Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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Basic Shooting Operation
This camera features various exposure modes, focus modes, and drive 
modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how 
to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.
1
Set the mode dial to B.
Turn the mode dial while pressing the 
mode dial lock button.
The exposure mode changes to B 
(Green) mode. In B mode, a proper 
exposure is determined by the camera 
and the shutter speed and aperture value 
are automatically set.
2
Set the focus mode switch to l.
The focus mode changes to l 
(Autofocus/Single) mode. When the 
shutter release button is pressed halfway 
in l, the camera focuses 
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
Mode dial lock button
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