PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5.4.2 Update

calsan · 12-02-2015, 10:35 PM - **1 Like**

2015.12.03

Software update for PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5 to version 5.4.2.
Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

**jbinpg** · 12-02-2015, 11:02 PM

Anybody know what the RRS referred to in the readme for v5.4.2 is?

- Added ON/OFF setting for RAW development of RRS (Real Resolution System).

Adam · 12-02-2015, 11:52 PM

Probably pixel shifting, will test.

hcc · 12-03-2015, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the info.

The Ricoh website lists the followings:

[3, Dec. 2015]PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5 (Version 5.4.2) Windows Updater [Main changes from Version 5.4.1]

Added Diffraction Correction on Lens Correction.
*. For captured image file that is corresponding camera and lens.
Added Fringe Correction on Lens Correction.
*. For captured image file that is corresponding camera and lens.
Added ON/OFF setting for RAW development of RRS (Real Resolution System).
Added [Recent files] list menu on Laboratory mode.
Added new lens name [HD PENTAX-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL [IF].
Added Tone curve inversion reset button. (Easy use for Negative-positive reversal, film duplicator and etc.)
Optimize to tone curve of Adobe RGB.
Corrected – Miss displayed of highlight correction for before K-5II camera
Corrected – Can’t memory input history of address bar on Browser mode.
Corrected – When develop RAW image that has been trimmed, Image quality tag is remained RAW.
Corrected – Displayed un-printing range on margin setting in print..
Corrected – When image transmit in a maximized state from IMAGE Transmitter 2, maximization is released.
Corrected – When select “Option” ⇒ “File management” ⇒ “default location” ⇒ “folder at the last saved”, fail in simple image import .
Corrected – RAW image develop failure when capture image with changing aspect ratio by K-01.
Correspond to compatible reading of parameter file for Windows and Macintosh.
Correspond – Windows 10.

debakarma · 12-03-2015, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by calsan

PENTAX Digital Camera Utility

What exactly is this? How to use it?

**Rondec** · 12-03-2015, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by debakarma

What exactly is this? How to use it?

PDCU is a version of SilkyPix that Pentax issues with their cameras. It allows the development of RAW photos on your computer and allows the application of the same jpeg settings that are available in-camera to your RAW files. It also has Pentax lens profiles built in and for K3 II owners, the ability to process pixel shifted RAW images.

hcc · 12-03-2015, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by debakarma

What exactly is this? How to use it?

Nowadays, the software is called Digital Camera Utility, or Ricoh Digital Camera Utility. In the old times, the software was called Pentax Digital Camera Utility of PDCU.

PDCU has been supplied with the K-7, K-5, K-3 and K-3ii.

pid · 12-03-2015, 05:25 AM

does the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5.4.2 work with the K5 too?

O.k. it is only an update and it will not recognize the Original Software from the K5. Where can I get the Basic/Original Digital Camera Utility to get this Update working?

Mistral75 · 12-03-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by pid

(...)

O.k. it is only an update and it will not recognize the Original Software from the K5. Where can I get the Basic/Original Digital Camera Utility to get this Update working?

You can use this work-around:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/291634-dcu-5-3-1-up...ml#post3214045

**UncleVanya** · 12-03-2015, 06:20 AM

Why doesn't Pentax proof read!

MikeKPhoto · 12-03-2015, 09:03 AM

Well I installed the update - ugh! Crashes every time I try to open a PEF file from the 645Z. Annoying to say the least. Will uninstall and wait

O/S - Windows 7 Pro

MK

Zygonyx · 12-03-2015, 09:10 AM

Silkypix Pro 6 or DxO10 do offer much better potential

**Oakland Rob** · 12-03-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Silkypix Pro 6 or DxO10 do offer much better potential

Yeah, but I don't think DxO can handle pixel shift images. And I think you need the utlity to do stuff like separate out the images from an in-camera HDR. A truly fugly piece of software for such nice cameras.

Zygonyx · 12-03-2015, 02:52 PM

Allright, installation and update done.
It's good times to get such advances, thanks a lot Ricoh !

pid · 12-03-2015, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

You can use this work-around:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/291634-dcu-5-3-1-up...ml#post3214045

Thanks! Cool workaround. Worked great with a "S-SW140"-named SD Card. The Updater seems only to need a correct named volume.

