shake reduction - unable to switch on

**carlwood** · 08-04-2018, 05:04 AM

Hi dear fellow Pentaxians,

I'm unable to switch on the shake reduction on a K-1 - either via the dial on top of the body or in the menu. I've gone through the operating manual and the e-book and looked on the web- all to no avail. I must be missing something. The lens is a fully manual Tamron SP 200-500.

Any ideas?

Regards,
Carl.

Ole · 08-04-2018, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Make sure the drive mode is not set to remote or self timer (SR will be off in those modes), or that you're not in live view with electronic shutter enabled.

pschlute · 08-04-2018, 06:32 AM

or pixel shift

wstruth · 08-04-2018, 07:44 AM

Been there and done that. My nemesis is electronic shutter and and self timer, then i stand around scratching my head until I have the Epiphany moment.

tvdtvdtvd · 08-04-2018, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

Hopefully Ricoh/Pentax will someday add functionality to overcome this obstacle. Rather than simply greying out the
menu item with no explanation, a couple of smart overrides could be built into the system:

1. Press greyed out menu option, (eg., Shake Reduction), system displays message, (eg., "SR disabled with Self Timer Active"), etc.
OR
2. Press greyed out menu option, (eg., SR), system prompts user, (eg., "Disable Self Timer to engage SR Y/N?"), etc.

pschlute · 08-04-2018, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

Hopefully Ricoh/Pentax will someday add functionality to overcome this obstacle. Rather than simply greying out the
menu item with no explanation,

As far as timer/remote the K1 has always had the option to enable/disable SR on timer/remote. Just need to read the manual.

As far as pixel shift (not DPS) is concerned you cannot enable SR. Anyone who would want to would be foolish.

**i_trax** · 08-04-2018, 10:11 PM

you also need to manually enter the desirable focal length

CNunez · 08-05-2018, 02:45 AM - **1 Like**

^ have you entered the focal length? It needs to know to apply the correct amount of SR

dave2k · 08-05-2018, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

As far as timer/remote the K1 has always had the option to enable/disable SR on timer/remote. Just need to read the manual.

I've tried repeatedly to use the wireless remote with the SR turned on and have never succeeded. I've also read the manual repeatedly. Please enlighten me and tell me where I can find this secret.

**Mikesul** · 08-05-2018, 11:11 AM

I wonder if you are switching on remote from the top button menu on the rear dial. If you select remote there the shake reduction will be turned off. However, if you just plug the wired remote into the plug it will function without turning off the shake reduction. No idea why it works this way. As far as I can see this is not explainned in the manual. I just checked this with the K-1ii.

pschlute · 08-05-2018, 12:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dave2k

I've tried repeatedly to use the wireless remote with the SR turned on and have never succeeded. I've also read the manual repeatedly. Please enlighten me and tell me where I can find this secret.

page 56

---------- Post added 08-05-18 at 08:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mikesul

I wonder if you are switching on remote from the top button menu on the rear dial. If you select remote there the shake reduction will be turned off. However, if you just plug the wired remote into the plug it will function without turning off the shake reduction. No idea why it works this way. As far as I can see this is not explainned in the manual. I just checked this with the K-1ii.

He is using the Pentax wireless remote. If he changes the default setting in C3/21 "Auto SR off" he will still have SR when using the remote. I don't understand why this would be appropriate however, as I assume the camera would be on a tripod at this time.

dave2k · 08-05-2018, 01:32 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by pschlute

page 56

Thank you! Much appreciated! This setting will definitely help me with my remote-controlled slow exposures from a moving car!

**Mikesul** · 08-05-2018, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by pschlute

page 56

---------- Post added 08-05-18 at 08:55 PM ----------

He is using the Pentax wireless remote. If he changes the default setting in C3/21 "Auto SR off" he will still have SR when using the remote. I don't understand why this would be appropriate however, as I assume the camera would be on a tripod at this time.

I am also puzzled that he wants to do this.

**Mikesul** · 08-05-2018, 01:37 PM

Ok. I just saw his example photo. guess that is a use.

pschlute · 08-05-2018, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by dave2k

Thank you! Much appreciated! This setting will definitely help me with my remote-controlled slow exposures from a moving car!

Cool picture !!

