Pentax X-5 aperture adjustment

Georgiexoxo9 · 06-24-2014, 05:47 PM

Hey,
I have been trying out some shots with exposure with my X-5 Pentax camera and I have read the users manuel about this section but I am still confused about how to change the aperture.

I would be EXYTREMELY grateful if someone helped!!!

FrankC · 06-24-2014, 07:04 PM

I did quick review of the owner's manual for the X-5 and from what I understood you have a few options when it comes to exposure:
1. P Mode: Full auto
2. M Mode: Full Manual. Use the thumb dial to change the shutter speed or aperture. To switch between shutter speed and aperture, you need to press the -/+ button. You must leave the lens in the A position as adjusting the aperture is done through the body and not with the aperture dial on the lens.
3. Scene Modes - Like the P Mode, but the camera now knows what you're photographing so it will choose specific settings for specific scene types.

The X-5 does not appear to have either a shutter priority or aperture priority modes.

wildlifephotog · 06-24-2014, 08:06 PM

You can't set an aperture like you would with a regular lens. It only allows a couple of settings. It adjusts aperture with the use of internal ND filters.

Georgiexoxo9 · 06-25-2014, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by FrankC

I did quick review of the owner's manual for the X-5 and from what I understood you have a few options when it comes to exposure:
1. P Mode: Full auto
2. M Mode: Full Manual. Use the thumb dial to change the shutter speed or aperture. To switch between shutter speed and aperture, you need to press the -/+ button. You must leave the lens in the A position as adjusting the aperture is done through the body and not with the aperture dial on the lens.
3. Scene Modes - Like the P Mode, but the camera now knows what you're photographing so it will choose specific settings for specific scene types.

The X-5 does not appear to have either a shutter priority or aperture priority modes.

Thanks for quick and helpful reply!

06-24-2014, 05:47 PM	#1
Georgiexoxo9 New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Pentax X-5 aperture adjustment Hey, I have been trying out some shots with exposure with my X-5 Pentax camera and I have read the users manuel about this section but I am still confused about how to change the aperture. I would be EXYTREMELY grateful if someone helped!!!

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06-24-2014, 07:04 PM	#2
FrankC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 322	I did quick review of the owner's manual for the X-5 and from what I understood you have a few options when it comes to exposure: 1. P Mode: Full auto 2. M Mode: Full Manual. Use the thumb dial to change the shutter speed or aperture. To switch between shutter speed and aperture, you need to press the -/+ button. You must leave the lens in the A position as adjusting the aperture is done through the body and not with the aperture dial on the lens. 3. Scene Modes - Like the P Mode, but the camera now knows what you're photographing so it will choose specific settings for specific scene types. The X-5 does not appear to have either a shutter priority or aperture priority modes.

06-24-2014, 08:06 PM	#3
wildlifephotog Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 924	You can't set an aperture like you would with a regular lens. It only allows a couple of settings. It adjusts aperture with the use of internal ND filters.

06-25-2014, 12:05 AM	#4
Georgiexoxo9 New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by FrankC I did quick review of the owner's manual for the X-5 and from what I understood you have a few options when it comes to exposure: 1. P Mode: Full auto 2. M Mode: Full Manual. Use the thumb dial to change the shutter speed or aperture. To switch between shutter speed and aperture, you need to press the -/+ button. You must leave the lens in the A position as adjusting the aperture is done through the body and not with the aperture dial on the lens. 3. Scene Modes - Like the P Mode, but the camera now knows what you're photographing so it will choose specific settings for specific scene types. The X-5 does not appear to have either a shutter priority or aperture priority modes. Thanks for quick and helpful reply!