K-1 Mark II firmware update 1.02

OoKU · 05-23-2018, 06:22 PM - **1 Like**

Latest PENTAX K-1 Mark II Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-1 Mark II digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for PENTAX K-1 Mark II.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.02

Improved stability for general performance.
Caution

Only PENTAX K-1 Mark II users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-1 Mark II

Name PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Registered name k1II_v102.zip (zip type 8,941 Kbytes)
Applied product PENTAX K1 Mark II
To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.
Updated firmware file For Mac and windows : zip type
Release date 2018/05/24
Copy right RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
How to check version

[1] Turn ON the camera.
[2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
[3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 4] menu screen.
[4] Select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.
The firmware version for camera is displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen.
Preparation of update

Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
USB cable 2.0)
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
Fully charged battery (D-LI90)
*Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI90)
If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period.

Download the updated firmware file

For Windows/Macintosh : k1II_v102.zip 8,941Kbytes, zip type
Updating Procedure

Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
Fwdc240b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc240b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer.
Insert the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
nsert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera (slot 1) and close card cover.
Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
"Updates the camera firmware" appears in the LCD monitor.
Ver: 1.01→1.02　will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller to select "Start" and press the "OK" button.
"NOW LOADING" appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts.
Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before the update is completed.
When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
Remove the update SD card from the camera.
*Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
[Caution]
When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.

This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX K-1 Mark II
This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.

Not a Number · 05-23-2018, 06:33 PM

Thanks for alerting us.

Now let the usually whining begin...

**clickclick** · 05-23-2018, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Thanks for alerting us.

Now let the usually whining begin...

Why, where's the K-1 firmware update that gives us hand held pixel shift?.....

or

Why can't I turn off the accelerator chip?

I'd like to think this will cover all bases and we won't have anymore (of that whining sutff).

jimr-pdx · 05-23-2018, 07:00 PM - **1 Like**

Do "stability" improvements enhance SR?

**clickclick** · 05-23-2018, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Do "stability" improvements enhance SR?

I'll go with that!

C_Jones · 05-23-2018, 08:08 PM

Thanks OoKU.

C_Jones · 05-23-2018, 09:21 PM

I just completed my firmware update. It looks like the Japan site is the only one that contains the update file so far.

Kelvin 5500 · 05-23-2018, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

Latest PENTAX K-1 Mark II Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

Thanks very much for posting.

Dennis

D1N0 · 05-24-2018, 03:34 AM

Somebody already try it on the K-1? probably won't install lest it bricks it...

Sandy Hancock · 05-24-2018, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Somebody already try it on the K-1? probably won't install lest it bricks it...

I'm NOT going there....

Kunzite · 05-24-2018, 04:55 AM

It would brick the camera - different hardware - you could check if the firmware is recognized by the camera but if it is, don't proceed further.

MJKoski · 05-25-2018, 08:48 AM

No issues after upgrading. Did not notice any performance related changes but then again, I have not been digging deep after the upgrade.

**gaweidert** · 05-31-2018, 06:45 AM

I doubt that it would brick the K1 because the file name is different. The K1 firmware would be looking for a different file name to start the upgrade.

K1 firmware file is named fwdc228b.bin.
K1-II firmware file is named fwdc240b.bin.

The name of the firmware file never changes for a specific model. Otherwise you could load K5 firmware into a K1 etc.

D1N0 · 05-31-2018, 06:59 AM - **4 Likes**

so you could simply rename the file and brick it anyway?

Igor123 · 05-31-2018, 09:01 AM

I doubt a simple file name change would suffice...I'd guess there is at least some id info in the file, but if done at least half-a**ed or better they would at least have a complete file hash checksum in there, so if even a single byte of the file or name is changed, it won't load. (But this is just assumptions from a software dev, but then again they make cameras and not software primarliy so I may very well be wrong and it's very lazy coding...).

Then again I'm a bit surprised that people think even if it could be loaded, that I would actually work when there's different hardware in there as well..

