Ricoh Pentax K-3 Camera User Manual

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Available operations
t Memo• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be 
divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.68)
1Press  N, and then turn 
R .
The sensitivity displayed on the 
status screen, Live View screen, 
LCD panel and in the viewfinder 
changes.
Press  M to set the sensitivity to 
[ISO AUTO].
t  Memo• The adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity is 1 EV step. To 
adjust the sensitivity in accordance with the EV step setting 
for exposure, set from [2.Sensitivity Steps] of the  E1 menu.
You can set the range in which the 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
when the sensitivity is set to ISO 
AUTO. Set in [ISO AUTO Setting] of 
the  A2 menu. (Default setting: ISO 
100 to ISO 3200)
The manner in which the sensitivity is 
increased can be specified in [AUTO ISO Parameters].
u  Caution• When [HDR Capture] is set and [Auto Align] is set to on, 
[AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to  J.
Playing Back Movies
A Plays back/pauses a movie.
D
Forwards a frame (when paused).
Press and hold  DFast-forwards playback.
C
Reverses a frame (when paused).
Press and hold  CFast-reverses playback.
B Stops playback.
R Adjusts the volume (21 levels).
H Saves the displayed frame as a 
JPEG file (when paused).
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Setting the Exposure
Sensitivity
Setting the Range of ISO AUTO A2
H Slow Increases the sensitivity as little as possible.
I Standard (Default setting)
J Fast Actively increases the sensitivity.
I S O  A U T O   S e t t i n gISO AUTO Setting
A U T O   I S O   P a r a m e t e r sAUTO ISO Parameters100100--32003200
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You can set the Noise Reduction 
setting when shooting with a high ISO 
sensitivity in [High-ISO NR] of the 
A2 menu.
When [Custom] is selected, select 
[Setting] and set the noise reduction 
level according to the ISO sensitivity. Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness 
and determining exposure.
1Turn 
R while pressing 
2 .
t  Memo
• In [5. Link AE and AF Point] of the  E1 menu, you can set the 
camera to adjust the exposure automatically according to the 
position of the focusing point.
Noise Reduction when Shooting with a 
High ISO Sensitivity A
2
Auto Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated 
levels throughout ISO range. (Default setting)
Low/
Medium/
High Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen 
level throughout ISO range.
Custom Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels 
for each ISO setting.
Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO 
setting.
H i g h - I S O   N RHigh-ISO NRA u t oAutoL o wLowM e d i u mMediumH i g hHighC u s t o mCustomO f fOff
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H i g h - I S O   N RHigh-ISO NR
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AE Metering
A Multi-
segment The sensor meters the brightness in multiple 
different zones. (Default setting)
In backlit locations, this mode automatically 
adjusts exposure.
B Center-
weighted Metering is weighted at the center of the 
sensor.
The sensitivity increases at the center and no 
automatic adjustment is performed even 
during backlit scenes. 
C Spot The brightness is measured only within a 
limited area at the center of the sensor.
Useful when the subject is small.
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1Press B in standby mode.
2Select a flash mode.
3To compensate the flash 
output or when 
K is 
selected, press B and then 
use R to adjust the value.Press  M to reset the value to 0.0.
For [Wireless], first press  B, then 
use CD  to select  8 or 9 .
4Press  E.The camera returns to standby mode.
5Press  1.The built-in flash is popped up.
t Memo• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the 
exposure mode.
• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If  you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set 
[20. Release While Charging] in the  E3 menu.
• Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash  may be limited. (p.82)
• When the built-in flash is used in  J mode, the shutter speed 
automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a 
slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The 
shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other 
than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
Using the Built-in FlashX
A Auto Flash 
Discharge Automatically measures the 
ambient light and determines 
whether to use the flash.
B Auto 
Flash+Red-eye 
Reduction Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
reduction before an automatic 
flash.
C Flash On
Discharges a flash for each picture.
DFlash On+Red-
eye Reduction Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
reduction before the main flash.
E Slow-speed 
Sync Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Use this when shooting a portrait 
with the sunset in the background.
F Slow-speed 
Sync+Red-eye Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
reduction before the main flash is 
discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
H
G Trailing Curtain 
Sync Discharges a flash immediately 
before closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they 
are leaving a light trail behind them.
K
Manual Flash 
DischargeSets the amount of flash discharge 
between FULL and 1/128.
8
9Wireless
Synchronizes the dedicated external 
flash without using a sync cord. (p.83)
Select [Wireless (Master)] or 
[Wireless (Controller)].
