Pentax 8557, 8572, 8587, 8542 Setting the Auto Macro, Setting the = Assist Light Focus Assist

Setting the Auto Macro

When [Auto Macro] is set to O(On), the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 50 cm) as necessary, even if the focus mode is set to = (Standard).

When it is off and the focus mode is set to = (Standard), the AF operates only in the standard range, and focusing is not done in the macro range.

When the focus mode is set to q (Macro) or (1cm Macro), the focus is only adjusted in the respective macro ranges and is not done in the standard range.

1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Macro]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off).

The setting is saved.

Setting the = Assist Light (Focus Assist)

The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off.

1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focus Assist]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off).

The setting is saved.

Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

The camera does not emit the focus assist light depending on the selected shooting mode or focus mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.

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