Instant view of picture to a monitor

choong_dc · 12-06-2014, 10:40 AM

Hi guys, here is a noob question. I am trying to setup a small studio and i would like to review the picture i took after a shot. Can I just hook a cable from connecting the pentax K3 to the monitor and press play button to review it on the monitor [ HDMI cable compatible]? IF that's do able, where can i get the cable with sufficient length [6 meters?] to move freely to take pics? Thanks in advance for your time and replies!

stevebrot · 12-06-2014, 11:41 AM

The K-3 does have HDMI output. The fitting is micro-HDMI. The cable is not proprietary, though a high-speed specification is probably a good idea. What displays on the monitor is the same as what displays on the rear LCD. I think 6' is available. Mine is 3'.

Steve

choong_dc · 12-06-2014, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The K-3 does have HDMI output. The fitting is micro-HDMI. The cable is not proprietary, though a high-speed specification is probably a good idea. What displays on the monitor is the same as what displays on the rear LCD. I think 6' is available. Mine is 3'.

Steve

Hi steve... yeah i did a bit more research... i think i might need to get a mini HDMI to type A HDMI converter and purchase another 10 feet long HDMI cable to connect the DSLR to the monitor. Have you use this system before? I wonder how it works? Press play button after a shot and it will display in the monitor instead on the DSLR screen?

ma-ledezma · 12-06-2014, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by choong_dc

Hi guys, here is a noob question. I am trying to setup a small studio and i would like to review the picture i took after a shot. Can I just hook a cable from connecting the pentax K3 to the monitor and press play button to review it on the monitor [ HDMI cable compatible]? IF that's do able, where can i get the cable with sufficient length [6 meters?] to move freely to take pics? Thanks in advance for your time and replies!

Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self.

stevebrot · 12-06-2014, 12:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by choong_dc

I wonder how it works? Press play button after a shot and it will display in the monitor instead on the DSLR screen?

The instructions are in the user manual. When connected, the rear LCD is blank and the monitor displays what would normally be on the rear LCD.

Steve

---------- Post added 12-06-14 at 12:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by ma-ledezma

Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self.

Your user manual is your friend. The fitting for both the K-7 and K-5 IIs is Type-C (mini) HDMI.

Steve

---------- Post added 12-06-14 at 12:02 PM ----------

Originally posted by choong_dc

i think i might need to get a mini HDMI

Micro (Type D), not mini. Pentax moved to the smaller connector for the K-3. This is in the owner's manual which can be downloaded for free from:

http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/support/download-details/1019

Steve

choong_dc · 12-06-2014, 01:16 PM

Ok i order the micro HDMI to HDMI cord... will post some pics when it arrives while shooting randomly... thanks steve...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W9V2N4/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

panoguy · 12-06-2014, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Keep in mind that the resolution of the image on the HDMI connected monitor will be the same as the back LCD (640x480 for K-5, 720x480 for K-3), which is not great. Even if your monitor is HD res or greater, as you zoom in (on the camera) and get to 100% zoom (1:1 pixel to pixel) on the back LCD, you're still just seeing big pixels on the monitor.

FYI: for those that are wondering "how does my 921k dot rear LCD only have 640x480 resolution?" Well, a "dot" in camera marketing is either red, green, or blue, and all three are needed to make a single (colored) image pixel. So 921,600 / 3 = 307,200 RGB pixels, which is the sum of 640 x 480. Gotta love marketing math!

Last edited by panoguy; 12-06-2014 at 02:46 PM.

stevebrot · 12-06-2014, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Keep in mind that the resolution of the image on the HDMI connected monitor will be the same as the back LCD (640x480 for K-5, 720x480 for K-3), which is not great. Even if your monitor is HD res or greater, as you zoom in (on the camera) and get to 100% zoom (1:1 pixel to pixel) on the back LCD, you're still just seeing big pixels on the monitor.

This an interesting statement. Are you saying that the display is upsampled for output? My TV says it is receiving 1080i signal.

Steve

ma-ledezma · 12-07-2014, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

QuoteOriginally posted by ma-ledezma Quote Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self. Your user manual is your friend. The fitting for both the K-7 and K-5 IIs is Type-C (mini) HDMI. Steve

Thanks Steve I have the manuals for both cameras.

