Ricoh K3 Manual
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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53034Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2013 R01DTH13 Printed in Philippines RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr) RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk) RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. (http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com) RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.ricoh-imaging.ca) RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., LTD. 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn) http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Introduction1 2Getting Started 3Shooting 4Playback 5Settings 6Appendix SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual PENTAX
Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)Eyecup Fs(Installed on camera)ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Triangular ring and protective cover(Installed on camera) Battery grip terminal cover (Installed on camera) Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 Battery charger D-BC90 AC plug cord Strap O-ST132Software (CD-ROM) S-SW140 Operating Manual (this manual) Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.81.
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introducing the K-3Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Changing the Settings Appendix
How to Use This Manual 2 v Names and Functions of the Working Parts ............................................................. p.7 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.16 Menu List ...................................................... p.18 Attaching the Strap ..................................... p.25 Attaching a Lens ......................................... p.25 Using the Battery and Charger .................. p.26 Inserting a Memory Card ............................ p.28 Initial Settings .............................................. p.29 Basic Shooting Operation .......................... p.31 Reviewing Images ....................................... p.34 Configuring the Capture Settings .............. p.35 Taking Still Pictures .................................... p.36 Recording Movies ....................................... p.38 Setting the Exposure .................................. p.39 Using the Built-in Flash .............................. p.41 Setting the Focus Method .......................... p.42 Setting the Drive Mode ............................... p.47 Setting the White Balance .......................... p.52 Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ..... p.54 Correcting Images ....................................... p.57 How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the K-3............................... p.7 Gives you an overview of the K-3. Read this and get to know your K-3! 2 Getting Started....................................... p.25 Explains how to get your K-3 ready for shooting as well as basic operations. 3 Taking Pictures......................................p.35 Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly, try out the camera and take lots of pictures!
How to Use This Manual 3 Playback Mode Palette Items ..................... p.59 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.60 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.64 Editing and Processing Images ................. p.65 Camera Settings .......................................... p.71 File Management Settings .......................... p.75 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ..................................................... p.80 Functions Available with Various Lenses .......................................................... p.81 Functions when Using an External Flash ............................................................. p.84 Using the GPS Unit ..................................... p.85 Troubleshooting .......................................... p.86 Main Specifications ..................................... p.90 Index ............................................................. p.96 For Using Your Camera Safely ................... p.100 Care to be Taken During Handling ............ p.101 WARRANTY POLICY .............. ..................... p.104 There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones. 4 Playback Functions.............................. p.59 Explains various operations for playing back and editing images. 5 Changing the Settings........................ p.71 Explains how to change other settings. 6 Appendix...................................................p.80 Provides various resources.
Contents 4 How to Use This Manual .........................2 Introducing the K-3 ..................................7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 7Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8 Monitor Display .............................................................. 9 Viewfinder .................................................................... 14 LCD Panel ................................................................... 15 Electronic Level ........................................................... 15 How to Change Function Settings .................... 16Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 16 Using the Control Panel ............................................... 16 Using the Menus .......................................................... 17 Menu List ............................................................. 18Rec. Mode Menu ......................................................... 18 Movie Menu ................................................................. 21 Playback Menu ............................................................ 21 Set-up Menu ................................................................ 22 Custom Setting Menu .................................................. 23 Getting Started .......................................25 Attaching the Strap ............................................ 25 Attaching a Lens ................................................. 25 Using the Battery and Charger .......................... 26 Charging the Battery .................................................... 26 Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 27 Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 28 Inserting a Memory Card ................................... 28 Initial Settings ..................................................... 29 Turning the Camera On ............................................... 29 Setting the Display Language ...................................... 29 Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 30 Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 31 Basic Shooting Operation ................................. 31Shooting with Live View ............................................... 33 Reviewing Images .............................................. 34 Taking Pictures ......................................35 Configuring the Capture Settings ..................... 35Memory Card Settings ................................................. 35 Image Capture Settings ............................................... 35 Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 35 Taking Still Pictures ........................................... 36EV Compensation ........................................................ 37 Recording Movies ............................................... 38Playing Back Movies .................................................... 39 Setting the Exposure .......................................... 39Sensitivity ..................................................................... 39 AE Metering ................................................................. 