Pentax K50 manual setting

NCE REESE · 12-02-2019, 11:50 AM

I am having a problem with my manual setting which seems to default to Tav whenever I put it on manual. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or if I need to replace some software?
Any help much appreciated.
Nicholas Reese

bertwert · 12-02-2019, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NCE REESE

I am having a problem with my manual setting which seems to default to Tav whenever I put it on manual. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or if I need to replace some software?
Any help much appreciated.
Nicholas Reese

If you have Auto-ISO on while in M mode, the camera shows it as TAv on the screen, as that's what it effectively is. You're setting shutter speed and aperture, and the camera chooses the ISO. It shows that it's in Manual mode when you select an ISO value.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-02-2019, 02:03 PM

Welcome to the forum, hopefully Bertwert's reply has resolved your issue.

**Mikesul** · 12-02-2019, 07:21 PM

Listen to Bertwert

fsge · 12-03-2019, 12:56 AM

Hello Nicholas, welcome to the forum! Did you manage to solve it?

troenaas · 12-03-2019, 01:27 AM

Welcome to the forums from Norway...

Hope your issue got solved.

NCE REESE · 12-03-2019, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

If you have Auto-ISO on while in M mode, the camera shows it as TAv on the screen, as that's what it effectively is. You're setting shutter speed and aperture, and the camera chooses the ISO. It shows that it's in Manual mode when you select an ISO value.

Thanks so much. I feel like an idiot for not realising that was the reason. Very grateful for the advice
Best wishes
Nicholas

jack002 · 12-04-2019, 12:44 PM

Welcome. No reason to feel like an idiot. They have so many settings they cause things like this. I've seen it many times. There are more of these kinds of gotchas out there. Keep on posting here, we are your goto place for answers like that!

12-02-2019, 11:50 AM	#1
NCE REESE New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2	Pentax K50 manual setting I am having a problem with my manual setting which seems to default to Tav whenever I put it on manual. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or if I need to replace some software? Any help much appreciated. Nicholas Reese

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12-02-2019, 11:54 AM - 1 Like	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by NCE REESE I am having a problem with my manual setting which seems to default to Tav whenever I put it on manual. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or if I need to replace some software? Any help much appreciated. Nicholas Reese If you have Auto-ISO on while in M mode, the camera shows it as TAv on the screen, as that's what it effectively is. You're setting shutter speed and aperture, and the camera chooses the ISO. It shows that it's in Manual mode when you select an ISO value.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to the forum, hopefully Bertwert's reply has resolved your issue.

12-02-2019, 07:21 PM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Listen to Bertwert

12-03-2019, 12:56 AM	#5
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Hello Nicholas, welcome to the forum! Did you manage to solve it?

12-03-2019, 01:27 AM	#6
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Welcome to the forums from Norway... Hope your issue got solved.

12-03-2019, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#7
NCE REESE New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert If you have Auto-ISO on while in M mode, the camera shows it as TAv on the screen, as that's what it effectively is. You're setting shutter speed and aperture, and the camera chooses the ISO. It shows that it's in Manual mode when you select an ISO value. Thanks so much. I feel like an idiot for not realising that was the reason. Very grateful for the advice Best wishes Nicholas

12-04-2019, 12:44 PM	#8
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	Welcome. No reason to feel like an idiot. They have so many settings they cause things like this. I've seen it many times. There are more of these kinds of gotchas out there. Keep on posting here, we are your goto place for answers like that!