New Firmware in 2-3 Days!?

onesidedcoin · 03-08-2011, 07:09 PM

The K5 maybe at the point of its shelf life that it could use a news flash to maintain the sales pace. If it does come out in a few days than I think Pentax holds these updates until they feel the product needs some press.

raphtze · 03-09-2011, 03:22 AM

was going to send in my camera for the sensor issue...but with a 1.03 firmware *just days away* what to do? ok going to hang on one more week....

-raph

TOUGEFC · 03-09-2011, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by raphtze

was going to send in my camera for the sensor issue...but with a 1.03 firmware *just days away* what to do? ok going to hang on one more week....

-raph

By sensor issue's do you mean stains? If thats the case a firmware update wont fix that.

mickey · 03-09-2011, 04:12 AM

I haven't followed this FF "issue" too closely, and will do a quick search next, but just how serious is it?
Thought I'd post a quick question in here cus it seems on topic.

Cheers.

Smeggypants · 03-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by mickey

I haven't followed this FF "issue" too closely, and will do a quick search next, but just how serious is it?
Thought I'd post a quick question in here cus it seems on topic.

Cheers.

Pretty serious. I would advise you read Falconeye's report on the fault

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/134215-lumolabs-pentax...published.html

The K-5 front focusses on low light < EV4 - I spotted the fault on my K-5 within 2 hours of owning it.

Here's two images taken by myself of the same car number plate with my K-5 with attached Sigma 30mm/1.4

1/160 f/1.6 ISO6400 - both 100% crops. no PP - subject distance about 20 to 25 feet

Auto Focussing using Live view

Auto Focussing using regular focus

btw - that number plate wasn't even dim light, it was lit by the headlights of my car. K-5's regular AF failed. Live view focus nailed it.

JohnBee · 03-09-2011, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Smeggypants

Pretty serious. I would advise you read Falconeye's report on the fault

The K-5 front focusses on low light < EV4 - I spotted the fault on my K-5 within 2 hours of owning it.

Here's two images taken by myself of the same car number plate with my K-5 with attached Sigma 30mm/1.4

Wow that looks serious indeed!
Glad I saw this post since I have a K-5 waiting for pick-up at Henry's.
I guess the thing to do now, would be to test it prior to taking it(no sense settling on a defective camera).

Any tips on testing if the camera has this issue?
I was told this was new stock(with good sensors) and so I'm hoping it might also come free of issues such as the one seen above also.

Rupert · 03-09-2011, 07:11 AM

I was going to go ahead and order the K5 to give it a try......but today I got a call from the North Pole and the caller, a representative of Santa, said that Christmas has been changed this year to April 1st and Santa will be bringing me a new K5......in just a few days! Isn't this wonderful! A free K5 and new Firmware, all at the same time!
Regards!

**dcmsox2004** · 03-09-2011, 07:22 AM

hey rupert.... i'm jewish, does that mean Hanukkah Harry will bring me my new shiny k-5????
ya gotta teach otis how to use the remote to shoot pics ...... dave m

Parallax · 03-09-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

hey rupert.... i'm jewish, does that mean Hanukkah Harry will bring me my new shiny k-5????
........

Yes, and 7 lenses to go with it.

dgaies · 03-09-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Yes, and 7 lenses to go with it.

Woo hoo!

**Rondec** · 03-09-2011, 07:49 AM

I wouldn't be surprised at all if a firmware update comes out soon. Seems like it has been rumored to be "coming soon" forever. Eventually, it will come, though as to whether or not it fixes all of the issues remains to be seen.

Is the issue still just with tungsten lighting? I have read a lot on it and that was the indication I got, it is just that it seems like most places are going to fluorescent lighting and tungsten lighting is being phased out, both due to cost and greenness. I think one day, the struggles of tungsten lighting will be behind us, not because cameras are better, but because there will be few areas where tungsten lights are available.

Smeggypants · 03-09-2011, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I wouldn't be surprised at all if a firmware update comes out soon. Seems like it has been rumored to be "coming soon" forever. Eventually, it will come, though as to whether or not it fixes all of the issues remains to be seen.