F l a s h   O nFlash On
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Exposure ModesSelectable Flash Mode
T A, B  (No flash compensation)
G , H , J C, D , E , F , H , K , 8 , 9
I , K , L , M C, D , G , K , 8 , 9
N C, D , K , 8 , 9
F l a s h   O nFlash On
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• When the built-in flash is used in I, K  or L  mode, any 
desired shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set.
• The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from  approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting may occur when used at a 
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly 
depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting).
• For details on using an external flash, refer to “Functions  when Using an External Flash” (p.84). Set the focus mode switch to 
v or 
w .
The autofocus methods for shooting with the viewfinder differ 
from those for shooting with Live View.
t  Memo• You can use  I to focus on the 
subject. The I  button operation 
can be set in [Button 
Customization] of the  A4 menu. 
(p.71)
SensitivityGuide
NumberSensitivityGuide
Number
ISO 100 Approx. 13 ISO 3200 Approx. 73.5
ISO 200 Approx. 18.4 ISO 6400 Approx. 104
ISO 400 Approx. 26 ISO 12800 Approx. 147
ISO 800 Approx. 36.8 ISO 25600 Approx. 208
ISO 1600 Approx. 52 ISO 51200 Approx. 294
Setting the Focus Method
Shooting with 
the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus
Select from 
x, y , or z  mode 
which enables automatically switching 
between  x and y .
Set the focusing point in [AF Point]. (p.44)
Faster autofocus performance than “contrast 
detection AF” is possible.
Shooting with 
Live View Contrast detection AF
Face Detection and Tracking are available. 
(p.44)
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1Turn Q while pressing 
b . t
 Memo
• The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set 
in the  E3 menu.
• In [18. Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately  reactivate AF or to maintain the focus for a certain amount of 
time before activating AF when the subject happens to move 
out of the selected focusing area after being focused. The 
default setting is to immediately activate AF when focusing is 
unsuccessful.Setting the AF Mode when Shooting 
with the Viewfinder v
x
Single mode When the shutter release button is 
pressed halfway and the subject comes 
into focus, the focus is locked at that 
position. (Default setting)
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
y
Continuous 
mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous 
adjustment while the shutter release 
button is pressed halfway.
P
 appears in the viewfinder when the 
subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even if the 
subject is not in focus.
z
Auto-select 
mode Switches automatically between 
x and 
y  modes according to the subject.
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15. AF.S Setting Focus-priority (default setting), 
Release-priority
16. 1st Frame Action in 
AF.C Release-priority (default setting), 
Auto, Focus-priority
17. Action in AF.C 
Continuous Focus-priority (default setting), 
Auto, FPS-priority
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1Turn R while pressing  b.
Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than  J or  D is 
selected.
2Select the desired AF 
point.
Available operations
You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live 
View in [Live View] of the  A3 menu, or in [Contrast AF] of the 
control panel. The autofocus mode can also be changed by 
turning  R while pressing  b during Live View.
u Caution• When  f is selected, the focus lock operation (composition 
adjustment with the half press of the shutter release button) 
does not work.
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v
JAuto (27 AF 
Points) Out of the 27 AF points, the camera 
automatically selects the optimum 
focusing point. (Default setting)
I Zone Select Out of the selected 9 AF points, the 
camera automatically selects the 
optimum focusing point.
E Select Sets the focusing point to the user 
selected point from 27 points.
F Expanded 
Area AF (S)
Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
point from 27 points. When the subject 
happens to move out of the selected focusing 
area after being focused, 8 peripheral points 
are used as back-up points.
Not available in 
x mode.
G Expanded 
Area AF (M)
Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
point from 27 points. When the subject 
happens to move out of the selected focusing 
area after being focused, 24 peripheral 
points are used as back-up points.
Not available in 
x mode.
H Expanded 
Area AF (L)
Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
point from 27 points. When the subject 
happens to move out of the selected focusing 
area after being focused, 26 peripheral 
points are used as back-up points.
Not available in 
x mode.
D Spot Sets the focusing point to the center of 
the 27 points.
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ABCD
Changes the AF point.
E Returns the AF point to the center.
c Switches the function of ABCD to that 
for Change AF Point or the direct key 
operation.
Setting the AF Mode during Live 
ViewA 3/v
e Face 
Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. 
(Default setting)
The main face detection frame for AF and 
AE is displayed in yellow.
f Tracking Tracks the subject in focus.
The shutter can be released even if the 
subject is not in focus.
g Multiple AF 
Points Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
The sensor is divided into 45 areas (9 
horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can select 
a wider or narrower focusing area by using 
1, 9, 15, or 21 of those 45 available areas.
h Select Sets the focusing area by the number of 
pixels.
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You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF 
area).
1Set [AF Mode] to g or  h.
2Press  c.
