Pentax 12050, K-5 II, K-5 IIs Using the Mode Dial

Using the Mode Dial 45

You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.

Mode dial Dial indicator

Mode dial lock button

Mode	Characteristics	Page
B	Lets you capture images with fully automatic	p.90
Green	settings.
e	Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to
	obtain a proper exposure according to Program Line when	p.91
Program Automatic
	taking pictures. You can use the front and rear e-dials to
Exposure	switch between shutter priority and aperture priority.
K	Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
Sensitivity Priority	value to obtain a proper exposure according to the	p.92
Automatic Exposure	set sensitivity.
b	Lets you set the desired shutter speed for	p.94
Shutter Priority
	expressing the movement of the subject.
Automatic Exposure
c	Lets you set the desired aperture value for	p.95
Aperture Priority
	controlling the depth of field.
Automatic Exposure
L	Automatically sets the sensitivity to obtain a proper
Shutter &Aperture Priority	exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture	p.97
Automatic Exposure	value according to the brightness of the subject.
a	Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value	p.98
Manual Exposure	to capture the picture with creative intent.
p	Lets you capture images that require slow shutter	p.101
Bulb Exposure	speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.

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