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AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY - PHOTO BROWSER/LAB UPDATE 3.51
- PENTAX REMOTE ASSISTANT 3.51
- WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
PENTAX REMOTE ASSISTANT 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce the release of PENTAX Remote Assistant 3, available free of charge to owners of compatible cameras. Remote Assistant allows you to use your computer to control a tethered camera, making it ideal in various studio and special application photographic situations. In addition to standard remote camera operation, Remote Assistant offers functions such as:
- Operational control of 2 or more cameras
- Interval, Timer, and Bulb Timer modes
- Remote User Mode and Custom Functions control
- And more
COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
- K10D (with firmware version 1.20 or later)
- K20D
VERSION HISTORY
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D DSLR camera.
- Added support for limited camera setting synchronization with multiple cameras.
- Added support for custom image modes.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window (Photo Browser).
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-250, DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- Improved the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder when using Auto AF.
- Improve dialogue display when shooting in Continuous (Lo) (K20D).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Windows: Windows XP/Vista (32 bit), Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 512MB RAM, 250MB HDD, monitor resolution 1024x768 or better (24 bit color).
- Macintosh: MacOS-X 10.3.9 or later, G4 (1 GHz) processor or later, 512MB RAM, 250MB HDD.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation/update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Once you have finished installing the Remote Assistant software, you can launch it directly from Photo Browser by clicking on the Remote Assistant button. You can also launch it from the Start Menu (Windows) or from the Pentax Digital Camera Utility folder (Mac).
DOWNLOAD REMOTE ASSISTANT 3 FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (6.56 MB)
DOWNLOAD REMOTE ASSISTANT 3 FOR MACOS 10.3 (16.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD REMOTE ASSISTANT 3 FOR MACOS 10.4 or later (17.0 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE
- PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY - PHOTO BROWSER/LAB UPDATE VERSION 3.51
- WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
USB DRIVER DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS 98
These instructions will guide you through the process of downloading and installing the USB drivers for your camera on a Windows 98 or Windows 98SE computer. Please note that other supported operating systems such as Windows XP, ME, 2000, and MacOS do not need these drivers, because they will automatically sense the connection of your camera and load their own built-in mass storage drivers.
The download file usbsw24.exe is a self-extracting archive file which contains the drivers, and you can download the usbsw24.exe file by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. You may also wish to print this page to use as a reference while installing your drivers.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DOWNLOAD AND UNZIP THE USBSW24.EXE FILE
- Download the usbsw24.exe file, and save it on your computer\'s hard drive. The desktop is a good place to save it to, where you can find it again easily.
- Once you have the usbsw24.exe file on your computer, you must double click it. Then click the UNZIP button to unzip it to c:usbsw24.
- Now, you will have a new folder on your C: drive called usbsw24 which contains the drivers. You are now ready to install them onto your computer.
DRIVER INSTALLATION
- Connect your camera to the computer with the USB cable.
NOTE: While you can generally use any USB port on your computer, including a powered hub, if you run into any connection problems then make sure to try a USB port on the back of your computer that is connected directly to your motherboard. - Turn your camera on (you can be in any mode).
- Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware, and start a New Hardware Wizard to help you find the needed drivers.
Click NEXT to begin. - Place the selection dot by the Wizard\'s recommended option if it is not already there.
Click NEXT. - Place a checkmark by Specify a location: and type c:usbsw24 without the quotes into the location field, as shown below. This will instruct the Wizard to look for the driver files in the location to which you unzipped them earlier.
Click NEXT. - The Wizard will do a quick search and tell you that it has found the needed drivers.
Click NEXT. - Now, the Wizard will complete the first part of the installation.
Click FINISH. - The Wizard will now run the second part of the installation.
Click NEXT. - Place the selection dot is by the Wizard\'s recommended option if it is not already there.
Click NEXT. - The Wizard should still show a checkmark by Specify a location: and c:usbsw24 without the quotes should still be in the location field.
Click NEXT. - The Wizard will do another quick search and tell you that it has found the needed drivers.
Click NEXT. - Now, the Wizard will complete the final part of the installation.
Click FINISH. - You\'re done! You can now find your camera as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window.
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Available *istD software:
> PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE (v3.51)
> Windows Vista RAW Codec
> PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER LENS UPDATE (NOVEMBER, 2006)
> PENTAX Photo Browser/Laboratory Update Version 2.10
> PENTAX REMOTE ASSISTANT VERSION 1.0
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER LENS UPDATE (November, 2006)
Pentax is pleased to announce an update to the Photo Browser 2 software, which allows it to display lens data for the following recent Pentax lenses:
- SMC Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED
- SMC Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 ED/AL/IF
- SMC Pentax DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED/IF
Please note, you must have the Pentax Photo Browser version 2.0 or later installed on your computer in order to successfully download and install this lens update.
INSTRUCTIONS: Download the update file appropriate to your operating system, and save it on your computer\'s hard drive (e.g. save it on your desktop). Then, close other software applications, and double click the file to begin the update. Follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to complete the update. For Macintosh versions, you may need to unstuff the download file with your Stuffit Expander utility before running the update.
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for Windows XP/ME/2000 (122k)
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for MacOS-X 10.1.3 or later (16.6k)
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for MacOS 9.0 or later (506k)
PENTAX Photo Browser/Laboratory VERSION 2.10
Pentax is pleased to announce that version 2.10 of the Pentax Photo Browser/Laboratory software is now available. If you are the owner of any of the previous versions of Photo Browser or Laboratory (1.00, 1.10, 1.11) which came with your Pentax camera, you can download version 2.10 free of charge.
This page contains downloads for Windows, MacOS-X, and MacOS 9.x.
CHANGES (PHOTO BROWSER)
From version 1.x
- Print function.
- Next/previous images are now viewable in the main image window.
- Contextual menu now available on image thumbnails.
- Search function.
- Enhanced help functions.
- And more...
From version 2.x
- Improved thumbnail caching.
- Removed branch line from tree view to improve visual quality.
- Thumbnails with checkmarks will not display over other images currently on display in the main window.
CHANGES (PHOTO LABORATORY)
From version 1.x
- Preview window is now resizeable.
- Improved processing speed.
- JPG compression ratio is now user-changeable.
- Enhanced color temperature adjustments.
- Enhanced help functions.
- And more...
From version 2.x
- Improved RAW image processing.
- Improved histogram view.
- Improved processing of batch RAW files.
TO BEGIN
- You must have a previous version of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 2.10.
- System requirements:
Windows: ME/2000/XP, Pentium III equivalent or later, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
MacOS-X: version 10.1.3 or later, PowerPC G3 or better, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
MacOS 9: version 9.0 or later, PowerPC G3 or better, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
INSTRUCTIONS WINDOWS
- Click the download link below, and save the update file PBLUD021.exe to your desktop.
- Double click the PBLUD021.exe
file to begin the update.
Click NEXT. - This screen will show you where the update will be applied.
Click NEXT. - The update is now ready to install.
Click NEXT. - The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click FINISH. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR WINDOWS (21.5 MB)
INSTRUCTIONS MACOS-X
- Click the download link below, and save the update file pblud021.pkg.sit to your computer.
- Double click the pblud021.pkg.sit file to unstuff it.
- You will now see the PBLUD021.pkg file. Double click it to begin the update.
- The update window.
Click CONTINUE. - Select the drive where your current version of Photo Browser/Lab is installed.
Click CONTINUE. - The update is now ready to install.
Click INSTALL. - The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click CLOSE. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (7.8 MB)
INSTRUCTIONS MACOS 9
- Click the download link below, and save the update file pblud021.sit to your computer.
- Double click the pblud021.sit file to unstuff it.
