Firmware update

Guzzie · 11-19-2013, 06:27 AM

Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance.
I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00.
On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download.
Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big?

Thanks for you input.

elliott · 11-19-2013, 07:35 AM

That is megabytes, not gigabytes, a 32mb card would be useless for anything but a firmware update, most cards these days are a minimum of 4096mb. I think unpacked the firmware is around 15mb, I guess they figured that would be cutting it close for a 16mb card and decided to tell people to use a 32mb or larger. I doubt anyone still uses cards that small anymore, but I guess they had to say something to have everything covered.

**jatrax** · 11-19-2013, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by elliott

I doubt anyone still uses cards that small anymore,

Did they ever make SD cards that small? I think I remember having a 256mb one at one time.

elliott · 11-19-2013, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Did they ever make SD cards that small? I think I remember having a 256mb one at one time.

Supposedly they made 1mb cards, but I've never seen one, I had Smart Media cards at that time and those were available even smaller than 1mb. The smallest I have now is 128mb.

k5astro · 11-19-2013, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Guzzie

Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance.
I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00.
On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download.
Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big?

Thanks for you input.

I think they mean 32MB minimum. Just use your regular SD card. Shouldn't hurt to try.

**jatrax** · 11-19-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by elliott

The smallest I have now is 128mb.

5 shots with the K-3

VisualDarkness · 11-19-2013, 10:47 AM

I actually updated with a 32MB card once! It was an old card I think came with a old Pentax compact.

Adam · 11-19-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Guzzie

Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance.
I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00.
On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download.
Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big?

Thanks for you input.

You can update with any card that the camera supports. 32Mb is the minimum but all cards these days are well over that (i.e. 8Gb, 16Gb, 32Gb, etc).

Adam
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elliott · 11-19-2013, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

5 shots with the K-3

Not many more on a K-5, that is why I use it for a live Linux install with a few tools on it, since pretty much any computer with an SD reader is capable of booting from it.

Guzzie · 11-19-2013, 11:34 AM

OK - the jokes on me.
I misread the size of the file on the Pentax support site and it's so long since anything was measured in Mb I must have been word blind to it.
Goes under the heading - "what was he thinking".
Thanks for the induction ceremony.

Just1MoreDave · 11-19-2013, 12:06 PM

I know I've seen the same confusion before, so you are not alone.

**jatrax** · 11-19-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Guzzie

I misread the size of the file on the Pentax support site and it's so long since anything was measured in Mb I must have been word blind to it.

Yeah, you are by far not the first person to have this issue. I wish Ricoh would change the wording on that it is unclear, especially for people who are not into computer speak.

And welcome to the forum by the way! Hope you stick around, it is (mostly) a very friendly place with an incredible wealth of information.

John

11-19-2013, 06:27 AM	#1
Guzzie Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southport UK Posts: 6	Firmware update Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance. I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00. On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download. Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big? Thanks for you input.

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11-19-2013, 07:35 AM	#2
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	That is megabytes, not gigabytes, a 32mb card would be useless for anything but a firmware update, most cards these days are a minimum of 4096mb. I think unpacked the firmware is around 15mb, I guess they figured that would be cutting it close for a 16mb card and decided to tell people to use a 32mb or larger. I doubt anyone still uses cards that small anymore, but I guess they had to say something to have everything covered.

11-19-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,514	Originally posted by elliott I doubt anyone still uses cards that small anymore, Did they ever make SD cards that small? I think I remember having a 256mb one at one time.

11-19-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by jatrax Did they ever make SD cards that small? I think I remember having a 256mb one at one time. Supposedly they made 1mb cards, but I've never seen one, I had Smart Media cards at that time and those were available even smaller than 1mb. The smallest I have now is 128mb.

11-19-2013, 10:00 AM	#5
k5astro Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 386	Originally posted by Guzzie Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance. I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00. On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download. Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big? Thanks for you input. I think they mean 32MB minimum. Just use your regular SD card. Shouldn't hurt to try.

11-19-2013, 10:45 AM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,514	Originally posted by elliott The smallest I have now is 128mb. 5 shots with the K-3

11-19-2013, 10:47 AM	#7
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,438	I actually updated with a 32MB card once! It was an old card I think came with a old Pentax compact.

11-19-2013, 11:10 AM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,787	Originally posted by Guzzie Hi every one - I've only just registered so this is my first post and if an old story I appologise in advance. I have just bought a K30 (new) and it has the original version of the firmware installed - 1.00. On the Pentax site it states to update this I need a 32Mb card to transfer the software from a computer download. Is this correct as the file size does not appear that big? Thanks for you input. You can update with any card that the camera supports. 32Mb is the minimum but all cards these days are well over that (i.e. 8Gb, 16Gb, 32Gb, etc). 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, 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:

11-19-2013, 11:30 AM	#9
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by jatrax 5 shots with the K-3 Not many more on a K-5, that is why I use it for a live Linux install with a few tools on it, since pretty much any computer with an SD reader is capable of booting from it.

11-19-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
Guzzie Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southport UK Posts: 6 Original Poster	OK - the jokes on me. I misread the size of the file on the Pentax support site and it's so long since anything was measured in Mb I must have been word blind to it. Goes under the heading - "what was he thinking". Thanks for the induction ceremony.

11-19-2013, 12:06 PM	#11
Just1MoreDave Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,796	I know I've seen the same confusion before, so you are not alone.

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11-19-2013, 12:50 PM	#12
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,514	Originally posted by Guzzie I misread the size of the file on the Pentax support site and it's so long since anything was measured in Mb I must have been word blind to it. Yeah, you are by far not the first person to have this issue. I wish Ricoh would change the wording on that it is unclear, especially for people who are not into computer speak. And welcome to the forum by the way! Hope you stick around, it is (mostly) a very friendly place with an incredible wealth of information. John