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Unregistered User · 05-20-2016, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

I just realized that if the mode dial is set to nothing, the dot, it works as zoom.

Just wanted to tell you that...

Adam · 05-20-2016, 01:21 PM

Does it disable the normal e-dial for instant review zooming while in Av mode?

That would be a godsend...I'll take a look.

Unregistered User · 05-20-2016, 01:26 PM

Hm... It does only zoom when in Live View, Review or Movie mode. Not when in play back.

**Nakedgun** · 05-20-2016, 03:01 PM

Not picturing this, since I don't have the K-1. If the mode dial (top left?) is set to dot, the what "works as zoom"?

Unregistered User · 05-20-2016, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Not picturing this, since I don't have the K-1. If the mode dial (top left?) is set to dot, the what "works as zoom"?

When it is set do nothing

**Nakedgun** · 05-20-2016, 03:23 PM

The question is: What becomes a zoom? How is the taken image enlarged?

Unregistered User · 05-20-2016, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

The question is: What becomes a zoom? How is the taken image enlarged?

The same way you normally zoom but with another wheel...

rawr · 05-20-2016, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

I just realized that if the mode dial is set to nothing, the dot, it works as zoom.

Speaking of zoom... another handy feature is that in image playback, you can use the ISO and EV compensation buttons on top of the camera to zoom in and out of an image. This handily supplements use of the rear e-dial for image zooming in playback. The K-3 didn't do this.

I also use the Quick Zoom feature (Playback menu 4) and have it set to 4x, so as soon as I turn the the rear e-dial, or hit the ISO button in image playback mode, image playback zooms to 4x. Usually saves a few clicks. Been using this feature since K-x.

Unregistered User · 05-20-2016, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Speaking of zoom... another handy feature is that in image playback, you can use the ISO and EV compensation buttons on top of the camera to zoom in and out of an image. This handily supplements use of the rear e-dial for image zooming in playback. The K-3 didn't do this.

I also use the Quick Zoom feature (Playback menu 4) and have it set to 4x, so as soon as I turn the the rear e-dial, or hit the ISO button in image playback mode, image playback zooms to 4x. Usually saves a few clicks. Been using this feature since K-x.

The ISO and +/- buttons work on the K-3 aswell after turning the rear e-dial but in the way that they never leave the "zoom mode" when going in and out of zoom range. I like the K-3 approach better. So I would like to have the K-3 functionality plus pressing ISO to start the zoom.

Barry Pearson · 05-20-2016, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

I just realized that if the mode dial is set to nothing, the dot, it works as zoom.

Please clarify! Are you talking about the new Function dial and Setting dial?

I have in front of me a K-1, with the Function dial set to ".". I press the "Playback" button, and I can then use the Rear e-dial to zoom.

When I turn the Setting dial, nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

rawr · 05-20-2016, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Barry Pearson

What am I doing wrong?

It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback.

Barry Pearson · 05-20-2016, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by rawr

It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback.

Thanks! (I don't use that).

I wonder why? It will be interesting to see if they add extra uses for the "." position by firmware upgrades.

**Nakedgun** · 05-21-2016, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Barry Pearson

Please clarify! Are you talking about the new Function dial and Setting dial?

I have in front of me a K-1, with the Function dial set to ".". I press the "Playback" button, and I can then use the Rear e-dial to zoom.

When I turn the Setting dial, nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

Originally posted by rawr

It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback.

Thanks, this clarifies it (must have been an ESL issue).

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05-20-2016, 01:26 PM	#3
Unregistered User Guest	Hm... It does only zoom when in Live View, Review or Movie mode. Not when in play back.

05-20-2016, 03:01 PM	#4
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,366	Not picturing this, since I don't have the K-1. If the mode dial (top left?) is set to dot, the what "works as zoom"?

05-20-2016, 03:08 PM	#5
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Nakedgun Not picturing this, since I don't have the K-1. If the mode dial (top left?) is set to dot, the what "works as zoom"? When it is set do nothing

05-20-2016, 03:23 PM	#6
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,366	The question is: What becomes a zoom? How is the taken image enlarged?

05-20-2016, 04:04 PM	#7
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Nakedgun The question is: What becomes a zoom? How is the taken image enlarged? The same way you normally zoom but with another wheel...

05-20-2016, 04:28 PM	#8
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 I just realized that if the mode dial is set to nothing, the dot, it works as zoom. Speaking of zoom... another handy feature is that in image playback, you can use the ISO and EV compensation buttons on top of the camera to zoom in and out of an image. This handily supplements use of the rear e-dial for image zooming in playback. The K-3 didn't do this. I also use the Quick Zoom feature (Playback menu 4) and have it set to 4x, so as soon as I turn the the rear e-dial, or hit the ISO button in image playback mode, image playback zooms to 4x. Usually saves a few clicks. Been using this feature since K-x.

05-20-2016, 04:44 PM	#9
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by rawr Speaking of zoom... another handy feature is that in image playback, you can use the ISO and EV compensation buttons on top of the camera to zoom in and out of an image. This handily supplements use of the rear e-dial for image zooming in playback. The K-3 didn't do this. I also use the Quick Zoom feature (Playback menu 4) and have it set to 4x, so as soon as I turn the the rear e-dial, or hit the ISO button in image playback mode, image playback zooms to 4x. Usually saves a few clicks. Been using this feature since K-x. The ISO and +/- buttons work on the K-3 aswell after turning the rear e-dial but in the way that they never leave the "zoom mode" when going in and out of zoom range. I like the K-3 approach better. So I would like to have the K-3 functionality plus pressing ISO to start the zoom.

05-20-2016, 05:58 PM	#10
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 I just realized that if the mode dial is set to nothing, the dot, it works as zoom. Please clarify! Are you talking about the new Function dial and Setting dial? I have in front of me a K-1, with the Function dial set to ".". I press the "Playback" button, and I can then use the Rear e-dial to zoom. When I turn the Setting dial, nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

05-20-2016, 07:38 PM	#11
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Barry Pearson What am I doing wrong? It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback.

05-20-2016, 09:05 PM	#12
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by rawr It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback. Thanks! (I don't use that). I wonder why? It will be interesting to see if they add extra uses for the "." position by firmware upgrades.

05-21-2016, 12:13 PM	#13
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by Barry Pearson Please clarify! Are you talking about the new Function dial and Setting dial? I have in front of me a K-1, with the Function dial set to ".". I press the "Playback" button, and I can then use the Rear e-dial to zoom. When I turn the Setting dial, nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Originally posted by rawr It only works on the 'instant review' (aka 'auto chimp') image that flashes up briefly after you have taken the shot (if you have that option set). Not in normal playback. Thanks, this clarifies it (must have been an ESL issue).

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