Pentax 17731, Operating Manual

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3
Ta
king
Pi
ct
ures
When = (Standard), q (Macro), or (1cm Macro) is selected as the
focus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
4
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
The pull-down menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to change the
Focusing Area.
6
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
7
Press the
3
button twice.
The camera returns to capture mode.
Changing the Focusing Area ( = area)
J
Multiple
The camera measures a wide area in the center of the monitor
(within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject.
K
Spot
The camera measures a narrow area in the center of the
monitor (the spot focusing area) making it easier for you to
focus on a specific subject.
W
Automatic
Tracking The camera holds focus on the moving subject while you are
pressing the shutter release button halfway.
• In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), and
N
(Frame Composite)
modes,
W
cannot be selected.
• In
S
(Fireworks),
9
(Green) and
b
(Auto Picture) modes, the
focusing area is fixed at
J
.
MENU Cancel OK OK
0.0
Auto Macro
Focus Assist
Focusing Area
AF Setting