Firmware 1.01

esancho · 12-19-2013, 02:21 AM

Thank you very much. Everything is ok.

**wizofoz** · 12-19-2013, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

1. Extract bin file from zipped download.
2. Copy bin file to root directory of SD card (*not* inside DCIM folder).
3. Turn off K-3.
4. Place SD card in one of two card slots. Remove the other card (if using both slots) to make it easier for the camera to figure things out.
5. Hold MENU button down while turning on camera.
6. K-3 will recognize bin file and give you a prompt to upgrade firmware. Up arrow to START and press OK button to perform upgrade.
7. K-3 will signal when upgrade is complete and turn the camera off.

Note that if K-3 detects there is not sufficient power in the camera, it will not let the upgrade proceed to protect against bricking the camera. Remember to delete the bin file from the SD card after upgrade is finished.

Jack

I just updated, but I had to use slot 1, it did not work using slot 2.

**ak_kiwi** · 12-19-2013, 02:32 AM

"Improved performance of continuous shooting when using phase-matching autofocus"

Certainly seems a bit more zippy getting a continuous focus locks now

**ak_kiwi** · 12-19-2013, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Same here, now when are we going to get that version of firmware that makes the operator a better photographer??????????

I was hoping for the implementation of the warning beep that goes off when you put the view finder up to one's eye with the lense cap still on. (or maybe it should just utter a Homer Simpson "Doh"!)

**G_Money** · 12-19-2013, 04:42 AM

Battery grip problem still present.

**LaurenOE** · 12-19-2013, 06:33 AM - **2 Likes**

It's a little freaky with this update.

When you load the update, the camera with flash "Loading" and if you miss the "complete" and the blinking SD card light by a second, the camera will just go blank.

In the past, the update would "blink complete" for as long as it took until you turned off the camera.

I put my one K3 down, and looked away and did something, and almost freaked because it was just a black screen when I came back.

Good thing I had another K3 where I actually watched the process.

So don't freak if you miss the "complete".

peterjcb · 12-19-2013, 06:44 AM

one of the advantages to being on the forum is that you immediately know about firmware updates.
...that was easy & painless

**G_Money** · 12-19-2013, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

So don't freak if you miss the "complete".

Thanks for corroborating that. I wasn't paying attention, saw the blank screen, and thought that I had bricked my camera.

**LaurenOE** · 12-19-2013, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by G_Money

Thanks for corroborating that. I wasn't paying attention, saw the blank screen, and thought that I had bricked my camera.

Yup. Me too.

On the first K3 I waited about 10 minutes to be sure everything was complete.
On the second K3 I watched and the update was pretty quick.

Shame on them for not giving some kind of update screen or keeping around the "complete".

My guess is there are going to be quite a few people freaked about this.

klkitchens · 12-19-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by G_Money

Battery grip problem still present.

Which is what?

Towing · 12-19-2013, 07:40 AM

Do you think they have improved the performance of AF in video mode?

**G_Money** · 12-19-2013, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by klkitchens

Which is what?

With both batteries in, the camera will not power on reliably after having been off about 20 minutes. Removing the battery from the camera and only using the battery in the grip will power up the camera every time. I was hoping this was a firmware issue.

RonHendriks1966 · 12-19-2013, 08:24 AM

I did not explode, and not yet any problems found for firmware things.

BeetleStuff · 12-19-2013, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Yup. Me too.

On the first K3 I waited about 10 minutes to be sure everything was complete.
On the second K3 I watched and the update was pretty quick.

Shame on them for not giving some kind of update screen or keeping around the "complete".

My guess is there are going to be quite a few people freaked about this.

Got me as well - I sat around for 15 to 20 minutes going will I or wont I turn the thing off.
They no longer include a read me instruction file with the download as well.

DogLover · 12-19-2013, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by BeetleStuff

They no longer include a read me instruction file with the download as well.

No, but all the instructions are on the download page, so it's not really needed anyway.

