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cathylds · 07-17-2011, 05:57 PM

I just bought my Pentax K-5...

When I go to the DRIVE MODE menu, the only items I have are Single Frame, Self-Timer and Remote Control. I do NOT have continuous shooting, exposure bracketting or mirror lock-up shooting.HELP!

SpecialK · 07-17-2011, 06:28 PM

Intervalometer on?

bobell69 · 07-17-2011, 07:11 PM

Sounds like you may have your camera set to green mode. Change the mode dial to P for Program and see if the features show up.

George Lama · 07-17-2011, 09:17 PM

You mean there are modes other than M?

Bob is correct - Green mode doesn't give you but those three options. Switch to any other mode but Bulb and you will get all other options. In Bulb mode you're limited as well.

cathylds · 07-18-2011, 11:06 AM

Thanks, bobel69.. That was the problem.
I would have been nice if the said that in the maunal.....

bobmaxja · 07-18-2011, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by cathylds

I would have been nice if the said that in the maunal.....

It's in the manual, look at green mode, section 4 and see all functions who cannot be change

CHERRYJAY · 05-16-2013, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

The manual says 'In Capture Mode....etc' but I can't find Capture Mode or Drive Mode. And Capture Mode isn't int he manual's index! All I want is to take some continuous exposures! Can anyone help please?

snostorm · 05-16-2013, 03:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CHERRYJAY

The manual says 'In Capture Mode....etc' but I can't find Capture Mode or Drive Mode. And Capture Mode isn't int he manual's index! All I want is to take some continuous exposures! Can anyone help please?

Hi CHERRYJAY,

Capture Mode means that the camera is ready to take pictures as opposed to "playback mode" where it is set to display images already taken. "Drive Mode refers to the menu screen when you press the topmost button on the 4 way controller (there's a timer like symbol) the second position from the left shows cascading rectangles, and by selecting this position and choosing between Hi and Low, you can choose between fast and slower continuous exposures.

Scott

07-17-2011, 05:57 PM	#1
cathylds Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 2	K-5 -- Drive Mode Menu I just bought my Pentax K-5... When I go to the DRIVE MODE menu, the only items I have are Single Frame, Self-Timer and Remote Control. I do NOT have continuous shooting, exposure bracketting or mirror lock-up shooting.HELP!

05-16-2013, 02:16 PM - 1 Like	#7
CHERRYJAY New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	I also just got this camera and I cannot FIND the Drive Mode! The manual says 'In Capture Mode....etc' but I can't find Capture Mode or Drive Mode. And Capture Mode isn't int he manual's index! All I want is to take some continuous exposures! Can anyone help please?

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Intervalometer on?

07-17-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Sounds like you may have your camera set to green mode. Change the mode dial to P for Program and see if the features show up.

07-17-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	You mean there are modes other than M? Bob is correct - Green mode doesn't give you but those three options. Switch to any other mode but Bulb and you will get all other options. In Bulb mode you're limited as well.

07-18-2011, 11:06 AM	#5
cathylds Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks, bobel69.. That was the problem. I would have been nice if the said that in the maunal.....

07-18-2011, 01:52 PM	#6
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by cathylds I would have been nice if the said that in the maunal..... It's in the manual, look at green mode, section 4 and see all functions who cannot be change

05-16-2013, 03:33 PM - 1 Like	#8
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Originally posted by CHERRYJAY The manual says 'In Capture Mode....etc' but I can't find Capture Mode or Drive Mode. And Capture Mode isn't int he manual's index! All I want is to take some continuous exposures! Can anyone help please? Hi CHERRYJAY, Capture Mode means that the camera is ready to take pictures as opposed to "playback mode" where it is set to display images already taken. "Drive Mode refers to the menu screen when you press the topmost button on the 4 way controller (there's a timer like symbol) the second position from the left shows cascading rectangles, and by selecting this position and choosing between Hi and Low, you can choose between fast and slower continuous exposures. Scott

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