How to ISO in "P" Mode

Stratario · 05-09-2009, 08:58 AM

I have a quick question. I usually use the Av mode. Now I'm experimenting with the "P" mode. The rear e-Dial set the aperture. The front e-Dial sets the shutter speed. Now is there a way to change ISO without using the Fn button? Thanks in advance.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-09-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Stratario

I have a quick question. I usually use the Av mode. Now I'm experimenting with the "P" mode. The rear e-Dial set the aperture. The front e-Dial sets the shutter speed. Now is there a way to change ISO without using the Fn button? Thanks in advance.

Assuming you have your K10d at current firmware, both cameras will use the front e-dial for ISO when you press the [OK] button.

Stratario · 05-09-2009, 09:44 AM

Thanks that did it.

gawan · 05-12-2009, 04:11 PM

I am thanking too! I think I saw that in manual, but forgot it completely, I have been pushing the Fn and selecting from menus or cranking the limits with the dials, quite cumbersome! A lot easier with our advice now!

One question though, is there a quick way to get the ISO back to AUTO setting again after using the quick method?

SOldBear · 05-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by gawan

One question though, is there a quick way to get the ISO back to AUTO setting again after using the quick method?

Don't have my K10K here, and have never used auto ISO, but let me guess: OK and green button?

gawan · 05-12-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Don't have my K10K here, and have never used auto ISO, but let me guess: OK and green button?

Good guess! I tried just the green button, but of course, to reverse, use the similar method: green button but with the OK button, thanks, should have guessed it!

Arpe · 05-12-2009, 05:43 PM

Be aware on K20D that P mode does not always do what you expect. When turning rear dial to envike Av mode making the aperture smaller slows the sutter until the 1/focal length, then starts upping ISO. When invoking Tv mode however it does not automatically adjust the ISO, which is really really dumb, and I know that Pentax are aware of this and was hoping for a firmware fix for this obvious programming error, but no such luck.

05-09-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
Stratario Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	How to ISO in "P" Mode I have a quick question. I usually use the Av mode. Now I'm experimenting with the "P" mode. The rear e-Dial set the aperture. The front e-Dial sets the shutter speed. Now is there a way to change ISO without using the Fn button? Thanks in advance.

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05-09-2009, 09:36 AM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Stratario I have a quick question. I usually use the Av mode. Now I'm experimenting with the "P" mode. The rear e-Dial set the aperture. The front e-Dial sets the shutter speed. Now is there a way to change ISO without using the Fn button? Thanks in advance. Assuming you have your K10d at current firmware, both cameras will use the front e-dial for ISO when you press the [OK] button.

05-09-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
Stratario Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Thanks that did it.

05-12-2009, 04:11 PM	#4
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	I am thanking too! I think I saw that in manual, but forgot it completely, I have been pushing the Fn and selecting from menus or cranking the limits with the dials, quite cumbersome! A lot easier with our advice now! One question though, is there a quick way to get the ISO back to AUTO setting again after using the quick method?

05-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by gawan One question though, is there a quick way to get the ISO back to AUTO setting again after using the quick method? Don't have my K10K here, and have never used auto ISO, but let me guess: OK and green button?

05-12-2009, 04:26 PM	#6
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Originally posted by SOldBear Don't have my K10K here, and have never used auto ISO, but let me guess: OK and green button? Good guess! I tried just the green button, but of course, to reverse, use the similar method: green button but with the OK button, thanks, should have guessed it!

05-12-2009, 05:43 PM	#7
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Be aware on K20D that P mode does not always do what you expect. When turning rear dial to envike Av mode making the aperture smaller slows the sutter until the 1/focal length, then starts upping ISO. When invoking Tv mode however it does not automatically adjust the ISO, which is really really dumb, and I know that Pentax are aware of this and was hoping for a firmware fix for this obvious programming error, but no such luck.