Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto IST DS del fabbricante Pentax
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Operating Manual The manu facturer reserves th e right to chan ge specifica tion, desig n and sco pe of supply without notice. . AP008701 /ENG Copyright © PEN TAX Corpo ration 2004 FOM 01.1 1.2004 Printed in Belgium PENTAX Corporat ion 2-36-9, M aeno-c ho, Itabash i-ku, Tok yo 174-8 639, JAPA N (http:// www.
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX J Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
1 We have paid clos e attention to the safety of this p roduct. When using this product, we request you r special atte ntion regarding items marke d with the following symbols. Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
2 Caution • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire.
3 • Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet.
4 FOR SAFE US E OF YOUR CAMERA................ ................. .............. ...1 ABOUT THE CAMERA ......................... .............. ................. ................ . 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAG E ............. ................... ....
5 Basic Operations 41 Basic Shooting Operat ion ........... ................ .................... ............ 42 Holding the Camera ..... ................ ................. ................. ................. ....42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings .
6 Menu Reference 91 Using the Button Functions ............... ................... ................... ... 92 Capture Mode ..... ................. ................. ................. .............. ...............92 Playback ....... ................. .
7 Distance and Aperture when Using th e Built-in Flash ...... ................149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash .... ................. ................. .............. ................ ...........151 Using an Extern al Flash (Optio nal) .
8 Main Specifications ..................... ................ ................ .............. 189 Specification for Remote Control (Opt ional) ............ ................. ........191 Glossary ........................ ................ ...............
9 This operating manual contain s the following chapters. The symbols used in this operating ma nual are explained below. Composition of the Operating Manual 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working p arts before use. J Camera Ch aracteristi cs ............ ........... 12 Checking the Contents of th e Package .............. 13 Names of Working Parts ...... ............ ...
12 1 Before Using Your Camera J Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6. 1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic rang e. • Features an AF sensor with 11 fo cusing points. Th e central 9 are wide cross area sensors.
13 1 Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories ar e packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included .
14 1 Before Using Your Camera Names of Working Parts Camera.
15 1 Before Using Your Camera Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Diopter adjustment lever Mode di al Built-in flash m c button Hot shoe USB/Video terminal DC input ter minal LCD panel.
16 1 Before Using Your Camera The following in dicators appear on the LCD monitor dependin g on the status of the camera. Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. LCD Monitor Indications While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Select [Off ] for [Guide d isplay] in [ H Set-up] to not show indicato rs.
17 1 Before Using Your Camera Press the M button in captur e mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD moni tor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information Press the fo ur-way cont roller ( 5 ) to view explanation of set mode dial. Explanation of Set Mode Dial Capture Mode 1 Focus mode (p.
18 1 Before Using Your Camera The camera switches screen displays ever y time you press M button during pl ayback. Detailed Information Playback You can change t he information i nitially displ ayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160) 1 Captured images 13 Flash mode (p.
19 1 Before Using Your Camera Histogram Display 1 Capture quality 2 Image folder number and file number (p.169) 3 Protect icon (p.77) 4 Histogram • Areas where blooming occurred bli nk if Hot spot warn ing is on. (p.160) • Press the four-way contro ller ( 23 ) in the histogra m display to move the Histogram display posi tion up or down.
20 1 Before Using Your Camera Viewfinder Indications 1 Autofocus frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.130) 3 Focus point (p.123) 4 Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is availab le and blinks when flash is recommended but not set. 5 Picture mode icon (p.
21 1 Before Using Your Camera 10 Number of recordable images/EV co mpensation Show the number of recordable imag es with current quality and recorded pixel setting. Show the number of continuous s hooting re cordable images. (p.100) EV compensation value appears whe n EV compensation is being adjuste d.
22 1 Before Using Your Camera The following information a ppears in the LCD pane l on top of the ca mera. LCD Panel Indications 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 6 AE metering (p.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your fi rst steps fr om purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it a nd follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .. ................................. ........... 24 Inserting the Batteries .
24 2 Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.
25 2 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries Insert batteries into the camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA al kaline batteries. 1 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration ( ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens ( ), and then flip open.
26 2 Getting Started 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( ) to close. You can use four kinds o f batteries with your camera . Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
27 2 Getting Started You can confirm re maining battery level b y checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. The still picture storage c apacity is based on measuring condition s in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback ti me is based on PENTAX measu ring conditions.
