Pentax K-50 specifications 102, Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder

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Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder

The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with the viewfinder.

4 ShootingFunctions

l

Single mode

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at that position. If the subject is outside the focusing area, focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (focus lock), and then recompose your picture.

•The focus mode is fixed to lin c(Portrait)/s(Landscape)/ b (Macro)/. (Night Scene Portrait)/x(Forest)/A(Night Scene)/Z(Night Scene HDR)/K(Food)/K(Sunset)/Q(Surf & Snow)/y(Backlight Silhouette)/U(Candlelight)/E (Museum) of Hmode.

•The AF assist light turns on as necessary.

•You can set the action priority for when the shutter release button is pressed fully in [12. AF.S Setting] of the [ACustom Setting 2] menu.

	The shutter cannot be released until the subject is
Focus-	in focus. (default setting)
	If the subject is too close to the camera, move back
priority
	and take the picture. If the subject is difficult to
	focus, adjust the focus manually.
Release-	The shutter can be released even if the subject is
priority	not in focus.