lcd view zoom ratios

dewolf · 11-14-2016, 01:42 PM

Curious about the zoom rations the K-5 shows when zooming in to review an image on the LCD screen.
It will magnify by 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x.
Which of these most closely resembles a 100% close up zoom in on a computer screen. such as Photoshop when you zoom in to 100%.
Thanks

DeWolf

Last edited by photolady95; 11-14-2016 at 01:50 PM.

robthebloke · 11-14-2016, 03:04 PM

The k-3 was 8.3x for 100x, so I'd hazard a guess that 8 is the closest.

dewolf · 11-14-2016, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by robthebloke

The k-3 was 8.3x for 100x, so I'd hazard a guess that 8 is the closest.

cool, thanks, always nice to know if I was focused or not in the field. The AF works differently in bright sun than it does in overcast. And I am hoping to be healed up enough to get out of the house after Thanks Giving

Knowing that ratio I can set up QuickZoom for 8x so I can quick check.

DeWolf

robthebloke · 11-14-2016, 05:30 PM

IIRC the k-5 didn't have the 100% setting that the later k-3 and k-1 have (it's 10x on the k-1). So I suspect the true 100% is at about 7x or something like that....

dewolf · 11-14-2016, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by robthebloke

IIRC the k-5 didn't have the 100% setting that the later k-3 and k-1 have (it's 10x on the k-1). So I suspect the true 100% is at about 7x or something like that....

so in my case, 8 would be like 110%, which I can work with. I try to review on the PC at 66-100% to judge focus, as the AF is hit and miss most the time. When time allows I let the AF get me close then I dial the rest and fine tune it manually. but in overcast even an eyeball isn't good enough

I am recovering from surgery on 4 discs, and I am trying to keep myself busy, tuning up the camera and learning more about the functions so as to make better use of my efforts in the field. Doing test shots around the house and yard are sufficient for those tasks.
So appreciative of the help in this matter.
I have to say this forum is just simply kick ass great. Loads of help and info and always with a smile

BTW, what is ( IIRC )

Thanks mate

DeWolf

stevebrot · 11-14-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by dewolf

BTW, what is ( IIRC )

IIRC, IIRC is If I Remember Correctly.

Steve

**Ex Finn.** · 11-15-2016, 05:59 PM

Second vote for 8X on the k5.

11-14-2016, 01:42 PM	#1
dewolf Guest	lcd view zoom ratios Curious about the zoom rations the K-5 shows when zooming in to review an image on the LCD screen. It will magnify by 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x. Which of these most closely resembles a 100% close up zoom in on a computer screen. such as Photoshop when you zoom in to 100%. Thanks DeWolf Last edited by photolady95; 11-14-2016 at 01:50 PM.

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11-14-2016, 03:04 PM	#2
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	The k-3 was 8.3x for 100x, so I'd hazard a guess that 8 is the closest.

11-14-2016, 03:28 PM	#3
dewolf Guest	Originally posted by robthebloke The k-3 was 8.3x for 100x, so I'd hazard a guess that 8 is the closest. cool, thanks, always nice to know if I was focused or not in the field. The AF works differently in bright sun than it does in overcast. And I am hoping to be healed up enough to get out of the house after Thanks Giving Knowing that ratio I can set up QuickZoom for 8x so I can quick check. DeWolf

11-14-2016, 05:30 PM	#4
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	IIRC the k-5 didn't have the 100% setting that the later k-3 and k-1 have (it's 10x on the k-1). So I suspect the true 100% is at about 7x or something like that....

11-14-2016, 05:47 PM	#5
dewolf Guest	Originally posted by robthebloke IIRC the k-5 didn't have the 100% setting that the later k-3 and k-1 have (it's 10x on the k-1). So I suspect the true 100% is at about 7x or something like that.... so in my case, 8 would be like 110%, which I can work with. I try to review on the PC at 66-100% to judge focus, as the AF is hit and miss most the time. When time allows I let the AF get me close then I dial the rest and fine tune it manually. but in overcast even an eyeball isn't good enough I am recovering from surgery on 4 discs, and I am trying to keep myself busy, tuning up the camera and learning more about the functions so as to make better use of my efforts in the field. Doing test shots around the house and yard are sufficient for those tasks. So appreciative of the help in this matter. I have to say this forum is just simply kick ass great. Loads of help and info and always with a smile BTW, what is ( IIRC ) Thanks mate DeWolf

11-14-2016, 06:58 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dewolf BTW, what is ( IIRC ) IIRC, IIRC is If I Remember Correctly. Steve

11-15-2016, 05:59 PM	#7
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Second vote for 8X on the k5.