Pentax 17477 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
Press fully
This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the
fully depressed position. This takes a picture.
Poor focusing conditions
The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these
cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by
pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera
at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall
Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back
Horizontal lines or intricate patterns
Fast moving objects
When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in
the captured area
Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)
Blink Detection
If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face
Recognition (p.65) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been
detected.] appears during Instant Review.
When the Face Recognition function (p.65) does not work, Blink Detection
also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, Blink
Detection may not function depending on the condition of the recognized
faces.
You can also disable Blink Detection function (p.97).
Not pressed Pressed halfway
(first position)
Pressed fully
(second position)
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