K-01 Debug Mode

yusuf · 07-16-2013, 05:24 AM

Is there any known way to access K-01 debug menu.

Thanks

Anvh · 07-16-2013, 08:53 AM

Yeah but it's not puclibly known i believe, but why would you need to?

**photogem** · 04-18-2018, 11:57 PM - **1 Like**

Allthough an old post, here is the correct answer:
RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Unleash the Local Language Menu of a Locked K-01 Version

how this is done with the K3, you can read HERE

For the first file which must be named: 0077560.523 some hex editing is needed.
The 2.nd file is DEVELOP.MOD

1. Place both files for the K-01 on the root of your formatted storage card
2. Insert this card in the camera but leave the door open!
3. Switch the camera ON
4. You are now in the debug menu and can do a lot... but be careful, you also can do damage.
So find out what you need and study all well!

GeneV · 04-19-2018, 01:48 AM

That is a pretty neat trick. Thanks for posting.

**photogem** · 04-30-2018, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by GeneV

That is a pretty neat trick. Thanks for posting.

The K-01 was such an interesting step, to sad the idea got buried.

GeneV · 05-05-2018, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by photogem

The K-01 was such an interesting step, to sad the idea got buried.

Totally agree. Put an EVF on it, and Pentax would be an alternative to Sony but with better pricing on lenses.

ZombieArmy · 05-07-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Totally agree. Put an EVF on it, and Pentax would be an alternative to Sony but with better pricing on lenses.

Dunno why people "need" an EVF. I'd much rather have PDAF, better recording options, clean HDMI and stabilization during recording.

EVF in my opinion would make it bulky to the point where I'd wonder why I didn't just go with the KP.

regor · 07-02-2018, 08:47 AM

I need an EVF because it's nearly impossible to manually focus accurately without it. There are also times when the display is so difficult to see that accurate composition is simply not possible.

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by regor

I need an EVF because it's nearly impossible to manually focus accurately without it. There are also times when the display is so difficult to see that accurate composition is simply not possible.

Yes. I always thought that was the only real weakness besides the initial price, to the K-01. Get one of those viewfinders that attaches over the LCD. Bulky but very effective;

07-16-2013, 05:24 AM	#1
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07-16-2013, 08:53 AM	#2
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Yeah but it's not puclibly known i believe, but why would you need to?

04-18-2018, 11:57 PM - 1 Like	#3
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,519	Allthough an old post, here is the correct answer: RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Unleash the Local Language Menu of a Locked K-01 Version how this is done with the K3, you can read HERE For the first file which must be named: 0077560.523 some hex editing is needed. The 2.nd file is DEVELOP.MOD 1. Place both files for the K-01 on the root of your formatted storage card 2. Insert this card in the camera but leave the door open! 3. Switch the camera ON 4. You are now in the debug menu and can do a lot... but be careful, you also can do damage. So find out what you need and study all well!

04-19-2018, 01:48 AM	#4
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	That is a pretty neat trick. Thanks for posting.

04-30-2018, 08:10 AM	#5
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,519	Originally posted by GeneV That is a pretty neat trick. Thanks for posting. The K-01 was such an interesting step, to sad the idea got buried.

05-05-2018, 06:20 AM	#6
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by photogem The K-01 was such an interesting step, to sad the idea got buried. Totally agree. Put an EVF on it, and Pentax would be an alternative to Sony but with better pricing on lenses.

05-07-2018, 03:30 PM	#7
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by GeneV Totally agree. Put an EVF on it, and Pentax would be an alternative to Sony but with better pricing on lenses. Dunno why people "need" an EVF. I'd much rather have PDAF, better recording options, clean HDMI and stabilization during recording. EVF in my opinion would make it bulky to the point where I'd wonder why I didn't just go with the KP.

07-02-2018, 08:47 AM	#8
regor Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 356	I need an EVF because it's nearly impossible to manually focus accurately without it. There are also times when the display is so difficult to see that accurate composition is simply not possible.

07-02-2018, 09:44 AM	#9
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by regor I need an EVF because it's nearly impossible to manually focus accurately without it. There are also times when the display is so difficult to see that accurate composition is simply not possible. Yes. I always thought that was the only real weakness besides the initial price, to the K-01. Get one of those viewfinders that attaches over the LCD. Bulky but very effective;

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