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**sinus007** · 12-08-2013, 03:29 PM

Hi,
I just got K-3. Really excited. One problem - have to learn a lot of new tricks. But it's good exercise for my brain.
So far, I've got a couple of questions.
The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck?
How to check the current f/w version? I tried the usual hold Menu during power-up - doesn't work.
Thanks in advance,

**jatrax** · 12-08-2013, 03:38 PM

Firmware version is now in the menu "Wrench #4" last option.

Charger cord sounds weird, just checked and mine is 72" long.

lister6520 · 12-08-2013, 03:42 PM

My charger cord is 60".

To check firmware version go to the 'wrench' menu 4. The last item: "Firmware info / Options"

elliott · 12-08-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by sinus007

The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck?

Is it possible you got a grey market one that was supposed to go to another country and the retailer swapped the cord for a US one?

p38arover · 12-08-2013, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by lister6520

My charger cord is 60"

5 ft.

Originally posted by jatrax

Charger cord sounds weird, just checked and mine is 72" long.

6 ft.

Originally posted by sinus007

The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in.

Just multiply it by 12!

**sinus007** · 12-08-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by elliott

Is it possible you got a grey market one that was supposed to go to another country and the retailer swapped the cord for a US one?

Hi,
That was my suspicion, too.
Is there a way to verify it? what would be the negative side if it's actually grey market K-3?

Thanks again,

drugal · 12-08-2013, 06:47 PM

I think the only downside is the lack of an official pentax warranty.

**Sailor** · 12-08-2013, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by sinus007

Hi,
That was my suspicion, too.
Is there a way to verify it? what would be the negative side if it's actually grey market K-3?

Thanks again,

Who sold you the camera? Maybe you should ask them . . . . .

Jer

**Schraubstock** · 12-09-2013, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by sinus007

The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in.

Thank god for that. I hate these long cables. I travel a lot and I find it a pain to roll up these "springy" cables every time I pack. I have made a study of this at all the different places I go to and found I never need a cable longer than 240-300mm (1"). I used to roll up the cable and put a valcro band around it. Then I noticed I never completely unrolled the cable but only ever used about 250-300mm of it with the rest remaining valcroed up. I said to myself what do I need the long cable for if I never unroll it completely. So I have shortened a cable (cutting, soldering and araldite it back together agin) to a length of some 250mm. I took a cable with an American type plug for this as I find in international travel the American plug is the smallest and easiest to use with adapters. (From my Australian point of view.)

Now I just chuck the charger cable in my bag, no need to roll it up. I always look for ways to travel lighter and pack things easier.

Greetings

p38arover · 12-09-2013, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

never need a cable longer than 240-300mm (1").

Umm, 12", not 1".

(Well, more accurately, 9-1/2" to 12").

**Schraubstock** · 12-09-2013, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

Umm, 12", not 1".

(Well, more accurately, 9-1/2" to 12").

Oops

Bugger, another brain fade. I'm getting worried.

IchabodCrane · 12-09-2013, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by sinus007

Hi,
I just got K-3. Really excited. One problem - have to learn a lot of new tricks. But it's good exercise for my brain.
So far, I've got a couple of questions.
The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck?
How to check the current f/w version? I tried the usual hold Menu during power-up - doesn't work.
Thanks in advance,

Umm, would that be a "sinus headache"?

**sinus007** · 12-09-2013, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Umm, would that be a "sinus headache"?

Hi,
I'd rather have K-3 headache than sinus headache. Also, for the latter you use pain killer, for the former - pentax forums.

alwaysmichellerene · 12-09-2013, 06:34 PM

Just take the card out & read from that… those cords are wonky anyway-- my k-r developed a loose connection pretty quickly from using the stupid thing. I don't use them anymore.

**crewl1** · 12-09-2013, 06:57 PM

Ha ha ha this thread is getting confused/confusing

I'm getting a headache from it.

