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04-16-2016, 10:49 AM   #1
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can't lock focus in live view

I don't usually use it but today I can't lock focus in live view. It tries to adjust but doesn't get sharp enough to lock focus.
It will fire the shutter in manual focus but not autofocus
BTW it does focus and fire with viewfinder mode

Any ideas much appreciated!

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What lens?

And how close are you? Within MFD?
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What lens?

And how close are you? Within MFD?
Sigma 70-200 2.8. I am not sure what MFD but if you mean minimum focus distance I tried it at various distances

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Maybe this issue??: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/288908-s...live-view.html

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Any idea if the older APO model can be updated as well? It also has inconsistent focus

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Any idea if the older APO model can be updated as well? It also has inconsistent focus
Sorry, no personal experience with that lens.
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