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dbwr · 10-21-2017, 08:53 AM

See attached - it just started doing this one day,
after Mrs. used camera. It's probably something
simple, but I haven't figured it out. ½ press does
auto-focus normal, then when released - viewfinder
looks super contrasty. ack!

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jimr-pdx · 10-21-2017, 11:51 AM

Maybe an Art filter is stuck? If you don't have much programmed into custom modes I'd probably reset to original settings. I know the Ks1 has less in firmware than others, but that has to be there somewhere..

Adam · 10-21-2017, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by dbwr

See attached - it just started doing this one day,
after Mrs. used camera. It's probably something
simple, but I haven't figured it out. ½ press does
auto-focus normal, then when released - viewfinder
looks super contrasty. ack!

That's focus peaking. You can disable it through the control panel or the main menu. Basically, this feature highlights edges when they are in focus. They won't show up in the final image.

dbwr · 10-21-2017, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Adam

That's focus peaking. You can disable it through the control panel or the main menu. Basically, this feature highlights edges when they are in focus. They won't show up in the final image.

Good ol' reset (thanks Jim) worked ... weird it just showed up that way one day.
I played with it a long time, thinking there was some intentional way to set that.
Yeah, Adam - pictures are good, just viewfinder wacky.
:
One other minor note - infinity ∞ sometimes is out of focus. If I manually focus,
all good. Do I need to 'train' it somehow so AF is ok on infinity

stevebrot · 10-21-2017, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by dbwr

I played with it a long time, thinking there was some intentional way to set that.

There is an intentional way to set it. As Adam noted, the feature is called focus peaking and can be leveraged quite readily for easier and more accurate manual focus in live view. It may be switched on/off using either the menu system or the info screen.

BTW...Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Steve

dbwr · 10-22-2017, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

There is an intentional way to set it. As Adam noted, the feature is called focus peaking and can be leveraged quite readily for easier and more accurate manual focus in live view. It may be switched on/off using either the menu system or the info screen.

BTW...Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Steve

This is firmware v 1.00 if it matters.
I went thru every MENU/INFO screen and
still can't see Focus Peaking. The 'reset'
fixed it, but I'd like to find this option.

dbwr · 10-22-2017, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

d i s r e g a r d

was ignoring Live view choice
since didn't say Focus ...

Adam · 10-22-2017, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by dbwr

One other minor note - infinity ∞ sometimes is out of focus. If I manually focus,

You can't always trust the markings on the lens, depending on the ambient conditions. Go by what you see

10-21-2017, 11:58 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by dbwr See attached - it just started doing this one day, after Mrs. used camera. It's probably something simple, but I haven't figured it out. ½ press does auto-focus normal, then when released - viewfinder looks super contrasty. ack! That's focus peaking. You can disable it through the control panel or the main menu. Basically, this feature highlights edges when they are in focus. They won't show up in the final image. 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by dbwr One other minor note - infinity ∞ sometimes is out of focus. If I manually focus, You can't always trust the markings on the lens, depending on the ambient conditions. Go by what you see 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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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Maybe an Art filter is stuck? If you don't have much programmed into custom modes I'd probably reset to original settings. I know the Ks1 has less in firmware than others, but that has to be there somewhere..

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dbwr New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam That's focus peaking. You can disable it through the control panel or the main menu. Basically, this feature highlights edges when they are in focus. They won't show up in the final image. Good ol' reset (thanks Jim) worked ... weird it just showed up that way one day. I played with it a long time, thinking there was some intentional way to set that. Yeah, Adam - pictures are good, just viewfinder wacky. : One other minor note - infinity ∞ sometimes is out of focus. If I manually focus, all good. Do I need to 'train' it somehow so AF is ok on infinity

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dbwr I played with it a long time, thinking there was some intentional way to set that. There is an intentional way to set it. As Adam noted, the feature is called focus peaking and can be leveraged quite readily for easier and more accurate manual focus in live view. It may be switched on/off using either the menu system or the info screen. BTW...Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Steve

10-22-2017, 08:04 AM	#6
dbwr New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot There is an intentional way to set it. As Adam noted, the feature is called focus peaking and can be leveraged quite readily for easier and more accurate manual focus in live view. It may be switched on/off using either the menu system or the info screen. BTW...Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Steve This is firmware v 1.00 if it matters. I went thru every MENU/INFO screen and still can't see Focus Peaking. The 'reset' fixed it, but I'd like to find this option.

10-22-2017, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#7
dbwr New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	d i s r e g a r d was ignoring Live view choice since didn't say Focus ...

K-S1 - good pictures, contrasty viewfinder

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