Changing The Exposure Mode - Pentax SLR Operating Manual

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Setting the Meter Operating Time
Set the metering time in [Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom]
menu (p.100). The default setting is [1 (10 sec)].
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Changing the Exposure Mode

This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes.
Use the mode dial (p.104) to change the exposure mode.
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Exposure
Mode
e
(Program)
b (Shutter
Priority)
c
(Aperture
Priority)
a (Manual)
p (Bulb)
10 sec Set to 10 seconds.
3 sec Set to 3 seconds.
30 sec Set to 30 seconds.
Description
Shutter speed and aperture are
automatically set for taking
pictures at the proper exposure.
Set shutter speed and use to
express moving subjects. Take
pictures of fast moving subjects
that look still or subjects that look
lively.
Set aperture and use when you
want to adjust the depth of view.
Use to blur the background.
Combine set shutter speed and
aperture to create the picture you
have in mind.
Use to capture images that
require slow shutter speeds such
as fireworks and night scenes.
Exposure Change
Compen- Shutter
sation Speed
Yes No
Yes Yes
Yes No
No Yes
No No
Change
Aperture
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes