K20D v1.03 Firmware

RaduA · 04-09-2009, 02:58 AM

I also updated and obviously I can't say if it's faster because we are talking about fractions of a second anyway. But it seem more consistent (about the same time for the "hand" to appear in the VF).

Hope it helps.
Radu

mcjm78 · 04-09-2009, 03:56 AM

Just updated too!
Seems to work fine.

WerTicus · 04-09-2009, 03:59 AM

i updated and photos still work

cant say i've noticed improvements though not looking critically and not like i took test shots of 'before'

sixstring · 04-09-2009, 04:49 AM

First impression:
SR seems to lock in faster. locks now even if AF isn't ready. (in some conditions)

Greetings

er1kksen · 04-09-2009, 05:30 AM

Can you upgrade it through Pentax Photo Browser or Photo Lab while the camera is attached, or do you have to do manual installation (I'm bad at this route directory junk...)?

yipchunyu · 04-09-2009, 05:31 AM

if they improve the AF instead of the SR, it will be better.

sixstring · 04-09-2009, 05:33 AM

Just copy the ".bin" file on your SD Card. Do not move it into any folder (eg DCIM).
Thats all.

LuzArt · 04-09-2009, 05:43 AM

I have to say, I'm noticing faster AF on my K20 after the firmware upgrade. Is anyone else finding this too?

Unsure on the SR change as yet.

Ben

sixstring · 04-09-2009, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by LuzArt

I have to say, I'm noticing faster AF on my K20 after the firmware upgrade. Is anyone else finding this too?

Unsure on the SR change as yet.

Ben

Can't confirm that. only as i said before, the SR locks in faster than before.

It, turns out that the Darkframe-behavior has changed. If set to "Auto" no Darkframe will be processed at shutter speeds slower than 10sec!

emr · 04-09-2009, 05:46 AM

Has Pentax usually listed everything they've changed in firmware upgrades? They mention only SR.

BTW, could somebody in power over here please correct the subject to 1.03.

er1kksen · 04-09-2009, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by sixstring

Just copy the ".bin" file on your SD Card. Do not move it into any folder (eg DCIM).
Thats all.

Thanks, successfully updated!

That's very interesting, about the dark-frame subtraction...

legacyb4 · 04-09-2009, 06:18 AM

Sounds like it's safe enough to upgrade.

Here's the link to the 1.0.1 firmware if you need to downgrade, I guess (assuming you can, of course).

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k20e101m.zip

nanok · 04-09-2009, 06:46 AM

okay, we moved up to 10s now. great. so the sensor is better than the sony one even in this respect, thus NO reason not to allow me to turn off dfs. why the hell does it have to be so complicated, please release 1.04 with the ability to disable dfs altogether, and stop teasing us, PLEASE!

happy to hear sr was improved, and maybe af too. but how about us tripod shooters?

Parallax · 04-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by emr

Has Pentax usually listed everything they've changed in firmware upgrades? They mention only SR.............

If I were Pentax and found a way to improve AF with firmware, I would do so WITHOUT publicizing it. Saying that you fixed a problem is a de facto admission that there was a problem. I don't consider the AF characteristics a problem, some people do. Regardless, I think it best in (from Pentax's point of view) to make any improvements without any fanfare.

I too think the AF speed improved, but I am open to the possibility that it is a placebo effect. I would also allow for the possibility that if there is an improvement it was an "unintended consequence" of the SR improvement; i.e. faster SR = less SR processor time allowing for quicker autofocus, but that is pure and absolute guessery on my part.

emr · 04-09-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

If I were Pentax and found a way to improve AF with firmware, I would do so WITHOUT publicizing it. Saying that you fixed a problem is a de facto admission that there was a problem. I don't consider the AF characteristics a problem, some people do. Regardless, I think it best in (from Pentax's point of view) to make any improvements without any fanfare.

But wouldn't the situation be the same for SR and yet they're saying it's improved.

