Pentax K-3iii "Roll Angle" and "Pitch Angle"

Started by kypfer, July 12, 2022, 11:51:00 AM

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kypfer

I've used ExifTool "as required" for some while now, mostly with a range of Pentax DSLR cameras, and those that have the Electronic Levels feature will report any Pitch and Roll data in the EXIF.
Until now ... where I find my K-3iii images always report zero pitch or roll angle, irrespective of the camera's attitude.
I use the in-viewfinder electronic levels, so I know the camera is tilted ... just sometimes I'd like to know by how much.
If this is a feature (or failure) of the camera, so be it, but if it's a characteristic that ExifTool can be made aware of it'd be useful :)
TIA

StarGeek

If exiftool doesn't list it, then it's not in the file.

Such info may be available for a Pentax k-5 (see Pentax LevelInfo Tags) but may not be for other models.  You'll have to check your camera manual to see.
"It didn't work" isn't helpful. What was the exact command used and the output.
Read FAQ #3 and use that cmd
Please use the Code button for exiftool output

Please include your OS/Exiftool version/filetype

Phil Harvey

The LevelInfo was first decoded for the K-5, and it appears to be valid for the K-3 and K-3ii.  The LevelInfo was 8 bytes for these models, but is 25 bytes for the K-3iii.  It looks like I have to update the the decoding of this for the newer models.  I may need a few samples -- I'll let you know.

- Phil
...where DIR is the name of a directory/folder containing the images.  On Mac/Linux/PowerShell, use single quotes (') instead of double quotes (") around arguments containing a dollar sign ($).

kypfer

Quote from: Phil Harvey on July 12, 2022, 03:16:22 PM
The LevelInfo was first decoded for the K-5, and it appears to be valid for the K-3 and K-3ii.  The LevelInfo was 8 bytes for these models, but is 25 bytes for the K-3iii.  It looks like I have to update the the decoding of this for the newer models.  I may need a few samples -- I'll let you know.
- Phil
Thanks :)
The existing LevelInfo also seems to be valid for the K-70 and the KP ... I have both cameras. It's only the K-3iii I'm having an issue with.
Samples would be no problem. If there's anything more than just a couple of random snaps you'll need, let me know details of what you need and I'll do my best.