Pentax K-30 Operating Manual

For Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Cleaning your camera

Composition of the Operating Manual

Before Using Your Camera

Package

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Capture Mode

Mode dial

Playback Mode

Shutter release button

Monitor Display

Histogram display

Viewfinder

How to Change Function Settings

Using the Control Panel

Using the Menus

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Using the Lithium-ion Battery

Battery charger

Using the AA Batteries

Battery level indicator

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Attaching a Lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation

Using the Built-in Flash

Compensating flash output

Reviewing Images

Deleting a Single Image

Shooting Functions

Direct Keys Setting Items

Rec. Mode Menu Items

Movie Menu Items

Custom Setting Menu Items

Auto Picture Modes

Scene Modes

Exposure Modes

Setting the Exposure

Changing the Exposure Mode

Bulb shooting

Adjusting the Exposure

Exposure bracketing

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

Selecting the Metering Method

Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

Focusing

Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point)

Setting the Contrast AF during Live View

Checking the Focus

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

AF Fine Adjustment

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

Displaying the Digital Preview

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function

Shooting with the Self-timer

Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional)

Taking Pictures Continuously

Interval Shooting

Multi-exposure

Recording Movies

Interval Movie

Playing Back Movies

Editing Movies

Shooting Settings

Setting a File Format

File Format

JPEG Quality

Setting the White Balance

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature

Correcting Images

High Dynamic Range Image Capture

Lens Correction

Composition Adjustment

Setting the Image Finishing Tone

Digital Filter

Setting the E-dials Operation

Setting the V/Y Button Operation

Setting the =/L Button Operation

Saving Frequently Used Settings

Using Saved USER Settings

Resetting to Default Settings

Playback Functions and Image Editing

Playback Mode Palette Items

Playback Menu Items

Setting the Playback Display Method

Selecting the Playback Functions

Displaying Multiple Images

Playing Back Images Continuously

Starting the slideshow

Rotating Images

Deleting Multiple Images

Deleting a Folder

Deleting All Images

Processing Images

Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)

Processing Images with Digital Filters

Recreating filter effects

Joining Multiple Images (Index)

Developing RAW Images

Developing Multiple RAW Images

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal

Setting the Video Output Format

Changing Additional Settings

How to Operate the Set-up Menu

Camera Settings

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays

Battery Settings

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)

Resetting the Camera Settings

Checking the Camera Version Information

File Management Settings

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

Changing the Naming System of the Folder

Setting the Photographer Information

Setting the DPOF Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Saving Images on a Computer

Connecting the Camera and a Computer

Using the Provided Software

Using the Flash

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using the P-TTL Auto Flash

Using the High-speed Sync Flash

Using Flash in Wireless Mode

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash

Appendix

Default Settings

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations

Setting the Focal Length

Using the Aperture Ring

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor

Removing Dust with a Blower

Turn the camera off

Using the GPS Unit

Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER)

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

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