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MrApollinax · 05-03-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Dom

QFT.

ten char...

Marc Sabatella · 05-03-2009, 11:08 AM

I thought the whole point of the second dial was that you don't need to hold a button while rotating a dial in order to set shutter speed? I know the dial behaviors are customizable, perhaps someone who had the camera before you put it in some strange mode where you need the AF button to set shutter speed. I'd do a total reset and you should be in business.

F-Stop · 05-03-2009, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I thought the whole point of the second dial was that you don't need to hold a button while rotating a dial in order to set shutter speed? I know the dial behaviors are customizable, perhaps someone who had the camera before you put it in some strange mode where you need the AF button to set shutter speed. I'd do a total reset and you should be in business.

Silly me, you're right. So used to how the K100D works, kinda like it better in that regard. I'm sure I'll get enough time to use this before mine is back from unknown repair issues.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by F-Stop

I generally shoot in manual, I haven't tried anything else yet as I haven't had time.

The K20D has the same controls as the K10D I own in M mode. Front e-dial = Tv, Rear e-dial = Av, [OK] + front dial = ISO.
The AF button does AF. Period. Or cancels it if you so wish.

res3567 · 05-03-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The K20D has the same controls as the K10D I own in M mode. Front e-dial = Tv, Rear e-dial = Av, [OK] + front dial = ISO.
The AF button does AF. Period. Or cancels it if you so wish.

Yes. You can customize what the E-dials do in certain AE
modes.

For example: In AV mode, I have the front dial set to change the apeture.

The rear dial adjusts EV compensation.

This works great for me as it allows me to instantly set the f/stop and compensate if need be.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-04-2009, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by res3567

Yes. You can customize what the E-dials do in certain AE
modes.

For example: In AV mode, I have the front dial set to change the apeture.

The rear dial adjusts EV compensation.

This works great for me as it allows me to instantly set the f/stop and compensate if need be.

I am too easily confused to change the aperture from front to rear and back again.

Marc Sabatella · 05-04-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I am too easily confused to change the aperture from front to rear and back again.

I'm too easily confused to change modes at all. I'll stick with M.

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05-03-2009, 09:53 AM	#16
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by Dom QFT. ten char...

05-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#17
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	I thought the whole point of the second dial was that you don't need to hold a button while rotating a dial in order to set shutter speed? I know the dial behaviors are customizable, perhaps someone who had the camera before you put it in some strange mode where you need the AF button to set shutter speed. I'd do a total reset and you should be in business.

05-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#18
F-Stop Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I thought the whole point of the second dial was that you don't need to hold a button while rotating a dial in order to set shutter speed? I know the dial behaviors are customizable, perhaps someone who had the camera before you put it in some strange mode where you need the AF button to set shutter speed. I'd do a total reset and you should be in business. Silly me, you're right. So used to how the K100D works, kinda like it better in that regard. I'm sure I'll get enough time to use this before mine is back from unknown repair issues.

05-03-2009, 10:03 PM	#19
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by F-Stop I generally shoot in manual, I haven't tried anything else yet as I haven't had time. The K20D has the same controls as the K10D I own in M mode. Front e-dial = Tv, Rear e-dial = Av, [OK] + front dial = ISO. The AF button does AF. Period. Or cancels it if you so wish.

05-03-2009, 10:56 PM	#20
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The K20D has the same controls as the K10D I own in M mode. Front e-dial = Tv, Rear e-dial = Av, [OK] + front dial = ISO. The AF button does AF. Period. Or cancels it if you so wish. Yes. You can customize what the E-dials do in certain AE modes. For example: In AV mode, I have the front dial set to change the apeture. The rear dial adjusts EV compensation. This works great for me as it allows me to instantly set the f/stop and compensate if need be.

05-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#21
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by res3567 Yes. You can customize what the E-dials do in certain AE modes. For example: In AV mode, I have the front dial set to change the apeture. The rear dial adjusts EV compensation. This works great for me as it allows me to instantly set the f/stop and compensate if need be. I am too easily confused to change the aperture from front to rear and back again.

05-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#22
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I am too easily confused to change the aperture from front to rear and back again. I'm too easily confused to change modes at all. I'll stick with M.

Sucky results with K20d... what am I doing wrong?

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