K10d Firmware Update

slick100d · 01-21-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Duh_Vinci

Thank you Jon!

Updated flawlessly, love these new changes, specially ISO controls via E-dial!

Regards,
D

I'd like to see this added to the K100D. It should work about the same even though it only has one wheel.

Steve

Alvin · 01-21-2007, 02:36 PM

Wireless P-TTL using on-board flash on the K100D would be a BONUS

bdavis · 01-22-2007, 06:54 PM

Official release is now up on the Pentax USA site. This copy seems to be staying up; it makes me wonder who pushed the wrong button earlier.

I've got it downloaded, but am going to sit on it for a few hours and watch the hardy souls on DPR install it (or wait until the latest RH "extra! extra!" blog appears, whichever is soonest).

Harald · 04-11-2007, 09:54 AM

There was many rumours about next K10D (1.12?/2.0?) firmware earlyer this year. We have not seen it yet. Does anybody know is it coming or was those only misleading rumours?

bdavis · 04-11-2007, 02:19 PM

If my memory serves me right, it's only been about a month since the 1.11 update.

Sit tight, and go shoot some pictures. There are better things to worry about than a firmware update that will come when it comes.

Harald · 04-11-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by bdavis

If my memory serves me right, it's only been about a month since the 1.11 update.

Sit tight, and go shoot some pictures. There are better things to worry about than a firmware update that will come when it comes.

Really, is there? Thanks about this motherly condescending advice :-)

Actual release days were:
1.10: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
1.11: Tuesday, March 06, 2007

1.11 was only an patch for things messed in 1.10, not an update for its own sake.

When 1.10 was released, there was lot of talk about really remarkable big firmware update coming soon. We are still waiting ......

bdavis · 04-11-2007, 04:07 PM

Holy cow! A month and a whopping five days since the last firmware update!

Word has it that all of the cameras stop running at a month and 6.5 days after the last firmware release. Pentax had better get their act together and release something NOW! NOW! NOW!

Again, the K10 is a remarkable camera, all on it's own. The firmware will come, and maybe, if you're very lucky, some knuckle-head will leak it over on DPR, and you can download it a few days ahead of the official release.

Until then, maybe you ought to just use the damn thing. Right now, it's pretty obvious that not much is known.

Harald · 04-11-2007, 11:12 PM

Did I touch to some sore point of you, or why are you so aggressively explaining that I do not may ask such a question?

Why are you trying to silence questions/subjects YOU think are stupid? What is your problem?

My five cents: if you think this or some other subject is stupid, please go on, continue your life as nothing has happened, difficult sometimes, but try .....

I am very satisfied to my camera, regardless that it has an tendency to shut down and reboot when internal flash is used. It does not happen allways but enough regularly to give me feeling of unreliability. I have not decided yet if I should send this to service or not. This kind of defects are difficult to repeat in hasty service entry inspection..... this phenomena appeared after this first (and only real) update..... second one didnt patch it.....

nosnoop · 04-11-2007, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by Harald

it has an tendency to shut down and reboot when internal flash is used..... this phenomena appeared after this first (and only real) update..... second one didnt patch it.....

This is not normal, the 1.10 should not do this.

Quote:

When 1.10 was released, there was lot of talk about really remarkable big firmware update coming soon.

I have not heard of anything like that at all. Firmware 1.10 was as big a update as you can get with so many function and features added. It was the update everyone was waiting for. What other update are you looking for? The next update probably involves bug fix or compatibility with SDM lenses (unless 1.11 is already fully compatible).

Harald · 04-11-2007, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

This is not normal, the 1.10 should not do this.

Yes, I know, but if it is not related, then the internal flash went broken same day and moment I updated the firmware

Originally posted by nosnoop

I have not heard of anything like that at all. Firmware 1.10 was as big a update as you can get with so many function and features added. It was the update everyone was waiting for.

Not according the discussions at the "other site" after 1.10 release.... their search does not work, so I cannot give any links to these discussions.

Originally posted by nosnoop

What other update are you looking for? ......

There was discussion about enhancements to this 22-bit AD processing, higher bit count raw files etc. Obviously these were just wishful thinking allthough there was people whose information had been accurate earlyer, Roland Mabo one to mention.

