User manual PENTAX SF1

[. . . ] 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. 3, 4 1 2 b Shutter Priority Shooting 4 Taking Still Pictures 60 In this mode, you can set the shutter speed manually. The camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the shutter speed you have chosen. Use this mode when you want to emphasize movement by setting a slow shutter speed to take a moving subject, or when you want to set a fast shutter speed in dim light to prevent camera shake. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to b. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the shutter speed. Pressing 2 increases the speed and pressing 3 reduces the speed. a b 38 00 : 02 : 48 Press the shutter release button halfway. 1/30 F2. 9 # 07/25/2004 14 : 25 The camera adjusts the aperture value accordingly. If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value displayed on the LCD monitor turns orange. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise. 3, 4 1 2 c Aperture Priority Shooting In this mode, you can set the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at the aperture value you have chosen. Decreasing the aperture value will produce a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value will produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are in focus. Use this function when you want to intentionally change the focusing range (depth of field). The shutter release button is for taking still pictures in Capture mode and the C button is for taking movies. Follow the procedure below to switch between Still Picture mode and Movie mode and between Capture mode and Playback mode. To Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode 4 Taking Still Pictures 1 Press the Q button in Capture mode. The camera switches to Playback mode. To Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode 1 or Press the Q button or the C button. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera switches to Capture mode. 1 65 1 dRbcaC Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Modes 4 Taking Still Pictures 66 (No Autofocus mode icon) The camera focuses on the object in the focusing 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) when zoomed out and more than 120 cm (47 in) when zoomed in. Macro mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is Super Macro approx. The camera focuses on the object in the focusing area when the shutter mode release button is pressed halfway. mode Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. mode q r s z 1 Press the ) button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject. [. . . ] In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment 10 for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. 140 Appendix · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. [. . . ]