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22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M : Spot b : Built-in flash is ready 6 AE metering (p.130) (when blinking, flash ...) j : Continuous shooting 9 Battery level g : Self-Timer shooting 10 EV compensation (p.141) h : Remote control shooting 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC = Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb = PictBridge)
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M : Spot b : Built-in flash is ready 6 AE metering (p.130) (when blinking, flash ...) j : Continuous shooting 9 Battery level g : Self-Timer shooting 10 EV compensation (p.141) h : Remote control shooting 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC = Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb = PictBridge)
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... on the LCD monitor. (p.17) Menu Reference 9 Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63) 10 mc button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.136, p.141) 11 L button Record the exposure before shooting. (p.142) Automatically adjust the appropriate exposure in a (Manual) mode.... (p.140) 12 e-dial Set shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values. (p.134, p.136, p.141) 13 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu. 14 Four-way controller (2345) Use...
... on the LCD monitor. (p.17) Menu Reference 9 Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63) 10 mc button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.136, p.141) 11 L button Record the exposure before shooting. (p.142) Automatically adjust the appropriate exposure in a (Manual) mode.... (p.140) 12 e-dial Set shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values. (p.134, p.136, p.141) 13 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu. 14 Four-way controller (2345) Use...
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... the flower. For instance, if you take a picture of focus Narrow Aperture Open (Smaller value) Lens focal length Longer (Telephoto) Distance to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower). • The wider the ...wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the wider the depth of field is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value...
... the flower. For instance, if you take a picture of focus Narrow Aperture Open (Smaller value) Lens focal length Longer (Telephoto) Distance to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower). • The wider the ...wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the wider the depth of field is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value...
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... the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with the set criteria. The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set with an aperture ring. Perform the following to adjust the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to [AUTO] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the...
... the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with the set criteria. The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set with an aperture ring. Perform the following to adjust the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to [AUTO] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the...
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Aperture value is automatically set to b. Function Reference 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed and aperture value are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. 134 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects as if they are displayed in the viewfinder and on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to appropriate exposure depending on the LCD panel. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects.
Aperture value is automatically set to b. Function Reference 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed and aperture value are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. 134 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects as if they are displayed in the viewfinder and on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to appropriate exposure depending on the LCD panel. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects.
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...lock button when using a lens with proper exposure. If the subject is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too dark. Use a... flash if it is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is too bright or too...
...lock button when using a lens with proper exposure. If the subject is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too dark. Use a... flash if it is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is too bright or too...
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... field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to c. 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the aperture value. 1 Effect of field. Shutter speed is set to appropriate exposure depending on the LCD...
... field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to c. 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the aperture value. 1 Effect of field. Shutter speed is set to appropriate exposure depending on the LCD...
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... the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with the set criteria. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too dark. • Turn the e-...dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the aperture value in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Use a flash if it is too bright. If the subject is too bright, set with...
... the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with the set criteria. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too dark. • Turn the e-...dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the aperture value in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Use a flash if it is too bright. If the subject is too bright, set with...
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Function Reference This mode is suitable to a. 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures of your choice by combining them. 138 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value.
Function Reference This mode is suitable to a. 5 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures of your choice by combining them. 138 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value.
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... viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 139 The shutter speed and aperture value are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and aperture blink. Of the shutter speed and aperture, the value being adjusted is over ±3.0. • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in the viewfinder. While Difference from the appropriate exposure adjusting...
... viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 139 The shutter speed and aperture value are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and aperture blink. Of the shutter speed and aperture, the value being adjusted is over ±3.0. • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in the viewfinder. While Difference from the appropriate exposure adjusting...
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...is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.59). Function Reference • Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. • Set the aperture value in p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is...15). • Bulb shooting is available when using p (bulb) mode. 140 About the L Button The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. 2 Tv Shift The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 3 Av Shift The shutter speed is locked and the...
