Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with
the viewfinder.
Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder
l
Single mode
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the
subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at
that position. If the subject is outside the focusing area, focus
the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus
at that position (focus lock), and then recompose your picture.
• The focus mode is fixed to
l
in
c
(Portrait)/
s
(Landscape)/
b
(Macro)/
.
(Night Scene Portrait)/
x
(Forest)/
A
(Night
Scene)/
Z
(Night Scene HDR)/
K
(Food)/
K
(Sunset)/
Q
(Surf
& Snow)/
y
(Backlight Silhouette)/
U
(Candlelight)/
E
(Museum) of
H
mode.
• The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
• You can set the action priority for when the shutter release
button is pressed fully in [12. AF.S Setting] of the [
A
Custom
Setting 2] menu.
Focus-
priority
The shutter cannot be released until the subject
is in focus. (default setting)
If the subject is too close to the camera, move back
and take the picture. If the subject is difficult to
focus, adjust the focus manually.
Release-
priority
The shutter can be released even if the subject
is not in focus.
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