User manual PENTAX PIF 7X10

[. . . ] When a lens, which does not have autofocus function is attached. When an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position. When any accessory mentioned on page 101 is used between the camera and an F or FA lens. Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to meet our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to your Pentax camera. [. . . ] The picture mode has a total 6 modes as follows. See details for each mode on page 54 to 59. Standard program Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode Close-up Program Mode Action Program Mode Night-scene Program Mode 54 55 56 57 58 59 53 Setting the one of 6 picture modes 1 Set the lens aperture ring to . to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button. Exposure Warning · If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the shutter speed and aperture on the LCD panel would blink rapidly as a warning. · If the subject is in low light and backlight condition, the flash recommended indicator blinks slowly. See page 85. OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 2 Set the pointer mark BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 54 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 1. Standard program Mode For easy picture taking, use this Standard program Mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. 55 2. Portrait Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field. 56 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 3. Landscape Program Mode This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO When a landscape photograph is taken in this mode, the resulting photograph will be in focus for entire landscape, including objects closeup and these in the distance. 57 4. Close-up Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is convenient when taking close-up photos of flower and so forth. This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field, ensuring sharp focus of a close-up subject. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. 58 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 5. Action Program Mode This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject and prevents blurred images. This mode is especially convenient for active photography. It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO · In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject continuously when the shutter release button is depressed half way down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus. · If the subject is moving too fast, the shutter may not be released. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject, and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject. 59 6. Night-scene Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. Press the flash pop up button to activate the flash if auto pop up flash is not selected. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slowspeed to expose the low light background. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the selected aperture value stops blinking rapidly, you can take the picture. If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 Confirm the shutter speed 66 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 3. Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed photographs. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to . 2 Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. 3 Move the select dial to change the shutter speed. 67 change the aperture value while holding the AV button. 5 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value on the LCD panel. 6 When under or over exposure is set beyond + 1 or - 1 step (1EV), or indicator will light. When under or over exposure is set less than + 1 or - 1 step (1EV), or indicator will light. OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS in the center indicates the correct exposure. indicates under exposure. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 Move the select dial to 68 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES MEMO The AE lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode. Exposure Warning If both blink in the viewfinder and both shutter speed and aperture value blink on the LCD panel, it means that the exposure is out of metering range. 69 4. Slow-Speed-Sync Mode It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. With the Night-scene Program Mode 2. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1. Set the lens aperture ring to . while depressing the exposure mode button. The built-in flash pops up automatically. [. . . ] If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, the manufacturer's representatives in that country may charge regular handling and servicing fees. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to 109 OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. [. . . ]