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sas8888 · 06-29-2016, 10:43 AM

Is there a setting so that when you are taking a bracketing exposure that the fstop stays the same and only the shutter speed changes?

Last edited by sas8888; 06-29-2016 at 11:24 AM.

TroutHunterJohn · 06-29-2016, 10:56 AM - **1 Like**

I shoot my bracket shots in AV mode. This retains the aperture have set and adjusts the shutter speed with each shot.

sas8888 · 06-29-2016, 11:24 AM

Thanks I'll try that next time, I usually just set in manual mode and with the canon system never had a problem, Just got the K1 last week and trying to figure out all the differences.

Adam · 06-29-2016, 12:03 PM

Yup, you need to be in Av mode (or hyper Program with the aperture manually set) for the aperture to remain constant.

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turff · 06-29-2016, 08:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by sas8888

Is there a setting so that when you are taking a bracketing exposure that the fstop stays the same and only the shutter speed changes?

If you are like me and would prefer to stay in Manual mode there is another way to do this.

Go to "Button Customization" then "E-Dial Programming" under the settings and scroll over to the M option. Set it to TV Shift from here whenever you use the bracketing mode it will leave the aperture where you set it and only change the shutter speed.

sas8888 · 06-30-2016, 08:49 AM

Thanks Adam and Turff
Turff that sounds like what I'm looking for, I like to stay in Manual so I know where I'm at

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TroutHunterJohn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 352	I shoot my bracket shots in AV mode. This retains the aperture have set and adjusts the shutter speed with each shot.

06-29-2016, 11:24 AM	#3
sas8888 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 67 Original Poster	Thanks I'll try that next time, I usually just set in manual mode and with the canon system never had a problem, Just got the K1 last week and trying to figure out all the differences.

06-29-2016, 12:03 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Yup, you need to be in Av mode (or hyper Program with the aperture manually set) for the aperture to remain constant. 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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turff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by sas8888 Is there a setting so that when you are taking a bracketing exposure that the fstop stays the same and only the shutter speed changes? If you are like me and would prefer to stay in Manual mode there is another way to do this. Go to "Button Customization" then "E-Dial Programming" under the settings and scroll over to the M option. Set it to TV Shift from here whenever you use the bracketing mode it will leave the aperture where you set it and only change the shutter speed.

06-30-2016, 08:49 AM	#6
sas8888 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 67 Original Poster	Thanks Adam and Turff Turff that sounds like what I'm looking for, I like to stay in Manual so I know where I'm at

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