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Ira · 02-27-2010, 08:31 AM

(KX--can't edit titles, huh?) [ MODERATOR COMMENT: but *we* can! :-) ]

In full manual, I have highlight Correction off, and she bottoms at 200. Didn't check the high end, but I'm assuming it's the limited range there too.

Am I hallucinating?

Also, the SR mechanism ain't no clunk. More like a ping.

Last edited by Marc Sabatella; 02-27-2010 at 12:26 PM.

BobRad · 02-27-2010, 09:41 AM

Ira,

I can't tell you why, but my K-x is the same. Have you tried reset? I suspect it is like highligt correction and there is a reason why the minimum is 200.

Bob

**boriscleto** · 02-27-2010, 10:47 AM

You need to turn on expanded sensitivity in custom menu 1 item 3 to get ISO 100 and 12800.

Ira · 02-27-2010, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by BobRad

Ira,

I can't tell you why, but my K-x is the same. Have you tried reset? I suspect it is like highligt correction and there is a reason why the minimum is 200.

Bob

Reset is going to restore me to all factory settings, right?

I'll play with this tonight, because I can sure live with it in the meantime, while I learn to intuitively work in full Manual. And another observation:

Full Manual is GREAT on this camera for me, especially with the SR and in-focus prompts. The only thing that's weird is the position of the focusing ring on the 18-55 kit. I keep touching the zoom ring instead.

Ira · 02-27-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You need to turn on expanded sensitivity in custom menu 1 item 3 to get ISO 100 and 12800.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

BobRad · 02-27-2010, 01:42 PM

Ooops! Sorry, I forgot that the base ISO on the K-x is 200. Too many years with my K10D and not enough time with the K-x yet.

kxuser · 02-28-2010, 01:00 PM

heres a short tutorial about changing your settings for extended mode.

LouD · 03-01-2010, 02:33 AM

oddly I got to 12800 on the high end, but low end is still 200. The menu setting per the instructions shows 100 iso, but it is not available via the ISO button

icywarm · 03-01-2010, 02:45 AM

Mine is the same way, when i turn off extended range, I only get 400 ISO.

icywarm · 03-01-2010, 02:48 AM

highlight correction caused my problem... all 'fixed' now...

02-27-2010, 08:31 AM	#1
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	K-x Manual Mode only to ISO 200? (KX--can't edit titles, huh?) [ MODERATOR COMMENT: but we can! :-) ] In full manual, I have highlight Correction off, and she bottoms at 200. Didn't check the high end, but I'm assuming it's the limited range there too. Am I hallucinating? Also, the SR mechanism ain't no clunk. More like a ping. Last edited by Marc Sabatella; 02-27-2010 at 12:26 PM.

02-28-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
kxuser Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 71	tutorial heres a short tutorial about changing your settings for extended mode.

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02-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
BobRad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 80	Ira, I can't tell you why, but my K-x is the same. Have you tried reset? I suspect it is like highligt correction and there is a reason why the minimum is 200. Bob

02-27-2010, 10:47 AM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	You need to turn on expanded sensitivity in custom menu 1 item 3 to get ISO 100 and 12800.

02-27-2010, 10:48 AM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by BobRad Ira, I can't tell you why, but my K-x is the same. Have you tried reset? I suspect it is like highligt correction and there is a reason why the minimum is 200. Bob Reset is going to restore me to all factory settings, right? I'll play with this tonight, because I can sure live with it in the meantime, while I learn to intuitively work in full Manual. And another observation: Full Manual is GREAT on this camera for me, especially with the SR and in-focus prompts. The only thing that's weird is the position of the focusing ring on the 18-55 kit. I keep touching the zoom ring instead.

02-27-2010, 11:52 AM	#5
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto You need to turn on expanded sensitivity in custom menu 1 item 3 to get ISO 100 and 12800. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

02-27-2010, 01:42 PM	#6
BobRad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 80	Ooops! Sorry, I forgot that the base ISO on the K-x is 200. Too many years with my K10D and not enough time with the K-x yet.

03-01-2010, 02:33 AM	#8
LouD Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 39	oddly I got to 12800 on the high end, but low end is still 200. The menu setting per the instructions shows 100 iso, but it is not available via the ISO button

03-01-2010, 02:45 AM	#9
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Mine is the same way, when i turn off extended range, I only get 400 ISO.

03-01-2010, 02:48 AM	#10
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	highlight correction caused my problem... all 'fixed' now...

K-x Manual Mode only to ISO 200?

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