New Firmware Released

thibs · 04-19-2021, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Kobie

Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already...
Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses
At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update.

Ow, thanks for that.
It makes sense if they changed quite some things.

thibs · 04-19-2021, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by mlt

Not unexpected if they tweaked the af algorithims.

Indeed but I probably wouldn't have thought about that.

**Kobie** · 04-19-2021, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by thibs

Ow, thanks for that.
It makes sense if they changed quite some things.

No problem! It's just one of those often overlooked things. Figured I'd mention it to save some people a headache.

stevebrot · 04-19-2021, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Kobie

No problem! It's just one of those often overlooked things. Figured I'd mention it to save some people a headache.

I wondered about that. Thanks for the head's up.

Steve

**Cerebum** · 04-19-2021, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Kobie

Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already...
Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses
At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update.

Nooooooo.

Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all?

I just checked my K3, it had lost the info, my KP however, AF fine tune was set to off but when I switched it to three the settings were there. I guess I still need to check all my lenses though just in case the algorithm has changed! My wife will be delighted

apoupko · 04-19-2021, 10:41 AM

Anyone notice any performance differences with the new FW that are not lens related?

**WRB** · 04-19-2021, 11:20 AM

Thank you. Got 2 to do.

**rogerstg** · 04-19-2021, 11:30 AM - **1 Like**

AF fine adjustment didn't change on my KP, but I'll probably check if any lenses need their AF tuning adjusted.

---------- Post added 04-19-21 at 02:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Cerebum

Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all?

The Dot Tune method is pretty quick.

Phyllis · 04-19-2021, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

I just purchased a gently used K-1 and have it updated. Really hate to see no updates for the K-S2 though.

**Kobie** · 04-19-2021, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by apoupko

Anyone notice any performance differences with the new FW that are not lens related?

The only non lens related improvement I noticed is live view with face detect. It does seem to be better at tracking.

Jeff · 04-19-2021, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Nooooooo.

Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all?

I just checked my K3, it had lost the info, my KP however, AF fine tune was set to off but when I switched it to three the settings were there. I guess I still need to check all my lenses though just in case the algorithm has changed! My wife will be delighted

i had the same reaction! Just checked my K-1 and the fine adjustment of -9 for the fat 50 is still there. Phew..!

3by2 · 04-19-2021, 01:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kobie

Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already...
Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses
At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update.

Good reminder. My settings on the KP appear to have been retained, it even retained my menu position, however I will do a quick check of the AF, I was wanting to re-check the 15 Ltd anyhow.

Ed Winchester · 04-19-2021, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Looks like many cameras are getting a firmware update available on April 15 2021 which includes:

"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."

RICOH IMAGING

PENTAX K-1 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.54)
PENTAX K-1 Mark II FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.20)
PENTAX KP FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.30)
PENTAX K-70 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.12)
PENTAX K-3 II FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.11)
PENTAX K-3 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.42)

I wonder if we will see the K-3 III firmware added soon too.

Thank you for this, I’ll get on it tonight.

**robbiec** · 04-19-2021, 02:34 PM

Bet they didn't rest the firmware with DA*s converted to screwdrive

bencoskater · 04-19-2021, 03:33 PM

I've never lost my configurations after updates I performed on my K-1.

04-19-2021, 11:38 AM	#145
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by apoupko Anyone notice any performance differences with the new FW that are not lens related? The only non lens related improvement I noticed is live view with face detect. It does seem to be better at tracking. Last edited by Kobie; 04-19-2021 at 11:44 AM.

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04-19-2021, 08:35 AM	#136
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Kobie Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already... Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update. Ow, thanks for that. It makes sense if they changed quite some things.

04-19-2021, 08:36 AM	#137
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by mlt Not unexpected if they tweaked the af algorithims. Indeed but I probably wouldn't have thought about that.

04-19-2021, 09:55 AM - 1 Like	#138
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by thibs Ow, thanks for that. It makes sense if they changed quite some things. No problem! It's just one of those often overlooked things. Figured I'd mention it to save some people a headache.

04-19-2021, 10:01 AM	#139
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kobie No problem! It's just one of those often overlooked things. Figured I'd mention it to save some people a headache. I wondered about that. Thanks for the head's up. Steve

04-19-2021, 10:11 AM	#140
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Kobie Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already... Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update. Nooooooo. Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all? I just checked my K3, it had lost the info, my KP however, AF fine tune was set to off but when I switched it to three the settings were there. I guess I still need to check all my lenses though just in case the algorithm has changed! My wife will be delighted

04-19-2021, 10:41 AM	#141
apoupko New Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1	Anyone notice any performance differences with the new FW that are not lens related?

04-19-2021, 11:20 AM	#142
WRB Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 117	Thank you. Got 2 to do.

04-19-2021, 11:30 AM - 1 Like	#143
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	AF fine adjustment didn't change on my KP, but I'll probably check if any lenses need their AF tuning adjusted. ---------- Post added 04-19-21 at 02:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Cerebum Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all? The Dot Tune method is pretty quick.

04-19-2021, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#144
Phyllis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tennessee Photos: Albums Posts: 181	I just purchased a gently used K-1 and have it updated. Really hate to see no updates for the K-S2 though.

04-19-2021, 12:07 PM	#146
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Originally posted by Cerebum Nooooooo. Anyone have a golden calibration method that takes no time at all? I just checked my K3, it had lost the info, my KP however, AF fine tune was set to off but when I switched it to three the settings were there. I guess I still need to check all my lenses though just in case the algorithm has changed! My wife will be delighted i had the same reaction! Just checked my K-1 and the fine adjustment of -9 for the fat 50 is still there. Phew..!

04-19-2021, 01:08 PM - 1 Like	#147
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Originally posted by Kobie Just a quick point.. Not sure if it's been mentioned already... Don't forget to re-do any AF fine adjustments for your lenses At least for me on my K-3, all my settings were reset back to zero after doing the firmware update. Good reminder. My settings on the KP appear to have been retained, it even retained my menu position, however I will do a quick check of the AF, I was wanting to re-check the 15 Ltd anyhow.

04-19-2021, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#148
Ed Winchester New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 10	Originally posted by FozzFoster Looks like many cameras are getting a firmware update available on April 15 2021 which includes: "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." RICOH IMAGING PENTAX K-1 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.54) PENTAX K-1 Mark II FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.20) PENTAX KP FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.30) PENTAX K-70 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.12) PENTAX K-3 II FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.11) PENTAX K-3 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.42) I wonder if we will see the K-3 III firmware added soon too. Thank you for this, I’ll get on it tonight.

04-19-2021, 02:34 PM	#149
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Bet they didn't rest the firmware with DA*s converted to screwdrive

04-19-2021, 03:33 PM	#150
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	I've never lost my configurations after updates I performed on my K-1.