Live view help

GalacticPhoto · 09-10-2016, 05:03 PM

I am using an old M lens and LV. When I half click the LV turns off, is there a way to prevent this? I am trying to do macro work and want the LV to stay on until I actually release the shutter.

Adam · 09-10-2016, 05:52 PM

Did you accidentally set the LV AF mode to PDAF? Not 100% this could be it, but it's possible.

GalacticPhoto · 09-10-2016, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Did you accidentally set the LV AF mode to PDAF? Not 100% this could be it, but it's possible.

No clue, how do I set that?

altopiet · 09-10-2016, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by GalacticPhoto

No clue, how do I set that?

Perhaps this, from the K5ii manual, which should be the same, might help

GalacticPhoto · 09-10-2016, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by altopiet

Perhaps this, from the K5ii manual, which should be the same, might help
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Thanks! That was it!

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-10-2016, 11:32 PM

I see the post showing the K5ii manual but is there any info on how and when to use live view? I have heard it's great for macro shooting.

Adam · 09-11-2016, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick

I see the post showing the K5ii manual but is there any info on how and when to use live view? I have heard it's great for macro shooting.

Use it when critical focus is key, as it allows you to magnify the image and focus more precisely than through the viewfinder.

Models that came after the K-5 all have focus peaking, which also makes handheld manual focusing a bit easier by adding outlines to objects that are in focus.

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**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-11-2016, 01:45 AM

Thanks Adam. I then presume the K3 has focus peaking. I will have to look into that I guess.

09-10-2016, 05:03 PM	#1
GalacticPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Live view help I am using an old M lens and LV. When I half click the LV turns off, is there a way to prevent this? I am trying to do macro work and want the LV to stay on until I actually release the shutter.

09-10-2016, 05:52 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Did you accidentally set the LV AF mode to PDAF? Not 100% this could be it, but it's possible. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-10-2016, 11:32 PM	#6
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	I see the post showing the K5ii manual but is there any info on how and when to use live view? I have heard it's great for macro shooting. Last edited by Mapleleaf-Mick; 09-10-2016 at 11:38 PM.

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09-10-2016, 09:37 PM	#3
GalacticPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Did you accidentally set the LV AF mode to PDAF? Not 100% this could be it, but it's possible. No clue, how do I set that?

09-10-2016, 10:41 PM	#4
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by GalacticPhoto No clue, how do I set that? Perhaps this, from the K5ii manual, which should be the same, might help

09-10-2016, 11:16 PM	#5
GalacticPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by altopiet Perhaps this, from the K5ii manual, which should be the same, might help [/url][/IMG] Thanks! That was it!

09-11-2016, 01:42 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick I see the post showing the K5ii manual but is there any info on how and when to use live view? I have heard it's great for macro shooting. Use it when critical focus is key, as it allows you to magnify the image and focus more precisely than through the viewfinder. Models that came after the K-5 all have focus peaking, which also makes handheld manual focusing a bit easier by adding outlines to objects that are in focus. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-11-2016, 01:45 AM	#8
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	Thanks Adam. I then presume the K3 has focus peaking. I will have to look into that I guess.