Pentax K-1 FF Video Capability

rdj92807 · 01-28-2016, 09:29 PM

Looking at the K-1 pics, I do not see a way to turn on the video mode. Any info on what video capability the K-1 will have? Surely Pentax put better video in this $2000-3000 camera. I hope.

**THoog** · 01-28-2016, 09:33 PM

Look closely at the base of the grip-side mode knob. There is a lever and camera and movie icons, with a dot to show which is enabled.

rdj92807 · 01-28-2016, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Look closely at the base of the grip-side mode knob. There is a lever and camera and movie icons, with a dot to show which is enabled.

I see it! Boy, that was hard to find on these low-res pics. Thanks so much. Any hope for movie continuous AF?

**jatrax** · 01-28-2016, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by rdj92807

Surely Pentax put better video in this $2000-3000 camera. I hope.

Not surely, they have said several times video is not a priority. But maybe they will surprise. And just because it is expensive does not mean anything about video. I suspect video will be about the same as the k-3, there if you need it but not really competitive.

**clackers** · 01-28-2016, 09:49 PM

If it uses the latest Fujitsu Milbeaut processor set (available since last October), it'll do 4k video.

Adam · 01-28-2016, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by rdj92807

Looking at the K-1 pics, I do not see a way to turn on the video mode. Any info on what video capability the K-1 will have? Surely Pentax put better video in this $2000-3000 camera. I hope.

It'll probably work just like the K-3, with a video button on the back.

Kunzite · 01-29-2016, 12:48 AM

Just below the new mode dial, there's a lever for switching between stills and video.
http://www.pentax.com/en/pentaxff/images/bg_05.jpg

grispie · 01-29-2016, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by rdj92807

I see it! Boy, that was hard to find on these low-res pics. Thanks so much. Any hope for movie continuous AF?

lol, it took me a while to find it also. On high res pics :-)

i'm really hoping for a step forward, especially in pure IQ & maybe clean hdmi out.
I wouldn't get my hopes up for SR or AF.

jonlg · 01-29-2016, 03:46 AM

What I really need is autofocus in video - even my MX-1 has it! and crucially so does the EOS 5D. This is very important to many users simply because I take my DSLR out on model shoots, family holidays and days out and I'm simply nowhere near as good at focussing for video as an autofocus system. I can't count how many Christmas day videos etc have been ruined by crappy focus!

Jonlg

Imp · 01-29-2016, 05:43 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by grispie

I wouldn't get my hopes up for SR

You're hopes have been realized!! sorry

**clackers** · 01-29-2016, 07:04 PM

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johnmflores · 02-01-2016, 09:34 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax has publicly stated that video is not a priority for them so I'd be surprised the the FF takes any great leap forward in this regard. It'll probably be fine for "home movies" and will benefit from the light gathering abilities of a larger sensor, but other than that...not so sure.

rawr · 02-01-2016, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by jonlg

What I really need is autofocus in video - even my MX-1 has it! and crucially so does the EOS 5D.

The original Canon 5D had no video.
The Canon 5DII doesn't support continuous video AF, neither does the Canon 5D III.

johnmflores · 02-01-2016, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by jonlg

What I really need is autofocus in video - even my MX-1 has it! and crucially so does the EOS 5D. This is very important to many users simply because I take my DSLR out on model shoots, family holidays and days out and I'm simply nowhere near as good at focussing for video as an autofocus system. I can't count how many Christmas day videos etc have been ruined by crappy focus!

Jonlg

You're asking for something that the leaders in the industry are still struggling with.

You Tube

You Tube

To expect Pentax to leapfrog everyone and automagically become very good will lead to nothing but disappointment

dreamfoto · 02-01-2016, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Look closely at the base of the grip-side mode knob. There is a lever and camera and movie icons, with a dot to show which is enabled.

Next to the Samsung label.

But dont see any UHD logo, probably because the K1 is keeping low profile and hiding out its 8k capabilities!

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rdj92807 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 97 Original Poster	Originally posted by THoog Look closely at the base of the grip-side mode knob. There is a lever and camera and movie icons, with a dot to show which is enabled. I see it! Boy, that was hard to find on these low-res pics. Thanks so much. Any hope for movie continuous AF?

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by rdj92807 Surely Pentax put better video in this $2000-3000 camera. I hope. Not surely, they have said several times video is not a priority. But maybe they will surprise. And just because it is expensive does not mean anything about video. I suspect video will be about the same as the k-3, there if you need it but not really competitive.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	If it uses the latest Fujitsu Milbeaut processor set (available since last October), it'll do 4k video.

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Just below the new mode dial, there's a lever for switching between stills and video. http://www.pentax.com/en/pentaxff/images/bg_05.jpg

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grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by rdj92807 I see it! Boy, that was hard to find on these low-res pics. Thanks so much. Any hope for movie continuous AF? lol, it took me a while to find it also. On high res pics :-) i'm really hoping for a step forward, especially in pure IQ & maybe clean hdmi out. I wouldn't get my hopes up for SR or AF.

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jonlg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 128	What I really need is autofocus in video - even my MX-1 has it! and crucially so does the EOS 5D. This is very important to many users simply because I take my DSLR out on model shoots, family holidays and days out and I'm simply nowhere near as good at focussing for video as an autofocus system. I can't count how many Christmas day videos etc have been ruined by crappy focus! Jonlg

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johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Pentax has publicly stated that video is not a priority for them so I'd be surprised the the FF takes any great leap forward in this regard. It'll probably be fine for "home movies" and will benefit from the light gathering abilities of a larger sensor, but other than that...not so sure.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by jonlg What I really need is autofocus in video - even my MX-1 has it! and crucially so does the EOS 5D. The original Canon 5D had no video. The Canon 5DII doesn't support continuous video AF, neither does the Canon 5D III.

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dreamfoto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: france Photos: Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by THoog Look closely at the base of the grip-side mode knob. There is a lever and camera and movie icons, with a dot to show which is enabled. Next to the Samsung label. But dont see any UHD logo, probably because the K1 is keeping low profile and hiding out its 8k capabilities!