User manual PENTAX *IST DS
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Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 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. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the J that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. [. . . ] (About 5400K) Set to take pictures by manually adjusting the white balance.
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Function Reference
J I b K
The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p. 102)
White Balance Auto
OK
OK
· Refer to p. 113 for manual adjustment method. · The above adjustment is not reflected in Picture mode.
113 Color Temperature
The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
Red tint 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Blue tint 8000 10000 12000 [ K ]
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance provided in the camera (p. 112). This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings.
Candle flame
Oil lamp
Tungsten light
Halogen light bulb
White (Fluorescent light)
Daylight Flash Neutral white (Fluorescent light)
Cloudy
Daylight (Fluorescent light)
Shade
Clear sky
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Function Reference
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Set the mode dial to e, b, c, a, or p. Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.
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Use the four-way controller (3) to select [K (Manual)].
White Balance Manual
Adjust
OK
OK
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Press the four-way controller (5).
The message screen appears.
Manual White Balance Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button
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Function Reference
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Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance. Press the shutter release button fully.
[OK] appears on the LCD monitor when setting is successful. [NG] appears on the LCD monitor if setting is not successful.
Press the 4 button.
· No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. · Press the { button again when setting is unsuccessful to set again. · You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually. White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi-segment metering (p. 130) if [Entire screen] is selected for [Man. White Balance is only adjusted in the spot metering area (p. 131) if [Spot Metering Area] is selected.
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Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. (p. 102)
Sensitivity
200 400 800 1600 3200
OK
OK
Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.
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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 3200.
Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p. 100)
Senstvty Corction Off ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Sensitivity is not automatically corrected
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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. [. . . ] Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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Appendix
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
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Appendix
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. [. . . ]
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