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yipchunyu · 09-18-2009, 06:29 AM

I heard the K-x has a Cross Process mode.
Is it activate during rec mode (no need to post-processing)?
Is it a software implementation? is it possible pentax release a firmware upgrade for K-7?

kittykat46 · 09-18-2009, 08:10 AM

I believe its JPEG post-capture processing. The cute part of it is the K-X has added Randomnes to the effect...ie. you don't know exactly what "cross-processing effect" the camera adds until you see the result on the LCD screen....

The K-7 has various JPEG processing filters which can alter the photo in really unusual ways, especially since you can apply whatever combinations of them. I've tried substituting a few colours, changing hues etc....just having some fun with it.

You have to do the setting, so its not random on the K-7

krypticide · 09-19-2009, 11:03 AM

If only they'd upgrade the firmware for the K20D for these interesting modes. =)

yipchunyu · 09-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Reply from Pentax Imaging Technical Support

Cross Processing is a digital filter function that is unique to the K-x. Although we have not heard this from Pentax Japan I doubt there will be a firmware upgrade for the K-7 that would incorporate this functionality. It is more likely that this feature would be included on a new model when it comes out.

millispartners · 10-04-2009, 10:25 PM

this is to kittykat46,

could you please elaborate further as to the cross processing results the k-7 can do manually like the new cross process mode with the penatx k-x.could you post examples please.
kind regards,
millispartners

millispartners · 10-04-2009, 10:27 PM

kitty kat have you got some cross processing looking shots done in the k-7 you could show please? i am looking at getting the k-7, i was just curious can it do cross processig effect maually like the cross process mode that the k-x has.

sebberry · 10-06-2009, 02:56 PM

I don't understand why you would want processing like this in the camera

millispartners · 10-07-2009, 02:15 AM

what i like about having the possibility of the cross process mode in the camera(k-7x?) is that because i am one of the many dslr uses that likes getting results straight out of the camera, to capture the moment in the look i want straight away, and not do it post shooting in post processing. To me post digital processing is not enjoyable, i.e i shoot black and white for a reason, so i dont want to make it black and white in post processing, it is a killjoy for me; to each there own. I am a filter lover, like many other uses and my friends.

millispartners · 10-07-2009, 02:19 AM

i support the thinking behind yipchunyu. if i had a k-7 now, i would be frustrated as a purchaser that the cross process mode has just come out and that you cant get it on the k-7.

pxpaulx · 10-07-2009, 06:37 AM

The filters are within the K-7 though (there are also many filter options in the K20 as well, though not as fleshed out as the K7 - BUT, they are there - in the playback menus you can find them), the cross process is just randomly adding different effects to your photos - which I would find interesting, so long as you get a cross processed photo and also the standard output to choose between (I am assuming this would be so, otherwise I would never bother with this mode).

**rparmar** · 10-07-2009, 06:47 AM

I think it's a cute function, but would always prefer to do such processing on the computer where I can actually have control and see what is going on.

09-18-2009, 06:29 AM	#1
yipchunyu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HK Posts: 171	Cross Process mode I heard the K-x has a Cross Process mode. Is it activate during rec mode (no need to post-processing)? Is it a software implementation? is it possible pentax release a firmware upgrade for K-7?

10-04-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
millispartners Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	re to kittykat46 re pentax k-7 cross processing effect this is to kittykat46, could you please elaborate further as to the cross processing results the k-7 can do manually like the new cross process mode with the penatx k-x.could you post examples please. kind regards, millispartners

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09-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	I believe its JPEG post-capture processing. The cute part of it is the K-X has added Randomnes to the effect...ie. you don't know exactly what "cross-processing effect" the camera adds until you see the result on the LCD screen.... The K-7 has various JPEG processing filters which can alter the photo in really unusual ways, especially since you can apply whatever combinations of them. I've tried substituting a few colours, changing hues etc....just having some fun with it. You have to do the setting, so its not random on the K-7

09-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	If only they'd upgrade the firmware for the K20D for these interesting modes. =)

09-21-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
yipchunyu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HK Posts: 171 Original Poster	Reply from Pentax Imaging Technical Support Cross Processing is a digital filter function that is unique to the K-x. Although we have not heard this from Pentax Japan I doubt there will be a firmware upgrade for the K-7 that would incorporate this functionality. It is more likely that this feature would be included on a new model when it comes out.

10-04-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
millispartners Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	kitty kat have you got some cross processing looking shots done in the k-7 you could show please? i am looking at getting the k-7, i was just curious can it do cross processig effect maually like the cross process mode that the k-x has.

10-06-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	I don't understand why you would want processing like this in the camera

10-07-2009, 02:15 AM	#8
millispartners Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	what i like about having the possibility of the cross process mode in the camera(k-7x?) is that because i am one of the many dslr uses that likes getting results straight out of the camera, to capture the moment in the look i want straight away, and not do it post shooting in post processing. To me post digital processing is not enjoyable, i.e i shoot black and white for a reason, so i dont want to make it black and white in post processing, it is a killjoy for me; to each there own. I am a filter lover, like many other uses and my friends.

10-07-2009, 02:19 AM	#9
millispartners Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	i support the thinking behind yipchunyu. if i had a k-7 now, i would be frustrated as a purchaser that the cross process mode has just come out and that you cant get it on the k-7.

10-07-2009, 06:37 AM	#10
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	The filters are within the K-7 though (there are also many filter options in the K20 as well, though not as fleshed out as the K7 - BUT, they are there - in the playback menus you can find them), the cross process is just randomly adding different effects to your photos - which I would find interesting, so long as you get a cross processed photo and also the standard output to choose between (I am assuming this would be so, otherwise I would never bother with this mode).

10-07-2009, 06:47 AM	#11
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	I think it's a cute function, but would always prefer to do such processing on the computer where I can actually have control and see what is going on.