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My biggest gripe with the K50: Help please!

Started Feb 16, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Cameranoobie Senior Member • Posts: 2,936
My biggest gripe with the K50: Help please!
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I have my AF point to select where it pops up an 11 point grid on the screen so I use the 4 cursor buttons to navigate to what point I want to use for my focus point.

But then it takes away my ability to adjust my ISO, shooting mode (single, continous etc)!  WHAT THE?!

This is a major design flaw. Not being able to change my shooting mode from the touch of a button is a huge drawback! So what you have to do is hit the info button, then de-select the AF mode to spot or auto. Then go back and now the screen lets you adjust your shooting mode and ISO etc.

What was Pentax thinking?

You should be able to just select your focus point, then have it so that it lets you use those 4 cursor buttons to be customized and have it adjust stuff like WB, ISO, etc.

If anyone has a work around this, please post.

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