K1 with Remote Release - Auto Focus Failure

**bobphoenix** · 11-05-2018, 09:51 PM

I have been using my K1 for a month now and for the first time, I decided to use it at a party where I set it up on a tripod and used an IR remote... Disaster!
Am I missing a setting somewhere...?
When I trigger the camera with the remote, the camera doesn't focus! I will trigger the flash and open the shutter, but no focus.
I even have the camera set to not fire until it is in focus too...

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Bob

derekkite · 11-05-2018, 10:40 PM - **2 Likes**

In the menu, C-10 AF with Remote Cotnrol on or off. Mine is off, so I suspect the default is off.

stevebrot · 11-05-2018, 10:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by derekkite

In the menu, C-10 AF with Remote Cotnrol on or off. Mine is off, so I suspect the default is off.

Yes, the default is OFF as has been the case for Pentax dSLRs for pretty much forever. The rational is that one does not want to take the risk of focus being lost to a passing bird or an element of the background with the photographer away from the camera. It might also be noted that this setting affects IR remote only. A wired remote is not bound by this setting.

Steve

**Bob 256** · 11-06-2018, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Probably what has been suggested, but just in case: If you're using the O-RC1 IR remote, it uses a separate button for the autofocus function. In that case you need to hit that button first (to focus), and then the shutter release. Handy since it allows you to leave the AF with remote activated, and choose whether to autofocus or not. I believe some other IR controls work the same way.

**bobphoenix** · 11-06-2018, 05:11 PM

Thank you all...
Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...!
It's another typical case of operator failure...

Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!!

Thanks again...
Cheers
Bob

**clackers** · 11-06-2018, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by bobphoenix

Thank you all...
Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...!
It's another typical case of operator failure...

Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!!

Thanks again...
Cheers
Bob

I think more generally, Bob, test out a new shooting method or piece of equipment before the event!

It took less than 24 hours before this forum gave you the answer, but it's no good to you if the party's been and gone.

**WPRESTO** · 11-07-2018, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by bobphoenix

Thank you all...
Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...!
It's another typical case of operator failure...

Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!!

Thanks again...
Cheers
Bob

Don't feel bad. Modern cameras have an instruction manual akin to the New York City yellow pages. For my first Pentax, the camera operating instructions that were required reading were hardly longer than the index in the K1 manual. And the selfie remote was unambiguous - bzzzzzz-DAP. You could see & hear it working from start to exposure

stevebrot · 11-07-2018, 10:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

And the selfie remote was unambiguous - bzzzzzz-DAP. You could see & hear it working from start to exposure

...see 0:52...

Vintage Pentax Commercial - YouTube

Steve

11-05-2018, 09:51 PM	#1
bobphoenix Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 439	K1 with Remote Release - Auto Focus Failure I have been using my K1 for a month now and for the first time, I decided to use it at a party where I set it up on a tripod and used an IR remote... Disaster! Am I missing a setting somewhere...? When I trigger the camera with the remote, the camera doesn't focus! I will trigger the flash and open the shutter, but no focus. I even have the camera set to not fire until it is in focus too... Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Bob

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11-05-2018, 10:40 PM - 2 Likes	#2
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	In the menu, C-10 AF with Remote Cotnrol on or off. Mine is off, so I suspect the default is off.

11-05-2018, 10:58 PM - 1 Like	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by derekkite In the menu, C-10 AF with Remote Cotnrol on or off. Mine is off, so I suspect the default is off. Yes, the default is OFF as has been the case for Pentax dSLRs for pretty much forever. The rational is that one does not want to take the risk of focus being lost to a passing bird or an element of the background with the photographer away from the camera. It might also be noted that this setting affects IR remote only. A wired remote is not bound by this setting. Steve

11-06-2018, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#4
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Probably what has been suggested, but just in case: If you're using the O-RC1 IR remote, it uses a separate button for the autofocus function. In that case you need to hit that button first (to focus), and then the shutter release. Handy since it allows you to leave the AF with remote activated, and choose whether to autofocus or not. I believe some other IR controls work the same way.

11-06-2018, 05:11 PM	#5
bobphoenix Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 439 Original Poster	Thank you all... Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...! It's another typical case of operator failure... Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!! Thanks again... Cheers Bob

11-06-2018, 09:49 PM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by bobphoenix Thank you all... Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...! It's another typical case of operator failure... Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!! Thanks again... Cheers Bob I think more generally, Bob, test out a new shooting method or piece of equipment before the event! It took less than 24 hours before this forum gave you the answer, but it's no good to you if the party's been and gone.

11-07-2018, 04:53 AM	#7
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,089	Originally posted by bobphoenix Thank you all... Yep Auto focus with remote was defaulted to off and I missed it when doing a setup... Also, I do have the O-RC1 IR remote and missed that function button too...! It's another typical case of operator failure... Well, it looks like we'll just have to do the party all over again so I can get it right the next time... LOL!!! Thanks again... Cheers Bob Don't feel bad. Modern cameras have an instruction manual akin to the New York City yellow pages. For my first Pentax, the camera operating instructions that were required reading were hardly longer than the index in the K1 manual. And the selfie remote was unambiguous - bzzzzzz-DAP. You could see & hear it working from start to exposure

11-07-2018, 10:17 AM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by WPRESTO And the selfie remote was unambiguous - bzzzzzz-DAP. You could see & hear it working from start to exposure ...see 0:52... Vintage Pentax Commercial - YouTube Steve

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