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property#1 · 07-16-2007, 04:49 PM

I am new to the K10 and am finding the setup menu shutting down before I get finished trying to set the camera up. It seems as though I get maybe 30 sec then when I hit the menu a second time it may stay on 10 to 15 sec. Is there a way to set the menu to stay on longer or am I missing something ?

AVANT · 07-16-2007, 04:54 PM

Which menu are you referring to? When you press "menu" in the back? or you are referring to the info you see when you look through the viewfinder?

As long as I am making changes, neither of these menus turn off for me. You can set how long the metering display show up in the viewfinder though.

property#1 · 07-17-2007, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by AVANT

Which menu are you referring to? When you press "menu" in the back? or you are referring to the info you see when you look through the viewfinder?

As long as I am making changes, neither of these menus turn off for me. You can set how long the metering display show up in the viewfinder though.

Sorry should have been clearer in my explanation. I am referring to the menu button on the back, for setup/playback/custom settings.

Reps · 07-17-2007, 04:32 AM

This is a common issue with Sigma 24-135 in Pentax mount (at least on K100D), if I recall correctly it is fixable at Sigma service.

Best and happy shooting, JR

stewart_photo · 07-17-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by property#1

I am new to the K10 and am finding the setup menu shutting down before I get finished trying to set the camera up. It seems as though I get maybe 30 sec then when I hit the menu a second time it may stay on 10 to 15 sec. Is there a way to set the menu to stay on longer or am I missing something ?

Originally posted by property#1

Sorry should have been clearer in my explanation. I am referring to the menu button on the back, for setup/playback/custom settings.

As far as I know, that menu should remain on until the "MENU" button is pressed once again to turn it off. At least that is how it behaves on my K10D. However, the camera itself will turn off after a preset amount of time has passed with no user activity. This may be what you're referring to. That feature can be adjusted using "Auto Power Off" in the "Settings" menu. The available options are 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes, and off. The default is one minute (feels as quick as 30 sec), while I prefer three minutes.

stewart

**iCrop** · 07-17-2007, 12:35 PM

You might want to check your battery level. I’ve noticed this behavior just before the battery dies. Powering the LCD on the back is fairly taxing on the battery.

Peacekeeper · 07-17-2007, 04:33 PM

Also be careful of touching the shutter release button, that automatically turns of the menu as it thinks you are about to take a shot.

I do this all the time especially with the battery grip attached.

The edge of my hand touches the shutter release button on the grip and turns off the menu/image playback.

property#1 · 07-17-2007, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Reps

This is a common issue with Sigma 24-135 in Pentax mount (at least on K100D), if I recall correctly it is fixable at Sigma service.

Best and happy shooting, JR

You are right reps. After reading your post I put my 50mm sigma on and the menu stays on after the 24-135 reinstalled menus shuts down almost continually. Thank-you for your response.

07-17-2007, 04:32 AM	#4
Reps Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 159	With Sigma 24-135? This is a common issue with Sigma 24-135 in Pentax mount (at least on K100D), if I recall correctly it is fixable at Sigma service. Best and happy shooting, JR

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07-16-2007, 04:49 PM	#1
property#1 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 64	K10 Menu I am new to the K10 and am finding the setup menu shutting down before I get finished trying to set the camera up. It seems as though I get maybe 30 sec then when I hit the menu a second time it may stay on 10 to 15 sec. Is there a way to set the menu to stay on longer or am I missing something ?

07-16-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
AVANT Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 426	Which menu are you referring to? When you press "menu" in the back? or you are referring to the info you see when you look through the viewfinder? As long as I am making changes, neither of these menus turn off for me. You can set how long the metering display show up in the viewfinder though.

07-17-2007, 03:42 AM	#3
property#1 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by AVANT Which menu are you referring to? When you press "menu" in the back? or you are referring to the info you see when you look through the viewfinder? As long as I am making changes, neither of these menus turn off for me. You can set how long the metering display show up in the viewfinder though. Sorry should have been clearer in my explanation. I am referring to the menu button on the back, for setup/playback/custom settings.

07-17-2007, 08:13 AM	#5
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Originally posted by property#1 I am new to the K10 and am finding the setup menu shutting down before I get finished trying to set the camera up. It seems as though I get maybe 30 sec then when I hit the menu a second time it may stay on 10 to 15 sec. Is there a way to set the menu to stay on longer or am I missing something ? Originally posted by property#1 Sorry should have been clearer in my explanation. I am referring to the menu button on the back, for setup/playback/custom settings. As far as I know, that menu should remain on until the "MENU" button is pressed once again to turn it off. At least that is how it behaves on my K10D. However, the camera itself will turn off after a preset amount of time has passed with no user activity. This may be what you're referring to. That feature can be adjusted using "Auto Power Off" in the "Settings" menu. The available options are 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes, and off. The default is one minute (feels as quick as 30 sec), while I prefer three minutes. stewart

07-17-2007, 12:35 PM	#6
iCrop Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	You might want to check your battery level. I’ve noticed this behavior just before the battery dies. Powering the LCD on the back is fairly taxing on the battery.

07-17-2007, 04:33 PM	#7
Peacekeeper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Back at work :( Photos: Gallery Posts: 168	Also be careful of touching the shutter release button, that automatically turns of the menu as it thinks you are about to take a shot. I do this all the time especially with the battery grip attached. The edge of my hand touches the shutter release button on the grip and turns off the menu/image playback.

07-17-2007, 05:22 PM	#8
property#1 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by Reps This is a common issue with Sigma 24-135 in Pentax mount (at least on K100D), if I recall correctly it is fixable at Sigma service. Best and happy shooting, JR You are right reps. After reading your post I put my 50mm sigma on and the menu stays on after the 24-135 reinstalled menus shuts down almost continually. Thank-you for your response.

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