Retrofitting night vision mode

**NoCo Pentaxian** · 02-11-2017, 11:22 PM

I think it probably wouldn't take that much for new firmware options to offer night vision display on older models. I love the feature on my K-70 and wish my K-3 had it, too.

However, I wish on the K-70 the green power LED on the shutter release could also switch to red. Even that small amount of green wavelength can damage night vision.

Thanks!

Adam · 02-15-2017, 06:45 PM

FWIW, the K-1 did receive this feature through firmware.

Marcus Rowland · 02-19-2017, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by NoCo Pentaxian

I think it probably wouldn't take that much for new firmware options to offer night vision display on older models. I love the feature on my K-70 and wish my K-3 had it, too.

However, I wish on the K-70 the green power LED on the shutter release could also switch to red. Even that small amount of green wavelength can damage night vision.

Thanks!

Re the LED: maybe you could cover it with something like red cellophane tape or clear tape with clear red nail varnish? It should block most of the green light, you may end up seeing nothing at all though if you make the red too opaque. Or just cover it with opaque masking tape and live without the light?

stevebrot · 02-19-2017, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by NoCo Pentaxian

However, I wish on the K-70 the green power LED on the shutter release could also switch to red.

Is it enough to be able to turn it off or to a lower intensity? Set-up menu tab #2 has that option (Other Indicator Lamps).

Steve

Not a Number · 02-19-2017, 04:01 PM

If there isn't a red LED on the power switch there is no way to change colors.

**NoCo Pentaxian** · 02-19-2017, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Is it enough to be able to turn it off or to a lower intensity? Set-up menu tab #2 has that option (Other Indicator Lamps).

Thanks for the tip -- hadn't considered that menu.

02-11-2017, 11:22 PM	#1
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02-19-2017, 03:56 AM	#3
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by NoCo Pentaxian I think it probably wouldn't take that much for new firmware options to offer night vision display on older models. I love the feature on my K-70 and wish my K-3 had it, too. However, I wish on the K-70 the green power LED on the shutter release could also switch to red. Even that small amount of green wavelength can damage night vision. Thanks! Re the LED: maybe you could cover it with something like red cellophane tape or clear tape with clear red nail varnish? It should block most of the green light, you may end up seeing nothing at all though if you make the red too opaque. Or just cover it with opaque masking tape and live without the light?

02-19-2017, 03:44 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by NoCo Pentaxian However, I wish on the K-70 the green power LED on the shutter release could also switch to red. Is it enough to be able to turn it off or to a lower intensity? Set-up menu tab #2 has that option (Other Indicator Lamps). Steve

02-19-2017, 04:01 PM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If there isn't a red LED on the power switch there is no way to change colors.

02-19-2017, 08:32 PM	#6
NoCo Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 80 Original Poster	Quote: Is it enough to be able to turn it off or to a lower intensity? Set-up menu tab #2 has that option (Other Indicator Lamps). Thanks for the tip -- hadn't considered that menu.