Pentax K100 D specifications 139, Using the e Program Mode

Using the e (Program) Mode

Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure.

Perform the following to adjust the exposure.

1 Set the mode dial to e.

2 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mcbutton and adjust the exposure.

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5 FunctionReference

The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure.

EV Compensation

• Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set exposure setting steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ACustom Setting] menu. (p.148)

•You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.121)

• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.