Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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1
Set the mode dial to C.
Live View for movie recording is displayed. 
2
View the subject on the monitor. 
Change the exposure setting as 
necessary.
Available operations
3
Press the shutter release button halfway. 
The autofocus system operates. 
When the focus mode switch is set to \, turn the focusing ring until 
the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen. 
4
Press the shutter release button fully. 
Movie recording starts.
A red P displayed at the top right of the screen blinks during movie 
recording.
5
Press the shutter release button again.
Movie recording stops.
Recording Movies
Rear e-dial (S)
Exposure Setting c/a: Adjusts the aperture 
value (only before shooting). 
Front e-dial (R)
Exposure Setting a: Adjusts the shutter speed.
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 Rear e-dial (S)
Exposure Setting e/c: Adjusts the EV 
compensation value (±2 EV).
Four-way controller (2) Exposure Setting a: Adjusts the sensitivity setting.
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Movie SR
Recordable Time
Recording 
Sound Level
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