- You will now see the PBLUD021 file. Double click it to begin the update.
- The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click QUIT. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR MACOS 9 (7.9 MB)
Date: February, 2005
Copyright: Pentax Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
Stuffit is a trademark of Aladdin Systems
All other product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
Pentax Remote Assistant v1.0 (Windows)
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax Remote Assistant for the *istD digital camera. The Remote Assistant allows you to use your computer to control functions on your *istD camera, while it is connected via USB cable. While having many standard camera functions and direct download capabilities under your control on the computer, the Pentax Remote Assistant also offers some extended functions as follows:
Interval Mode / Timer Mode
Extended Auto-Bracketing Mode
NOTE: Before you download and install the Pentax Remote Assistant software, please do the following:
Check your camera\'s current firmware version, to verify that your camera fully supports the Pentax Remote Assistant software. To do this, hold down your camera\'s MENU button while turning the camera on. Your camera\'s LCD screen will display the current version of the firmware. Make sure your camera\'s firmware is version 1.11 or later. If you have an older version of the firmware, please update it to the most recent version (available separately from the Pentax USA download site ).
Make sure your computer supports the basic system requirements for the Remote Assistant software. You can check your system requirements by clicking the Windows or Macintosh instructions & download links below.
Download Instructions (Windows):
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows ME*, 2000, XP
CPU: Pentium III or later recommended
Memory: 256MB RAM or more
Monitor & graphics: 1024 x 768 resolution, 24bit full color
Hard Disk Space: 70MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
* For Windows ME, you may need to download the latest version of the ASPI driver software .
1. Click the download link to download the installation file. When you click the download link, you will see the following dialogue box:
Download Remote Assistant Software (Windows):
>> INSTRA01.EXE
>> Pentax Remote Assistant Manual for Windows
Click SAVE.
2. Save the installation file in an easy to find location on your hard drive such as your Desktop.
The name of the installation file is INSTRA01.EXE .
3. Double click the INSTRA01.EXE file to begin the installation.
Click NEXT.
4. You will now see the following screen:
Click NEXT.
5. You will now see the following screen:
Click NEXT.
6. The installation program will now install the Remote Assistant software.
Don\'t click anything while the Remote Assistant is being installed.
7.After the installation is complete, you will see the following:
Click FINISH to close the installation program. You are now ready to use your Pentax Remote Assistant software!
To open the Pentax Remote Assistant from the Photo Browser, you can either click on the Remote Assistant button (circled below) or select PENTAX REMOTE Assistant from the TOOL menu (indicated by the arrow below).
Pentax Remote Assistant v1.0 (Macintosh)
This page will give you download instructions for the Pentax Remote Assistant software. These instructions presume you use a Macintosh computer.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System*: MacOS 9.0 or later (w/ CarbonLib 1.5 or later), MacOS-X 10.1.3 or later
CPU: PowerPC G3 or better
Memory: 256MB RAM or more
Monitor & graphics: 1024 x 768 resolution, 24bit full color
Hard Disk Space: 70MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
* Please note that the Pentax Remote Assistant software does not support MacOS 8.6.
Download Instructions:
1. Click the download link to begin downloading the download file. Save the download file in an easy to find location on your hard drive.
Download Remote Assistant for Macintosh:
>> Pentax Remote Assistant Manual for Macintosh
The name of the installation file is REMOTE Assistant_e.sit .
2. Double click the REMOTE Assistant_e.sit file to unstuff it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any problems from this point on with the installation of the Remote Assistant software, you may need to obtain the latest version of Stuffit to unstuff your downloaded file. Older versions of Stuffit may possibly fail to decompress the download file properly.
3. You will now see a folder called REMOTE Assistant_e as shown below.
4. Double click to open the REMOTE Assistant_e folder.
You will now see the following window:
5. Double click PENTAX REMOTE Assistant to install the Remote Assistant software.
The installer will alert you when the installation is complete.
