K-5 II & IIs Firmware Updates v1.02

kdre · 02-04-2013, 05:03 PM

Update: 3 freezes with 1.02 today. Only battery out fixed it.
At least i am not alone, which means that the hw is probably ok... :-)

DNT · 02-04-2013, 05:10 PM

What were your shooting conditions? What I remember with the 1.02 freeze was that I was taking multiple shots of a ladybug on my arm with continuous tracking with a 21ltd (testing the micro adjustment) late in the afternoon

There might be a common theme as to why the freeze happens.

kdre · 02-04-2013, 05:15 PM

The shooting conditions were different. Twice with da 40mm and af-s. Once with 55-300mm and af-c.
I am currently on vacation at the florida keys and shoot alot.

DNT · 02-04-2013, 05:19 PM

hmmm ... gonna later tonight as I wonder if doing lots of consecutive shots will cause it?

kdre · 02-04-2013, 05:23 PM

Not sure. After I upgraded to 1.01 a few days ago I had already a freeze after a few test shots with my da 40mm. I think we should report the problem to pentax. The more complain the better...

Nickodeemus · 02-05-2013, 01:24 PM

Is the freeze problem only on the iis? My ii seems ok (so far) however, I haven't been using it a lot since the update.

wufwuf · 02-05-2013, 04:10 PM

v1.01 froze on me while using AF with DA35 Macro Ltd. I had to remove the battery also.

Is there a way to revert to 1.00?

Wufwuf

Adam · 02-05-2013, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by wufwuf

v1.01 froze on me while using AF with DA35 Macro Ltd. I had to remove the battery also.

Is there a way to revert to 1.00?

Wufwuf

Not really, no, but you should upgrade to v1.02 if you can. The crashing but happens, albeit rarely.

kdre · 02-05-2013, 06:37 PM

Another update: No freezes today. Today I shot less in a row and turned the camera off in between. Lenses used: da 40 + da 15.

DNT · 02-11-2013, 04:56 PM

Got word from CRKennedy saying they've passed my message onto Pentax and saying they'll hopefully look into it. Fingers crossed.

Did try more testing indoors and no dice. I'm speculating it's a reduced heat limit feature as I've shot fine in 34 degrees centigrade with v1.00 firmware without fail.

floriko · 02-20-2013, 02:51 AM

My k5-I shows the same freezing behavior ocasionally over multiple firmware versions and multiple lenses dfa 100 WR da*16-50.

Keiner · 02-24-2013, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by DNT

No. I've had it freeze twice on 1.01 and so far once on 1.02. Seems to be an introduced bug since it was flawless on 1.00

I had two freezes, one with fw 1.01about four weeks ago and the second today with fw 1.02
Lens was DA 55-300, it was cold about 0°C, windy with some raindrops.

steve1307 · 02-24-2013, 10:32 PM

Hmm. Think I'll stick with 1.00 for the time being since I NEVER do HDR.

kdre · 02-25-2013, 04:58 AM

In a german forum, a user reported several freezes with firmware 1.00

02-05-2013, 04:10 PM	#22
wufwuf New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10	My IIs also froze v1.01 froze on me while using AF with DA35 Macro Ltd. I had to remove the battery also. Is there a way to revert to 1.00? Wufwuf

02-05-2013, 04:24 PM	#23
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by wufwuf v1.01 froze on me while using AF with DA35 Macro Ltd. I had to remove the battery also. Is there a way to revert to 1.00? Wufwuf Not really, no, but you should upgrade to v1.02 if you can. The crashing but happens, albeit rarely. 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:

02-25-2013, 04:58 AM	#29
kdre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 112	In a german forum, a user reported several freezes with firmware 1.00 Last edited by kdre; 02-25-2013 at 08:14 AM.

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02-04-2013, 05:03 PM	#16
kdre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 112	Update: 3 freezes with 1.02 today. Only battery out fixed it. At least i am not alone, which means that the hw is probably ok... :-)

02-04-2013, 05:10 PM	#17
DNT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brisbane Photos: Albums Posts: 43	What were your shooting conditions? What I remember with the 1.02 freeze was that I was taking multiple shots of a ladybug on my arm with continuous tracking with a 21ltd (testing the micro adjustment) late in the afternoon There might be a common theme as to why the freeze happens.

02-04-2013, 05:15 PM	#18
kdre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 112	The shooting conditions were different. Twice with da 40mm and af-s. Once with 55-300mm and af-c. I am currently on vacation at the florida keys and shoot alot.

02-04-2013, 05:19 PM	#19
DNT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brisbane Photos: Albums Posts: 43	hmmm ... gonna later tonight as I wonder if doing lots of consecutive shots will cause it?

02-04-2013, 05:23 PM	#20
kdre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 112	Not sure. After I upgraded to 1.01 a few days ago I had already a freeze after a few test shots with my da 40mm. I think we should report the problem to pentax. The more complain the better...

02-05-2013, 01:24 PM	#21
Nickodeemus New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 18	Is the freeze problem only on the iis? My ii seems ok (so far) however, I haven't been using it a lot since the update.

02-05-2013, 06:37 PM	#24
kdre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 112	Another update: No freezes today. Today I shot less in a row and turned the camera off in between. Lenses used: da 40 + da 15.

02-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#25
DNT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brisbane Photos: Albums Posts: 43	Got word from CRKennedy saying they've passed my message onto Pentax and saying they'll hopefully look into it. Fingers crossed. Did try more testing indoors and no dice. I'm speculating it's a reduced heat limit feature as I've shot fine in 34 degrees centigrade with v1.00 firmware without fail.

02-20-2013, 02:51 AM	#26
floriko New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 12	My k5-I shows the same freezing behavior ocasionally over multiple firmware versions and multiple lenses dfa 100 WR da*16-50.

02-24-2013, 12:00 PM	#27
Keiner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hamburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 286	Originally posted by DNT No. I've had it freeze twice on 1.01 and so far once on 1.02. Seems to be an introduced bug since it was flawless on 1.00 I had two freezes, one with fw 1.01about four weeks ago and the second today with fw 1.02 Lens was DA 55-300, it was cold about 0°C, windy with some raindrops.

02-24-2013, 10:32 PM	#28
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Hmm. Think I'll stick with 1.00 for the time being since I NEVER do HDR.