Pentax K-50 - Appendix

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Default Settings ..................................................254

Functions Available with Various Lens

Combinations .....................................................261

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............................... 266

Using the GPS Unit ............................................ 269

Error Messages .................................................. 272

Troubleshooting .................................................275

Main Specifications ............................................278

Index ....................................................................285

WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................292

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- For Using Your Camera Safely3
- Care to be Taken During Handling6
- Contents11
- Composition of the Operating Manual17
Before Using Your Camera19
Checking the Contents of the Package20
Names and Functions of the Working Parts21
- Capture Mode22
  - Mode Dial23
  - Focus Mode Switch23
- Playback Mode24
  - Shutter Release Button25
  - Main Switch25
- Monitor Display26
  - Status Screen27
  - Live View28
- Control Panel30
- Detailed Information Display33
- Using the Histogram35
- Viewfinder37
How to Change Function Settings40
- Using the Direct Keys40
- Using the Control Panel41
- Using the Menus42
Getting Started45
Attaching the Strap46
Inserting the Battery47
- Using the Lithium-Ion Battery47
  - Battery Charger48
  - The Battery Charger48
- Using the AA Batteries50
- Battery Level Indicator51
- Using the AC Adapter52
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card54
Attaching a Lens56
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter58
Turning the Camera on and off59
Initial Settings60
- Setting the Display Language60
- Setting the Date and Time62
Basic Operations65
Basic Shooting Operation66
- Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings66
Using the Built-In Flash70
- Setting the Flash Mode70
- Compensating Flash Output72
- Using the Built-In Flash73
Reviewing Images74
- Playing Back Images74
- Deleting a Single Image75
Shooting Functions77
How to Operate the Shooting Functions78
- Direct Keys Setting Items78
- Rec. Mode Menu Items79
- Movie Menu Items81
- Custom Setting Menu Items82
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode84
- Auto Picture Modes85
- Scene Modes86
- Selecting a Scene Mode87
- Exposure Modes88
Setting the Exposure89
- Setting the Sensitivity89
- Changing the Exposure Mode91
- Bulb Shooting93
- Adjusting the Exposure94
- Exposure Bracketing95
- Locking the Exposure before Shooting (AE Lock)98
- Selecting the Metering Method99
- Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)100
Focusing103
- Setting the Focus Mode103
- Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point)106
- Setting the Contrast AF During Live View108
- Checking the Focus111
- Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)112
- AF Fine Adjustment114
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)116
- Displaying the Optical Preview116
- Displaying the Digital Preview117
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake118
- Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function118
- Shooting with the Self-Timer121
- Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional)123
- Control Unit124
Taking Pictures Continuously125
- Continuous Shooting125
- Interval Shooting127
- Multi-Exposure130
- Take the Picture131
Recording Movies132
- Changing the Settings for Movie Recording132
- Recording Movies134
- Interval Movie136
- Playing Back Movies138
- Editing Movies140
Shooting Settings143
Setting a File Format144
- File Format145
- JPEG Recorded Pixels145
- JPEG Quality146
- Color Space146
Setting the White Balance147
- Adjusting the White Balance Manually149
- Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature151
Correcting Images152
- Brightness Adjustment152
- High Dynamic Range Image Capture153
- Lens Correction155
- Composition Adjustment157
Setting the Image Finishing Tone159
- Custom Image159
- Digital Filter163
Customizing the Button/E-Dial Functions166
- Setting the E-Dials Operation166
- Setting the V/Y Button Operation169
- Setting the =/L Button Operation171
Saving Frequently Used Settings172
- Saving the Settings172
- Checking the Saved USER Settings175
- Using Saved USER Settings175
- Resetting to Default Settings176
Playback Functions and Image Editing177
How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions178
- Playback Mode Palette Items178
- Functions178
- Playback Menu Items179
Setting the Playback Display Method180
Selecting the Playback Functions181
- Magnifying Images181
- Displaying Multiple Images182
- Calendar Filmstrip Display183
- Playing Back Images Continuously185
- Starting the Slideshow186
- Rotating Images187
Deleting Multiple Images188
- Deleting Selected Images188
- Deleting a Folder189
- Deleting All Images190
Processing Images191
- Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)191
- Cutting out Part of the Image (Cropping)192
- Processing Images with Digital Filters193
- Recreating Filter Effects196
- Joining Multiple Images (Index)198
Developing RAW Images200
- Developing One RAW Image200
- Developing Multiple RAW Images202
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device204
- Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal204
- Setting the Video Output Format205
Changing Additional Settings207
How to Operate the Set-Up Menu208
- Set-Up Menu Items208
Camera Settings210
- Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language210
- List of World Time Cities213
- Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays214
- Setting the Display for Instant Review216
- Battery Settings218
- Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)219
- Resetting the Camera Settings221
- Checking the Camera Version Information222
File Management Settings223
- Formatting an SD Memory Card223
- Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)224
- Setting the Naming System of the Folder225
- Creating New Folders226
- Setting the File Name227
- Setting the Photographer Information228
- Using an Eye-Fi Card230
- Setting the DPOF Settings233
Connecting to a Computer235
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer236
Saving Images on a Computer237
- Setting the USB Connection Mode237
- Connecting the Camera and a Computer238
Using the Provided Software239
- Installing the Software239
Using the Flash243
- Flash Characteristics in each Exposure Mode244
Using the Built-In Flash244
- Using the Slow-Speed Sync Flash244
- Distance and Aperture When Using the Built-In Flash246
Using an External Flash (Optional)247
- Using the P-TTL Auto Flash248
- Using the High-Speed Sync Flash249
- Using Flash in Wireless Mode250
- Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord252
- Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords253
- Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash254
Appendix255
- Default Settings256
- A Custom Setting] Menu261
- Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations263
- This Camera264
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations266
Default Settings266
- Setting the Focal Length266
- Using the Aperture Ring267
- Cleaning the CMOS Sensor268
- Removing Dust with a Blower269
- Turn the Camera off270
- Using the GPS Unit271
Using the GPS Unit272
- Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER)272
- Error Messages274
- Troubleshooting277
- Main Specifications280
- Index287
- Warranty Policy294
- Declaration of Conformity297

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