PCDU Update 4.40WIN and 4.41MAC

Kenn100D · 11-15-2012, 07:55 AM

PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Update for Windows : Software Downloads | PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

Kenn100D · 11-15-2012, 08:02 AM

Everybody Use this link below. The English site is loaded with 4.35. However the Japanese site isn't.

PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4?Windows???????????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

audiobomber · 11-15-2012, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll probably load it, but it's not much of an update, just adding new gear that I don't own.

Main changes since version 4.35
•Heterogeneous response to K-5II/K-5IIs
•Add the lens name data
"smc PENTAX-DA 50mmF1.8"
"smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mmF3.5-6.3ED SDM"
HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW
HD Pentax-d FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW GSR

VladimirYo · 11-15-2012, 12:12 PM

4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64)

rawr · 11-15-2012, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by VladimirYo

4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64)

That happened in previous versions too. I gave up saving TIFFs on PDCU long ago.

How does one file a bug report with Pentax about these things? Anyone know?

audiobomber · 11-15-2012, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by VladimirYo

4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64)

Originally posted by rawr

That happened in previous versions too. I gave up saving TIFFs on PDCU long ago.

I thought Vladimir meant "crushed" in a good way, as in handled it easily.

rawr · 11-15-2012, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

I thought Vladimir meant "crushed" in a good way, as in handled it easily.

Well, I guess now I will have to actually download PDCU 4.40 on my Win7 (64bit) PC and see if crushes or crashes

on 16 bit TIFF exports.

Hopefully it crushes. But I think crashes is more likely.

I actually like PDCU but have learnt to simply avoid doing TIFF exports.

audiobomber · 11-15-2012, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Hopefully it crushes. But I think crashes is more likely.

LOL! Yeah, probably crash. I don't think Pentax software supports 64 bit.

rawr · 11-15-2012, 10:20 PM

Well, I just downloaded and installed PDCU 4.40 on my Win 7 (64) PC, and I am pleased (and surprised) to say that 16 bit TIFF exports seem to work fine now.

I opened 3 recent K-5 DNG's through PDCU, did a few tweaks (mainly the optical corrections associated with using the 18-135), did a File > Save As > TIFF (16 bit) into a new export destination folder, and bingo, no crashes, no problems with all three DNG exports..

Before, PDCU would totally crash on 16 bit TIFF exports - ie the whole program would just disappear. Maybe the recent batch of .Net security updates MS released cured a problem or dependency somewhere.

So for me, the problem does appear crushed now.

siva.ss.kumar · 11-16-2012, 12:33 AM

Can this be used as a brand new installer as well? Is there any option for an user who lost the CD that came with the camera? Thanks

VladimirYo · 11-16-2012, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

LOL! Yeah, probably crash. I don't think Pentax software supports 64 bit.

Crash, yes. Sorry my English.
I guess if PCDU Update 4.40WIN don't support Win64 somewhere should be note about it during installation.

TreeCa · 11-16-2012, 03:55 AM

PDCU4.40 Not yet, still 4.35

MPrince · 11-16-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by TreeCa

PDCU4.40 Not yet, still 4.35

Click on the link in the second post, not the first post.

audiobomber · 11-16-2012, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by VladimirYo

Crash, yes. Sorry my English.
I guess if PCDU Update 4.40WIN don't support Win64 somewhere should be note about it during installation.

I was wrong, there is 64 bit compatibility, as shown here: Compatibility of Pentax digital camera with Windows and Macintosh : Support & Service | PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

When I installed Vista 7 on my laptop, I installed 32 bit because DCU4 did not support 64 bit at the time. They've obviously fixed that.

audiobomber · 11-16-2012, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Can this be used as a brand new installer as well? Is there any option for an user who lost the CD that came with the camera? Thanks

You don't need the CD to upgrade the program, all you need is the download, however the download will only work if PDCU4 is already on your computer.

