Any camera-based tutorials you'd like to see?

**lithedreamer** · 12-12-2016, 10:39 PM - **1 Like**

I managed to pick up a capture card, so I can record video and photos directly off of my cameras' screens now. So, if you'd like a tutorial on the astrotracer, or Wi-Fi or anything else, I'm happy to oblige. I have my trusty K-1, as well as my K-30 and K-x.

robthebloke · 12-13-2016, 01:51 AM - **1 Like**

I'd most like to see a tutorial about how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit.

If you are however scared of heights like me, maybe that's not entirely practical, but that's the tutorial I'd most like to see.

**BigMackCam** · 12-13-2016, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by lithedreamer

I managed to pick up a capture card, so I can record video and photos directly off of my cameras' screens now. So, if you'd like a tutorial on the astrotracer, or Wi-Fi or anything else, I'm happy to oblige. I have my trusty K-1, as well as my K-30 and K-x.

Astro-tracer would be a very good one. I've never used that funtionality in my K-3II (I believe the process is the same as other Pentax models), and a how-to might jump-start me into trying it

rawr · 12-13-2016, 03:30 AM - **4 Likes**

Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc).

LensBeginner · 12-13-2016, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by robthebloke

I'd most like to see a tutorial about how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit.

If you are however scared of heights like me, maybe that's not entirely practical, but that's the tutorial I'd most like to see.

I don't see that as something feasible... how do you expect pixel shift to work well, if you're moving?

Fat Albert · 12-13-2016, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc).

Came in to say this! It remains the biggest mystery to me and undoubtedly many other hobbyist shooters.

**travelswsage** · 12-13-2016, 07:59 AM

Yes, I'd greatly appreciate a tutorial as per rawr and Fat Alberts' suggestions above. I must have taken close to 1000 pics this summer of hummingbirds and finches in my backyard and I'd be lucky if there were 5 sharply focused shots and I tried every combo of settings I could think of -- this was with the K-1 and the 150-450. Any help with autofocusing in different situations and where one mode might be more successful than another would of great help.

surfar · 12-13-2016, 11:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robthebloke

how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit.

With or without tripod?

robthebloke · 12-14-2016, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

I don't see that as something feasible... how do you expect pixel shift to work well, if you're moving?

Well obviously make sure motion correction is turned on, and you might need to trigger the shot via wifi to minimise blur.

---------- Post added 12-14-16 at 03:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by surfar

With or without tripod?

Without. Should be a good test of the shake reduction.

**lithedreamer** · 12-14-2016, 01:09 PM

Thank you for the great suggestions, everyone! I've just finished outlining an article on as many different aspects of Pentax Autofocus as I thought I could bear writing about.

I'll let you know when it's published, then we'll see about those astrotracer and Pixel Shift in Space articles.

Karmaya · 02-13-2017, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by lithedreamer

Thank you for the great suggestions, everyone! I've just finished outlining an article on as many different aspects of Pentax Autofocus as I thought I could bear writing about.

I'll let you know when it's published, then we'll see about those astrotracer and Pixel Shift in Space articles.

I'm a recent K-1 owner (having shot Canons since the late 70s) and was searching the forum for any K-1 tutorials that might help me learn all there is to know about my new camera. I've actually read the entire manual (never done that before for any product) but the manual only tells you all the fun things you can do, but doesn't explain when to use which setting, etc. I am also interested in the camera's autofocusing system (which settings are best for certain shots) when I came across this thread. lithedreamer, have you had a chance to write your article and if so, where may I find it? Thanks in advance!

Landscape_k1 · 02-14-2017, 01:29 AM

A tutorial on astrotracer would be awesome as would one on pixel shift from capture to post processing.

Thanks

**lazarustx** · 02-15-2017, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc).

I think all the ideas here are great!

12-12-2016, 10:39 PM - 1 Like	#1
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Any camera-based tutorials you'd like to see? I managed to pick up a capture card, so I can record video and photos directly off of my cameras' screens now. So, if you'd like a tutorial on the astrotracer, or Wi-Fi or anything else, I'm happy to oblige. I have my trusty K-1, as well as my K-30 and K-x.

