New Firmware Released

RobSpain · 04-17-2021, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by wiseman

I had to connect my KP to my PC with a USB cable to copy the update file onto the SD card. The firmware update performed correctly.

My question is whether anyone was able to copy the update fine onto the SD card by inserting the card into a PC or laptop. My PC and laptop (both windows 10) would not copy the file onto the SD card stating that the card was write protected. Yes, the slider on the SD card was in the unlock position.

Anyhow, I did get my camera updated, but I would like to know why the SD card seems to only be writable while in the camera.

Thanks for any help!

I managed it ok on my K-70 inserting the card into my laptop (Windows 10). Was able to copy the update file to the root directory. I then formatted the card in-camera to remove the 'update' file.

Pentaxke · 04-17-2021, 02:21 AM

Following. I am on the fence: being someone from the more conservative kind (at least for things like that - don't fix it if it ain't broken,) I will wait to upgrade my K-3 and K1 Mk1,5 until I am certain there are no bugs introduced with the new firmware.

3by2 · 04-17-2021, 02:22 AM

It's probably my imagination but the DFA 100WR on the KP seems a tadge snappier, I'll take imagined snappier though, feelgood is everything.

**robbiec** · 04-17-2021, 04:22 AM - **2 Likes**

I wonder is there a quiet unsung engineering hero back in Japan reading through this thread with a satisfied smile on his face looking back on maybe 6 months worth of work? I hope so, and salute you

@ricoh-imaging - perhaps this would be a great challenge video | easy enough to improve AF algorithms with newer processors and faster hardware, the genius here is to improve the legacy stack in parallel, both cameras and lens and should be applauded.

antipattern · 04-17-2021, 05:53 AM

I did a quick before/after comparison and I can confirm - the autofocus of the my SMC-Pentax FA77 seems to be much snappier and locks on better to the subjects. I haven't had the lens for long enough to take it on a proper shoot, but when I took it on a walk I always felt it was a little unreliable and indecisive when focussing. That seems to have changed now.

mtkeller · 04-17-2021, 06:12 AM

Guess I should give my K-70 the upgrade this weekend.

house · 04-17-2021, 07:11 AM

hmm I forgot about my legacy stable of Pentaxes. They should be updated as well. Can leave anyone behind.

thibs · 04-17-2021, 07:45 AM

I'll try to find some time and report if anything changed with my lenses (including Tammy 70-200/2.8)
If algorithms changed for various lenses, who knows ...

**barondla** · 04-17-2021, 08:08 AM

I'll update my cameras and try to see if there's any improvement. Fascinating that they can improve cameras after purchase.

Thanks,
barondla

**TwoUptons** · 04-17-2021, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

Following. I am on the fence: being someone from the more conservative kind (at least for things like that - don't fix it if it ain't broken,) I will wait to upgrade my K-3 and K1 Mk1,5 until I am certain there are no bugs introduced with the new firmware.

So far my K1 "1.5" seems fine with the new firmware... and I had been slack and skipped at least the last update...

But don't go looking for "1.5" firmware

-Eric

Pentaxke · 04-17-2021, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

So far my K1 "1.5" seems fine with the new firmware... and I had been slack and skipped at least the last update...

But don't go looking for "1.5" firmware

-Eric

It is a tongue-in-cheek expression to say I upgraded my K1 (as you will be well aware.)

Thanks Eric!

**Belnan** · 04-17-2021, 10:39 AM

I wonder if super resolution is completely software based. That would be a nice surprise from pentax if the could add it to my K3 in a firmware update.

**Cerebum** · 04-17-2021, 01:07 PM

OK, that's my K3 updated. I love the way Pentax supports old cameras

reh321 · 04-17-2021, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Fascinating that they can improve cameras after purchase.

Not at all - when I worked with physical engineers, they considered what we did as a part of the device that was changeable.

**Larrymc** · 04-17-2021, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by 3by2

It's probably my imagination but the DFA 100WR on the KP seems a tadge snappier, I'll take imagined snappier though, feelgood is everything.

That only works for true believers!

