Pentax Hack: MODSET

uttam.hathi · 09-27-2014, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

thought of listing the MODSET nos:
hope to see a full list being created:

K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT
GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT
K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421
GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429
K20D: MODSET.442
K20D v1.03:MODSET.442
K200D: MODSET.445
K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445
GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454
Km : MODSET.464
Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on
K7: MODSET.474
K7 v1.01: MODSET.474
K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on
Kx: MODSET.492
k-5 MODSET.505

how to create a modset file:
open a text file copy the below text

[OPEN_DEBUG_MENU]

save with filename modset.XXX as file name
transfer it to root of SD card, boot debug starts

stevebrot · 09-27-2014, 11:43 PM

I don't have time to do an audit, but I don't believe this list is fully accurate. I have a complete set on my other computer, but it is time for bed here.

Steve

geo444 · 09-28-2014, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by uttam.hathi

thought of listing the MODSET nos:
hope to see a full list being created:

K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT
GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT
K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421
GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429
K20D: MODSET.442
K20D v1.03:MODSET.442
K200D: MODSET.445
K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445
GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454
Km : MODSET.464
Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on
K7: MODSET.474
K7 v1.01: MODSET.474
K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on
Kx: MODSET.492
k-5 MODSET.505

how to create a modset file:
open a text file copy the below text
[OPEN_DEBUG_MENU]
save with filename modset.XXX as file name
transfer it to root of SD card, boot debug starts

.

thank you very much uttam hathi !
I will try this Debug-Mode on my K-5 very soon !

do you know if there is a way to increase Long-Exposure of Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, etc...
from 30 seconds up to 60 or 120 seconds ?.. or even more ?
3x M27 Dumbbell pics from Pentax Q10 :
www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2935714

these ILCs would be " true Killers " in Astrophotography of Small & Tiny objects from Deep-Sky...
their Sony Back-Side-Illuminated CMos sensors are from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos
of course from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos per unity of area !

but the 30 seconds limitation actually forces to set ISO 1600,
which is not the straight way to get the best IQ...

**RKKS08** · 09-28-2014, 07:32 AM

@geo444
I don't know whether a hack could enable it, but I think many of the 3rd party remote timers do offer this possibility.

@uttam.hathi
A complete list should also add information, what to do during switching on.
This is different for the Pentax DSLR series,

For the KM/K2000 you mentioned the pressing of the DELETE button.
For the K200D, the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).

Last edited by RKKS08; 09-28-2014 at 07:47 AM.

uttam.hathi · 09-28-2014, 07:45 AM

@ RKKS08 try 'pk tether' PK_Tether | Tethering and remote control software for Pentax DSLR cameras

---------- Post added 09-28-2014 at 08:18 PM ----------

of course this is the original work Welcome to Pentax Hack just an attempt to aggregate

---------- Post added 09-28-2014 at 08:25 PM ----------

my attempt is to aggregate modset, if any one has any additional to the ones i have may i request to repost with all together so that when one needs it can just look at one place
i will do this periodically of course it will not be audited as i will and may not have all those bodies to test, request if someone test it and works pls do state.
K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT
GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT
K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421
GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429
K20D: MODSET.442
K20D v1.03:MODSET.442
K200D: MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).
K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).?
GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454
Km : MODSET.464
Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on
K7: MODSET.474
K7 v1.01: MODSET.474
K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on
Kx: MODSET.492
k-5 MODSET.505

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ece1MFCj

geo444 · 09-28-2014, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by RKKS08

@geo444
... I think many of the 3rd party remote timers do offer this possibility...

not sure what you mean exactly ?

- Bulb-Mode is also limited to 30 seconds !
- Multi-Exposure Mode outputs a JPEG file, not a RAW
- PKTether doesn't work for Qs... just for DLSRs
- No Remote-Timer control port on Pentax Q, Q10, Q7, Qs1, etc...
- even the IR Remote-Timer doesn't work in Bulb-Mode !

so what ?...

**RKKS08** · 09-28-2014, 08:43 AM

@geo444
Sorry, I read your post not accurately enough, so I guessed you were speaking about your K-5.
And with my K200D and *istDS, exposure time in B setting is only limited by battery status (and maybe overheating of the CCD sensor).

