New K-5 firmware version 1.16

MarkJerling · 04-17-2016, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by J_Master_General

Sorry for blurtingin...

I updated to 1.16 the other week on my K-5 mk 1. I've noticed that the battery lasts no time, or changes state of charge all over the place. I'm thinking of going back to 1.15 or 1.14...

Interesting. Have you tried the camera with a second battery to makes sure it's not the firmware update that's caused the trouble?

J_Master_General · 04-18-2016, 12:19 AM

Interesting point. It's definitely better with one of the batteries, but still pretty awful. 25 shots vs 10.

It's been many years since having to choose 36 shots wisely!

MarkJerling · 04-18-2016, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by J_Master_General

Interesting point. It's definitely better with one of the batteries, but still pretty awful. 25 shots vs 10.

It's been many years since having to choose 36 shots wisely!

It sounds like there's something badly wrong there. With that sort of battery draining, the battery should be red hot.

J_Master_General · 04-18-2016, 01:55 PM

I don't think it is draining that quickly. I think the algorithm for the state of charge has changed. It charges back up in no time.

Could be my firmware didn't write properly. There was some weird flickering when I powered back on after updating.

MarkJerling · 04-18-2016, 03:48 PM

That's very disappointing. Don't know what to suggest as a fix.

**eccs19** · 04-19-2016, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Chester UK

Thank you 'woodworm' for your helpful advice - this tells me I have version 1.01 on my K5.

I have just checked all the index entries for 'menu' K5 operations manual, and none of them explain this.
Also, there are no index entries for 'firmware' or 'software'...

I have now found and used links from the Forum website to find the K5 Firmware update history on the Ricoh Pentax website
Latest K-5II/K-5IIs Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

If this is complete, and not being aware of any problems with 'stability' (what a wonderfully vague term), I suspect I can safely stay with 1.01.
Some of the updates are to fix problems with earlier updates - I worked in computer programming for 20 years, and recognise the symptoms of 'fix and hope' whch is cheaper and quicker than 'fix and test before release'.

It should be noted before things go wrong, you stated you have the K5, but the link you posted is for the K5II / K5IIs, don't try to load this firmware on your K5. It's not the right one for your camera....

This is the one you would want for your K5...

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html

Chester UK · 04-20-2016, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you - I have now checked the correct details for the K5 updates using the link you supplied.

Some of my original comments still apply - there are too many occurrences of 'Improved stability for general performance', and the specific hardware mentioned is not relevant for me.

So noting the problems some other members have had, I will stick with 1.01.

photo_king · 05-20-2016, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Latest firmware update now available from Latest K-5 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
I've done the update and K-5 is functioning correctly after.
Do remember to read the "readme" file and ensure you have a fully charged battery and a formatted SD card for doing the upgrade.

Soft Focus after upgrading to 1.16

I upgraded firmware on my Pentax K5 to 1.16 last week. Before upgrading the firmware I had auto focus issues only with Sigma 18-250 mm lens. Now after upgrading I am having soft focus even with my prime 18-55 mm lens. Does anyone has similar issue ?

Adam · 05-20-2016, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by photo_king

Soft Focus after upgrading to 1.16

I upgraded firmware on my Pentax K5 to 1.16 last week. Before upgrading the firmware I had auto focus issues only with Sigma 18-250 mm lens. Now after upgrading I am having soft focus even with my prime 18-55 mm lens. Does anyone has similar issue ?

A firmware update isn't going to affect focusing performance, unless it happened to have reset your adjustment profiles.

Can you post some examples of the problematic photos?

photo_king · 10-13-2016, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Adam

A firmware update isn't going to affect focusing performance, unless it happened to have reset your adjustment profiles.

Can you post some examples of the problematic photos?

Before update I had soft focus on my sigma lens. At the time of update i had sigma lens on my camera, and after update there is no soft focus on sigma lens, gets sharp images. But now i get soft focus on my kit lens. can this happen ?

Adam · 10-23-2016, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by photo_king

Before update I had soft focus on my sigma lens. At the time of update i had sigma lens on my camera, and after update there is no soft focus on sigma lens, gets sharp images. But now i get soft focus on my kit lens. can this happen ?

