How to select auto focus point in K5

vvasanth365 · 06-19-2017, 03:25 AM

Hi,
I am new to Pentax and using K-5 with Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens. How to select an auto focus point in 5/11-Focus points group.
Expecting that I can select an available auto focus point in a frame and take shot then change to point point again and take shot.
Thanks,
Vasanth

Caver · 06-19-2017, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by vvasanth365

Hi,
I am new to Pentax and using K-5 with Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens. How to select an auto focus point in 5/11-Focus points group.
Expecting that I can select an available auto focus point in a frame and take shot then change to point point again and take shot.
Thanks,
Vasanth

I suppose you don't have the manual... Here you can dowlnoad it:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf

See page 127 for what you want.

Adam · 06-19-2017, 03:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Select SEL mode using the AF mode switch, then while shooting simply press the OK button and use the directional buttons to change the AF point. You'll see your selection in the viewfinder and on the status screen.

vvasanth365 · 06-20-2017, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Select SEL mode using the AF mode switch, then while shooting simply press the OK button and use the directional buttons to change the AF point. You'll see your selection in the viewfinder and on the status screen.

Thank you so much, Adam. This is what I looking for.

---------- Post added 06-20-17 at 02:53 AM ----------

Originally posted by Caver

I suppose you don't have the manual... Here you can dowlnoad it:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf

See page 127 for what you want.

Thanks, caver. I have user manual for K5 but I did not get answers for my need from it. I was expecting something like Adam's reply.

Last edited by vvasanth365; 06-20-2017 at 02:51 AM.

06-19-2017, 03:25 AM	#1
vvasanth365 New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 5	How to select auto focus point in K5 Hi, I am new to Pentax and using K-5 with Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens. How to select an auto focus point in 5/11-Focus points group. Expecting that I can select an available auto focus point in a frame and take shot then change to point point again and take shot. Thanks, Vasanth

06-19-2017, 03:51 AM	#2
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by vvasanth365 Hi, I am new to Pentax and using K-5 with Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens. How to select an auto focus point in 5/11-Focus points group. Expecting that I can select an available auto focus point in a frame and take shot then change to point point again and take shot. Thanks, Vasanth I suppose you don't have the manual... Here you can dowlnoad it: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf See page 127 for what you want. Last edited by Caver; 06-19-2017 at 03:57 AM.

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06-19-2017, 03:53 AM - 2 Likes	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Select SEL mode using the AF mode switch, then while shooting simply press the OK button and use the directional buttons to change the AF point. You'll see your selection in the viewfinder and on the status screen.

06-20-2017, 02:23 AM	#4
vvasanth365 New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Select SEL mode using the AF mode switch, then while shooting simply press the OK button and use the directional buttons to change the AF point. You'll see your selection in the viewfinder and on the status screen. Thank you so much, Adam. This is what I looking for. ---------- Post added 06-20-17 at 02:53 AM ---------- Originally posted by Caver I suppose you don't have the manual... Here you can dowlnoad it: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf See page 127 for what you want. Thanks, caver. I have user manual for K5 but I did not get answers for my need from it. I was expecting something like Adam's reply. Last edited by vvasanth365; 06-20-2017 at 02:51 AM.