Pentax Optio RX18, Operating Manual

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Press the four-way controller (
5
)
in
A
mode.
The [Focus Mode] screen appears.
The focus mode changes each time the
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (
23
).
Selecting the Focus Mode
=
Standard
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm
(16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the
autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway.
q
Macro
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is
focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
r Super Macro
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 4 cm to 30 cm (1.6 in. to 12 in.). The camera is
focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
3 Pan Focus
This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures
for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the
window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to
the back, is focused.
s Infinity
This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set
to
a
(Flash Off).
\
Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.
Four-way controller
4 button
Focus Mode Focus Mode Focus Mode
Standard Standard Standard
OK OK OK OK MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel