Anybody know of a accessory or fix for the K-x to add an autofocus assist light?

crossover37 · 07-26-2010, 11:29 PM

It bothers me that the k-x doesn't have an autofocus assist light so I'm wondering if there's an accessory of some sort so I can add this onto my camera.

hegedus · 07-26-2010, 11:38 PM

you can attach flash, for instance AF-360FGZ, it can serve as AF assist light.

icywarm · 07-26-2010, 11:44 PM

same with 540.... but I cannot get used to seeing that red light in the view finder...

crossover37 · 07-26-2010, 11:48 PM

Well my flash assist on my Vivitar DF-383 doesn't reach that far and isn't as effective as a bright beam of light like onset other DSLR's. Even the Entry-Level Nikon D3000 has it. I need a workaround somehow because it's needed in low light (sometimes I don't use flash so the red assist lamp wouldn't apply in this case)

rawr · 07-27-2010, 12:31 AM

Manual focus in low light is a good alternative to AF assist.

lurchlarson · 07-27-2010, 12:36 AM

You could always hold one of these.

Amazon.com: LRI PWK Photon II LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam: Home Improvement

hcc · 07-27-2010, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Manual focus in low light is a good alternative to AF assist.

+1. Strongly agree.

An alternative is to use a powerful torch to assist the AF.

glasbak · 07-27-2010, 02:00 AM

Something like this ?

LIDL

**Sakura** · 07-27-2010, 10:11 AM

Something what really could be usefull is this green laser, it can project a star pattern. (and only $10.76)

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30651

It seems that it isn't allowed in Australie and in the USA according to the text on DX.

GeneV · 07-27-2010, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by icywarm

same with 540.... but I cannot get used to seeing that red light in the view finder...

Whatever assist you use will project something, or it won't work.

future_retro · 07-27-2010, 04:13 PM

Pop up the flash before you autofocus, and then it uses it as the AF assist light, then after the AF confirm just put the flash down before you fire.

Easy and free

redeleon · 07-28-2010, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by future_retro

Pop up the flash before you autofocus, and then it uses it as the AF assist light, then after the AF confirm just put the flash down before you fire.

Easy and free

yes but in some cases it can be very striking when shooting people then some treaking flash is firing at them... (it can cause seizures btw)

Netsoft · 07-28-2010, 09:41 AM

Try this: Photography Lights: Digital Photography and Camcorder Lighting Accessories

crossover37 · 07-28-2010, 10:52 PM

cool thanks netsoft!!! That will work great!

redeleon · 07-29-2010, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by Netsoft

Try this: Photography Lights: Digital Photography and Camcorder Lighting Accessories

what happens if it took a picture with the camera bright?
will it also cast this directional white light?

07-26-2010, 11:29 PM	#1
crossover37 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 214	Anybody know of a accessory or fix for the K-x to add an autofocus assist light? It bothers me that the k-x doesn't have an autofocus assist light so I'm wondering if there's an accessory of some sort so I can add this onto my camera.

07-27-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
Sakura Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 438	Something what really could be usefull is this green laser, it can project a star pattern. (and only $10.76) http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30651 It seems that it isn't allowed in Australie and in the USA according to the text on DX. Last edited by Sakura; 07-28-2010 at 12:07 PM. Reason: typo

07-28-2010, 01:53 AM	#12
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by future_retro Pop up the flash before you autofocus, and then it uses it as the AF assist light, then after the AF confirm just put the flash down before you fire. Easy and free yes but in some cases it can be very striking when shooting people then some treaking flash is firing at them... (it can cause seizures btw) Last edited by redeleon; 07-29-2010 at 01:08 AM. Reason: changed the boring to striking man why did I say boring?? lol

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07-26-2010, 11:38 PM	#2
hegedus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 180	you can attach flash, for instance AF-360FGZ, it can serve as AF assist light.

07-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#3
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	same with 540.... but I cannot get used to seeing that red light in the view finder...

07-26-2010, 11:48 PM	#4
crossover37 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 214 Original Poster	Well my flash assist on my Vivitar DF-383 doesn't reach that far and isn't as effective as a bright beam of light like onset other DSLR's. Even the Entry-Level Nikon D3000 has it. I need a workaround somehow because it's needed in low light (sometimes I don't use flash so the red assist lamp wouldn't apply in this case)

07-27-2010, 12:31 AM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Manual focus in low light is a good alternative to AF assist.

07-27-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	You could always hold one of these. Amazon.com: LRI PWK Photon II LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam: Home Improvement

07-27-2010, 12:51 AM	#7
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Originally posted by rawr Manual focus in low light is a good alternative to AF assist. +1. Strongly agree. An alternative is to use a powerful torch to assist the AF.

07-27-2010, 02:00 AM	#8
glasbak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 369	Something like this ? LIDL

07-27-2010, 02:26 PM	#10
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by icywarm same with 540.... but I cannot get used to seeing that red light in the view finder... Whatever assist you use will project something, or it won't work.

07-27-2010, 04:13 PM	#11
future_retro Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 572	Pop up the flash before you autofocus, and then it uses it as the AF assist light, then after the AF confirm just put the flash down before you fire. Easy and free

07-28-2010, 09:41 AM	#13
Netsoft Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 58	Try this: Photography Lights: Digital Photography and Camcorder Lighting Accessories

07-28-2010, 10:52 PM	#14
crossover37 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 214 Original Poster	cool thanks netsoft!!! That will work great!

07-29-2010, 01:11 AM	#15
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by Netsoft Try this: Photography Lights: Digital Photography and Camcorder Lighting Accessories what happens if it took a picture with the camera bright? will it also cast this directional white light?