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Fine-tuning the autofocus, G (p.64), P.64 – Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera (Black) User Manual

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You can set the autofocus operation in

B

mode. Select

whether to lock focus or continue autofocus.
When [Continuous AF] is selected, autofocus is performed
automatically without pressing

0

halfway. The continuous

autofocus function is available only when a compatible lens is
attached.

When [Highlight Edge] or [Extract Edge] is selected, the outline
and contrast of the subject in focus are emphasized, and this
makes it easier to check the focus. This function works in both

v

and

w

focus methods.

u

Caution

• While autofocusing and recording a movie, focus peaking is

not displayed.

• While focus peaking is displayed, the histogram and highlight

alert are not displayed.

You can select the camera operation priority for when the

0

is pressed fully from [Focus-priority] and [Release-

priority].

You can make settings so that the camera detects the faces of
up to ten people and performs autofocus for the detected faces.

You can precisely fine-tune your lenses with the camera’s
autofocus system.

1

Select [AF Fine Adjustment] in the

E

7 menu and

press

D

.

The [AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears.

2

Press

D

.

The adjustment method selection screen appears.

3

Select the adjustment method and press

E

.

4

Press

B

and adjust the

value.

Available operations

5

Press

F

twice.

The camera returns to the standby mode.

Movie Mode AF

Focus Peaking

Contrast AF Options

Face Detection

On

Detects faces when [AF Active Area] is set
to other than [Tracking].

Only in Auto Area

Detects faces only when [AF Active Area]
is set to [Auto Area].

Off

Follows the [Face Detection] setting
without detecting faces.

Fine-tuning the Autofocus

E

7

Common

Applies the same adjustment value to all
lenses.

Individual

Saves an adjustment value for the lens being
used. (Up to 20 values can be saved.)

Off

Does not fine-tune the autofocus.

D

Adjusts the focus to a closer position (toward
the front).

C

Adjusts the focus to a farther position
(toward the rear).

M

When [Individual] is selected: Resets the
adjustment value to the default setting.

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AF Fine Adjustment

AF Fine Adjustment

Reset

Reset