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monty69 · 03-09-2015, 07:30 PM

The general talk on the K5ii is there is no FP,sorry to disappoint users, but it works on my K5ii the firmware is 1.4 I havn`t worried about checking to see if there is any updates after this version

The serial No is 4605312,it is strange no one else has this feature,I don`t use it but it is there.

**Nakedgun** · 03-09-2015, 07:36 PM

V 1.07 is latest firmware listed, that I see.

Perhaps you're thinking of live view?

**crewl1** · 03-09-2015, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by monty69

The general talk on the K5ii is there is no FP,sorry to disappoint users, but it works on my K5ii the firmware is 1.4 I havn`t worried about checking to see if there is any updates after this version

The serial No is 4605312,it is strange no one else has this feature,I don`t use it but it is there.

Need video proof please.

stevebrot · 03-09-2015, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by monty69

it is strange no one else has this feature

Perhaps you can give detailed steps to use, enable, and disable this feature. If it is present on your camera, it undocumented. It is also not in the change log for available firmware updates.

Steve

eddaytona · 03-09-2015, 10:44 PM

Are you sure you're not thinking of the "blinkies" for blown highlights etc?

Steve.Ledger · 03-09-2015, 11:26 PM

Or preview zoom...

monty69 · 03-10-2015, 12:02 AM

i know this would attract attention when I posted it,that is why it has taken so long to do it,let me explain what happens going into live view
there is a square box when the shutter is half pressed it expands and appears to focus as does my i phone and point and shoot camera.
I cant think of any reason for this to happen if it is not FP,if it is not let me know(and you will)

Adam · 03-10-2015, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by monty69

I cant think of any reason for this to happen if it is not FP,if it is not let me know(and you will)

That's just magnification, not focus peaking. Focus peaking highlights the edges of objects that are in focus.

No peaking:

Peaking:

rawr · 03-10-2015, 12:24 AM

A handy video demo of focus-peaking at work [in the Fuji X100]:

You Tube

It's a great feature of the K-3.

Steve.Ledger · 03-10-2015, 12:49 AM

I was going to suggest the OP might be thinking of AF Autozoom, but it's not documented in the manual either.

This is how it's explained in the K-50 manual

Oldbayrunner · 03-10-2015, 06:26 AM

The K5ll series works a little different. One does not have to pre select this by enabling a feature on or off in a menu for AF zooming in live view. One simply utilizes zooming when in Live View mode for AF or MF using the Info button. It will up to x6 magnification while in AF mode and up to x10 magnification in MF mode. This info is found on page 150 under Available Operations in the K5ll/lls manual. This is not to be confused with the menu selection for turning on or off the Preview magnification.

The OP may more than likely depressed the Info Button while he was in Live View enabling the zoom, thinking he turned on some sort of focus peaking.

03-09-2015, 07:30 PM	#1
monty69 New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 23	Focus Peaking K5ii The general talk on the K5ii is there is no FP,sorry to disappoint users, but it works on my K5ii the firmware is 1.4 I havn`t worried about checking to see if there is any updates after this version The serial No is 4605312,it is strange no one else has this feature,I don`t use it but it is there.

03-10-2015, 12:12 AM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by monty69 I cant think of any reason for this to happen if it is not FP,if it is not let me know(and you will) That's just magnification, not focus peaking. Focus peaking highlights the edges of objects that are in focus. No peaking: Peaking: 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:

03-10-2015, 12:49 AM	#10
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	I was going to suggest the OP might be thinking of AF Autozoom, but it's not documented in the manual either. This is how it's explained in the K-50 manual Attached Images

03-10-2015, 06:26 AM	#11
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	The K5ll series works a little different. One does not have to pre select this by enabling a feature on or off in a menu for AF zooming in live view. One simply utilizes zooming when in Live View mode for AF or MF using the Info button. It will up to x6 magnification while in AF mode and up to x10 magnification in MF mode. This info is found on page 150 under Available Operations in the K5ll/lls manual. This is not to be confused with the menu selection for turning on or off the Preview magnification. The OP may more than likely depressed the Info Button while he was in Live View enabling the zoom, thinking he turned on some sort of focus peaking. Last edited by Oldbayrunner; 03-10-2015 at 06:38 AM.

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03-09-2015, 07:36 PM	#2
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	V 1.07 is latest firmware listed, that I see. Perhaps you're thinking of live view?

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by monty69 The general talk on the K5ii is there is no FP,sorry to disappoint users, but it works on my K5ii the firmware is 1.4 I havn`t worried about checking to see if there is any updates after this version The serial No is 4605312,it is strange no one else has this feature,I don`t use it but it is there. Need video proof please.

03-09-2015, 09:31 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monty69 it is strange no one else has this feature Perhaps you can give detailed steps to use, enable, and disable this feature. If it is present on your camera, it undocumented. It is also not in the change log for available firmware updates. Steve

03-09-2015, 10:44 PM	#5
eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	Are you sure you're not thinking of the "blinkies" for blown highlights etc?

03-09-2015, 11:26 PM	#6
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Or preview zoom...

03-10-2015, 12:02 AM	#7
monty69 New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 23 Original Poster	i know this would attract attention when I posted it,that is why it has taken so long to do it,let me explain what happens going into live view there is a square box when the shutter is half pressed it expands and appears to focus as does my i phone and point and shoot camera. I cant think of any reason for this to happen if it is not FP,if it is not let me know(and you will)

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