[califgrll]

I just downloaded the Mac version of the new firmware update (v1.02). After downloading the .zip file, I opened it and copied the fwdc206b.bin file to my SDHC card, which was mounted on the Mac desktop because my K-x was connected to my Mac via USB. In order to unmount the SDHC card from the Mac desktop, I ejected the card volume from the Mac, then disconnected the USB cable between the K-x and the computer. Both the online instructions and the download's "Read Me" for the update said the next step was to insert the SD card and turn on the camera power while pressing the Menu button. But my camera was already powered on and the SD card was already inserted for the USB transfer, so I figured I'd better turn off the camera and remove, then replace the SD card before turning on the camera power while pressing Menu. After doing this, however, I didn't see a "NOW UPLOADING" message on my LCD monitor, which simply stayed black. I tried this several times, tried holding the Menu button for as long as I could after the power had come on. Nothing worked. When I removed the SD card and powered the camera while pressing Menu, the LCD showed I still had the old firmware version 1.01. Any idea how I can get the new update on my camera? Any chance Hoya will revise the instructions to make them clearer for Mac users and/ or users who can only access their SD cards via USB?

[Adam]

Press the menu button first, then turn on the power.

[mimichris]

Il faut mettre le fichier *.bin sur la carte SD, sur le boots directement sans creer un repertoire. Chez moi, cela a fonctionne sans probleme aujourd'hui.

[newyorker]

I am still finding 1.01 version on Pentax US and Japan sites

Links
Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX
Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Can someone please provide me a link to latest firmware for K-x..

Thanks.

I just downloaded the Mac version of the new firmware update (v1.02). After downloading the .zip file, I opened it and copied the fwdc206b.bin file to my SDHC card, which was mounted on the Mac desktop because my K-x was connected to my Mac via USB. In order to unmount the SDHC card from the Mac desktop, I ejected the card volume from the Mac, then disconnected the USB cable between the K-x and the computer. Both the online instructions and the download's "Read Me" for the update said the next step was to insert the SD card and turn on the camera power while pressing the Menu button. But my camera was already powered on and the SD card was already inserted for the USB transfer, so I figured I'd better turn off the camera and remove, then replace the SD card before turning on the camera power while pressing Menu. After doing this, however, I didn't see a "NOW UPLOADING" message on my LCD monitor, which simply stayed black. I tried this several times, tried holding the Menu button for as long as I could after the power had come on. Nothing worked. When I removed the SD card and powered the camera while pressing Menu, the LCD showed I still had the old firmware version 1.01. Any idea how I can get the new update on my camera? Any chance Hoya will revise the instructions to make them clearer for Mac users and/ or users who can only access their SD cards via USB?

[UnknownVT]

I am still finding 1.01 version on Pentax US and Japan sites

USA seems to lag the Japan site sometimes by weeks.

It is on the Japan site:

Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

" PENTAX wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for K-x.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.02
* Compatible with SDXC memory card.
*Transfer rate is not compatible with UHS speed class.
*Contents of [Version 1.01] will be also updated. "

I downloaded it last night.

[elg]

Can someone please provide me a link to latest firmware for K-x..

For K-x:
Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

For K-7:
Latest K-7 Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

[newyorker]

Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

I am still finding 1.01 version on Pentax US and Japan sites

Links
Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX
Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Can someone please provide me a link to latest firmware for K-x..

Thanks.

[newyorker]

Thank you all for links...

One more feature added to K-x, compatibility with SDXC cards, most other cameras at this price point do not have.... and Canikon cameras boast about it as feature on the high end cameras...

[UnknownVT]

One more feature added to K-x, compatibility with SDXC cards, most other cameras at this price point do not have.... and Canikon cameras boast about it as feature on the high end cameras...

It's early days yet for the SDXC -
nice of you to say so -
but I really don't think this is a differentiator -
I think most manufacturers will update their current dSLRs to be compatible with the SDXC soon - with firmware -
like Pentax just did.

I just checked - according to the respective websites both the entry level Canon Rebel T2i, and Nikon D3100 already support the SDXC......

