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Sal1993 · 08-21-2017, 12:48 PM

Hello to everyone. I recently bought my first Pentax, Pentax K-S2. So I decided to join in this forum! Thanks

**microlight** · 08-21-2017, 12:55 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome from the UK!

**twilhelm** · 08-21-2017, 12:58 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums. We're always glad to see a new Pentax user. If you have questions or issues and can't find an answer here, don't hesitate to ask, there's someone with an answer!

Sal1993 · 08-21-2017, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the welcome! Indeed I have a question to ask: can I change the ISO using the directional keys to navigate the menu while I use the viewfinder? (Without using the lcd screen). Thank you!

Adam · 08-21-2017, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Sal1993

Thanks for the welcome! Indeed I have a question to ask: can I change the ISO using the directional keys to navigate the menu while I use the viewfinder? (Without using the lcd screen). Thank you!

There's not much of a point of using the directional buttons. Instead, on the K-S2, you'd have to be in Sv mode (basically P with manual ISO), or go into the e-dial programming menu and configure one of the e-dials to control the ISO in Av or Tv, then select either of those modes.

Flagship Pentax bodies have a dedicated ISO button which allows you to change the ISO at any time without looking away from the viewfinder, but since the K-S2 has 2 e-dials it's not far behind.

Sal1993 · 08-21-2017, 01:43 PM

Thanks, but I have configured the 2 e-dial with Tv and Av, and I would change either the Iso without take off the eyes from viewfinder

Maybe the only solution is that I can learn to switch from Manual mode to Sv without look?

Adam · 08-21-2017, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Sal1993

Thanks, but I have configured the 2 e-dial with Tv and Av, and I would change either the Iso without take off the eyes from viewfinder

Maybe the only solution is that I can learn to switch from Manual mode to Sv without look?

The camera should show the ISO in the viewfinder though, so I'm not sure what the problem is?

Adam
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C_Jones · 08-21-2017, 01:48 PM

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Sal1993 · 08-21-2017, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The camera should show the ISO in the viewfinder though, so I'm not sure what the problem is?

Show the ISO but I can't modify them without look the lcd screen.

**twilhelm** · 08-21-2017, 02:25 PM

The KS-2 has a dedicated ISO button I believe. With my cameras, I've memorized the location and will press it without taking my eye from the viewfinder and make the adjustment I want.

Sal1993 · 08-21-2017, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by twilhelm

The KS-2 has a dedicated ISO button I believe. With my cameras, I've memorized the location and will press it without taking my eye from the viewfinder and make the adjustment I want.

Dedicated button only with directional button with LCD Screen

Adam · 08-21-2017, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Sal1993

Show the ISO but I can't modify them without look the lcd screen.

You can if you configure your e-dials as I described in post #5. For example, if you mapped the front e-dial to control the ISO in Av mode, turning it would change the ISO and display it in the VF.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-21-2017, 11:07 PM

Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-22-2017, 12:29 AM

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Sal1993 · 08-22-2017, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by Adam

You can if you configure your e-dials as I described in post #5. For example, if you mapped the front e-dial to control the ISO in Av mode, turning it would change the ISO and display it in the VF.

Yes, but in this way I can't control Tv.

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Sal1993 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 9	Hi. Hello to everyone. I recently bought my first Pentax, Pentax K-S2. So I decided to join in this forum! Thanks

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Sal1993 Show the ISO but I can't modify them without look the lcd screen. You can if you configure your e-dials as I described in post #5. For example, if you mapped the front e-dial to control the ISO in Av mode, turning it would change the ISO and display it in the VF. 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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Sal1993 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks, but I have configured the 2 e-dial with Tv and Av, and I would change either the Iso without take off the eyes from viewfinder Maybe the only solution is that I can learn to switch from Manual mode to Sv without look?

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Sal1993 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You can if you configure your e-dials as I described in post #5. For example, if you mapped the front e-dial to control the ISO in Av mode, turning it would change the ISO and display it in the VF. Yes, but in this way I can't control Tv.