Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual
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Operating Manual • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 58187 Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2010 H01-201008 Printed in Philippines HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems S.A.S. (European Headquarters)112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems GmbHJulius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems LimitedPENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 250 North 54th Street Chandler, Arizona 85226, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX Canada Inc.1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. SLR Digital Camera
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX W 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, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.56 and p.312. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the W that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, W and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. IrSimple™ and IrSST™ Trademarks are owned by the Infrared Data Association ®. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
1To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. • There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones. • In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter. • The camera can use either D-LI109 battery or the optional AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries. In this manual, both the D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the battery hereafter. Except stated above, the generic term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories. We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. For Using Your Camera Safely WarningThis symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. CautionThis symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property. About the Camera
2• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. • Do not send data via infrared transmission with the infrared port of the camera pointed at a person’s eyes. Doing so may cause impaired eyesight and other injury. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately. Warning • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC. • Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger and AC plug cord, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may cause a fire. • To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent. Caution • Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger. About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
3 Warning • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery. • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY. - DO NOT INCINERATE. - DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. - DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. - DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C) Warning • If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • When using the optional AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries can be used. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not disassemble the batteries. Attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could result in explosion or leakage. • The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to explode or cause a fire. • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery About the Usage of AA Batteries
4• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. Warning • Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children. 1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries. 2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation. 3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. • Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures. • If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life. • Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended. • The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC109. Do not use it with other devices. • Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera About the Battery and Charger Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera
5• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures. • The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction. • Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod. • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) • Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place. • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.53) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data. Cleaning Your Camera Storing Your Camera Other Precautions Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.301 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.
6 For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 W Camera Characteristics.....................................................16 Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................18 Names and Functions of Working Parts ....................................19 Capture Mode .................................................................................... 20 Playback Mode .................................................................................. 22 Display Indicators.........................................................................24Monitor ............................................................................................... 24 Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 32 How to Change Function Settings ..............................................34Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 34 Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 35 Using the Menus ................................................................................ 37 Getting Started 41 Attaching the Strap ......................................................................42 Inserting the Battery.....................................................................43 Using the Lithium-ion Battery ............................................................. 43 Using the AA Batteries ....................................................................... 46 Battery Level Indicator ....................................................................... 49 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully Charged Battery/New AA Batteries) .................................................. 49 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................................... 50 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ...................................52Recorded Pixels and Quality Level .................................................... 54 Attaching a Lens...........................................................................56 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ................................................58 Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................59 Initial Settings ...............................................................................60 Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 60 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 64 Contents
7 Basic Operations 67 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................68Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 68 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 69 Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................74 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................75 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 75 Compensating Flash Output .............................................................. 81 Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................82Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 82 Deleting a Single Image ..................................................................... 84 Shooting Functions 85 How to Operate the Shooting Functions ....................................86Direct Keys Setting Items................................................................... 86 Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items.......................................................... 87 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items .................................................. 89 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...................................91Picture Modes .................................................................................... 92 H Modes ......................................................................................... 93 Exposure Modes ................................................................................ 95 Setting the Exposure....................................................................96Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed ................................................ 96 Setting the Sensitivity......................................................................... 98 Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction) ................................. 100 Changing the Exposure Mode ......................................................... 103 Selecting the Metering Method ........................................................ 114 Adjusting the Exposure .................................................................... 117 Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) ......................................................................................... 120 Focusing......................................................................................122Using the Autofocus ......................................................................... 122 Setting the AF Mode ........................................................................ 125 AF Fine Adjustment ......................................................................... 128 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) ........................................... 129 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) ...................................................... 132 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ................................ 134
8Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview) .....................................................................137 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ...................... 137 Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 139 Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 140 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ...........................................................................................141 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 141 Shooting with Self-timer ................................................................... 145 Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) ........................................ 147 Taking Pictures Continuously ...................................................149Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 149 Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 151 Multi-exposure ................................................................................. 153 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters ........................................155 Shooting with Live View ............................................................159 Setting Live View ............................................................................. 160 Taking Still Pictures ......................................................................... 162 Recording Movies.......................................................................165Changing the Movie Settings ........................................................... 165 Recording Movies ............................................................................ 167 Playing Back Movies ........................................................................ 169 Editing Movies.................................................................................. 171 Using the Flash 173 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode........................174Using the Slow-speed Sync ............................................................. 174 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync ....................................................... 176 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ............178 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................179 Using an External Flash (Optional) ...........................................180 Using P-TTL Auto Mode .................................................................. 181 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode ............................................... 182 Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 183 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord .................... 187 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords .............................. 188 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash............................................................ 189