User manual PENTAX K2 DMD MOTOR DRIVE MD

[. . . ] Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99. 99% or better, you should be aware that 0. 01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. [. . . ] · Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist. 4 Taking Pictures 67 Setting the Shooting Functions 1 -dR+C. H= 4 Taking Pictures 68 Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode (No icon) Autofocus mode q Macro mode r s z Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (16 in. ). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. · The default setting is Autofocus mode. · The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode. Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23). 4 For distant focus For closer focus 3m 1 0. 3 . 18 09/10/2005 10:25 4 Taking Pictures Indicator After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. You cannot change the Drive Mode, or the settings for PICT, or + when the focus mode is set to z. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2816 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p. 23 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2816 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK R+C. Adjusting the White Balance The color of the subject changes depending on the light source. For example, the white color in a subject is different when under natural or artificial light. White balance is used to adjust the color of white according to the light source. White Balance F Auto G Daylight H Shade I J K The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Tungsten Light tungsten light. Fluorescent Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white Manual balance manually. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. W h i t e B a l a n c e The White Balance screen appears. AWB Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. MENU Exit OK OK Saving the White Balance 1p. 84 73 Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. 1 2 3 4 Taking Pictures 74 To select K (manual), press the four-way controller (3 2) on the "White Balance" screen. [. . . ] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]