4 way controls problem

Butch5 · 10-23-2016, 07:04 PM

Has anyone else had this issue? I have a K3ii. Twice now, recently, I've had an issue where none of the 4 way control option show when I push one of the directions. I don't get the drive mode, the white balance mode, flash mode, or the brightness mode. The screen just stays blank. However, when I bring up the menu screen the controller works fine. I have no problems. removing the battery doesn't help. The only way I've gotten control of it again is to do a factory reset of the settings. This has only happened twice. The first time I thought it was just a fluke but then it happened again. Any idea?

Thanks,
Butch

Adam · 10-23-2016, 07:17 PM

Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus.

Butch5 · 10-28-2016, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus.

Thanks Adam! I'll try that if I get it again. I appreciate the help!

Butch5 · 01-11-2017, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus.

HI Adam,

I had the problem again and you were correct. It was because I had the auto focus point set to select. After I changed the focus point to center I was able to access the four way controllers sub menus. Thanks!

Adam · 01-11-2017, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Butch5

HI Adam,

I had the problem again and you were correct. It was because I had the auto focus point set to select. After I changed the focus point to center I was able to access the four way controllers sub menus. Thanks!

Wonderful!

10-23-2016, 07:04 PM	#1
Butch5 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	4 way controls problem Has anyone else had this issue? I have a K3ii. Twice now, recently, I've had an issue where none of the 4 way control option show when I push one of the directions. I don't get the drive mode, the white balance mode, flash mode, or the brightness mode. The screen just stays blank. However, when I bring up the menu screen the controller works fine. I have no problems. removing the battery doesn't help. The only way I've gotten control of it again is to do a factory reset of the settings. This has only happened twice. The first time I thought it was just a fluke but then it happened again. Any idea? Thanks, Butch

10-23-2016, 07:17 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus. 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:

01-11-2017, 11:12 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Butch5 HI Adam, I had the problem again and you were correct. It was because I had the auto focus point set to select. After I changed the focus point to center I was able to access the four way controllers sub menus. Thanks! Wonderful! 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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10-28-2016, 04:58 PM	#3
Butch5 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 69 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus. Thanks Adam! I'll try that if I get it again. I appreciate the help!

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Butch5 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 69 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Press the AF point button, since that toggles the function of the 4 way pad between AF points and the sub-menus. HI Adam, I had the problem again and you were correct. It was because I had the auto focus point set to select. After I changed the focus point to center I was able to access the four way controllers sub menus. Thanks!