if i buy a new k-x ..

techmulla · 04-12-2010, 03:41 AM

would the new ones have the updated firmware or i would have to do it myself?

thanks in advance.

icywarm · 04-12-2010, 03:47 AM

depends on where you get it from... if you get new and it is a new lot number, it could be updated, if you get gently used, it could be done and you'd save some cash. Or if you get new, and it is from a old lot, than no it is not done. you best bet is to ask the people you are buying it from.

sterretje · 04-12-2010, 05:35 AM

My dealer offers me to update my cameras (free of charge). Don't see why your dealer can't provide the same service.

jct us101 · 04-12-2010, 02:14 PM

I think if you do it through BH or Adorama that they'll probably give you the most updated version (some websites also list what firmware the camera that you're getting comes with), but it's not that hard to do it yourself, it really only takes a minute or two.

Tuner571 · 04-12-2010, 02:50 PM

When I ordered my K20D from B&H it came with the latest firmware installed. However, I'm not sure it's that way with every camera that comes from them.

**rparmar** · 04-12-2010, 03:16 PM

Nonetheless, it is easy to do a firmware update. Very little chance of harm and the instructions are straight-forward. Be happy!

tenthumbs · 04-12-2010, 03:18 PM

I received a new Kx for my birthday in February and the latest firmware was not updated. Regardless, the process for upgrading is VERY easy. I'm new to DSLR cameras and I was still able to upgrade the firmware by following the simple instructions.

GerryL · 04-12-2010, 05:07 PM

The process of updating might be easy but it is still kinda of issue since what you are actually fixing is the battery issue.
Even if you have a fully charged battery and the old firmware reads it as dropping prematurely then this might happen during the firmware upgrade itself..and you wouldn't want this to happen.
If the battery dies during the update, then you brick your camera.
It is better to connect it to an AC adapter or to be safer, buy one already updated or get the seller to update it for you.
If it was not a battery issue, then I would say that updating would be real easy.

gramps50 · 04-12-2010, 09:51 PM

I just got mine a week ago from B&H and it was not updated. I installed the new batteries and did the upgrade according to the direction on the website. There really isn't anything to it. I am still using those same batteries and I over 1100 shots on them.

So I wouldn't sweat the update.

KxBlaze · 04-12-2010, 10:21 PM

You can check the firmware by holding down the "menu" button while turning on the camera. The old version is v1.0 and I believe there are a few new versions. You can read more about the new firmwares on the link below

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/97149-new-k-x-firmware.html

sterretje · 04-12-2010, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

The process of updating might be easy but it is still kinda of issue since what you are actually fixing is the battery issue.
Even if you have a fully charged battery and the old firmware reads it as dropping prematurely then this might happen during the firmware upgrade itself..and you wouldn't want this to happen.

I don't have the details of the software so can not be sure but I doubt very much that normal camera functionality (read in this case: battery check) is 'available' while the upgrade is in process.

GerryL · 04-13-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

I don't have the details of the software so can not be sure but I doubt very much that normal camera functionality (read in this case: battery check) is 'available' while the upgrade is in process.

It is not just a battery check as I have read.
The camera suddenly drops in power even with a new battery.
I know this was also an issue with some other past models and they had to address it with a firmware upgrade.
I have actually read horror stories here on the forum that their K-x just suddenly died during the firmware update.
So, to be on the safe side since the OP is still buying his and had not actually have it on his hands yet, he can simply ask the seller to update the firmware to avoid the treat, albeit small, of the K-x dying on him during the firmware update.
Having the seller do it would be so much easier.

techmulla · 04-13-2010, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by GerryL

It is not just a battery check as I have read.
The camera suddenly drops in power even with a new battery.
I know this was also an issue with some other past models and they had to address it with a firmware upgrade.
I have actually read horror stories here on the forum that their K-x just suddenly died during the firmware update.
So, to be on the safe side since the OP is still buying his and had not actually have it on his hands yet, he can simply ask the seller to update the firmware to avoid the treat, albeit small, of the K-x dying on him during the firmware update.
Having the seller do it would be so much easier.

actually i have bought one. My friend is comming from Canada and he has already bought one for me. His flight for Pakistan is in a day.

Another Question, does this kit lens come with the hood?

KxBlaze · 04-13-2010, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by techmulla

actually i have bought one. My friend is comming from Canada and he has already bought one for me. His flight for Pakistan is in a day.

Another Question, does this kit lens come with the hood?

Sorry but it does not.

**rparmar** · 04-13-2010, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by KxBlaze

Sorry but it does not.

Well they have really changed things then. it used to be that the package was literally the box for the body and the box for the lens taped together, so you got everything you normally would with the lens. I guess they are now trying to save money on these little (but important) things.

