ISO troubles with K-5

Bcrary3 · 03-02-2013, 12:05 PM

So today, I have been playing with my K-5 to change from doing indoor work at high ISO to outdoor work where I like to have my ISO set to 80. I usually shoot in full manual mode, and I noticed I could not drop ISO to less than 200, I checked in the menu, changed ISO mode to extended (80-51200) which made my lowest ISO option 160. It doesn't do this in any of my user modes, but I'd like to know why it would be doing this in manual mode, and if there is a fix to it. Thanks!

tabl10s · 03-02-2013, 12:10 PM

It has something to do with one of the shadow correction modes. Use the Info button and change one of the parameters in the second or third row(I don't have my camera with me at the moment).

Adam · 03-02-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Bcrary3

So today, I have been playing with my K-5 to change from doing indoor work at high ISO to outdoor work where I like to have my ISO set to 80. I usually shoot in full manual mode, and I noticed I could not drop ISO to less than 200, I checked in the menu, changed ISO mode to extended (80-51200) which made my lowest ISO option 160. It doesn't do this in any of my user modes, but I'd like to know why it would be doing this in manual mode, and if there is a fix to it. Thanks!

Right, you need to disable shadow/highlight correction.

Bcrary3 · 03-02-2013, 12:15 PM

Alrighty! That seems to have done the trick. Thank's for the help!

03-02-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
Bcrary3 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 391	ISO troubles with K-5 So today, I have been playing with my K-5 to change from doing indoor work at high ISO to outdoor work where I like to have my ISO set to 80. I usually shoot in full manual mode, and I noticed I could not drop ISO to less than 200, I checked in the menu, changed ISO mode to extended (80-51200) which made my lowest ISO option 160. It doesn't do this in any of my user modes, but I'd like to know why it would be doing this in manual mode, and if there is a fix to it. Thanks!

03-02-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	It has something to do with one of the shadow correction modes. Use the Info button and change one of the parameters in the second or third row(I don't have my camera with me at the moment). Last edited by tabl10s; 03-02-2013 at 12:54 PM.

03-02-2013, 12:14 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Bcrary3 So today, I have been playing with my K-5 to change from doing indoor work at high ISO to outdoor work where I like to have my ISO set to 80. I usually shoot in full manual mode, and I noticed I could not drop ISO to less than 200, I checked in the menu, changed ISO mode to extended (80-51200) which made my lowest ISO option 160. It doesn't do this in any of my user modes, but I'd like to know why it would be doing this in manual mode, and if there is a fix to it. Thanks! Right, you need to disable shadow/highlight correction. 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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03-02-2013, 12:15 PM	#4
Bcrary3 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 391 Original Poster	Alrighty! That seems to have done the trick. Thank's for the help!