Hyper-program

To change the shutter speed

You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.

You can only set the shutter speed to a value that will give a correct exposure with the aperture range of the lens being used.

If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.

To change the aperture

You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.

You can only set the aperture to a value that will give a correct exposure within the range of available shutter speeds.

If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.

Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure.

1 Set the mode dial to K.

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Pentax K20D Hyper-program, Using the K Sensitivity Priority Mode, Set the mode dial to K, To change the shutter speed