K20D - What's not in the manual

petez · 03-06-2008, 11:57 AM

Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual:
1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD.
2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached.

Any one else learn some things the hard way?

Pete

benjikan · 03-06-2008, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by petez

Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual:
1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD.
2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached.

Any one else learn some things the hard way?

Pete

If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years...

Just figured that out without reading the manual.

Frank Franck

afs760bf · 03-06-2008, 12:47 PM

Did you figure out which client?

Tom M · 03-06-2008, 12:56 PM

The Spanish theme goes far..

Tom M · 03-06-2008, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by petez

Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual:
1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD.
2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached.

Any one else learn some things the hard way?

Pete

How long after you turn the camera off is that displayed?

What good is the dust alert menu if it doesn't work with a k-mount lens attached?

davemdsn · 03-06-2008, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years...

Just figured that out without reading the manual.

Frank Franck

Dang, now I gotta wait 'til April! I really needed that contract this month.

nostatic · 03-06-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years...

Just figured that out without reading the manual.

Frank Franck

Joan Jett's version, or the Arrows original version?

Or do we need to do the Britney Spears one to get the contract? I'm only willing to prostitute myself so far.

No...really far. Just ask my ex wives...

falconeye · 03-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by petez

Any one else learn some things the hard way?

Yes, Manual p. 119 (Burst Shooting) says:

Quote:

The JPEG Quality set in the [Camera Rec. Mode] menu is used.

Quote:

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed until the camera buffer memory is full (JPEG Quality ***: maximum of approximately 115 pictures).

This would imply that many more images can be shot at a lower quality setting (and fewer at **** setting).

This isn't true, though. The camera always shoots 117 images regardless of JPG quality.

petez · 03-06-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Tom M

How long after you turn the camera off is that displayed?

Just for a fraction of a second. (1/250th??)

Originally posted by Tom M

What good is the dust alert menu if it doesn't work with a k-mount lens attached?

I'm guessing that it's disabled since it cant control the aperature and overexpose an image. Dont know how the whole thing works...how can it determine dust on sensor vs. dust on lens??

little laker · 03-06-2008, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years...

Just figured that out without reading the manual.

Frank Franck

Congrats Ben, I know that you worked hard for that

Confused · 03-07-2008, 05:52 PM

Hi Ben

As for your latest eccentricities:

Quote:

If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing
"I love Rock and Roll".

I'm afraid these are just mere words, dear boy. The assembled members of PentaxForums.com want incontrovertible photographic PROOF of this extraordinary event ! And more to the point, do you remove your left or your right sock ?
Such matters could be of great scientific significance, for all we know ! Pray tell all.......

Best regards,
Richard

benjikan · 03-07-2008, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Confused

Hi Ben

As for your latest eccentricities:

I'm afraid these are just mere words, dear boy. The assembled members of PentaxForums.com want incontrovertible photographic PROOF of this extraordinary event ! And more to the point, do you remove your left or your right sock ?
Such matters could be of great scientific significance, for all we know ! Pray tell all.......

Best regards,
Richard

Sorry, I should have been more precise. The left foot, like the film...

These specific socks would guarantee that your wishes would be fullfilled.

Ben

Confused · 03-07-2008, 06:50 PM

Hi Ben

Ooh la la...that was more than I bargained for ! It's obviously all true, I take back every word !!!

Best regards
Richard

Groucho · 03-07-2008, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by petez

Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual:
1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD.
2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached.

Any one else learn some things the hard way?

Pete

I played with Dust Alert for the first time tonight and noticed that it only works when the camera is in autofocus mode.

It is disabled (grayed-out in the menu screen) when the camera is set to Manual Focus mode.

So, if you're using a manual focus lens, just switch to AF and give it a try. I haven't attempted it yet myself, but I suspect that it'll work fine.

Chocolar · 03-07-2008, 09:03 PM

C'est magnifique!

