Is there an enhanced third-party firmware for Pentax SLR cameras?

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I am wondering whether there is a kit for making software improvements to the Pentax K-x camera.

What I'm after is something akin to the CHDK, which is a firmware enhancement for many Canon point-and-shoot models.

Seems on-topic to me -- this would fall under "using photographic equipment"
CHDK isn't exactly an SDK, although adding scripting capabilities is one of its cool features. I've edited the post to reflect this -- hope you don't mind!
not at all - if it increases the chances that someone will know what I'm on about. I would be happy with something that provides programmatic access to the existing firmware. I'm not necessarily seeking to replace the firmware with anything else, I just want to automate some tasks, as is possible with CHDK.

asalamon74 · Answer 1 · 2011-03-24 07:19:45Z

I've also tried to find a CHDK-like software for Pentax, probably the best Pentax firmware hack project is Pentax Hack.

They were able to decrypt several Pentax firmwares, and modify a few things, like turning on debug mode.

Although the project supports several Pentax DSLRs, unfortunately it does not support K-x.

+1 That's all that I've ever found too... Mind you, I wouldn't do this on my current active camera. :)

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