6. Click QUIT to exit from the installer.
7. Now you must install the drivers for the Remote Assistant software. In the REMOTE Assistant_e window, double click the folder that corresponds to your MacOS version.
8. Double click the driver package icon to install the Remote Assistant drivers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not see the driver installation package as shown, you may need to obtain the latest version of Stuffit and re-unstuff your download file as indicated in step 2 above. Some clues that you have an older version of Stuffit might be a different icon for the driver package, or a file name ending with just .pk instead of .pkg.
Installing the Remote Assistant drivers:
1. Click CONTINUE.
2. Now, select your hard drive.
3. Click CONTINUE.
You should now see the following window:
4. Click INSTALL.
The installation program will alert you that you will need to restart your computer when you finish.
5. Click CONTINUE INSTALLATION.
Now, the installation is complete.
6. Click RESTART to restart your computer.
You are now ready to use your Pentax Remote Assistant software!
To open the Pentax Remote Assistant from the Photo Browser, you can click on the Remote Assistant button (circled above).
Date: April 20, 2004
Copyright: Pentax Imaging Company
Reproduction: All rights reserved
Only *istD users are permitted to download this software.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- Pentax Digital Camera Utility Update (v3.51)
- Windows Vista RAW Codec
- Pentax Photo Browser Lens Update (November, 2006)
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER LENS UPDATE (November, 2006)
Pentax is pleased to announce an update to the Photo Browser 2 software, which allows it to display lens data for the following recent Pentax lenses:
- SMC Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED
- SMC Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 ED/AL/IF
- SMC Pentax DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED/IF
Please note, you must have the Pentax Photo Browser version 2.0 or later installed on your computer in order to successfully download and install this lens update.
INSTRUCTIONS: Download the update file appropriate to your operating system, and save it on your computer\'s hard drive (e.g. save it on your desktop). Then, close other software applications, and double click the file to begin the update. Follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to complete the update. For Macintosh versions, you may need to unstuff the download file with your Stuffit Expander utility before running the update.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- Pentax Digital Camera Utility Update (v3.51)
- Windows Vista RAW Codec
- Pentax Photo Browser Lens Update (November, 2006)
- Pentax Photo Browser/Lab Update v2.10
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER LENS UPDATE (November, 2006)
Pentax is pleased to announce an update to the Photo Browser 2 software, which allows it to display lens data for the following recent Pentax lenses:
- SMC Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED
- SMC Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 ED/AL/IF
- SMC Pentax DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED/IF
Please note, you must have the Pentax Photo Browser version 2.0 or later installed on your computer in order to successfully download and install this lens update.
INSTRUCTIONS: Download the update file appropriate to your operating system, and save it on your computer\'s hard drive (e.g. save it on your desktop). Then, close other software applications, and double click the file to begin the update. Follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to complete the update. For Macintosh versions, you may need to unstuff the download file with your Stuffit Expander utility before running the update.
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for Windows XP/ME/2000 (122k)
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for MacOS-X 10.1.3 or later (16.6k)
- DOWNLOAD UPDATE for MacOS 9.0 or later (506k)
PENTAX Photo Browser/Laboratory VERSION 2.1
Pentax is pleased to announce that version 2.10 of the Pentax Photo Browser/Laboratory software is now available. If you are the owner of any of the previous versions of Photo Browser or Laboratory (1.00, 1.10, 1.11) which came with your Pentax camera, you can download version 2.10 free of charge.
This page contains downloads for Windows, MacOS-X, and MacOS 9.x.
CHANGES (PHOTO BROWSER)
From version 1.x
- Print function.
- Next/previous images are now viewable in the main image window.
- Contextual menu now available on image thumbnails.
- Search function.
- Enhanced help functions.
- And more...
From version 2.x
- Improved thumbnail caching.
- Removed branch line from tree view to improve visual quality.
