K5 ii for manual lenses (Takumar m42)

mrjayviper · 08-14-2020, 10:39 PM

Is this a good combo? I believe this body has no focus peaking which can be a disadvantage. Thanks

kypfer · 08-14-2020, 11:57 PM - **1 Like**

A lack of focus peaking can be a hindrance under very limited circumstances, but I find the little "Green Hexagon" focus confirmation indicator in the viewfinder to be more than adequate for the vast majority of instances, especially if used with the "Catch in focus" ability, whereby the camera will only make an exposure if the lens is in focus.
My *ist DS is my "go-to M42 camera" and has an M42-PK adaptor almost permanently installed. It has no focus peaking or LiveView and I don't find this to be an issue

**PJ1** · 08-15-2020, 12:36 AM - **1 Like**

I tend to agree with the above answer. Focus peaking is good but there is a range of travel where it "peaks". I find myself trying to estimate the exact focus. The problem is that the focus peaking makes it harder to see the actual focus (for me anyway). The green hexagon is the way to go for manual focus. What did we do before focus peaking anyway? FInding focus was never just a happy accident.

mrjayviper · 08-15-2020, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

"Catch in focus" ability,

Please explain? Also Pentax don't require special electronics for focus confirmation? Thanks you

kypfer · 08-15-2020, 01:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

I tend to agree with the above answer. ... What did we do before focus peaking anyway? FInding focus was never just a happy accident.

Haha!
For me it was mostly split-image or micro-prism in the slr viewfinder ... unfortunately not usually compatible with modern autofocus systems

---------- Post added 08-15-20 at 01:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by mrjayviper

Please explain? Also Pentax don't require special electronics for focus confirmation? Thanks you

See "Catch in focus" in the User Manual p.82 ... Pentax DSLRs have never needed "special electronics", it's all built in

mrjayviper · 08-15-2020, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

See "Catch in focus" in the User Manual p.82 ... Pentax DSLRs have never needed "special electronics", it's all built in

I'll download the manual. Thanks

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08-14-2020, 11:57 PM - 1 Like	#2
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	A lack of focus peaking can be a hindrance under very limited circumstances, but I find the little "Green Hexagon" focus confirmation indicator in the viewfinder to be more than adequate for the vast majority of instances, especially if used with the "Catch in focus" ability, whereby the camera will only make an exposure if the lens is in focus. My *ist DS is my "go-to M42 camera" and has an M42-PK adaptor almost permanently installed. It has no focus peaking or LiveView and I don't find this to be an issue

08-15-2020, 12:36 AM - 1 Like	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I tend to agree with the above answer. Focus peaking is good but there is a range of travel where it "peaks". I find myself trying to estimate the exact focus. The problem is that the focus peaking makes it harder to see the actual focus (for me anyway). The green hexagon is the way to go for manual focus. What did we do before focus peaking anyway? FInding focus was never just a happy accident.

08-15-2020, 01:03 AM	#4
mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer "Catch in focus" ability, Please explain? Also Pentax don't require special electronics for focus confirmation? Thanks you

08-15-2020, 01:04 AM - 1 Like	#5
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	Originally posted by PJ1 I tend to agree with the above answer. ... What did we do before focus peaking anyway? FInding focus was never just a happy accident. Haha! For me it was mostly split-image or micro-prism in the slr viewfinder ... unfortunately not usually compatible with modern autofocus systems ---------- Post added 08-15-20 at 01:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by mrjayviper Please explain? Also Pentax don't require special electronics for focus confirmation? Thanks you See "Catch in focus" in the User Manual p.82 ... Pentax DSLRs have never needed "special electronics", it's all built in

08-15-2020, 01:55 AM	#6
mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer See "Catch in focus" in the User Manual p.82 ... Pentax DSLRs have never needed "special electronics", it's all built in I'll download the manual. Thanks