af-c problem

tux · 06-04-2012, 04:07 PM

I was going to purchase a k-01 and had a look at one in the store. I could not get AF-C to work correctly ? I had the camera in AF-C mode I think and set it to center focus but whenever I moved the camera around it would not re-focus most of the time. Sometimes it worked but extremely slow ?

Is this normal ?

selar · 06-04-2012, 04:14 PM

You have to set it to multi point AF for AF-C

tux · 06-04-2012, 04:16 PM

I was going to purchase a k-01 and had a look at one in the store. I could not get AF-C (tracking mode) to work correctly ? I had the camera in AF-C mode I think and set it to center focus but whenever I moved the camera around it would not re-focus most of the time. Sometimes it worked but extremely slow ?

Is this normal ?

tux · 06-04-2012, 04:19 PM

I could not find af-c in the menus so I assume tracking mode is AF-C ?

Adam · 06-04-2012, 04:27 PM

Yes, it's pretty tragic. I wouldn't even call it AF-C.

tux · 06-07-2012, 03:29 PM

ok well that was the deal breaker for me. I take alot of photos of my children & fast/effective af-c is important because they are always moving.

works well on my k-x so looks like I will wait for the k-30

06-04-2012, 04:07 PM	#1
tux Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 82	af-c problem I was going to purchase a k-01 and had a look at one in the store. I could not get AF-C to work correctly ? I had the camera in AF-C mode I think and set it to center focus but whenever I moved the camera around it would not re-focus most of the time. Sometimes it worked but extremely slow ? Is this normal ?

06-04-2012, 04:16 PM	#3
tux Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 82 Original Poster	af-c problem I was going to purchase a k-01 and had a look at one in the store. I could not get AF-C (tracking mode) to work correctly ? I had the camera in AF-C mode I think and set it to center focus but whenever I moved the camera around it would not re-focus most of the time. Sometimes it worked but extremely slow ? Is this normal ?

06-04-2012, 04:27 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Yes, it's pretty tragic. I wouldn't even call it AF-C. 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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06-04-2012, 04:14 PM	#2
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	You have to set it to multi point AF for AF-C

06-04-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
tux Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 82 Original Poster	I could not find af-c in the menus so I assume tracking mode is AF-C ?

06-07-2012, 03:29 PM	#6
tux Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 82 Original Poster	ok well that was the deal breaker for me. I take alot of photos of my children & fast/effective af-c is important because they are always moving. works well on my k-x so looks like I will wait for the k-30