Promote Control Brings New Features To Pentax K-1

The Promote Control is now compatible with the K-1 and a free firmware update brings extensive new features.

Posted: 07/10/2016 - 09:29

Promote Systems, makers of the Promote Control, an advanced DSLR controller, has announced that the system now supports the Pentax K-1 DSLR.

The Promote Control is a weather‐resistant DSLR control device ideal for both field and studio work and now, Pentax K‐1 users can create HDRs, Long Exposures, Timelapse and Bulb Ramping videos.

The following Promote Control features are currently supported with the Pentax K‐1:

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Full range HDR
Accelerated HDR workflow
Up to 45 images in one bracket
Up to 9EV steps in one bracket
Long exposures (over 30 seconds)

Timelapse

Intervals as long as several hours
Repeated Timelapse (great for long‐term projects)
Unlimited exposures
HDR Timelapse
Pixel Shift Timelapse

Bulb Ramping

Smooth transition day to night time lapse video

One Shot

Set Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO and trigger your shutter without touching your camera

Manual Hold

For long exposure imaging

Other Features

Integration with 3rd‐party pano‐heads & dollies (for panorama and motion Timelapse photography)
Weather resistant (great for outdoors)
Long battery life with 2 AA batteries

Current Promote Control users only need to install the free firmware update and purchase the compatible cables. The Promote Control firmware version 3.29 can be downloaded at https://goo.gl/r28VSK.

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