Shutter Dial, Shutter Release Button And Release Button Lock - Pentax PROGRAM PLUS Manual

SHUTTER DIAL. SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE
BUTTON
LOCK
• The shutter dial is automatically locked at the AUTO posihon.
To set the dial to other positions (LOCK, MAN., 100 V or B),
rotate the shutter dial while depressing the shutter auto lock
button, and align the index mark (red line) on the dial to the
desired position.
LOCK = Shutter release button lock
AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control
MAN. = Manual shutter speed selection
100 V =1/100 sec. for synchronization with electronic flash unit
B = Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures
• By lightly depressing the shutter release button, you activate
the exposure meter. Further pressure will release the shutter.
The exposure meter automatically switches off approx. 30 seconds
after you take your finger off the shutter release button
• If you have finished shooting and the shutter is cocked, use the
shutter release button lock to avoid accidental release. Set the
shutter dial index to "LOCK", and the shutter release will be
locked with the exposure meter switched off.
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