3Select the AF area.Use the frame that appears on 
the monitor to change the 
position and size of the AF area.
Available operations
4Press  E.The AF area is set.
t Memo• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [ON] in [Live View] of the  A3 
menu, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and 
makes it easier to check the focus. This function works in both 
v  and  w modes. You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s 
autofocus system.
1Select [26. AF Fine Adjustment] in 
E4 menu and 
press  D.
The [26. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears.
2Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press  E.
3Select [Setting] and adjust 
the value.
Available operations
4Press  E.The adjustment value is saved.
5Press  F twice.The camera returns to standby mode.
t Memo• Check focus accuracy by magnifying the image during Live 
View (p.33) or Digital Preview (p.46).
Selecting the Desired Focusing Area
ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.
R Increases/reduces the size of the AF 
area (when g is selected).
M Returns the AF area to the center.
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AF Fine AdjustmentE4
Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all 
lenses.
Apply One Saves an adjustment value for the lens being 
used. (Up to 20 values)
D/ R  to the right Adjusts the focus to a closer 
position.
C/ R  to the left Adjusts the focus to a farther 
position.
M Resets the adjustment value to 
the default setting.
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Turn the main switch to U to use the 
preview function.
There are two preview methods.
1Select [Button Customization] in  A4 menu and 
press  D.
The [Button Customization] screen appears.
2Select [Preview Dial] and press  D.The [Preview Dial] screen appears.
3Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] and 
press  E.
4Press  F three times.The camera returns to standby mode.
t Memo• Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to 
[Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval 
Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER 
is activated.
• The display settings and camera operation during Digital  Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the  A4 menu. 
(p.20)
• The preview function can also be assigned to  P. (p.71) 
You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital 
Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods to 
the two controls, U  of the main switch and  P.Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)
Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the 
viewfinder. (Default setting)
Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure 
and focus on the monitor. (The maximum 
display time: 60 seconds)
You can magnify the image or save the 
preview image.
Setting the Preview Method
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You can choose from the following drive modes.
u Caution• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in 
combination with some other functions. (p.80)
t  Memo•Only  4, Q or  Y  can be selected in  C mode.
• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is  turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the  A 
4 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when 
the power is turned off. (p.75)
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off  when Self-timer, Remote Control, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting 
is selected.
• When the drive mode that employs  the self-timer or remote control is 
selected, the exposure may be 
affected if light enters the 
viewfinder. In such a case, use the 
AE Lock function or attach the 
optional ME viewfinder cap. 
Remove the eyecup before attaching the ME viewfinder cap.
Setting the Drive ModeW
Single Frame 
Shooting ( L) Normal capture mode
Continuous 
Shooting 
( Z /a /b ) Continuously takes pictures while the 
shutter release button is kept pressed.
The number of pictures that can be taken 
continuously varies according to the 
shutter speed.
Self-timer 
( O /P ) Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 
2 seconds after the shutter release button 
is pressed.
Remote Control 
( Q /R/ S) Enables shooting with remote control.
Select from [Remote Control], [Remote 
Control (3 sec. delay)] or [Remote 
Continuous Shooting].
Exposure 
Bracketing 
( T /1 /U ) Takes consecutive images at different 
exposure levels.
Select from [Exposure Bracketing], [Self-
timer+Exposure Bracketing] or [Exposure 
Bracket+Remote Ctrl].
Mirror Lock-up 
Shooting 
( c /d ) Takes images with the mirror raised.
Select from [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] or 
[Remote Control+Mirror Lock-up].
Multi-exposure 
( V /2 /W /X ) Creates a composite picture by taking 
multiple exposures and merging them into 
a single image.
Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi-
exposure+Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi-
exposure] or [Remote Control+Multi-
exposure].
Interval Shooting 
( Y ) Takes pictures at a set interval from a set 
time.
Interval 
Composite (
3) Takes still pictures at a set interval and 
merges them into a single image.
Star and moon trails can be captured in 
one image.
Interval Movie 
Record ( Y) Takes still pictures at a set interval from a 
set time and saves them as a single movie 
file.
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1Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.
2Select  Z and press  B.
3Select Z, a , or  b and press  E.The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If 
you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set 
[20. Release While Charging] in the  E3 menu.
t  Memo•In  x  mode, the focus position is locked in the first frame.
1Press  A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.
2Select  O and press  B.
3Select O or  P and press E .The camera returns to standby mode.
4Press the shutter release button halfway, then 
fully.
The self-timer lamp blinks.
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2 
seconds.
Continuous Shooting
C o n t i n u o u s   S h o o t i n g   ( H )Continuous Shooting (H)
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Self-timer
S e l f - t i m e r   ( 1 2   s e c . ) Self-timer (12 sec.)
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