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Pentax XG-1 - User Manual

Pentax XG-1
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Operating Manual
Digital Camera

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Pentax XG-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Effective Pixels16.0 MP
Optical Zoom52x
Digital Zoom4x
Focal Length4.3 - 223.6mm (35mm equivalent: 24 - 1248mm)
ISO Range100 - 6400
Video ResolutionFull HD 1080p
Display3.0-inch LCD
LCD Screen Resolution460, 000 dots
Sensor Type1/2.3" CMOS
Battery LifeApprox. 240 shots
Battery TypeD-LI92 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Weight567g (including battery and memory card)
Aperturef/2.8-5.6
Dimensions119.5 x 89.5 x 98.5 mm

Summary

Getting Ready

Installing Battery and Memory Card

Step-by-step guide on how to properly insert the rechargeable battery and SD memory card.

Charging Battery

Instructions for connecting the camera and power adapter to charge the battery.

How to Take Pictures

Basic steps for composing a shot, focusing, and taking a photograph with the camera.

Set Your Language, Date;Time

Guides the user through initial setup for language selection and setting the date and time.

Mode Overview

Using the Mode Dial

Describes the camera's mode dial and the different shooting modes available.

Auto Mode

Details how to use the Auto Mode for automatic camera setting optimization.

Program AE

Explains the Program AE mode for adjusting exposure settings while camera sets aperture/shutter.

Shutter Priority

Guides on using Shutter Priority mode to control shutter speed and automatically adjust aperture.

Aperture Priority

Explains how to use Aperture Priority mode to control aperture and automatically adjust shutter speed.

Manual Mode

Details on setting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO manually for full creative control.

Basic Operation

Using the Zoom Function

Details the optical and digital zoom functions for framing subjects in photos.

Focus Setting

Describes different focus modes like Single-AF, Multi-AF, and Object Tracking.

Macro Mode

Instructions for enabling Macro mode for close-up photography.

Flash Mode

Covers various flash modes like Force Off, Auto, Force Flash, and Red-Eye Reduction.

White Balance Setting

Adjusts color temperature for different light sources (AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, etc.).

EV Setting

Adjusts exposure value to control overall brightness of the image.

Exposure Compensation

Fine-tunes image brightness in high-contrast scenes, adjustable from -3.0 to +3.0 EV.

ISO

Sets light sensitivity of the sensor, affecting image noise and brightness.

Shutter Adjustment

Controls shutter speed for capturing motion, affecting exposure and motion blur.

Aperture Adjustment

Adjusts the lens aperture to control light and depth of field.

Playback

Viewing Photos and Videos

How to browse, play, and navigate through captured photos and video clips.

Photos and Video Deletion

Explains how to delete individual or multiple photos and videos from the camera.

Using the Menus

Playback Menu

Protect

Locks photos or videos to prevent accidental deletion.

Delete

Removes selected photos or videos from the camera's memory.

Setup Menu

Format Memory

Deletes all data from the memory card or internal memory.

Appendices

Main Specifications

Technical details of the camera, including sensor, resolution, and storage.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common camera problems and error conditions.

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