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**x-country** · 07-15-2016, 11:56 PM

The K-70 will have a new display color theme using just red tones perfect for shooting in dark conditions. I hope the K-1 will get this in a firmware update.

Adam · 07-16-2016, 12:15 AM

It looks like something that could certainly be added. This is definitely a clever idea, though the -2 outdoor brightness setting is already more than enough IMO.

alpheios · 07-16-2016, 01:01 AM

If K-1 gets this it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography.

rawr · 07-16-2016, 01:22 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by alpheios

it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography.

Or for using inside submarines.

asp1880 · 07-16-2016, 05:25 AM - **1 Like**

For shooting inside darkrooms? :-)

wissink · 07-16-2016, 11:54 AM

I'd love an option to customize the colours in a detailed fashion through an app or RGB selector or something.

Simen1 · 07-16-2016, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by alpheios

If K-1 gets this it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography.

I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option for the body lighting as well.

Adam · 07-16-2016, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by wissink

I'd love an option to customize the colours in a detailed fashion through an app or RGB selector or something.

Did you know that there are already plenty of menu color schemes (more than a dozen)?

Dlanor Sekao · 07-16-2016, 09:30 PM

I swear the K-1 already has this ??? Too tired to go look.....Am I wrong ?

**Kerrowdown** · 07-17-2016, 12:35 AM

It would be no good in my "red playroom" as I wouldn't be able to see the display at all... I don't believe I just said that.

shanhw · 07-18-2016, 10:56 PM

I'd love it,It's romantic

wissink · 07-27-2016, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Did you know that there are already plenty of menu color schemes (more than a dozen)?

Yes, thanks Adam. I've fiddled with it many times in the K3. I just wish I could customize the UI more. I tend to do this with every device. Mind you I have a visual impairment and can be picky that way.

Topsy · 07-30-2016, 12:19 PM

I'd welcome this option too, I must say it seems quite appealing.

Tan68 · 07-30-2016, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Simen1

I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option for the body lighting as well.

I don't think this will happen

The color of the LED is the nature of the LED itself. It is not like adjusting color on and LCD screen...

I believe some LED have the ability to emit different colors but I doubt the LED in the K-1 have the ability to shift color. Else, they would already offer this option.

Simen1 · 07-31-2016, 03:14 AM

Tan68: Thats why I said I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option. The current K-1 don't have the hardware for red body lighting.

When making a new camera model, its possible to have dual LEDs (one white and one red or a combined white+red LED) in a tiny spot, replacing the white one. It requires an extra signaling wire and a few firmware lines.

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x-country Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frösön (Östersund) Posts: 69	New display color theme The K-70 will have a new display color theme using just red tones perfect for shooting in dark conditions. I hope the K-1 will get this in a firmware update.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by wissink I'd love an option to customize the colours in a detailed fashion through an app or RGB selector or something. Did you know that there are already plenty of menu color schemes (more than a dozen)? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-16-2016, 01:01 AM	#3
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	If K-1 gets this it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by alpheios it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography. Or for using inside submarines.

07-16-2016, 05:25 AM - 1 Like	#5
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	For shooting inside darkrooms? :-)

07-16-2016, 11:54 AM	#6
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	I'd love an option to customize the colours in a detailed fashion through an app or RGB selector or something.

07-16-2016, 01:14 PM	#7
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Originally posted by alpheios If K-1 gets this it will be an even more awesome camera for astrophotography. I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option for the body lighting as well.

07-16-2016, 09:30 PM	#9
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	I swear the K-1 already has this ??? Too tired to go look.....Am I wrong ?

07-18-2016, 10:56 PM	#11
shanhw New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jiangsu Posts: 2	I'd love it,It's romantic

07-27-2016, 05:48 PM	#12
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	Originally posted by Adam Did you know that there are already plenty of menu color schemes (more than a dozen)? Yes, thanks Adam. I've fiddled with it many times in the K3. I just wish I could customize the UI more. I tend to do this with every device. Mind you I have a visual impairment and can be picky that way.

07-30-2016, 12:19 PM	#13
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	I'd welcome this option too, I must say it seems quite appealing.

07-30-2016, 08:17 PM	#14
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Originally posted by Simen1 I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option for the body lighting as well. I don't think this will happen The color of the LED is the nature of the LED itself. It is not like adjusting color on and LCD screen... I believe some LED have the ability to emit different colors but I doubt the LED in the K-1 have the ability to shift color. Else, they would already offer this option.

07-31-2016, 03:14 AM	#15
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Tan68: Thats why I said I hope the K-1 successor will get the red option. The current K-1 don't have the hardware for red body lighting. When making a new camera model, its possible to have dual LEDs (one white and one red or a combined white+red LED) in a tiny spot, replacing the white one. It requires an extra signaling wire and a few firmware lines.

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