Pentax K-m/K2000 and smc PENTAX Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting Functions
4
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
5
Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter
release button halfway.
k appears in the viewfinder and the
Shake Reduction function turns on.
Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera with
a tripod.
The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following
situations.
•Self-timer
Remote control shooting
Bulb shooting
Wireless mode with an external flash
If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens
information such as focal length is used (p.122), the [Input Focal Length]
menu appears. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length]
setting menu.
Turn the Shake Reduction function off if you will not use the Shake Reduction
function.
The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right
after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the
Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the
shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button
halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture when k appears in the
viewfinder.
Shake Reduction is available with any e/y compatible
PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s
(Auto) position or a lens without an s position is used, the camera does not
operate unless [19. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom
Setting 3] menu. Set this beforehand. However, in such cases some
functions are restricted. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241)
for details.