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dresden_phoenix · 01-07-2008, 01:20 PM

I just got a new k10d two weeks ago. Merry Xmas to me!

I was wondering, however, how can I find out what version of the firmware the camera is running?

Thanks all, for your help.

bymy141 · 01-07-2008, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by dresden_phoenix

I just got a new k10d two weeks ago. Merry Xmas to me!

I was wondering, however, how can I find out what version of the firmware the camera is running?

Thanks all, for your help.

Lucky you, you've got a great camera!

Press the menu button while swithing camera on.
The revision should be in the display.

However there is no need to check since all cameras are always shipped with revision 1.0.
Various discussions on this forum have wondered why.
The general opinion is that Pentax should have to reprint all manuals since the newer firmware has more functionality, user settings etc.
Get 1.3 and enjoy the extras.

- Bert

helios · 01-07-2008, 03:05 PM

Just switch the K10D on while holding down the menu button and the version number will be displayed. If it is v1.00 it is worth upgrading to v1.3 as you get the extra wireless flash function and you can use SDM lenses if you can afford them!

Archie

mattdm · 01-07-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by helios

Just switch the K10D on while holding down the menu button and the version number will be displayed. If it is v1.00 it is worth upgrading to v1.3 as you get the extra wireless flash function and you can use SDM lenses if you can afford them!

And the ability to set one of the dials to ISO in Av and Tv modes, which has the side-effect of making ISO display in the viewfinder at all times, which is the main reason I use Av instead of hyperprogram.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-07-2008, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

And the ability to set one of the dials to ISO in Av and Tv modes, which has the side-effect of making ISO display in the viewfinder at all times, which is the main reason I use Av instead of hyperprogram.

And the [OK] button + front eDial will change ISO.

mike star · 01-07-2008, 04:11 PM

Hi there, I also have recently purchased a K10D and it does indeed have V1.0. What is the process for upgrading the Firmware to v 1.3 ?
Thanks heaps,
Mike

Jodokast96 · 01-07-2008, 04:38 PM

Basically download it, install it on an SD card, pop it in and turn it on. The instructions are on the site.

Stratman · 01-07-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by mike star

Hi there, I also have recently purchased a K10D and it does indeed have V1.0. What is the process for upgrading the Firmware to v 1.3 ?
Thanks heaps,
Mike

here ya go Mike, here is the page with the
firmware, and the instructions on how to install it, make SURE you follow the directions to a "T" doing it wrong could result in a "K10D paperweight" lol

Pentax Imaging - Software & Firmaware Updates

mike star · 01-08-2008, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by Stratman

here ya go Mike, here is the page with the
firmware, and the instructions on how to install it, make SURE you follow the directions to a "T" doing it wrong could result in a "K10D paperweight" lol

Pentax Imaging - Software & Firmaware Updates

Thanks very much Stratman. I'll probably do the upgrade when I come back from a 2 week vacationstarting this Saturday. I think I'll leave well enough alone until then.

Cheers,
Mike

JrPentax · 01-08-2008, 06:03 AM

i was definatley spoilt when i got my k10D - the guy in the camera shop has the same camera and he had a sd card with the new firmware on it in his pocket and when i was buying it asked me if i wanted to go download and install the firmware myself or if i would like him to do it for me...

so i got it with the new firmware on it straight from the shop

i gotta say i was stoked - not cause it would be hard to do but because it was just one more bit of the UBER HELPFULLNESS of the guys at the shop... they sure did know their stuff... and were plenty helpfull

JrPentax · 01-08-2008, 06:04 AM

i was definatley spoilt when i got my k10D - the guy in the camera shop has the same camera and he had a sd card with the new firmware on it in his pocket and when i was buying it asked me if i wanted to go download and install the firmware myself or if i would like him to do it for me...

so i got it with the new firmware on it straight from the shop

i gotta say i was stoked - not cause it would be hard to do but because it was just one more bit of the UBER HELPFULLNESS of the guys at the shop... they sure did know their stuff... and were plenty helpfull

bt*ist · 01-08-2008, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

And the [OK] button + front eDial will change ISO.

I installed the upgrade without even knowing about that- it totally rocks! Thanks for the tip

egordon99 · 01-08-2008, 06:27 AM

OR you can configure the front dial to change the ISO without needing to press the OK button. My main shooting mode is Av, with rear dial for aperture, and front dial for ISO. Love it!

bentax · 01-08-2008, 01:32 PM

it also seems to have made the exposure compensation stay in the top screen full time.

Techguy · 01-08-2008, 05:53 PM

I bought one new on Saturday and it came with 1.3 already installed.

