Firmware download issues!
Posted 02/01/2013 - 20:57
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The_archaeologist wrote:
Glad to hear you finally cracked it, Bob! steven9761 wrote:
Sounds like the only thing you haven't done (so far) is extract the downloaded .ZIP file. Go to where you d/l'ed it, then double-click this .zip file, and it should extract to give you the .bin file you need for the update. Put this .bin file onto your formatted sd card, then put the card into your camera whilst switched off. I think I'm right in saying that you should simultaneously press the MENU button and switch the camera on at the same time. The critical part is getting the .bin file onto the card, and continue from there. It sounds as though you are on the right track, but you are just trying to load the wrong file type.
GOOD LUCK!!
Thank you for the advice Steve. I've since managed to crack it, however, and according to the camera I am now apparently updated. This epic struggle with technology means that I'm none the wiser as to what advantages the download provides...but what the hell, it's in the camera so it has to be good for my photography, right? Sounds like the only thing you haven't done (so far) is extract the downloaded .ZIP file. Go to where you d/l'ed it, then double-click this .zip file, and it should extract to give you the .bin file you need for the update. Put this .bin file onto your formatted sd card, then put the card into your camera whilst switched off. I think I'm right in saying that you should simultaneously press the MENU button and switch the camera on at the same time. The critical part is getting the .bin file onto the card, and continue from there. It sounds as though you are on the right track, but you are just trying to load the wrong file type.
GOOD LUCK!!
According to the Japanese Pentax website, you should now notice improved performance over general stability, as well as an improvement in contrast AF.
Now that you've mastered how to update your camera, I'm sure you'll agree that it's a much less daunting task than it appears to be!
Posted 02/01/2013 - 21:02
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steven9761 wrote:
Andrew - I think most people that have problems similar to yours are all using a Microsh*t operating system, which will not recognise the .bin file as part of it's array of tools, thus you will always be redirected to a Microcrap website that will point you in the direction of a site that offers (often unneccessary) software that will assist in using a given unrecognized file type.
Try downloading the update again, saving it to your desktop. Once you have done so, double-click the icon to begin the process of extracting the required .bin file. Once the .bin file has been extracted, copy it onto a blank formatted sd card. Highlight the .bin file from the list of extracted files, then with a single right-click, you should get a drop-down box that offers you the chance to copy the file (I think it may also offer to SEND TO the sd card directly) - all you need to tell the computer is where your sd card is (possibly F/G/H/J/K drive). Dump the .bin file onto it, then proceed to place the card into the camera, then continue the process from there.
Thank you for taking the trouble to go through this, Steven. Very thoughtful of you. I may have another go some time...
Andrew - I think most people that have problems similar to yours are all using a Microsh*t operating system, which will not recognise the .bin file as part of it's array of tools, thus you will always be redirected to a Microcrap website that will point you in the direction of a site that offers (often unneccessary) software that will assist in using a given unrecognized file type.
Try downloading the update again, saving it to your desktop. Once you have done so, double-click the icon to begin the process of extracting the required .bin file. Once the .bin file has been extracted, copy it onto a blank formatted sd card. Highlight the .bin file from the list of extracted files, then with a single right-click, you should get a drop-down box that offers you the chance to copy the file (I think it may also offer to SEND TO the sd card directly) - all you need to tell the computer is where your sd card is (possibly F/G/H/J/K drive). Dump the .bin file onto it, then proceed to place the card into the camera, then continue the process from there.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 02/01/2013 - 22:43
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Pentax offers two file types for the firmware upgrade to the K30. If you download the .zip file, it'll need to be extracted to the root folder of your formatted SD card.
If you downloaded the .exe file, it's self extracting. Just double click on it and read the instructions.
Copying either one of these two files to the root folder of your SD card will have no effect whatsoever.
Both the .zip and .exe files will yield a file with a .bin extension. It is this .bin file that needs to be placed in the root folder of your SD card.
If you downloaded the .exe file, it's self extracting. Just double click on it and read the instructions.
Copying either one of these two files to the root folder of your SD card will have no effect whatsoever.
Both the .zip and .exe files will yield a file with a .bin extension. It is this .bin file that needs to be placed in the root folder of your SD card.
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Posted 03/01/2013 - 15:46
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Glad to hear you finally cracked it, Bob!
According to the Japanese Pentax website, you should now notice improved performance over general stability, as well as an improvement in contrast AF.
Now that you've mastered how to update your camera, I'm sure you'll agree that it's a much less daunting task than it appears to be!
Curiously enough there is a noticeable difference...particularly whilst hand holding the 500mm. I noticed it earlier today -3rd- whilst lurking beside the Thames up by Chelsea bridge. I had business in the area and figured I'd take the camera along and stop off on the return journey. It obviously wasn't apparent whilst tracking a couple of birds on the wing, but did feel a tad more stable whilst pinging off a few more hand held shots of various critters on the shore line and sundry other features within the vicinity. And yeah...the next upgrade'll be a lot less daunting indeed.
Bob
According to the Japanese Pentax website, you should now notice improved performance over general stability, as well as an improvement in contrast AF.
Now that you've mastered how to update your camera, I'm sure you'll agree that it's a much less daunting task than it appears to be!
Curiously enough there is a noticeable difference...particularly whilst hand holding the 500mm. I noticed it earlier today -3rd- whilst lurking beside the Thames up by Chelsea bridge. I had business in the area and figured I'd take the camera along and stop off on the return journey. It obviously wasn't apparent whilst tracking a couple of birds on the wing, but did feel a tad more stable whilst pinging off a few more hand held shots of various critters on the shore line and sundry other features within the vicinity. And yeah...the next upgrade'll be a lot less daunting indeed.
Bob
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Sounds like the only thing you haven't done (so far) is extract the downloaded .ZIP file. Go to where you d/l'ed it, then double-click this .zip file, and it should extract to give you the .bin file you need for the update. Put this .bin file onto your formatted sd card, then put the card into your camera whilst switched off. I think I'm right in saying that you should simultaneously press the MENU button and switch the camera on at the same time. The critical part is getting the .bin file onto the card, and continue from there. It sounds as though you are on the right track, but you are just trying to load the wrong file type.
GOOD LUCK!!