Below is a list of frequently asked questions and corresponding answers for the PENTAX K-1 Mark II digital cameras.
Motion Correction On | Capture with the Electronic Shutter. Reduce the mosaic-pattern noise when a moving object is detected. |
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Motion Correction Off | Capture with the Electronic Shutter. The mosaic-pattern noise may occur when the object is moved. |
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Image Stabilization mode On | Capture with the Mechanical Shutter. | |
Off | Does not use Pixel Shift Resolution II. |
Pixel Shift Resolution | ||
Flash | × | |
Drive Mode | Continuous Shooting | × |
Bracketing | × | |
Mirror Lock-up Shooting | ○ | |
Multi-exposure | × | |
Interval Shooting | × | |
Interval Composite | × | |
Interval Movie Record | × | |
Star Stream | × | |
HDR Capture | × | |
AA Filter Simulator | × | |
ASTRO TRACER | × |
Real Resolution | LV Electronic Shutter | Shake Reduction |
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Motion Correction / ON Motion Correction / OFF |
ON | OFF |
Image Stabilization / ON | OFF | ON |
OFF | Priority for resolution | |
TYPE 1 | Takes pictures while balancing the resolution and moiré reduction. | |
TYPE 2 | Priority for moiré reduction | |
Bracketing (2 images) |
Takes consecutive 2 images in order of [OFF] and [Type2]. | |
Bracketing (3 images) |
Takes consecutive 3 images in order of [OFF], [Type1] and [Type2]. |
Type | Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass. Flexible-tilt |
Size | 3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots | Approx. 1037K dots. |
Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustment. |
Outdoor monitor | ±2 steps adjustable. |
Type | Pentaprism Finder. |
Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.70x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.6mm (From the view finder frame.) Approx. 21.7mm (From the center of eyepiece lens.) |
Diopter adjustment | Approx. -3.5 to +1.2m-1 |
Focusing screen | Fixed Natural- Bright- Matte III focusing screen |
View finder indication. | AF point, Grid indication, Electronic Level, AF frame, Spot Metering frame and Crop. |
Type | TTL Phase-matching autofocus |
Focus Sensor | SAFOX 12, 33 points (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Brightness range | EV-3 - 18 (ISO100, at normal temperature) |
AF mode | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) |
AF point selection | Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select and Auto (33 AF points) |
AF Assist Light | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
AF.S Single mode | When the shutter button is pressed halfway, and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked at that position. The AF Assist light (LED) turns on as necessary. |
AF.C Continuous mode | The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter button is pressed halfway. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. |
Auto (33 AF points) | Out of the 33 AF points, the camera automatically selects the optimum focusing area. | |
Zone select | Out of the selected 9 AF points, the camera automatically selects the optimum focusing area. | |
Select | Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 33 points. | |
Expanded Area AF (S) | Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 33 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 8 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Available only in AF.C mode. | |
Expanded Area AF (M) | Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 33 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 24 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Available only in AF.C mode. | |
Expanded Area AF (L) | Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 33 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 32 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Available only in AF.C mode. | |
Spot | Sets the focusing area to the center of the 33 points. |
Lens | Classification | Focus points |
smc PENTAX-FA 28mmF2.8AL | FA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-FA 28mmF2.8 soft | FA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-F 35-80mmF4-5.6 | F | 31 |
smc PENTAX-FA 35-80mmF4-5.6 | FA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-FAJ 18-35mmF4-5.6 | FA(J) | 31 |
smc PENTAX-FAJ 28-80mmF3.5-5.6 | FA(J) | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DA 50-200mmF4-5.6 ED | DA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DAL 50-200mmF4-5.6 ED | DA(L) | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DAL 50-200mmF4-5.6ED WR | DA(L) | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DA 50-200mmF4-5.6ED WR | DA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE 10-17mmF3.5-5.6ED[IF] | DA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2AL Limited | DA | 31 |
HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2AL Limited | DA | 31 |
smc PENTAX-DA 15mmF4ED AL Limited | DA | 15 |
HD PENTAX-DA 15mmF4ED AL Limited | DA | 15 |
smc PENTAX-F 35-70mmF3.5-4.5 | F | 31 |
Type | TTL method using the image sensor. |
Focusing Mechanism | Contrast detection (Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, select, spot) Focus Peaking (ON/OFF) |
Display | Field of view approx. 100%, Magnified view (Up to 16 x), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, Grid color Black/White), Histogram, Highlight Alert, Composition Adjustment. |
Face detection | Detects and tracks faces of people. The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow. |
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Tracking | Track the subject in focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. |
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Multiple AF Points | Sets the focusing area to the desired area. The sensor is divided in to 35 areas (7 horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can select a wider or narrower focusing area by using 1, 9, 15 or 25 of those 35 available areas. |
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Select | Sets the focusing area by the pixel. | |
Spot | Sets the focusing area to a limited area at the center. |
Items | Contents | |
1 | Distance | As a guide, set the chart from camera about 30 to 40 times of focal length. (Ex.) f=50mm x40 =2m(2000mm) |
2 | Zoom Position *in case of Zoom lens |
Recommended telephoto end which has narrower depth of field and easy to find focus point. |
3 | Focus point | Set the center of SEL with AF.S mode or user’s favorite focus point. |
4 | Light source | Outdoor with sunlight or same as actual capture condition. Observe not to reflect any direct light on the target chart. |
5 | Condition of the object | Set the target chart to parallel with the camera. |
6 | Diaphragm | Recommended fully opened aperture which has narrower depth of field and easy to find focus point. |
Apply All | Apply adjusted value for all lenses |
Apply One | Apply adjusted value only for attached lens(Max. 20 kinds of lenses) |
Capture Mode | Playback Mode | Filter Name | Contents/effects | |
Still pictures | Movies | Still pictures | ||
√ | √ | √ | Extract Color | Extracts one or two specific colors and makes the rest of the image black and white. |
√ | √ | √ | Replace color | Replace the selected color to the other color. |
√ | √ | √ | Toy Camera | Creates an image that looks as though it was shots with a toy camera. |
√ | √ | √ | Retro | Creates an image with the looks of an old photo. |
√ | √ | √ | High Contrast | Enhances the contrast in the image. |
√ | √ | √ | Shading | Creates an image with darkened areas around the periphery. |
√ | √ | √ | Invert Color | Creates an image with the colors inverted. |
√ | √ | √ | Unicolor Bold | Extracts a select color and makes the rest of the image black and white. |
√ | √ | √ | Bold Monochrome | Creates a monochrome image with enhanced contrast. |
- | - | √ | Tone Expansion | Creates an image of unique contrast |
- | - | √ | Sketch | Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn a pencil. |
- | - | √ | Water Color | Creates an image that looks as though it was painted. |
- | - | √ | Pastel | Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a crayon. |
- | - | √ | Posterization | Lessens the tone of the image to create an image that looks as though it was hand-drawn. |
- | - | √ | Miniature | Blurs part of the image to create a fake miniature scene. |
- | - | √ | Soft | Creates an image with a soft focus throughout the image. |
- | - | √ | Starburst | Creates an image of night scenes or lights reflected on water with a special sparkling look by adding extra glitter to the highlights. |
- | - | √ | Fish-eye | Creates an image that looks as though it was shot with a fish-eye lens. |
- | - | √ | Slim | Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. |
- | - | √ | Monochrome | Creates an image black and white. |
- | - | √ | Base Parameter Adj. | Adjusts the parameters to create the desired image. |
Item | Function | |
Image Rotation*1 | Rotates Captured images. | |
Digital Filter*1 | Applies creative digital filters to captured images | |
Color Moiré Correction*1*2 | Reduces color moiré in images. | |
Resize*1*2 | Changes the resolution of captured images. | |
