Shake Reduction

brent-b · 02-16-2013, 11:50 AM

I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations.
So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch?

Adam · 02-16-2013, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by brent-b

I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations.
So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch?

They removed the switch because SR is something you keep on most of the time. The same rules apply with respect to a tripod, and if you select the seft timer SR will disable itself.

Mike Hardisty · 02-16-2013, 01:27 PM

Personally I leave it off nearly all of the time. Nearly all of my photographs are landscapes and I use a tripod. I also read somewhere, can't remember where, that if you are panning it confuses the SR. The only time I pan is for bird photography when I'm using the camera hand held.

pavpen · 02-16-2013, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by brent-b

I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations.
So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch?

The easiest way to turn SR off when camera is on tripod is to set the Self-timer 2/10 sec: push four-way button (right) and choose Self-timer mode - this will turn SR off.

Cheers

m112 · 02-17-2013, 03:55 AM

I have not noticed that however this does not make much sense to me.

I would still like to use SR when using 2 sec self timer when hand held.

Self timer is a best method to avoid camera shake when releasing the shutter. So what was the point of removing this feature - this is quite mental. I reckon 10 s self -timer would be ok to remove SR but nor for 2 sec

AuraTodd · 02-17-2013, 09:22 AM

I use self timer.

brent-b · 02-17-2013, 07:58 PM

Thanks for the info and tips. I do switch between handheld and a tripod a lot, so I might use the 2 second timer.

02-16-2013, 11:50 AM	#1
brent-b New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 18	Shake Reduction I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations. So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch?

02-16-2013, 11:54 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by brent-b I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations. So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch? They removed the switch because SR is something you keep on most of the time. The same rules apply with respect to a tripod, and if you select the seft timer SR will disable itself. 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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02-16-2013, 01:27 PM	#3
Mike Hardisty New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Prestatyn Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	Personally I leave it off nearly all of the time. Nearly all of my photographs are landscapes and I use a tripod. I also read somewhere, can't remember where, that if you are panning it confuses the SR. The only time I pan is for bird photography when I'm using the camera hand held.

02-16-2013, 10:20 PM	#4
pavpen Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 381	Originally posted by brent-b I recently moved from a K100 to a K30. On the K100, there is a Shaker Reduction switch by the lens and the manual said to turn it off if tha camera is mounted on a tripod. You have to go in the menu on the K30 to turn the SR on and off and it does not say anything about turning it off when on a tripod, just some other situations. So, should I turn the SR off when I have it mounted on a tripod? If so, why did they remove the switch? The easiest way to turn SR off when camera is on tripod is to set the Self-timer 2/10 sec: push four-way button (right) and choose Self-timer mode - this will turn SR off. Cheers

02-17-2013, 03:55 AM	#5
m112 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Edinburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 21	I have not noticed that however this does not make much sense to me. I would still like to use SR when using 2 sec self timer when hand held. Self timer is a best method to avoid camera shake when releasing the shutter. So what was the point of removing this feature - this is quite mental. I reckon 10 s self -timer would be ok to remove SR but nor for 2 sec

02-17-2013, 09:22 AM	#6
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94	I use self timer.

02-17-2013, 07:58 PM	#7
brent-b New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 18 Original Poster	Thanks for the info and tips. I do switch between handheld and a tripod a lot, so I might use the 2 second timer.