28 2 Getting Started We recommend using th e AC adapter D-AC10 (optio nal) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before o pening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal o n the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.
29 2 Getting Started Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card Captured im ages are re corded on th e SD Memory Ca rd. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). 1 Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction.
30 2 Getting Started Precautions When Using the SD Memo ry Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-pr otect swit ch. Setting the sw itch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
31 2 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and qu ality level (data compression rate) of p ictures acco rding to how you intend t o use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger record ed size or the more E are clearer when printed.
32 2 Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera OFF when not in use. • The power will automatic ally turn off when you do not pe rform any operations within a set period of t ime.
33 2 Getting Started Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, t he “Initial Settings” screen appears o n the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set th e language displayed on the LCD moni tor and the current date and time.
34 2 Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The cursor moves to [ W ]. 5 Press the four-way controller ( 45 ) to dis play the screen for setting the city. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set dayligh t saving time (DST). 7 Press the 4 button.
35 2 Getting Started Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date sty le. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [24h].
36 2 Getting Started 7 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to set the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.
37 2 Getting Started Attaching the Lens All camera ex posure modes are available w hen using D A, D FA, FA J o r other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions ar e restricted when not set to Aperture s (Auto). A lso see “Note s on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.
38 2 Getting Started 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( ) and turn the lens counterclockwise. • The body mount cover ( ) is a cover to prevent scratches and bl ock dust when shipped.
39 2 Getting Started Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfi nder image clearly, slid e the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from –2.5 m -1 to +1.
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - Flash OFF mode) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced function s and settings for taking pictures, refer to chap ter 4 and onward.
42 3 Basic Oper ations Basic Shooting Operation How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both ha nds.
43 3 Basic Oper ations Capturing method wher e the camera automatically selects optimal settings by scene when shutter release bu tton is pressed is expl ained. 1 Set the mode dial to I . The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject.
44 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject. Determine the size of the subject. 1 Using the Zoom Lens (p.48) 4 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway . The autofocus system operates.
45 3 Basic Oper ations 6 Review captured images on the LCD monitor. Image displays for one second on the LCD monitor after capturing (Instant Review.) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. 1 Setting the Display Time (p.
46 3 Basic Oper ations The autofocus mechanism is not perfec t. Focusing may be difficult when capturing under th e following conditions (a to f below).
47 3 Basic Oper ations Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes The camera selects and set the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dia l indicator. Select U (Normal), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), (Moving Object), .
48 3 Basic Oper ations Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide a ngle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.
49 3 Basic Oper ations Using the Built-in Flash Use the following proc edures to take a pict ure in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m. Ex posure will not be properly controlle d and vignetting may occur when used at a dista nce closer than 0.
50 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The flash options screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a flash mode. 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture.
51 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustra tion to retract the flash. 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings.
52 3 Basic Oper ations Red-eye is the phenomenon whe re eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments w ith a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electron ic flash in the r etina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environ ments.
53 3 Basic Oper ations Other Shooting Modes Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears.
54 3 Basic Oper ations 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select j . 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway.
55 3 Basic Oper ations 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off of the shutter release button to stop. Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
56 3 Basic Oper ations 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). 200 2 0 0 200 Fn OK Exit E x i t Exit.
57 3 Basic Oper ations The Drive Mode options screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or r . 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Confirm in the finder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway .
58 3 Basic Oper ations 7 Press the shutter release button fully. For g , the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
59 3 Basic Oper ations The shutter can be relea sed with the opt ional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (three-second delay) for remote control sho oting. 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears.
60 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select h or i . The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status.
61 3 Basic Oper ations 7 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front of the camera.
62 3 Basic Oper ations Use the Mir ror Lock Up func tion if camera shake is eviden t even when Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is us ed. When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shu tter is released tw o seconds if 2 sec.
63 3 Basic Oper ations Playing Back Still Pictures You can play back captured still pic tures with the camera. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
64 3 Basic Oper ations 2 Press the four-way controller ( 45 ). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. You can rotate images 90 ° counterclo ckwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.
65 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Press the 4 button. Image rotation information is saved. You can magn ify images up to 12 times wh en displaying. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
66 3 Basic Oper ations 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y ). Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f ) to return. Press the 4 button to return to the original size. Press four-way controller ( 2345 ) in zoom display to change the display area.
