Pentax Q Firmware 1.12

Sandy Hancock · 04-17-2013, 06:56 AM

Mac users can't open it :-(

**Pentaxoe** · 04-17-2013, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

This is ist the 1.12 *.zip contained in the q_v112.EXE: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_2

Maybe Norton is less picky with non executable files. And this may also help Mac users.

As with every firmware update: use at your own risk!

Docrwm · 04-17-2013, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxoe

This is ist the 1.12 *.zip contained in the q_v112.EXE: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_2
This is the uncompressed original 1.12 *.bin: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_1

Maybe Norton is less picky with non executable files. And this may also help Mac users.

As with every firmware update: use at your own risk!

EXEs do raise more red flags with Norton than others but ZIPs do to some extent too. I got it to work I just had to tell Norton that I wanted it restored, yes - I definitely want it restored & Yes, I understand that it might be a risk.

drougge · 04-17-2013, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Mac users can't open it :-(

They can actually, though I don't know what program to use exactly. It's an lha archive with a self extractor, and as such anything that will unpack lha should be able to handle it. (On my Debian system I can unpack it with the lha command from the lhasa package.)

I've never understood why sending around executables (a fantastic way to pick up malware) instead of normal archives is so popular in the Windows world, but it's certainly not limited to camera makers. (Trying to run the exe through lha, zip, rar and 7zip usually finds one that will unpack it.)

GibbyTheMole · 04-17-2013, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Hey I tried 1.11 so I might as well try 1.12, so far it's working great. AF is as fast as 1.11 Tone expansion is back but the shutter count is still reset to "0" I have a new camera again

Did it reset all of your custom settings like v1.11, or just reset the shutter count?

hnikesch · 04-17-2013, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

Did it reset all of your custom settings like v1.11, or just reset the shutter count?

It reset everything just like 1.11 I used the shutter counter on our site and it was a 400 after usage from 1.11 install, now at 6 after some test shots with 1.12

Hans

Teddy 738 · 04-17-2013, 10:36 AM

The binfile I got from Fileserver is only 135KB?

That does not sound right,any ideas or help is appreciated.

Ted Hinsch

hnikesch · 04-17-2013, 12:06 PM

The bin file I got is 7,943kb

Hans

**Pentaxoe** · 04-17-2013, 12:48 PM

Just downloaded both files to check size and integrity. They look OK. I decided though to remove the link to the BIN file as there is a risk that the file gets corrupted during it's way through the net - which is very bad for firmware. With a ZIP file you should at least get a warning if there is any corruption.

! Rather DO NOT use the uncompressed BIN file !

Use the bin file which is included in the ZIP or EXE instead. Sorry for not thinking about that earlier.

File names, sizes and dates: q_v112.EXE (8.162.715), fwdc601p.zip (8.133.616 / 9.4.2013 / 10:02), fwdc601p.bin (15.597.792 / 5.4.2013 / 16:11)

To my knowledge firmware updates always reset the settings. Write down your custom settings first. Can't comment on shutter count as I used 1.12 on one of my Q's I haven't used yet.

Docrwm · 04-17-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxoe

Just downloaded both files to check size and integrity. They look OK. I decided though to remove the link to the BIN file as there is a risk that the file gets corrupted during it's way through the net - which is very bad for firmware. With a ZIP file you should at least get a warning if there is any corruption.

! Rather DO NOT use the uncompressed BIN file !

Use the bin file which is included in the zip or exe instead. Sorry for not thinking about that earlier.

File names, sizes and dates: q_v112.EXE (8.162.715), fwdc601p.zip (8.133.616 / 9.4.2013 / 10:02), fwdc601p.bin (15.597.792 / 5.4.2013 / 16:11)

To my knowledge firmware updates always reset the settings. Write down your custom settings first. Can't comment on shutter count as I used 1.12 on one of my Q's I haven't used yet.

Yes, firmware has always reset the settings but I do not recall a previous firmware for my K-5, K-x, K-r, or Q (prior to v1.11) that reset the image count to zero.

Teddy 738 · 04-17-2013, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

The bin file I got is 7,943kb

Hans

Very frustrating,guess I have to wait for official release.The exe file does not work either I get this:
"The compressed (zipped) folder is corrupted"
I tried the download several times and still only 135KB,looks like just the Folder w/nothing in it.

Docrwm · 04-17-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Teddy 738

Very frustrating,guess I have to wait for official release.The exe file does not work either I get this:
"The compressed (zipped) folder is corrupted"
I tried the download several times and still only 135KB,looks like just the Folder w/nothing in it.

Clear your history and then reload the page, that can do the trick.

**Pentaxoe** · 04-17-2013, 02:38 PM

History and cache (in case clearing history does not include clearing the cache in your browser). Which browser are you using?

Rob22315 · 04-17-2013, 04:56 PM

Thanks for posting these files. I just upgraded to v1.12 using the zip file, works great. Did anyone check to see if tone expansion works again? Anyone suddenly find their lenses are now f0.9?

Teddy 738 · 04-17-2013, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxoe

History and cache (in case clearing history does not include clearing the cache in your browser). Which browser are you using?

Hi Pentaxoe
Thahk's for all the help and tips.Cleaned everything,still only downloads a zipped Folder that is empty(it's"corrupted".
I'm running IE8.Never had this sort of thing happening in 39+years of computing.I guess I'll stick with v111 untill Ptax
releases the file on the Website.
Or maybe someone can e-mail the Bin File to me?

