Focus lock, where is it?

Sevilla · 10-20-2020, 11:33 AM

Hello!
does the Pentax K1II have a focus lock function? where is it?
Thanks!

**jatrax** · 10-20-2020, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Sevilla

focus lock function?

I am not sure what you are asking for. The light that comes on when focus lock is achieved? Or something else?

Sevilla · 10-20-2020, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

I am not sure what you are asking for. The light that comes on when focus lock is achieved? Or something else?

I need to know if it is possible in the K1II to "lock" the focus at a determinate point (subject) so that the focus stays the same even if the main subject changes.

**jatrax** · 10-20-2020, 12:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Set it to back button focus. This disconnects the focus action from the shutter action. So you focus with the back button and it stays at that point no matter how many times you take a picture.

I set all of my cameras that way as soon as they come out of the box.

stevebrot · 10-20-2020, 12:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Sevilla

I need to know if it is possible in the K1II to "lock" the focus at a determinate point (subject) so that the focus stays the same even if the main subject changes.

Assuming you are configured for other than continuous AF, holding half-press on the shutter should work as should holding down the AF button on the back.

Steve

**savoche** · 10-20-2020, 12:23 PM - **1 Like**

You can also configure the AF button to "disconnect" the autofocus. That is, if you press and hold the AF button the camera will not re-focus when you press the shutter button. Sort of the opposite of what jatrax suggested. Either of those options will require you to do some menu diving, though. Steve's suggestion works right out of the box.

FWIW, I prefer to configure it the way jatrax describes. Takes some getting used to, but I think it gives you the best control.

**Wingincamera** · 10-20-2020, 01:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Back button focus is probably the way to go. I used this with the K-5 and K-S2 but when I got my KP my fingers would not get used to the new button arrangement. I finally gave up and went back to using the shutter for a focus lock. If I want to lock the focus on a particular point after achieving focus I just switch the camera to manual focus. Usually, this is when making a panorama photo. I just have to remember to switch the camera back to autofocus afterward.

Sevilla · 10-20-2020, 05:24 PM

thank you all, I was hoping there could be a simple one button operation

MarkJerling · 10-20-2020, 05:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sevilla

thank you all, I was hoping there could be a simple one button operation

There is! Shutter button half press, with the camera set to AF-S, as several members have replied above.

Been that way since the very first Pentax autofocus film cameras and works the same on every digital Pentax camera.

**aslyfox** · 10-21-2020, 03:18 AM

manual

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1-2.pdf

I recommend the OP start reading at page 56

back button autofocus described on pg 57 using " AF " button

Sevilla · 10-21-2020, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Got it, Thank you again. the problem now is, will I remember it?...

reh321 · 10-21-2020, 08:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

manual

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1-2.pdf

I recommend the OP start reading at page 56

back button autofocus described on pg 57 using " AF " button

But the OP asked for “one button operation” {in #8} - which to me means the shutter button when the camera is set “AF-S” mode as ‘Markii’ stated in #9.

**aslyfox** · 10-21-2020, 09:09 AM

I was just pointing out where the OP could find " back button " AF

**gaweidert** · 10-21-2020, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sevilla

Got it, Thank you again. the problem now is, will I remember it?...

If you are like me you will remember it later when you are reviewing your photos.

10-20-2020, 11:33 AM	#1
Sevilla Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 66	Focus lock, where is it? Hello! does the Pentax K1II have a focus lock function? where is it? Thanks!

10-21-2020, 03:18 AM	#10
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	manual http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1-2.pdf I recommend the OP start reading at page 56 back button autofocus described on pg 57 using " AF " button Last edited by aslyfox; 10-21-2020 at 03:26 AM.

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10-20-2020, 11:35 AM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Sevilla focus lock function? I am not sure what you are asking for. The light that comes on when focus lock is achieved? Or something else?

10-20-2020, 12:00 PM	#3
Sevilla Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 66 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax I am not sure what you are asking for. The light that comes on when focus lock is achieved? Or something else? I need to know if it is possible in the K1II to "lock" the focus at a determinate point (subject) so that the focus stays the same even if the main subject changes.

10-20-2020, 12:03 PM - 5 Likes	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Set it to back button focus. This disconnects the focus action from the shutter action. So you focus with the back button and it stays at that point no matter how many times you take a picture. I set all of my cameras that way as soon as they come out of the box.

10-20-2020, 12:06 PM - 3 Likes	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Sevilla I need to know if it is possible in the K1II to "lock" the focus at a determinate point (subject) so that the focus stays the same even if the main subject changes. Assuming you are configured for other than continuous AF, holding half-press on the shutter should work as should holding down the AF button on the back. Steve

10-20-2020, 12:23 PM - 1 Like	#6
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	You can also configure the AF button to "disconnect" the autofocus. That is, if you press and hold the AF button the camera will not re-focus when you press the shutter button. Sort of the opposite of what jatrax suggested. Either of those options will require you to do some menu diving, though. Steve's suggestion works right out of the box. FWIW, I prefer to configure it the way jatrax describes. Takes some getting used to, but I think it gives you the best control.

10-20-2020, 01:30 PM - 3 Likes	#7
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	Back button focus is probably the way to go. I used this with the K-5 and K-S2 but when I got my KP my fingers would not get used to the new button arrangement. I finally gave up and went back to using the shutter for a focus lock. If I want to lock the focus on a particular point after achieving focus I just switch the camera to manual focus. Usually, this is when making a panorama photo. I just have to remember to switch the camera back to autofocus afterward.

10-20-2020, 05:24 PM	#8
Sevilla Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 66 Original Poster	thank you all, I was hoping there could be a simple one button operation

10-20-2020, 05:31 PM - 1 Like	#9
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Sevilla thank you all, I was hoping there could be a simple one button operation There is! Shutter button half press, with the camera set to AF-S, as several members have replied above. Been that way since the very first Pentax autofocus film cameras and works the same on every digital Pentax camera.

10-21-2020, 07:31 AM - 1 Like	#11
Sevilla Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 66 Original Poster	Got it, Thank you again. the problem now is, will I remember it?...

10-21-2020, 08:12 AM - 2 Likes	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by aslyfox manual http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1-2.pdf I recommend the OP start reading at page 56 back button autofocus described on pg 57 using " AF " button But the OP asked for “one button operation” {in #8} - which to me means the shutter button when the camera is set “AF-S” mode as ‘Markii’ stated in #9.

10-21-2020, 09:09 AM	#13
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	I was just pointing out where the OP could find " back button " AF

10-21-2020, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#14
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by Sevilla Got it, Thank you again. the problem now is, will I remember it?... If you are like me you will remember it later when you are reviewing your photos.