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**GregK8** · 02-13-2011, 09:53 PM

Anybody know if there is a reason why I'd want to turn the electronic level off in the setup, like because it shortens battery life considerably? Or is the preference merely there to be able to rid myself of it because it is annoying having one more thing flashing in the viewfinder?

JeffJS · 02-13-2011, 10:06 PM

Pentax finally gave us a real use for the RAW button. Turn the level on and off. The only time I ever use the level is so I don't have to try and center the silly bubble level on my tripod ball head.

**GregK8** · 02-13-2011, 10:08 PM

I'm using the Raw button to turn Exposure bracketing on and off. I got too used to being able to access that function with one button on the K20D.

JeffJS · 02-13-2011, 10:37 PM

In general, I leave the level shut off for 2 reasons. First, I don't like having to cycle past it with the info button when I'm turning the rear screen off. Second, I prefer the segmented meter display in the viewfinder rather than an exposure number. I don't do much bracketing so the RAW button solution works for me. The K5 Does have 5 user modes (that I had not yet experimented with). They've also given us the option of having the Menu come up to the last used one. Before I discovered being able to program the RAW button, I was using that option to turn the level on and off.

To each...

**SpecialK** · 02-13-2011, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by GregK8

Anybody know if there is a reason why I'd want to turn the electronic level off in the setup, like because it shortens battery life considerably? Or is the preference merely there to be able to rid myself of it because it is annoying having one more thing flashing in the viewfinder?

Is it accurate?

bymy141 · 02-14-2011, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by GregK8

I'm using the Raw button to turn Exposure bracketing on and off. I got too used to being able to access that function with one button on the K20D.

Me too!

**GregK8** · 02-14-2011, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Is it accurate?

Yes, as far as I can tell. I have one of those spirit levels that fit on the hotshoe and when the electronic level indicates the camera is level, the spirit level also is indicating level.

**SpecialK** · 02-14-2011, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by GregK8

Yes, as far as I can tell. I have one of those spirit levels that fit on the hotshoe and when the electronic level indicates the camera is level, the spirit level also is indicating level.

Well, if it matches the viewfinder, then I might use it. However, I'm in the habit of reaching for the leveling tool in Elements, and I'm not sure I'd want the extra distraction of another thing in the viewfinder that I can't see with glasses plus clip-ons :-).

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JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,485	Pentax finally gave us a real use for the RAW button. Turn the level on and off. The only time I ever use the level is so I don't have to try and center the silly bubble level on my tripod ball head.

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GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614 Original Poster	I'm using the Raw button to turn Exposure bracketing on and off. I got too used to being able to access that function with one button on the K20D.

02-13-2011, 10:37 PM	#4
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,485	In general, I leave the level shut off for 2 reasons. First, I don't like having to cycle past it with the info button when I'm turning the rear screen off. Second, I prefer the segmented meter display in the viewfinder rather than an exposure number. I don't do much bracketing so the RAW button solution works for me. The K5 Does have 5 user modes (that I had not yet experimented with). They've also given us the option of having the Menu come up to the last used one. Before I discovered being able to program the RAW button, I was using that option to turn the level on and off. To each...

02-13-2011, 11:15 PM	#5
SpecialK Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,847	Originally posted by GregK8 Anybody know if there is a reason why I'd want to turn the electronic level off in the setup, like because it shortens battery life considerably? Or is the preference merely there to be able to rid myself of it because it is annoying having one more thing flashing in the viewfinder? Is it accurate?

02-14-2011, 01:43 AM	#6
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by GregK8 I'm using the Raw button to turn Exposure bracketing on and off. I got too used to being able to access that function with one button on the K20D. Me too!

02-14-2011, 09:28 AM	#7
GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Is it accurate? Yes, as far as I can tell. I have one of those spirit levels that fit on the hotshoe and when the electronic level indicates the camera is level, the spirit level also is indicating level.

02-14-2011, 12:06 PM	#8
SpecialK Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,847	Originally posted by GregK8 Yes, as far as I can tell. I have one of those spirit levels that fit on the hotshoe and when the electronic level indicates the camera is level, the spirit level also is indicating level. Well, if it matches the viewfinder, then I might use it. However, I'm in the habit of reaching for the leveling tool in Elements, and I'm not sure I'd want the extra distraction of another thing in the viewfinder that I can't see with glasses plus clip-ons :-).

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