Pentax K-3 III v1.80, K-1 II and K-1 v2.20, KF v1.20 Firmware Update Released

New FUYUNO custom image mode and other feature enhancements

By PF Staff in Firmware Updates on Mar 25, 2023
Pentax K-3 III v1.80, K-1 II and K-1 v2.20, KF v1.20 Firmware Update Released

Earlier this month, Ricoh Imaging released firmware updates for the Pentax K-3 Mark III, the Pentax K-1, the Pentax K-1 Mark II, and the Pentax KF. These updates introduce the final of the four special-edition Custom Image profiles that will work only with specific lenses.  An electronic focus limiter function with the new HD D FA 100mm macro, which was added for the other cameras in December, is now also available for the KF.  A few minor bugs were also fixed in the K-3 III's movie mode control panel.

The new custom image profile in this update is called HARUBENI, meaning spring, and is available only when using the HD FA 77mm Limited and HD DA 20-40mm Limited lenses. This profile is meant to emphasize spring blue and pink color tones, and is tailored to match the rendering of the lenses it works with.  Stay tuned for some sample photos!

More information is available on the Ricoh website:

New function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III and KF cameras:
Featuring the Spring-themed HARUBENI mode -- the fourth season-specific Custom Image option -- to upgrade the imaging performance of PENTAX Limited-series lenses


TOKYO, March 9, 2023 -RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the release of new function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III and KF digital SLR cameras. This firmware lets users take advantage of special-edition Custom Images in combination with specific PENTAX Limited-series lenses. The HARUBENI (Spring Rouge) mode has been released as the fourth season-specific Custom Images option. This new mode joins the already-released KATEN, KYUSHU and FUYUNO modes to complete the lineup of four season-specific Custom Image modes.

● Special-edition Custom Images
To make photographic experiences with PENTAX digital SLR cameras even more enjoyable and exciting, PENTAX is providing a new approach to SLR photography, through special-edition Custom Images designed to create subject- or scene-specific finishing touches in combination with certain PENTAX Limited-series lenses -- lenses popular for their distinctive image rendition. PENTAX will release a series of season-specific Custom Images to create distinctive finishing touches dedicated to the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons. As a lens is mounted, the camera automatically detects compatibility with the firmware. Once compatibility is confirmed, the user can then select special-edition Custom Images.

● HARUBENI (Spring Rouge)
This special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize the pinkish colors of cherry blossoms -- the hint of the arrival of spring -- and the subdued blue colors of hazy spring skies. This mode can be selected in combination with HD PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited and HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited lenses, both highly regarded for their soft, delicate image reproduction.


Special-edition Custom Image modeCompatible camera bodyPartner lens*
(Usable on all compatible camera bodies)
Summer:KATEN PENTAX K-1 /K-1 Mark II
PENTAX K-3 Mark III /
PENTAX KF
HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR
HD PENTAX-DA 15mmF4ED AL Limited
Autumn:KYUSHU PENTAX K-1 /K-1 Mark II
PENTAX K-3 Mark III /
PENTAX KF
HD PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2AL Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 70mmF2.4 Limited
Winter:FUYUNO PENTAX K-1 /K-1 Mark II
PENTAX K-3 Mark III /
PENTAX KF
HD PENTAX-FA 31mmF1.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.8 Macro Limited
Spring: HARUBENI PENTAX K-1 /K-1 Mark II
PENTAX K-3 Mark III /
PENTAX KF
HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR

Update info for each model:

The new K-3 III firmware V1.80 can be found on the official Pentax firmware website here.

[Enhanced features]

  • Added custom image Special Edition [HARUBENI]. For more details click here
  • * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
    HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
    HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR

[Others]

  • Corrected --- Some functions are not displayed in the control panel in movie mode in version 1.70.
  • * If you have customized the movie mode control panel in version 1.70, after updating to version 1.80, please reset the registered contents of control panel to initial state or re-customize it.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.70 and earlier will be also updated.
  • * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.70 or earlier.

The new K-1 firmware V2.20 can be found on the official Pentax firmware website here, and the new K-1 II firmware V2.20 can be found on the official Pentax firmware website here.

[Enhanced features]

  • Added custom image Special Edition [HARUBENI]. For more details click here
    • * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
      HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
      HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR

[Others]
Improved stability for general performance.

    • * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.10 and earlier will be also updated.
    • * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.10 or earlier.

The new KF firmware V1.20 can be found on the official Pentax firmware website here.

[Enhanced features]

  • Added custom image Special Edition [HARUBENI]. For more details click here
  • * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
    HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
    HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR
  • Added focus remitter function.
  • * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
    HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW

[Others]

  • The SATOBI parameter can be changed to any value in the custom image when shooting movies.
  • The FUYUNO parameter values are displayed correctly in the custom image when shooting movies.

Pentax firmware update instructions:

  1. Download the firmware ZIP file from the appropriate link above
  2. Extract the file to a folder of your choosing
  3. Locate the extracted .BIN file and copy it to the root (top level i.e. outside of any folder) of a formatted SD card
  4. Insert the card into your camera (slot 1) and ensure the battery is fully charged
  5. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button
  6. Select "Start" at the firmware prompt
  7. Once the screen displays "Complete", turn off the camera
  8. Power the camera back on and resume normal use
  9. In order to verify that the firmware update was successful, go to the firmware option under the setup (wrench icon) menu tab, and confirm that the indicated firmware version matches that of the update.

Note that all updates are cumulative, so the latest firmware version includes the contents of all previous versions.  You only need to install the latest version.  Need help?  See our firmware update guide.

Firmware Update Tutorial Video

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