setting the iso?

stefan22 · 11-15-2013, 12:19 PM

am the proud owner of a used k30. have thrown myself into the deep end with this camera with many learning curves ahead of me...so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. question: when using the viewfinder to take pictures with which modes can I access the iso setting? page 85 of the manual shows a diagram of the iso settings that can be accessed using the 4 way controller..but I cannot access these settings/open this diagram. I CAN access it via live view but I want to be able (if I can) to access it via the evf mode. can I actually access this diagram/4 way toggling ability? is this for live view only? what (if anything) am I doing wrong? anticipated thanks

Adam · 11-15-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by stefan22

am the proud owner of a used k30. have thrown myself into the deep end with this camera with many learning curves ahead of me...so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. question: when using the viewfinder to take pictures with which modes can I access the iso setting? page 85 of the manual shows a diagram of the iso settings that can be accessed using the 4 way controller..but I cannot access these settings/open this diagram. I CAN access it via live view but I want to be able (if I can) to access it via the evf mode. can I actually access this diagram/4 way toggling ability? is this for live view only? what (if anything) am I doing wrong? anticipated thanks

You need to use the rear LCD on the back to change the ISO. However, I do believe that you can reprogram the e-dials so that one of them controls the ISO in P, TV, or AV mode.

stefan22 · 11-15-2013, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You need to use the rear LCD on the back to change the ISO. However, I do believe that you can reprogram the e-dials so that one of them controls the ISO in P, TV, or AV mode.

I can access the iso via the lcd screen in sv and tav modes..but no others. does that mean that the page 85 settings/diagram IS ONLY accessible via live view? .. and is the iso setting really ONLY accessible in the two modes mentioned? I've a feeling that I am doing something wrong. surely I CAN access iso settings in manual mode?

Adam · 11-15-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by stefan22

I can access the iso via the lcd screen in sv and tav modes..but no others. does that mean that the page 85 settings/diagram IS ONLY accessible via live view? .. and is the iso setting really ONLY accessible in the two modes mentioned? I've a feeling that I am doing something wrong. surely I CAN access iso settings in manual mode?

You should be able to access them in all modes. Just make sure you're not in SEL AF as then the 4-way pad is used for that.

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stefan22 · 11-15-2013, 12:51 PM

not in sel af? how do I determine that?

stefan22 · 11-15-2013, 12:59 PM

seems I was in the wrong af active area. I was in the third one down after auto 11 and auto 5. now that I have put it into auto 11 I CAN access the iso settings...

Adam · 11-15-2013, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by stefan22

seems I was in the wrong af active area. I was in the third one down after auto 11 and auto 5. now that I have put it into auto 11 I CAN access the iso settings...

Right, you were in select mode, where the 4-way pad controls the points you use. Glad you got it working now!

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sterretje · 11-15-2013, 09:30 PM

I don't have a K30 to check it, but page 103 of the (English) pdf manual describes how to change the function of the four-way controller.

If you keep the OK button pressed for a short while, the function of the four-way controller will change. That should allow you to directly access the ISO as described on the page that you refer to regardless of the selected AF area setting; no need to use 5-point or 11-point.

Please check it and let me know; as said, I don't have a K30.

Please be aware that if you let the camera choose the point to focus on, it might focus on something that you don't want it to focus on.

stefan22 · 11-16-2013, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

I don't have a K30 to check it, but page 103 of the (English) pdf manual describes how to change the function of the four-way controller.

If you keep the OK button pressed for a short while, the function of the four-way controller will change. That should allow you to directly access the ISO as described on the page that you refer to regardless of the selected AF area setting; no need to use 5-point or 11-point.

Please check it and let me know; as said, I don't have a K30.

