Four SDKS to be released

**bobbotron** · 05-18-2018, 06:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Copying this over from the medium format forum as it looks like this is the main thread.

I downloaded the SDK last night, took a quick look. Initial SDK impressions; things are laid out pretty well, some nice documentation, especially for the first release of a software package. I worked on a commercial C++ project for 4 years ago about a decade ago, it's hard to go back, but the style of C++ looks downright civilized, so I think hopping in wouldn't be too bad.

The quickstart guide looks great, more than enough there to get rolling on various platforms.

The best part, I noticed this gem in supported OSes:
* (Experimental) Raspberry Pi3 (Raspbian Stretch)

That's a really interesting thought, to drive the camera from a raspberry pi!

---------- Post added 05-18-18 at 09:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by stevebrot

In reviewing the documentation, I am wishing for a camera emulator. I suppose I could write one now that there is a public API.

Steve

I feel like the best thing we as dev's can do now is start using the API, and sending feedback back to Ricoh. Usually if these things get use, they get extended!

A camera emulator would be really cool. Bit of a project to take on.

HoundFrog · 05-18-2018, 09:10 AM - **2 Likes**

For some time I was thinking about sort of a "bridge" to post photos to Instagram. looks like it is possible with Wi-Fi SDK now.

**bobbotron** · 05-18-2018, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Oh just think of the time it takes the PRIME IV to calculate on that stack. ....

I wouldn't be stacking it in camera! :P

shiner · 05-18-2018, 07:34 PM

Great news!

Peter Parker · 06-01-2018, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by MatKus

As I said before, in WIFI (android) code there are references to GRII and WG-M2 and K-S2, not only metioned K1/K1II, KP and K70, so maybe someone will try to check it and it will work?

I haven't checked USB code, because my K50 is not supported for sure, but who knows. Maybe just mentioned by Ricoh camreas are officially supported, and other should work too, but just are not supported?

I hope your right, I just recently picked up a K-S2 and am quite satisfied, but the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired.

rawr · 06-01-2018, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Peter Parker

the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired

If you have Windows, check the WiFi Commander app out:
Wifi Commander for Pentax is online (Windows app) - PentaxForums.com

angerdan · 06-02-2018, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by MatKus

my K50 is not supported for sure, but who knows. Maybe just mentioned by Ricoh camreas are officially supported, and other should work too, but just are not supported?

With the EYEFI support for the K-50, WiFi tethering works. Even for the K-30 there's an firmware mod.
Running K-50 firmware on K-30 - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by Peter Parker

the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired.

What exactly do you miss with "Image Sync" ?

Originally posted by rawr

If you have Windows, check the WiFi Commander app out:
Wifi Commander for Pentax is online (Windows app) - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by angerdan

WIll be a great way to increase the eight existing options for camera remote control:
PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com

Last edited by angerdan; 06-02-2018 at 01:32 AM.

repaap · 06-11-2018, 11:48 PM - **7 Likes**

WoW! I did give this information to Dragonframe animation program developers(I use that program) and they are finishing update with K-1 and K-P support. I just tried it and My K-1 worked like it should with the program...YES! Thanks Ricoh! (Too bad that I did get Oly E5MII for that program). Waiting when other programs are taking this opportunity and offering the same support.

**bobbotron** · 06-12-2018, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by repaap

WoW! I did give this information to Dragonframe animation program developers(I use that program) and they are finishing update with K-1 and K-P support. I just tried it and My K-1 worked like it should with the program...YES! Thanks Ricoh! (Too bad that I did get Oly E5MII for that program). Waiting when other programs are taking this opportunity and offering the same support.

Very cool! :-)

angerdan · 06-12-2018, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

So it will be shown there when it's ready: Camera Support - Dragonframe

repaap · 06-12-2018, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by angerdan

So it will be shown there when it's ready: Camera Support - Dragonframe

Yes, I suppose so. I tried Beta 4,1 update. and now it is 4.0. super happy about this

Apposl · 06-25-2018, 03:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

While I do agree that Ricoh's move here is promising, I think everyone should be realistic about their expectations. I don't foresee a great rush by third-party vendors to take advantage of the new SDK's to better serve Pentax users.

Experience has shown that Pentax users simply aren't very important to most third-party vendors. I don't expect that to change because of the release of a SDK or two.

Not sure if this qualifies but Astro Photography Tool is considering support now for KP and K1. I might be buying a Pentax because of this, and I literally have the Nikon in my Amazon checkout right now. Will we ever see a version of this for Pentax or Olympus cameras? - APT Forum

angerdan · 06-26-2018, 11:33 AM

Seems like the Astro Photography Tool ist THE swiss knife for astrophotography

www.astroplace.net - APT - Introduction

**FozzFoster** · 06-27-2018, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

Seems like the Astro Photography Tool ist THE swiss knife for astrophotography
www.astroplace.net - APT - Introduction - APT - Introduction

Great suggestion! Will be trying this out!

Apposl · 06-29-2018, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Great suggestion! Will be trying this out!

Yeah no problem.