...is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.59). Function Reference • Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. • Set the aperture value in p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is...15). • Bulb shooting is available when using p (bulb) mode. 140 About the L Button The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. 2 Tv Shift The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 3 Av Shift The shutter speed is locked and the...
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...timer after releasing the L button. The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at the brightness level set by the AE lock. • If the exposure mode is a (Manual), the aperture and/or shutter speed are set the appropriate...viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.20) • The exposure remains in memory for which maximum aperture varies depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for... Exposure setting steps are automatically adjusted to increments of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the focal length.
...timer after releasing the L button. The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at the brightness level set by the AE lock. • If the exposure mode is a (Manual), the aperture and/or shutter speed are set the appropriate...viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.20) • The exposure remains in memory for which maximum aperture varies depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for... Exposure setting steps are automatically adjusted to increments of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the focal length.
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The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV. Comp.] in [Flash Exp. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of -2.0 to the minus (-) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no...
The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV. Comp.] in [Flash Exp. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of -2.0 to the minus (-) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no...
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... ambient brightness. • The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode • When taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to take a flash photograph when you can use . • The shutter speed is used . to enable shooting while flash is being charged..., you want to change the depth of the lens in the [A Custom] menu (p.101). or slower can set to a slow shutter speed (p.42) that reduces camera shake.
... ambient brightness. • The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode • When taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to take a flash photograph when you can use . • The shutter speed is used . to enable shooting while flash is being charged..., you want to change the depth of the lens in the [A Custom] menu (p.101). or slower can set to a slow shutter speed (p.42) that reduces camera shake.
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... speed is set . 2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. 3 Press the K button. Set the shutter speed so that aperture does 5 not flash. 3 Press the K button. a (Manual) mode is set. 2 Use the e-dial to avoid camera shake. Using a (Manual) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b. Using b (Shutter...
... speed is set . 2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. 3 Press the K button. Set the shutter speed so that aperture does 5 not flash. 3 Press the K button. a (Manual) mode is set. 2 Use the e-dial to avoid camera shake. Using a (Manual) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b. Using b (Shutter...
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...ISO200 15.6 ISO400 22 ISO800 31 ISO1600 44 ISO3200 62 5 Function Reference Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide Number ÷ Selected... aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* * The value 5 used in the formula above is not sufficient. Example When sensitivity is [ISO200] and aperture value is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. The ...
...ISO200 15.6 ISO400 22 ISO800 31 ISO1600 44 ISO3200 62 5 Function Reference Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide Number ÷ Selected... aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* * The value 5 used in the formula above is not sufficient. Example When sensitivity is [ISO200] and aperture value is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. The ...
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150 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number ÷ shooting distance When sensitivity is [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.6 ÷ 5.2 = 3 If the resulting number (3, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the above example) is generally used. 5 Function Reference
150 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number ÷ shooting distance When sensitivity is [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.6 ÷ 5.2 = 3 If the resulting number (3, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the above example) is generally used. 5 Function Reference
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..., [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is switched on . When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is set to a value other than s. All lenses a (Manual) mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the table...
..., [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is switched on . When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is set to a value other than s. All lenses a (Manual) mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the table...
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... priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Start by setting Main switch in OFF position. Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Lens used Pentax KAF2 (not ...is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used , Shutter Viewfinder Indication speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @=AE lock, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, K=Manual white balance, k=Continuous mode, Picture mode ...
... priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Start by setting Main switch in OFF position. Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Lens used Pentax KAF2 (not ...is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used , Shutter Viewfinder Indication speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @=AE lock, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, K=Manual white balance, k=Continuous mode, Picture mode ...
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... combination of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. This is also used . DCF (Design Rule for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEIDA). EV (Exposure Value) Exposure Value is defined as the color temperature falls. Prints can easily be printed...
... combination of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. This is also used . DCF (Design Rule for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEIDA). EV (Exposure Value) Exposure Value is defined as the color temperature falls. Prints can easily be printed...