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Vasyl · 10-05-2019, 04:11 PM

Hi Guys,
Just curios...Is this just me or is that common with Pentax K1 users. I used these wheels just a couple of times during one year of usage.How often do you use them?

K1N8 · 10-05-2019, 04:27 PM

i have it set to ISO and use it fairly often, AV mode, back wheel aperture, front wheel EV. the dedicated EV and ISO button are getting neglected with my settings.

Vasyl · 10-05-2019, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by K1N8

i have it set to ISO and use it fairly often, AV mode, back wheel aperture, front wheel EV. the dedicated EV and ISO button are getting neglected with my settings.

Thank you. For ISO I use the ISO button and front wheel. I used these wheels just a couple of times for remote shots using my cell phone.

K1N8 · 10-05-2019, 05:06 PM

I think there isn't really a "common" usage, since the flexible customization is the whole point.

Different people have different approaches and the camera is flexible enough to deliver for all.

builttospill · 10-05-2019, 06:32 PM

I don't use them often, but when I do I sure like using these instead of digging through a menu.

I use the WiFi, continuous, and bracketing settings the most.

**Crooski** · 10-06-2019, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

I use the third wheel almost constantly for EV compensation

ben.p · 10-06-2019, 09:36 AM

I use it, (not so often) with the setting : CH/CL

MarkJerling · 10-06-2019, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Vasyl

Hi Guys,
Just curios...Is this just me or is that common with Pentax K1 users. I used these wheels just a couple of times during one year of usage.How often do you use them?

I mainly shoot manual, so I tend to leave it on the ISO setting, that way I can quickly change ISO as needed. The other settings positions on it that I use regularly are HDR and bracketing.

**monochrome** · 10-06-2019, 07:26 PM

I also shoot manual often with manual lenses. In that circumstance I use the third wheel for ISO control. With A and newer lenses I can control each of the three corners of the exposure triangle with my eye to the VF. Also I use it for WiFi and the third wheel for ON/OFF so I don’t need to Menu dive.

SirTomster · 10-06-2019, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the reminder. I tend to not think of those dials. Still stuck in my K-5 days.

I need to use it for bracketing. I would use it for ISO but I have my fingers trained in changing the ISO. I bet I would be slower with that dial even though it would be a single movement.

**Mikesul** · 10-06-2019, 07:48 PM

I do not use them all the time but it is nice to have a handy dial to quickly change from FF to crop or iso etc.

pschlute · 10-06-2019, 07:54 PM

I use the dials for EC ; ISO ; and Bracketing the most.

peggers · 10-07-2019, 01:45 AM

I find the wifi option gets the most use on mine. As a general rule of thumb the thing that is hardest to get to in the menus is the one that would get the most use. On this topic, wouldn't it be great if the wheel was able to be customised? That is you could assign functions to it that are most useful to yourself.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-07-2019, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by Vasyl

Pentax K-1 wheels usage

Aye whenever I need to whip stuff on and off, just saves me bags of time diving through menus.

**Mikesul** · 10-07-2019, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by peggers

I find the wifi option gets the most use on mine. As a general rule of thumb the thing that is hardest to get to in the menus is the one that would get the most use. On this topic, wouldn't it be great if the wheel was able to be customised? That is you could assign functions to it that are most useful to yourself.

Yes. That is my only disapointment with the wheel just a couple of open slots would be great.

10-05-2019, 04:11 PM	#1
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648	Pentax K-1 wheels usage Hi Guys, Just curios...Is this just me or is that common with Pentax K1 users. I used these wheels just a couple of times during one year of usage.How often do you use them?

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10-05-2019, 04:27 PM	#2
K1N8 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 242	i have it set to ISO and use it fairly often, AV mode, back wheel aperture, front wheel EV. the dedicated EV and ISO button are getting neglected with my settings.

10-05-2019, 04:36 PM	#3
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648 Original Poster	Originally posted by K1N8 i have it set to ISO and use it fairly often, AV mode, back wheel aperture, front wheel EV. the dedicated EV and ISO button are getting neglected with my settings. Thank you. For ISO I use the ISO button and front wheel. I used these wheels just a couple of times for remote shots using my cell phone.

10-05-2019, 05:06 PM	#4
K1N8 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 242	I think there isn't really a "common" usage, since the flexible customization is the whole point. Different people have different approaches and the camera is flexible enough to deliver for all.

10-05-2019, 06:32 PM	#5
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I don't use them often, but when I do I sure like using these instead of digging through a menu. I use the WiFi, continuous, and bracketing settings the most.

10-06-2019, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#6
Crooski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rozenburg , Zuid-Holland Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,683	I use the third wheel almost constantly for EV compensation

10-06-2019, 09:36 AM	#7
ben.p Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 145	I use it, (not so often) with the setting : CH/CL

10-06-2019, 06:53 PM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Vasyl Hi Guys, Just curios...Is this just me or is that common with Pentax K1 users. I used these wheels just a couple of times during one year of usage.How often do you use them? I mainly shoot manual, so I tend to leave it on the ISO setting, that way I can quickly change ISO as needed. The other settings positions on it that I use regularly are HDR and bracketing.

10-06-2019, 07:26 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I also shoot manual often with manual lenses. In that circumstance I use the third wheel for ISO control. With A and newer lenses I can control each of the three corners of the exposure triangle with my eye to the VF. Also I use it for WiFi and the third wheel for ON/OFF so I don’t need to Menu dive.

10-06-2019, 07:41 PM	#10
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	Thanks for the reminder. I tend to not think of those dials. Still stuck in my K-5 days. I need to use it for bracketing. I would use it for ISO but I have my fingers trained in changing the ISO. I bet I would be slower with that dial even though it would be a single movement.

10-06-2019, 07:48 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I do not use them all the time but it is nice to have a handy dial to quickly change from FF to crop or iso etc.

10-06-2019, 07:54 PM	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	I use the dials for EC ; ISO ; and Bracketing the most.

10-07-2019, 01:45 AM	#13
peggers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 210	I find the wifi option gets the most use on mine. As a general rule of thumb the thing that is hardest to get to in the menus is the one that would get the most use. On this topic, wouldn't it be great if the wheel was able to be customised? That is you could assign functions to it that are most useful to yourself.

10-07-2019, 02:10 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Originally posted by Vasyl Pentax K-1 wheels usage Aye whenever I need to whip stuff on and off, just saves me bags of time diving through menus.

10-07-2019, 08:44 AM	#15
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by peggers I find the wifi option gets the most use on mine. As a general rule of thumb the thing that is hardest to get to in the menus is the one that would get the most use. On this topic, wouldn't it be great if the wheel was able to be customised? That is you could assign functions to it that are most useful to yourself. Yes. That is my only disapointment with the wheel just a couple of open slots would be great.