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Forum: Product Suggestions and Feedback
06-10-2017, 02:47 AM
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Speaking as a Cinematographer, who uses Pentax lenses on many other cameras (see list below), the following is a list of changes that Pentax should implement if there is any chance of them getting the Video firmware to match the high standards of the Stills firmware.
- Return of Sensor Shift in Video.
- Full size HDMI port on Full Frame Camera / Half size HDMI Port on APSc cameras, with 10-bit Output.
- HDMI output updated to output 24, 25, or 30 fps DURING RECORDING, set to follow the resolution and frame rate set by the user to record internally.
- Optional 4K HDMI output at 24, 25 and 30 fps without internal recording.
- NO Overlays on HDMI output.
- Higher frame rates - 48, 50 and 60p will be needed soon to stay competitive.
- User choice of CoDec - h.264 @ minimum 50mBits for 1080p, 200mBits for 4K, and Mjpeg for 1080p at 100mBits or higher.
- On board display of Audio Input levels.
- Adjustment of Audio Input levels while recording.
- Focus Peaking on the LCD while recording, with selection of White, Red, Green or Blue peaking display.
- True Zebra overlay for adjustable exposure percentage settings (80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110% IRE)
Pentax will need 4K internal recording in any replacement for the K-3 and K-1 series. HD 'only' bodies will not sell now that all competitive brands offer 4K recording.
Several of the above suggestions should be possible on all models from K-01 through to K-1, via firmware updates.
All of the above are functions found in competitors cameras at similar price points to the Pentax models.
The K-01 should not have been released with the HDMI forcing Playback Only operation - that really needs to be fixed. As an owner of two K-01's, I can not express adequately how frustrating it is to not be able to record externally from the ideal camera body for video production.
Stewart Fairweather.
Cinematographer and Pentax Owner.
Melbourne Australia.
( Yes, I am available for consultation and testing for these changes )
I currently use my collection of nearly 20 K-mount lenses on the following bodies, all except the older Canon's recording to an Atomos Shogun.
Canon - 550D, 650D, 7D.
Panasonic - AG-AF100, GH4, GH5, G80, GX85.
Sony - A7s, FS100, FS700, FS5, FS7.
Blackmagic Design - Cinema Camera and Pocket Cinema Camera.
Aja Cion 4K Digital Cinema Camera
I'd love to be able to list my K-01's in this list, and be able to update to a K-3, K-1 or KP.
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