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Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on Pentax K5 made in China ? at 16/12/2011 - 22:54
snappychappy wrote:
It is suspicious that he is bidding on items without having his paypal account verified beforehand.
SnappychappyIt is suspicious that he is bidding on items without having his paypal account verified beforehand.
I buy items on e-bay and my account is not verified, ebay give a yearly allowance i think mine is about £1900.00 and i can buy up to a maximum of £500.00 a month.
Cheers
Dave
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on Ebay advice at 16/12/2011 - 22:46
Thanks all
I will get round to trying all you have advised.
I am now"t but a novice at this.
Many thanks for your time and expertise.
Happy christmas and a snappy new year to every body.
Regards Dave:
I will get round to trying all you have advised.
I am now"t but a novice at this.
Many thanks for your time and expertise.
Happy christmas and a snappy new year to every body.
Regards Dave:
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on File size in photoshop elements at 16/12/2011 - 22:25
3Peaks wrote:
Any advice out there for using the PDCU supplied software for processing RAW files for someone like me, who does not use or owns any Adobe software ? Thanks in advance.
Bodies: K-5, MX
Lens: DA 18-135mm ED AL IF DC WR
F 300mm ED IF F4.5
M 24-35mm F3.5, M 40-80MM F2.8, M 200mm F4
Goole PDCU software lots of stuff on there.Any advice out there for using the PDCU supplied software for processing RAW files for someone like me, who does not use or owns any Adobe software ? Thanks in advance.
Bodies: K-5, MX
Lens: DA 18-135mm ED AL IF DC WR
F 300mm ED IF F4.5
M 24-35mm F3.5, M 40-80MM F2.8, M 200mm F4
Best of luck
Dave
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on RAW processing at 16/12/2011 - 13:40
Frogherder wrote:
Hi Dave,
I assume you mean the "Weobley" silhouette under your name.
If so goto "My Settings"; Profile Information; Scroll to the bottom and there is the option to browse any picture you have in mind then make this yoour Avatar
Regards
Bernard
Thanks BernardHi Dave,
I assume you mean the "Weobley" silhouette under your name.
If so goto "My Settings"; Profile Information; Scroll to the bottom and there is the option to browse any picture you have in mind then make this yoour Avatar
Regards
Bernard
My brick is thicker the older i become.
Regards
Dave
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on POLICE PHOTOFIT at 16/12/2011 - 13:11
Hi all
Being quite new to the forum could you please tell me how to replace my police photofit picture.
Thanks
Dave:
Being quite new to the forum could you please tell me how to replace my police photofit picture.
Thanks
Dave:
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on POLICE PHOTOFIT at 15/12/2011 - 22:09
karma mechanic wrote:
When you unzip the downloaded file you should get a readme.txt file and another one called Fwdc209b.bin - is that part working ok?
The Fwdc209b.bin file is the one that you put on the SD card for the camera to load from. You don't put it in a directory, you put it on the card (i.e. the root directory).
Then you power up as in steps 4 and 5:
4. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
5. "NOW LOADING" appears in the LCD monitor, and will change to the
"PROGRAM UPDATE". At the bottom of the LCD monitor,
CURRENT VERSION 1.00/1.01/1.10
UPDATE VERSION 1.11
will be displayed.
So at what point does it depart from that sequence?
Downloads : Firmware UpdateWhen you unzip the downloaded file you should get a readme.txt file and another one called Fwdc209b.bin - is that part working ok?
The Fwdc209b.bin file is the one that you put on the SD card for the camera to load from. You don't put it in a directory, you put it on the card (i.e. the root directory).
Then you power up as in steps 4 and 5:
4. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
5. "NOW LOADING" appears in the LCD monitor, and will change to the
"PROGRAM UPDATE". At the bottom of the LCD monitor,
CURRENT VERSION 1.00/1.01/1.10
UPDATE VERSION 1.11
will be displayed.
So at what point does it depart from that sequence?
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-r digital camera.
