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Lokusart · 01-01-2014, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by allexinwonderland

Thank you for the heads up

ur welcome

**ChipB** · 01-07-2014, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by CP140

Apparently there's a new firmware version out (for the K-30 at east)... V1.05

Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

...installed a few minutes ago with no problems noted...

Back to the original post - according to the US Ricoh/Pentax website (Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging the latest version is 1.04 - I just checked again and it's still 1.04.

I sent a msg to US Support and the response was that "RICOH Japan hasn't provided the US with the latest version of the K30 firmware yet."

Sounds like a major disconnect between Japan and the US.

Anyone know what's going on??

OldNoob · 01-07-2014, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by ChipB

Back to the original post - according to the US Ricoh/Pentax website (Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging the latest version is 1.04 - I just checked again and it's still 1.04.

I sent a msg to US Support and the response was that "RICOH Japan hasn't provided the US with the latest version of the K30 firmware yet."

Sounds like a major disconnect between Japan and the US.

Anyone know what's going on??

here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link.

Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging

**ChipB** · 01-07-2014, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by OldNoob

here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link.

Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging

I'm not sure what going on here - I still get Ver 1.04 - cleared my cache and cookies - no change - still 1.04.

OldNoob · 01-10-2014, 04:34 AM

Does the firmware download display as "1379016221_k30v105.EXE" ?
Here is the direct download link. http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/firmware/1379016221_k30v105.EXE

**ChipB** · 01-10-2014, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by OldNoob

Does the firmware download display as "1379016221_k30v105.EXE" ?
Here is the direct download link. http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/firmware/1379016221_k30v105.EXE

Thanks for the response - I went ahead and downloaded from the Japan site - installed yesterday with no problems. Haven't done enough shooting to tell any differences.

45 Mike · 02-08-2014, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by OldNoob

here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link.

Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging

OK, but this does me NO good at all.
I can download the EXE file, but I cannot run it to extract the actual firmware file!!

Does anyone have the ACTUAL unzipped firmware file available??

nutkasse · 02-09-2014, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

OK, but this does me NO good at all.
I can download the EXE file, but I cannot run it to extract the actual firmware file!!

Does anyone have the ACTUAL unzipped firmware file available??

aren't you suppose to load the .bin file on to your sd card & extract it from there?

---------- Post added 9th Feb 2014 at 09:55 AM ----------

I haven't upgraded mine manually but it looks like it might have been updated wirelessly since I have the remote set to wireless?

45 Mike · 02-09-2014, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by nutkasse

aren't you suppose to load the .bin file on to your sd card & extract it from there?

---------- Post added 9th Feb 2014 at 09:55 AM ----------

I haven't upgraded mine manually but it looks like it might have been updated wirelessly since I have the remote set to wireless?

Yep, the process is to extract the .bin file, by running the .exe file, then placing the .bin file on the card, put the card in the camera, and bang, the update happens!

However, I cannot run the exe file to extract the .bin file, so I cannot put that file on the card, and cannot update the firmware!
Does anyone have the actual .bin file I can download, instead of the stupid EXE file that is basically a zip file, i know this stuff, just cannot RUN the darn thing.

Cabessius · 02-09-2014, 11:51 AM - **1 Like**

Updated to v1.05 my k30 with this (months ago) with no issues:

ZIP file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/k30v105.zip
or
BIN file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/fwdc215b.bin

45 Mike · 02-09-2014, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Cabessius

Updated to v1.05 my k30 with this (months ago) with no issues:

ZIP file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/k30v105.zip
or
BIN file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/fwdc215b.bin

That is exactly what i needed! Thank you.
I use Linux, and the exe file does not run on my system.
not gonna install wine just for one file, LOL

mikemike · 02-09-2014, 02:54 PM

Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip.

45 Mike · 02-09-2014, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip.

Yep, and yep.
Manufacturers for some reason just have no interest in supporting the open source community.
Sad.

IchabodCrane · 02-09-2014, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Yep, the process is to extract the .bin file, by running the .exe file, then placing the .bin file on the card, put the card in the camera, and bang, the update happens!

However, I cannot run the exe file to extract the .bin file, so I cannot put that file on the card, and cannot update the firmware!
Does anyone have the actual .bin file I can download, instead of the stupid EXE file that is basically a zip file, i know this stuff, just cannot RUN the darn thing.

The file labeled "Mac and Windows" is just a zipped .bin file (not an executable). Can't you just download that one and unzip it on your Linux machine?

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 07:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by mikemike

Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip.

They aren't "stupid". They do release them as zip files:

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k30v105.zip

45 Mike · 02-10-2014, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

The file labeled "Mac and Windows" is just a zipped .bin file (not an executable). Can't you just download that one and unzip it on your Linux machine?

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 07:03 PM ----------

They aren't "stupid". They do release them as zip files:

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k30v105.zip

Hmm, I did not see that link. Yes that link would have worked fine, I can download the zip, extract and and copy to the card.
The link that I did see, posted on this thread, several times was for an EXE file. That was the only link I saw, and that is why I asked for a .BIN file.

Thanks for the zip link!! that assures that my download is from the manufacturer, and not some malware hack!!

02-08-2014, 10:58 AM	#52
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	EXE?? Originally posted by OldNoob here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link. Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging OK, but this does me NO good at all. I can download the EXE file, but I cannot run it to extract the actual firmware file!! Does anyone have the ACTUAL unzipped firmware file available??

