Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide
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You can change the flash output in the range of -2.0 to +1.0. The flash
compensation values are as follows for 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV.
Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)
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Turn the rear e-dial (S)
in the [Flash Mode] screen.
The flash compensation value
is displayed.
Press the | button to reset the flash
Press the | button to reset the flash
output compensation value to 0.0.
Compensating for Flash Output
Step Interval
Flash Compensation Value
1/3 EV
-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
1/2 EV
-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0
• The flash output compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.
• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash output
• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash output
• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will
not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.
• Compensating to the minus (-) side may not affect the image if the subject
is too close, the aperture value is small or the sensitivity is high.
• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which
support the P-TTL auto flash mode.
Flash Mode
Flash On
Cancel
MENU
+0.3
OK
OK
Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash
You can set the camera to enable
shooting while the built-in flash is
charging.
[On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu.
By default, pictures cannot be taken
while the built-in flash is charging.
Cancel
20.
1
2
2
Release While Charging
Off
On
On
Enables shutter release
Cancel
OK
OK
MENU
while the built-in
flash is charging
flash is charging
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