K3 ii: Bracketing by changing only shutter speed

Rmagers · 08-19-2017, 08:39 PM

I am shooting the K3 ii in Manual , and want bracket shots by only changing the shutter speed. Currently it is changing both shutter speed and aperture. Can't seem to figure this out.

Thanks
Richard

**bwgv001** · 08-19-2017, 09:07 PM - **1 Like**

it is the shooting mode; set to AV , choose the aperture and correspondingly the shutter should be adjusted.just tested it and it works

Adam · 08-19-2017, 09:47 PM

Yup, Av mode with manual ISO is what you need to do.

markkuk · 08-20-2017, 02:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rmagers

I am shooting the K3 ii in Manual , and want bracket shots by only changing the shutter speed. Currently it is changing both shutter speed and aperture. Can't seem to figure this out.

Thanks
Richard

Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual.

Rmagers · 08-20-2017, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by markkuk

Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual.

You don't know how many times I tried to find this. Thank you very much. worked like charm. I am planning on shooting the eclipse tomorrow and bracketing to make sure I get good images. Now i just wait for the skies to clear.

stevebrot · 08-20-2017, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by markkuk

Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual.

Originally posted by Rmagers

You don't know how many times I tried to find this. Thank you very much. worked like charm. I am planning on shooting the eclipse tomorrow and bracketing to make sure I get good images. Now i just wait for the skies to clear.

Control of bracketing in M mode is a huge undocumented gem. If the lens has an aperture ring, the same may be accomplished by using that for setting the aperture. (Tv shift is the default when aperture ring is used.)

Another helpful setting is to set bracketing to burst with a single shutter push instead of manually shooting through the sequence. There is a very real risk of missing a shot for larger brackets when doing so manually (don't ask me how I know this

).

Menu --> C2 --> 9. One Push Bracketing ON

When bracketing in a burst, Av mode with manual ISO (noted in other comments) may also be a good option, though applying -3 stops EC might be in order.

Steve

awscreo · 08-20-2017, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by markkuk

Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual.

Thank you for this! I was wondering why it would change iso in bracketing mode in manual

08-19-2017, 08:39 PM	#1
Rmagers Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	K3 ii: Bracketing by changing only shutter speed I am shooting the K3 ii in Manual , and want bracket shots by only changing the shutter speed. Currently it is changing both shutter speed and aperture. Can't seem to figure this out. Thanks Richard

08-19-2017, 09:47 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Yup, Av mode with manual ISO is what you need to do. 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:

08-20-2017, 09:58 AM - 1 Like	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by markkuk Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual. Originally posted by Rmagers You don't know how many times I tried to find this. Thank you very much. worked like charm. I am planning on shooting the eclipse tomorrow and bracketing to make sure I get good images. Now i just wait for the skies to clear. Control of bracketing in M mode is a huge undocumented gem. If the lens has an aperture ring, the same may be accomplished by using that for setting the aperture. (Tv shift is the default when aperture ring is used.) Another helpful setting is to set bracketing to burst with a single shutter push instead of manually shooting through the sequence. There is a very real risk of missing a shot for larger brackets when doing so manually (don't ask me how I know this ). Menu --> C2 --> 9. One Push Bracketing ON When bracketing in a burst, Av mode with manual ISO (noted in other comments) may also be a good option, though applying -3 stops EC might be in order. Steve

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08-19-2017, 09:07 PM - 1 Like	#2
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	it is the shooting mode; set to AV , choose the aperture and correspondingly the shutter should be adjusted.just tested it and it works

08-20-2017, 02:59 AM - 1 Like	#4
markkuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	Originally posted by Rmagers I am shooting the K3 ii in Manual , and want bracket shots by only changing the shutter speed. Currently it is changing both shutter speed and aperture. Can't seem to figure this out. Thanks Richard Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual.

08-20-2017, 06:14 AM	#5
Rmagers Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery Posts: 46 Original Poster	Originally posted by markkuk Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual. You don't know how many times I tried to find this. Thank you very much. worked like charm. I am planning on shooting the eclipse tomorrow and bracketing to make sure I get good images. Now i just wait for the skies to clear.

08-20-2017, 01:02 PM	#7
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by markkuk Go to Rec mode menu (camera icon) page 4, choose E-Dial Programming, choose M mode (on page 2), set Green Button function to Tv Shift. As an undocumented side effect of this setting bracketing in M mode changes only shutter speed. See pages 22 and 78 of the manual. Thank you for this! I was wondering why it would change iso in bracketing mode in manual

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