HELP! Switching ISO / Shutter Speed

[tabasco-rascal]

I recently upgraded from a d300s to a d800, and I can't help but notice that to change the ISO or shutterspeed settings, I HAVE to hold down the shutter release button first. Otherwise, rolling the wheels literally does nothing. Is this a standard thing for D800s or a setting? If so, which setting? I have read the manual back to front and front to back to locate something about this but haven't... on my d300s you could move the wheels whenever without holding down any other buttons and it would change the settings. Can anyone help me out? It is really throwing my groove off!

 

[Don Kuykendall_RIP]

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Thanks

 

[fabulas]

Yeah its a little different. I discovered this coming from a d300. Its almost like you have to "wake up" the camera.

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[BackdoorArts]

It works that way with all my Nikons, the only difference being how long before they "sleep". That said, only the exposure settings (Aperture & Shutter Speed) require the shutter button wake-up. ISO can be manipulated immediately once the ISO button is pressed, regardless of how long the camera has been sitting there. This is true on my D800, D600 and D7000.