K-5 II and K-5 IIs Firmware 1.01 Available

Adam · 01-16-2013, 06:57 PM

Here are installation instructions and details about the new Pentax K-5 II and IIs firmware update:

Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs Firmware v1.01 - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

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RobG · 01-16-2013, 08:00 PM

Thanks Adam! Apparently it fixes the HDR bug.

ogl · 01-16-2013, 09:04 PM

Who tried already - tell us about results with new firmware, please!

CRPhoto · 01-16-2013, 10:24 PM

Installed it and tried some HDR shots...camera works fine. I had the HDR lockup incident once before. It's working fine so far.

ogl · 01-16-2013, 11:37 PM

Are there any other improvements?

Gimbal · 01-17-2013, 12:35 AM

Question, does anyone know why they have a special version of the firmware for the "s" type of camera?

Noam · 01-17-2013, 01:49 AM

Yes. Two different downloads.

Edit: Oops, read "why" as "if".

I would guess that there could be some internal processing parameters tuned differently for the AA-less model (e.g. JPEG sharpening, color space differences due to different color response of the sensors, etc.). Also, the camera name string in the EXIF is different.

RobG · 01-17-2013, 03:01 AM

I can also confirm that the HDR bug appears to be fixed on the K-5iis with the update. I haven't tried any of the other listed features yet.

Gimbal · 01-17-2013, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Noam

Yes. Two different downloads.

Edit: Oops, read "why" as "if".

I would guess that there could be some internal processing parameters tuned differently for the AA-less model (e.g. JPEG sharpening, color space differences due to different color response of the sensors, etc.). Also, the camera name string in the EXIF is different.

I guess so, still a weird decision IMO though. Unless the firmware is supercramped for space they could have easily included both settings in the firmware and have the camera automatically select the right one.

dbh · 01-17-2013, 08:24 AM

There is a nice LCD Display Settings screen on the menu with Brightness and Contrast adjustments and 4 colour gradient bars on the bottom (white/red/green/blue).

I have just tested the GPS save feature to SDXC cards and can confirm that it now works fine as well!

I have noticed nothing else so far. Will be trying it with my Sigma 8-16mm tonight to see if it still does not recognize fl <10mm
Update: Unfortunately that part has not changed with the new firmware - <10mm focal lengths still show as --

apac · 01-18-2013, 08:35 AM

Firmware update posted to the Pentax US Website as well

Downloads & Literature - PENTAX Imaging USA

01-16-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	K-5 II and K-5 IIs Firmware 1.01 Available Here are installation instructions and details about the new Pentax K-5 II and IIs firmware update: Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs Firmware v1.01 - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com 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:

01-17-2013, 08:24 AM	#10
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	There is a nice LCD Display Settings screen on the menu with Brightness and Contrast adjustments and 4 colour gradient bars on the bottom (white/red/green/blue). I have just tested the GPS save feature to SDXC cards and can confirm that it now works fine as well! I have noticed nothing else so far. Will be trying it with my Sigma 8-16mm tonight to see if it still does not recognize fl <10mm Update: Unfortunately that part has not changed with the new firmware - <10mm focal lengths still show as -- Last edited by dbh; 01-18-2013 at 09:13 AM.

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01-16-2013, 08:00 PM	#2
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Thanks Adam! Apparently it fixes the HDR bug.

01-16-2013, 09:04 PM	#3
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Who tried already - tell us about results with new firmware, please!

01-16-2013, 10:24 PM	#4
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	Installed it and tried some HDR shots...camera works fine. I had the HDR lockup incident once before. It's working fine so far.

01-16-2013, 11:37 PM	#5
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Are there any other improvements?

01-17-2013, 12:35 AM	#6
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Question, does anyone know why they have a special version of the firmware for the "s" type of camera?

01-17-2013, 01:49 AM	#7
Noam Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Haifa, Israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Yes. Two different downloads. Edit: Oops, read "why" as "if". I would guess that there could be some internal processing parameters tuned differently for the AA-less model (e.g. JPEG sharpening, color space differences due to different color response of the sensors, etc.). Also, the camera name string in the EXIF is different.

01-17-2013, 03:01 AM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	I can also confirm that the HDR bug appears to be fixed on the K-5iis with the update. I haven't tried any of the other listed features yet.

01-17-2013, 08:04 AM	#9
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by Noam Yes. Two different downloads. Edit: Oops, read "why" as "if". I would guess that there could be some internal processing parameters tuned differently for the AA-less model (e.g. JPEG sharpening, color space differences due to different color response of the sensors, etc.). Also, the camera name string in the EXIF is different. I guess so, still a weird decision IMO though. Unless the firmware is supercramped for space they could have easily included both settings in the firmware and have the camera automatically select the right one.

01-18-2013, 08:35 AM	#11
apac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Metro Detroit Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Firmware update posted to the Pentax US Website as well Downloads & Literature - PENTAX Imaging USA