Alternative choice for Ricoh Image Sync App - Pentax Photo Sync

krazykat · 02-06-2018, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Xiaoming

The version 3.0.2 do not address the problem.
I reproduced this problem, the problem is caused by the manually changing of the camera shot mode and the app do not sync with the camera. Whenever you change the shot mode, you need to press the refresh icon in the app in the remote page so that it can recognize the mode change and reload the parameters. If you connect to the app when you are using the M mode, you do not have this problem.

Xiaoming, rather than making the user manually refresh, can you attach a listener to the mode change event in the camera interface?

Xiaoming · 02-06-2018, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by krazykat

Xiaoming, rather than making the user manually refresh, can you attach a listener to the mode change event in the camera interface?

The camera interface do not provide any mechanism to notify the app to mode change. ;(

---------- Post added 02-06-18 at 11:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by jbinpg

This does not work for me. I start by turning on wi-fi on the camera. Then I connect PentaxSync with the camera which is already in M mode. Then I enable Remote mode in the app. When I try to select a certain shutter speed with the app, a different shutter speed is set on the camera. The bad shutter speed does not change when I hit the reset icon.

The refresh button press won’t work?

**jbinpg** · 02-07-2018, 12:34 AM

The refresh icon cycles but it has no effect on the bad shutter speed.

Xiaoming · 02-07-2018, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

The refresh icon cycles but it has no effect on the bad shutter speed.

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**jbinpg** · 02-07-2018, 10:01 AM

Yes, that is the icon that does nothing to the bad shutter speed. I will try re-installing to see if that fixes the problem.

**jbinpg** · 02-07-2018, 12:49 PM

Found the solution, Xiaoming. I changed EV steps in my camera from 0.5 to 0.3 and it works perfectly now. I know there are lots of people (mostly those who were used to half stops during the film era) that use 0.5 EV steps. Perhaps this can be remedied? - Jack

Xiaoming · 02-07-2018, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Found the solution, Xiaoming. I changed EV steps in my camera from 0.5 to 0.3 and it works perfectly now. I know there are lots of people (mostly those who were used to half stops during the film era) that use 0.5 EV steps. Perhaps this can be remedied? - Jack

Hi,
Thank you for your assistant.
I confirmed this is a bug and will fix it in future releases. The newer release will need 1 more month because of China Spring Festival Holiday.

bass3587 · 02-08-2018, 06:33 AM

Xiaming I just want to thank you for all the hard work and dedication to this issue. I don't have a K-1 but it is good to know we have people like you that take the time to develop an app like this for the community.

Nuij · 02-08-2018, 01:57 PM

Thanks for all the hard work, enjoy Spring Festival Holiday!

funktionsfrei · 02-09-2018, 01:44 PM

By the way:

3.01 has finished Apple's review process and is available for download in the App Store.

Xiaoming · 02-11-2018, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Thank you all, its my pleasure that to have you guys here.

**Genobreaker** · 02-21-2018, 10:12 PM

This is probably going to be a stupid question, but can you not auto focus with the remote? Otherwise I’ve liked it.

SharkyCA · 02-23-2018, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by Genobreaker

This is probably going to be a stupid question, but can you not auto focus with the remote? Otherwise I’ve liked it.

Don't know if this may be the case, I have a K-70 and the settings from the manual have a section on "autofocus with remote"

Let me know if this works, I have downloaded the app but then could not get it to work to my satisfaction, I am waiting for the bugs to be exterminated!

**disasterfilm** · 02-23-2018, 05:58 PM

Just bought your app and I'm thrilled to put it into the field for testing.

Quick question - when in Manual shooting mode, would it be possible to display the light meter reading on the app screen, or a meter deviance number similar to what shows on the top LCD on a K-3 or K-3? This would be for a K-1 mounted out of reach, where I'm too far away to see the back screen or the meter reading in the viewfinder. I'd love to be able to monitor the meter remotely and change exposure settings to match.

Thanks for putting so much work into this app! Can't wait to start using it.

**Genobreaker** · 02-24-2018, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by SharkyCA

Don't know if this may be the case, I have a K-70 and the settings from the manual have a section on "autofocus with remote"

Let me know if this works, I have downloaded the app but then could not get it to work to my satisfaction, I am waiting for the bugs to be exterminated!

The option was there, didn't do anything. I thought the square next to the ISO on the app was AF, but its always grayed out.
If I could figure out how to control focus on this app, it's near perfect for me.

02-23-2018, 06:43 AM	#163
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Autofocus Originally posted by Genobreaker This is probably going to be a stupid question, but can you not auto focus with the remote? Otherwise I’ve liked it. Don't know if this may be the case, I have a K-70 and the settings from the manual have a section on "autofocus with remote" Let me know if this works, I have downloaded the app but then could not get it to work to my satisfaction, I am waiting for the bugs to be exterminated! Last edited by SharkyCA; 02-23-2018 at 06:46 AM. Reason: Remove attachement

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02-06-2018, 10:37 PM	#151
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by Xiaoming The version 3.0.2 do not address the problem. I reproduced this problem, the problem is caused by the manually changing of the camera shot mode and the app do not sync with the camera. Whenever you change the shot mode, you need to press the refresh icon in the app in the remote page so that it can recognize the mode change and reload the parameters. If you connect to the app when you are using the M mode, you do not have this problem. Xiaoming, rather than making the user manually refresh, can you attach a listener to the mode change event in the camera interface?

02-06-2018, 11:43 PM	#152
Xiaoming Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by krazykat Xiaoming, rather than making the user manually refresh, can you attach a listener to the mode change event in the camera interface? The camera interface do not provide any mechanism to notify the app to mode change. ;( ---------- Post added 02-06-18 at 11:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by jbinpg This does not work for me. I start by turning on wi-fi on the camera. Then I connect PentaxSync with the camera which is already in M mode. Then I enable Remote mode in the app. When I try to select a certain shutter speed with the app, a different shutter speed is set on the camera. The bad shutter speed does not change when I hit the reset icon. The refresh button press won’t work?

02-07-2018, 12:34 AM	#153
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	The refresh icon cycles but it has no effect on the bad shutter speed.

02-07-2018, 10:01 AM	#155
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Yes, that is the icon that does nothing to the bad shutter speed. I will try re-installing to see if that fixes the problem.

02-07-2018, 12:49 PM	#156
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Found the solution, Xiaoming. I changed EV steps in my camera from 0.5 to 0.3 and it works perfectly now. I know there are lots of people (mostly those who were used to half stops during the film era) that use 0.5 EV steps. Perhaps this can be remedied? - Jack

02-07-2018, 08:44 PM	#157
Xiaoming Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbinpg Found the solution, Xiaoming. I changed EV steps in my camera from 0.5 to 0.3 and it works perfectly now. I know there are lots of people (mostly those who were used to half stops during the film era) that use 0.5 EV steps. Perhaps this can be remedied? - Jack Hi, Thank you for your assistant. I confirmed this is a bug and will fix it in future releases. The newer release will need 1 more month because of China Spring Festival Holiday.

02-08-2018, 06:33 AM	#158
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Xiaming I just want to thank you for all the hard work and dedication to this issue. I don't have a K-1 but it is good to know we have people like you that take the time to develop an app like this for the community.

02-08-2018, 01:57 PM	#159
Nuij Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ospeldijk Posts: 60	Thanks for all the hard work, enjoy Spring Festival Holiday!

02-09-2018, 01:44 PM	#160
funktionsfrei Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 183	By the way: 3.01 has finished Apple's review process and is available for download in the App Store.

02-11-2018, 04:44 PM - 2 Likes	#161
Xiaoming Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 61 Original Poster	Thank you all, its my pleasure that to have you guys here.

02-21-2018, 10:12 PM	#162
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135	This is probably going to be a stupid question, but can you not auto focus with the remote? Otherwise I’ve liked it.

02-23-2018, 05:58 PM	#164
disasterfilm Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 406	Just bought your app and I'm thrilled to put it into the field for testing. Quick question - when in Manual shooting mode, would it be possible to display the light meter reading on the app screen, or a meter deviance number similar to what shows on the top LCD on a K-3 or K-3? This would be for a K-1 mounted out of reach, where I'm too far away to see the back screen or the meter reading in the viewfinder. I'd love to be able to monitor the meter remotely and change exposure settings to match. Thanks for putting so much work into this app! Can't wait to start using it.

02-24-2018, 05:56 PM	#165
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by SharkyCA Don't know if this may be the case, I have a K-70 and the settings from the manual have a section on "autofocus with remote" Let me know if this works, I have downloaded the app but then could not get it to work to my satisfaction, I am waiting for the bugs to be exterminated! The option was there, didn't do anything. I thought the square next to the ISO on the app was AF, but its always grayed out. If I could figure out how to control focus on this app, it's near perfect for me.