Live -view from K-3 onto a Kindle Fire HDR ?

AtlantaChris · 04-23-2014, 11:41 AM

This may have been asked already, but I couldn't find it (sorry if it has!).

I have the K-3, and I'm wondering if anyone knows if I could use a Kindle Fire just as a live-view platform?
I don't necessarily want (or need) to engage the shutter, change settings, etc. I just want the Kindle for it's bigger view size.
My sight is not what it used to be, and especially since I shoot mostly landscapes, I don't need remote triggering capacity.

Any thoughts/advice? Thanks!
Chris in Atlanta

**TER-OR** · 04-23-2014, 12:40 PM

Most tablets don't have any video options. There are some called "field monitors" which do this. It would be great to use a mainstream tablet for this though.

I think perhaps the FLU card can be used in this manner, though it can be tricky.

Adam · 04-23-2014, 12:40 PM

You can do this using the FluCard accessory:
Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

AtlantaChris · 04-23-2014, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You can do this using the FluCard accessory:
Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

Thanks Adam, and Terry, much appreciated!

stevebrot · 04-23-2014, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You can do this using the FluCard accessory:
Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

Has the FluCard been tested using the Fire's "Silk" browser? Silk is sort of a strange beastie.

Steve

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Most tablets don't have any video options. There are some called "field monitors" which do this. It would be great to use a mainstream tablet for this though. I think perhaps the FLU card can be used in this manner, though it can be tricky.

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AtlantaChris Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You can do this using the FluCard accessory: Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums Thanks Adam, and Terry, much appreciated!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam You can do this using the FluCard accessory: Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums Has the FluCard been tested using the Fire's "Silk" browser? Silk is sort of a strange beastie. Steve