k-30 or k-5 focus confirm with legacy glass?

pixelvandal · 06-15-2013, 12:06 AM

this is a total newbie question, but as the only pentax cameras i've owned have been contrast detect (k-01 and Q) i'm curious if the regular dslr pentax cameras have focus confirm through the viewfinder like with the nikon bodies? ie; when something comes into focus the centre dot lights up and beeps.
and will it do it with adapted lenses such as m42 etc?

looking to replace my om-d with a k-30 or k-5 as prices are ridiculously cheap at the moment, i already have a bunch of manual pentax glass for the k-01, and i could buy a couple limiteds if i sell off all my olympus gear and come over here totally

then ill have a trio, the k-01, GXR, and a k-??

thanks a lot guys. appreciate it

**jatrax** · 06-15-2013, 12:08 AM

Short answer is yes.

pixelvandal · 06-15-2013, 12:10 AM

nice and easy, thanks mate

Adam · 06-15-2013, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by pixelvandal

this is a total newbie question, but as the only pentax cameras i've owned have been contrast detect (k-01 and Q) i'm curious if the regular dslr pentax cameras have focus confirm through the viewfinder like with the nikon bodies? ie; when something comes into focus the centre dot lights up and beeps.
and will it do it with adapted lenses such as m42 etc?

looking to replace my om-d with a k-30 or k-5 as prices are ridiculously cheap at the moment, i already have a bunch of manual pentax glass for the k-01, and i could buy a couple limiteds if i sell off all my olympus gear and come over here totally

then ill have a trio, the k-01, GXR, and a k-??

thanks a lot guys. appreciate it

Yes, with the center point only however.

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**jatrax** · 06-15-2013, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Yes, with the center point only however.

That's the long answer.

Paleo Pete · 06-15-2013, 07:06 AM

And my K30 does it quite well. According to a friend in Louisiana, his K5 did too.

pixelvandal · 06-15-2013, 06:58 PM

that suits me just fine, i only ever use the centre point anyway.

06-15-2013, 12:06 AM	#1
pixelvandal Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 209	k-30 or k-5 focus confirm with legacy glass? this is a total newbie question, but as the only pentax cameras i've owned have been contrast detect (k-01 and Q) i'm curious if the regular dslr pentax cameras have focus confirm through the viewfinder like with the nikon bodies? ie; when something comes into focus the centre dot lights up and beeps. and will it do it with adapted lenses such as m42 etc? looking to replace my om-d with a k-30 or k-5 as prices are ridiculously cheap at the moment, i already have a bunch of manual pentax glass for the k-01, and i could buy a couple limiteds if i sell off all my olympus gear and come over here totally then ill have a trio, the k-01, GXR, and a k-?? thanks a lot guys. appreciate it

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06-15-2013, 12:08 AM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Short answer is yes.

06-15-2013, 12:10 AM	#3
pixelvandal Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 209 Original Poster	nice and easy, thanks mate

06-15-2013, 02:51 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by pixelvandal this is a total newbie question, but as the only pentax cameras i've owned have been contrast detect (k-01 and Q) i'm curious if the regular dslr pentax cameras have focus confirm through the viewfinder like with the nikon bodies? ie; when something comes into focus the centre dot lights up and beeps. and will it do it with adapted lenses such as m42 etc? looking to replace my om-d with a k-30 or k-5 as prices are ridiculously cheap at the moment, i already have a bunch of manual pentax glass for the k-01, and i could buy a couple limiteds if i sell off all my olympus gear and come over here totally then ill have a trio, the k-01, GXR, and a k-?? thanks a lot guys. appreciate it Yes, with the center point only however. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-15-2013, 06:57 AM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Adam Yes, with the center point only however. That's the long answer.

06-15-2013, 07:06 AM	#6
Paleo Pete Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,880	And my K30 does it quite well. According to a friend in Louisiana, his K5 did too.

06-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#7
pixelvandal Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 209 Original Poster	that suits me just fine, i only ever use the centre point anyway.