Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Pentax's K-S2 is their latest entry-level body. Like Pentax's older (think back to the 1950s and 1960s) bodies, their entry-level offering is just as capable as their advanced offering. The K-S2 differs from the K-3 in functionality primarily in camera interface layout. At it's core, the K-S2 has the heart of the K-3 and the capability to carry a photographer as far as they would like to go with their craft or hobby. The K-S2 also provides, we hop, a glimpse into future Pentax cameras with wi-fi connectivity in the camera as well as a flip-out screen.
Index:
Skip the Intro: 0:07
Some info about Microphones: 0:10
Sample Videos: 1:30
How to Operate Video Mode: 7:30
Remote Triggering: 11:20
Interval Movie Mode: 11:34
Star Stream Movie Mode: 12:06
Changing Video Modes: 12:58
Link to Video 1:
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Link to Video 2:
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Link to Video 3A:
• Pentax K-S2 Video Manu...
Link to Video 3B:
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Link to Video 3C:
• Pentax K-S2 Video Manu...
Link to Video 4:
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Link to Video 5:
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Link to the Brief Review:
• Pentax K-S2 Brief Review
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thanks for MAKING THIS VIDEO ,dave...it is just hat i can't find the first 3 videos.ive been waiting for this .thank you so much
venerando Buot You're very welcome. Sorry for the lag in response. It's been hectic. I just uploaded the third video (in three parts because it was too long for the software to render into even two videos.) I'm finishing the second video today and hope to have the first up within a few days. There's a lot to this camera. Unedited, the whole video series was about seven hours and it's about three to four hours of editing time per hour of video. But in short, your wait won't be much longer (the third video is live already.)
Thanks so much for the effort! it really takes the pain outta the rfm!!
Thank you!
I've been looking at both the K-S2 and the d5500. Usage will be mainly video, but I'd also like to use it as my travel cam for taking nice stills on vacation (or even just on nature walks). Since my main use was video I was all set to get the d5500, despite wishing for weather resistance for nature photography, as it is pretty much universally considered the better of the two for video. Then I saw this video. Looks like the video capabilities of the K-S2 are plenty good enough for my needs, talking head videos on a closed set. So thanks for the informative video and saving me a few hundred bucks! Now I can spend that extra cash on a telephoto lens for distant nature shots.
+TheGreyRabbit Excellent! You'll be really happy with your KS-2. One of my friends got it for her first DSLR and after a bit of stumbling takes it everywhere and is getting some really good shots with it. Here are some helpful links for you, too.
www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/
Good user lens reviews for all the Pentax lenses. The DA zoom lenses are the crop-sensor Pentax lens lineup.
www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/
Third-party lens reviews. I have a Tamron-made Quantaray 75-300 that's spectacular in it's sweet spot. Tamron, Sigma, and Samyang are all making good Pentax lenses in various focal lengths.
Good info. Don't know if you'll see this but here goes: I am trying to use my K-S2 to live stream in Zoom for my students so they can see the drawing i am doing more clearly. I have it all set up but 2 things: 1) the camera keeps shutting off, is there a setting to change that and 2) is there a way to flip the image vertically so I don't have to dra upside down? I can't put the camera the other way as the tripod leg gets in the way of me drawing. Your thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks.
Thank you! Hmm. For the camera shutting off, I assume you mean the 30-minute limit, correct? If so, no. That's a hard limit that was programmed into all cameras (until recently) due to E.U. regulations. As for rotating the image, I don't know of a way in camera. It might be worth seeing if there's a way within Zoom (I'm far from a Zoom expert.)
@@DavidHancock actually the thing shuts off like every couple of minutes. Doesn’t seem hot but it’s always done this. And thanks for answering sooo quickly!
@@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 If the entire camera turns off, in the settings there's a way to disable that. Video 3 shows those functions. If it's just the video shutting off, I'm not sure why that would happen.
@@DavidHancock thanks. I’ll give it watch!
