Pentax 14748, Operating Manual

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The
X
features various exposure modes, focus modes, and drive
modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how
to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.
1
Set the mode dial to B .
Turn the mode dial while pressing the
mode dial lock button.
The exposure mode changes to
B
(Green) mode. In B , a proper exposure
is determined by the camera and the
shutter speed and aperture value are
automatically set.
2
Set the focus mode lever to
l
.
The focus mode changes to
l
(Autofocus/Single) mode. When the
shutter release button is pressed halfway
in
l
, the camera focuses
automatically. (p.122)
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
Mode dial lock button