ISO Options?

mattdm · 11-08-2007, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

If you have one of the e-dials set to control ISO, then the ISO will appear permanently...in place of the # of shots left!

Is it too much to ask to have both?

Well, as noted, that's useless in hyperprogram or manual mode.

RBellavance · 11-08-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by WMBP

I was agreeing with Matt when he said: "Why there isn't an option to just always show it is beyond me."

It's good to know that I can punch the OK button to SEE the ISO, and can change it without going into the Fn screens. But Matt's right: it should be visible in the viewfinder all the time, or at least that should be an option.

Will

D'oh! Sorry, then.

Miserere · 11-08-2007, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

Well, as noted, that's useless in hyperprogram or manual mode.

Yeah, that's also true.

Timbuctoo · 11-08-2007, 05:53 PM

Well I'm easily satisfied because now I have more ISO options that I didn't have with my KM7D. This is really important for weddings where you are always changing the ISO to suit the light. This is a big advantage over the film days, hope i don't hurt any purists, lol. I guess you just have to remember what ISO you're using.

Tim H

shutterdrone · 11-09-2007, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

If you have one of the e-dials set to control ISO, then the ISO will appear permanently...in place of the # of shots left!

Is it too much to ask to have both?

I dunno, I rarely need to know the # of shots left very often. I just hit 'ok' - and I see the count, and continue shooting.

!c

imadethis · 11-09-2007, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Gimbal

You can set the ISO by pressing and holding down the OK button while turning the front dial. The camera also displays the current ISO while pressing the OK button, both in the viewfinder and on the top display. It’s not in the manual as the function came in one of the early firmware updates. (This goes for the K10d)

Originally posted by roscot

You can also set a custom function to utilize one of the scroll wheels in conjunction with the OK button, to set ISO without going through the Fn menu.

Originally posted by mattdm

Which has the awesome side-effect of making it show up in the viewfinder all of the time.

This is great information guys. This ought to be a sticky for future readers.

lordson · 11-10-2007, 06:57 AM

is any of this possibly on my K100D Super?

i wish i could quickly set the ISO withough have ing to troll through t Fn Menu

or at least you shouldn't need to press the Fn button

you should be able to do it by just pressing the arrow. whats the point of having to pretty the Fn button at all?

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11-08-2007, 12:45 PM	#16
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by Miserere If you have one of the e-dials set to control ISO, then the ISO will appear permanently...in place of the # of shots left! Is it too much to ask to have both? Well, as noted, that's useless in hyperprogram or manual mode.

11-08-2007, 01:34 PM	#17
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by WMBP I was agreeing with Matt when he said: "Why there isn't an option to just always show it is beyond me." It's good to know that I can punch the OK button to SEE the ISO, and can change it without going into the Fn screens. But Matt's right: it should be visible in the viewfinder all the time, or at least that should be an option. Will D'oh! Sorry, then.

11-08-2007, 01:49 PM	#18
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by mattdm Well, as noted, that's useless in hyperprogram or manual mode. Yeah, that's also true.

11-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#19
Timbuctoo Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darwin, Australia Posts: 203 Original Poster	Well I'm easily satisfied because now I have more ISO options that I didn't have with my KM7D. This is really important for weddings where you are always changing the ISO to suit the light. This is a big advantage over the film days, hope i don't hurt any purists, lol. I guess you just have to remember what ISO you're using. Tim H

11-09-2007, 12:02 PM	#20
shutterdrone Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Originally posted by Miserere If you have one of the e-dials set to control ISO, then the ISO will appear permanently...in place of the # of shots left! Is it too much to ask to have both? I dunno, I rarely need to know the # of shots left very often. I just hit 'ok' - and I see the count, and continue shooting. !c

11-09-2007, 04:35 PM	#21
imadethis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 89	Originally posted by Gimbal You can set the ISO by pressing and holding down the OK button while turning the front dial. The camera also displays the current ISO while pressing the OK button, both in the viewfinder and on the top display. It’s not in the manual as the function came in one of the early firmware updates. (This goes for the K10d) Originally posted by roscot You can also set a custom function to utilize one of the scroll wheels in conjunction with the OK button, to set ISO without going through the Fn menu. Originally posted by mattdm Which has the awesome side-effect of making it show up in the viewfinder all of the time. This is great information guys. This ought to be a sticky for future readers.

11-10-2007, 06:57 AM	#22
lordson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 26	is any of this possibly on my K100D Super? i wish i could quickly set the ISO withough have ing to troll through t Fn Menu or at least you shouldn't need to press the Fn button you should be able to do it by just pressing the arrow. whats the point of having to pretty the Fn button at all?