Things I've noticed about the K-3 so far...

panoguy · 11-03-2013, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Oh thumbs up and +1 and all. Please do give some more details. I know this can be done with special equipment but you seem to have not used anything but the camera and software.

Step 1) Set the camera drive mode on "Hi-speed"
Step 2) Tape down the shutter button
Step 3) Throw camera into the air
Step 4) Catch camera

Naturally, I'm (mostly) kidding! Pole panos don't require much equipment beyond a pole and a way to mount the camera and general stitching software (this pentaxforumer does it with a Q and 03 fisheye), but I use lots of specialized equipment from Nodal Ninja to make it stable and repeatable with my K-5 and soon K-3. I'll write up an explanation with photos and post it to 'Photographic Technique" in a few days... right now I'm still busy with my K-3!

**Mikesul** · 11-03-2013, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Step 1) Set the camera drive mode on "Hi-speed"
Step 2) Tape down the shutter button
Step 3) Throw camera into the air
Step 4) Catch camera

Naturally, I'm (mostly) kidding! Pole panos don't require much equipment beyond a pole and a way to mount the camera and general stitching software, but I use lots of specialized equipment from Nodal Ninja to make it stable and repeatable. I'll write up an explanation with photos and post it to 'Photographic Technique" in a few days... right now I'm still busy with my K-3!

Thanks for the quick response. I look forward to your explanation. Have fun with the K-3!

RockvilleBob · 11-03-2013, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Annoyingly (for me at least), there is still now way to have "mirror up" and "exposure bracketing" at the same time (my old Canon bodies did this, and it was great for HDRs). Further, if you choose "Self-timer + Exposure Bracketing" it still puts a 2 second wait in between each bracket if you last used a 2 sec. timer (this is all with "One Push Bracketing" set in Custom functions).

To get Mirror up and bracketing for HDR - I use Live View and bracketing

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The best Pentax ad I've seen so far	bwDraco	Photographic Industry and Professionals	19	11-03-2012 04:39 AM
Here is the crasiest person I've seen so far :)	benhai	Pentax DSLR Discussion	23	06-15-2012 08:22 AM
Something I've noticed about Prius drivers	Damn Brit	General Talk	146	04-29-2009 09:45 PM
One thing I've noticed about the K20D	Rickster	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	13	04-03-2008 06:49 PM
My April angst and what I've done about it so far...	photo_mom	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	13	04-29-2007 08:54 PM

11-03-2013, 07:52 AM	#91
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul Oh thumbs up and +1 and all. Please do give some more details. I know this can be done with special equipment but you seem to have not used anything but the camera and software. Step 1) Set the camera drive mode on "Hi-speed" Step 2) Tape down the shutter button Step 3) Throw camera into the air Step 4) Catch camera Naturally, I'm (mostly) kidding! Pole panos don't require much equipment beyond a pole and a way to mount the camera and general stitching software (this pentaxforumer does it with a Q and 03 fisheye), but I use lots of specialized equipment from Nodal Ninja to make it stable and repeatable with my K-5 and soon K-3. I'll write up an explanation with photos and post it to 'Photographic Technique" in a few days... right now I'm still busy with my K-3!

11-03-2013, 07:56 AM	#92
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by panoguy Step 1) Set the camera drive mode on "Hi-speed" Step 2) Tape down the shutter button Step 3) Throw camera into the air Step 4) Catch camera Naturally, I'm (mostly) kidding! Pole panos don't require much equipment beyond a pole and a way to mount the camera and general stitching software, but I use lots of specialized equipment from Nodal Ninja to make it stable and repeatable. I'll write up an explanation with photos and post it to 'Photographic Technique" in a few days... right now I'm still busy with my K-3! Thanks for the quick response. I look forward to your explanation. Have fun with the K-3!

11-03-2013, 07:59 AM	#93
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by panoguy Annoyingly (for me at least), there is still now way to have "mirror up" and "exposure bracketing" at the same time (my old Canon bodies did this, and it was great for HDRs). Further, if you choose "Self-timer + Exposure Bracketing" it still puts a 2 second wait in between each bracket if you last used a 2 sec. timer (this is all with "One Push Bracketing" set in Custom functions). To get Mirror up and bracketing for HDR - I use Live View and bracketing