Pentax K10D - Using the Mode Dial

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Before Using Your Camera
Using the Mode Dial
You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.
Item Function Page
A (USER)
Lets you capture images with settings that you
set.
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B
(Green)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture
to the proper exposure according to Program
line when taking pictures.
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e (Hyper-program)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture
to the proper exposure according to Program
line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial
and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed
and aperture while maintaining the proper
exposure.
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K (Sensitivity Priority)
Automatically sets the shutter speed and
aperture to the proper exposure according to
the set sensitivity.
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b
(Shutter Priority)
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for
expressing moving subjects. Take pictures of
fast moving subjects that look still or subjects
that give a sense of movement.
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c (Aperture Priority)
Lets you set the desired aperture for
controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a
blurred or sharp background.
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Dial indicator