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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-07-2016, 10:55 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
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I visited my local camera shop this morning to buy a new pentax neoprene camera strap and D-BG-6. and I happened to mention to the assistant about the issue regarding the Sigma lens. He was quite assured that Sigma would upgrade the chip free of charge. I hope that gives some encouragement.

Regards - PeteL
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-07-2016, 07:26 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
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That is what I am doing at present for SR on off Pixel shift etc etc. But unlike the K3 the Focus point selector is in the Menu so I have to select that to change the type of focusing and AFS or AFC. It would be rather nice if those wheels on top could be used for their intended purpose rather than being ornamental! It`s no big deal but would be nice! :-)
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-05-2016, 01:16 PM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
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And that is the aim of us all! Simply to enjoy our hobby!

Some people use their camera without a lens so that would not be an option. I`m thinking of pinhole photography using aluminium foil with a pinprick, or those that hold the lens a little in front of the camera to take shots

I`m sorry the pleasure of your new camera has been tainted with this problem. I look forward to hearing of a resolution soon.

Best Regards - PeteL
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-05-2016, 03:24 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
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Don`t worry, I didn't take it as anything personal! :-)

It may take a little while but I`m sure a solution will emerge.

Best of luck with sorting it out!
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-05-2016, 02:01 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
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I too have failed to list my Pentax equipment on my signature! Personally I don`t feel that it is relevant to do so. I have a vast range of Pentax lenses which I purchased in the 1970`s along with my KM and three MX`s. All primes ranging from 20mm-300mm. And all of which I still own and occasionally use. Currently My gear is K5II (soon to be passed on to my daughter) K3 and K1, x2 540FGZ , x2 1.4 converters and the new 24-70,70-200 and 150-450 plus a 300mmF4 that I have not tried on the K1 and a FA 100mm macro. In addition I have APSC 16-50 and 50-135 which I no longer use.

I understand and sympathise with all those affected and I hoped that a solution can be found as soon as possible.
I do feel however that the problem should be directed at Sigma. Pentax make lenses that are compatible with Pentax camera`s. They have always allowed other manufacturers to use their mount (Ricoh and Praktica in the 1970`s come to mind) but are not responsible for the way that they operate.

Best Regards
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-05-2016, 01:06 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
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I do sympathise with you, These days everything seems to have a chip in it! The Autofocus on the K1 is a substantial improvement on my K5II and K3. But you cannot expect Pentax to test every lens from each of it`s competitors to ensure they work! The camera would have taken even longer to release and cost considerably more!
Camera manufacturers make much of their income from lens sales. The latest 70-200 from Pentax is superb. But if there were issues with compatibility then I would have cause for redress with Pentax. Otherwise I can only hope that the problem that you have is resolved swiftly.

Best Regards
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-04-2016, 01:14 PM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
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It sound`s perfectly reasonable, I feel sure that Pentax or Sigma will produce a solution for you in due time. Have you tried asking Sigma?
These things do unfortunately happen with any brand of camera. I gave up on independent lenses 40 years ago so I have only Pentax glass.
Have you tried cleaning the contacts on your lens? I had an occasion when my old 50-135 stopped working on my K3 but when I put it on my K5II it worked perfectly. I cleaned my contacts with isopropyl alcohol and all was well.
I hope that you find a solution very quickly.

Best Regards

---------- Post added 05-04-16 at 09:27 PM ----------



You only need to look at Microsoft Windows! I have slide scanners and operating programmes which will not run on Windows 10. I have to keep another PC on which I installed XP to utilise my old stuff. I can`t blame Microsoft for not supporting third party gear.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-04-2016, 04:15 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
Yes indeed. I was lucky enough to have three of the new Pentax lenses plus a couple of older F/F lenses ready for when the K1 was released. I gave up on independent lenses back in 1977!
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-04-2016, 04:11 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
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I agree entirely, I would possibly have used the top wheels had they been functional with the screen off, But you are correct in saying that the front and rear wheels are perfectly adequate! Still, Maybe it`s good to have the option as it may suite some photographers?

I am a convert to the articulated screen having watched a Canon user next to me getting soaked by waves as she knelt down to get a low viewpoint. Whereas I was able to take the shot standing above my tripod!
Though the light`s on the rear of the screen failed to function on a couple of occasions, (The front one worked without any problem)
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-04-2016, 03:49 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
Surely this is a problem that ought to be addressed by Sigma rather than Pentax?

I am sure they will be working on a fix if it is at all feasible. The K1 is very new, So it may take independent manufacturers a little time to bring their products into line.
Even the Silkypix processing suite that came with the K1 has had an update so that the 15-30 can be supported.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-04-2016, 03:05 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
There is already an update for the Digital Camera Utility 5 available to support the new lenses and correct a couple of glitches in the Silkyipix software.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-03-2016, 01:45 PM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
That`s the way many people that I know use their camera.
I did try to live with the screen on, Just to make life easier for myself! But I could not tolerate it for more than a few hours!
With the K3 I could access most things by pressing the Info button, The K1 has some items on the menu and others on the info buttons.
One other thing that I noticed last night is the level indicators in the viewfinder are superb for daylight, But not visible in low light! The K3`s are illuminated which make them more suited to levelling the camera in poor light. I had to resort to using the digital level each time I repositioned the K1.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-03-2016, 03:33 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
Actually I have a similar problem with the K3 with the info screen switched off.
What I would like on the K1 is to use the camera without the info screen being illuminated continually as I find it distracting. I would prefer to turn the top dial to change a setting then that could be shown on the screen until I have finished making the changes then turn the screen off again. With the K1 and K3 I would also like to press the AF Mode button to make the necessary changes then press again to turn off the screen.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 04-30-2016, 04:08 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
I know that some of the info is displayed in the viewfinder, It would just be nice if the information could be displayed on the screen briefly when making adjustments. I use most of the parameter changes and find the tiles on the info screen more convenient. I just prefer not to have it display once the changes are made. The good thing is that the camera can be customised to cater for most people`s taste.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 04-30-2016, 12:13 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
Having lived with my K1 since Thursday, The only thing I would like to be included in any upgrade (other than the one I posted earlier) would be to have use of the smart wheel when the info screen is off. At present I am using my camera in the same way as I did with my K5II and K3, Pressing the info button to make the necessary changes. Hardly a chore but I have two wheels on top of my camera that are just decoration!
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 04-24-2016, 07:06 AM  
Pentax K-1 new firmware suggestions
Posted By PeteL
Replies: 144
Views: 15,269
I would like to see an elapsed time counter on the lcd screen when using the B (Bulb) setting.
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