How can I reverse the wheels on the K-30?

CutlassCait · 02-18-2013, 12:08 AM

Good almost morning,

I am enjoying the K-30 and the wheel configuration is driving me nuts and I can't figure out how to switch the wheels on the K-30.

I want the rear wheel to adjust shutter and the from wheel my aperture.

Can someone please walk me through this.

I like having my index finger on the shutter and changing shutter speeds with my index finger slows down my shooting flow when I was at an event over the weekend.

Sincerely,
Cait

Adam · 02-18-2013, 12:30 AM

There should be an e-dial customization option in the setup menu. I can't remember off the top of my head where exactly it is, but it will definitely allow you to change the role of each wheel in each mode.

CutlassCait · 02-18-2013, 01:00 AM

Thanks Adam. It was there.

Much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Cait

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-18-2013, 12:41 PM

Everyone should use the e-dials the way I do, but for the crazy people who don't

Pentax has options. On the K-30, use the [Rec. Mode 4] menu, then [E-Dial Programming]. It's on page 162 of the manual. Some customization is available on all the 2-dial cameras except maybe the *ist D.

CutlassCait · 02-19-2013, 12:32 AM

@ Just1MoreDave - but it's good to be the crazy people. We are the ones who see the reality in the world around us and use our cameras to capture it.

02-18-2013, 12:08 AM	#1
CutlassCait Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura County, California Posts: 8	How can I reverse the wheels on the K-30? Good almost morning, I am enjoying the K-30 and the wheel configuration is driving me nuts and I can't figure out how to switch the wheels on the K-30. I want the rear wheel to adjust shutter and the from wheel my aperture. Can someone please walk me through this. I like having my index finger on the shutter and changing shutter speeds with my index finger slows down my shooting flow when I was at an event over the weekend. Sincerely, Cait

02-18-2013, 12:30 AM	#2
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02-18-2013, 01:00 AM	#3
CutlassCait Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura County, California Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. It was there. Much appreciated. Sincerely, Cait

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Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Everyone should use the e-dials the way I do, but for the crazy people who don't Pentax has options. On the K-30, use the [Rec. Mode 4] menu, then [E-Dial Programming]. It's on page 162 of the manual. Some customization is available on all the 2-dial cameras except maybe the *ist D.

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CutlassCait Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura County, California Posts: 8 Original Poster	@ Just1MoreDave - but it's good to be the crazy people. We are the ones who see the reality in the world around us and use our cameras to capture it.