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05-18-2018, 06:02 AM - 3 Likes	#76
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Copying this over from the medium format forum as it looks like this is the main thread. I downloaded the SDK last night, took a quick look. Initial SDK impressions; things are laid out pretty well, some nice documentation, especially for the first release of a software package. I worked on a commercial C++ project for 4 years ago about a decade ago, it's hard to go back, but the style of C++ looks downright civilized, so I think hopping in wouldn't be too bad. The quickstart guide looks great, more than enough there to get rolling on various platforms. The best part, I noticed this gem in supported OSes: * (Experimental) Raspberry Pi3 (Raspbian Stretch) That's a really interesting thought, to drive the camera from a raspberry pi! ---------- Post added 05-18-18 at 09:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by stevebrot In reviewing the documentation, I am wishing for a camera emulator. I suppose I could write one now that there is a public API. Steve I feel like the best thing we as dev's can do now is start using the API, and sending feedback back to Ricoh. Usually if these things get use, they get extended! A camera emulator would be really cool. Bit of a project to take on.

05-18-2018, 09:10 AM - 2 Likes	#77
HoundFrog Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Prague, Czechia Posts: 596	For some time I was thinking about sort of a "bridge" to post photos to Instagram. looks like it is possible with Wi-Fi SDK now.

05-18-2018, 06:47 PM	#78
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Oh just think of the time it takes the PRIME IV to calculate on that stack. .... I wouldn't be stacking it in camera! :P

05-18-2018, 07:34 PM	#79
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Great news!

06-01-2018, 08:57 AM	#80
Peter Parker New Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2	Originally posted by MatKus As I said before, in WIFI (android) code there are references to GRII and WG-M2 and K-S2, not only metioned K1/K1II, KP and K70, so maybe someone will try to check it and it will work? I haven't checked USB code, because my K50 is not supported for sure, but who knows. Maybe just mentioned by Ricoh camreas are officially supported, and other should work too, but just are not supported? I hope your right, I just recently picked up a K-S2 and am quite satisfied, but the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired.

06-01-2018, 04:38 PM	#81
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Peter Parker the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired If you have Windows, check the WiFi Commander app out: Wifi Commander for Pentax is online (Windows app) - PentaxForums.com

06-02-2018, 01:21 AM	#82
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by MatKus my K50 is not supported for sure, but who knows. Maybe just mentioned by Ricoh camreas are officially supported, and other should work too, but just are not supported? With the EYEFI support for the K-50, WiFi tethering works. Even for the K-30 there's an firmware mod. Running K-50 firmware on K-30 - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by Peter Parker the Ricoh image app leaves much to be desired. What exactly do you miss with "Image Sync" ? Originally posted by rawr If you have Windows, check the WiFi Commander app out: Wifi Commander for Pentax is online (Windows app) - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by angerdan WIll be a great way to increase the eight existing options for camera remote control: PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com Last edited by angerdan; 06-02-2018 at 01:32 AM.

06-11-2018, 11:48 PM - 7 Likes	#83
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	WoW! I did give this information to Dragonframe animation program developers(I use that program) and they are finishing update with K-1 and K-P support. I just tried it and My K-1 worked like it should with the program...YES! Thanks Ricoh! (Too bad that I did get Oly E5MII for that program). Waiting when other programs are taking this opportunity and offering the same support.

06-12-2018, 06:58 AM	#84
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by repaap WoW! I did give this information to Dragonframe animation program developers(I use that program) and they are finishing update with K-1 and K-P support. I just tried it and My K-1 worked like it should with the program...YES! Thanks Ricoh! (Too bad that I did get Oly E5MII for that program). Waiting when other programs are taking this opportunity and offering the same support. Very cool! :-)

06-12-2018, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#85
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	So it will be shown there when it's ready: Camera Support - Dragonframe

06-12-2018, 11:15 AM	#86
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by angerdan So it will be shown there when it's ready: Camera Support - Dragonframe Yes, I suppose so. I tried Beta 4,1 update. and now it is 4.0. super happy about this

06-25-2018, 03:13 PM - 1 Like	#87
Apposl New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 3	Originally posted by rawr While I do agree that Ricoh's move here is promising, I think everyone should be realistic about their expectations. I don't foresee a great rush by third-party vendors to take advantage of the new SDK's to better serve Pentax users. Experience has shown that Pentax users simply aren't very important to most third-party vendors. I don't expect that to change because of the release of a SDK or two. Not sure if this qualifies but Astro Photography Tool is considering support now for KP and K1. I might be buying a Pentax because of this, and I literally have the Nikon in my Amazon checkout right now. Will we ever see a version of this for Pentax or Olympus cameras? - APT Forum

06-26-2018, 11:33 AM	#88
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Seems like the Astro Photography Tool ist THE swiss knife for astrophotography www.astroplace.net - APT - Introduction

06-27-2018, 06:47 PM	#89
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by angerdan Seems like the Astro Photography Tool ist THE swiss knife for astrophotography www.astroplace.net - APT - Introduction - APT - Introduction Great suggestion! Will be trying this out!

06-29-2018, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#90
Apposl New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 3	Originally posted by FozzFoster Great suggestion! Will be trying this out! Yeah no problem.