Question on original Q

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 08:43 AM

I was going to change the focus to "center point"; and found that on the Q, this appears not something that can be done. On both places where you "should" be able to change the focus point, it is not highlighted, so cannot click on it to change.

Am I missing something?

**Mikesul** · 07-17-2016, 09:28 AM

I am not sure where you are looking. In the main menu go to AF. You will be presented with a number of options with center spot at the bottom. Also if you push the info button you get the screen which allows you to change a number of camera options. I have not picked up my original Q for a long time so I thank you for prompting me to do so. Perhaps you are looking for something other than the center focus?

Kenn100D · 07-17-2016, 10:09 AM

Hav you tried going to info button then selecting the focusing option? If your on the 25 point just use the dial and change the focusing size.

Adam · 07-17-2016, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by csa

I was going to change the focus to "center point"; and found that on the Q, this appears not something that can be done. On both places where you "should" be able to change the focus point, it is not highlighted, so cannot click on it to change.

Am I missing something?

Go in the control panel, highlight the AF point option (center, middle row), and change it to spot.

You'll want the rightmost setting:

Adam
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**csa** · 07-17-2016, 10:34 AM

Adam, the middle block, second row is also "blanked out"; not able to click on it, nor "AF" o the left of it. This block appears to show a face; but unable to click to change it! Also, the first block is blanked out.

vonBaloney · 07-17-2016, 10:37 AM

I'm assuming a native Q AF lens is on the camera?

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 10:38 AM

Yes, the 06. I bought this used, so assume the original owner tweaked the settings, but I don't know what to do, to get these blocks highlighted, so I can use them to change the settings.

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 10:56 AM

When I go into the Menu; Focus Settings, the first two are not highlighted, therefore cannot be adjusted:

Focus Settings

Focus Method (This shows AF)
Autofocus Method.

vonBaloney · 07-17-2016, 11:04 AM

If you bought the Q used, start with a factory reset. Update the firmware -- the original might not recognize the 06. Also check the firmware for the lens itself (it has its own firmware), don't remember if the 06 had an update or not.

EDIT: Looks like the 06 was added w/ firmware v 1.10 (latest version is 1.14), no lens firmware updates (only on the 01 & 02)

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

If you bought the Q used, start with a factory reset. Update the firmware -- the original might not recognize the 06. Also check the firmware for the lens itself (it has its own firmware), don't remember if the 06 had an update or not.

EDIT: Looks like the 06 was added w/ firmware v 1.10 (latest version is 1.14), no lens firmware updates (only on the 01 & 02)

This situation is also with the 01 lens. The camera has the latest firmware update.

Adam · 07-17-2016, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by csa

Adam, the middle block, second row is also "blanked out"; not able to click on it, nor "AF" o the left of it. This block appears to show a face; but unable to click to change it! Also, the first block is blanked out.

Switch out of auto/green mode

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Switch out of auto/green mode

Wow, thanks Adam! That corrected it.

**pacerr** · 07-17-2016, 11:46 AM

And there's a lot of options that may become blanked out if the User Mode knob is in an unintended position too.

**BigMackCam** · 07-17-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Switch out of auto/green mode

Originally posted by csa

:forehead slap: Wow, thanks Adam! That corrected it.

Sheesh... I've *never* done *that*!...

**csa** · 07-17-2016, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Sheesh... I've *never* done *that*!...

None that you'd admit to!

07-17-2016, 08:43 AM	#1
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Question on original Q I was going to change the focus to "center point"; and found that on the Q, this appears not something that can be done. On both places where you "should" be able to change the focus point, it is not highlighted, so cannot click on it to change. Am I missing something?

07-17-2016, 11:04 AM	#9
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	If you bought the Q used, start with a factory reset. Update the firmware -- the original might not recognize the 06. Also check the firmware for the lens itself (it has its own firmware), don't remember if the 06 had an update or not. EDIT: Looks like the 06 was added w/ firmware v 1.10 (latest version is 1.14), no lens firmware updates (only on the 01 & 02) Last edited by vonBaloney; 07-17-2016 at 11:13 AM.

07-17-2016, 11:29 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by csa Adam, the middle block, second row is also "blanked out"; not able to click on it, nor "AF" o the left of it. This block appears to show a face; but unable to click to change it! Also, the first block is blanked out. Switch out of auto/green mode 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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07-17-2016, 09:28 AM	#2
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I am not sure where you are looking. In the main menu go to AF. You will be presented with a number of options with center spot at the bottom. Also if you push the info button you get the screen which allows you to change a number of camera options. I have not picked up my original Q for a long time so I thank you for prompting me to do so. Perhaps you are looking for something other than the center focus?

07-17-2016, 10:09 AM	#3
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Hav you tried going to info button then selecting the focusing option? If your on the 25 point just use the dial and change the focusing size.

07-17-2016, 10:29 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by csa I was going to change the focus to "center point"; and found that on the Q, this appears not something that can be done. On both places where you "should" be able to change the focus point, it is not highlighted, so cannot click on it to change. Am I missing something? Go in the control panel, highlight the AF point option (center, middle row), and change it to spot. You'll want the rightmost setting: 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:

07-17-2016, 10:34 AM	#5
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Adam, the middle block, second row is also "blanked out"; not able to click on it, nor "AF" o the left of it. This block appears to show a face; but unable to click to change it! Also, the first block is blanked out.

07-17-2016, 10:37 AM	#6
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	I'm assuming a native Q AF lens is on the camera?

07-17-2016, 10:38 AM	#7
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Yes, the 06. I bought this used, so assume the original owner tweaked the settings, but I don't know what to do, to get these blocks highlighted, so I can use them to change the settings.

07-17-2016, 10:56 AM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	When I go into the Menu; Focus Settings, the first two are not highlighted, therefore cannot be adjusted: Focus Settings Focus Method (This shows AF) Autofocus Method.

07-17-2016, 11:25 AM	#10
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney If you bought the Q used, start with a factory reset. Update the firmware -- the original might not recognize the 06. Also check the firmware for the lens itself (it has its own firmware), don't remember if the 06 had an update or not. EDIT: Looks like the 06 was added w/ firmware v 1.10 (latest version is 1.14), no lens firmware updates (only on the 01 & 02) This situation is also with the 01 lens. The camera has the latest firmware update.

07-17-2016, 11:35 AM	#12
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Switch out of auto/green mode Wow, thanks Adam! That corrected it.

07-17-2016, 11:46 AM	#13
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	And there's a lot of options that may become blanked out if the User Mode knob is in an unintended position too.

07-17-2016, 01:54 PM	#14
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by Adam Switch out of auto/green mode Originally posted by csa :forehead slap: Wow, thanks Adam! That corrected it. Sheesh... I've never done that!...

07-17-2016, 01:57 PM	#15
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Sheesh... I've never done that!... None that you'd admit to!