Pentax Optio RX18 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are
away from the camera.
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
The flash does not discharge in j, A, B and C modes.
j, A, B and C cannot be selected in 9 (Green), C (Movie), S
(Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital
Panorama) mode.
Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in A, B and C
modes.
The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.
When the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only
when taking the first shot.
The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.
•In b (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken consecutively in the
shooting mode first selected.
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit
(Optional)
i
3-sec Remote
Control
The shutter will be released after about three seconds when
the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
h
0-sec Remote
Control
The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter
release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release
button