04-12-2010, 03:41 AM	#1
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04-12-2010, 03:47 AM	#2
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	depends on where you get it from... if you get new and it is a new lot number, it could be updated, if you get gently used, it could be done and you'd save some cash. Or if you get new, and it is from a old lot, than no it is not done. you best bet is to ask the people you are buying it from.

04-12-2010, 05:35 AM	#3
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	My dealer offers me to update my cameras (free of charge). Don't see why your dealer can't provide the same service.

04-12-2010, 02:14 PM	#4
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I think if you do it through BH or Adorama that they'll probably give you the most updated version (some websites also list what firmware the camera that you're getting comes with), but it's not that hard to do it yourself, it really only takes a minute or two.

04-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#5
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	When I ordered my K20D from B&H it came with the latest firmware installed. However, I'm not sure it's that way with every camera that comes from them.

04-12-2010, 03:16 PM	#6
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Nonetheless, it is easy to do a firmware update. Very little chance of harm and the instructions are straight-forward. Be happy!

04-12-2010, 03:18 PM	#7
tenthumbs New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14	I received a new Kx for my birthday in February and the latest firmware was not updated. Regardless, the process for upgrading is VERY easy. I'm new to DSLR cameras and I was still able to upgrade the firmware by following the simple instructions.

04-12-2010, 05:07 PM	#8
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	The process of updating might be easy but it is still kinda of issue since what you are actually fixing is the battery issue. Even if you have a fully charged battery and the old firmware reads it as dropping prematurely then this might happen during the firmware upgrade itself..and you wouldn't want this to happen. If the battery dies during the update, then you brick your camera. It is better to connect it to an AC adapter or to be safer, buy one already updated or get the seller to update it for you. If it was not a battery issue, then I would say that updating would be real easy.

04-12-2010, 09:51 PM	#9
gramps50 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Out standing in my field Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	I just got mine a week ago from B&H and it was not updated. I installed the new batteries and did the upgrade according to the direction on the website. There really isn't anything to it. I am still using those same batteries and I over 1100 shots on them. So I wouldn't sweat the update.

04-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#10
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	You can check the firmware by holding down the "menu" button while turning on the camera. The old version is v1.0 and I believe there are a few new versions. You can read more about the new firmwares on the link below https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/97149-new-k-x-firmware.html

04-12-2010, 10:40 PM	#11
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by GerryL The process of updating might be easy but it is still kinda of issue since what you are actually fixing is the battery issue. Even if you have a fully charged battery and the old firmware reads it as dropping prematurely then this might happen during the firmware upgrade itself..and you wouldn't want this to happen. I don't have the details of the software so can not be sure but I doubt very much that normal camera functionality (read in this case: battery check) is 'available' while the upgrade is in process.

04-13-2010, 08:02 AM	#12
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by sterretje I don't have the details of the software so can not be sure but I doubt very much that normal camera functionality (read in this case: battery check) is 'available' while the upgrade is in process. It is not just a battery check as I have read. The camera suddenly drops in power even with a new battery. I know this was also an issue with some other past models and they had to address it with a firmware upgrade. I have actually read horror stories here on the forum that their K-x just suddenly died during the firmware update. So, to be on the safe side since the OP is still buying his and had not actually have it on his hands yet, he can simply ask the seller to update the firmware to avoid the treat, albeit small, of the K-x dying on him during the firmware update. Having the seller do it would be so much easier.

04-13-2010, 11:27 AM	#13
techmulla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 107 Original Poster	Originally posted by GerryL It is not just a battery check as I have read. The camera suddenly drops in power even with a new battery. I know this was also an issue with some other past models and they had to address it with a firmware upgrade. I have actually read horror stories here on the forum that their K-x just suddenly died during the firmware update. So, to be on the safe side since the OP is still buying his and had not actually have it on his hands yet, he can simply ask the seller to update the firmware to avoid the treat, albeit small, of the K-x dying on him during the firmware update. Having the seller do it would be so much easier. actually i have bought one. My friend is comming from Canada and he has already bought one for me. His flight for Pakistan is in a day. Another Question, does this kit lens come with the hood?

04-13-2010, 02:25 PM	#14
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	Originally posted by techmulla actually i have bought one. My friend is comming from Canada and he has already bought one for me. His flight for Pakistan is in a day. Another Question, does this kit lens come with the hood? Sorry but it does not.

04-13-2010, 02:49 PM	#15
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by KxBlaze Sorry but it does not. Well they have really changed things then. it used to be that the package was literally the box for the body and the box for the lens taped together, so you got everything you normally would with the lens. I guess they are now trying to save money on these little (but important) things.