Anyone use K10D at debug mode?

pedro2005 · 11-11-2008, 03:29 PM

PLEASE tell me more. I use K10s and both BF. I am on 1.3 firmware and want to acces this debug mode. I looked at the Russian thing but the password didnt work

calicojack · 11-15-2008, 09:49 AM

I just recently bought a DA`50-135 and I think it is back focusing. (see https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/41785-da-50-13...tml#post394450 )
I was just reviewing the debug mode for K10D and am wondering if the focus adjust that is referred to will only effect the SDM lens? Since all my other lenes use the body motor and even the 50-135 looks sharp in the view finder, this might be THE answer for me.
Does anyone know?
Thanks,
Brian

Jodokast96 · 11-15-2008, 09:55 AM

It will affect all lenses.

calicojack · 11-16-2008, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by pedro2005

PLEASE tell me more. I use K10s and both BF. I am on 1.3 firmware and want to acces this debug mode. I looked at the Russian thing but the password didnt work

Pedro,
I went to Photography Rulez: Debug mode with latest firmware (YEAH!) which has the debug mode for V1.3 in English with an explanation. Rulez also walks you through getting out of debug mode. I was able to get into debug and focus adjust fairly easily. I used the focus chart linked to by Yvon Bourque at a 45` angle, a tripod, and the 2 second delay shutter release. After several trial and correction cycles I was able to bring the actual focus point to the center line. It Works! (real outdoor tests still to be done to confirm that it works).
Regards,
Brian

PePe · 11-16-2008, 07:00 AM

I have been using this in my K10D for well over half a year. In the beginning I did switch it off, but since last summer it has been on all the time. I have not noticed any problems with this.
It does affect both SDM and screw-drive AF.

calicojack · 11-16-2008, 07:21 AM

Pepe, (or anyone),
I've just done some early morning testing outside and all looks OK. I do have one question that I'm curious about. When I entered the focus adjustment, there was a control at the top that gave choices of 0, 1, 2, or 3. I left it set on zero when I did my adjustments. What is this variable? Is this to allow different settings for different lenses? Would I have to keep the camera in debug to manually switch back and forth or would the camera recognise the lens and use a specific setting for that lens? (I'm talking DA* 50-135 here.)
Brian

PePe · 11-16-2008, 07:51 AM

I was also a bit puzzled about these choises. You do get the impression that it would be possible to save different settings for up to four lenses.
After experimenting with this, I never got it to work.
The body also has difficulties in recognizing some of my lenses, especially the ones from Sigma.
Eventually I gave up as my commonly used lenses all work well with a fairly similar setting. So, for me it did not turn out to be a major issue.
I believe this function has been improved in the K20D, where you really can save different settings for different lenses.

DontKnowler · 12-11-2010, 04:26 AM

There is no need to use a special program or to downgrade firmware in order to enter the debug mode on k10d. It is enough to place a text file MODSET.txt containing only one line of text [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] in the root of your SD card. Don´t forget to place a line break in the end of this line, or it will not work.

Jodokast96 · 12-11-2010, 05:35 AM

Wow, you do realize this is a 2 year old thread, and the other you posted in was over 2 and a half years old, right?

DontKnowler · 12-12-2010, 06:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Just wanted to make life easier for those who will find this thread via a search engine :-)

FishrOfGrizz · 12-18-2010, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by DontKnowler

Just wanted to make life easier for those who will find this thread via a search engine :-)

And glad you Dontknowler. Thanks. Merry Christmas.

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11-11-2008, 03:29 PM	#16
pedro2005 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 3	PLEASE tell me more. I use K10s and both BF. I am on 1.3 firmware and want to acces this debug mode. I looked at the Russian thing but the password didnt work

11-15-2008, 09:49 AM	#17
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	I just recently bought a DA`50-135 and I think it is back focusing. (see https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/41785-da-50-13...tml#post394450 ) I was just reviewing the debug mode for K10D and am wondering if the focus adjust that is referred to will only effect the SDM lens? Since all my other lenes use the body motor and even the 50-135 looks sharp in the view finder, this might be THE answer for me. Does anyone know? Thanks, Brian

11-15-2008, 09:55 AM	#18
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	It will affect all lenses.

11-16-2008, 04:58 AM	#19
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by pedro2005 PLEASE tell me more. I use K10s and both BF. I am on 1.3 firmware and want to acces this debug mode. I looked at the Russian thing but the password didnt work Pedro, I went to Photography Rulez: Debug mode with latest firmware (YEAH!) which has the debug mode for V1.3 in English with an explanation. Rulez also walks you through getting out of debug mode. I was able to get into debug and focus adjust fairly easily. I used the focus chart linked to by Yvon Bourque at a 45` angle, a tripod, and the 2 second delay shutter release. After several trial and correction cycles I was able to bring the actual focus point to the center line. It Works! (real outdoor tests still to be done to confirm that it works). Regards, Brian

11-16-2008, 07:00 AM	#20
PePe Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 597	I have been using this in my K10D for well over half a year. In the beginning I did switch it off, but since last summer it has been on all the time. I have not noticed any problems with this. It does affect both SDM and screw-drive AF.

11-16-2008, 07:21 AM	#21
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Pepe, (or anyone), I've just done some early morning testing outside and all looks OK. I do have one question that I'm curious about. When I entered the focus adjustment, there was a control at the top that gave choices of 0, 1, 2, or 3. I left it set on zero when I did my adjustments. What is this variable? Is this to allow different settings for different lenses? Would I have to keep the camera in debug to manually switch back and forth or would the camera recognise the lens and use a specific setting for that lens? (I'm talking DA* 50-135 here.) Brian

11-16-2008, 07:51 AM	#22
PePe Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 597	I was also a bit puzzled about these choises. You do get the impression that it would be possible to save different settings for up to four lenses. After experimenting with this, I never got it to work. The body also has difficulties in recognizing some of my lenses, especially the ones from Sigma. Eventually I gave up as my commonly used lenses all work well with a fairly similar setting. So, for me it did not turn out to be a major issue. I believe this function has been improved in the K20D, where you really can save different settings for different lenses.

12-11-2010, 04:26 AM	#23
DontKnowler New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 5	There is no need to use a special program or to downgrade firmware in order to enter the debug mode on k10d. It is enough to place a text file MODSET.txt containing only one line of text [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] in the root of your SD card. Don´t forget to place a line break in the end of this line, or it will not work.

12-11-2010, 05:35 AM	#24
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Wow, you do realize this is a 2 year old thread, and the other you posted in was over 2 and a half years old, right?

12-12-2010, 06:21 AM - 2 Likes	#25
DontKnowler New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 5	Just wanted to make life easier for those who will find this thread via a search engine :-)

12-18-2010, 07:34 PM	#26
FishrOfGrizz Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 34	Originally posted by DontKnowler Just wanted to make life easier for those who will find this thread via a search engine :-) And glad you Dontknowler. Thanks. Merry Christmas.