User manual PENTAX X90

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. [. . . ] Mode] menu appears. 3 Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to select [= Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [AF Setting] screen appears. Rec. Movie D-Range Setting Shake Reduction MENU Exit 2/4 0. 0 To Change the Focusing Area (AF Area) When = (Standard), q (Macro) or I (1cm Macro) is selected as the focus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple K W The camera measures a wide area in the center of the monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject. The camera measures a narrow area in the center of the monitor Spot (the spot focusing area) making easier for you to focus on a specific subject. Automatic The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you Tracking AF are pressing the shutter release button halfway. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 117 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the = area setting. AF Setting Focusing Area Auto Macro Focus Assist 0. 0 MENU Cancel OK OK 6 3 Taking Pictures Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. · In N (Frame Composite) and C (Movie) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W. · In I (Auto Picture), 9 (Green) and S (Fireworks) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. To Set the Auto Macro This sets the focus in the macro range when the distance to the subject is 50 cm or closer. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Macro]. AF Setting Focusing Area Auto Macro Focus Assist MENU 118 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. When the focus mode is set to = or J, the focus is adjusted to the macro range as necessary. When the focus mode is set to I, the focus is only adjusted in the 1-cm macro range (1 cm to 30 cm). (Default O setting) When the Auto Macro function is activated during shooting, q appears on the display. (p. 21) P The focus is only adjusted in the respective focus range. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. 3 Taking Pictures To Set the Focus Assist Light The focus assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly. The focus assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp part. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focus Assist]. AF Setting Focusing Area Auto Macro Focus Assist MENU 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Focus assist light is emitted as necessary. (Default setting) P Focus assist light is not emitted. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. 119 · Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety hazard. However, do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance. · The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions: - when the capture mode is set to C (Movie) - when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode Setting the Image Tone 3 Taking Pictures 120 Set the image tone of still pictures. You can select from [Bright] (Default setting), [Natural] or [Monochrome]. 1 2 3 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a finishing tone. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO MENU Cancel 1/4 Bright Natural Monochrome AWB AUTO ISO80-400 OK OK 5 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears on the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images instead of [Saturation]. Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making postcard-size prints. [. . . ] 30 Sunset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Surf & Snow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 T Taking backlit pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Taking pictures of dark scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]