K3 ii Interval shooting with mirror lock up

Rmagers · 08-17-2017, 02:46 PM

Hey folks,

I am wanting to shoot using the built in interval function, but also use the mirror lock to avoid shake. Can this be done or are there any other solutions?

Thanks

Richard

Adam · 08-17-2017, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Rmagers

Hey folks,

I am wanting to shoot using the built in interval function, but also use the mirror lock to avoid shake. Can this be done or are there any other solutions?

Thanks

Richard

I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good

Rmagers · 08-17-2017, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good

Wow... Why didn't I think of that!

Than you. I will give that try. Makes sense to me.

stevebrot · 08-17-2017, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good

Is this one of the areas where the K-3II differs from the K-3? On my K-3 (firmware v1.30) the camera exits live view with the first interval exposure and does not return until the program is finished. The mirror cycles as usual. I assume this behavior is to extend battery life.

On the K-3, an external intervalometer may be used in conjunction with live view to provide mirror-up intervals, though at the risk of rapid battery depletion. Note that the "sleep" feature must be "off" or set to longer than the exposure interval.

Steve

Adam · 08-17-2017, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is this one of the areas where the K-3II differs from the K-3? On my K-3 (firmware v1.30) the camera exits live view with the first interval exposure and does not return until the program is finished. The mirror cycles as usual. I assume this behavior is to extend battery life.

On the K-3, an external intervalometer may be used in conjunction with live view to provide mirror-up intervals, though at the risk of rapid battery depletion. Note that the "sleep" feature must be "off" or set to longer than the exposure interval.

Steve

I figured that if you put the camera in LV, it would stay there until commanded otherwise. Turns out I was wrong- just tried it out!

But unless you're using a K-1 between 1/90s and 1/180s, mirror shake shouldn't be an issue as long as you have a good tripod.

stevebrot · 08-17-2017, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I figured that if you put the camera in LV, it would stay there until commanded otherwise. Turns out I was wrong- just tried it out!

I am finding that the "unexpected" is pretty much the norm when trying to hack the edges of some features. Our PF users are very good at asking questions that invoke "edge" and "corner" behaviors.

Steve

08-17-2017, 02:46 PM	#1
Rmagers Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	K3 ii Interval shooting with mirror lock up Hey folks, I am wanting to shoot using the built in interval function, but also use the mirror lock to avoid shake. Can this be done or are there any other solutions? Thanks Richard

08-17-2017, 02:56 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Rmagers Hey folks, I am wanting to shoot using the built in interval function, but also use the mirror lock to avoid shake. Can this be done or are there any other solutions? Thanks Richard I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by stevebrot Is this one of the areas where the K-3II differs from the K-3? On my K-3 (firmware v1.30) the camera exits live view with the first interval exposure and does not return until the program is finished. The mirror cycles as usual. I assume this behavior is to extend battery life. On the K-3, an external intervalometer may be used in conjunction with live view to provide mirror-up intervals, though at the risk of rapid battery depletion. Note that the "sleep" feature must be "off" or set to longer than the exposure interval. Steve I figured that if you put the camera in LV, it would stay there until commanded otherwise. Turns out I was wrong- just tried it out! But unless you're using a K-1 between 1/90s and 1/180s, mirror shake shouldn't be an issue as long as you have a good tripod. 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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08-17-2017, 05:04 PM	#3
Rmagers Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery Posts: 46 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good Wow... Why didn't I think of that! Than you. I will give that try. Makes sense to me.

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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 I think the simplest solution would be to put the camera in live view and select the interval drive mode- then the mirror will be out of your way for good Is this one of the areas where the K-3II differs from the K-3? On my K-3 (firmware v1.30) the camera exits live view with the first interval exposure and does not return until the program is finished. The mirror cycles as usual. I assume this behavior is to extend battery life. On the K-3, an external intervalometer may be used in conjunction with live view to provide mirror-up intervals, though at the risk of rapid battery depletion. Note that the "sleep" feature must be "off" or set to longer than the exposure interval. Steve

08-17-2017, 09:48 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam I figured that if you put the camera in LV, it would stay there until commanded otherwise. Turns out I was wrong- just tried it out! I am finding that the "unexpected" is pretty much the norm when trying to hack the edges of some features. Our PF users are very good at asking questions that invoke "edge" and "corner" behaviors. Steve

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