K-5 not asking to focal length

RockvilleBob · 03-22-2013, 05:41 AM

My K-5 has stopped asking for focal length when I mount a legacy lens. Perhaps I set a setting that defeats this but I cannot figure out which one. Any help appreciated. Thanks Bob Bryer

**boriscleto** · 03-22-2013, 05:52 AM

Is Shake Reduction turned off? Or are you using a mode that automatically turns off SR?

RockvilleBob · 03-22-2013, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Is Shake Reduction turned off? Or are you using a mode that automatically turns off SR?

Indeed! It is turned off - thank you very much for your help.

troika · 08-06-2013, 11:17 AM

Sorry to grab an old thread, but I turned shake reduction off the other day when I was using my tripod and now I can't turn it back on. I don't think I changed anything else. Any ideas?

DeadJohn · 08-06-2013, 11:23 AM

^ check your shutter mode. The 2 and 12 second timers disable SR.

troika · 08-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Well, I'll be. Right you are.

So, when I'm using a tripod, if I use the timed shutter release, I don't need to also disable SR? Good to know.

Thanks for the quick and accurate response.

zekewhipper · 08-09-2013, 05:45 PM

I personally don't like how the SR automatically turns off when in self-timer mode. There are times when you still need to leave it on when shooting from a tripod.

03-22-2013, 05:41 AM	#1
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	K-5 not asking to focal length My K-5 has stopped asking for focal length when I mount a legacy lens. Perhaps I set a setting that defeats this but I cannot figure out which one. Any help appreciated. Thanks Bob Bryer

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03-22-2013, 05:52 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Is Shake Reduction turned off? Or are you using a mode that automatically turns off SR?

03-22-2013, 05:55 AM	#3
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Is Shake Reduction turned off? Or are you using a mode that automatically turns off SR? Indeed! It is turned off - thank you very much for your help.

08-06-2013, 11:17 AM	#4
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Sorry to grab an old thread, but I turned shake reduction off the other day when I was using my tripod and now I can't turn it back on. I don't think I changed anything else. Any ideas?

08-06-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	^ check your shutter mode. The 2 and 12 second timers disable SR.

08-06-2013, 11:44 AM	#6
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Well, I'll be. Right you are. So, when I'm using a tripod, if I use the timed shutter release, I don't need to also disable SR? Good to know. Thanks for the quick and accurate response.

08-09-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	I personally don't like how the SR automatically turns off when in self-timer mode. There are times when you still need to leave it on when shooting from a tripod.