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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-26-2014, 07:27 AM
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There is no mirror so depending on how the programmed the camera that may result in either virtually identical firmwares if they just branched any mirror related logic or completely different firmwares if they let them strip/rewrite anything that involved a mirror.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-21-2014, 11:30 AM
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@Adam might be able to get this information from his contacts at B&H and Adorama. For pentax, the percentage of K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 sold would probably tell you everything you need to know even if they wouldn't disclose absolute numbers.
How about setting up a way for people to vote with their wallets... A donation link for specific cameras in addition to the general one.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-20-2014, 08:47 PM
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As was mentioned, K-5 (x) and previous generations used a much different architecture. Expending effort on them would be a waste. A major shift happened with the K-01, things stabilized with the K-30 and K-3 represents the next platform, there probably will be a K-50 replacement either this fall or winter based off of some derivative of K-3 tech. As far as camera bodies go, especially modding their firmware, why waste effort dwelling on the past?
It may be 6-12 months before this PHDK has a "killer app" and when it does, you want it to be available on something people can buy new or used.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-20-2014, 02:37 PM
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I think a good next steps would probably be K-50 and K-500 since they are probably identical HW/SW and will have only the most minute changes between firmware. They represent a lot of Pentax's highest volume products in recent years. They are also affordable enough that someone might be willing to take risks with them.
After that I would say K-3 b/c by the time it gets off the ground, it would also reach that affordablity threshold where someone is willing to risk bricking it. K-3 is probably going to be the perfect jump off for 645Z, K-3 Mk2, or other successor product.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-12-2014, 11:32 PM
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Awesome developments, shodan, this is a great first step.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2014, 11:30 PM
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Nice find, thanks for the link.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2014, 02:04 PM
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Some of it is because you can, some of it is because there are little idiosyncrasies that will in all likelihood never get addressed by the manufacturer.
If you lack the imagination to see the possibilities, take a look at CHDK and Magic Lantern and all the cool ways they extend the default functionality of supported cameras.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2014, 08:55 AM
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Another bit of useful data might be wiresharking the FluCard when it comes out.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2014, 08:19 AM
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I have decompiled PK Tether with Dot Peak from resharper. It is written in c#.
Free .NET decompiler :: JetBrains dotPeek
I also have a K30, a software developer (although I do mostly web applications in .NET and Java and databases rather than embedded systems), I will definitely be willing to work with you on this project. I will PM you with my e-mail address and we can discuss.
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