Pentax Optio S - Manual (Page 29)

Caution
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T
aking Pictures
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T
aking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Setting the Functions (Standard Mode)
In Standard mode ( ), you can set all the camera functions.
z
Press the four-way controller ( ̄) in
Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
x
Use the four-way controller ( ̇̈) to
select Standard mode ( ) .
c
Press the OK button.
v
Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.36 to p.52) for
details of how to set the functions.
b
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures
☞
p.22
EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or
under-exposed.
z
Select [EV Compensation] on the
[
Rec. Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller ( ̇̈) to
select the EV setting in the range
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV
steps.
To brighten, set positive + .
To darken, set negative – .
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the EV Compensation Value
☞
p.74
EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller ( ̇̈ )
in the Fn default settings.
☞
p.120
The light metering method is either center-weighted or spot
when the EV setting is adjusted.
b
zxc
Ok OK
memo
z
xc
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Multiple
Auto
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
2048 1556
Exit 1/3 Ok OK MENU
Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast
EV Compensation
Exit 3/3 Ok OK MENU
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