Pentax Program Plus User Manual

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure compensation range
4x 2 x 1 X l^x I 4 X
20
12
6
ISO
1000
1600
3200
ISO
The automatic exposure system of this camera
tends to underexpose backlit subjects and
overexposed spotlighted subjects on a stage, etc.
In such cases, you can compensate by setting the
exposure compensation dial. When shooting
a subject against a bright background (backlit
subjects), increase the exposure by setting the
dial either to 2X or 4X. When your subject is
spotlighted against a dark background, decrease
the exposure by setting the dial to 1/2X or 1/4X.
To set the dial, turn the knurled ring. Use of the
exposure compensation dial changes the shutter
speed in Aperture-priority AE mode, the
programmed value in Programmed AE mode,
and the ± values to which you adjust the exposure,
in Manual mode.
Exposure compensation dial and Film speed scale
At both extremes of the film speed scale, the use
of the exposure compensation dial is limited as
shown in the chart. Always return the exposure
compensation dial to 1 X when compensation is
no longer required.
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Pentax Program Plus Specifications

General

Lens mount	Pentax K mount
ISO range	25 - 1600
Film advance	Manual
Camera type	SLR
Exposure modes	Program, Manual
Metering	TTL, center-weighted
Flash	Hot shoe