software on K-1 CD

**JimJohnson** · 03-13-2021, 09:34 AM

I bought a used K-1 but the seller did not send the CD. I am interested in IT2 (Image Transmitter 2). Looks like the Pentax site only offers updates, not the base software.
Is there a download location for this? Or do I need to buy a copy of somebody's CD?

Never been a fan of SilkyPix, but other than IT2, what else is on the CD?

Not a Number · 03-13-2021, 11:42 AM

Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility.

Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores.

pschlute · 03-13-2021, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Never been a fan of SilkyPix

You could check out the software from Silkypix themselves. Totally different from what gets sent out on the Pentax CDs and IMO one of the best raw converters around.

**JimJohnson** · 03-13-2021, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility.

Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores.

I thought I was immune from price shock surrounding Pentax parts but WHOA! almost US$200.00 ???? I guess I don't want to remote control my K-1 from a laptop THAT badly.

The last time we managed to assemble our adult children & their families in the same spot at the same time I had no one available to take a family portrait. I setup studio lighting in front of the fireplace along with a largish mirror above/behind the camera. I hid a wired remote shutter release into the arrangement and took my shots from the mirror image. It would have been much simpler to do with a laptop and a wireless mouse with an image preview in between the live view image.

Not a Number · 03-13-2021, 01:58 PM

Check out the home grown solutions. Ricoh probably discontinued Image Transmitter 2 because they released SDKs for tethering.

Introducing Pentax Wi-Fi & USB Tether by PentaxForums.com - PentaxForums.com

**Joetitch** · 03-13-2021, 02:01 PM

You might try image sync which allows your phone to wifi with the K1. There's also some other programs written by helpful people on the forum which will work on a laptop. I just can't seem to remember where to find them.
Looks like I type too slow 😊

Adam · 03-13-2021, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility.

Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores.

The fact that (a) the software was never offered as a download and (b) now appears to be sold out is quite puzzling. Perhaps there are plans to make the software free for everyone (as it should)?

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mark.fi · 03-17-2021, 11:38 AM

Sad. I they don't develop or sell it anymore it should be available for free. Maybe /a will help.

**Bob 256** · 04-16-2021, 07:14 PM

An alternative that I got over a couple of years back is WiFi Commander for Pentax which I successfully used with my K-1. I had an early version (1.03) and it worked pretty satisfactorily for my applications. It's still available I believe and has evolved since then (now version 1.6.0) - something you might want to explore.

I have no connection to the offering entity other than using the early version, but came across your post and just thought I'd throw this option your way in case it would help.

Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera

**JimJohnson** · 04-17-2021, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by Bob 256

An alternative that I got over a couple of years back is WiFi Commander for Pentax which I successfully used with my K-1. I had an early version (1.03) and it worked pretty satisfactorily for my applications. It's still available I believe and has evolved since then (now version 1.6.0) - something you might want to explore.

I have no connection to the offering entity other than using the early version, but came across your post and just thought I'd throw this option your way in case it would help.

Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera

Thanks! I'll give it a try. By the brief site description, this looks like exactly what I want for selfie family portraits. Place a monitor immediately above or below the lens with a live view to check poses. Might work well for wildlife too where a human presence makes it difficult.

**i_trax** · 04-17-2021, 07:29 AM

it looks like there is no Mac version

**Bob 256** · 04-17-2021, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Thanks! I'll give it a try. By the brief site description, this looks like exactly what I want for selfie family portraits. Place a monitor immediately above or below the lens with a live view to check poses. Might work well for wildlife too where a human presence makes it difficult.

It does work well for wildlife though you need a means for better power for your camera than its own battery for long-term. In Liveview, you see what the lens sees on your computer and can selectively focus using your mouse. For selfies, you can clearly see what the camera sees on your computer or laptop although its not in full HD resolution (I think it's the same as the camera viewfinder resolution). Downloads are a bit slow, but at least you can download directly from the camera without wired connections and the developer continues to work on such issues.

Unfortunately, this is only available for Windows users at present.

You might consider a donation to the developer (I provided one when I started using this app) as I thought this was worth the price of a small donation for its usefulness with my K-1, plus it provides some incentive for the developer to improve the app over time.

mark.fi · 04-17-2021, 10:33 PM

Interesting question from legal point of view: If Pentax provides Image Transmitter 2 update, which actually is full program and you can extract it with particular built-in switch (which is described in InstallShield documentation), is it then legal to use it that way (since they don't sell it anymore anyway)? Probably not, but since Pentax won't care, should we?

03-13-2021, 09:34 AM	#1
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	software on K-1 CD I bought a used K-1 but the seller did not send the CD. I am interested in IT2 (Image Transmitter 2). Looks like the Pentax site only offers updates, not the base software. Is there a download location for this? Or do I need to buy a copy of somebody's CD? Never been a fan of SilkyPix, but other than IT2, what else is on the CD?

