Auto Focus and Remote Control
Posted 31/03/2009 - 14:26
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You can set in the menus for it to AF with the remote control. Can't remember off hand where exactly - somewhere in the User list I think.
Posted 31/03/2009 - 14:27
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I presume this is correct, but is there any way around it?
Not unless you read the manual I presume this is correct, but is there any way around it?
It's a custom function - see page 126 the note and page 74:
Set "[AF in remote control]" to "[On]" (point 16 on page 74)
Matt
http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
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Posted 31/03/2009 - 14:27
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That is the default but you can change it so you can focus with the remote.
Page 126 of hand book see memo.
In the C menu set AF in remote control to on.
Only kow 'cause I looked it up myself last night.
SNAP you type quicker than I
Page 126 of hand book see memo.
In the C menu set AF in remote control to on.
Only kow 'cause I looked it up myself last night.
SNAP you type quicker than I
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 31/03/2009 - 15:12
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Have tried setting it to ON - the custom list indicates this with a "2".
But it still does not work!
But it still does not work!
.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Posted 31/03/2009 - 15:45
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...haven't got my Pentax CS105 with me at the moment to check...
Are you using a genuine Pentax cable remote CS105, or some other remote?
Does custom option 14 (AF on halfpress) have any bearing?
Matt
Are you using a genuine Pentax cable remote CS105, or some other remote?
Does custom option 14 (AF on halfpress) have any bearing?
Matt
http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
(For gallery, tips and links)
(For gallery, tips and links)
Posted 31/03/2009 - 15:50
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Using the wireless remote.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
I'll try some more later.
Thanks for the pointers from you all.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
I'll try some more later.
Thanks for the pointers from you all.
.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Posted 31/03/2009 - 16:42
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polchraine wrote:
Using the wireless remote.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
That is correct. If you choose AF.C then it will trigger straightaway as you press the remote button. If you want it to focus first then you must select AF.S.Using the wireless remote.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
Amin
Amin Photo Gallery
Posted 31/03/2009 - 17:07
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Remember to use the viewfinder blind to prevent stray light entering and affecting the exposure.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 31/03/2009 - 17:15
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aminstar wrote:
Amin
I agree well done Amin you have read the book,
polchraine wrote:
Using the wireless remote.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
That is correct. If you choose AF.C then it will trigger straightaway as you press the remote button. If you want it to focus first then you must select AF.S.Using the wireless remote.
It seems as though it works on AF.S but not AF.C
Amin
Tel,
Posted 31/03/2009 - 18:14
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ttk wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="aminstar"]
I agree well done Amin you have read the book,
I read the book but only understood when I read the forum
[quote:3496ace15f="aminstar"]
I agree well done Amin you have read the book,
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 31/03/2009 - 19:45
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gartmore wrote:
Remember to use the viewfinder blind to prevent stray light entering and affecting the exposure.
Would you mind explaining how stray light can reach the sensor in this manner?...sorry, this might be a stupid question. Presumably, there would be a reduced risk when looking thru the viewfinder?Remember to use the viewfinder blind to prevent stray light entering and affecting the exposure.
Rob
K20D
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
Posted 31/03/2009 - 19:52
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It does not hit the sensor, but the light meter and will result in under exposure. Your eye/face is normally adequate to stop stray light entering.
Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight shining into it.
Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight shining into it.
.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Posted 31/03/2009 - 23:20
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I just shade the viewfinder with my hand. I find sliding that little thingy on and off too much of a pain. Never a problem with the LX of course...
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 01/04/2009 - 08:21
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polchraine wrote:
It does not hit the sensor, but the light meter and will result in under exposure. Your eye/face is normally adequate to stop stray light entering.
Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight shining into it.
Sure you are right, Polchraine....but isn't that a design fault then?....and a bit basic....this isn't another one of your April fool jokes, is it?It does not hit the sensor, but the light meter and will result in under exposure. Your eye/face is normally adequate to stop stray light entering.
Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight shining into it.
Rob
K20D
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
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I presume this is correct, but is there any way around it?
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...