Pentax DSLR Instant Review options?

**Theov39** · 03-18-2018, 06:53 PM

On the K-3, under the Camera Menu Tab 4, if you select Instant Review menu several options come up to select.

Most are pretty self-explanatory but what does the option "Save Raw Data" and "Delete" do in this context?

I have searched the forums and looked in the manual and the Pentax K-3 ebook I have but it is not discussed anywhere.

I know this is about the K-3 but I assume that other bodies also have this option so I am posting it here.

Thank you!

Last edited by Theov39; 03-18-2018 at 07:06 PM.

**bwgv001** · 03-18-2018, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

It might mean that you see the "delete" as an option while you get the instant review; same for RAW save; when , I guess, you set it to JPG save.

**Theov39** · 03-18-2018, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by bwgv001

It might mean that you see the "delete" as an option while you get the instant review; same for RAW save; when , I guess, you set it to JPG save.

That is what I thought but if you select delete it doesn't actually delete the image from the memory card so it must be something else.

**bwgv001** · 03-18-2018, 08:52 PM

But in the instant review, when selected you get a "trash can symbol"; without selecting that does not show up!

**Eyewanders** · 03-18-2018, 08:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Theov39

That is what I thought but if you select delete it doesn't actually delete the image from the memory card so it must be something else.

What do you mean it doesn't delete the image? bwgv001 is correct - with both of those options enabled in 'instant review', you have the opportunity to either delete the image during the review period while it's on-screen, or commit its RAW data to the card from the buffer. The latter will only show up if you're *not* saving RAW by default. When the review pops up after a shot you'll see the delete icon onscreen, as well as a prompt for the AE-Lock button (for RAW save). If you tick both of those off in the menu you're referring to, you wont' see either of those icon during the review.

Photobill · 03-18-2018, 11:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by chickentender

What do you mean it doesn't delete the image? bwgv001 is correct - with both of those options enabled in 'instant review', you have the opportunity to either delete the image during the review period while it's on-screen, or commit its RAW data to the card from the buffer. The latter will only show up if you're *not* saving RAW by default. When the review pops up after a shot you'll see the delete icon onscreen, as well as a prompt for the AE-Lock button (for RAW save). If you tick both of those off in the menu you're referring to, you wont' see either of those icon during the review.

Yes this is absolutely correct.
I'd also like to add that while your photo is in the review mode you can zoom in instantly and have a better look. While your zoomed in, the file will stay in your buffer indefinitely. If its a photo that you really like you can save it as a raw file😀

**Eyewanders** · 03-18-2018, 11:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Photobill

Yes this is absolutely correct.
I'd also like to add that while your photo is in the review mode you can zoom in instantly and have a better look. While your zoomed in, the file will stay in your buffer indefinitely. If its a photo that you really like you can save it as a raw file😀

^ ^ Pro tip there.

(Scrolling-in is such a muscle memory thing for me now I don't even think to mention it.)

**Theov39** · 03-19-2018, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by bwgv001

But in the instant review, when selected you get a "trash can symbol"; without selecting that does not show up!

Great! Got it know.... yes, that's very handy for quick review and delete or save raw data. Thanks for all the replies. I used to leave instant review off all the time so it never occurred to me what these settings are for. Thank you!

**Larrymc** · 03-19-2018, 05:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Theov39

Great! Got it know.... yes, that's very handy for quick review and delete or save raw data. Thanks for all the replies. I used to leave instant review on off all the time so it never occurred to me what these settings are for. Thank you!

Here is another nice to know feature of Camera Menu Tab 4, you can the setup the K-3 display hold to keep the display on for review without the histogram then push the review button to easily display the histogram. Here is the link K-3 setup for 1-press histogram on, while shooting - PentaxForums.com It works great.

