Focus point changes from spot in LV

**tduell** · 07-12-2016, 08:41 PM

Hello All,
I have a User setting which has 'spot' focus using the optical viewfinder.
If I switch to LV whilst in this User setting the focus point jumps all over the place, and can be multiple points.
Search as I might, I have yet to find a setting that controls this.
Is there a way of ensuring that 'spot' focus is used when I switch to LV?

Cheers,
Terry

Adam · 07-12-2016, 09:09 PM

Live view AF modes are controlled through the control panel (and the second item in the record menu), so you'll want to save that setting in your user mode so it doesn't get changed to the wrong value. Just select spot and you'll get the behavior you're expecting.

That said, you can get much faster live view AF by selecting a multi-point or auto mode.

Grognard · 07-12-2016, 09:12 PM

You should know that AF in OVF and LV have different settings.
By default, AF mode in LV is set to Face Detection, which can be found on p22 in the manual.

**tduell** · 07-12-2016, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Live view AF modes are controlled through the control panel (and the second item in the record menu), so you'll want to save that setting in your user mode so it doesn't get changed to the wrong value. Just select spot and you'll get the behavior you're expecting.

That said, you can get much faster live view AF by selecting a multi-point or auto mode.

Thanks, it's now set how I want it.

Cheers,
Terry

07-12-2016, 08:41 PM	#1
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,513	Focus point changes from spot in LV Hello All, I have a User setting which has 'spot' focus using the optical viewfinder. If I switch to LV whilst in this User setting the focus point jumps all over the place, and can be multiple points. Search as I might, I have yet to find a setting that controls this. Is there a way of ensuring that 'spot' focus is used when I switch to LV? Cheers, Terry

07-12-2016, 09:09 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Live view AF modes are controlled through the control panel (and the second item in the record menu), so you'll want to save that setting in your user mode so it doesn't get changed to the wrong value. Just select spot and you'll get the behavior you're expecting. That said, you can get much faster live view AF by selecting a multi-point or auto mode. 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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Grognard New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 23	You should know that AF in OVF and LV have different settings. By default, AF mode in LV is set to Face Detection, which can be found on p22 in the manual.

07-12-2016, 09:54 PM	#4
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,513 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Live view AF modes are controlled through the control panel (and the second item in the record menu), so you'll want to save that setting in your user mode so it doesn't get changed to the wrong value. Just select spot and you'll get the behavior you're expecting. That said, you can get much faster live view AF by selecting a multi-point or auto mode. Thanks, it's now set how I want it. Cheers, Terry