Step 9

OPERATING THE SHUTTER

RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions. Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter, the LCD displays and autofocus system operates.

Not

Pressed halfway

Pressed fully

pressed

down

down

 

(first position)

(second position)

Pressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter.

When taking a picture, press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.

MEMO

Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shutter release button to learn where the first position is.

The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. Pressing the shutter release button halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

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BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

 

OTHERS

 

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Pentax 57233 manual Operating the Shutter Release Button