Pentax K-500 Guia De Utilização

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Checking the Depth of Field (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.

1

Assign [Optical Preview] to the V/Y button.

Refer to “Setting the V/Y Button Operation” (p.171) for details. 

2

Look through the viewfinder to focus on the subject.

3

Press the V/Y button while 

looking through the viewfinder.

You can check the depth of field in the 

viewfinder while the V/Y button 

is pressed. 
During this operation, no shooting 

information is displayed in the viewfinder, 

and the shutter cannot be released. 

4

Take your finger off the V/Y button.

Optical Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture. 

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. 

Optical Preview is always used for Interval Shooting and Multi-exposure.

Displaying the Optical Preview

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