Cropping*1 | Cuts unwanted part of the image down to the desired size. | |
Protect | Protects images from “delete” & “delete-all” functions. | |
Slideshow | Plays a slideshow with all captured images. | |
Save as Manual WB*1 | Adjusts Manual White Balance based on the color balance of the captured image. | |
Save Cross Processing | Saves Cross Processing setting of captured images as Favorite | |
RAW Development*3 | Converts RAW image files into JPEG or TIFF image files. | |
Movie Edit*4 | Divides movie or extracts segment. | |
Image Copy | Copies images between cards in SD1 and SD2 slots |
Drive Mode | [Still Image]: Single frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, continuous), Remote Control (immediately, 3 sec., continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror Lock-up (Possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-exposure, Interval shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream. [Movie]: Remote Control * Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream mode are possible to use with Self-timer or Remote Control. |
Continuous Shooting |
[35mm Full size] Max. Approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 70 frames, RAW: up to approx. 17 frames Max. Approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames. Max. Approx. 0.7 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames. [APS-C size] Max. Approx. 6.5 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 50 frames. Max. Approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 70 frames. Max. approx. 1.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames. * At ISO100 |
Multi-Exposure | Composite Mode (Average/Additive/ Bright) Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 images |
Interval Shooting | [Interval shooting] Interval: 2s to 24h Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time (Set Start Time) [Interval Composite] Interval: 2s to 24h Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time (Set Start Time) Composite mode: Average/Additive/ Bright Save Process: On / Off [Interval Movie Record] Recorded Pixels: 4K / FullHD / HD Interval: 2s to 24h. Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K) Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time (Set Start Time) [Star Stream] Recorded Pixels: 4K / FullHD / HD Standby Interval: Minimum to 24h Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K) Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time (Set Start Time) Fade-out: OFF / Weak / Medium / Strong |
Remote Control | |
Remote Control (3 second delay) | |
Remote Control(Continuous) |
Average | Creates a composite image with the average exposure. |
Additive | Creates a composite image with the cumulatively added exposure. |
Bright | Creates a composite image replacing only the positions that is brighter compared with the first image. |
Interval Shooting | Takes pictures at set intervals and saves them. | |
Interval Composite. | Takes pictures at set intervals and merges them into a single image. | |
Interval Movie Record. | Takes still pictures at set intervals and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: AVI). | |
Star Stream | Takes still pictures at set intervals and merges them into a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: AVI). |
Recorded pixels | Select from [4K], [FullHD] or [HD] (Only for Interval Movie Record and Star Stream) |
Interval | Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. |
Standby Interval | Select from minimum time or 1 second to 24 hours. |
Number of shots | Select from 2 to 2000 times(Recorded pixels [4k] – Select from 2 to 500 times) For [Interval Movie Record] and [Star Stream] – Select from 8 to 2000 times. (Recorded pixels [4k] – Select from 8 to 500 times) |
Start Interval | Select when and how to take the first picture from [Now], [Self-timer], [Remote Control] or [Set Time]. |
Start Time | Set the shooting start time when [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time]. |
Composite Mode | Select from [Average], [Additive] or [Bright]. (Only for [Interval]) |
Save Process | Select ☑ to save images in the middle of processing. (Only for [Interval]) |
Fade-out | Select fade-out effect level of light trails. (Only for [Star Stream]) Low level: Light trail become longer High level: Light trail become shorter |
GPS Logging | Saves the GPS positioning data received periodically to the memory card. |
ASTROTRACER | Tracks and captures celestial bodies. By matching the movement of the built-in Shake Reduction unit with the movement of celestial bodies, celestial bodies can be captured as individual points even when shooting with a long exposure setting. |
