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'tips and tricks' thread - Pentax K-70, K-S1, K-S2, K-50, K-500

Started Oct 8, 2017 | Discussions thread
klimbkat
klimbkat Senior Member • Posts: 2,659
Re: 'tips and tricks' thread - Pentax K-70, K-S1, K-S2, K-50, K-500

ArrowMaker wrote:

K-S2 macro not working

When I set my dial to "SCN" and select flower, it will not focus up close. I wonder if I have made a contradictory setting some place.

I will appreciate good advice.

P.S. It worked when new, but that was almost two years ago.

Jim

Your scene selection on the camera body has nothing to do with the ability of the lens to close focus. All lenses have different characteristics - some will focus closer than others - but if you want true close ups, get a macro lens. Pentax has several, there are others available as well. A macro lens on your K-S2 will allow shots like this:

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