Yet more questions about the Q firmware updates.

Docrwm · 11-21-2012, 08:13 PM

Update took <30 seconds as I recall. I was amazed because it was much faster than the K-x, K-r, or K-5 updates.

**jva59** · 11-22-2012, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Update shouldn't take that long, and I'd like to think the camera is smart enough not to shut itself off anyway. As an example, when I loaded in the 1.01 update, the camera told me I had to recharge the battery first because there wasn't enough power.

My order was: 1.10 update (several days ago). Then tonight I did the 01 and 02 updates (appropriate lens mounted each time). Then I discovered SR was disabled. I re-did the 1.10 update and now all seems fine.

I downloaded in the same 'wrong' order. 1.1, then 1.01 for the 01 standard, but am having no problems with SR. At least the SR indicator symbol is on.

**jpzk** · 11-22-2012, 01:57 PM

ALL UPDATED : my update:

So, finally I have everything set up with the latest firmware(s) for the Q, 01 and 02 lenses.
No glitch during the process and I even tried the "peaking" in manual mode ... strange what it does -- almost makes me dizzy!

But it does help for sure.

Anyway, there is one thing I have noticed, and this may only be a matter of "being me" or it is a normal behavior:

The screen (monitor) goes "fuzzy" for a very short moment while I half-press the shutter button, almost like you'd have interference in the monitor. It is more apparent when focusing in darker lighting conditions.
This "fuzz" or "interference" in the monitor then goes away once the focus is achieved.
I don't think I had seen this before the update or, as I said earlier, it could be a normal thing and went never noticed.

Has anyone encounter this?

JP

**barondla** · 11-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

It's for the K-series DSLRs. If you activate Auto Exposure Bracketing in M Mode, by default the camera will change the aperture to get each exposure step, but I wanted it to change the shutter speed (and this was for multi-directional panoramas, so using Av mode would have screwed things up with metering).

Many years ago drougge pointed out that changing the Green Button function in M mode to be Tv shift (instead of the default Program Line) also changes how the AEB works in that mode. Very strange that they are connected, but that's the secret sauce to HDR panos with Pentax.

Got it set.
thanks
barondla

**barondla** · 11-22-2012, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

ALL UPDATED : my update:

Anyway, there is one thing I have noticed, and this may only be a matter of "being me":

If I leave the "peaking" ON, and decide to switch to Av, the screen (monitor) starts showing a "fuzz" while I half-press the shutter button, almost like you'd have interference in the monitor. Once I turn the peaking off, it is all back to normal.

Has anyone encounter this?

JP

Yes, the screen gets the "twinkies". Scared a friend when it happened on their camera. Must be clipping the circuit or something.
thanks
barondla
Enjoy the Q!

**jpzk** · 11-22-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Yes, the screen gets the "twinkies". Scared a friend when it happened on their camera. Must be clipping the circuit or something.
thanks
barondla
Enjoy the Q!

Yes ... "twinkies" !!

It did scare me though ... first time I really encounter this ... or never noticed it before.
Does it matter whether you leave the "peaking" ON in the settings if you just switch from manual to AUTO or any sort?

Thanks!!

**barondla** · 11-22-2012, 02:52 PM

Don't think the mode or how you change it matters. If FP is on you get the twinkies.
thanks
barondla

11-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#33
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	ALL UPDATED : my update: So, finally I have everything set up with the latest firmware(s) for the Q, 01 and 02 lenses. No glitch during the process and I even tried the "peaking" in manual mode ... strange what it does -- almost makes me dizzy! But it does help for sure. Anyway, there is one thing I have noticed, and this may only be a matter of "being me" or it is a normal behavior: The screen (monitor) goes "fuzzy" for a very short moment while I half-press the shutter button, almost like you'd have interference in the monitor. It is more apparent when focusing in darker lighting conditions. This "fuzz" or "interference" in the monitor then goes away once the focus is achieved. I don't think I had seen this before the update or, as I said earlier, it could be a normal thing and went never noticed. Has anyone encounter this? JP Last edited by jpzk; 11-22-2012 at 02:20 PM.

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11-21-2012, 08:13 PM	#31
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Update took <30 seconds as I recall. I was amazed because it was much faster than the K-x, K-r, or K-5 updates.

11-22-2012, 09:00 AM	#32
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by baro-nite Update shouldn't take that long, and I'd like to think the camera is smart enough not to shut itself off anyway. As an example, when I loaded in the 1.01 update, the camera told me I had to recharge the battery first because there wasn't enough power. My order was: 1.10 update (several days ago). Then tonight I did the 01 and 02 updates (appropriate lens mounted each time). Then I discovered SR was disabled. I re-did the 1.10 update and now all seems fine. I downloaded in the same 'wrong' order. 1.1, then 1.01 for the 01 standard, but am having no problems with SR. At least the SR indicator symbol is on.

11-22-2012, 01:59 PM	#34
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by panoguy It's for the K-series DSLRs. If you activate Auto Exposure Bracketing in M Mode, by default the camera will change the aperture to get each exposure step, but I wanted it to change the shutter speed (and this was for multi-directional panoramas, so using Av mode would have screwed things up with metering). Many years ago drougge pointed out that changing the Green Button function in M mode to be Tv shift (instead of the default Program Line) also changes how the AEB works in that mode. Very strange that they are connected, but that's the secret sauce to HDR panos with Pentax. Got it set. thanks barondla

11-22-2012, 02:08 PM	#35
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by jpzk ALL UPDATED : my update: Anyway, there is one thing I have noticed, and this may only be a matter of "being me": If I leave the "peaking" ON, and decide to switch to Av, the screen (monitor) starts showing a "fuzz" while I half-press the shutter button, almost like you'd have interference in the monitor. Once I turn the peaking off, it is all back to normal. Has anyone encounter this? JP Yes, the screen gets the "twinkies". Scared a friend when it happened on their camera. Must be clipping the circuit or something. thanks barondla Enjoy the Q!

11-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#36
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Yes, the screen gets the "twinkies". Scared a friend when it happened on their camera. Must be clipping the circuit or something. thanks barondla Enjoy the Q! Yes ... "twinkies" !! It did scare me though ... first time I really encounter this ... or never noticed it before. Does it matter whether you leave the "peaking" ON in the settings if you just switch from manual to AUTO or any sort? Thanks!!

11-22-2012, 02:52 PM	#37
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Don't think the mode or how you change it matters. If FP is on you get the twinkies. thanks barondla