12-08-2013, 03:29 PM	#1
sinus007 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	New headache Hi, I just got K-3. Really excited. One problem - have to learn a lot of new tricks. But it's good exercise for my brain. So far, I've got a couple of questions. The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck? How to check the current f/w version? I tried the usual hold Menu during power-up - doesn't work. Thanks in advance,

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12-08-2013, 03:38 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Firmware version is now in the menu "Wrench #4" last option. Charger cord sounds weird, just checked and mine is 72" long.

12-08-2013, 03:42 PM	#3
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	My charger cord is 60". To check firmware version go to the 'wrench' menu 4. The last item: "Firmware info / Options"

12-08-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by sinus007 The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck? Is it possible you got a grey market one that was supposed to go to another country and the retailer swapped the cord for a US one?

12-08-2013, 03:59 PM	#5
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by lister6520 My charger cord is 60" 5 ft. Originally posted by jatrax Charger cord sounds weird, just checked and mine is 72" long. 6 ft. Originally posted by sinus007 The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Just multiply it by 12!

12-08-2013, 05:56 PM	#6
sinus007 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292 Original Poster	Originally posted by elliott Is it possible you got a grey market one that was supposed to go to another country and the retailer swapped the cord for a US one? Hi, That was my suspicion, too. Is there a way to verify it? what would be the negative side if it's actually grey market K-3? Thanks again,

12-08-2013, 06:47 PM	#7
drugal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit suburbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	I think the only downside is the lack of an official pentax warranty.

12-08-2013, 07:05 PM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by sinus007 Hi, That was my suspicion, too. Is there a way to verify it? what would be the negative side if it's actually grey market K-3? Thanks again, Who sold you the camera? Maybe you should ask them . . . . . Jer

12-09-2013, 01:15 AM	#9
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by sinus007 The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Thank god for that. I hate these long cables. I travel a lot and I find it a pain to roll up these "springy" cables every time I pack. I have made a study of this at all the different places I go to and found I never need a cable longer than 240-300mm (1"). I used to roll up the cable and put a valcro band around it. Then I noticed I never completely unrolled the cable but only ever used about 250-300mm of it with the rest remaining valcroed up. I said to myself what do I need the long cable for if I never unroll it completely. So I have shortened a cable (cutting, soldering and araldite it back together agin) to a length of some 250mm. I took a cable with an American type plug for this as I find in international travel the American plug is the smallest and easiest to use with adapters. (From my Australian point of view.) Now I just chuck the charger cable in my bag, no need to roll it up. I always look for ways to travel lighter and pack things easier. Greetings

12-09-2013, 04:09 AM	#10
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Schraubstock never need a cable longer than 240-300mm (1"). Umm, 12", not 1". (Well, more accurately, 9-1/2" to 12").

12-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#11
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by p38arover Umm, 12", not 1". (Well, more accurately, 9-1/2" to 12"). Oops Bugger, another brain fade. I'm getting worried.

12-09-2013, 04:21 PM	#12
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by sinus007 Hi, I just got K-3. Really excited. One problem - have to learn a lot of new tricks. But it's good exercise for my brain. So far, I've got a couple of questions. The cord for the battery charger is about 5-6 in. Is Ricoh saving on copper or it's just my luck? How to check the current f/w version? I tried the usual hold Menu during power-up - doesn't work. Thanks in advance, Umm, would that be a "sinus headache"?

12-09-2013, 04:50 PM	#13
sinus007 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292 Original Poster	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Umm, would that be a "sinus headache"? Hi, I'd rather have K-3 headache than sinus headache. Also, for the latter you use pain killer, for the former - pentax forums.

12-09-2013, 06:34 PM	#14
alwaysmichellerene Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Western Washington Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Just take the card out & read from that… those cords are wonky anyway-- my k-r developed a loose connection pretty quickly from using the stupid thing. I don't use them anymore.

12-09-2013, 06:57 PM	#15
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Ha ha ha this thread is getting confused/confusing I'm getting a headache from it.

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