Hi I have a Pentax KS2 and have been asked to video a concert in an auditorium in low light. I have some concerns about leaving the camera recording for over 25 minutes because in some of the specs. it says 25 minute recording. Any advice. I realize that this is not the optimal camera for this project (regular person sick) Any info is appreciated. I have watched David's video, but most of the demos are outside in good lighting. Thank you
No DSLR that I know of will record longer than 20 minutes because of EU regulations (The EU's regulations affect everyone because it's hard to make different software for different regions, apparently.) So you're not going to be able to get an uninterrupted take of a whole concert.
So let's assume you'll do it in takes of each song and that's okay. You need a FAST lens. A 50mm f/1.4, the 77mm f/1.8, or something along those lines will help a lot . If you use, say, the kit 18-55mm f/4-5.6 at 55mm, you'll have so little light that your video quality will be terrible since you'll need to record at nearly the highest ISO. With an f/1.4 lens you can probably shoot at around 1/30 for your frame rate and 3200 to 6400 ISO for your video sensitivity. That assumes really low light, so with the f/1.4, you may be able to get to 800 ISO. Anyway, a fast lens is definitely mandatory.
David Hancock Thank you. Your reply is very helpful. I did video the concert with the 18-55 kit lens. I used auto with the AV setting but only went to f 4.5. The camera automatically stopped recording at 25 minutes with a 20 minute warning. The video doesn’t look too bad. A faster lens would be very useful for low light. I assume the faster lens would also help with better stills in low light with same environment? 😎
Thank you, and yes. A faster lens would help a lot. It might be worth finding a fast 50mm (these are the least-expensive fast lenses) to play around with. Fast lenses are interesting to use and addictive. :D
David Hancock Thank again! Greatly appreciated!
Does it have AF during movie recording or manual like the K-S1?
+3plestrafe I think it's MF only. I don't have any SDM lenses, so I can't try AF during video with them. Screw-drive AF lenses do not operate during video because the motor noise would be picked up by the mic.
Hello again! I got the camera and have been testing it out and am so far mostly thrilled, BUT: WHY OH WHY does the video shut off at 25 minutes... even with tons of battery and memory space remaining??? AND, is there any way to override that? THANKS! :)
(P.S. Indoors, just speaking into the camera from about 4 feet away, I'm OK with the camera's own audio.)
Ah, good question on the video. It cuts out because of the EU. Europe has a law that taxes, at a ridiculous level, and digital camera that records for longer than 30 minutes in a single take because they consider that a professional camera. So all the camera makers cut out their videos before the 30-minute mark. From a hardware perspective, there's no reason any DSLR couldn't do a longer take.
THANKS! Any work-arounds?? I Googled and found mention that there are work-arounds, but I could not find what they are...
There are not. The limit is programmed into the firmware for all camera makers. I think the workaround is for the EU leadership to stop raining on amateur photographers' parades. :D
LOL! Or, for them to make a different version for the US... THANKS again.
hi david!!!
i m not able make decision between Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-S2. Pls suggest. Also got to know that pentax K-S2 wants more maintenance. Pls suggest and clarify to make a wise decision.
Tarakant Pathy Well, admitting that I'm biased toward Pentax, I suggest the K-S2. The reason being that it has a single-piece chassis and weather sealing. Also, the sensor in it is fantastic. And at 20 MP instead of 24 you get (believe it or not) slightly more per-pixel detail. Also, the lenses for Pentax are a bit better and less expensive (for equivalent performance compared to Nikon. The K-S2 has a few creative drive modes that the D5200 lacks, too, so I think that the K-S2 can help guide a user into more creative photography.
Where the D5200 can be preferable is that it's lighter. One of my friends who hikes a lot picked the D5200 because it's lighter (even though he liked the K-S2 better as a camera.)
Honestly, though, if you pick the D5200, you'll like it a lot. If you pick the K-S2, you'll like it a lot. They're both great cameras.
David Hancock thanks a lot for telling me in detail.
On a different review I saw something about the video not functioning properly when the LED screen is fully turned toward the front -- i.e., in full on selfie mode so that if I am in the video, I would not be able to turn the screen fully around to be able to monitor AS I am videotaping... is that something you found to be true about the KS2? Thanks! (SUCH a strange quirk.... AND, I'd mostly be using the video function for interviews in which I'd be in front of the camera, too; so, this answer is VERY important to me. THANKS! (I'm a Pentax lover, too... started with my K1000, and I've had two others along the way.)
