Quick bit of help please (K-1 custom settings)

alamo5000 · 07-04-2018, 07:11 PM

I use live view with the zoom in function for a lot of precise focus needs.

The default setting is to turn the dial on top of the camera to activate the zoom.

How do I assign a button to that function rather than the dial?

Any pro tips and help are appreciated.

Adam · 07-04-2018, 07:29 PM

Anything stopping you from using the rear e-dial? I believe that's the default.

alamo5000 · 07-04-2018, 07:40 PM

I think that is what I am using now. When in live view turn the dial and it goes to zoom.

I thought there was a non complicated way to customize it to a button instead of the dial.

If there is a way I might want to try it out and see if I like it or not.

**dakight** · 07-04-2018, 08:36 PM

I don't remember setting anything special, but on my K-1 when I press the "OK" button, in the center of the 4-way controller, it activates live view zoom. The 4 directional buttons control the position of the window and the rear wheel controls the amount of zoom. The rear wheel normally controls aperture whether in live view or not until the zoom is activated. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for...

alamo5000 · 07-04-2018, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by dakight

I don't remember setting anything special, but on my K-1 when I press the "OK" button, in the center of the 4-way controller, it activates live view zoom. The 4 directional buttons control the position of the window and the rear wheel controls the amount of zoom. The rear wheel normally controls aperture whether in live view or not until the zoom is activated. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for...

Duuhhh. Now I feel dumb. LOL

That worked like a charm.

I had no idea the OK button activated the live zoom.

Problem solved.

Adam · 07-04-2018, 08:46 PM

You might be looking for the "quick zoom" setting. This controls the default magnification that's shown at first:

kiwi_jono · 07-04-2018, 08:49 PM

You can also set the "Quick Zoom" level (playback menu) so that when you press "Ok" it goes to that zoom level (I have mine fairly well magnified initially to save time and if you like you can go straight to 100%).

Not quite sure of your use case as I would find the rear e-dial would be far quicker to zoom with than buttons but in any case that is the only option.

LensBeginner · 07-05-2018, 03:17 AM

I like to zoom with the rear dial... everything just "clicked" when I transitioned from the K-01 to thr K-30: rear dial zooms, front dial goes back and forth in the gallery while maintaining magnification and position.
Very handy when checking focus or blur or whatever.

07-04-2018, 07:11 PM	#1
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,918	Quick bit of help please (K-1 custom settings) I use live view with the zoom in function for a lot of precise focus needs. The default setting is to turn the dial on top of the camera to activate the zoom. How do I assign a button to that function rather than the dial? Any pro tips and help are appreciated.

07-04-2018, 07:29 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,830	Anything stopping you from using the rear e-dial? I believe that's the default. 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, 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:

07-04-2018, 08:46 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,830	You might be looking for the "quick zoom" setting. This controls the default magnification that's shown at first: 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, 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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07-04-2018, 07:40 PM	#3
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,918 Original Poster	I think that is what I am using now. When in live view turn the dial and it goes to zoom. I thought there was a non complicated way to customize it to a button instead of the dial. If there is a way I might want to try it out and see if I like it or not.

07-04-2018, 08:36 PM	#4
dakight Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	I don't remember setting anything special, but on my K-1 when I press the "OK" button, in the center of the 4-way controller, it activates live view zoom. The 4 directional buttons control the position of the window and the rear wheel controls the amount of zoom. The rear wheel normally controls aperture whether in live view or not until the zoom is activated. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for...

07-04-2018, 08:46 PM	#5
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,918 Original Poster	Originally posted by dakight I don't remember setting anything special, but on my K-1 when I press the "OK" button, in the center of the 4-way controller, it activates live view zoom. The 4 directional buttons control the position of the window and the rear wheel controls the amount of zoom. The rear wheel normally controls aperture whether in live view or not until the zoom is activated. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for... Duuhhh. Now I feel dumb. LOL That worked like a charm. I had no idea the OK button activated the live zoom. Problem solved.

07-04-2018, 08:49 PM	#7
kiwi_jono Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,025	You can also set the "Quick Zoom" level (playback menu) so that when you press "Ok" it goes to that zoom level (I have mine fairly well magnified initially to save time and if you like you can go straight to 100%). Not quite sure of your use case as I would find the rear e-dial would be far quicker to zoom with than buttons but in any case that is the only option.

07-05-2018, 03:17 AM	#8
LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,674	I like to zoom with the rear dial... everything just "clicked" when I transitioned from the K-01 to thr K-30: rear dial zooms, front dial goes back and forth in the gallery while maintaining magnification and position. Very handy when checking focus or blur or whatever.

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