New Firmware Released

**aslyfox** · 04-16-2021, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by nonpigliounoshoot

I have k70 and FA 31, I have no problems, why should I do this?

Quote:

Downloads : Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-70 digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.12 for PENTAX K-70.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

Changes to V1.12
Optimized focus operation for new lenses HD PENTAX-FA 31 mm F1.8 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 43 mm F1.9 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 77 mm F1.8 Limited lenses and smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8AL limited, smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9AL limited and smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8AL limited lenses.
Improved stability for general performance.

Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

is the official word

**Belnan** · 04-16-2021, 03:45 AM

No update for my little K5. Oh well

**aslyfox** · 04-16-2021, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Belnan

No update for my little K5. Oh well

there is no need to improve perfection perhaps

nonpigliounoshoot · 04-16-2021, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

is the official word

eleventh commandment?

I'll think about it...

**tabz** · 04-16-2021, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

I upgraded my K-3 yesterday and I feel the AF more accurate than before. I've tested the FA trio and DA*55. All of them are improved in AF accuracy. I think that this upgrade applies to all speed lens over f2. This is the biggest improvment regarding AF on my K-3 so far.

taktoon · 04-16-2021, 05:57 AM - **1 Like**

Need to try various AF configurations on K-70 and K-1 with this new firmware. But in general i think the biggest firmware improvements I have when I buy new camera (even with 1.00 firmware installed).

mbukal · 04-16-2021, 10:30 AM

I am very interested is there any new algorithm for the old hardware on K1 in the latest 1.54 upgrade so that other FA lenses (not just enrollment for New Limited) have improved AFS and AFC,
I have successfully replaced the old 1.53 software with a new 1.54 but I do not have Limitetd lenses to compare with my modest range of F and FA and Tokina atx pro sv lenses,
I tried FA80-320 / 4.5-5.6 at 320/9 with ISO 400 at 1/600 in combination with AF540FGZll in HSS, everything worked normally and I didn't notice any changes considering the new 1.54 software, I also tried from F50 / 1.7 to 50/2 at 1/50 with ISO400 and everything worked normally and I didn't notice any changes, I did rehearsals in the room at the table to make sure that the software upgrade was successful

Last edited by mbukal; 04-16-2021 at 10:38 AM.

**Cerebum** · 04-16-2021, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I think it would be appropriate after the camera has been out longer perhaps. Which features did you think might work in the KP?

Auto focus algorithms would be nice

I don't expect them to work miracles but all goodies are gratefully accepted 😁

---------- Post added 16-04-21 at 12:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I’m going to do this to my k-3 and KP this weekend.

Me too

**FozzFoster** · 04-16-2021, 12:05 PM

Everyone's comments on the improved performance! Very exciting! I remember seeing in the development videos that the K-3 III would have improved tracking 'even with lenses previously not believed to be good at tracking'.
I wonder if this is referring to that specifically?

**Cerebum** · 04-16-2021, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Fuji body updates are tiny and incremental. The K-3 iii is a completely different camera, so I doubt the KP will be capable of supporting many, if any, of its new features.

Ah well when the X-T4 came out the X-T3 got a huge update which included some pretty nifty AF upgrades 😁

**FozzFoster** · 04-16-2021, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Ah well when the X-T4 came out the X-T3 got a huge update which included some pretty nifty AF upgrades ��

It doesn't sound like the K-3 III has a separate dedicated focusing module (I believe the D500 does), so perhaps these AF features are indeed possible with a firmware update (?)

suedepede · 04-16-2021, 02:16 PM

Great information!

**Cerebum** · 04-16-2021, 02:30 PM

ok, thats the KP done is it me or is it starting up a little faster? oh @uncleVanya faster start up times, i would like that too

**AgentL** · 04-16-2021, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

ok, thats the KP done is it me or is it starting up a little faster? oh @uncleVanya faster start up times, i would like that too

Ooh, I hope so!

wiseman · 04-17-2021, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by bxf

I keep notes of some of my activities and experience with my laptop. One of my notes is this:

If Windows says SD card is write-protected when it is not, move the Lock switch on the card part way between Lock and Unlock.

Thanks bxf, I'll give that a try.

