Is it possible to program the K-1 for multiple long exposures?

wings · 05-05-2017, 09:30 AM

Just purchased the K-1 and wanted to know if it is possible to program it for multiple long exposures, say 10 at around 40 sec? If not, does the Wi-Fi app allow you to make manual long exposures above 30 seconds?

biz-engineer · 05-05-2017, 10:02 AM

Interval shooting ?

**todd** · 05-05-2017, 10:11 AM

page 61-62 in the manual...

edit: sorry for my non-relevant post. i originally mis-read your request as intervals 'from 10 to 40 seconds'...

wings · 05-05-2017, 05:39 PM

The maximum shutter is limited to 30 seconds when using the interval menu.

GodsPetMonkey · 05-05-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by wings

Just purchased the K-1 and wanted to know if it is possible to program it for multiple long exposures, say 10 at around 40 sec? If not, does the Wi-Fi app allow you to make manual long exposures above 30 seconds?

Sadly not. With the addition of being able to set a fixed exposure in bulb mode beyond the 30 seconds available in other modes I had hoped they would enable interval shooting in bulb as well, but it hasn't been. Hopefully just an oversight and they will fix that up in a future firmware update.

In the meantime we are stuck with having to use an external intervalometer.

wings · 05-05-2017, 05:48 PM

Okay. With an external intervalometer are you able to circumvent that restriction?

GodsPetMonkey · 05-06-2017, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by wings

Okay. With an external intervalometer are you able to circumvent that restriction?

Sure can. I use one of these: Timer Remote Shutter Cord for CANON RS-60E3 / PENTAX CS-205 / CONTAX LA-50 - JJC, you can buy them (and other options) from your favorite retailer/ebay. Just remember that the K-1 has a dedicated remote port, so it uses the stereo mini jack (same as Canon's that don't use their proprietary N3 port), the K-70 and K-P use a tri-channel mini jack as the remote uses the microphone port. It looks like you can now get 3rd party intervalometers for the K-70/K-P so there are now two very similar looking setups for Pentax. You should be able to use an adapter to switch anyway, but it is worth keeping in mind.

wings · 05-06-2017, 02:46 PM

Thanks for that information. That is a relief. The reason that I am interested in this feature is that I will also be using the K-1 with a unit that controls the shutter while moving the camera and many of the on-board programs use long exposure times such as 100 sec intervals. I assume then that this would function the same as the Timer Remote Shutter Cords would.

GodsPetMonkey · 05-06-2017, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by wings

Thanks for that information. That is a relief. The reason that I am interested in this feature is that I will also be using the K-1 with a unit that controls the shutter while moving the camera and many of the on-board programs use long exposure times such as 100 sec intervals. I assume then that this would function the same as the Timer Remote Shutter Cords would.

As long as there is a cable running from the control unit that is used to remotely trip the shutter, it shouldn't be a problem. My mount for my telescope has something similar, a cable release output - as it happens it is a 2.5mm mini jack (designed principally for Canon, and 2.5mm plugs are dirt cheap, it just happens to be that the K-1 uses the same cable jack), though there are adapters available for other makes. The mount's hand controller can than be programmed to trip the shutter - I don't actually use this feature as I prefer to use the intervalometer I liked before, but the idea is the same.

wings · 05-07-2017, 06:27 PM

Sounds good and thanks for that information. I ordered a 2.5 mm cable and hopefully this will work out. I am new to this. Last night I took the Star Adventurer out and followed the instructions of the polar alignment, my first time. Although I didn't have it trip the shutter, I did so using the wifi. My biggest problem was figuring out what I could move after the alignment, but I think after last night that I have figured that out...............I think. I need to get some filters, especially for a bright moon. I took photos with the astrotracer on and off and played some with the settings of the K-1. I have much to learn. I am unfamiliar with the digital filters and the many settings available. This is quite a camera.