GPS Time Sync. | Automatically adjusts the camera’s date and time settings using information obtained from GPS satellites. |
Satellite Systems | GPS / QZSS / SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS / GAGAN / MSAS) |
Reception Frequency | L1 1575.42MHz |
Recorded information | Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Direction |
Geodesics | World Geodetic System (WGS84) |
CPS Logging | KML format, Logging Interval: 5sec., 10sec., 15sec., 30sec., or 1min. Logging duration: 1hr. to 24hr. (Up to 9 hours when Logging Interval is set to “5sec,” Up to 18 hours when Logging Interval is set to “10sec.”) |
Electronic Compass | Azimuth calculation using triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor, True north standard. |
Declination[Degree] | Focal length | ||
200mm | 100mm | 50mm and less | |
90 | 300 second | 300 second | 300 second |
45 | 140 second | 280 second | 300 second |
0 | 80 second | 170 second | 300 second |
Logging Interval | Select from [5sec.], [10sec.], [15sec.], [30sec.] or [1min.] |
Logging Duration | Select from [1hr.] to [24hr.]. (When [Logging Interval] is set to [5sec.], select from [1hr.] to [9hr.]. When [Logging Interval] is set to [10sec.], [15sec.], [30sec.] or [1min.], select from [1hr.] to [18hr.].) |
Memory Card Option | Select the SD1 card or SD2 card |
Camera Function | Compatible Flash | |
AF540FGZ AF540FGZⅡ AF360FGZ AF360FGZⅡ |
AF200FG AF160FC AF201FG |
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Red-eye reduction flash | √ | √ |
Auto Flash Discharge*1 | #*2 | #*2 |
Automatic switch to the flash sync speed | √ | √ |
Automatic setting of the aperture value in P or Tv mode | #*2 | #*2 |
P-TTL auto flash*2 | #*2 | #*2 |
Slow-speed Sync flash | √ | √ |
Flash Exposure Compensation | √ | √ |
AF assist light of the external flash | √*3 | X |
Trailing Curtain Sync flash*4 | √ | √*5 |
Contrast Control Sync flash | #*6 | #*7 |
Slave flash | #*6 | X |
High-speed Sync flash | √ | X |
Wireless flash | #*6 | X |
File Format | MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (MOV) |
Recorded Pixels | Full HD: 1920x1080, (60i / 50i / 30p / 25p / 24p) HD: (1280x720, 60p / 50p) |
Sound | Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible). Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction. |
Recording Time | Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internaltemperature of the camera becomes high. |
Custom Images | Auto select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Plug | Stereo mini plug (Φ3.5mm) |
Format | Stereo electrets condenser |
Power | Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.) |
Impedance | 2.2kΩ |
Recorded pixels (35mm Full-Frame) |
JPEG | RAW(PEF) (7360x4912) |
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★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ||
L:36M(7360x4912) | 351 | 676 | 1164 | 101 |
M:22M(5760x3840) | 572 | 1096 | 1874 | - |
S:12M(4224x2816) | 1054 | 2013 | 3364 | - |
XS:2M(1920x1280) | 4723 | 8469 | 12927 | - |
Recorded pixels (APS-C Size) |
JPEG | RAW(PEF) (4800x3200) |
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★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ||
L:15M(4800x3200) | 821 | 1564 | 2669 | 215 |
M:12M(4224x2816) | 1054 | 2013 | 3364 | - |
S:8M(3456x2304) | 1564 | 2959 | 4912 | - |
XS:2M(1920x1280) | 4723 | 8469 | 12927 | - |
Recorded pixels | Full HD (1920x1080) | ||||
60i | 50i | 30p | 25p | 24p | |
8GB | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” | 00:39’51” |
Recorded pixels (35mm Full-Frame) |
HD (1280x720) | |
60p | 50p | |
8GB | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” |
Use battery | Number of recordable images | Playback time |
D-LI90P | Approx.: 670 images | Approx.: 340 minutes |
USER mode | Up to 5 settings can be saved. |
Custom Functions | 26 items |
Mode Memory | 17 items |
Button Customization | Fx1 / Fx2: One Push File Format, Outdoor View Setting, Flash Mode, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shake Reduction, Horizontal Correction, Electronic Level AF button: Enable AF1, Enable AF2, Cancel AF Preview dial: Optical Preview, Digital Preview E-dial (front/rear): customize to each exposure mode |
AF Customization | AF. S: Focus-priority, Release-Priority 1st Frame Action in AF.C: Auto, Focus-priority, Release-Priority Action in AF.C Continuous: Auto, Focus-priority, FPS-priority Hold AF Status: Off, Low, Medium, High AF in Interval Shooting: Locks focus at c1st exposure, Adjust focus for each shot. AF with Remote Control: Off, On |
