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Live view autofocus on Pentax cameras

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Re: Live view autofocus on Pentax cameras

Adam007 wrote:

Pentax LV is behind other cameras, but it works just fine. The K-1 display could be more detailed. I tend to use LV for still subjects. Never a problem.

If you were otherwise happy with your S1R, I'm not sure why you would add a K-1. As you observe, you can adapt Pentax glass, and it doesn't; sound like AF is a key concern for you. I had an S1R for a month, and I did end up sticking with my K-1. My reasons might not be your reasons:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4452904?fbclid=IwAR1_MbfHuucULUxxewR5vljG85OYSuRHlNNgk4tiR_lAdBn5qmnu0wuV-oM

Good luck!

Thanks very much for responding. I am very happy with my S1R and the K1 is, indeed, not my target pentax camera. The second camera will ideally  have

  • great IQ
  • better low light performance than the S1R (ie not a high MP sensor)
  • a tilt LCD with MF aids and decent AF-S (able to accurately focus a moving target in AF-S mode)
  • lens options that I like (FA 31 and a decent zoom)
  • ideally APS-C (for longer reach with the zoom
  • ideally touch screen (for easy placement of AF target)
  • ability to adapt nikon, M42, sony A mount, etc lenses

The pentax KP is my current target (though I realise the LCD is not touch enabled).

Thanks again for responding.

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