05-05-2017, 09:30 AM	#1
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209	Is it possible to program the K-1 for multiple long exposures? Just purchased the K-1 and wanted to know if it is possible to program it for multiple long exposures, say 10 at around 40 sec? If not, does the Wi-Fi app allow you to make manual long exposures above 30 seconds?

05-05-2017, 10:11 AM	#3
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	page 61-62 in the manual... edit: sorry for my non-relevant post. i originally mis-read your request as intervals 'from 10 to 40 seconds'... Last edited by todd; 05-06-2017 at 03:00 PM.

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Interval shooting ?

05-05-2017, 05:39 PM	#4
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209 Original Poster	The maximum shutter is limited to 30 seconds when using the interval menu.

05-05-2017, 05:43 PM	#5
GodsPetMonkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 134	Originally posted by wings Just purchased the K-1 and wanted to know if it is possible to program it for multiple long exposures, say 10 at around 40 sec? If not, does the Wi-Fi app allow you to make manual long exposures above 30 seconds? Sadly not. With the addition of being able to set a fixed exposure in bulb mode beyond the 30 seconds available in other modes I had hoped they would enable interval shooting in bulb as well, but it hasn't been. Hopefully just an oversight and they will fix that up in a future firmware update. In the meantime we are stuck with having to use an external intervalometer.

05-05-2017, 05:48 PM	#6
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209 Original Poster	Okay. With an external intervalometer are you able to circumvent that restriction?

05-06-2017, 02:26 PM	#7
GodsPetMonkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 134	Originally posted by wings Okay. With an external intervalometer are you able to circumvent that restriction? Sure can. I use one of these: Timer Remote Shutter Cord for CANON RS-60E3 / PENTAX CS-205 / CONTAX LA-50 - JJC, you can buy them (and other options) from your favorite retailer/ebay. Just remember that the K-1 has a dedicated remote port, so it uses the stereo mini jack (same as Canon's that don't use their proprietary N3 port), the K-70 and K-P use a tri-channel mini jack as the remote uses the microphone port. It looks like you can now get 3rd party intervalometers for the K-70/K-P so there are now two very similar looking setups for Pentax. You should be able to use an adapter to switch anyway, but it is worth keeping in mind.

05-06-2017, 02:46 PM	#8
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209 Original Poster	Thanks for that information. That is a relief. The reason that I am interested in this feature is that I will also be using the K-1 with a unit that controls the shutter while moving the camera and many of the on-board programs use long exposure times such as 100 sec intervals. I assume then that this would function the same as the Timer Remote Shutter Cords would.

05-06-2017, 09:51 PM	#9
GodsPetMonkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 134	Originally posted by wings Thanks for that information. That is a relief. The reason that I am interested in this feature is that I will also be using the K-1 with a unit that controls the shutter while moving the camera and many of the on-board programs use long exposure times such as 100 sec intervals. I assume then that this would function the same as the Timer Remote Shutter Cords would. As long as there is a cable running from the control unit that is used to remotely trip the shutter, it shouldn't be a problem. My mount for my telescope has something similar, a cable release output - as it happens it is a 2.5mm mini jack (designed principally for Canon, and 2.5mm plugs are dirt cheap, it just happens to be that the K-1 uses the same cable jack), though there are adapters available for other makes. The mount's hand controller can than be programmed to trip the shutter - I don't actually use this feature as I prefer to use the intervalometer I liked before, but the idea is the same.

05-07-2017, 06:27 PM	#10
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209 Original Poster	Sounds good and thanks for that information. I ordered a 2.5 mm cable and hopefully this will work out. I am new to this. Last night I took the Star Adventurer out and followed the instructions of the polar alignment, my first time. Although I didn't have it trip the shutter, I did so using the wifi. My biggest problem was figuring out what I could move after the alignment, but I think after last night that I have figured that out...............I think. I need to get some filters, especially for a bright moon. I took photos with the astrotracer on and off and played some with the settings of the K-1. I have much to learn. I am unfamiliar with the digital filters and the many settings available. This is quite a camera.