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12-13-2016, 01:51 AM - 1 Like	#2
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	I'd most like to see a tutorial about how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit. If you are however scared of heights like me, maybe that's not entirely practical, but that's the tutorial I'd most like to see.

12-13-2016, 02:23 AM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Originally posted by lithedreamer I managed to pick up a capture card, so I can record video and photos directly off of my cameras' screens now. So, if you'd like a tutorial on the astrotracer, or Wi-Fi or anything else, I'm happy to oblige. I have my trusty K-1, as well as my K-30 and K-x. Astro-tracer would be a very good one. I've never used that funtionality in my K-3II (I believe the process is the same as other Pentax models), and a how-to might jump-start me into trying it

12-13-2016, 03:30 AM - 4 Likes	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc).

12-13-2016, 06:04 AM	#5
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by robthebloke I'd most like to see a tutorial about how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit. If you are however scared of heights like me, maybe that's not entirely practical, but that's the tutorial I'd most like to see. I don't see that as something feasible... how do you expect pixel shift to work well, if you're moving?

12-13-2016, 06:47 AM	#6
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966	Originally posted by rawr Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc). Came in to say this! It remains the biggest mystery to me and undoubtedly many other hobbyist shooters.

12-13-2016, 07:59 AM	#7
travelswsage Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 385	Yes, I'd greatly appreciate a tutorial as per rawr and Fat Alberts' suggestions above. I must have taken close to 1000 pics this summer of hummingbirds and finches in my backyard and I'd be lucky if there were 5 sharply focused shots and I tried every combo of settings I could think of -- this was with the K-1 and the 150-450. Any help with autofocusing in different situations and where one mode might be more successful than another would of great help.

12-13-2016, 11:39 AM - 1 Like	#8
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by robthebloke how to effectively use pixel shift whilst skydiving from the edge of space, in a space suit. With or without tripod?

12-14-2016, 08:06 AM	#9
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	Originally posted by LensBeginner I don't see that as something feasible... how do you expect pixel shift to work well, if you're moving? Well obviously make sure motion correction is turned on, and you might need to trigger the shot via wifi to minimise blur. ---------- Post added 12-14-16 at 03:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by surfar With or without tripod? Without. Should be a good test of the shake reduction.

12-14-2016, 01:09 PM	#10
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799 Original Poster	Thank you for the great suggestions, everyone! I've just finished outlining an article on as many different aspects of Pentax Autofocus as I thought I could bear writing about. I'll let you know when it's published, then we'll see about those astrotracer and Pixel Shift in Space articles.

02-13-2017, 02:28 PM	#11
Karmaya New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 5	Originally posted by lithedreamer Thank you for the great suggestions, everyone! I've just finished outlining an article on as many different aspects of Pentax Autofocus as I thought I could bear writing about. I'll let you know when it's published, then we'll see about those astrotracer and Pixel Shift in Space articles. I'm a recent K-1 owner (having shot Canons since the late 70s) and was searching the forum for any K-1 tutorials that might help me learn all there is to know about my new camera. I've actually read the entire manual (never done that before for any product) but the manual only tells you all the fun things you can do, but doesn't explain when to use which setting, etc. I am also interested in the camera's autofocusing system (which settings are best for certain shots) when I came across this thread. lithedreamer, have you had a chance to write your article and if so, where may I find it? Thanks in advance!

02-14-2017, 01:29 AM	#12
Landscape_k1 New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 15	A tutorial on astrotracer would be awesome as would one on pixel shift from capture to post processing. Thanks

02-15-2017, 09:12 AM	#13
lazarustx Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 209	Originally posted by rawr Judging from many forum posts (going all the way back to the K-3, in fact, on much the same subject) I think a very popular tutorial would be one that described all the auto-focus settings and features of the K-1, and how to use them optimally (PDAF, CDAF, AF-C, etc). I think all the ideas here are great!