Pentax K-5 video format

mike018 · 05-12-2012, 07:08 AM

Hello

I just wanted to know if it's possible to change the video format on the Pentax K-5.
As you know it records HD videos in the Motion JPEG codec, so maybe it's possible to switch to H.264, MP4 or any similar codec by updating or changing the firmware.

Please do not start a discussion whether Motion JPEG is a good video format or not. Everyone has different opinions about that. All I want to know is if it's possible at all to change video formats. Not if it's a good or a bad format.

Thank you in advance.

Cheers,

Mike

hcc · 05-12-2012, 07:19 AM

I believe that the video file format is .AVI and cannot be changed.

Personnally I use Adobe Media Encoder CS5 or Xiliosft video converter when I need to convert the video format.

Hope that the info will help.

mike018 · 05-12-2012, 07:21 AM

Thank you. The problem is that MJPEG needs a lot of space on my SD card so it would be very nice if I could switch to a more "compressed" video code but it seems that it's not possible.

hcc · 05-12-2012, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by mike018

Thank you. The problem is that MJPEG needs a lot of space on my SD card so it would be very nice if I could switch to a more "compressed" video code but it seems that it's not possible.

Your files are .AVI, but you can change the video resolution (in setup). A lower video definition will result in a smaller video file size for the same video duration.

Last edited by hcc; 05-12-2012 at 10:47 PM.

**LaurenOE** · 05-12-2012, 03:06 PM

No. The native format can't be changed in-camera.

mike018 · 06-01-2012, 01:26 PM

Oh, pity! It would've made the K-5 perfect for me.

However, I'm eagerly awaiting the K-30. Although it is inferior at some points to the K-5 it brings an efficient video format, which makes it perfect for my demands

.

05-12-2012, 07:08 AM	#1
mike018 New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3	Pentax K-5 video format Hello I just wanted to know if it's possible to change the video format on the Pentax K-5. As you know it records HD videos in the Motion JPEG codec, so maybe it's possible to switch to H.264, MP4 or any similar codec by updating or changing the firmware. Please do not start a discussion whether Motion JPEG is a good video format or not. Everyone has different opinions about that. All I want to know is if it's possible at all to change video formats. Not if it's a good or a bad format. Thank you in advance. Cheers, Mike

05-12-2012, 07:19 AM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	I believe that the video file format is .AVI and cannot be changed. Personnally I use Adobe Media Encoder CS5 or Xiliosft video converter when I need to convert the video format. Hope that the info will help. Last edited by hcc; 05-12-2012 at 02:57 PM.

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05-12-2012, 07:21 AM	#3
mike018 New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thank you. The problem is that MJPEG needs a lot of space on my SD card so it would be very nice if I could switch to a more "compressed" video code but it seems that it's not possible.

05-12-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Originally posted by mike018 Thank you. The problem is that MJPEG needs a lot of space on my SD card so it would be very nice if I could switch to a more "compressed" video code but it seems that it's not possible. Your files are .AVI, but you can change the video resolution (in setup). A lower video definition will result in a smaller video file size for the same video duration. Last edited by hcc; 05-12-2012 at 10:47 PM.

05-12-2012, 03:06 PM	#5
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	No. The native format can't be changed in-camera.

06-01-2012, 01:26 PM	#6
mike018 New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Oh, pity! It would've made the K-5 perfect for me. However, I'm eagerly awaiting the K-30. Although it is inferior at some points to the K-5 it brings an efficient video format, which makes it perfect for my demands .