K-3 Firmware Update 1.10 Released

**sab** · 07-09-2014, 06:54 PM

Latest K-3 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

hcc · 07-09-2014, 07:04 PM

Thanks.

**sab** · 07-09-2014, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by hcc

Thanks.

You're welcome! :-)

**jatrax** · 07-09-2014, 07:44 PM

Hmm. v1.10 from v1.03 implies there were several unreleased versions. (maybe)

Diffraction correction is now included but they clearly state not on RAW, glad they made the distinction instead of letting us wonder. Plus they include good instructions on how to turn it on and use it. Thank You Ricoh! That is exactly the kind of help we need to see and usually do not get.
No mention of mirror flop issue, only "improved stability"
Now uses ISO bracketing in TAv mode. That sounds interesting.
Improved AWB stability/performance. Hmm.......
Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are.

derekkite · 07-09-2014, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Hmm. v1.10 from v1.03 implies there were several unreleased versions. (maybe)

Diffraction correction is now included but they clearly state not on RAW, glad they made the distinction instead of letting us wonder. Plus they include good instructions on how to turn it on and use it. Thank You Ricoh! That is exactly the kind of help we need to see and usually do not get.
No mention of mirror flop issue, only "improved stability"
Now uses ISO bracketing in TAv mode. That sounds interesting.
Improved AWB stability/performance. Hmm.......
Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are.

Isn't the 1.0 to 1.1 an indication of new features? Except that they didn't do it for moire bracketing.

Updated two bodies without issue. The menu item is there as expected, and they still take photos.

stevebrot · 07-09-2014, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are.

My thoughts as well. I suspect that those features are related to in-camera JPEG editing...things I don't use.

Steve

Adam · 07-09-2014, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

My thoughts as well. I suspect that those features are related to in-camera JPEG editing...things I don't use.

Steve

Yes, diffraction correction only applies to JPEGs. It does work quite nicely though. There are some samples in this post:

Pentax K-3 Firmware v1.10 Released - Firmware Updates - PF Blog

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**jatrax** · 07-09-2014, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

Isn't the 1.0 to 1.1 an indication of new features? Except that they didn't do it for moire bracketing.

Anything is possible but I doubt that is the case here. As far as I remember they have not made special jumps for features before, just incremented the number. And thinking about it I don't remember them skipping numbers before either, so who knows......

derekkite · 07-09-2014, 09:49 PM

Speculating here, but the same code base was worked over for the 645Z so maybe all the improvements and bug fixes that weren't specific to the hardware were ported to the K-3 firmware.

ruggiex · 07-09-2014, 09:55 PM

Can anyone test to see if Debug menu is still accessible?

mactrash · 07-10-2014, 12:01 AM

Just done a quick test Diffraction correction maybe ... mean added addition sharpness to JPG file only.

Ishpuini · 07-10-2014, 12:27 AM

ISO bracketing in TAv sounds interesting for HDR/Exposure fushion. I wonder though whether merging shadow detail from a higher ISO shot with the same shutter speed/aperture (=more noise) would give better results than simply pushing the shadows (at the same cost of getting noisier shadows) in one single low ISO shot? Esp when shooting RAW? To be tested...

But it sounds like an improvement that makes the TAv mode a more practical mode, and a more logical implementation of bracketing in that mode.

Nice...

Wim

RonHendriks1966 · 07-10-2014, 12:43 AM

Somehow the install BIN-file doesn't work. Maybe my unpacking isn't good. Does someone have the BIN-file for me to download from a link?

**jatrax** · 07-10-2014, 07:35 AM

Ron, Are you using the mac or Win version? I have a PC but always download the Mac version as it is just a straight .zip file with the BIN inside. I have it and could put it in my dropbox account for you but I'm at work now, can do it tonight if no one else helps before then.

SkipperRi · 07-10-2014, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Somehow the install BIN-file doesn't work. Maybe my unpacking isn't good. Does someone have the BIN-file for me to download from a link?

Hey, Ron, do you need Windows or Mac version? I have Win, few hours ago I updated my K-3 without any problems. Let me know which version, and I'll send you BIN file via e-mail or GoogleDrive.

