pentax software

tittermary · 11-12-2013, 07:06 PM

so I guess if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini) im pretty much out of luck since there seems to be no way to download software off pentax web site, this is the kind of stuff that really gets me. Not the best way to to give a good first impression to a new pentax owner sheez.

Adam · 11-12-2013, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by tittermary

so I guess if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini) im pretty much out of luck since there seems to be no way to download software off pentax web site, this is the kind of stuff that really gets me. Not the best way to to give a good first impression to a new pentax owner sheez.

I'm sure someone on the forum would be happy to upload an ISO for you, but I agree that a downloadable version would be nice. The software should just be made 100% free to begin with...

rawr · 11-12-2013, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by tittermary

if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini)

Call the support department of Ricoh Pentax in your country. Explain that you have no CDROM drive, ask for a download location, or for them to send you a USB stick with an ISO of the software.

Having said that, you aren' missing much if you aren't able to get the software. Lightroom works OK with K-3 files.

DSims · 11-12-2013, 10:49 PM

I find the Pentax software much more useful than it used to be, and it also does a good job of duplicating the JPEG settings on your RAW files, so you have a nice place to start and can easily take advantage of the improvements RAW files offer without having to become an expert right off the bat.

shiner · 11-12-2013, 10:52 PM

I haven't loaded or used the Silkypix software in my last four or five Pentax bodies. Lightroom is so much better... however, I also haven't tried the latest greatest versions. Hmm, maybe I'll check it out.

DSims · 11-12-2013, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by shiner

I haven't loaded or used the Silkypix software in my last four or five Pentax bodies. Lightroom is so much better... however, I also haven't tried the latest greatest versions. Hmm, maybe I'll check it out.

I use Capture One Pro most of the time, but there are still times I find the Pentax software useful.

fyby · 11-13-2013, 01:51 AM

I tried last version of Digital Camera Utility, which came with K3 and it was sooo sloooow. Lightroom works like a breeze.

**Schraubstock** · 11-13-2013, 02:10 AM

Hi
Can't you buy an external USB CD/DVD burner/player ? They are dirt cheap. Sooner or later you will need one anyway.

Greetings

shiner · 11-13-2013, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by fyby

I tried last version of Digital Camera Utility, which came with K3 and it was sooo sloooow. Lightroom works like a breeze.

Lightroom is so great.

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi
Can't you buy an external USB CD/DVD burner/player ? They are dirt cheap. Sooner or later you will need one anyway.

Greetings

Really! They are not vestigial yet, and I wouldn't own a computer without that capability. Externals are super cheap- problem solved... unless you are forced to buy a pricey Mac external drive, that is.

devorama · 11-13-2013, 09:28 AM

I had to install it last night because I didn't notice that the camera defaulted to PEF raw files and I couldn't import them into Lightroom! So I had to batch convert them to DNG with the Digital Camera Utility. :-)

shiner · 11-13-2013, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by devorama

I had to install it last night because I didn't notice that the camera defaulted to PEF raw files and I couldn't import them into Lightroom! So I had to batch convert them to DNG with the Digital Camera Utility. :-)

PEF is default but you can change it to DNG in the menu. Also, Lightroom- at least any of the last several iterations- will handle PEF just fine...

devorama · 11-13-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by shiner

PEF is default but you can change it to DNG in the menu. Also, Lightroom- at least any of the last several iterations- will handle PEF just fine...

Yeah, I missed that when I set up the camera. The PEFs did not import into Lightroom 4.4. But the converted DNGs did. Now if only the Multizone AWB ones weren't all tinted green and the EXIF contained lens info for the JPGs, we'd be set!

tittermary · 11-13-2013, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by shiner

Lightroom is so great.

Really! They are not vestigial yet, and I wouldn't own a computer without that capability. Externals are super cheap- problem solved... unless you are forced to buy a pricey Mac external drive, that is.

yeah point taken

tittermary · 11-13-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by DSims

I use Capture One Pro most of the time, but there are still times I find the Pentax software useful.

doesnt work with the k3 yet

tittermary · 11-13-2013, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by DSims

I find the Pentax software much more useful than it used to be, and it also does a good job of duplicating the JPEG settings on your RAW files, so you have a nice place to start and can easily take advantage of the improvements RAW files offer without having to become an expert right off the bat.

this was my thought

11-12-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
tittermary Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35	pentax software so I guess if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini) im pretty much out of luck since there seems to be no way to download software off pentax web site, this is the kind of stuff that really gets me. Not the best way to to give a good first impression to a new pentax owner sheez.

