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Catch in focus- wow!
As well as the CIF setting and the AF-S Lens MF setting, when using CIF, you need to ensure that menu item 3 -15 is set to 1 - Focus Priority. If set to 2 the camera will always allow a picture to be taken whatever the state of focus. You also need to check that this is enabled for all the mode sett...
Posted by duster on 22/01/2012 - 17:47
Catch in focus- wow!
Just tried CIF with my K5 using the steps listed by RioRico for an AF lens (hold lens release button etc). I defocussed on a bookcase and moved towards it until was sharp enough to fire the shutter. During this approach the focus motor ran more or less all the time - faster when farther away from th...
Posted by chasto on 04/02/2012 - 09:57
Catch in focus- wow!
You need to have a manual focus lens, or a lens switched to manual focus, and the camera set to AF. You prefocus and lock the focus on a particular point and when that point becomes in focus the shutter will fire, providing full pressure has been kept on the shutter release. The AF motor running ...
Posted by johnriley on 04/02/2012 - 10:10
Catch in focus- wow!
John According to RioRico's post CIF works with AF lenses provided the "connection" is disabled and apparently this is achieved when the lens release button is pressed. Is this right? In my test I moved towards the bookcase but equally well the bookcase (aka a wild animal) could have moved tow...
Posted by chasto on 04/02/2012 - 18:58
Catch in focus- wow!
If it`s a genuine adapter you should have no trouble at all - I keep mine permanently on the *istD to save hassle and make me use all my lovely old lenses. Tony
Posted by TOZZA27 on 04/02/2012 - 19:10
Catch in focus- wow!
I have used it to try to catch Swifts in flight, but after an hour holding my K5+Bigma up to the spot I wanted to catch one had to give up for the day. I will get a good shot one day though.
Posted by Still27 on 04/02/2012 - 21:15
Catch in focus- wow!
John According to RioRico's post CIF works with AF lenses provided the "connection" is disabled and apparently this is achieved when the lens release button is pressed. Is this right? In my test I moved towards the bookcase but equally well the bookcase (aka a wild animal) could have moved tow...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 04/02/2012 - 22:36
Catch in focus- wow!
It just comes down to using catch in focus in the way intended, which is without risk and works. This really means manual focus lenses, or at least one with an AF/MF switch. Under these circumstances, the shutter will only release when the green hexagon steadies and confirms focus, so if you m...
Posted by johnriley on 05/02/2012 - 12:17
Catch in focus- wow!
Well I have tried this with my K5 and a Tamron adaptall 2 lens but I can`t seem to figure it out. Must admit to be sufferin the worst bout of man flu or summat so probably not thinking too clearly and missed out that vital little thing.
Posted by cedricd on 05/02/2012 - 12:51
Catch in focus- wow!
I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words. Jim
Posted by chasto on 06/02/2012 - 07:23
Catch in focus- wow!
I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words. Jim The genu...
Posted by johnriley on 06/02/2012 - 08:04
Catch in focus- wow!
It deffo makes using nice old lenses more enjoyable when you have less than perfect eyesight...
Posted by DaveHolmes on 06/02/2012 - 12:49
Catch in focus- wow!
I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words. Jim No naugh...
Posted by TOZZA27 on 06/02/2012 - 13:13
Catch in focus- wow!
Just wondering if it's possible to use CIF remotely without a cable release, ie. any other way to lock the shutter? If not, what's the best cable/remote for the K-5? Cheers Phil
Posted by PhilCarter on 11/02/2012 - 11:07
How to get sharp photo with Kx & kit lens
Hi bwlchmawr i havent yet been diagnosed with Parkinson most of the time i shoot in Aperture priority .. true most of the time i do not gettting the focusing right ... also the kx does not has the auto focus dots indicator :( I will surely remember this: "Keep your elbows tucked in; sta...
Posted by jbanjeet on 28/06/2011 - 17:27
How to get sharp photo with Kx & kit lens
They say you should make sure your shutter speed is equal to or greater than the focal length of the lens. So 18mm would need minimum 1/20 second. If your hand is unsteady, double it - 1/40 sec. And then you have focus. Make sure your camera has focused on the subject correctly. Use a higher f-s...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 28/06/2011 - 17:28
How to get sharp photo with Kx & kit lens
Make sure you have the 'beep' set - and if you can't see the green hexagon in your viewfinder [ it's on the bottom of the view ] which tells you if the focus is spot on , then you will hear the 'beep' and it's safe to press the button GENTLY all the way down. If you 'snatch' at the button your c...
Posted by techno-terminator on 28/06/2011 - 17:57
How to get sharp photo with Kx & kit lens
I always find centre point focusing helps me. Always check you have locked focus in the viewfinder.(little yellow hexagon)
Posted by stub on 28/06/2011 - 18:58
How to get sharp photo with Kx & kit lens
Sharpness depends on (in no particular order): lens optical quality and focal length; frame format (relates to focal length); aperture, shutter, ISO, and focus settings; camera stability and subject movement. If you are used to wee tiny P&S cams, a dSLR will disappoint you. The small frame size ...
Posted by RioRico on 28/06/2011 - 22:41
Cycle Touring Lens Kit
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, Joel. I usually have K5+16-45 in my rucksack and then other bits accessible near the top of the pannier bags. I usually get accosted by old gents, for whom my Dawes touring bike brings back memories.
Posted by pgweber on 03/07/2011 - 14:31
