K-7 & AF illuminator.

LeDave · 01-02-2010, 06:58 AM

Does anybody here who own a K-7 also wishes that sometimes the AF illuminator would go on more often? It doesn't go on often when the light is sort-of-low and it's hard to focus, but it does work always when in near darkness. Sometimes I wish that it would go on more often in dim light.

cyy47 · 01-02-2010, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

Does anybody here who own a K-7 also wishes that sometimes the AF illuminator would go on more often? It doesn't go on often when the light is sort-of-low and it's hard to focus, but it does work always when in near darkness. Sometimes I wish that it would go on more often in dim light.

Yes, I agree. Sometimes the motor goes back and forth and the illuminator just wouldn't come on. I wish it would be built in to sense the repeatitive motor motion, or give user control of forcing the activation of the light.

LeDave · 01-02-2010, 09:15 AM

A firmware release would most certainly be able to fix this.

**jpzk** · 01-02-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

A firmware release would most certainly be able to fix this.

Agreed!
And I am also sure that Pentax has a lot of hidden little tricks which could be had with such firmware updates.
Example: USER mode ... why can't we have the possibility of storing at least 3 settings?

JP

arpaagent · 01-02-2010, 10:48 AM

I'm with you on this one. It REALLY irks me when my AF searches but the assist beam does not come on. Really, unless I am in almost complete darkness focusing on a black object, it doesn't come on. Kind of lame because I paid for that feature on the K-7 but it doesn't ever do any work!

That's one of the few minor gripes that i have with the K-7. Really a brilliant camera in many regards. So I hope that this can be fixed, or at least allow it to be set to always activate when focusing if the user knows that they are in dim conditions.

LeDave · 01-02-2010, 10:51 AM

Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it.

**jpzk** · 01-02-2010, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it.

That is a very good idea and also maybe we should ask for more "storage" with the USER mode. I find that very handy but would like to have a couple more storage bins in there.

Hope this Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site is not related to the Canadian Pentax site because they are really BAD at returning inquiries. I know from personal experience.
Once, I tried the US site for some "irks" regarding a specific camera-lens combo and got some responses. But for anything warranty-related or repair-related, I have to deal with them Canucks at Pentax and it is not easy.

JP

**jpzk** · 01-02-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it.

Message sent to Pentax as proposed!
JP

01-02-2010, 06:58 AM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	K-7 & AF illuminator. Does anybody here who own a K-7 also wishes that sometimes the AF illuminator would go on more often? It doesn't go on often when the light is sort-of-low and it's hard to focus, but it does work always when in near darkness. Sometimes I wish that it would go on more often in dim light.

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01-02-2010, 09:00 AM	#2
cyy47 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 157	Originally posted by LeDave Does anybody here who own a K-7 also wishes that sometimes the AF illuminator would go on more often? It doesn't go on often when the light is sort-of-low and it's hard to focus, but it does work always when in near darkness. Sometimes I wish that it would go on more often in dim light. Yes, I agree. Sometimes the motor goes back and forth and the illuminator just wouldn't come on. I wish it would be built in to sense the repeatitive motor motion, or give user control of forcing the activation of the light.

01-02-2010, 09:15 AM	#3
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	A firmware release would most certainly be able to fix this.

01-02-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by LeDave A firmware release would most certainly be able to fix this. Agreed! And I am also sure that Pentax has a lot of hidden little tricks which could be had with such firmware updates. Example: USER mode ... why can't we have the possibility of storing at least 3 settings? JP

01-02-2010, 10:48 AM	#5
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	I'm with you on this one. It REALLY irks me when my AF searches but the assist beam does not come on. Really, unless I am in almost complete darkness focusing on a black object, it doesn't come on. Kind of lame because I paid for that feature on the K-7 but it doesn't ever do any work! That's one of the few minor gripes that i have with the K-7. Really a brilliant camera in many regards. So I hope that this can be fixed, or at least allow it to be set to always activate when focusing if the user knows that they are in dim conditions.

01-02-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it.

01-02-2010, 07:56 PM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by LeDave Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it. That is a very good idea and also maybe we should ask for more "storage" with the USER mode. I find that very handy but would like to have a couple more storage bins in there. Hope this Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site is not related to the Canadian Pentax site because they are really BAD at returning inquiries. I know from personal experience. Once, I tried the US site for some "irks" regarding a specific camera-lens combo and got some responses. But for anything warranty-related or repair-related, I have to deal with them Canucks at Pentax and it is not easy. JP

01-02-2010, 08:02 PM	#8
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by LeDave Customer Support - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site Click on "Contact Customer Service Web Form ", we should all send a request for Pentax to release a firmware to upgrade the AF illuminator/assist lamp for the Pentax K-7. Make sure you explain to them that it doesn't go on as often as you want and that it hunts, etc. etc. The more detailed the better, it gives them a better idea of what's wrong and how to deal with it. Message sent to Pentax as proposed! JP

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