Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with

the viewfinder.

Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder

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)/

(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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