Short cut to turn SR on and off?

JRMax · 09-22-2014, 12:02 PM

When using my 55-300mm on my K-5 IIs I switch from hand holding to tripod on a regular basis. I find it tedious to have to go through the menu system to turn the SR on and off. Is it possible to assign this function to one of the programmable buttons?

**crewl1** · 09-22-2014, 12:07 PM

Are you using a timer delay on the tripod such as 2 sec? If so that turns off the SR by default.

JRMax · 09-22-2014, 12:13 PM

No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod?

**grahame** · 09-22-2014, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

press the "inofr" should bring the quick manual. If you change the SR on/off last time, it will still be there when you open this manual page. one more click and you are done.
Or you can turn the remote shutter release on, which don't necessary turn the 2 sec delay, but will disable SR. You can still release shutter normally.

KevinR · 09-22-2014, 12:19 PM

Try the following sequence:

Info > Info > Navigate to SR > Scroll rear wheel (SR on/off toggle) > Info

The next time it will default to the SR toggle, so:

Info > Info > Scroll rear wheel > Info each time to change

JRMax · 09-22-2014, 12:23 PM

Thanks grahme, that appears to be a workable solution.

---------- Post added Sep 22nd, 2014 at 01:24 PM ----------

Also, thanks to Larry and Kevin for you quick reply's.

**crewl1** · 09-22-2014, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by JRMax

No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod?

The reason SR is turned off by default on assumed tripod situations such as timer delay or remote is the SR system may try to compensate for non existing shake when on a tripod and not being held and can therefore be moving the sensor when it shouldn't.

If you are just using the tripod as a rest and have the head loose I think you need to test whether your hands are still inducing shake.
If they are then leaving SR on is a good idea.
Pressing the shutter could be causing some movement of the gear.

**grahame** · 09-22-2014, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by JRMax

No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod?

A monopod might work better for you in this case. I usually leave SR on when put the camera on the monopod.

**dms** · 09-22-2014, 01:16 PM

What is "inofr"? (On my K-5?)

Not a Number · 09-22-2014, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

Why not set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu?

See page 71 in the English language version of the manual.

**Spodeworld** · 09-22-2014, 03:06 PM

I believe if you use an IR remote, it turns off SR.

**dadipentak** · 09-22-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu?

That's what I did thanks to a forum member tip. Had no real use for that button in it's default function (whatever it is ;~)

Kozlok · 09-22-2014, 05:23 PM

If you are taking the time to pull out the tripod, you might as well just use 2s delay to remove your hand shake from pressing the button. It's not much, but it will make your shots a tiny bit sharper.

**Weevil** · 09-22-2014, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Why not set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu?

See page 71 in the English language version of the manual.

Good tip indeed ! thanks !

adwb · 09-23-2014, 12:03 AM

You can turn the sr of in the info display set up screen

09-22-2014, 12:02 PM	#1
JRMax Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56	Short cut to turn SR on and off? When using my 55-300mm on my K-5 IIs I switch from hand holding to tripod on a regular basis. I find it tedious to have to go through the menu system to turn the SR on and off. Is it possible to assign this function to one of the programmable buttons?

09-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#9
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	What is "inofr"? (On my K-5?) Last edited by dms; 09-22-2014 at 01:25 PM.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Are you using a timer delay on the tripod such as 2 sec? If so that turns off the SR by default.

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JRMax Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod?

09-22-2014, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#4
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	press the "inofr" should bring the quick manual. If you change the SR on/off last time, it will still be there when you open this manual page. one more click and you are done. Or you can turn the remote shutter release on, which don't necessary turn the 2 sec delay, but will disable SR. You can still release shutter normally.

09-22-2014, 12:19 PM	#5
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Try the following sequence: Info > Info > Navigate to SR > Scroll rear wheel (SR on/off toggle) > Info The next time it will default to the SR toggle, so: Info > Info > Scroll rear wheel > Info each time to change

09-22-2014, 12:23 PM	#6
JRMax Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Thanks grahme, that appears to be a workable solution. ---------- Post added Sep 22nd, 2014 at 01:24 PM ---------- Also, thanks to Larry and Kevin for you quick reply's.

09-22-2014, 12:26 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by JRMax No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod? The reason SR is turned off by default on assumed tripod situations such as timer delay or remote is the SR system may try to compensate for non existing shake when on a tripod and not being held and can therefore be moving the sensor when it shouldn't. If you are just using the tripod as a rest and have the head loose I think you need to test whether your hands are still inducing shake. If they are then leaving SR on is a good idea. Pressing the shutter could be causing some movement of the gear.

09-22-2014, 12:36 PM	#8
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by JRMax No, most of the time I put on the tripod to reduce camera shake because I'm finding it difficult to hand hold it steady at 300mm. For moving subjects like ducks and insects the timer wouldn't work. Am I right that I'm giving up resolution by leaving SR on when on a tripod? A monopod might work better for you in this case. I usually leave SR on when put the camera on the monopod.

09-22-2014, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Why not set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu? See page 71 in the English language version of the manual.

09-22-2014, 03:06 PM	#11
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	I believe if you use an IR remote, it turns off SR.

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Not a Number set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu? That's what I did thanks to a forum member tip. Had no real use for that button in it's default function (whatever it is ;~)

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09-22-2014, 05:23 PM	#13
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	If you are taking the time to pull out the tripod, you might as well just use 2s delay to remove your hand shake from pressing the button. It's not much, but it will make your shots a tiny bit sharper.

09-22-2014, 05:58 PM	#14
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Not a Number Why not set the RAW/FX button to turn SR on/off in the customizations menu? See page 71 in the English language version of the manual. Good tip indeed ! thanks !

09-23-2014, 12:03 AM	#15
adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	You can turn the sr of in the info display set up screen