Pentax K-5 Silver Support Question
Pentax K-5 Silver Support Question
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Question posted by bhpllp on May 10th, 2016
I Have A Optio S12 Camera The Lens No Longer Operates Properly.
Is it worth repairing? The lens no longer extends far enough and won't focus.
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on May 11th, 2016 4:54 AM
TheWiz
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I'd say probably not. You can find the same camera or similar for cheaper than the cost to repair it.
Related Pentax K-5 Silver Manual Pages
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 8
... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 4 Contents 6 Composition of the Operating Manual 13
Before Using Your Camera
15
X Characteristics 16
Checking the Contents of the Package 18
Names and Functions of Working ...Optional 53
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card 55 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 57
Attaching a Lens 59
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 61
Turning the Camera On and Off 62
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 9
7
Initial Settings 63
Setting the Display Language 63
Setting the Date and Time 67
Basic Operations
69
Basic Shooting Operation 70 Holding the Camera 70 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 71
Using a Zoom Lens 76
Using the Built-in Flash 77 Setting the Flash Mode 77 Compensating for Flash Output 82
Playing Back Pictures...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 18
... camera. The camera can use menus make the camera easier to operate....Digital Filters to adjust settings while previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of the camera...lens properties. Before Using Your Camera
16 X Characteristics
• Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28 million effective pixels for easier manual focusing...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 19
... of a picture. RAW images can be
customized, enabling speedy operation by the camera. • Up to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for an extended period. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the X and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used with the X.
In addition,
1
functions for 35...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 79
...properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the compatibility.
1 Lens... on the built-in flash.
Using the Built-in Flash
77
Basic Operations
Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 82
...subject if a zoom lens is then discharged while... flash as far away from the camera as possible ...when using an external flash. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is caused by discharging the flash twice. This reduces pupil dilation. Red-eye occurs because pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.
Basic Operations...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 85
Playing Back Pictures
83
Basic Operations
Playing Back Images
You can also display the next or previous image by turning the front e-dial (R).
Use the provided "PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4" software to "Using the Provided Software" (p.320) for details on the monitor.) Press the M button during playback to p.29 for the displayed image. Refer...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 92
...for when the |/Y button, = button, or Preview dial is
operated, or the shutter release button is level.
p.203
4
Movie...Digital Preview
Sets the Digital Preview settings.
p.98
A3 Slow Shutter Speed Sets whether to A. *2 Can also be set using a lens whose focal length information cannot be obtained.
p.140
Shake Reduction *2
Reduces vertical and horizontal camera...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 93
...Sets whether to fully use the functions of a SLR camera. Color Temperature Sets the adjustment steps for automatically when the proper exposure cannot be determined.
8. Superimpose AF Sets ...Steps
Sets the adjustment steps for Auto Bracketing shooting. Meter Operating Time A1 5.
p.131
Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is set to AF Point AF point in the viewfinder...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 102
...of processing time is displayed where the shutter speed is longer than 1 second. Shooting Functions
Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following nine exposure modes. sation
B Green...Automatically sets the
shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper
e
exposure according to
switch between shutter
priority and aperture priority.
Program Line when taking z
z
z
z...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 106
... a proper exposure according...Focus Mode k (l is
selected) • D-Range Setting • Lens Correction • Exposure Bracketing • Mirror Lock-up shooting • Multi-exposure
• Interval Shooting • Extended Bracketing • Digital Filter • HDR Capture • Cross Processing • Horizon Correction • Saving as A mode • L and |/Y button
operations...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 123
... and a proper exposure setting cannot be turned off the L button.
• You will hear a beep when the L button is a function for continuously shooting images with the exposure automatically adjusted for twice the amount of the following operations are taken. Use this when the subject is too small or is changed - The camera locks...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 143
... the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Mirror Lock-up shooting
- However, when the aperture ring is used, the camera will not operate unless [27. In such cases, however, some functions will not fully work (for a lens with a s position or a lens without an s
position is set .
- Using Aperture Ring]" (p.339) for the Shake Reduction function to "Notes...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 154
...the [A Rec. The focus indicator ] appears in the following situations. -
when Extended Bracketing, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set
• When Interval Shooting is set the camera to enable shutter release ...is ready in flash.
The autofocus system operates.
Shooting Functions
• If the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus position is locked in
the first frame ...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 156
... be operated during Interval Shooting.
After the set number of the camera or press the shutter release button and the 3 button to display the exit confirmation screen, and then use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the Interval Shooting over a long period of time. (p.53) The focus indicator ] appears when focused. 154...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 324
The screenshots used functions are for Windows. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4
When PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 is launched, the following screen (browser) appears.
Browser tab set (default setting) You can perform the file management functions such as Tool bar buttons. ...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 340
... s position. Using Aperture Ring] to "Notes on the actual aperture value.)
Lens Names and Mount Names
DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the KAF mount. Note that Cannot be used , the camera will not operate unless [27. Mode 1] menu.
Refer to [Permitted] in the [A Custom...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 356
...
Check if a battery is outside
in the focusing
the focusing area, aim the camera at the target and
11 Autofocus does not work
press the shutter release button fully. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it back in again. Problem
Cause
Remedy
The camera does not turn on
moving objects or scenery...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 357
... (p.140)
Shake
The Shake Reduction function is not set properly
If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is ...and use the focus lock. (p.130)
The AE Lock function does not operate
The built-in...camera will not discharge when the subject is bright in flash does not discharge
The exposure mode is set to B, p or M mode
The exposure mode is set to \
(p.122)
The focus...
K-5 K-5 manual - Page 372
... 42 Menu operation 42 Menu page display 294 Meter Operating Time ..........118 Metering mode switching lever 21, 117 \ (Manual focus 132 Microphone 19, 173
Miniature (Digital Filter) ...
e (Hyper-program) Mode .... 104 PAL 257, 365 Pastel (Digital Filter 265 PC/AV terminal 256 PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 320 Phase Difference AF 166 Photographer information .... 307 Picture Transfer...
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