07-09-2014, 06:54 PM	#1
sab Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 23	K-3 Firmware Update 1.10 Released Latest K-3 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING

07-09-2014, 07:44 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Hmm. v1.10 from v1.03 implies there were several unreleased versions. (maybe) Diffraction correction is now included but they clearly state not on RAW, glad they made the distinction instead of letting us wonder. Plus they include good instructions on how to turn it on and use it. Thank You Ricoh! That is exactly the kind of help we need to see and usually do not get. No mention of mirror flop issue, only "improved stability" Now uses ISO bracketing in TAv mode. That sounds interesting. Improved AWB stability/performance. Hmm....... Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are.

07-09-2014, 08:24 PM	#5
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by jatrax Hmm. v1.10 from v1.03 implies there were several unreleased versions. (maybe) Diffraction correction is now included but they clearly state not on RAW, glad they made the distinction instead of letting us wonder. Plus they include good instructions on how to turn it on and use it. Thank You Ricoh! That is exactly the kind of help we need to see and usually do not get. No mention of mirror flop issue, only "improved stability" Now uses ISO bracketing in TAv mode. That sounds interesting. Improved AWB stability/performance. Hmm....... Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are. Isn't the 1.0 to 1.1 an indication of new features? Except that they didn't do it for moire bracketing. Updated two bodies without issue. The menu item is there as expected, and they still take photos.

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07-09-2014, 07:04 PM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Thanks.

07-09-2014, 07:20 PM	#3
sab Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc Thanks. You're welcome! :-)

07-09-2014, 08:30 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jatrax Improved performance with filters and fringe correction. Nice to see improvements even if I have no idea what those are. My thoughts as well. I suspect that those features are related to in-camera JPEG editing...things I don't use. Steve

07-09-2014, 08:44 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by stevebrot My thoughts as well. I suspect that those features are related to in-camera JPEG editing...things I don't use. Steve Yes, diffraction correction only applies to JPEGs. It does work quite nicely though. There are some samples in this post: Pentax K-3 Firmware v1.10 Released - Firmware Updates - PF Blog 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:

07-09-2014, 09:08 PM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by derekkite Isn't the 1.0 to 1.1 an indication of new features? Except that they didn't do it for moire bracketing. Anything is possible but I doubt that is the case here. As far as I remember they have not made special jumps for features before, just incremented the number. And thinking about it I don't remember them skipping numbers before either, so who knows......

07-09-2014, 09:49 PM	#9
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Speculating here, but the same code base was worked over for the 645Z so maybe all the improvements and bug fixes that weren't specific to the hardware were ported to the K-3 firmware.

07-09-2014, 09:55 PM	#10
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Can anyone test to see if Debug menu is still accessible?

07-10-2014, 12:01 AM	#11
mactrash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: China Posts: 117	Just done a quick test Diffraction correction maybe ... mean added addition sharpness to JPG file only.

07-10-2014, 12:27 AM	#12
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	ISO bracketing in TAv sounds interesting for HDR/Exposure fushion. I wonder though whether merging shadow detail from a higher ISO shot with the same shutter speed/aperture (=more noise) would give better results than simply pushing the shadows (at the same cost of getting noisier shadows) in one single low ISO shot? Esp when shooting RAW? To be tested... But it sounds like an improvement that makes the TAv mode a more practical mode, and a more logical implementation of bracketing in that mode. Nice... Wim

07-10-2014, 12:43 AM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Somehow the install BIN-file doesn't work. Maybe my unpacking isn't good. Does someone have the BIN-file for me to download from a link?

07-10-2014, 07:35 AM	#14
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Ron, Are you using the mac or Win version? I have a PC but always download the Mac version as it is just a straight .zip file with the BIN inside. I have it and could put it in my dropbox account for you but I'm at work now, can do it tonight if no one else helps before then.

07-10-2014, 07:47 AM - 1 Like	#15
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Somehow the install BIN-file doesn't work. Maybe my unpacking isn't good. Does someone have the BIN-file for me to download from a link? Hey, Ron, do you need Windows or Mac version? I have Win, few hours ago I updated my K-3 without any problems. Let me know which version, and I'll send you BIN file via e-mail or GoogleDrive.