Probably not related to firmware unless the global adjustment was reset?

jeallen01 · 10-06-2017, 02:17 PM

Resurrecting this thread to ask a question recently posed by a UK Pentax User forum member who has asked if anyone has successfully, or not, upgraded a K-5 from f/w V1.01 directly to the latest V1.16 (or any intermediate version) as she is very concerned that that upgrade could brick the camera?

Edited. the main reason that she asked the question is because, it seems, that V.01 is not currently shown on the Ricoh.jp site as one of those from which an upgrade is possible.

Thanks in advance.

jeallen01 · 10-08-2017, 02:21 PM

Sorry to Bump the post below, but I really would appreciate any answers/comments?

Originally posted by jeallen01

Resurrecting this thread to ask a question recently posed by a UK Pentax User forum member who has asked if anyone has successfully, or not, upgraded a K-5 from f/w V1.01 directly to the latest V1.16 (or any intermediate version) as she is very concerned that that upgrade could brick the camera?

Edited. the main reason that she asked the question is because, it seems, that V.01 is not currently shown on the Ricoh.jp site as one of those from which an upgrade is possible.

Thanks in advance.

war eagle · 12-16-2017, 07:39 PM

After downloading the file onto a card, when I try to open it, I get the message like it is going to install on my computer. I can't get to the readme or bin file. Suggestions?

jeallen01 · 12-17-2017, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by war eagle

After downloading the file onto a card, when I try to open it, I get the message like it is going to install on my computer. I can't get to the readme or bin file. Suggestions?

You need a zip file extraction programme like 7Zip (free) - download and install that, then "right click" on the zipped f/w file and extract the contents to the location of your choice, where you should then find the bin file (not sure that the readme is included nowadays, but the website download page has the required info).

04-19-2016, 10:32 AM	#111
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Originally posted by Chester UK Thank you 'woodworm' for your helpful advice - this tells me I have version 1.01 on my K5. I have just checked all the index entries for 'menu' K5 operations manual, and none of them explain this. Also, there are no index entries for 'firmware' or 'software'... I have now found and used links from the Forum website to find the K5 Firmware update history on the Ricoh Pentax website Latest K-5II/K-5IIs Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING If this is complete, and not being aware of any problems with 'stability' (what a wonderfully vague term), I suspect I can safely stay with 1.01. Some of the updates are to fix problems with earlier updates - I worked in computer programming for 20 years, and recognise the symptoms of 'fix and hope' whch is cheaper and quicker than 'fix and test before release'. It should be noted before things go wrong, you stated you have the K5, but the link you posted is for the K5II / K5IIs, don't try to load this firmware on your K5. It's not the right one for your camera.... This is the one you would want for your K5... http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html Last edited by eccs19; 04-19-2016 at 10:33 AM. Reason: Added K5 link.

05-20-2016, 12:57 AM	#114
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by photo_king Soft Focus after upgrading to 1.16 I upgraded firmware on my Pentax K5 to 1.16 last week. Before upgrading the firmware I had auto focus issues only with Sigma 18-250 mm lens. Now after upgrading I am having soft focus even with my prime 18-55 mm lens. Does anyone has similar issue ? A firmware update isn't going to affect focusing performance, unless it happened to have reset your adjustment profiles. Can you post some examples of the problematic photos? 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:

10-23-2016, 07:35 PM	#116
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by photo_king Before update I had soft focus on my sigma lens. At the time of update i had sigma lens on my camera, and after update there is no soft focus on sigma lens, gets sharp images. But now i get soft focus on my kit lens. can this happen ? Probably not related to firmware unless the global adjustment was reset? 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:

10-06-2017, 02:17 PM	#117
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Resurrecting this thread to ask a question recently posed by a UK Pentax User forum member who has asked if anyone has successfully, or not, upgraded a K-5 from f/w V1.01 directly to the latest V1.16 (or any intermediate version) as she is very concerned that that upgrade could brick the camera? Edited. the main reason that she asked the question is because, it seems, that V.01 is not currently shown on the Ricoh.jp site as one of those from which an upgrade is possible. Thanks in advance. Last edited by jeallen01; 10-06-2017 at 02:47 PM.

