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**wtlwdwgn** · 04-07-2014, 11:19 AM

Going through the K-3 menus and I noticed that there is no longer a shadow underexposure warning (gold) along with the highlight overexposure warning (red). I always thought that was a cool feature on the K10D and K20D.

Apapukas · 04-07-2014, 12:01 PM

It is a really cool feature. I always use it on my K5IIs.

Are you sure K3 doesn't have it?

Franky2step · 04-07-2014, 12:09 PM

hmmm, interested in this now

Adam · 04-07-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Going through the K-3 menus and I noticed that there is no longer a shadow underexposure warning (gold) along with the highlight overexposure warning (red). I always thought that was a cool feature on the K10D and K20D.

It's there on the K-3, should be in the live view setup menu and in the payback menu ("highlight alert")

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sundr · 04-07-2014, 12:50 PM

Highlight alert, yes, but, for some reason they discontinued the shadow alert. I noticed this too.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-07-2014, 01:02 PM

Thanks guys!

Quicksand · 04-07-2014, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by sundr

Highlight alert, yes, but, for some reason they discontinued the shadow alert. I noticed this too.

Huh, that's weird. I actually use this a fair amount on my K-5, particularly when I'm in bright sunny conditions and trying to expose to preserve highlights. It's nice to know when I have gone too far and started crushing my shadows.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-07-2014, 01:47 PM

Yeah, me too.

**crewl1** · 04-07-2014, 01:48 PM

Maybe K-3 has so much dynamic range it can pull detail out of any shadow, so no need to blink it during picture taking

Apapukas · 04-07-2014, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Maybe K-3 has so much dynamic range it can pull detail out of any shadow, so no need to blink it during picture taking

I don't own the K3, so personally I can't compare it to the K5.

But based on PF review, it has lower dynamic range..

Adam · 04-07-2014, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Apapukas

But based on PF review, it has lower dynamic range..

Very slightly, but yes. Still, shadows are much easier to recover than highlights.

04-07-2014, 11:19 AM	#1
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Say, Whatever Happened To The Shadow Warning? Going through the K-3 menus and I noticed that there is no longer a shadow underexposure warning (gold) along with the highlight overexposure warning (red). I always thought that was a cool feature on the K10D and K20D.

04-07-2014, 12:50 PM	#5
sundr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	Highlight alert, yes, but, for some reason they discontinued the shadow alert. I noticed this too. Last edited by sundr; 04-07-2014 at 12:56 PM.

04-07-2014, 05:28 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Apapukas But based on PF review, it has lower dynamic range.. Very slightly, but yes. Still, shadows are much easier to recover than highlights. 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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Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	It is a really cool feature. I always use it on my K5IIs. Are you sure K3 doesn't have it?

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Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	hmmm, interested in this now

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Going through the K-3 menus and I noticed that there is no longer a shadow underexposure warning (gold) along with the highlight overexposure warning (red). I always thought that was a cool feature on the K10D and K20D. It's there on the K-3, should be in the live view setup menu and in the payback menu ("highlight alert") 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:

04-07-2014, 01:02 PM	#6
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Thanks guys!

04-07-2014, 01:24 PM	#7
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by sundr Highlight alert, yes, but, for some reason they discontinued the shadow alert. I noticed this too. Huh, that's weird. I actually use this a fair amount on my K-5, particularly when I'm in bright sunny conditions and trying to expose to preserve highlights. It's nice to know when I have gone too far and started crushing my shadows.

04-07-2014, 01:47 PM	#8
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Yeah, me too.

04-07-2014, 01:48 PM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Maybe K-3 has so much dynamic range it can pull detail out of any shadow, so no need to blink it during picture taking

04-07-2014, 01:58 PM	#10
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Originally posted by crewl1 Maybe K-3 has so much dynamic range it can pull detail out of any shadow, so no need to blink it during picture taking I don't own the K3, so personally I can't compare it to the K5. But based on PF review, it has lower dynamic range..

Say, Whatever Happened To The Shadow Warning?

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