User manual PENTAX *ISTDS

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX J 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 page 37 and 179. [. . . ] (p. 102) Sensitivity 200 400 800 1600 3200 OK OK Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set. 5 Function Reference Correcting the Sensitivity Automatically You can increase or lower the sensitivity if the subject is too light or dark, or if the aperture value in relation to the shutter speed or shutter speed in relation to the aperture value is not correct. Sensitivity is not corrected by default. 1 2 3 Off ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Sensitivity is not corrected. Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 1600. Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 3200. Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p. 100) Senstvty Corction Off ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Sensitivity is not automatically corrected 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 the set sensitivity is 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] 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 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 Set to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom] 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. To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device. 118 Focusing You can focus with the following methods. The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Focus is locked on the area shown when shutter release button is pressed halfway. [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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 encouraged 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. [. . . ]