Pentax SLR specifications 133, 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 mc button and adjust the exposure.

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

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5 FunctionReference

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

EV Compensation

• Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set exposure setting steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ACustom] menu. (p.142)

•You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty

Corction] in the [ACustom] menu. (p.115)

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