Using The P (Hyper Program) Mode - Pentax *istD Operating Manual

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Using the P (Hyper Program) mode

Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the program
line for taking pictures at the proper exposure. You can also use the Tv dial
and Av dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while keeping the
proper exposure (Hyper program).
1
Set the mode dial to e.
4
2
Confirm the shutter speed and
aperture value in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel.
• Set the aperture to the s position while
holding down the auto-lock button
when using a lens with an aperture ring.
• You can set a custom function to
change the program line used. See
page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
• You can set a custom function to
compensate the sensitivity
automatically to obtain the proper
exposure when the conditions set are
not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.