K-x autofus when using a remote

Bruceman20 · 01-26-2013, 03:03 PM

Is there some other step involved in getting a K-x to autofocus when using a remote besides enabling it in the Custom menu, item #11? I've done that and when I press the remote button, it simply activates the shutter. Using the 3-second delay just delays the shutter-trip without activating the autofocus. I'm using this remote: http://cloud8.lbox.me/images/384x384/201209/remote-control-for-pentax_txcrwq1346906781224.jpg

Any advise would be welcome.

Bruce

SteveB · 01-27-2013, 12:26 PM

I have the same remote control and it does the same as yours by default. My K-30 has a menu option for this:- AF with Remote Control, 1 is default, 2 activates AF before the shutter fires. Have a look to see if yours has something similar.

I also bought a cheap wired remote and that has a half-press button for AF/shutter so works much like the camera's shutter button. Not sure if the K-x has a socket though.

Bruceman20 · 01-27-2013, 07:41 PM

Thanks, Steve. I had discovered in another thread here about the menu item you referenced. I set that and it didn't seem to make a difference. Maybe I should try pulling the batteries. I think you're right about the K-x not having a socket. It has a USB port, but I think that's only for hooking to a computer. I'll let you know if the power-cycling works out.

PentaxScott · 01-28-2013, 02:51 PM

The Pentax bodies that allow for AF through a wireless remote do so with the Pentax O-RC1 (waterproof) remote and not the Pentax F remote. This is because the O-RC1 has multiple buttons on it, one of which has been programmed to allow AF. Some 3rd party options may also allow for AF, but its almost certain that those 3rd party options will need to be multi button remotes as well.

SteveB · 01-28-2013, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by PentaxScott

The Pentax bodies that allow for AF through a wireless remote do so with the Pentax O-RC1 (waterproof) remote and not the Pentax F remote. This is because the O-RC1 has multiple buttons on it, one of which has been programmed to allow AF. Some 3rd party options may also allow for AF, but its almost certain that those 3rd party options will need to be multi button remotes as well.

Not on the K-30. One button and you can AF and shoot, but what you can't do is just AF.

Bruceman20 · 01-28-2013, 06:09 PM

I finally got it sorted out. I started playing around with it and discovered if it was in AutoPict or any of the pre-program modes it would in fact focus prior to shooting. A little more poking around and I discovered the AF Mode setting. It had been set to continuous, which apparently prevents it from focusing prior to tripping the shutter when using the remote, even if it has been set that way in the extended menu. I really need to spend some quality time in the manual. As soon as I can lay my hands on it again. Thanks for all the tips folks!

ofer4 · 01-28-2013, 11:26 PM

Very interesting, Bruceman20. Thanks for investigating. And indeed...I think we all would have had to do some digging for this one.

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01-26-2013, 03:03 PM	#1
Bruceman20 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central New York Posts: 166	K-x autofus when using a remote Is there some other step involved in getting a K-x to autofocus when using a remote besides enabling it in the Custom menu, item #11? I've done that and when I press the remote button, it simply activates the shutter. Using the 3-second delay just delays the shutter-trip without activating the autofocus. I'm using this remote: http://cloud8.lbox.me/images/384x384/201209/remote-control-for-pentax_txcrwq1346906781224.jpg Any advise would be welcome. Bruce

01-27-2013, 12:26 PM	#2
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	I have the same remote control and it does the same as yours by default. My K-30 has a menu option for this:- AF with Remote Control, 1 is default, 2 activates AF before the shutter fires. Have a look to see if yours has something similar. I also bought a cheap wired remote and that has a half-press button for AF/shutter so works much like the camera's shutter button. Not sure if the K-x has a socket though.

01-27-2013, 07:41 PM	#3
Bruceman20 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central New York Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks, Steve. I had discovered in another thread here about the menu item you referenced. I set that and it didn't seem to make a difference. Maybe I should try pulling the batteries. I think you're right about the K-x not having a socket. It has a USB port, but I think that's only for hooking to a computer. I'll let you know if the power-cycling works out.

01-28-2013, 02:51 PM	#4
PentaxScott Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Photos: Albums Posts: 182	The Pentax bodies that allow for AF through a wireless remote do so with the Pentax O-RC1 (waterproof) remote and not the Pentax F remote. This is because the O-RC1 has multiple buttons on it, one of which has been programmed to allow AF. Some 3rd party options may also allow for AF, but its almost certain that those 3rd party options will need to be multi button remotes as well.

01-28-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	Originally posted by PentaxScott The Pentax bodies that allow for AF through a wireless remote do so with the Pentax O-RC1 (waterproof) remote and not the Pentax F remote. This is because the O-RC1 has multiple buttons on it, one of which has been programmed to allow AF. Some 3rd party options may also allow for AF, but its almost certain that those 3rd party options will need to be multi button remotes as well. Not on the K-30. One button and you can AF and shoot, but what you can't do is just AF.

01-28-2013, 06:09 PM	#6
Bruceman20 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central New York Posts: 166 Original Poster	I finally got it sorted out. I started playing around with it and discovered if it was in AutoPict or any of the pre-program modes it would in fact focus prior to shooting. A little more poking around and I discovered the AF Mode setting. It had been set to continuous, which apparently prevents it from focusing prior to tripping the shutter when using the remote, even if it has been set that way in the extended menu. I really need to spend some quality time in the manual. As soon as I can lay my hands on it again. Thanks for all the tips folks!

01-28-2013, 11:26 PM	#7
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Very interesting, Bruceman20. Thanks for investigating. And indeed...I think we all would have had to do some digging for this one.

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