New Firmware For K-01, K-30, K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-r

Adam · 01-30-2013, 06:29 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a new firmware version which fixes the DA 560mm's live view AF performance on the K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-30, K-01, K-r:

New K-r, K-01, K-30, K-5, and K-5 II/IIs Firmware - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

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Kunzite · 01-31-2013, 01:02 AM

The V1.01 K-5II firmware was released on 17th January, 2 weeks later we have another version? Aren't they working hard?

ogl · 01-31-2013, 01:30 AM

See no difference between 1.00 and 1.02.

seyfer · 01-31-2013, 02:33 AM

I've uploaded and installed the 1.02 and now my K5IIs is not stable at all

The camera turns of and on alone... and I can't go back to 1.01 version because don't make me install an old version.

Defective Camera · 01-31-2013, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by seyfer

I've uploaded and installed the 1.02 and now my K5IIs is not stable at all

The camera turns of and on alone... and I can't go back to 1.01 version because don't make me install an old version.

Did you reset your camera after upgrading your firmware? Usually a good idea to do this.

Lage · 01-31-2013, 05:00 AM

Any fix for the bounce flash issue that has been unsolved for years now?

Adam · 01-31-2013, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Lage

Any fix for the bounce flash issue that has been unsolved for years now?

Going to ask them that at our CP+ interview. Pretty sure this firmware does nothing more than fix the CDAF performance for the 560mm though

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sarabico · 01-31-2013, 05:26 AM

manual video control on the k-5?? i guess we'll never see it... K01 does it, it´s so hard to put it on the k5. Time to abandon ship...

Lage · 01-31-2013, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Going to ask them that at our CP+ interview. Pretty sure this firmware does nothing more than fix the CDAF performance for the 560mm though

Thanks for raising this issue Adam. Push them hard on this!

**klh** · 01-31-2013, 06:43 AM

Do you all recalibrate lenses after a firmware upgrade?

Adam · 01-31-2013, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by klh

Do you all recalibrate lenses after a firmware upgrade?

Don't think so.

Fandanguero · 01-31-2013, 07:01 AM

Manual video controls please. DSLR cameras as video shooting platform become more and more important. Pentax k-5 is missing just manual controls to be perfect for it.

Someone repost it in japanese or something

mde1970 · 01-31-2013, 07:21 AM

I keep hoping that Pentax will include a timer for Bulb mode as a FW upgrade. Anyone tried bulb mode post FW upgrade (I assume no change else this would be listed).

normhead · 01-31-2013, 07:37 AM

Quote:

DSLR cameras as video shooting platform become more and more important.

Only to people who don't own video cameras.

Fandanguero · 01-31-2013, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Only to people who don't own video cameras.

actually, looks like video cameras are passing now in a large variety of uses

01-30-2013, 06:29 PM - 1 Like	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	New Firmware For K-01, K-30, K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-r Here's a new firmware version which fixes the DA 560mm's live view AF performance on the K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-30, K-01, K-r: New K-r, K-01, K-30, K-5, and K-5 II/IIs Firmware - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com 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:

01-31-2013, 06:46 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by klh Do you all recalibrate lenses after a firmware upgrade? Don't think so. 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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01-31-2013, 01:02 AM	#2
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The V1.01 K-5II firmware was released on 17th January, 2 weeks later we have another version? Aren't they working hard?

01-31-2013, 01:30 AM	#3
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	See no difference between 1.00 and 1.02.

01-31-2013, 02:33 AM	#4
seyfer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 31	I've uploaded and installed the 1.02 and now my K5IIs is not stable at all The camera turns of and on alone... and I can't go back to 1.01 version because don't make me install an old version.

01-31-2013, 04:36 AM	#5
Defective Camera New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Originally posted by seyfer I've uploaded and installed the 1.02 and now my K5IIs is not stable at all The camera turns of and on alone... and I can't go back to 1.01 version because don't make me install an old version. Did you reset your camera after upgrading your firmware? Usually a good idea to do this.

01-31-2013, 05:00 AM	#6
Lage Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 63	Any fix for the bounce flash issue that has been unsolved for years now?

01-31-2013, 05:15 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lage Any fix for the bounce flash issue that has been unsolved for years now? Going to ask them that at our CP+ interview. Pretty sure this firmware does nothing more than fix the CDAF performance for the 560mm though 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:

01-31-2013, 05:26 AM	#8
sarabico Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Viana do Castelo Posts: 98	manual video control on the k-5?? i guess we'll never see it... K01 does it, it´s so hard to put it on the k5. Time to abandon ship...

01-31-2013, 06:25 AM	#9
Lage Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 63	Originally posted by Adam Going to ask them that at our CP+ interview. Pretty sure this firmware does nothing more than fix the CDAF performance for the 560mm though Thanks for raising this issue Adam. Push them hard on this!

01-31-2013, 06:43 AM	#10
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Do you all recalibrate lenses after a firmware upgrade?

01-31-2013, 07:01 AM	#12
Fandanguero New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	Manual video controls please. DSLR cameras as video shooting platform become more and more important. Pentax k-5 is missing just manual controls to be perfect for it. Someone repost it in japanese or something

01-31-2013, 07:21 AM	#13
mde1970 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Reading Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 313	I keep hoping that Pentax will include a timer for Bulb mode as a FW upgrade. Anyone tried bulb mode post FW upgrade (I assume no change else this would be listed).

01-31-2013, 07:37 AM	#14
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Quote: DSLR cameras as video shooting platform become more and more important. Only to people who don't own video cameras.

01-31-2013, 08:19 AM	#15
Fandanguero New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	Originally posted by normhead Only to people who don't own video cameras. actually, looks like video cameras are passing now in a large variety of uses