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1Introduction81 EV Compensation button (J)Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.39)2 ISO button (N)Press to change the ISO sensitivity.
6Appendix98SymbolsA menu ... 19C menu ... 22B menu ... 22D menu ...
6Appendix99EE-dial operation ... 73E-Dial Programming ... 73Editing images ... 67Electronic Compass ...12,
6Appendix100NNatural (Custom Image) ... 56Noise Reduction ... 42OOne Push File Format ... 74One-Push Bracketing ... 51Operating
6Appendix101WWARRANTY POLICY ...106Water Color (Digital Filter) ... 68WB Adjustable Range ... 55WB When Using Flash ... 55White Balan
6Appendix102We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marke
6Appendix103 Warning• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get
6Appendix104• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and benzine.• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the
6Appendix105Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.Macintosh
6Appendix106All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or wo
6Appendix107For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t
1Introduction9h Rear e-dial (R)Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.38)You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displ
6Appendix108Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and PeripheralsWe: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPOR
6Appendix109For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new pro
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OPK300201-ENRegarding User RegistrationIn order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-
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1Introduction101 Exposure Mode (p.38)2 AE Lock3 Digital Filter (p.58)/HDR Capture (p.59)4 Wireless LAN status (p.80)5 GPS positioning status (p.87)6 S
1Introduction11A mode1 Function name2 Setting3 Card slot number (p.37)4 Number of recordable still pictures/movie recordable time5 ISO AUTO Setting (p
1Introduction12You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select t
1Introduction13t Memo• The display selected in Playback Info Display selection screen appears in playback mode when the camera is turned off and on ag
1Introduction14Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display.1 Histogram (Brightness)2 Switch RGB histogram/Brightness hist
1Introduction15t Memo• The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter operatin
1Introduction16You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be displayed in th
1Introduction17You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode.Using the Control PanelG10:2310:231234 5123451234 5123451234 51
Checking the Contents of the PackageHot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera)Eyecup Fs (Installed on camera)ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Instal
1Introduction18Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.t Memo• For the Cu
1Introduction19Menu ListRec. Mode MenuMenu Item Function Default Setting PageA1Exposure Modes *1Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode di
1Introduction20Slow Shutter Speed NR *2Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow shutter speed.Auto – A2 Program Line Selects Program
1Introduction21*1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to O, P, or Q.*2 Can also be set from the control panel.Digital PreviewZoom Instant ReviewSet
1Introduction22*1 Can also be set from the control panel.Movie MenuMenu Item Function Default Setting PageC1Exposure Setting *1Sets the exposure mode
1Introduction23Set-up MenuMenu Item Function Default Setting PageD1Language/W Changes the display language. English p.31Date Adjustment Sets the date
1Introduction24D3Flicker Reduction Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz –Auto Power OffSets the time until the camera turn
1Introduction25Custom Setting MenuMenu Item Function Default Setting PageE11. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.392. Sen
1Introduction26E315. AF.S SettingSets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and the shutter release button is fully pressed.Focus-pr
2Getting Started27 Getting Started1 Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring.2 Secure the end of the strap on the in
1123456Introducing the K-3Getting StartedTaking PicturesPlayback FunctionsChanging the SettingsAppendixe_kb502_om.book Page 1 Monday, October 14, 20
2Getting Started28u Caution• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.• Keep the body mount
2Getting Started29t Memo• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a
2Getting Started30We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to
2Getting Started314 Close the card cover, and slide it in the direction of 4.u Caution• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is li
2Getting Started323 Use CD to select a city.Use R to change the region.Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.96) for cities that can be selected as
2Getting Started331 Press F.The A1 menu appears.2 Use Q or R to display D4 menu.3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.The [Format] screen appears.4
2Getting Started345 Set the mode dial to T while pressing the mode dial lock button.The selected exposure mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Disp
2Getting Started351 Press K in Step 6 on p.34.The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.2 Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monito
2Getting Started36Review the captured image on the monitor.1 Press B.The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed
3Shooting37 ShootingThe recording method for when two memory cards are inserted can be set in [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu or the control pane
How to Use This Manual2F Names and Functions of the Working Parts ... p.7F How to Change Function Settings ... p.16F Menu List ...
3Shooting38Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions.The following exposure modes are available on this camera.x: Availa
3Shooting39t Memo• The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can change the adjus
3Shooting401 Turn the Stills/Movie switch to C.Live View is displayed.2 Focus on the subject.In v mode, press the shutter release button halfway.3 Pre
3Shooting41Available operationst Memo• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.70)1
3Shooting42You 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
3Shooting431 Press B in standby mode.2 Select a flash mode.3 To compensate the flash output or when K is selected, press B and then use R to adjust th
3Shooting44t Memo• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the exposure mode.• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charge
3Shooting451 Turn 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], y
3Shooting461 Turn R while pressing b.Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D is selected.2 Select the desired AF point.Available operationsYou
3Shooting47You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area).1 Set [AF Mode] to g or h.2 Press c.3 Select the AF area.Use the fram
How to Use This Manual3F Playback Mode Palette Items ... p.61F Changing the Playback Method... p.62F Conne
3Shooting48Turn the main switch to U to use the preview function.There are two preview methods.1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu and press D.
