K-5 Firmware Suggestions

Itai · 11-10-2010, 08:28 AM

My wishes:

In playback mode, holding the EC buttons show detailed image information and a histogram. This would save time having to use the DISP button to cycle though all those screens. I just need to quickly validate exposure settings and this would make it quick, I have a Fuji ultra-zoom that does that.

Allow reset values to be specified for parameters reset at power-off. I always have the camera reset EC, WB and ISO on shutdown, it helps me not make mistakes the next day. One step further would be to simply be able to specify the reset value, as to set a preferred ISO or flash-mode.

Provide metering-line options to control the behavior of multi-segment metering (average, preserve-highlights, maximize-shadow-details).

+1 for the status display illumination.
+1 for rotating on playback... otherwise when shooting from a tripod it is awkward to check images.

ogl · 11-10-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

I personally have 3 things I wish my K-5 could do:

Status screen display modified:

1. Displays the status screen
2. Does not displays the status screen

add point 3. turn status screen off automatically in 3 or 10 sec

patriotap · 11-10-2010, 11:26 PM

Id like to see wireless capabilities. Would be great to get that Eye Fi SD card!

Eruditass · 11-11-2010, 12:42 AM

Ability to do trailing curtain sync with any flash / wireless trigger.

Arpe · 11-11-2010, 02:44 AM

Ability for the camera to count past 9999. So instead of having to have 4 configurable characters at the front of the file name how about we could only have 3, or 2, or 1, or none?

Edvinas · 11-11-2010, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by Arpe

Ability for the camera to count past 9999. So instead of having to have 4 configurable characters at the front of the file name how about we could only have 3, or 2, or 1, or none?

I use fourth configurable character as first number: K5_0XXXX, then K5_1XXXX, K5_2XXXX and so on. Of course you have to manually change thet custom prefix every 10000 shots.

AntY · 11-11-2010, 05:55 AM

What about an option to swap the functionalities of the AF button and the RAW/Fx button? Then we would have for example (depending on configuration) the AF button by the lens like on the D7000 and the electronic level at the rear of the camera. I would use that.

kevinschoenmakers · 11-11-2010, 08:31 AM

I'll update the first post tomorrow, haven't the time at the moment. But, in response to one post, it's not too late : )

Originally posted by ogl

Status screen display modified:

1. Displays
2. Does not displays

add point 3. turn off automatically in 3, 10 or 30 sec

like in K-x

The guide screen and status screen aren't the same thing. Please be clearer what you mean.

boardhead · 11-11-2010, 08:41 AM

I would like a mode where the shutter release took a still picture when LV is off, or a movie when LV is on. Switching the dial between modes is very annoying when you are going back and forth between taking stills and movies.

There are a couple of ways this could be implemented:

1) new custom option: "shutter release in live view records movie" -- this would be effective in any exposure mode.

2) new custom button function: Allow the green button to be used as a "movie record" button in live view mode.

- Phil

kevinschoenmakers · 11-11-2010, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by boardhead

I would like a mode where the shutter release took a still picture when LV is off, or a movie when LV is on. Switching the dial between modes is very annoying when you are going back and forth between taking stills and movies.

There are a couple of ways this could be implemented:

1) new custom option: "shutter release in live view records movie" -- this would be effective in any exposure mode.

2) new custom button function: Allow the green button to be used as a "movie record" button in live view mode.

- Phil

I don't see how the first suggestion would make sense, to be honest. What purpose would live-view have if you'd have that option turned on?

Singulariter · 11-11-2010, 09:15 AM

I second the framerates!

ogl · 11-11-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

I'll update the first post tomorrow, haven't the time at the moment. But, in response to one post, it's not too late : )

The guide screen and status screen aren't the same thing. Please be clearer what you mean.

Yes...I've just given an example of settings of guide screen. I've changed already my post.

Need "turning status screen off automatically".

Bobe416 · 11-11-2010, 09:29 AM

Some suggestions
I found setting the white balance a little tricky the first time since I had the auto focus point set to SEL so when I used the 4 way controller (for WB) it moved the focus point. Now that I know how it works, it should be easy, but a suggestion would be to add WB to the Control Panel.

The Control Panel is great! I wonder if there could be an option to let the user pick 2 or 3 things that could be added to the Control panel.

ogl · 11-11-2010, 09:38 AM

- 1080p 24fps, 720p 24fps and 60fps (4x)

do you think it's real?

720@60 fps

RonHendriks1966 · 11-11-2010, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by ogl

- 1080p 24fps, 720p 24fps and 60fps (4x)

do you think it's real?

720@60 fps

That is simply not possible with the current PRIME II processor.

