K-x 1.01 firmware now available

jerrymouse · 12-03-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by skid2964

I'm curious about this also...

I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works.

Last edited by jerrymouse; 12-03-2009 at 09:41 AM. Reason: typo

deadwolfbones · 12-03-2009, 09:41 AM

Installed just fine here. The new cross-processing options point out that there were really only three "presets" to begin with, I guess (red, yellow, green). No oddities to report.

Muggins · 12-03-2009, 09:47 AM

Oooooo.... and the saga begins. Someone else upload it first and let us know how it is

.

I don't think I have a battery issue though. It showed low battery on the first day I was using it. I shut it off and turned it back on, and it's been fine since on the same set of Energizer Liths that came with it (I know, I know, still on original set of batteries = LAME).

16N64 · 12-03-2009, 09:47 AM

I was just about to ask for a less random cross processing, as I really like this feature, so here it goes:

THANK YOU HOYA CORPORATION!

Just in case they are lurking here...

blu3ness · 12-03-2009, 09:56 AM

amazing stuff, this oughta eliminate one of the biggest deterrents from ppl purchasing the K-X

deejjjaaaa · 12-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by jerrymouse

I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works.

thank you... and Hoya too for not being *******s like Pentax was w/ K10D

PS: that was a$$holes... damn censorship !

pxpaulx · 12-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by 16N64

I was just about to ask for a less random cross processing, as I really like this feature, so here it goes:

THANK YOU HOYA CORPORATION!

Just in case they are lurking here...

I like the cross processing feature as well...but...I wish they would incorporate either raw+, or saving a separate, normally processed jpeg as well. maybe not possible, but would be nice!

noou · 12-03-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

I like the cross processing feature as well...but...I wish they would incorporate either raw+, or saving a separate, normally processed jpeg as well. maybe not possible, but would be nice!

i totally agree! it's a pity they don't provide a way to use filters on jpegs only while shooting raw+

noou · 12-03-2009, 02:19 PM

my preliminary results with firmware 1.01:
previously non-working batteries seem to work
working batteries that resulted in camera turning off, even with actual residual charge, now can turn the camera on and go orange.

so far I'd say I'm pretty satisfied

the test goes on, though...

**skid2964** · 12-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by jerrymouse

I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works.

Thanks for the update!

Dr. DiveWatch · 12-03-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by noou

my preliminary results with firmware 1.01:
previously non-working batteries seem to work
working batteries that resulted in camera turning off, even with actual residual charge, now can turn the camera on and go orange.

so far I'd say I'm pretty satisfied

the test goes on, though...

Thanks for the update! That's great news. Pentax "fixes" one of the few complaints/problems with its new camera. I'll be updating mine as soon as I can get some time.

**jpzk** · 12-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Hi all,
Just got the K7 today! NICE!!
Now, is it really worth going through the trouble of updating the firmware?
I find the camera is handling quite nicely and so far not much noisy issues at 800-1000ISO. Seems quite stable too.
Any opinions?
JP

deadwolfbones · 12-03-2009, 03:04 PM

It's not much trouble and it fixes some potential problems. So yes, it's worth it.

ytterbium · 12-03-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

thank you... and Hoya too for not being *******s like Pentax was w/ K10D

PS: that was a$$holes... damn censorship !

As far as im aware, with previous cameras you'd just have to find the new MODSET.xxx extension number. Easiest way to do so is by copying 1000 MODSET.xxx files from 000 to 999. With some of the dump commands. Only one of them will produce dump, containing the true extension.

Have they disabled MODSET file functionality on k10d completely, or just changed the extension?

deejjjaaaa · 12-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by ytterbium

As far as im aware, with previous cameras you'd just have to find the new MODSET.xxx extension number. Easiest way to do so is by copying 1000 MODSET.xxx files from 000 to 999. With some of the dump commands. Only one of them will produce dump, containing the true extension.

Have they disabled MODSET file functionality on k10d completely, or just changed the extension?

I was referring to them blocking the very first method that was discovered... then I changed K10D to K20D and did not bother, but now that I have Kx it is important again.

