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Old 08-23-2010, 01:27 AM
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Default Auto Focus stopped working :(

Solved my own problem about 10 seconds after submitting this but figured I'd leave it up just in case some other newbit was having a similar issue

Solution: Reset custom settings. No idea what I did to the settings but whatever it was caused my AF to stop "working"


I have a Pentax *ist DS and the AF just randomly stopped working a few days ago. Has anyone heard of this being a problem with this camera? Any ideas on how/if it can be fixed?? Way bummed (And yes, I've been just fine with the MF but there are times when I just really don't feel like doing it myself!! )

Edit: I guess some clarification is needed: "AF...not working" means the camera doesn't even attempt to focus. In other words, there is no difference between the MF and AF setting. Also, I'm having this problem with both of my lenses: Tamron 18-200mm and SMC DA 18-55
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Had to update my camera b/c I went from *istDS --> K-r!!!
Pentax K-r, Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3, SMC PENTAX-M 50mm f/1.7, DA 35mm f/2.4 AL

Last edited by hambino; 08-23-2010 at 01:33 AM.
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