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.
* Did you read FAQ #3 and use the command listed there?
* Please use the Code button for exiftool code/output.
 
* Please include your OS, Exiftool version, and type of file you're processing (MP4, JPG, etc).

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, 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.