04-16-2021, 07:14 PM	#9
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,378	An alternative that I got over a couple of years back is WiFi Commander for Pentax which I successfully used with my K-1. I had an early version (1.03) and it worked pretty satisfactorily for my applications. It's still available I believe and has evolved since then (now version 1.6.0) - something you might want to explore. I have no connection to the offering entity other than using the early version, but came across your post and just thought I'd throw this option your way in case it would help. Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera Last edited by Bob 256; 04-16-2021 at 07:24 PM.

04-17-2021, 07:48 AM	#12
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,378	Originally posted by JimJohnson Thanks! I'll give it a try. By the brief site description, this looks like exactly what I want for selfie family portraits. Place a monitor immediately above or below the lens with a live view to check poses. Might work well for wildlife too where a human presence makes it difficult. It does work well for wildlife though you need a means for better power for your camera than its own battery for long-term. In Liveview, you see what the lens sees on your computer and can selectively focus using your mouse. For selfies, you can clearly see what the camera sees on your computer or laptop although its not in full HD resolution (I think it's the same as the camera viewfinder resolution). Downloads are a bit slow, but at least you can download directly from the camera without wired connections and the developer continues to work on such issues. Unfortunately, this is only available for Windows users at present. You might consider a donation to the developer (I provided one when I started using this app) as I thought this was worth the price of a small donation for its usefulness with my K-1, plus it provides some incentive for the developer to improve the app over time. Last edited by Bob 256; 04-17-2021 at 07:58 AM.

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03-13-2021, 11:42 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility. Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores.

03-13-2021, 12:45 PM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,215	Originally posted by JimJohnson Never been a fan of SilkyPix You could check out the software from Silkypix themselves. Totally different from what gets sent out on the Pentax CDs and IMO one of the best raw converters around.

03-13-2021, 01:24 PM	#4
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility. Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores. I thought I was immune from price shock surrounding Pentax parts but WHOA! almost US$200.00 ???? I guess I don't want to remote control my K-1 from a laptop THAT badly. The last time we managed to assemble our adult children & their families in the same spot at the same time I had no one available to take a family portrait. I setup studio lighting in front of the fireplace along with a largish mirror above/behind the camera. I hid a wired remote shutter release into the arrangement and took my shots from the mirror image. It would have been much simpler to do with a laptop and a wireless mouse with an image preview in between the live view image.

03-13-2021, 01:58 PM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Check out the home grown solutions. Ricoh probably discontinued Image Transmitter 2 because they released SDKs for tethering. Introducing Pentax Wi-Fi & USB Tether by PentaxForums.com - PentaxForums.com

03-13-2021, 02:01 PM	#6
Joetitch Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Leura NSW Posts: 502	You might try image sync which allows your phone to wifi with the K1. There's also some other programs written by helpful people on the forum which will work on a laptop. I just can't seem to remember where to find them. Looks like I type too slow 😊

03-13-2021, 03:08 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Not a Number Image Transmitter 2 must be purchased separately but is no longer available at the usually Pentax dealers (Adorama or B&H). The only software that comes on the disc with Ricoh Pentax cameras is Digital Camera Utility. Try eBay or a search engine on the Internet. About 3 websites turn up with the disk in stock - 3 available on all three. Probably all the same company behind the web stores. The fact that (a) the software was never offered as a download and (b) now appears to be sold out is quite puzzling. Perhaps there are plans to make the software free for everyone (as it should)? 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:

03-17-2021, 11:38 AM	#8
mark.fi New Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 2	Sad. I they don't develop or sell it anymore it should be available for free. Maybe /a will help.

04-17-2021, 07:15 AM	#10
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob 256 An alternative that I got over a couple of years back is WiFi Commander for Pentax which I successfully used with my K-1. I had an early version (1.03) and it worked pretty satisfactorily for my applications. It's still available I believe and has evolved since then (now version 1.6.0) - something you might want to explore. I have no connection to the offering entity other than using the early version, but came across your post and just thought I'd throw this option your way in case it would help. Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera Thanks! I'll give it a try. By the brief site description, this looks like exactly what I want for selfie family portraits. Place a monitor immediately above or below the lens with a live view to check poses. Might work well for wildlife too where a human presence makes it difficult.

04-17-2021, 07:29 AM	#11
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	it looks like there is no Mac version

04-17-2021, 10:33 PM	#13
mark.fi New Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 2	Interesting question from legal point of view: If Pentax provides Image Transmitter 2 update, which actually is full program and you can extract it with particular built-in switch (which is described in InstallShield documentation), is it then legal to use it that way (since they don't sell it anymore anyway)? Probably not, but since Pentax won't care, should we?