- Thumbnails with checkmarks will not display over other images currently on display in the main window.
CHANGES (PHOTO LABORATORY)
From version 1.x
- Preview window is now resizeable.
- Improved processing speed.
- JPG compression ratio is now user-changeable.
- Enhanced color temperature adjustments.
- Enhanced help functions.
- And more...
From version 2.x
- Improved RAW image processing.
- Improved histogram view.
- Improved processing of batch RAW files.
TO BEGIN
- You must have a previous version of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 2.10.
- System requirements:
Windows: ME/2000/XP, Pentium III equivalent or later, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
MacOS-X: version 10.1.3 or later, PowerPC G3 or better, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
MacOS 9: version 9.0 or later, PowerPC G3 or better, 256MB RAM or more, 70MB HD space or more.
INSTRUCTIONS WINDOWS
- Click the download link below, and save the update file PBLUD021.exe to your desktop.
- Double click the PBLUD021.exe
file to begin the update.
Click NEXT. - This screen will show you where the update will be applied.
Click NEXT. - The update is now ready to install.
Click NEXT. - The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click FINISH. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR WINDOWS (21.5 MB)
INSTRUCTIONS MACOS-X
- Click the download link below, and save the update file pblud021.pkg.sit to your computer.
- Double click the pblud021.pkg.sit file to unstuff it.
- You will now see the PBLUD021.pkg file. Double click it to begin the update.
- The update window.
Click CONTINUE. - Select the drive where your current version of Photo Browser/Lab is installed.
Click CONTINUE. - The update is now ready to install.
Click INSTALL. - The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click CLOSE. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (7.8 MB)
INSTRUCTIONS MACOS 9
- Click the download link below, and save the update file pblud021.sit to your computer.
- Double click the pblud021.sit file to unstuff it.
- You will now see the PBLUD021 file. Double click it to begin the update.
- The update is in the process of installing.
- The installation of the update is now complete.
Click QUIT. - Your Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software is now updated.
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPDATE FOR MACOS 9 (7.9 MB)
Date: February, 2005
Copyright: Pentax Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
Stuffit is a trademark of Aladdin Systems
All other product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- Pentax Digital Camera Utility Update (v3.51)
- Windows Vista RAW Codec
- Pentax Photo Browser Lens Update (November, 2006)
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
Pentax Digibino (DB-100)
USB Drivers for Windows 98
These instructions will guide you through the process of installing the USB drivers for your Pentax DigiBino (DB-100) on a Windows 98 computer. Please note, there is no need to install drivers on Windows ME/2000/XP or MacOS computers, since these operating systems can already connect with the camera automatically.
The download file db.exe is a self-extracting archive file which contains the drivers. You will need to download the file to your computer, then unzip it to access the driver files. Please see the step-by-step instructions below for specifics.
Download Instructions:
- UNZIP YOUR DB.EXE FILE
- Download/save the db.exe file to your computer\'s hard drive.
- Once you have the db.exe file on your computer, you must double click it. Click UNZIP to unzip it to c:pentaxdb.
- Now, you will have a new folder on your c: drive called pentaxdb which contains the drivers. You are now ready to install them.
Installation Instructions:
- Connect your DigiBino to the computer with the USB cable. There is no need to turn your DigiBino camera on. When you have the DigiBino properly connected to the computer the LED light by the right eyepiece will light up indicating activity.
- Your computer will automatically detect the DigiBino as new hardware, and start a New Hardware Wizard to help you find the needed drivers. Click NEXT to begin.
- Place the selection dot is by the Wizard\'s recommended option if it is not already there. Click NEXT.
- Place a checkmark by Specify a location: and type c:pentaxdb without the quotes into the location field. This will instruct the Wizard to look for the driver files in the location to which you unzipped them earlier. Click NEXT.
- The Wizard will do a quick search and tell you that it has found the needed drivers.
- Click NEXT.
- Now, the Wizard will complete the installation.
