Manual problem with my K7
Posted 08/09/2020 - 15:58
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What happens if you put the camera in the other modes other than M ? The rear screen should confirm which mode you've set. Check that setting shown on the rear screen is matching the mode dial you've set.
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
John K
Posted 08/09/2020 - 18:02
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JAK wrote:
What happens if you put the camera in the other modes other than M ? The rear screen should confirm which mode you've set. Check that setting shown on the rear screen is matching the mode dial you've set.
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
Thanks for your reply. The other modes do not seem to work as they should, apart from B, and do not provide me with the flexibility I need. Whichever priority I select, I am unable to choose a shutter speed or aperture that deviates from what the camera decides is correct. To be honest, when I first got the camera, I used the auto mode a lot. There were a few times when I tried manual but was not sure that it was the camera or me which was at fault and I just gave up trying. So it is likely that the camera was like this from day one.
What happens if you put the camera in the other modes other than M ? The rear screen should confirm which mode you've set. Check that setting shown on the rear screen is matching the mode dial you've set.
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
Posted 08/09/2020 - 18:11 - Helpful Comment
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What lens are you using, is it set to " A " or is it off " A" and with any aperture value.
Does Tv shutter speed priority or Av aperture priority work as the should ?
Does Tv shutter speed priority or Av aperture priority work as the should ?
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 08/09/2020 - 18:19
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I have several lenses and the problem persists irrespective of which I use. All the lenses are set to 'A'. Thanks to your reply, it occurs to me that I could take it off A and set the aperture myself, but need to try this to see if this will allow manual setting of shutter speed. I will give this a try and let you know the result.
Posted 08/09/2020 - 18:35 - Helpful Comment
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No you need to keep it on A and set the aperture electronically.
Do you not have a normal modern standard lens eg the 18--55 to experiment with first? I think you're trying to run before you can walk!
Do you not have a normal modern standard lens eg the 18--55 to experiment with first? I think you're trying to run before you can walk!
John K
Posted 08/09/2020 - 18:39
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I do have the standard 18-55 Pentax lens, and use it frequently. I have used a Pentax camera since they first introduced the ME Super, and have never had a problem with manual settings until I bought the K7.
Posted 08/09/2020 - 19:11 - Helpful Comment
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Have you tried M mode using the 18-55? There's less to go wrong!
There's quite a difference using a DSLR to the old SLRs like the ME .
With that you set the aperture and the and the shutter speed was set automatically.
To emulate that process you now have to meter with a press of the green button, but you should still be able to set apertures and shutter speeds manually if you wish to.
Sounds as if you're doing something wrong or the camera is faulty.
Can you set the camera to Av (making it like your ME Super) with your 18-55 and see if the shutter speed changes when you alter the aperture setting? That will give you the closest way to using the camera to what you're used to.
There's quite a difference using a DSLR to the old SLRs like the ME .
With that you set the aperture and the and the shutter speed was set automatically.
To emulate that process you now have to meter with a press of the green button, but you should still be able to set apertures and shutter speeds manually if you wish to.
Sounds as if you're doing something wrong or the camera is faulty.
Can you set the camera to Av (making it like your ME Super) with your 18-55 and see if the shutter speed changes when you alter the aperture setting? That will give you the closest way to using the camera to what you're used to.
John K
Posted 08/09/2020 - 19:13
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Ok, with the lens set to " A " does Tv and Av work as they should ?
I think what Jak and I are trying to get to is poss is this a lens issue, perhaps contact cleaning or a is it a camera issue, something more expensive to solve possibly.
Do you have another camera to try, a friend with a Pentax perhaps or a local willing camera shop, where and you based, perhaps we can recommend something local to you ?
I think what Jak and I are trying to get to is poss is this a lens issue, perhaps contact cleaning or a is it a camera issue, something more expensive to solve possibly.
Do you have another camera to try, a friend with a Pentax perhaps or a local willing camera shop, where and you based, perhaps we can recommend something local to you ?
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
-------------------------------------------------------------
K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 08/09/2020 - 19:14
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I shall give it a try - I've tried everything else. However, I suspect the fault is in the camera. I do miss the flexibility of the ME Super, and still have 2 bodies. I may go back to film...
Posted 08/09/2020 - 19:42
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Forget the older lens with the A setting for now. Do your tests using the 18-55.
Set the camera to Av and alter the aperture setting. Does the shutter speed change as you'd expect?
Then try Tv and repeat the test. The aperture should now change as you'd expect.
If neither of those have any effect on the settings it sounds like a poorly camera.
You could also set the mode to P and change the setting dial, now both aperture and shutter speed should change in sync with each other.
Does it actually take a correctly exposed photograph?
Set the camera to Av and alter the aperture setting. Does the shutter speed change as you'd expect?
Then try Tv and repeat the test. The aperture should now change as you'd expect.
If neither of those have any effect on the settings it sounds like a poorly camera.
You could also set the mode to P and change the setting dial, now both aperture and shutter speed should change in sync with each other.
Does it actually take a correctly exposed photograph?
John K
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