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hr21 · 03-15-2016, 03:31 PM

Hi All,

I've been playing around with video mode, and while I know it isn't a strength of the camera I was wondering whether the autofocus is meant to be so slow?

It seems to take forever to snap in after pressing the AF button on the back whereas manual focusing is really quite quick as expected.

Also, is the focus peaking also meant to be quite faint (and white only?)

Thanks

Adam · 03-16-2016, 05:29 PM

I guess they made the AF slow during recording for the smoothness. Prior to recording it runs at full speed.

I don't think focus peaking works during recording, but white is currently the only color option.

03-15-2016, 03:31 PM	#1
hr21 New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 7	Pentax K-S2 video mode (autofocus?) Hi All, I've been playing around with video mode, and while I know it isn't a strength of the camera I was wondering whether the autofocus is meant to be so slow? It seems to take forever to snap in after pressing the AF button on the back whereas manual focusing is really quite quick as expected. Also, is the focus peaking also meant to be quite faint (and white only?) Thanks

03-16-2016, 05:29 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,428	I guess they made the AF slow during recording for the smoothness. Prior to recording it runs at full speed. I don't think focus peaking works during recording, but white is currently the only color option. 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, 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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