Shooting speed issue

**rocdoc1** · 03-16-2019, 08:57 AM

My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode. Since I usually grab my camera to take pics of wildlife in my yard, I miss a lot of nice shots because I can only take one pic at a time. Is this a setting I've inadvertently activated or is there a work around I'm not aware of?

pschlute · 03-16-2019, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by rocdoc1

My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode. Since I usually grab my camera to take pics of wildlife in my yard, I miss a lot of nice shots because I can only take one pic at a time. Is this a setting I've inadvertently activated or is there a work around I'm not aware of?

It will be in the memory settings. tells the camera what settings to keep or revert to default.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-16-2019, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

t will be in the memory settings. tells the camera what settings to keep or revert to default.

Aye I was just thinking that was the way myself, well certainly on the K1s it works that way.

derekkite · 03-16-2019, 10:22 AM

Camera 4 you can set what settings are saved. Drive mode is what you want.

Alternatively you could create a user mode with the desired settings.

stevebrot · 03-16-2019, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by rocdoc1

My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode.

As noted above, this behavior is managed with menu --> record mode 4 --> Memory.

If I remember correctly, the factory default is for the camera to remember its drive mode between power cycles. I have my K-3 configured to forget.

Steve

03-16-2019, 08:57 AM	#1
rocdoc1 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 9	Shooting speed issue My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode. Since I usually grab my camera to take pics of wildlife in my yard, I miss a lot of nice shots because I can only take one pic at a time. Is this a setting I've inadvertently activated or is there a work around I'm not aware of?

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03-16-2019, 09:29 AM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,223	Originally posted by rocdoc1 My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode. Since I usually grab my camera to take pics of wildlife in my yard, I miss a lot of nice shots because I can only take one pic at a time. Is this a setting I've inadvertently activated or is there a work around I'm not aware of? It will be in the memory settings. tells the camera what settings to keep or revert to default.

03-16-2019, 09:37 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by pschlute t will be in the memory settings. tells the camera what settings to keep or revert to default. Aye I was just thinking that was the way myself, well certainly on the K1s it works that way.

03-16-2019, 10:22 AM	#4
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Camera 4 you can set what settings are saved. Drive mode is what you want. Alternatively you could create a user mode with the desired settings.

03-16-2019, 01:27 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by rocdoc1 My k3 has developed an irritating issue. Every time I turn it on, it's back in single shot mode and I have to stop what I'm doing and put it back on fast shooting mode. As noted above, this behavior is managed with menu --> record mode 4 --> Memory. If I remember correctly, the factory default is for the camera to remember its drive mode between power cycles. I have my K-3 configured to forget. Steve