I believe Jack's mistaken, unless the K10D works very differently than the earlier Pentax DSLR bodies, and I don't belive it does in this instance. I just used an M lens and engaged trap focus. It worked with the program dial set to Av, Tv, and M, with autofocus in S mode.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Weiss > Jack, > > Thanks, that did it. Wasn't thinking it needed the "A" contacts to > judge focus, as you can see indicators in the viewfinder with non-A > lenses, but I guess that isn't enough information for it. > > Dave > > > > > Jack Davis wrote: > > Yes. It only works with "A" series lenses, same as was the case with > > the MZ-S. The MZ-S owner's manual included such info under the term, > > "snap focus" I believe. > > Must have the "A's" capability to communicate the necessary settings to > > the body. > > As you may know, the AF mode selector must be on the "S" setting. > > > > Jack > > --- David Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> Has anyone used trap focus with k10D? I cannot seem to get it to > >> work > >> properly. Have been trying with m series lenses. Just shoots. > >> Shouldn't there be a custom function that does not allow it to fire > >> unless in focus? I think there is such a thing on the DS. > >> > >> I have tried using an m 135f2.5,put switch in AF-c mode, have tried > >> in > >> continuous shooting and > >> > >> Dave > >> > >> > >> -- > >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >> [email protected] > >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > >> > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
