K-1 Firmware UPDATE: v1.42

**RobA_Oz** · 09-14-2017, 02:09 PM

The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place.

I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5.

mee · 09-14-2017, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by tgchan

1-step closer to some major updates (hopefully ;p)

That's a positive thought. Perhaps this paves the way to the other firmware goodies...

**monochrome** · 09-14-2017, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

I wonder how long till someone comments that they have noticed an improvement in their auto focus after the update?

I have some sugar pills to help with that.

**monochrome** · 09-14-2017, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by Brumtaffy

...couldn't figure why my .bin file wasn't being recognised. Then I realised the file extraction was happening automatically on my Mac, and as I still had the 1.4 file from last year in my downloads folder, my Mac was automatically renaming the new one. Doh!

Interesting the .bin files have the same name for different firmware versions...

All set to go now, but don't make my mistake, clear out your downloads folder

I extract each FW Update into its own named subfolder. I can thus downdate FW if necessary.

**clackers** · 09-14-2017, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

It's running a bit faster now and I think it makes my battery last longer!

(Oh wait, I thought this was an iPhone system software upgrade thread. Never mind.)

That's funny!

They will also have done the usual software engineer's thing of sneaking in other bug fixes that hadn't been tested or even developed when 1.41 shipped.

kooks · 09-14-2017, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place.

I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5.

Totally..

IMO Ricoh could have so much potential with this camera if they keep adding features, that's a way to keep the camera alive meanwhile a new FF is release

**gaweidert** · 09-14-2017, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place.

I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5.

That is the protocol.

bxf · 09-14-2017, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I wonder how long till someone comments that they have noticed an improvement in their auto focus after the update?

I don't know if I'm the first to notice, but there is a definite, significant improvement. And I don't even own a K-1!

**c.a.m** · 09-14-2017, 06:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

It's very odd. Since doing the firmware update, when I have my lens cap on and take a picture I get a really dark noisy image -- regardless of what I'm pointing the camera at!

Indeed, that is strange behaviour. Try Pixel Shift or a faster shutter speed.

Wheatfield · 09-14-2017, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by roksonne

Underwhelming describes my feeling about this firmware update rather well.

You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons?

---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by kooks

Totally..

IMO Ricoh could have so much potential with this camera if they keep adding features, that's a way to keep the camera alive meanwhile a new FF is release

It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision.

biz-engineer · 09-14-2017, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision.

Absolutely (unless the camera makers would change their business model to sell software licenses instead of hardware).

**RobA_Oz** · 09-14-2017, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons?

---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ----------

It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision.

A new version of the K-1, with hardware improvements that can't be replicated in a firmware upgrade is one thing, such as with the K-3/K-3ii, but an entirely new model that sits above the K-1 is quite another. I would expect the latter will precede the revamped K-1, so both a new body and continued firmware feature development for the present one are likely, not to mention desirable, both from a user and a sales perspective.

awscreo · 09-14-2017, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons?

---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ----------

It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision.

How do olympus/fuji/panasonic do it then? Why making existing clients happy (which would boost loyalty), or stepping up from the normal (old) dslr tactics (new bodies with new features) is a bad thing?

There are limits to firmware upgrades, but I think magic lantern and milc producing companies showed that it is possible to further develop a product and extend its life span and general interest towards said product.

derekkite · 09-14-2017, 09:15 PM

Anyone know the specific bug that is fixed by this release?

**jbinpg** · 09-14-2017, 10:41 PM

No, and I doubt we will ever find out. Perhaps a corner case they thought nobody would hit that ended up being a sore point anyway.

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09-14-2017, 02:09 PM	#31
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place. I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5.

09-14-2017, 02:10 PM	#32
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by tgchan 1-step closer to some major updates (hopefully ;p) That's a positive thought. Perhaps this paves the way to the other firmware goodies...

09-14-2017, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#33
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Rondec I wonder how long till someone comments that they have noticed an improvement in their auto focus after the update? I have some sugar pills to help with that.

09-14-2017, 03:45 PM	#34
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Brumtaffy ...couldn't figure why my .bin file wasn't being recognised. Then I realised the file extraction was happening automatically on my Mac, and as I still had the 1.4 file from last year in my downloads folder, my Mac was automatically renaming the new one. Doh! Interesting the .bin files have the same name for different firmware versions... All set to go now, but don't make my mistake, clear out your downloads folder I extract each FW Update into its own named subfolder. I can thus downdate FW if necessary.

09-14-2017, 04:07 PM	#35
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Quicksand It's running a bit faster now and I think it makes my battery last longer! (Oh wait, I thought this was an iPhone system software upgrade thread. Never mind.) That's funny! They will also have done the usual software engineer's thing of sneaking in other bug fixes that hadn't been tested or even developed when 1.41 shipped.

09-14-2017, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#36
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place. I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5. Totally.. IMO Ricoh could have so much potential with this camera if they keep adding features, that's a way to keep the camera alive meanwhile a new FF is release

09-14-2017, 04:32 PM	#37
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The lesson seems to be that we shouldn't expect too much when the version number only increments the second decimal place. I imagine something more exciting will appear in v1.5. That is the protocol.

09-14-2017, 05:42 PM	#38
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Rondec I wonder how long till someone comments that they have noticed an improvement in their auto focus after the update? I don't know if I'm the first to notice, but there is a definite, significant improvement. And I don't even own a K-1!

09-14-2017, 06:00 PM - 1 Like	#39
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Rondec It's very odd. Since doing the firmware update, when I have my lens cap on and take a picture I get a really dark noisy image -- regardless of what I'm pointing the camera at! Indeed, that is strange behaviour. Try Pixel Shift or a faster shutter speed.

09-14-2017, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#40
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by roksonne Underwhelming describes my feeling about this firmware update rather well. You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons? ---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by kooks Totally.. IMO Ricoh could have so much potential with this camera if they keep adding features, that's a way to keep the camera alive meanwhile a new FF is release It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision.

09-14-2017, 08:39 PM	#41
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by Wheatfield It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision. Absolutely (unless the camera makers would change their business model to sell software licenses instead of hardware).

09-14-2017, 08:39 PM	#42
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Wheatfield You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons? ---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ---------- It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision. A new version of the K-1, with hardware improvements that can't be replicated in a firmware upgrade is one thing, such as with the K-3/K-3ii, but an entirely new model that sits above the K-1 is quite another. I would expect the latter will precede the revamped K-1, so both a new body and continued firmware feature development for the present one are likely, not to mention desirable, both from a user and a sales perspective.

09-14-2017, 09:01 PM	#43
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by Wheatfield You'd be impressed if your camera bricked because you inadvertently pushed the magic combination of buttons? ---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 09:08 PM ---------- It seems to me that releasing a new model with new features would be a sounder sales decision. How do olympus/fuji/panasonic do it then? Why making existing clients happy (which would boost loyalty), or stepping up from the normal (old) dslr tactics (new bodies with new features) is a bad thing? There are limits to firmware upgrades, but I think magic lantern and milc producing companies showed that it is possible to further develop a product and extend its life span and general interest towards said product.

09-14-2017, 09:15 PM	#44
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Anyone know the specific bug that is fixed by this release?

09-14-2017, 10:41 PM	#45
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	No, and I doubt we will ever find out. Perhaps a corner case they thought nobody would hit that ended up being a sore point anyway.