12-06-2014, 10:40 AM	#1
choong_dc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 142	Instant view of picture to a monitor Hi guys, here is a noob question. I am trying to setup a small studio and i would like to review the picture i took after a shot. Can I just hook a cable from connecting the pentax K3 to the monitor and press play button to review it on the monitor [ HDMI cable compatible]? IF that's do able, where can i get the cable with sufficient length [6 meters?] to move freely to take pics? Thanks in advance for your time and replies!

12-06-2014, 12:54 PM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by choong_dc I wonder how it works? Press play button after a shot and it will display in the monitor instead on the DSLR screen? The instructions are in the user manual. When connected, the rear LCD is blank and the monitor displays what would normally be on the rear LCD. Steve ---------- Post added 12-06-14 at 12:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by ma-ledezma Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self. Your user manual is your friend. The fitting for both the K-7 and K-5 IIs is Type-C (mini) HDMI. Steve ---------- Post added 12-06-14 at 12:02 PM ---------- Originally posted by choong_dc i think i might need to get a mini HDMI Micro (Type D), not mini. Pentax moved to the smaller connector for the K-3. This is in the owner's manual which can be downloaded for free from: http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/support/download-details/1019 Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 12-06-2014 at 01:04 PM.

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12-06-2014, 11:41 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The K-3 does have HDMI output. The fitting is micro-HDMI. The cable is not proprietary, though a high-speed specification is probably a good idea. What displays on the monitor is the same as what displays on the rear LCD. I think 6' is available. Mine is 3'. Steve

12-06-2014, 11:54 AM	#3
choong_dc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 142 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot The K-3 does have HDMI output. The fitting is micro-HDMI. The cable is not proprietary, though a high-speed specification is probably a good idea. What displays on the monitor is the same as what displays on the rear LCD. I think 6' is available. Mine is 3'. Steve Hi steve... yeah i did a bit more research... i think i might need to get a mini HDMI to type A HDMI converter and purchase another 10 feet long HDMI cable to connect the DSLR to the monitor. Have you use this system before? I wonder how it works? Press play button after a shot and it will display in the monitor instead on the DSLR screen?

12-06-2014, 12:14 PM	#4
ma-ledezma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Originally posted by choong_dc Hi guys, here is a noob question. I am trying to setup a small studio and i would like to review the picture i took after a shot. Can I just hook a cable from connecting the pentax K3 to the monitor and press play button to review it on the monitor [ HDMI cable compatible]? IF that's do able, where can i get the cable with sufficient length [6 meters?] to move freely to take pics? Thanks in advance for your time and replies! Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self.

12-06-2014, 01:16 PM	#6
choong_dc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 142 Original Poster	Ok i order the micro HDMI to HDMI cord... will post some pics when it arrives while shooting randomly... thanks steve... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W9V2N4/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

12-06-2014, 02:38 PM - 1 Like	#7
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Keep in mind that the resolution of the image on the HDMI connected monitor will be the same as the back LCD (640x480 for K-5, 720x480 for K-3), which is not great. Even if your monitor is HD res or greater, as you zoom in (on the camera) and get to 100% zoom (1:1 pixel to pixel) on the back LCD, you're still just seeing big pixels on the monitor. FYI: for those that are wondering "how does my 921k dot rear LCD only have 640x480 resolution?" Well, a "dot" in camera marketing is either red, green, or blue, and all three are needed to make a single (colored) image pixel. So 921,600 / 3 = 307,200 RGB pixels, which is the sum of 640 x 480. Gotta love marketing math! Last edited by panoguy; 12-06-2014 at 02:46 PM.

12-06-2014, 07:40 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by panoguy Keep in mind that the resolution of the image on the HDMI connected monitor will be the same as the back LCD (640x480 for K-5, 720x480 for K-3), which is not great. Even if your monitor is HD res or greater, as you zoom in (on the camera) and get to 100% zoom (1:1 pixel to pixel) on the back LCD, you're still just seeing big pixels on the monitor. This an interesting statement. Are you saying that the display is upsampled for output? My TV says it is receiving 1080i signal. Steve

12-07-2014, 12:38 AM	#9
ma-ledezma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Originally posted by stevebrot QuoteOriginally posted by ma-ledezma Quote Hi, I want to do exactly the same thing as you. I have a K-7 and a K-5IIs, please post you solution so I can apply it my self. Your user manual is your friend. The fitting for both the K-7 and K-5 IIs is Type-C (mini) HDMI. Steve Thanks Steve I have the manuals for both cameras.