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10-07-2013, 07:54 AM - 1 Like   #1
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Pentax K-3 Video Discussion

[I thought that I'd start a thread specifically about the K-3's video capabilities so that the video-oriented folks don't get lost in discussions about flash sync, etc...]

Big thumbs up for the headphone jack!

I like that Pentax has taken video mode off of the Mode Dial and made a separate Stills/Video lever. This will make it far easier to switch between P, Tv, Av, and M modes while shooting video. Most other cameras simply have a video mode on the mode dial and then you have to menu dive to switch between modes. Well done, Pentax!

I'm also intrigued by the RAW listing on the leaked specs.




Let's hope that it doesn't get squashed!

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QuoteOriginally posted by johnmflores Quote
[I thought that I'd start a thread specifically about the K-3's video capabilities so that the video-oriented folks don't get lost in discussions about flash sync, etc...]

Big thumbs up for the headphone jack!

I like that Pentax has taken video mode off of the Mode Dial and made a separate Stills/Video lever. This will make it far easier to switch between P, Tv, Av, and M modes while shooting video. Most other cameras simply have a video mode on the mode dial and then you have to menu dive to switch between modes. Well done, Pentax!

I'm also intrigued by the RAW listing on the leaked specs.




Let's hope that it doesn't get squashed!
Great RAW 14-bit
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k-5 also has 14-bit RAW! and k-5II and IIs ^^ my biggest hope for k3 is manual ISO and shutter speed control in video mode and the ability to switch from any mode to video mode keeping the same settings... I really hope you're right!! someone wrote the video lever also works as live view button (I think) i really hope that's not true because then it would only mean it gives LV in the other modes...
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...oh no... can't edit my post... 14-bit raw video?? that is great news... i hope it's true...

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Looking pretty good! Definitely curious about that RAW setting.
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QuoteOriginally posted by johnmflores Quote
I like that Pentax has taken video mode off of the Mode Dial and made a separate Stills/Video lever. This will make it far easier to switch between P, Tv, Av, and M modes while shooting video. Most other cameras simply have a video mode on the mode dial and then you have to menu dive to switch between modes.
Since I don't do video I was puzzled by the new video/stills switch. But now it starts to make sense, never considered that you would use the exposure modes during video. I just thought it was, well, video...... Good to learn new stuff.
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There's one more interesting video feature that hasn't leaked yet.

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QuoteOriginally posted by jatrax Quote
Since I don't do video I was puzzled by the new video/stills switch. But now it starts to make sense, never considered that you would use the exposure modes during video. I just thought it was, well, video...... Good to learn new stuff.
video is just a series of still images...
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There's one more interesting video feature that hasn't leaked yet.
DOH!! -- you do realize i have a day job and this constant checkin and searchin might cause me to lose it .......
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"Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record"

so h.264 and motion jpeg to choose from

from the marketing wrap:
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  • Professional H.264 video

    Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (60p/50p/30p/24p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording.

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video is just a series of still images...
Easy for you to say, for us old guys it seems more like magic...
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QuoteOriginally posted by D1N0 Quote
"Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record"

so h.264 and motion jpeg to choose from
oh that is wonderful news ^^ it's great that you can choose!
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Easy for you to say, for us old guys it seems more like magic...
movies have been series of still images since 1878... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadweard_Muybridge I don't think you are older than that...
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video is just a series of still images...
Right. For good quality video just print out a bunch of photos and make a flip book.
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Right. For good quality video just print out a bunch of photos and make a flip book.
that is one way... but you have to flip very accurately... constant speed...
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QuoteOriginally posted by deadwolfbones Quote
There's one more interesting video feature that hasn't leaked yet.
AF in video mode is my wild guess here
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