Originally posted by ivoire Does the Q give you a focus lock indicator when using the adapter and DA lens?
HI ivoire,
No it doesn't. It's unfortunate, but there are quite a few features that are missing when it comes to using adapted lenses with the Q. I feel that this is an area where Pentax should have had some high priorities in development, but they tripped up a bit. There are workarounds, but really shouldn't have to be. At least focus assist magnification is available by pressing the OK button, and this makes gaining critical focus quite a bit easier, especially with the added DOF of the small sensor.
It's been suggested that Pentax is waiting for their own K to Q adapter before they release firmware fixes related to adapter use. I hope they either introduce their own adapter or release the firmware fixes sooner rather than later. In the meantime, I've developed usable workarounds for just about everything.
I've both written and e-mailed Pentax USA concerning this, but have received not replies as yet.
Scott