values for exposure, white balance, etc.
CONTRAST-BKT
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The flash cannot be used with this function.
• [AE-BKT 1/2EV] cannot be selected in Tv mode.
• When [Effect] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [Miniaturize], [Clarity], or [Brilliance], [AE-BKT 1/3EV],
[AE-BKT 1/2EV], and [DR-BKT] cannot be used.
• [Shift Crop] cannot be selected for [Effect-BKT].
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Auto Bracket] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
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Shooting Continuously with Varied Exposure Values
74
Automatic Exposure [Off]: Does not adjust the exposure value.
[On]: Merges images while adjusting the exposure value depending on the
number of images.
Save Each Image [Off]: Saves only the final merged image.
[On]: Saves each unmerged image.
Save in process [Off]: Saves only the final merged image.
[On]: Saves each merged image. 1
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If [Multi Exposure] is set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons in the [Key Custom Options] menu, you
can start the multiple exposure shooting with button operation only. (p.122)
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The settings for the following functions cannot be changed during the multiple exposure shooting.
• Crop
• Effect/Image Settings
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Shooting Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shoot-
ing)
The camera takes pictures automatically at fixed intervals.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [Subj. Tracking], the focus method becomes [Multi AF]
during the interval shooting.
• It is recommended to use the battery with sufficient power.
• It is recommended to use a memory card with sufficient free space or a high speed memory card.
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Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite)
A series of continuous images taken at set intervals is merged in such a way
that the bright areas remain. Use this function when you want to record the
trails of light formed by stars or the moon during nightscape shooting at a
fixed position.
Interval Sets the shooting interval from the shortest value (Min.) up to 60 minutes.
Save Interval Composite Sets how the images are saved.
Img. [Off]: Saves only the merged image.
[Save Each Image]: Saves both the unmerged image and merged image in
JPEG format.
[Save in process]: Saves each image at the point it is merged in JPEG format.
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6 Press the shutter release button fully.
The first image is taken, and additional images are taken continuously at the
set interval.
To check the images being merged, press the shutter release button halfway.
If the shutter release button is pressed fully, the images merged up to that
point are saved as they are, and the interval composite shooting starts with
a new image.
1
7 Press the MENU/OK button to end shooting.
The merged image is saved.
Various Shooting Functions
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The image at the time of pressing the MENU/OK button during shooting is not merged.
• The flash cannot be used with this function.
• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to higher than ISO 1600.
• The shutter speed cannot be set to longer than 60 seconds.
• For the RAW images taken with Interval Composite when [Ambient Brightness] of the [Shooting]
menu is set to [Normal], [Original] cannot be selected for [Ambient Brightness] of [RAW Develop-
ment] of the [Playback] menu.
• [Vignetting] set in [Effect] or [Image Settings] of the [Shooting] menu is invalid.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The values of the following settings are fixed when the first image is taken.
• ISO sensitivity when set to [Auto] or [Auto-Hi]
• White balance value when set to [Auto]
• AF operation is only performed for the first image.
• When [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [Subj. Tracking], it works as [Multi AF] during the
interval composite shooting.
• The self-timer can only be used for the first image. [Custom Self-Timer] cannot be used.
• If shooting the light trails of stars, setting the [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu to [∞] and the [In-
terval] to [Min.] will yield clear images. Also, when taking test shots, check that the stars appear as
points of light. Those points of light will be recorded as light trails when merged.
• During shooting in a dark location, using the optional external viewfinder (GV-1/GV-2) is convenient.
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Using the Flash
Automatically fires the flash when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. (Default set-
ting)
Auto
1
Always fires the flash.
Red-Eye Flash On
Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed while reducing the red-eye phenom-
enon.
Red-Eye Flash Synchro.
Fires the PENTAX auto flash (AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ II, AF540FGZ, or AF360FGZ)
placed separately from the camera. (p.168)
Wireless
79
2 Press the F ($) button.
The flash mode setting screen appears.
1
3 Press the #$ buttons to change the
flash mode.
Various Shooting Functions
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the ISO sensitivity is set to [Auto], the range the flash light will reach is approximately 20 cm to 3.0
m from the front edge of the lens.
• The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE accuracy. The pre-flash does not fire when set to [Manual
Flash].
• The flash intensity can be adjusted in [Flash Exposure Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu.
(p.81)
• For the external flash, see p.167.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The flash mode cannot be changed when the flash cover is closed.
• The flash does not fire in the following cases.
• In Continuous Mode
• During Auto Bracket
• During Interval Composite
• In 3 mode
• Do not open the flash if using an external flash, conversion lens, or hood.
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Adjusting the Intensity of the Flash
The intensity of the flash can be adjusted.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash], the value set for [Flash Exposure Compensation] is
invalid.
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Flash Comp.] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
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Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash
The intensity of the internal flash can be set for when the flash mode is set
to [Manual Flash].
[Full], [1/1.4], [1/2], [1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32], and
[1/64].
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Flash Amount] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
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Taking Images with Unique Atmosphere
Images with varied saturation and contrast can be taken.
Effect
The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images.
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Takes images finished like a painting with enhanced fine contrast.
The [Toning Effect], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set.
HDR Tone
Takes images with enhanced subject texture and surface details.
The [Toning Effect], [Clarity], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Clarity
Takes images with adjusted subject brilliance.
The [Brilliance], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be
1 Brilliance set.
Takes slightly colored images.
Various Shooting Functions
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1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect], and then press the $
button.
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If [Effect] is set, the settings for [Image Settings] are invalid.
• [Vignetting] cannot be set in 3 mode.
• If [Interval Composite] is set in the [Shooting] menu, [Vignetting] is invalid.
• Settings made in [Effect] are not applied to RAW images.
• [Effect] cannot be used with the following functions.
Function Effect
1 5 mode Shift Crop
3 mode Hi-Contrast B&W, Miniaturize, Shift Crop, High Key, HDR Tone,
Various Shooting Functions
Clarity, Brilliance
Multiple Exposure Shooting, Miniaturize, HDR Tone, Clarity, Brilliance
Interval Composite
• Depending on the effects that have been set, the following functions become invalid.
Effect Invalid function
Hi-Contrast B&W Continuous Mode
Hi-Contrast B&W, Cross Process, Focus ([Subj. Tracking])
Positive Film, Bleach Bypass,
Retro, Miniaturize
Miniaturize, HDR Tone, Clarity, Continuous Mode, Auto Bracket ([AE-BKT 1/3EV], [AE-BKT
Brilliance 1/2EV], [DR-BKT])
Shift Crop Focus ([Multi AF], [Spot AF], [Subj. Tracking]), Continuous AF,
Auto Bracket ([Effect-BKT])
• When [Vignetting] is set, the speed for [Continuous Mode] becomes slow.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Effect] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1,
Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
[Effect] is registered to the Effect button as the default setting.
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Shooting with Miniaturize
Images that give the impression that they are close-ups of a miniature can
be taken. This mode is effective when shooting from a high vantage point
while looking down at a diagonal angle.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The amount of blurring in the image shown on the confirmation screen immediately after shooting
differs slightly from that of the actual image.
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Image Settings
Images can be taken with adjusted saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vi-
gnetting.
