K-7 Upgrade Firmware Version 1.03

jogiba · 02-17-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

I've just installed it. I don't have FA lenses, but I can confirm that SDHC card video recording is improved. Tested with Sandisk Ultra II (class 4) that wasn't able to record more than 2:30 min of video before. Now it works, recording doesn't stop.

Yes, I can confirm this. I have a Sandisk VideoHD card (class 4) and couldn't record more than a minute or two on version 1.02. But on version 1.03, it record up to full 9 minutes on this card.

Re: K-7 firmware 1.03: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Quote:

Same with an Integral Ultima Pro (Class 6) that previously didn't work for video and now does.

Good to know that even a Class 4 card can be used for video - presumably with the highest resolution?

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=34564235

jogiba · 02-18-2010, 03:46 PM

Latest K-7 Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

Changes to V1.03

* Lens Correction (Distortion, Lateral chromatic aberration) is settable for below FA limited lenses.
smc PENTAX-FA 31mmF1.8AL Limited
smc PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited
smc PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
* Improved usability by optimize the program of vertical position judgment.
* Improved stability of recording movie for some SDHC Memory card.

netuser · 02-18-2010, 03:59 PM

Repost

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/90655-new-firmware-pen...tml#post924611

Keebler · 03-21-2010, 09:38 AM

Hi folks,

Is there any way one can get the firmware update without needing a 32 GB card?

I have a 16 GB card, but specs require a 32?

Cheers,
keebler

aleonx3 · 03-21-2010, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Keebler

Hi folks,

Is there any way one can get the firmware update without needing a 32 GB card?

I have a 16 GB card, but specs require a 32?

Cheers,
keebler

Keebler, you only need 32MB (not 32GB) of space - that means you can use any SD card which will do the job.

Keebler · 03-21-2010, 09:54 AM

LOL I'll say it: i'm an idiot for not reading closer. doh!

omg. i missed that one.

now onto updating the firmware (embarrassingly)

aleonx3 · 03-21-2010, 10:03 AM

To write a "FAT" software code with that size 32GB, it will take years and a team of software developers; and not only that, you will definitely need a new generation of hardware to run on it.

Keebler · 03-21-2010, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

To write a "FAT" software code with that size 32GB, it will take years and a team of software developers; and not only that, you will definitely need a new generation of hardware to run on it.

yes - meaning more stuff for us to buy

lol

thanks again.

02-17-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	K-7 Upgrade Firmware Version 1.03 Quote: I've just installed it. I don't have FA lenses, but I can confirm that SDHC card video recording is improved. Tested with Sandisk Ultra II (class 4) that wasn't able to record more than 2:30 min of video before. Now it works, recording doesn't stop. Yes, I can confirm this. I have a Sandisk VideoHD card (class 4) and couldn't record more than a minute or two on version 1.02. But on version 1.03, it record up to full 9 minutes on this card. Re: K-7 firmware 1.03: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Quote: Same with an Integral Ultima Pro (Class 6) that previously didn't work for video and now does. Good to know that even a Class 4 card can be used for video - presumably with the highest resolution? http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=34564235

02-18-2010, 03:46 PM	#2
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	download link Latest K-7 Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX Changes to V1.03 * Lens Correction (Distortion, Lateral chromatic aberration) is settable for below FA limited lenses. smc PENTAX-FA 31mmF1.8AL Limited smc PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited smc PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited * Improved usability by optimize the program of vertical position judgment. * Improved stability of recording movie for some SDHC Memory card.

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netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Repost https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/90655-new-firmware-pen...tml#post924611

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Keebler Guest	Hi folks, Is there any way one can get the firmware update without needing a 32 GB card? I have a 16 GB card, but specs require a 32? Cheers, keebler

03-21-2010, 09:42 AM	#5
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by Keebler Hi folks, Is there any way one can get the firmware update without needing a 32 GB card? I have a 16 GB card, but specs require a 32? Cheers, keebler Keebler, you only need 32MB (not 32GB) of space - that means you can use any SD card which will do the job.

03-21-2010, 09:54 AM	#6
Keebler Guest	LOL I'll say it: i'm an idiot for not reading closer. doh! omg. i missed that one. now onto updating the firmware (embarrassingly)

03-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#7
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	To write a "FAT" software code with that size 32GB, it will take years and a team of software developers; and not only that, you will definitely need a new generation of hardware to run on it.

03-21-2010, 12:35 PM	#8
Keebler Guest	Originally posted by aleonx3 To write a "FAT" software code with that size 32GB, it will take years and a team of software developers; and not only that, you will definitely need a new generation of hardware to run on it. yes - meaning more stuff for us to buy lol thanks again.