Pentax ZX-5 - Taking a Picture

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BASIC
OPERATION
(SHOOTING)
■ E9 (6) TAKING A PICTURE
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Set the focus mode switch to [AF].
1. Focus on the subject with the 3-point AF frame
]J indicating in red in the photograph. When the
shutter release button is depressed halfway down,
the lens automatically focuses.
2. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator
I O ] lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is
emitted.
• As this camera incorporates 3-point autofocus sys¬
tem, the subject will be focused properly even if the
subject is slightly off the center of the AF frame.
• Select the Spot AF Mode to focus on a particular spot
in the frame. See page 65.
• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway
down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are dis¬
played in the viewfinder.
• When ^ % J blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel, the use of the built-in flash is recommended.
For more details on the built-in flash, see page 38.
• The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See details
on page 70.
• During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should
not be obstructed with your fingers, hands, or any
other objects.
The focus indicator ^O] blinks when the camera is not
able to obtain proper focus for one of the following rea¬
sons.
1. The subject is too close. Adjust the camera-to-
subject distance.
2. The subject is difficult to autofocus. See "HARD-TO-
AUTOFOCUS" on page 50.