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d.stone · 09-18-2018, 12:21 PM

how do I use manual lenses with a k70 .I cant find the aperture ring control to turn it on.

Adam · 09-18-2018, 01:04 PM

It's at the end of the custom function tab of the main menu. Here are the detailed instructions:

How to use/meter Manual & M42 Lenses on all Pentax DSLRs (K-1, K-3, K-5, K-30, etc) - PentaxForums.com

**onlineflyer** · 09-18-2018, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by d.stone

how do I use manual lenses with a k70 .I cant find the aperture ring control to turn it on.

I'd suggest you buy the K-70 ebook. It's a wealth of information.

**kernos** · 09-19-2018, 07:27 AM

No need to buy the ebook Ricoh has it online .

**onlineflyer** · 09-19-2018, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by kernos

No need to buy the ebook Ricoh has it online .

Not this one, which is much more informative than the user manual.

Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

**UncleVanya** · 09-20-2018, 01:58 PM

First I agree that the ebook is fantastic. I got a copy of the K-3 one and the K-50 one for my dad when he was shooting and it helped him a lot. Second I also agree that the information needed to answer the first person was posted by Adam and the user manual is adequate for a lot of people's needs. So if the OP wants a great manual - buy the ebook - if you just need a quick reference - use the pdf and read the link Adam sent.

**robgski** · 09-22-2018, 06:51 AM

As with anything, practice makes perfect. I'd gotten out of the habit of using manual focus and other manual settings. Now, I'm relearning them in order to get the results that I am looking for. In the end, if I miss a "perfect" shot, I want it to be my mistake, not because the camera's settings did not meet my desired outcome.

You might try the "Catch In Focus" function, it can be frustrating at first, but I feel it has improved my ability to determine when something is in focus.

09-18-2018, 12:21 PM	#1
d.stone Guest	using manual focus lenses how do I use manual lenses with a k70 .I cant find the aperture ring control to turn it on.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,428	It's at the end of the custom function tab of the main menu. Here are the detailed instructions: How to use/meter Manual & M42 Lenses on all Pentax DSLRs (K-1, K-3, K-5, K-30, etc) - PentaxForums.com 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, 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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onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by d.stone how do I use manual lenses with a k70 .I cant find the aperture ring control to turn it on. I'd suggest you buy the K-70 ebook. It's a wealth of information.

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kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	No need to buy the ebook Ricoh has it online .

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onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by kernos No need to buy the ebook Ricoh has it online . Not this one, which is much more informative than the user manual. Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,930	First I agree that the ebook is fantastic. I got a copy of the K-3 one and the K-50 one for my dad when he was shooting and it helped him a lot. Second I also agree that the information needed to answer the first person was posted by Adam and the user manual is adequate for a lot of people's needs. So if the OP wants a great manual - buy the ebook - if you just need a quick reference - use the pdf and read the link Adam sent.

09-22-2018, 06:51 AM	#7
robgski Pentaxian At Large Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,261	As with anything, practice makes perfect. I'd gotten out of the habit of using manual focus and other manual settings. Now, I'm relearning them in order to get the results that I am looking for. In the end, if I miss a "perfect" shot, I want it to be my mistake, not because the camera's settings did not meet my desired outcome. You might try the "Catch In Focus" function, it can be frustrating at first, but I feel it has improved my ability to determine when something is in focus.

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