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Shooting Functions
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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.
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Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control
receiver on the front of the
camera and press the shutter
release button on the remote
control unit.
The operating distance of the remote
control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera.
After a picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and then
returns to blinking.
• The remote control shooting is not available when the capture mode is set to
\ (Moving Object) of Picture mode, and R (Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene)
mode.
• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control.
When [14. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.89), you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus. (AF
cannot be used with the remote control unit during Live View.)
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, AF can be operated with
the S button. The { button cannot be used.
• When using the remote control unit, the built-in flash does not pop up
automatically even when set to g (Auto Flash Discharge). Press the K/
i button to pop up the built-in flash beforehand. (p.78)
• Select a mode other than hor i in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the
remote control shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned
off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.288) of the [A Rec. Mode 4]
menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when hor i is set.
• The exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE Lock
function (p.120). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the mode dial is set to a (Manual).
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times.
Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a
fee).
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