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04-17-2021, 01:41 AM	#91
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 488	Originally posted by wiseman I had to connect my KP to my PC with a USB cable to copy the update file onto the SD card. The firmware update performed correctly. My question is whether anyone was able to copy the update fine onto the SD card by inserting the card into a PC or laptop. My PC and laptop (both windows 10) would not copy the file onto the SD card stating that the card was write protected. Yes, the slider on the SD card was in the unlock position. Anyhow, I did get my camera updated, but I would like to know why the SD card seems to only be writable while in the camera. Thanks for any help! I managed it ok on my K-70 inserting the card into my laptop (Windows 10). Was able to copy the update file to the root directory. I then formatted the card in-camera to remove the 'update' file.

04-17-2021, 02:21 AM	#92
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476	Following. I am on the fence: being someone from the more conservative kind (at least for things like that - don't fix it if it ain't broken,) I will wait to upgrade my K-3 and K1 Mk1,5 until I am certain there are no bugs introduced with the new firmware.

04-17-2021, 02:22 AM	#93
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	It's probably my imagination but the DFA 100WR on the KP seems a tadge snappier, I'll take imagined snappier though, feelgood is everything.

04-17-2021, 04:22 AM - 2 Likes	#94
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	I wonder is there a quiet unsung engineering hero back in Japan reading through this thread with a satisfied smile on his face looking back on maybe 6 months worth of work? I hope so, and salute you @ricoh-imaging - perhaps this would be a great challenge video \| easy enough to improve AF algorithms with newer processors and faster hardware, the genius here is to improve the legacy stack in parallel, both cameras and lens and should be applauded.

04-17-2021, 05:53 AM	#95
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	I did a quick before/after comparison and I can confirm - the autofocus of the my SMC-Pentax FA77 seems to be much snappier and locks on better to the subjects. I haven't had the lens for long enough to take it on a proper shoot, but when I took it on a walk I always felt it was a little unreliable and indecisive when focussing. That seems to have changed now.

04-17-2021, 06:12 AM	#96
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Guess I should give my K-70 the upgrade this weekend.

04-17-2021, 07:11 AM	#97
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	hmm I forgot about my legacy stable of Pentaxes. They should be updated as well. Can leave anyone behind.

04-17-2021, 07:45 AM	#98
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	I'll try to find some time and report if anything changed with my lenses (including Tammy 70-200/2.8) If algorithms changed for various lenses, who knows ...

04-17-2021, 08:08 AM	#99
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	I'll update my cameras and try to see if there's any improvement. Fascinating that they can improve cameras after purchase. Thanks, barondla

04-17-2021, 08:18 AM	#100
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	Originally posted by Pentaxke Following. I am on the fence: being someone from the more conservative kind (at least for things like that - don't fix it if it ain't broken,) I will wait to upgrade my K-3 and K1 Mk1,5 until I am certain there are no bugs introduced with the new firmware. So far my K1 "1.5" seems fine with the new firmware... and I had been slack and skipped at least the last update... But don't go looking for "1.5" firmware -Eric

04-17-2021, 08:49 AM	#101
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by TwoUptons So far my K1 "1.5" seems fine with the new firmware... and I had been slack and skipped at least the last update... But don't go looking for "1.5" firmware -Eric It is a tongue-in-cheek expression to say I upgraded my K1 (as you will be well aware.) Thanks Eric!

04-17-2021, 10:39 AM	#102
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	I wonder if super resolution is completely software based. That would be a nice surprise from pentax if the could add it to my K3 in a firmware update.

04-17-2021, 01:07 PM	#103
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	OK, that's my K3 updated. I love the way Pentax supports old cameras

04-17-2021, 01:43 PM	#104
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by barondla Fascinating that they can improve cameras after purchase. Not at all - when I worked with physical engineers, they considered what we did as a part of the device that was changeable.

04-17-2021, 02:03 PM	#105
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by 3by2 It's probably my imagination but the DFA 100WR on the KP seems a tadge snappier, I'll take imagined snappier though, feelgood is everything. That only works for true believers!