Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions

ogl · 04-23-2016, 04:49 AM - **1 Like**

I hope that Ricoh could pay attention to our thread

1. To use 3rd wheel for choosing AF points
2. To give back 1:1 crop mode....

Last edited by ogl; 04-23-2016 at 08:47 AM.

FantasticMrFox · 04-23-2016, 05:33 AM

3. More selectable crop modes in between APS-C and FF to allow the user to choose one that fits the individual lens. Some lenses don't quite cover FF but much more than just APS-C.

creative69 · 04-23-2016, 05:50 AM

Image compare like the 645D

biz-engineer · 04-23-2016, 05:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit.

Last edited by biz-engineer; 04-23-2016 at 06:04 AM.

Winder · 04-23-2016, 06:06 AM - **2 Likes**

EFC shutter.

Barry Pearson · 04-23-2016, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by ogl

I hope that Ricoh could pay attention at our thread

2. To give back 1:1 crop mode....

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

3. More selectable crop modes in between APS-C and FF to allow the user to choose one that fits the individual lens. Some lenses don't quite cover FF but much more than just APS-C.

My Panasonic Lumix LX100 has the following easily-selected crop formats: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9.
If the K-1 had APS-C, plus each of the above using the full width and/or full height, I doubt if I would ever need more than that!

(I imagine that user-defined crop formats would be a problem, because of the need for an overlay in the viewfinder.)

One3rdEV · 04-23-2016, 06:13 AM

Studio flash synchronization with pixel shift (please at least work on developing the capability for some future FF product model).

MadMathMind · 04-23-2016, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by One3rdEV

Studio flash synchronization with pixel shift (please at least work on developing the capability for some future FF product model).

I suspect the problem here is that the camera has no way to tell if the flash has been recharged and is ready to fire again. You'd need an adjustable delay or something for that. I'm not sure how long the buffer can hold information, whether it works like RAM or temporary solid state storage.

Unregistered User · 04-23-2016, 06:20 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit.

Front wheel = Shutter speed, Back wheel = Aperture, Top wheel = ISO. I will use this combo alot. No need to depress ISO-button and use back wheel anymore.

The display is geniusly designed. Perfect for night sky shooting, low angle shooting. I really like the fact that it is not a "normal" design that only moves angular.

A big advantage on both I think.

howieb101 · 04-23-2016, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

1080 output at 50-100 mbps. Even better, add 4K.

One3rdEV · 04-23-2016, 06:31 AM

An intelligent solution could be great, but even a dumb solution for studio stills could be appreciated. An example of a dumb solution could be a selectable option to capture each pixel shift image with flash discharge signal every x/y sec (e.g. 1 second). In the dumb case, the camera is entitled to assume the flash successfully fired and recharged. When the light required for total exposure is divided into 4 separate flashes the recycle speed is also improved.

FantasticMrFox · 04-23-2016, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Barry Pearson

My Panasonic Lumix LX100 has the following easily-selected crop formats: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9.

I was thinking more along the lines of 1.5 (APS-C crop), 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1 and 'no crop'.

You then take your technically not FF glass and evaluate it in order to find your personal sweet spot in terms of vignetting, edge sharpness etc.

Ptitboul · 04-23-2016, 06:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Implement automatic AF fine tune, like Nikon began in their recent cameras (cf. Maximum sharpness: Nikon's automated AF Fine Tune explained: Digital Photography Review) and as I already suggested more than one year ago (cf. RIAC forum)

Barry Pearson · 04-23-2016, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit.

I suspect I will use the Crop position quite a bit. Just as I often want to be able to zoom a lens rapidly as the subject changes in front of me, so I like the idea of being able to (sort of) zoom the camera rapidly for the same reason.
I like the idea of have a full range of angles, for example from the wide (but with low burst rate) "150mm in FF mode" to the narrow (with higher burst rate and smaller raw file size) "450mm in APS-C mode".

I also like the idea of the CH/CL position, switching rapidly between single and continuous shooting. This gives a hint about why I think I will like this feature: I do a lot of action photography, where I want to be able to adapt the camera to a rapidly changing subject.

(Nowadays I don't use spectacles while shooting. Therefore I can barely read the LCD panel on the top. But I'm sure I will be able to read the letters on the Smart Function dial, just as I can read those on the Mode dial in order to set User Modes. The combination of those two dials should be very useful to me).

Winder · 04-23-2016, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by MadMathMind

I suspect the problem here is that the camera has no way to tell if the flash has been recharged and is ready to fire again. You'd need an adjustable delay or something for that. I'm not sure how long the buffer can hold information, whether it works like RAM or temporary solid state storage.

4 flashes mounted in a modifier triggered sequentially. Ricoh could also develop a special flash pack with 4 bulbs.

04-23-2016, 04:49 AM - 1 Like	#1
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions I hope that Ricoh could pay attention to our thread 1. To use 3rd wheel for choosing AF points 2. To give back 1:1 crop mode.... Last edited by ogl; 04-23-2016 at 08:47 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
new K-3 comes with latest firmware 1.11	aleonx3	Pentax K-3 & K-3 II	51	04-02-2015 07:40 AM
K-5 Firmware Suggestions	kevinschoenmakers	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	259	08-04-2011 08:14 AM
Pentax K7 1.11 Firmware suggestions	LaurenOE	Pentax DSLR Discussion	26	06-21-2011 07:08 AM
New Firmware Officially Posted (1.02 K-5, 1.01 K-r and 645D)	nixcamic	Pentax News and Rumors	9	01-05-2011 08:47 PM
New firmware to PENTAX K-7: 1.03	Hox	Pentax News and Rumors	84	06-14-2010 11:01 PM

04-23-2016, 05:33 AM	#2
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	3. More selectable crop modes in between APS-C and FF to allow the user to choose one that fits the individual lens. Some lenses don't quite cover FF but much more than just APS-C.

