K-x burst mode stops after 3 shots

mboz · 08-27-2013, 01:07 PM

I have one Question about burst mode, K-x... I have Transcend 8Gb class 10... and my K-x on burst mode "Hi" shoots only 3 frames and stop... in "Lo" mode again shoot 3 frames , but slower... What is this about

Adam · 08-28-2013, 09:58 AM

Hmm, do you have shadow/highlight or lens corrections enabled? That could slow things down.

mboz · 08-28-2013, 01:59 PM

Hi, Adam... None ot these mentioned... stil stop after 3 shots

**mike.hiran** · 08-28-2013, 05:30 PM

have you tested the speed of your card? I haven't had great luck with transcend personally, but I gave up on them years ago so maybe they have improved.
I assume you're shooting RAW? DP review was getting 5 frames in raw and 16 frames in jpeg before slowdown. They were using the more expensive Sandisk cards....

**southlander** · 08-28-2013, 05:43 PM

Double check all the lens correction AND CA removal is off. This processing bogs down the K-x. I was like you until I turned these off in my K-x. Now get 5-6 frames in RAW before slowing. I did try JPEG out of curosity and got a lot more before slowing. That was with a fast but not particularly fast card. The internal write speed of the K-x ultimately becomes the limiting factor, and beyond a certain point, faster and faster cards won't help. I think the K-x write speed is circa 10-15 mb/sec so once you have a card with write speed above that, you are at the limits inherent in the camera in terms of its ability to clear its memory buffer.

GibbyTheMole · 08-31-2013, 05:36 AM

Maybe it's your card. I use Lexar Professional class 10 cards with the K-x & they work great, even when shooting RAW in burst mode. B&H had a good deal on them some time ago. You might check there if you're in need of a new card.

Good luck!
Bob :-)

mboz · 11-29-2013, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by southlander

Double check all the lens correction AND CA removal is off. This processing bogs down the K-x. I was like you until I turned these off in my K-x. Now get 5-6 frames in RAW before slowing. I did try JPEG out of curosity and got a lot more before slowing. That was with a fast but not particularly fast card. The internal write speed of the K-x ultimately becomes the limiting factor, and beyond a certain point, faster and faster cards won't help. I think the K-x write speed is circa 10-15 mb/sec so once you have a card with write speed above that, you are at the limits inherent in the camera in terms of its ability to clear its memory buffer.

Hi Southlander, now is everything OK, but I have another question, if You be kind... Well, when I shoot in RAW, and want to postprocess in ACDsee, (it is only I have) , picture appears for 2 seconds, and after that I can see only black surface... in the RAW working area.... Do You know why ?

sterretje · 11-30-2013, 02:54 AM

The initial image that you see for 2 seconds is probably the embedded thumbnail.

Searching for 'acdsee raw' : http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en-ZA&source=hp&q=acdsee+raw&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1. Check what google found and see if your version of ACDSee supports RAW and which format (PEF and/or DNG).

PS
Your camera should have come with software as well

mboz · 11-30-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by sterretje

The initial image that you see for 2 seconds is probably the embedded thumbnail.

Searching for 'acdsee raw' : http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en-ZA&source=hp&q=acdsee+raw&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1. Check what google found and see if your version of ACDSee supports RAW and which format (PEF and/or DNG).

PS
Your camera should have come with software as well

Thanks for answer
In ACDsee I have RAW button, so I supppose that version supports RAW, I tried to shoot in both modes PEF and DNG, and result is same
I have camera software, but it is so poor, You can do nothing with it but looking

lister6520 · 12-01-2013, 05:51 AM

WHen you say it stops after 3 shots do you mean it shoots no more until you release the trigger and press again? If so I'm guessing you have maybe bracketing, HDR or something like that enabled which will always take just three shots.

08-27-2013, 01:07 PM	#1
mboz Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6	K-x burst mode stops after 3 shots I have one Question about burst mode, K-x... I have Transcend 8Gb class 10... and my K-x on burst mode "Hi" shoots only 3 frames and stop... in "Lo" mode again shoot 3 frames , but slower... What is this about

08-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#2
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08-28-2013, 01:59 PM	#3
mboz Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Hi, Adam... None ot these mentioned... stil stop after 3 shots

08-28-2013, 05:30 PM	#4
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	have you tested the speed of your card? I haven't had great luck with transcend personally, but I gave up on them years ago so maybe they have improved. I assume you're shooting RAW? DP review was getting 5 frames in raw and 16 frames in jpeg before slowdown. They were using the more expensive Sandisk cards....

08-28-2013, 05:43 PM	#5
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Double check all the lens correction AND CA removal is off. This processing bogs down the K-x. I was like you until I turned these off in my K-x. Now get 5-6 frames in RAW before slowing. I did try JPEG out of curosity and got a lot more before slowing. That was with a fast but not particularly fast card. The internal write speed of the K-x ultimately becomes the limiting factor, and beyond a certain point, faster and faster cards won't help. I think the K-x write speed is circa 10-15 mb/sec so once you have a card with write speed above that, you are at the limits inherent in the camera in terms of its ability to clear its memory buffer.

08-31-2013, 05:36 AM	#6
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Maybe it's your card. I use Lexar Professional class 10 cards with the K-x & they work great, even when shooting RAW in burst mode. B&H had a good deal on them some time ago. You might check there if you're in need of a new card. Good luck! Bob :-)

11-29-2013, 03:01 PM	#7
mboz Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by southlander Double check all the lens correction AND CA removal is off. This processing bogs down the K-x. I was like you until I turned these off in my K-x. Now get 5-6 frames in RAW before slowing. I did try JPEG out of curosity and got a lot more before slowing. That was with a fast but not particularly fast card. The internal write speed of the K-x ultimately becomes the limiting factor, and beyond a certain point, faster and faster cards won't help. I think the K-x write speed is circa 10-15 mb/sec so once you have a card with write speed above that, you are at the limits inherent in the camera in terms of its ability to clear its memory buffer. Hi Southlander, now is everything OK, but I have another question, if You be kind... Well, when I shoot in RAW, and want to postprocess in ACDsee, (it is only I have) , picture appears for 2 seconds, and after that I can see only black surface... in the RAW working area.... Do You know why ?

11-30-2013, 02:54 AM	#8
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	The initial image that you see for 2 seconds is probably the embedded thumbnail. Searching for 'acdsee raw' : http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en-ZA&source=hp&q=acdsee+raw&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1. Check what google found and see if your version of ACDSee supports RAW and which format (PEF and/or DNG). PS Your camera should have come with software as well

11-30-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
mboz Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje The initial image that you see for 2 seconds is probably the embedded thumbnail. Searching for 'acdsee raw' : http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en-ZA&source=hp&q=acdsee+raw&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1. Check what google found and see if your version of ACDSee supports RAW and which format (PEF and/or DNG). PS Your camera should have come with software as well Thanks for answer In ACDsee I have RAW button, so I supppose that version supports RAW, I tried to shoot in both modes PEF and DNG, and result is same I have camera software, but it is so poor, You can do nothing with it but looking

12-01-2013, 05:51 AM	#10
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	WHen you say it stops after 3 shots do you mean it shoots no more until you release the trigger and press again? If so I'm guessing you have maybe bracketing, HDR or something like that enabled which will always take just three shots.

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