Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions

PeteL · 05-07-2016, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

OK, I didn't notice and I can see the irony but not sure it matters to the point, but OK.

100% agree. The issue with the lens is IMHO a Sigma problem, but having the camera lock up for ANY reason is a Pentax problem. Failing gracefully is the desired result. The camera should either display an error message or act as if there is no lens attached, it should not lock up.

Hopefully Sigma will address their issue and Pentax will address their issue and we can move on to enjoying this wonderful camera.

I visited my local camera shop this morning to buy a new pentax neoprene camera strap and D-BG-6. and I happened to mention to the assistant about the issue regarding the Sigma lens. He was quite assured that Sigma would upgrade the chip free of charge. I hope that gives some encouragement.

Regards - PeteL

bobmaxja · 05-07-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Cthulhugan

I think there is a Pentax issue here -- the camera shouldn't freeze, even with an incompatible lens mounted. It isn't Pentax's job to make the Sigma lens work, but they shouldn't let it crash the camera.

And I never said Pentax should make them work . I said exactly the contrary in my message to depbluish. If any of my lenses was not working properly, I would call Tamron or Sigma.

Cthulhugan · 05-07-2016, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

And I never said Pentax should make them work . I said exactly the contrary in my message to depbluish. If any of my lenses was not working properly, I would call Tamron or Sigma.

I wasn't citing anyone in particular, but commenting on the thread in general. I wasn't clear on that, sorry if it looked like I was responding to you specifically.

Adam · 05-07-2016, 07:46 PM - **1 Like**

They should make it possible to leave bracketing while in the BKT position on settings dial. Currently you either have to go in to the drive mode menu to clear bracketing, or switch the settings dial to CH/CL and cycle the e-dial.

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K-amps · 05-07-2016, 11:27 PM

As an occasional Macro shooter, I would love a focus bracket function... just a few lines of code to work for an AF lens. Very similar to what Magic Lantern does.

Jens Thybo · 05-08-2016, 10:50 PM

Make the HDMI output work with Atomos Ninja recorder, and with a 1080P output in RAW HD.

**geomez** · 05-09-2016, 12:53 AM - **1 Like**

I haven't read all the comments here so I may be resuggesting something...

When you're zoomed into an image on playback mode, you cannot move around the image diagonally. Diagonal motion is possible on previous Pentax DSLRs. I assume this was a mistake especially considering that diagonal moving of focus points within the viewfinder is possible.

Class A · 05-09-2016, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

The majority of users voted against the current D-BG6 battery grip button layout.

The K-1 should receive a firmware upgrade that allows a button remapping that allows the "B" configuration, detailed in the above referenced thread/poll.

The K-1 already supports a lot of button customisation and I don't see the harm in allowing users to make an improvement to the ergonomics of the D-BG6, from their point of view.

I remain convinced that the current D-BG6 is a "hardware bug" that should never have seen the light of the day, but since a "Mk II" version of the grip is most unlikely to ever appear, a "soft" repair option should be made available.

**fs999** · 05-14-2016, 02:39 PM

There is no flash white balance setting for studio strobes...
The studio flash doesn't fire in pixel shift...

HopelessTogger · 05-14-2016, 02:56 PM

Maybe it's possible now, but I'd like to be able to change the Wifi password. So far I'm finding the Android remote app quite good.

**geomez** · 05-14-2016, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Maybe it's possible now, but I'd like to be able to change the Wifi password. So far I'm finding the Android remote app quite good.

You can change the wifi SSID and password using the Andriod App. It's in the settings.

Tan68 · 05-14-2016, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by geomez

I haven't read all the comments here so I may be resuggesting something...

I think I posted in here somewhere but I don't recall.. so I might be re-suggesting something...

Please expand options available to the Fx buttons
Drive Mode would be very nice... or bracketing. Either one.

I will admit the option for the focus point selector toggle to be momentary so drive mode can be selected and then the 4-way controller goes right back to focus point select is nice.. so using the items on the 4-way controller is not really inconvenient but would still like options for Fx1 to be expanded :^)

HopelessTogger · 05-15-2016, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by geomez

You can change the wifi SSID and password using the Andriod App. It's in the settings.

Diamond! Thanks!

joergens.mi · 05-15-2016, 11:55 PM

Possibility to change folder format on sd card from ddmm to mmdd as it was on K3, K5, K20D

or better lets take the whole date YYYYMMDD see next 2 messages

Krg · 05-17-2016, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by joergens.mi

Possibility to change folder format on sd card from ddmm to mmdd as it was on K3, K5, K20D

or better lets take the whole date YYYYMMDD

You can get the MMDD format, it follows the format of the date.
Just set the time format YY / MM / DD, and then change the format of the file, it will pass in MMDD.
You can then return to the original setting of the date.

05-08-2016, 10:50 PM	#111
Jens Thybo New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silkeborg Photos: Gallery Posts: 2	HDMI output work with Atomos Make the HDMI output work with Atomos Ninja recorder, and with a 1080P output in RAW HD.

