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Appendix
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Preview Function
Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white
balance confirmation
Optical Preview:Depth of field confirmation (electronically
controlled and usable in all exposure modes)
Continuous shooting
(Hi/Lo)
Approx. 2.8 fps (JPEG (10M, C, Hi): up to 4 frames, RAW:
up to 4 frames)
Approx. 1.1 fps (JPEG (10M, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card
is full, RAW: up to 4 frames)
Self-timer
Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with
mirror up function). Start by pressing the shutter release button.
Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled
after activation
Remote Control
PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter
immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control
shutter button
Mirror Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer)
Custom Image
Image Tone (6 types), Saturation/Filter Effect, Hue/Toning,
Contrast, Sharpness/Fine Sharpness
Exposure Bracket
Three frames (underexposed, proper exposure and
overexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.
(Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps)
Exposure Meter/
Exposure Range
TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 0 to
EV 21 at ISO 100, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and
Spot metering mode can be set
EV Compensation
±3 EV (1/2 EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can be
selected
AE Lock
Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set
in Custom Setting) Continuous as long as the shutter button is
halfway pressed.
Built-in Flash
P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 13 (ISO 100),
Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm
equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec.
and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO
range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Auto-popup function
External Flash Sync
Hot shoe with M -contact, which couples with PENTAX
dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600,
Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-
sync and wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
Custom Function 23 functions can be set
Time Function World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Shake Reduction
Function
CCD Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to
4 EV (dependent on the used lens type and shooting conditions)
Dust Removal
SP coating and CCD operations for dust removal. Can be set to
operate when the camera is turned on.
Power
Four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline
batteries