Pentax K-5 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting Functions
4
l
Single
mode
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the
subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at
that position. To focus on another subject, take your finger off
the shutter release button first, then press the shutter release
button halfway again.
The AF assist light turns on as necessary. (p.124)
Set the action priority for when the shutter release button is
pressed fully in [15. AF.S Setting] of the [A Custom Setting 3]
menu (p.92).
k
Continuous
mode
The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the
shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus indicator
] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus. Even if the subject is not in focus, the shutter can be
released when the shutter release button is pressed fully.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus,
the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined
to be a moving object. The lens will automatically operate and
continuously focus on the subject.
Set the action priority for Continuous Shooting in [16. AF.C
Setting] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.92).
1
Focus-
priority
The shutter cannot be released until the
subject is in focus. (default setting)
If the subject is too close to the camera,
move back and take the picture. If the
subject is difficult to focus (p.75), adjust the
focus manually. (p.132)
2
Release-
priority
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
1
Focus-priority
Takes pictures giving priority to keeping
the subject in focus during Continuous
Shooting. (default setting)
2
FPS-priority
Takes pictures giving priority to the
shooting speed during Continuous
Shooting.