Clackers' Beginners Tip 55: The Hold Setting in AF-C autofocus

gatorguy · 01-09-2023, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by photogem

That's how I have it set my KP and K-S1 and before K3 and K5IIs.
With the K5IIs it was the first time and since then always except of course my K5 and K200D with Katzeye focusing screen.

I'd like to be able to use a Katzeye with my K3III as well. I have spares (my K-3m has one), and one of those will go on a K70 when it arrives.

**photogem** · 01-09-2023, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I'd like to be able to use a Katzeye with my K3III as well. I have spares (my K-3m has one), and one of those will go on a K70 when it arrives.

You must fill me in about this K-3m...

I see the strength of the K3III partly in the AF ability, which will of course suffer a bit if using a split-image focusing screen.
It is a difficult one, I didn't change the screen on my KP and yet, sometimes I wished for it.

Lucky you to have spares from Katzeye!
Very difficult to find in Europe these days.

gatorguy · 01-09-2023, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by photogem

You must fill me in about this K-3m...

I see the strength of the K3III partly in the AF ability, which will of course suffer a bit if using a split-image focusing screen.
It is a difficult one, I didn't change the screen on my KP and yet, sometimes I wished for it.

Lucky you to have spares from Katzeye!
Very difficult to find in Europe these days.

Good point about a split-image focus screen potentially negatively affecting the AF performance on the K3III. BTW, at one point I had four Katzeye screens, but accidently left one installed on a Ks2 i sold. I think someone here has more than 4 on hand.

As for the K3m it's a monochrome converted K3, courtesy of our own Medex.

**clackers** · 01-11-2023, 03:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Good point about a split-image focus screen potentially negatively affecting the AF performance on the K3III.

Shouldn't be affecting AF performance, Gatorguy?

Should affect spot exposure metering, though.

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01-09-2023, 08:14 AM	#16
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by photogem That's how I have it set my KP and K-S1 and before K3 and K5IIs. With the K5IIs it was the first time and since then always except of course my K5 and K200D with Katzeye focusing screen. I'd like to be able to use a Katzeye with my K3III as well. I have spares (my K-3m has one), and one of those will go on a K70 when it arrives.

01-09-2023, 12:06 PM	#17
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,525	Originally posted by gatorguy I'd like to be able to use a Katzeye with my K3III as well. I have spares (my K-3m has one), and one of those will go on a K70 when it arrives. You must fill me in about this K-3m... I see the strength of the K3III partly in the AF ability, which will of course suffer a bit if using a split-image focusing screen. It is a difficult one, I didn't change the screen on my KP and yet, sometimes I wished for it. Lucky you to have spares from Katzeye! Very difficult to find in Europe these days.

01-09-2023, 12:42 PM	#18
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by photogem You must fill me in about this K-3m... I see the strength of the K3III partly in the AF ability, which will of course suffer a bit if using a split-image focusing screen. It is a difficult one, I didn't change the screen on my KP and yet, sometimes I wished for it. Lucky you to have spares from Katzeye! Very difficult to find in Europe these days. Good point about a split-image focus screen potentially negatively affecting the AF performance on the K3III. BTW, at one point I had four Katzeye screens, but accidently left one installed on a Ks2 i sold. I think someone here has more than 4 on hand. As for the K3m it's a monochrome converted K3, courtesy of our own Medex.

01-11-2023, 03:10 AM - 1 Like	#19
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by gatorguy Good point about a split-image focus screen potentially negatively affecting the AF performance on the K3III. Shouldn't be affecting AF performance, Gatorguy? Should affect spot exposure metering, though.