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ruggiex · 02-28-2014, 04:42 AM

There are definitely some quirks but looks pretty good. So much negativity around, smh.

awaldram · 02-28-2014, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by rawr

A very useful video.

Next, someone needs to demonstrate that it is possible to get the DNG's and/or JPEGs off the Flucard directly into a watched folder in Lightroom...

Some of the apps for standard Flucards seem to allow this. Do they also work with the Pentax O-FC1?

They don't currently but looking under the hood this seems to be because they don't reconise the o-fc1 as a valid flucrd pro, not because it can't.

Given the name is embazoned on the card I'd be surpirsed if these apps are not updated to support the card.

dmoisuk · 03-01-2014, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by unkipunki

selfhelpphotographer's review of the flucard O-FC1 is up on Youtube

Pentax FLUCARD PRO for Pentax K-3 Setup and How To Guide - YouTube

Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

Parry · 03-01-2014, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by dmoisuk

Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

Go into the live view menu and disable composition adjustment.

dmoisuk · 03-01-2014, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by Parry

Go into the live view menu and disable composition adjustment.

Yes discovered that myself. Thanks for the response.

EvanB · 03-02-2014, 04:21 PM

Anyone know if the OFC-1 works with the K-3 in video mode?

derekkite · 03-02-2014, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by EvanB

Anyone know if the OFC-1 works with the K-3 in video mode?

No. Single shot mode only.

**HomeMadeSin** · 07-12-2014, 02:15 PM

My first impression is that it is next to worthless for me. The most annoying thing is that when I put it into a USB adapter on my work station (not wireless), it locks up (Win 7 64bit Pro). It apparently works on a Win 8 Lenovo Yoga Pro, which adds another step in the process ( the wireless process is insufficient for my needs). Reviewing the files are slow, but I have not done the Flucard firmware update yet. Will do that to see if it helps, otherwise I'll get rid of it.

And to add injury to insult, the grip (package deal with Flucard) tends to cause the camera to lock up and act weird (v1.03). I just downloaded 1.10 and hope that clears that up because that is more annoying.

Z

kkoether · 07-12-2014, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by HomeMadeSin

My first impression is that it is next to worthless for me. The most annoying thing is that when I put it into a USB adapter on my work station (not wireless), it locks up (Win 7 64bit Pro). It apparently works on a Win 8 Lenovo Yoga Pro, which adds another step in the process ( the wireless process is insufficient for my needs). Reviewing the files are slow, but I have not done the Flucard firmware update yet. Will do that to see if it helps, otherwise I'll get rid of it.

And to add injury to insult, the grip (package deal with Flucard) tends to cause the camera to lock up and act weird (v1.03). I just downloaded 1.10 and hope that clears that up because that is more annoying.

Z

I just got my K3, Grip & FluCard package from B&H last week. No lockups using the grip. I took it out last weekend and shot almost 4000 exposures with no problems at all. The FluCard is something I personally will play with but will probably never seriously use. I was more interested in the body and grip for the way I shoot.

GeneV · 07-14-2014, 05:59 PM

I had the camera set up in front of a hummingbird feeder using the Flucard remote in hopes of snagging one of these little guys. There was too much delay in the shutter, and I was not as successful as I would have liked. It was still fun to play with.

K-3-lover · 07-14-2014, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

I had the camera set up in front of a hummingbird feeder using the Flucard remote in hopes of snagging one of these little guys. There was too much delay in the shutter, and I was not as successful as I would have liked. It was still fun to play with.

If your shot is critical for the delay, you had better using a binocular to see the timing and then tap the shutter button on the phone. You may eliminate the delay of the video transmission for the live view.

GeneV · 07-15-2014, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by K-3-lover

If your shot is critical for the delay, you had better using a binocular to see the timing and then tap the shutter button on the phone. You may eliminate the delay of the video transmission for the live view.

I could see the timing from my window, but not the framing. I had the camera with a 50mm macro lens right in front of the feeder for a tight shot. The birds got used to it, and were even curious. If it had worked, it would have been impressive.

Not all the delay is in the video. I tried a wider shot while watching and using an RF remote shutter release I already had. There was some delay from pressing that button, too. It was not noticeable until I was framing a darting animal.

markf · 07-16-2014, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by kkoether

I just got my K3, Grip & FluCard package from B&H last week. No lockups using the grip. I took it out last weekend and shot almost 4000 exposures with no problems at all. The FluCard is something I personally will play with but will probably never seriously use. I was more interested in the body and grip for the way I shoot.

Got mine from B & H and like you, I was only interested in the camera and grip. Couldn't get the FluCard to work, don't really care, so I will see about trading it in for a lens.

markf · 07-29-2014, 08:21 PM

Sent the FluCard to B & H for some trade-in money. Will use it toward a more useful lens.

chrisb3 · 07-30-2014, 06:59 AM

I just picked up my K-3 yesterday from B&H. The Flucard is DOA. Tried it on 2 camera bodies (K-3 & K-x) and 3 computers. Nada. I'll be bringing it back to B&H today for an exhcange.

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02-28-2014, 04:42 AM	#61
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	There are definitely some quirks but looks pretty good. So much negativity around, smh.

