Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 

1

Select G in Step 3 on p.110, and press the 4 button. 

The camera returns to the control panel. 

2

Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. 

The camera is ready to take a picture. 

3

Press the U/i button.

The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.

4

Press the 4 button. 

The range of the selectable area is displayed with broken lines and 

a rectangle appears on it. You can set the AF area by changing 

the position and size of this rectangle. 

5

Select the AF area.

Available operations

6

Press the 4 button. 

The AF area is set.

Selecting the Desired Focusing Area

Four-way controller (2345)

Changes the position of the AF area.

Rear e-dial (S)

Changes the size of the AF area.

d

 button

Returns the AF area to the center.

The set AF area is saved in the memory even if the Contrast AF setting 

is changed or the camera is turned off. 

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