Cideway · 04-12-2007, 01:24 AM

The rumour i have heard is there will be a 1.2 coming out in the next couple months, at this stage it is unkown whether or not 1.11 allows the use of the SDM lenses, (i'll be able to tell you in three weeks

), if it doesn't then there will have to be a firmware to allow the function of SDM lenses, other then that i personally believe that it would be unlikely to see an increase in the Bit rate of raw images, but then again i have been know to be wrong, the other thing with the 1.2 firmware, if and when, will be the fixing of the VPN issue similar to what happened with the *ist DS with 2.0

Harald · 04-12-2007, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by Cideway

The rumour i have heard is there will be a 1.2 coming out in the next couple months, at this stage it is unkown whether or not 1.11 allows the use of the SDM lenses, (i'll be able to tell you in three weeks

), if it doesn't then there will have to be a firmware to allow the function of SDM lenses, other then that i personally believe that it would be unlikely to see an increase in the Bit rate of raw images, but then again i have been know to be wrong, the other thing with the 1.2 firmware, if and when, will be the fixing of the VPN issue similar to what happened with the *ist DS with 2.0

Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks?

Cideway · 04-12-2007, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by Harald

Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks?

I should have my DA* 50-135 by the 28th of April. Invariably when i get given the date, it is accurate, when i don't get one, or it is said as a month, that is when they have no idea, but to be given a Date, that is something.

Richard Day · 04-12-2007, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Harald

Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks?

Lenses should start appearing in May (can't say when in May!

), there will be a firmware update by then. It will address other things besides SDM. I can't say more. Wait a bit longer.

Harald · 04-12-2007, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by Richard Day

Lenses should start appearing in May (can't say when in May!

), there will be a firmware update by then. It will address other things besides SDM. I can't say more. Wait a bit longer.

April and May, but what year ;-)

I am obviously going to buy the SMC-DA* 16-50/2.8 ED AL SDM as soon as there is real life confirmation of its quality. I do not REALLY doubt it but.....

And very likely I will buy SMC-DA* 60-250/4 ED SDM in the end of the year if is as good as we expext.

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01-21-2007, 02:19 PM	#31
slick100d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Iowa, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 152	Originally posted by Duh_Vinci Thank you Jon! Updated flawlessly, love these new changes, specially ISO controls via E-dial! Regards, D I'd like to see this added to the K100D. It should work about the same even though it only has one wheel. Steve

01-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#32
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Wireless P-TTL using on-board flash on the K100D would be a BONUS

01-22-2007, 06:54 PM	#33
bdavis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'Burque, NM Posts: 309	Official release is now up on the Pentax USA site. This copy seems to be staying up; it makes me wonder who pushed the wrong button earlier. I've got it downloaded, but am going to sit on it for a few hours and watch the hardy souls on DPR install it (or wait until the latest RH "extra! extra!" blog appears, whichever is soonest).

04-11-2007, 02:19 PM	#35
bdavis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'Burque, NM Posts: 309	If my memory serves me right, it's only been about a month since the 1.11 update. Sit tight, and go shoot some pictures. There are better things to worry about than a firmware update that will come when it comes.

04-11-2007, 02:37 PM	#36
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by bdavis If my memory serves me right, it's only been about a month since the 1.11 update. Sit tight, and go shoot some pictures. There are better things to worry about than a firmware update that will come when it comes. Really, is there? Thanks about this motherly condescending advice :-) Actual release days were: 1.10: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1.11: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 1.11 was only an patch for things messed in 1.10, not an update for its own sake. When 1.10 was released, there was lot of talk about really remarkable big firmware update coming soon. We are still waiting ......

04-11-2007, 04:07 PM	#37
bdavis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'Burque, NM Posts: 309	Holy cow! A month and a whopping five days since the last firmware update! Word has it that all of the cameras stop running at a month and 6.5 days after the last firmware release. Pentax had better get their act together and release something NOW! NOW! NOW! Again, the K10 is a remarkable camera, all on it's own. The firmware will come, and maybe, if you're very lucky, some knuckle-head will leak it over on DPR, and you can download it a few days ahead of the official release. Until then, maybe you ought to just use the damn thing. Right now, it's pretty obvious that not much is known.

