Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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Checking the Composition, Exposure 

and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)

You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, 

exposure and focus before taking a picture.

There are two preview methods.

Choose whether to use Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main 

switch is turned to the preview position (|).

The default setting is Optical Preview.

1

Select [Button Customization] in the [A Rec. Mode 5] 

menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Button Customization] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Preview Dial] 

and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Preview Dial] screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller (5) 

and use the four-way controller 

(23) to select [Optical Preview] 

or [Digital Preview].

Preview Method

Description

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Optical Preview

For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.

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Digital Preview

For checking the composition, exposure and 

focus on the monitor.

You can use the Live View function that displays a real-time image 

on the monitor and enables you to change the shooting settings and 

magnify the image. (p.146)

Selecting the Preview Method

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