RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: New Firmwares for K-5II/s, K-30, K-01, K-5 and K-r

Thursday, January 31, 2013

New Firmwares for K-5II/s, K-30, K-01, K-5 and K-r

The new firmware is available for download in the following page:-

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html

And the changes for the new firmware are as follows:-

Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW]　lens.
Improved stability for general performance.

Update (2-1) : I have roughly tested the LV AF of my K-5 after updated to the latest firmware and it seems that the AF is faster now and the way the camera is searching for focus is different, i.e., the algorithms have been revised. This is especially obvious for telephoto lenses, for what I have verified with my Pentax 300mm AF prime.

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Alain · 635 weeks ago

Thanks, greatly appreciated.

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

You're welcome! And this is what this site is here for~

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linning · 635 weeks ago

wru P-TTL bounch exposure fix ?

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

I'm afraid not. Get an Auto Flash with an external sensor will mostly resolve the problem! See:-

http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2012/05/pathetic-can...

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badsykes · 635 weeks ago

Didn't expect a new firmware for k5 ... I thought is discontinued..

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joergens.mi · 635 weeks ago

I think the firmware is nearly the same and when it is build modular, it is easy to maintain three firmware suites K5 K5-II K5-IIs
and improvements in common parts could be implemented in all.

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William · 635 weeks ago

When are you getting the HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW?

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

This lens offers too little for too much. I am almost sure that I shall not buy it.

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monochrome80iso 28p · 635 weeks ago

I think working with flash works much better with new FW.

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

I'm afraid that this is just a wishful thinking!

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monochrome80iso 28p · 635 weeks ago

You can doubt if you like - I just see what I see. With built-in flash I could't use higher iso the 400 because all was overburned. Now I use iso 1600, f/1.8 plus flash and it works fine. Cooperation K-5 with Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER also looks better (not ideal but better).

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

I constantly dial in a -0.7EV flash exposure compensation in my K-5 and the problem is resolved mostly.

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monochrome80iso 28p · 635 weeks ago

Yes you can, now I don't have to ;)

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RiceHigh 110p · 634 weeks ago

I will check and report back.

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monochrome80iso 28p · 634 weeks ago

Yes. Hope you discover bit of the same. The best result I can see with built-in flash.

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DArt · 634 weeks ago

I should check this out too.

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Filiplondon · 635 weeks ago

Big update for me! Guys! My Sigma 50mm hsm in LV is Finally quick and accurate. If anyone can try hsm lens in LV before and after update to confirm what I ve observed !

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

Which body you use?

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Filiplondon · 635 weeks ago

K5 mk1 Sigma 50mm 1.4 hsm. Cant believe how sharp this lens can be wide open, tonight ill try 24-70to non-hsm

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badsykes · 635 weeks ago

Did you have a pre-1.03 firmware before upgrading to 1.14?

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Filiplondon · 635 weeks ago

Certainly yesss!:) i Did more tests yesterday and Today. Sigma 1.4 -More precise when using pentaprism and no more hunting in LV contrast mode! Large group Of people confirmed that on Polish pentax forum!

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Simon · 635 weeks ago

New APS-C cameras, new firmware updates, new flashes ... boring, you know what I mean. :D We (the genuine Pentaxians) are waiting 4 the real thing ;)

Have a nice weekend RH.

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RiceHigh 110p · 635 weeks ago

We shall not hear real news about the Pentax FF unitl this X'mas! ;->