Fine-Tuning The Autofocus - Ricoh Pentax K-3 III Operating Manual

Movie Mode AF
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.
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Focus Peaking
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.
Contrast AF Options
You can select the camera operation priority for when the
0 is pressed fully from [Focus-priority] and [Release-
priority].
Face Detection
You can make settings so that the camera detects the faces of
up to ten people and performs autofocus for the detected faces.
Detects faces when [AF Active Area] is set
On
to other than [Tracking].
Detects faces only when [AF Active Area]
Only in Auto Area
is set to [Auto Area].
Follows the [Face Detection] setting
Off
without detecting faces.
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Fine-tuning the Autofocus

You can precisely fine-tune your lenses with the camera's
autofocus system.
1
Select [AF Fine Adjustment] in the E7 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.
Applies the same adjustment value to all
Common
lenses.
Saves an adjustment value for the lens being
Individual
used. (Up to 20 values can be saved.)
Off Does not fine-tune the autofocus.
4
Press B and adjust the
value.
Available operations
Adjusts the focus to a closer position (toward
D
the front).
C Adjusts the focus to a farther position
(toward the rear).
When [Individual] is selected: Resets the
M
adjustment value to the default setting.
5
Press F twice.
The camera returns to the standby mode.
E7
AF Fine Adjustment
AF Fine Adjustment
+5
Reset Reset