67 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Press the Q button. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f ). Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select an image.
68 3 Basic Oper ations You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to be displayed first.
69 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Press any button to end slideshow. Press the shutter release button or the Q button, slide the main switch to | (preview) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode.
70 3 Basic Oper ations Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the video cable, you can pl ay back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your mo nitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before conne cting the cable.
71 3 Basic Oper ations Processing Images with Filters You can edit shot images u sing digita l filters. Processed imag es are saved under a different name. Digital Filter 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. • RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
72 3 Basic Oper ations 2 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ). The screen for selecting the filter appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image.
73 3 Basic Oper ations Deleting Images You can delete on e image at a time. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete].
74 3 Basic Oper ations You can delete all saved images at once. 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete All] and press the 4 button. All images are deleted.
75 3 Basic Oper ations You can delete multiple images from the nine-im age display at once. 1 Press the Q button. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f ).
76 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Press the i button. 9 appears above the images. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move to the images to delete and pres s the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Press { button to select all images. (The selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images.
77 3 Basic Oper ations You can protect images from being accidentally erased. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. The most recently captured images (image with the largest file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor.
78 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.
79 3 Basic Oper ations Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can order convention al photograph prints b y taking the SD Memory Card with recorded imag es to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date.
80 3 Basic Oper ations 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ).
81 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ).
82 3 Basic Oper ations 5 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for all the image s are saved and the camera returns to playback status. The number of copies speci fied in settings for al l images applies to all the images. Before printi ng, check that the number is correct.
83 3 Basic Oper ations Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print imag es directly from th e camera withou t using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.
84 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Press the 3 button. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the [ H Set-up] menu. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Transfer Mode]. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). A pop-up menu appears.
85 3 Basic Oper ations 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [PictBridge]. 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is changed. 7 Press the 3 button. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera and PictBridg e compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the cam era.
86 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Turn the printer on. 4 After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears. 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print one screen appears.
87 3 Basic Oper ations 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed.
88 3 Basic Oper ations 10 Press the 4 button. 11 Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] a nd [Border Status]. The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set. When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.
89 3 Basic Oper ations 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings . The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to “Printing Single Images” (p.86) for details on how to make the settings.
90 3 Basic Oper ations 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the image and print settings. Print settings are set with Print Service.
4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of J by buttons and menus. Using the Button Functions ..... ................ ...........92 Using the Menu ......... ................................. ...........96 Using the Fn Menu ... .........................
92 4 Menu Reference Using the Button Functions Functions of buttons used during shooting ar e noted. Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.45) Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.129).
93 4 Menu Reference Focus mode lever Switch between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.121). Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104) K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49) 3 button Displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).
94 4 Menu Reference Functions of bu ttons used durin g playback are no ted. Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode. Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off (p.32) 3 button Press to display the [ Q Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the four- way controller ( 45 ) to display [ H Set-up] menu (p.
95 4 Menu Reference M button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18) Q button Press to switch to capture mode. Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77) 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.
96 4 Menu Reference Using the Menu This section explains operatio n methods for [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu, [ H Set-up] menu and [ A Custom] menu. Displayin g the Menu scre en 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor.
97 4 Menu Reference Select a menu item and set. Procedures to set the Quality Level on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). Available Quality Level options appear.
98 4 Menu Reference Perform settings related to capturing in the [ A Rec. Mode] me nu. Perform settings r elated to playback and editing images in the [ Q Playback] menu. [ A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page Image Tone Set the color tone of pictures.
99 4 Menu Reference Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ H Set-up ] menu. [ H Set-up] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page Format Format the SD Memory Card. p.162 Beep Switch the beep tone on/off. p.163 Date Adjust Set the date format and time.
100 4 Menu Reference Set custom func tions to fully use t he functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting doe s not use Custom Function. [ A Custom] menu settings are activated when [Settings], the first item, is O (on).
101 4 Menu Reference FI with S lens used Set to enable focus indicato r when screw mount lens is in use. Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled. — Using aperture ring Set to disable shutter relea se when lens aperture ring is set at other than s .
102 4 Menu Reference Using the Fn Menu Press the { button while taking a picture . The Fn menu appear s. Press the fo ur-way cont roller ( 2345 ) to set the operation. Capture Mode Four-way controller Item Functi on Page 2 Drive Mode Select Continuous shooting, Self-Timer, Remote control or Auto bracket.