Operation Control Lock | Type 1: are invalidated to operate. Type 2: are invalidated to operate. |
Text Size | Standard, Large |
World Time | World Time setting for 75 cities (28-time zones) |
AF Fine Adjustment | ±10 steps, Adjustment for all lenses or individual lenses (up to 20 values can be saved) |
Illumination Settings | LCD Panel: High, Low, Off Backside Controls: High, Low, Off Lens Mount: On, Off Card Slot/Connector: On, Off |
Indicator Lamps | Wi-Fi: High, Low, Off GPS: High, Low, Off Self-timer: On, Off Remote Control: On, Off |
Copyright Information | Names of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder” are embedded to the image
file. A revision history can be checked using the provided software. |
Function | Lens[Mount type] | ||||
D FA DA DA L |
FA*6 FA J |
F*6 | A | M P |
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[KAF] [KAF2] [KAF3] |
[KAF] [KAF2] |
[KAF] | [KA] | [K] | |
Autofocus (Lens only) Autofocus (with AF Adapter 1.7x)*1 |
√ - |
√ - |
√ - |
- # |
- # |
Manual Focus (with Focus Indicator) *2 (With matte field) |
√ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Quick-Shift Focus System | #*4 | X | X | X | X |
Focus point selection mode [Auto] | √*11 | √*11 | √*11 | X*9 | X*9 |
AE Metering [Multi-segment] | √ | √ | √ | √ | X |
P / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv mode | √ | √ | √ | √ | #*10 |
M mode | √ | √ | √ | √ | # |
P-TTL auto flash*3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | X |
Power Zoom | - | √*7 | - | - | - |
Automatic obtainment of lens focal length information |
√ | √ | √ | X | X |
Lens Correction | #*5 | X*8 | X | X | X |
Mount | Lens Name | Lens Type | |
MF | S | S | For 35mm full-frame size. |
K | K/M | ||
A | A | ||
AF | KAF | D FA | For both 35mm full-frame size and APS-C size |
DA | For APS-C size, Without the aperture ring | ||
FA | For 35mm full-frame size, Power zoom not compatible | ||
FAJ | For 35mm full-frame size, Without the aperture ring | ||
F | For 35mm full-frame size | ||
KAF2 | DA | For APS-C size, SDM compatible, Without the aperture ring | |
FA | For 35mm full-frame size, Power zoom compatible | ||
KAF3 KAF4 |
D FA | For both 35mm full-frame size and APS-C size | |
DA | For APS-C size, Dedicated for SDM, Without the aperture ring |
Distortion correction | Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. |
Peripheral Illumin. Corr. | Reduces peripheral light fall- off occurring due to lens properties. |
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj | Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. |
Diffraction Correction | Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. |
Lens | Restriction |
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with automatic diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) | The aperture remains open. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure deviation may occur. |
D FA, FA, F, A, M(with diaphragm accessories such as extension ring K) | Picture can be taken with the set aperture value but an exposure deviation may occur. |
Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens(lens only) | |
FA SOFT 28mm, FA SOFT 85mm, F SOFT 85mm (lens only) | Picture can be taken with set aperture value in the manually adjustable aperture range. |
Connection Port | USB 2.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, cable release terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal(type D), stereo microphone input terminal, headphone terminal |
USB Connection | MSC / PTP |
OS | Windows® (FCU / CU ) / Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) |
CPU | Intel® Core 2 Duo or higher |
Memory | 4 GB or more |
HDD | Around 100 MB or more at time of installation and startup, Around 15 MB/file for JPEG image files or around 50 MB/file for RAW image files for saving image files |
Display monitor | 1280×1024 pixels, 24bit color or above |
OS | macOS v10.13 High Sierra / macOS v10.12 Sierra / OS X10.11 EL Capitan / OS X v10.10 Yosemite |
CPU | Intel® Core 2 Duo or higher |
Memory | 4 GB or more |
HDD | Around 100 MB or more at time of installation and startup, around 15 MB/file for JPEG image files or around 50 MB/file for RAW image files for saving image files |
Display monitor | 1280×1024 pixels, 24bit color or above |
Remote Capture | Displays the Live View image of the camera on the communication device, and enables controlling exposure settings and shooting by operating the communication device. |
Image View | Displays the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera on the communication device and import the images to the communication device. |