K3 halo around objects in live view

geordieman · 06-20-2014, 03:19 PM

I have noticed that when using live view on my K3 every object on the screen has a silver outline ( a bit like a halo except that the silver lines are very sharp).
However a soon as the camera focuses the view returns to normal until the focus indicator bleeps and then they re-appear again, Images are not effected, but it is very annoying for a camera of this class.
My K30 does not have this problem.
Can anyone make a guess before its sends me nuts

sundr · 06-20-2014, 03:30 PM

It sounds like the focus peaking is turned on. You can turn it off: camera menu 3>live view.

**RobA_Oz** · 06-20-2014, 03:32 PM

Definitely sounds like focus peaking, which is a feature of a camera of this class!

rawr · 06-20-2014, 03:58 PM

As the K-3 manual suggests, it looks like focus peaking is at work. It can be turned off if desired:

Adam · 06-20-2014, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by geordieman

My K30 does not have this problem.

Your K-30 also has this feature, but you may have had it disabled.

If you're using AF lenses you probably won't need it, but it's invaluable when focusing manually.

Details on the focus peaking can be found here:
Pentax K-3 Review - Autofocus - PF Reviews

geordieman · 06-22-2014, 07:16 AM

Many thanks guys, doh read the manual I think.
A great camera, well worth the outlay.

06-20-2014, 03:19 PM	#1
geordieman New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 22	K3 halo around objects in live view I have noticed that when using live view on my K3 every object on the screen has a silver outline ( a bit like a halo except that the silver lines are very sharp). However a soon as the camera focuses the view returns to normal until the focus indicator bleeps and then they re-appear again, Images are not effected, but it is very annoying for a camera of this class. My K30 does not have this problem. Can anyone make a guess before its sends me nuts

06-20-2014, 03:30 PM	#2
sundr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	It sounds like the focus peaking is turned on. You can turn it off: camera menu 3>live view. Last edited by sundr; 06-20-2014 at 03:46 PM.

06-20-2014, 03:59 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by geordieman My K30 does not have this problem. Your K-30 also has this feature, but you may have had it disabled. If you're using AF lenses you probably won't need it, but it's invaluable when focusing manually. Details on the focus peaking can be found here: Pentax K-3 Review - Autofocus - PF Reviews 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:

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06-20-2014, 03:32 PM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Definitely sounds like focus peaking, which is a feature of a camera of this class!

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	As the K-3 manual suggests, it looks like focus peaking is at work. It can be turned off if desired:

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geordieman New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 22 Original Poster	Many thanks guys, doh read the manual I think. A great camera, well worth the outlay.