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pop4 · 11-28-2007, 05:34 PM

I was just shooting a few things with my K10D in Manual mode and playing around with the buttons when I decided to see what pressing the OK button and moving the front e-dial does: it changes the ISO value!

So no more pressing OK, then the right button and then having to select the ISO value.
And all three essential controls are right at the fingertips!

Shutter Speed: front e-dial
Aperture: back e-dial
ISO: OK + front e-dial

Did I just stumble upon a great shortcut? Or does everybody else know about this?

blwnhr · 11-28-2007, 05:35 PM

I didn't know. Very handy, thanks.

Buschmaster · 11-28-2007, 05:49 PM

I really want a K10D.

codiac2600 · 11-28-2007, 05:58 PM

You stumbled upon the feature given to us in firmware upgrade 1.10 I believe. Pentax should be more vocal with the changes they make, but thats another story.

Sambeaux · 11-28-2007, 08:52 PM

Briliant! Thanks, I owe ya a beer!

m8o · 11-28-2007, 09:24 PM

pop4, yep. I just learned about this about 2 weeks ago from another thread on this board where it was mentioned only in passing. It is -fantastic-! I'll re-iterate, that I don't plan on every buying another D-SLR w/o dual dials front and rear.

WMBP · 11-28-2007, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by pop4

I was just shooting a few things with my K10D in Manual mode and playing around with the buttons when I decided to see what pressing the OK button and moving the front e-dial does: it changes the ISO value!

It works in P mode, too.

Will

pop4 · 11-29-2007, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by codiac2600

You stumbled upon the feature given to us in firmware upgrade 1.10 I believe. Pentax should be more vocal with the changes they make, but thats another story.

*goes to the Pentax firmware site and reads*

You're right! I probably should've read the site more thoroughly before.

# In any exposure mode except Sv and TAv, you can change your ISO setting with the front e-dial while pressing the OK button. The camera will display your ISO in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel as you adjust your setting.

I guess the K10D is just full of wonderful surprises.

JamesD · 11-29-2007, 07:56 AM

If I'm not mistaken, I believe it was mentioned in the Magic Lantern Guide.

button · 11-29-2007, 08:07 AM

Also, at least in Av mode, if ISO is set to a fixed value, holding down "OK" and then hitting the green button will bounce you into auto ISO mode. Tell me if THAT's not cool!

John

bymy141 · 11-29-2007, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by button

Also, at least in Av mode, if ISO is set to a fixed value, holding down "OK" and then hitting the green button will bounce you into auto ISO mode. Tell me if THAT's not cool!

John

Works in P mode as well.
Its time Pentax produces a new K10D manual to be downloaded.

- Bert

jshurak · 11-29-2007, 11:33 AM

very cool. This should be in the knowledge base!

Peter Zack · 11-29-2007, 11:41 AM

I've been using this for awhile and it's an excellent upgrade. The other thing I love about this camera's adjustablity is that in "custom setting" you can change what each E dial does with shutter, aperture and ISO settings to suit how you want the camera to work.

**rprii** · 11-29-2007, 11:51 AM

I use M almost exclusivley . . . hate manuals . . . thanks for the tip!!!

pcarfan · 11-29-2007, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by pop4

*goes to the Pentax firmware site and reads*

You're right! I probably should've read the site more thoroughly before.

# In any exposure mode except Sv and TAv, you can change your ISO setting with the front e-dial while pressing the OK button. The camera will display your ISO in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel as you adjust your setting.

I guess the K10D is just full of wonderful surprises.

IMPORTANT: In Av and Tv you don't even need to press the OK button. If you choose the right options in the custom menu, you could use the extra dial in Av and Tv to change ISO without the need to press OK.

11-28-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	K10D ISO Shortcut in "M" mode I was just shooting a few things with my K10D in Manual mode and playing around with the buttons when I decided to see what pressing the OK button and moving the front e-dial does: it changes the ISO value! So no more pressing OK, then the right button and then having to select the ISO value. And all three essential controls are right at the fingertips! Shutter Speed: front e-dial Aperture: back e-dial ISO: OK + front e-dial Did I just stumble upon a great shortcut? Or does everybody else know about this?

11-29-2007, 11:51 AM	#14
rprii Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 178	Reading Manuals - AArgh!!! I use M almost exclusivley . . . hate manuals . . . thanks for the tip!!!

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11-28-2007, 05:35 PM	#2
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663	I didn't know. Very handy, thanks.

11-28-2007, 05:49 PM	#3
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codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	You stumbled upon the feature given to us in firmware upgrade 1.10 I believe. Pentax should be more vocal with the changes they make, but thats another story.

11-28-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
Sambeaux New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sewickley PA 15143 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1	Briliant! Thanks, I owe ya a beer!

11-28-2007, 09:24 PM	#6
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	pop4, yep. I just learned about this about 2 weeks ago from another thread on this board where it was mentioned only in passing. It is -fantastic-! I'll re-iterate, that I don't plan on every buying another D-SLR w/o dual dials front and rear.

11-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#7
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by pop4 I was just shooting a few things with my K10D in Manual mode and playing around with the buttons when I decided to see what pressing the OK button and moving the front e-dial does: it changes the ISO value! It works in P mode, too. Will

11-29-2007, 06:53 AM	#8
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879 Original Poster	Originally posted by codiac2600 You stumbled upon the feature given to us in firmware upgrade 1.10 I believe. Pentax should be more vocal with the changes they make, but thats another story. goes to the Pentax firmware site and reads You're right! I probably should've read the site more thoroughly before. # In any exposure mode except Sv and TAv, you can change your ISO setting with the front e-dial while pressing the OK button. The camera will display your ISO in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel as you adjust your setting. I guess the K10D is just full of wonderful surprises.

11-29-2007, 07:56 AM	#9
JamesD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	If I'm not mistaken, I believe it was mentioned in the Magic Lantern Guide.

11-29-2007, 08:07 AM	#10
button Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 241	Also, at least in Av mode, if ISO is set to a fixed value, holding down "OK" and then hitting the green button will bounce you into auto ISO mode. Tell me if THAT's not cool! John

11-29-2007, 08:59 AM	#11
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by button Also, at least in Av mode, if ISO is set to a fixed value, holding down "OK" and then hitting the green button will bounce you into auto ISO mode. Tell me if THAT's not cool! John Works in P mode as well. Its time Pentax produces a new K10D manual to be downloaded. - Bert

11-29-2007, 11:33 AM	#12
jshurak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 626	very cool. This should be in the knowledge base!

11-29-2007, 11:41 AM	#13
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I've been using this for awhile and it's an excellent upgrade. The other thing I love about this camera's adjustablity is that in "custom setting" you can change what each E dial does with shutter, aperture and ISO settings to suit how you want the camera to work.

11-29-2007, 12:10 PM	#15
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by pop4 goes to the Pentax firmware site and reads You're right! I probably should've read the site more thoroughly before. # In any exposure mode except Sv and TAv, you can change your ISO setting with the front e-dial while pressing the OK button. The camera will display your ISO in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel as you adjust your setting. I guess the K10D is just full of wonderful surprises. IMPORTANT: In Av and Tv you don't even need to press the OK button. If you choose the right options in the custom menu, you could use the extra dial in Av and Tv to change ISO without the need to press OK.

K10D ISO Shortcut in "M" mode

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