Originally posted by pepperberry farm if you are trying to focus at f1.4, use live view and a tripod if at all possible
Thank you for your response. I never tried live view, but will try it now. For tripod, unfortunately I can not use it in many situations.
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Originally posted by wanderer2 Have you tried focus peaking and image magnification in live view? I find both of these very helpful.
wanderer2,
Thank you for your response!
Have you tried focus peaking and image magnification in live view? I find both of these very helpful.
unp : I will try what you suggested above. This many not work for me though if I have to take shots in quick succession where I do not have enough time to focus for each shot.
Thanks,
unp
---------- Post added 03-02-18 at 09:48 AM ----------
Originally posted by pschlute The focus confirmation beep /green hexagon relies on the AF system. Even if your AF does not work on the lens you should still be able to use the AF Fine adjustment menu to fine-tune the lens/camera combination. Give this a try.
Having said that the focus confirmation method is not infallible. You could try and do some tests (after using the Fine adjustment) to see whether focussing from infinity or closest focus distance yields better results.
Ultimately, 1.4 gives a very narrow depth of field and focussing accurately is a skill
pschlute,
Thank you for your response. You provided me great info, I will try your suggestions. By the way, I quickly checked your flickr site and liked your pictures.
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The focus confirmation beep /green hexagon relies on the AF system. Even if your AF does not work on the lens you should still be able to use the AF Fine adjustment menu to fine-tune the lens/camera combination. Give this a try.
Having said that the focus confirmation method is not infallible. You could try and do some tests (after using the Fine adjustment) to see whether focusing from infinity or closest focus distance yields better results.
Ultimately, 1.4 gives a very narrow depth of field and focussing accurately is a skill
Read more at:
FA* 85 & no AF, how to use on K-1 - PentaxForums.com
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Thanks,
unp
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Originally posted by pjv pjv,
Thank you for your response.
unp
---------- Post added 03-02-18 at 10:02 AM ----------
Originally posted by Adam Stopping down is really the old effective solution in this case, IMO, especially if you want to shoot through the VF. As an alternative, live view / tripod / focus peaking as others have suggested might help.
I'd recommend replacing the lens if you can.
Adam,
Thank you for your response. I got many suggestions and will try all to find a solution that might work for me.
By the way, you said "I'd recommend replacing the lens if you can." My argument is, who in this world wold let go FA* 85 f/1.4!!! Such an amazing glass! When my AF was working, all of my shots were amazing. The optical performance is awesome. I think Pentax should keep the same optical design in the new FA* 85 that is in the pipeline.
Thanks,
unp
---------- Post added 03-02-18 at 10:08 AM ----------
Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Buy a magnifier for the eyepiece. O-ME53
It has made a big difference for me.
Sandy,
Thank you for your response. I recently bought O-ME53 but haven't achieved it's full potential though. I am still getting used to it.
unp