[mblanc]

Hello,

My wife just got me a K-70 to replace my "on its last legs" K-x. I started using it yesterday, and I've run into a few questions about features that didn't exist on the K-x:

1) HDR Auto-Align: I believe that the purpose of this is to allow you to shoot HDR without a tripod (all it says in the manual is something to the effect of "check if you want to use auto-align"). I found a few forum threads where people ask if there is any reason NOT to use this, but I couldn't find any threads where the question was answered. So iIm asking again - apologize if I missed it.
2) I am assuming that Clarity and Skin Tone don't do anything if you shoot Raw? Kind of like Custom image settings?
3) I've been reading a lot about the Anti Aliasing simulator, and I notice that the U3 Astrophoto mode has this turned on. I'm curious, are there any other examples of when i would want to use this? I don't understand the concept of moire, but I'd really like something like"AA simulator is handy for.."

Thanks

[Adam]

3) I've been reading a lot about the Anti Aliasing simulator, and I notice that the U3 Astrophoto mode has this turned on. I'm curious, are there any other examples of when i would want to use this? I don't understand the concept of moire, but I'd really like something like"AA simulator is handy for.."

Here are some comparative examples:
Pentax K-3 Review - Moire | PentaxForums.com Reviews

If you do experience moire, the hardware AA filter simulator is very effective in eliminating it. At other times, keeping it off will maximize sharpness.

2) I am assuming that Clarity and Skin Tone don't do anything if you shoot Raw? Kind of like Custom image settings?

These are slightly more involved filters, and they add a good amount of processing time (1-2 seconds where your camera is locked up) to each frame. I recommend keeping them off most of the time, and applying them in post if needed.

[Marktax]

HDR auto align works, and even has something mysterious going on. Three frames are triggered, yet movement can go undetected. (I have some interesting examples that I can't find right now to post).

[mblanc]

Thanks! This information is very helpful. But I'm still wondering about Auto-Align. Will it hurt anything to have Auto-Align on if I am using a tripod?

[SharkyCA]

Hello,

My wife just got me a K-70 to replace my "on its last legs" K-x. I started using it yesterday, and I've run into a few questions about features that didn't exist on the K-x:

1) HDR Auto-Align: I believe that the purpose of this is to allow you to shoot HDR without a tripod (all it says in the manual is something to the effect of "check if you want to use auto-align"). I found a few forum threads where people ask if there is any reason NOT to use this, but I couldn't find any threads where the question was answered. So iIm asking again - apologize if I missed it.
2) I am assuming that Clarity and Skin Tone don't do anything if you shoot Raw? Kind of like Custom image settings?
3) I've been reading a lot about the Anti Aliasing simulator, and I notice that the U3 Astrophoto mode has this turned on. I'm curious, are there any other examples of when i would want to use this? I don't understand the concept of moire, but I'd really like something like"AA simulator is handy for.."

Thanks

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