Pentax SMC DA 18-250 Operation Manual - Page 21

How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System

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19 How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System 1. Using Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus. With the , , or / cameras, you can also press the AF button to focus. With the , , , , , , or cameras set as explained in "Focusing with the OK Button" on page 16, you can focus by pressing the OK button. 2. Hold down the shutter release button halfway (or hold down the AF button or OK button), then turn the focusing ring to finely adjust focus. 3. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to take a picture. The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus. • Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as it may cause a malfunction. For more information see the "CAUTION" on page 17.

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How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System
1.
Using Autofocus
Set the focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter release button halfway to
autofocus.
With the
,
,
or
/
cameras, you can also press the
AF button to focus.
With the
,
,
,
,
,
,
or
cameras set as explained in “Focusing with the OK Button” on
page 16, you can focus by pressing the OK button.
2.
Hold down the shutter release button halfway (or hold down the AF button or OK
button), then turn the focusing ring to finely adjust focus.
3.
Finally, press the shutter release button fully to take a picture.
The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus.
Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as it may cause a
malfunction. For more information see the “CAUTION” on page 17.