[jpette]

@UnknownVT:
Oui c'est le meme probleme avec pentax europe (que vous avec le site us).
c'est jamais a jour en temps reel (pourquoi ?)

pour tous: Seul le site pentax japon est fiable pour les mises a jour en temps reel.

et sinon, autant les autres versions de mises a jour etaient superbes.
Amelioration nette de la geston des accus, amelioration superbe aussi de l'AF (avec les
2 versions successives des versions 1.01.00.10)
Ajout important de lentilles dans la base de donnes interne.
Ajout aussi de l'adaptateur que je n'ai pas, mais qui sert a avoir l'af avec des lentilles manuelles
Ajout des modes croises selectionnables
etc...

et la version 1.02, a part la gestion des cartes memoire sdXC (completement inutile sur un kx)
car autant je comprends tout a fait l'interet du sdXC sur un 645, pour un KX (meme en pef)
qui a deja sature une 32Gb sdHC ??
Je ne parle pas le prix des cartes sdXC qui sont en moyenne trois fois plus cheres que les cartes sdHC a capacitee egale.

J'aurai vraiment prefere que soit copié colle:
l'Af du Kr en mode LV (surtout pas en normal ), car celui du kx est desormais tres bon.
Le deverouillage des tres hauts isos (25Kisos) car c'est exactement le meme capteur
Le deverouillage du mode Bulb
Le mode 32x en previsualisation des Jpegs (comme le k5)
Le mode HDR 3
Et tout ceci ne depends pas du materiel et, est bien du soft.

Et je suis sur que maintenant, a par quelques details materiels mineurs, le software est le meme, vous voulez une preuve (normal)
Le meme bug du flash a ete (betement) recopie du kx vers le k-r
(celui ou en mode sport et paysage en mode flash sortie auto, il ne sort pas)

Donc je rage un peu.
Quel est l'intert de limiter les anciens firmwares par hoya.
On ne peut meme pas parler de concurence d'un produit vers un autre,
car le Kr a un ecran 930Kpix, des collimateurs visibles dans leur viseur, et une lampe d'af.

Donc cette mise a jour avec les options decrites ci dessus n'auraient pas mis d'ombre a la vente
du k-r car le kx ne se fait plus.

je trouve cette attitude stupide, qui (moi le premier) se pose des questions sur
l'achat d'ubn prochain boitier chez eux si leur politique commerciale reste la meme.

C'est dommage je suis ravi de mon Kx, mais j'ai une sainte horreur d'etre pris pour un ....
(et je ne suis plus seul a penser ca)

Si ce message pouvait remonter a hoya, j'en serai ravi

Bien cordialement, jpette

[JeffJS]

I just downloaded the Mac version of the new firmware update (v1.02). After downloading the .zip file, I opened it and copied the fwdc206b.bin file to my SDHC card, which was mounted on the Mac desktop because my K-x was connected to my Mac via USB. In order to unmount the SDHC card from the Mac desktop, I ejected the card volume from the Mac, then disconnected the USB cable between the K-x and the computer. Both the online instructions and the download's "Read Me" for the update said the next step was to insert the SD card and turn on the camera power while pressing the Menu button. But my camera was already powered on and the SD card was already inserted for the USB transfer, so I figured I'd better turn off the camera and remove, then replace the SD card before turning on the camera power while pressing Menu. After doing this, however, I didn't see a "NOW UPLOADING" message on my LCD monitor, which simply stayed black. I tried this several times, tried holding the Menu button for as long as I could after the power had come on. Nothing worked. When I removed the SD card and powered the camera while pressing Menu, the LCD showed I still had the old firmware version 1.01. Any idea how I can get the new update on my camera? Any chance Hoya will revise the instructions to make them clearer for Mac users and/ or users who can only access their SD cards via USB?

One of two things has happened (assuming you actually copied the file to the card and the card is in the camera).

1. You put the firmware in the DCIM directory (folder) on the card ------ Don't. Put it on the card so you see the BIN file AND the directory, or completely empty the card before beginning.

2. You downloaded the wrong firmware file. ------ Make sure you have the proper one. The K-x will not even recognize the firmware for the K-r for example.

Otherwise (after you've made sure that your batteries are fully charged), you're doing everything right. The entire update will take about 2 minutes once it starts. DO NOT turn off the camera until you see Completed on the screen and the red flashing light.

Welcome aboard.