Pentax 550 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red
lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately
while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard.)
Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
b Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly
(halfway), the focus and exposure are locked.
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway,
and the shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the
LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,
the status lamp and the flash lamp.
Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green.If the
subject is out of focus, the frame will not appear.
Focus
status lamp & Flash status lamp
status Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)
lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged
blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
b Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this
time you can delete the image by pressing the button
(The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting
[Delete], and then pressing the OK button.To start recording
a voice memo, press the OK button during Instant Review.
Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time
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