Do Pentax cameras have toggle focus?

April.H · 02-12-2013, 11:02 AM

I have the Kr but haven't figured if there is toggle focus how to do it. If it does have it, where is it! If it doesn't, is there a Pentax camera that has toggle focus or something similar?

Ole · 02-12-2013, 11:09 AM

What do you mean by toggle focus?

**TER-OR** · 02-12-2013, 11:20 AM

I think it may be focus selection - choosing which focus sensor is active. If so, then yes, the Pentax DSLRs have this mode. They have a physical switch to quickly move between center spot-focus, selective focus and "green mode" automatic focus.

April.H · 02-12-2013, 11:23 AM

Yes, that's what I mean focus selection, other brands call it toggle focus. Where is it located on a kr?

Na Horuk · 02-12-2013, 11:27 AM

I don't think a K-r has a physical switch for that, you just hit info and select the focus type. The switch on the front left, near the mount, is only AF/MF, which turns autofocus on or off.

April.H · 02-12-2013, 11:36 AM

I know the AF/MF switch, I'd just like to be able to get focus a little better where I want it.

JinDesu · 02-12-2013, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by April.H

I know the AF/MF switch, I'd just like to be able to get focus a little better where I want it.

It does not have a physical switch to switch between AF.A or AF.C, which the k-5 (and other semi-pro and pro cameras) have.

To switch AF modes, do the follow:

1) Make sure you are on the standard screen showing the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. See below:

2) Press the OK button to enter AF selection mode.
3) Choose between Area AF 5 point, Area AF 11 point, AF center point, or Select Point.
4) Under Area AF 5 point, the center 5 points are used. Similarly, Area AF 11 point will use all 11 points. AF center point only uses the center point. Select point will allow you to use the directional pad (up down left right surrounding the OK button) to choose the AF point you wish to use.

Alternatively - as Na Horuk said, pressing Info will bring you to a quick selection menu that includes AF selection mode within.

If the above did not answer your question, please clarify.

April.H · 02-12-2013, 01:32 PM

I found it!

April.H · 02-12-2013, 01:33 PM

Does the k30 or k5 have a similar set up?

JinDesu · 02-12-2013, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by April.H

Does the k30 or k5 have a similar set up?

If you mean my description, then almost - for the k-30 and k-5, you have to press and hold the center button, I believe. Other than that, it's the same.

What they also have is a toggle switch where your MF/AF switch is that allows them to choose using AF-Sport or AF-Continuous on the fly.

**boriscleto** · 02-12-2013, 01:48 PM

The K-5 has a dedicated switch.

JinDesu · 02-12-2013, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The K-5 has a dedicated switch.

Oh my - I didn't even know that. More reason for me to get a k-5II~

**TER-OR** · 02-12-2013, 02:19 PM

And on the mode ring the K-5 has a meter selection switch similar to that - center, center-weighted, green. That I use a lot - but usually I stay in center-point focus. No VR switch anymore, it's probably the only thing on my K10 I really do miss.

Na Horuk · 02-12-2013, 02:31 PM

Also, remember that a lot of Pentax lenses have quickshift, so you can use AF and then quickly manually adjust

April.H · 02-16-2013, 01:30 PM

I'm dreaming of getting a K5 someday! I don't have any lenses with a quick shift right now, I'd love to get one and try it out!

02-12-2013, 11:02 AM	#1
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02-12-2013, 11:09 AM	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	What do you mean by toggle focus?

02-12-2013, 11:20 AM	#3
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I think it may be focus selection - choosing which focus sensor is active. If so, then yes, the Pentax DSLRs have this mode. They have a physical switch to quickly move between center spot-focus, selective focus and "green mode" automatic focus.

02-12-2013, 11:23 AM	#4
April.H Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western KS Posts: 53 Original Poster	Yes, that's what I mean focus selection, other brands call it toggle focus. Where is it located on a kr?

02-12-2013, 11:27 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I don't think a K-r has a physical switch for that, you just hit info and select the focus type. The switch on the front left, near the mount, is only AF/MF, which turns autofocus on or off.

02-12-2013, 11:36 AM	#6
April.H Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western KS Posts: 53 Original Poster	I know the AF/MF switch, I'd just like to be able to get focus a little better where I want it.

02-12-2013, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by April.H I know the AF/MF switch, I'd just like to be able to get focus a little better where I want it. It does not have a physical switch to switch between AF.A or AF.C, which the k-5 (and other semi-pro and pro cameras) have. To switch AF modes, do the follow: 1) Make sure you are on the standard screen showing the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. See below: 2) Press the OK button to enter AF selection mode. 3) Choose between Area AF 5 point, Area AF 11 point, AF center point, or Select Point. 4) Under Area AF 5 point, the center 5 points are used. Similarly, Area AF 11 point will use all 11 points. AF center point only uses the center point. Select point will allow you to use the directional pad (up down left right surrounding the OK button) to choose the AF point you wish to use. Alternatively - as Na Horuk said, pressing Info will bring you to a quick selection menu that includes AF selection mode within. If the above did not answer your question, please clarify.

02-12-2013, 01:32 PM	#8
April.H Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western KS Posts: 53 Original Poster	I found it!

02-12-2013, 01:33 PM	#9
April.H Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western KS Posts: 53 Original Poster	Does the k30 or k5 have a similar set up?

02-12-2013, 01:39 PM	#10
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by April.H Does the k30 or k5 have a similar set up? If you mean my description, then almost - for the k-30 and k-5, you have to press and hold the center button, I believe. Other than that, it's the same. What they also have is a toggle switch where your MF/AF switch is that allows them to choose using AF-Sport or AF-Continuous on the fly.

02-12-2013, 01:48 PM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	The K-5 has a dedicated switch.

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02-12-2013, 02:00 PM	#12
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by boriscleto The K-5 has a dedicated switch. Oh my - I didn't even know that. More reason for me to get a k-5II~

02-12-2013, 02:19 PM	#13
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	And on the mode ring the K-5 has a meter selection switch similar to that - center, center-weighted, green. That I use a lot - but usually I stay in center-point focus. No VR switch anymore, it's probably the only thing on my K10 I really do miss.

02-12-2013, 02:31 PM	#14
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Also, remember that a lot of Pentax lenses have quickshift, so you can use AF and then quickly manually adjust

02-16-2013, 01:30 PM	#15
April.H Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western KS Posts: 53 Original Poster	I'm dreaming of getting a K5 someday! I don't have any lenses with a quick shift right now, I'd love to get one and try it out!