User manual PENTAX K-S2

[. . . ] e_kb551_cover_6. 5mm. fm Page 1 Thursday, February 19, 2015 4:20 PM 5 KS2_OPM_EN. book Page 0 Friday, February 20, 2015 12:10 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FR (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 Battery charger D-BC109 AC plug cord Strap O-ST132 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW156 Start Guide Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p. 113. KS2_OPM_EN. book Page 1 Friday, February 20, 2015 12:10 PM Introducing the K-S2 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Sharing Images Changing the Settings Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 KS2_OPM_EN. book Page 2 Friday, February 20, 2015 12:10 PM How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the K-S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 21 3 How to Use This Manual 2 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44 Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly, try out the camera and take lots of pictures! [. . . ] The screen displayed in Step 5 varies depending on the [10 Interval Shooting Options] setting. • For Interval Shooting and Interval Composite, the focus position used when the first picture is taken is locked. When performing autofocus for each exposure, set [11 AF in Interval Shooting] to [Adjusts focus for each shot] in the E2 menu. t Memo Interval Composite Star and moon trails can be captured in one image. 1 Press D in standby mode. 2 Select t and press B. The Drive Mode screen appears. Interval Composite Interval Number of Shots Parameter Adj. Cancel 00 : 00´02˝ 3 Shooting OK 0002 times 3 Use CD to select t, u, or v. u v Takes pictures with the self-timer. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the shooting conditions. 4 Press G. 5 Set the shooting conditions. Interval Composite 00 : 00´02˝ Interval Number of Shots 0002 times Start Interval Set Time Start Time 1 0 : 0 0 PM Composite Mode Bright Save Process Cancel OK 65 KS2_OPM_EN. book Page 66 Friday, February 20, 2015 12:10 PM Interval Standby Interval Number of Shots Start Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Set the shooting start time when [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time]. Select Z to save images in the middle of processing. Interval Movie Record In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: . AVI). 3 Shooting 66 Start Time Composite Mode Save Process 1 Turn the main switch to C and press D. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select q and press B. Interval Movie Record Interval Number of Shots Parameter Adj. Cancel 00 : 00´02˝ 0008 times Self-timer/Remote Select the operation mode. Control OK 6 Press E. 3 Use CD to select q, r, or s. r s Records a movie with the self-timer. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the shooting conditions. 7 Press E. 8 Shoot. The screen of Step 2 reappears. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. After the specified number of shots are taken, the camera returns to standby mode in Step 7. 4 Press G. 5 Set the shooting conditions. t Memo Interval Movie Record Recorded Pixels 00 : 00´02˝ Interval Number of Shots 0008 times Start Interval Now Start Time ––:–– • When [Save Process] is set to Z, a new folder is created and the composite image is saved there. When shooting in another drive mode after performing Interval Composite, another new folder is created. • Mount the camera on a tripod during shooting. Cancel OK KS2_OPM_EN. book Page 67 Friday, February 20, 2015 12:10 PM Recorded Pixels Interval Standby Interval Number of Shots Start Interval Start Time Select from z, u, or t. (When [Recorded Pixels] is set to z, select from 8 to 500 times. ) Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. Set the shooting start time when [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time]. Star Stream In C mode, you can use [Star Stream] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: . AVI) using the Bright composite mode of Interval Composite. Star and moon trails can be captured as a movie file. 1 Turn the main switch to C and press D. The Drive Mode screen appears. 3 Shooting Self-timer/Remote Select the operation mode. The camera returns to standby mode. OK 3 Use CD to select w, x, or y. x y Records a movie with the self-timer. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the shooting conditions. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. [. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FOR CALIFORNIA, U. S. A. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. [. . . ]