My K1 !! will not update
Downloaded the latest firmware update and put in the camera and nothing happens.
what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/firmware-updates/pentax-k-1-firmware-v153-...
Did you follow the steps exactly?
Michael
Did you hold the menu button in and then switch the camera on? The update should then download to camera. One word of warnin though, you will need the battery to be fully charged!!
Michael
Yes I did that, I’ll try again and let you know.
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Did you hold the menu button in and then switch the camera on? The update should then download to camera. One word of warnin though, you will need the battery to be fully charged!!
Michael
Yes I did that, I’ll try again and let you know.
No, did not work, tried both SD cards, followed the correct procedure, removed the DCIM folder and no joy. I am not getting rid of the camera.
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Are you really are trying to brick your camera? Fortunately the updates have different file names to prevent your mistake.
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The firmware is downloaded in a Zip file. Did you extract it prior to attempting the update:
I did not have to extract the file.
"Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. Fwdc###b.bin:"
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The firmware is downloaded in a Zip file. Did you extract it prior to attempting the update:
I did not have to extract the file.
"Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. Fwdc###b.bin:"
Yes I am well aware it's a self extracting Zip however, for the OP it's clear something did not work as he was unable to update his camera to the latest firmware. In this scenario it's worth exploring all other options.
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)
What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!
The firmware is downloaded in a Zip file. Did you extract it prior to attempting the update:
I did not have to extract the file.
"Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. Fwdc###b.bin:"
Yes I am well aware it's a self extracting Zip however, for the OP it's clear something did not work as he was unable to update his camera to the latest firmware. In this scenario it's worth exploring all other options.
The OP couldn't install it if he was attempting to install the K-1 update on a K-1ii with the link quoted by Benz3ne as it links to the wrong download.
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
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what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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