Focus thru view finder

Mhully · 03-29-2017, 02:52 AM

When I look through the view finder and hold down the button to take the photo half way to focus I am unable to see the photo come into focus. However I can hear the camera making the noise as if it is focussing. The photo when taken is in focus.
If I use the live view I can see it come into focus.
I have a Pentax K-30.
Any help would be appreciated.

MarkJerling · 03-29-2017, 03:10 AM - **1 Like**

Have you tried the diopter adjustment?

Mhully · 03-29-2017, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Have you tried the diopter adjustment?

What's that?

MarkJerling · 03-29-2017, 02:47 PM

If you slide the eyecup rubber off (up) then under that you'll find your diopter adjustment slide. Focus on something and then adjust the diopter so that the image appears in focus for your eyes.

kh1234567890 · 03-29-2017, 02:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

If you slide the eyecup rubber off (up) then under that you'll find your diopter adjustment slide. Focus on something and then adjust the diopter so that the image appears in focus for your eyes.

Better still, adjust the slider so that the viewfinder markings appear sharp to your eye.

Mhully · 03-29-2017, 10:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mhully

What's that?

Thank you, all sorted

MarkJerling · 03-30-2017, 01:14 AM

Good stuff!

03-29-2017, 02:52 AM	#1
Mhully New Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	Focus thru view finder When I look through the view finder and hold down the button to take the photo half way to focus I am unable to see the photo come into focus. However I can hear the camera making the noise as if it is focussing. The photo when taken is in focus. If I use the live view I can see it come into focus. I have a Pentax K-30. Any help would be appreciated.

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03-29-2017, 03:10 AM - 1 Like	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Have you tried the diopter adjustment?

03-29-2017, 02:39 PM	#3
Mhully New Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Have you tried the diopter adjustment? What's that?

03-29-2017, 02:47 PM	#4
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	If you slide the eyecup rubber off (up) then under that you'll find your diopter adjustment slide. Focus on something and then adjust the diopter so that the image appears in focus for your eyes.

03-29-2017, 02:56 PM - 2 Likes	#5
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by MarkJerling If you slide the eyecup rubber off (up) then under that you'll find your diopter adjustment slide. Focus on something and then adjust the diopter so that the image appears in focus for your eyes. Better still, adjust the slider so that the viewfinder markings appear sharp to your eye.

03-29-2017, 10:36 PM - 1 Like	#6
Mhully New Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mhully What's that? Thank you, all sorted

03-30-2017, 01:14 AM	#7
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Good stuff!