Pentax innovations or unique features

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

I was just reading a member article about the Green Button and realized that this was a Pentax specific innovation. I think it first came out on the P-Z1, but was white?? Anyway, what other innovations did Pentax start and other brands later copied?? It always amazes me when Pentax gets looked down on, when they have come up with things that the "other guys" adopt!! Was quick shift a Pentax first?? I think I read in an OLD Peterson's Photographic magazine that Pentax had the first reversible, removable bayonet hood. Not an awesome invention, but convenient. So, help me out, what has Pentax started or was the first to implement, or perhaps what features are unique to Pentax. I would like to make a list just for fun and trivia, and a little smugness!!

photoptimist · 01-24-2021, 11:05 AM - **1 Like**

Although Pentax was not the first to use IBIS (In-body-image-stabilization), they did introduce a lot of cool features that used the underlying capabilities:
* pixelshift
* composition adjustment
* automatic horizon leveling
* astrotracer

**ismaelg** · 01-24-2021, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

First instant return mirror (late Asahiflex).
First successful built in meter (Spotmatic).
First multicoating of lenses. (only about 99% sure about this)
I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR
First autofocus (ME-F, but it was a dead end).
I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax.
Sensor shift stabilization was most likely developed by Sony but I think Pentax used it first in DSLRs. Not 100% sure.
Pixel Shift I think was first used in Pentax.
I think Pentax was the only DSLR with weather sealing at first. Not 100% sure

Thanks,

jgnfld · 01-24-2021, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Hyper P mode and it's new successor on the K3iii.

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by jgnfld

Hyper P mode and it's new successor on the K3iii.

Successor to Hyper P! What is it called? Super-Hyper P??

---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 03:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by ismaelg

First instant return mirror (late Asahiflex).
First successful built in meter (Spotmatic).
First multicoating of lenses. (only about 99% sure about this)
I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR
First autofocus (ME-F, but it was a dead end).
I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax.
Sensor shift stabilization was most likely developed by Sony but I think Pentax used it first in DSLRs. Not 100% sure.
Pixel Shift I think was first used in Pentax.
I think Pentax was the only DSLR with weather sealing at first. Not 100% sure

Thanks,

Wow! I forgot about some of these and did not know most of them. Yes, I think TAv is also usique to Pentax!! I especially like the "unique" features! People say "How did you do that?"

---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 03:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by photoptimist

Although Pentax was not the first to use IBIS (In-body-image-stabilization), they did introduce a lot of cool features that used the underlying capabilities:
* pixelshift
* composition adjustment
* automatic horizon leveling
* astrotracer

Yep! Even more! Keep it coming , Pentaxians!!

stevebrot · 01-24-2021, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR

For aperture priority, maybe, but not for SLR exposure automation in general. Konica's Auto-Reflex model (first of a series) had non-TTL shutter priority AE in 1965 and TTL AE in 1968 with the Autoreflex T. Both were firsts for interchangeable lens cameras.

Steve

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

For aperture priority, maybe, but not for exposure automation in general. Konica's Auto-Reflex model (first of a series) had non-TTL shutter priority AE in 1965 and TTL AE in 1968 with the Autoreflex T. Both were firsts for interchangeable lens cameras.

Steve

Great! Thanks for the fact check!

jgnfld · 01-24-2021, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

Successor to Hyper P! What is it called? Super-Hyper P??[COLOR="Silver"]

Hyper Mode (Advanced), I think

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by jgnfld

Hyper Mode (Advanced), I think

Oh. That's not very exciting.

stevebrot · 01-24-2021, 01:59 PM

Hyper Manual? (Allows constant EV in M mode while changing aperture or shutter...works with EC too.)

Robot camera · 01-24-2021, 03:28 PM

Is the digital preview function only a Pentax feature or does any other make have it? All I know is I use it a lot.

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Hyper Manual? (Allows constant EV in M mode while changing aperture or shutter...works with EC too.)

Oh yeah! This is pretty cool! I also just discovered the green button usage in Manual and TAv. Good stuff!

---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 06:06 PM ----------

I think I'm going to organize these features and make a list of them all!

kypfer · 01-24-2021, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax.

The TAv Mode by name may be unique to Pentax, but the functionality is certainly available on some Canon cameras.
They have Auto-ISO in Manual Mode, which Pentax doesn't feature, which amounts to the same thing … choose your shutter speed and aperture (within reason) and the camera takes care of the exposure by shifting the sensitivity … I don't think they've got the ISO range that's available on the recent Pentax bodies, though

que es tu · 01-24-2021, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by kypfer

The TAv Mode by name may be unique to Pentax, but the functionality is certainly available on some Canon cameras.
They have Auto-ISO in Manual Mode, which Pentax doesn't feature, which amounts to the same thing … choose your shutter speed and aperture (within reason) and the camera takes care of the exposure by shifting the sensitivity … I don't think they've got the ISO range that's available on the recent Pentax bodies, though

Ok, but did Pentax implement the idea first, since TAv is tantamount to Manual mode with auto, AND we have the GREEN BUTTON!!

Ausable · 01-24-2021, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

I was just reading a member article about the Green Button and realized that this was a Pentax specific innovation. I think it first came out on the P-Z1, but was white??

The IF (Interactive Function) button on the PZ-1 was a precursor to the DSLR green button. It shifted the time and aperture values to the program line in Hyper Manual and Hyper Program and adjusted the aperture when using flash.

