Pentax K-x Black K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 103

101 The set values are displayed in the status screen and viewfinder. On the status screen, the e-dial indicator M 1/125 AF.A F5.6 appears next to the shutter speed or ISO 200 aperture value, depending on which is being adjusted. AWB ISO -3 2 1 1 2 +3 JPEG 12M [ 37] Of the shutter speed and aperture value, the value being adjusted is underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference from the proper exposure (EV value) appears in the viewfinder. The proper exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed. Difference from the proper exposure 4 Shooting Functions • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and the mode dial is set to a, the sensitivity is set to the last set value. • The shutter speed and aperture value 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 aperture value can also be changed by pressing the mc button once, taking your finger off the button and turning the e-dial. In this case, the aperture value is set when the mc button is pressed again or the exposure metering timer (p.106) elapses. Exposure Warning While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the EV compensation value blinks in the viewfinder when the difference from the proper exposure becomes ±3.0 or larger.