3Shooting49You can choose from the following drive modes.u Caution• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in combination with some othe
3Shooting501 Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.2 Select Z and press B.3 Select Z, a, or b and press E.The camera returns to standb
3Shooting511 Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.2 Select Q and press B.3 Select Q, R, or S and press E.The camera returns to standb
3Shooting521 Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.2 Select c and press B.3 Select c or d and press E.The camera returns to standby mo
3Shooting531 Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.2 Select Y and press B.3 Set the shooting conditions.4 Press E to finish the settin
3Shooting54In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie fil
3Shooting553 Press G.The fine-tuning screen appears.Available operations4 Press E.The screen of Step 2 reappears.5 Press E.The camera returns to stand
3Shooting56Specify the white balance with the color temperature.1 Select p in Step 2 on p.54, and press B.2 Select from p1 to p3.3 Press G.4 Adjust th
3Shooting573 Press G.The parameter setting screen appears.4 Set the parameters.Available operations5 Press E.The screen of Step 2 reappears.6 Press E.
Contents4How to Use This Manual ... 2Introducing the K-3 ... 7Names and Functions of the Work
3Shooting581 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 menu and press D.The Digital Filter setting screen appears.2 Select a filter.Select [No Filter] to not shoo
3Shooting59Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed/underexposed area
3Shooting60It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the composition
4Playback61 PlaybackPlayback functions can be set in the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.22).Press B in single image display of the pl
4Playback62You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. (Default setting: 12 Thumbnail Display)1 Turn R to the left in playb
4Playback631 Turn R to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”.The folder display screen appears.Available operations2 Press E.The images i
4Playback641 Select Z in the playback mode palette.Slideshow starts.Available operationsAfter all images are played back, the camera returns to singl
4Playback65Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in
4Playback66Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable.Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable equipped with a micro B terminal.1
4Playback67Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.1 Select an image saved on the memory card from which the images have to be copied,
Contents5Setting the White Balance ...54Adjusting the White Balance Manually ... 55Adjusting th
4Playback683 Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.Available operations4 Press E.The save confirmation screen
4Playback695 Set the parameters.Available operations6 Press E.The save confirmation screen appears.7 Select [Apply additional filter(s)], [Save to SD1
4Playback70Joins a number of images together and creates a new image with them.1 Select X in the playback mode palette.The Index setting screen appea
4Playback715 Use CD to move the selection frame and press E.The segments to delete are specified. (Multiple segments can be deleted at once.)Press E a
4Playback726 Set the parameters.Available operationsFor Image Capture Settings and Lens Correction, press D and use AB to select an item.For White Bal
5Settings73 SettingsFor each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed.1 Select [E-Dial Programming] i
5Settings744 Press F.The [Button Customization] screen reappears.Repeat Steps 2 to 4.5 Press F twice.u Caution• [LCD Panel Illumination] in [RAW/Fx Bu
5Settings75Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode dial and used repeatedly.The following settings can be saved.1 Set all of the setti
5Settings764 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press E.The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears.1 Set the mode d
5Settings77t Memo• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.96) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination.• Select [F Hometown] in S
1Introduction6IntroductionRegarding copyrightsImages taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without
5Settings78When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each fol
5Settings79One of the following string of characters is used as the file name prefix depending on the [21. Color Space] setting of the E3 menu.The fir
5Settings80Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in Exif data.1 Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu and press D.The [Copyrigh
5Settings813 Specify [Auto Resize].When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card or Flucard at the size of r.4 Press F twice.u Caution• Be s
6Appendix82 Appendix×: Not availableRestrictions on the Combinations of Special FunctionsComposition Adjust.HDR Capture Save RAW DataDistortion Corre
6Appendix83All exposure modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the aperture ring set
6Appendix84Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash may be limited.The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens
6Appendix85The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without an 9 posi
6Appendix86Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as
6Appendix87The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera.t Memo• Refer to the manual of the GPS u
1Introduction7Names and Functions of the Working PartsSelf-timer lamp/Remote control receiverAF couplerMirrorLens unlock buttonLens information contac
6Appendix88t Memo• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and p
6Appendix89Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust.Make sure that the
6Appendix90Error MessagesError Messages DescriptionMemory card fullThe memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card o
6Appendix91Model DescriptionImage Capture UnitFile FormatsThe camera failed to create an imageThe creation of an index print image failed.This functio
6Appendix92ViewfinderLive ViewLCD MonitorWhite BalanceAutofocus SystemExposure ControlDual Card SlotsSequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPEG,
6Appendix93ShutterDrive ModesBuilt-in FlashCapture FunctionsTypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutterShutter SpeedAuto: 1/8000 to
6Appendix94MoviePlayback FunctionsCustomizationFile FormatsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)*Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie RecordRecorded Pixelsu (1920×10
6Appendix95Power SupplyInterfacesDimensions and WeightAccessoriesOptional Accessories(When using the fully charged battery)• The image storage capacit
6Appendix96The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination.With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW file
6Appendix97t Memo• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. You can download it from the following site: http://www.apple.
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