Pentax KP - Specifications

**monochrome** · 02-07-2017, 08:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Tilt out the rear LCD?

Originally posted by mee

Nahh.

Old School:

Mount Refconverter-A to the VF frame

Not a Number · 02-08-2017, 07:33 AM

The KP user manual is available on line. People were wondering about the DOF preview since it is not on the power switch. You can map preview to any of the three Fx buttons. As I recall all the non-flagship models a button is settable for preview.

beholder3 · 02-08-2017, 07:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Here:
http://s2.media.ricoh-imaging.de/media/a42106d18d2382d496917086e83697df/KP-OPM-EN.pdf

totsmuyco · 02-09-2017, 01:26 AM

Oops, I accidentally downloaded the KP manual. Does this mean I'll be buying one in the future? Oh no! I'll spend money again! I hope not, no please don't be so tempting! Heeeeeelp!

Last edited by totsmuyco; 02-09-2017 at 01:29 AM. Reason: Added to the message

yygomez · 02-09-2017, 08:26 AM

This is really good for time lapses and landscapes!

**lithedreamer** · 02-09-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by yygomez

This is really good for time lapses and landscapes!

How is it good for timelapses when the screenshot you shared says it can't be used in interval mode?

thibs · 02-09-2017, 10:35 PM

No flash with ES? Bummer...

**jbinpg** · 02-09-2017, 11:10 PM

@lithedreamer - Then you bring out your 3rd party intervalometer

**lithedreamer** · 02-09-2017, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

@lithedreamer - Then you bring out your 3rd party intervalometer

Oh yeah, I forgot I had one of those. Thanks!

Glorfindelrb · 02-10-2017, 12:38 AM

I don't get the technical reason for the limitation with SR and interval shooting. Anyone knows ?

Zygonyx · 02-10-2017, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by thibs

No flash with ES? Bummer...

Why?
ES can be turned off during LV.
Same for K-1.

---------- Post added 10-02-17 at 01:55 ----------

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

I don't get the technical reason for the limitation with SR and interval shooting. Anyone knows ?

Probably some more software costly development with no practical interest : interval means tripod.

---------- Post added 10-02-17 at 01:58 ----------

Originally posted by lithedreamer

How is it good for timelapses when the screenshot you shared says it can't be used in interval mode?

I think he means that ES reduces vibrations.... but is of no use in timelapse.

Glorfindelrb · 02-10-2017, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Probably some more software costly development with no practical interest : interval means tripod.[COLOR="Silver"]

To clarify my question was about using ES with SR or ES with interval shooting. I'm pretty sure it's software for interval shooting but not sure their is not a technical justification for deactivating SR with ES.

**squareeyes** · 02-10-2017, 08:42 AM

ES versus SR: Read the note about image distortion. When SR is activated the sensor moves while the exposure is made. it is similar to the Jelly effect in video

**ffking** · 02-10-2017, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by squareeyes

ES versus SR: Read the note about image distortion. When SR is activated the sensor moves while the exposure is made. it is similar to the Jelly effect in video

does that mean that in camera SR is a major factor holding video back?

**bobbotron** · 02-10-2017, 09:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

does that mean that in camera SR is a major factor holding video back?

I'm guessing it's the noise. My IS Olympus XZ2 had a truly annoying noise for videos when SR was turned on. I wasn't as in to gear then, took me a while to figure out what the knocks and background noise was.

Sure you can use an external mic, but the average internet armchair reviewer would hear that noise and overblow it.

02-09-2017, 08:26 AM	#560
yygomez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surfside,FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 155	Electronic Shutter This is really good for time lapses and landscapes! Attached Images

02-10-2017, 01:53 AM	#566
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by thibs No flash with ES? Bummer... Why? ES can be turned off during LV. Same for K-1. ---------- Post added 10-02-17 at 01:55 ---------- Originally posted by Glorfindelrb I don't get the technical reason for the limitation with SR and interval shooting. Anyone knows ? Probably some more software costly development with no practical interest : interval means tripod. ---------- Post added 10-02-17 at 01:58 ---------- Originally posted by lithedreamer How is it good for timelapses when the screenshot you shared says it can't be used in interval mode? I think he means that ES reduces vibrations.... but is of no use in timelapse. Last edited by Zygonyx; 02-10-2017 at 02:00 AM.

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02-07-2017, 08:20 PM - 2 Likes	#556
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Not a Number Tilt out the rear LCD? Originally posted by mee Nahh. Old School: Mount Refconverter-A to the VF frame

02-08-2017, 07:33 AM	#557
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The KP user manual is available on line. People were wondering about the DOF preview since it is not on the power switch. You can map preview to any of the three Fx buttons. As I recall all the non-flagship models a button is settable for preview.

02-08-2017, 07:41 AM - 2 Likes	#558
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Here: http://s2.media.ricoh-imaging.de/media/a42106d18d2382d496917086e83697df/KP-OPM-EN.pdf

02-09-2017, 01:26 AM	#559
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Oops, I accidentally downloaded the KP manual. Does this mean I'll be buying one in the future? Oh no! I'll spend money again! I hope not, no please don't be so tempting! Heeeeeelp! Last edited by totsmuyco; 02-09-2017 at 01:29 AM. Reason: Added to the message

02-09-2017, 01:21 PM	#561
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by yygomez This is really good for time lapses and landscapes! How is it good for timelapses when the screenshot you shared says it can't be used in interval mode?

02-09-2017, 10:35 PM	#562
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	No flash with ES? Bummer...

02-09-2017, 11:10 PM	#563
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	@lithedreamer - Then you bring out your 3rd party intervalometer

02-09-2017, 11:55 PM	#564
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by jbinpg @lithedreamer - Then you bring out your 3rd party intervalometer Oh yeah, I forgot I had one of those. Thanks!

02-10-2017, 12:38 AM	#565
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	I don't get the technical reason for the limitation with SR and interval shooting. Anyone knows ?

02-10-2017, 03:28 AM	#567
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Originally posted by Zygonyx Probably some more software costly development with no practical interest : interval means tripod.[COLOR="Silver"] To clarify my question was about using ES with SR or ES with interval shooting. I'm pretty sure it's software for interval shooting but not sure their is not a technical justification for deactivating SR with ES.

02-10-2017, 08:42 AM	#568
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	ES versus SR: Read the note about image distortion. When SR is activated the sensor moves while the exposure is made. it is similar to the Jelly effect in video

02-10-2017, 08:58 AM	#569
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by squareeyes ES versus SR: Read the note about image distortion. When SR is activated the sensor moves while the exposure is made. it is similar to the Jelly effect in video does that mean that in camera SR is a major factor holding video back?

02-10-2017, 09:09 AM - 1 Like	#570
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by ffking does that mean that in camera SR is a major factor holding video back? I'm guessing it's the noise. My IS Olympus XZ2 had a truly annoying noise for videos when SR was turned on. I wasn't as in to gear then, took me a while to figure out what the knocks and background noise was. Sure you can use an external mic, but the average internet armchair reviewer would hear that noise and overblow it.