Because I see an image taken at ISO800 with absolutely no sign of noise when viewed at max size. That suggests noise removal has likely been undertaken and possibly globally, reducing detail on the subject.

The more I look at your images posted I suspect your post processing is not doing them justice.

Your imagination exceeds your love of Pentax.

Really?

You have not mentioned what the digital readout is indicating, if it's not showing a reading have you checked the power supply to the unit?

Does the equipment feel cooler than the surrounding ambient when you take it out?

Never.

25 pages for it to now reach the 'absurd' comments.

Many thanks for the above responses. I'll not answer each due to time shortage as shortly off to have my first attempt.

Along with the above, some web research and a single trial using my dog I've come to the following conclusion. I'll start with 1080p (H.264/AVC (8 bit), MP4) with my priority being attaining good focus on subject and seeing how steady my results are using a monopod.

I've managed a quick test using the dog walking towards me, used 60fps and found how to slow this to half speed just using PS. Whilst PS may be restricted, at least I can get an idea of the quality of results for my first trial. As for sound, this will not be necessary.

As for focus I've tried a couple of the options and expect to just use 'small or wide area' with face/eye recognition although there's also 'subject tracking' I want to possibly investigate.

Depending on results I'll then decide whether to move forward, considering possible difficulties undertaking both stills, which are the priority, plus some video.

Whilst I've been using a Z6 and Z8 for photographing race events I've never used the video function and want to try it tomorrow at a short non important race along with testing of my new 70-200S. Browsing the manual, confusing myself and trying to learn how to do things I have a couple of basic video questions that advice from the video shooters will hopefully assist.

The scenario for the video use ...........................
Subjects will be coming towards me, wish to keep subject face in focus, and I would like to produce slow motion snips to compile together later. I have LR/PS/NX Studio. The video would be produced for viewing on social media, e.g. facebook only.

Q1 - The manual lists numerous video formats, which would be best to use for above scenario?

(I assume non-raw video)
7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p

3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

1920 x 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
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(RAW video)
8256 x 4644: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

5392 x 3032: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

4128 x 2322: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

3840 x 2160: 120p/100p/60p/50p
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File format
NEV, MOV, MP4
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Video compression
N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)

Q2 - Which AF mode is likely to give the best result at attaining focus on one subject.

At present the camera video settings are in the default mode from the factory but I'd like to get this set up in the short time available to give me something useable to assess if I will consider some video at future main events.

I'm a Z8 user who has just replaced my 70-200mm F mount with the 70-200mmS Z mount. Whilst there is likely an improvement in IQ what is more noticeable is the reduction of lens noise and apparent faster focusing. In addition the combination VR is superior.

I would suggest it very much comes down to what you photograph and how often, I shoot race events and fast focus is important with respect to results, it's also my most used lens. Other not so often used F mount lenses will be retained for use with the FTZ.

Is this a case where a 'bridge camera' should have been used ?

Really?

It's a Z8 with the Z 70-200. I'm certain as with many lenses this is passed to the body but was surprised the value was not shown in the Exif, not that I would use it.

I recall reading the 'focus distance' often within Exif, but can not recall what specific rigs or even if mine.

It was the raw file that i checked.