Anyone use K10D at debug mode?

rosier19 · 09-30-2008, 09:55 PM

I opened a hidden menu to enter debug mode using a program....
Then I adjusted K10D focus.

Now I have a question!
Do I have to close this debug mode?
It is very convenient.
For example, when I change my lens, I re-adjust my camera focus to the lens.
I do not want to downgrade my firmware just only for the debug mode!

pentaxon · 10-01-2008, 01:36 AM

You wrote down, that it is very convenient.
So, there is no need to "turn off" the debug mode.
I also use my K10D in debug mode all the time (firmware ver. 1.30)

Spex · 10-01-2008, 01:37 AM

Debug mode in ver 1.30? Are you sure?
I know there is debug mode in 1.10, but 1.30?

pentaxon · 10-01-2008, 02:40 AM

I'm sure, why not?
You can activate debug mode in ver. 1.30 using special SW (made by Russian hacker). You can find SW HERE

bentax · 10-01-2008, 03:11 AM

:0 I didnt realize they got that focus adjust debug workin in ver1.3

Zebooka · 10-01-2008, 03:24 AM

Yepp you are right

Program written by makc on penta-club.ru
(
here it is Index of /
http://dednev.pisem.net/setup_gx10_dmctrl_1.1u_eng.exe
)

But there is a need to switch off debug mode, cause it depletes batteries by always turned-on LCD, and heating cameras sensor with warm LCD.

rosier19 · 10-01-2008, 07:32 AM

heating sensor?
ummmmmm I didn't think about that.

GEli · 10-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Zebooka

]But there is a need to switch off debug mode, cause it depletes batteries by always turned-on LCD, and heating cameras sensor with warm LCD.

Are you certain about the heat issues objection? LCDs tend to produce essentially no heat, with the backlight being the only possible source - and even then, in well designed displays this is severely limited by the use of cold cathode fluorescent lamps.

RiceHigh · 10-01-2008, 08:14 AM

And it shows all the debug data or menu all the time!

Originally posted by rosier19

I opened a hidden menu to enter debug mode using a program....
Then I adjusted K10D focus.

Now I have a question!
Do I have to close this debug mode?
It is very convenient.
For example, when I change my lens, I re-adjust my camera focus to the lens.
I do not want to downgrade my firmware just only for the debug mode!

pentaxon · 10-02-2008, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

And it shows all the debug data or menu all the time!

It's true, but only on K100D(s), not on K10d. If you leave K10D in debug mode, only "debug mode" notice is displayed all the time in "stand-by mode".

Does anybody know, how to set up AF for more than one lens in K10D debug mode using this Russian SW? When I enter AF Test option, I can see two different options inthere: AF area test (values from zero to 3) and Focus Corr (in um unit). How can I use AF area test parameter?

Thanks.

iced · 10-03-2008, 05:09 PM

I experienced back-focus and the easiest fix I found is:

If your K10D have problem with focus, you can adjust it yourself.
Someone in Korea figured it out himself.
He is not a employee of Pentax or related company.
He just found out by trial-and-error with key-set.
Of course, You yourself is responsible for doing something scribed below.
Here's How-to-adjust-focus.

1. Your K10D' firmware version must be 1.10.

2. Test shot for focus trouble.

3. Turn the camera OFF.
While pressing [PLAY]+[OK], Turn the camera ON.
You can see firmware version on LCD screen.

4. Firmware version is appeared,
then press [Fn]->[Fn]->[INFO]->[MENU] within 5 seconds.
You get service menu!!!

5. by pressing [right key]
,Make DEBUG MODE to DEBUG MODE .
then press [OK].
(save and LCD will be black out)

6. Press [MENU] and go to SETUP tab.
then, Press [Up key], you can see TEST MODE.

7. Select AF TEST menu. now you have AF correction menu.
If you have Front-focusing, reduce the value.
If you have back-focusing, increase the value.
after adjust some value, press [OK] and quit out of setup menu.

8. TEST for focus, find out that focus is correct.
(repeat this from 6 for correct focus.)

9. Go to service menu(step 3,4).
Make DEBUG MODE to DEBUG MODE .
then press [OK].(save and LCD black out)

Raven · 10-27-2008, 02:29 AM

Is there any chance to turn of the k100d super display in debug mode? I can't find any info about it.

Unfortunately I didn't menage to set AF properly for all of my lenses and I want to use debug mode all the time.

Indianadinos · 10-27-2008, 02:03 PM

Hello,

Yes, i do have it on all the time, since i turned it on (fw 1.30) thanks to makc ;-) ...
Up to now, i found no particular issue, except that, when turned on, the rear screen will stay on until the camera goes in sleep mode, which could lead to a little lower battery duration (but, frankly, i don't think this is a real issue).

Best regards

Raven · 10-28-2008, 06:45 AM

What's annoying, the letters and dials of debug mode are visible for me even when I'm looking through the viewfinder. It can be a problem when shooting at night.

pedro2005 · 11-11-2008, 03:26 PM

PLEASE tell me about this debug mode-is it to do with AF correction (that is what I need) Thanks

09-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#1
rosier19 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Posts: 14	Anyone use K10D at debug mode? I opened a hidden menu to enter debug mode using a program.... Then I adjusted K10D focus. Now I have a question! Do I have to close this debug mode? It is very convenient. For example, when I change my lens, I re-adjust my camera focus to the lens. I do not want to downgrade my firmware just only for the debug mode!

