Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide
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Single
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 AF assist light turns on as necessary. (p.109)
• Set the action priority for when the shutter release button is
• Set the action priority for when the shutter release button is
pressed fully in [15. AF.S Setting] of the [A Custom Setting 3]
menu.
k
(A)
Continuous
mode
The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the
shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus indicator
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appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus. Even if the subject is not in focus, the shutter can be
released when the shutter release button is pressed fully.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus,
the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined
to be a moving object. The lens will automatically operate
and continuously focus on the subject.
• Set the action priority for Continuous Shooting in [16. AF.C
Setting] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu.
1
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. (p.116)
2
Release-
priority
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
1
Focus-
priority
Takes pictures giving priority to keeping the
subject in focus during Continuous Shooting.
(default setting)
2
FPS-
priority
Takes pictures giving priority to the shooting
speed during Continuous Shooting.
AF Assist Light
You can set whether or not to use the AF assist light during l mode
in [17. AF Assist Light] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu.
1
On
To make focusing easier when the subject is in a dark location,
the AF assist light turns on when the shutter release button is
pressed halfway. (default setting)
2
Off The AF assist light will not be used.
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