Changing aspect ratio on KP - composition

Jeff · 08-03-2018, 12:34 PM

Hi all,

I can change the aspect ratio to 1:1 (square format) in playback mode. Does anyone know how I can change the aspect ratio when composing an image? I like to take 1:1 images - square format - on occasion, and need some help in setting this to one of the User Modes in the KP. Is it possible? I can't find how to do it.

Adam · 08-03-2018, 01:40 PM

I don't think so. Only the K1 has this, since it actually crops the image.

sqrrl · 08-03-2018, 01:48 PM

I'm not aware that you can do that - I have a couple of my m43 cameras permanently set to 1:1 (for stills at least), but have never found a setting on the Kp which forces it.

SSGGeezer · 08-03-2018, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

If you just imagine the squarish lines in the viewfinder as a box, (It looks almost square,) you can use that to visualize your shot a bit better, and if you can zoom out to fill only that area of the viewfinder, When you keep the framing the same, as you zoom in you should have no issues cropping at 1/1 ratio in postprocessing.

**rogerstg** · 08-03-2018, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

If you just imagine the squarish lines in the viewfinder as a box, (It looks almost square,) you can use that to visualize your shot a bit better, and if you can zoom out to fill only that area of the viewfinder, When you keep the framing the same, as you zoom in you should have no issues cropping at 1/1 ratio in postprocessing.

+1, and perhaps turn on Grid Display to help visualize the square. Another method would be to apply an LCD protector film and mark vertical lines on it, representing a square.

**K-Three** · 08-03-2018, 08:14 PM

Masking tape or some other blocking on the LCD and use Live View?
Many moons ago I added some lines to the focusing screen in my LX, so I could see TV ratio, for some slide shows I was shooting that would be copied to video. That was fussy in 35mm, would be really tough on APSc. I think I did it with a marker of some kind,

Jeff · 08-04-2018, 01:56 AM

Thanks everyone.

I'll play around with the grid lines a bit. I do crop somtimes to 1:1 in PP so it's not the end of the world, but would have been nice to have. Imagine if there was a firmware update with this facility... sigh... another wish for the Pentax Christmas stocking!

08-03-2018, 12:34 PM	#1
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 838	Changing aspect ratio on KP - composition Hi all, I can change the aspect ratio to 1:1 (square format) in playback mode. Does anyone know how I can change the aspect ratio when composing an image? I like to take 1:1 images - square format - on occasion, and need some help in setting this to one of the User Modes in the KP. Is it possible? I can't find how to do it.

08-03-2018, 01:40 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I don't think so. Only the K1 has this, since it actually crops the image. 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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08-03-2018, 01:48 PM	#3
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	I'm not aware that you can do that - I have a couple of my m43 cameras permanently set to 1:1 (for stills at least), but have never found a setting on the Kp which forces it.

08-03-2018, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#4
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	If you just imagine the squarish lines in the viewfinder as a box, (It looks almost square,) you can use that to visualize your shot a bit better, and if you can zoom out to fill only that area of the viewfinder, When you keep the framing the same, as you zoom in you should have no issues cropping at 1/1 ratio in postprocessing.

08-03-2018, 06:02 PM	#5
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by SSGGeezer If you just imagine the squarish lines in the viewfinder as a box, (It looks almost square,) you can use that to visualize your shot a bit better, and if you can zoom out to fill only that area of the viewfinder, When you keep the framing the same, as you zoom in you should have no issues cropping at 1/1 ratio in postprocessing. +1, and perhaps turn on Grid Display to help visualize the square. Another method would be to apply an LCD protector film and mark vertical lines on it, representing a square.

08-03-2018, 08:14 PM	#6
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Masking tape or some other blocking on the LCD and use Live View? Many moons ago I added some lines to the focusing screen in my LX, so I could see TV ratio, for some slide shows I was shooting that would be copied to video. That was fussy in 35mm, would be really tough on APSc. I think I did it with a marker of some kind,

08-04-2018, 01:56 AM	#7
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 838 Original Poster	Thanks everyone. I'll play around with the grid lines a bit. I do crop somtimes to 1:1 in PP so it's not the end of the world, but would have been nice to have. Imagine if there was a firmware update with this facility... sigh... another wish for the Pentax Christmas stocking!