K-01 firmware update 1.01

kesong · 10-11-2012, 12:11 AM - **1 Like**

Did anyone see this???

Latest K-01 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

Changes to V1.01

Improved the auto focus performance.
Improved stability of recording for some SDHC/SDXC memory card.
Improved stability for general performance.

ogl · 10-11-2012, 12:25 AM

IT'S A MIRACLE!!! I'm surprised.

kesong · 10-11-2012, 12:30 AM

I have to say, it is the Pentax style...

sargasa · 10-11-2012, 12:33 AM

Let,s wait some real world results, first.

Sandy Hancock · 10-11-2012, 01:36 AM

Good stuff. Installed.
I'll let you know if there are any real-world improvements.

Neil MacG · 10-11-2012, 02:37 AM

Downloaded and Battery on charge. Have to say that based on the feedback here I am surprised that the FW Update was released - but very pleased on a number of counts (perhaps the model isn't quite as forgotten as we had been lead to believe.

Will be interested to hear if genuine improvements from this and will report anything I find myself.

Neil

raider · 10-11-2012, 04:16 AM

I have updated and find that under dim environment in my living room with 3 x halogen lamps:

1. focusing with my DA15....no change maybe...i can't tell.
2. focusing with my DA21 is maybe 10-20% faster.
3. focusing with my DA35 Ltd macro is maybe 50% faster. Less hunting. On low contrast surface it will still zoom in and out before confirming focus but overall it is a lot more zippy than before. I regret that I did not take a video of the AF before update and after update.
3. focusing with my DA70 is maybe 40% faster. Feels more zippy.

Apart from the AF improvement, I have not noticed other changes....not sure.

semislashcolon · 10-11-2012, 04:21 AM

kinda of annoying that I had to format my card...grumble, grumble...

D0n · 10-11-2012, 05:10 AM

I hope this is a sign Pentax will keep the k-01 line going... I am buying one soon, wish they had live hdmi out and focus peaking while recording...
hope the k-02 is shaped like a camcorder with k-mount lens and 4k video.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-11-2012, 05:54 AM

Installed and to my feelings FA31mm is faster. I really don't want to know, because the feeling gives me a good hart, while meassuring makes it only maybe a few %. Good to see the update and maybe nomore corrupted files.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-11-2012, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by D0n

I hope this is a sign Pentax will keep the k-01 line going... I am buying one soon, wish they had live hdmi out and focus peaking while recording...
hope the k-02 is shaped like a camcorder with k-mount lens and 4k video.

Well that would be nice to have 4k video, but for that you need some pretty faster processor inside.

**THoog** · 10-11-2012, 06:55 AM

I won't be able to test until this weekend

, but did they fix the Green Button bug with screw-mount lenses, and did they fix the numbering on multiple exposures (it's not a big deal, but it appears that 2 does nothing, 3 merges 2 shots, 4 merges 3 shots, etc.)?

JPT · 10-11-2012, 07:33 AM

Just updated the firmware and did a very rough before-after comparison with my AF lenses in the low light of my apartment. The FA35 and DA21 were pretty quick before but seem to be even quicker now. The biggest improvement was in the DA18-55 ver 2. It was able to get a focus lock at the long end, which it couldn't do before. The F35-70 also showed a good improvement.

Something that has been fixed is the bug where the magnified live view area would inexplicably be positioned at the top left when you pressed OK with a manual focus lens attached. You would have to press the green button to centre it. It's now positioned in the centre as it should.

All in all, a very useful update.

**THoog** · 10-11-2012, 07:40 AM

Good to hear about the F35-70. I just bought one for my K-01, since it was small and inexpensive and had a reputation for being quick to focus. I've only played with it a little, but it does seem to focus pretty quick.

allyn · 10-11-2012, 07:50 AM

I updated successfully. I probably won't notice anything different...