40 Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 41 Setting the Focus Method .................................. 42 Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the Viewfinder .................................................................... 43 Setting the AF Mode during Live View ......................... 44 AF Fine Adjustment ..................................................... 45 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................ 46 Setting the Drive Mode ....................................... 47Continuous Shooting .................................................... 48 Self-timer ...................................................................... 48 Remote Control ............................................................ 49 Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 49 Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 50 Multi-exposure ............................................................. 50 Interval Shooting .......................................................... 51 Interval Composite ....................................................... 51 Interval Movie Record .................................................. 52 Contents
Contents 5 Setting the White Balance ................................. 52Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 53 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ................................................................ 54 Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ............ 54Custom Image ............................................................. 54 Digital Filter .................................................................. 56 Correcting Images .............................................. 57Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 57 Lens Correction ........................................................... 57 Composition Adjustment .............................................. 58 Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 58 Playback Functions ...............................59 Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 59 Changing the Playback Method ........................ 60 Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 60 Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 61 Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 61 Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 62 Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 62 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 63 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............ 64 Editing and Processing Images ........................ 65 Copying an Image ........................................................ 65 Changing the Image Size ............................................ 65 Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 66 Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 66 Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 68 Editing Movies ............................................................. 68 RAW Development ...................................................... 69 Changing the Settings ...........................71 Camera Settings ................................................. 71Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 71 Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................ 73 Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City ............................................................................... 74Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 75 File Management Settings ................................. 75Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 75 Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................ 76 Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 78 Using a Wireless Memory Card ................................... 78 Appendix .................................................80 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ............................................................ 80 Functions Available with Va rious Lenses ........ 81 Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 82 Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 83 Functions when Using an External Flash ........ 84 Using the GPS Unit ............................................. 85 Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 85 Troubleshooting ................................................. 86Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 87 Error Messages ............................................................ 88 Main Specifications ............................................ 90Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software ........................................................ 94 Index .................................................................... 96 For Using Your Camera Safely ........................ 100 Care to be Taken During Handling .................. 101 WARRANTY POLICY ........................................ 104
1Introduction 6 Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera 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. To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera 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 camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for 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. • In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh. • In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.
1Introduction 7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver AF coupler Mirror Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Strap lug Hot shoe Lens mount index Speaker X-sync socket Strap lug AF assist light Card access lamp USB terminal (micro B) DC input terminal LCD panel Terminal cover Cable switch terminal Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Diopter adjustment dial HDMI terminal (type D) Microphone terminal Microphone Image plane indicator Viewfinder Monitor Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards Tripod socket Battery coverBattery cover unlock knob Battery grip contacts Headphone terminal Built-in flash Dial indicator
1Introduction 8 1EV Compensation button ( J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37) 2 ISO button ( N) Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.39) 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.32) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.29, p.46) 5 Front e-dial ( Q) Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36)You can change the menu category when a menu screen is displayed. (p.17) In playback mode, use this to select a different image. 6 Lens unlock button Press to detach a lens. (p.25) 7 Flash pop-up button (1 ) Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.41) 8 Mode dial lock button Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.32) 9 Mode dial Changes the exposure mode. (p.32) 0 Mode dial lock release lever Use this lever to release mode dial lock to operate the mode dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.32) a RAW/Fx button ( P) You can assign a function to this button. (p.71) b AF Mode button (b ) Press to change the AF Mode or AF point. (p.43) c Focus mode switch Press to change the focus mode. (p.42) d Live View/REC button ( K/a ) Displays the Live View image. (p.33) Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.38) e AE Metering/Delete button ( 2/L ) Press to change the metering method. (p.40) In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.34) f Playback button ( B) Switches to playback mode. (p.34) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. g INFO button ( G) Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.12) Buttons and Dials 6 2 f c j k n p 9 8 g i h o 7 4 3 a 0 5 1 e d l b m