Favorite User Settings the K-3

peterjcb · 12-02-2014, 01:20 PM

What are your Custom User settings on the K-3?

So far I've renamed User1 to Black & White and tweaked the settings so it's easy to switch out of normal color mode.
I'm looking to customize the other 2 User Settings....
I was thinking maybe Action or Low Light for the other two......

rRnt · 12-02-2014, 01:38 PM

I have U1 setting reserved for aviation photography - TAv mode with default aperture set to 8.0 (best sharpness on my Sigma 100-300mm) and shutter speed at 1/500, high speed sequential shooting, continuous AF, 9 active autofocus points.

That way I can have the aperture fixed and change shutter speed accordingly (if I want action shots or panning), and shift the autofocus area quickly to left or right (area seemed a bit better option to avoid hunting for clouds/background).

sjovolde · 12-02-2014, 02:15 PM

So far I have only programmed one of the user modes on my K3. I have it set for using with my old K and M series lenses. I have my camera set to use the back button focus, which I found out doesn't work with catch in focus. So I set user 1 back to focus with the shutter button. That way catch in focus will work. I also reversed the edials for manual mode that way I can use the depth of field preview on the power switch and change my shutter speed with my thumb on the back dial.

fgaudet · 12-02-2014, 04:18 PM

I kind of keep it simple:

U1 = Program mode, SEL1 (usually center focus point), AF-S, Spot metering, Shutter set to normal, SR is on, Auto WB. This one is for general use, my "auto" mode if you like
U2 = Shutter Priority, SEL2 (center 9) auto focus, AF-C, Multi-Segment metering, Shutter set to burst (med), SR is on, Auto WB. This is for a quick setup when I need to photograph moving stuff in a hurry
U3 = Aperture Priority, SEL1, AF-S, Multi-Segment metering, Shutter set to remote, ISO set to 100, SR is off, Auto WB. This is for when I plan on doing landscapes or longer exposure stuff, always using a tripod

As much as I hate the new way of selecting AF mode and metering mode, it is very handy to be able to program them to user mode.

**jpzk** · 12-02-2014, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by peterjcb

What are your Custom User settings on the K-3?

So far I've renamed User1 to Black & White and tweaked the settings so it's easy to switch out of normal color mode.
I'm looking to customize the other 2 User Settings....
I was thinking maybe Action or Low Light for the other two......

Look at this:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/251413-post-your-k3-af-settings-here.html

Simple way to find out is to first do a little searching ...

JP

12-02-2014, 01:20 PM	#1
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	Favorite User Settings the K-3 What are your Custom User settings on the K-3? So far I've renamed User1 to Black & White and tweaked the settings so it's easy to switch out of normal color mode. I'm looking to customize the other 2 User Settings.... I was thinking maybe Action or Low Light for the other two......

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12-02-2014, 01:38 PM	#2
rRnt Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 88	I have U1 setting reserved for aviation photography - TAv mode with default aperture set to 8.0 (best sharpness on my Sigma 100-300mm) and shutter speed at 1/500, high speed sequential shooting, continuous AF, 9 active autofocus points. That way I can have the aperture fixed and change shutter speed accordingly (if I want action shots or panning), and shift the autofocus area quickly to left or right (area seemed a bit better option to avoid hunting for clouds/background).

12-02-2014, 02:15 PM	#3
sjovolde Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Outlook, Sask. Photos: Albums Posts: 58	So far I have only programmed one of the user modes on my K3. I have it set for using with my old K and M series lenses. I have my camera set to use the back button focus, which I found out doesn't work with catch in focus. So I set user 1 back to focus with the shutter button. That way catch in focus will work. I also reversed the edials for manual mode that way I can use the depth of field preview on the power switch and change my shutter speed with my thumb on the back dial.

12-02-2014, 04:18 PM	#4
fgaudet Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 726	I kind of keep it simple: U1 = Program mode, SEL1 (usually center focus point), AF-S, Spot metering, Shutter set to normal, SR is on, Auto WB. This one is for general use, my "auto" mode if you like U2 = Shutter Priority, SEL2 (center 9) auto focus, AF-C, Multi-Segment metering, Shutter set to burst (med), SR is on, Auto WB. This is for a quick setup when I need to photograph moving stuff in a hurry U3 = Aperture Priority, SEL1, AF-S, Multi-Segment metering, Shutter set to remote, ISO set to 100, SR is off, Auto WB. This is for when I plan on doing landscapes or longer exposure stuff, always using a tripod As much as I hate the new way of selecting AF mode and metering mode, it is very handy to be able to program them to user mode.

12-02-2014, 07:40 PM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by peterjcb What are your Custom User settings on the K-3? So far I've renamed User1 to Black & White and tweaked the settings so it's easy to switch out of normal color mode. I'm looking to customize the other 2 User Settings.... I was thinking maybe Action or Low Light for the other two...... Look at this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/251413-post-your-k3-af-settings-here.html Simple way to find out is to first do a little searching ... JP