MF Lens assist on the K5??

martin s · 11-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Does the K5 have a lens focus assist in Live View where the image is magnified to help focus critically?????

Thanks.

Martin

JeffJS · 11-12-2010, 11:39 AM

Yes, you can zoom in on the display while focusing, even better, you can choose the area you zoom in On (useful if fixed to a tripod). It's a little tricky however because the more you zoom, the less resolution you have to work with. I actually find it better to trust my eye in the viewfinder and use the AF confirm beep to set focus with manual lenses. YMMV.

11-12-2010, 11:31 AM	#1
martin s Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 20	MF Lens assist on the K5?? Does the K5 have a lens focus assist in Live View where the image is magnified to help focus critically????? Thanks. Martin

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11-12-2010, 11:39 AM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Yes, you can zoom in on the display while focusing, even better, you can choose the area you zoom in On (useful if fixed to a tripod). It's a little tricky however because the more you zoom, the less resolution you have to work with. I actually find it better to trust my eye in the viewfinder and use the AF confirm beep to set focus with manual lenses. YMMV.