@uttam.hathi
I also have a *istDS, and for this initiating debug is built-in, no need for a modset file.
But starting the debug mode is more complicated:

During switch on, press the AEL-L and INFO buttons at the same time.
After that, you have approximately 5 seconds to press the MENU button twice, then the INFO button.
Voilá!
Edit: You now see the debug menu, the cursor positioned on the first item DEBUG <OFF>. Change it to <ON>.
To cancel debug mode, start the camera the same way, but now confirm the "DEBUG <OFF>".

Last edited by RKKS08; 09-28-2014 at 08:52 AM. Reason: Info added

MD Optofonik · 09-28-2014, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by geo444

.

thank you very much uttam hathi !
I will try this Debug-Mode on my K-5 very soon !

do you know if there is a way to increase Long-Exposure of Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, etc...
from 30 seconds up to 60 or 120 seconds ?.. or even more ?
3x M27 Dumbbell pics from Pentax Q10 :
www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2935714

these ILCs would be " true Killers " in Astrophotography of Small & Tiny objects from Deep-Sky...
their Sony Back-Side-Illuminated CMos sensors are from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos
of course from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos per unity of area !

but the 30 seconds limitation actually forces to set ISO 1600,
which is not the straight way to get the best IQ...

Longer exposure times would be very nice but I wonder about overheating.

stevebrot · 09-28-2014, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

Longer exposure times would be very nice but I wonder about overheating.

Yes, it would be better to stack.

Steve

geo444 · 09-28-2014, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

Longer exposure times would be very nice... but I wonder about overheating.

No Over-Heating during Astrophotography !

only Regulators & Timers at work

these small ILCs are made to shoot Long Movies @ 30 fps in the hot hands of the operator => 40°C

no worry they could reach such High Temperatures shooting Astro-photos !

a night in August, I shot a 10s Auto just after the 30s :
www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2939126
... and the internal Camera Temp was...
the same than Ambiant
= 24 °C !

each time, the tiny battery lasted all the night long !

uttam.hathi · 09-28-2014, 10:00 AM

UPDATE 3
*istDS, debug is built-in, no need for a modset file.
procedure: During switch on, press the AEL-L and INFO buttons at the same time.
After that, you have approximately 5 seconds to press the MENU button twice, then the INFO button. Voilá!
Edit: You now see the debug menu, the cursor positioned on the first item DEBUG <OFF>. Change it to <ON>.
To cancel debug mode, start the camera the same way, but now confirm the "DEBUG <OFF>".
Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ed8NsBtz

K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT
GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT
K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421
GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429
K20D: MODSET.442
K20D v1.03:MODSET.442
K200D: MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).
K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).?
GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454
Km : MODSET.464
Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on
K7: MODSET.474
K7 v1.01: MODSET.474
K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on
Kx: MODSET.492
k-5 MODSET.505

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ed8x7NFm

MD Optofonik · 09-28-2014, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, it would be better to stack.

Steve

I'm a bit interested in all this stuff. The idea of taking my own photograph of a nebula blows my mind. Is there a primer somewhere; a very step by step, "I am a bear of very little brain.", type primer?

stevebrot · 09-28-2014, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

I'm a bit interested in all this stuff. The idea of taking my own photograph of a nebula blows my mind. Is there a primer somewhere; a very step by step, "I am a bear of very little brain.", type primer?

There are a couple of threads on this site. I too have been wanting to give it a try, but have been stymied by clouds and/or super moon as of late.

Steve

uttam.hathi · 09-28-2014, 06:52 PM

@ MD Optofonik check this thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/162237-pentax-kx-dfs-success.html

uttam.hathi · 10-09-2014, 01:51 AM

has anyone effectively used frmcrypt.exe as made available at pentax hack download page Downloads , if so what is the procedure.

