Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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1

Set the focus mode switch to \. 

2

While viewing the monitor, 

turn the focusing ring.

3

When it is difficult to check the focus, press the 4 button. 

The image on the monitor is magnified.

Available operations

4

Press the 4 button or the shutter release button halfway. 

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Focusing Using Live View

Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Magnifies the image (up to 6 times)

Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f)

Reduces the image (up to 2 times)

Four-way controller (2345)

Changes the display area.

d

 button

Changes the display area to the center.

When [Focus Peaking] is enabled in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, 

the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and makes it easier to check 

the focus. If you switch to = mode after enabling Focus Peaking in \ mode, 

Focus Peaking also works in = mode.

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