PENTAX wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.11 for K-r.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.11
•Corrected method for obtain GPS data when developing RAW images that is contain GPS data on Version 1.10
*If the collaboration model is updated with this software, original start-up screen is deleted and it is changed to standard start-up screen.
*If you have already updated to Version1.10, we are very sorry for this inconvenience. Please update to Version 1.11.
Changes to V1.10
•Correspond to GPS unit [O-GPS1]
*If the collaboration model is updated with this software, original start-up screen is deleted and it is changed to standard start-up screen.
Changes to V1.01
•Compatible with SDXC memory card.
* Transfer rate is not compatible with UHS speed class.
•All ISO sensitivity setting can be used on Bulb mode.
•Improved functional sequence for Contrast AF and improved total speed until in focus.
Caution
•Only K-r users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-r
Name
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-r
Registered name
kr_e111w.exe (For Windows 9,874 Kbytes) , kr_e111m.zip (For Mac 9,798 Kbytes)
Applied product
K-r
To check the version number, turn your camera on while holding down the MENU button.
The version number will appear in the center of the LCD screen.
Updated firmware file
For Windows : LHA self-extract file, For mac : zip type
Release date
2011/07/14
Copy right
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Preparation of update
•Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
•USB cable I-USB7
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD/SDHC card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
•SD/SDHC card reader or a computer with a SD/SDHC card slot.
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD/SDHC card using a memory card reader / writer.
•Fully charged battery (D-LI109)
Download the updated firmware file
•For Windows : kr_e111w.exe --- 9,874 Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
•For Macintosh : kr_e111m.zip --- 9,798 Kbytes, zip type
Extract downloaded file
The following two files will be generated once the downloaded file is extracted by double-clicking.
•readme.txt: The text file that explained update procedure in details.
•Fwdc209b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy fwdc209b.bin file to SD card
After formatting the SD/SDHC card, copy the fwdc209b.bin file to the route directory of the SD/SDHC card.
Update Firmware
Please read the readme.txt file attached to the firmware update before updating the firmware.
1.This software may only be used by users who own the K-r.
2.This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
3.You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-r Software License Agreement
The customer (hereinafter "the user") shall verify the following items below related to the use of the licensed software supplied to the user by PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX RICOH IMAGING").
The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.
1.Definition of terms ◦Licensed software: "Licensed software" means the captioned program in a format that the user can download from the PENTAX website or from a site empowered by PENTAX.
◦Use : "Use" means the user downloading and retrieving the licensed software from the PENTAX website or from a site empowered by PENTAX.
◦Designated machine: "Designated machine" means the single computer system set up in order for the user
This was taken off the pentaz web site.
Cheerss
Dave:
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on K-r Firmware problem, assistance, please. at 15/12/2011 - 21:53
FAT8BIKER wrote:
REGARDS
DAVE::::
Every body stop panicing i have found the answer.K5Bob wrote:
Hi all from a newbee.
Just got a new K5 from Jessops with firmware 1.01. Did a shoot out on a night out on Friday and no issues (except maybe focussing). Thought I'd update the firmware especially after reading the low light focusing issue comments.
Latest looks to be v1.11 which I got from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html
I had a fully charged battery and followed the instructions. On the rear display I saw UPDATING and phase 1/2 and then phase 2/2, before seeing COMPLETED with the red light flashing.
I switched off, removed the SD card with the update and switched back on.....nothing...no power at all
I have left the battery out for 5 minutes and replaced and still nothing. Tried with and without the SD card, and with and without the firmware file on the card. With and without holding MENU - and all combinations of the above...
Camera is dead.
I cant find on google any similar problems. Any views/comments/actions to take?
Thanks
Bob
Hi this is at right angles to above but how do you find out which firmware a k-r has.Hi all from a newbee.
Just got a new K5 from Jessops with firmware 1.01. Did a shoot out on a night out on Friday and no issues (except maybe focussing). Thought I'd update the firmware especially after reading the low light focusing issue comments.
