User manual

K 2-8 Choosing a Shooting Mode
Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure, the shutter-speed display will
ash as shown.
Display Problem/solution
Slow shutter speed
60"60" F5.6F5.6
Underexposure.
Choose a lower aperture value.
Fast shutter speed
80008000 F5.6F5.6
Overexposure.
Choose a higher aperture value.
If the subject is still overexposed at the higher value,
the limits of the camera metering system have been
exceeded. Use a third-party ND (Neutral Density) lter
to reduce the amount of light entering the camera.
Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in
s (silent) mode. g “2-10 Drive Mode (j/Y/i)”
(P. 151)
If auto ISO sensitivity control is disabled, choose a value using [K ISO]. g “Adjusting
ISO Sensitivity (K ISO)” (P. 181)
Adjusting Settings in Mode
A
Use the front and rear dials to adjust the following
settings.
Front dial: Exposure compensation (P. 180)
Rear dial: Aperture
Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the F
button. Press the F button and rotate the front or rear dial.
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You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g G Custom Menu
J [K Dial Function] (P. 473)
You can use the Fn lever to reverse the roles of the front and rear dials. The lever can also
be assigned other roles. g G Custom Menu J [K Fn Lever Function] (P. 475)
You can choose whether the display re ects the effects of exposure settings or maintains a
constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the effects of exposure settings
are visible in the display. g [Live View Boost] (P. 200)
You can stop aperture down to the selected value and preview its effects. g G Custom
Menu J [K Button Function] (P. 464)
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