11-10-2010, 11:13 PM	#62
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers I personally have 3 things I wish my K-5 could do: Status screen display modified: 1. Displays the status screen 2. Does not displays the status screen add point 3. turn status screen off automatically in 3 or 10 sec Last edited by ogl; 11-11-2010 at 09:34 AM.

11-11-2010, 09:28 AM	#72
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers I'll update the first post tomorrow, haven't the time at the moment. But, in response to one post, it's not too late : ) The guide screen and status screen aren't the same thing. Please be clearer what you mean. Yes...I've just given an example of settings of guide screen. I've changed already my post. Need "turning status screen off automatically". Last edited by ogl; 11-11-2010 at 09:36 AM.

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11-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#61
Itai Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 209	My wishes: In playback mode, holding the EC buttons show detailed image information and a histogram. This would save time having to use the DISP button to cycle though all those screens. I just need to quickly validate exposure settings and this would make it quick, I have a Fuji ultra-zoom that does that. Allow reset values to be specified for parameters reset at power-off. I always have the camera reset EC, WB and ISO on shutdown, it helps me not make mistakes the next day. One step further would be to simply be able to specify the reset value, as to set a preferred ISO or flash-mode. Provide metering-line options to control the behavior of multi-segment metering (average, preserve-highlights, maximize-shadow-details). +1 for the status display illumination. +1 for rotating on playback... otherwise when shooting from a tripod it is awkward to check images.

11-10-2010, 11:26 PM	#63
patriotap Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 159	Id like to see wireless capabilities. Would be great to get that Eye Fi SD card!

11-11-2010, 12:42 AM	#64
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Ability to do trailing curtain sync with any flash / wireless trigger.

11-11-2010, 02:44 AM	#65
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Ability for the camera to count past 9999. So instead of having to have 4 configurable characters at the front of the file name how about we could only have 3, or 2, or 1, or none?

11-11-2010, 03:25 AM	#66
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Arpe Ability for the camera to count past 9999. So instead of having to have 4 configurable characters at the front of the file name how about we could only have 3, or 2, or 1, or none? I use fourth configurable character as first number: K5_0XXXX, then K5_1XXXX, K5_2XXXX and so on. Of course you have to manually change thet custom prefix every 10000 shots.

11-11-2010, 05:55 AM	#67
AntY Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Västerbotten Posts: 23	What about an option to swap the functionalities of the AF button and the RAW/Fx button? Then we would have for example (depending on configuration) the AF button by the lens like on the D7000 and the electronic level at the rear of the camera. I would use that.

11-11-2010, 08:31 AM	#68
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509 Original Poster	I'll update the first post tomorrow, haven't the time at the moment. But, in response to one post, it's not too late : ) Originally posted by ogl Status screen display modified: 1. Displays 2. Does not displays add point 3. turn off automatically in 3, 10 or 30 sec like in K-x The guide screen and status screen aren't the same thing. Please be clearer what you mean.

11-11-2010, 08:41 AM	#69
boardhead Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 58	I would like a mode where the shutter release took a still picture when LV is off, or a movie when LV is on. Switching the dial between modes is very annoying when you are going back and forth between taking stills and movies. There are a couple of ways this could be implemented: 1) new custom option: "shutter release in live view records movie" -- this would be effective in any exposure mode. 2) new custom button function: Allow the green button to be used as a "movie record" button in live view mode. - Phil

11-11-2010, 08:52 AM	#70
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509 Original Poster	Originally posted by boardhead I would like a mode where the shutter release took a still picture when LV is off, or a movie when LV is on. Switching the dial between modes is very annoying when you are going back and forth between taking stills and movies. There are a couple of ways this could be implemented: 1) new custom option: "shutter release in live view records movie" -- this would be effective in any exposure mode. 2) new custom button function: Allow the green button to be used as a "movie record" button in live view mode. - Phil I don't see how the first suggestion would make sense, to be honest. What purpose would live-view have if you'd have that option turned on?

11-11-2010, 09:15 AM	#71
Singulariter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago IL Photos: Albums Posts: 43	I second the framerates!

11-11-2010, 09:29 AM	#73
Bobe416 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 57	Some suggestions I found setting the white balance a little tricky the first time since I had the auto focus point set to SEL so when I used the 4 way controller (for WB) it moved the focus point. Now that I know how it works, it should be easy, but a suggestion would be to add WB to the Control Panel. The Control Panel is great! I wonder if there could be an option to let the user pick 2 or 3 things that could be added to the Control panel.

11-11-2010, 09:38 AM	#74
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	- 1080p 24fps, 720p 24fps and 60fps (4x) do you think it's real? 720@60 fps

11-11-2010, 09:40 AM	#75
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by ogl - 1080p 24fps, 720p 24fps and 60fps (4x) do you think it's real? 720@60 fps That is simply not possible with the current PRIME II processor.