FLUCARD PRO for Pentax K-3 Setup and How To Guide

Deedee · 03-01-2014, 12:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Spyros has his video up.. (Spyros is not me, I am sharing this here).

You Tube

Cheers!

dmoisuk · 03-01-2014, 12:46 AM

Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

**unkipunki** · 03-01-2014, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by dmoisuk

Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

Hi,

Maybe you need to change the transmission channel. There's some discussion of this in this thread

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/252734-came-down-flu-card-questions-5.html

Try around post numbers 62-64

More detail on how to in the operation manual that can be found here:
Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

It's listed as O-CF1 and is the first link under the accessories heading near the bottom of the page.

Unregistered User · 03-01-2014, 05:54 AM

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**monochrome** · 03-01-2014, 06:35 AM

Lots of color pictures of each operation on the Ricoh-Imaging Japan Site

Home >> Products >> Accessories >> Flucard for PENTAX

Originally posted by unkipunki

Hi,

Maybe you need to change the transmission channel. There's some discussion of this in this thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/252734-came-down-flu-card-questions-5.html

Try around post numbers 62-64

More detail on how to in the operation manual that can be found here:
Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

It's listed as O-FC1 and is the first link under the accessories heading near the bottom of the page.

dmoisuk · 03-01-2014, 10:40 AM

Solved the problem. Went to LV settings and turned off composition adjust.

Parry · 03-01-2014, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by dmoisuk

Solved the problem. Went to LV settings and turned off composition adjust.

That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am.

Works a charm.

Sorry Pentax.

**unkipunki** · 03-01-2014, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Parry

That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am.

Works a charm.

Sorry Pentax.

Parry,

Thanks, that saved me from having to point out your rant. This isn't a criticism, it's recognition that I've been on the verge of publically pulling my hair out on several occasions. In fact when I've done exactly that I always like to be able to be the one that retracts the sentiment before others weigh in. Consequently I try very hard not to weigh in unless there's no alternative. I have a Window Phone 8.1 model that doesn't respond in any way to my flucard, other than to give me helpful information that this browser doesn't work with this 'very well'. So.... I now need to get an Apple or Android product to be a 'field photographer' (as I believe Ricoh think I am). I can sit in my office and link to my PC and google chrome all day long, but that isn't why I choose photography as a pastime.

I hope your newfound connectivity is fruitful

**monochrome** · 03-01-2014, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by unkipunki

I can sit in my office and link to my PC and google chrome all day long, but that isn't why I choose photography as a pastime. I hope your newfound connectivity is fruitful

Can you run Chrome, Safari or Firefox on the WinPhone instead of Explorer? The phone links, correct? So the issue is the browser interface?

**unkipunki** · 03-01-2014, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Can you run Chrome, Safari or Firefox on the WinPhone instead of Explorer? The phone links, correct? So the issue is the browser interface?

Nope Chrome, Safari and Firefox do not run on Windows Phone 8 or 8.1 as far as I can ascertain. There are various proxy equivalent apps but none I have tried communicate with the windows phone/O-CF1 combination. I have Lumia 920, I should not have supported my Finnish heritage so blindly. If any one has a Windows Phone 8/ O-CF1 solution I would be very keen to hear what it is.

normhead · 03-01-2014, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Parry

That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am.

Works a charm.

Sorry Pentax.

Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it.

**monochrome** · 03-01-2014, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by unkipunki

If any one has a Windows Phone 8/ O-CF1 solution I would be very keen to hear what it is.

I don't have my card yet (USA) but this is one of those times that I fell about APple and Google oligopolistic behavior the same way I felt about Microsoft on Desktops in the 90's. They killed WordPerfect. They killed Borland QuattroPro and Paradox.

Maybe they're getting some of their own back.

**monochrome** · 03-01-2014, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it.

Yep - pretty poor understanding of the user experience expectation to think we all intuitively understand the intricacies of Wi-Fi to divices under several OS'es running on different browsers at different resolutions.

