Pentax KP C1 C2 C3 function dial setting info

Adam · 01-26-2017, 12:25 AM

FYI, the custom settings can be configured to the following:

ISO Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Bracket Value, Custom Image, AF Mode, AF Active Area, Focus Peaking, Program Line, Shutter Mode Selection, Recorded Pixels, AA Filter Simulator, Grid Display, LCD Display Options, Image Magnification, Outdoor View Setting

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D1N0 · 01-26-2017, 05:15 AM - **2 Likes**

I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight.

**monochrome** · 01-26-2017, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight.

On my K-1 mine only moves from ISO to turn on Wi-Fi..

**ffking** · 01-26-2017, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight.

but didn't people complain about duplication of function when they did that on the K-1

normhead · 01-26-2017, 06:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

On my K-1 mine only moves from ISO to turn on Wi-Fi..

What? That dial moves. Why wasn't I told about this?

What do you use wifi for?

D1N0 · 01-26-2017, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by ffking

but didn't people complain about duplication of function when they did that on the K-1

Well the K-1 has a dedicated ISO button in the right spot. I don't know wether the ISO button on the 4-way controller even works with the front or rear control wheel. Instead of double functionality we get hidden functionality.

D1N0 · 01-26-2017, 06:45 AM

Not that it really matters very much since there is no top LCD to read it from

**THoog** · 01-26-2017, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't know wether the ISO button on the 4-way controller even works with the front or rear control wheel.

Rear, if it's the same as the other bodies with ISO on the 4-way. (every "plastic" body since the K-m/K2000)

**monochrome** · 01-26-2017, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by normhead

What? That dial moves. Why wasn't I told about this?

What do you use wifi for?

When my wife wants to post my grand baby shot to her Insta.

Tan68 · 01-26-2017, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

FYI, the custom settings can be configured to the following:

ISO Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Bracket Value, Custom Image, AF Mode, AF Active Area, Focus Peaking, Program Line, Shutter Mode Selection, Recorded Pixels, AA Filter Simulator, Grid Display, LCD Display Options, Image Magnification, Outdoor View Setting

I guess this is drive mode including frame rate and etc. ?
Or is 'shutter mode' a little different and includes only timers and mirror lockup ?

Adam · 01-26-2017, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Tan68

Or is 'shutter mode' a little different and includes only timers and mirror lockup ?

Not sure, it could have something to do with the electronic shutter on/off.

Adam · 01-26-2017, 08:25 PM

One of the C's probably defaults to ISO. But you're right- it could be there in addition to the C's.

Tan68 · 01-26-2017, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Not sure, it could have something to do with the electronic shutter on/off.

This makes sense : shutter mode = either electronic or physical

ogl · 02-11-2017, 10:27 AM

No separate button for SR on/off. Funny.

01-26-2017, 12:25 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Pentax KP C1 C2 C3 function dial setting info FYI, the custom settings can be configured to the following: ISO Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Bracket Value, Custom Image, AF Mode, AF Active Area, Focus Peaking, Program Line, Shutter Mode Selection, Recorded Pixels, AA Filter Simulator, Grid Display, LCD Display Options, Image Magnification, Outdoor View Setting 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:

01-26-2017, 06:55 AM	#8
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't know wether the ISO button on the 4-way controller even works with the front or rear control wheel. Rear, if it's the same as the other bodies with ISO on the 4-way. (every "plastic" body since the K-m/K2000) Last edited by THoog; 01-26-2017 at 08:27 AM.

01-26-2017, 08:24 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tan68 Or is 'shutter mode' a little different and includes only timers and mirror lockup ? Not sure, it could have something to do with the electronic shutter on/off. 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:

01-26-2017, 08:25 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	One of the C's probably defaults to ISO. But you're right- it could be there in addition to the C's. 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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01-26-2017, 05:15 AM - 2 Likes	#2
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight.

01-26-2017, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight. On my K-1 mine only moves from ISO to turn on Wi-Fi..

01-26-2017, 06:17 AM	#4
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't get why they did not put a dedicated ISO setting on that dial, because that is what most people will use it for. Really that is a gross oversight. but didn't people complain about duplication of function when they did that on the K-1

01-26-2017, 06:21 AM - 1 Like	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by monochrome On my K-1 mine only moves from ISO to turn on Wi-Fi.. What? That dial moves. Why wasn't I told about this? What do you use wifi for?

01-26-2017, 06:40 AM	#6
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by ffking but didn't people complain about duplication of function when they did that on the K-1 Well the K-1 has a dedicated ISO button in the right spot. I don't know wether the ISO button on the 4-way controller even works with the front or rear control wheel. Instead of double functionality we get hidden functionality.

01-26-2017, 06:45 AM	#7
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Not that it really matters very much since there is no top LCD to read it from

01-26-2017, 08:25 AM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead What? That dial moves. Why wasn't I told about this? What do you use wifi for? When my wife wants to post my grand baby shot to her Insta.

01-26-2017, 08:07 PM	#10
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Originally posted by Adam FYI, the custom settings can be configured to the following: ISO Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Bracket Value, Custom Image, AF Mode, AF Active Area, Focus Peaking, Program Line, Shutter Mode Selection, Recorded Pixels, AA Filter Simulator, Grid Display, LCD Display Options, Image Magnification, Outdoor View Setting I guess this is drive mode including frame rate and etc. ? Or is 'shutter mode' a little different and includes only timers and mirror lockup ?

01-26-2017, 09:00 PM	#13
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Originally posted by Adam Not sure, it could have something to do with the electronic shutter on/off. This makes sense : shutter mode = either electronic or physical

02-11-2017, 10:27 AM	#14
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	No separate button for SR on/off. Funny.