User manual PENTAX UCF V

[. . . ] 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. Regarding trademarks · · · · CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. · The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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. [. . . ] A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer. How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below. 47 Taking Pictures How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. Viewing the images with a PC or Macintosh p. 82 or p. 101 48 Taking Pictures memo · As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small. · Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire. Caution Example of a 3D picture 49 Taking Pictures n z xcv b MENU Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up 3D image mode Auto bracket MENU OK Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take pictures in succession while automatically changing the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings. Three pictures are taken in succession with different exposure settings. The other settings are automatically set for each picture. z x Select [Auto bracket] on the [Applied Function] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the conditions for bracket shooting. Auto bracket Applied Photo Mode Ex. Bracketing Step ±0. 3EV 50 Taking Pictures MENU OK c Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Ex. In addition to the NORMAL setting, you can take the 3 pictures in steps using a plus or minus setting. The Bracket mode is set. Auto bracket Applied Photo Mode Ex. Bracketing Step ±0. 3EV v MENU OK b n m Press the shutter release button. memo Use the four-way controller ( Continue ) to choose whether or not you wish to continue bracket Continue shooting. Cancel Choose whether you wish to continOK ue bracketing under the same conditions or end bracketing and press the OK button. · If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous Shooting mode, continuous shooting will be canceled. Use this mode when taking subjects under electric or other tungsten light. Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. 58 Taking Pictures Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual z x c v Select [White Balance] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The white balance screen will be displayed. ). White Balance AWB ) MENU OK Press the OK button twice. Saving the Color Balance p. 68 Manual Setting z x c Select [ ] on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. The camera is ready to take the picture. White Balance AWB SHUTTER Adjust MENU OK v 59 Taking Pictures Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. [ [] ] Normal range (Wide) The autofocus range becomes smaller. Use the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up ) to change the setting. AWB White Balance The camera is ready to take the picFocusing Area Digital Zoom ture. MENU OK 60 Taking Pictures memo The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. Save the AF Area p. 68 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. [. . . ] In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. 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. [. . . ]