Contents
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How to Use This Manual .........................2
Introducing the K-3 ..................................7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......7
Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8
Monitor Display .............................................................. 9
Viewfinder .................................................................... 14
LCD Panel ................................................................... 15
Electronic Level ........................................................... 15
How to Change Function Settings ....................16
Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 16
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 16
Using the Menus .......................................................... 17
Menu List .............................................................18
Rec. Mode Menu ......................................................... 18
Movie Menu ................................................................. 21
Playback Menu ............................................................ 21
Set-up Menu ................................................................ 22
Custom Setting Menu .................................................. 23
Getting Started .......................................25
Attaching the Strap ............................................25
Attaching a Lens .................................................25
Using the Battery and Charger ..........................26
Charging the Battery .................................................... 26
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 27
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 28
Inserting a Memory Card ...................................28
Initial Settings .....................................................29
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 29
Setting the Display Language ...................................... 29
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 30
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 31
Basic Shooting Operation .................................31
Shooting with Live View ...............................................33
Reviewing Images ..............................................34
Taking Pictures ......................................35
Configuring the Capture Settings .....................35
Memory Card Settings .................................................35
Image Capture Settings ...............................................35
Movie Capture Settings ................................................35
Taking Still Pictures ...........................................36
EV Compensation ........................................................37
Recording Movies ...............................................38
Playing Back Movies ....................................................39
Setting the Exposure ..........................................39
Sensitivity .....................................................................39
AE Metering .................................................................40
Using the Built-in Flash .....................................41
Setting the Focus Method ..................................42
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the
Viewfinder ....................................................................43
Setting the AF Mode during Live View .........................44
AF Fine Adjustment .....................................................45
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ........................46
Setting the Drive Mode .......................................47
Continuous Shooting ....................................................48
Self-timer ......................................................................48
Remote Control ............................................................49
Exposure Bracketing ....................................................49
Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 50
Multi-exposure .............................................................50
Interval Shooting ..........................................................51
Interval Composite .......................................................51
Interval Movie Record ..................................................52
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