Pentax K-5 IIs User Manual

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You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, 
exposure and focus before taking a picture.
There are two preview methods.

Choose whether to use Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main 
switch is turned to the preview position (|).
The default setting is Optical Preview.

1

Select [Button Customization] in the [A Rec. Mode 5] 
menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Button Customization] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Preview Dial] 
and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Preview Dial] screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller (5) 
and use the four-way controller 
(23) to select [Optical Preview] 
or [Digital Preview].

Preview Method

Description

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Optical Preview

For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.

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Digital Preview

For checking the composition, exposure and 
focus on the monitor.

You can use the Live View function that displays a real-time image on the 
monitor and enables you to change the shooting settings and magnify the 
image. (p.146)