Increases the contrast, sharpness, and saturation beyond [Standard] for an im-
age quality that feels solid.
Vivid
1 Takes images with normal image quality.
Standard
Various Shooting Functions
Setting1/Setting2
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Settings made in [Image Settings] are not applied to RAW images.
• If [Interval Composite] is set in the [Shooting] menu, [Vignetting] is invalid.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Image Settings] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The RAW images can be developed with [Normal] or [Original] setting in [RAW Development] of the
[Playback] menu. The RAW images taken with Interval Composite when [Normal] is selected cannot
be developed with [Original] setting.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The ambient brightness cannot be changed in 5 mode.
• When [Crop] is set in the [Shooting] menu, the [Ambient Brightness] setting may be ineffective.
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Other Shooting Functions
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• [Date Imprint] is not available if the date and time have not been set. Set the date and time before-
hand. (p.29)
• The date cannot be imprinted on RAW images or movies.
• The date imprinted in an image cannot be deleted.
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Recording Movies
Movies with sound can be recorded.
Movies are recorded as MOV files.
The following settings are available. The frame rates that can be selected de-
pend on the [Still Image Size] setting.
Frame Rate (frames/second)
Still Image Size 60 50 30 25 24
w (1920 × 1080) No No Yes Yes Yes
x (1280 × 720) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n (640 × 480) No No Yes Yes Yes
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Frame Rate] can be registered to use to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect
buttons. (p.122)
• The screen may flicker if shooting under fluorescent lighting. The amount of flickering can be mini-
mized by setting the power frequency for your region in [Reduce Fluorescent Flicker] of the [Shooting]
menu in 3 mode. 91
Recording Movies
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the camera is operated while shooting, the operation sounds are also recorded.
• The following functions are not available in 3 mode.
• Flash
• FA/Move Target
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the Fn2 button is pressed while shooting, recording is paused. If the Fn2 button is pressed again,
recording resumes.
• Each movie can be a maximum of 25 minutes long or up to 4 GB in size.
• The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the capacity of the memory card. (p.164)
Shooting may end even before the maximum recording time is reached.
• The amount of time remaining is calculated based on the amount of memory available and may not
diminish at an even rate.
• Use a memory card of Speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.
• Use the battery with sufficient power.
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Playing Back Movies
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The speed for Fast Forward and Fast Rewind switches each time the button is pressed.
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Clipping Movies
The unnecessary parts at the beginning or end of a movie can be deleted,
and the movie can be saved as a new file.
4 Press the #$ buttons or the ADJ. lever left or right to move the
point to be deleted.
The yellow point moves. You can specify the point in increments of 1 second.
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2 Playback Functions
Playback Functions
In thumbnail view, you can perform the following operations.
!"#$ buttons Selects an image.
ADJ. lever Displays the selected image in single image view.
DISP. button Changes between single image selection and page selection.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Each still image is displayed for three seconds.
• In the case of a movie, all of the frames of the movie are played back and then the next image is
displayed.
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Displaying Images in Enlarged View
You can display still images enlarged.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If you set [Target Zoom Play] of the [Setup] menu to [On], the image is enlarged centering on the
position to which the target shifted during shooting.
• The maximum magnification of enlarged view differs depending on the size of the image.
• Movies cannot be enlarged.
• The functions of the up-down dial and ADJ. lever during playback mode can be changed in [Playback
Mode Dial Options] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
Up-down dial ADJ. lever
Setting1 (Default setting) Displays enlarged view. Displays next/previous enlarged
frame.
Setting2 Moves enlarged area up/down. Moves enlarged area left/right.
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Organizing Files
Deleting Files
Playback Functions
You can change the image with the #$ but-
tons.
For images taken with p, [Delete
RAW+JPEG], [Delete JPEG Only], and [Delete
RAW Only] can be selected.
3 Press the $ button to select [Yes], and then press the MENU/OK
button.
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2 Select [Delete Multi], and then press the MENU/OK button.
3 Select [Sel. Indiv.] or [Sel. Range], and then press the MENU/OK
button.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• A folder cannot be deleted.
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Setting Protection
You can protect images to prevent them from being deleted accidentally.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If you select [Format] in the [Setup] menu, protected images are also deleted.
Playback Functions
3 Press the !" buttons to select [1
File].
You can change the image with the #$ but-
tons.
2 Select [Select All] or [Cancel All], and then press the MENU/OK
button.
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Setting Protection for Multiple Files Simultaneously
The protection symbol is displayed in the top right corner of the thumbnail.
If [Sel. Range] is selected, select the image that is the starting point of the
range.
If the ADJ. lever is pressed, the selection screen in Step 3 reappears.
If [Sel. Indiv.] is selected, proceed to Step 6.
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Copying the Images and Movies in the Internal Memory
to a Memory Card
You can copy the still images and movies stored in the internal memory to
a memory card.
Playback Functions
• If there is not enough space available on the copy destination memory card, a message indicating that
there is insufficient space appears.
• Copying from a memory card to the internal memory is not possible.
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Correcting and Processing Images
You can correct and process taken images and then save them as new im-
ages.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Only JPEG images taken with this camera can be corrected and processed. RAW images, movies, and
still images saved from movies cannot be corrected and processed.
• If you correct and process images repeatedly, image quality will deteriorate.
Trimming Images
You can trim the edges of images and then save the images.
1 Display the image to trim in playback mode, and then press the
MENU/OK button.
The [Playback] menu appears.
Playback Functions
2 Select [Skew Correction], and then press the $ button.
A message appears to indicate processing is being performed, and then up
to five areas recognized as correction targets are indicated by yellow frames.
If an area could not be detected, an error message appears.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The time for skew correction increases with image size.
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Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensa-
tion)
You can correct the brightness and contrast of taken still images.
the right.
If you select an image that cannot be corrected, an error message appears
and then the [Playback] menu reappears.
When [Auto] is selected, proceed to Step 6.
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Examples of Correction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the Overall Brightness
• Move the mid-point to the left to increase the overall brightness,
and move it to the right to increase the overall darkness.
Playback Functions
left until it lines up with the right edge of the histogram.
• In this state, you can move the mid-point left or right to adjust
the overall brightness.
When overexposed
Increasing the Contrast
• In an image lacking in contrast, the histogram peaks are concen-
trated at the center. Move the left and right points until they line
up with both edges of the histogram respectively to make the
bright and dark areas of the image stand out.
• In this state, you can move the mid-point left or right to adjust
the overall brightness.
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Correcting the White Balance
You can correct the color tones of still images.
point adjustments.
To reset the white balance, press the r but-
ton. If the r button is pressed again, the
compensation is canceled.
If the Fn2 button is pressed while this screen
is shown, an explanation of the operations
appears. If the Fn2 button is pressed again,
the previous screen reappears.
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Correcting Color Moire
You can reduce color interference caused by regular overlapping patterns
in still images.
Playback Functions
then press the MENU/OK button.
A message appears to indicate processing is
being performed, and then the corrected im-
age is saved as a new image.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Some images may not be able to be corrected properly.
• If you perform color moire correction, color loss or color bleeding may occur.
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Developing RAW Images
You can convert RAW images into JPEG format and then save them as new
files. Various settings can be configured and saved.
