M-mode madness

10catz · 08-19-2008, 10:16 PM

I've been using my k10d for over a year now and have been happy with everything except for one thing:
When I shoot in manual mode, my aperture and shutter speed setting change from one shot to the other. For example, if I shoot at 1/500 f3.5 (and say this setting is not perfect for the shooting conditions) after the picture is taken, the settings might jump to 1/250 f2.8.

This annoys me so much!
I've asked a few friends if their cameras do the same - none have complained about this issue (all their setting remain the same).

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding something here?
Thanks for all and any input.

stevebrot · 08-19-2008, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by 10catz

I've been using my k10d for over a year now and have been happy with everything except for one thing:
When I shoot in manual mode, my aperture and shutter speed setting change from one shot to the other. For example, if I shoot at 1/500 f3.5 (and say this setting is not perfect for the shooting conditions) after the picture is taken, the settings might jump to 1/250 f2.8.

This annoys me so much!
I've asked a few friends if their cameras do the same - none have complained about this issue (all their setting remain the same).

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding something here?
Thanks for all and any input.

My settings stay the same as well.

In M (Hyper-Manual) mode the settings stay as you set them except:

If you push the green button, --or--
If you push the AE-L button and subsequently change either the shutter speed or aperture.

Releasing the shutter should have no affect.

Can you give a detailed description of your procedure when using manual along with what lens you are using?

Steve

stevebrot · 08-19-2008, 11:24 PM

I figured it out...

I think you probably have auto-bracket turned on.

Push and hold down the auto-bracket button on the top left corner of the camera to confirm that the word "off" is displayed in the top LCD display. If not, rotate the front selector wheel until auto-bracket is turned off.

So...the list in my previous message should have an additional bullet:

Auto-bracket has been enabled. In that case the settings will change with each exposure to satisfy the bracket settings.

Steve

10catz · 08-20-2008, 06:03 AM

Steve, you're a wizard!
I held the button and turned the wheel and it worked.
Thank you sooooo much! A year of frustration is left behind.

stevebrot · 08-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by 10catz

Steve, you're a wizard!
I held the button and turned the wheel and it worked.
Thank you sooooo much! A year of frustration is left behind.

Glad that I could help!

Steve

08-19-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
10catz New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moscow Posts: 5	M-mode madness I've been using my k10d for over a year now and have been happy with everything except for one thing: When I shoot in manual mode, my aperture and shutter speed setting change from one shot to the other. For example, if I shoot at 1/500 f3.5 (and say this setting is not perfect for the shooting conditions) after the picture is taken, the settings might jump to 1/250 f2.8. This annoys me so much! I've asked a few friends if their cameras do the same - none have complained about this issue (all their setting remain the same). Perhaps I'm misunderstanding something here? Thanks for all and any input.

08-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by 10catz I've been using my k10d for over a year now and have been happy with everything except for one thing: When I shoot in manual mode, my aperture and shutter speed setting change from one shot to the other. For example, if I shoot at 1/500 f3.5 (and say this setting is not perfect for the shooting conditions) after the picture is taken, the settings might jump to 1/250 f2.8. This annoys me so much! I've asked a few friends if their cameras do the same - none have complained about this issue (all their setting remain the same). Perhaps I'm misunderstanding something here? Thanks for all and any input. My settings stay the same as well. In M (Hyper-Manual) mode the settings stay as you set them except: If you push the green button, --or-- If you push the AE-L button and subsequently change either the shutter speed or aperture. Releasing the shutter should have no affect. Can you give a detailed description of your procedure when using manual along with what lens you are using? Steve

08-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I figured it out... I think you probably have auto-bracket turned on. Push and hold down the auto-bracket button on the top left corner of the camera to confirm that the word "off" is displayed in the top LCD display. If not, rotate the front selector wheel until auto-bracket is turned off. So...the list in my previous message should have an additional bullet: Auto-bracket has been enabled. In that case the settings will change with each exposure to satisfy the bracket settings. Steve

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08-20-2008, 06:03 AM	#4
10catz New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moscow Posts: 5 Original Poster	Steve, you're a wizard! I held the button and turned the wheel and it worked. Thank you sooooo much! A year of frustration is left behind.

08-20-2008, 09:08 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by 10catz Steve, you're a wizard! I held the button and turned the wheel and it worked. Thank you sooooo much! A year of frustration is left behind. Glad that I could help! Steve