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**tduell** · 06-04-2015, 12:22 AM

Hello All,
Just getting my new K-3ii set up and I see that the EV bar scale is not illuminated in the viewfinder.
I have checked that the electronic level is not set. I am using the 'green' mode. Itried other modes, but same result.
I find this odd behaviour, as my K-30 always shows the EV scale.
Is there something that should be set, or am I seeing a firmware problem?
Anyone else see this behavoiur?

Cheers,
Terry

Adam · 06-04-2015, 12:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tduell

Hello All,
Just getting my new K-3ii set up and I see that the EV bar scale is not illuminated in the viewfinder.
I have checked that the electronic level is not set. I am using the 'green' mode. Itried other modes, but same result.
I find this odd behaviour, as my K-30 always shows the EV scale.
Is there something that should be set, or am I seeing a firmware problem?
Anyone else see this behavoiur?

Cheers,
Terry

You'll only see it in M mode unless exposure compensation is set, I believe.

Not a Number · 06-04-2015, 12:47 AM - **1 Like**

I don't know about the K3 but on my K10D I have the other eDials in Tv and Av mode set to EV compensation. When I am in Tv or Av mode the EV compensation scale shows. The factory default is the front or rear eDial is unused in Av or Tv mode, respectively.

ronniemac · 06-04-2015, 08:07 AM

Just checked in my new K-3 II. Press the +/- button and the value is displayed numerically in the viewfinder. I have front dial configured to control EV compensation in most modes and it shows up when the dial is turned. Pentax think of everything.

06-04-2015, 12:22 AM	#1
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,517	K-3ii EV bar scale not lit up in viewfinder Hello All, Just getting my new K-3ii set up and I see that the EV bar scale is not illuminated in the viewfinder. I have checked that the electronic level is not set. I am using the 'green' mode. Itried other modes, but same result. I find this odd behaviour, as my K-30 always shows the EV scale. Is there something that should be set, or am I seeing a firmware problem? Anyone else see this behavoiur? Cheers, Terry

06-04-2015, 12:24 AM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by tduell Hello All, Just getting my new K-3ii set up and I see that the EV bar scale is not illuminated in the viewfinder. I have checked that the electronic level is not set. I am using the 'green' mode. Itried other modes, but same result. I find this odd behaviour, as my K-30 always shows the EV scale. Is there something that should be set, or am I seeing a firmware problem? Anyone else see this behavoiur? Cheers, Terry You'll only see it in M mode unless exposure compensation is set, I believe. 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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06-04-2015, 12:47 AM - 1 Like	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I don't know about the K3 but on my K10D I have the other eDials in Tv and Av mode set to EV compensation. When I am in Tv or Av mode the EV compensation scale shows. The factory default is the front or rear eDial is unused in Av or Tv mode, respectively.

06-04-2015, 08:07 AM	#4
ronniemac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oxford Photos: Albums Posts: 244	Just checked in my new K-3 II. Press the +/- button and the value is displayed numerically in the viewfinder. I have front dial configured to control EV compensation in most modes and it shows up when the dial is turned. Pentax think of everything.

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