4 Press the !" buttons to select a setting, and then press the #
button.
With [White Balance], you can perform white balance compensation by
pressing the $ button.
With [Effect] and [Image Settings], you can set the detailed settings by press-
ing the $ button.
5 When you have finished configuring all of the settings, press the
MENU/OK button.
A new JPEG image is saved.
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• [Multi-P AUTO] or [Manual] of [White Balance] can only be selected if it was set at the time of shoot-
ing.
• For [Dynamic Range Compensation] and [Noise Reduction], select from [Off], [Weak], [Medium], and
[Strong].
• For [Aspect Ratio], the images taken when [Picture Format] is set to [3:2] can be selected.
• For RAW images taken using [Shift Crop] of [Effect], you cannot select the effects other than [Shift
Crop]. Also, [Shift Crop] cannot be set to RAW images taken with other effects.
• You can develop RAW images on a computer using the “Digital Camera Utility 5” software supplied
with the camera. (p.130)
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2
• For the RAW images taken with Interval Composite when [Ambient Brightness] is set to [Normal], you
cannot change the ambient brightness setting to [Original].
Playback Functions
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Viewing Images with an AV Device
You can connect the camera to a TV or other AV device to play back images
on the device.
Purchase an optional cable that is compatible with the video input
terminal(s) of the device to be connected.
AV device terminal Cable Camera terminal
Video terminal AV cable (AV-1) USB/AV OUT terminal
HDMI terminal HDMI cable (HC-1) HDMI micro output terminal
2
1 Connect the cable to the video input terminal of the AV device.
Playback Functions
4 Switch the input of the AV device to the input with the camera
connected.
For details, refer to the operating manual for the AV device.
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Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When connecting with an AV cable, confirm the video format of the AV device. The default video
format setting of the camera varies depending on the country or region where you purchased it. To
change the video format setting, set in [Video Out Mode] of the [Setup] menu.
• The view switches to single image view when an HDMI cable is connected or disconnected.
• The resolution is set to [AUTO] during HDMI output. If the resolution of the images displayed on the AV
device is low, change the setting in [HDMI Output] of the [Setup] menu.
Playback Functions
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Setting DPOF
You can order prints of the still images stored on the memory card at a store
with a print service.
1 Display the image to set in playback mode, and then press the
MENU/OK button.
The [Playback] menu appears.
Selecting [Cancel All] cancels the DPOF setting for all images.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• DPOF cannot be set in the following cases.
• RAW images
• Movies
• Images stored in the internal memory
• Images in a locked memory card
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Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images
You can specify multiple images and the number of copies from thumbnail
view.
Playback Functions
copies.
The symbol indicating the DPOF setting ap-
pears.
To cancel the setting, specify [0] for the num-
ber of copies.
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3 Changing Camera Settings
3 MY 1, MY 2, MY 3 Settings can be registered to MY1, MY2, and MY3 of the mode dial.
My Settings Box Six items of settings can be registered to the camera.
Changing Camera Settings
Assign the items to [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3] in [Recall My Settings] (p.116). A name
can be assigned to registered settings (p.119).
[Shooting] menu
Other than [Multiple Exposure Shooting], [Interval Shooting], [Interval Compos-
ite], [Auto Aperture Shift], [Shutter Speed Auto Shift], [Shutter/Aperture Auto
Shift], [Switch Shooting Mode], and [Restore Defaults]
[Setup] menu
• ISO Step Setting • Level Setting
• ISO Auto-High Settings • Grid Guide Display Options
• AF Mode
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1 Set the functions to register.
2 Select [Reg. My Settings] in the [Key Custom Options] menu,
and then press the $ button.
The [Reg. My Settings] screen appears.
If you select a location that already has a name, the name setting screen ap-
pears. If you select [Yes], the settings are registered under the current name.
If you select [No], the settings are registered with the current date and time
as the name.
The settings are registered, and then the [Key Custom Options] menu reap-
pears.
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Recalling Settings Registered as My Settings
You can assign the settings registered to [My Settings Box] to MY1, MY2, and
MY3 of the mode dial.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The settings registered to [My Settings Box] are not cleared even when the internal memory is for-
matted.
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Shooting Images in My Settings Mode
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The settings changed in My Settings mode are restored to the settings registered originally for the
MY1, MY2, and MY3 of the mode dial if the shooting mode is changed or the power is turned off.
• When the shooting mode registered to “My Settings” is 3 mode, Step 2 cannot be performed.
117
Editing “My Settings”
You can edit the settings registered as “My Settings”.
118
Changing the Name of a “My Settings” Item
119
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3] are assigned in [Recall My Settings] and the settings of My
Settings Box are edited, the changes are also applied to the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3].
If the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3] are directly edited, the changes are not applied to the
settings of My Settings Box. Furthermore, if the settings of My Settings Box are subsequently edited,
the changes are not applied to the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3].
• The name of the “My Settings” item is displayed when the
mode dial is turned to MY1, MY2, or MY3.
• You can delete “My Settings” registrations with [Delete My
Settings] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
3
Registering Functions to the ADJ. Lever
Changing Camera Settings
You can register shooting functions to the ADJ. lever so that you can easily
recall them by ADJ. lever operation (ADJ. mode).
The following functions can be registered.
Function Page
Off —
ISO * Default setting for [ADJ. Lever Setting 1] p.49
Picture Size * Default setting for [ADJ. Lever Setting 2] p.54
Aspect Ratio * Default setting for [ADJ. Lever Setting 3] p.54
Focus * Default setting for [ADJ. Lever Setting 4] p.56
Image p.88
Expo. Metering * Default setting for [ADJ. Lever Setting 5] p.52
Cont. Mode p.72
Auto Bracket p.73
Flash Comp. p.81
Manual Flash p.82
Dyn Range Comp p.51
SnapFocusDist. p.58
Effect p.83
120
1 Select [ADJ. Lever Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu,
and then press the $ button.
The [ADJ. Lever Setting] screen appears.
3
4 Press the MENU/OK button.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When [Shutter Button Confirmation] of the [Key Custom Options] menu is set to [On], the ADJ. mode
setting can be set by pressing the shutter release button halfway.
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Registering Functions to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect But-
tons
You can register functions to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons so that you
can change settings or display a function setting screen by simply pressing
these buttons.
Any of the following functions can be registered to each of the Fn1, Fn2, and
Effect buttons.
Function Page
Off —
28/35 mm p.55
28/35/47 mm
MultiAF/SpotAF p.56
3 MultiAF/PinpointAF
AF/MF
Changing Camera Settings
AF/Snap
AF/Subj.Trckng
JPEG>RAW p.54
JPEG>RAW+
ND Filter p.53
Effect * Default setting for [Effect Button Setting] p.83
FA/Move Target * Default setting for [Set Fn1 Button] p.63
ISO p.49
Picture Size p.54
Aspect Ratio p.54
Focus p.56
SnapFocusDist. p.58
Image p.88
Expo. Metering p.52
Cont. Mode p.72
Multi Exposure p.74
Auto Bracket p.73
Flash Comp. p.81
Flash Amount p.82
Dyn Range Comp p.51
Self-timer * Default setting for [Set Fn2 Button] p.34
Frame Rate (Movies) p.91
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1 Select [Set Fn1 Button], [Set Fn2 Button], or [Effect Button
Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu, and then press the
$ button.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned,
the current functions for the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons
3
are displayed. If [Fn Button Settings] of the [Setup] menu
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Changing Other Settings
1 Select [LCD Brightness] in the [Setup] menu, and then press the
$ button.
