Pentax K20D - Digital Camera SLR, Operating Manual

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You can use slow-speed sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in
the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
Using
e
/ K /
c
mode
1 Set the mode dial to
e
,
K
or
c
.
2 Press the
K
button.
3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (
3
).
4 Select
G
or
H
and press the
4
button.
The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the
background.
5 Take the picture.
Using
b
/
L
/
a
mode
1 Set the mode dial to
b
, L or
a
.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (
3
).
3 Select
E
or
F
and press the
4
button.
4 Set the shutter speed (
b
) or shutter speed and aperture ( L /
a
).
Set so that proper exposure is obtained in 1/180 sec. or slower.
5 Press the
K
button.
6 Take the picture.
Using the Slow-Speed Sync
• Slow-speed sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function
or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera
shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
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