10-11-2012, 12:11 AM - 1 Like	#1
kesong Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 191	K-01 firmware update 1.01 Did anyone see this??? Latest K-01 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Changes to V1.01 Improved the auto focus performance. Improved stability of recording for some SDHC/SDXC memory card. Improved stability for general performance.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
K5 Firmware update	fishnuts	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	2	06-28-2011 04:57 AM
Firmware Update	jwpinnacle	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	5	05-28-2011 02:16 AM
K5 firmware update	rechmbrs	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	41	03-10-2011 03:51 PM
Firmware update for K-x and K-7	elg	Pentax News and Rumors	26	01-27-2011 01:44 PM
K-7 Firmware update?	LDBennett	Pentax DSLR Discussion	5	12-30-2010 04:13 PM

10-11-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	IT'S A MIRACLE!!! I'm surprised.

10-11-2012, 12:30 AM	#3
kesong Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 191 Original Poster	I have to say, it is the Pentax style...

10-11-2012, 12:33 AM	#4
sargasa New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Let,s wait some real world results, first.

10-11-2012, 01:36 AM	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Good stuff. Installed. I'll let you know if there are any real-world improvements.

10-11-2012, 02:37 AM	#6
Neil MacG Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newbury, England Posts: 53	Downloaded and Battery on charge. Have to say that based on the feedback here I am surprised that the FW Update was released - but very pleased on a number of counts (perhaps the model isn't quite as forgotten as we had been lead to believe. Will be interested to hear if genuine improvements from this and will report anything I find myself. Neil

10-11-2012, 04:16 AM	#7
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	I have updated and find that under dim environment in my living room with 3 x halogen lamps: 1. focusing with my DA15....no change maybe...i can't tell. 2. focusing with my DA21 is maybe 10-20% faster. 3. focusing with my DA35 Ltd macro is maybe 50% faster. Less hunting. On low contrast surface it will still zoom in and out before confirming focus but overall it is a lot more zippy than before. I regret that I did not take a video of the AF before update and after update. 3. focusing with my DA70 is maybe 40% faster. Feels more zippy. Apart from the AF improvement, I have not noticed other changes....not sure.

10-11-2012, 04:21 AM	#8
semislashcolon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 20	kinda of annoying that I had to format my card...grumble, grumble...

10-11-2012, 05:10 AM	#9
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	I hope this is a sign Pentax will keep the k-01 line going... I am buying one soon, wish they had live hdmi out and focus peaking while recording... hope the k-02 is shaped like a camcorder with k-mount lens and 4k video.

10-11-2012, 05:54 AM	#10
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Installed and to my feelings FA31mm is faster. I really don't want to know, because the feeling gives me a good hart, while meassuring makes it only maybe a few %. Good to see the update and maybe nomore corrupted files.

10-11-2012, 05:55 AM	#11
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by D0n I hope this is a sign Pentax will keep the k-01 line going... I am buying one soon, wish they had live hdmi out and focus peaking while recording... hope the k-02 is shaped like a camcorder with k-mount lens and 4k video. Well that would be nice to have 4k video, but for that you need some pretty faster processor inside.

10-11-2012, 06:55 AM	#12
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I won't be able to test until this weekend , but did they fix the Green Button bug with screw-mount lenses, and did they fix the numbering on multiple exposures (it's not a big deal, but it appears that 2 does nothing, 3 merges 2 shots, 4 merges 3 shots, etc.)?

10-11-2012, 07:33 AM	#13
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Just updated the firmware and did a very rough before-after comparison with my AF lenses in the low light of my apartment. The FA35 and DA21 were pretty quick before but seem to be even quicker now. The biggest improvement was in the DA18-55 ver 2. It was able to get a focus lock at the long end, which it couldn't do before. The F35-70 also showed a good improvement. Something that has been fixed is the bug where the magnified live view area would inexplicably be positioned at the top left when you pressed OK with a manual focus lens attached. You would have to press the green button to centre it. It's now positioned in the centre as it should. All in all, a very useful update.

10-11-2012, 07:40 AM	#14
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Good to hear about the F35-70. I just bought one for my K-01, since it was small and inexpensive and had a reputation for being quick to focus. I've only played with it a little, but it does seem to focus pretty quick.

10-11-2012, 07:50 AM	#15
allyn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 44	I updated successfully. I probably won't notice anything different...