Pentax K-m/K2000 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Before Using Your Camera
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Characteristics
Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective
pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with
minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,
with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of
approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing.
Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a
wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for
high-precision viewing performance.
Uses AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA
alkaline batteries.
Features a help function that lets you check how to use the camera while
using it. If you do not know how to use a certain function, press the
g (Help) button to display its explanation on the monitor. When you are
already familiar with the camera’s operation, you can also assign 4 other
functions to the g button making the camera's setup more convenient.
A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the
camera. The large text, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus
make the camera easier to operate.
The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust
Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.
Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters like B&W or Soft while taking pictures or to
process images after taking pictures.
Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while
previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression.
Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully
editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in
both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed
internally by the camera.
Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts
aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity.