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VHDEL · 07-15-2009, 06:01 PM

How do you view the level indicator and metering in the viewfinder when you are in manual mode?
I set the level indicator to be displayed in the view finder, but when I go into manual mode I can't seem to get metering as it appears that both level indicator and metering share the same display.
I've only had chance to play with my toy for a day as I am now away at work for the next 3 weeks.
When I return home I'll have 1 day to play with the setting before we head of on our holidays.
So any advice I take home with me to limit my time trying to find out how this can be done would be appreciated.

Cheers

Del

inferno10 · 07-15-2009, 10:54 PM

I believe the only way at the moment to view the EV bar is to toggle off the Electronic Level option in the 3rd page of the camera menu.

- Jason

PentaxPoke · 07-15-2009, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by inferno10

I believe the only way at the moment to view the EV bar is to toggle off the Electronic Level option in the 3rd page of the camera menu.

- Jason

I noticed the same thing. You can either do that, or look at the lcd which has both indicators. I know it is not ideal if you don't want to remove your eye from the viewfinder, but it is the only solution I have found so far.

flyer · 07-16-2009, 02:08 AM

If you push the EV compensation button while the level is on, it will show the metering bar.

VHDEL · 07-16-2009, 02:52 AM

Thank you for your replies so far.
I will try the EV compensation option when I get back home.

Cheers

PentaxPoke · 07-16-2009, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by flyer

If you push the EV compensation button while the level is on, it will show the metering bar.

I tried that but it shows the EV setting not the meter.

07-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
VHDEL Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 57	K-7 Level indicator Question How do you view the level indicator and metering in the viewfinder when you are in manual mode? I set the level indicator to be displayed in the view finder, but when I go into manual mode I can't seem to get metering as it appears that both level indicator and metering share the same display. I've only had chance to play with my toy for a day as I am now away at work for the next 3 weeks. When I return home I'll have 1 day to play with the setting before we head of on our holidays. So any advice I take home with me to limit my time trying to find out how this can be done would be appreciated. Cheers Del

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07-15-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	I believe the only way at the moment to view the EV bar is to toggle off the Electronic Level option in the 3rd page of the camera menu. - Jason

07-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by inferno10 I believe the only way at the moment to view the EV bar is to toggle off the Electronic Level option in the 3rd page of the camera menu. - Jason I noticed the same thing. You can either do that, or look at the lcd which has both indicators. I know it is not ideal if you don't want to remove your eye from the viewfinder, but it is the only solution I have found so far.

07-16-2009, 02:08 AM	#4
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	If you push the EV compensation button while the level is on, it will show the metering bar.

07-16-2009, 02:52 AM	#5
VHDEL Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 57 Original Poster	Thank you for your replies so far. I will try the EV compensation option when I get back home. Cheers

07-16-2009, 08:16 AM	#6
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by flyer If you push the EV compensation button while the level is on, it will show the metering bar. I tried that but it shows the EV setting not the meter.

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