Notes On [22. Using Aperture Ring] - Pentax K-x Operating Manual

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Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]

When [22. Using Aperture Ring] is set to
[Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4]
menu, the shutter can be released even if the
aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is
not set to the s (Auto) position or a lens
without an s position is attached. However,
the features will be restricted as shown below.
Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s
Lens Used
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens
only or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with
diaphragm accessories
such as extension tube K)
Manual diaphragm lens such
as reflex lens (lens only)
FA, F SOFT 85mm, FA
SOFT 28mm (lens only)
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All lenses
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode regardless of the mode
dial setting other than a (Manual) mode when the aperture is set to other than
the s position.
Exposure
Mode
The aperture remains open regardless
of the aperture ring position. The
c (Aperture shutter speed changes in relation to
Priority) mode the open aperture but an exposure
error may occur. In the viewfinder,
[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
Pictures can be taken with the
c (Aperture
specified aperture value but an
Priority) mode
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
c (Aperture
aperture indicator.
Priority) mode
Pictures can be taken with the
specified aperture value in the manual
aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--]
c (Aperture appears for the aperture indicator.
Priority) mode When the depth of field is checked
(Optical Preview), exposure metering
starts and the exposure can be
checked.
Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed. In
the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
a (Manual)
aperture indicator. When the depth of
mode
field is checked (Optical Preview),
exposure metering starts and the
exposure can be checked.
22. Using Aperture Ring
1 Prohibited
Permitted
2
Shutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position
MENU Cancel
Restriction
OK OK