Top wheel direction

topace · 06-03-2016, 03:28 AM

So I'm finally taking the time to actually shoot my K-1, and I like it. There's one problem, however.

I tend to shoot manual, with aperture on the back wheel, shutter time on the front, and ISO on the top. Which is great, except that the direction of the top wheel feels counter-intuitive.

Convinced that this must be configurable, I scanned through the settings, but only found the setting to reverse the direction of ALL the wheels.

Does anyone here know how to reverse the direction of just the top wheel?

Thanks.

rawr · 06-03-2016, 04:02 AM

It sounds like the note at p-100 of the manual applies:

" Memo
• If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse
the effect obtained by turning the front or rear e-dial."

The Step 2 referred to [p-99] says:
" Select an exposure mode and press >.
The screen for the selected exposure mode appears."

It's somewhat buried in the menus there, but the option to set rotation direction per e-dial does exist. Use the e-dial itself to find the sub-menu.

Oh, and I presume you are talking about the operation of the front/rear e-dials, not the big 'Settings dial' on the top plate.

Topsy · 06-03-2016, 07:17 AM

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the new dial on the camera.

It's also the 'wrong' way for me sadly but it never even occurred to me that it night be something you can configure.. would be cool if it'd be an option in future!

Adam · 06-03-2016, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by topace

So I'm finally taking the time to actually shoot my K-1, and I like it. There's one problem, however.

I tend to shoot manual, with aperture on the back wheel, shutter time on the front, and ISO on the top. Which is great, except that the direction of the top wheel feels counter-intuitive.

Convinced that this must be configurable, I scanned through the settings, but only found the setting to reverse the direction of ALL the wheels.

Does anyone here know how to reverse the direction of just the top wheel?

Thanks.

As far as I know you can only reverse them all at once, not selectively.

Adam
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Topsy · 06-03-2016, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Adam

As far as I know you can only reverse them all at once, not selectively.

I checked, because I didn't even know there was a function to reverse them and noticed that the top wheel doesn't reverse with them.

rawr · 06-03-2016, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the new dial on the camera.

'Top wheel' is pretty ambiguous. Could be several things.
Using the standard names for dials would make it easier to problem solve.

Not a Number · 06-03-2016, 06:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Hold the camera upside down?

**i_trax** · 06-03-2016, 08:51 PM

I am very happy with all my wheels I mean on K-1

but the BKT you can not turn it off with the wheel , or am I missing something
the only way to get rid of it is to turn the Function Dial to the dot
press the Bracketing and select Single Frame Shooting
am I right?

Topsy · 06-04-2016, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by rawr

'Top wheel' is pretty ambiguous. Could be several things.
Using the standard names for dials would make it easier to problem solve.

I mean 21, Settings Dial. All the others on the top* of the camera have print on them.

*To me the front e-dial is on the front and the rear e-dial is on the rear, which leaves the top for the three top dials, mode dial, function dial and settings dial whereas in this case only the latter would make sense.

topace · 06-05-2016, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

I mean 21, Settings Dial. All the others on the top* of the camera have print on them.

*To me the front e-dial is on the front and the rear e-dial is on the rear, which leaves the top for the three top dials, mode dial, function dial and settings dial whereas in this case only the latter would make sense.

I also meant the Setting Dial. Sorry for the confusion.

06-03-2016, 03:28 AM	#1
topace Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 198	Top wheel direction So I'm finally taking the time to actually shoot my K-1, and I like it. There's one problem, however. I tend to shoot manual, with aperture on the back wheel, shutter time on the front, and ISO on the top. Which is great, except that the direction of the top wheel feels counter-intuitive. Convinced that this must be configurable, I scanned through the settings, but only found the setting to reverse the direction of ALL the wheels. Does anyone here know how to reverse the direction of just the top wheel? Thanks.

06-03-2016, 04:02 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	It sounds like the note at p-100 of the manual applies: " Memo • If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse the effect obtained by turning the front or rear e-dial." The Step 2 referred to [p-99] says: " Select an exposure mode and press >. The screen for the selected exposure mode appears." It's somewhat buried in the menus there, but the option to set rotation direction per e-dial does exist. Use the e-dial itself to find the sub-menu. Oh, and I presume you are talking about the operation of the front/rear e-dials, not the big 'Settings dial' on the top plate. Last edited by rawr; 06-03-2016 at 04:10 AM.

06-05-2016, 01:12 PM	#10
topace Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 198 Original Poster	Originally posted by Topsy I mean 21, Settings Dial. All the others on the top* of the camera have print on them. To me the front e-dial is on the front and the rear e-dial is on the rear, which leaves the top for the three top dials, mode dial, function dial and settings dial whereas in this case only the latter would make sense. I also meant the Setting Dial. Sorry for the confusion. Last edited by topace; 06-05-2016 at 01:13 PM. Reason: spelling mistake*

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Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	I'm pretty sure he's talking about the new dial on the camera. It's also the 'wrong' way for me sadly but it never even occurred to me that it night be something you can configure.. would be cool if it'd be an option in future!

06-03-2016, 01:56 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by topace So I'm finally taking the time to actually shoot my K-1, and I like it. There's one problem, however. I tend to shoot manual, with aperture on the back wheel, shutter time on the front, and ISO on the top. Which is great, except that the direction of the top wheel feels counter-intuitive. Convinced that this must be configurable, I scanned through the settings, but only found the setting to reverse the direction of ALL the wheels. Does anyone here know how to reverse the direction of just the top wheel? Thanks. As far as I know you can only reverse them all at once, not selectively. 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:

06-03-2016, 03:41 PM	#5
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by Adam As far as I know you can only reverse them all at once, not selectively. I checked, because I didn't even know there was a function to reverse them and noticed that the top wheel doesn't reverse with them.

06-03-2016, 06:43 PM	#6
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Topsy I'm pretty sure he's talking about the new dial on the camera. 'Top wheel' is pretty ambiguous. Could be several things. Using the standard names for dials would make it easier to problem solve.

06-03-2016, 06:45 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Hold the camera upside down?

06-03-2016, 08:51 PM	#8
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	I am very happy with all my wheels I mean on K-1 but the BKT you can not turn it off with the wheel , or am I missing something the only way to get rid of it is to turn the Function Dial to the dot press the Bracketing and select Single Frame Shooting am I right?

06-04-2016, 02:55 AM	#9
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by rawr 'Top wheel' is pretty ambiguous. Could be several things. Using the standard names for dials would make it easier to problem solve. I mean 21, Settings Dial. All the others on the top* of the camera have print on them. *To me the front e-dial is on the front and the rear e-dial is on the rear, which leaves the top for the three top dials, mode dial, function dial and settings dial whereas in this case only the latter would make sense.