Pentax K-5 v1.10 Firmware

FullertonImages · 06-22-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by frank

Upgraded my K5 to the new firmware, but it's still a K5 rather than a 645D ...

I don't think you did it right. Mine is a 645D now. Try again...

gtxtom · 06-22-2011, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Bill_R

Just lucky you didn't install the UK version or you'd still hear your camera whining after it was turned off. Yeah, I know, that's nasty.

Is that the camera or the user whining?

Kenn100D · 06-22-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by FullertonImages

I don't think you did it right. Mine is a 645D now. Try again...

At least yours is bigger, mine turned into mirrorless.

Christine Tham · 06-22-2011, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by milarmon

I´ve installed the Japanese, and I´m thinking about a future exhibition... "Pentax cos-play photos" :P

I think we need to start a new thread with cos play photos.

From SuperNova 2011 ...

This girl was a very popular target for photographers:

When her eyes suddenly lit up I nearly screamed, but fortunately I remembered to press the shutter button:

This girl was the tallest girl I've met - she's at least one head above me:

Aww so cute - Jedi master and his young padawan ...

I've always had a thing about men in uniform ... c'est moi:

If I was wearing cosplay this is probably what I will wear:

This pink assault rifle will go nicely with my Hello Kitty K-5:

Back to topic - haven't upgraded yet. Too scared to.

**Ash** · 06-22-2011, 01:34 PM

What's to be scared of Christine?
It's an official firmware update (that you may or may not use), not affecting warranty and will be included in any future firmware updates (you can be sure there will be more...)

sjwaldron · 06-22-2011, 01:53 PM

I have a few thousand convention cosplay photos to choose from.

I'll hold back though.

My K-5 is at CRIS, so no firmware updates for me. Pentax, where are updates for the K-7? It's not that old of a camera.....

kyteflyer · 06-22-2011, 07:53 PM

Don't have the GPS module and no intention of getting one... and I can't find my blasted USB cable. Been using a card reader for too long. arghhh. Downloaded, but it can wait.

magnosantos · 06-22-2011, 08:46 PM

Does any one knows if with the Pentax GPS Module can be triggered on Hot Shoe above the 1/180s sync flash?

I already a Bilora Geotagger that works like a charm but i need to always attention to shoot inside Flash Sync Speed, which sometime on Daylight is not what i want if i want a shallow DOP. Solution: take a dummy picture.

Smeggypants · 06-22-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Don't have the GPS module and no intention of getting one... and I can't find my blasted USB cable. Been using a card reader for too long. arghhh. Downloaded, but it can wait.

You don't need the USB cable to upgrade the Firmware. or am I missing something?

Dr_who · 06-22-2011, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by magnosantos

Does any one knows if with the Pentax GPS Module can be triggered on Hot Shoe above the 1/180s sync flash?

I already a Bilora Geotagger that works like a charm but i need to always attention to shoot inside Flash Sync Speed, which sometime on Daylight is not what i want if i want a shallow DOP. Solution: take a dummy picture.

I don't think it uses the flash syn speed at all as its never using a flash when used. And its purpose of a astrotracer takes up to 300s to take the one picture so I would say no. Its communicating to the camera in a whole other method.

**Bill_R** · 06-22-2011, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Smeggypants

You don't need the USB cable to upgrade the Firmware. or am I missing something?

You do to access the card if you don't have a card reader.

kyteflyer · 06-22-2011, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by Bill_R

You do to access the card if you don't have a card reader.

Dear god I am such a dope. the card reader will do just fine. Still, wish I knew where that pentax cable had gone.

adr1an · 06-23-2011, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Dear god I am such a dope. the card reader will do just fine. Still, wish I knew where that pentax cable had gone.

Its a standard Micro B USB cable, so if you have lost it, don't pay top dollar replacing it if you ever care to...

Christine Tham · 06-23-2011, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by Ash

What's to be scared of Christine?

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I'll upgrade when there's a reason to

Designosophy · 06-23-2011, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I'll upgrade when there's a reason to

I usually upgrade whenever there's a new update available, but this one seems to serve no purpose other than to support the GPS unit that I'm not going to buy, at least for now.

