Pentax Optio E50 Operation Manual - Page 69

Taking Pictures 1 2 Available in b R A d q < I i \ c E Y Selecting the Focus Mode Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and the subject. 4 Focus Mode = Standard q Macro s Infinity 3 Pan Focus Select this mode when your subject is more than approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) away from the camera. When you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame. Select this mode when your subject is located approx. 15 cm to 50 cm (0.49 ft to 1.64 ft) away from the camera. When you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame. This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off). The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots. It is useful when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or take pictures from the window of a moving car or a train. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the Focus Mode Standard button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. The Focus Mode setting is saved and the MENU Cancel OK OK camera returns to capture status. When you select = or q in d mode, adjust the focus before recording. Once the recording starts, you cannot adjust the focus. 67