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**k0og** · 05-22-2016, 07:30 AM

Greetings,

I searched PF but could not find an answer to my question. I just inherited a K-50, but without the Silkypix software. I can not find the version for the K-50 (3.0.0.11), but can find the 3.0.0.8, which does not work with the K-50.

I wonder if someone can point me to the K-50 version?

Thanks,
-Joe-

**boriscleto** · 05-22-2016, 07:37 AM

Have you tried contacting Ricoh support?

**microlight** · 05-22-2016, 09:14 AM

Why not download the latest Digital Camera Utility v5.5.1 from the Ricoh website (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html)? It should handle the K-50 RAWs and JPGs fine - it handles my K-5 and *istDS RAWs - and should have more features and be more user-friendly than the earlier Silkypix software. The DCU 5.5.1 update will nominally only work as an update to an already-installed version, but you can trick the update to install a fresh full version by copying the appropriate installer file into the root directory of a thumb drive re-named S-SW140 (this is important) and running it from there.

**k0og** · 05-22-2016, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the answers...

I have been using PDCU5 so far, and it seems o.k., but I wanted to try the original Silkypix 3.0.0.11 that came with the K-50 to compare workflow. On my PC, PDCU5 runs slow as compared to PDCU4 (which I use for my K100DS and K5 RAW processing, and does an excellent job).

-Joe-

**microlight** · 05-22-2016, 01:50 PM

If you're happy with PDCU4 then I'd go with that - it should do a great job of the K-30 pictures as well.

forty_caliber · 05-22-2016, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by microlight

Why not download the latest Digital Camera Utility v5.5.1 from the Ricoh website (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html)? It should handle the K-50 RAWs and JPGs fine - it handles my K-5 and *istDS RAWs - and should have more features and be more user-friendly than the earlier Silkypix software. The DCU 5.5.1 update will nominally only work as an update to an already-installed version, but you can trick the update to install a fresh full version by copying the appropriate installer file into the root directory of a thumb drive re-named S-SW140 (this is important) and running it from there.

Link appears broken. Anyone have a link to a working download?

.40

**microlight** · 05-22-2016, 02:57 PM

Google 'pentax software download', and the ricoh-imaging.co.jp website will be one of the top hits.

**k0og** · 05-22-2016, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by microlight

If you're happy with PDCU4 then I'd go with that - it should do a great job of the K-30 pictures as well.

Microlight,

Unfortunately, PDCU4 does not recognize K-50 DNG files, which is why I wanted to try the Silkypix LE 3.0.0.11 which was for the K-50 (the Silkypix LE 3.0.0.8 was for the K-30 and does not recognize the K-50).

Is there someone with a K-50 who could e-mail the 3.0.0.11 installer to me?

-Joe-

Kraner · 08-29-2018, 10:14 AM

Please help! I lost original install CD. Now I'm unable to develop K-50 RAW files. And there is no support from Ricoh. Many thanks for help! Rastislav

Alain · 01-30-2019, 12:20 PM

Hello,
Unfortunately, I lost original install CD ( Silkypix Studio LE 3.0.0.11). Could you help me, please?
Thanks in advance,

Alain

05-22-2016, 07:30 AM	#1
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Silkypix for K-50 Download? Greetings, I searched PF but could not find an answer to my question. I just inherited a K-50, but without the Silkypix software. I can not find the version for the K-50 (3.0.0.11), but can find the 3.0.0.8, which does not work with the K-50. I wonder if someone can point me to the K-50 version? Thanks, -Joe-

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05-22-2016, 07:37 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Have you tried contacting Ricoh support?

05-22-2016, 09:14 AM	#3
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Why not download the latest Digital Camera Utility v5.5.1 from the Ricoh website (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html)? It should handle the K-50 RAWs and JPGs fine - it handles my K-5 and *istDS RAWs - and should have more features and be more user-friendly than the earlier Silkypix software. The DCU 5.5.1 update will nominally only work as an update to an already-installed version, but you can trick the update to install a fresh full version by copying the appropriate installer file into the root directory of a thumb drive re-named S-SW140 (this is important) and running it from there.

05-22-2016, 12:59 PM	#4
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699 Original Poster	Thanks for the answers... I have been using PDCU5 so far, and it seems o.k., but I wanted to try the original Silkypix 3.0.0.11 that came with the K-50 to compare workflow. On my PC, PDCU5 runs slow as compared to PDCU4 (which I use for my K100DS and K5 RAW processing, and does an excellent job). -Joe-

05-22-2016, 01:50 PM	#5
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	If you're happy with PDCU4 then I'd go with that - it should do a great job of the K-30 pictures as well.

05-22-2016, 02:15 PM	#6
forty_caliber New Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 9	Originally posted by microlight Why not download the latest Digital Camera Utility v5.5.1 from the Ricoh website (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html)? It should handle the K-50 RAWs and JPGs fine - it handles my K-5 and *istDS RAWs - and should have more features and be more user-friendly than the earlier Silkypix software. The DCU 5.5.1 update will nominally only work as an update to an already-installed version, but you can trick the update to install a fresh full version by copying the appropriate installer file into the root directory of a thumb drive re-named S-SW140 (this is important) and running it from there. Link appears broken. Anyone have a link to a working download? .40

05-22-2016, 02:57 PM	#7
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Google 'pentax software download', and the ricoh-imaging.co.jp website will be one of the top hits.

05-22-2016, 03:51 PM	#8
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699 Original Poster	Originally posted by microlight If you're happy with PDCU4 then I'd go with that - it should do a great job of the K-30 pictures as well. Microlight, Unfortunately, PDCU4 does not recognize K-50 DNG files, which is why I wanted to try the Silkypix LE 3.0.0.11 which was for the K-50 (the Silkypix LE 3.0.0.8 was for the K-30 and does not recognize the K-50). Is there someone with a K-50 who could e-mail the 3.0.0.11 installer to me? -Joe-

08-29-2018, 10:14 AM	#9
Kraner New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 5	Please help! I lost original install CD. Now I'm unable to develop K-50 RAW files. And there is no support from Ricoh. Many thanks for help! Rastislav

01-30-2019, 12:20 PM	#10
Alain New Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Thionville Posts: 2	Hello, Unfortunately, I lost original install CD ( Silkypix Studio LE 3.0.0.11). Could you help me, please? Thanks in advance, Alain

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