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wildboar · 02-15-2017, 07:24 PM

When I set the directional/cursor buttons to control AF point selection by default, it works for the viewfinder, but not for live view. In live view I have to hit the Change AF button EVERY time I want to move the point. If I set the AF point in LV, then touch the shutter button, then want to move the AF point again, I have to hit the tiny Change AF button again.

Is this a bug, or is there another setting to tell the camera to use the cursor control for AF selection by default while in live view?

Firmware version 1.4

Adam · 02-15-2017, 08:12 PM

I believe this is intended, since the directional buttons can also be used to pan in live view.

wildboar · 02-15-2017, 08:56 PM

Hmmm... I REALLY wish there was an option for that. I shoot from the hip (and above the head) a lot and I'd love a joystick or full-time AF point buttons in live view. If you have the composition-adjust off (I assume that's what you are referring to), the control buttons should default to whatever setting the the AF-point-selection-buttons custom function is set to.

biz-engineer · 02-16-2017, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by wildboar

Hmmm... I REALLY wish there was an option for that. I shoot from the hip (and above the head) a lot and I'd love a joystick or full-time AF point buttons in live view. If you have the composition-adjust off (I assume that's what you are referring to), the control buttons should default to whatever setting the the AF-point-selection-buttons custom function is set to.

I don't think it is a bug of execution, I think it is void in the design specification. The product may be conform to its specification.

DimC · 02-16-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by wildboar

When I set the directional/cursor buttons to control AF point selection by default, it works for the viewfinder, but not for live view. In live view I have to hit the Change AF button EVERY time I want to move the point. If I set the AF point in LV, then touch the shutter button, then want to move the AF point again, I have to hit the tiny Change AF button again.

Is this a bug, or is there another setting to tell the camera to use the cursor control for AF selection by default while in live view?

Firmware version 1.4

I dont think it's a bug but I find this annoying too.

02-15-2017, 07:24 PM	#1
wildboar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 158	Bug? AF select buttons in LV. When I set the directional/cursor buttons to control AF point selection by default, it works for the viewfinder, but not for live view. In live view I have to hit the Change AF button EVERY time I want to move the point. If I set the AF point in LV, then touch the shutter button, then want to move the AF point again, I have to hit the tiny Change AF button again. Is this a bug, or is there another setting to tell the camera to use the cursor control for AF selection by default while in live view? Firmware version 1.4

02-15-2017, 08:12 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	I believe this is intended, since the directional buttons can also be used to pan in live view. 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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02-15-2017, 08:56 PM	#3
wildboar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 158 Original Poster	Hmmm... I REALLY wish there was an option for that. I shoot from the hip (and above the head) a lot and I'd love a joystick or full-time AF point buttons in live view. If you have the composition-adjust off (I assume that's what you are referring to), the control buttons should default to whatever setting the the AF-point-selection-buttons custom function is set to.

02-16-2017, 12:32 AM	#4
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,253	Originally posted by wildboar Hmmm... I REALLY wish there was an option for that. I shoot from the hip (and above the head) a lot and I'd love a joystick or full-time AF point buttons in live view. If you have the composition-adjust off (I assume that's what you are referring to), the control buttons should default to whatever setting the the AF-point-selection-buttons custom function is set to. I don't think it is a bug of execution, I think it is void in the design specification. The product may be conform to its specification.

02-16-2017, 11:47 AM	#5
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by wildboar When I set the directional/cursor buttons to control AF point selection by default, it works for the viewfinder, but not for live view. In live view I have to hit the Change AF button EVERY time I want to move the point. If I set the AF point in LV, then touch the shutter button, then want to move the AF point again, I have to hit the tiny Change AF button again. Is this a bug, or is there another setting to tell the camera to use the cursor control for AF selection by default while in live view? Firmware version 1.4 I dont think it's a bug but I find this annoying too.

Bug? AF select buttons in LV.

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