From: Rob Studdert
On 24 February 2013 12:29, John Sessoms <[email protected]> wrote:
I know that there are some cameras where you have to lift the mode dial
slightly or hold down a release button before you can turn it to change the
settings. On the LX you had to hold down a button while you turned the dial
to change the exposure compensation (dial in the same location).
The K5 has a mode lock button at the top of the dial it easy to change
quickly if you're a contortionist.
Had to take a look at the K5 manual. That's exactly the kind of thing I
meant. Hold down the Mode Dial Lock to UN-lock the Mode Dial. They didn't
have a Mode Dial Lock on the K20D.
The K20D mode dial can get bumped & unintentionally changed. Doesn't
look like the Mode Dial Lock would be that much of a hassle. I rarely
want to change the Mode without looking at what I'm changing it to.
It wouldn't be that difficult for Pentax to include that kind of an
interlock on their next camera. Preventing e-dial creep would be a bit more
of a problem.
Wouldn't be too difficult, hel they can do it on washing machines, ie
hold exp comp and ISO buttons simultaneously for a second?
Or perhaps allow the green button to be programmed as a commit button.
Change the e-dial setting & the new setting "blinks" at you until you
press the green button to accept the change. If you don't push the green
button within 3 - 5 seconds the setting just returns to its previous value.
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