12-19-2013, 06:33 AM - 2 Likes	#21
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	It's a little freaky with this update. When you load the update, the camera with flash "Loading" and if you miss the "complete" and the blinking SD card light by a second, the camera will just go blank. In the past, the update would "blink complete" for as long as it took until you turned off the camera. I put my one K3 down, and looked away and did something, and almost freaked because it was just a black screen when I came back. Good thing I had another K3 where I actually watched the process. So don't freak if you miss the "complete". Last edited by LaurenOE; 12-19-2013 at 07:30 AM.

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12-19-2013, 02:21 AM	#16
esancho Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 55	Thank you very much. Everything is ok.

12-19-2013, 02:24 AM	#17
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by jbinpg 1. Extract bin file from zipped download. 2. Copy bin file to root directory of SD card (not inside DCIM folder). 3. Turn off K-3. 4. Place SD card in one of two card slots. Remove the other card (if using both slots) to make it easier for the camera to figure things out. 5. Hold MENU button down while turning on camera. 6. K-3 will recognize bin file and give you a prompt to upgrade firmware. Up arrow to START and press OK button to perform upgrade. 7. K-3 will signal when upgrade is complete and turn the camera off. Note that if K-3 detects there is not sufficient power in the camera, it will not let the upgrade proceed to protect against bricking the camera. Remember to delete the bin file from the SD card after upgrade is finished. Jack I just updated, but I had to use slot 1, it did not work using slot 2.

12-19-2013, 02:32 AM	#18
ak_kiwi Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. Posts: 328	"Improved performance of continuous shooting when using phase-matching autofocus" Certainly seems a bit more zippy getting a continuous focus locks now

12-19-2013, 02:39 AM	#19
ak_kiwi Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. Posts: 328	Originally posted by eaglem Same here, now when are we going to get that version of firmware that makes the operator a better photographer?????????? I was hoping for the implementation of the warning beep that goes off when you put the view finder up to one's eye with the lense cap still on. (or maybe it should just utter a Homer Simpson "Doh"!)

12-19-2013, 04:42 AM	#20
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Battery grip problem still present.

12-19-2013, 06:44 AM	#22
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	one of the advantages to being on the forum is that you immediately know about firmware updates. ...that was easy & painless

12-19-2013, 07:11 AM	#23
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by LaurenOE So don't freak if you miss the "complete". Thanks for corroborating that. I wasn't paying attention, saw the blank screen, and thought that I had bricked my camera.

12-19-2013, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#24
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by G_Money Thanks for corroborating that. I wasn't paying attention, saw the blank screen, and thought that I had bricked my camera. Yup. Me too. On the first K3 I waited about 10 minutes to be sure everything was complete. On the second K3 I watched and the update was pretty quick. Shame on them for not giving some kind of update screen or keeping around the "complete". My guess is there are going to be quite a few people freaked about this.

12-19-2013, 07:28 AM	#25
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Originally posted by G_Money Battery grip problem still present. Which is what?

12-19-2013, 07:40 AM	#26
Towing Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Beauceville, Québec Posts: 15 Original Poster	Do you think they have improved the performance of AF in video mode?

12-19-2013, 08:20 AM	#27
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by klkitchens Which is what? With both batteries in, the camera will not power on reliably after having been off about 20 minutes. Removing the battery from the camera and only using the battery in the grip will power up the camera every time. I was hoping this was a firmware issue.

12-19-2013, 08:24 AM	#28
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I did not explode, and not yet any problems found for firmware things.

12-19-2013, 08:43 AM	#29
BeetleStuff New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: The Rock, NSW Posts: 24	Originally posted by LaurenOE Yup. Me too. On the first K3 I waited about 10 minutes to be sure everything was complete. On the second K3 I watched and the update was pretty quick. Shame on them for not giving some kind of update screen or keeping around the "complete". My guess is there are going to be quite a few people freaked about this. Got me as well - I sat around for 15 to 20 minutes going will I or wont I turn the thing off. They no longer include a read me instruction file with the download as well.

12-19-2013, 09:11 AM	#30
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by BeetleStuff They no longer include a read me instruction file with the download as well. No, but all the instructions are on the download page, so it's not really needed anyway.