12-02-2015, 10:35 PM - 1 Like	#1
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12-03-2015, 01:42 AM	#4
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Thanks for the info. The Ricoh website lists the followings: [3, Dec. 2015]PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5 (Version 5.4.2) Windows Updater [Main changes from Version 5.4.1] Added Diffraction Correction on Lens Correction. . For captured image file that is corresponding camera and lens. Added Fringe Correction on Lens Correction. . For captured image file that is corresponding camera and lens. Added ON/OFF setting for RAW development of RRS (Real Resolution System). Added [Recent files] list menu on Laboratory mode. Added new lens name [HD PENTAX-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL [IF]. Added Tone curve inversion reset button. (Easy use for Negative-positive reversal, film duplicator and etc.) Optimize to tone curve of Adobe RGB. Corrected – Miss displayed of highlight correction for before K-5II camera Corrected – Can’t memory input history of address bar on Browser mode. Corrected – When develop RAW image that has been trimmed, Image quality tag is remained RAW. Corrected – Displayed un-printing range on margin setting in print.. Corrected – When image transmit in a maximized state from IMAGE Transmitter 2, maximization is released. Corrected – When select “Option” ⇒ “File management” ⇒ “default location” ⇒ “folder at the last saved”, fail in simple image import . Corrected – RAW image develop failure when capture image with changing aspect ratio by K-01. Correspond to compatible reading of parameter file for Windows and Macintosh. Correspond – Windows 10.

12-03-2015, 05:25 AM	#8
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	does the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 5.4.2 work with the K5 too? O.k. it is only an update and it will not recognize the Original Software from the K5. Where can I get the Basic/Original Digital Camera Utility to get this Update working? Last edited by pid; 12-03-2015 at 05:30 AM.

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12-02-2015, 11:02 PM	#2
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Anybody know what the RRS referred to in the readme for v5.4.2 is? - Added ON/OFF setting for RAW development of RRS (Real Resolution System).

12-03-2015, 03:09 AM	#5
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by calsan PENTAX Digital Camera Utility What exactly is this? How to use it?

12-03-2015, 03:44 AM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by debakarma What exactly is this? How to use it? PDCU is a version of SilkyPix that Pentax issues with their cameras. It allows the development of RAW photos on your computer and allows the application of the same jpeg settings that are available in-camera to your RAW files. It also has Pentax lens profiles built in and for K3 II owners, the ability to process pixel shifted RAW images.

12-03-2015, 03:55 AM	#7
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Originally posted by debakarma What exactly is this? How to use it? Nowadays, the software is called Digital Camera Utility, or Ricoh Digital Camera Utility. In the old times, the software was called Pentax Digital Camera Utility of PDCU. PDCU has been supplied with the K-7, K-5, K-3 and K-3ii.

12-03-2015, 06:05 AM	#9
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by pid (...) O.k. it is only an update and it will not recognize the Original Software from the K5. Where can I get the Basic/Original Digital Camera Utility to get this Update working? You can use this work-around: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/291634-dcu-5-3-1-up...ml#post3214045

12-03-2015, 06:20 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Why doesn't Pentax proof read!

12-03-2015, 09:03 AM	#11
MikeKPhoto New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Walnut Creek, California Posts: 23	Well I installed the update - ugh! Crashes every time I try to open a PEF file from the 645Z. Annoying to say the least. Will uninstall and wait O/S - Windows 7 Pro MK

12-03-2015, 09:10 AM	#12
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Silkypix Pro 6 or DxO10 do offer much better potential

12-03-2015, 12:07 PM	#13
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	Originally posted by Zygonyx Silkypix Pro 6 or DxO10 do offer much better potential Yeah, but I don't think DxO can handle pixel shift images. And I think you need the utlity to do stuff like separate out the images from an in-camera HDR. A truly fugly piece of software for such nice cameras.

12-03-2015, 02:52 PM	#14
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Allright, installation and update done. It's good times to get such advances, thanks a lot Ricoh !

12-03-2015, 03:08 PM	#15
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	Originally posted by Mistral75 You can use this work-around: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/291634-dcu-5-3-1-up...ml#post3214045 Thanks! Cool workaround. Worked great with a "S-SW140"-named SD Card. The Updater seems only to need a correct named volume.