Larry

03-18-2018, 06:53 PM	#1
Theov39 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 577	Pentax DSLR Instant Review options? On the K-3, under the Camera Menu Tab 4, if you select Instant Review menu several options come up to select. Most are pretty self-explanatory but what does the option "Save Raw Data" and "Delete" do in this context? I have searched the forums and looked in the manual and the Pentax K-3 ebook I have but it is not discussed anywhere. I know this is about the K-3 but I assume that other bodies also have this option so I am posting it here. Thank you! Last edited by Theov39; 03-18-2018 at 07:06 PM.

03-19-2018, 01:00 AM	#8
Theov39 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 577 Original Poster	Originally posted by bwgv001 But in the instant review, when selected you get a "trash can symbol"; without selecting that does not show up! Great! Got it know.... yes, that's very handy for quick review and delete or save raw data. Thanks for all the replies. I used to leave instant review off all the time so it never occurred to me what these settings are for. Thank you! Last edited by Theov39; 03-19-2018 at 06:33 AM.

03-19-2018, 05:51 AM - 2 Likes	#9
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 4,988	Originally posted by Theov39 Great! Got it know.... yes, that's very handy for quick review and delete or save raw data. Thanks for all the replies. I used to leave instant review on off all the time so it never occurred to me what these settings are for. Thank you! Here is another nice to know feature of Camera Menu Tab 4, you can the setup the K-3 display hold to keep the display on for review without the histogram then push the review button to easily display the histogram. Here is the link K-3 setup for 1-press histogram on, while shooting - PentaxForums.com It works great. Larry Last edited by Larrymc; 03-19-2018 at 05:57 AM. Reason: correction

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03-18-2018, 07:10 PM - 1 Like	#2
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	It might mean that you see the "delete" as an option while you get the instant review; same for RAW save; when , I guess, you set it to JPG save.

03-18-2018, 07:22 PM	#3
Theov39 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 577 Original Poster	Originally posted by bwgv001 It might mean that you see the "delete" as an option while you get the instant review; same for RAW save; when , I guess, you set it to JPG save. That is what I thought but if you select delete it doesn't actually delete the image from the memory card so it must be something else.

03-18-2018, 08:52 PM	#4
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	But in the instant review, when selected you get a "trash can symbol"; without selecting that does not show up!

03-18-2018, 08:58 PM - 2 Likes	#5
Eyewanders Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,340	Originally posted by Theov39 That is what I thought but if you select delete it doesn't actually delete the image from the memory card so it must be something else. What do you mean it doesn't delete the image? bwgv001 is correct - with both of those options enabled in 'instant review', you have the opportunity to either delete the image during the review period while it's on-screen, or commit its RAW data to the card from the buffer. The latter will only show up if you're not saving RAW by default. When the review pops up after a shot you'll see the delete icon onscreen, as well as a prompt for the AE-Lock button (for RAW save). If you tick both of those off in the menu you're referring to, you wont' see either of those icon during the review.

03-18-2018, 11:49 PM - 2 Likes	#6
Photobill Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 228	Originally posted by chickentender What do you mean it doesn't delete the image? bwgv001 is correct - with both of those options enabled in 'instant review', you have the opportunity to either delete the image during the review period while it's on-screen, or commit its RAW data to the card from the buffer. The latter will only show up if you're not saving RAW by default. When the review pops up after a shot you'll see the delete icon onscreen, as well as a prompt for the AE-Lock button (for RAW save). If you tick both of those off in the menu you're referring to, you wont' see either of those icon during the review. Yes this is absolutely correct. I'd also like to add that while your photo is in the review mode you can zoom in instantly and have a better look. While your zoomed in, the file will stay in your buffer indefinitely. If its a photo that you really like you can save it as a raw file😀

03-18-2018, 11:56 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Eyewanders Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,340	Originally posted by Photobill Yes this is absolutely correct. I'd also like to add that while your photo is in the review mode you can zoom in instantly and have a better look. While your zoomed in, the file will stay in your buffer indefinitely. If its a photo that you really like you can save it as a raw file😀 ^ ^ Pro tip there. (Scrolling-in is such a muscle memory thing for me now I don't even think to mention it.)

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