Is the issue still just with tungsten lighting? I have read a lot on it and that was the indication I got, it is just that it seems like most places are going to fluorescent lighting and tungsten lighting is being phased out, both due to cost and greenness. I think one day, the struggles of tungsten lighting will be behind us, not because cameras are better, but because there will be few areas where tungsten lights are available.

Nope

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/136142-wow-k-5-has-amazi...ish-light.html

In regards to tungsten lighting, you will be rightregarding the 'green' issues, but the hideous sodium street lights will no doubt remain until LED lighting becomes economical for street lights.

sodium street lighting kills night time urban photography

MrPetkus · 03-09-2011, 08:26 AM

This is what we need.

KansasHorizons.com · 03-09-2011, 10:46 AM

At this point I am losing faith in any fix for this likely to be hardware issue. This was my second question to him. (the first was about the 2 yr warranty)

Quote:

Please wait while we find an agent to assist you...
All agents are currently busy. Please stand by.
An agent will be with you in a moment. Thank you for your patience.
You have been connected to Paul C.
Paul C: Thank you for contacting Pentax Chat Support. How may I help you?
Jim Saueressig: ok, second question
Jim Saueressig: I understand there is a firmware fix about to be released for the front focusing under tungsten light issue.
Jim Saueressig: can you verify that and give me a time line?
Paul C: we have not been given any time frame
Paul C: actually have'nt been told of the uptate yet
Jim Saueressig: can you verify that it is even going to be fixable with a firmware fix?
Paul C: not work yet to us on that
Jim Saueressig: are you able to ask someone?
Paul C: no , japan is the only source for that info
Jim Saueressig: So how do we find out if this camera we paid a small fortune for will be fixed at all?
Jim Saueressig: hello?
Paul C: if a update becomes available , it will be postesd on the pentax site
Jim Saueressig: That's a nice way to avoid a question, thanks

explosive · 03-09-2011, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by KansasHorizons.com

At this point I am losing faith in any fix for this likely to be hardware issue. This was my second question to him. (the first was about the 2 yr warranty)

*shakes head*

Why can't they either confirm or deny if a firmware update will fix it or not...

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03-08-2011, 07:09 PM	#16
onesidedcoin New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20	The K5 maybe at the point of its shelf life that it could use a news flash to maintain the sales pace. If it does come out in a few days than I think Pentax holds these updates until they feel the product needs some press.

03-09-2011, 03:22 AM	#17
raphtze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 136	was going to send in my camera for the sensor issue...but with a 1.03 firmware just days away what to do? ok going to hang on one more week.... -raph

03-09-2011, 03:37 AM	#18
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by raphtze was going to send in my camera for the sensor issue...but with a 1.03 firmware just days away what to do? ok going to hang on one more week.... -raph By sensor issue's do you mean stains? If thats the case a firmware update wont fix that.

03-09-2011, 04:12 AM	#19
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	I haven't followed this FF "issue" too closely, and will do a quick search next, but just how serious is it? Thought I'd post a quick question in here cus it seems on topic. Cheers.

03-09-2011, 06:42 AM	#20
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by mickey I haven't followed this FF "issue" too closely, and will do a quick search next, but just how serious is it? Thought I'd post a quick question in here cus it seems on topic. Cheers. Pretty serious. I would advise you read Falconeye's report on the fault https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/134215-lumolabs-pentax...published.html The K-5 front focusses on low light < EV4 - I spotted the fault on my K-5 within 2 hours of owning it. Here's two images taken by myself of the same car number plate with my K-5 with attached Sigma 30mm/1.4 1/160 f/1.6 ISO6400 - both 100% crops. no PP - subject distance about 20 to 25 feet Auto Focussing using Live view Auto Focussing using regular focus btw - that number plate wasn't even dim light, it was lit by the headlights of my car. K-5's regular AF failed. Live view focus nailed it.

