Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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Set the aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field

is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when the

aperture is set to a large value, small lens opening. The depth of field

is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred

when the aperture is set to a small value, large lens opening.

The shutter speed is automatically set to the proper exposure depending

on the aperture value.

Set the mode dial to c.

• The shutter speed can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the

exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)

• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed

when the sensitivity is not set to [ISO AUTO] (p.83).

Using the c Mode

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark,

the aperture value will blink on the

status screen and LCD panel and in

the viewfinder. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter

speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the

aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take a picture with

proper exposure.

Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter if the subject

is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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