Auto Picture Modes - Pentax K-50 Operating Manual

The selected capture mode is displayed
for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide
display).
You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the
[R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212)

Auto Picture Modes

When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects
the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.
Mode
Standard
U
Portrait
c
s Landscape
Macro
b
Moving
\
Object
Night
Scene
.
Portrait
Sunset
K
Blue Sky
d
Forest
x
The autofocus mode is fixed to f when shooting with the viewfinder.
(p.103) If the camera determines that \ is the optimal mode, the autofocus
mode is fixed to k, while l is used for all other modes.
This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin
tone.
For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation
and produces a vivid color image.
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers,
coins, jewelry, and more.
For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at
sporting events.
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as
dusk or at night.
Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter
speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will
also appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync
(p.242)). To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake
Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more
impressive deep blue.
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and
produces a vivid color image.
Automatic Exposure Automatic Exposure
Characteristics
Program Program
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