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Pentax K10D User Manual

Pentax K10D
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Function Reference
You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in
the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
Using e/K/c mode
1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
2 Press the K button.
3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
4 Select G or H and press the 4 button twice.
Shutter speed is set slower to obtain proper exposure for the
background.
5 Take the picture.
Using b/L/a mode
1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select E or F and press the 4 button twice.
4 Set the shutter speed (b) or shutter speed and aperture (L/a).
Set so that proper exposure is obtained in under 1/180 sec.
5 Press the K button.
6 Take the picture.
Using Slow-Speed-Sync
Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function
or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera
shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

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Pentax K10D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.2 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 pixels
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Color depth3x8, 3x12, 3x22 bit
Digital SLRYes
Video capabilityNo
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 30 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP, Mac OS X 10.2+
Filter size23.5 mm
FocusTTL
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus
Flash modesAuto
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)210000 pixels
USB version2.0
Photo effectsblack&white, Sepia
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playbackSlide show
Self-timer delay2, 12 s
MaterialPolycarbonate
Product colorBlack
Compatible memory cardssd
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth101 mm
Width141.5 mm
Height70 mm
Weight710 g

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