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enyceckk · 11-08-2015, 08:40 PM

Do you turn off SR when using a tripod for landscape?

BrianR · 11-08-2015, 08:49 PM

Yes. Though on a tripod I'll usually use the 2 second timer or the Mirror Lock Up with an IR remote, both override and disable SR.

rr1736 · 11-08-2015, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by enyceckk

Do you turn off SR when using a tripod for landscape?

Always turn it off when using the tripod.

Marktax · 11-08-2015, 09:35 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax machines wisely overide SR for drive settings likely to be on tripod. This includes IR remote release, etc.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-08-2015, 10:27 PM

yes...

biz-engineer · 11-08-2015, 11:44 PM

On a tripod, better turn the SR off to get sharper pictures. I've even heard from Canon / Nikon that optical stab goes out of order when put under a stable position or if it just creates blur.

**baro-nite** · 11-09-2015, 05:31 AM

I learned from shooting video with the Q that SR is always looking for something to do, so it is indeed a good idea to disable it for tripod use, if you aren't using one of the settings that automatically does this as Marktax mentions.

**WPRESTO** · 11-09-2015, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, although sometimes I forget, and I miss the mechanical switch on the K20 that shut SR on/off. However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off.

**UncleVanya** · 11-09-2015, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Yes, although sometimes I forget, and I miss the mechanical switch on the K20 that shut SR on/off. However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off.

Nice tip!

MikeD · 11-09-2015, 08:38 AM

When using a tripod I try to always use the mirror lock and a remote. I use the 2 or 12 second timer if I don't have my remote or I feel a little lazy. Putting a camera on a tripod and then pushing the button can introduce shake and it can sometimes last longer than 2 seconds which I think is tripod dependent. Also if you want the clearest pics possible use the mirror lockup since mirror slap introduced some shake.

bertwert · 11-09-2015, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off.

Never knew that...
Except I use the RAW/JPEG button as optical DoF preview...

LensBeginner · 11-09-2015, 10:13 AM

No, I turn on the 2s self-timer, so it's the camera that does that for me, just like BrianR.
On a monopod however I've tried it both ways and did not find any substantial difference in the couple tests I did.

**boriscleto** · 11-09-2015, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Never knew that...
Except I use the RAW/JPEG button as optical DoF preview...

That isn't a problem with a K-3.

bertwert · 11-09-2015, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

That isn't a problem with a K-3.

What do you mean?

Is there a dedicated button for DoF preview on the K-3?

**boriscleto** · 11-09-2015, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

What do you mean?

Is there a dedicated button for DoF preview on the K-3?

Yes. Turning the power switch past on is Optical or Digital preview. All of the flagship DSLRs have this.

11-08-2015, 08:40 PM	#1
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11-08-2015, 08:49 PM	#2
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Yes. Though on a tripod I'll usually use the 2 second timer or the Mirror Lock Up with an IR remote, both override and disable SR.

11-08-2015, 08:51 PM	#3
rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	Originally posted by enyceckk Do you turn off SR when using a tripod for landscape? Always turn it off when using the tripod.

11-08-2015, 09:35 PM - 1 Like	#4
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Pentax machines wisely overide SR for drive settings likely to be on tripod. This includes IR remote release, etc.

11-08-2015, 10:27 PM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	yes...

11-08-2015, 11:44 PM	#6
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,253	On a tripod, better turn the SR off to get sharper pictures. I've even heard from Canon / Nikon that optical stab goes out of order when put under a stable position or if it just creates blur.

11-09-2015, 05:31 AM	#7
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	I learned from shooting video with the Q that SR is always looking for something to do, so it is indeed a good idea to disable it for tripod use, if you aren't using one of the settings that automatically does this as Marktax mentions.

11-09-2015, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#8
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,146	Yes, although sometimes I forget, and I miss the mechanical switch on the K20 that shut SR on/off. However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off.

11-09-2015, 06:42 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,477	Originally posted by WPRESTO Yes, although sometimes I forget, and I miss the mechanical switch on the K20 that shut SR on/off. However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off. Nice tip!

11-09-2015, 08:38 AM	#10
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	When using a tripod I try to always use the mirror lock and a remote. I use the 2 or 12 second timer if I don't have my remote or I feel a little lazy. Putting a camera on a tripod and then pushing the button can introduce shake and it can sometimes last longer than 2 seconds which I think is tripod dependent. Also if you want the clearest pics possible use the mirror lockup since mirror slap introduced some shake.

11-09-2015, 08:44 AM	#11
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by WPRESTO However. someone wisely advised me recently that it's possible to reassign the RAW/JPEG button, which I never use, to be an SR on-off. Never knew that... Except I use the RAW/JPEG button as optical DoF preview...

11-09-2015, 10:13 AM	#12
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	No, I turn on the 2s self-timer, so it's the camera that does that for me, just like BrianR. On a monopod however I've tried it both ways and did not find any substantial difference in the couple tests I did.

11-09-2015, 10:17 AM	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by bertwert Never knew that... Except I use the RAW/JPEG button as optical DoF preview... That isn't a problem with a K-3.

11-09-2015, 10:39 AM	#14
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by boriscleto That isn't a problem with a K-3. What do you mean? Is there a dedicated button for DoF preview on the K-3?

11-09-2015, 10:45 AM	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by bertwert What do you mean? Is there a dedicated button for DoF preview on the K-3? Yes. Turning the power switch past on is Optical or Digital preview. All of the flagship DSLRs have this.