Downloads : Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-5 digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.16 for K-5.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.16
Changes to V1.15
- 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 V1.14
- Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW] lens.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.13
- Improved reliability of recording operation when using SDXC memory card.
Changes to V1.12
- Corrected --- When O-GPS1 is mounted on the K-5 and taking a picture of starry
sky with long exposure tracing by ASTROTRACER function, a band of light green
noise rarely occur on image depending on photographic condition.
Changes to V1.11
- Corrected method for obtain GPS data when developing RAW images that is contain GPS data on Version 1.10.
Changes to V1.10
- Correspond to GPS unit [O-GPS1]
Changes to V1.03
- Improved the accuracy of auto focus in low-intensity light condition.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.02
Changes to V1.01
Caution
- Only K-5 users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-5
Name |
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-5 |
Registered name |
k5_v116w.exe (For Windows 9,945 Kbytes) , k5_v116m.zip (For Mac 9,878 Kbytes) |
Applied product |
K-5 and K-5 Limited Silver
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 |
2014/03/06 |
Copy right |
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-LI90)
Download the updated firmware file
- For Windows : k5_v116w.exe --- 9,945 Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
- For Macintosh : k5_v116m.zip --- 9,878 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-5.
- 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-5 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.