103 4 Menu Reference Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appear s. Press the fo ur-way cont roller ( 245 ) to set the operation. Playback Four-way controller Item Functi on Page 2 DPOF Settings Set the DPOF settings. p.79 4 Digital Filter Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or ad d softening and slimming effects.
104 4 Menu Reference Using the Mode Dial You can switch the Shooting mode by settin g the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item Function Page I (Auto Picture) Selects automatically fr om Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Moving Obj ect Modes.
105 4 Menu Reference e (Program) Shutter speed and apertu re are automatically set to the proper exposure when taking pictures. p.133 b (Shutter Priority) Set shutter speed and use to express the motion of moving subjects. Take pictu res of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that look lively.
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5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your J experience. Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ....................................................... .............. ......... 108 Focusing ............... ...............
108 5 Function Referenc e Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is [ F (Bright)]. Set in [Image Tone] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Setting the Image Tone F Bright Images are finished bri ghtly, contrasting and sharp .
109 5 Function Referenc e You can select the num ber of recorded pix els from P (3008×2008/ 3008×2000), Q (2400×1600) and R (153 6×1024). The more pixels there are, the larger the pictur e and th e bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to quality level settings .
110 5 Function Referenc e You can set the image quality level. T he file size will also differ ac cording to the Recorded Pixels settings. The default se tting is [ C (Best)]. Set in [Quality Level] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Setting the Quality Level | RAW RAW data is CCD output data sa ved without p rocessing.
111 5 Function Referenc e Select from f ive level s of Saturat i on, Sharpness and Contra st. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Set [Saturation], [Sharpne ss] and [Contrast] in the [ A Rec.
112 5 Function Referenc e The color of the subje ct changes with the light source. For example, th e same white object will be a different s hade of white in day light than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters.
113 5 Function Referenc e You can adjust the white balance depe nding on the light source when taking pictures. With Manua l White Ba lance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be prec isely adjust ed with the white balance provided in the camera (p.
114 5 Function Referenc e 4 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [ K (Manual)]. 5 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The message screen appears. 6 Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in th e viewfinder under the light to adj ust white balance.
115 5 Function Referenc e You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set within a sens itivity rang e equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. The default setting is [200]. Set [Sensitivity ] in the Fn menu. (p.
116 5 Function Referenc e ISO Sensitivity Warning ap pears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded. Set a sensitiv ity that is not regularly used to avoid forget ting to reset when sensitivity is raised. IS O Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default.
117 5 Function Referenc e You can set the color space to use. The default setti ng is [1 (sRGB)]. Set in [Color Space] in the [ A Custom] menu. (p.101) Setting the Color Space 1s R G B Set to sRGB color space.
118 5 Function Referenc e Focusing You can focus with th e following methods. Select the ar ea in the viewfin der to fo cus (focus point) from [Auto], [Select] and [Center]. (p.123) 1 Set the focus mode lever to = . 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
119 5 Function Referenc e Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. (If it is blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46) • The focus is locked (foc us lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off of the shutter release butto n first.
120 5 Function Referenc e You can set so that the fo cusing performed when the shut ter release button is pressed halfway is canceled and is perfor med when the 4 button is pressed. Set [2 (Enable AF)] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [ A Custom] menu.
121 5 Function Referenc e When you adjust the focu s manually, you can either ch eck with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinde r matte field to adjust focus. You can manu ally adjust the fo cus using the focus indicator ] . 1 Set the focus mode lever to .
122 5 Function Referenc e You can manually adjust the focus us ing the viewfinder ma tte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to . 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen.
123 5 Function Referenc e Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is [ N (Auto)]. The selected focus point lights red in the viewfinder.
124 5 Function Referenc e 1 Select [ S (Select)] in [Swtch dst msr pt] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject.
125 5 Function Referenc e If the subject is outside of the rang e of the focus point area, the came ra cannot autom atically focus on the su bject. In this situation , you can aim the focus point on the sub ject, use foc us lock and recompose the picture.
126 5 Function Referenc e 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [ A C ustom] menu (p.1 00) to fix the exposure value while focus is locked . Exposure is not fixed by defau lt during focus lock.
127 5 Function Referenc e Setting the Exposure Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. The re are many correc t combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce d ifferent effects.
128 5 Function Referenc e Adjust the amount of lig ht hitting the CCD by ch anging the aperture. Opening the aperture ( reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus.
