Pentax K-x Black K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 133

• If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm). • When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting being used in the same manner. 131 2 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. • To change the focal length setting, use [Input Focal Length] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.80). • The effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not work as effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges. 4 Shooting with the Self-timer Shooting Functions This camera has the following two types of self-timers. g Self-timer (12 sec.) Z Self-timer (2 sec.) Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears.