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Pentax K-5 User Manual

Pentax K-5
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Shooting Functions
4
AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure prior to taking a picture. Use
this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure
setting cannot be obtained.
1
Set the exposure and press the
L button.
The camera locks the exposure
(brightness) at that instant.
@ is displayed in the status screen and
viewfinder while the AE Lock is engaged.
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
The exposure remains locked as long as the L button is kept pressed or
the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains
locked for twice the amount of the exposure metering timer (p.118) even after
taking your finger off the L button.
You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed. The beep can be
turned off. (p.288)
AE Lock is not available in
B
(Green),
p
(Bulb) or
M
(Flash X-sync Speed) mode.
When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled.
-the L button is pressed again
-the Q button, 3 button or M button is pressed
- the mode dial is turned
- the lens is changed
- a lens with an s (Auto) position is set to a position other than the s position
The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on
the zooming position even while the AE Lock is engaged when using a zoom
lens whose maximum aperture value varies depending on the focal length.
However, the exposure value does not change and a picture is taken at a
brightness level set when the AE Lock is activated.
The exposure can also be locked when the focus is locked. Set in [5. AE-L
with AF Locked] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.131)
Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting
Auto Bracketing is a function for continuously shooting images with
the exposure automatically adjusted for underexposure and
overexposure. Each time the shutter release button is pressed, 2, 3
or 5 shots are taken. Refer to “Shooting while Adjusting the Settings
(Auto Bracketing)” (p.157).

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Pentax K-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16.93 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 pixels
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range- mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRYes
Power supply typeD-LI109
Aperture range (F-F)-
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s
Effective sensor resolution921000 pixels
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Motion JPEG frame rate25 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal3 \
Magnification32 x
USB version2.0
Scene modesBacklight, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Product colorBlack
Battery life (max)7 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)980 shots
Bundled softwarePENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth73 mm
Width131 mm
Height97 mm
Weight740 g

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