K5 firmware update

kittykat46 · 11-18-2010, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by amoringello

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Lo speed is pretty darned slow. I did not max out the frames in a row. Didn't see the point.
I never tried Lo Speed or even read up on what speed it was supposed to be, so I was a bit surprised at how slow that was. I would find 3-4 per second a lot more useful, (if I ever found a lesser that top speed useful). I wonder what reasoning they had for that speed?

The Low 2fps speed, sustainable "indefinitely" or until the card fills does have its uses in event and portrait photography , where I'm sometimes trying to do a series of shots to capture the atmosphere, and select the best later. The 1/2 sec between shots is just nice for my purposes.

I agreee another selectable speed between 2 and 7 fps would be useful at times when you don't need the maximum speed.

Fossil · 11-18-2010, 10:00 PM

I was happy before, now I am "impressed" with the # of shots

Buffer and speed at ISO 3000 very happy

Fossil

peteng · 12-06-2010, 03:29 PM

Got worried when I tried "Continous shooting Hi" and it gave me 3 RAW and max 5 JPGs at 2 megapixel

Updated the firmware and now it gave me 19 RAW files without slowing down! Great!

MikeD · 03-09-2011, 07:49 PM

do you really have to have a 32G sdhc card to do the update

dgaies · 03-09-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by MikeD

do you really have to have a 32G sdhc card to do the update

You need at least a 32MB card

WerTicus · 03-10-2011, 02:40 AM

this thread is about the 1.02 update guys....

Erik · 03-10-2011, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by dgaies

You need at least a 32MB card

I know it says that but I don't see why it would be true, you could probably use an 8 or 16 MB card if you have one laying around

Couscousdelight · 03-10-2011, 04:54 AM

My FF with my tamron 17-50 in normal light conditions is gone !
I had to use -8 fine AF adjustement before.
After 1.03, and a reset :

Red dot is the focus point

Smeggypants · 03-10-2011, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Erik

I know it says that but I don't see why it would be true, you could probably use an 8 or 16 MB card if you have one laying around

ROFL - you wouldn't even fit the update bin file on an 8Mb card

Erik · 03-10-2011, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Smeggypants

ROFL - you wouldn't even fit the update bin file on an 8Mb card

Yeah, whoops, that's true. I guess I didn't realize that modern cameras have such large firmware programs.

ZEPsikopat · 03-10-2011, 08:17 AM

Otoh who would use a 16MB card on a camera producing 30MB raw files...

Graham67 · 03-10-2011, 03:51 PM

Having taken a few dozen test shots around the house in dim light with my Sigma 30mm at f/1.4, I have to say I'm *very* pleased with Firmware V1.03.

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11-18-2010, 07:47 PM	#31
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	Originally posted by amoringello .... Lo speed is pretty darned slow. I did not max out the frames in a row. Didn't see the point. I never tried Lo Speed or even read up on what speed it was supposed to be, so I was a bit surprised at how slow that was. I would find 3-4 per second a lot more useful, (if I ever found a lesser that top speed useful). I wonder what reasoning they had for that speed? The Low 2fps speed, sustainable "indefinitely" or until the card fills does have its uses in event and portrait photography , where I'm sometimes trying to do a series of shots to capture the atmosphere, and select the best later. The 1/2 sec between shots is just nice for my purposes. I agreee another selectable speed between 2 and 7 fps would be useful at times when you don't need the maximum speed.

11-18-2010, 10:00 PM	#32
Fossil New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	I was happy before, now I am "impressed" with the # of shots Buffer and speed at ISO 3000 very happy Fossil

12-06-2010, 03:29 PM	#33
peteng Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Got worried when I tried "Continous shooting Hi" and it gave me 3 RAW and max 5 JPGs at 2 megapixel Updated the firmware and now it gave me 19 RAW files without slowing down! Great!

03-09-2011, 07:49 PM	#34
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	do you really have to have a 32G sdhc card to do the update

03-09-2011, 07:50 PM	#35
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by MikeD do you really have to have a 32G sdhc card to do the update You need at least a 32MB card

03-10-2011, 02:40 AM	#36
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	this thread is about the 1.02 update guys....

03-10-2011, 03:49 AM	#37
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Originally posted by dgaies You need at least a 32MB card I know it says that but I don't see why it would be true, you could probably use an 8 or 16 MB card if you have one laying around

03-10-2011, 04:54 AM	#38
Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	My FF with my tamron 17-50 in normal light conditions is gone ! I had to use -8 fine AF adjustement before. After 1.03, and a reset : Red dot is the focus point

03-10-2011, 06:20 AM	#39
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Erik I know it says that but I don't see why it would be true, you could probably use an 8 or 16 MB card if you have one laying around ROFL - you wouldn't even fit the update bin file on an 8Mb card

03-10-2011, 06:58 AM	#40
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Originally posted by Smeggypants ROFL - you wouldn't even fit the update bin file on an 8Mb card Yeah, whoops, that's true. I guess I didn't realize that modern cameras have such large firmware programs.

03-10-2011, 08:17 AM	#41
ZEPsikopat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 109	Otoh who would use a 16MB card on a camera producing 30MB raw files...

03-10-2011, 03:51 PM	#42
Graham67 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leicester, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 89	Having taken a few dozen test shots around the house in dim light with my Sigma 30mm at f/1.4, I have to say I'm very pleased with Firmware V1.03.