Pentax K-500 Operating Guide
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Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control receiver
on the front of the camera, and
press the shutter release button
on the remote control unit.
The maximum operating distance
of a remote control unit is about 4 m
from the front of the camera.
After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds
After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds
and then returns to blinking.
• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with a remote control unit. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with a remote control unit.
When [14. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu, you can use a remote control unit to adjust the focus.
• Select [Single Frame Shooting] in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel
shooting with a remote control unit. The setting is canceled automatically
when the camera is turned off if you clear the check box for [Drive Mode]
in [Memory] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.224)
• The Shake Reduction function is not available.
• When i is selected, the flash mode cannot be set to [Wireless Mode].
• The exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder (except in a
• When i is selected, the flash mode cannot be set to [Wireless Mode].
• The exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder (except in a
mode). Use the AE Lock function (p.100) or attach the optional ME
viewfinder cap.
• Shooting with a remote control unit may not be available in backlit conditions.
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system
can be operated with the S button. The { button cannot be used.
• The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times.
Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve
a fee).
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