Pentax 16701 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 117

115 Setting the AF Mode Shooting Functions You can choose from the following three autofocus modes. f Auto Switches automatically between l and k modes according to the subject. (default setting) • [AF Mode] is fixed to f in I (Auto Picture) mode. • Even if f is selected, [AF Mode] is fixed to l when shooting with Live View with the mode dial set to e, K, b, c or a. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position. • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first, then press the shutter release button 4 l Single mode halfway again. • The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the subject (p.65). (p.121) • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, making it easier to focus on the subject if the subject is in a dark area and the built- in flash is available. k Continuous mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Even if the subject is not in focus, the shutter can be released when the shutter release button is pressed fully. • Available only when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a. • [AF Mode] is fixed to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode and n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) and l (Night Snap) of H (Scene) mode. • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the =/L button is used to adjust the focus, the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object. • The built-in flash will not discharge multiple times.