PENTAX K-500 - Digital SLR Camera

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How to use manual zoom on the PENTAX K-500 digital SLR camera?
Frequently Asked Questions - 03/03/2026
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The PENTAX K-500 does not have motorized zoom. Zooming is done entirely by hand, directly on the lens. Here’s how to use it correctly:

Use the zoom ring on the lens: When using a zoom lens, locate the zoom ring on the lens barrel. Turn it to the right or left to change the field of view and adjust your framing. Unlike motorized zooms, manual zoom offers direct and immediate control over composition. Look through the viewfinder or observe on the 3-inch LCD screen to see real-time changes as you make your adjustments.

Set the lens focal length: If you are using a lens whose focal length cannot be automatically detected by the camera, you need to set it manually for the shake reduction system to work properly. Access the Shooting Mode menu (menu A) and select [Input Focal Length]. Turn the rear dial to choose the focal length from the available values: 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85, 100, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 700, and 800 mm. Press OK to confirm. If your zoom lens has a focal length that is not exactly on this list, select the closest value.

Advantages of manual zoom: Although slower than motorized zoom, manual zoom gives you precise and immediate control over your framing. There is no lag or execution delay, allowing for quick and smooth composition. Manual zoom is also more battery-efficient and provides a direct tactile feel of your lens, ideal for photographers seeking complete mastery of their shot.

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USER MANUAL K-500 PENTAX

PENTAX K-500 - 1
Batterie lithium-ion rechargeable D-LI109*

① Bouton (Correction IL)

13 Sur-impression (p.134)

Increments ILValeur de correction de l'exposition
1/3 IL±0,3; ±0,7; ±1,0; ±1,3; ±1,7; ±2,0; ±2,3; ±2,7; ±3,0; ±3,3; ±3,7; ±4,0; ±4,3; ±4,7; ±5,0
1/2 IL±0,5; ±1,0; ±1,5; ±2,0; ±2,5; ±3,0; ±3,5; ±4,0; ±4,5; ±5,0

Affichage 4/9/16/36/81 imagettes

Amplification des tons

Baguedemiseau point 117

Batteries rechargeable

Ni-MH 50

INFO (Bouton INFO) .... 21, 24, 25, 31, 194

Info/optionsprograme 236

(Lecture), bouton 21, 24, 74

MENU (Bouton
MENU) 22, 24, 42

Mer & Neige 90

OK (Bouton OK) ....22, 24, 112

RAW/Fx, bouton 21, 177

Réglages capture image ....150

Réglages capture video 137

For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.

The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION

Located at: 633 17th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: Digital Camera

Model Number: K-500

Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Date and Place: May, 2013, Colorado

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING FRANCE S.A.S. (European Headquarters)

112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg,
GERMANY
(http://www.pentax.de)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION

633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC.

1770 Argentina Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., LTD.

23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn)

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Brand : PENTAX

Model : K-500

Category : Digital SLR Camera