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Pretty sure he has the PENTAX K-5 II s
Posted by SteveLedger on 16/08/2015 - 11:57
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Doh !!!! :oops: Yes its a K5iis, Thanks Steve. I'll give this method a go and see how it works for me.
Posted by derek897 on 16/08/2015 - 12:31
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I can't see any point in this :shock: On the K-5 the camera still focuses on the release button as well. It would have been handy if it disabled that. :cry: Or could it be because I have AF set to perform when using a remote? Setting the AF button to Cancel AF on the release button for as long...
Posted by Algernon on 16/08/2015 - 14:21
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Let us know how you get on using the back button AF ...
Posted by richandfleur on 16/08/2015 - 15:44
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I can't see any point in this :shock: On the K-5 the camera still focuses on the release button as well. It would have been handy if it disabled that. :cry: Or could it be because I have AF set to perform when using a remote? Setting the AF button to Cancel AF on the release button for as long...
Posted by derek897 on 16/08/2015 - 16:25
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Let us know how you get on using the back button AF ... Will do, will try and get out, in a bit, after my dinner settles. :D:D:D
Posted by derek897 on 16/08/2015 - 16:26
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Let us know how you get on using the back button AF ... Will do, will try and get out, in a bit, after my dinner settles. :D:D:D :mrgreen: Set this up on my K5. Takes a couple of weeks to get accustomed. Was then pretty much the first customisation I did when purchasing both the K3 and the K5iis. ...
Posted by Blythman on 16/08/2015 - 16:45
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This old thread might be of interest.... https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/af-button-or-shutter-button--af-c--af-s-30200 --
Posted by Algernon on 16/08/2015 - 16:45
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Some interesting points there algi
Posted by derek897 on 16/08/2015 - 16:57
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This was something completely new to me that Pentax offered, and I was advised on this forum as well to try it ... Never looked back! Now, focusing with every half press of the shutter just seems a waste. Certainly it drains power unnecessarily when shooting multiple frames of static subjects if re...
Posted by McGregNi on 16/08/2015 - 17:30
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Don't forget you have to half press the shutter button to activate SR plus allow the time for it to steady. --
Posted by Algernon on 16/08/2015 - 17:39
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Oh dear, it's all staring to sound a bit complicated now :? You're not meaning before every shot I presume, Algi ... ? It would stabilise on the first half press for metering wouldn't it, if not even right on camera start-up ... ?
Posted by McGregNi on 16/08/2015 - 17:47
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Ok i managed to get out for 20 mins with the camera, set for back button af. What ive noticed is that it will take a bit of getting used to. After reading the other thread on this a common theme seemed to be its usefulness when in afc, as a fairly constant user of afs, this was awkward for me, tho...
Posted by derek897 on 16/08/2015 - 18:13
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It will stabilize on 1st press which you have to do to use the rear AF button anyway. If it goes off the AF button won't wake the camera :shock: We are becoming a nation of button pushers :mrgreen: --
Posted by Algernon on 16/08/2015 - 18:14
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not sure about that Algernon, use this method all the time. just tried a few things ,i can use the rear af button without half press, the camera stabilises without half press ,in fact the camera indicates stable pressing no buttons at all. if i move the camera the hand indicator goes out but the min...
Posted by redbusa99 on 16/08/2015 - 21:47
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Sorry.. It does do dat doe.... don't it doe :mrgreen: :wink: It wasn't doing it yesterday. I possibly changed another setting. It switches off too soon. Anyone know of a setting to extend the stay on time. For CIF I actually disconnected a wire on a wired remote so that I couldn't fire the ...
Posted by Algernon on 17/08/2015 - 11:13
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The K7 has a custom setting to control meter operating time I think ... From memory it can be 3, 10 or 30 seconds (need to check). Presumably if within the set time period then repeated shutter button presses would not reactivate the meter circuit ....?
Posted by McGregNi on 17/08/2015 - 11:27
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Your right Nigel :wink: Page 91 of the K-5 Manual...... Meter Operating Time :shock: I've set it now to 30 secs. The focus beep now stays on with a MF lens for 30 secs. It has to be turned on via the AF button. Might be better turning the half press back on with a MF lens. Amazing what you find ...
Posted by Algernon on 17/08/2015 - 12:54
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Thanks Algernon - I had a really good chuckle at that one !
Posted by davidwozhere on 18/08/2015 - 00:22
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.....Amazing what you find out when you RTFM :shock: Did you know that you can actually change the lens :mrgreen: No need to buy a new camera with each new lens :oops: What next!! :mrgreen: -- Yes, and did you know that there's a button for lens changing as well :shock: I find though that I have ...
Posted by McGregNi on 18/08/2015 - 06:09
