Initial set-up for k-50

tws1098 · 02-13-2014, 11:34 AM

I searched some past threads but have not found anything that is exactly what I am looking for.

Let's say your k-30/k-50 got set back to default, what would you change in your menu settings? I realize this is somewhat personal, but if I had some direction on what many of you change, it would give me a starting point.

Thanks!

Tyler

lytrytyr · 02-13-2014, 11:44 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I've listed some of my preferred K-50 settings in my review:

Pentax K-50 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Na Horuk · 02-13-2014, 11:52 AM

Hey, welcome!
If you are a beginner, I suggest you leave most things as they are and simply learn what they do at first. You will develop a personal style over time. Thing is, DSLR cameras allow a LOT of customization.
Just try to get out of the green/auto mode. Learn about exposure and auto focus.

tws1098 · 02-13-2014, 12:03 PM

Thanks to both of you. I will check out your review, and the camera has not been in auto mode since coming out of the box haha. But I was referring more to the other menu settings, not so much Aperture, Shutter, etc.

Tanzer · 02-13-2014, 12:07 PM

Take a look at these recommendations, part of a detailed review by our PF staff/contributors:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-30-review/recommended-settings.html
Pentax K-50 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com

tws1098 · 02-13-2014, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Take a look at these recommendations, part of a detailed review by our PF staff/contributors:
Pentax K-30 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com
Pentax K-50 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com

Thank you, that was what I was looking for!

02-13-2014, 11:34 AM	#1
tws1098 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 25	Initial set-up for k-50 I searched some past threads but have not found anything that is exactly what I am looking for. Let's say your k-30/k-50 got set back to default, what would you change in your menu settings? I realize this is somewhat personal, but if I had some direction on what many of you change, it would give me a starting point. Thanks! Tyler

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02-13-2014, 11:44 AM	#2
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Welcome to the forum! I've listed some of my preferred K-50 settings in my review: Pentax K-50 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

02-13-2014, 11:52 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Hey, welcome! If you are a beginner, I suggest you leave most things as they are and simply learn what they do at first. You will develop a personal style over time. Thing is, DSLR cameras allow a LOT of customization. Just try to get out of the green/auto mode. Learn about exposure and auto focus.

02-13-2014, 12:03 PM	#4
tws1098 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 25 Original Poster	Thanks to both of you. I will check out your review, and the camera has not been in auto mode since coming out of the box haha. But I was referring more to the other menu settings, not so much Aperture, Shutter, etc.

02-13-2014, 12:07 PM	#5
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Take a look at these recommendations, part of a detailed review by our PF staff/contributors: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-30-review/recommended-settings.html Pentax K-50 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com

02-13-2014, 12:35 PM	#6
tws1098 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 25 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tanzer Take a look at these recommendations, part of a detailed review by our PF staff/contributors: Pentax K-30 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com Pentax K-50 Review - Recommended Settings - PentaxForums.com Thank you, that was what I was looking for!