Bedienungsanleitung PENTAX K20D

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p. 50 and p. 251. [. . . ] · The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. · When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first. · The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30, 000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee). · The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when h, i or i is set. 4 Shooting Functions 128 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 4 Shooting Functions Mount the camera onto a tripod. Self-Timer). 1Self-Timer Shooting (p. 122) 2 3 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up. The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer. Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation) (when the number of frames is set to [3]). 129 4 Shooting Functions Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set [9. Auto Bracketing order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Auto Bracketing order 0 ­ +, ­ 0 +, + 0 ­, 0 + ­ 1 Set the number of frames. Turn the front e-dial while pressing the ] button. Select OFF (no frames), 3 or 5. 130 2 Set the step interval. Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p. 73) are as follows. Bracketing amount (Step interval) 1/2 EV 1/3 EV ±0. 5, ±1. 0, ±1. 5, ±2. 0 ±0. 3, ±0. 7, ±1. 0, ±1. 3, ±1. 7, ±2. 0 3 4 Shooting Functions Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation (when the number of frames is set to [3]). · When the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. · When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p. 99) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture. · You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete. · Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. [. . . ] · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [. . . ]