The permutations of setting combinations and conflicts is fairly large. Reminds me of the days when computers had accessory cards with DIP switches and back washing decice conflicts

**unkipunki** · 03-01-2014, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I don't have my card yet (USA) but this is one of those times that I fell about APple and Google oligopolistic behavior the same way I felt about Microsoft on Desktops in the 90's. They killed WordPerfect. They killed Borland QuattroPro and Paradox.

Maybe they're getting some of their own back.

The trouble is that HTC/Nokia and Windows Phone have been late to the party. Not exactly like Pentax but similar, Pentax have stayed true to an ideal, as have Nokia. Nokia stayed true for too long. I still believe that Symbian remains the most intuitive mobile phone interface, but it doesn't cut it with interconnectivity. All the other platforms have had 3rd party improvement for years, Windows phone is trying to catch up. I can't get iOptron support for the Skytracker on my Windows phone but it's fine for Android and IOS. It's exactly the same for the Flucard. It isn't that it can't be done it just demand based. It's like Sigma K mount compatibility really; it will probably come but who knows when?

Parry · 03-02-2014, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it.

Yes, the lack of manual at the time was a bit . . . ya' know.

It would be handy if the thing can do MF and focus peaking. That way I can aim the lens up on a tripod without having to put pressure on what cartilage my knees have left.

---------- Post added 02-03-14 at 17:56 ----------

Originally posted by Parry

Yes, the lack of manual at the time was a bit . . . ya' know.

It would be handy if the thing can do MF and focus peaking. That way I can aim the lens up on a tripod without having to put pressure on what cartilage my knees have left.

Yes Parry, it does MF and focus peaking you thick k£$%!

PS: Try it gang, it's really really good at MF and focus peaking.

03-01-2014, 04:45 PM	#10
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by monochrome Can you run Chrome, Safari or Firefox on the WinPhone instead of Explorer? The phone links, correct? So the issue is the browser interface? Nope Chrome, Safari and Firefox do not run on Windows Phone 8 or 8.1 as far as I can ascertain. There are various proxy equivalent apps but none I have tried communicate with the windows phone/O-CF1 combination. I have Lumia 920, I should not have supported my Finnish heritage so blindly. If any one has a Windows Phone 8/ O-CF1 solution I would be very keen to hear what it is. Last edited by unkipunki; 03-01-2014 at 04:49 PM. Reason: grammatical error

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03-01-2014, 12:46 AM	#2
dmoisuk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S.

03-01-2014, 04:53 AM	#3
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by dmoisuk Excellent video thanks so much. Everything works now except my live view. I changed to 360/240 with now luck. Keep getting a "The operation can not be completed correctly" message. The same on both my iPad 3 and my iPhone 4S. Hi, Maybe you need to change the transmission channel. There's some discussion of this in this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/252734-came-down-flu-card-questions-5.html Try around post numbers 62-64 More detail on how to in the operation manual that can be found here: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING It's listed as O-CF1 and is the first link under the accessories heading near the bottom of the page.

03-01-2014, 05:54 AM	#4
Unregistered User Guest	Seems that i[Product name] are having problems. Try connecting to the computer first to verify.

03-01-2014, 06:35 AM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Lots of color pictures of each operation on the Ricoh-Imaging Japan Site Home >> Products >> Accessories >> Flucard for PENTAX Originally posted by unkipunki Hi, Maybe you need to change the transmission channel. There's some discussion of this in this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/252734-came-down-flu-card-questions-5.html Try around post numbers 62-64 More detail on how to in the operation manual that can be found here: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING It's listed as O-FC1 and is the first link under the accessories heading near the bottom of the page.

03-01-2014, 10:40 AM	#6
dmoisuk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Solved the problem. Went to LV settings and turned off composition adjust.

03-01-2014, 12:47 PM	#7
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by dmoisuk Solved the problem. Went to LV settings and turned off composition adjust. That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am. Works a charm. Sorry Pentax.

