4 Press the 4button.

The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.

5 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway.

kappears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on.

•Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera with a tripod.

•The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations.

•Self-timer

•Remote control shooting

•Bulb shooting

•Wireless mode with an external flash

• If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length is used (p.122), the [Input Focal Length] menu appears. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting menu.

•Turn the Shake Reduction function off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function.

•The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture when kappears in the viewfinder.

•Shake Reduction is available with any e/ycompatible PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without an sposition is used, the camera does not operate unless [19. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [ACustom Setting 3] menu. Set this beforehand. However, in such cases some functions are restricted. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241) for details.

123

4 ShootingFunctions