Is it possible to lock the rear e-dial on the K7?

kkdanamatt · 04-22-2023, 12:46 PM

In setting the K7 to the AV mode, I notice that when I walk around with the camera over my shoulder the rear e-dial changes my preferred f/stop.
I always have to double check the f/stop to be sure it hasn't changed by mistake.
Is there any way to use the AV mode and lock out the rear e-dial so it wont change my f/stop?

Not a Number · 04-22-2023, 01:06 PM

Unfortunately the K-7 lacks the function lock on the K-1/ii and K-3iii. You could change the aperture control to the front e-Dial in Av mode but then the rear dial becomes ISO, Exposure compensation, etc. depending on the setting. The eDials should become inactive when the camera is on standby or powered off. Perhaps shorten the time to standby and making sure the camera is on standby before slinging it over your shoulder.

04-22-2023, 12:46 PM	#1
kkdanamatt New Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 1	Is it possible to lock the rear e-dial on the K7? In setting the K7 to the AV mode, I notice that when I walk around with the camera over my shoulder the rear e-dial changes my preferred f/stop. I always have to double check the f/stop to be sure it hasn't changed by mistake. Is there any way to use the AV mode and lock out the rear e-dial so it wont change my f/stop?

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04-22-2023, 01:06 PM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Unfortunately the K-7 lacks the function lock on the K-1/ii and K-3iii. You could change the aperture control to the front e-Dial in Av mode but then the rear dial becomes ISO, Exposure compensation, etc. depending on the setting. The eDials should become inactive when the camera is on standby or powered off. Perhaps shorten the time to standby and making sure the camera is on standby before slinging it over your shoulder.

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