124
Setting the Information Displayed in Shooting Mode
You can set the information displayed for each number of presses of the
DISP. button in shooting mode.
125
Setting the Operation Sounds
You can set the camera operation sounds in [Operation Sounds] and [Vol-
ume Settings] of the [Setup] menu.
There are the following four camera operation sounds.
Shutter sound Played when the shutter release button is pressed.
Focus sound Played when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is focused.
Wi-Fi function Played when the w button is pressed and held and the Wi-Fi function is turned on
sound or off.
Warning sound Played when an attempt is made to perform an operation that is not available.
You can select [All] or [Shutter Sounds] in [Operation Sounds]. If [Operation
Sounds] is set to [Shutter Sounds], the focus sound is not played.
3 The camera operation sounds can be set to OFF, ¢££ (Low volume), ¢¢£
(Medium volume), or ¢¢¢ (High volume) in [Volume Settings].
Changing Camera Settings
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Selecting the Folder Name
You can select the folder name in [Folder Name Setting] of the [Setup] menu.
Serial Number 100 to 999
Shooting Date ***_MMDD (3-digit folder number_Date)
1 Select [Change File Name] in the [Setup] menu, and then press
the $ button.
The [Change File Name] screen appears.
3 Press the $ button, and then select the second character in the
same way.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When [Color Space Setting] of the [Setup] menu is set to [AdobeRGB], “_” (underscore) is added as the
first character of file name and only the one character after “_” can be changed.
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Setting the Serial Number of Files
For file names, a 6-digit serial number (000001 to 999999) is assigned after
“R0”. In [Card Sequence No.] of the [Setup] menu, you can set whether to
use the serial number continuously from the previous memory card when
memory cards are replaced.
On Uses the serial number continuously from the previous memory card even after memory cards are
replaced.
Off Starts from “R0**0001” after memory cards are replaced.
Turn off and back on the power to reflect the setting.
• If a memory card is not inserted, the file numbers of the internal memory are reset.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• If the memory card or internal memory to be reset contains the images, you cannot reset file num-
bers. Perform the file number reset after initializing the memory card or internal memory.
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Setting the Copyright Notice
You can set a copyright notice to be written as Exif data when images are
taken.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• A copyright notice that has been written to an image can be checked in the detailed information
displayed on the playback screen.
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4 Making Use of Images
Windows
OS Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and
64-bit), or Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
4
RAM 2 GB or more
HDD For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB or more of available space
Making Use of Images
For saving image files: Approx. 7 MB/file (JPEG), Approx. 20 MB/file (RAW)
Monitor 1280 × 1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher
Macintosh
OS OS X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 2 GB or more
HDD For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB or more of available space
For saving image files: Approx. 7 MB/file (JPEG), Approx. 20 MB/file (RAW)
Monitor 1280 × 1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• QuickTime is required to play back the recorded movies transferred to a computer with an OS other
than Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. (A computer with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 can play back movies
with a pre-installed player software.)
You can download it from the following site:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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Saving Images to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The battery is charged when the camera is connected to the computer.
• If the battery level is low, it may take some time until the camera is recognized by the computer.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during image transfer.
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Operating the Camera with a Communica-
tion Device
The images saved in the camera can be displayed on/imported to a commu-
nication device by directly connecting both the devices via Wi-Fi and using
the dedicated application “Image Sync”.
Image Sync supports iOS and Android. It can be downloaded from the App
Store or Google Play Store. For supported OS and other details, refer to the
download site.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the Wi-Fi function is enabled, the symbol indicating the wireless LAN status is displayed on the
shooting screen (p.20), and the autofocus/flash lamp blinks.
• Even after the Wi-Fi function is enabled, it is disabled again when the camera is turned off and on
again.
• Auto Power Off is not available while a Wi-Fi connection is established or images are being trans-
ferred. If Auto Power Off is activated while a connection is not established or during standby, the Wi-Fi
function is disabled. The function is enabled when the camera recovers from Auto Power Off.
• If the camera is not operated for 10 seconds or longer when the Wi-Fi function is enabled in playback
mode, the camera switches to the sleep mode.
• The Wi-Fi function is disabled during the USB connection.
• The Image Sync screenshots used in this manual are the ones under development and may differ from
the actual display. The screen layout and elements may also differ due to causes such as a version
upgrade of the application.
• For details on how to operate the communication device, refer to the operating manual of the device.
• You can perform shooting by operating the communication device using the dedicated application
“GR Remote”.
For details on how to use the “GR Remote”, refer to the following site:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr_remote/
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Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Do not attempt to use the Wi-Fi function in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is re-
stricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.
• When using the Wi-Fi function, please observe local laws and regulations governing radio communi-
cation.
• If a memory card with a built-in wireless LAN function (such as an Eye-Fi card) is used, radio wave
interference may occur. When this occurs, disable the Wi-Fi function of the camera.
1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu, and then press the $ button.
2 Press the !" buttons to select [On].
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can configure the following settings in the [Setup] menu.
Wi-Fi Information Displays the SSID, password, and MAC address of this camera.
To reset the SSID and password to the default settings, press the Fn2
button.
Certification Marks Displays the certification marks of the wireless LAN.
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Pressing and Holding the w Button
equipped with the NFC function, the camera establishes a Wi-Fi connection.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• To establish a Wi-Fi connection by touching a communication device, the Wi-Fi function and the NFC
reader/writer function of the device must be enabled in advance. For details on how to operate the
communication device, refer to the operating manual of the device.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the dedicated application “Image Sync” is installed on the communication device, Image Sync
is started by touch operation. Touching the communication device again enables the Wi-Fi function
of the camera. (p.139) When Image Sync is not installed, the download site for the application is
displayed on the communication device.
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Pressing and Holding the 6 Button
The Wi-Fi function can be enabled in playback mode from the power-off
state of the camera.
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• When the Wi-Fi function is enabled using the 6 button, the camera is not switched to shooting
mode even if the shutter release button is pressed. When performing shooting or other operations,
press the 6 button to turn the camera off and press the POWER button to turn the camera back on.
135
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device
1 Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function and the NFC reader/writer
function to ON on the communication device.
device.
Image Sync is started, and the list of im-
ages appears.
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3 Tap [RICOH_xxxxxx] in the [Network
List].
The [Enter Password] screen appears.
Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can check the default password in [Wi-Fi Information] of the [Setup] menu. (p.133)
137
When an iOS Device is Used
4
Making Use of Images
138
Viewing Images
You can view the images saved either in the camera or in the communication
device using Image Sync.
1 3
2 4
5 *
6 4
139
Selecting the Image Storage Location
When viewing images in application image list display, you can select the
image storage location (album) from [Application] or [Gallery] (or [Camera
Roll]).
1 Tap l.
4
Making Use of Images
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Selecting Multiple Images
1 Tap m.
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4 Select the desired action.
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• When you touch and hold the desired image shown in the list display, the same screen as Step 4
4 appears and you can select the action to apply.
Making Use of Images
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Changing the Settings
1 Tap n.
4
The [Settings] screen appears.
The following settings are available.
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3 Tap the setting item to be changed.
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5 Menus
[Shooting] Menu
Use this menu to set the shooting settings. This
menu is displayed in shooting mode. The op-
tions that can be selected vary depending on
the position of the mode dial.
Menus
Full Press Snap Off, On, Auto-Hi ISO p.66
FA/Move Target Move Target Setting: AE·AF, AF, AE p.63
Focus Assist Setting: Off, MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4
Magnification Setting: Magnify portion, Magnify whole
Exposure Metering Multi, Center, Spot p.52
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Menu option Settings Page
Picture Format Format/Size: o, p, q , r, s, u p.54
Aspect Ratio: 3:2, 4:3, 1:1
Movie Format*1 Still Image Size: w, x, n p.91
Frame Rate: 60 Frames/Sec, 50 Frames/Sec, 30 Frames/Sec,
25 Frames/Sec, 24 Frames/Sec
Effect Off, Black & White, B&W (TE), Hi-Contrast B&W, Cross Process, p.83
Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, Shift Crop,
High Key, HDR Tone, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Vibrant, Bright,
Portrait
Image Settings Vivid, Standard, Setting1, Setting2 p.88
Crop Off, 35 mm, 47 mm p.55
Date Imprint Off , Date, Date and Time p.90
Ambient Brightness*2 Original, Normal p.89
Continuous Mode Off , Continuous p.72
Auto Bracket Off , AE-BKT 1/3EV, AE-BKT 1/2EV, WB-BKT, WB-BKT Preset, p.73
Effect-BKT, DR-BKT, CONTRAST-BKT
Multiple Exposure Shooting Automatic Exposure: Off, On p.74
Save Each Image: Off , On
5 Save in process: Off , On
Interval Shooting 00 Min. 01 Sec. to 60 Min. 00 Sec. p.76
Menus
1 to ∞ (Infinity) Pics
Interval Composite*3 Interval: Min. (Minimum) to 60 Min. p.77
Save Interval Composite Img.: Off, Save Each Image, Save in
process
Custom Self-Timer Pictures: 1 to 10 Pics [2 Pics] p.35
Interval: 5 to 10 Sec. [5 Sec.]
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Menu option Settings Page
White Balance Auto, Multi-P AUTO, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent p.67
1, Incandescent 2, Daylight Fl., Neutral White Fl., Cool White
Fl., Warm White Fl., CTE, CT, Manual
ISO Setting/NR ISO Setting: Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 100 to ISO 25600 p.49
Noise Reduction: Off, Auto, Manual
Exposure Compensation -4.0 to +4.0 p.48
ND Filter Off , Auto, On p.53
Dynamic Range Compensation Off, Auto, Weak, Medium, Strong p.51
Slow Shutter Speed NR Off, On p.47
Auto Aperture Shift*4 Off, On p.44
Shutter Speed Auto Shift*5 Off, On p.44
Shutter/Aperture Auto Shift*6 Off , Aprtr Priority, Shttr Priority p.44
Flash Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +2.0 p.81
Manual Flash Amount Full, 1/1.4, 1/2 , 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8, 1/11, 1/16, 1/22, p.82
1/32, 1/64
Flash Synchro Settings 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain p.82
Wireless Flash Channel CH.1, CH.2, CH.3, CH.4 p.168 5
P Mode Selection*7 Normal, Max Aperture Prior. p.44
Menus
Reduce Fluorescent Flicker*1 Off , 50 Hz, 60 Hz p.91
Switch Shooting Mode*8 5, P, Av, Tv, TAv, M p.117
Restore Defaults — p.154
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*1 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to 3.
*2 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to P, Av, Tv, TAv, M, or 3.
*3 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to Av, Tv, TAv, or M.
*4 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to Av.
*5 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to Tv.
*6 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to TAv.
*7 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to P or M.
*8 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to MY1, MY2, or MY3.
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[Playback] Menu
This menu is displayed in playback mode. Use
this menu to manage and correct images.
Menus
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[Key Custom Options] Menu
Use this menu to register frequently used
shooting settings and change the functions
of buttons and lever.
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Menu option Settings Page
AEL/AFL Setting AFL , AEL·AFL, AEL p.60
C-AF Continuous Setting Off , AF Priority, Shutter Priority p.62
AEL/AFL Lock keep Setting On, Off p.61
AFL Focus Settings Off, Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF p.60
One Press M Mode Aprtr Priority, Shttr Priority, Program p.48
Shutter Button Confirmation On, Off p.48
p.121
Restore Defaults — p.154
Menus
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[Setup] Menu
Use this menu to set the general operations of
the camera.
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Menu option Settings Page
Level Setting Off, Level + Tilt, Level p.37
Level (Tilt) Calibration Restore Default, Calibration p.37
Conversion Lens Off , Wide p.166
Pixel Mapping — p.160
LCD Confirmation Time Off, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, Hold p.34
Grid Guide Display Options Grid 1 , Grid 2, Grid 3 p.125
DISP. Button Display Setting Use DISP. Screen, Graphic Display, Information Display, Grid p.125
Guide, Level Indicator, Histogram
Information Display Mode On, Off p.21
p.44
Fn Button Settings On, Off p.123
Auto Rotate On, Off p.38
Highlight Alert On, Off p.22
One Press Zoom Ratio 4 ×, 8 ×, 16 × p.96
Target Zoom Play On, Off p.96
Playback Order Options File Numbers, Sht. Date/Time p.38
Playback Animation On, Off p.38
Date Settings — p.29
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Language/N*1 English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ital- p.29
Menus
ian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Rus-
sian, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese
Color Space Setting sRGB , AdobeRGB —
Video Out Mode*1 NTSC , PAL p.111
HDMI Output AUTO , 1080i, 720P, 480P p.111
Store Menu Cursor Position On, Off p.154
Confirm Firmware Version — p.129
Wi-Fi Off, On p.133
Wi-Fi Information — p.133
Certification Marks — p.133
*1 The default setting varies depending on the country or region.
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• The [Interval Shooting] and [Custom Self-Timer] settings are reset to their defaults when the camera
is turned off. The settings are retained for all other functions.
• The options set in the [Shooting] menu can be restored to the default settings by using [Restore De-
faults] of the [Shooting] menu.
• The options set in the [Key Custom Options] menu can be restored to the default settings by using
[Restore Defaults] of the [Key Custom Options] menu. The settings registered with [Reg. My Settings]
are not restored to the default settings.
• When [Store Menu Cursor Position] of the [Setup] menu is set to [On], the cursor position of the option
last selected is stored, and that option is displayed first when the menu is next displayed.
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6 Appendices
Trouble Shooting
Error Messages
If an error message is displayed, take the steps listed below.
Error message Cause and solution Page
Insert card. No memory card inserted. Insert the card. p.23
Set the date, time and format. Date is not set. Set the date. p.29
FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded. Reset the file numbers or use another p.126
memory card.
Unmatched File The camera cannot display this file. Check the file contents on a computer, and —
then delete the file.
