Firmware Question

[view101]

:)I have the k10d and i think my firmware is 1.0 and I was wondering which firmware would be the best to down load to my camera? Thanks

[Sime™]

1.30?

<a href=http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=8793673>HERE</a>

VERSION HISTORY



Version 1.30

* Added compatibility with the supersonic motor drive of Pentax SDM lenses.

Version 1.20

* Added the required programming for compatability with the Pentax Remote Assistant 3 software.

Version 1.11

* Improved multiple exposure function when shooting in RAW.
* Corrected an issue with luminescence control and trailing shutter curtain sync when using the built-in flash.

Version 1.10 (CLICK HERE for a PDF containing more details on v1.10 changes):

* Using the camera's built-in flash, you can now wirelessly control external Pentax flashes. Previously, you needed an accessory flash mounted in your camera's hot shoe, but now the built-in flash can act as a control flash.
* In autofocus select mode, you can program the AF button to instantly return to the center autofocus point.
* In Tv or Av mode, you can now program the second e-dial to adjust your ISO setting.
* In any exposure mode except Sv and TAv, you can change your ISO setting with the front e-dial while pressing the OK button. The camera will display your ISO in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel as you adjust your setting.
* In TAv mode, you can program the green button to return to the camera's program line. Previously this functionality was only available in M mode.
* You now have additional options for programming your e-dials in P mode.
* Pressing the green button while adjusting flash exposure compensation will now return you to the default value.
* Corrected an issue in some rare cases where a long exposure might produce a vertical stripe.
* Corrected an issue where the battery charge indicator would sometimes show empty in bulb exposure mode.

Sime

[view101]

Isn't there someway to find out which is one your camera? Iknow you have to press something when you turn it on i just can't remember which button to press.

[Sime™]

Make sure your camera currently has firmware version 1.00 through 1.20. Before starting the update, you can check your current firmware version by turning the camera on while holding down the MENU button

[view101]

I checked it's the 1.0 version. I guess it's time to download the the next version. Do I have to download all of them are does the 1.30 takes care of everthing? Thanks

[GEli]

Each firmware is a standalone upgrade, so you only need to get version 1.30 to be all up to date. I was hoping we'd see an update with the release of the K20D and its greatly improved high ISO noise, but I suppose the sensor/image processor differences were too different for an upgrade to the K10D to make nay sense.

[view101]

Thanks for the info on the firmware.

[mattdm]

Each firmware is a standalone upgrade, so you only need to get version 1.30 to be all up to date. I was hoping we'd see an update with the release of the K20D and its greatly improved high ISO noise, but I suppose the sensor/image processor differences were too different for an upgrade to the K10D to make nay sense.

There's probably some things from the K200D (which uses the K10D's sensor) which they could have done, and there's some software fixes and improvements which also certainly could have been put into a new K10D firmware.

I'm a little disappointed that they didn't do this, because it establishes a precedent that old models won't get support once new ones come out a year later — which means the long-term value of any given purchase is somewhat decreased.

I know it's hard to decide where to concentrate resources, but I think a little effort put into something which was after all the current model only four months ago would be reassuring, not just for the K10D, but for the K20D and K30D as well.