Setting The Af Mode - Pentax K-x Operating Manual

Setting the AF Mode

You can choose from the following three autofocus modes.
Switches automatically between l and k modes
according to the subject. (default setting)
f
• [AF Mode] is fixed to f in I (Auto Picture) mode.
Auto
• Even if f is selected, [AF Mode] is fixed to l when
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on
the subject, the focus is locked at that position.
• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] appears in the
l
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. If the
Single mode
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the built-in
The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the
shutter release button is pressed halfway. Even if the subject is
not in focus, the shutter can be released when the shutter release
button is pressed fully.
• Available only when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a.
k
• [AF Mode] is fixed to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode
Continuous
mode
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the
• The built-in flash will not discharge multiple times.
shooting with Live View with the mode dial set to e, K, b, c
or a.
viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the
shutter release button first, then press the shutter release button
halfway again.
subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the
picture. Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the
subject (p.65). (p.121)
flash will discharge automatically several times, making it easier
to focus on the subject if the subject is in a dark area and the built-
in flash is available.
and n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) and l (Night Snap)
of H (Scene) mode.
=/L button is used to adjust the focus, the camera
automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving
object.
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