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04-17-2016, 02:54 PM	#106
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423 Original Poster	Originally posted by J_Master_General Sorry for blurtingin... I updated to 1.16 the other week on my K-5 mk 1. I've noticed that the battery lasts no time, or changes state of charge all over the place. I'm thinking of going back to 1.15 or 1.14... Interesting. Have you tried the camera with a second battery to makes sure it's not the firmware update that's caused the trouble?

04-18-2016, 12:19 AM	#107
J_Master_General New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5	Interesting point. It's definitely better with one of the batteries, but still pretty awful. 25 shots vs 10. It's been many years since having to choose 36 shots wisely!

04-18-2016, 03:29 AM	#108
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423 Original Poster	Originally posted by J_Master_General Interesting point. It's definitely better with one of the batteries, but still pretty awful. 25 shots vs 10. It's been many years since having to choose 36 shots wisely! It sounds like there's something badly wrong there. With that sort of battery draining, the battery should be red hot.

04-18-2016, 01:55 PM	#109
J_Master_General New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5	I don't think it is draining that quickly. I think the algorithm for the state of charge has changed. It charges back up in no time. Could be my firmware didn't write properly. There was some weird flickering when I powered back on after updating.

04-18-2016, 03:48 PM	#110
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423 Original Poster	That's very disappointing. Don't know what to suggest as a fix.

04-20-2016, 07:40 AM - 1 Like	#112
Chester UK Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	Thank you - I have now checked the correct details for the K5 updates using the link you supplied. Some of my original comments still apply - there are too many occurrences of 'Improved stability for general performance', and the specific hardware mentioned is not relevant for me. So noting the problems some other members have had, I will stick with 1.01.

05-20-2016, 12:54 AM	#113
photo_king New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 6	Originally posted by MarkJerling Latest firmware update now available from Latest K-5 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING I've done the update and K-5 is functioning correctly after. Do remember to read the "readme" file and ensure you have a fully charged battery and a formatted SD card for doing the upgrade. Soft Focus after upgrading to 1.16 I upgraded firmware on my Pentax K5 to 1.16 last week. Before upgrading the firmware I had auto focus issues only with Sigma 18-250 mm lens. Now after upgrading I am having soft focus even with my prime 18-55 mm lens. Does anyone has similar issue ?

10-13-2016, 04:40 AM	#115
photo_king New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 6	Originally posted by Adam A firmware update isn't going to affect focusing performance, unless it happened to have reset your adjustment profiles. Can you post some examples of the problematic photos? Before update I had soft focus on my sigma lens. At the time of update i had sigma lens on my camera, and after update there is no soft focus on sigma lens, gets sharp images. But now i get soft focus on my kit lens. can this happen ?

10-08-2017, 02:21 PM	#118
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Sorry to Bump the post below, but I really would appreciate any answers/comments? Originally posted by jeallen01 Resurrecting this thread to ask a question recently posed by a UK Pentax User forum member who has asked if anyone has successfully, or not, upgraded a K-5 from f/w V1.01 directly to the latest V1.16 (or any intermediate version) as she is very concerned that that upgrade could brick the camera? Edited. the main reason that she asked the question is because, it seems, that V.01 is not currently shown on the Ricoh.jp site as one of those from which an upgrade is possible. Thanks in advance.

12-16-2017, 07:39 PM	#119
war eagle New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 17	After downloading the file onto a card, when I try to open it, I get the message like it is going to install on my computer. I can't get to the readme or bin file. Suggestions?

12-17-2017, 07:15 AM	#120
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by war eagle After downloading the file onto a card, when I try to open it, I get the message like it is going to install on my computer. I can't get to the readme or bin file. Suggestions? You need a zip file extraction programme like 7Zip (free) - download and install that, then "right click" on the zipped f/w file and extract the contents to the location of your choice, where you should then find the bin file (not sure that the readme is included nowadays, but the website download page has the required info).