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11-12-2013, 10:12 AM   #1
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Quick shift on K30/ Da 55-300

Can someone explain to me exactly how the Quck shift is activated with Da 55-300 (with metal mount).
I suspect that I just auto focus. Then when I have auto focus do I just move the focus ring and it automatically allows me to fine focust from that point.
I don't want to damage my lens by doing the wrong thing. Love this lens. Any guidance appreciated. Freddy

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QuoteOriginally posted by fevbusch Quote
Can someone explain to me exactly how the Quck shift is activated with Da 55-300 (with metal mount).
I suspect that I just auto focus. Then when I have auto focus do I just move the focus ring and it automatically allows me to fine focust from that point.
I don't want to damage my lens by doing the wrong thing. Love this lens. Any guidance appreciated. Freddy
Yup that's correct. Just turn the focus ring whenever you want, as long as the AF motor is not in operation. You don't need to switch mode or anything like that.

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Thanks, Adam. That's great. So easy a cave man can do it! Warm regards, Freddy
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The main trick is not to fight it when the camera is in AF-C mode, it will try to retake control as you dial to your preferred focus!

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