Notes On [27. Using Aperture Ring] - Pentax K-5 Operating Manual

Notes on [27. Using Aperture Ring]

When [27. 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, some
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)
All lenses
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
B, e, K, b or L 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) the open aperture but an exposure
error may occur. In the viewfinder,
[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
Pictures can be taken with a
c (Aperture
specified aperture value but an
Priority)
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
c (Aperture
aperture indicator.
Priority)
Pictures can be taken with a specified
aperture value in the manual aperture
range. In the viewfinder,
c (Aperture
[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
Priority)
When the depth of field is checked
(Optical Preview), exposure metering
starts and the exposure can be checked.
Pictures can be taken with a set aperture
value and shutter speed. In the viewfinder,
a (Hyper- [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
manual) When the depth of field is checked
(Optical Preview), exposure metering
starts and the exposure can be checked.
27. Using Aperture Ring
1
Prohibited
Permitted
2
Shutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position
MENU Cancel
Restriction
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OK OK
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