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Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Could, (and I'll admit that I don't know), "Catch in focus" be an option for the OP. I use this with manual lenses, will this work with AF lenses, but with camera in MF mode? Doesn't work with AF lenses - camera body needs to be in AF. I guess you could perhaps mask the AF contacts and force it work...
Posted by milamber on 27/01/2013 - 20:57
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
After recently trying and failing to focus on some flying Black headed gulls in decent light, I've decided the K-5 + D*300mm just inst up to action shots. Its fine for birds like red kites and a marsh harriers which fly slower, if they are not to close, but the AF speed and tracking cant track fast...
Posted by Frogfish on 27/01/2013 - 21:05
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
As the OP who has now having seen the result from Nikon 300D shot compared to my failed one could one of the experts suggest an improved technique or settings for me. I was, incidentally going from being focused on the ducks to them following take off so there wasn't a massive change in focal distan...
Posted by Frogfish on 27/01/2013 - 21:20
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
I was out shooting ducks today with the K-5 and 55-300. On the few occasions when the lens focus hunted, I gave the manual ring a quick turn and the auto picked up on this and nailed the focus. I know Pentax with some lenses (the 55-300 especially) are not fantastic at focusing in low light, but I...
Posted by ronniemac on 27/01/2013 - 21:36
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
As the OP who has now having seen the result from Nikon 300D shot compared to my failed one could one of the experts suggest an improved technique or settings for me. I was, incidentally going from being focused on the ducks to them following take off so there wasn't a massive change in focal distan...
Posted by dcweather on 28/01/2013 - 00:59
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
I think, judging by the responses I may have mislead some or perhaps they have mis-interpreted my question. Initially it was why are Pentax behind the game in this area. In the birding world it is generally accepted that Nikon are superior for BIF shots.I think it is fair to say Neil and myself are ...
Posted by dcweather on 28/01/2013 - 01:12
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
I think, judging by the responses I may have mislead some or perhaps they have mis-interpreted my question. Initially it was why are Pentax behind the game in this area. In the birding world it is generally accepted that Nikon are superior for BIF shots.I think it is fair to say Neil and myself are ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 28/01/2013 - 02:42
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
It can only be down to neglect of AF performance as a priority. It's one area where Pentax need to raise their game considerably to get more inroads into the pro-market where shots can't be missed and the job needs to get done. Sports, papparazi, gigs and so on. As a hobbyist people shooter I wo...
Posted by Frogfish on 28/01/2013 - 07:56
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
It can only be down to neglect of AF performance as a priority. It's one area where Pentax need to raise their game considerably to get more inroads into the pro-market where shots can't be missed and the job needs to get done. Sports, papparazi, gigs and so on. As a hobbyist people shooter I wo...
Posted by Smeggypants on 28/01/2013 - 09:54
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
[quote:3496ace15f="Smeggypants"] It can only be down to neglect of AF performance as a priority. It's one area where Pentax need to raise their game considerably to get more inroads into the pro-market where shots can't be missed and the job needs to get done. Sports, papparazi, gigs and so on. ...
Posted by dcweather on 28/01/2013 - 11:49
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
I just use center point focus and usualy spot metering seems to work for me. Regards Ian
Posted by philstaff on 28/01/2013 - 12:01
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
After recently trying and failing to focus on some flying Black headed gulls in decent light, I've decided the K-5 + D*300mm just inst up to action shots. Its fine for birds like red kites and a marsh harriers which fly slower, if they are not to close, but the AF speed and tracking cant track fast...
Posted by NeilP on 28/01/2013 - 23:34
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Neil, don't feel too bad about missing shots of birds flying straight at you .. there are very few cameras (mostly all top pro models such as 1Dx or D3s/D4 that have the best AF motors around) that can get a high % of those shots in focus .... they are very difficult for the AF motor in consumer/pro...
Posted by Frogfish on 29/01/2013 - 08:39
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
[quote:3496ace15f="Jonathan-Mac"] AF. At least I understand Pentax have improved this greatly in the last few years. I would say my K-30 is better than my K-r but not that much, certainly not an order of magnitude although it is in live view should you ever need it.. Strange i thought the k-5 w...
Posted by toy_car_uk on 30/01/2013 - 16:36
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Just been out in the lovely sunshine and again found my K-30 lacking in autofocus speed. I've seen an improvement over K-r but not massive.Two ducks we were watching took off so there wasn't a massive re-focus need by my DA* 300mm. Swung round and panned but just couldn't hit the focus. My friend wi...
Posted by awaldram on 01/02/2013 - 06:34
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Just been out in the lovely sunshine and again found my K-30 lacking in autofocus speed. I've seen an improvement over K-r but not massive.Two ducks we were watching took off so there wasn't a massive re-focus need by my DA* 300mm. Swung round and panned but just couldn't hit the focus. My friend wi...
Posted by dcweather on 01/02/2013 - 11:00
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
You have a choice with Pentax DSLRs of setting the AF to focus priority or release priority, so that may make a difference. Pentax AF is actually pretty fast as far as I have found, and reputed to be more accurate than other marques, but very fast subjects will be missed more often than still one...
Posted by johnriley on 01/02/2013 - 11:13
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
You have a choice with Pentax DSLRs of setting the AF to focus priority or release priority, so that may make a difference. Pentax AF is actually pretty fast as far as I have found, and reputed to be more accurate than other marques, but very fast subjects will be missed more often than still one...
Posted by Smeggypants on 01/02/2013 - 12:29
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Just been out in the lovely sunshine and again found my K-30 lacking in autofocus speed. I've seen an improvement over K-r but not massive.Two ducks we were watching took off so there wasn't a massive re-focus need by my DA* 300mm. Swung round and panned but just couldn't hit the focus. My friend wi...
Posted by walt on 01/02/2013 - 16:36
Why do Pentax lag with autofocus?
Just for the record I always use the back button for focusing and release priority. Incidentally I am beginning to wonder if my DA*300 lens has a bit of a focusing problem itself. If I focus on say a fence 10 metres away and then a church in the distance it just can't see the church. Nothing much ha...
Posted by dcweather on 01/02/2013 - 17:20
