K-1 Firmware UPDATE: v1.42

Rickster · 09-15-2017, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

The cool thing is that since I don't use image transmitter 2, I don't need to update the firmware of my K1. Wish you all happy shooting. Regards.

Lots of bug fixes in there too! ;-) (and no, Ricoh wont elaborate)

Zygonyx · 09-15-2017, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by todd

I'd say an unfortunate finding. I like(d) being able to see the progress.

in fact just thinking about it, yes

Adam · 09-15-2017, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by Gerard_Dirks

I would like that Ricoh will spend also older Camera with Firmware Updates, not only for bugfixes but also for adding some features. e.g. Tethering for older Models or support of Image Transfer 2.0 to the K-5

I own all Camera (K-1, K-3, K-5iis & K-5), but I use my K-5 (not K-5iis) in combination with my Metz 76 MZ-5 HighEnd Flash, Support of this flash was stopped with the K-5ii)

Normal Ricoh stops with bringing new Firmware after 1 year afters it release. I expect from a HighEnd Product a longer period for new releases (it is the same with Smart Phones; Apple brings more 3-4 years new releases of the iOS, Android stops supoorting after 1 - 1 1/2 year.

The K-5 II is now 5 years old, so discontinuing support makes sense. It was nice when they added 55-300mm PLM support to the K-3 following user requests, even though they didn't do so originally. I think they're trying to do as much as possible in light of limited resources and business goals.

Originally posted by Gimbal

I just tried pixel shift and as I recall it the four pictures where displayed on the LCD as they where shot one by one, now the LCD is black until it's done. Not that I think it effects anything but at least something has changed... or maybe there is a setting for this?

If they changed this then it sounds like a performance optimization. Would be interesting to see if the gap between the shots has been reduced.

Edit: I'm running 1.40 and the images aren't showing, so it must have been changed earlier.

biz-engineer · 09-15-2017, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Edit: I'm running 1.40 and the images aren't showing, so it must have been changed earlier.

no it was always this way. when image preview is set , pixel shift displays the 4 frames, and when image preview is disabled the lcd stays dark during the pixel shift capture.

Zygonyx · 09-15-2017, 01:43 PM

OK, so it is selectable, my bad

Adam · 09-15-2017, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

no it was always this way. when image preview is set , pixel shift displays the 4 frames, and when image preview is disabled the lcd stays dark during the pixel shift capture.

Well that clears it up. Thanks- perfect!

mee · 09-15-2017, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

OK, so it is selectable, my bad

Your bad smile? Doesn't look too bad to me.

**sbh** · 09-15-2017, 04:16 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.)

Safari is snappier!!!

09-15-2017, 11:30 AM	#63
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Gerard_Dirks I would like that Ricoh will spend also older Camera with Firmware Updates, not only for bugfixes but also for adding some features. e.g. Tethering for older Models or support of Image Transfer 2.0 to the K-5 I own all Camera (K-1, K-3, K-5iis & K-5), but I use my K-5 (not K-5iis) in combination with my Metz 76 MZ-5 HighEnd Flash, Support of this flash was stopped with the K-5ii) Normal Ricoh stops with bringing new Firmware after 1 year afters it release. I expect from a HighEnd Product a longer period for new releases (it is the same with Smart Phones; Apple brings more 3-4 years new releases of the iOS, Android stops supoorting after 1 - 1 1/2 year. The K-5 II is now 5 years old, so discontinuing support makes sense. It was nice when they added 55-300mm PLM support to the K-3 following user requests, even though they didn't do so originally. I think they're trying to do as much as possible in light of limited resources and business goals. Originally posted by Gimbal I just tried pixel shift and as I recall it the four pictures where displayed on the LCD as they where shot one by one, now the LCD is black until it's done. Not that I think it effects anything but at least something has changed... or maybe there is a setting for this? If they changed this then it sounds like a performance optimization. Would be interesting to see if the gap between the shots has been reduced. Edit: I'm running 1.40 and the images aren't showing, so it must have been changed earlier. 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:

09-15-2017, 03:24 PM	#66
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by biz-engineer no it was always this way. when image preview is set , pixel shift displays the 4 frames, and when image preview is disabled the lcd stays dark during the pixel shift capture. Well that clears it up. Thanks- perfect! 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:

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09-15-2017, 11:02 AM	#61
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580	Originally posted by biz-engineer The cool thing is that since I don't use image transmitter 2, I don't need to update the firmware of my K1. Wish you all happy shooting. Regards. Lots of bug fixes in there too! ;-) (and no, Ricoh wont elaborate)

09-15-2017, 11:18 AM	#62
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by todd I'd say an unfortunate finding. I like(d) being able to see the progress. in fact just thinking about it, yes

09-15-2017, 12:23 PM	#64
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by Adam Edit: I'm running 1.40 and the images aren't showing, so it must have been changed earlier. no it was always this way. when image preview is set , pixel shift displays the 4 frames, and when image preview is disabled the lcd stays dark during the pixel shift capture.

09-15-2017, 01:43 PM	#65
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	OK, so it is selectable, my bad

09-15-2017, 03:27 PM - 1 Like	#67
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Zygonyx OK, so it is selectable, my bad Your bad smile? Doesn't look too bad to me.

09-15-2017, 04:16 PM	#68
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 849	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.) Safari is snappier!!!