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jgnfld · 04-20-2017, 03:43 AM

Was taking pictures of icebergs yesterday and for the life of me I couldn't get image stabilization to come on. While foggy, it was bright enough that shutter speeds were low in any case.

In the car I finally found that I was still set to use remote (which the shutter button overrides) from the previous session AND that I had auto disable image stabilization when remote used enabled.

Besides the fact that I'm an idiot, is there any way to make the shutter option return to single frame after the camera is turned off on a K-70? (That is as set by the button on the right side of the OK button?) Or is it permanently sticky? I took an accidental multiple exposure of a squirrel recently for the same reason which while it has some bit of psychedelic charm, wasn't what I was looking for.

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Last edited by jgnfld; 04-20-2017 at 04:00 AM.

pathdoc · 04-20-2017, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by jgnfld

an accidental multiple exposure of a squirrel

How many heads, limbs etc did it have by the time you'd finished exposing? Fukushima Squirrel!!

jgnfld · 04-20-2017, 03:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pathdoc

How many heads, limbs etc did it have by the time you'd finished exposing? Fukushima Squirrel!!

Adam · 04-20-2017, 03:54 AM

There's an elaborate memory option under the settings tab of the main menu. I'm pretty sure you can instruct the camera to forget its drive mode there.

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**WPRESTO** · 04-20-2017, 05:11 AM

Looks like a Picasso squirrel.

wissink · 04-20-2017, 06:12 AM

I did the same thing this past weekend. Lost the shots becuase of it. Some early morrning landscapes.. sadly one is vertical and one is horizontal haha. Weird stuff.

pathdoc · 04-20-2017, 12:01 PM

Fukushima Squirrel actually doesn't look bad. Nice accidental montage, that.

**W.j.christy** · 04-20-2017, 12:04 PM

Otis would be pleased!!!!!!!!

jgnfld · 04-20-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

There's an elaborate memory option under the settings tab of the main menu. I'm pretty sure you can instruct the camera to forget its drive mode there.

Found it! 5th camera menu screen "Memory" option. Choose it then uncheck "Drive mode".

Thanks a million!

Anyone who's compiling a list of suggested settings for the K-70 should list this one. As well checking to see that Auto SR off when remote used in C 19 is on would be good as SR on a tripod isn't necessarily great. (I think turning SR off is the default.)

I have a pair of image stabilized 16x50 Canon binocs that simply don't work when they are on a tripod and completely still if you then engage the IS. Image slowly drifts to the right. Probably same effect?

zagg · 04-20-2017, 02:39 PM

I had that problem a few days ago and got the answer from a thread I posted. Now I know how not to have it happen again - thanks jgnfld!
I remember when I bought my Olympus E3 some years ago there was a website where a guy had gone through all the menu options and had recommended the best settings for each. Is there anything like this for the K-70?

jgnfld · 04-20-2017, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by zagg

I had that problem a few days ago and got the answer from a thread I posted. Now I know how not to have it happen again - thanks jgnfld!
I remember when I bought my Olympus E3 some years ago there was a website where a guy had gone through all the menu options and had recommended the best settings for each. Is there anything like this for the K-70?

Thank adam in this case! Not me.

I've seen such lists for other Pentax cameras but not the K-70.

Maybe someone should start a thread!

Tigs · 04-22-2017, 02:08 AM

Which remote do you use, jgnfld? I've been looking for one

jgnfld · 04-22-2017, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by Tigs

Which remote do you use, jgnfld? I've been looking for one

The Pentax Waterproof remote. I didn't get it from B&H, but here is their listing for it.

Pentax Waterproof Infrared Remote Control 39892 B&H Photo Video

04-20-2017, 03:43 AM	#1
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798	doh Was taking pictures of icebergs yesterday and for the life of me I couldn't get image stabilization to come on. While foggy, it was bright enough that shutter speeds were low in any case. In the car I finally found that I was still set to use remote (which the shutter button overrides) from the previous session AND that I had auto disable image stabilization when remote used enabled. Besides the fact that I'm an idiot, is there any way to make the shutter option return to single frame after the camera is turned off on a K-70? (That is as set by the button on the right side of the OK button?) Or is it permanently sticky? I took an accidental multiple exposure of a squirrel recently for the same reason which while it has some bit of psychedelic charm, wasn't what I was looking for. . Last edited by jgnfld; 04-20-2017 at 04:00 AM.

04-20-2017, 02:21 PM	#9
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam There's an elaborate memory option under the settings tab of the main menu. I'm pretty sure you can instruct the camera to forget its drive mode there. Found it! 5th camera menu screen "Memory" option. Choose it then uncheck "Drive mode". Thanks a million! Anyone who's compiling a list of suggested settings for the K-70 should list this one. As well checking to see that Auto SR off when remote used in C 19 is on would be good as SR on a tripod isn't necessarily great. (I think turning SR off is the default.) I have a pair of image stabilized 16x50 Canon binocs that simply don't work when they are on a tripod and completely still if you then engage the IS. Image slowly drifts to the right. Probably same effect? Last edited by jgnfld; 04-20-2017 at 02:30 PM.

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by jgnfld an accidental multiple exposure of a squirrel How many heads, limbs etc did it have by the time you'd finished exposing? Fukushima Squirrel!!

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jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc How many heads, limbs etc did it have by the time you'd finished exposing? Fukushima Squirrel!!

04-20-2017, 03:54 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	There's an elaborate memory option under the settings tab of the main menu. I'm pretty sure you can instruct the camera to forget its drive mode there. 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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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Looks like a Picasso squirrel.

04-20-2017, 06:12 AM	#6
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	I did the same thing this past weekend. Lost the shots becuase of it. Some early morrning landscapes.. sadly one is vertical and one is horizontal haha. Weird stuff.

04-20-2017, 12:01 PM	#7
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Fukushima Squirrel actually doesn't look bad. Nice accidental montage, that.

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W.j.christy Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 558	Otis would be pleased!!!!!!!!

04-20-2017, 02:39 PM	#10
zagg New Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northern Ireland Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	I had that problem a few days ago and got the answer from a thread I posted. Now I know how not to have it happen again - thanks jgnfld! I remember when I bought my Olympus E3 some years ago there was a website where a guy had gone through all the menu options and had recommended the best settings for each. Is there anything like this for the K-70?

04-20-2017, 02:52 PM	#11
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798 Original Poster	Originally posted by zagg I had that problem a few days ago and got the answer from a thread I posted. Now I know how not to have it happen again - thanks jgnfld! I remember when I bought my Olympus E3 some years ago there was a website where a guy had gone through all the menu options and had recommended the best settings for each. Is there anything like this for the K-70? Thank adam in this case! Not me. I've seen such lists for other Pentax cameras but not the K-70. Maybe someone should start a thread!

04-22-2017, 02:08 AM	#12
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	Which remote do you use, jgnfld? I've been looking for one

04-22-2017, 03:33 AM	#13
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tigs Which remote do you use, jgnfld? I've been looking for one The Pentax Waterproof remote. I didn't get it from B&H, but here is their listing for it. Pentax Waterproof Infrared Remote Control 39892 B&H Photo Video