KP live view shooting experience

filmamigo · 08-24-2018, 09:08 AM

OK next question -- how is the Live View shooting experience with the KP?

Based on reading the specs, it seems super promising. Move the lever to Live View mode, and get a "mirrorless" (or at least permanent mirror up) shooting experience. How does it pan out in real life? Is it as good as the Pentax K-01? I love shooting with the K-01, but wish it had a tilt screen and viewfinder. Somehow until now I missed that the KP promised an "almost mirrorless" experience.... while offering a tilt screen and an (optical) VF. I don't want to go backwards and have Live View like on the K5 (press a button, set up the shot in Live View, press the shutter release, then wait for the *shutter close*mirror flop*mirror flip*shutter open*shutter close*mirror flop.)

Adam · 08-24-2018, 11:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by filmamigo

Is it as good as the Pentax K-01?

It's better. The K-01 actually didn't do anything special for its live view mode; it was identical to that of the K-30, and thus things simply evolved from there in the DSLR line.

The KP's live view mode will feel very familiar, but you'll enjoy a faster framerate (especially in low light) and even easier and more flexible controls with respect to zooming. They also added a second type of focus peaking for high-contrast scenarios.

Originally posted by filmamigo

*shutter close*mirror flop*mirror flip*shutter open*shutter close*mirror flop.)

This hasn't been the case since the K-3 - the mirror no longer moves as it is now decoupled from the shutter. This results in a slightly faster burst framerate in live view on the KP (this isn't officially stated in the specs) and quieter shooting.

**Wingincamera** · 08-24-2018, 03:50 PM - **1 Like**

With the KP you can use the electronic shutter in LV, as long your not shooting action.

Belcik · 08-27-2018, 02:38 PM

Well, I use from time to time, different approach towards focusing helps often. And yes, EV is nice thing, though it still takes time for LV to blackout - not clear for me why.

filmamigo · 08-28-2018, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Belcik

Well, I use from time to time, different approach towards focusing helps often. And yes, EV is nice thing, though it still takes time for LV to blackout - not clear for me why.

Hmmmm... if you had to guess, how long is the time between pressing the shutter and getting the exposure? (i.e. latency)

Belcik · 08-28-2018, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by filmamigo

Hmmmm... if you had to guess, how long is the time between pressing the shutter and getting the exposure? (i.e. latency)

I will try making video tomorrow.

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filmamigo · 08-28-2018, 01:52 PM

Thanks

Belcik · 08-29-2018, 02:19 AM - **1 Like**

Sorry for the background noises (see attachement), but you see the shutter pressing, the AF lock (green), and the ES itself.
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Somehow Windows Media Player does flickering on AVI, VLC media player does better job.

filmamigo · 08-29-2018, 01:00 PM

Thanks Belcik, that's very helpful.

kevindt · 08-29-2018, 10:44 PM

I tried it out for the first time seriously last weekend as a focus aid with a new long lens (the 160-450) that I was trying out for autofocus accuracy vs manual, while I was shooting some birds down at the reserve. It worked very well - and it showed me that I have a little more tweaking to do with the autofocus point on the KP for this lens.

08-24-2018, 09:08 AM	#1
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	KP live view shooting experience OK next question -- how is the Live View shooting experience with the KP? Based on reading the specs, it seems super promising. Move the lever to Live View mode, and get a "mirrorless" (or at least permanent mirror up) shooting experience. How does it pan out in real life? Is it as good as the Pentax K-01? I love shooting with the K-01, but wish it had a tilt screen and viewfinder. Somehow until now I missed that the KP promised an "almost mirrorless" experience.... while offering a tilt screen and an (optical) VF. I don't want to go backwards and have Live View like on the K5 (press a button, set up the shot in Live View, press the shutter release, then wait for the shutter closemirror flopmirror flipshutter openshutter closemirror flop.)

08-24-2018, 11:14 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by filmamigo Is it as good as the Pentax K-01? It's better. The K-01 actually didn't do anything special for its live view mode; it was identical to that of the K-30, and thus things simply evolved from there in the DSLR line. The KP's live view mode will feel very familiar, but you'll enjoy a faster framerate (especially in low light) and even easier and more flexible controls with respect to zooming. They also added a second type of focus peaking for high-contrast scenarios. Originally posted by filmamigo shutter closemirror flopmirror flipshutter openshutter closemirror flop.) This hasn't been the case since the K-3 - the mirror no longer moves as it is now decoupled from the shutter. This results in a slightly faster burst framerate in live view on the KP (this isn't officially stated in the specs) and quieter shooting. 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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Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	With the KP you can use the electronic shutter in LV, as long your not shooting action.

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Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Well, I use from time to time, different approach towards focusing helps often. And yes, EV is nice thing, though it still takes time for LV to blackout - not clear for me why.

08-28-2018, 01:26 PM	#5
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797 Original Poster	Originally posted by Belcik Well, I use from time to time, different approach towards focusing helps often. And yes, EV is nice thing, though it still takes time for LV to blackout - not clear for me why. Hmmmm... if you had to guess, how long is the time between pressing the shutter and getting the exposure? (i.e. latency)

08-28-2018, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#6
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by filmamigo Hmmmm... if you had to guess, how long is the time between pressing the shutter and getting the exposure? (i.e. latency) I will try making video tomorrow. Отправлено с моего Redmi 3 через Tapatalk

08-28-2018, 01:52 PM	#7
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797 Original Poster	Thanks

08-29-2018, 01:00 PM	#9
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797 Original Poster	Thanks Belcik, that's very helpful.

08-29-2018, 10:44 PM	#10
kevindt Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 322	I tried it out for the first time seriously last weekend as a focus aid with a new long lens (the 160-450) that I was trying out for autofocus accuracy vs manual, while I was shooting some birds down at the reserve. It worked very well - and it showed me that I have a little more tweaking to do with the autofocus point on the KP for this lens.