Download Firmware Pentax K10D 1.10

Pentax has released a new firmware for the popular digital SLR camera, the K10D. The firmware, which has been given back number 1.10, can be downloaded in two flavors; the first is for Windows, the other for the Macintosh. The download contains two files; the new firmware and a text file with instructions. The new firmware can be loaded onto the camera by placing the file fwdc162b.bin in the root of a formatted SD memory card and then holding down the menu button while turning the camera on. The camera then shows the current and new firmware version and asks if you want to update. More information can be found in the included readme.txt. The changelog for this release shows the following changes:

The following function has been added in version 1.10

• Wireless control of external flash through built-in flash.
• Instantly return to center AF point by one push of button in AF select mode.
• Possible to change ISO setting by dial at TV/AV mode.
• ISO setting change by dial while the ISO setting is being displayed on the LCD by pushing OK button.
• Green button function in M ​​mode is available at TAv mode (Hyper manual).
• AV and TV switch by dial at P mode.
• Instant return to the default value by green button at strobe light compensation.

The following contents have been corrected.

• In rare case, vertical stripe at long time exposure.
• Released “B exposure” and show battery empty sign when using B mode.

More information on how to operate the additional functions, Click Here[break]The following downloads are available:
Pentax K10D 1.10 for Windows
Pentax K10D 1.10 for Mac OS (packaged with StuffIt Expander)[break]