K1, Autofocus after timer goes off

PiotrM · 03-01-2018, 11:19 AM

When shooting a selfie, I sometimes want the autofocus to go off after the timer interval expires since I'm not in the picture yet at button-push time. Is there a setting that allows you to do this? I'd rather avoid buying a remote control.

I have a K-1.

Adam · 03-01-2018, 11:32 AM

Since the K-1 doesn't have a selfie mode, I do believe that a remote (or control via image sync + wifi) would be the way to go. There are lots of very cheap knock-off remotes available if you can't track down a remote control F.

stevebrot · 03-01-2018, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by PiotrM

I'd rather avoid buying a remote control.

If your cell phone is old enough to have an IR blaster, there are free apps that work quite well and have more features than the Pentax IR remotes. I use DSLR Remote by bitshift with my Samsung S5.

Steve

**UncleVanya** · 03-01-2018, 12:14 PM

The alternative - which I have done with a manual focus A* 85mm f/1.4 - is to have someone else stand where you will be, get the focus nailed. (Turn off AF if using AF lens). Start the timer, have a nice marker on the ground - get your stand in to move out of the way and step in their place

(Or get superpowers like Elastagirl and hold the device at the correct distance and just push the button... LOL)

fehknt · 03-01-2018, 01:55 PM

Edit: Adam mentioned wifi tether. Therefore, I agree with him.

If you Wifi-tether to phone, use live-view on phone to engage autofocus when you're in position, and take the photo. Option 2 for me has been static environmental props that you can check focus on and align your body with after the fact as suggested, but that only works for some compositions.

**mattt** · 03-01-2018, 02:32 PM

I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus.

**BruceBanner** · 03-01-2018, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by mattt

I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus.

CD huh, wassat?

PiotrM · 03-01-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

CD huh, wassat?

I want to know this too as it's a good workaround. Interval shooting with focus on each shot is something I've seen before in either the manual or in a menu somewhere, but I don't remember where.

As for the other answers, well I don't have a smart phone on me. I do have a windows laptop, but the ios/android emulators present one problem or another and I can't get ricoh's app to download.

I wonder if it would be possible to mod a selfie mode into the k1 firmware. Anyone know if there's an sdk available? Depending on usability I could probably throw something together.

stevebrot · 03-01-2018, 05:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

CD huh, wassat?

Originally posted by PiotrM

I want to know this too

Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies.

Steve

**Ex Finn.** · 03-01-2018, 05:38 PM

Not sure if this would be something worth giving a try, works with my ASUS 2in1 and KP. My Pentax wifi remote software - PentaxForums.com You would want the latest version.
The smart phone Wi-Fi app. is pretty good BTW.

**BruceBanner** · 03-01-2018, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by mattt

I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies.

Steve

Thanks guys, never thought of doing that hehe.

**mattt** · 03-02-2018, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies.

Steve

^^^^^ Exactly ^^^^^

03-01-2018, 11:19 AM	#1
PiotrM New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 14	K1, Autofocus after timer goes off When shooting a selfie, I sometimes want the autofocus to go off after the timer interval expires since I'm not in the picture yet at button-push time. Is there a setting that allows you to do this? I'd rather avoid buying a remote control. I have a K-1.

03-01-2018, 11:32 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Since the K-1 doesn't have a selfie mode, I do believe that a remote (or control via image sync + wifi) would be the way to go. There are lots of very cheap knock-off remotes available if you can't track down a remote control F. 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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03-01-2018, 11:43 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by PiotrM I'd rather avoid buying a remote control. If your cell phone is old enough to have an IR blaster, there are free apps that work quite well and have more features than the Pentax IR remotes. I use DSLR Remote by bitshift with my Samsung S5. Steve

03-01-2018, 12:14 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	The alternative - which I have done with a manual focus A* 85mm f/1.4 - is to have someone else stand where you will be, get the focus nailed. (Turn off AF if using AF lens). Start the timer, have a nice marker on the ground - get your stand in to move out of the way and step in their place (Or get superpowers like Elastagirl and hold the device at the correct distance and just push the button... LOL)

03-01-2018, 01:55 PM	#5
fehknt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 142	Edit: Adam mentioned wifi tether. Therefore, I agree with him. If you Wifi-tether to phone, use live-view on phone to engage autofocus when you're in position, and take the photo. Option 2 for me has been static environmental props that you can check focus on and align your body with after the fact as suggested, but that only works for some compositions.

03-01-2018, 02:32 PM	#6
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus.

03-01-2018, 03:26 PM	#7
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by mattt I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus. CD huh, wassat?

03-01-2018, 04:10 PM	#8
PiotrM New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by BruceBanner CD huh, wassat? I want to know this too as it's a good workaround. Interval shooting with focus on each shot is something I've seen before in either the manual or in a menu somewhere, but I don't remember where. As for the other answers, well I don't have a smart phone on me. I do have a windows laptop, but the ios/android emulators present one problem or another and I can't get ricoh's app to download. I wonder if it would be possible to mod a selfie mode into the k1 firmware. Anyone know if there's an sdk available? Depending on usability I could probably throw something together.

03-01-2018, 05:27 PM - 2 Likes	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by BruceBanner CD huh, wassat? Originally posted by PiotrM I want to know this too Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies. Steve

03-01-2018, 05:38 PM	#10
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Not sure if this would be something worth giving a try, works with my ASUS 2in1 and KP. My Pentax wifi remote software - PentaxForums.com You would want the latest version. The smart phone Wi-Fi app. is pretty good BTW.

03-01-2018, 07:25 PM	#11
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by mattt I use CD autofocus with interval shooting when doing selfie type photos. The interval and delay makes it easy to pick a few choice poses and the face detect in live view is the trick to nail focus. Originally posted by stevebrot Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies. Steve Thanks guys, never thought of doing that hehe.

03-02-2018, 10:29 AM	#12
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by stevebrot Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). On Pentax it includes face detect, making it good for selfies. Steve ^^^^^ Exactly ^^^^^