Protected The file selected for deletion is protected. p.99
Card Is Write-Protected. The card is locked. Unlock the card. —
This file (movie or other file) can- Print settings cannot be set for the selected file. p.112
not be selected for printing.
Insufficient Memory The file cannot be saved in the memory. Delete existing files or use a new p.97
memory card.
Maximum number of images are selected for printing. —
Format internal memory. You must format the internal memory. Format the internal memory in [Format —
[Internal Memory]] of the [Setup] menu.
Format the card. The memory card is not formatted. Format the card in this camera. p.24 6
Card Error Format the memory card again. If, after formatting the card, the error message p.24
still appears, the card may be faulty. In this case, do not use the card.
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File not found No files are available for playback. —
Out of memory. Cannot record. The memory is full. Use another memory card, or remove the card and use the —
internal memory.
This function cannot be used cur- The pixel mapping cannot be performed because the camera or battery is hot. —
rently. Turn off the camera and wait until the temperature of the camera or battery
drops to a normal temperature.
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Camera Troubleshooting
Power Supply
Problem Cause Solution Page
The camera does not turn on. The battery is exhausted or not inserted. Correctly insert the battery or charge p.23
the battery. p.25
The battery is incompatible. Use a compatible battery. —
The battery is not inserted in the correct Insert in the correct orientation. p.23
orientation.
The camera turns off The camera has turned off automatically Turn the camera back on. p.27
during use. to save power.
The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25
The battery is incompatible. Use a compatible battery. —
The camera does not turn off. The camera is malfunctioning. Remove and reinsert the battery. p.23
The low battery indicator is The battery is incompatible. Use a compatible battery. —
displayed or the camera turns
off even when a fully charged
battery is installed.
The battery cannot be charged. The battery has reached end of Replace with a new battery. —
charging life.
The battery is quickly Ambient temperature is very high — —
exhausted. or very low.
Poor lighting requires extensive use — —
of flash.
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Shooting
Problem Cause Solution Page
No picture is taken when shut- The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25
ter release button is pressed. The camera is turned off or not in Press the POWER button to turn the p.27
shooting mode. camera on, or press the 6 button to
enter shooting mode.
The memory card is not formatted. Format the card. p.24
The memory card is full. Insert a new card, or delete unwanted p.97
files.
The memory card has reached end of its Insert a new card. —
working life.
The flash is charging. Wait until the autofocus/flash lamp —
stops blinking.
The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. —
The memory card contacts are dirty. Clean with soft, dry cloth. —
Images cannot be checked Confirmation time is too short. Change the [LCD Confirmation Time] set- p.34
after shooting. ting of the [Setup] menu.
The picture display is blank. The picture display is dark. Adjust the picture display brightness. p.124
The picture display is off. Press the DISP. button to turn the picture p.21
display on.
An AV or HDMI cable is connected. Disconnect the cable. p.110
The camera is unable to focus The lens is dirty. Clean with soft, dry cloth. —
in autofocus mode. The subject is not at center of frame. Use the focus lock. —
The subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the focus lock or manual focus. p.58
The subject is too close. Use the macro mode or move away from p.59
the subject.
Images are blurred. The camera was moved during shooting. Hold the camera with your elbows —
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pressed against your body. Use a tripod.
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When shooting in a dark place, the Use the flash. p.49
shutter speed slows down and pictures Raise the ISO sensitivity. p.79
become easily blurred.
The flash does not fire. The flash is closed. Slide the FOPEN switch down to open p.79
The flash is not charged. the flash.
The flash cover is not fully open. Do not obstruct the flash cover. p.79
A function preventing flash operation To shoot with the flash, change the set- p.79
is selected. tings or shooting mode.
The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25
The flash does not illuminate The distance to the subject is more than Move closer to the subject. —
the subject. 3.0 m from the camera.
The subject is dark. Increase flash output. p.81
Flash output is too low. Increase flash output. p.81
The flash cover is not fully open. Do not obstruct the flash cover. p.79
Images are too bright. Flash output is too high. Decrease flash output. p.81
Move away from the subject.
Use a different light source.
The picture display is too bright. Adjust the picture display brightness. p.124
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Problem Cause Solution Page
Images are too dark. The subject is poorly lit. Open the flash. p.79
The picture display is too dark. Adjust the picture display brightness. p.124
The colors of images are un- The camera is unable to adjust white Include a white object with the subject p.67
natural. balance for shooting conditions usingor select other than [Auto] for white
auto white balance. balance.
The picture display brightness Ambient lighting is poor or differs from
This is normal and does not indicate a —
changes during focusing. that used for autofocus. malfunction.
Level indicators are not [Level Setting] is set to [Off]. Change [Level Setting] to enable level p.36
displayed. indicator display.
Level indicators are hidden. Use [DISP. Button Display Setting] to p.125
change the display setting.
The camera is upside down. Hold the camera in the correct orienta- —
tion.
The image is not level although The camera was moving when the pic- Do not take pictures when you are on —
level indicator showed that the ture was taken. moving objects.
camera was level. The subject is not level. Straighten the subject. —
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Playback/Deletion
Problem Cause Solution Page
Shooting information is not Information is hidden. Press the DISP. button to display the p.22
displayed. information.
The images cannot be played AV or HDMI cable is incorrectly Reconnect the cable. p.110
back, or the images are not connected.
displayed on the picture The [Video Out Mode] setting is Select another video mode. p.111
display. incorrect.
The images on the memory The card was not formatted in this camera. Insert a card that has been formatted in —
card cannot be played back, or this camera and contains images saved
the images are not displayed with this camera.
on the picture display. The memory card contains images that Insert a card with images that were —
were not saved normally. saved normally.
Memory card contacts are dirty. Clean with soft, dry cloth. —
The card is malfunctioning. Insert another card. If there is no prob- —
lem at this time, the camera is okay.
There may be something wrong with
the card, so do not use it.
The picture display turned off. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25
The camera has turned off automatically Turn the camera back on. p.27
to save power.
The file cannot be deleted. The file is protected. Remove protection. p.99
The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. —
The memory card cannot be The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. —
formatted.
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Miscellaneous
Problem Cause Solution Page
The memory card cannot be The card is not in the correct orientation. Insert in the correct orientation. p.23
inserted.
Camera controls have no effect. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25
The camera is malfunctioning. Press the POWER button to turn the p.27
camera off and back on.
Remove and reinsert the battery. p.23
Date is incorrect. Date and time are not set correctly. Set the correct date and time. p.29
Date has been reset. The battery was removed. If the battery is removed for more than p.29
about five days, the date setting will be
lost. Make the settings again.
Images are not displayed on The [Video Out Mode] setting is Select another video mode. p.111
an AV device. incorrect.
AV or HDMI cable is incorrectly Reconnect the cable. p.110
connected.
The input setting of the AV device is Check the input setting of the AV device. —
incorrect.
Pixel defects such as bright There are defective pixels in the sensor. Activate [Pixel Mapping] of the [Setup] —
spots and dark spots appear in menu. It takes about 30 seconds to cor-
the image. rect the defective pixels, so be sure to
install a fully charged battery.
