Increasing Magnification on Live View of my K-70

Roger Dier · 11-07-2019, 07:19 PM - **1 Like**

Hello,

Does anyone know how to increase the magnification of the Live View?

I use my K-70 for astrophotography and it I could increase the magnification of live view it will help me get sharper images.

My hopes lie with you and thank you in advance for responding.

Roger

Adam · 11-07-2019, 07:23 PM - **3 Likes**

Press and hold the OK button, then use the scroll wheel to change the zoom.

crazy4oldcars · 11-07-2019, 08:08 PM

Adam,
Thanks from me, also!
I done learned sumthin'!

Kirk B.

garywakeling · 11-08-2019, 03:33 PM

Today I learnt something, thanks for the question Roger and answer Adam

Benz3ne · 11-08-2019, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

Good tip! I've found I don't need to hold the OK button but instead just press okay once and use the rear scroll wheel. Once you've set it, and half-press the shutter it'll return to 'full screen' view.

Next time you press 'OK' it'll go to the same magnification you left it on last.

crazy4oldcars · 11-08-2019, 06:11 PM

2 days in a row. Y'all better quit, or my head's gonna get full and explode...

Kirk B.

Roger Dier · 11-08-2019, 08:29 PM

Many thanks Adam. Works just like you said it would.

Stonie Tails · 01-03-2021, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Press and hold the OK button, then use the scroll wheel to change the zoom.

Damm, I hate it when I learn something new, Thank you, I've been wondering how to do that

Parallax · 01-03-2021, 12:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Stonie Tails

Damm, I hate it when I learn something new,

Then you're in the wrong place.

If you don't learn something new here every time you log in you're not paying attention.
Welcome to the forum!

**TwoUptons** · 01-03-2021, 03:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

Then you're in the wrong place.

If you don't learn something new here every time you log in you're not paying attention.
Welcome to the forum!

Or you're spending too much time in the rumors threads

-Eric

Roger Dier · 04-20-2021, 05:35 AM

Would like to thank everyone for their help.

**rogerstg** · 04-20-2021, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Next time you press 'OK' it'll go to the same magnification you left it on last.

And one can also set the "Quick Zoom" feature in Playback menu so that the first press is always the same. I set mine to 8X, which, IIRC, approximates 100%

**caliscouser** · 04-20-2021, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by rogerstg

And one can also set the "Quick Zoom" feature in Playback menu so that the first press is always the same. I set mine to 8X, which, IIRC, approximates 100%

This too. 8X is my go to.

Lots of little hidden nuggets in these cameras. Just have to read the manual

**Photos-by-Chas** · 04-21-2021, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by caliscouser

Lots of little hidden nuggets in these cameras. Just have to read the manual

There are many "little hidden nuggets" available in several Pentax cameras. I've learned a few by purchasing the e-guides by Yvon Bourque available here. They are well worth the reasonable prices.

msf4087 · 04-21-2021, 05:47 PM

Have been trying to figure out how to do this on my K-5 for ages... I was hopeful but unfortunately the OK button did not work like it does on the K-70. Might be time to read the eBook on the K-5

11-07-2019, 07:19 PM - 1 Like	#1
Roger Dier Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 51	Increasing Magnification on Live View of my K-70 Hello, Does anyone know how to increase the magnification of the Live View? I use my K-70 for astrophotography and it I could increase the magnification of live view it will help me get sharper images. My hopes lie with you and thank you in advance for responding. Roger

11-07-2019, 07:23 PM - 3 Likes	#2
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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Stonie Tails Damm, I hate it when I learn something new, Then you're in the wrong place. If you don't learn something new here every time you log in you're not paying attention. Welcome to the forum!

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,226	Originally posted by Parallax Then you're in the wrong place. If you don't learn something new here every time you log in you're not paying attention. Welcome to the forum! Or you're spending too much time in the rumors threads -Eric

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rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by Benz3ne Next time you press 'OK' it'll go to the same magnification you left it on last. And one can also set the "Quick Zoom" feature in Playback menu so that the first press is always the same. I set mine to 8X, which, IIRC, approximates 100%

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caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	Originally posted by rogerstg And one can also set the "Quick Zoom" feature in Playback menu so that the first press is always the same. I set mine to 8X, which, IIRC, approximates 100% This too. 8X is my go to. Lots of little hidden nuggets in these cameras. Just have to read the manual

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Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by caliscouser Lots of little hidden nuggets in these cameras. Just have to read the manual There are many "little hidden nuggets" available in several Pentax cameras. I've learned a few by purchasing the e-guides by Yvon Bourque available here. They are well worth the reasonable prices.

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msf4087 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 48	Have been trying to figure out how to do this on my K-5 for ages... I was hopeful but unfortunately the OK button did not work like it does on the K-70. Might be time to read the eBook on the K-5