Pentax MX-1 User Manual

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Taking Pictures
1 Set the mode dial to 9 (Green).
The camera switches to 9 mode.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated and
the face detection frame appears (p.58).
To use the flash, slide the b lever to pop up
the flash (p.86).
2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
3 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
You can use the zoom to change the area to be captured.
LCD View Options
Grid Display X (Off)
Histogram P (Off)
Highlight Alert P (Off)
Electronic Level P (Off)
Date Imprint Off
•In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by
pressing the 4 button.
• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting 1] menu
appears. Any menu other than [W Setting 1/2/3/4] cannot be
displayed.
Using the Zoom

Pentax MX-1 Specifications

General

Aperture	f/1.8-2.5
ISO Range	100 - 12800
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Weight	391 g (including battery and memory card)
Effective Pixels	12.0 MP
Lens	28-112mm (4x Optical Zoom)
Shutter Speed	1/2000 to 30 sec
LCD Screen	3.0-inch tilting LCD, 920, 000 dots
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Battery Type	Rechargeable D-LI106 lithium-ion battery