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28Ricoh Imaging manuals we read list this message
In the 28 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| KF | The camera does not support the file format of this image. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax 645Z | The image format is not supported by this camera. | Perhaps you can replay it using a personal computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-01 | The camera does not support the file format of the image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K-1 Mark II | The camera does not support the image format, so it cannot be played back. | Try playing the image back on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-1 | The camera does not support the image format for playback. | Try playing the image on a computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome | The camera does not support the file format of the photo you are viewing. | View the photo on a computer instead. | If the camera shuts down due to heat, leave it off to cool down before restarting. Turn the lens zoom ring to a position where shooting is possible if a retractable lens is not extended. |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III | The camera does not support the file format of the image you are trying to view. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-3 | The image format is not supported by this camera. | Try playing it back on a computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-30 | The camera does not support the file format of the image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists after this, no repairs are needed. |
| Pentax K-3II | The camera does not support the image format for playback. | Try playing the image back on a computer instead. | Use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit when cleaning the CMOS sensor, as it is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-5 | The image format is not supported by this specific camera. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-50 | The camera does not support the format of the image you are trying to view. | Try playing the image on a different camera or a computer. | If static electricity causes issues, take the battery out and put it back in. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-5II | The image format is not supported by this camera. | Try playing the image on a different camera or computer. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the mirror stays up, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn the camera on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-7 | The camera does not support the file format of the image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-70 | The camera does not support the file format of this image. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-S1 | The camera does not support the image format being played back. | Try playing the image back on a computer instead. | Use the optional kit for cleaning as the sensor is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-S2 | The image format is not supported by this camera for playback. | Try playing the image back on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-m | The camera does not support the file format of the image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or computer. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. |
| Pentax K-r | The camera does not support the file format of the image you are trying to view. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or on a computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-x | The camera does not support the file format of the selected image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
| Pentax KP | The camera does not support the file format of the image you are viewing. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q | The camera does not support the format of the image you are trying to view. | Try playing the image on a different camera or a computer. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q-S1 | The photo format is not supported by this specific camera model. | Try viewing the file on a computer instead. | Use a brush-less blower to clean the sensor, avoiding brushes or cloths that may scratch it. Install a fully charged battery before pixel mapping or firmware updates. |
| Pentax Q10 | The camera does not support the file format of this image. | Try viewing the image on a different camera or a computer. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax Q7 | Image format is not supported by this camera. | Try playing the image back on a computer. | Use brush-less blower only; never wipe sensor with cloth or use brush. Install fully charged battery for Pixel Mapping or firmware updates. Leave camera off to cool if overheating. |
| Ricoh GR III | The photo format is not supported by this camera for viewing. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Ricoh GR IIIx | The photo format is not supported by this camera for viewing. | Try viewing the image on a computer instead. | Not stated |
| Ricoh GR IV | The image format is not supported by this camera for playback. | Perhaps you can view those pictures using a PC. | Not stated |
What the manuals also say
- If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check listed items before contacting service (Pentax K-01 and Pentax Q10).
Not carried here
- KF: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
- Pentax K-70: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
- Pentax 645D: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax 645D has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax 645D gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/645d.pdf
- Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/resources/english/support/man-pdf/grIVmonochrome_En.pdf
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Sources
- RICOH IMAGING camera manuals (PENTAX and RICOH), one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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† What it means and What to do and What its manual also says: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.