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claytoncramer · 07-05-2021, 02:13 PM

I use my K20D mostly for astrophotography -- not very advanced work. You can see some here Astrophotography.

I would like to use Live View to improve sharpness but I cannot figure out how to turn it on. I can find the Live View choice on the menu. But how in manual exposure mode do I get it to display on the screen?

35mmfilmfan · 07-05-2021, 02:31 PM

Turn the on-off switch all the way to the right. To exit live view, same again.

Not a Number · 07-05-2021, 02:40 PM

Welcome to the Forums. The user manual is available for download but you'll have to search for it as it is no longer on the Ricoh support pages (at least not the global and North American sites)..

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-05-2021, 04:00 PM

As I remember live view on the K20D was not all that great, but maybe I just didn't know how to use it right. Live view in the more current models has Focus Peaking and magnification. The K20D does have magnification, but as I recall the resolution of the rear screen is not great.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-05-2021, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Welcome to the Forums. The user manual is available for download but you'll have to search for it as it is no longer on the Ricoh support pages (at least not the global and North American sites)..

Actually it is on the Global site under discontinued models, I was just there looking to see if they had a manual for the O-GPS1, and stumbled across it. They have them for all of the DSLRs, and even the medium format film cameras. But no O-GPS1.

claytoncramer · 07-05-2021, 04:56 PM

Thank you. That was simple.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-06-2021, 12:22 AM

I’ll just welcome to the forum, as I’ve arrived late to the party

archaeodude · 07-06-2021, 04:02 AM

It sounds like you found your answer!

The forums are a great community with lots of interesting and helpful Pentaxians!

Welcome!

**jatrax** · 07-06-2021, 09:58 AM

No help with the k-20 but welcome!

**jhaji** · 07-21-2021, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the forum.

**Mikesul** · 07-28-2021, 06:59 PM

Welcome to the forum. You should find good answers here.

ShutterPro · 07-29-2021, 02:54 AM

Welcome.

07-05-2021, 02:13 PM	#1
claytoncramer New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 8	Live View I use my K20D mostly for astrophotography -- not very advanced work. You can see some here Astrophotography. I would like to use Live View to improve sharpness but I cannot figure out how to turn it on. I can find the Live View choice on the menu. But how in manual exposure mode do I get it to display on the screen?

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07-05-2021, 02:31 PM	#2
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Turn the on-off switch all the way to the right. To exit live view, same again.

07-05-2021, 02:40 PM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Welcome to the Forums. The user manual is available for download but you'll have to search for it as it is no longer on the Ricoh support pages (at least not the global and North American sites)..

07-05-2021, 04:00 PM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	As I remember live view on the K20D was not all that great, but maybe I just didn't know how to use it right. Live view in the more current models has Focus Peaking and magnification. The K20D does have magnification, but as I recall the resolution of the rear screen is not great.

07-05-2021, 04:46 PM	#5
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by Not a Number Welcome to the Forums. The user manual is available for download but you'll have to search for it as it is no longer on the Ricoh support pages (at least not the global and North American sites).. Actually it is on the Global site under discontinued models, I was just there looking to see if they had a manual for the O-GPS1, and stumbled across it. They have them for all of the DSLRs, and even the medium format film cameras. But no O-GPS1.

07-05-2021, 04:56 PM	#6
claytoncramer New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thank you. That was simple.

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archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	It sounds like you found your answer! The forums are a great community with lots of interesting and helpful Pentaxians! Welcome!

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