Problem

Cause

Remedy

Subject is not in

Subject difficult to

Subjects difficult to focus on using

focus

focus on

autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue

 

 

sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely

 

 

patterned objects, fast-moving objects,

 

 

scenery through window or net, etc. Lock

 

 

focus on another object located at same

 

 

distance (press shutter release button

 

 

halfway), then aim at target and press

 

 

shutter release button fully.

 

Subject is not in

Position subject in AF frame (focusing

 

focusing area

area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the

 

 

subject is outside the focusing area, aim

 

 

the camera at the subject and lock focus

 

 

(press shutter release button halfway),

 

 

then compose picture and press the

 

 

shutter release button fully.

 

Subject is too close

Set focus mode on q. (p.40)

 

Focus mode is set on

Focus mode is set on q.

 

q

 

 

 

 

Picture is dark

Subject is too far away

Picture becomes dark if subject is too far

 

in a dark environment,

away. Take picture within range of flash.

 

such as a night scene.

 

 

Background is dark

When taking a picture of a person against

 

 

dark background, such as night scene,

 

 

the person may appear dark if the flash

 

 

does not reach background even with

 

 

correct exposure. Set to B mode to

 

 

ensure both person and background are

 

 

clear. (p.60)

Flash does not

Flash mode is set to

Set to Auto or b. (p.42)

fire

Off

 

 

The Capture mode is

Flash will not fire in these modes.

 

set to C, super

 

 

macro, continuous

 

 

shooting or infinity-

 

 

landscape mode, or

 

 

the Picture mode is set

 

 

to Fireworks mode.

 

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555 specifications

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One of the standout features of the Pentax 555 is its impressive optical performance. With a robust lens system, it offers a focal length range that caters to an array of photography styles, from wide-angle shots to close-ups. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for landscape photography, portraits, and macro work alike. The lens is designed to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration, ensuring clear and vivid images.

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