New Firmware 1.13

jmg257 · 03-01-2012, 07:12 PM

ANyone try this yet?

PENTAX

geru2000 · 03-01-2012, 08:21 PM

I just downloaded and updated v.1.12 for the Kr no problems with the install.
The description for both the Kr and K5 Firmware updates are word for word the same thing.
Hopefully problems other than what's described are also addressed in both cameras.

imtheguy · 03-01-2012, 08:23 PM

I enjoy living on the edge so I burned in 1.13 as soon as it was released. To my shock and horror, when i then inserted my normal Sandisk 16GB class10 card and turned on the K-5 it said "Invalid or Corrupted card" or something very close to that. Turned it off/on again and all is fine and I could not repeat the message so am comfortable i did something to cause it. Tried all drive modes today while shooting BIFs and without an SDXC card it seems exactly like it was on 1.12. Thats what it should be doing.

Docrwm · 03-01-2012, 08:44 PM

No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first.

Anvh · 03-01-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Thats what it should be doing.

If all is still the same then why the update, i would rather they would change some things and improve it

I wonder if the profile for the new lenses are in them...

gAzroper · 03-01-2012, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first.

i am in this camp too.

Col · 03-02-2012, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first.

Depends, I suspect that with the new 40mm XS that there will also be lens correction data for it, especially with the Silver Ltd & 40mm package coming out.

Docrwm · 03-02-2012, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Col

Depends, I suspect that with the new 40mm XS that there will also be lens correction data for it, especially with the Silver Ltd & 40mm package coming out.

Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away

. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/177355-new-firmware-v1...v1-03-k-x.html

-Linus- · 03-02-2012, 05:40 AM

No wonder, who would by the Pentax SW for 200$ if he can have something else 4free.

-Linus-

Twarp · 03-02-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away

. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode.

They have indeed been reported and some also got rectified later on. Restarting the camera mostly does the trick, or try re-inserting battery first (to be sure the memory is really flushed). Pk_tether is unstable as is, so you can't blame this update. I tried both debug mode and pk_tether and they still work after updating!

geru2000 · 03-02-2012, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away

. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/177355-new-firmware-v1...v1-03-k-x.html

In that same post the individual that made that claim claims an oops it did not disable the debug mode.
Tried it on my Kr and can confirm it does not disable PKTethers Debug Mode.

Docrwm · 03-02-2012, 06:29 AM

Glad to hear that things are not as bad with the update. Still gonna sit this one out on both the K-x and K-5 for a little while as none of the revealed improvements are relevant to me.

Pen-A · 03-02-2012, 09:27 AM

Hi! I have a brand new K-5 (battery still in the charger)! Don´t know what firmware it even has yet but I´m pretty sure it needs an upgrade.

What do you guys recon, should I use the 1.12 (already downloaded) for now and wait for more user replies or jump directly to 1.13 ?

Thanks!

bobmaxja · 03-02-2012, 11:15 AM

Jump to 1.13,

jmg257 · 03-02-2012, 11:15 AM

I would go right for the latest - no reason (so far!) not too.

i installed 1.13 after posting this, didn't see anything wierd.

03-01-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
jmg257 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 202	New Firmware 1.13 ANyone try this yet? PENTAX

03-02-2012, 05:30 AM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Col Depends, I suspect that with the new 40mm XS that there will also be lens correction data for it, especially with the Silver Ltd & 40mm package coming out. Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/177355-new-firmware-v1...v1-03-k-x.html

03-02-2012, 06:01 AM	#10
Twarp Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Originally posted by Docrwm Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode. They have indeed been reported and some also got rectified later on. Restarting the camera mostly does the trick, or try re-inserting battery first (to be sure the memory is really flushed). Pk_tether is unstable as is, so you can't blame this update. I tried both debug mode and pk_tether and they still work after updating!

03-02-2012, 06:04 AM	#11
geru2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 267	Originally posted by Docrwm Not getting an XS lens any time soon, unless there's a give-away. There is another thread on this and in it some people are saying that the upgrade disables PKTether and the Debug mode. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/177355-new-firmware-v1...v1-03-k-x.html In that same post the individual that made that claim claims an oops it did not disable the debug mode. Tried it on my Kr and can confirm it does not disable PKTethers Debug Mode.

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03-01-2012, 08:21 PM	#2
geru2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 267	I just downloaded and updated v.1.12 for the Kr no problems with the install. The description for both the Kr and K5 Firmware updates are word for word the same thing. Hopefully problems other than what's described are also addressed in both cameras.

03-01-2012, 08:23 PM	#3
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	I enjoy living on the edge so I burned in 1.13 as soon as it was released. To my shock and horror, when i then inserted my normal Sandisk 16GB class10 card and turned on the K-5 it said "Invalid or Corrupted card" or something very close to that. Turned it off/on again and all is fine and I could not repeat the message so am comfortable i did something to cause it. Tried all drive modes today while shooting BIFs and without an SDXC card it seems exactly like it was on 1.12. Thats what it should be doing.

03-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first.

03-01-2012, 09:03 PM	#5
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by imtheguy Thats what it should be doing. If all is still the same then why the update, i would rather they would change some things and improve it I wonder if the profile for the new lenses are in them...

03-01-2012, 10:56 PM	#6
gAzroper New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3	Originally posted by Docrwm No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first. i am in this camp too.

03-02-2012, 01:00 AM	#7
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by Docrwm No need to upgrade as I dont have any SDXC cards. I'll wait to see what hidden enhancements are in this one first. Depends, I suspect that with the new 40mm XS that there will also be lens correction data for it, especially with the Silver Ltd & 40mm package coming out.

03-02-2012, 05:40 AM	#9
-Linus- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Münsterland Posts: 139	No wonder, who would by the Pentax SW for 200$ if he can have something else 4free. -Linus-

03-02-2012, 06:29 AM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Glad to hear that things are not as bad with the update. Still gonna sit this one out on both the K-x and K-5 for a little while as none of the revealed improvements are relevant to me.

03-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#13
Pen-A Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 675	Hi! I have a brand new K-5 (battery still in the charger)! Don´t know what firmware it even has yet but I´m pretty sure it needs an upgrade. What do you guys recon, should I use the 1.12 (already downloaded) for now and wait for more user replies or jump directly to 1.13 ? Thanks!

03-02-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Jump to 1.13,

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03-02-2012, 11:15 AM	#15
jmg257 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 202 Original Poster	I would go right for the latest - no reason (so far!) not too. i installed 1.13 after posting this, didn't see anything wierd.