Stop Down metering with K-5

**jva59** · 03-28-2011, 09:17 PM

Just received my new K-5 and am wondering how to enable stop down metering for use with my M lenses. With the K-7 one set Custom menu item 28 'Green button in TAV and M modes', but there doesn't seem to be a similar setting on the K-5. I'd be grateful for any advice.

Many thanks!

JeffJS · 03-28-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by jva59

Just received my new K-5 and am wondering how to enable stop down metering for use with my M lenses. With the K-7 one set Custom menu item 28 'Green button in TAV and M modes', but there doesn't seem to be a similar setting on the K-5. I'd be grateful for any advice.

Many thanks!

It's in the record menu now. Beyond that, it works the same way as the K7.

Adam · 03-28-2011, 09:23 PM

See here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-manua...7-k-x-etc.html

It should be the same option as on the K-5. Then, to meter, just pull the stop-down lever.

glee46 · 03-29-2011, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Adam

See here: just pull the stop-down lever.

Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search.

Is it on the lens?

Thanks

Ole · 03-29-2011, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by glee46

Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search.

Is it on the lens?

Thanks

The lever around the shutter button. It has a position where is stops down the lens (if the appropriate menu setting is set to optical preview).

You can also hit the green button in M exposure mode if you want to meter and have the camera set shutter speed and aperture accordingly.

JohnBee · 03-29-2011, 03:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by glee46

Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search.

Is it on the lens?

Thanks

**jva59** · 03-29-2011, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

It's in the record menu now. Beyond that, it works the same way as the K7.

Jeff,

Thanks,ubih but I'm not sure what the 'record' menu is.

Adam et al. I'll follow your lead, but is it possible to use the Green button system rather than the lever, which I got used to on my K=7?

Many thanks

**jva59** · 03-29-2011, 06:08 AM

Thanks guys,

Please ignore immediately preceding post. I've got it.

JeffJS · 03-29-2011, 06:43 AM

Just to clarify things a bit...

The Green button, in M, centers the meter by stopping the lens down for a period and setting the exposure time. Using the Stop down lever (AKA Optical Preview), with an M lens in M mode, will activate the meter and show it in the viewfinder. With an A type lens (F,FA,DA, etc) the meter is active for the length of time you choose to leave it active (mine is set for 30 seconds).

03-28-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Stop Down metering with K-5 Just received my new K-5 and am wondering how to enable stop down metering for use with my M lenses. With the K-7 one set Custom menu item 28 'Green button in TAV and M modes', but there doesn't seem to be a similar setting on the K-5. I'd be grateful for any advice. Many thanks!

03-28-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	See here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-manua...7-k-x-etc.html It should be the same option as on the K-5. Then, to meter, just pull the stop-down lever. 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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03-28-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by jva59 Just received my new K-5 and am wondering how to enable stop down metering for use with my M lenses. With the K-7 one set Custom menu item 28 'Green button in TAV and M modes', but there doesn't seem to be a similar setting on the K-5. I'd be grateful for any advice. Many thanks! It's in the record menu now. Beyond that, it works the same way as the K7.

03-29-2011, 02:37 AM	#4
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by Adam See here: just pull the stop-down lever. Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search. Is it on the lens? Thanks

03-29-2011, 02:59 AM	#5
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by glee46 Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search. Is it on the lens? Thanks The lever around the shutter button. It has a position where is stops down the lens (if the appropriate menu setting is set to optical preview). You can also hit the green button in M exposure mode if you want to meter and have the camera set shutter speed and aperture accordingly.

03-29-2011, 03:24 AM - 1 Like	#6
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by glee46 Could you explain, "Pull the stop-down lever" I couldn't find it with a search. Is it on the lens? Thanks

03-29-2011, 05:52 AM	#7
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS It's in the record menu now. Beyond that, it works the same way as the K7. Jeff, Thanks,ubih but I'm not sure what the 'record' menu is. Adam et al. I'll follow your lead, but is it possible to use the Green button system rather than the lever, which I got used to on my K=7? Many thanks

03-29-2011, 06:08 AM	#8
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409 Original Poster	Thanks guys, Please ignore immediately preceding post. I've got it.

03-29-2011, 06:43 AM	#9
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Just to clarify things a bit... The Green button, in M, centers the meter by stopping the lens down for a period and setting the exposure time. Using the Stop down lever (AKA Optical Preview), with an M lens in M mode, will activate the meter and show it in the viewfinder. With an A type lens (F,FA,DA, etc) the meter is active for the length of time you choose to leave it active (mine is set for 30 seconds).