Display zoom focal length on K-3 II?

abruzzi · 05-17-2017, 08:48 PM

Dumb question, but I was wondering it there was a way to get the K-3 II to display what focal length I've zoomed to? I've seen comments about doing it on other Pentax bodies, but none explain how, and I haven't found any reference for the K-3 II. I'd like try fixing my 18-135 to certain specific focal lengths so I can eyeball what a 24 prime, a 30 prime, and a 35 prime field of view looks like to help me make up my mind.

Thanks.

**dms** · 05-17-2017, 08:54 PM

A quick way is snap a picture and then review it.

abruzzi · 05-17-2017, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by dms

A quick way is snap a picture and then review it.

Thanks. I hadn't though of that. It's a bit cumbersome, but I'm sure I can make it work.

Adam · 05-17-2017, 09:12 PM

In playback mode you can see it in the EXIF data (press info a few times), when shooting it's indicated, roughly, on the lens itself.

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abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Display zoom focal length on K-3 II? Dumb question, but I was wondering it there was a way to get the K-3 II to display what focal length I've zoomed to? I've seen comments about doing it on other Pentax bodies, but none explain how, and I haven't found any reference for the K-3 II. I'd like try fixing my 18-135 to certain specific focal lengths so I can eyeball what a 24 prime, a 30 prime, and a 35 prime field of view looks like to help me make up my mind. Thanks.

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dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	A quick way is snap a picture and then review it.

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abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788 Original Poster	Originally posted by dms A quick way is snap a picture and then review it. Thanks. I hadn't though of that. It's a bit cumbersome, but I'm sure I can make it work.

05-17-2017, 09:12 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	In playback mode you can see it in the EXIF data (press info a few times), when shooting it's indicated, roughly, on the lens itself. 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: