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longbow · 04-21-2018, 06:47 PM

Though I've had the K-1 II since Monday only got to try it out today, though only for a few photos. These are both shot RAW using the DFA 24-70, but processed JPEG out of the camera, been too busy today for anything else. Hope this answers some questions.

First, non-PS (handheld)

Second, Dynamic Pixel Shift (handheld)

biz-engineer · 04-21-2018, 07:21 PM

Thanks for posting. I see an improvement of exposure in the second one.

**jpzk** · 04-21-2018, 07:57 PM

Same here: nice difference with the DPS.

C_Jones · 04-21-2018, 08:10 PM

Nice comparison shots. Thank you.

**kiwi_jono** · 04-21-2018, 09:07 PM

I'm seeing an improvement with sharpness and colour. But yes the exposure is better on second shot too.

biz-engineer · 04-22-2018, 01:01 AM

The pixel shifted image has less noise in the shadow.

biz-engineer · 04-22-2018, 03:29 AM

Dynamic pixel shift provides more dynamic range for landscape, without the downside of needing a tripod.

Simen1 · 04-22-2018, 03:56 AM

Do you have access to both a K-1 and a K-1 mark II? If so, can you try to compare side by side, ISO 100 - 1 million? Same settings, same scene and raw of course.

longbow · 04-22-2018, 05:12 AM

Thanks, just wish it could've been more than a quick couple of test shots, but that's time allowed for. But today is lot's of time in the forest with the K-1 II and it's going to be sunny

Originally posted by Simen1

Do you have access to both a K-1 and a K-1 mark II? If so, can you try to compare side by side, ISO 100 - 1 million? Same settings, same scene and raw of course.

I actually have both, but dropped the K-1 off yesterday at Advance Camera for a much needed cleaning along with a K2 & Spotmatic in for their 40-50 year check up & service. But not needing a tripod for PS is an advantage and does seem to work, which in itself an improvement over the K-1. The above comparison photos show much better detail at full resolution rather how they are when uploaded on to the forum. Will try to post photos linked to my Flicker account (which I need to start using anyway) which will show how good DPS really is. The main reason for getting the K-1II was for wildlife because of the reported upgraded AF & higher ISO to hopefully help deal with the usually dark cloudy weather here in the PNW. The DPS is actually a bonus that really does seem to deliver.

**Pentax Syntax** · 04-22-2018, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

I’ve only shot about 20 examples of dynamic pixel shift and get about half keepers with better noise control and colors. Direct comparison with my existing K-1 or K-1 ii suggest that everything is basically the same after Raw development. Autofocus is definitely improved over the K-1. Tripod pixel shift development also appears to be “accelerated”.

kh1234567890 · 04-22-2018, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by longbow

But not needing a tripod for PS is an advantage and does seem to work, which in itself an improvement over the K-1.

Do you see a vast improvement in image stabilisation at low shutter speeds with the dynamic PS on the K-1ii that some have reported on the other forum (last two samples in the first post on that thread) ?

longbow · 04-22-2018, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Pentax Syntax

Autofocus is definitely improved over the K-1.

That's good to know as it's the main reason I got it, thanks

Originally posted by kh1234567890

Do you see a vast improvement in image stabilisation at low shutter speeds with the dynamic PS on the K-1ii that some have reported on the other forum (last two samples in the first post on that thread) ?

Haven't used it enough to really give a definite answer, it does seem to work as promised though.

Just got back, shot about 90% DPS with the DFA* 70-200. Just a quick look at the photos, the stabilization, even with hand holding such heavy lens seems to work just fine.

longbow · 04-23-2018, 07:48 PM - **1 Like**

There does seem to be a little bit better resolution with DPS over non-PS for hand held shots, it's not much but it's there. All were shot with the DFA*70-200. Notice on the second set of photos, the DPS photo is 1600iso vs 400iso on the non-PS, yet the DPS still looks a little better. This is my 4th camera model that's capable of Pixel Shift (K-3II, K-1, KP, K-1II), so it's great to see this got worked out, just another cool little tool from Pentax

Non-PS 1/45s, f5.6 1600iso

DPS - same settings

Non-PS 1/90s f5.6 400iso

DPS 1/350s f5.6 1600iso

madbrain · 04-26-2018, 06:25 PM

Has anyone tried the DPS for longer handheld exposures for night shots ?

Something in the range of 0.2 to 0.5 s handheld ?

And if so, what were the results compared to handheld non-DPS ?

