30USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE

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(SHOOTING) OPERATION BASIC

 

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A 2 2 16 11 8 5.6

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Purpose

For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.

To set

1.Turn the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position as shown in the illustration.

•To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. The lens aperture ring can be released from the [ A ] position in the same manner.

2.Turn the shutter speed dial to [ A ] while holding down the shutter speed dial release button. The shutter speed dial can be released from [ A ] in the same manner.

•You can shift the program line of Programmed AE Mode with Pentax Function No.6. See page 79 for more details.

•See page 44, 46, 48, and 50 for other available exposure modes.