Downloads : Firmware Update
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 CO., 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.
- This software may only be used by users who own the K-r.
- This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
- 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 CO., LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX RICOH IMAGING").
The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.
- 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 to use the licensed software.
- Reproduction: "Reproduction" means reproducing the licensed software on a storage device in the same format as the user downloaded or a different format.
- Modification: "Modification" means performing alternations or making additions to the licensed software, or creating separate software that makes use of all or a portion of the licensed software.
- Grant of license
PENTAX grants a non-exclusive license to the user on the condition that the user uses the licensed software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this software license agreement. The user may only use the licensed software on the designated machine. -
Reproduction of the licensed software
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PENTAX shall not guarantee that the licensed software is suitable for the user's designated purposes, or that the licensed software is useful, or that this licensed software is free from defects, nor shall PENTAX make any other guarantees related to the licensed software. - Exporting the licensed software
The user shall not directly or indirectly export all or a portion of the licensed software without obtaining the necessary permission from the Government of Japan or the governments of the relevant countries. - PENTAX's responsibilities
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The user assumes all responsibility that the user's employees (those employees that the user has a responsibility to manage or monitor based on an employment relationship) fully comprehend the obligations set forth in this software license agreement and faithfully fulfill those obligations.
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For Macintosh