how to test if SR Shake Reduction in K-x is functioning?

starrock · 06-15-2010, 06:25 AM

i use my camera so infrequently any more that i can't recall if it used to do something noticeable to indicate SR was working. it just seems as though something is lacking.

is there a way to check for proper SR functionality?

thanks,
Brian

Adam · 06-15-2010, 06:32 AM

Take a handheld shot of some text at 1/8s. If your hand was relatively still, the text should be legible. And if it is, then SR is working! You should also be able to hear the system in action- it's a faint grumbling sound.

MPrince · 06-15-2010, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Adam

You should also be able to hear the system in action- it's a faint grumbling sound.

I thought the faint grumbling sound was the sound people make when they shake their brand new Pentax and hear something loose inside.

Marc Sabatella · 06-15-2010, 10:50 AM

The indicator that SR is working is a little "hand" icon that appears to the bottom right of the viewfinder when the system is active (usually a split second after the focus confirmation hexagon comes on while half-pressing the shutter). If you're in the habit of simply punching the shutter rather than first half-pressing, waiting for focus and SR, then completing the action, you probably *aren't* getting SR, and the act of punching the shutter like that also introduces more shake than the two-step method.

06-15-2010, 06:25 AM	#1
starrock New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8	how to test if SR Shake Reduction in K-x is functioning? i use my camera so infrequently any more that i can't recall if it used to do something noticeable to indicate SR was working. it just seems as though something is lacking. is there a way to check for proper SR functionality? thanks, Brian

06-15-2010, 06:32 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Take a handheld shot of some text at 1/8s. If your hand was relatively still, the text should be legible. And if it is, then SR is working! You should also be able to hear the system in action- it's a faint grumbling sound. 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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06-15-2010, 09:08 AM	#3
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by Adam You should also be able to hear the system in action- it's a faint grumbling sound. I thought the faint grumbling sound was the sound people make when they shake their brand new Pentax and hear something loose inside.

06-15-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	The indicator that SR is working is a little "hand" icon that appears to the bottom right of the viewfinder when the system is active (usually a split second after the focus confirmation hexagon comes on while half-pressing the shutter). If you're in the habit of simply punching the shutter rather than first half-pressing, waiting for focus and SR, then completing the action, you probably aren't getting SR, and the act of punching the shutter like that also introduces more shake than the two-step method.