Using The Aperture Ring - Ricoh Pentax K-3 II Operating Manual

Using the Aperture Ring

The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D
FA, FA, F, or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without
an 9 position is attached.
Select [Enable] in [26. Using Aperture
Ring] of the E4 menu.
The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being
used.
Exposure
Lens
Mode
D FA, FA, F, A, M
(lens only or with
automatic diaphragm
J
accessories such as
auto extension tube K)
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm
J
accessories such as
extension tube K)
Manual diaphragm
lens such as reflex J
lens (lens only)
FA SOFT 28mm/
FA SOFT 85mm/
J
F SOFT 85mm
(lens only)
t Memo
• If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the
camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial
setting except when set to L, M, or N mode.
• [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen,
Live View screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
E4
Using Aperture Ring Using Aperture Ring
26. 26.
1 1 Disable Disable
Enable Enable
2 2
Shutter will release when Shutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to the aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position "A" position
Cancel Cancel 25. 25. 1. 1. OK OK
Restriction
The aperture remains open.
The shutter speed changes
in relation to the open
aperture but an exposure
deviation may occur.
Pictures can be taken with
the set aperture value but an
exposure deviation may
occur.
Pictures can be taken with
the set aperture value in the
manual aperture range.
How to Achieve the Correct Exposure with the Aperture
Ring Not Set to 9
The correct exposure can be achieved by the following
procedures when the aperture ring is not set to 9.
1 Set the mode dial to L.
2 Set the aperture ring to the desired aperture.
3 Press M.
The correct shutter speed will be set.
4 If the correct exposure cannot be achieved, adjust the
ISO sensitivity.
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