User manual PENTAX DCF

[. . . ] 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 · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display 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. [. . . ] Take the second image. Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button. 57 2, 3 4 1 Selecting the Viewing Mode 1 4 Taking Pictures 58 Press the MENU button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [3D Mode]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Parallel] or [Cross]. To view pictures with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel]. You can view both [Parallel] and [Cross] pictures without the image viewer. Rec. Mode EV Compensation ±0. 0 Parallel 3D Mode Time-lapse Movie Off On Digital Zoom Instant Review 1 sec Memory MENU Exit OK OK 4 Press the OK button. The camera returns to the Capture Mode screen. · A three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the subject moves before the second image is taken. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. · As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7. 5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera. Distance to subject Camera movement 0. 1 m 0. 5 cm 0. 3 m 1 cm 0. 5 m 1. 5 cm 1m 2. 5 cm 3m 7. 5 cm 5m 13 cm Viewing 3D Pictures by the Parallel Method and Cross Method As our eyes are positioned about 6 cm or 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 12 7/18/2004 12:00 Press the shutter release button. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. · You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory is full. · The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings. · Continuous shooting is not available for Movie, Panorama Assist or 3D Image mode. · The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image. 65 1 Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. 4 Taking Pictures 66 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. x Tele: makes the subject bigger. w Wide: makes the subject smaller. 198 When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times. Zoom bar Digital zoom range 198 When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position 1p. 89 You cannot use the optical zoom when taking movies. Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. [. . . ] Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. 8 Appendix 141 · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. · The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 8 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 142 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]