User manual PENTAX IST DS2

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX U Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p. 37 and p. 182. [. . . ] White Balance is only adjusted in the spot metering area (p. 132) if [Spot metering area] is selected. · If picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance. 115 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. (p. 102) AUTO 200 400 800 1600 3200 OK Sensitivity OK Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set. 5 Function Reference Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 200800] by default. 1 2 3 4 ISO 200-800 ISO 200-400 ISO 200-1600 ISO 200-3200 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 800. Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 400. Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 1600. Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 3200. Set in [ISO Corction in AUTO] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p. 100) ISO Corction in AUTO ISO ISO ISO ISO 200-800 200-400 200-1600 200-3200 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 800 116 Sensitivity is not corrected in the following. · Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode · Flash is discharged · Auto bracketing · EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default. 1 2 Off ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is set. 5 3 4 5 Function Reference Set in [ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p. 100) ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off ISO ISO ISO ISO 400 800 1600 3200 ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder o (ISO Sensitivity Warning) appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is set or exceeded. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed if sensitivity is automatically corrected (p. 115). 117 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [1 sRGB]. 1 2 sRGB AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p. 101) Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space 5 Function Reference Color Space Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space. [. . . ] Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2. 909. 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. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15. 101 to §15. 109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: U Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2005, Colorado Information on disposal for users 1. [. . . ]