User manual PENTAX IST D

[. . . ] SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the PENTAX w 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 FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A (Auto) position. [. . . ] The exposure compensation range is -3 EV to +3 EV in 0. 5 EV or 0. 3 EV steps. 79 1 Turn the b dial to set the desired compensation value while holding down the Exposure compensation button. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. The set value and m are displayed during compensation. How to read the viewfinder bar graph If the [9] are on the negative side of the bar graph, it indicates under-exposure. One dot on the bar graph indicates 0. 5 step (0. 5 EV). · The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off, or by setting any other exposure mode. · Press the green button to reset the exposure compensation value to 0 while pressing the exposure compensation button. · You can set a custom function to allow setting exposure compensation by 0. 3 steps (EV). See page 115 for setting Custom Functions. 80 Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to green program AE mode, a (metered manual exposure) mode or p (bulb) mode. 4 Shooting Functions Using the Zoom Lens You can use the zoom lens to freely change the size of your chosen subject. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 81 1 Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. 4 Shooting Functions · The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring, the wider the angle. · Power Zoom, Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible with this camera. 82 Auto Bracketing You can capture three consecutive images at different exposures. You can set the negative or positive exposure compensation step to be 1/2EV (±0. 5, ±1. 0, ±1. 5) or 1/3EV (±0. 3, ±0. 7, ±1. 0), using "Exposure setting steps" in custom functions. 4 Shooting Functions Normal exposure Under-exposure Over-exposure 1 Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel. 2 Turn the Tv dial to select ] while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. 83 3 Turn the Av dial to set the exposure compensation step while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. 4 Hold down the shutter release button. Three consecutive pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation. The mode returns to the single-frame drive mode automatically after the third picture is taken. · By combining this function with consecutive shooting mode, you can take consecutive auto bracketing shots for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. · The focus is locked in the first frame position when the focus mode lever is set to l (single). · The focus is adjusted for each shot when the focus mode lever is set to k (continuous). However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete. · The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds) when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can take the next picture at the next compensation step. After about twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture. · You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash light output consecutively. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete. · You can change the auto bracketing sequence using a custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions. 4 Shooting Functions Taking only over-exposed or under-exposed pictures You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under-exposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation (p. 79). The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensation value. 84 Multiple Exposure Shooting You can overlap multiple images to take one picture. For example, you can take composite pictures such as a night scene with a bright moon superimposed. 1 Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Turn the Tv dial to select V while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. 3 Use the Av dial to set the number of multiple exposures while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. Here, as an example, the number is set to 2 (two). 85 4 Release the finger from the multiple exposure / auto bracket button and press the shutter release button to take the first image. The first image is captured, and is displayed on the LCD monitor for instant review. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image. The composite image is displayed on the LCD monitor. · The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode is cancelled when the picture is taken. · You can delete the first image by pressing the delete button while the delete screen is displayed. [. . . ] · The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 8 Appendix 164 8 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ]