K5 tethered?

GMatthews
Posted 17/01/2013 - 18:51 Link
This is a new consideration for me, so please pardon my ignorance on the subject, but has anyone used their K5 tethered to a computer/laptop? I'm not bothered about the functionality of being able to control the camera from the computer but would just like to view the images as soon as they've been taken. Is there a specific lead or connector available for this?
Thanks in anticipation
Geoff
GMatthews
Posted 17/01/2013 - 19:43 Link
Many thanks Gareth. Attaching the lead as you say just seems to give me the option to view/transfer etc but disables the camera. Is it not possible to still use the camera and see the images as soon as they're taken, or is this only by using PK_Tether? I have read up quickly on this but was a little put off by the 'at your own risk' caveat!
Cheers
Geoff
1stEverPentax
Posted 17/01/2013 - 20:07 Link
I can't understand why every DSLR doesn't come with the ability to be tethered and operated remotely from a PC/laptop without too much agro. What a marketing coup for Pentax to consider...being able to offer full tethering/remote control via PC/tablet etc together with full weatherproofing of all their DSLRs.
cabstar
Posted 17/01/2013 - 20:28 Link
Only other option is to use a wifi sd card and send direct to laptop, tablet or phone for viewing and editing etc...
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cabstar
Posted 17/01/2013 - 20:54 Link
I pick up my pro 2 16 gig card tomorrow, hopefully they have improved over the older versions.
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GMatthews
Posted 17/01/2013 - 21:05 Link
cardiff_gareth wrote:
No, as the images are now being saved on the computer rather than the memory card then preview via camera screen will now not work as there is nothin to display on the memory card
Thanks Gareth but I meant it disables use of the camera not just the viewing. I want to be able to shoot with the camera and then see the images on the laptop screen rather than the camera screen.
cabstar
Posted 17/01/2013 - 23:27 Link
My main use. Going to be with the ipad, which looks to be pretty quick.
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Algernon
Posted 18/01/2013 - 08:20 Link
With Eye-Fi you can keep the RAW file on the card and
set the JPG to a smaller size that will transfer across
quicker. You must have a massive monitor if you need
a 4928 x 3264 preview

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Polaroids to develop

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GMatthews
Posted 18/01/2013 - 11:20 Link
Thanks very much for your help Gareth and others. I've taken the plunge, downloaded PK_Tether and it's exactly what I wanted. There's always something new to learn!
Cheers
Geoff
tobybarker
Posted 18/01/2013 - 16:32 Link
Could I use a Wifi card to somehow tether my K30 to my android galaxy phone? I have slight vision issues and my Galaxy Note is big enough to usefully view images on the fly
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Pheo
Posted 18/01/2013 - 16:47 Link
You can also use an EyeFi card to do this wirelessly, and have Aperture link together original RAWs and JPEGs later.

Means you can go wireless.
bluenose82
Posted 18/01/2013 - 22:53 Link
Can i add two common but helpful tips for using PK Tether.
1. Use the menu to switch off illumination of the the top lcd screen as it will flicker during use and cannot be good for camera.
2. Choose to save or delete photo's quite often as i find even with 6gb RAM after 8 photo's in the cache memory, the software crashes and freezes the camera.
GMatthews
Posted 19/01/2013 - 13:37 Link
bluenose82 wrote:
Can i add two common but helpful tips for using PK Tether.
1. Use the menu to switch off illumination of the the top lcd screen as it will flicker during use and cannot be good for camera.
2. Choose to save or delete photo's quite often as i find even with 6gb RAM after 8 photo's in the cache memory, the software crashes and freezes the camera.
Thanks for the extra tips bluenose82. I've noticed the flickering and came to the same conclusion. Has anyone else any experiences, good or bad, with PK_Tether?
Cheers
Geoff

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