- Click FINISH.
You\'re done! You can now find your DigiBino as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window.
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DigiBino and DB-100 are trademarks of Pentax Imaging Corporation
All other product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks.
Please download the following updated version of the EI-100 driver software to ensure the best performance of your Pentax digital camera. Do not uninstall the original driver before installing the updated version. The driver update will automatically delete the original version.
Windows 98 USB Driver Download Service
When you download the Driver, be sure to read and accept the Software License Agreement. (Clicking the software name displays the Software License Agreement.)
How to Install the Update
Do not uninstall the original driver software. When you install the updated USB Driver, the old version will be deleted automatically. At the end of the installation procedures, you will be required to restart your computer. It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before restarting the computer.
1. Download the file (PENTAX CAMERA EI-100).
2. Double-click the downloaded file ( EI-100 Setup.exe).
3. Welcome will be displayed. Please read the note carefully and click Next > .
4. Start Installation will be displayed.
Click Next > and the installation will begin.
5. Installation Complete will be displayed.
Click Finish > when installation is complete.
If you have problems with the download, please feel free to contact Pentax Customer Service at (800) 877-0155 (U.S. only).
Software License Agreement
The customer (hereafter referred to as the User) and Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the Company) will confirm the following terms and conditions regarding use of the Contract Software which is provided to the User by the Company.
Definition of Terms
- Contract Software refers to a program in a format that is downloadable by the User from the Company\'s Web site or Web sites of third parties that have been granted distribution rights by the Company.
- Use refers to downloading the Contract Software by the User from the Company\'s Web site or Web sites of third parties that have been granted distribution rights by the Company and reading the said Contract Software by the User.
- Specified Machine refers to a single computer system installed by the User to use the Contract Software.
- Duplication refers to copying and reproducing the Contract Software to and on a memory device in the same format as being downloaded by the User or other format.
- Modification refers to alterations or additions to the Contract Software or creating different software by using a part or whole of the said Software.
Granting the Right of Use
The Company grants to the User a nonexclusive right of use of the Contract Software on the condition that the User will use said Software in accordance with terms of conditions of this Agreement. The User may only use the Contract Software on a Specified Machine.
Duplication of Contract Software
The User shall not duplicate the Contract Software for any other purpose than that of saving or taking a backup of the said Software on a Specified Machine.
Modification of Contract Software
The User shall not modify or perform reverse engineering on the Contract Software, whatever the reason.
Property Right and Copyright
The Property Right and Copyright of the Contract Software or copies of the said Software belong to the Company. The User shall not remove the copyright notice on the Contract Software or copies of the said Software.
Sublicensing the Right of Use
The User may not transfer the possession of the Contract Software or copies of the said Software or may not assign or sublicense the right of use to any third party.
Term
This Agreement shall come into force on the date the User begins to use the Contract Software and shall be effective until the User terminates use of said Software. However, in the event that the User violates any of the terms and conditions in this Agreement, the Company may cancel the right of use of the Contract Software, which has been granted to the User by the Company and terminate this Agreement.
Obligation Upon Termination of Agreement
Upon termination of the Agreement the User shall be obliged to destroy the Contract Software to an extent that other parties may not be able to use it before discarding it and shall be obliged to discard all duplicated and modified copies of the said Software and all documentation related to the said Software.
Warranty of Contract Software
The Company does not warrant that the Contract Software shall be fit and sufficient for the particular purposes of the User and shall be free from defects, and disclaims any other warranties related to the Contract Software.
Export of Contract Software
The User shall not export the Contract Software, directly or indirectly, without the permission of your government or the government of the relevant country.
Liability of the Company
In no event shall the Company be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or damages to data, programs or any other intangible properties, or loss of interest or probable profit arising from use of the Contract Software by the User.
Liability for Employees
The User shall be responsible for ensuring that employees (those whom the User is responsible to control and supervise based on the employment relationship) fully understand and faithfully fulfill the obligations under this Software License Agreement.
