PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 User Guide
Summary
Streamline your photography workflow with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 software. This comprehensive manual is designed for users who wish to remotely operate and control their PENTAX Digital Camera directly from a Windows PC or Macintosh computer. Learn how to connect, set advanced shooting conditions, manage interval/timer settings, take photos efficiently, and maximize all camera capabilities from your desktop setup. Your guide to total, expert-level camera control.
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(Version 3.5)
Operating Manual
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(Version 3.5) Operating Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. This is the manual for “PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3” software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enabling you to set and operate this camera from a...
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Contents Provided Software Software Provided....................................................................................3 System Requirements......................................................
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Number of Shots ....................................................................................38 Exposure Time.......................................................................................
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3Provided Software The CD-ROM (S-SW75) provided with the u contains the following software: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 This manual describes PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with screen images from Windows XP...
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System Requirements The following are the system requirements for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and operating and setting the camera from your PC. Windows System Requirements Operating System: ...
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5Installing the Software Here is the procedure for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. If an earlier version of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is installed, it will be overwritten. If you wish to continu...
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Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. Select the desired language in the Select Language screen and click [OK]. Some operating environments select the language automatically. Continue with the installation...
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When Using Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh. Close any other software that is open. Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW75)]...
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PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 This section explains how to start up and close PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, the main window layout and the functions that are available. Connecting the Camera to Your Computer...
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Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 For Windows Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] - [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3]. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 sta...
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Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Quit PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] menu on the desktop menu bar. You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [...
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Main Window Layout This section explains the layout of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 main window and the functions of the various window elements. Tool bar Title bar Menu bar Virtual viewfinder displa...
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Title Bar The title bar displays the body number of the camera corresponding to the main window. You can use the [Set body number] dialog box of this program to assign a body number to the camera. (p....
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Virtual Viewfinder Display Area Focusing area indicator (AF Point) Focusing area display button Histogram button Remote release button Captured image Viewfinder shooting information The image captured...
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The virtual viewfinder screen can be detached from the main window. (Select [Separate screen display] from the [View] menu.) (p.15) To dock the floating virtual viewfinder screen to the main window, c...
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Menu Bar This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. [File] menu Single shot mode Takes one picture at...
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[Camera] menu Shutter release Releases the shutter on the camera. The camera shutter operates according to the settings in the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You can set the shutter release lock function ...
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Tool Bar This section explains the layout and operations of the toolbar of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Displaying/Hiding the Toolbar To display the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. A...
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Number Icon (button) Description Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions. Green Button This is the same as selecting [Green Button] from th...
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19Connecting the Camera to the Computer This section explains how to connect your camera to your computer. Connecting the Camera To use the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, connect your camera to your compu...
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Depending on the type of USB hub you are using, the cameras may not connect to the computer properly. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 guarantees operation for up to four simultaneously connected cameras...
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[Set Body Number] Dialog Box You can use the [Set body number] dialog box to change the body number of each camera and the order in which the body numbers are displayed on the [Switch body] submenu of...
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Sorting the [Switch Body] List Select a camera from the list and click [Move Up] or [Move Down]. The body number of the camera changes according to position of the camera in the list. Click [OK] to sa...
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23Taking Pictures This section explains how to take pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant, be sure to read the sections Getting Ready to ...
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Focus Mode Select with the focus mode lever (C) on the camera. Focusing Set with the AF Area (AF point switching dial Point) Mode (D) on the camera. The four camera settings above are displayed on the...
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Precautions Review the following precautions before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to ...
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Save Modes There are three modes for saving pictures taken with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to the computer. Single Shot Mode In this mode, one picture is taken at a time and saved to a specified locati...
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Buffer Select Mode In this mode, you can take multiple pictures at a time and save them together or save only the specified pictures. When you take pictures in this mode, the [Camera buffer] window is...
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A checkbox is displayed in the upper right corner of each thumbnail on the [Camera buffer] window. You can select an image by clicking the checkbox and adding a check ( ), and then use the toolbar on ...
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Setting the Shooting Conditions You can use the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box to set and check the exposure and image quality settings. (p.30) AF Execution, AE Lock, and Green Button After checking...
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[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box You can use this dialog box to check the shooting settings...
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One [Shooting Conditions] dialog box is displayed for each connected camera. To display the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for another connected camera, select the desired camera from the [Switch bo...
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EV This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting Compensation mode is set to e (Hyper-program), K (Sensitivity priority), b (Shutter priority), c (Aperture priority), or L (Shutter &a...
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Image Tone You can change this setting. When the u is connected, select from [Bright], [Natural], [Portrait], [Landscape], [Vibrant] and [Monochrome]. If [Monochrome] is selected, [Toning] and [Filter...
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Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with interval/ timer shooting. Interval/Timer Shooting You can use interval shooting to take ...
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Time Delay Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts after [Start] is clicked. You can set this from 0 seconds to 12 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds. Interval Sets the time interval between shots wh...
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Expanded Shooting - Bulb Timer This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with bulb timer shooting. Bulb Timer Shooting You can use bulb timer shooting to take multiple pictures at...
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Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box To display the [Bulb timer] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] and [Bulb timer] from the [Tools] menu. Time Delay Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts...
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Number of Shots Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval], [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames], and [Composite] settings are disabled. You...
Manual Details
| Brand | ASSISTANT |
|---|---|
| Pages | 60 |
| File Size | 1.40 MB |
| Published | May 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What initial steps should I take before operating the camera?
Be sure to read both the separate camera Operating Manual and this manual thoroughly.
What do I do if the manual white balance measurement fails?
Click [OK] and try measuring the manual white balance again.
How can I set up timed or interval pictures?
You must display the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box to configure these settings.
Is PENTAX responsible for all damages caused by using this software?
No, PENTAX is not responsible for damages resulting from the direct or indirect use of this software.