Selecting the Focus Mode

 

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16

= Standard

in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus

area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

 

When the subject is close to the camera, the Auto-Macro function

 

is activated and q appears on the display.

 

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is

q Macro

approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is

focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the

 

shutter release button is pressed halfway.

r Super Macro

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 5 cm

to 20 cm (2 in. to 8 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the

 

autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

3 Pan Focus

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you,

or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car

 

or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused.

s Infinity

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set

to a (Flash Off).

 

3 TakingPictures

1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

Focus Mode

Standard

MENU Cancel

OK OK

2 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3.

• The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode.

When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to (Infinity). By pressing the shutter release button fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set.

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.87

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Pentax 14071 specifications Selecting the Focus Mode, Press the four-way controller 5 in a mode