Pentax K-5 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting Functions
4
Checking the Composition, Exposure
and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)
You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition,
exposure and focus before taking a picture.
There are two preview methods.
Choose whether to use Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main
switch is turned to the preview position (|).
The default setting is Optical Preview.
1
Select [Button Customization] in the [A Rec. Mode 5]
menu and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Button Customization] screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Preview Dial]
and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Preview Dial] screen appears.
3
Press the four-way controller (5)
and use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Optical Preview]
or [Digital Preview].
Preview Method Description
|
Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
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Digital Preview
For checking the composition, exposure and
focus on the monitor.
You can also use the Live View function to display a real-time image on the
monitor and change the shooting function settings during display and check the
settings by enlarging the image. Refer to p.165 for details.
Selecting the Preview Method
Preview Dial
For checking depth of
field with viewfinder
Cancel OK
OK
MENU
Optical Preview
Digital Preview