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cpoteet · 04-01-2020, 09:11 AM

Exactly where is the depth of field button/slider on the K-1? Is there some special trick to seeing depth of field on K-1?

Thank you.

**boriscleto** · 04-01-2020, 09:16 AM - **1 Like**

Right where it's always been on a flagship DSLR...Turn the power switch past On.

cpoteet · 04-01-2020, 12:00 PM

Thank you. I now vaguely recall learning that when I first got the K-1. Before I wrote my inquiry to the forum, I looked through the K-1 manual. If there is information on the DofF switch, it was not obvious.

Regardless, thank you for taking time to answer my question and to solve my problem.

BLanam · 04-01-2020, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Right where it's always been on a flagship DSLR...Turn the power switch past On.

Just thought I'd add that the Preview/DOF switch has the option of Closing down the aperture to check DOF, as well as a digital preview. Recording menu 5, 5.

cpoteet · 04-01-2020, 12:38 PM

The additional information is appreciated.

I just tried the described approach looking through the view finder and then at the digital screen. Reminds me of my old manual lenses on my first reflex, Pentax ME.

Thanks!

Wasp · 04-01-2020, 12:49 PM - **1 Like**

I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful.

**monochrome** · 04-01-2020, 01:15 PM

I use DoF Preview lever rather than Green Button for metering manual lenses whether in OVF or LV. It turns on the meter for decisions ev EV Comp.

**boriscleto** · 04-01-2020, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful.

Using the basic Optical Preview on the power switch doesn't do anything other than stop the lens down. In M mode it turns the meter on too.

Paul the Sunman · 04-02-2020, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by cpoteet

Thank you. I now vaguely recall learning that when I first got the K-1. Before I wrote my inquiry to the forum, I looked through the K-1 manual. If there is information on the DofF switch, it was not obvious.

Page 55 in the K1 manual.

bertwert · 04-02-2020, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful.

I use it a fair bit, means I don't have to remove my eye from the viewfinder.

04-01-2020, 09:11 AM	#1
cpoteet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 100	DofF K-1 Exactly where is the depth of field button/slider on the K-1? Is there some special trick to seeing depth of field on K-1? Thank you.

04-01-2020, 12:00 PM	#3
cpoteet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 100 Original Poster	Yes! Thank you. I now vaguely recall learning that when I first got the K-1. Before I wrote my inquiry to the forum, I looked through the K-1 manual. If there is information on the DofF switch, it was not obvious. Regardless, thank you for taking time to answer my question and to solve my problem.

04-01-2020, 12:06 PM	#4
BLanam New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 9	Preview button has options Originally posted by boriscleto Right where it's always been on a flagship DSLR...Turn the power switch past On. Just thought I'd add that the Preview/DOF switch has the option of Closing down the aperture to check DOF, as well as a digital preview. Recording menu 5, 5.

04-01-2020, 12:38 PM	#5
cpoteet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 100 Original Poster	Digital DoF The additional information is appreciated. I just tried the described approach looking through the view finder and then at the digital screen. Reminds me of my old manual lenses on my first reflex, Pentax ME. Thanks!

04-01-2020, 09:16 AM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Right where it's always been on a flagship DSLR...Turn the power switch past On.

04-01-2020, 12:49 PM - 1 Like	#6
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful.

04-01-2020, 01:15 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I use DoF Preview lever rather than Green Button for metering manual lenses whether in OVF or LV. It turns on the meter for decisions ev EV Comp.

04-01-2020, 03:27 PM - 1 Like	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Wasp I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful. Using the basic Optical Preview on the power switch doesn't do anything other than stop the lens down. In M mode it turns the meter on too.

04-02-2020, 01:09 AM	#9
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by cpoteet Thank you. I now vaguely recall learning that when I first got the K-1. Before I wrote my inquiry to the forum, I looked through the K-1 manual. If there is information on the DofF switch, it was not obvious. Page 55 in the K1 manual.

04-02-2020, 07:59 AM	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Wasp I have to admit that I never use DOF preview in the digital age. In effect one is taking a picture that doesn't get stored. Might as well take the picture and play back the result. But that is just me, I can see this feature being useful. I use it a fair bit, means I don't have to remove my eye from the viewfinder.

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