How to display the number of remaining pics on K20D?

Me
Posted 24/11/2009 - 21:02 Link
I have read it somewhere (maybe not in the manual) how to display the number of pictures left on the card. As far as I can remember pressing two buttons at the same time... or something similar.
Unfortunately, I have completely forgotten how to do it and where was it written. Does anybody know it?

Thanks

Laszlo
K20D, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, MC Zenitar K2.8/16, Tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6; Chinon CP-7m 35-70, 70-210; Optio 550; Olympus, Fuji

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Unlocker
Posted 24/11/2009 - 21:19 Link
Press OK, shows on top LCD.
Oggy
Posted 24/11/2009 - 21:35 Link
Well spotted Danny. I have just checked - you can set the top display to show either ISO or number remaining and pressing the OK button temporarily displays whichever you do not have selected.
Me
Posted 24/11/2009 - 21:52 Link
Quote:
Press OK, shows on top LCD.
It does not seem to work. The only difference is that the RAW+ symbol disappears while OK button is pressed. Shows only the ISO setting.
K20D, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, MC Zenitar K2.8/16, Tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6; Chinon CP-7m 35-70, 70-210; Optio 550; Olympus, Fuji

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davem
Posted 24/11/2009 - 21:55 Link
Try reseting the iso/number remaining control in the menu setting.
Me
Posted 24/11/2009 - 22:33 Link
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Try reseting the iso/number remaining control in the menu setting.
Hmmm... When I set Display Sensitivity to OFF the top LCD shows the number of pics left and pressing OK button it shows ISO setting.

But if Display Sensitivity is set to ON then pressing OK does not show the number left. Works only one way

What I am searching for is the way showing the number when the camera is set to show ISO setting (I use this way). I am sure that I tried it, I reckon it was a tricky combination of buttons...
K20D, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, MC Zenitar K2.8/16, Tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6; Chinon CP-7m 35-70, 70-210; Optio 550; Olympus, Fuji

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Unlocker
Posted 24/11/2009 - 23:06 Link
I mainly use my camera in Av mode, and through the custom settings menu have set the rear dial to control aperture and the front one to control ISO. With these settings the current ISO is always shown in the display and a quick press of the OK button shows the remaining shots left on the card.

Don't think that you can show both ISO and shots remaining on the top LCD (also viewfinder display along the bottom), but with the way I have it set up, there is only ever the need for the one button press.

The other advantage of setting the camera up this way is that you do not have to press a button to change the ISO, just turn the front dial. It's because of this that I always laugh at people who knock the camera for not having an ISO button, you don't even need one!

Hope that helps.
Me
Posted 25/11/2009 - 20:33 Link
Thanks everyone! I think I found it.

Set mode to Sv or TAv, press and hold Delete then press OK. While OK is pressed you can see the number of remaining pictures

Laszlo
K20D, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, MC Zenitar K2.8/16, Tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6; Chinon CP-7m 35-70, 70-210; Optio 550; Olympus, Fuji

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Oggy
Posted 25/11/2009 - 21:45 Link
If I set my K20 to Sv or TAV, I don't have to hold the Delete key, just OK to get the remaining count.

Are you using firmware 1.03? (Press and hold Menu button with the camera switched off then switch it on, the firmware rev will be displayed.
Me
Posted 25/11/2009 - 22:53 Link
Bingo! That's it!
(using 1.03)
K20D, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, MC Zenitar K2.8/16, Tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6; Chinon CP-7m 35-70, 70-210; Optio 550; Olympus, Fuji

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