Getting smaller photos for tablet viewing

alcstudios · 11-10-2013, 09:16 PM

I haven't seen this question posted anywhere and maybe because its a dumb question but here goes. I would like a way to put pics on my Samsung tablet at the shoot location but I do not want to fill my tablet up with 24mp files. Would it be possible with firmware to be able to shoot 24mp on 1 card and 2-4mp on the other for tablet viewing? or is it possible now and I'm just not figuring it out?

Adam · 11-10-2013, 09:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by alcstudios

I haven't seen this question posted anywhere and maybe because its a dumb question but here goes. I would like a way to put pics on my Samsung tablet at the shoot location but I do not want to fill my tablet up with 24mp files. Would it be possible with firmware to be able to shoot 24mp on 1 card and 2-4mp on the other for tablet viewing? or is it possible now and I'm just not figuring it out?

You could shoot RAW+, select 2Mp or 6Mp mode, and split the RAWs/JPEGs. That way, one of your cards will contain smaller jpegs while the other will contain the full-size raws.

alcstudios · 11-10-2013, 09:46 PM

That's true Adam and I considered that but I shoot youth sports and rarely shoot in raw

Adam · 11-10-2013, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by alcstudios

That's true Adam and I considered that but I shoot youth sports and rarely shoot in raw

The K-3 should be able to handle it, just make sure the raw card is 95 Mb/s.

The other option would be to wait for the flucard and browse photos using the wifi connection.

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Giklab · 11-11-2013, 12:47 AM

You could just do a batch resize at the end of the day. Keep the 24MP JPEGS and get a folder with 2MP ones.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-11-2013, 02:56 AM

I think you might even wright full size 24mp jpg to one card and smaller size to the second wifi (flu) card.

The resizing can also be done incamera offcourse afterwards.

mactrash · 11-11-2013, 11:11 AM

there is a option in the wireless menu that auto resize to xs file for transfer.

I believe it is for big jpg in card 1 and write small jpb to 2 for eyefi transfer.

I have not test that since I shoot raw to card 1.

alcstudios · 11-11-2013, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by mactrash

there is a option in the wireless menu that auto resize to xs file for transfer.

I believe it is for big jpg in card 1 and write small jpb to 2 for eyefi transfer.

I have not test that since I shoot raw to card 1.

Thanks, I found the info on pg 80, just what I was looking for.

alcstudios · 11-11-2013, 08:54 PM

Ran to Best buy and got me a Mobi eye-fi card, never had one before, followed directions on page 80 and now I have 2mp files transferring straight to my tablet. Thanks for the help gents.

11-10-2013, 09:16 PM	#1
alcstudios Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 146	Getting smaller photos for tablet viewing I haven't seen this question posted anywhere and maybe because its a dumb question but here goes. I would like a way to put pics on my Samsung tablet at the shoot location but I do not want to fill my tablet up with 24mp files. Would it be possible with firmware to be able to shoot 24mp on 1 card and 2-4mp on the other for tablet viewing? or is it possible now and I'm just not figuring it out?

11-10-2013, 09:41 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by alcstudios I haven't seen this question posted anywhere and maybe because its a dumb question but here goes. I would like a way to put pics on my Samsung tablet at the shoot location but I do not want to fill my tablet up with 24mp files. Would it be possible with firmware to be able to shoot 24mp on 1 card and 2-4mp on the other for tablet viewing? or is it possible now and I'm just not figuring it out? You could shoot RAW+, select 2Mp or 6Mp mode, and split the RAWs/JPEGs. That way, one of your cards will contain smaller jpegs while the other will contain the full-size raws. 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:

11-11-2013, 06:50 PM	#8
alcstudios Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 146 Original Poster	Originally posted by mactrash there is a option in the wireless menu that auto resize to xs file for transfer. I believe it is for big jpg in card 1 and write small jpb to 2 for eyefi transfer. I have not test that since I shoot raw to card 1. Thanks, I found the info on pg 80, just what I was looking for. Last edited by alcstudios; 11-11-2013 at 07:37 PM.

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11-10-2013, 09:46 PM	#3
alcstudios Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 146 Original Poster	That's true Adam and I considered that but I shoot youth sports and rarely shoot in raw

11-10-2013, 10:32 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by alcstudios That's true Adam and I considered that but I shoot youth sports and rarely shoot in raw The K-3 should be able to handle it, just make sure the raw card is 95 Mb/s. The other option would be to wait for the flucard and browse photos using the wifi connection. 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:

11-11-2013, 12:47 AM	#5
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	You could just do a batch resize at the end of the day. Keep the 24MP JPEGS and get a folder with 2MP ones.

11-11-2013, 02:56 AM	#6
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I think you might even wright full size 24mp jpg to one card and smaller size to the second wifi (flu) card. The resizing can also be done incamera offcourse afterwards.

11-11-2013, 11:11 AM	#7
mactrash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: China Posts: 117	there is a option in the wireless menu that auto resize to xs file for transfer. I believe it is for big jpg in card 1 and write small jpb to 2 for eyefi transfer. I have not test that since I shoot raw to card 1.

11-11-2013, 08:54 PM	#9
alcstudios Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 146 Original Poster	Ran to Best buy and got me a Mobi eye-fi card, never had one before, followed directions on page 80 and now I have 2mp files transferring straight to my tablet. Thanks for the help gents.