01-24-2021, 10:57 AM - 1 Like	#1
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602	Pentax innovations or unique features I was just reading a member article about the Green Button and realized that this was a Pentax specific innovation. I think it first came out on the P-Z1, but was white?? Anyway, what other innovations did Pentax start and other brands later copied?? It always amazes me when Pentax gets looked down on, when they have come up with things that the "other guys" adopt!! Was quick shift a Pentax first?? I think I read in an OLD Peterson's Photographic magazine that Pentax had the first reversible, removable bayonet hood. Not an awesome invention, but convenient. So, help me out, what has Pentax started or was the first to implement, or perhaps what features are unique to Pentax. I would like to make a list just for fun and trivia, and a little smugness!!

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photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,123	Although Pentax was not the first to use IBIS (In-body-image-stabilization), they did introduce a lot of cool features that used the underlying capabilities: * pixelshift * composition adjustment * automatic horizon leveling * astrotracer

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	First instant return mirror (late Asahiflex). First successful built in meter (Spotmatic). First multicoating of lenses. (only about 99% sure about this) I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR First autofocus (ME-F, but it was a dead end). I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax. Sensor shift stabilization was most likely developed by Sony but I think Pentax used it first in DSLRs. Not 100% sure. Pixel Shift I think was first used in Pentax. I think Pentax was the only DSLR with weather sealing at first. Not 100% sure Thanks,

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jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Hyper P mode and it's new successor on the K3iii.

01-24-2021, 01:39 PM	#5
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgnfld Hyper P mode and it's new successor on the K3iii. Successor to Hyper P! What is it called? Super-Hyper P?? ---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 03:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by ismaelg First instant return mirror (late Asahiflex). First successful built in meter (Spotmatic). First multicoating of lenses. (only about 99% sure about this) I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR First autofocus (ME-F, but it was a dead end). I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax. Sensor shift stabilization was most likely developed by Sony but I think Pentax used it first in DSLRs. Not 100% sure. Pixel Shift I think was first used in Pentax. I think Pentax was the only DSLR with weather sealing at first. Not 100% sure Thanks, Wow! I forgot about some of these and did not know most of them. Yes, I think TAv is also usique to Pentax!! I especially like the "unique" features! People say "How did you do that?" ---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 03:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by photoptimist Although Pentax was not the first to use IBIS (In-body-image-stabilization), they did introduce a lot of cool features that used the underlying capabilities: * pixelshift * composition adjustment * automatic horizon leveling * astrotracer Yep! Even more! Keep it coming , Pentaxians!!

01-24-2021, 01:42 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ismaelg I think the ES Was the first auto exposure SLR For aperture priority, maybe, but not for SLR exposure automation in general. Konica's Auto-Reflex model (first of a series) had non-TTL shutter priority AE in 1965 and TTL AE in 1968 with the Autoreflex T. Both were firsts for interchangeable lens cameras. Steve

01-24-2021, 01:43 PM	#7
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot For aperture priority, maybe, but not for exposure automation in general. Konica's Auto-Reflex model (first of a series) had non-TTL shutter priority AE in 1965 and TTL AE in 1968 with the Autoreflex T. Both were firsts for interchangeable lens cameras. Steve Great! Thanks for the fact check!

01-24-2021, 01:45 PM	#8
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Originally posted by que es tu Successor to Hyper P! What is it called? Super-Hyper P??[COLOR="Silver"] Hyper Mode (Advanced), I think

01-24-2021, 01:47 PM	#9
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgnfld Hyper Mode (Advanced), I think Oh. That's not very exciting.

01-24-2021, 01:59 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Hyper Manual? (Allows constant EV in M mode while changing aperture or shutter...works with EC too.)

01-24-2021, 03:28 PM	#11
Robot camera Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Posts: 194	Is the digital preview function only a Pentax feature or does any other make have it? All I know is I use it a lot.

01-24-2021, 04:05 PM	#12
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Hyper Manual? (Allows constant EV in M mode while changing aperture or shutter...works with EC too.) Oh yeah! This is pretty cool! I also just discovered the green button usage in Manual and TAv. Good stuff! ---------- Post added 01-24-21 at 06:06 PM ---------- I think I'm going to organize these features and make a list of them all!

01-24-2021, 04:39 PM	#13
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	Originally posted by ismaelg I think TAv mode is unique to Pentax. The TAv Mode by name may be unique to Pentax, but the functionality is certainly available on some Canon cameras. They have Auto-ISO in Manual Mode, which Pentax doesn't feature, which amounts to the same thing … choose your shutter speed and aperture (within reason) and the camera takes care of the exposure by shifting the sensitivity … I don't think they've got the ISO range that's available on the recent Pentax bodies, though

01-24-2021, 04:49 PM	#14
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer The TAv Mode by name may be unique to Pentax, but the functionality is certainly available on some Canon cameras. They have Auto-ISO in Manual Mode, which Pentax doesn't feature, which amounts to the same thing … choose your shutter speed and aperture (within reason) and the camera takes care of the exposure by shifting the sensitivity … I don't think they've got the ISO range that's available on the recent Pentax bodies, though Ok, but did Pentax implement the idea first, since TAv is tantamount to Manual mode with auto, AND we have the GREEN BUTTON!!

01-24-2021, 09:20 PM	#15
Ausable Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 148	Originally posted by que es tu I was just reading a member article about the Green Button and realized that this was a Pentax specific innovation. I think it first came out on the P-Z1, but was white?? The IF (Interactive Function) button on the PZ-1 was a precursor to the DSLR green button. It shifted the time and aperture values to the program line in Hyper Manual and Hyper Program and adjusted the aperture when using flash.