shutter delay using wifi?

hadi · 05-23-2016, 06:51 PM

so over the weekend, my friend with his sony a7rII was oogling over my k1, while i was drooling over his camera.
we were putting it thorough its paces and one thing i found lacking in the wifi department was that, unlike his wifi app, the k1 doesn't allow you to release the shutter if you have your camera set for 2 second delay or any delay for that matter.

no deal breaker, but any one know how to unlock that feature, if at all possible?i thought, on his, it was a cool feature as it allowed for a potential of a massive group shot that you are a part of, it'll give you enough time to hide the phone; or use it for other more creative ways.

Adam · 05-23-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by hadi

no deal breaker, but any one know how to unlock that feature, if at all possible?i thought, on his, it was a cool feature as it allowed for a potential of a massive group shot that you are a part of, it'll give you enough time to hide the phone; or use it for other more creative ways.

The only way is with Image Transmitter 2 or the Lightroom tethering plugin. There's currently no way to use anything other than single shot using the wi-fi app.

Gimbal · 05-24-2016, 03:53 AM

What a weird restriction. Why Pentax, why?

Are they saying that the mirror action is so smooth that mirror up is not needed anymore?

Has anyone tested a macro shoot from a tripod and compared the results between a normal exposure and one using 2sec delay (or mirror up)?
With my K-5 there is a definite improvement in sharpness using mirror up, and I guess the same is true with the K-1, but who knows?

Unregistered User · 05-24-2016, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

What a weird restriction. Why Pentax, why?

Are they saying that the mirror action is so smooth that mirror up is not needed anymore?

Has anyone tested a macro shoot from a tripod and compared the results between a normal exposure and one using 2sec delay (or mirror up)?
With my K-5 there is a definite improvement in sharpness using mirror up, and I guess the same is true with the K-1, but who knows?

I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view. But I too would like to be able to use self timer so that the phone can be put away.

Quicksand · 05-24-2016, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view. But I too would like to be able to use self timer so that the phone can be put away.

That's a weird and annoying omission. For my K-3 II I wrote a little javascript bookmarklet timer that works with the FluCard so I can hit the button and slip the phone into my pocket before the shutter trips, and it's handy. But with an app (rather than a browser) I don't think that's possible anymore.

Gimbal · 05-24-2016, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view.

Yes, right. I was thinking to fast or too little. It’s a kind of live view. No mirror shock, but perhaps some vibration from the double action of the shutter.

05-23-2016, 06:51 PM	#1
hadi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 563	shutter delay using wifi? so over the weekend, my friend with his sony a7rII was oogling over my k1, while i was drooling over his camera. we were putting it thorough its paces and one thing i found lacking in the wifi department was that, unlike his wifi app, the k1 doesn't allow you to release the shutter if you have your camera set for 2 second delay or any delay for that matter. no deal breaker, but any one know how to unlock that feature, if at all possible?i thought, on his, it was a cool feature as it allowed for a potential of a massive group shot that you are a part of, it'll give you enough time to hide the phone; or use it for other more creative ways.

05-23-2016, 06:58 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by hadi no deal breaker, but any one know how to unlock that feature, if at all possible?i thought, on his, it was a cool feature as it allowed for a potential of a massive group shot that you are a part of, it'll give you enough time to hide the phone; or use it for other more creative ways. The only way is with Image Transmitter 2 or the Lightroom tethering plugin. There's currently no way to use anything other than single shot using the wi-fi app. 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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05-24-2016, 03:53 AM	#3
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	What a weird restriction. Why Pentax, why? Are they saying that the mirror action is so smooth that mirror up is not needed anymore? Has anyone tested a macro shoot from a tripod and compared the results between a normal exposure and one using 2sec delay (or mirror up)? With my K-5 there is a definite improvement in sharpness using mirror up, and I guess the same is true with the K-1, but who knows?

05-24-2016, 04:42 AM	#4
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Gimbal What a weird restriction. Why Pentax, why? Are they saying that the mirror action is so smooth that mirror up is not needed anymore? Has anyone tested a macro shoot from a tripod and compared the results between a normal exposure and one using 2sec delay (or mirror up)? With my K-5 there is a definite improvement in sharpness using mirror up, and I guess the same is true with the K-1, but who knows? I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view. But I too would like to be able to use self timer so that the phone can be put away.

05-24-2016, 05:35 AM	#5
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view. But I too would like to be able to use self timer so that the phone can be put away. That's a weird and annoying omission. For my K-3 II I wrote a little javascript bookmarklet timer that works with the FluCard so I can hit the button and slip the phone into my pocket before the shutter trips, and it's handy. But with an app (rather than a browser) I don't think that's possible anymore.

05-24-2016, 06:07 AM	#6
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 I believe that when using the app the mirror is up as it is when shooting in live view. Yes, right. I was thinking to fast or too little. It’s a kind of live view. No mirror shock, but perhaps some vibration from the double action of the shutter.