08-04-2018, 05:04 AM	#1
carlwood Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Posts: 122	shake reduction - unable to switch on Hi dear fellow Pentaxians, I'm unable to switch on the shake reduction on a K-1 - either via the dial on top of the body or in the menu. I've gone through the operating manual and the e-book and looked on the web- all to no avail. I must be missing something. The lens is a fully manual Tamron SP 200-500. Any ideas? Regards, Carl.

08-05-2018, 12:50 PM - 2 Likes	#11
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by dave2k I've tried repeatedly to use the wireless remote with the SR turned on and have never succeeded. I've also read the manual repeatedly. Please enlighten me and tell me where I can find this secret. page 56 ---------- Post added 08-05-18 at 08:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mikesul I wonder if you are switching on remote from the top button menu on the rear dial. If you select remote there the shake reduction will be turned off. However, if you just plug the wired remote into the plug it will function without turning off the shake reduction. No idea why it works this way. As far as I can see this is not explainned in the manual. I just checked this with the K-1ii. He is using the Pentax wireless remote. If he changes the default setting in C3/21 "Auto SR off" he will still have SR when using the remote. I don't understand why this would be appropriate however, as I assume the camera would be on a tripod at this time. Last edited by pschlute; 08-05-2018 at 12:56 PM.

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08-04-2018, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Make sure the drive mode is not set to remote or self timer (SR will be off in those modes), or that you're not in live view with electronic shutter enabled.

08-04-2018, 06:32 AM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	or pixel shift

08-04-2018, 07:44 AM	#4
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Been there and done that. My nemesis is electronic shutter and and self timer, then i stand around scratching my head until I have the Epiphany moment.

08-04-2018, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#5
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Hopefully Ricoh/Pentax will someday add functionality to overcome this obstacle. Rather than simply greying out the menu item with no explanation, a couple of smart overrides could be built into the system: 1. Press greyed out menu option, (eg., Shake Reduction), system displays message, (eg., "SR disabled with Self Timer Active"), etc. OR 2. Press greyed out menu option, (eg., SR), system prompts user, (eg., "Disable Self Timer to engage SR Y/N?"), etc.

08-04-2018, 02:41 PM	#6
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd Hopefully Ricoh/Pentax will someday add functionality to overcome this obstacle. Rather than simply greying out the menu item with no explanation, As far as timer/remote the K1 has always had the option to enable/disable SR on timer/remote. Just need to read the manual. As far as pixel shift (not DPS) is concerned you cannot enable SR. Anyone who would want to would be foolish.

08-04-2018, 10:11 PM	#7
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	you also need to manually enter the desirable focal length

08-05-2018, 02:45 AM - 1 Like	#8
CNunez Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 168	^ have you entered the focal length? It needs to know to apply the correct amount of SR

08-05-2018, 09:29 AM	#9
dave2k Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 419	Originally posted by pschlute As far as timer/remote the K1 has always had the option to enable/disable SR on timer/remote. Just need to read the manual. I've tried repeatedly to use the wireless remote with the SR turned on and have never succeeded. I've also read the manual repeatedly. Please enlighten me and tell me where I can find this secret.

08-05-2018, 11:11 AM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I wonder if you are switching on remote from the top button menu on the rear dial. If you select remote there the shake reduction will be turned off. However, if you just plug the wired remote into the plug it will function without turning off the shake reduction. No idea why it works this way. As far as I can see this is not explainned in the manual. I just checked this with the K-1ii.

08-05-2018, 01:32 PM - 4 Likes	#12
dave2k Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 419	Originally posted by pschlute page 56 Thank you! Much appreciated! This setting will definitely help me with my remote-controlled slow exposures from a moving car!

08-05-2018, 01:37 PM	#13
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by pschlute page 56 ---------- Post added 08-05-18 at 08:55 PM ---------- He is using the Pentax wireless remote. If he changes the default setting in C3/21 "Auto SR off" he will still have SR when using the remote. I don't understand why this would be appropriate however, as I assume the camera would be on a tripod at this time. I am also puzzled that he wants to do this.

08-05-2018, 01:37 PM	#14
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Ok. I just saw his example photo. guess that is a use.

08-05-2018, 03:41 PM	#15
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by dave2k Thank you! Much appreciated! This setting will definitely help me with my remote-controlled slow exposures from a moving car! Cool picture !!