Pentax 16301 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 100

98 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.107) • The shutter speed can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.108) • The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed when the sensitivity is not set to [AUTO] (p.90). Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the status screen and viewfinder. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the 4 aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take a picture with proper exposure. Use a commercially available ND (Neutral Density) Filter (p.305) if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark. Shooting Functions Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set the aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when the aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when the aperture is set to a small value. The shutter speed is automatically set to the proper exposure depending on the aperture value. 1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88) 1 Set the mode dial to c.