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So long as the battery is fully charged, there is no problem with firmware updates. However, it is best to charge the battery for at least a few hours until the light goes out on the charger. Being a new camera (I assume) it is quite possible that the latest firmware updates will be installed. You can quickly check it anyway by holding the Menu button while you turn on the camera. It then displays the current firmware version. If it is up-to-date it should display Ver. 1.11. The cards you mention will be OK.

John

It is definitely not in instant review mode when I get the problems!

John

Mine responds - but typically when in image review mode it will go forward 1 and then the next and then take 2 or 3 movements to the next and then it jumps back to an earlier one. It did the same when I had it altering the exposure compensation - it would move to say -1/3rd , -2/3rd but then jump off the scale altogether to - 4 stops. Unusable

John

It is within warranty - 2 years because I purchased it from SRS, so once the main clicking season is over, I will send it back for repair.

John

Has anyone found an actual reason why the front e-dial stops working properly? Mine works very erratically whenever it is used, i.e. when I had it set to operate the exposure override in Av, when using to advance through images during previewing on the rear screen, etc. I can't remember when it started but it may have been when I installed the latest firmware v.1.11 which I am told was supposed to correct problems with the front e-dial, but I can't be sure. It is something I can work round, by simply not using it, but I would prefer to find a cure! Any comments appreciated.

John

For Sale: Sigma EM-140 DG PTTL macro ring flash, Pentax fit, complete with lens adapter rings, 55, 58 and 72 mm. Hardly used and in as-new condition, in original box with instructions and carrying case. £210 ONO. Payment by bank transfer (preferred), cash or cleared cheque.

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For Sale: Kenko 1.5 Pz-AF Teleplus SHQ converter, Pentax fit. Works with HSM lenses such as 300 DA*. Very little used, complete with drawstring pouch and in original box. £90 ONO. Payment by cleared cheque or bank transfer.

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