129 5 Function Referenc e When you focus on a por tion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in fo cus. This focused range is called the depth of field. If you use Depth of Field confirm ation, you can check the depth of field in the viewfi nder befo re taking a picture.
130 5 Function Referenc e Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. [Multi-seg ment metering], [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot meteri ng] mode c an be selected. The default setting is [Multi-segment]. Set in [AE Metering] in the [ A Rec.
131 5 Function Referenc e Metering is weighted at the center of th e screen. Use this metering when you wa nt to compensate the exposure by experience , instead of le aving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center).
132 5 Function Referenc e This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes. Use the mode dial (p.10 4) to change the exposure mode.
133 5 Function Referenc e Shutter speed and aper ture value are automatically set for taking pi ctures at the proper exposure. Perform the followin g to adjust the exposure . 1 Set the mode dial to e . 2 Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and adjust the exposure.
134 5 Function Referenc e Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fa st moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. Apertur e value is automatically set to appropr iate exposure depending o n the shutter speed.
135 5 Function Referenc e • Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the shutter speed i n increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.
136 5 Function Referenc e Set aperture and us e when you want to adjust the depth of view. The depth of view is deeper and the fron t and back of th e focused object is clear when aperture is set to a lar ge value. The depth of view is shallowe r and the front and back of the focused ob ject is blur red when ap erture is set t o a small value.
137 5 Function Referenc e • Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.
138 5 Function Referenc e You can set the shutter s peed and aper ture value. T his mode is suitab le to take pictures of your choice by combining them.
139 5 Function Referenc e The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed and aperture, the value being adjusted is underlined in the viewfinder.
140 5 Function Referenc e This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. 1 Set the mode dial to p . Using the p (Bulb) Mode • Turn the e-dial to adjust t he aperture value. • Set the aperture value so that EV Compensati on is performed in inc rements of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.
141 5 Function Referenc e This allows you to deliberately over-e xpose (brighten) or under-exp ose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ A Custom] me nu.
142 5 Function Referenc e Set Exposure Setting Steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in [ A Custom] to increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too sm all or backlit and a proper exposure setting canno t be obtained.
143 5 Function Referenc e You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the seco nd frame is under-exposed ( negative compensat ion) and the third is over -exposed (positiv e compensation ).
144 5 Function Referenc e 4 Press the 4 button twice. Shooting is ready and ] is displayed on the LCD panel. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 6 Press the shutter release button fully.
145 5 Function Referenc e Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket. * Set interval of steps in [E xpsr Setting Steps] in the [ A Custom] menu.
146 5 Function Referenc e Using the Built-in Flash You can change the flash output in a ra nge of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation value s are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV. * Set interval of steps in [E xpsr Setting Steps] in the [ A Custom] menu.
147 5 Function Referenc e You can set to enable sh ooting while fl ash is being charged. Set [2 (On)] for [Release when Chrging] in the [ A Custom] menu (p.101). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by defau lt. • When taking a moving subject, you ca n use th e flash to change the blu r effect.
148 5 Function Referenc e You can use slow-speed-sync when sh ooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. Using b (Shutter Priori ty) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b . b (Shutter Priority) mode is set.
149 5 Function Referenc e A set criteria is necessary b etween the gu ide number, a perture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate an d adjust the s hooting co nditions if flash is not sufficient. Flash guide number for bu ilt-in flash The following equation calcu lates the dis tance of the f lash for ap erture values.
150 5 Function Referenc e The following equation calcu lates the ap erture value fo r shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number ÷ shooting distan ce When sensitivity is [ISO200] and sh ooting dista nce is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.
151 5 Function Referenc e When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the J without the hood, built-in flash co mpatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated w ithout a hood .
152 5 Function Referenc e FA J Zoom 75 to 300 mm F4.5 to 5.8AL Yes FA * Zoom 80 to 200 mm F2.8ED (IF) Yes FA Zoom 80 to 320 mm F4.5 to 5.6 Yes FA Zoom 80 to 200 mm F4.7 to 5.6 Yes FA Zoom 100 to 300 mm F4.7 to 5.8 Yes FA * Zoom 250 t o 600 mm F5.6ED (I F) No DA14 mm F2.
153 5 Function Referenc e Using the optional externa l flash AF360FGZ enables a varie ty of flash modes, such as P-TTL au to flash mode, TTL auto fla sh mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available fu nctions differ by the external flash being used.
