Star Stream mode?

flogtv6 · 03-31-2016, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by i5_david

Hugh.... did I miss something? Where are those manuals? Are you a kind of ambassador or so? Where do I download a pdf of this?

No, I'm not.

I found it there :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0

**ffking** · 03-31-2016, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by flogtv6

I found it there :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0

this could develop into a well-viewed thread!

i5_david · 03-31-2016, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by flogtv6

No, I'm not.

I found it there :

WOOOHAAAA !!!! thanks to you mate, saved my weekend haha!

Originally posted by ffking

this could develop into a well-viewed thread!

maybe...

**disasterfilm** · 03-31-2016, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Painter

It seems likely to be a variation on the interval composite mode. Resulting in a single file that can be a RAW.

If this somehow knows to merge the non-startrail data into some sort of mean (thereby reducing noise) than I am thrilled. This would also be handy for merging extremely long car headlight trails in long (and semi-short) exposures too.

Unregistered User · 03-31-2016, 09:16 AM

Or make animations in general.

---------- Post added 03-31-16 at 06:51 PM ----------

After skimming the manual, hope this will stick in the final fw: No more calculations

13 Interval Shooting Options
Sets whether to start counting the time of interval from when
exposure starts or when exposure ends for Interval Shooting,
Interval Composite, and Interval Movie Record.

bertwert · 03-31-2016, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by flogtv6

No, I'm not.

I found it there :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0

Nice!

alpheios · 03-31-2016, 10:25 AM

"One of these features is a new "Star Stream" drive mode. This mode makes shooting star trails easy by only stacking the bright star portion of each successive frame. Artifacts will be kept to a minimum and foreground exposure should remain constant. The end result can be a JPEG, RAW, or both."

Read more at: Pentax Q&A at WPPI 2016 - Trade Shows | PentaxForums.com

Adam · 03-31-2016, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Oakland Rob

Oh, movie.

Not so interested now. I like the one it created (needs a fade in to get past the first couple seconds, and a foreground of interest) in the example above. But I assume we're back to intervals and stacking for star trails in photos.

I think it's supposed to be able to work with 4K, just like interval movie. Not 100% sure, however, as the manual doesn't state it clearly, and the pre-production model didn't allow the settings to be accessed.

Adam · 03-31-2016, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by alpheios

"One of these features is a new "Star Stream" drive mode. This mode makes shooting star trails easy by only stacking the bright star portion of each successive frame. Artifacts will be kept to a minimum and foreground exposure should remain constant. The end result can be a JPEG, RAW, or both."

This is what a Ricoh rep said. So either the drive mode is being updated, or he was wrong.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Oakland Rob Oh, movie. Not so interested now. I like the one it created (needs a fade in to get past the first couple seconds, and a foreground of interest) in the example above. But I assume we're back to intervals and stacking for star trails in photos. I think it's supposed to be able to work with 4K, just like interval movie. Not 100% sure, however, as the manual doesn't state it clearly, and the pre-production model didn't allow the settings to be accessed. 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: 51,593	Originally posted by alpheios "One of these features is a new "Star Stream" drive mode. This mode makes shooting star trails easy by only stacking the bright star portion of each successive frame. Artifacts will be kept to a minimum and foreground exposure should remain constant. The end result can be a JPEG, RAW, or both." This is what a Ricoh rep said. So either the drive mode is being updated, or he was wrong. 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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03-31-2016, 08:57 AM - 2 Likes	#16
flogtv6 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 14	Originally posted by i5_david Hugh.... did I miss something? Where are those manuals? Are you a kind of ambassador or so? Where do I download a pdf of this? No, I'm not. I found it there : https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0

03-31-2016, 09:01 AM	#17
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by flogtv6 I found it there : https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0 this could develop into a well-viewed thread!

03-31-2016, 09:04 AM	#18
i5_david Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 332	Originally posted by flogtv6 No, I'm not. I found it there : WOOOHAAAA !!!! thanks to you mate, saved my weekend haha! Originally posted by ffking this could develop into a well-viewed thread! maybe...

03-31-2016, 09:12 AM	#19
disasterfilm Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 406	Originally posted by Painter It seems likely to be a variation on the interval composite mode. Resulting in a single file that can be a RAW. If this somehow knows to merge the non-startrail data into some sort of mean (thereby reducing noise) than I am thrilled. This would also be handy for merging extremely long car headlight trails in long (and semi-short) exposures too.

03-31-2016, 09:16 AM	#20
Unregistered User Guest	Or make animations in general. ---------- Post added 03-31-16 at 06:51 PM ---------- After skimming the manual, hope this will stick in the final fw: No more calculations 13 Interval Shooting Options Sets whether to start counting the time of interval from when exposure starts or when exposure ends for Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, and Interval Movie Record.

03-31-2016, 10:11 AM	#21
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by flogtv6 No, I'm not. I found it there : https://www.dropbox.com/s/penzi21ucajn0lb/K-1_Operating_Manual.pdf?dl=0 Nice!

03-31-2016, 10:25 AM	#22
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	"One of these features is a new "Star Stream" drive mode. This mode makes shooting star trails easy by only stacking the bright star portion of each successive frame. Artifacts will be kept to a minimum and foreground exposure should remain constant. The end result can be a JPEG, RAW, or both." Read more at: Pentax Q&A at WPPI 2016 - Trade Shows \| PentaxForums.com

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