ISO settings

HarryK · 11-19-2011, 04:05 PM

I've looked through the ISO related threads and do not find the info I need.
I am a new K-r owner and while trying to familiarize myself with the various features and options I, inadvertantly, changed the ISO setting from 200 to 12800. I am not sure how I quite managed this and cannot find a manual instruction that helps me. There are mentions of this setting, but when I try to follow the steps, I get nowhere.
Help appreciated. Thanks-

HarryK

photoleet · 11-19-2011, 04:07 PM

Hit the ISO button on the main dial, then use the left/right directions to change to the desired ISO

HarryK · 11-19-2011, 04:11 PM

Thaanks Steve, but when I do that all that happens is that the diagram used to place focus location alters. No change occurs in ISO value.

Adam · 11-19-2011, 04:34 PM

Are you possibly pressing the exposure compensation button and not the ISO button?

Also, if you go into the status screen, you can change the auto ISO range by using the e-dial.

Adam
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claimed4all · 11-19-2011, 04:37 PM

Hold the center button of the four way controller for a second and the picture will change from the focusing spot to the four way where you can change shutter button, iso, ect.

HarryK · 11-19-2011, 04:37 PM

Adam-

Thanks for your reply.

On the 4-way button (lower right back) I am pressing the button market "ISO." I see no other button with that marking.

HarryK · 11-19-2011, 04:44 PM

TO claimed4all

Thatk's, that works. holding the OK button down briefly allowed that change back. I so love forums on the awesome people on them.

Tnx again.

Allenation · 12-02-2011, 01:14 PM

hello everyone! im a month old owner of k-r. can any of you teach how to set the lowest iso 100? right now im stuck in using iso 200. i did some reading in the manual but i couldnt find it.

thanks!

**Lowell Goudge** · 12-02-2011, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Allenation

hello everyone! im a month old owner of k-r. can any of you teach how to set the lowest iso 100? right now im stuck in using iso 200. i did some reading in the manual but i couldnt find it.

thanks!

Take shadow and highlight protection off

Allenation · 12-02-2011, 08:38 PM

i already turned off those two you have mentioned but still the lowest is 200. is there other way sir?

**mgvh** · 12-03-2011, 08:10 AM

If your K-r is like my K-x:
Custom Setting 1
3: Expanded Sensitivity > Turn to "2"

Allenation · 12-04-2011, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by mgvh

If your K-r is like my K-x:
Custom Setting 1
3: Expanded Sensitivity > Turn to "2"

thanks for the help! i just turned "ON" the Expanded sensitivity, now my ISO can now be set from 100-25600.

thank you so much. :-)

11-19-2011, 04:05 PM	#1
HarryK New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	ISO settings I've looked through the ISO related threads and do not find the info I need. I am a new K-r owner and while trying to familiarize myself with the various features and options I, inadvertantly, changed the ISO setting from 200 to 12800. I am not sure how I quite managed this and cannot find a manual instruction that helps me. There are mentions of this setting, but when I try to follow the steps, I get nowhere. Help appreciated. Thanks- HarryK

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11-19-2011, 04:07 PM	#2
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Hit the ISO button on the main dial, then use the left/right directions to change to the desired ISO

11-19-2011, 04:11 PM	#3
HarryK New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thaanks Steve, but when I do that all that happens is that the diagram used to place focus location alters. No change occurs in ISO value.

11-19-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Are you possibly pressing the exposure compensation button and not the ISO button? Also, if you go into the status screen, you can change the auto ISO range by using the e-dial. 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:

11-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#5
claimed4all Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 96	Hold the center button of the four way controller for a second and the picture will change from the focusing spot to the four way where you can change shutter button, iso, ect.

11-19-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
HarryK New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5 Original Poster	TO claimed4all Thatk's, that works. holding the OK button down briefly allowed that change back. I so love forums on the awesome people on them. Tnx again.

12-02-2011, 01:14 PM	#8
Allenation New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	hello everyone! im a month old owner of k-r. can any of you teach how to set the lowest iso 100? right now im stuck in using iso 200. i did some reading in the manual but i couldnt find it. thanks!

12-02-2011, 03:24 PM	#9
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	Originally posted by Allenation hello everyone! im a month old owner of k-r. can any of you teach how to set the lowest iso 100? right now im stuck in using iso 200. i did some reading in the manual but i couldnt find it. thanks! Take shadow and highlight protection off

12-02-2011, 08:38 PM	#10
Allenation New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	i already turned off those two you have mentioned but still the lowest is 200. is there other way sir?

12-03-2011, 08:10 AM	#11
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,029	If your K-r is like my K-x: Custom Setting 1 3: Expanded Sensitivity > Turn to "2"

12-04-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Allenation New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	Originally posted by mgvh If your K-r is like my K-x: Custom Setting 1 3: Expanded Sensitivity > Turn to "2" thanks for the help! i just turned "ON" the Expanded sensitivity, now my ISO can now be set from 100-25600. thank you so much. :-)