K1- Focus Point Illuminate when pressing AF button

DimC · 12-20-2016, 06:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Please Pentax / Ricoh,

I'd like to see the feature on the K1, it's been implemented in all my previous bodies but for some reason It's not available with the K1.

What I need is to have at least the grid display illuminated when I press the AF button (Back Button in my case), in order to see my selected focus point.
I know it can be achieved by pressing the AF Mode button on the side of the camera, so why not directly the same feature with the AF button.
Thanks,

DimC · 01-07-2017, 06:33 AM

I've been shooting 2 concerts recently and it's a PITA the way AF illumination is currently setup

Why oh why did Ricoh Change the system from previous dslr ?? I dont get it .

In Landscape orientation the AF mode button trick can help but in Portrait orientation...NOPE!

I've missed some shots because I was struggling to find where I was AF...Im mad.

12-20-2016, 06:54 AM - 2 Likes	#1
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	K1- Focus Point Illuminate when pressing AF button Please Pentax / Ricoh, I'd like to see the feature on the K1, it's been implemented in all my previous bodies but for some reason It's not available with the K1. What I need is to have at least the grid display illuminated when I press the AF button (Back Button in my case), in order to see my selected focus point. I know it can be achieved by pressing the AF Mode button on the side of the camera, so why not directly the same feature with the AF button. Thanks,

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01-07-2017, 06:33 AM	#2
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813 Original Poster	I've been shooting 2 concerts recently and it's a PITA the way AF illumination is currently setup Why oh why did Ricoh Change the system from previous dslr ?? I dont get it . In Landscape orientation the AF mode button trick can help but in Portrait orientation...NOPE! I've missed some shots because I was struggling to find where I was AF...Im mad.