Single-Step switch to monochrome on a KP

geoffm · 11-10-2019, 03:49 PM

Hi,
I'm slowly learning my way around a relatively new Pentax KP. I am looking for a single-step option to set me up for a monochrome photo. I know I can use the Function C1 + Setting dial combination to take me there, as well as accessing this same functionality through the menu system . . . both operations requiring multiple steps. What I am looking for is a means to program a single-step direct path to this feature rather than having to fiddle with multiple controls. i.e. push button, take mono photo then either camera reverts to its previous colour setting, or another push of the same button takes me back there. Hoping someone with some experience out there can point me in the right direction

Adam · 11-10-2019, 03:57 PM

I think the easiest way would be to use one of the user modes on the mode dial for B&W.

crazy4oldcars · 11-10-2019, 06:28 PM

I have a K3, and I can save settings to 1 of 3 User presets on the dial.

Kirk B.

**bkpix** · 11-10-2019, 10:09 PM

Yes, KP has 5 user settings on the mode dial. I've got one set to monochrome, another set for monochrome HDR, so that I don't have to menu dive. Works great. If you want to make the transition even easier, you can program U1, say, to regular program shooting in color, and U2 to monochrome. That makes it a single click back and forth on the mode dial.

geoffm · 11-10-2019, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think the easiest way would be to use one of the user modes on the mode dial for B&W.

Thanks Adam, Kirk & Bob,
Great tips - much appreciated. 'USER5' on my KP now labelled 'MONOCHROME' & works a treat. I've just read Bob's tip and will probably revise things to align with that - great idea!

Cheers
Geoff

Paul the Sunman · 11-12-2019, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by geoffm

Hi,
I'm slowly learning my way around a relatively new Pentax KP. I am looking for a single-step option to set me up for a monochrome photo. I know I can use the Function C1 + Setting dial combination to take me there, as well as accessing this same functionality through the menu system . . . both operations requiring multiple steps. What I am looking for is a means to program a single-step direct path to this feature rather than having to fiddle with multiple controls. i.e. push button, take mono photo then either camera reverts to its previous colour setting, or another push of the same button takes me back there. Hoping someone with some experience out there can point me in the right direction

I take it you are shooting jpeg? There isn't much point to "shooting monochrome" in Raw, as the colour is still in the Raw file.

geoffm · 11-13-2019, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I take it you are shooting jpeg? There isn't much point to "shooting monochrome" in Raw, as the colour is still in the Raw file.

thanks Paul - yes mostly playing in JPEG territory. Switch across to RAW when I get serious, which is not often ;-)

11-10-2019, 03:49 PM	#1
geoffm New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Posts: 11	Single-Step switch to monochrome on a KP Hi, I'm slowly learning my way around a relatively new Pentax KP. I am looking for a single-step option to set me up for a monochrome photo. I know I can use the Function C1 + Setting dial combination to take me there, as well as accessing this same functionality through the menu system . . . both operations requiring multiple steps. What I am looking for is a means to program a single-step direct path to this feature rather than having to fiddle with multiple controls. i.e. push button, take mono photo then either camera reverts to its previous colour setting, or another push of the same button takes me back there. Hoping someone with some experience out there can point me in the right direction

11-10-2019, 03:57 PM	#2
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bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Yes, KP has 5 user settings on the mode dial. I've got one set to monochrome, another set for monochrome HDR, so that I don't have to menu dive. Works great. If you want to make the transition even easier, you can program U1, say, to regular program shooting in color, and U2 to monochrome. That makes it a single click back and forth on the mode dial.

11-10-2019, 11:23 PM	#5
geoffm New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think the easiest way would be to use one of the user modes on the mode dial for B&W. Thanks Adam, Kirk & Bob, Great tips - much appreciated. 'USER5' on my KP now labelled 'MONOCHROME' & works a treat. I've just read Bob's tip and will probably revise things to align with that - great idea! Cheers Geoff

11-12-2019, 02:55 AM	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by geoffm Hi, I'm slowly learning my way around a relatively new Pentax KP. I am looking for a single-step option to set me up for a monochrome photo. I know I can use the Function C1 + Setting dial combination to take me there, as well as accessing this same functionality through the menu system . . . both operations requiring multiple steps. What I am looking for is a means to program a single-step direct path to this feature rather than having to fiddle with multiple controls. i.e. push button, take mono photo then either camera reverts to its previous colour setting, or another push of the same button takes me back there. Hoping someone with some experience out there can point me in the right direction I take it you are shooting jpeg? There isn't much point to "shooting monochrome" in Raw, as the colour is still in the Raw file.

11-13-2019, 01:39 PM	#7
geoffm New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I take it you are shooting jpeg? There isn't much point to "shooting monochrome" in Raw, as the colour is still in the Raw file. thanks Paul - yes mostly playing in JPEG territory. Switch across to RAW when I get serious, which is not often ;-)