RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: New K-30 and Q Firmwares Released

Thursday, October 25, 2012

New K-30 and Q Firmwares Released

1. Firmware Version 1.01 for K-30:-

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-30_s.html

Changes to V1.01

Improved performance of contrast AF
Improved stability for general performance.

2. Firmware Version 1.10 for Q:-

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/q_s.html

Changes to V1.10

Correspond to [Adapter Q for K-mount Lenses]. How to input focal length Click here
Correspond to [PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM]
Improved stability for general performance.

Update (10-26): Thanks to Blog reader "joejoe", it is now discovered that the new Q firmware has the lovely feature of focus peaking which is added but not mentioned by Pentax! Here is the proof he provided:-

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Karel Fiedler · 646 weeks ago

I think that I have to add one notice to FF histery ... a new Nikon 1 V2 and several new lenses for it is real threat for Pentax Ricoh.
OK, we have Ltd lens :) but future ...

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RiceHigh 110p · 646 weeks ago

The V2 is so UGLY! >:-o

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Reda Johnson · 646 weeks ago

Please don't make me laugh comparing build quality, shooting experience and image quality of a Nikon 1V2 to a Pentax K5.

Olympus OMD maybe, but for many we don't want a tiny camera for our top quality shooting that doesn't fit our hands.

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Reda Johnson · 646 weeks ago

I mean K30 of course! Q is perfectly pocketable and decent images in good light.

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joejoe · 646 weeks ago

you can also add "focus peaking" on the list :D

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RiceHigh 110p · 646 weeks ago

The K-30 already had the focus peaking with its Prime M processor whilst the Q does not have it with its un-named processor. The new Q10 has the FP, though.

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joejoe · 646 weeks ago

i forget to say, you can add "focus peaking" on the list FOR THE PENTAX Q :D

source: my pentax Q on 1.10 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8468/8124084554_73e...

the option is available on AF selection setup

thats a great move pentax ricoh to implement it on the Q !

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RiceHigh 110p · 646 weeks ago

I wonder why don't they mention it in the official updated feature list?

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joejoe · 646 weeks ago

because they still use the same tradition from pentax about their firmwares: Don't mention great adds, let them find out :x

i do the same with my kids... the "SURPRISE" effect ... priceless :x