K-30 Live View display in M mode

Ronnie B · 01-14-2013, 11:55 AM

...my K-30 set in M Manual Mode in Live View will track the exposure adjustments by lightening or darkening the LCD image display based on the over or under exposure settings of the K-30.... my K-01 set in M Manual Mode will display a constant correct LCD exposure in M Mode regardless of the under or over exposure settings of the K-01... ...I want to be able to have a constant (no lightening/darkening) LCD display in Live View M Mode on my K-30, what is the menu setting that controls LCD exposure variability of the K-30 LCD ???

Adam · 01-14-2013, 02:24 PM

I don't think you can change this behavior as the K-30 is a DSLR. If you always want a bright image, use the viewfinder or try one of the other modes. I'm not 100% sure that there isn't an option to change this behavior, but I think it makes sense that there there shouldn't be one.

Ronnie B · 01-14-2013, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I don't think you can change this behavior as the K-30 is a DSLR. If you always want a bright image, use the viewfinder or try one of the other modes. I'm not 100% sure that there isn't an option to change this behavior, but I think it makes sense that there there shouldn't be one.

...thanx for the quick reply...you may be correct...I do a lot of studio shooting with studio lights or strobes, and my preferred method is M Manual with Live View and single handed shooting with a pancake or small prime...I use the K-01, OMD-EM5 and A65's for this and all works well but there are menu selections to keep the M lcd image from reflecting the ambient light based on the exposure settings that the camera is seeing...I suppose it could be that the K-30 is simply a different animal in comparison to a true "mirrorless" camera ...but I'll still find lots of other uses for the K-30 as it will be a far more convenient shooting experience in the great outdoors with the glass viewfinder...

01-14-2013, 11:55 AM	#1
Ronnie B Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 26	K-30 Live View display in M mode ...my K-30 set in M Manual Mode in Live View will track the exposure adjustments by lightening or darkening the LCD image display based on the over or under exposure settings of the K-30.... my K-01 set in M Manual Mode will display a constant correct LCD exposure in M Mode regardless of the under or over exposure settings of the K-01... ...I want to be able to have a constant (no lightening/darkening) LCD display in Live View M Mode on my K-30, what is the menu setting that controls LCD exposure variability of the K-30 LCD ???

01-14-2013, 02:24 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I don't think you can change this behavior as the K-30 is a DSLR. If you always want a bright image, use the viewfinder or try one of the other modes. I'm not 100% sure that there isn't an option to change this behavior, but I think it makes sense that there there shouldn't be one. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
Ronnie B Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 26 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I don't think you can change this behavior as the K-30 is a DSLR. If you always want a bright image, use the viewfinder or try one of the other modes. I'm not 100% sure that there isn't an option to change this behavior, but I think it makes sense that there there shouldn't be one. ...thanx for the quick reply...you may be correct...I do a lot of studio shooting with studio lights or strobes, and my preferred method is M Manual with Live View and single handed shooting with a pancake or small prime...I use the K-01, OMD-EM5 and A65's for this and all works well but there are menu selections to keep the M lcd image from reflecting the ambient light based on the exposure settings that the camera is seeing...I suppose it could be that the K-30 is simply a different animal in comparison to a true "mirrorless" camera ...but I'll still find lots of other uses for the K-30 as it will be a far more convenient shooting experience in the great outdoors with the glass viewfinder...