Pentax K-3, Operating Manual

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Turn Q while pressing
b .
t Memo
• The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set
in the
E
3 menu.
• In [18. Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately
reactivate AF or to maintain the focus for a certain amount of
time before activating AF when the subject happens to move
out of the selected focusing area after being focused. The
default setting is to immediately activate AF when focusing is
unsuccessful.
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting
with the Viewfinder
v
x
Single mode
When the shutter release button is
pressed halfway and the subject comes
into focus, the focus is locked at that
position. (Default setting)
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
y
Continuous
mode
The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while the shutter release
button is pressed halfway.
P appears in the viewfinder when the
subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
z
Auto-select
mode
Switches automatically between x and
y modes according to the subject.
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15. AF.S Setting
Focus-priority (default setting),
Release-priority
16. 1st Frame Action in
AF.C Release-priority (default setting),
Auto, Focus-priority
17. Action in AF.C
Continuous Focus-priority (default setting),
Auto, FPS-priority
18. Hold AF Status
Off (default setting), Low,
Medium, High