154 5 Function Referenc e The AF360FGZ will automatically conv ert the field angle differential.
155 5 Function Referenc e With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-spe ed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover an d attach the AF360FGZ.
156 5 Function Referenc e Using in Wireless Mode 1 Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location. 2 Set the AF360FGZ power switch to [WIRELESS]. 3 Set the AF360FGZ wirele ss mode to S (Slave). 4 Turn the camera mo de dial and set the exposu re mode to e , b , c or a mode.
157 5 Function Referenc e As with the built-in flash, red-eye re duction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on so me flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions.
158 5 Function Referenc e To use two or m ore external flashes simultaneously, eith er use the same type of flashes as shown in the flas h function chart on p.153 or use the combination of AF360 FGZ/AF500FTZ/AF330FTZ a nd AF400FTZ/ AF240FT. The built-i n flash can be combined with any type.
159 5 Function Referenc e Using AF330FTZ/AF500 FTZ with AF360FGZ or AF360FGZ in combination with the built-in flash allo ws twin flash photography ( contrast- control-synch flash photogr aphy). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units.
160 5 Function Referenc e Settings During Playback Set informatio n to show du ring playba ck. The camera switches display information whe n you press M button. Set in [Plybk dsply mthd] in the [ Q Playback] menu. (p.98) If [Hot Spot wrnng] is selected on the Instant Review and playba ck screens, bright areas in the image blink.
161 5 Function Referenc e Set in [Hot spot wrnng] in the [ Q Playback] menu. (p.98) You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.68) Set image display interval to [3 sec ], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].
162 5 Function Referenc e Camera Settings Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the came ra before using the card. Formatting will delete all the da ta on the SD Memory Card. 1 Select [Format] on the [ H Set-up] menu (p .99). 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the Format screen.
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164 5 Function Referenc e The date and time sele cted in [Initial Settings] (p.33) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to disp lay the local date a nd time on the LCD monitor when traveling over seas. 1 Select [World Time] on the [ H Set-up] menu.
165 5 Function Referenc e 7 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [DST]. 9 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).
166 5 Function Referenc e List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa/ West Asia Nairobi Anchorage Jeddah Vancouver Tehran San Francisco Dubai Los Angeles Karachi C.
167 5 Function Referenc e You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [ H Set-up] me nu. (p.99) 1 Setting the Display Langua ge (p.33) Set to display guides on the LCD mo nitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed .
168 5 Function Referenc e You can adjus t the brightne ss of the LCD mo nitor. Adjust se ttings when the LCD mo nitor is hard t o see. Set in [Brightnes s Level] in the [ H Set- up] menu. (p.99) When you connect th e camera to AV equipme nt such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) fo r playing back images.
169 5 Function Referenc e You can set the camera to turn off au tomatic ally if unused a fter a certain length of time. Sele ct from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [ H Set-up] menu.
170 5 Function Referenc e Select from [1 sec], [3 se c], [ 5 sec] or [Off]. The de fault setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Set to display h istogram dur ing Instant Rev iew. Select [2 (Plybck with Hstgram) in [Instant Review Dsply] in the [ A Custom] menu.
171 5 Function Referenc e Resetting to Default Settings Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Dat e Adjust, Languag e/ , Video Out an d World Time are not reset. 1 Select [Reset] on the [ H Set-up] menu.
172 5 Function Referenc e Reset settings in [ A Custom] menu to default settings. Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ H Set-up] menu are not reset. 1 Select [Reset] on the [ A Custom] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) a nd display the Reset Custom Fnction screen.
6 Appendix Default Settings .... ....................................... ....... 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ......... ................ ................. ........... 177 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............. .........
174 6 Appendix Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. Last Memory Settin g Yes : The current set ting (last mem ory) is saved wh en the came ra is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
175 6 Appendix [ Q Playback] Menu * Only slimness for the slim filter is saved. [ H Set-up] Menu Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Page Plybk dsply mthd Image only Yes Y es p.160 Hot spot wrnng Off Yes Yes p.160 Digital Filter B&W Yes* Yes p.
176 6 Appendix [ A Custom] Menu * Reset sett ings in [ A Custo m] menu. Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Page Settings P (Off) Yes Yes p.100 Noise Reduction On Yes Yes p.140 Expsr Setting Steps 1/2EV Steps Yes Yes p.142 Senstvty Corction Off Yes Yes p.
