pentax k-1

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 setup instructions for stop motion animation or time-lapse photography with Dragonframe

Dragonframe 4.2.1: YES
Dragonframe 3.7.3: NO
Dragon Stop Motion 2.3.8: NO
(Dragonframe was previously called Dragon Stop Motion)

The Pentax K-1 provides a live view via its USB connection. The live view size is 720 x 480.

Dragonframe controls the Pentax K-1 ISO, shutter speed, aperture (with digital lens), image quality, and size.

Dragonframe cannot provide focus check (live view magnification) with this camera.

You can find the Pentax K-1 manual and specifications at the Pentax website.

Setup Instructions

Power your camera by AC power if possible.
- - If you do use a battery, make sure it is fully charged.
- - If you use AC power, remove the battery.
Close any other applications that might connect to your camera.
- - For macOS, Open Image Capture, select your camera, then in pop up area in lower-left select Connection camera opens: No application. (See Picture)
Make sure Dropbox is not a client of the camera.
You may need to quit Google Backup and Sync, since it can interfere with the camera even if you turn off syncing.
If you have anti-virus software, white-list Dragonframe so that it may access your camera.
Create a new scene or open an existing scene. (Dragonframe will not connect to your camera unless you have a scene open.)
Set the Mode Dial to Manual (M).
Set USB Connection to PTP.
Set AF Selector (on body) to AF in order to drive focus of lens.
Connect your camera to the computer with an appropriate USB cable.

Find camera troubleshooting tips in Frequently Asked Questions