09-27-2014, 11:05 PM - 1 Like	#1
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621	Pentax Hack: MODSET thought of listing the MODSET nos: hope to see a full list being created: K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421 GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429 K20D: MODSET.442 K20D v1.03:MODSET.442 K200D: MODSET.445 K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454 Km : MODSET.464 Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on K7: MODSET.474 K7 v1.01: MODSET.474 K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on Kx: MODSET.492 k-5 MODSET.505 how to create a modset file: open a text file copy the below text [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] save with filename modset.XXX as file name transfer it to root of SD card, boot debug starts

09-28-2014, 07:03 AM	#3
geo444 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Marseille Provence Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Pentax K5 Hack : MODSET.505 Originally posted by uttam.hathi thought of listing the MODSET nos: hope to see a full list being created: K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421 GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429 K20D: MODSET.442 K20D v1.03:MODSET.442 K200D: MODSET.445 K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454 Km : MODSET.464 Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on K7: MODSET.474 K7 v1.01: MODSET.474 K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on Kx: MODSET.492 k-5 MODSET.505 how to create a modset file: open a text file copy the below text [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] save with filename modset.XXX as file name transfer it to root of SD card, boot debug starts . thank you very much uttam hathi ! I will try this Debug-Mode on my K-5 very soon ! do you know if there is a way to increase Long-Exposure of Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, etc... from 30 seconds up to 60 or 120 seconds ?.. or even more ? 3x M27 Dumbbell pics from Pentax Q10 : www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2935714 these ILCs would be " true Killers " in Astrophotography of Small & Tiny objects from Deep-Sky... their Sony Back-Side-Illuminated CMos sensors are from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos of course from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos per unity of area ! but the 30 seconds limitation actually forces to set ISO 1600, which is not the straight way to get the best IQ... Last edited by geo444; 09-28-2014 at 07:16 AM.

09-28-2014, 08:25 AM	#6
geo444 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Marseille Provence Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Pentax K-5 Hack : MODSET.505 Originally posted by RKKS08 @geo444 ... I think many of the 3rd party remote timers do offer this possibility... not sure what you mean exactly ? - Bulb-Mode is also limited to 30 seconds ! - Multi-Exposure Mode outputs a JPEG file, not a RAW - PKTether doesn't work for Qs... just for DLSRs - No Remote-Timer control port on Pentax Q, Q10, Q7, Qs1, etc... - even the IR Remote-Timer doesn't work in Bulb-Mode ! so what ?... Last edited by geo444; 09-28-2014 at 08:32 AM.

09-28-2014, 09:35 AM	#10
geo444 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Marseille Provence Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Pentax K5 Hack : MODSET.505 Originally posted by MD Optofonik Longer exposure times would be very nice... but I wonder about overheating. No Over-Heating during Astrophotography ! only Regulators & Timers at work these small ILCs are made to shoot Long Movies @ 30 fps in the hot hands of the operator => 40°C no worry they could reach such High Temperatures shooting Astro-photos ! a night in August, I shot a 10s Auto just after the 30s : www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2939126 ... and the internal Camera Temp was... the same than Ambiant = 24 °C ! each time, the tiny battery lasted all the night long !

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09-27-2014, 11:43 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I don't have time to do an audit, but I don't believe this list is fully accurate. I have a complete set on my other computer, but it is time for bed here. Steve

09-28-2014, 07:32 AM	#4
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	@geo444 I don't know whether a hack could enable it, but I think many of the 3rd party remote timers do offer this possibility. @uttam.hathi A complete list should also add information, what to do during switching on. This is different for the Pentax DSLR series, For the KM/K2000 you mentioned the pressing of the DELETE button. For the K200D, the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on). Last edited by RKKS08; 09-28-2014 at 07:47 AM.

09-28-2014, 07:45 AM	#5
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621 Original Poster	@ RKKS08 try 'pk tether' PK_Tether \| Tethering and remote control software for Pentax DSLR cameras ---------- Post added 09-28-2014 at 08:18 PM ---------- of course this is the original work Welcome to Pentax Hack just an attempt to aggregate ---------- Post added 09-28-2014 at 08:25 PM ---------- my attempt is to aggregate modset, if any one has any additional to the ones i have may i request to repost with all together so that when one needs it can just look at one place i will do this periodically of course it will not be audited as i will and may not have all those bodies to test, request if someone test it and works pls do state. K10D with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421 GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429 K20D: MODSET.442 K20D v1.03:MODSET.442 K200D: MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on). K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).? GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454 Km : MODSET.464 Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on K7: MODSET.474 K7 v1.01: MODSET.474 K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on Kx: MODSET.492 k-5 MODSET.505 Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ece1MFCj