I didn't experience that. I used the monitor toward me during recording without issue. I angled the screen in lots of different ways without issue when recording. That's an odd experience that the other reviewer had.
Phew! I'm going to order the camera now... I was so bummed when I saw that because I was poised to order when I saw that baffling quirk. I'll let you know how I like it after I break it in, and I am so grateful to have all your wonderful videos to guide me through my courtship with the camera. THANKS! ♥
David could please let me know what sort mic either lapel or other you are talking about, where to get them ?
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Hi david. What can you say about k-s2 video?
Definitely not it's strongest suit, but more than capable for anyone shooting home videos or casual videos. If you have aspirations to shoot professional-grade videos, this is not the camera to choose.
I bought ks2 last fri. I will use it in my math tutorial video and casual vlogging. Is it capable in shooting that?
I'd say so for sure. Get a lapel mic (about $15 for a corded mic) to have better audio quality than the mics provide. If you're further from the camera than the cable allows, an RF mic would be a good option but a bit more expensive. Whichever you go for, they use a standard small mic port and plug right into the camera.
I already have shotgun mic. Yes it is quite expensive 4500 Php about 90 dollars
What are the sound/mic options? With internal and external both. :)
If I recall, there's auto volume leveling and manual controls.
One more question about video, please... Does it tend to overheat? How long can I shoot in one stretch? THANKS. (I shoot a show for which tapings are about 40 minutes long... Do you think it would work for that? THANKS, Angel. ♥
Every camera will feel warm to the touch when filming lots of video. My K-3 will give me overheat warnings after an hour (ambient temperature influences this.) I've used my K-3 for up to six or so hours of recording in a day with breaks in between when batteries die. I think with the K-S2, you're more likely to be limited by battery life than heat for video work, unless you have a spare battery or two.
Also, I looked up the video panel question to make sure my memory was correct. The Pentax Forums review indicated that video will record when the panel is flipped out.
You are a TREASURE! THANK YOU! ♥
when I first got my ks2 I noticed crap on my sensor, drove me nuts. Ever since I cleaned it the first time it's been very clean ever since.
Yeah, sensors get dusty and dirty. I wish that they didn't, but electronic objects create static electricity when they run.
Hi David, thanks for the videos they are very helpful. I noticed that when you click the shutter button in video mode on your KS2 there is no shutter sound. On mine there is. Both in normal video mode and same for interval mode for every frame. Is there a way to shut that off or is there maybe something wrong with mine? Thanks.
+St Francis Jigger Thank you.
For the shutter sound, is it a beep or similar sound that you're hearing? There's a setting (I forget where) to turn the beep on or off.
David Hancock Thanks David, it's not a beep it's the same shutter sound you hear when taking a picture. It occurs when I begin recording a video and also when I stop.
St Francis Jigger Got it. That's the mirror and shutter actuation sound. That can't be turned off since it's caused by mechanical components.
Ok as long as it's normal. Thanks again, appreciate it.
Hi David, please advise if the microphone is by wire to the camera or Wi-Fi. many thanks, Joe.
+Joe Beard The K-S2 has a mic port.
Thanks, David.
the whole video looks like it was shot on a old phone. what were ur export settings?
Old phone.
Just kidding. I export to HD, 1080. What are your playback settings?
David Hancock I play it back @ quad. But wah are u mbs when u export? And are u exporting at highest rendering?. I'm not trying to question ur legitimacy. Just curious as to how a aspc sensor can produce such crappy video. I always suggest the ks2 and k70 over the 6500 to everyone. Because of the sensor size and stabilized lense.
I know. I was just having you on a bit.
I'm not sure what the settings were. I THINK this was one of the last videos I made with Windows Movie Maker, which is not a good program for serious work (but is great for hobbyists and learners.) Everything I do now is AVHCD (I think that's the format, it's an MT2 file extension, archival high-def files I think it's called) at 1920X1080 (I think those are the numbers -- it's the highest setting I can set Vegas to) so the results on videos in the last 18 months or so are much better than the old videos.
oh ok cool. I think the ks2 can produce better footage. I sort of felt bad if anyone actually went out n purchased one of these cameras and the video came out crappy looking lol. have u tried resolve 14? I use it when ever I'm doing a chroma key because it's easier to change the color of the green screen. but I use adobe premiere pro because it pretty much runs lag free, even on my yoga 710 16gb with a old 940mx 2gb. but I like resolve a lot you just need a lot of power under the hood to get it to run lag free
Was your lapel-mic wired to the camera?
