No focusing point in my viewfinder

stub · 06-21-2018, 02:03 PM

Anyone got any idea why I have . No focusing point in my viewfinderof my K1. All I get is a red flash to confirm focus ?

**FozzFoster** · 06-21-2018, 02:08 PM

Try factory reset?

amoringello · 06-21-2018, 02:16 PM

FYI, the red does not confirm focus. The green hexagon does, (But they are often very close. Just don't rely 100% on red flash meaning focus is locked).

Are you sure there isn't at least a single focus square in the center?
Although I like the red flash, that is does not do consistently, the new display system is really less than user-friendly.

Adam · 06-21-2018, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by stub

Anyone got any idea why I have . No focusing point in my viewfinderof my K1. All I get is a red flash to confirm focus ?

There are options for this; all the info can be found here:

Pentax K-1 Review - Viewfinder | PentaxForums.com Reviews

The look is a bit more refined that on other Pentax bodies.

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**Mikesul** · 06-25-2018, 06:58 PM

To the OP: did you figure out how to see the focusing point(s)?

stub · 06-26-2018, 08:53 PM

No Im afraid
I didn't and fear my K1 maybe broken there is no focusing screen displayed at all...

stub · 11-26-2018, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by amoringello

FYI, the red does not confirm focus. The green hexagon does, (But they are often very close. Just don't rely 100% on red flash meaning focus is locked).

Are you sure there isn't at least a single focus square in the center?
Although I like the red flash, that is does not do consistently, the new display system is really less than user-friendly.

there definately i not one single focus square in the viewfinder..

---------- Post added 26-11-18 at 11:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mikesul

To the OP: did you figure out how to see the focusing point(s)?

No. I'm afraid not..!!

MarkJerling · 11-27-2018, 02:01 AM

Do you have the AF points enabled in the Viewfinder Overlay menu?

stub · 11-28-2018, 04:13 AM

yes the auto focus points are enabled.. The red light flashes from the edge of the viewfinder screen but not in the centre of the dcreen. Green hexagon confirms focus lock and image is taken. I just have no way of checking where the focus point is.

Just recently I had a repair carried out after the camera was submerged in water. By the Pentax dealers here in the UK.. Could it be that they have taken the focus screen out and forgot to replace it...?

MarkJerling · 11-29-2018, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by stub

yes the auto focus points are enabled.. The red light flashes from the edge of the viewfinder screen but not in the centre of the dcreen. Green hexagon confirms focus lock and image is taken. I just have no way of checking where the focus point is.

Just recently I had a repair carried out after the camera was submerged in water. By the Pentax dealers here in the UK.. Could it be that they have taken the focus screen out and forgot to replace it...?

No, it's not a focus screen issue.

How much of this do you see?

stub · 11-30-2018, 02:23 PM

Thanks for showing an interest Mark...!! Only the wording at the bottom of the screen...

**twilhelm** · 11-30-2018, 02:39 PM

What you see, only the wording at the bottom, is how I have my viewfinder set. I use a lot of manual focus lenses and prefer an uncluttered viewfinder. The nice thing about the K-1 is the ability to turn all of that off and on as needed. Go to Menu 5 and check the wanted boxes in viewfinder overlay to start.

stub · 11-30-2018, 08:23 PM

I already have all the boxes in Menu 5 checked... Hence my original question..

MarkJerling · 11-30-2018, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by stub

I already have all the boxes in Menu 5 checked... Hence my original question..

Have you tried a reset?

stub · 12-01-2018, 04:04 AM

I have.. No success...

06-21-2018, 02:03 PM	#1
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	No focusing point in my viewfinder Anyone got any idea why I have . No focusing point in my viewfinderof my K1. All I get is a red flash to confirm focus ?

11-28-2018, 04:13 AM	#9
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227 Original Poster	yes the auto focus points are enabled.. The red light flashes from the edge of the viewfinder screen but not in the centre of the dcreen. Green hexagon confirms focus lock and image is taken. I just have no way of checking where the focus point is. Just recently I had a repair carried out after the camera was submerged in water. By the Pentax dealers here in the UK.. Could it be that they have taken the focus screen out and forgot to replace it...? Last edited by stub; 11-28-2018 at 04:19 AM.

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amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	FYI, the red does not confirm focus. The green hexagon does, (But they are often very close. Just don't rely 100% on red flash meaning focus is locked). Are you sure there isn't at least a single focus square in the center? Although I like the red flash, that is does not do consistently, the new display system is really less than user-friendly.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by stub Anyone got any idea why I have . No focusing point in my viewfinderof my K1. All I get is a red flash to confirm focus ? There are options for this; all the info can be found here: Pentax K-1 Review - Viewfinder \| PentaxForums.com Reviews The look is a bit more refined that on other Pentax bodies. 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:

06-25-2018, 06:58 PM	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	To the OP: did you figure out how to see the focusing point(s)?

06-26-2018, 08:53 PM	#6
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227 Original Poster	No Im afraid I didn't and fear my K1 maybe broken there is no focusing screen displayed at all...

11-26-2018, 11:23 PM	#7
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227 Original Poster	Originally posted by amoringello FYI, the red does not confirm focus. The green hexagon does, (But they are often very close. Just don't rely 100% on red flash meaning focus is locked). Are you sure there isn't at least a single focus square in the center? Although I like the red flash, that is does not do consistently, the new display system is really less than user-friendly. there definately i not one single focus square in the viewfinder.. ---------- Post added 26-11-18 at 11:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mikesul To the OP: did you figure out how to see the focusing point(s)? No. I'm afraid not..!!

11-27-2018, 02:01 AM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Do you have the AF points enabled in the Viewfinder Overlay menu?

11-29-2018, 07:10 PM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by stub yes the auto focus points are enabled.. The red light flashes from the edge of the viewfinder screen but not in the centre of the dcreen. Green hexagon confirms focus lock and image is taken. I just have no way of checking where the focus point is. Just recently I had a repair carried out after the camera was submerged in water. By the Pentax dealers here in the UK.. Could it be that they have taken the focus screen out and forgot to replace it...? No, it's not a focus screen issue. How much of this do you see?

11-30-2018, 02:39 PM	#12
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	What you see, only the wording at the bottom, is how I have my viewfinder set. I use a lot of manual focus lenses and prefer an uncluttered viewfinder. The nice thing about the K-1 is the ability to turn all of that off and on as needed. Go to Menu 5 and check the wanted boxes in viewfinder overlay to start.

11-30-2018, 08:23 PM	#13
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227 Original Poster	I already have all the boxes in Menu 5 checked... Hence my original question..

11-30-2018, 08:31 PM	#14
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by stub I already have all the boxes in Menu 5 checked... Hence my original question.. Have you tried a reset?

12-01-2018, 04:04 AM	#15
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227 Original Poster	I have.. No success...