Camera to PC connection?

Snoops27
Posted 23/01/2015 - 14:24 Link
Can anyone please give me advice or point me in the right direction. I would like to know if it is possible to connect my K5 11s to a PC/laptop in a home studio to enable me to check exposure etc before taking a final image. I have seen this kind of set up being used on Youtube, but never with a Pentax dslr. Any helpful advice gratefully received..
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smudge
Posted 23/01/2015 - 14:39 - Helpful Comment Link
If what you want is an enlarged version of what is on the camera's LCD then you can connect to an external monitor using an HDMI cable. I use a small TV for this as they have HDMI inputs and are much cheaper than external monitors sold for photographic use.
Regards, Philip
Snoops27
Posted 23/01/2015 - 15:21 Link
smudge wrote:
If what you want is an enlarged version of what is on the camera's LCD then you can connect to an external monitor using an HDMI cable. I use a small TV for this as they have HDMI inputs and are much cheaper than external monitors sold for photographic use.
Thanks for that, sounds obvious when you think about it. I was just unaware of how to go about it and didn't want to do any damage. One question tho', does the cable supplied with the camera do the job?
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smudge
Posted 23/01/2015 - 16:11 - Helpful Comment Link
No, you need to buy a cable. Full size HDMI for the end that goes in the telly. Camera end is mini HDMI. You can get the cables in various lengths.
Regards, Philip
Snoops27
Posted 23/01/2015 - 16:18 Link
smudge wrote:
No, you need to buy a cable. Full size HDMI for the end that goes in the telly. Camera end is mini HDMI. You can get the cables in various lengths.
Thanks again, got the message at last. lol
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