I was looking at old K-7 footage and began thinking

ZombieArmy · 10-30-2018, 03:14 PM

I know this topic has been beaten to death but it still baffles me how Ricoh doesn't use features it already has built into the camera. Looking at old video footage from the K-7 the mechanical stabilization from it was great, and that was almost 10 years ago. I'd go as far to say that the average video from a k-7 will look way better because of it than modern Pentax video and that's just depressing.

yada yada noise yada yada

Makes me want to pick up a k-7 for cheap to have some fun.

MarkJerling · 10-30-2018, 03:23 PM

I wonder what happened with this: Ricoh Imaging Puts on a Big Show at CP+ 2017 - CP+ 2017 | PentaxForums.com

"According to Ricoh Imaging representatives, video improvements have been made to the KP, and soon both the KP and K-1 will have access to sensor-shift stabilization in video via a firmware update."

ZombieArmy · 10-30-2018, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I wonder what happened with this: Ricoh Imaging Puts on a Big Show at CP+ 2017 - CP+ 2017 | PentaxForums.com

"According to Ricoh Imaging representatives, video improvements have been made to the KP, and soon both the KP and K-1 will have access to sensor-shift stabilization in video via a firmware update."

Would be incredibly welcome. Not sure why they haven't done it yet. Probably "noise" problems

But then again the K-01 was supposed to get astrotracer compatibility via a firmware update and we can see how well that went.

**BigMackCam** · 10-30-2018, 03:53 PM

I'm relying on my memory (which is never a good thing to do - for me, at least

) but I'm sure there have been comments in other more recent interviews that suggested the mechnical stabilisation for video wasn't coming after all... which is a shame for those interested in video, though given other comments that we often see, I wonder if that alone would be enough to keep folks interested in video on Pentax? I'm not a video guy, so I can't really comment...

ZombieArmy · 10-30-2018, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm relying on my memory (which is never a good thing to do - for me, at least

) but I'm sure there have been comments in other more recent interviews that suggested the mechnical stabilisation wasn't coming after all...

That's such a joke. It's so easy to implement too.

**BigMackCam** · 10-30-2018, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

That's such a joke. It's so easy to implement too.

Well, I think that's a little strong. Ricoh has its reasons, I'm sure. We can believe them or not, but... you know...

kypfer · 10-30-2018, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

... but it still baffles me how Ricoh doesn't use features it already has built into the camera.

I get the same feeling when I pick up my K-70 in a rush and find I've just managed to change the Drive Mode settings because there's nowhere to put anything other than the tip of my right thumb on the back of the camera ... never had this problem with my previous Pentax cameras

Adam · 10-30-2018, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kypfer

I get the same feeling when I pick up my K-70 in a rush and find I've just managed to change the Drive Mode settings because there's nowhere to put anything other than the tip of my right thumb on the back of the camera ... never had this problem with my previous Pentax cameras

I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first.

kypfer · 10-31-2018, 02:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first.

HERO Reply !!

I'd have NEVER guessed from the cryptic description in the manual!

Thank you

link81 · 11-07-2018, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first.

please tell me this works on the K-3ii also.....
*will check when i get home*

Adam · 11-07-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by link81

please tell me this works on the K-3ii also.....
*will check when i get home*

I'm actually not sure about that, but I think that the feature debuted on the K-1, so it might only be on >= 2016 bodies.

10-30-2018, 03:14 PM	#1
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I was looking at old K-7 footage and began thinking I know this topic has been beaten to death but it still baffles me how Ricoh doesn't use features it already has built into the camera. Looking at old video footage from the K-7 the mechanical stabilization from it was great, and that was almost 10 years ago. I'd go as far to say that the average video from a k-7 will look way better because of it than modern Pentax video and that's just depressing. yada yada noise yada yada Makes me want to pick up a k-7 for cheap to have some fun.

10-30-2018, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by kypfer I get the same feeling when I pick up my K-70 in a rush and find I've just managed to change the Drive Mode settings because there's nowhere to put anything other than the tip of my right thumb on the back of the camera ... never had this problem with my previous Pentax cameras I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first. 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by link81 please tell me this works on the K-3ii also..... will check when i get home I'm actually not sure about that, but I think that the feature debuted on the K-1, so it might only be on >= 2016 bodies. 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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10-30-2018, 03:23 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	I wonder what happened with this: Ricoh Imaging Puts on a Big Show at CP+ 2017 - CP+ 2017 \| PentaxForums.com "According to Ricoh Imaging representatives, video improvements have been made to the KP, *and soon both the KP and K-1 will have access to sensor-shift stabilization in video via a firmware update.*"

10-30-2018, 03:38 PM	#3
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling I wonder what happened with this: Ricoh Imaging Puts on a Big Show at CP+ 2017 - CP+ 2017 \| PentaxForums.com "According to Ricoh Imaging representatives, video improvements have been made to the KP, *and soon both the KP and K-1 will have access to sensor-shift stabilization in video via a firmware update.*" Would be incredibly welcome. Not sure why they haven't done it yet. Probably "noise" problems But then again the K-01 was supposed to get astrotracer compatibility via a firmware update and we can see how well that went.

10-30-2018, 03:53 PM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,646	I'm relying on my memory (which is never a good thing to do - for me, at least ) but I'm sure there have been comments in other more recent interviews that suggested the mechnical stabilisation for video wasn't coming after all... which is a shame for those interested in video, though given other comments that we often see, I wonder if that alone would be enough to keep folks interested in video on Pentax? I'm not a video guy, so I can't really comment...

10-30-2018, 03:58 PM	#5
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm relying on my memory (which is never a good thing to do - for me, at least ) but I'm sure there have been comments in other more recent interviews that suggested the mechnical stabilisation wasn't coming after all... That's such a joke. It's so easy to implement too.

10-30-2018, 04:19 PM	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,646	Originally posted by ZombieArmy That's such a joke. It's so easy to implement too. Well, I think that's a little strong. Ricoh has its reasons, I'm sure. We can believe them or not, but... you know...

10-30-2018, 04:45 PM	#7
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,589	Originally posted by ZombieArmy ... but it still baffles me how Ricoh doesn't use features it already has built into the camera. I get the same feeling when I pick up my K-70 in a rush and find I've just managed to change the Drive Mode settings because there's nowhere to put anything other than the tip of my right thumb on the back of the camera ... never had this problem with my previous Pentax cameras

10-31-2018, 02:01 AM - 1 Like	#9
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,589	Originally posted by Adam I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first. HERO Reply !! I'd have NEVER guessed from the cryptic description in the manual! Thank you

11-07-2018, 02:12 PM	#10
link81 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 12822 Photos: Albums Posts: 459	Originally posted by Adam I think if you change C18, this will prevent the 4-way pad from accessing the sub-menus unless you press and hold OK first. please tell me this works on the K-3ii also..... will check when i get home

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