Pentax firmware v1.02 for K-3 allows bracketing by AA filter mode
Published Feb 5, 2014
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dpreview staff
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| The Pentax K-3 uses an innovative system for simulating the effect of a physical anti-aliasing filter. |
Pentax has released new firmware for its flagship K-3 DSLR, allowing users to bracket exposures by AA filter simulation mode. As a reminder, the K-3 lacks a physical anti-aliasing filter, but simulates the blurring effect via minute movement of its sensor, with two intensity levels available (three if you include 'off'). Firmware v1.02 allows you to shoot a burst of sequential images at each AA filter level, to fine-tune the optimal balance between resolution and artifacts like moiré.
The update also includes the usual minor fixes and 'stability improvements' - see notes below.
Install the update from Pentax's support site
Learn more about how to use AA filter mode bracketing with the K-3
Firmware v1.02 for the Pentax K-3
- Added Bracket shooting in [Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator].
- Improved stability for general performance.
- Improved stability of battery level indicator when using with battery grip.
- Optimized performance of continuous shooting when setting AF.C mode.
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