How to get a K-01 to freeze

Adam · 03-09-2012, 07:29 PM

I found a bug in the FW. This happens every time with my fa 200 macro macro- as soon as you get it to hunt for more than a few seconds, you're toast.

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VoiceOfReason · 03-09-2012, 08:16 PM

Have you found it with any other longer lenses?

Adam · 03-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Luckily I've only experienced this with the 200mm macro, but it happens every single time. I tried a selection of popular lenses and fortunately, the bug wasn't there.

JinDesu · 03-10-2012, 02:27 AM

The FA*200? Heh, the lens is just too overwhelmingly awesome for the K-01...

RonHendriks1966 · 03-10-2012, 03:27 AM

Wow, well something to fix. But I don't think it will be the only thing to fix. There is a reason why all camera makers these days present lots of firmware updates.

souless · 03-10-2012, 04:19 AM

Interesting finding!
Dear Adam, could you please tell me the version of the firmware using in your K-01? Thank you!

joe.penn · 03-10-2012, 05:22 AM

Adam, you want to here something insane - that same bug is in the K5 while in LV mode.

krebsy75 · 03-10-2012, 09:44 AM

All production K-01s are running 1.0.

Anvh · 03-10-2012, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Have you found it with any other longer lenses?

Doesn't sound like that's the problem though, it's the long focus throw.

How does it work with other macro lenses?

Tom S. · 03-10-2012, 10:17 AM

Obviously, you should get rid of the lens! Want my address?

Adam · 03-10-2012, 12:31 PM

Yup, it's the 1.0 firmware. I also tested the camera with the dfa 100 macro, fa200 2.8, fa 80-320, da 80-200 2.8, fa 50 macro, and da 50-200 but wasn't able to reproduce the problem.

One other issue I noticed, though, is that the camera turns longer lenses very very slowly. This is already being mentioned in our review

RonHendriks1966 · 03-10-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Adam

One other issue I noticed, though, is that the camera turns longer lenses very very slowly. This is already being mentioned in our review

How is it with SDM or HSM lenses?

**monochrome** · 03-10-2012, 04:09 PM

How do you get a frozen K-01 to unfreeze? Joe.Penn - how do you get a frozen K-5 to unfreeze?

joe.penn · 03-10-2012, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Joe.Penn - how do you get a frozen K-5 to unfreeze?

Battery out (for at least 3 seconds) - happen(ed)s with the 50~135 so not sure if that is a case of just sdm or what, also I use 1.03 fware (so could be fixed with latest fware) on k5 not updated to latest because of latest fware break yongnuo flash (well, causes it not to work). Brought it up though in this thread as I was under the impression that the entire underlying software/algorithms were redone with new in the K01.

bobell69 · 03-10-2012, 05:05 PM

Oh the joys of being the first on the block to have a new camera. Well at least we know that Adam is doing a great job on putting the K01 through a wide range of tests. I noticed the Steve Huff was able to freeze his K01 as well., not sure what he was doing that caused the problem or if he has been able to duplicate it. I'm sure the next firmware version will be out pretty soon. Keep up the good work there Adam.

03-09-2012, 10:21 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Luckily I've only experienced this with the 200mm macro, but it happens every single time. I tried a selection of popular lenses and fortunately, the bug wasn't there. 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:

03-10-2012, 04:19 AM	#6
souless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Taipei Posts: 110	Interesting finding! Dear Adam, could you please tell me the version of the firmware using in your K-01? Thank you! Last edited by souless; 03-10-2012 at 06:23 AM.

03-10-2012, 12:31 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Yup, it's the 1.0 firmware. I also tested the camera with the dfa 100 macro, fa200 2.8, fa 80-320, da 80-200 2.8, fa 50 macro, and da 50-200 but wasn't able to reproduce the problem. One other issue I noticed, though, is that the camera turns longer lenses very very slowly. This is already being mentioned in our review 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:

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Adam, you want to here something insane - that same bug is in the K5 while in LV mode.

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Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Have you found it with any other longer lenses? Doesn't sound like that's the problem though, it's the long focus throw. How does it work with other macro lenses?

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Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Obviously, you should get rid of the lens! Want my address?

03-10-2012, 02:24 PM	#12
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Adam One other issue I noticed, though, is that the camera turns longer lenses very very slowly. This is already being mentioned in our review How is it with SDM or HSM lenses?

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	How do you get a frozen K-01 to unfreeze? Joe.Penn - how do you get a frozen K-5 to unfreeze?

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by monochrome Joe.Penn - how do you get a frozen K-5 to unfreeze? Battery out (for at least 3 seconds) - happen(ed)s with the 50~135 so not sure if that is a case of just sdm or what, also I use 1.03 fware (so could be fixed with latest fware) on k5 not updated to latest because of latest fware break yongnuo flash (well, causes it not to work). Brought it up though in this thread as I was under the impression that the entire underlying software/algorithms were redone with new in the K01.

03-10-2012, 05:05 PM	#15
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Oh the joys of being the first on the block to have a new camera. Well at least we know that Adam is doing a great job on putting the K01 through a wide range of tests. I noticed the Steve Huff was able to freeze his K01 as well., not sure what he was doing that caused the problem or if he has been able to duplicate it. I'm sure the next firmware version will be out pretty soon. Keep up the good work there Adam.