Downloads : Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-5II/K-5IIs digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.07 for K-5II/K-5IIs.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.07
Changes to V1.06
- Corrected – Unstable performance may rarely occur in firmware version 1.05.
- Improved stability for general performance
Changes to V1.05
- Correspond to the AF assist light function by white LED light for auto flash unit [AF360FGZII] and [AF540FGZII].
- Optimized contrast AF when using HD PENTAX-DA Limited series lenses
- Improved stability for general performance
Changes to V1.04
- Corrected – Switch operation may not rarely work during displaying Status screen in firmware version 1.03.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.03
- Improved the accuracy of exposure when using AA batteries.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.02
- Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW] lens.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.01
- Enabled contrast adjustment on Monitor.
(Added [contrast ]on [LCD setting ]menu)
- Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
- Only K-5II/K-5IIs users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-5II/K-5IIs
Name |
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-5II/K-5IIs |
Registered name |
k5_2_107.exe (For Windows 10,134Kbytes) , k5_2_107.zip (For Windows/Mac 10,064Kbytes)
k5_2s107.exe (For Windows 10,134Kbytes) , k5_2s107.zip (For Windows/Mac 10,064Kbytes) |
Applied product |
K-5II/K-5IIs
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 Windows /Mac : zip type |
Release date |
2014/03/06 |
Copy right |
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. |
How to check version
- Turn your camera on while holding down the MENU button.
- The version number will appear in the center of the LCD screen.
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 card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
- SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
- Fully charged battery (D-LI90)
*Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI90)
If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period.
Download the updated firmware file
[K-5II]
- For Windows : k5_2_107.exe 10,134Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
- For Windows/Macintosh : k5_2_107.zip 10,064Kbytes, zip type
[K-5IIs]
- For Windows : k5_2s107.exe 10,134Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
- For Windows/Macintosh : k5_2s107.zip 10,064Kbytes, zip type
Updating Procedure
- Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
- [K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
- [K-5IIs] Fwdc218b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc216b.bin] or [fwdc218b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer.
- Insert the the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
- Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera and close card cover.
- Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
- "NOW LOADING" appears in the LCD monitor, and will change to the "PROGRAM UPDATE". At the bottom of the LCD monitor,
CURRENT VERSION 1.00/1.01/1.02/1.03/1.04/1.05/1.06
UPDATE VERSION 1.07
will be displayed.
- Press the four-way controller to select "YES" and press the "OK" button.
- "UPDATING" appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts.
Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before the update is completed.
It will take approximately 150 seconds to complete update.
- When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
- Remove the update SD card from the camera.
- To check the Firmware version in your camera, turn the camera on while pressing the MENU button.
Check that the version displayed in the LCD monitor is "Ver.1.07"
The camera automatically starts up after about 5 seconds
[Caution]
When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.
- This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX K-5II/K-5IIs
- 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-5II/K-5IIs 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 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX").
The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.