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	Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed
Shutter	range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to
	30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Electromagnetic
	release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens
	information contacts)
Lens Used	Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF mount lenses, KA
	mount lenses
	TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF
Autofocus System	operational brightness range: EV –1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4
	lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single)/k
	(Continuous)/\, Adjustable focus point
	Penta-prism viewfinder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen,
Viewfinder	Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.95× (with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at
	∞), Diopter: –2.5m-1to +1.5m-1(per meter)

Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash

Viewfinder Indication should be used, Shutter speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, Focus point, @=AE lock, Capacity remaining and

m=Exposure compensation, K=Manual white balance, Picture mode icon, \=Manual focus, o=ISO warning

bis lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used, E=Auto discharge, E>=Auto flash+Redeye reduct,

9=Single frame shooting, j=Continuous shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remote control shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning,

]=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be set to LCD Panel Display 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV), M=Center-weighted metering, N=Spot

metering, V=Select focus point, M=Center focus point, Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, PC (mass storage)/Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected

Depth of Field	Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes
Confirmation
	Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with
Self-timer	mirror lock up). Start by pressing shutter release button.
	Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled
	after operation
Mirror	Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function (available at 2 sec.
	self-timer)
	Three frames (under exposed, proper exposure and overexposed)
Auto Bracket	are shot continuously with exposure bracketing. (Selectable
	between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for Exposure setting steps)
Exposure Meter/	TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV 1 to
	EV 21.5 (at ISO 200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens), Center-weighted
Metering Range
	and Spot metering mode can be set

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