Latest looks to be v1.11 which I got from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html
I had a fully charged battery and followed the instructions. On the rear display I saw UPDATING and phase 1/2 and then phase 2/2, before seeing COMPLETED with the red light flashing.
I switched off, removed the SD card with the update and switched back on.....nothing...no power at all
I have left the battery out for 5 minutes and replaced and still nothing. Tried with and without the SD card, and with and without the firmware file on the card. With and without holding MENU - and all combinations of the above...
Camera is dead.
I cant find on google any similar problems. Any views/comments/actions to take?
Thanks
Bob
REGARDS
DAVE::::
DOZY DAVE
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on K5 dead on 1.11 Fware update at 15/12/2011 - 21:39
K5Bob wrote:
Hi all from a newbee.
Just got a new K5 from Jessops with firmware 1.01. Did a shoot out on a night out on Friday and no issues (except maybe focussing). Thought I'd update the firmware especially after reading the low light focusing issue comments.
Latest looks to be v1.11 which I got from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html
I had a fully charged battery and followed the instructions. On the rear display I saw UPDATING and phase 1/2 and then phase 2/2, before seeing COMPLETED with the red light flashing.
I switched off, removed the SD card with the update and switched back on.....nothing...no power at all
I have left the battery out for 5 minutes and replaced and still nothing. Tried with and without the SD card, and with and without the firmware file on the card. With and without holding MENU - and all combinations of the above...
Camera is dead.
I cant find on google any similar problems. Any views/comments/actions to take?
Thanks
Bob
Hi this is at right angles to above but how do you find out which firmware a k-r has.Hi all from a newbee.
Just got a new K5 from Jessops with firmware 1.01. Did a shoot out on a night out on Friday and no issues (except maybe focussing). Thought I'd update the firmware especially after reading the low light focusing issue comments.
Latest looks to be v1.11 which I got from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html
I had a fully charged battery and followed the instructions. On the rear display I saw UPDATING and phase 1/2 and then phase 2/2, before seeing COMPLETED with the red light flashing.
I switched off, removed the SD card with the update and switched back on.....nothing...no power at all
I have left the battery out for 5 minutes and replaced and still nothing. Tried with and without the SD card, and with and without the firmware file on the card. With and without holding MENU - and all combinations of the above...
Camera is dead.
I cant find on google any similar problems. Any views/comments/actions to take?
Thanks
Bob
REGARDS
DAVE::::
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on K5 dead on 1.11 Fware update at 15/12/2011 - 21:19
mudge wrote:
I agree! I've been around photography for many years, but I found the amount of detail in the K-5 manual overwhelming!
Even simple things like the whether to set the anti-shake setting on or off is confusing! If there's such a facility available, why should you ever have it turned off? Why not just have it provided as standard?
I find it difficult to set some of the options because I'm not certain what they are are what they do!
I'm sure some enterprising expert out there could produce a "Pentax E-5 For Dummies" book. Don't forget my 10% commission!!!!
No anti-shake mudge but i have got an anti-ETHEL.I agree! I've been around photography for many years, but I found the amount of detail in the K-5 manual overwhelming!
Even simple things like the whether to set the anti-shake setting on or off is confusing! If there's such a facility available, why should you ever have it turned off? Why not just have it provided as standard?
I find it difficult to set some of the options because I'm not certain what they are are what they do!
I'm sure some enterprising expert out there could produce a "Pentax E-5 For Dummies" book. Don't forget my 10% commission!!!!
God my jokes are getting wores.
Dave
Comment by FAT8BIKER posted on Setting up K5 at 15/12/2011 - 14:00
There's a company in Shanghai, called CHINACHEAPWHOLESALE (www.chinacheapwholesale.net) that sell K5's at approx £425-£450. They claim that it is genuine Pentax. As you also live in Shanghai, it might be worth you taking a look, then let us all know of your experiences with their service. Could be a lot of members here interested in buying if their goods are the "real deal"..!!
Cheers
Dave