Suggestion: gr iii gyroscope release

seer.the · 06-16-2020, 01:21 AM

Hello everyone!

I though it would be nice to have a mode/menu option to release shutter when camera is level (along one or more axis). I see two use scenarios: 1st is to save reaction time and maybe capture a fleeing shot, and second to be really stealthy and unintrusive (ex. camera on a strap and I can take shots one-handed without my finger on release button)

Could be quite uniqe feature as far as I know, seems possible to add in firnware update. What do you think?

Adam · 06-16-2020, 01:27 AM

I've moved your thread to the right place.

I feel a more reliable approach (to ensure the shot is actually taken at the right time) would be to support a bluetooth/radio remote that could be held in your other hand. I use this feature all the time with my Note stylus

It might be very hard for a user to judge, on-the-fly, what is in fact level.

Kunzite · 06-16-2020, 01:27 AM

Hmm... maybe. It might prevent you taking the shot (which you could easily straighten up in processing)
In the meanwhile, why not using the horizon correction?

Edit: I misread the post... it's about a soft of an automated trigger. I'm not sure how well you could control it...
But I'm not deleting my post, as the question made me realize the GR III has indeed horizon correction, and it was Off on my camera

aaacb · 06-16-2020, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

the GR III has indeed horizon correction

Firmware v1.20 added this feature. They don't fully explain if enabling it reduces how effective SR is, I'm assuming it does not. But the user manual supplement
(link from this link Ricoh GR III Firmware v1.20 Released - Firmware Updates | PentaxForums.com)
mentions horizon correction has less range when SR is enabled (1 degree instead of 1.5). In either case, it's useful though it seems a bit less than on Pentax DSLRs.
I usually have horizon correction enabled

seer.the · 06-19-2020, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I've moved your thread to the right place.

I feel a more reliable approach (to ensure the shot is actually taken at the right time) would be to support a bluetooth/radio remote that could be held in your other hand. I use this feature all the time with my Note stylus

It might be very hard for a user to judge, on-the-fly, what is in fact level.

Thank you, I will research this direction. Would be nice to be able to trigger shutter via bluetooth, but maybe I can go with wifi+app feature.

06-16-2020, 01:21 AM	#1
seer.the New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 1	Suggestion: gr iii gyroscope release Hello everyone! I though it would be nice to have a mode/menu option to release shutter when camera is level (along one or more axis). I see two use scenarios: 1st is to save reaction time and maybe capture a fleeing shot, and second to be really stealthy and unintrusive (ex. camera on a strap and I can take shots one-handed without my finger on release button) Could be quite uniqe feature as far as I know, seems possible to add in firnware update. What do you think?

06-16-2020, 01:27 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	I've moved your thread to the right place. I feel a more reliable approach (to ensure the shot is actually taken at the right time) would be to support a bluetooth/radio remote that could be held in your other hand. I use this feature all the time with my Note stylus It might be very hard for a user to judge, on-the-fly, what is in fact level. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-16-2020, 01:27 AM	#3
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Hmm... maybe. It might prevent you taking the shot (which you could easily straighten up in processing) In the meanwhile, why not using the horizon correction? Edit: I misread the post... it's about a soft of an automated trigger. I'm not sure how well you could control it... But I'm not deleting my post, as the question made me realize the GR III has indeed horizon correction, and it was Off on my camera

06-16-2020, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#4
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Originally posted by Kunzite the GR III has indeed horizon correction Firmware v1.20 added this feature. They don't fully explain if enabling it reduces how effective SR is, I'm assuming it does not. But the user manual supplement (link from this link Ricoh GR III Firmware v1.20 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com) mentions horizon correction has less range when SR is enabled (1 degree instead of 1.5). In either case, it's useful though it seems a bit less than on Pentax DSLRs. I usually have horizon correction enabled

06-19-2020, 04:58 AM	#5
seer.the New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 1 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I've moved your thread to the right place. I feel a more reliable approach (to ensure the shot is actually taken at the right time) would be to support a bluetooth/radio remote that could be held in your other hand. I use this feature all the time with my Note stylus It might be very hard for a user to judge, on-the-fly, what is in fact level. Thank you, I will research this direction. Would be nice to be able to trigger shutter via bluetooth, but maybe I can go with wifi+app feature.