Pentax K-r Firmware 1.10
New firmware leaked
By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Jun 20, 2011
It appears that Pentax have uploaded the v1.10 firmware for the K-r to their UK website, possibly prematurely.
Click here to download the firmware directly from Pentax
-Alternate download link
While we expect this firmware to have addressed the "front focus" issue with the K-r, no official changelog is currently available. Discuss here.
Pentax 645D Firmware 1.02
New features for Pentax's medium-format DSLR
By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Mar 10, 2011
Alongside the K-5 1.03 firmware update, Pentax has also released new firmware for the 645D.
Firmware 1.02 includes the following:
- Time remaining during Noise Reduction is shown on the LCD
- In X-mode, the flash sync speed can now be set via the custom function menu
- The camera will now appear as "645D" rather than "Removable Disk" during USB mode
- An extended auto-power-off setting for mirror lock-up has been added
- Changes from firmware 1.01: SDXC support
Pentax K-5 Firmware 1.03 Released
AF accuracy fixed as promised
By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Mar 10, 2011
Pentax Japan has just released the new firmware for the K-5 that we announced last week here on the homepage. As expected, it fixes the known bug in the K-5's AF system and introduces other stability improvements.
Download the official firmware from Pentax
Once you have the firmware downloaded, follow these steps to install it:
- Unzip the file
- Copy fwdc209b.bin to a formatted SD card
- Insert the card into your camera and ensure it is fully charged
- Turn the camera power on while pressing the Menu button
- Select "Yes" when prompted on the screen
- Once the screen displays "Complete", you can turn off your camera
Enjoy! The corresponding K-r update will be released shortly as well!
If you are ever looking for the latest firmware versions in the future, be aware that we always list them on our DSLR comparison page!
SDXC support for the K-x and K-7 - new firmwares!
Firmware 1.02 and 1.11 now available for the K-x and K-7
By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Jan 13, 2011
Pentax has just released new firmware for the K-x and K-7 DSLRs: version 1.02 for the K-x, and version 1.11 for the K-7. This firmware update adds SDXC support for these cameras, just like last week's update did for Pentax's latest bodies.
To download the new firmware, please vist the Pentax Japan web site: K-x | K-7
As usual, links to the latest firmware for all Pentax DSLRs are found at the bottom of our camera comparison system.
SDXC stands for "SD eXtreme Capacity", which is a series of very high capacity memory cards currently available in 48Gb and 64GB sizes.
Pentax K-5/K-r/645D Firmware Updates Officially Released
SDXC Card compatibility, improved AF performance, Bulb improvements
By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Jan 6, 2011
Pentax Japan has just officially made availble firmware version 1.02 for the K-5, which, as promised, introduces SDXC (SD Extreme Capacity) memory card compatibility. It also features improvements to the contrast-detection (live view) AF system and allows users to select any ISO while in bulb mode. The complete feature list, as stated on the Pentax website, follows:
- Compatible with SDXC memory card.
- All ISO sensitivity setting can be used on Bulb mode.
- Improved functional sequence for Contrast AF and improved total speed until in focus.
As all other firmware updates, version 1.02 also includes the updates made in version 1.01 (of note here is the larger buffer for continuous RAW shooting).
To download the new K-5 firmware, please proceed to Pentax Japan. The update procedure is fairly quick and should only take about five minutes.
Pentax also released firmware version 1.01 for the K-r, which includes the same changes as the new K-5 firmware. The 645D likewise got a firmware update; however, its new firmware only features the addition of SDXC compatibility.
Follow these instructions to update your camera:
- Download and extract the firmware update from the Pentax website
- Copy the .bin file to the root of your camera's SD card
- Insert the card into the camera
- Make sure that your camera is fully charged
- Press and hold the MENU button, then power on your camera
- Follow the on-screen prompt to update your camera
- Once COMPLETE is displayed on your LCD screen, it's safe to power down
- Turn on your camera normally
- To check your firmware version, turn your camera on while holding the MENU button
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