10-01-2008, 08:14 AM	#9
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Yes, otherwise the LCD will not be turned off! And it shows all the debug data or menu all the time! Originally posted by rosier19 I opened a hidden menu to enter debug mode using a program.... Then I adjusted K10D focus. Now I have a question! Do I have to close this debug mode? It is very convenient. For example, when I change my lens, I re-adjust my camera focus to the lens. I do not want to downgrade my firmware just only for the debug mode!

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10-01-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
pentaxon New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	You wrote down, that it is very convenient. So, there is no need to "turn off" the debug mode. I also use my K10D in debug mode all the time (firmware ver. 1.30)

10-01-2008, 01:37 AM	#3
Spex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia Posts: 216	Debug mode in ver 1.30? Are you sure? I know there is debug mode in 1.10, but 1.30?

10-01-2008, 02:40 AM	#4
pentaxon New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	I'm sure, why not? You can activate debug mode in ver. 1.30 using special SW (made by Russian hacker). You can find SW HERE

10-01-2008, 03:11 AM	#5
bentax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 190	:0 I didnt realize they got that focus adjust debug workin in ver1.3

10-01-2008, 03:24 AM	#6
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	Yepp you are right Program written by makc on penta-club.ru ( here it is Index of / http://dednev.pisem.net/setup_gx10_dmctrl_1.1u_eng.exe ) But there is a need to switch off debug mode, cause it depletes batteries by always turned-on LCD, and heating cameras sensor with warm LCD.

10-01-2008, 07:32 AM	#7
rosier19 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Posts: 14 Original Poster	heating sensor? ummmmmm I didn't think about that.

10-01-2008, 07:46 AM	#8
GEli Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 51	Originally posted by Zebooka ]But there is a need to switch off debug mode, cause it depletes batteries by always turned-on LCD, and heating cameras sensor with warm LCD. Are you certain about the heat issues objection? LCDs tend to produce essentially no heat, with the backlight being the only possible source - and even then, in well designed displays this is severely limited by the use of cold cathode fluorescent lamps.

10-02-2008, 01:15 AM	#10
pentaxon New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Originally posted by RiceHigh And it shows all the debug data or menu all the time! It's true, but only on K100D(s), not on K10d. If you leave K10D in debug mode, only "debug mode" notice is displayed all the time in "stand-by mode". Does anybody know, how to set up AF for more than one lens in K10D debug mode using this Russian SW? When I enter AF Test option, I can see two different options inthere: AF area test (values from zero to 3) and Focus Corr (in um unit). How can I use AF area test parameter? Thanks.

10-03-2008, 05:09 PM	#11
iced Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southwest Ga. Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	I experienced back-focus and the easiest fix I found is: If your K10D have problem with focus, you can adjust it yourself. Someone in Korea figured it out himself. He is not a employee of Pentax or related company. He just found out by trial-and-error with key-set. Of course, You yourself is responsible for doing something scribed below. Here's How-to-adjust-focus. 1. Your K10D' firmware version must be 1.10. 2. Test shot for focus trouble. 3. Turn the camera OFF. While pressing [PLAY]+[OK], Turn the camera ON. You can see firmware version on LCD screen. 4. Firmware version is appeared, then press [Fn]->[Fn]->[INFO]->[MENU] within 5 seconds. You get service menu!!! 5. by pressing [right key] ,Make DEBUG MODE to DEBUG MODE . then press [OK]. (save and LCD will be black out) 6. Press [MENU] and go to SETUP tab. then, Press [Up key], you can see TEST MODE. 7. Select AF TEST menu. now you have AF correction menu. If you have Front-focusing, reduce the value. If you have back-focusing, increase the value. after adjust some value, press [OK] and quit out of setup menu. 8. TEST for focus, find out that focus is correct. (repeat this from 6 for correct focus.) 9. Go to service menu(step 3,4). Make DEBUG MODE to DEBUG MODE . then press [OK].(save and LCD black out)

10-27-2008, 02:29 AM	#12
Raven New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 24	Is there any chance to turn of the k100d super display in debug mode? I can't find any info about it. Unfortunately I didn't menage to set AF properly for all of my lenses and I want to use debug mode all the time.

10-27-2008, 02:03 PM	#13
Indianadinos Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: France Posts: 128	Hello, Yes, i do have it on all the time, since i turned it on (fw 1.30) thanks to makc ;-) ... Up to now, i found no particular issue, except that, when turned on, the rear screen will stay on until the camera goes in sleep mode, which could lead to a little lower battery duration (but, frankly, i don't think this is a real issue). Best regards

10-28-2008, 06:45 AM	#14
Raven New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 24	What's annoying, the letters and dials of debug mode are visible for me even when I'm looking through the viewfinder. It can be a problem when shooting at night.

11-11-2008, 03:26 PM	#15
pedro2005 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 3	PLEASE tell me about this debug mode-is it to do with AF correction (that is what I need) Thanks