Leave Body Cap on K-5 IIs When Updating Firmware

C_Jones · 08-07-2014, 06:01 PM

Hi,

I just received a new K-5 IIs today. I am curious as to if I want to update the firmware, is it alright to leave the body cap on it while I do the update. I have not opened the box yet, and do not know what version firmware the camera has on it. If it does not have the latest version, I may update it right out of the box with the body cap on before I put a lens on it. I have downloaded Windows version 1.07 for K-5 IIs in case I need it, and have not opened it yet. I have updated my K-5's in the past and am familiar with the procedure, but still download the instructions anyway for each version.

Thanks ahead of time for any help.

Casey

Adam · 08-07-2014, 06:04 PM - **1 Like**

Whether or not the cap is mounted is irrelevant as far as the firmware update is concerned. However, I recommend always keeping a body cap on the camera when no lens is mounted, as it will help reduce the number of dust spots on your sensor.

C_Jones · 08-07-2014, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Whether or not the cap is mounted is irrelevant as far as the firmware update is concerned. However, I recommend always keeping a body cap on the camera when no lens is mounted, as it will help reduce the number of dust spots on your sensor.

Adam, I can have the cap mounted while I do the update with the camera turned on and it will not do any harm? I think that is what you mean and just want to make sure.

Thanks,

Casey

Adam · 08-07-2014, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by C_Jones

Adam, I can have the cap mounted while I do the update with the camera turned on and it will not do any harm? I think that is what you mean and just want to make sure.

Yes, that's right.

Adam
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C_Jones · 08-07-2014, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yes, that's right.

Thank you Adam. I just want to do everything safely. You told me exactly what I need to know. This way I can do the update if I need to, then remove my telephoto lens from my K-5 and place it on the new K-5 IIs.

Now I will have a K-5 for wide angle, K-5 for mid range, and the K- 5 IIs for telephoto (150 - 500) of wildlife/birds. The K-5 is very reliable and does an excellent job, plus the K-5 IIs has its improvements and lack of the anti aliasing filter which I had been interested in.

Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

Have a good night.

Casey

VisualDarkness · 08-07-2014, 07:05 PM

Make sure the battery is full and format the card in the camera before doing the update.

**clackers** · 08-07-2014, 10:09 PM - **1 Like**

Remember to sacrifice a chicken and cross your heart before doing that upgrade, Casey!

**hjoseph7** · 08-08-2014, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by C_Jones

Hi,

I just received a new K-5 IIs today. I am curious as to if I want to update the firmware, is it alright to leave the body cap on it while I do the update. I have not opened the box yet, and do not know what version firmware the camera has on it. If it does not have the latest version, I may update it right out of the box with the body cap on before I put a lens on it. I have downloaded Windows version 1.07 for K-5 IIs in case I need it, and have not opened it yet. I have updated my K-5's in the past and am familiar with the procedure, but still download the instructions anyway for each version.

Thanks ahead of time for any help.

Casey

Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ?

C_Jones · 08-08-2014, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ?

The bin file is located in the file you download from the Pentax site. I downloaded mine to my desktop. After you have downloaded the file (my file was 1394233371_k5_2s107) from the site, double click on it. The double click on that file will cause it to extract the bin file which will appear on your computer (appeared on my desktop). If you have the IIs you use the file I used (fwdc218b.bin), if not you use the other one (fwdc216b.bin) for the II. Whichever is the appropriate bin file for you, you copy to the sd card. You can read the more formal instructions at the Pentax support/downloads site to do the update properly. Like someone else mentioned, make sure your battery is charged before doing the update.

---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

Remember to sacrifice a chicken and cross your heart before doing that upgrade, Casey!

I did the update last night and was successful. I was glad to complete it. Thanks.

---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ?

Please note to copy the appropriate bin file to the root of the sd card.

**hjoseph7** · 08-09-2014, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by C_Jones

The bin file is located in the file you download from the Pentax site. I downloaded mine to my desktop. After you have downloaded the file (my file was 1394233371_k5_2s107) from the site, double click on it. The double click on that file will cause it to extract the bin file which will appear on your computer (appeared on my desktop). If you have the IIs you use the file I used (fwdc218b.bin), if not you use the other one (fwdc216b.bin) for the II. Whichever is the appropriate bin file for you, you copy to the sd card. You can read the more formal instructions at the Pentax support/downloads site to do the update properly. Like someone else mentioned, make sure your battery is charged before doing the update.

---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:41 PM ----------

I did the update last night and was successful. I was glad to complete it. Thanks.

---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:44 PM ----------

Please note to copy the appropriate bin file to the root of the sd card.

I finally updated my software today after trying several times without success. The trick that worked for me was that I needed to download the .BIN file to my camera instead of to the desktop. Once I did that everything worked like a charm.

