Using The Shake Reduction Function To Prevent Camera Shake; Using The Shake Reduction Function - Pentax K-5II Operating Manual

Using the Shake Reduction Function

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to Prevent Camera Shake
Using the Shake Reduction Function
The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when
the shutter release button is pressed.
Ideal when taking pictures in the following situations.
• When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night,
on cloudy days and in the shade
• When taking telephoto pictures
The Shake Reduction function can be used to reduce horizontal and
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vertical camera shake or keep the image level.
• The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by subject
movement. To take pictures of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed.
• The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when
taking close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended to turn off the Shake
Reduction function and use the camera with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a very
slow shutter speed, for example when panning or shooting night scenes. In
this case, it is recommended to turn off the Shake Reduction function and use
the camera with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function is available with any PENTAX lens compatible
with this camera. However, be sure to set the focal length before using a lens
for which focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. Refer to
"When the Focal Length Cannot Be Automatically Detected" (p.124) for details.
Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake
1
Select [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu
and press the four-way controller (5).
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select k or l and press
the 4 button.
k
l Does not use Shake Reduction.
Uses Shake Reduction. (default
setting)
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Movie
Live View
Electronic Level
Horizon Correction
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
GPS
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