03-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
petez Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corvallis Oregon Posts: 71	K20D - What's not in the manual Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual: 1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD. 2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached. Any one else learn some things the hard way? Pete

03-07-2008, 06:41 PM	#12
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Confused Hi Ben As for your latest eccentricities: I'm afraid these are just mere words, dear boy. The assembled members of PentaxForums.com want incontrovertible photographic PROOF of this extraordinary event ! And more to the point, do you remove your left or your right sock ? Such matters could be of great scientific significance, for all we know ! Pray tell all....... Best regards, Richard Sorry, I should have been more precise. The left foot, like the film... These specific socks would guarantee that your wishes would be fullfilled. Ben Attached Images

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benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by petez Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual: 1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD. 2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached. Any one else learn some things the hard way? Pete If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years... Just figured that out without reading the manual. Frank Franck

03-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#3
afs760bf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 254	Did you figure out which client?

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Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	The Spanish theme goes far..

03-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#5
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	Originally posted by petez Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual: 1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD. 2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached. Any one else learn some things the hard way? Pete How long after you turn the camera off is that displayed? What good is the dust alert menu if it doesn't work with a k-mount lens attached?

03-06-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	Originally posted by benjikan If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years... Just figured that out without reading the manual. Frank Franck Dang, now I gotta wait 'til April! I really needed that contract this month.

03-06-2008, 02:25 PM	#7
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	Originally posted by benjikan If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years... Just figured that out without reading the manual. Frank Franck Joan Jett's version, or the Arrows original version? Or do we need to do the Britney Spears one to get the contract? I'm only willing to prostitute myself so far. No...really far. Just ask my ex wives...

03-06-2008, 03:46 PM	#8
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by petez Any one else learn some things the hard way? Yes, Manual p. 119 (Burst Shooting) says: Quote: The JPEG Quality set in the [Camera Rec. Mode] menu is used. Quote: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed until the camera buffer memory is full (JPEG Quality *: maximum of approximately 115 pictures). This would imply that many more images can be shot at a lower quality setting (and fewer at ** setting). This isn't true, though. The camera always shoots 117 images regardless of JPG quality.

03-06-2008, 06:01 PM	#9
petez Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corvallis Oregon Posts: 71 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom M How long after you turn the camera off is that displayed? Just for a fraction of a second. (1/250th??) Originally posted by Tom M What good is the dust alert menu if it doesn't work with a k-mount lens attached? I'm guessing that it's disabled since it cant control the aperature and overexpose an image. Dont know how the whole thing works...how can it determine dust on sensor vs. dust on lens??

03-06-2008, 09:51 PM	#10
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by benjikan If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". You win a massive contract to shoot all of the Ad Campaigns for a Huge Client for 2 years... Just figured that out without reading the manual. Frank Franck Congrats Ben, I know that you worked hard for that

03-07-2008, 05:52 PM	#11
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Ben As for your latest eccentricities: Quote: If you face due east on the first day of every month at 10:00 AM and take off one sock while singing "I love Rock and Roll". I'm afraid these are just mere words, dear boy. The assembled members of PentaxForums.com want incontrovertible photographic PROOF of this extraordinary event ! And more to the point, do you remove your left or your right sock ? Such matters could be of great scientific significance, for all we know ! Pray tell all....... Best regards, Richard

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03-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#13
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Ben Ooh la la...that was more than I bargained for ! It's obviously all true, I take back every word !!! Best regards Richard

03-07-2008, 07:19 PM	#14
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416	Originally posted by petez Here's two things I've learned that I didnt see in the manual: 1) When you turn the camera off the number of shots available on the SD card is displayed in the top LCD. 2) The Dust Alert menu is not enabled when a K mount lens is attached. Any one else learn some things the hard way? Pete I played with Dust Alert for the first time tonight and noticed that it only works when the camera is in autofocus mode. It is disabled (grayed-out in the menu screen) when the camera is set to Manual Focus mode. So, if you're using a manual focus lens, just switch to AF and give it a try. I haven't attempted it yet myself, but I suspect that it'll work fine.

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Chocolar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC, California Posts: 147	C'est magnifique!