Focus confirmation question

**eccs19** · 05-31-2010, 04:10 PM

On my *istD, once I upgraded to the Katzeye focusing screen, focus confirmation didn't work any more, but that didn't bother me to much, as my results improved just because of the split screen. Just wondering if the K7 has similar results, or will the focus confirmation still work with a split screen.

Adam · 05-31-2010, 04:42 PM

Are you sure? Make sure you've got your camera set to AF. The confirmation should still work, as it's independent of the focusing screen.

JeffJS · 05-31-2010, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Are you sure? Make sure you've got your camera set to AF. The confirmation should still work, as it's independent of the focusing screen.

But it's possible and even somewhat likely that the screen and the confirmation no longer agree. Some shimming may be required. That said, Confirmation works on the K7 regardless of focus mode. Can't answer the part about the K7 with a split screen but it shouldn't be any different than any of the other cameras.

**eccs19** · 05-31-2010, 06:50 PM

I guess maybe I missed the key point. AF won't do, as I'm using all manual lenses. (taks)

AOShep · 05-31-2010, 09:09 PM

I have the Katzeye split-screen on my K10D and the focus confirmation works even with a manual focus lens.

vrrattko · 06-08-2010, 06:01 AM

I've encountered opposite problem on K10D. Since installing Katzeye, i noticed I have my focus confirmed, but split screen shows it slightly out of focus. Strange is that my focus confirmation is usually more precise than split screen. Maybe the Katzeye focusing screen is misaligned? Or I need to visit eye doctor...

stevewig · 06-08-2010, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by vrrattko

I've encountered opposite problem on K10D. Since installing Katzeye, i noticed I have my focus confirmed, but split screen shows it slightly out of focus. Strange is that my focus confirmation is usually more precise than split screen. Maybe the Katzeye focusing screen is misaligned? Or I need to visit eye doctor...

More likely you have a Front or Back focusing problem, requiring shimming activity.

05-31-2010, 04:10 PM	#1
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Focus confirmation question On my *istD, once I upgraded to the Katzeye focusing screen, focus confirmation didn't work any more, but that didn't bother me to much, as my results improved just because of the split screen. Just wondering if the K7 has similar results, or will the focus confirmation still work with a split screen.

05-31-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Are you sure? Make sure you've got your camera set to AF. The confirmation should still work, as it's independent of the focusing screen. 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:

06-08-2010, 06:01 AM	#6
vrrattko Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 753	RE I've encountered opposite problem on K10D. Since installing Katzeye, i noticed I have my focus confirmed, but split screen shows it slightly out of focus. Strange is that my focus confirmation is usually more precise than split screen. Maybe the Katzeye focusing screen is misaligned? Or I need to visit eye doctor...

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05-31-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Adam Are you sure? Make sure you've got your camera set to AF. The confirmation should still work, as it's independent of the focusing screen. But it's possible and even somewhat likely that the screen and the confirmation no longer agree. Some shimming may be required. That said, Confirmation works on the K7 regardless of focus mode. Can't answer the part about the K7 with a split screen but it shouldn't be any different than any of the other cameras.

05-31-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	I guess maybe I missed the key point. AF won't do, as I'm using all manual lenses. (taks)

05-31-2010, 09:09 PM	#5
AOShep Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	I have the Katzeye split-screen on my K10D and the focus confirmation works even with a manual focus lens.

06-08-2010, 06:50 AM	#7
stevewig Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 773	Originally posted by vrrattko I've encountered opposite problem on K10D. Since installing Katzeye, i noticed I have my focus confirmed, but split screen shows it slightly out of focus. Strange is that my focus confirmation is usually more precise than split screen. Maybe the Katzeye focusing screen is misaligned? Or I need to visit eye doctor... More likely you have a Front or Back focusing problem, requiring shimming activity.