03-01-2014, 04:21 PM	#8
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by Parry That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am. Works a charm. Sorry Pentax. Parry, Thanks, that saved me from having to point out your rant. This isn't a criticism, it's recognition that I've been on the verge of publically pulling my hair out on several occasions. In fact when I've done exactly that I always like to be able to be the one that retracts the sentiment before others weigh in. Consequently I try very hard not to weigh in unless there's no alternative. I have a Window Phone 8.1 model that doesn't respond in any way to my flucard, other than to give me helpful information that this browser doesn't work with this 'very well'. So.... I now need to get an Apple or Android product to be a 'field photographer' (as I believe Ricoh think I am). I can sit in my office and link to my PC and google chrome all day long, but that isn't why I choose photography as a pastime. I hope your newfound connectivity is fruitful

03-01-2014, 04:36 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by unkipunki I can sit in my office and link to my PC and google chrome all day long, but that isn't why I choose photography as a pastime. I hope your newfound connectivity is fruitful Can you run Chrome, Safari or Firefox on the WinPhone instead of Explorer? The phone links, correct? So the issue is the browser interface?

03-01-2014, 04:49 PM	#11
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Parry That's the kiddie!!! That's what sent me into mega rant for two days and revealed me to be the utter fool that I am. Works a charm. Sorry Pentax. Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it.

03-01-2014, 04:51 PM	#12
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by unkipunki If any one has a Windows Phone 8/ O-CF1 solution I would be very keen to hear what it is. I don't have my card yet (USA) but this is one of those times that I fell about APple and Google oligopolistic behavior the same way I felt about Microsoft on Desktops in the 90's. They killed WordPerfect. They killed Borland QuattroPro and Paradox. Maybe they're getting some of their own back.

03-01-2014, 04:55 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it. Yep - pretty poor understanding of the user experience expectation to think we all intuitively understand the intricacies of Wi-Fi to divices under several OS'es running on different browsers at different resolutions. The permutations of setting combinations and conflicts is fairly large. Reminds me of the days when computers had accessory cards with DIP switches and back washing decice conflicts

03-01-2014, 05:16 PM	#14
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by monochrome I don't have my card yet (USA) but this is one of those times that I fell about APple and Google oligopolistic behavior the same way I felt about Microsoft on Desktops in the 90's. They killed WordPerfect. They killed Borland QuattroPro and Paradox. Maybe they're getting some of their own back. The trouble is that HTC/Nokia and Windows Phone have been late to the party. Not exactly like Pentax but similar, Pentax have stayed true to an ideal, as have Nokia. Nokia stayed true for too long. I still believe that Symbian remains the most intuitive mobile phone interface, but it doesn't cut it with interconnectivity. All the other platforms have had 3rd party improvement for years, Windows phone is trying to catch up. I can't get iOptron support for the Skytracker on my Windows phone but it's fine for Android and IOS. It's exactly the same for the Flucard. It isn't that it can't be done it just demand based. It's like Sigma K mount compatibility really; it will probably come but who knows when?

03-02-2014, 03:49 AM	#15
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by normhead Having done this myself... the lack of a trouble shooting guide in the USER Guide is, to put it mildly troubling. I'm not letting Pentax off the hook on this. Either get it right in the manual, or have someone available to talk people through it. Yes, the lack of manual at the time was a bit . . . ya' know. It would be handy if the thing can do MF and focus peaking. That way I can aim the lens up on a tripod without having to put pressure on what cartilage my knees have left. ---------- Post added 02-03-14 at 17:56 ---------- Originally posted by Parry Yes, the lack of manual at the time was a bit . . . ya' know. It would be handy if the thing can do MF and focus peaking. That way I can aim the lens up on a tripod without having to put pressure on what cartilage my knees have left. Yes Parry, it does MF and focus peaking you thick k£$%! PS: Try it gang, it's really really good at MF and focus peaking.