Electronic level ("horizon") calibration / adjustment

**BigMackCam** · 12-10-2016, 03:41 AM - **5 Likes**

Hi Bruce

The Electronic Level feature in our cameras is extremely useful. However, it's not at all uncommon for factory-fresh cameras to have a slightly mis-calibrated level, consistently showing a perfectly level camera to be several degrees off.

Pentax cameras (and, to be fair, those I've tried from some other manufacturers) require factory or service centre adjustment to fix any inaccuracy, meaning that the camera has to be sent in for warranty repair. My $150 tablet, on the other hand, provides a simple user calibration procedure to reset the level based on the current position and angle of the unit. I therefore surmise that it's not technically complicated to provide such a feature (in the same way that we can fine tune AF adjustment as an offset from factory settings).

I believe this would be a highly useful, attractive and much appreciated improvement. And, if it's possible to add the feature to existing cameras via firmware update, that would be a most valued update.

Thanks for your consideration of the above

Last edited by BigMackCam; 12-10-2016 at 11:11 AM.

BigRed · 12-10-2016, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

Thank you Mike for your feedback. I had another customer quote your post and second your motion for adjustment capabilities. I forwarded them on to the management team for review. Thanks for being a valued customer.

12-10-2016, 03:41 AM - 5 Likes	#1
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,680	Electronic level ("horizon") calibration / adjustment Hi Bruce The Electronic Level feature in our cameras is extremely useful. However, it's not at all uncommon for factory-fresh cameras to have a slightly mis-calibrated level, consistently showing a perfectly level camera to be several degrees off. Pentax cameras (and, to be fair, those I've tried from some other manufacturers) require factory or service centre adjustment to fix any inaccuracy, meaning that the camera has to be sent in for warranty repair. My $150 tablet, on the other hand, provides a simple user calibration procedure to reset the level based on the current position and angle of the unit. I therefore surmise that it's not technically complicated to provide such a feature (in the same way that we can fine tune AF adjustment as an offset from factory settings). I believe this would be a highly useful, attractive and much appreciated improvement. And, if it's possible to add the feature to existing cameras via firmware update, that would be a most valued update. Thanks for your consideration of the above Last edited by BigMackCam; 12-10-2016 at 11:11 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
"Click" in between "C" and "MF" mode on focus selector? K-50	maxwolfie	Pentax K-30 & K-50	3	01-29-2015 04:19 AM
What, exactly, is a "Programmed AE electronic lens shutter"?	MD Optofonik	Pentax Compact Cameras	2	07-16-2014 05:12 PM
Don't say Pentax "Q" in French ... "Q" = "cul" = "A--"	Jean Poitiers	Pentax Q	52	11-10-2013 06:25 AM
Blue and Red "Electronic-looking" Orbs	shocktroop5811	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	15	02-23-2013 06:50 AM
K-x AF "debug menu" calibration methodology question	GibbyTheMole	Pentax DSLR Discussion	3	03-01-2012 02:52 PM

12-10-2016, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#2
BigRed Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Thank you Mike for your feedback. I had another customer quote your post and second your motion for adjustment capabilities. I forwarded them on to the management team for review. Thanks for being a valued customer.