The K-5's improved live view

Adam · 11-07-2010, 12:43 PM

In this article, we take a look at what's new in the K-5's live view system:

Exploring the K 5's Features Part V - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

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**apisto** · 11-07-2010, 01:27 PM

Thank you for writing these articles, Adam, as there is not a local store I can go in to see a K-5.

falconeye · 11-08-2010, 05:10 AM

That's a nice coverage of the feature list.

However, how about writing beyond the obvious? After all, it's all in the downloadable user's guide.

Like that the Golden ratio rule grid is in fact a rule of Thirds grid (1.618 is not 1.500)?

Or that face detection at work, as shown by it's OEM's video?

Or your own quick video of contrast AF at work, maybe with a speed measure obtained from a phone's sound recording? Or at least a link to PF content like https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/120408-video-k-5s-...ml#post1246221?

Or about the quality of LV zoom? Along the lines I did for the K-7 and posted here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/1240008-post14.html

Adam · 11-08-2010, 08:51 AM

If you'd like to contribute further information, you're more then welcome to. These article are intended for people relatively new to the Pentax system.

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falconeye · 11-08-2010, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Adam

These article are intended for people relatively new to the Pentax system.

Sorry, I didn't realize the intention of the article. Now I read:

Quote:

Until the reviews are up, we will be posting brief homepage articles

I think that's fair enough.

Waiting for the reviews though.

nezih · 11-23-2010, 08:17 PM

Thank you for providing this article, it's quite informing to me!

nulla · 11-23-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by nezih

Thank you for providing this article, it's quite informing to me!

Same here... I just made another comment in a different thread. Until the other day I had never used Live View on any of my Pentax cameras... just old school stubborness, but gave it a go to see what face recognition is about... found it very good and beyond what I expected.

kittykat46 · 11-23-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by nulla

Same here... I just made another comment in a different thread. Until the other day I had never used Live View on any of my Pentax cameras... just old school stubborness, but gave it a go to see what face recognition is about... found it very good and beyond what I expected.

One often overlooked use of Live View is it can provide Autofocus in low-light levels below the shut-down point of the Viewfinder-based AF module, which would be about 0 EV in the K-5.
Live View makes full use of the K-5's excellent High-ISO capability to lock in Contrast Detect focus in low-light.
Combine that with the K-5's much improved LV AF speed, and it becomes very usable in dim light, where the only available option previously would have been Manual Focus.

Adam · 11-23-2010, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by kittykat46

One often overlooked use of Live View is it can provide Autofocus in low-light levels below the shut-down point of the Viewfinder-based AF module, which would be about 0 EV in the K-5.
Live View makes full use of the K-5's excellent High-ISO capability to lock in Contrast Detect focus in low-light.
Combine that with the K-5's much improved LV AF speed, and it becomes very usable in dim light, where the only available option previously would have been Manual Focus.

My experience has been that the live view af is very good, but that the safox af is still more accurate if the AF assit light is fired to help it out.

Pentax Lover · 11-25-2010, 07:41 PM

Quite informing, thanks Adam

11-07-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	The K-5's improved live view In this article, we take a look at what's new in the K-5's live view system: Exploring the K 5's Features Part V - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-08-2010, 05:10 AM	#3
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	That's a nice coverage of the feature list. However, how about writing beyond the obvious? After all, it's all in the downloadable user's guide. Like that the Golden ratio rule grid is in fact a rule of Thirds grid (1.618 is not 1.500)? Or that face detection at work, as shown by it's OEM's video? Or your own quick video of contrast AF at work, maybe with a speed measure obtained from a phone's sound recording? Or at least a link to PF content like https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/120408-video-k-5s-...ml#post1246221? Or about the quality of LV zoom? Along the lines I did for the K-7 and posted here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/1240008-post14.html Last edited by falconeye; 11-08-2010 at 05:20 AM.

11-23-2010, 11:25 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by kittykat46 One often overlooked use of Live View is it can provide Autofocus in low-light levels below the shut-down point of the Viewfinder-based AF module, which would be about 0 EV in the K-5. Live View makes full use of the K-5's excellent High-ISO capability to lock in Contrast Detect focus in low-light. Combine that with the K-5's much improved LV AF speed, and it becomes very usable in dim light, where the only available option previously would have been Manual Focus. My experience has been that the live view af is very good, but that the safox af is still more accurate if the AF assit light is fired to help it out. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#2
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Thank you for writing these articles, Adam, as there is not a local store I can go in to see a K-5.

11-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	If you'd like to contribute further information, you're more then welcome to. These article are intended for people relatively new to the Pentax system. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-08-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Adam These article are intended for people relatively new to the Pentax system. Sorry, I didn't realize the intention of the article. Now I read: Quote: Until the reviews are up, we will be posting brief homepage articles I think that's fair enough. Waiting for the reviews though.

11-23-2010, 08:17 PM	#6
nezih Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Konya, TURKEY Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	Thank you for providing this article, it's quite informing to me!

11-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#7
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by nezih Thank you for providing this article, it's quite informing to me! Same here... I just made another comment in a different thread. Until the other day I had never used Live View on any of my Pentax cameras... just old school stubborness, but gave it a go to see what face recognition is about... found it very good and beyond what I expected.

11-23-2010, 11:20 PM	#8
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	Originally posted by nulla Same here... I just made another comment in a different thread. Until the other day I had never used Live View on any of my Pentax cameras... just old school stubborness, but gave it a go to see what face recognition is about... found it very good and beyond what I expected. One often overlooked use of Live View is it can provide Autofocus in low-light levels below the shut-down point of the Viewfinder-based AF module, which would be about 0 EV in the K-5. Live View makes full use of the K-5's excellent High-ISO capability to lock in Contrast Detect focus in low-light. Combine that with the K-5's much improved LV AF speed, and it becomes very usable in dim light, where the only available option previously would have been Manual Focus.

11-25-2010, 07:41 PM	#10
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73	Quite informing, thanks Adam