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Specifications
Camera
Lens Lens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lens elements)
Focal length 18.3 mm
35 mm equivalent focal Approx. 28 mm
length
Aperture F2.8 to F16
Focus Modes Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject tracking AF, MF, Snap, Infinity, Face de-
tection priority AF (in Auto shooting mode / when [Portrait] of [Effect] is set),
Continuous AF, Full Press Snap
Focus range Approx. 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) to infinity (standard)
(From the front edge of Approx. 0.1 m (0.33 ft.) to infinity (macro shooting)
the lens)
Face detection Up to 10 people’s faces
Number of effective pixels Approx. 16.2 megapixels
Image sensor 23.7 × 15.7 mm size CMOS
Number of Still image [3:2] 4928×3264 (q), 3936×2608 (r), 2912×1936 (s),
recorded pixels 1280×864 (u)
[4:3] 4352×3264 (q), 3488×2608 (r), 2592×1936 (s),
1152×864 (u)
[1:1] 3264×3264 (q), 2608×2608 (r), 1936×1936 (s),
864×864 (u)
Movie w (1920×1080, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)
x (1280×720, 60 fps/50 fps/30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)
z (640×480, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps) 6
File formats Still image JPEG Baseline compliant (Exif 2.3), RAW (DNG compliant)
Movie MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
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Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto, Auto-Hi (Maximum ISO/Minimum ISO configurable), Manual (ISO
100 to 25600)
White balance Auto, Multi-P AUTO, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent
2, Daylight Fl., Neutral White Fl., Cool White Fl., Warm White Fl., CTE, CT (Color
Temperature), M (Manual)
Display 3.0” transparent LCD, approx. 1,230 K dots, with protective cover, LCD Bright-
ness (Auto, Manual)
Exposure control Metering Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Modes Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Shutter/Aperture prior-
ity AE, Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Still image: ±4 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Movie: ±2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Shooting modes Auto shooting mode, Program shift mode, Aperture priority mode, Shut-
ter priority mode, Shutter/Aperture priority mode, Manual exposure mode,
Movie, My Settings mode
Effect Black & White, B&W (TE), Hi-Contrast B&W, Cross Process, Positive Film, Bleach
Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, Shift Crop, High Key, HDR Tone, Clarity, Brilliance,
Slight, Vibrant, Bright, Portrait
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Shooting functions FA/Move target, Crop (35 mm, 47 mm), Continuous shooting, AE bracket (1/2
EV, 1/3 EV), White balance bracket (preset available), Effect bracket, Dynamic
range bracket, Contrast bracket, Multiple exposure shooting, Interval shoot-
ing, Self-timer, Noise reduction, ND Filter (On, Off, Auto), Dynamic range com-
pensation (Auto, Weak, Medium, Strong), Slow Shutter Speed NR, Color space
setting, Interval composite, Histogram, Grid guide, Depth-of-field indicator,
Electronic level indicator
Playback functions Auto rotate, Highlight alert, Thumbnail view, Enlarged display (up to 16×),
Slideshow, Protect, Resize, Skew correction, Level compensation, White bal-
ance compensation, Trim, DPOF setting, Color moire correction, RAW develop-
ment, Clip movie file, Save still image from movie
Shutter speed 1/4000 sec. to 300 sec., Bulb, Time
Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye
Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro., Wireless
Range Approx. 0.2 m (0.66 ft.) to 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) (ISO AUTO)
Guide number 5.4 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Storage media Internal memory (approx. 54 MB), SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC
memory card (SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card conform to UHS-I
standards)
Power source Rechargeable battery DB-65
Battery life Still image shooting: Approx. 320 shots*1
(With dedicated recharge- Playback: Approx. 190 min.*2
able battery) Movie recording time: Approx. 45 min.*2
Interfaces USB/AV OUT terminal (USB 2.0 compliant, video output, audio output (mon-
aural)), HDMI output terminal (Type D)
Video output NTSC, PAL
Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency (Center frequency) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1ch to 11ch)
6 Security Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES
NFC Standards ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, ISO/IEC 14443 Type B, JIS X 6319-4 (automatically
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selected)
Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
(Center frequency)
Dimensions Approx. 117.0 mm (4.6 in.) (W) × 62.8 mm (2.5 in.) (H) × 34.7 mm (1.4 in.)
(D) (excluding projecting parts)
Weight During shooting Approx. 251 g (8.9 oz.) (with battery and SD memory card)
Body only Approx. 221 g (7.8 oz.) (without battery and SD memory card)
*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may
vary depending on operating conditions. (Excerpt from CIPA standards: With picture display ON, with 50% use of flash, at
23°C)
*2 According to the result of our in-house testing
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AC-U1 USB Power Adapter
Power supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A
Output voltage 5.0 VDC, 1000 mA
Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Dimensions 42.5 mm (W) × 22 mm (H) × 66.5 mm (D) (excluding power plug)
Weight Approx. 40 g (excluding power plug)
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Storage Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of images and record-
ing time (in seconds) of movies that can be saved in the internal memory
and a memory card in various formats.
Format/Size Aspect ratio Focal length *1 Number of recorded Internal 4 GB 32 GB
pixels memory
Still image o 3:2 28 mm 4928 × 3264 1 136 1100
35 mm 3936 × 2608 2 142 1152
47 mm 2912 × 1936 2 148 1197
4:3 28 mm 4352 × 3264 1 138 1117
35 mm 3488 × 2608 2 143 1163
47 mm 2592 × 1936 2 148 1203
1:1 28 mm 3264 × 3264 2 141 1148
35 mm 2608 × 2608 2 146 1186
47 mm 1936 × 1936 2 150 1217
p 3:2 28 mm 4928 × 3264 1 106 858
35 mm 3936 × 2608 1 119 968
47 mm 2912 × 1936 1 133 1077
4:3 28 mm 4352 × 3264 1 110 891
35 mm 3488 × 2608 1 122 993
47 mm 2592 × 1936 1 135 1093
1:1 28 mm 3264 × 3264 1 118 959
35 mm 2608 × 2608 1 129 1047
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47 mm 1936 × 1936 1 139 1128
q 3:2 — 4928 × 3264 6 481 3899
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(Equivalent to 16M)
4:3 — 4352 × 3264 7 544 4408
1:1 — 3264 × 3264 10 719 5825
r 3:2 — 3936 × 2608 10 746 6041
(Equivalent to 10M)
4:3 — 3488 × 2608 11 839 6796
1:1 — 2608 × 2608 15 1109 8978
s 3:2 — 2912 × 1936 18 1329 10754
(Equivalent to 5M)
4:3 — 2592 × 1936 21 1475 11934
1:1 — 1936 × 1936 27 1919 15534
u 3:2 — 1280 × 864 78 5498 44484
(Equivalent to 1M)
4:3 — 1152 × 864 85 5759 46602
1:1 — 864 × 864 105 7115 57567
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Save still image 1920 × 1080 — — 1920 × 1080 47 3328 26927
from movie 1280 × 720 — — 1280 × 720 92 6549 52989
640 × 480 — — 640 × 480 256 18087 146340
*1 35 mm equivalent focal length
Size Frame rate Number of recorded Internal 4 GB 32 GB
pixels memory
Movie w 30 fps 1920 × 1080 36 1277 10226
25 fps 1920 × 1080 43 1542 12349
24 fps 1920 × 1080 44 1606 12857
x 60 fps 1280 × 720 40 1331 10661
50 fps 1280 × 720 45 1527 12228
30 fps 1280 × 720 61 2118 16959
25 fps 1280 × 720 71 2511 20098
24 fps 1280 × 720 74 2616 20939
z 30 fps 640 × 480 78 3207 25671
25 fps 640 × 480 95 3793 30353
24 fps 640 × 480 95 3936 31497
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• The figures for movies are the total length that can be recorded. The maximum recording time per
shooting is 25 minutes or the equivalent of 4 GB.