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12-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#31
jerrymouse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 224	Originally posted by skid2964 I'm curious about this also... I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works. Last edited by jerrymouse; 12-03-2009 at 09:41 AM. Reason: typo

12-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#32
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Installed just fine here. The new cross-processing options point out that there were really only three "presets" to begin with, I guess (red, yellow, green). No oddities to report.

12-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#33
Muggins Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	Oooooo.... and the saga begins. Someone else upload it first and let us know how it is . I don't think I have a battery issue though. It showed low battery on the first day I was using it. I shut it off and turned it back on, and it's been fine since on the same set of Energizer Liths that came with it (I know, I know, still on original set of batteries = LAME).

12-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#34
16N64 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Former capitol of Germany Posts: 63	I was just about to ask for a less random cross processing, as I really like this feature, so here it goes: THANK YOU HOYA CORPORATION! Just in case they are lurking here...

12-03-2009, 09:56 AM	#35
blu3ness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 117	amazing stuff, this oughta eliminate one of the biggest deterrents from ppl purchasing the K-X

12-03-2009, 10:20 AM	#36
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by jerrymouse I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works. thank you... and Hoya too for not being *******s like Pentax was w/ K10D PS: that was a$$holes... damn censorship !

12-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#37
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by 16N64 I was just about to ask for a less random cross processing, as I really like this feature, so here it goes: THANK YOU HOYA CORPORATION! Just in case they are lurking here... I like the cross processing feature as well...but...I wish they would incorporate either raw+, or saving a separate, normally processed jpeg as well. maybe not possible, but would be nice!

12-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#38
noou Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Verona Posts: 60	Originally posted by pxpaulx I like the cross processing feature as well...but...I wish they would incorporate either raw+, or saving a separate, normally processed jpeg as well. maybe not possible, but would be nice! i totally agree! it's a pity they don't provide a way to use filters on jpegs only while shooting raw+

12-03-2009, 02:19 PM	#39
noou Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Verona Posts: 60	my preliminary results with firmware 1.01: previously non-working batteries seem to work working batteries that resulted in camera turning off, even with actual residual charge, now can turn the camera on and go orange. so far I'd say I'm pretty satisfied the test goes on, though...

12-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#40
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Originally posted by jerrymouse I just updated my camera to 1.01. MODSET.492 with [OPEN_DEBUG_MENU] still works. Thanks for the update!

12-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#41
Dr. DiveWatch New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Originally posted by noou my preliminary results with firmware 1.01: previously non-working batteries seem to work working batteries that resulted in camera turning off, even with actual residual charge, now can turn the camera on and go orange. so far I'd say I'm pretty satisfied the test goes on, though... Thanks for the update! That's great news. Pentax "fixes" one of the few complaints/problems with its new camera. I'll be updating mine as soon as I can get some time.

12-03-2009, 02:35 PM	#42
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Hi all, Just got the K7 today! NICE!! Now, is it really worth going through the trouble of updating the firmware? I find the camera is handling quite nicely and so far not much noisy issues at 800-1000ISO. Seems quite stable too. Any opinions? JP

12-03-2009, 03:04 PM	#43
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	It's not much trouble and it fixes some potential problems. So yes, it's worth it.

12-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#44
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa thank you... and Hoya too for not being *******s like Pentax was w/ K10D PS: that was a$$holes... damn censorship ! As far as im aware, with previous cameras you'd just have to find the new MODSET.xxx extension number. Easiest way to do so is by copying 1000 MODSET.xxx files from 000 to 999. With some of the dump commands. Only one of them will produce dump, containing the true extension. Have they disabled MODSET file functionality on k10d completely, or just changed the extension?

12-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#45
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by ytterbium As far as im aware, with previous cameras you'd just have to find the new MODSET.xxx extension number. Easiest way to do so is by copying 1000 MODSET.xxx files from 000 to 999. With some of the dump commands. Only one of them will produce dump, containing the true extension. Have they disabled MODSET file functionality on k10d completely, or just changed the extension? I was referring to them blocking the very first method that was discovered... then I changed K10D to K20D and did not bother, but now that I have Kx it is important again.