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Pentax K10D User Manual

Pentax K10D
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Function Reference
White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects
appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance
of pictures taken with white balance set to
F
(Auto), or to intentionally apply
a creative effect to your images. The default setting is
F
(Auto).
* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(4).
The White Balance screen appears.
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
G
Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)
H
Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the
bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)
^
Cloudy
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)
J
Fluorescent
Light
For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select
the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N
(neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).
I
Tungsten
Light
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a
picture. (About 2850K)
b
Flash
For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
K
Manual
Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to
the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
K
Color
Temperature
Use this to set the color temperature in figures. You can
save three settings.
White Balance
W h i t e B ala n c e
Auto
A u t o
Check
Check
White Balance
Auto
Check
5000K
5000K
5000K
OK
O K
OK
OK

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Pentax K10D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.2 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 pixels
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Color depth3x8, 3x12, 3x22 bit
Digital SLRYes
Video capabilityNo
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 30 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP, Mac OS X 10.2+
Filter size23.5 mm
FocusTTL
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus
Flash modesAuto
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)210000 pixels
USB version2.0
Photo effectsblack&white, Sepia
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playbackSlide show
Self-timer delay2, 12 s
MaterialPolycarbonate
Product colorBlack
Compatible memory cardssd
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth101 mm
Width141.5 mm
Height70 mm
Weight710 g

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