pentax K1: automatic focus while filming

Thidrek · 11-07-2017, 07:00 AM

Hi there,

This might be a stupid question, but:
While I'm filming with my K1: some kind of autofocus gets activated so that the camera is following a face continuously.
Result is that these shot are not steady.

I've switched the AF button off, but somehow the camera keeps doing it while filming, not while taking pics.

What am I doing wrong?

cheers

Adam · 11-07-2017, 11:34 AM

It sounds like you need to turn of video stabilization, which is what adds a pronounced jello effect.

The K-1 does not have continuous video AF. The only AF available while recording is a slow contrast-based system which is activated whenever you press the AF button on the back of the camera.

While not recording, it's possible for face detection to be on. To disable this, just change the AF setting via the control panel to something else.

More details here:
Pentax K-1 Review - Video Mode | PentaxForums.com Reviews

11-07-2017, 07:00 AM	#1
Thidrek Guest	pentax K1: automatic focus while filming Hi there, This might be a stupid question, but: While I'm filming with my K1: some kind of autofocus gets activated so that the camera is following a face continuously. Result is that these shot are not steady. I've switched the AF button off, but somehow the camera keeps doing it while filming, not while taking pics. What am I doing wrong? cheers

11-07-2017, 11:34 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	It sounds like you need to turn of video stabilization, which is what adds a pronounced jello effect. The K-1 does not have continuous video AF. The only AF available while recording is a slow contrast-based system which is activated whenever you press the AF button on the back of the camera. While not recording, it's possible for face detection to be on. To disable this, just change the AF setting via the control panel to something else. More details here: Pentax K-1 Review - Video Mode \| PentaxForums.com Reviews 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:

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