K-7 software

**Checking...jono** · 02-19-2012, 11:03 AM

I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask this, but...

I bought a used k-7, my first move into digital SLR, have read (and still read) the instructions, have updated firmware, but I wonder if I need the cd-rom that didn't come with this copy. Is it necessary for anything or should I just use substitute software that is out there? I seem to be doing okay without it. If I need it, what is the best way to get it? Thanks.

westmill · 02-19-2012, 11:09 AM

Just download from pentax !
Downloads - PENTAX Photo
The CD is just for the Silky pix Photoshop I think.
Pretty awfull photoshop to be honnest, based on silkypix.

**Checking...jono** · 02-19-2012, 11:15 AM

Will give it a try! Many thanks!

SpecialK · 02-20-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Just download from pentax !

I could not find the software on that page...

There is another thread somewhere here about faking out the software to load without the CD.

However, there is a ton of options out there, free or not. PDCU is not known for being user-friendly. I was not fond of it when it was PPL 3.50, so I went with Elements that, at the time, had a couple tools I needed that Pentax did not. I still use PDCU for file handling, but not for conversions.

**Checking...jono** · 02-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks! I have been using others, but thought there might be something worthwhile or unique with original software.

02-19-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
Checking...jono Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeastern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 717	K-7 software I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask this, but... I bought a used k-7, my first move into digital SLR, have read (and still read) the instructions, have updated firmware, but I wonder if I need the cd-rom that didn't come with this copy. Is it necessary for anything or should I just use substitute software that is out there? I seem to be doing okay without it. If I need it, what is the best way to get it? Thanks.

02-20-2012, 07:45 PM	#5
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02-19-2012, 11:09 AM	#2
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Just download from pentax ! Downloads - PENTAX Photo The CD is just for the Silky pix Photoshop I think. Pretty awfull photoshop to be honnest, based on silkypix.

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Checking...jono Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeastern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 717 Original Poster	Will give it a try! Many thanks!

02-20-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Quote: Just download from pentax ! I could not find the software on that page... There is another thread somewhere here about faking out the software to load without the CD. However, there is a ton of options out there, free or not. PDCU is not known for being user-friendly. I was not fond of it when it was PPL 3.50, so I went with Elements that, at the time, had a couple tools I needed that Pentax did not. I still use PDCU for file handling, but not for conversions.

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