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04-16-2021, 03:42 AM	#76
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by nonpigliounoshoot I have k70 and FA 31, I have no problems, why should I do this? Quote: Downloads : Firmware Update Thank you for using a PENTAX K-70 digital camera. RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.12 for PENTAX K-70. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. Changes to V1.12 Optimized focus operation for new lenses HD PENTAX-FA 31 mm F1.8 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 43 mm F1.9 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 77 mm F1.8 Limited lenses and smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8AL limited, smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9AL limited and smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8AL limited lenses. Improved stability for general performance. Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING is the official word

04-16-2021, 03:45 AM	#77
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	No update for my little K5. Oh well

04-16-2021, 03:46 AM - 1 Like	#78
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Belnan No update for my little K5. Oh well there is no need to improve perfection perhaps

04-16-2021, 03:53 AM	#79
nonpigliounoshoot Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 735	Originally posted by aslyfox Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING is the official word eleventh commandment? I'll think about it...

04-16-2021, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#80
tabz Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 42	I upgraded my K-3 yesterday and I feel the AF more accurate than before. I've tested the FA trio and DA*55. All of them are improved in AF accuracy. I think that this upgrade applies to all speed lens over f2. This is the biggest improvment regarding AF on my K-3 so far.

04-16-2021, 05:57 AM - 1 Like	#81
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Need to try various AF configurations on K-70 and K-1 with this new firmware. But in general i think the biggest firmware improvements I have when I buy new camera (even with 1.00 firmware installed).

04-16-2021, 10:30 AM	#82
mbukal Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: zagreb Posts: 668	I am very interested is there any new algorithm for the old hardware on K1 in the latest 1.54 upgrade so that other FA lenses (not just enrollment for New Limited) have improved AFS and AFC, I have successfully replaced the old 1.53 software with a new 1.54 but I do not have Limitetd lenses to compare with my modest range of F and FA and Tokina atx pro sv lenses, I tried FA80-320 / 4.5-5.6 at 320/9 with ISO 400 at 1/600 in combination with AF540FGZll in HSS, everything worked normally and I didn't notice any changes considering the new 1.54 software, I also tried from F50 / 1.7 to 50/2 at 1/50 with ISO400 and everything worked normally and I didn't notice any changes, I did rehearsals in the room at the table to make sure that the software upgrade was successful Last edited by mbukal; 04-16-2021 at 10:38 AM.

04-16-2021, 12:00 PM	#83
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by UncleVanya I think it would be appropriate after the camera has been out longer perhaps. Which features did you think might work in the KP? Auto focus algorithms would be nice I don't expect them to work miracles but all goodies are gratefully accepted 😁 ---------- Post added 16-04-21 at 12:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by UncleVanya I’m going to do this to my k-3 and KP this weekend. Me too

04-16-2021, 12:05 PM	#84
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Everyone's comments on the improved performance! Very exciting! I remember seeing in the development videos that the K-3 III would have improved tracking 'even with lenses previously not believed to be good at tracking'. I wonder if this is referring to that specifically?

04-16-2021, 12:05 PM	#85
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Fuji body updates are tiny and incremental. The K-3 iii is a completely different camera, so I doubt the KP will be capable of supporting many, if any, of its new features. Ah well when the X-T4 came out the X-T3 got a huge update which included some pretty nifty AF upgrades 😁

04-16-2021, 12:09 PM - 1 Like	#86
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum Ah well when the X-T4 came out the X-T3 got a huge update which included some pretty nifty AF upgrades �� It doesn't sound like the K-3 III has a separate dedicated focusing module (I believe the D500 does), so perhaps these AF features are indeed possible with a firmware update (?)

04-16-2021, 02:16 PM	#87
suedepede New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20	Great information!

04-16-2021, 02:30 PM	#88
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	ok, thats the KP done is it me or is it starting up a little faster? oh @uncleVanya faster start up times, i would like that too

04-16-2021, 05:25 PM	#89
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Originally posted by Cerebum ok, thats the KP done is it me or is it starting up a little faster? oh @uncleVanya faster start up times, i would like that too Ooh, I hope so!

04-17-2021, 01:23 AM	#90
wiseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peachtree City, Georgia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	Originally posted by bxf I keep notes of some of my activities and experience with my laptop. One of my notes is this: If Windows says SD card is write-protected when it is not, move the Lock switch on the card part way between Lock and Unlock. Thanks bxf, I'll give that a try.