Pentax K-5 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Before Using Your Camera
1
Using the Mode Dial
You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.
Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.
Mode Characteristics Page
A
Lets you capture images with the saved exposure
mode. Up to five settings can be saved.
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B
Green
Lets you capture images with fully automatic
settings.
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e
Hyper-program
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper exposure according to
Program Line when taking pictures. You can use
the front and rear e-dials to switch between shutter
priority and aperture priority.
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K
Sensitivity Priority
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper exposure according to the
set sensitivity.
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b
Shutter Priority
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for
expressing the movement of the subject.
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c
Aperture Priority
Lets you set the desired aperture value for
controlling the depth of field.
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L
Shutter & Aperture
Priority
Automatically sets the sensitivity to obtain a proper
exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture
value according to the brightness of the subject.
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a
Hyper-manual
Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
to capture the picture with creative intent.
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Mode dial lock button
Dial indicator
Mode dial