K-7 firmware update

Dickie 43 · 09-14-2014, 04:57 AM

I have just downloaded the version 1.13 firmware update for the K-7, but when I put the resultantfwdc204b.bin onto my formatted sdhc card and switch on the camera whilst holding down the menu button, I just get the notification of the current version 1.12 and no "loading notification". I would greatly appreciate any observations on the problem, as to what I am doing wrong!

Adam · 09-14-2014, 05:04 AM

Did you put it outside of the DCIM folder?

**ivanvernon** · 09-14-2014, 05:38 AM

Good luck to you on the firm upgrade. I bricked my K-5II in June, and still waiting to get it back!

RobG · 09-14-2014, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Dickie 43

I have just downloaded the version 1.13 firmware update for the K-7, but when I put the resultantfwdc204b.bin onto my formatted sdhc card and switch on the camera whilst holding down the menu button, I just get the notification of the current version 1.12 and no "loading notification". I would greatly appreciate any observations on the problem, as to what I am doing wrong!

Try a smaller SD card? I don't know if the K7 will update off a really big SDHC card. I've never had a problem updating my K7 though.

**savoche** · 09-14-2014, 06:30 AM

If you haven't done so, try formatting the card in camera, then transfer the .bin file to the card.

Dickie 43 · 09-14-2014, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Did you put it outside of the DCIM folder?

No. I placed it in the DCIM folder

**savoche** · 09-14-2014, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by Dickie 43

No. I placed it in the DCIM folder

Ah, that would explain it. Place it outside.

Dickie 43 · 09-14-2014, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by savoche

If you haven't done so, try formatting the card in camera, then transfer the .bin file to the card.

Thanks savoche, but the card was formatted in camera prior to installing the bin file.

Adam · 09-14-2014, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Dickie 43

Thanks savoche, but the card was formatted in camera prior to installing the bin file.

So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again.

Dickie 43 · 09-14-2014, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Good luck to you on the firm upgrade. I bricked my K-5II in June, and still waiting to get it back!

Thanks for the heads-up Ivanvernon!Your reply caused such consternation that I will change my trousers later

---------- Post added 09-14-14 at 02:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again.

Thanks for that Adam, but I thought the DCIM folder was the root folder of the sdhc card?

Adam · 09-14-2014, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Dickie 43

Thanks for the heads-up Ivanvernon!Your reply caused such consternation that I will change my trousers later

---------- Post added 09-14-14 at 02:45 PM ----------

Thanks for that Adam, but I thought the DCIM folder was the root folder of the sdhc card?

No, the DCIM folder sits in the root, but itself isn't the root. Move the BIN file out to the same level as the folder, or just delete the folder entirely and copy the BIN file to the card.

Dickie 43 · 09-14-2014, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Adam

So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again.

Thanks Adam ! Placed the file outside DCIM folder and 100% success. Many thanks

09-14-2014, 04:57 AM	#1
Dickie 43 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	K-7 firmware update I have just downloaded the version 1.13 firmware update for the K-7, but when I put the resultantfwdc204b.bin onto my formatted sdhc card and switch on the camera whilst holding down the menu button, I just get the notification of the current version 1.12 and no "loading notification". I would greatly appreciate any observations on the problem, as to what I am doing wrong!

09-14-2014, 05:04 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Did you put it outside of the DCIM folder? 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:

09-14-2014, 05:38 AM	#3
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Good luck to you on firmware! Good luck to you on the firm upgrade. I bricked my K-5II in June, and still waiting to get it back!

09-14-2014, 06:40 AM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Dickie 43 Thanks savoche, but the card was formatted in camera prior to installing the bin file. So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again. 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:

09-14-2014, 06:57 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Dickie 43 Thanks for the heads-up Ivanvernon!Your reply caused such consternation that I will change my trousers later ---------- Post added 09-14-14 at 02:45 PM ---------- Thanks for that Adam, but I thought the DCIM folder was the root folder of the sdhc card? No, the DCIM folder sits in the root, but itself isn't the root. Move the BIN file out to the same level as the folder, or just delete the folder entirely and copy the BIN file to the card. 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:

09-14-2014, 06:12 AM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by Dickie 43 I have just downloaded the version 1.13 firmware update for the K-7, but when I put the resultantfwdc204b.bin onto my formatted sdhc card and switch on the camera whilst holding down the menu button, I just get the notification of the current version 1.12 and no "loading notification". I would greatly appreciate any observations on the problem, as to what I am doing wrong! Try a smaller SD card? I don't know if the K7 will update off a really big SDHC card. I've never had a problem updating my K7 though.

09-14-2014, 06:30 AM	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	If you haven't done so, try formatting the card in camera, then transfer the .bin file to the card.

09-14-2014, 06:32 AM	#6
Dickie 43 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Did you put it outside of the DCIM folder? No. I placed it in the DCIM folder

09-14-2014, 06:34 AM	#7
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Dickie 43 No. I placed it in the DCIM folder Ah, that would explain it. Place it outside.

09-14-2014, 06:36 AM	#8
Dickie 43 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche If you haven't done so, try formatting the card in camera, then transfer the .bin file to the card. Thanks savoche, but the card was formatted in camera prior to installing the bin file.

09-14-2014, 06:42 AM	#10
Dickie 43 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon Good luck to you on the firm upgrade. I bricked my K-5II in June, and still waiting to get it back! Thanks for the heads-up Ivanvernon!Your reply caused such consternation that I will change my trousers later ---------- Post added 09-14-14 at 02:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again. Thanks for that Adam, but I thought the DCIM folder was the root folder of the sdhc card?

09-14-2014, 07:02 AM	#12
Dickie 43 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam So move the BIN file and then attempt the firmware update. You don't have to format it again. Thanks Adam ! Placed the file outside DCIM folder and 100% success. Many thanks

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