• The number of pictures that can be taken may differ from the number of storable images displayed on
the picture display.
• The storage capacity varies depending on the shooting conditions and the capacity of the memory. 6
• The image quality of movies recorded to the internal memory is lower than that of movies recorded to
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a memory card.
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Optional Accessories
Removal
Turn the camera off and rotate the cap counterclockwise until it can be re-
moved.
Attachment
With the camera turned off, align the mark-
ing on the ring cap (2) with the marking on
the camera body (1), and turn the ring cap
clockwise until it clicks.
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• Set [Conversion Lens] of the [Setup] menu to [Wide] when using the conversion lens.
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External Flash
An optional external TTL flash unit (GF-1) can be connected to the camera
hot shoe and used as a TTL auto flash.
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• If the external flash icon is not displayed, turn the GF-1 and camera off and then remove and reattach
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the flash.
• Press the F ($) button to change the flash mode. (p.79) To fire the flash manually, do so from the
GF-1. The output can be set in [Manual Flash Amount] of the [Shooting] menu. (p.82)
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Other Flash Units
4 Turn on the power of the auto flash, and configure the settings
of the auto flash to perform wireless P-TTL shooting with the
built-in flash.
Set the wireless mode of the auto flash to SLAVE.
For details on how to set the auto flash, refer to the operating manual of the
flash.
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5 Select [Wireless Flash Channel] in the [Shooting] menu of the
camera, and then press the $ button.
7 Shoot.
The auto flash fires in synchronization with the shutter.
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• If the distance between the auto flash and the camera is too long, the flash may not fire. Keep the
distance between the built-in flash of the camera and the auto flash and the distance between the
auto flash and the subject within approximately 4 m.
• If the charging of the auto flash is not complete, the flash does not fire.
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Using the Camera Abroad
Using the AC-U1 USB Power Adapter and BJ-6 Battery Charger
These products are for use with currents of 100 V to 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Before travelling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of out-
lets used at your destination.
Do not use these products with electrical transformers, as this could damage
the camera.
Television Playback
An AV cable can be used to connect the camera to televisions and monitors
equipped with a video input terminal.
The camera supports the NTSC and PAL video formats. Before connecting
the camera to an AV device, select the appropriate video output format.
(p.111)
When using the camera abroad, check the video output format used at your
destination in advance.
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Precautions for Use
Camera
• This product was manufactured for use in the country of purchase, the warranty is not
valid in other countries.
• Should the product fail or malfunction while out of the country, the manufacturer as-
sumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing any expenditure
incurred thereby.
• Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks.
• When carrying the camera, be careful that it does not strike other objects. Particular
care is required to protect the lens and picture display.
• The flash may overheat if fired many times in succession. Do not use the flash succes-
sively more than necessary.
• Do not use the flash in close contact with your body or other objects. Failure to ob-
serve this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Using the flash unit in close proximity to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.
• Do not direct the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could cause accidents.
• Battery may become hot with extended use. Wait for the battery to cool before re-
moving it from the camera.
• The picture display may be difficult to read in direct sunlight.
• You may notice that picture display varies in brightness or contains pixels that do not
light or that are always lit. This is common to all LCD monitors and does not indicate a
malfunction.
• Do not apply force to the picture display.
• Abrupt changes in temperature may cause condensation, resulting in visible conden-
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sation inside the lens or camera malfunction. This can be avoided by placing the cam-
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era in a plastic bag to slow the temperature change, and removing it only after the air
in the bag has reached the same temperature of its surroundings.
• To prevent damage to the product, do not insert objects into the holes in the micro-
phone and speaker coverings.
• Keep the camera dry and avoid handling it with wet hands. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in product malfunction or electric shock.
• Take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning properly before using it on
important occasions such as travel or weddings. We recommend that you keep this
manual and spare batteries at hand.
Avoiding Condensation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Condensation is particularly likely to occur if you move to an area with a sharply different tempera-
ture, if humidity is high, in a cold room after the heater has come on, or where the camera is exposed
to cold air from an air conditioner or other device.
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AC-U1 USB Power Adapter
• Use the USB cable contained in the package.
• Do not subject the power adapter to severe impact or force.
• Do not use in extreme high or low temperatures or areas subject to vibration.
• Do not use in an area subject to direct sunlight or high temperature.
• Unplug the power plug from the power outlet after charging. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire.
• Do not allow other metallic objects to come in contact with the connectors or
contacts of the rechargeable battery as this can result in a short.
• The operating temperature range is 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). Charging takes lon-
ger at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Caution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Use of other batteries can cause explosion.
• Recycle used batteries in a recycle box at your local electronics store or supermarket.
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Camera Care and Storage
Caring for the Camera
• Image quality can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign matter on the
lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
• Remove dust or lint on the lens with a commercially available blower, or gently
clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
• Clean the camera thoroughly after using it at the beach or handling chemicals.
• In the unlikely event of malfunction, consult your nearest repair center.
• The camera contains high-voltage circuits. Do not disassemble.
• Do not expose the camera to volatile substances such as thinner, benzine, or
pesticides. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the
camera or its coatings.
• The picture display is easily scratched, avoid touching it with hard objects.
• Clean the picture display by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a small
amount of any monitor cleaner that does not contain organic solvents.
Storage
• Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to:
- extreme heat or humidity
- large changes in temperature or humidity
- dust, dirt, sand, severe vibration
- prolonged contact with chemicals including mothballs and other insect re-
pellent, or with vinyl or rubber products 6
- strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer,
or magnet)
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Otherwise your camera may be damaged.
• Remove the battery if the product is left unused for a long period of time.
Before Cleaning
• Be sure to turn the camera off.
• Remove the battery.
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Warranty Policy
All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels
are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from
the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without
cost to you within that period, provided the camera does not show evidence of impact, sand
or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made
with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from
other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or
workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly lim-
ited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs
by non-authorized service facilities.
and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be
borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt
or bills covering the purchase of your camera for at least a year. Before sending your camera for
servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized represen-
tatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer.
Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service
charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from our distributors in some coun‑
tries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that
you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of
purchase, or contact our distributor in your country for more information
and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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NOTICES
For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 6
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FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may
require special handling.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Industrie Canada (IC) Avis de Conformité
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-
ada.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux ap-
pareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en com-
promettre le fonctionnement.
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip-
ment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated
separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that
the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recy-
cling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environ-
ment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inap-
propriate waste handling.
If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance
with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd =
Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in the battery at a concentration above an appli-
cable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
For more information about collection and recycling of used products, please con-
tact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where
you purchased the products.
2. In other countries outside the EU 6
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used
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products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of
charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further col-
lection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
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