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Pentax *ist User Manual

Pentax *ist
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BASIC OPERATION
(PREPARATION)
BASIC OPERATION
(SHOOTING)
ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS
HOLDING THE CAMERA
MEMO
To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid
object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.
When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total
weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
Although there are individual differences among photographers, in
general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the
focal length. For example, 1/50 of second for focal length is 50mm, and
1/100 of second for it is 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter
speeds slower than this.
Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the
camera and lens as shown in the illustrations.
While taking a picture, gently press the shutter release
button. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause
camera shake, making the picture blurred.
Camera held horizontally
Camera held vertically
Step 8

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Pentax *ist Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeDigital SLR
ISO Range200-3200
Battery Type4x AA batteries
Focus Points11
Resolution6.1 MP
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec + Bulb
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Storage MediaSD card

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