For the sample where I used a mic, yes it was.
THANKS! :)
HI David, did you shoot the star time lapse with the K-S2?
+J Douglas The video I uploaded of the stars time lapse about 18 months ago? That was the K-7 or K-3, I forget which.
Alright, thank you! Just purchased the K-S2 this weekend for it's prime use being video. I was anxious after seeing a lot of reviews being negative about the video capabilities being sub-par. It's main use will be for little projects for the course I'm on. But your vid helped put my anxieties to rest a little bit.
J Douglas Everyone knocks Pentax's video. But the truth is that even if it isn't the best (it's not), it still does well enough to upload high-quality videos. Making videos with the K-S2 is very user friendly and the camera takes a lot of the concerns about exposure off your hands so you can focus on the creative elements.
Sounds great, thanks for the info!
I'm really stressed. I am a keen photography and filmmaker, and the review I read for this camera was very positive in all areas. I now have the camera and love the photo side of things (adore the weatherproofness) but the video is quite frankly rubbish and not what I would expect when my Canon point and shoot does a better job. What do I doooo?
The video quality can work well, but you'll need to set the camera up for success. The entry-level Pentax bodies have a narrower window of conditions that result in successful video results.
What kind of settings do you plan to use the video in?
What lenses are you using?
What's your intended distribution method and required resolution?
Outdoor/adventure (hence why I went for a weatherproof camera).
At the moment I only have the 18-55mm kit lens as I have just got the camera, what would you recommend?
Mainly family, for a business social media account and RUclips. 1080p as that's what I previously shot in.
I guess this is just new...
Thanks for the quick reply
I'm glad to help. First thing is make sure that video shake reduction is enabled or your videos will have a LOT of jelly effect.
Keep your ISO at 400 or less. Because of the reduced image size and downsampling, faster ISOs show noise more readily.
You can use the kit lens just fine for video. I tend to use older lenses, manual focus lenses, typically without electronic contacts, for video. That allows me to force the camera to response in the manner that I want whether I shoot manual or automatic exposure. You won't have autofocus in video mode, at all, so another reason to use older manual focus lenses is that they're easier to use manually than new lenses.
I forget how to turn off the auto exposure lock on the camera when shooting in aperture priority or program modes (I usually shoot manual mode regardless of the camera I use), but turning off exposure lock will help with changing light conditions. You can also shoot in manual exposure mode and use a nice, middle-range aperture and adjust it open when you go into darker lighting and close it when you go into brighter lighting. The best way to have success with your videos is to have even lighting conditions and experiment with settings for a while until you've found some that look good to you.
Your keys for success will be a lower ISO, turning off the auto exposure mode exposure lock, and ensuring that you don't have video shake reduction on. The results can be good, and should meet your needs in most cases.
The K-S2 has a hard time with bad lighting and harsh lighting in video, so I'd suggest avoiding those situations.
If you want to expand into other lenses just for video, look at older SMC-M lenses like the 50mm f/1.4 or 28mm f/2.8, which are both super for video and usually run around $45-ish with some cosmetic wear. You can control all your video settings manually and achieve pretty good results with an older lens. It's a bit harder to use those with still imagery, however.
You'll also want a decent microphone. Video errors have more correction ability (especially with software like Sony Movie Studio) than does audio. If your audio goes in bad, it will come out bad. I use a $15 condenser mic with a mini jack that plugs into the camera. For business, a mic would be a near-must.
This is the only Reflex I think with mic input under 800€. Nikon and Canon thunbs down :/
I believe that's correct.
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Hi David sample videos, I opine oh dear, the 'music' so strident and distracting imo. I opine people may watch your videos for what you say rather than background sounds, so please consider this opined comment.
Thanks and regards, Joe.
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Are you asking about the camera's capacity to change video settings based on lighting changes?