New FW 1.10 for K7!

Marco_Pochi · 07-28-2010, 12:31 AM - **2 Likes**

There is a wonderful update for K7~
ver. 1.03 --> ver. 1.10

Add several useful functions such as video editor, reversal film, pressing shutter for AF in LV...

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-7????????????????????????????PENTAX

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-7_s.html

enjoy!

Last edited by Marco_Pochi; 07-28-2010 at 03:10 AM.

Adam · 07-28-2010, 01:04 AM

From the Pentax website:

機能追加・変更内容《バージョン1.10》

再生モードパレットに動画編集機能を追加しました。
これにより動画の分割と分割した動画の選択削除ができるようになりました。» 操作方法はこちら
画像モニターの撮影情報表示に電子水準器を追加しました。
露出モード M と X において、ファインダー内表示と表示パネルの露出計表示を水準器表示と両立するようにしました。
カスタムイメージの画像仕上げに「リバーサルフィルム」を追加しました。
付属ソフトウェア「PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4」もこの仕様に対応いたしました。» アップデートはこちら
ライブビュー時のAF動作をシャッターボタンの半押しでもAF作動するようにしました。また、合焦速度も向上しました。

本アップデートを行うと《バージョン1.01～1.03》のいずれの内容も更新されます。

Nimrad · 07-28-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

- Added Movie editing function on playback mode palette. You can divide a movie into multiple segments and erase unwanted segments from the movie. How to operate the function, Click Here.
- Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor
- When Mode dial is set M or X and Electronic Level is set to display, exposure meter is indicated both of them in the LCD panel and in the Viewfinder
- Added [Reversal Film] mode on Custom Image function [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4] have been updated. For update software, Click Here
- When using Live View, auto focus activate by pressing shutter release button halfway. Also improved focus speed

Latest K-7 Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

Chaitanya · 07-28-2010, 02:12 AM

A link to manual of movie editing feature added by this new firmware.

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/pdf/k7-s_movie.pdf

mattdm · 07-28-2010, 05:31 AM

What does the part about "Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor" mean? Because doesn't it do that already?

dgaies · 07-28-2010, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

What does the part about "Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor" mean? Because doesn't it do that already?

I think now it means you can have both the electronic level and the exposure level at the same time. I installed the firmware late last night and don't have the K7 with me right now, but I think when you have the level enabled the level uses the bar and the exposure +/- is displayed with numbers to the right of the bar.

Spag · 07-28-2010, 06:05 AM

Just installed it: the exposure value is now displayed instead of ISO value (only when the electronic level is refreshing, for a few seconds after you've pressed the shutter half-way).

Nice little addition.

Christopher M.W.T · 07-28-2010, 06:11 AM

Liveview AF is amazingly improved.

Can anyone confirm what I think I'm seeing.

1. Regular (non LV) AF with DA* lenses is faster.
2. Video recording seems a tad less noisy.

pixel r0n1n · 07-28-2010, 06:43 AM

LiveView AF is much faster, as if using phase rather than contrast detection.
AF on DA* lens seems faster, with less searching.
Seems improved on FA Ltd as well, with less time to lock on AF.
Don't know if it's more accurate though.

pixel r0n1n · 07-28-2010, 06:48 AM

So, if AF is improved for the K-7, we can imagine it would be something that has been in development and will see an even better improvement on a newer body, no?
And with somewhat improved control over video, it would be expected to have better control(frame rate & exposure) on the new body as well?

RBellavance · 07-28-2010, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by dgaies

I think now it means you can have both the electronic level and the exposure level at the same time. I installed the firmware late last night and don't have the K7 with me right now, but I think when you have the level enabled the level uses the bar and the exposure +/- is displayed with numbers to the right of the bar.

Originally posted by Spag

Just installed it: the exposure value is now displayed instead of ISO value (only when the electronic level is refreshing, for a few seconds after you've pressed the shutter half-way).

Nice little addition.

Press "Info" twice for a nice surprise

opiedog · 07-28-2010, 06:56 AM

all these improvements should and will go to the K7's successor- as spock would say "it is logical"

we'll know in 55 days

probably earlier if the hoya stop-leak get's unplugged

pxpaulx · 07-28-2010, 07:01 AM

This is great, I just caved on the K7 Monday night! Looking forward to getting the update (and the camera!).

Vote4Pedro · 07-28-2010, 08:58 AM

How long did the update take once it started? Mine's been on "Phase 1 / 2" for about an hour now.

cyy47 · 07-28-2010, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Vote4Pedro

How long did the update take once it started? Mine's been on "Phase 1 / 2" for about an hour now.

Only a couple of minutes for both phases. Phase2 takes longer than phase1. Shouldn't take an hour.