03-09-2011, 07:06 AM	#21
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Smeggypants Pretty serious. I would advise you read Falconeye's report on the fault The K-5 front focusses on low light < EV4 - I spotted the fault on my K-5 within 2 hours of owning it. Here's two images taken by myself of the same car number plate with my K-5 with attached Sigma 30mm/1.4 Wow that looks serious indeed! Glad I saw this post since I have a K-5 waiting for pick-up at Henry's. I guess the thing to do now, would be to test it prior to taking it(no sense settling on a defective camera). Any tips on testing if the camera has this issue? I was told this was new stock(with good sensors) and so I'm hoping it might also come free of issues such as the one seen above also.

03-09-2011, 07:11 AM	#22
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I was going to go ahead and order the K5 to give it a try......but today I got a call from the North Pole and the caller, a representative of Santa, said that Christmas has been changed this year to April 1st and Santa will be bringing me a new K5......in just a few days! Isn't this wonderful! A free K5 and new Firmware, all at the same time! Regards!

03-09-2011, 07:22 AM	#23
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	hey rupert.... i'm jewish, does that mean Hanukkah Harry will bring me my new shiny k-5???? ya gotta teach otis how to use the remote to shoot pics ...... dave m

03-09-2011, 07:38 AM	#24
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 hey rupert.... i'm jewish, does that mean Hanukkah Harry will bring me my new shiny k-5???? ........ Yes, and 7 lenses to go with it.

03-09-2011, 07:41 AM	#25
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Parallax Yes, and 7 lenses to go with it. Woo hoo!

03-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#26
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I wouldn't be surprised at all if a firmware update comes out soon. Seems like it has been rumored to be "coming soon" forever. Eventually, it will come, though as to whether or not it fixes all of the issues remains to be seen. Is the issue still just with tungsten lighting? I have read a lot on it and that was the indication I got, it is just that it seems like most places are going to fluorescent lighting and tungsten lighting is being phased out, both due to cost and greenness. I think one day, the struggles of tungsten lighting will be behind us, not because cameras are better, but because there will be few areas where tungsten lights are available.

03-09-2011, 07:55 AM	#27
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Rondec I wouldn't be surprised at all if a firmware update comes out soon. Seems like it has been rumored to be "coming soon" forever. Eventually, it will come, though as to whether or not it fixes all of the issues remains to be seen. Is the issue still just with tungsten lighting? I have read a lot on it and that was the indication I got, it is just that it seems like most places are going to fluorescent lighting and tungsten lighting is being phased out, both due to cost and greenness. I think one day, the struggles of tungsten lighting will be behind us, not because cameras are better, but because there will be few areas where tungsten lights are available. Nope https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/136142-wow-k-5-has-amazi...ish-light.html In regards to tungsten lighting, you will be rightregarding the 'green' issues, but the hideous sodium street lights will no doubt remain until LED lighting becomes economical for street lights. sodium street lighting kills night time urban photography

03-09-2011, 08:26 AM	#28
MrPetkus Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 387	This is what we need.

03-09-2011, 10:46 AM	#29
KansasHorizons.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	At this point I am losing faith in any fix for this likely to be hardware issue. This was my second question to him. (the first was about the 2 yr warranty) Quote: Please wait while we find an agent to assist you... All agents are currently busy. Please stand by. An agent will be with you in a moment. Thank you for your patience. You have been connected to Paul C. Paul C: Thank you for contacting Pentax Chat Support. How may I help you? Jim Saueressig: ok, second question Jim Saueressig: I understand there is a firmware fix about to be released for the front focusing under tungsten light issue. Jim Saueressig: can you verify that and give me a time line? Paul C: we have not been given any time frame Paul C: actually have'nt been told of the uptate yet Jim Saueressig: can you verify that it is even going to be fixable with a firmware fix? Paul C: not work yet to us on that Jim Saueressig: are you able to ask someone? Paul C: no , japan is the only source for that info Jim Saueressig: So how do we find out if this camera we paid a small fortune for will be fixed at all? Jim Saueressig: hello? Paul C: if a update becomes available , it will be postesd on the pentax site Jim Saueressig: That's a nice way to avoid a question, thanks

03-09-2011, 10:53 AM	#30
explosive Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25	Originally posted by KansasHorizons.com At this point I am losing faith in any fix for this likely to be hardware issue. This was my second question to him. (the first was about the 2 yr warranty) shakes head Why can't they either confirm or deny if a firmware update will fix it or not...