04-17-2013, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#17
Pentaxoe Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: In the heart of Europe Posts: 22 Original Poster	This is ist the 1.12 .zip contained in the q_v112.EXE: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_2 Maybe Norton is less picky with non executable files. And this may also help Mac users. As with every firmware update: use at your own risk! Last edited by Pentaxoe; 04-17-2013 at 12:39 PM. Reason: removed link to BIN file, forgot disclaimer, added the zip version*

04-17-2013, 10:36 AM	#22
Teddy 738 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 54	Re: v112 download The binfile I got from Fileserver is only 135KB? That does not sound right,any ideas or help is appreciated. Ted Hinsch

04-17-2013, 12:48 PM	#24
Pentaxoe Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: In the heart of Europe Posts: 22 Original Poster	Just downloaded both files to check size and integrity. They look OK. I decided though to remove the link to the BIN file as there is a risk that the file gets corrupted during it's way through the net - which is very bad for firmware. With a ZIP file you should at least get a warning if there is any corruption. ! Rather DO NOT use the uncompressed BIN file ! Use the bin file which is included in the ZIP or EXE instead. Sorry for not thinking about that earlier. File names, sizes and dates: q_v112.EXE (8.162.715), fwdc601p.zip (8.133.616 / 9.4.2013 / 10:02), fwdc601p.bin (15.597.792 / 5.4.2013 / 16:11) To my knowledge firmware updates always reset the settings. Write down your custom settings first. Can't comment on shutter count as I used 1.12 on one of my Q's I haven't used yet. Last edited by Pentaxoe; 04-17-2013 at 01:49 PM. Reason: typo, clarification

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Mac users can't open it :-(

04-17-2013, 07:43 AM	#18
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Pentaxoe This is ist the 1.12 .zip contained in the q_v112.EXE: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_2 This is the uncompressed original 1.12 .bin: http://www.filedropper.com/fwdc601p_1 Maybe Norton is less picky with non executable files. And this may also help Mac users. As with every firmware update: use at your own risk! EXEs do raise more red flags with Norton than others but ZIPs do to some extent too. I got it to work I just had to tell Norton that I wanted it restored, yes - I definitely want it restored & Yes, I understand that it might be a risk.

04-17-2013, 08:00 AM	#19
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Mac users can't open it :-( They can actually, though I don't know what program to use exactly. It's an lha archive with a self extractor, and as such anything that will unpack lha should be able to handle it. (On my Debian system I can unpack it with the lha command from the lhasa package.) I've never understood why sending around executables (a fantastic way to pick up malware) instead of normal archives is so popular in the Windows world, but it's certainly not limited to camera makers. (Trying to run the exe through lha, zip, rar and 7zip usually finds one that will unpack it.)

04-17-2013, 09:30 AM	#20
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by hnikesch Hey I tried 1.11 so I might as well try 1.12, so far it's working great. AF is as fast as 1.11 Tone expansion is back but the shutter count is still reset to "0" I have a new camera again Did it reset all of your custom settings like v1.11, or just reset the shutter count?

04-17-2013, 09:44 AM	#21
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole Did it reset all of your custom settings like v1.11, or just reset the shutter count? It reset everything just like 1.11 I used the shutter counter on our site and it was a 400 after usage from 1.11 install, now at 6 after some test shots with 1.12 Hans

04-17-2013, 12:06 PM	#23
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	The bin file I got is 7,943kb Hans

04-17-2013, 01:35 PM	#25
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Pentaxoe Just downloaded both files to check size and integrity. They look OK. I decided though to remove the link to the BIN file as there is a risk that the file gets corrupted during it's way through the net - which is very bad for firmware. With a ZIP file you should at least get a warning if there is any corruption. ! Rather DO NOT use the uncompressed BIN file ! Use the bin file which is included in the zip or exe instead. Sorry for not thinking about that earlier. File names, sizes and dates: q_v112.EXE (8.162.715), fwdc601p.zip (8.133.616 / 9.4.2013 / 10:02), fwdc601p.bin (15.597.792 / 5.4.2013 / 16:11) To my knowledge firmware updates always reset the settings. Write down your custom settings first. Can't comment on shutter count as I used 1.12 on one of my Q's I haven't used yet. Yes, firmware has always reset the settings but I do not recall a previous firmware for my K-5, K-x, K-r, or Q (prior to v1.11) that reset the image count to zero.

04-17-2013, 01:54 PM	#26
Teddy 738 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 54	Originally posted by hnikesch The bin file I got is 7,943kb Hans Very frustrating,guess I have to wait for official release.The exe file does not work either I get this: "The compressed (zipped) folder is corrupted" I tried the download several times and still only 135KB,looks like just the Folder w/nothing in it.

04-17-2013, 02:01 PM	#27
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Teddy 738 Very frustrating,guess I have to wait for official release.The exe file does not work either I get this: "The compressed (zipped) folder is corrupted" I tried the download several times and still only 135KB,looks like just the Folder w/nothing in it. Clear your history and then reload the page, that can do the trick.

04-17-2013, 02:38 PM	#28
Pentaxoe Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: In the heart of Europe Posts: 22 Original Poster	History and cache (in case clearing history does not include clearing the cache in your browser). Which browser are you using?

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04-17-2013, 04:56 PM	#29
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	Thanks for posting these files. I just upgraded to v1.12 using the zip file, works great. Did anyone check to see if tone expansion works again? Anyone suddenly find their lenses are now f0.9?

04-17-2013, 05:26 PM	#30
Teddy 738 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 54	Originally posted by Pentaxoe History and cache (in case clearing history does not include clearing the cache in your browser). Which browser are you using? Hi Pentaxoe Thahk's for all the help and tips.Cleaned everything,still only downloads a zipped Folder that is empty(it's"corrupted". I'm running IE8.Never had this sort of thing happening in 39+years of computing.I guess I'll stick with v111 untill Ptax releases the file on the Website. Or maybe someone can e-mail the Bin File to me?