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Another Pentax K10D question
Having recently gotten some very helpful replies to an earlier
question re this camera (new to me), I thought I'd see if anyone has a suggestion to this one. Since I use this camera primarily in very long telephoto shots, like thru a spotting scope, etc., focus of the scope plus the camera is quite critical. And that tiny little viewfinder is far less than adequate for this degree of criticality, especially for someone wearing prescription eyeglasses. The same degree of critical focusing exists when I use one of several Nikon CoolPix cameras, but with them I've learned to take the Video out to a portable battery powered TV for more precise evaluation of the focus. Much to my disappointment, I discovered this DSLR (as with most DSLRs) does not allow Video out except in Playback mode. Thus, it's useless for a focusing aid. Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? Pentax are you listening, too? Olin McDaniel To reply by email, please remove "abcd" from Return address ----------------------------------------------------- "Ignorance is treatable, Stupidity is incurable. Sometimes the difference is hardly distinguishable, however." |
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Another Pentax K10D question
Olin K. McDaniel wrote:
Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? The live view feature is fundamentally integrated into the camera design, requiring special facilities for mirror up, noise reduction, focussing and metering, so it's unlikely to be available as a firmware upgrade. However, you may find that an improved focussing screen may be helpful. See he http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pe...at_pentax.html |
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Another Pentax K10D question
Olin K. McDaniel wrote:
Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I don't think it can be done with video out but connecting the camera to a laptop computer and using the Pentax Remote Assistant software may do what you want. -- Mark Roberts Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 |
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Another Pentax K10D question
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:18:20 +0100, Alex Monro
wrote: Olin K. McDaniel wrote: Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? The live view feature is fundamentally integrated into the camera design, requiring special facilities for mirror up, noise reduction, focussing and metering, so it's unlikely to be available as a firmware upgrade. However, you may find that an improved focussing screen may be helpful. See he http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pe...at_pentax.html Thanks, Alex, Just a couple of hours after I posted my original question, I happened upon a post by John Turco on another subject. He has a Pentax K100D which is a less expensive (and less featured version of this K10D I believe) and he dropped a hint that I spotted. I followed up and tried out what he described this morning. Turns out, there is a feature in both these models called "Digital Preview", and I had failed to examine it in the 3 months since owning mine. This feature ALMOST gives me what I want, but it's really what I call a "Trial and Error" method, NOT one that allows continuously seeing the changes made while manually focusing the lens (this being the spotting scope, while the camera is set to Infinity). That's the way I shoot all my stuff thru this scope, BTW. This "Digital Preview" really is their trick for one to shoot a pic, without recording it onto the memory card, but allowing you up to 60 seconds to examine it on the LCD screen. It does have a plus, in that while you are examining it, you can enlarge or zoom up to see the details. That's all well and good, IF the subject doesn't change position, or worse, leave the area while you are messing with the focus and taking the trial shots until satisfied. Maybe Pentax cannot revise their firmware to provide what I need, but they already come close. The mirror is up, etc. and I'm doing all the focusing myself. The camera isn't having to do that. So I wonder if carrying their feature a little further is unattainable? Olin To reply by email, please remove "abcd" from Return address ----------------------------------------------------- "Ignorance is treatable, Stupidity is incurable. Sometimes the difference is hardly distinguishable, however." |
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Another Pentax K10D question
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:32:17 GMT, Mark Roberts
wrote: Olin K. McDaniel wrote: Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I don't think it can be done with video out but connecting the camera to a laptop computer and using the Pentax Remote Assistant software may do what you want. -- Mark Roberts Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 Thanks Mark Please see my other post, responding to this subject, just sent out a couple of moments ago. I have an ancient laptop, which needs its battery replaced, but other than that it should work. I say should, haven't messed with it in over 2 years, though. I'm not familiar with the Pentax Remote Assistant software, but will look for it. Any suggestion there will be appreciated. Olin To reply by email, please remove "abcd" from Return address ----------------------------------------------------- "Ignorance is treatable, Stupidity is incurable. Sometimes the difference is hardly distinguishable, however." |
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Another Pentax K10D question
"Alex Monro" wrote in message
... Olin K. McDaniel wrote: Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? The live view feature is fundamentally integrated into the camera design, requiring special facilities for mirror up, noise reduction, focussing and metering, so it's unlikely to be available as a firmware upgrade. However, you may find that an improved focussing screen may be helpful. See he http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pe...at_pentax.html What exactly do these do that the one that comes in the camera doesn't? Inquiring minds want to know. Somebody! |
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Another Pentax K10D question
Somebody wrote:
"Alex Monro" wrote in message ... Olin K. McDaniel wrote: Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? The live view feature is fundamentally integrated into the camera design, requiring special facilities for mirror up, noise reduction, focussing and metering, so it's unlikely to be available as a firmware upgrade. However, you may find that an improved focussing screen may be helpful. See he http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pe...at_pentax.html What exactly do these do that the one that comes in the camera doesn't? Inquiring minds want to know. You get mircoprism and split-prism focusing, which the cameras in question don't have. It makes it easier to do accurate manual focussing. Which, of course, has nothing to do with anything anyone was talking about. :-) -- http://www.xoverboard.com/cartoons/2..._argument.html |
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Another Pentax K10D question
"Paul Mitchum" wrote in message
... Somebody wrote: "Alex Monro" wrote in message ... Olin K. McDaniel wrote: Recently, I saw an ad or announcement for a new DSLR (maybe a Canon) that DOES allow such Video out before taking the shot. Is it possible that this Pentax can be modified or have the firmware altered to allow this feature with it? I suspect not, but can still hope, can't I? After all, this one does allow the Mirror to be locked up, so why can't the sensor image be fed out then for focusing purposes? The live view feature is fundamentally integrated into the camera design, requiring special facilities for mirror up, noise reduction, focussing and metering, so it's unlikely to be available as a firmware upgrade. However, you may find that an improved focussing screen may be helpful. See he http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pe...at_pentax.html What exactly do these do that the one that comes in the camera doesn't? Inquiring minds want to know. You get mircoprism and split-prism focusing, which the cameras in question don't have. It makes it easier to do accurate manual focussing. Which, of course, has nothing to do with anything anyone was talking about. :-) -- http://www.xoverboard.com/cartoons/2..._argument.html Thanks for the info. Somebody! |
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Another Pentax K10D question
Olin K. McDaniel wrote:
I have an ancient laptop, which needs its battery replaced, but other than that it should work. I say should, haven't messed with it in over 2 years, though. I'm not familiar with the Pentax Remote Assistant software, but will look for it. Any suggestion there will be appreciated. The software can be found at http://www.pentaximaging.com/custome...softId=8793673 (about half way down the page) Your K10D will need to have firmware v1.30 (download that at http://www.pentaximaging.com/custome...firmId=8793673 if your camera has earlier firmware) -- Mark Roberts Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 |
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