04-23-2016, 05:50 AM	#3
creative69 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 121	Image compare like the 645D

04-23-2016, 05:58 AM - 3 Likes	#4
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit. Last edited by biz-engineer; 04-23-2016 at 06:04 AM.

04-23-2016, 06:06 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	EFC shutter.

04-23-2016, 06:11 AM	#6
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by ogl I hope that Ricoh could pay attention at our thread 2. To give back 1:1 crop mode.... Originally posted by FantasticMrFox 3. More selectable crop modes in between APS-C and FF to allow the user to choose one that fits the individual lens. Some lenses don't quite cover FF but much more than just APS-C. My Panasonic Lumix LX100 has the following easily-selected crop formats: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9. If the K-1 had APS-C, plus each of the above using the full width and/or full height, I doubt if I would ever need more than that! (I imagine that user-defined crop formats would be a problem, because of the need for an overlay in the viewfinder.)

04-23-2016, 06:13 AM	#7
One3rdEV Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: So-central, MI Posts: 285	Studio flash synchronization with pixel shift (please at least work on developing the capability for some future FF product model).

04-23-2016, 06:15 AM	#8
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by One3rdEV Studio flash synchronization with pixel shift (please at least work on developing the capability for some future FF product model). I suspect the problem here is that the camera has no way to tell if the flash has been recharged and is ready to fire again. You'd need an adjustable delay or something for that. I'm not sure how long the buffer can hold information, whether it works like RAM or temporary solid state storage.

04-23-2016, 06:20 AM - 5 Likes	#9
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by biz-engineer Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit. Front wheel = Shutter speed, Back wheel = Aperture, Top wheel = ISO. I will use this combo alot. No need to depress ISO-button and use back wheel anymore. The display is geniusly designed. Perfect for night sky shooting, low angle shooting. I really like the fact that it is not a "normal" design that only moves angular. A big advantage on both I think.

04-23-2016, 06:28 AM - 1 Like	#10
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	1080 output at 50-100 mbps. Even better, add 4K.

04-23-2016, 06:31 AM	#11
One3rdEV Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: So-central, MI Posts: 285	An intelligent solution could be great, but even a dumb solution for studio stills could be appreciated. An example of a dumb solution could be a selectable option to capture each pixel shift image with flash discharge signal every x/y sec (e.g. 1 second). In the dumb case, the camera is entitled to assume the flash successfully fired and recharged. When the light required for total exposure is divided into 4 separate flashes the recycle speed is also improved.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

04-23-2016, 06:36 AM	#12
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Barry Pearson My Panasonic Lumix LX100 has the following easily-selected crop formats: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9. I was thinking more along the lines of 1.5 (APS-C crop), 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1 and 'no crop'. You then take your technically not FF glass and evaluate it in order to find your personal sweet spot in terms of vignetting, edge sharpness etc.

04-23-2016, 06:43 AM - 3 Likes	#13
Ptitboul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 56	Implement automatic AF fine tune, like Nikon began in their recent cameras (cf. Maximum sharpness: Nikon's automated AF Fine Tune explained: Digital Photography Review) and as I already suggested more than one year ago (cf. RIAC forum)

04-23-2016, 06:44 AM	#14
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by biz-engineer Top wheels are pretty useless, on previous DSLR (K-3 and earlier), the front and back wheel already can do the same functions. Those two wheels added on the top are just a marketing gimmick because there are already two wheels at the back and front like it is on the K-3, and if you look at video show casing the K-1, those top wheel are barely used at all. My guess is that those two top wheels will be gone on the next camera model, and that the fancy tilt display will also be replaced by a normal tilt display. It's not because a product is different that it is better, differences should bring an advantage, instead of making the design more complex without benefit. I suspect I will use the Crop position quite a bit. Just as I often want to be able to zoom a lens rapidly as the subject changes in front of me, so I like the idea of being able to (sort of) zoom the camera rapidly for the same reason. I like the idea of have a full range of angles, for example from the wide (but with low burst rate) "150mm in FF mode" to the narrow (with higher burst rate and smaller raw file size) "450mm in APS-C mode". I also like the idea of the CH/CL position, switching rapidly between single and continuous shooting. This gives a hint about why I think I will like this feature: I do a lot of action photography, where I want to be able to adapt the camera to a rapidly changing subject. (Nowadays I don't use spectacles while shooting. Therefore I can barely read the LCD panel on the top. But I'm sure I will be able to read the letters on the Smart Function dial, just as I can read those on the Mode dial in order to set User Modes. The combination of those two dials should be very useful to me).

04-23-2016, 06:52 AM	#15
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by MadMathMind I suspect the problem here is that the camera has no way to tell if the flash has been recharged and is ready to fire again. You'd need an adjustable delay or something for that. I'm not sure how long the buffer can hold information, whether it works like RAM or temporary solid state storage. 4 flashes mounted in a modifier triggered sequentially. Ricoh could also develop a special flash pack with 4 bulbs.