User manual PENTAX K-X WHITE K-X

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. [. . . ] It is not displayed when the focus mode is set to \. * Indicators 21 and 22 are displayed when [Autofocus Mode] is set to I and the camera detects person's face(s). (Up to 16 face recognition frames are displayed on the monitor. ) Available operations M button Enlarges the image to 2, 4, 6 times (when the focus mode is set to \, enlarges the image to 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 times). Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the display area, and press the | (Green) button to return the display area to the center. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the | (Green) button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p. 179). ) 3 Position the subject on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. When the focus mode is set to \, turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 148 · When [AF Mode] is set to l and [Autofocus Mode] is set to I or i, press the 4 button and use the four-way controller (2345) to change the AF point. Press the 4 button again to cancel the changing of the AF point. When [Autofocus Mode] is set to S (Phase Difference AF) and [Select AF Point] is set to S (Select), the AF point can be changed. · When [AF Mode] is set to k and [Autofocus Mode] is set to I or i, the camera focuses on the center of the screen when auto focusing starts and then automatically tracks the subject when it is in focus. · Images captured in magnified display are recorded at normal size. · If [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] is assigned to the | (Green) button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can check the depth of field on the monitor when you press the | button. (p. 124) The status screen and control panel cannot be displayed during Live View. To change the settings, press the 3 button and change them in each menu. 4 Shooting Functions Recording Movies You can record movies with a frame rate (number of frames shot per second) at 24 frames per second (fps), monaural audio, and the file format set to AVI. Changing the Movie Settings 1 2 Select [Movie] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Movie] screen appears. Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of recorded pixels. 00:00'00" Recorded Pixels Quality Level Sound Movie Aperture Control Shake Reduction Fixed MENU Cancel OK OK 149 Recorded Pixels X (default setting) Y Pixels 1280×720 640×416 Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2 3 4 5 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select the quality level. Select from C (Best; default setting), D (Better) and E (Good). When the recorded pixels and quality level are changed, the amount of recordable time at that setting appears at the top right of the screen. 4 Shooting Functions 6 7 8 9 10 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. g : Records sound. (default setting) Z : Does not record sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie Aperture Control]. [. . . ] Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2. 909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15. 101 to §15. 109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: a Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2009, Colorado Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. [. . . ]