New K-3 firmware has a bug

Time Traveller · 04-16-2015, 07:39 AM

Same problem here. I have updated three K-3s, and they all have the same bug that turns the LCD screen on (dark blue) when focusing. The question now is whether the bug has an influence on other camera functions. I've taken a number of images with one of the cameras, and it seems to work flawlessly. But I can't be sure it does. Pentax/Ricoh has now got themselves a big problem. Apart from an issue with quality control confidence in the company will probably be weakened. If they want to avoid an escape away from the brand, they must immediately tell Pentax K-3 worldwide users how and when the problem will be solved.

Kunzite · 04-16-2015, 07:44 AM

Software has bugs. It can't be avoided.

derekkite · 04-16-2015, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Software has bugs. It can't be avoided.

Indeed. Now to see how quickly they respond.

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 07:59 AM

I could be a bug, or the specs on the new K3 MKII embedded in the code...

Mistral75 · 04-16-2015, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Time Traveller

Same problem here. I have updated three K-3s, and they all have the same bug that turns the LCD screen on (dark blue) when focusing.
(...)

Originally posted by Stavri

I could be a bug, or the specs on the new K3 MKII embedded in the code...

Indeed: that's one calls a 'blueprint'.

**jatrax** · 04-16-2015, 08:38 AM

But this is only an issue if the info screen was turned off correct? If it is in normal display mode there is no issue? Or do I misunderstand?

Time Traveller · 04-16-2015, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

But this is only an issue if the info screen was turned off correct? If it is in normal display mode there is no issue? Or do I misunderstand?

In 'normal display' the screen turns off when focusing - and when the screen is turned off it turns on when focusing. I allways use the camera with a turned off screen, so I don't know if it is to turn off in 'normal mode'. Perhaps somebody else knows?
Best regards

philbaum · 04-16-2015, 10:01 AM

I'm glad to see that Ricoh came out with a firmware upgrade to the K3. Cheers Ricoh!

Bug doesn't sound that big of a deal and will soon be fixed. Tempest in a teapot, IMO.

shiner · 04-16-2015, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by philbaum

I'm glad to see that Ricoh came out with a firmware upgrade to the K3. Cheers Ricoh!

Bug doesn't sound that big of a deal and will soon be fixed. Tempest in a teapot, IMO.

Indeed. Doesn't affect my usual practices, and I have faith that they will fix it ASAP, because Ricoh rocks. However, I wouldn't turn down a complimentary FF body, perhaps in silver, as a small compensation.

Franc · 04-16-2015, 10:26 AM

i had to figure out what the bug was about, it doesn't bother my type of shooting. It turns of when i'm pressing the buttons and thats the way i like it.

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 12:23 PM

My K3 has been such a good sport till now that I started to believe it's impervious to all issues....perhaps I'll install this latest firmware to test its immunity..

r0ckstarr · 04-16-2015, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Time Traveller

Pentax/Ricoh has now got themselves a big problem.

This is a tiny problem that can be fixed with another firmware release. Hoya/Pentax on the other hand.....

SpecialK · 04-16-2015, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Software has bugs. It can't be avoided.

Ones that poke you in the eye should have been detected.

tava · 04-16-2015, 11:02 PM

Is there a way to go around the bug?
Is the LCD always illuminated when you half press the button?

If the LCD is illuminated with all sorts of settings, the test team should have noticed the bug.

biz-engineer · 04-17-2015, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by tava

Is there a way to go around the bug?

Is there any benefit to update from 1.11 to 1.20 if we don't have the HD DFA*70-200 or HD DFA 150-450 or cheapo 18-50 ?

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04-16-2015, 07:39 AM	#16
Time Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 105	Same problem here. I have updated three K-3s, and they all have the same bug that turns the LCD screen on (dark blue) when focusing. The question now is whether the bug has an influence on other camera functions. I've taken a number of images with one of the cameras, and it seems to work flawlessly. But I can't be sure it does. Pentax/Ricoh has now got themselves a big problem. Apart from an issue with quality control confidence in the company will probably be weakened. If they want to avoid an escape away from the brand, they must immediately tell Pentax K-3 worldwide users how and when the problem will be solved.

04-16-2015, 07:44 AM	#17
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Software has bugs. It can't be avoided.

04-16-2015, 07:48 AM	#18
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by Kunzite Software has bugs. It can't be avoided. Indeed. Now to see how quickly they respond.

04-16-2015, 07:59 AM	#19
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	I could be a bug, or the specs on the new K3 MKII embedded in the code...

04-16-2015, 08:26 AM	#20
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Time Traveller Same problem here. I have updated three K-3s, and they all have the same bug that turns the LCD screen on (dark blue) when focusing. (...) Originally posted by Stavri I could be a bug, or the specs on the new K3 MKII embedded in the code... Indeed: that's one calls a 'blueprint'.

04-16-2015, 08:38 AM	#21
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	But this is only an issue if the info screen was turned off correct? If it is in normal display mode there is no issue? Or do I misunderstand?

04-16-2015, 09:20 AM	#22
Time Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 105	Originally posted by jatrax But this is only an issue if the info screen was turned off correct? If it is in normal display mode there is no issue? Or do I misunderstand? In 'normal display' the screen turns off when focusing - and when the screen is turned off it turns on when focusing. I allways use the camera with a turned off screen, so I don't know if it is to turn off in 'normal mode'. Perhaps somebody else knows? Best regards

04-16-2015, 10:01 AM	#23
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	I'm glad to see that Ricoh came out with a firmware upgrade to the K3. Cheers Ricoh! Bug doesn't sound that big of a deal and will soon be fixed. Tempest in a teapot, IMO.

04-16-2015, 10:16 AM	#24
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by philbaum I'm glad to see that Ricoh came out with a firmware upgrade to the K3. Cheers Ricoh! Bug doesn't sound that big of a deal and will soon be fixed. Tempest in a teapot, IMO. Indeed. Doesn't affect my usual practices, and I have faith that they will fix it ASAP, because Ricoh rocks. However, I wouldn't turn down a complimentary FF body, perhaps in silver, as a small compensation.

04-16-2015, 10:26 AM	#25
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	i had to figure out what the bug was about, it doesn't bother my type of shooting. It turns of when i'm pressing the buttons and thats the way i like it.

04-16-2015, 12:23 PM	#26
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	My K3 has been such a good sport till now that I started to believe it's impervious to all issues....perhaps I'll install this latest firmware to test its immunity..

04-16-2015, 09:09 PM	#27
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Time Traveller Pentax/Ricoh has now got themselves a big problem. This is a tiny problem that can be fixed with another firmware release. Hoya/Pentax on the other hand.....

04-16-2015, 09:46 PM	#28
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Quote: Software has bugs. It can't be avoided. Ones that poke you in the eye should have been detected.

04-16-2015, 11:02 PM	#29
tava New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19	Is there a way to go around the bug? Is the LCD always illuminated when you half press the button? If the LCD is illuminated with all sorts of settings, the test team should have noticed the bug.

04-17-2015, 12:08 AM	#30
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,245	Originally posted by tava Is there a way to go around the bug? Is there any benefit to update from 1.11 to 1.20 if we don't have the HD DFA*70-200 or HD DFA 150-450 or cheapo 18-50 ?