K1 II Dynamic Pixel Shift as stabilizer ? - PentaxForums.com

04-21-2018, 06:47 PM	#1
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Dynamic Pixel Shift - an improvement Though I've had the K-1 II since Monday only got to try it out today, though only for a few photos. These are both shot RAW using the DFA 24-70, but processed JPEG out of the camera, been too busy today for anything else. Hope this answers some questions. First, non-PS (handheld) Second, Dynamic Pixel Shift (handheld)

04-22-2018, 05:06 PM	#12
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentax Syntax Autofocus is definitely improved over the K-1. That's good to know as it's the main reason I got it, thanks Originally posted by kh1234567890 Do you see a vast improvement in image stabilisation at low shutter speeds with the dynamic PS on the K-1ii that some have reported on the other forum (last two samples in the first post on that thread) ? Haven't used it enough to really give a definite answer, it does seem to work as promised though. Just got back, shot about 90% DPS with the DFA* 70-200. Just a quick look at the photos, the stabilization, even with hand holding such heavy lens seems to work just fine. Last edited by longbow; 04-23-2018 at 07:06 PM.

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04-21-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,248	Thanks for posting. I see an improvement of exposure in the second one.

04-21-2018, 07:57 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Same here: nice difference with the DPS.

04-21-2018, 08:10 PM	#4
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Nice comparison shots. Thank you.

04-21-2018, 09:07 PM	#5
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	I'm seeing an improvement with sharpness and colour. But yes the exposure is better on second shot too.

04-22-2018, 01:01 AM	#6
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,248	The pixel shifted image has less noise in the shadow.

04-22-2018, 03:29 AM	#7
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,248	Dynamic pixel shift provides more dynamic range for landscape, without the downside of needing a tripod.

04-22-2018, 03:56 AM	#8
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Do you have access to both a K-1 and a K-1 mark II? If so, can you try to compare side by side, ISO 100 - 1 million? Same settings, same scene and raw of course.

04-22-2018, 05:12 AM	#9
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905 Original Poster	Thanks, just wish it could've been more than a quick couple of test shots, but that's time allowed for. But today is lot's of time in the forest with the K-1 II and it's going to be sunny Originally posted by Simen1 Do you have access to both a K-1 and a K-1 mark II? If so, can you try to compare side by side, ISO 100 - 1 million? Same settings, same scene and raw of course. I actually have both, but dropped the K-1 off yesterday at Advance Camera for a much needed cleaning along with a K2 & Spotmatic in for their 40-50 year check up & service. But not needing a tripod for PS is an advantage and does seem to work, which in itself an improvement over the K-1. The above comparison photos show much better detail at full resolution rather how they are when uploaded on to the forum. Will try to post photos linked to my Flicker account (which I need to start using anyway) which will show how good DPS really is. The main reason for getting the K-1II was for wildlife because of the reported upgraded AF & higher ISO to hopefully help deal with the usually dark cloudy weather here in the PNW. The DPS is actually a bonus that really does seem to deliver.

04-22-2018, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#10
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	I’ve only shot about 20 examples of dynamic pixel shift and get about half keepers with better noise control and colors. Direct comparison with my existing K-1 or K-1 ii suggest that everything is basically the same after Raw development. Autofocus is definitely improved over the K-1. Tripod pixel shift development also appears to be “accelerated”.

04-22-2018, 08:45 AM	#11
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by longbow But not needing a tripod for PS is an advantage and does seem to work, which in itself an improvement over the K-1. Do you see a vast improvement in image stabilisation at low shutter speeds with the dynamic PS on the K-1ii that some have reported on the other forum (last two samples in the first post on that thread) ?

04-23-2018, 07:48 PM - 1 Like	#13
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905 Original Poster	There does seem to be a little bit better resolution with DPS over non-PS for hand held shots, it's not much but it's there. All were shot with the DFA70-200. Notice on the second set of photos, the DPS photo is 1600iso vs 400iso on the non-PS, yet the DPS still looks a little better. This is my 4th camera model that's capable of Pixel Shift (K-3II, K-1, KP, K-1II), so it's great to see this got worked out, just another cool little tool from Pentax Non-PS 1/45s, f5.6 1600iso DPS - same settings Non-PS 1/90s f5.6 400iso* DPS 1/350s f5.6 1600iso

04-26-2018, 06:25 PM	#14
madbrain Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	Has anyone tried the DPS for longer handheld exposures for night shots ? Something in the range of 0.2 to 0.5 s handheld ? And if so, what were the results compared to handheld non-DPS ? K1 II Dynamic Pixel Shift as stabilizer ? - PentaxForums.com

Dynamic Pixel Shift - an improvement

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