02-28-2014, 06:02 AM	#62
awaldram Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 732	Originally posted by rawr A very useful video. Next, someone needs to demonstrate that it is possible to get the DNG's and/or JPEGs off the Flucard directly into a watched folder in Lightroom... Some of the apps for standard Flucards seem to allow this. Do they also work with the Pentax O-FC1? They don't currently but looking under the hood this seems to be because they don't reconise the o-fc1 as a valid flucrd pro, not because it can't. Given the name is embazoned on the card I'd be surpirsed if these apps are not updated to support the card.

03-01-2014, 12:51 AM	#63
dmoisuk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Originally posted by unkipunki selfhelpphotographer's review of the flucard O-FC1 is up on Youtube Pentax FLUCARD PRO for Pentax K-3 Setup and How To Guide - YouTube Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

03-01-2014, 01:06 AM	#64
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by dmoisuk Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S. Go into the live view menu and disable composition adjustment.

03-01-2014, 10:36 AM	#65
dmoisuk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Originally posted by Parry Go into the live view menu and disable composition adjustment. Yes discovered that myself. Thanks for the response.

03-02-2014, 04:21 PM	#66
EvanB New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1	Anyone know if the OFC-1 works with the K-3 in video mode?

03-02-2014, 04:27 PM	#67
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by EvanB Anyone know if the OFC-1 works with the K-3 in video mode? No. Single shot mode only.

07-12-2014, 02:15 PM	#68
HomeMadeSin Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	My first impression is that it is next to worthless for me. The most annoying thing is that when I put it into a USB adapter on my work station (not wireless), it locks up (Win 7 64bit Pro). It apparently works on a Win 8 Lenovo Yoga Pro, which adds another step in the process ( the wireless process is insufficient for my needs). Reviewing the files are slow, but I have not done the Flucard firmware update yet. Will do that to see if it helps, otherwise I'll get rid of it. And to add injury to insult, the grip (package deal with Flucard) tends to cause the camera to lock up and act weird (v1.03). I just downloaded 1.10 and hope that clears that up because that is more annoying. Z

07-12-2014, 08:20 PM	#69
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by HomeMadeSin My first impression is that it is next to worthless for me. The most annoying thing is that when I put it into a USB adapter on my work station (not wireless), it locks up (Win 7 64bit Pro). It apparently works on a Win 8 Lenovo Yoga Pro, which adds another step in the process ( the wireless process is insufficient for my needs). Reviewing the files are slow, but I have not done the Flucard firmware update yet. Will do that to see if it helps, otherwise I'll get rid of it. And to add injury to insult, the grip (package deal with Flucard) tends to cause the camera to lock up and act weird (v1.03). I just downloaded 1.10 and hope that clears that up because that is more annoying. Z I just got my K3, Grip & FluCard package from B&H last week. No lockups using the grip. I took it out last weekend and shot almost 4000 exposures with no problems at all. The FluCard is something I personally will play with but will probably never seriously use. I was more interested in the body and grip for the way I shoot.

07-14-2014, 05:59 PM	#70
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I had the camera set up in front of a hummingbird feeder using the Flucard remote in hopes of snagging one of these little guys. There was too much delay in the shutter, and I was not as successful as I would have liked. It was still fun to play with.

07-14-2014, 06:29 PM	#71
K-3-lover Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 47	Originally posted by GeneV I had the camera set up in front of a hummingbird feeder using the Flucard remote in hopes of snagging one of these little guys. There was too much delay in the shutter, and I was not as successful as I would have liked. It was still fun to play with. If your shot is critical for the delay, you had better using a binocular to see the timing and then tap the shutter button on the phone. You may eliminate the delay of the video transmission for the live view.

07-15-2014, 06:23 AM	#72
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by K-3-lover If your shot is critical for the delay, you had better using a binocular to see the timing and then tap the shutter button on the phone. You may eliminate the delay of the video transmission for the live view. I could see the timing from my window, but not the framing. I had the camera with a 50mm macro lens right in front of the feeder for a tight shot. The birds got used to it, and were even curious. If it had worked, it would have been impressive. Not all the delay is in the video. I tried a wider shot while watching and using an RF remote shutter release I already had. There was some delay from pressing that button, too. It was not noticeable until I was framing a darting animal.

07-16-2014, 01:54 PM	#73
markf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 63	Originally posted by kkoether I just got my K3, Grip & FluCard package from B&H last week. No lockups using the grip. I took it out last weekend and shot almost 4000 exposures with no problems at all. The FluCard is something I personally will play with but will probably never seriously use. I was more interested in the body and grip for the way I shoot. Got mine from B & H and like you, I was only interested in the camera and grip. Couldn't get the FluCard to work, don't really care, so I will see about trading it in for a lens.

07-29-2014, 08:21 PM	#74
markf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 63	Sent the FluCard to B & H for some trade-in money. Will use it toward a more useful lens.

07-30-2014, 06:59 AM	#75
chrisb3 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 67	I just picked up my K-3 yesterday from B&H. The Flucard is DOA. Tried it on 2 camera bodies (K-3 & K-x) and 3 computers. Nada. I'll be bringing it back to B&H today for an exhcange.

First impression of FLUcard on K-3

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