How to use af at the video(k-30)

PinkFloyd · 08-30-2012, 12:26 AM

i bought new pentax k-30. it is perfect dslr ..bu i cant find autofocus at video mod
actually im amateur photographer so i need a help

bobik314 · 08-30-2012, 02:03 AM

As far I know K30 and K5 don't have AF while recording movie. I don't know if there is firmware mod to it.

ihasa · 08-30-2012, 02:20 AM

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The K30 (but not the K5) definitely does AF in video mode. But not continuously.

From the in-depth review:

Quote:

Autofocus

Autofocus can be used before and during recording. However, the feature that a lot of users are looking for—continuous AF during recording—is not available here. While recording, you can press the AF/AE-L button to force the camera to refocus, but once it locks onto a target it stops and you have to press it again to refocus a second time, etc. This is the same regardless of which Contrast AF mode you've selected, Face Detection and Tracking included.

More Pentax news at: Pentax K-30 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

I would still try and use manual focus if possible. Much quieter and smoother, more professional.

PinkFloyd · 08-30-2012, 11:17 AM

hmm thank you for answer

i saw some videos on youtube they are using af when recording video so i asked why i cant do it

You Tube

08-30-2012, 12:26 AM	#1
PinkFloyd New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	How to use af at the video(k-30) i bought new pentax k-30. it is perfect dslr ..bu i cant find autofocus at video mod actually im amateur photographer so i need a help

08-30-2012, 02:20 AM	#3
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	[Moved thread from Pentax Articles] The K30 (but not the K5) definitely does AF in video mode. But not continuously. From the in-depth review: Quote: Autofocus Autofocus can be used before and during recording. However, the feature that a lot of users are looking for—continuous AF during recording—is not available here. While recording, you can press the AF/AE-L button to force the camera to refocus, but once it locks onto a target it stops and you have to press it again to refocus a second time, etc. This is the same regardless of which Contrast AF mode you've selected, Face Detection and Tracking included. More Pentax news at: Pentax K-30 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com I would still try and use manual focus if possible. Much quieter and smoother, more professional. Last edited by ihasa; 08-30-2012 at 02:32 AM.

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08-30-2012, 02:03 AM	#2
bobik314 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Poznań Posts: 27	As far I know K30 and K5 don't have AF while recording movie. I don't know if there is firmware mod to it.