Originally posted by ThorSanchez Certainly sounds like your camera is in need of repair or factory adjustment. Sorry.
Originally posted by Mikesul I have been using 1.41 on several of my lenses without problems.
Originally posted by repaap Even if my K-3III does work very well, does not necessarily mean that yours does.
Originally posted by Rondec If the camera is under warranty (it should be), you should send it in with your concerns. This certainly doesn't mimic the behavior others have seen on the Forum and you should get your camera fixed or replaced.
Originally posted by Larrymc My sentiments exactly!
All good suggestions, IMO.
The member seems truly frustrated with their K-3 Mark III, including the buffer and memory card throughput, the fixed rear screen, serious misfocusing with two lens models, camera won't select a focus point, camera takes shots with no focus point or random focus points, no AF Fine Adjustment solution for two DA 15mm Limited lenses, and unusually-soft images from the DA 15.
It's hard to say whether the AF issues are a result of camera settings, a faulty camera, an inherent general weakness of the AF and tracking system, or a mis-calibrated AF Fine Adjustment. If I have understood the user's descriptions, it seems that [AF.C plus Auto Area AF] is the main concern. The user's success with their other cameras in similar shooting situations seems to suggest a faulty camera with respect to autofocus -- unusual, but possible. On the other hand, Auto Area + AF.C is not a guarantee of perfect shots of all subjects, particularly with a wide-angle lens and relatively small subject areas. It's not obvious what the other K-3 III settings were in the failed shots, or if the latest firmware (1.41) is a culprit.
- Craig