User manual PENTAX K200D

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX x 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 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. 45 and p. 230. [. . . ] Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 123 1 2 3 4 Mount the camera onto a tripod. Self-Timer). 1Self-Timer Shooting (p. 117) 4 Shooting Functions Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up. The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer. 124 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation). 4 Shooting Functions Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set [6. Auto Bracketing order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p. 75). Auto Bracketing order 0 ­ +, ­ 0 +, + 0 ­, 0 + ­ 1 Press the { button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears. Fn CUSTOM IMAGE OK AUTO Fn Exit 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The [Drive Mode] screen appears. 3 125 Use the four-way controller (5) to select l (Auto Bracket). Drive Mode Auto Bracket ±0. 5EV ±0. 5 EV 0. 5EV OK OK 4 Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value. The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p. 101) in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Step interval 1/2 EV 1/3 EV EV compensation value ±0. 5, ±1. 0, ±1. 5, ±2. 0 ±0. 3, ±0. 7, ±1. 0, ±1. 3, ±1. 7, ±2. 0 4 Shooting Functions 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture and ] is displayed on the LCD panel. 6 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] and EV compensation value appear in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation. 126 · When the AF mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. · When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p. 99) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer, the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture. · You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete. · Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. 4 Shooting Functions Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with EV compensation (p. 100). Auto Bracket is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified EV compensation value. 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of x and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Compensating Flash Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash . . 129 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Using an External Flash (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 128 Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of ­2. 0 to +1. 0. The flash compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. Step interval 1/2 EV 1/3 EV Flash compensation ­2. 0, ­1. 5, ­1. 0, ­0. 5, 0. 0, +0. 5, +1. 0 ­2. 0, ­1. 7, ­1. 3, ­1. 0, ­0. 7, ­0. 3, 0. 0, +0. 3, +0. 7, +1. 0 * Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] (p. 101) in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Set the flash compensation value by turning the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen in the Fn menu (p. 77). 5 Using the Flash Flash Mode Auto discharge 0. 0 OK OK · If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective. · Compensating to the minus (­) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high. · This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. · Pressing the Green button on the [Flash Mode] screen resets the flash exposure compensation to the default setting [0. 0]. Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p. 76). [. . . ] 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: x Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2008, Colorado Information on disposal for users 1. [. . . ]