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spesholized · 04-04-2011, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by selar

And that would lead to overexposure in normal lighting conditions

Well obviously you'd use an ND filter for bright sunny days.

AndrewG NY · 05-10-2011, 08:14 PM

Realize thread is a little old now, but Sv mode seems a little more usable on the dual e-dial models since the non-ISO dial can be assigned P-shift. Many may not use this mode much but it does seem to be a sensible/logical inclusion and isn't very intrusive for those who don't use it.

sjwaldron · 05-10-2011, 08:35 PM

I've used Sv with my Pentax AF-280T flash with good results.

I didn't know it limited the shutter speed to 1/180th second, so that would explain a few things with some outdoor shots I took with my Sigma DG 530 Super!

I was testing Sv with the Sigma and got great results indoors, but as I said, that would explain my issues outside when I was using high speed sync.

The nice thing about Sv is that I can get consistent results in that mode.

kheldour · 05-10-2011, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by asp1880

Afraid of DOF errors: use Av
Afraid of motion blur or camera shake: use Tv
Afraid of noise: use Sv
All of the above: use P :-)

Good one!

I've used the Sv mode just for trying. But in 95% of the time my K-r is in M anyways.

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04-04-2011, 10:10 PM	#16
spesholized New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 10	Originally posted by selar And that would lead to overexposure in normal lighting conditions Well obviously you'd use an ND filter for bright sunny days.

05-10-2011, 08:14 PM	#17
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Realize thread is a little old now, but Sv mode seems a little more usable on the dual e-dial models since the non-ISO dial can be assigned P-shift. Many may not use this mode much but it does seem to be a sensible/logical inclusion and isn't very intrusive for those who don't use it.

05-10-2011, 08:35 PM	#18
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	I've used Sv with my Pentax AF-280T flash with good results. I didn't know it limited the shutter speed to 1/180th second, so that would explain a few things with some outdoor shots I took with my Sigma DG 530 Super! I was testing Sv with the Sigma and got great results indoors, but as I said, that would explain my issues outside when I was using high speed sync. The nice thing about Sv is that I can get consistent results in that mode.

05-10-2011, 09:27 PM	#19
kheldour Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cologne Photos: Gallery Posts: 306	Originally posted by asp1880 Afraid of DOF errors: use Av Afraid of motion blur or camera shake: use Tv Afraid of noise: use Sv All of the above: use P :-) Good one! I've used the Sv mode just for trying. But in 95% of the time my K-r is in M anyways.

What is Sv Mode good for? (on K-x & K-r)

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