11-12-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by tittermary so I guess if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini) im pretty much out of luck since there seems to be no way to download software off pentax web site, this is the kind of stuff that really gets me. Not the best way to to give a good first impression to a new pentax owner sheez. I'm sure someone on the forum would be happy to upload an ISO for you, but I agree that a downloadable version would be nice. The software should just be made 100% free to begin with... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-12-2013, 10:16 PM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by tittermary if I don't have a cd rom (new mac mini) Call the support department of Ricoh Pentax in your country. Explain that you have no CDROM drive, ask for a download location, or for them to send you a USB stick with an ISO of the software. Having said that, you aren' missing much if you aren't able to get the software. Lightroom works OK with K-3 files.

11-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#4
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	I find the Pentax software much more useful than it used to be, and it also does a good job of duplicating the JPEG settings on your RAW files, so you have a nice place to start and can easily take advantage of the improvements RAW files offer without having to become an expert right off the bat.

11-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#5
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	I haven't loaded or used the Silkypix software in my last four or five Pentax bodies. Lightroom is so much better... however, I also haven't tried the latest greatest versions. Hmm, maybe I'll check it out.

11-12-2013, 11:48 PM	#6
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by shiner I haven't loaded or used the Silkypix software in my last four or five Pentax bodies. Lightroom is so much better... however, I also haven't tried the latest greatest versions. Hmm, maybe I'll check it out. I use Capture One Pro most of the time, but there are still times I find the Pentax software useful.

11-13-2013, 01:51 AM	#7
fyby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	I tried last version of Digital Camera Utility, which came with K3 and it was sooo sloooow. Lightroom works like a breeze.

11-13-2013, 02:10 AM	#8
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi Can't you buy an external USB CD/DVD burner/player ? They are dirt cheap. Sooner or later you will need one anyway. Greetings

11-13-2013, 03:38 AM	#9
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by fyby I tried last version of Digital Camera Utility, which came with K3 and it was sooo sloooow. Lightroom works like a breeze. Lightroom is so great. Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi Can't you buy an external USB CD/DVD burner/player ? They are dirt cheap. Sooner or later you will need one anyway. Greetings Really! They are not vestigial yet, and I wouldn't own a computer without that capability. Externals are super cheap- problem solved... unless you are forced to buy a pricey Mac external drive, that is.

11-13-2013, 09:28 AM	#10
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	I had to install it last night because I didn't notice that the camera defaulted to PEF raw files and I couldn't import them into Lightroom! So I had to batch convert them to DNG with the Digital Camera Utility. :-)

11-13-2013, 01:30 PM	#11
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by devorama I had to install it last night because I didn't notice that the camera defaulted to PEF raw files and I couldn't import them into Lightroom! So I had to batch convert them to DNG with the Digital Camera Utility. :-) PEF is default but you can change it to DNG in the menu. Also, Lightroom- at least any of the last several iterations- will handle PEF just fine...

11-13-2013, 01:50 PM	#12
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Originally posted by shiner PEF is default but you can change it to DNG in the menu. Also, Lightroom- at least any of the last several iterations- will handle PEF just fine... Yeah, I missed that when I set up the camera. The PEFs did not import into Lightroom 4.4. But the converted DNGs did. Now if only the Multizone AWB ones weren't all tinted green and the EXIF contained lens info for the JPGs, we'd be set!

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11-13-2013, 07:11 PM	#13
tittermary Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by shiner Lightroom is so great. Really! They are not vestigial yet, and I wouldn't own a computer without that capability. Externals are super cheap- problem solved... unless you are forced to buy a pricey Mac external drive, that is. yeah point taken

11-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#14
tittermary Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by DSims I use Capture One Pro most of the time, but there are still times I find the Pentax software useful. doesnt work with the k3 yet

11-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#15
tittermary Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by DSims I find the Pentax software much more useful than it used to be, and it also does a good job of duplicating the JPEG settings on your RAW files, so you have a nice place to start and can easily take advantage of the improvements RAW files offer without having to become an expert right off the bat. this was my thought