K7 focus assist lamp ?

**jpzk** · 12-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Seems like there is some truth after all about this AF assist lamp on the K7.
I have taken some pics under very low light conditions and was able to focus properly!

Now for the stupid questions:

Where is that assist lamp? Can someone in front of the camera see the actual lamp, emitting light? How does it work?

Yeah, I have a K7 and I don't know how a few things work on it.

JP

RBellavance · 12-16-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Where is that assist lamp? Can someone in front of the camera see the actual lamp, emitting light? How does it work?

It's the little white "dot" between the handgrip and the viewfinder "hump", on the front of the camera. It emits a green light when in use.

**Ash** · 12-16-2009, 01:41 PM

Just left of the Pentax logo on the K-7 at the front.

LeDave · 12-16-2009, 02:23 PM

For that small size, it's actually a lot stronger than it looks. I was amazed by the distance this lamp could go, it's definitely handy. Because it's green and unlike the usual white/orange that other cameras have, it looks cooler and matches the Pentax green.

**jpzk** · 12-16-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by RBellavance

It's the little white "dot" between the handgrip and the viewfinder "hump", on the front of the camera. It emits a green light when in use.

Just found it!!

... Nver even noticed that small "round thing" there!
Thanks for the hint.

JP

**jpzk** · 12-16-2009, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Just left of the Pentax logo on the K-7 at the front.

Thanks Ash, as I mentioned in the previous post, I just found that thing ... crazy !
All I need now is to use the remote and place myself in front of the camera and have someone else use it so I can see this green light.

Cheers!

JP

**jpzk** · 12-16-2009, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

For that small size, it's actually a lot stronger than it looks. I was amazed by the distance this lamp could go, it's definitely handy. Because it's green and unlike the usual white/orange that other cameras have, it looks cooler and matches the Pentax green.

Thanks LeDave!

Yeah ... I am anxious to actually see this small gizmo working.
You say it is surprisingly stronger than it looks; do you know how far this can reach?
Green is good ... matches well with the DA*16-50 f2.8 ring too!

Cheers!

JP

RBellavance · 12-17-2009, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Yeah ... I am anxious to actually see this small gizmo working.

Just leave the lens cap on

**jpzk** · 12-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by RBellavance

Just leave the lens cap on

Yeah ... I just shot mysefl!

JP

dlacouture · 12-22-2009, 04:30 PM

I'd say it's good to about 5 meters with my tamron 28-75...

**jpzk** · 12-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by dlacouture

I'd say it's good to about 5 meters with my tamron 28-75...

5 meters is more than a reasonable distance, given that I usually would use this AF assist lamp inside.

JP

12-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	K7 focus assist lamp ? Seems like there is some truth after all about this AF assist lamp on the K7. I have taken some pics under very low light conditions and was able to focus properly! Now for the stupid questions: Where is that assist lamp? Can someone in front of the camera see the actual lamp, emitting light? How does it work? Yeah, I have a K7 and I don't know how a few things work on it. JP

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12-16-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by jpzk Where is that assist lamp? Can someone in front of the camera see the actual lamp, emitting light? How does it work? It's the little white "dot" between the handgrip and the viewfinder "hump", on the front of the camera. It emits a green light when in use.

12-16-2009, 01:41 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Just left of the Pentax logo on the K-7 at the front.

12-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	For that small size, it's actually a lot stronger than it looks. I was amazed by the distance this lamp could go, it's definitely handy. Because it's green and unlike the usual white/orange that other cameras have, it looks cooler and matches the Pentax green.

12-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by RBellavance It's the little white "dot" between the handgrip and the viewfinder "hump", on the front of the camera. It emits a green light when in use. Just found it!! ... Nver even noticed that small "round thing" there! Thanks for the hint. JP

12-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Just left of the Pentax logo on the K-7 at the front. Thanks Ash, as I mentioned in the previous post, I just found that thing ... crazy ! All I need now is to use the remote and place myself in front of the camera and have someone else use it so I can see this green light. Cheers! JP

12-16-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by LeDave For that small size, it's actually a lot stronger than it looks. I was amazed by the distance this lamp could go, it's definitely handy. Because it's green and unlike the usual white/orange that other cameras have, it looks cooler and matches the Pentax green. Thanks LeDave! Yeah ... I am anxious to actually see this small gizmo working. You say it is surprisingly stronger than it looks; do you know how far this can reach? Green is good ... matches well with the DA*16-50 f2.8 ring too! Cheers! JP

12-17-2009, 06:50 AM	#8
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by jpzk Yeah ... I am anxious to actually see this small gizmo working. Just leave the lens cap on

12-22-2009, 02:32 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by RBellavance Just leave the lens cap on Yeah ... I just shot mysefl! JP

12-22-2009, 04:30 PM	#10
dlacouture Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Var, South of France Photos: Albums Posts: 1,074	I'd say it's good to about 5 meters with my tamron 28-75...

12-30-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by dlacouture I'd say it's good to about 5 meters with my tamron 28-75... 5 meters is more than a reasonable distance, given that I usually would use this AF assist lamp inside. JP