09-28-2014, 08:43 AM	#7
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	@geo444 Sorry, I read your post not accurately enough, so I guessed you were speaking about your K-5. And with my K200D and istDS, exposure time in B setting is only limited by battery status (and maybe overheating of the CCD sensor). @uttam.hathi I also have a istDS, and for this initiating debug is built-in, no need for a modset file. But starting the debug mode is more complicated: During switch on, press the AEL-L and INFO buttons at the same time. After that, you have approximately 5 seconds to press the MENU button twice, then the INFO button. Voilá! Edit: You now see the debug menu, the cursor positioned on the first item DEBUG <OFF>. Change it to <ON>. To cancel debug mode, start the camera the same way, but now confirm the "DEBUG <OFF>". Last edited by RKKS08; 09-28-2014 at 08:52 AM. Reason: Info added

09-28-2014, 08:53 AM	#8
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by geo444 . thank you very much uttam hathi ! I will try this Debug-Mode on my K-5 very soon ! do you know if there is a way to increase Long-Exposure of Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, etc... from 30 seconds up to 60 or 120 seconds ?.. or even more ? 3x M27 Dumbbell pics from Pentax Q10 : www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club-10.html#post2935714 these ILCs would be " true Killers " in Astrophotography of Small & Tiny objects from Deep-Sky... their Sony Back-Side-Illuminated CMos sensors are from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos of course from 1,9 up to 2,8 times more efficient than usual CMos per unity of area ! but the 30 seconds limitation actually forces to set ISO 1600, which is not the straight way to get the best IQ... Longer exposure times would be very nice but I wonder about overheating.

09-28-2014, 09:18 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by MD Optofonik Longer exposure times would be very nice but I wonder about overheating. Yes, it would be better to stack. Steve

09-28-2014, 10:00 AM	#11
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621 Original Poster	UPDATE 3 istDS, debug is built-in, no need for a modset file. procedure: During switch on, press the AEL-L and INFO buttons at the same time. After that, you have approximately 5 seconds to press the MENU button twice, then the INFO button. Voilá! Edit: You now see the debug menu, the cursor positioned on the first item DEBUG <OFF>. Change it to <ON>. To cancel debug mode, start the camera the same way, but now confirm the "DEBUG <OFF>". Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ed8NsBtz K10D* with firmware v1.20 -v1.30: MODSET.TXT GX10 with firmware v1.20-v1.30:MODSET.TXT K10D with firmware v1.10: MODSET.421 GX10 with firmware v1.10: MODSET.429 K20D: MODSET.442 K20D v1.03:MODSET.442 K200D: MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on). K200D v1.00.00.03 :MODSET.445 -the SD card door must be open instead (can be closed immediately after switching on).? GX20 v1.01, v1.03:MODSET.454 Km : MODSET.464 Km v1.10: MODSET.464 press "Delete" during turn-on K7: MODSET.474 K7 v1.01: MODSET.474 K2000 v1.10: MODSET.482 press "Delete" during turn-on Kx: MODSET.492 k-5 MODSET.505 Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/274316-pentax-ha...#ixzz3Ed8x7NFm

09-28-2014, 06:32 PM	#12
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, it would be better to stack. Steve I'm a bit interested in all this stuff. The idea of taking my own photograph of a nebula blows my mind. Is there a primer somewhere; a very step by step, "I am a bear of very little brain.", type primer?

09-28-2014, 06:50 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by MD Optofonik I'm a bit interested in all this stuff. The idea of taking my own photograph of a nebula blows my mind. Is there a primer somewhere; a very step by step, "I am a bear of very little brain.", type primer? There are a couple of threads on this site. I too have been wanting to give it a try, but have been stymied by clouds and/or super moon as of late. Steve

09-28-2014, 06:52 PM	#14
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621 Original Poster	@ MD Optofonik check this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/162237-pentax-kx-dfs-success.html

10-09-2014, 01:51 AM	#15
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621 Original Poster	has anyone effectively used frmcrypt.exe as made available at pentax hack download page Downloads , if so what is the procedure.