Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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Program Line

In [Program Line] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, you can choose from 

the following Program Lines. When [eLINE] is selected for the | 

button setting in e/K mode or L/a mode (p.247), exposure 

is regulated according to the set Program Line.

Setting

Characteristics

j

Auto

Camera determines the appropriate settings.

k

Normal

Basic Program Automatic Exposure (default 

setting)

l

Hi-speed Priority Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes high 

shutter speeds.

m DOF Priority 

(deep)

Program Automatic Exposure that closes the 

aperture as much as possible for a deep depth 

of field.

n DOF Priority 

(shallow)

Program Automatic Exposure that opens the 

aperture as much as possible for a shallow depth 

of field.

o

MTF Priority

Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the 

best aperture settings for the attached lens when 

a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J or FA lens is used.

Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring

When using a lens with an aperture 

ring, set the aperture to the s (AUTO) 

position while holding down the auto-

lock button on the lens.

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