11-15-2012, 07:55 AM	#1
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11-16-2012, 01:21 PM	#14
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by VladimirYo Crash, yes. Sorry my English. I guess if PCDU Update 4.40WIN don't support Win64 somewhere should be note about it during installation. I was wrong, there is 64 bit compatibility, as shown here: Compatibility of Pentax digital camera with Windows and Macintosh : Support & Service \| PENTAX RICOH IMAGING When I installed Vista 7 on my laptop, I installed 32 bit because DCU4 did not support 64 bit at the time. They've obviously fixed that. Last edited by audiobomber; 11-16-2012 at 10:28 PM.

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11-15-2012, 08:02 AM	#2
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697 Original Poster	Everybody Use this link below. The English site is loaded with 4.35. However the Japanese site isn't. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4?Windows???????????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

11-15-2012, 11:46 AM	#3
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Thanks for the heads-up. I'll probably load it, but it's not much of an update, just adding new gear that I don't own. Main changes since version 4.35 •Heterogeneous response to K-5II/K-5IIs •Add the lens name data "smc PENTAX-DA 50mmF1.8" "smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mmF3.5-6.3ED SDM" HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW HD Pentax-d FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW GSR

11-15-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
VladimirYo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 290	4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64)

11-15-2012, 08:15 PM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by VladimirYo 4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64) That happened in previous versions too. I gave up saving TIFFs on PDCU long ago. How does one file a bug report with Pentax about these things? Anyone know?

11-15-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by VladimirYo 4/40 crushed saving tiff 16 bit on Win7 (64) Originally posted by rawr That happened in previous versions too. I gave up saving TIFFs on PDCU long ago. I thought Vladimir meant "crushed" in a good way, as in handled it easily.

11-15-2012, 08:53 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by audiobomber I thought Vladimir meant "crushed" in a good way, as in handled it easily. Well, I guess now I will have to actually download PDCU 4.40 on my Win7 (64bit) PC and see if crushes or crashes on 16 bit TIFF exports. Hopefully it crushes. But I think crashes is more likely. I actually like PDCU but have learnt to simply avoid doing TIFF exports.

11-15-2012, 09:29 PM	#8
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by rawr Hopefully it crushes. But I think crashes is more likely. LOL! Yeah, probably crash. I don't think Pentax software supports 64 bit.

11-15-2012, 10:20 PM	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Well, I just downloaded and installed PDCU 4.40 on my Win 7 (64) PC, and I am pleased (and surprised) to say that 16 bit TIFF exports seem to work fine now. I opened 3 recent K-5 DNG's through PDCU, did a few tweaks (mainly the optical corrections associated with using the 18-135), did a File > Save As > TIFF (16 bit) into a new export destination folder, and bingo, no crashes, no problems with all three DNG exports.. Before, PDCU would totally crash on 16 bit TIFF exports - ie the whole program would just disappear. Maybe the recent batch of .Net security updates MS released cured a problem or dependency somewhere. So for me, the problem does appear crushed now.

11-16-2012, 12:33 AM	#10
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Can this be used as a brand new installer as well? Is there any option for an user who lost the CD that came with the camera? Thanks

11-16-2012, 03:11 AM	#11
VladimirYo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 290	Originally posted by audiobomber LOL! Yeah, probably crash. I don't think Pentax software supports 64 bit. Crash, yes. Sorry my English. I guess if PCDU Update 4.40WIN don't support Win64 somewhere should be note about it during installation.

11-16-2012, 03:55 AM	#12
TreeCa New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 7	PDCU4.40 Not yet, still 4.35

11-16-2012, 08:48 AM	#13
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by TreeCa PDCU4.40 Not yet, still 4.35 Click on the link in the second post, not the first post.

11-16-2012, 10:49 PM	#15
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Can this be used as a brand new installer as well? Is there any option for an user who lost the CD that came with the camera? Thanks You don't need the CD to upgrade the program, all you need is the download, however the download will only work if PDCU4 is already on your computer.