04-09-2009, 05:43 AM	#23
LuzArt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springwood, NSW Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 121	Faster AF? I have to say, I'm noticing faster AF on my K20 after the firmware upgrade. Is anyone else finding this too? Unsure on the SR change as yet. Ben

04-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#29
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by emr Has Pentax usually listed everything they've changed in firmware upgrades? They mention only SR............. If I were Pentax and found a way to improve AF with firmware, I would do so WITHOUT publicizing it. Saying that you fixed a problem is a de facto admission that there was a problem. I don't consider the AF characteristics a problem, some people do. Regardless, I think it best in (from Pentax's point of view) to make any improvements without any fanfare. I too think the AF speed improved, but I am open to the possibility that it is a placebo effect. I would also allow for the possibility that if there is an improvement it was an "unintended consequence" of the SR improvement; i.e. faster SR = less SR processor time allowing for quicker autofocus, but that is pure and absolute guessery on my part. Last edited by Parallax; 04-09-2009 at 08:51 AM.

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04-09-2009, 02:58 AM	#16
RaduA Guest	I also updated and obviously I can't say if it's faster because we are talking about fractions of a second anyway. But it seem more consistent (about the same time for the "hand" to appear in the VF). Hope it helps. Radu

04-09-2009, 03:56 AM	#17
mcjm78 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 268	Just updated too! Seems to work fine.

04-09-2009, 03:59 AM	#18
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	i updated and photos still work cant say i've noticed improvements though not looking critically and not like i took test shots of 'before'

04-09-2009, 04:49 AM	#19
sixstring Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 29	First impression: SR seems to lock in faster. locks now even if AF isn't ready. (in some conditions) Greetings

04-09-2009, 05:30 AM	#20
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Can you upgrade it through Pentax Photo Browser or Photo Lab while the camera is attached, or do you have to do manual installation (I'm bad at this route directory junk...)?

04-09-2009, 05:31 AM	#21
yipchunyu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HK Posts: 171	if they improve the AF instead of the SR, it will be better.

04-09-2009, 05:33 AM	#22
sixstring Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 29	Just copy the ".bin" file on your SD Card. Do not move it into any folder (eg DCIM). Thats all.

04-09-2009, 05:46 AM	#24
sixstring Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 29	Originally posted by LuzArt I have to say, I'm noticing faster AF on my K20 after the firmware upgrade. Is anyone else finding this too? Unsure on the SR change as yet. Ben Can't confirm that. only as i said before, the SR locks in faster than before. It, turns out that the Darkframe-behavior has changed. If set to "Auto" no Darkframe will be processed at shutter speeds slower than 10sec!

04-09-2009, 05:46 AM	#25
emr Guest	Has Pentax usually listed everything they've changed in firmware upgrades? They mention only SR. BTW, could somebody in power over here please correct the subject to 1.03.

04-09-2009, 06:02 AM	#26
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by sixstring Just copy the ".bin" file on your SD Card. Do not move it into any folder (eg DCIM). Thats all. Thanks, successfully updated! That's very interesting, about the dark-frame subtraction...

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04-09-2009, 06:18 AM	#27
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Sounds like it's safe enough to upgrade. Here's the link to the 1.0.1 firmware if you need to downgrade, I guess (assuming you can, of course). http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k20e101m.zip

04-09-2009, 06:46 AM	#28
nanok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 969	okay, we moved up to 10s now. great. so the sensor is better than the sony one even in this respect, thus NO reason not to allow me to turn off dfs. why the hell does it have to be so complicated, please release 1.04 with the ability to disable dfs altogether, and stop teasing us, PLEASE! happy to hear sr was improved, and maybe af too. but how about us tripod shooters?

04-09-2009, 08:53 AM	#30
emr Guest	Originally posted by Parallax If I were Pentax and found a way to improve AF with firmware, I would do so WITHOUT publicizing it. Saying that you fixed a problem is a de facto admission that there was a problem. I don't consider the AF characteristics a problem, some people do. Regardless, I think it best in (from Pentax's point of view) to make any improvements without any fanfare. But wouldn't the situation be the same for SR and yet they're saying it's improved.