177 6 Appendix Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used wit h this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s posit ion on the aperture ri ng can be used with this camera . Refer to “Notes on [Using Apertu re Ring]” (p.
178 6 Appendix Lens names and mount na mes FA prime lenses (non-zoom le nses) an d DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zo om lenses, power zoo m enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without po wer zoom use the KAF mount. See th e lens manual for deta ils.
179 6 Appendix Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in [ A Custom] menu (p.101), the shutte r can be released ev en if the apertur e ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s p osition or a lens withou t a s position is attached.
180 6 Appendix Cleaning the CCD Shadows may appear in the image for white backgro unds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be clea ned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precis ion part.
181 6 Appendix 5 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Mirror Up]. 6 Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 7 Clean the CCD. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD.
182 6 Appendix Optional Accessories A number of d edicated access ories are availa ble for this cam era. Please contact a service center for deta ils regarding accessories. This AC adapte r supplies power fr om the outlet into your camera. This is a remote shutter release cord.
183 6 Appendix Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for using th e AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Ada pter F G Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the extern al flash away from the camera.
184 6 Appendix Camera Case O-CC28 The accessories below are th e same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera. Eyecup F L Strap O-ST10 Camera Case Others.
185 6 Appendix Error Messages Error Message Description Memory c ard full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.73) You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or reco rded pixels.
186 6 Appendix Image folder could not be created The maximum folder numbe r (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.162) Could not save i mage The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error.
187 6 Appendix Troubleshooting We recommend checking th e following items before contacting a ser vice center. Problem Cause Reme dy Camera does not turn on Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Battery is not installed properly Check orientation of battery.
188 6 Appendix In rare cases, the camera may no t operate correctly due to static electricit y. This can be remedie d by taking the batterie s out and putting them back in again . When the mirror rema ins in the up position, take the batteries ou t and put them ba ck in again.
189 6 Appendix Main Specifications Number of Shots Compression: C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12 Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-st ill camera with bui lt- in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels 6.10 megapixels Sensor Total pixels 6.
190 6 Appendix Shutter Electronically con trolled vertical-run foc al-plane shutter, Electromagnetic rele ase, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Man ual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV st ep or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch i n OFF positio n.
191 6 Appendix EV Compensation ±2.0EV (Selectable between 1/ 2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps) AE lock Button type (timer t ype 20 sec.) possible to continue with shutter button halfway press ed Built-in f lash P-TTL built-in f lash with serial control , GN 15.
192 6 Appendix Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Ado be Systems, In c. for commer cial printing. Wider range of color rep roduc tion than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available wh en printed are no t lost when editing images from a computer.
193 6 Appendix Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [s RGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject.
194 6 Appendix Histogram A graph that sho ws the darkest and brig htest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents th e brightne ss and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to th e exposure status of an image.
195 6 Appendix Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by th e number of pixels. The more pixels that compose a pictur e, the larger the image size. Sensitivity The degree of light. With a high sensit ivity, images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark pl aces, reducing camera shake.
196 6 Appendix Index Symbols [ A Rec. Mode] Menu ..... 98, 174 [ Q Playback] Menu ...... 98, 175 [ H Set-up] Menu ............ 99, 175 [ A Custom] Menu ......... 100, 176 I Auto Picture ........... . 43, 47 U Normal ............................. . 47 = Portrait .
197 6 Appendix Delete .......... .................... ....... 73 Delete All Images .. ................. 74 i (Delete ) button .................. 94 Deleting a Single Image ..... .... 73 Depth of Field ..... .................. 128 Digital Filter ......
198 6 Appendix Manual White Balance .... ..... 113 Matte Field ...................... ..... 122 3 button ................... 93, 94 Menu Operation ..................... 96 Meter Operating Time .......... 132 Mirror Lock Up .... ............ 62, 181 Mode dial .
199 6 Appendix Slideshow ........... ............ 68, 161 Slim (Digital Filter) ................. . 71 Soft (Digital Filter) ........... ....... 71 Spot Metering ....................... 131 sRGB ........... ................ ......... 117 Strap .......
200 6 Appendix WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased th rough authorized bona fide photographic distribution channe ls are guaranteed again st defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
201 6 Appendix required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Befor e sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you ar e send.
202 6 Appendix For customer s in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause und esired operation.
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