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Moropo · 09-21-2014, 02:17 PM

I was reading the in-depth review of the K50 to get accustomed to it more (something I didnt do when I bought it months ago) and I saw the following mentioned:

"When outside of the menu, the 4-way pad (d-pad) gives you access to the ISO, white balance, drive mode, and flash sub-menus. There is no other way to access these sub-menus."

When I change the AutoFocus from being Auto to me having to select the focus points active area (with the red dots etc), I control the focus points with the 4-way pad, hence no longer having access to those 4 submenus mentioned?

Adam · 09-21-2014, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Moropo

When I change the AutoFocus from being Auto to me having to select the focus points active area (with the red dots etc), I control the focus points with the 4-way pad, hence no longer having access to those 4 submenus mentioned?

Yes, except that by pressing the "OK" button, you can switch in an out of select mode. Thus, after selecting the desired AF point and pressing OK, the 4-way pad will go back to controlling the ISO, flash, etc. Press OK again and you can go back to AF point selection mode.

Moropo · 09-21-2014, 02:38 PM

After I press the "OK" button nothing happens?

Thanks.

Al_Kahollick · 09-21-2014, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Moropo

After I press the "OK" button nothing happens?

Thanks.

I believe you need to press and hold it for a few seconds.

fgaudet · 09-21-2014, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Al_Kahollick

I believe you need to press and hold it for a few seconds.

What he says ^^^^^

Originally posted by Moropo

After I press the "OK" button nothing happens?

Also a short press of the OK will default your focus point back to center when in focus select mode on the 4 way controller.

A longer press will beep to let you know it has changed mode.

tuggie76 · 09-21-2014, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by fgaudet

What he says ^^^^^

Also a short press of the OK will default your focus point back to center when in focus select mode on the 4 way controller.

A longer press will beep to let you know it has changed mode.

I leave mine on focus points as iso etc are set once and then left alone. I also found out that if you press the o/k in live view you can alter the focus points.

Tuggie76

Moropo · 09-22-2014, 07:52 AM

Thanks everyone.

Indeed after "long-pressing" the OK button, the focus points remains where I put it and I now have access to the 4 menus.

Thanks.

SteveB · 09-22-2014, 11:26 AM

You can customise the Raw/Fx button to instantly toggle the 'AF Active Area' on/off, i.e. take the place of a long OK button press.

09-21-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
Moropo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 131	4-way pad sub-menus? I was reading the in-depth review of the K50 to get accustomed to it more (something I didnt do when I bought it months ago) and I saw the following mentioned: "When outside of the menu, the 4-way pad (d-pad) gives you access to the ISO, white balance, drive mode, and flash sub-menus. There is no other way to access these sub-menus." When I change the AutoFocus from being Auto to me having to select the focus points active area (with the red dots etc), I control the focus points with the 4-way pad, hence no longer having access to those 4 submenus mentioned?

09-21-2014, 02:27 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Moropo When I change the AutoFocus from being Auto to me having to select the focus points active area (with the red dots etc), I control the focus points with the 4-way pad, hence no longer having access to those 4 submenus mentioned? Yes, except that by pressing the "OK" button, you can switch in an out of select mode. Thus, after selecting the desired AF point and pressing OK, the 4-way pad will go back to controlling the ISO, flash, etc. Press OK again and you can go back to AF point selection 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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09-21-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
Moropo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 131 Original Poster	After I press the "OK" button nothing happens? Thanks.

09-21-2014, 03:23 PM	#4
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by Moropo After I press the "OK" button nothing happens? Thanks. I believe you need to press and hold it for a few seconds.

09-21-2014, 03:46 PM	#5
fgaudet Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 726	Originally posted by Al_Kahollick I believe you need to press and hold it for a few seconds. What he says ^^^^^ Originally posted by Moropo After I press the "OK" button nothing happens? Also a short press of the OK will default your focus point back to center when in focus select mode on the 4 way controller. A longer press will beep to let you know it has changed mode.

09-21-2014, 06:17 PM	#6
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by fgaudet What he says ^^^^^ Also a short press of the OK will default your focus point back to center when in focus select mode on the 4 way controller. A longer press will beep to let you know it has changed mode. I leave mine on focus points as iso etc are set once and then left alone. I also found out that if you press the o/k in live view you can alter the focus points. Tuggie76

09-22-2014, 07:52 AM	#7
Moropo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 131 Original Poster	Thanks everyone. Indeed after "long-pressing" the OK button, the focus points remains where I put it and I now have access to the 4 menus. Thanks.

09-22-2014, 11:26 AM	#8
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	You can customise the Raw/Fx button to instantly toggle the 'AF Active Area' on/off, i.e. take the place of a long OK button press.

4-way pad sub-menus?

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