[GrinMode]

Here's an idea. Maybe Pentax can add an SR setting where it only kicks in when the body detects the shutter speed does not meet the 1/fl rule of thumb?

That way you don't need to wait for the SR to engage when you don't really need to, or have to manually turn it off/on.

Another plus for the IBIS system .

[Steve.Ledger]

I'd hate that. I want IBIS off until I think I need it.
I don't need the camera making decisions for me.

[GrinMode]

Well, it would can be an additional option. Like:
Off
On
Auto

I'm not suggesting there is no Off option.

In the meantime, I'm off to patent office...

[clackers]

Like any good patent troll, Grinmode, don't publicize you've done it, just quietly wait until it becomes an industry standard ... :-)

[rawr]

Pentax can add an SR setting where it only kicks in when the body detects the shutter speed does not meet the 1/fl rule of thumb?

Not a bad idea.

Since I think the existing Program Line options already pay heed to the 1/focal length rule, Ricoh should probably implement your suggestion as a supplement to the existing Program line options - Auto, Normal, Hi-Speed, DOF Priority (Deep/Shallow), MTF Priority etc - by adding a new menu item 'SR Linked to Program Line'.

Your idea resembles the Auto-ISO implementation that can be found on some Nikons, where you can tell the camera that ISO sensitivity should only be auto-adjusted if the shutter speed would otherwise be slower than a specified focal length value, which can be automatically read from the lens.

[GrinMode]

Like any good patent troll, Grinmode, don't publicize you've done it, just quietly wait until it becomes an industry standard ... :-)

Thanks clackers. But I already have a patent that I'm waiting to become an industry standard.

I have a grip design that will allow the camera to be used upside down, turned 180 degrees. This will benefit all left handed shooters out there.

>:-)

---------- Post added 12-11-14 at 08:07 PM ----------

Not a bad idea.

Since I think the existing Program Line options already pay heed to the 1/focal length rule, Ricoh should probably implement your suggestion as a supplement to the existing Program line options - Auto, Normal, Hi-Speed, DOF Priority (Deep/Shallow), MTF Priority etc - by adding a new menu item 'SR Linked to Program Line'.

Your idea resembles the Auto-ISO implementation that can be found on some Nikons, where you can tell the camera that ISO sensitivity should only be auto-adjusted if the shutter speed would otherwise be slower than a specified focal length value, which can be automatically read from the lens.

Thanks rawr. I actually think it's simple enough to implement.

[BrianR]

Well, it would can be an additional option. Like:
Off
On
Auto

Make the Auto user adjustable while you're at it, so we can choose the threshold where it kicks in, 1/fl, 2/fl, 1/2fl, etc.

Or just promise to never again make a camera without a hard sr switch (I'm looking at you k5 series)

[clackers]

I have a grip design that will allow the camera to be used upside down, turned 180 degrees. This will benefit all left handed shooters out there.

Yes, I think it's already on sale at Ned Flanders' Leftorium ... release the horde of lawyers!

[JimC1101]

I like the auto mode......will it also detect that you turn off for panning ?

[GrinMode]

I like the auto mode......will it also detect that you turn off for panning ?

I'll think about it...

Seriously I don't think it should change any current behavior of the SR, just add on top of them.

[sergysergy]

Yes, I think it's already on sale at Ned Flanders' Leftorium ... release the horde of lawyers!

hahahahaha