Pentax EI-200
USB Drivers for Windows 98
This page will instruct you in the download and installation of your Windows 98 USB driver software for the PENTAX EI-200 Digital Still Camera. Please note, these drivers are also available on the CD-ROM originally packaged with your EI-200. However, we invite you to download and use the drivers on this page if you are no longer in possession of your original CD-ROM.
>> DOWNLOAD NOW
Please note, users of MacOS computers (version 8.6 or later), Windows ME, and Windows 2000 (all versions) do not require USB drivers to be provided separately. Rather, these operating systems will automatically recognize the PENTAX EI-200 and install the appropriate drivers from their own driver databases.
The Windows 98 USB drivers are provided in a single ZIP file, and must be expanded to your hard drive prior to installing them on your computer. You will need to utilize a ZIP compression utility program/expander for this purpose. When you expand the ZIP file, please do so to a temporary directory such as the following:
c:TEMP
Once the files are expanded to this directory, they are ready for installation.
Installation Instructions:
To install your Windows 98 USB driver software for your EI-200 digital camera, you need to attach the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable (you can do this when the computer is on).
- Turn the function dial to PC and then turn the camera on.
- If this is the first time you are attaching the camera to your computer, Windows 98 should then automatically detect the camera as a new device, and ask you to install the appropriate drivers for it.
- A wizard will appear that will search for the drivers for your new PENTAX EI-200 device. Click NEXT.
- Click the radio button that says SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED). Now, click NEXT.
- Place a checkmark by SPECIFY A LOCATION and type C:TEMP in the location field. This will tell Windows 98 to look for the drivers in the directory to which you expanded your zip file (see above). Click NEXT.
- Now Windows 98 will find your EI-200 USB driver and ask you to confirm. Click NEXT.
- Windows 98 will then perform the installation of the driver, and notify you when the installation is complete. Click FINISH.
That\'s all there is to it. Now, you should be able to see your digital camera as a new disk drive under My Computer.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- Pentax Digital Camera Utility Update (v3.51)
- Windows Vista RAW Codec
- Pentax Photo Browser Lens Update (November, 2006)
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *istD for version 1).
- Added lens data for the Pentax DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and DA* 50-135 f/2.8 lenses.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Display lens data for the Pentax DA70mm F/2.4 lens.
Version 3.00
- You can set image protection on/off with a single click.
- Improved slideshow performance.
- Added a Checked Images pane to display only the images from the Thumbnail Pane you have checkmarked.
- Added an Easy Image Transfer function to automate the download process from your camera to your computer.
- Added an Extract JPEG function. This function will extract JPEG data from a selected Pentax RAW file, and save it as a separate file.
- Added a Save as DNG function to convert a Pentax RAW file to a DNG RAW file.
- Trimming function added to the main image display window.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO LABORATORY)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Image Tone (Custom Image), Picture and Scene mode processing are now available for all PENTAX DSLR camera images.
- Expanded Print Bracketing functions.
- Improved auto-processing for RAW files.
- Improved processing for DNG images captured with expanded dynamic range enabled (K20D, K200D).
- Improved X-Y coordinate handling for zoomed images on larger displays (Mac).
Version 3.12
- Improved image display handling within the Print dialogue.
Version 3.10
- Native support for Intel Core series microprocessors (Mac).
- Improved fine adjustment for white balance.
Version 3.00
- Added a Noise Reduction function to reduce the random and spurious color signals particular to digital cameras (color moire).
- Added a Lens Abberation Correction function, including the following controls:
- Marginal lumination compensation.
- Distortion correction, for straight lines photographed as curved lines.
- Lateral chromatic aberration correction, for differences in image magnification/size due to different color wavelengths at the image margins. - Added a fine adjustment mechanism for rotation and shift.
- Added a function to highlight bright and dark portions of images within color channels.