07-28-2010, 12:31 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Marco_Pochi New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	New FW 1.10 for K7! There is a wonderful update for K7~ ver. 1.03 --> ver. 1.10 Add several useful functions such as video editor, reversal film, pressing shutter for AF in LV... PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-7????????????????????????????PENTAX http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-7_s.html enjoy! Last edited by Marco_Pochi; 07-28-2010 at 03:10 AM.

07-28-2010, 01:04 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	From the Pentax website: 機能追加・変更内容《バージョン1.10》再生モードパレットに動画編集機能を追加しました。これにより動画の分割と分割した動画の選択削除ができるようになりました。» 操作方法はこちら画像モニターの撮影情報表示に電子水準器を追加しました。露出モード M と X において、ファインダー内表示と表示パネルの露出計表示を水準器表示と両立するようにしました。カスタムイメージの画像仕上げに「リバーサルフィルム」を追加しました。付属ソフトウェア「PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4」もこの仕様に対応いたしました。» アップデートはこちらライブビュー時のAF動作をシャッターボタンの半押しでもAF作動するようにしました。また、合焦速度も向上しました。本アップデートを行うと《バージョン1.01～1.03》のいずれの内容も更新されます。 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-28-2010, 01:34 AM	#3
Nimrad Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 150	Quote: - Added Movie editing function on playback mode palette. You can divide a movie into multiple segments and erase unwanted segments from the movie. How to operate the function, Click Here. - Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor - When Mode dial is set M or X and Electronic Level is set to display, exposure meter is indicated both of them in the LCD panel and in the Viewfinder - Added [Reversal Film] mode on Custom Image function [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4] have been updated. For update software, Click Here - When using Live View, auto focus activate by pressing shutter release button halfway. Also improved focus speed Latest K-7 Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX Last edited by Nimrad; 07-28-2010 at 01:36 AM. Reason: fixed link in quote

07-28-2010, 02:12 AM	#4
Chaitanya Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Photos: Gallery Posts: 80	A link to manual of movie editing feature added by this new firmware. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/pdf/k7-s_movie.pdf

07-28-2010, 05:31 AM	#5
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	What does the part about "Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor" mean? Because doesn't it do that already?

07-28-2010, 05:49 AM	#6
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by mattdm What does the part about "Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor" mean? Because doesn't it do that already? I think now it means you can have both the electronic level and the exposure level at the same time. I installed the firmware late last night and don't have the K7 with me right now, but I think when you have the level enabled the level uses the bar and the exposure +/- is displayed with numbers to the right of the bar.

07-28-2010, 06:05 AM	#7
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Just installed it: the exposure value is now displayed instead of ISO value (only when the electronic level is refreshing, for a few seconds after you've pressed the shutter half-way). Nice little addition.

07-28-2010, 06:11 AM	#8
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Liveview AF is amazingly improved. Can anyone confirm what I think I'm seeing. 1. Regular (non LV) AF with DA* lenses is faster. 2. Video recording seems a tad less noisy.

07-28-2010, 06:43 AM	#9
pixel r0n1n Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 514 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 123	LiveView AF is much faster, as if using phase rather than contrast detection. AF on DA* lens seems faster, with less searching. Seems improved on FA Ltd as well, with less time to lock on AF. Don't know if it's more accurate though.

07-28-2010, 06:48 AM	#10
pixel r0n1n Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 514 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 123	So, if AF is improved for the K-7, we can imagine it would be something that has been in development and will see an even better improvement on a newer body, no? And with somewhat improved control over video, it would be expected to have better control(frame rate & exposure) on the new body as well?

07-28-2010, 06:56 AM	#11
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by dgaies I think now it means you can have both the electronic level and the exposure level at the same time. I installed the firmware late last night and don't have the K7 with me right now, but I think when you have the level enabled the level uses the bar and the exposure +/- is displayed with numbers to the right of the bar. Originally posted by Spag Just installed it: the exposure value is now displayed instead of ISO value (only when the electronic level is refreshing, for a few seconds after you've pressed the shutter half-way). Nice little addition. Press "Info" twice for a nice surprise

07-28-2010, 06:56 AM	#12
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	all these improvements should and will go to the K7's successor- as spock would say "it is logical" we'll know in 55 days probably earlier if the hoya stop-leak get's unplugged

07-28-2010, 07:01 AM	#13
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	This is great, I just caved on the K7 Monday night! Looking forward to getting the update (and the camera!).

07-28-2010, 08:58 AM	#14
Vote4Pedro Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 62	How long did the update take once it started? Mine's been on "Phase 1 / 2" for about an hour now.

07-28-2010, 09:36 AM	#15
cyy47 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 157	Originally posted by Vote4Pedro How long did the update take once it started? Mine's been on "Phase 1 / 2" for about an hour now. Only a couple of minutes for both phases. Phase2 takes longer than phase1. Shouldn't take an hour.