Pentax - give us interval shooting please - Petition

marabella · 02-02-2015, 10:38 AM

Anybody else missing interval shooting (and perhaps multi exposure mode) on the K-S1?

As there is no official email address whereto I can send my request, why not open a "petition-thread"?
The more users petition, the better. Maybe a Pentax official is reading along this forum.

From my understanding this features simply are firmware related.
So why not implement them into the next updated firmware?

**mattb123** · 02-02-2015, 11:25 AM

Interval shooting, WR, wired remote port, and a few other features like those seem to be reserved for the mid to higher end cameras. I wished for them when I only had a K-x and solved the issue by buying a K-5 (and now a K-3). I kind of doubt they will put those features in cameras aimed at the entry level photographers so they can have something to upsell them on later.

But I agree a small cameras like the K-S1 would be better with those features. The flagship models are all bigger and heavier, it would be nice to have a small light camera with those premuim features but it would probably have a premium price as well.

marabella · 02-02-2015, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Interval shooting, WR, wired remote port, and a few other features like those seem to be reserved for the mid to higher end cameras. I wished for them when I only had a K-x and solved the issue by buying a K-5 (and now a K-3). I kind of doubt they will put those features in cameras aimed at the entry level photographers so they can have something to upsell them on later.

But I agree a small cameras like the K-S1 would be better with those features. The flagship models are all bigger and heavier, it would be nice to have a small light camera with those premuim features but it would probably have a premium price as well.

Agreed!

I have got a FluCard and a 50€ refund by the cash back campaign last year.
I admit I'm really happy with this combination and even more considering the price I have payed.

But I do believe that interval shooting in particular still exists as a part of the firmware and could have been implemented at minimal cost.
Maybe I'm wrong.

**mattb123** · 02-03-2015, 11:49 AM

You're right but I'm saying they won't do it because they would prefer you buy a more expensive camera like the K-3 to get that feature.

Steve.Ledger · 02-05-2015, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

You're right but I'm saying they won't do it because they would prefer you buy a more expensive camera like the K-3 to get that feature.

K-01 and K-50 have Interval shooting modes.

Adam · 02-09-2015, 02:44 PM

Yup, if you want the more advanced features you'll have to opt for one of the higher-end models.

redrockcoulee · 02-12-2015, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

K-01 and K-50 have Interval shooting modes.

As did the K-r if I am not mistaken

Fire Angel · 02-26-2015, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

As did the K-r if I am not mistaken

That's right, the K-r has interval shooting and was the Pentax entry-level model from the introduction date in 2010. I've used it to make time-lapse video for an architect by taking a large number of stills and processing them into video using software. All Pentax DSLR cameras since then should have it in my view, taking a backward step in features is a bad idea.

jimr-pdx · 03-01-2015, 08:13 PM

Mount a Q on your hot shoe

heck it even does interval movies, and FW update gave it peaking! Given those precedents you should ask nicely for interval shots.

Not a Number · 03-01-2015, 08:38 PM

The K10D does not have interval shooting. The K-S2 does.

The K-S1 has no external AC power option - probably a limiting factor in considering interval shooting. It may be possible to do interval shooting via the FluCard.

**THoog** · 03-01-2015, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

The K10D does not have interval shooting. The K-S2 does.

The K-S1 has no external AC power option - probably a limiting factor in considering interval shooting. It may be possible to do interval shooting via the FluCard.

Actually, it does have a removable piece in the battery door to allow a K-AC128 adapter. That said, I don't see much hope for a "petition thread". There are so few K-S1 owners on PF, and I doubt the executives who would make the decision would be lurking PF. Better to contact your Pentax customer support directly.

02-02-2015, 10:38 AM	#1
marabella Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 58	Pentax - give us interval shooting please - Petition Anybody else missing interval shooting (and perhaps multi exposure mode) on the K-S1? As there is no official email address whereto I can send my request, why not open a "petition-thread"? The more users petition, the better. Maybe a Pentax official is reading along this forum. From my understanding this features simply are firmware related. So why not implement them into the next updated firmware?

02-09-2015, 02:44 PM	#6
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02-02-2015, 11:25 AM	#2
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Interval shooting, WR, wired remote port, and a few other features like those seem to be reserved for the mid to higher end cameras. I wished for them when I only had a K-x and solved the issue by buying a K-5 (and now a K-3). I kind of doubt they will put those features in cameras aimed at the entry level photographers so they can have something to upsell them on later. But I agree a small cameras like the K-S1 would be better with those features. The flagship models are all bigger and heavier, it would be nice to have a small light camera with those premuim features but it would probably have a premium price as well.

02-02-2015, 12:04 PM	#3
marabella Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 Interval shooting, WR, wired remote port, and a few other features like those seem to be reserved for the mid to higher end cameras. I wished for them when I only had a K-x and solved the issue by buying a K-5 (and now a K-3). I kind of doubt they will put those features in cameras aimed at the entry level photographers so they can have something to upsell them on later. But I agree a small cameras like the K-S1 would be better with those features. The flagship models are all bigger and heavier, it would be nice to have a small light camera with those premuim features but it would probably have a premium price as well. Agreed! I have got a FluCard and a 50€ refund by the cash back campaign last year. I admit I'm really happy with this combination and even more considering the price I have payed. But I do believe that interval shooting in particular still exists as a part of the firmware and could have been implemented at minimal cost. Maybe I'm wrong.

02-03-2015, 11:49 AM	#4
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	You're right but I'm saying they won't do it because they would prefer you buy a more expensive camera like the K-3 to get that feature.

02-05-2015, 12:55 AM	#5
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by mattb123 You're right but I'm saying they won't do it because they would prefer you buy a more expensive camera like the K-3 to get that feature. K-01 and K-50 have Interval shooting modes.

02-12-2015, 02:33 PM	#7
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger K-01 and K-50 have Interval shooting modes. As did the K-r if I am not mistaken

02-26-2015, 07:36 PM	#8
Fire Angel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 136	Originally posted by redrockcoulee As did the K-r if I am not mistaken That's right, the K-r has interval shooting and was the Pentax entry-level model from the introduction date in 2010. I've used it to make time-lapse video for an architect by taking a large number of stills and processing them into video using software. All Pentax DSLR cameras since then should have it in my view, taking a backward step in features is a bad idea.

03-01-2015, 08:13 PM	#9
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Mount a Q on your hot shoe heck it even does interval movies, and FW update gave it peaking! Given those precedents you should ask nicely for interval shots.

03-01-2015, 08:38 PM	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The K10D does not have interval shooting. The K-S2 does. The K-S1 has no external AC power option - probably a limiting factor in considering interval shooting. It may be possible to do interval shooting via the FluCard.

03-01-2015, 11:01 PM	#11
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Not a Number The K10D does not have interval shooting. The K-S2 does. The K-S1 has no external AC power option - probably a limiting factor in considering interval shooting. It may be possible to do interval shooting via the FluCard. Actually, it does have a removable piece in the battery door to allow a K-AC128 adapter. That said, I don't see much hope for a "petition thread". There are so few K-S1 owners on PF, and I doubt the executives who would make the decision would be lurking PF. Better to contact your Pentax customer support directly.