Pentax M40 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Common Operations
This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides
descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix
“Default Settings” (p.167) to decide whether you want the settings saved
when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings
returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and
recording movies.
Menu List
Item Description Page
Recorded Pixels
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still
pictures
p.83
Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.85
White Balance
For adjusting the color balance according to the light
conditions
p.87
Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.89
Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.90
EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.76
Movie
Recorded Pixels
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101
Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.103
Frame Rate
For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)
p.104
Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.105
Movie SR
For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function
p.106
Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75
Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.92
Memory
For choosing whether to save the set values of the
shooting function or return to the defaults when the
camera is turned off
p.97
Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.93
Saturation For setting the color saturation p.94
Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.95
Date Imprint
For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on
the picture when shooting
p.96
Use the
s
(Green mode) to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [
A
Rec. Mode] menu. (p.66)
You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the
Green button. (p.55)