Pentax Q Focus assist

dltorre · 07-18-2013, 02:45 PM

Hi,

Focus assist work when manual focusing on the kit 02 lens, but when I install any K mount with the Fotodiox adapter, it does not magnify the image while focusing.
Anybody having the same issue?

Thanks

Adam · 07-18-2013, 04:54 PM

I think you may need to have the genuine adapter, but I'm not 100% sure.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-18-2013, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by dltorre

Hi,

Focus assist work when manual focusing on the kit 02 lens, but when I install any K mount with the Fotodiox adapter, it does not magnify the image while focusing.
Anybody having the same issue?

Thanks

Check page 93 of the Q Manual. I had this happened and it drove crazy til I figured it out.

stormtech · 07-18-2013, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Check page 93 of the Q Manual. I had this happened and it drove crazy til I figured it out.

I didn't know it kicked in when turning the focus ring - I'll have to see if it works. But, I am used to just hitting the 'OK' button.

dltorre · 07-18-2013, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I didn't know it kicked in when turning the focus ring - I'll have to see if it works. But, I am used to just hitting the 'OK' button.

The OK button is the answer!!!!!
Thanks a lot!

stormtech · 07-18-2013, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by dltorre

The OK button is the answer!!!!!
Thanks a lot!

Also, you can turn the magnification off with a half press of the shutter button.

07-18-2013, 02:45 PM	#1
dltorre Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	Pentax Q Focus assist Hi, Focus assist work when manual focusing on the kit 02 lens, but when I install any K mount with the Fotodiox adapter, it does not magnify the image while focusing. Anybody having the same issue? Thanks

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07-18-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by dltorre Hi, Focus assist work when manual focusing on the kit 02 lens, but when I install any K mount with the Fotodiox adapter, it does not magnify the image while focusing. Anybody having the same issue? Thanks Check page 93 of the Q Manual. I had this happened and it drove crazy til I figured it out.

07-18-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Check page 93 of the Q Manual. I had this happened and it drove crazy til I figured it out. I didn't know it kicked in when turning the focus ring - I'll have to see if it works. But, I am used to just hitting the 'OK' button.

07-18-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
dltorre Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech I didn't know it kicked in when turning the focus ring - I'll have to see if it works. But, I am used to just hitting the 'OK' button. The OK button is the answer!!!!! Thanks a lot!

07-18-2013, 10:51 PM	#6
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by dltorre The OK button is the answer!!!!! Thanks a lot! Also, you can turn the magnification off with a half press of the shutter button.