Please be aware that if you let the camera choose the point to focus on, it might focus on something that you don't want it to focus on.

you're right (sterretje). I an now not tied to 5/11 point..I have a focus point I choose AND I can adjust the iso setting. thank you for your input

11-15-2013, 12:19 PM	#1
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32	setting the iso? am the proud owner of a used k30. have thrown myself into the deep end with this camera with many learning curves ahead of me...so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. question: when using the viewfinder to take pictures with which modes can I access the iso setting? page 85 of the manual shows a diagram of the iso settings that can be accessed using the 4 way controller..but I cannot access these settings/open this diagram. I CAN access it via live view but I want to be able (if I can) to access it via the evf mode. can I actually access this diagram/4 way toggling ability? is this for live view only? what (if anything) am I doing wrong? anticipated thanks

11-15-2013, 12:21 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by stefan22 am the proud owner of a used k30. have thrown myself into the deep end with this camera with many learning curves ahead of me...so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. question: when using the viewfinder to take pictures with which modes can I access the iso setting? page 85 of the manual shows a diagram of the iso settings that can be accessed using the 4 way controller..but I cannot access these settings/open this diagram. I CAN access it via live view but I want to be able (if I can) to access it via the evf mode. can I actually access this diagram/4 way toggling ability? is this for live view only? what (if anything) am I doing wrong? anticipated thanks You need to use the rear LCD on the back to change the ISO. However, I do believe that you can reprogram the e-dials so that one of them controls the ISO in P, TV, or AV mode. 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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11-15-2013, 12:33 PM	#3
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You need to use the rear LCD on the back to change the ISO. However, I do believe that you can reprogram the e-dials so that one of them controls the ISO in P, TV, or AV mode. I can access the iso via the lcd screen in sv and tav modes..but no others. does that mean that the page 85 settings/diagram IS ONLY accessible via live view? .. and is the iso setting really ONLY accessible in the two modes mentioned? I've a feeling that I am doing something wrong. surely I CAN access iso settings in manual mode?

11-15-2013, 12:50 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by stefan22 I can access the iso via the lcd screen in sv and tav modes..but no others. does that mean that the page 85 settings/diagram IS ONLY accessible via live view? .. and is the iso setting really ONLY accessible in the two modes mentioned? I've a feeling that I am doing something wrong. surely I CAN access iso settings in manual mode? You should be able to access them in all modes. Just make sure you're not in SEL AF as then the 4-way pad is used for that. 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:

11-15-2013, 12:51 PM	#5
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32 Original Poster	not in sel af? how do I determine that?

11-15-2013, 12:59 PM	#6
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32 Original Poster	seems I was in the wrong af active area. I was in the third one down after auto 11 and auto 5. now that I have put it into auto 11 I CAN access the iso settings...

11-15-2013, 01:09 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by stefan22 seems I was in the wrong af active area. I was in the third one down after auto 11 and auto 5. now that I have put it into auto 11 I CAN access the iso settings... Right, you were in select mode, where the 4-way pad controls the points you use. Glad you got it working now! 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:

11-15-2013, 09:30 PM	#8
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	I don't have a K30 to check it, but page 103 of the (English) pdf manual describes how to change the function of the four-way controller. If you keep the OK button pressed for a short while, the function of the four-way controller will change. That should allow you to directly access the ISO as described on the page that you refer to regardless of the selected AF area setting; no need to use 5-point or 11-point. Please check it and let me know; as said, I don't have a K30. Please be aware that if you let the camera choose the point to focus on, it might focus on something that you don't want it to focus on.

11-16-2013, 12:35 AM	#9
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje I don't have a K30 to check it, but page 103 of the (English) pdf manual describes how to change the function of the four-way controller. If you keep the OK button pressed for a short while, the function of the four-way controller will change. That should allow you to directly access the ISO as described on the page that you refer to regardless of the selected AF area setting; no need to use 5-point or 11-point. Please check it and let me know; as said, I don't have a K30. Please be aware that if you let the camera choose the point to focus on, it might focus on something that you don't want it to focus on. you're right (sterretje). I an now not tied to 5/11 point..I have a focus point I choose AND I can adjust the iso setting. thank you for your input