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**timmijo** · 09-30-2014, 12:12 PM

Do I have to buy a new SD card to do my K-30 firmware download? I presently only have a Transcend SDHC 8 gig card that I keep clean. If I format it and then try the firmware update (via the computer with camera usb cable), will that be sufficient?

Thanks

Adam · 09-30-2014, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by timmijo

Do I have to buy a new SD card to do my K-30 firmware download? I presently only have a Transcend SDHC 8 gig card that I keep clean. If I format it and then try the firmware update (via the computer with camera usb cable), will that be sufficient?

Thanks

No, you can just use whatever card you use normally. The update only requires a few megabytes of space (out of the 8000 that your card can store)

**mike.hiran** · 09-30-2014, 12:22 PM

yes, that will be plenty. just erase the firmware from the card when you're done by formatting the card in the camera.

jamarley · 09-30-2014, 01:24 PM

timmijo, go to this page Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging and follow the instructions shown about 1/2 way down the page.
I don't do this too often, so I always read and re-read until I know that I know what it says. But it really is not too difficult. Just take your time; you'll be fine.
The most important things are to format your card in camera before copying the firmware file to the card (which you do from the computer - I use a card reader for this purpose), and be sure the file does NOT go into a folder on the card.

Ps - a quick look on that page indicates the file is small enough fit on a 32MB card, so your 8 gig card is plenty big enough!

Na Horuk · 09-30-2014, 03:49 PM

Hey, welcome! Your card should be more than sufficient. Any card that lets you take photos should be okay, just don't use damaged or really unstable cards.
Also, there are some threads about firmware updates on this forum, with nice detailed guides. Feel free to search for them, they are very clear and there are also answers to questions that some users posed.
I know the first firmware update seems like a big deal, but its really quite simple

Oh, and you only need to download and install the latest firmware, it contains any of the previous fixes and improvements.

**timmijo** · 09-30-2014, 07:08 PM

Thanks, everyone, yes, I noticed a HUGE improvement of the functionality of my K-r after updating the firmware and hope the same holds true for my new K-30.

DonnaMarie · 09-30-2014, 08:16 PM

Do you actually have to format the card in the camera K-30 or K-3? Or can you use the card directly from the package? I have never done a software upgrade so am very new a this and need to upgrade three cameras....

Last edited by DonnaMarie; 09-30-2014 at 08:17 PM. Reason: left off a sentence.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 09-30-2014, 08:52 PM

As the instructions state, use the camera (with full battery) to format. So format in each of the cameras. Process isn't difficult, especially if you read the instructions and take it step-by-step.

DonnaMarie · 10-03-2014, 07:44 PM

OKAY!!!! Formated both 8 GB cards one for K-30 and one for K-3. Used fully charged battery for the first camera, K-30 and it loaded nicely. Since I also use the battery holder in the other K-30 I am waiting for the D-LI109 to recharge so I can upgrade the second K-30. But hand an already charged K-3 battery ( I have three for backup in the field) and got the K-3 upgraded as well. THANKS to everyone for their help. I was holding my breath that I did everything right. Thanks aganin everyone.

**timmijo** · 10-03-2014, 08:18 PM

Me, too. Got 'er done. Did it via the camera cable.

09-30-2014, 12:12 PM	#1
timmijo Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	K-30: How much card for firmware update Do I have to buy a new SD card to do my K-30 firmware download? I presently only have a Transcend SDHC 8 gig card that I keep clean. If I format it and then try the firmware update (via the computer with camera usb cable), will that be sufficient? Thanks

09-30-2014, 12:22 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by timmijo Do I have to buy a new SD card to do my K-30 firmware download? I presently only have a Transcend SDHC 8 gig card that I keep clean. If I format it and then try the firmware update (via the computer with camera usb cable), will that be sufficient? Thanks No, you can just use whatever card you use normally. The update only requires a few megabytes of space (out of the 8000 that your card can store) Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-30-2014, 12:22 PM	#3
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	yes, that will be plenty. just erase the firmware from the card when you're done by formatting the card in the camera.

09-30-2014, 01:24 PM	#4
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	timmijo, go to this page Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging and follow the instructions shown about 1/2 way down the page. I don't do this too often, so I always read and re-read until I know that I know what it says. But it really is not too difficult. Just take your time; you'll be fine. The most important things are to format your card in camera before copying the firmware file to the card (which you do from the computer - I use a card reader for this purpose), and be sure the file does NOT go into a folder on the card. Ps - a quick look on that page indicates the file is small enough fit on a 32MB card, so your 8 gig card is plenty big enough!

09-30-2014, 03:49 PM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Hey, welcome! Your card should be more than sufficient. Any card that lets you take photos should be okay, just don't use damaged or really unstable cards. Also, there are some threads about firmware updates on this forum, with nice detailed guides. Feel free to search for them, they are very clear and there are also answers to questions that some users posed. I know the first firmware update seems like a big deal, but its really quite simple Oh, and you only need to download and install the latest firmware, it contains any of the previous fixes and improvements.

09-30-2014, 07:08 PM	#6
timmijo Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery Posts: 239 Original Poster	Thanks, everyone, yes, I noticed a HUGE improvement of the functionality of my K-r after updating the firmware and hope the same holds true for my new K-30.

09-30-2014, 08:16 PM	#7
DonnaMarie New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belen, New Mexico Posts: 18	Do you actually have to format the card in the camera K-30 or K-3? Or can you use the card directly from the package? I have never done a software upgrade so am very new a this and need to upgrade three cameras.... Last edited by DonnaMarie; 09-30-2014 at 08:17 PM. Reason: left off a sentence.

09-30-2014, 08:52 PM	#8
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	As the instructions state, use the camera (with full battery) to format. So format in each of the cameras. Process isn't difficult, especially if you read the instructions and take it step-by-step.

10-03-2014, 07:44 PM	#9
DonnaMarie New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belen, New Mexico Posts: 18	OKAY!!!! Formated both 8 GB cards one for K-30 and one for K-3. Used fully charged battery for the first camera, K-30 and it loaded nicely. Since I also use the battery holder in the other K-30 I am waiting for the D-LI109 to recharge so I can upgrade the second K-30. But hand an already charged K-3 battery ( I have three for backup in the field) and got the K-3 upgraded as well. THANKS to everyone for their help. I was holding my breath that I did everything right. Thanks aganin everyone.

10-03-2014, 08:18 PM	#10
timmijo Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery Posts: 239 Original Poster	Me, too. Got 'er done. Did it via the camera cable.

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