02-09-2014, 11:07 AM	#54
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	exe?? Originally posted by nutkasse aren't you suppose to load the .bin file on to your sd card & extract it from there? ---------- Post added 9th Feb 2014 at 09:55 AM ---------- I haven't upgraded mine manually but it looks like it might have been updated wirelessly since I have the remote set to wireless? Yep, the process is to extract the .bin file, by running the .exe file, then placing the .bin file on the card, put the card in the camera, and bang, the update happens! However, I cannot run the exe file to extract the .bin file, so I cannot put that file on the card, and cannot update the firmware! Does anyone have the actual .bin file I can download, instead of the stupid EXE file that is basically a zip file, i know this stuff, just cannot RUN the darn thing.

02-09-2014, 11:51 AM - 1 Like	#55
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	Updated to v1.05 my k30 with this (months ago) with no issues: ZIP file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/k30v105.zip or BIN file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/fwdc215b.bin Last edited by Cabessius; 02-09-2014 at 11:58 AM.

02-09-2014, 12:09 PM	#56
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Thanks! Originally posted by Cabessius Updated to v1.05 my k30 with this (months ago) with no issues: ZIP file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/k30v105.zip or BIN file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6870298/Varios/NO%20MOVER%20NI%20BORRAR5/fwdc215b.bin That is exactly what i needed! Thank you. I use Linux, and the exe file does not run on my system. not gonna install wine just for one file, LOL

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01-01-2014, 07:31 AM	#46
Lokusart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Algarve Posts: 173	Originally posted by allexinwonderland Thank you for the heads up ur welcome

01-07-2014, 09:41 AM	#47
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by CP140 Apparently there's a new firmware version out (for the K-30 at east)... V1.05 Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING ...installed a few minutes ago with no problems noted... Back to the original post - according to the US Ricoh/Pentax website (Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging the latest version is 1.04 - I just checked again and it's still 1.04. I sent a msg to US Support and the response was that "RICOH Japan hasn't provided the US with the latest version of the K30 firmware yet." Sounds like a major disconnect between Japan and the US. Anyone know what's going on??

01-07-2014, 10:34 AM	#48
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by ChipB Back to the original post - according to the US Ricoh/Pentax website (Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging the latest version is 1.04 - I just checked again and it's still 1.04. I sent a msg to US Support and the response was that "RICOH Japan hasn't provided the US with the latest version of the K30 firmware yet." Sounds like a major disconnect between Japan and the US. Anyone know what's going on?? here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link. Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging

01-07-2014, 11:17 AM	#49
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by OldNoob here is a link to the downloadable 1.05 firmware. I haven't upgraded yet but it does download to the computer. Look at the bottom of the page for the download link. Downloads & Literature - RICOH Imaging I'm not sure what going on here - I still get Ver 1.04 - cleared my cache and cookies - no change - still 1.04.

01-10-2014, 04:34 AM	#50
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Does the firmware download display as "1379016221_k30v105.EXE" ? Here is the direct download link. http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/firmware/1379016221_k30v105.EXE

01-10-2014, 11:03 AM	#51
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by OldNoob Does the firmware download display as "1379016221_k30v105.EXE" ? Here is the direct download link. http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/firmware/1379016221_k30v105.EXE Thanks for the response - I went ahead and downloaded from the Japan site - installed yesterday with no problems. Haven't done enough shooting to tell any differences.

02-09-2014, 10:51 AM	#53
nutkasse Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 96	Originally posted by 45 Mike OK, but this does me NO good at all. I can download the EXE file, but I cannot run it to extract the actual firmware file!! Does anyone have the ACTUAL unzipped firmware file available?? aren't you suppose to load the .bin file on to your sd card & extract it from there? ---------- Post added 9th Feb 2014 at 09:55 AM ---------- I haven't upgraded mine manually but it looks like it might have been updated wirelessly since I have the remote set to wireless?

02-09-2014, 02:54 PM	#57
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip.

02-09-2014, 03:04 PM	#58
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by mikemike Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip. Yep, and yep. Manufacturers for some reason just have no interest in supporting the open source community. Sad.

02-09-2014, 04:59 PM	#59
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by 45 Mike Yep, the process is to extract the .bin file, by running the .exe file, then placing the .bin file on the card, put the card in the camera, and bang, the update happens! However, I cannot run the exe file to extract the .bin file, so I cannot put that file on the card, and cannot update the firmware! Does anyone have the actual .bin file I can download, instead of the stupid EXE file that is basically a zip file, i know this stuff, just cannot RUN the darn thing. The file labeled "Mac and Windows" is just a zipped .bin file (not an executable). Can't you just download that one and unzip it on your Linux machine? ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 07:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by mikemike Ain't it great to be a member of such a helpful community. It is stupid that they dont just release their fir wares as zip files or at least use an executable package that can be extracted with 7zip. They aren't "stupid". They do release them as zip files: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k30v105.zip

02-10-2014, 12:19 AM	#60
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by IchabodCrane The file labeled "Mac and Windows" is just a zipped .bin file (not an executable). Can't you just download that one and unzip it on your Linux machine? ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 07:03 PM ---------- They aren't "stupid". They do release them as zip files: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k30v105.zip Hmm, I did not see that link. Yes that link would have worked fine, I can download the zip, extract and and copy to the card. The link that I did see, posted on this thread, several times was for an EXE file. That was the only link I saw, and that is why I asked for a .BIN file. Thanks for the zip link!! that assures that my download is from the manufacturer, and not some malware hack!!

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