05-23-2018, 06:22 PM - 1 Like	#1
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	K-1 Mark II firmware update 1.02 Latest PENTAX K-1 Mark II Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Thank you for using a PENTAX K-1 Mark II digital camera. RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for PENTAX K-1 Mark II. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. Changes to V1.02 Improved stability for general performance. Caution Only PENTAX K-1 Mark II users are permitted to download the firmware update. PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-1 Mark II Name PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-1 Mark II Registered name k1II_v102.zip (zip type 8,941 Kbytes) Applied product PENTAX K1 Mark II To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right. Updated firmware file For Mac and windows : zip type Release date 2018/05/24 Copy right RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. How to check version [1] Turn ON the camera. [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen. [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 4] menu screen. [4] Select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right. The firmware version for camera is displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen. Preparation of update Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more) USB cable 2.0) If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer. SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot. If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer. Fully charged battery (D-LI90) Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI90) If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period. Download the updated firmware file For Windows/Macintosh : k1II_v102.zip 8,941Kbytes, zip type Updating Procedure Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software. The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. Fwdc240b.bin: This is the updated firmware. Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc240b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card. If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer. Insert the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off. nsert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera (slot 1) and close card cover. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button. "Updates the camera firmware" appears in the LCD monitor. Ver: 1.01→1.02　will be displayed. Press the four-way controller to select "Start" and press the "OK" button. "NOW LOADING" appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts. Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before the update is completed. When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off. Remove the update SD card from the camera. Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version]. [Caution] When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file. If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first. This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX K-1 Mark II This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software. You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.

05-23-2018, 10:46 PM	#8
Kelvin 5500 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 98	Originally posted by OoKU Latest PENTAX K-1 Mark II Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Thanks very much for posting. Dennis Attached Images Last edited by Kelvin 5500; 05-27-2018 at 11:29 AM.

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05-23-2018, 06:33 PM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Thanks for alerting us. Now let the usually whining begin...

05-23-2018, 06:44 PM - 1 Like	#3
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Not a Number Thanks for alerting us. Now let the usually whining begin... Why, where's the K-1 firmware update that gives us hand held pixel shift?..... or Why can't I turn off the accelerator chip? I'd like to think this will cover all bases and we won't have anymore (of that whining sutff).

05-23-2018, 07:00 PM - 1 Like	#4
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Do "stability" improvements enhance SR?

05-23-2018, 07:02 PM	#5
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Do "stability" improvements enhance SR? I'll go with that!

05-23-2018, 08:08 PM	#6
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Thanks OoKU.

05-23-2018, 09:21 PM	#7
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	I just completed my firmware update. It looks like the Japan site is the only one that contains the update file so far.

05-24-2018, 03:34 AM	#9
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Somebody already try it on the K-1? probably won't install lest it bricks it...

05-24-2018, 03:47 AM	#10
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by D1N0 Somebody already try it on the K-1? probably won't install lest it bricks it... I'm NOT going there....

05-24-2018, 04:55 AM	#11
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It would brick the camera - different hardware - you could check if the firmware is recognized by the camera but if it is, don't proceed further.

05-25-2018, 08:48 AM	#12
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	No issues after upgrading. Did not notice any performance related changes but then again, I have not been digging deep after the upgrade.

05-31-2018, 06:45 AM	#13
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I doubt that it would brick the K1 because the file name is different. The K1 firmware would be looking for a different file name to start the upgrade. K1 firmware file is named fwdc228b.bin. K1-II firmware file is named fwdc240b.bin. The name of the firmware file never changes for a specific model. Otherwise you could load K5 firmware into a K1 etc.

05-31-2018, 06:59 AM - 4 Likes	#14
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	so you could simply rename the file and brick it anyway?

05-31-2018, 09:01 AM	#15
Igor123 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	I doubt a simple file name change would suffice...I'd guess there is at least some id info in the file, but if done at least half-a**ed or better they would at least have a complete file hash checksum in there, so if even a single byte of the file or name is changed, it won't load. (But this is just assumptions from a software dev, but then again they make cameras and not software primarliy so I may very well be wrong and it's very lazy coding...). Then again I'm a bit surprised that people think even if it could be loaded, that I would actually work when there's different hardware in there as well..