04-11-2007, 11:12 PM	#38
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Did I touch to some sore point of you, or why are you so aggressively explaining that I do not may ask such a question? Why are you trying to silence questions/subjects YOU think are stupid? What is your problem? My five cents: if you think this or some other subject is stupid, please go on, continue your life as nothing has happened, difficult sometimes, but try ..... I am very satisfied to my camera, regardless that it has an tendency to shut down and reboot when internal flash is used. It does not happen allways but enough regularly to give me feeling of unreliability. I have not decided yet if I should send this to service or not. This kind of defects are difficult to repeat in hasty service entry inspection..... this phenomena appeared after this first (and only real) update..... second one didnt patch it.....

04-11-2007, 11:24 PM	#39
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by Harald it has an tendency to shut down and reboot when internal flash is used..... this phenomena appeared after this first (and only real) update..... second one didnt patch it..... This is not normal, the 1.10 should not do this. Quote: When 1.10 was released, there was lot of talk about really remarkable big firmware update coming soon. I have not heard of anything like that at all. Firmware 1.10 was as big a update as you can get with so many function and features added. It was the update everyone was waiting for. What other update are you looking for? The next update probably involves bug fix or compatibility with SDM lenses (unless 1.11 is already fully compatible).

04-11-2007, 11:36 PM	#40
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by nosnoop This is not normal, the 1.10 should not do this. Yes, I know, but if it is not related, then the internal flash went broken same day and moment I updated the firmware Originally posted by nosnoop I have not heard of anything like that at all. Firmware 1.10 was as big a update as you can get with so many function and features added. It was the update everyone was waiting for. Not according the discussions at the "other site" after 1.10 release.... their search does not work, so I cannot give any links to these discussions. Originally posted by nosnoop What other update are you looking for? ...... There was discussion about enhancements to this 22-bit AD processing, higher bit count raw files etc. Obviously these were just wishful thinking allthough there was people whose information had been accurate earlyer, Roland Mabo one to mention.

04-12-2007, 01:24 AM	#41
Cideway Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	The rumour i have heard is there will be a 1.2 coming out in the next couple months, at this stage it is unkown whether or not 1.11 allows the use of the SDM lenses, (i'll be able to tell you in three weeks ), if it doesn't then there will have to be a firmware to allow the function of SDM lenses, other then that i personally believe that it would be unlikely to see an increase in the Bit rate of raw images, but then again i have been know to be wrong, the other thing with the 1.2 firmware, if and when, will be the fixing of the VPN issue similar to what happened with the *ist DS with 2.0

04-12-2007, 02:14 AM	#42
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by Cideway The rumour i have heard is there will be a 1.2 coming out in the next couple months, at this stage it is unkown whether or not 1.11 allows the use of the SDM lenses, (i'll be able to tell you in three weeks ), if it doesn't then there will have to be a firmware to allow the function of SDM lenses, other then that i personally believe that it would be unlikely to see an increase in the Bit rate of raw images, but then again i have been know to be wrong, the other thing with the 1.2 firmware, if and when, will be the fixing of the VPN issue similar to what happened with the *ist DS with 2.0 Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks?

04-12-2007, 03:17 AM	#43
Cideway Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Originally posted by Harald Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks? I should have my DA* 50-135 by the 28th of April. Invariably when i get given the date, it is accurate, when i don't get one, or it is said as a month, that is when they have no idea, but to be given a Date, that is something.

04-12-2007, 03:20 AM	#44
Richard Day Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 441	Originally posted by Harald Have they confirmed that you get SDM lens within next three weeks? Lenses should start appearing in May (can't say when in May! ), there will be a firmware update by then. It will address other things besides SDM. I can't say more. Wait a bit longer.

04-12-2007, 05:42 AM	#45
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by Richard Day Lenses should start appearing in May (can't say when in May! ), there will be a firmware update by then. It will address other things besides SDM. I can't say more. Wait a bit longer. April and May, but what year ;-) I am obviously going to buy the SMC-DA* 16-50/2.8 ED AL SDM as soon as there is real life confirmation of its quality. I do not REALLY doubt it but..... And very likely I will buy SMC-DA* 60-250/4 ED SDM in the end of the year if is as good as we expext.