01-07-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
dresden_phoenix Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 52	K10d firmware I just got a new k10d two weeks ago. Merry Xmas to me! I was wondering, however, how can I find out what version of the firmware the camera is running? Thanks all, for your help.

01-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#9
mike star New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Blue Mountains Posts: 14	Firmware Upgrade V1.3 Originally posted by Stratman here ya go Mike, here is the page with the firmware, and the instructions on how to install it, make SURE you follow the directions to a "T" doing it wrong could result in a "K10D paperweight" lol Pentax Imaging - Software & Firmaware Updates Thanks very much Stratman. I'll probably do the upgrade when I come back from a 2 week vacationstarting this Saturday. I think I'll leave well enough alone until then. Cheers, Mike

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01-07-2008, 01:26 PM	#2
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by dresden_phoenix I just got a new k10d two weeks ago. Merry Xmas to me! I was wondering, however, how can I find out what version of the firmware the camera is running? Thanks all, for your help. Lucky you, you've got a great camera! Press the menu button while swithing camera on. The revision should be in the display. However there is no need to check since all cameras are always shipped with revision 1.0. Various discussions on this forum have wondered why. The general opinion is that Pentax should have to reprint all manuals since the newer firmware has more functionality, user settings etc. Get 1.3 and enjoy the extras. - Bert

01-07-2008, 03:05 PM	#3
helios Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peterborough UK Posts: 37	Just switch the K10D on while holding down the menu button and the version number will be displayed. If it is v1.00 it is worth upgrading to v1.3 as you get the extra wireless flash function and you can use SDM lenses if you can afford them! Archie

01-07-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by helios Just switch the K10D on while holding down the menu button and the version number will be displayed. If it is v1.00 it is worth upgrading to v1.3 as you get the extra wireless flash function and you can use SDM lenses if you can afford them! And the ability to set one of the dials to ISO in Av and Tv modes, which has the side-effect of making ISO display in the viewfinder at all times, which is the main reason I use Av instead of hyperprogram.

01-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#5
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by mattdm And the ability to set one of the dials to ISO in Av and Tv modes, which has the side-effect of making ISO display in the viewfinder at all times, which is the main reason I use Av instead of hyperprogram. And the [OK] button + front eDial will change ISO.

01-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#6
mike star New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Blue Mountains Posts: 14	Hi there, I also have recently purchased a K10D and it does indeed have V1.0. What is the process for upgrading the Firmware to v 1.3 ? Thanks heaps, Mike

01-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Basically download it, install it on an SD card, pop it in and turn it on. The instructions are on the site.

01-07-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by mike star Hi there, I also have recently purchased a K10D and it does indeed have V1.0. What is the process for upgrading the Firmware to v 1.3 ? Thanks heaps, Mike here ya go Mike, here is the page with the firmware, and the instructions on how to install it, make SURE you follow the directions to a "T" doing it wrong could result in a "K10D paperweight" lol Pentax Imaging - Software & Firmaware Updates

01-08-2008, 06:03 AM	#10
JrPentax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	i was definatley spoilt when i got my k10D - the guy in the camera shop has the same camera and he had a sd card with the new firmware on it in his pocket and when i was buying it asked me if i wanted to go download and install the firmware myself or if i would like him to do it for me... so i got it with the new firmware on it straight from the shop i gotta say i was stoked - not cause it would be hard to do but because it was just one more bit of the UBER HELPFULLNESS of the guys at the shop... they sure did know their stuff... and were plenty helpfull

01-08-2008, 06:04 AM	#11
JrPentax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	i was definatley spoilt when i got my k10D - the guy in the camera shop has the same camera and he had a sd card with the new firmware on it in his pocket and when i was buying it asked me if i wanted to go download and install the firmware myself or if i would like him to do it for me... so i got it with the new firmware on it straight from the shop i gotta say i was stoked - not cause it would be hard to do but because it was just one more bit of the UBER HELPFULLNESS of the guys at the shop... they sure did know their stuff... and were plenty helpfull

01-08-2008, 06:20 AM	#12
bt*ist Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies And the [OK] button + front eDial will change ISO. I installed the upgrade without even knowing about that- it totally rocks! Thanks for the tip

01-08-2008, 06:27 AM	#13
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	OR you can configure the front dial to change the ISO without needing to press the OK button. My main shooting mode is Av, with rear dial for aperture, and front dial for ISO. Love it!

01-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#14
bentax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 190	it also seems to have made the exposure compensation stay in the top screen full time.

01-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#15
Techguy New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7	I bought one new on Saturday and it came with 1.3 already installed.

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