Pentax K-50 specifications Auto Picture Modes

The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display).

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ProgramProgram

AutomaticAutomatic ExposureExposure

You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212)

Auto Picture Modes

When set to n(Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.

	Mode	Characteristics
U	Standard	This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply.
c	Portrait	For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin
		tone.
s Landscape		For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation
		and produces a vivid color image.
b	Macro	For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers,
		coins, jewelry, and more.
\	Moving	For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at
	Object	sporting events.
		For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as
	Night	dusk or at night.
		Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter
.	Scene	speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will
	Portrait	also appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync
		(p.242)). To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake
		Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.
K Sunset		For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
d Blue Sky		For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more
		impressive deep blue.
x Forest		Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and
		produces a vivid color image.

4 ShootingFunctions

The autofocus mode is fixed to fwhen shooting with the viewfinder. (p.103) If the camera determines that \is the optimal mode, the autofocus mode is fixed to k, while l is used for all other modes.