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Laurentiu Cristofor · 04-04-2012, 03:41 PM

As much as the K-01 has been discussed here, I am still not clear on one aspect of its operation: does the LCD screen display the DOF for the selected aperture of the lens or does it use the lens wide open (as a DSLR would)?

Adam · 04-04-2012, 04:39 PM

Its works like a DSLR until it goes to meter, basically.

Ole · 04-04-2012, 04:43 PM

Like a DSLR it does have depth of field preview - you can assign DOF preview to one of the buttons, I forgot to which one.

Adam · 04-04-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Ole

DOF preview to one of the buttons, I forgot to which one.

You can assign either button (red or green) actually

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Laurentiu Cristofor · 04-05-2012, 11:47 AM

Cool! It's nice they made the DOF preview configurable. Thanks for the answers!

04-04-2012, 03:41 PM	#1
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Question about K-01 handling of lens aperture As much as the K-01 has been discussed here, I am still not clear on one aspect of its operation: does the LCD screen display the DOF for the selected aperture of the lens or does it use the lens wide open (as a DSLR would)?

04-04-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Its works like a DSLR until it goes to meter, basically. 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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04-04-2012, 04:43 PM	#3
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Like a DSLR it does have depth of field preview - you can assign DOF preview to one of the buttons, I forgot to which one.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Ole DOF preview to one of the buttons, I forgot to which one. You can assign either button (red or green) actually 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:

04-05-2012, 11:47 AM	#5
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	Cool! It's nice they made the DOF preview configurable. Thanks for the answers!

Question about K-01 handling of lens aperture

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