New Q firmware (1.11)

Mistral75 · 03-29-2013, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by ChiefWiggum

"We are sorry to inform you that the software version 1.11 is temporary not available."

Just my luck..

Maybe it made the Q to good..

The Japanese version is more explicit:

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

ただいまファームウェアVer1.11に不具合が見つかりましたので = we just found a bug in the firmware version 1.11.

一時ダウンロードを中止させていただいております = we will cancel the download for the time being.

Last edited by Mistral75; 03-29-2013 at 10:31 AM.

Asahiflex · 03-29-2013, 12:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

Rob22315 · 03-29-2013, 12:08 PM

I grabbed a copy from Pentaxforums anyway and will install it later today.

**monochrome** · 03-29-2013, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

Oh my - Delicious

konraDarnok · 03-29-2013, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

exactly why I downloaded the one on the main page.

Docrwm · 03-29-2013, 01:13 PM

What "bug" specifically? My Q is working better so far.

Zygonyx · 03-29-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The Japanese version is more explicit:

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

ただいまファームウェアVer1.11に不具合が見つかりましたので = we just found a bug in the firmware version 1.11.

一時ダウンロードを中止させていただいております = we will cancel the download for the time being.

"On ne peut mieux"...

Docrwm · 03-29-2013, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

You may well be right. The Q10 v1.01 Firmware is described as:
Changes to V1.01

Improved contrast AF performance.
Improved stability for general performance.

The Q v1.11 is described as:
Changes to V1.11

Improved contrast AF performance.
Improved stability for general performance.

However, there is no recall on the Q10 v1.01 firmware....hmmm.

Painter · 03-29-2013, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

So it's like an Easter egg hunt, let's see who can find the bug

. I haven't seen anything with my Q other than better low light focusing.

csbtrod · 03-29-2013, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

. . . and now they're "bugged" about it (sorry, couldn't resist)

panoguy · 03-29-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The Q v1.11 is described as:
Changes to V1.11

Improved contrast AF performance.
Improved stability for general performance.

However, there is no recall on the Q10 v1.01 firmware....hmmm.

Hehe... Someone is catching an earful if the Q v1.11 was supposed to be:
Changes to V1.11

Improved stability for general performance.

I think enough of us have "spare" Q's around that when the firmware makes it back up, it will be tested to determine if the "go go AF" was the bug!

VisualDarkness · 03-29-2013, 11:23 PM

Blackcloudbrew wrote that it reset the shutter count. Shutter count now is only 21, no wonder it feels like a new camera!

panoguy · 03-30-2013, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Blackcloudbrew wrote that it reset the shutter count. Shutter count now is only 21, no wonder it feels like a new camera!

Does that mean, in the future, we should be wary of Q's on the marketplace with v1.11 firmware and "very low shutter count?"

(Oh yeah, there's no mechanical shutter in the camera body...)

Docrwm · 03-30-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Does that mean, in the future, we should be wary of Q's on the marketplace with v1.11 firmware and "very low shutter count?"

(Oh yeah, there's no mechanical shutter in the camera body...)

Interesting thought came to mind - does that mean that for the Q lenses with leaf shutters they, and not the camera, have a shutter life expectancy?

lytrytyr · 03-30-2013, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Interesting thought came to mind - does that mean that for the Q lenses with leaf shutters they, and not the camera, have a shutter life expectancy?

I guess so, although to put it in perspective,
I have an old Super-Ikonta folder
whose leaf shutter is still working
after more than 60 years.

The tiny shutters in the Q lenses
may not be quite as robust as that.

03-29-2013, 03:27 PM	#23
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Asahiflex Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q You may well be right. The Q10 v1.01 Firmware is described as: Changes to V1.01 Improved contrast AF performance. Improved stability for general performance. The Q v1.11 is described as: Changes to V1.11 Improved contrast AF performance. Improved stability for general performance. However, there is no recall on the Q10 v1.01 firmware....hmmm.

03-29-2013, 03:56 PM - 1 Like	#24
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Find the bug So it's like an Easter egg hunt, let's see who can find the bug . I haven't seen anything with my Q other than better low light focusing.

03-29-2013, 08:34 PM	#26
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Docrwm The Q v1.11 is described as: Changes to V1.11 Improved contrast AF performance. Improved stability for general performance. However, there is no recall on the Q10 v1.01 firmware....hmmm. Hehe... Someone is catching an earful if the Q v1.11 was supposed to be: Changes to V1.11 Improved stability for general performance. I think enough of us have "spare" Q's around that when the firmware makes it back up, it will be tested to determine if the "go go AF" was the bug!

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03-29-2013, 10:21 AM	#16
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by ChiefWiggum "We are sorry to inform you that the software version 1.11 is temporary not available." Just my luck.. Maybe it made the Q to good.. The Japanese version is more explicit: PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING ただいまファームウェアVer1.11に不具合が見つかりましたので = we just found a bug in the firmware version 1.11. 一時ダウンロードを中止させていただいております = we will cancel the download for the time being. Last edited by Mistral75; 03-29-2013 at 10:31 AM.

03-29-2013, 12:07 PM - 2 Likes	#17
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q

03-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#18
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	I grabbed a copy from Pentaxforums anyway and will install it later today.

03-29-2013, 12:13 PM	#19
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Asahiflex Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q Oh my - Delicious

03-29-2013, 12:20 PM	#20
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by Asahiflex Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q exactly why I downloaded the one on the main page.

03-29-2013, 01:13 PM	#21
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	What "bug" specifically? My Q is working better so far.

03-29-2013, 03:14 PM	#22
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Mistral75 The Japanese version is more explicit: PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q????????????????????????????PENTAX RICOH IMAGING ただいまファームウェアVer1.11に不具合が見つかりましたので = we just found a bug in the firmware version 1.11. 一時ダウンロードを中止させていただいております = we will cancel the download for the time being. "On ne peut mieux"...

03-29-2013, 04:42 PM	#25
csbtrod Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 55	Originally posted by Asahiflex Maybe because it was a mistake to make the Q10's firmware available for the Q . . . and now they're "bugged" about it (sorry, couldn't resist)

03-29-2013, 11:23 PM	#27
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Blackcloudbrew wrote that it reset the shutter count. Shutter count now is only 21, no wonder it feels like a new camera!

03-30-2013, 06:17 AM	#28
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Blackcloudbrew wrote that it reset the shutter count. Shutter count now is only 21, no wonder it feels like a new camera! Does that mean, in the future, we should be wary of Q's on the marketplace with v1.11 firmware and "very low shutter count?" (Oh yeah, there's no mechanical shutter in the camera body...)

03-30-2013, 06:22 AM	#29
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by panoguy Does that mean, in the future, we should be wary of Q's on the marketplace with v1.11 firmware and "very low shutter count?" (Oh yeah, there's no mechanical shutter in the camera body...) Interesting thought came to mind - does that mean that for the Q lenses with leaf shutters they, and not the camera, have a shutter life expectancy?

03-30-2013, 06:32 AM	#30
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Docrwm Interesting thought came to mind - does that mean that for the Q lenses with leaf shutters they, and not the camera, have a shutter life expectancy? I guess so, although to put it in perspective, I have an old Super-Ikonta folder whose leaf shutter is still working after more than 60 years. The tiny shutters in the Q lenses may not be quite as robust as that.