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06-22-2011, 08:23 AM	#91
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by frank Upgraded my K5 to the new firmware, but it's still a K5 rather than a 645D ... I don't think you did it right. Mine is a 645D now. Try again...

06-22-2011, 09:10 AM	#92
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Originally posted by Bill_R Just lucky you didn't install the UK version or you'd still hear your camera whining after it was turned off. Yeah, I know, that's nasty. Is that the camera or the user whining?

06-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#93
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Originally posted by FullertonImages I don't think you did it right. Mine is a 645D now. Try again... At least yours is bigger, mine turned into mirrorless.

06-22-2011, 12:18 PM	#94
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by milarmon I´ve installed the Japanese, and I´m thinking about a future exhibition... "Pentax cos-play photos" :P I think we need to start a new thread with cos play photos. From SuperNova 2011 ... This girl was a very popular target for photographers: When her eyes suddenly lit up I nearly screamed, but fortunately I remembered to press the shutter button: This girl was the tallest girl I've met - she's at least one head above me: Aww so cute - Jedi master and his young padawan ... I've always had a thing about men in uniform ... c'est moi: If I was wearing cosplay this is probably what I will wear: This pink assault rifle will go nicely with my Hello Kitty K-5: Back to topic - haven't upgraded yet. Too scared to.

06-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#95
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	What's to be scared of Christine? It's an official firmware update (that you may or may not use), not affecting warranty and will be included in any future firmware updates (you can be sure there will be more...)

06-22-2011, 01:53 PM	#96
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	I have a few thousand convention cosplay photos to choose from. I'll hold back though. My K-5 is at CRIS, so no firmware updates for me. Pentax, where are updates for the K-7? It's not that old of a camera.....

06-22-2011, 07:53 PM	#97
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Don't have the GPS module and no intention of getting one... and I can't find my blasted USB cable. Been using a card reader for too long. arghhh. Downloaded, but it can wait.

06-22-2011, 08:46 PM	#98
magnosantos Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lisboa Photos: Gallery Posts: 46 Original Poster	Does any one knows if with the Pentax GPS Module can be triggered on Hot Shoe above the 1/180s sync flash? I already a Bilora Geotagger that works like a charm but i need to always attention to shoot inside Flash Sync Speed, which sometime on Daylight is not what i want if i want a shallow DOP. Solution: take a dummy picture.

06-22-2011, 09:45 PM	#99
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by kyteflyer Don't have the GPS module and no intention of getting one... and I can't find my blasted USB cable. Been using a card reader for too long. arghhh. Downloaded, but it can wait. You don't need the USB cable to upgrade the Firmware. or am I missing something?

06-22-2011, 10:00 PM	#100
Dr_who Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	Originally posted by magnosantos Does any one knows if with the Pentax GPS Module can be triggered on Hot Shoe above the 1/180s sync flash? I already a Bilora Geotagger that works like a charm but i need to always attention to shoot inside Flash Sync Speed, which sometime on Daylight is not what i want if i want a shallow DOP. Solution: take a dummy picture. I don't think it uses the flash syn speed at all as its never using a flash when used. And its purpose of a astrotracer takes up to 300s to take the one picture so I would say no. Its communicating to the camera in a whole other method.

06-22-2011, 11:45 PM	#101
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262	Originally posted by Smeggypants You don't need the USB cable to upgrade the Firmware. or am I missing something? You do to access the card if you don't have a card reader.

06-22-2011, 11:52 PM	#102
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Bill_R You do to access the card if you don't have a card reader. Dear god I am such a dope. the card reader will do just fine. Still, wish I knew where that pentax cable had gone.

06-23-2011, 12:30 AM	#103
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Originally posted by kyteflyer Dear god I am such a dope. the card reader will do just fine. Still, wish I knew where that pentax cable had gone. Its a standard Micro B USB cable, so if you have lost it, don't pay top dollar replacing it if you ever care to...

06-23-2011, 01:13 AM	#104
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by Ash What's to be scared of Christine? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I'll upgrade when there's a reason to

06-23-2011, 06:17 AM	#105
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by Christine Tham "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I'll upgrade when there's a reason to I usually upgrade whenever there's a new update available, but this one seems to serve no purpose other than to support the GPS unit that I'm not going to buy, at least for now.