User manual PENTAX K-7

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q 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, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. [. . . ] · If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image may flicker. · If the camera position is changed rapidly during Live View, the image may not be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become stable before shooting. · Noise may appear on the Live View image when used in dark locations. · If you continue shooting with the Live View for a prolonged period, the internal temperature of the camera may increase, resulting in lower quality images. It is recommended that you turn off Live View when not shooting. To prevent a decrease in image quality, allow the camera to cool down between long exposure shots and movie recording. · If the internal temperature of the camera is high, l (temperature warning) will appear on the monitor and Live View may not be possible. · If Live View is used in places where the camera may become hot, such as in direct sunlight, l (temperature warning) may appear on the monitor. Cancel Live View, as the internal temperature of the camera is rising. · Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes. However, if Live View is used even after l (temperature warning) appears, Live View may end before 5 minutes elapse. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible even if Live View is ended. · The higher the sensitivity, the more noise and color unevenness may occur in the Live View image and/or captured image. · Shooting while holding the camera by hand and viewing the monitor can cause camera shake. · The field of view of the image display is nearly 100%. · You can use the provided AV cable (I-AVC7) or a commercially available HDMI cable to display Live View images on a TV or monitor. (p. 233) · Live View is not displayed when data are being saved to an SD Memory Card. · If the = button is pressed during Live View when the focus mode is set to l and [Autofocus Mode] is set to S (Phase Difference), the Live View image will disappear and the autofocus system operates. Once focused, the image will be displayed in Live View again. 4 Shooting Functions 157 Taking Still Pictures Setting the Live View You can set the display items and autofocus mode for Live View. 1 2 Select [Live View] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Live View] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Info Overlay], [Show Grid], [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area Autofocus Mode 4 Shooting Functions MENU 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Autofocus Mode] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select an autofocus mode. Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area Autofocus Mode MENU Gives autofocus priority to detected faces and performs contrast autofocus. [. . . ] 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: Q Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: May, 2009, Colorado Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. [. . . ]