- Added cropping/trimming function.
- Added a print function.
PREPARATION
- You must have version 2.x of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software installed in order to download and install version 3.
Special note for users of version 1.x: You can still upgrade to version 3, just not directly. You must first download and upgrade to version 2, then download and update to version 3. - System requirements:
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Pentium 4 equivalent or later, 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
MacOS-X: version 10.3 or later, G5 processor or later (support for dual core, Intel Core processor, Universal Binary), 1GB RAM, 250MB HDD.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
- When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP/Vista (36.0 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER/LAB 3 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (74.7 MB)
DOWNLOAD BROWSER 3.52 UPDATE FOR MACOS-X (~75 MB - July, 2008)
This minor update for Macintosh adds flexibility to the date print location. NOTE: This update can only install over the previous version 3.51 for Macintosh. Please make sure to install version 3.51 first.
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
WINDOWS VISTA RAW CODEC
Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax RAW codec for Windows Vista 32 bit. This software runs behind the scenes in Windows Vista, allowing Vista\'s own image viewers such as Photo Gallery to recognize and display Pentax RAW files (.PEF) from Pentax digital SLR cameras.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Click the download link below, and save the download file to your computer\'s hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
- Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Restart your computer (Vista should prompt you to do this).
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS VISTA (32 BIT) RAW CODEC (8.33 MB)
Date: May, 2008
Copyright: Hoya Corporation
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER LENS UPDATE (November, 2006)
Pentax is pleased to announce an update to the Photo Browser 2 software, which allows it to display lens data for the following recent Pentax lenses:
- SMC Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited
- SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED
- SMC Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 ED/AL/IF
- SMC Pentax DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED/IF
Please note, you must have the Pentax Photo Browser version 2.0 or later installed on your computer in order to successfully download and install this lens update.
INSTRUCTIONS: Download the update file appropriate to your operating system, and save it on your computer\'s hard drive (e.g. save it on your desktop). Then, close other software applications, and double click the file to begin the update. Follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to complete the update. For Macintosh versions, you may need to unstuff the download file with your Stuffit Expander utility before running the update.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
- Pentax Digital Camera Utility Update (v3.51)
- Windows Vista RAW Codec
- Pentax Photo Browser Lens Update (November, 2006)
PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA UTILITY UPDATE
PHOTO BROWSER 3.51, PHOTO LABORATORY 3.51
PENTAX is pleased to announce that Photo Browser 3.51 and Photo Laboratory 3.51 are now available, free of charge, to previous owners of the Photo Browser/Laboratory software.
Downloads are available for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS-X 10.3 and later.
Please note: Photo Browser/Laboratory version 3 does not support Windows ME or MacOS 9 and earlier versions of these operating systems. If you use these older versions of Windows or MacOS, please continue to use Photo Browser/Laboratory version 2 which is compatible with your operating system.
VERSION HISTORY (PHOTO BROWSER)
Version 3.51
- Added support for the K20D and K200D DSLR cameras.
- Added support for MacOS-X 10.5 (Mac)
- Added support for new tag data in the Image Data window.
- Improved overall performance.
- Shortened lens names in the Image Data window.
- Added lens data for new PENTAX lenses: DA 18-55 II, DA 55-300, DA* 200, DA* 300, DA 35mm Macro Ltd.
- JPG data extract now shows direction tag.
- Added the ability to compress DNG RAW during the conversion process.
Version 3.12
- Added lens compatibility with the Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Please note that this is the only update with the Macintosh version, which is accomplished via a lens update patch. The current Macintosh version of Photo Browser is still 3.11 (download link included below). - Better browsing support for CD and DVD in Windows Vista in version 3.12.
Version 3.11
- Pentax Remote Assistant versions 1 and 3 are now accessible from Photo Browser. Please note, the Pentax Remote Assistant software requires the connection of a compatible Pentax camera (e.g. K10D for version 3, *