08-07-2014, 06:01 PM	#1
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088	Leave Body Cap on K-5 IIs When Updating Firmware Hi, I just received a new K-5 IIs today. I am curious as to if I want to update the firmware, is it alright to leave the body cap on it while I do the update. I have not opened the box yet, and do not know what version firmware the camera has on it. If it does not have the latest version, I may update it right out of the box with the body cap on before I put a lens on it. I have downloaded Windows version 1.07 for K-5 IIs in case I need it, and have not opened it yet. I have updated my K-5's in the past and am familiar with the procedure, but still download the instructions anyway for each version. Thanks ahead of time for any help. Casey

08-07-2014, 06:04 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Whether or not the cap is mounted is irrelevant as far as the firmware update is concerned. However, I recommend always keeping a body cap on the camera when no lens is mounted, as it will help reduce the number of dust spots on your sensor. 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:

08-07-2014, 06:50 PM	#5
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Yes, that's right. Thank you Adam. I just want to do everything safely. You told me exactly what I need to know. This way I can do the update if I need to, then remove my telephoto lens from my K-5 and place it on the new K-5 IIs. Now I will have a K-5 for wide angle, K-5 for mid range, and the K- 5 IIs for telephoto (150 - 500) of wildlife/birds. The K-5 is very reliable and does an excellent job, plus the K-5 IIs has its improvements and lack of the anti aliasing filter which I had been interested in. Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. Have a good night. Casey Last edited by C_Jones; 08-07-2014 at 06:59 PM. Reason: typo

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08-07-2014, 06:19 PM	#3
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Whether or not the cap is mounted is irrelevant as far as the firmware update is concerned. However, I recommend always keeping a body cap on the camera when no lens is mounted, as it will help reduce the number of dust spots on your sensor. Adam, I can have the cap mounted while I do the update with the camera turned on and it will not do any harm? I think that is what you mean and just want to make sure. Thanks, Casey

08-07-2014, 06:30 PM - 1 Like	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by C_Jones Adam, I can have the cap mounted while I do the update with the camera turned on and it will not do any harm? I think that is what you mean and just want to make sure. Yes, that's right. 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:

08-07-2014, 07:05 PM	#6
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Make sure the battery is full and format the card in the camera before doing the update.

08-07-2014, 10:09 PM - 1 Like	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Remember to sacrifice a chicken and cross your heart before doing that upgrade, Casey!

08-08-2014, 09:18 AM	#8
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,047	Originally posted by C_Jones Hi, I just received a new K-5 IIs today. I am curious as to if I want to update the firmware, is it alright to leave the body cap on it while I do the update. I have not opened the box yet, and do not know what version firmware the camera has on it. If it does not have the latest version, I may update it right out of the box with the body cap on before I put a lens on it. I have downloaded Windows version 1.07 for K-5 IIs in case I need it, and have not opened it yet. I have updated my K-5's in the past and am familiar with the procedure, but still download the instructions anyway for each version. Thanks ahead of time for any help. Casey Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ?

08-08-2014, 03:40 PM	#9
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by hjoseph7 Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ? The bin file is located in the file you download from the Pentax site. I downloaded mine to my desktop. After you have downloaded the file (my file was 1394233371_k5_2s107) from the site, double click on it. The double click on that file will cause it to extract the bin file which will appear on your computer (appeared on my desktop). If you have the IIs you use the file I used (fwdc218b.bin), if not you use the other one (fwdc216b.bin) for the II. Whichever is the appropriate bin file for you, you copy to the sd card. You can read the more formal instructions at the Pentax support/downloads site to do the update properly. Like someone else mentioned, make sure your battery is charged before doing the update. ---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers Remember to sacrifice a chicken and cross your heart before doing that upgrade, Casey! I did the update last night and was successful. I was glad to complete it. Thanks. ---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by hjoseph7 Which software package are you using to unzip the .BIN file after you download it ? Or am I missing something ? Please note to copy the appropriate bin file to the root of the sd card.

08-09-2014, 07:52 AM	#10
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,047	Originally posted by C_Jones The bin file is located in the file you download from the Pentax site. I downloaded mine to my desktop. After you have downloaded the file (my file was 1394233371_k5_2s107) from the site, double click on it. The double click on that file will cause it to extract the bin file which will appear on your computer (appeared on my desktop). If you have the IIs you use the file I used (fwdc218b.bin), if not you use the other one (fwdc216b.bin) for the II. Whichever is the appropriate bin file for you, you copy to the sd card. You can read the more formal instructions at the Pentax support/downloads site to do the update properly. Like someone else mentioned, make sure your battery is charged before doing the update. ---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:41 PM ---------- I did the update last night and was successful. I was glad to complete it. Thanks. ---------- Post added 08-08-14 at 06:44 PM ---------- Please note to copy the appropriate bin file to the root of the sd card. I finally updated my software today after trying several times without success. The trick that worked for me was that I needed to download the .BIN file to my camera instead of to the desktop. Once I did that everything worked like a charm.