05-09-2016, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#113
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Firmware Update for Grip Configuration The majority of users voted against the current D-BG6 battery grip button layout. The K-1 should receive a firmware upgrade that allows a button remapping that allows the "B" configuration, detailed in the above referenced thread/poll. The K-1 already supports a lot of button customisation and I don't see the harm in allowing users to make an improvement to the ergonomics of the D-BG6, from their point of view. I remain convinced that the current D-BG6 is a "hardware bug" that should never have seen the light of the day, but since a "Mk II" version of the grip is most unlikely to ever appear, a "soft" repair option should be made available.

05-14-2016, 03:18 PM	#117
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Fx Button - more options Originally posted by geomez I haven't read all the comments here so I may be resuggesting something... I think I posted in here somewhere but I don't recall.. so I might be re-suggesting something... Please expand options available to the Fx buttons Drive Mode would be very nice... or bracketing. Either one. I will admit the option for the focus point selector toggle to be momentary so drive mode can be selected and then the 4-way controller goes right back to focus point select is nice.. so using the items on the 4-way controller is not really inconvenient but would still like options for Fx1 to be expanded :^)

05-15-2016, 11:55 PM	#119
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Possibility to change folder format on sd card from ddmm to mmdd as it was on K3, K5, K20D or better lets take the whole date YYYYMMDD see next 2 messages Last edited by joergens.mi; 05-18-2016 at 05:45 AM.

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05-07-2016, 10:55 AM	#106
PeteL Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 25	Originally posted by jatrax OK, I didn't notice and I can see the irony but not sure it matters to the point, but OK. 100% agree. The issue with the lens is IMHO a Sigma problem, but having the camera lock up for ANY reason is a Pentax problem. Failing gracefully is the desired result. The camera should either display an error message or act as if there is no lens attached, it should not lock up. Hopefully Sigma will address their issue and Pentax will address their issue and we can move on to enjoying this wonderful camera. I visited my local camera shop this morning to buy a new pentax neoprene camera strap and D-BG-6. and I happened to mention to the assistant about the issue regarding the Sigma lens. He was quite assured that Sigma would upgrade the chip free of charge. I hope that gives some encouragement. Regards - PeteL

05-07-2016, 04:49 PM	#107
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by Cthulhugan I think there is a Pentax issue here -- the camera shouldn't freeze, even with an incompatible lens mounted. It isn't Pentax's job to make the Sigma lens work, but they shouldn't let it crash the camera. And I never said Pentax should make them work . I said exactly the contrary in my message to depbluish. If any of my lenses was not working properly, I would call Tamron or Sigma.

05-07-2016, 07:37 PM	#108
Cthulhugan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	Originally posted by bobmaxja And I never said Pentax should make them work . I said exactly the contrary in my message to depbluish. If any of my lenses was not working properly, I would call Tamron or Sigma. I wasn't citing anyone in particular, but commenting on the thread in general. I wasn't clear on that, sorry if it looked like I was responding to you specifically.

05-07-2016, 07:46 PM - 1 Like	#109
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	They should make it possible to leave bracketing while in the BKT position on settings dial. Currently you either have to go in to the drive mode menu to clear bracketing, or switch the settings dial to CH/CL and cycle the e-dial. 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:

05-07-2016, 11:27 PM	#110
K-amps Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 271	As an occasional Macro shooter, I would love a focus bracket function... just a few lines of code to work for an AF lens. Very similar to what Magic Lantern does.

05-09-2016, 12:53 AM - 1 Like	#112
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I haven't read all the comments here so I may be resuggesting something... When you're zoomed into an image on playback mode, you cannot move around the image diagonally. Diagonal motion is possible on previous Pentax DSLRs. I assume this was a mistake especially considering that diagonal moving of focus points within the viewfinder is possible.

05-14-2016, 02:39 PM	#114
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	There is no flash white balance setting for studio strobes... The studio flash doesn't fire in pixel shift...

05-14-2016, 02:56 PM	#115
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Maybe it's possible now, but I'd like to be able to change the Wifi password. So far I'm finding the Android remote app quite good.

05-14-2016, 03:02 PM	#116
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Maybe it's possible now, but I'd like to be able to change the Wifi password. So far I'm finding the Android remote app quite good. You can change the wifi SSID and password using the Andriod App. It's in the settings.

05-15-2016, 01:48 AM	#118
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by geomez You can change the wifi SSID and password using the Andriod App. It's in the settings. Diamond! Thanks!

05-17-2016, 10:48 PM	#120
Krg New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14	Originally posted by joergens.mi Possibility to change folder format on sd card from ddmm to mmdd as it was on K3, K5, K20D or better lets take the whole date YYYYMMDD You can get the MMDD format, it follows the format of the date. Just set the time format YY / MM / DD, and then change the format of the file, it will pass in MMDD. You can then return to the original setting of the date.