Ricoh pentax KP, Operating Manual

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3
Shoo
ting
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1
Set the mode dial to M .
2
Use R to set the
aperture value.
3
To enable the timed exposure, press M , and
then use Q to set the exposure time.
You can set the exposure time within the range from 10" to
20'00".
4
Press
0
.
While 0 is pressed, exposure continues.
If the timed exposure is enabled in Step 3, the exposure
ends when the set exposure time elapses after
0 is
fully pressed.
t Memo
• You can start and end exposure also by pressing 0 . Set
in [7 Bulb (B) Mode Options] of the E 1 menu.
• When performing the bulb exposure, use a tripod and mount
the camera on it securely. The use of the optional cable
release is recommended. (p.53)
u Caution
• The drive mode cannot be set to [Continuous Shooting],
[Bracketing], or [Interval Shooting].
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)
When [Preview] is assigned to X , Y , or Z , you can
check the depth of field before taking pictures. (p.104)
Locking the Exposure
To lock the exposure before shooting, use the AE Lock
function. This function can be used by assigning [AE Lock]
to
X , Y , Z , or f . (p.102)
Disabling Operation Controls
Specific functions or operations of buttons and dials can be
temporarily disabled to prevent misoperation during
shooting by assigning [Operation Control Lock] to
X , Y ,
or Z . (p.102)
Turning R while pressing the button in standby mode
disables the functions or operations of the buttons and dials.
Turning
R again enables the functions or operations of
them.
e is displayed on the status
screen and Live View screen
while the functions or operations
of the buttons and dials are
disabled.
The functions or operations of
buttons and dials to be disabled
can be selected in [17 Enable/Disable Control] of the
E 3
menu.
99999 99999
Type1
Disables the functions or operations of the
buttons and dials used to change the exposure
settings in standby mode.
Type2
Disables the functions or operations of
ABCD
,
E
, and
F
in standby mode.
Bulb Exposure
1600 1600
FF
8.0 8.0
99999 99999