Misc Exploring K-3's Holographic Capabilities

Exploring K-3's Holographic Capabilities · 04:27 PM

This afternoon, I visited the small aquarium at the Texas Sea Center and was finally able to try out the K-3's holograph creation engine. The amazing thing: it works automatically

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Jer

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-13-2014, 04:29 PM

Intriguing shot.

ausmoose · 02-13-2014, 09:31 PM

Wow, that's weird. Interesting shot!

Next time you need to take it so the fish is eating a person's head

**Sailor** · 02-14-2014, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Intriguing shot.

Thanks - it does look odd, indeed.

Jer

Originally posted by ausmoose

Wow, that's weird. Interesting shot!

Next time you need to take it so the fish is eating a person's head

Thanks - I think weird is the word. I like your suggestion as long as the head is not mine

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Jer

sherrvonne · 02-14-2014, 07:26 AM

Is the holographic feature found in the menu or is it accessed from a button on the camera body? Ha ha didn't see it in the filter menu.

slowpez · 02-14-2014, 07:47 AM

Can't believe some of the features on the K-3. I can see you having lots of fun with this one Jer.

**Bob Harris** · 02-14-2014, 10:21 AM

with you being a scientist, I'll bet you find several uses and experiments with that feature Jer

**Sailor** · 02-14-2014, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

Is the holographic feature found in the menu or is it accessed from a button on the camera body? Ha ha didn't see it in the filter menu.

There's a secret button on the bottom of the camera - but you have to look very hard to find it

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Jer

Originally posted by slowpez

Can't believe some of the features on the K-3. I can see you having lots of fun with this one Jer.

Hey Susan - I'm having fun with the K-3 and it does have many features, most of which I've never tried.

Jer

Originally posted by Bob Harris

with you being a scientist, I'll bet you find several uses and experiments with that feature Jer

Brother Bob, scientists like are always trying new things - a few of which actually work

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Jer

---------- Post added 02-14-2014 at 03:26 PM ----------

I think all of the folks that replied realize that my OP was thoroughly tongue-in-cheek and that the "holographic feature" is pure baloney

. But just to be sure . . . . . .

This is simply a photo of displays and and wall features of the Texas Sea Center reflected in the glass of one the facility's large tanks. Given the murky nature of the tank, the brightness of the reflections rival those of the fish in the tank. To disguise the fact that all but the fish and shards of light entering the tank from above are reflections (which are inverted), I simply "flipped" the image in PP so it appears that the fish is floating ghostlike between me and the wall (which - of course - was actually at my back).

Jer

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by First Poster

holograph creation engine

Well it certainly works well in this example.

zztopd · 02-14-2014, 10:22 PM

Oh!

how does it work, the K-3's holograph creation engine?

**Sailor** · 02-15-2014, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Well it certainly works well in this example.

Thanks, Kerrowdown. I have to admit that only after I took the shot did it occur to me how I might manipulate it. I'm sure I'm not the first to create this effect with a reflection.

Jer

Originally posted by zztopd

Oh!

how does it work, the K-3's holograph creation engine?

My post was a joke, ZZ. The photo is simply a reversed reflection in a large aquarium fish tank.

Jer

daacon · 02-15-2014, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

The K3 comes with a fish filter !!! Damn I better add to cart !

**Sailor** · 02-15-2014, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by daacon

The K3 comes with a fish filter !!! Damn I better add to cart !

That alone, my friend, is worth the purchase price.

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Jer

zztopd · 02-15-2014, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

My post was a joke, ZZ. The photo is simply a reversed reflection in a large aquarium fish tank. Jer

gosh!
I will think up something for you too

**Kerrowdown** · 02-15-2014, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

I might manipulate it

It's the holographic green that makes it more real.

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02-13-2014, 04:29 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Intriguing shot.

02-13-2014, 09:31 PM	#3
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Wow, that's weird. Interesting shot! Next time you need to take it so the fish is eating a person's head

02-14-2014, 07:19 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Intriguing shot. Thanks - it does look odd, indeed. Jer Originally posted by ausmoose Wow, that's weird. Interesting shot! Next time you need to take it so the fish is eating a person's head Thanks - I think weird is the word. I like your suggestion as long as the head is not mine . Jer

02-14-2014, 07:26 AM	#5
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Is the holographic feature found in the menu or is it accessed from a button on the camera body? Ha ha didn't see it in the filter menu.

02-14-2014, 07:47 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Can't believe some of the features on the K-3. I can see you having lots of fun with this one Jer.

02-14-2014, 10:21 AM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	with you being a scientist, I'll bet you find several uses and experiments with that feature Jer

02-14-2014, 11:17 AM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by sherrvonne Is the holographic feature found in the menu or is it accessed from a button on the camera body? Ha ha didn't see it in the filter menu. There's a secret button on the bottom of the camera - but you have to look very hard to find it . Jer Originally posted by slowpez Can't believe some of the features on the K-3. I can see you having lots of fun with this one Jer. Hey Susan - I'm having fun with the K-3 and it does have many features, most of which I've never tried. Jer Originally posted by Bob Harris with you being a scientist, I'll bet you find several uses and experiments with that feature Jer Brother Bob, scientists like are always trying new things - a few of which actually work . Jer ---------- Post added 02-14-2014 at 03:26 PM ---------- I think all of the folks that replied realize that my OP was thoroughly tongue-in-cheek and that the "holographic feature" is pure baloney . But just to be sure . . . . . . This is simply a photo of displays and and wall features of the Texas Sea Center reflected in the glass of one the facility's large tanks. Given the murky nature of the tank, the brightness of the reflections rival those of the fish in the tank. To disguise the fact that all but the fish and shards of light entering the tank from above are reflections (which are inverted), I simply "flipped" the image in PP so it appears that the fish is floating ghostlike between me and the wall (which - of course - was actually at my back). Jer

02-14-2014, 12:48 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by First Poster holograph creation engine Well it certainly works well in this example.

02-14-2014, 10:22 PM	#10
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	Oh! how does it work, the K-3's holograph creation engine?

02-15-2014, 06:52 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Well it certainly works well in this example. Thanks, Kerrowdown. I have to admit that only after I took the shot did it occur to me how I might manipulate it. I'm sure I'm not the first to create this effect with a reflection. Jer Originally posted by zztopd Oh! how does it work, the K-3's holograph creation engine? My post was a joke, ZZ. The photo is simply a reversed reflection in a large aquarium fish tank. Jer

02-15-2014, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#12
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	The K3 comes with a fish filter !!! Damn I better add to cart !

02-15-2014, 07:01 AM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon The K3 comes with a fish filter !!! Damn I better add to cart ! That alone, my friend, is worth the purchase price. . Jer

02-15-2014, 07:05 AM	#14
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	Originally posted by Sailor My post was a joke, ZZ. The photo is simply a reversed reflection in a large aquarium fish tank. Jer gosh! I will think up something for you too

02-15-2014, 01:10 PM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Sailor I might manipulate it It's the holographic green that makes it more real.