Pentax 17601 Operation Manual - Page 108

Taking Pictures • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at E. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f. (The number of recorded pixels will be h if you exit the Digital Wide mode without taking the second picture.) • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in W (Blog) is fixed at m. • If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save 3 time by assigning it to the Green button (p.117). Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 2/3 to select the EV value. EV Compensation 0.0 To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (-) value. Movie Blink Detection Digital Zoom You can choose the EV setting in the range Instant Review 1sec. Memory of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. 106