K3 Firmware v1.11 is up.

PiDicus Rex · 08-21-2014, 09:18 PM

Latest K-3 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

The automatic reset function - Mirror Flap fix maybe ?

K David · 08-21-2014, 09:33 PM

That automatic reset is interesting. It seems like it could lead to a lot of people saying 'I could have sworn I changed that setting.' It should help with some of the issues a few users have noted.

PiDicus Rex · 08-21-2014, 09:36 PM

This also means other camera firmware updates should be about to appear on the six month cycle Ricoh mentioned.

JinDesu · 08-21-2014, 09:50 PM

I don't know if it applies for mirror flap (had one over the weekend), but today I had my k-3 start firing oddly - shot one shot and it decided to take more shots without being on bracketing or anything. I had to remove the battery, and it reset itself to F4 and 1/50s when my settings prior were F2 and 1/125s. The images were saved and it wasn't fluttering the mirror so I don't think it's mirror flap, but this update sounds like it's intended to return the settings to what I had them before.

Might as well update now then.

**jbinpg** · 08-21-2014, 10:02 PM

Done. Thanks for the heads up.

kooks · 08-21-2014, 11:57 PM

Just installed it and will try it the upcoming days..

Let's see how it goes..

Unregistered User · 08-22-2014, 02:14 AM

Anyone that understands the writing? "...when detecting rarely occur abnormal motion of the sequence"

Added automatic reset function when detecting rarely occur abnormal motion of the sequence.
(When automatic reset function is operated, latest setting will be reset)

raider · 08-22-2014, 04:19 AM

Thanks Op for the headsup. I updated from v1.02. Will observe how this goes.

Ken Kelley · 08-22-2014, 11:59 AM

I'm a new K-3 owner. Got the email, went to the site, downloaded what I thought I needed and copied it to the SD card (the DCIM thing) and so on and so forth. Only problem is that when I put the card in Slot 1 and held the menu button down while turning the camera on the promised screen did not appear. So I'm still stuck with Version 1.0. What have I done wrong? Perhaps someone can guide me through the process. I have a Dell Inspiron laptop running Windows 7 if that's any help at all.

Parallax · 08-22-2014, 12:03 PM

Follow the instructions for extracting the file on your computer. When you transfer the .bin file to your card don't put the file in a folder. It has to be at the top level on the card.

Ken Kelley · 08-22-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Follow the instructions for extracting the file on your computer. When you transfer the .bin file to your card don't put the file in a folder. It has to be at the top level on the card.

Thanks. I have the file saved (fwdc220b.bin). Instructions I've found on a web search say to drag the file from where I've saved in to the E:/ drive where I have the card and that will put it in the root file. Is that a safe assumption? Sorry to be so dense but I've not done this before and I want to be sure before I do something stupid.

Murfy · 08-22-2014, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Ken Kelley

Thanks. I have the file saved (fwdc220b.bin). Instructions I've found on a web search say to drag the file from where I've saved in to the E:/ drive where I have the card and that will put it in the root file. Is that a safe assumption? Sorry to be so dense but I've not done this before and I want to be sure before I do something stupid.

I think so, just open up the drive to make sure, if you can see the file after you click on the drive once, then it is root folder. If you have to look for it, and open another folder, it needs to be moved. Then stick it in slot 1 of the camera, and turn on camera while holding menu button.

StarDust · 08-22-2014, 12:31 PM

Let's hope no new bugs appear. Shooting a wedding tomorrow. Did my first update since 1.0 with no apparent problems. Usually I'm an avid follower of if it ain't broke but I did it for the moire bracketing feature.

Wish me luck

Ken Kelley · 08-22-2014, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Murfy

I think so, just open up the drive to make sure, if you can see the file after you click on the drive once, then it is root folder. If you have to look for it, and open another folder, it needs to be moved. Then stick it in slot 1 of the camera, and turn on camera while holding menu button.

Got it. The .bin file is there when I open the card, however the DCIM folder is still evident above the desired file even though I just reformatted the card. Is that a problem?

Parallax · 08-22-2014, 12:36 PM

No, it shouldn't be a problem, but if you're worried about it just delete the folder then re-format the card in camera after the update.

08-21-2014, 09:18 PM	#1
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	K3 Firmware v1.11 is up. Latest K-3 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING The automatic reset function - Mirror Flap fix maybe ?

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08-21-2014, 09:33 PM	#2
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	That automatic reset is interesting. It seems like it could lead to a lot of people saying 'I could have sworn I changed that setting.' It should help with some of the issues a few users have noted.

08-21-2014, 09:36 PM	#3
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381 Original Poster	This also means other camera firmware updates should be about to appear on the six month cycle Ricoh mentioned.

08-21-2014, 09:50 PM	#4
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I don't know if it applies for mirror flap (had one over the weekend), but today I had my k-3 start firing oddly - shot one shot and it decided to take more shots without being on bracketing or anything. I had to remove the battery, and it reset itself to F4 and 1/50s when my settings prior were F2 and 1/125s. The images were saved and it wasn't fluttering the mirror so I don't think it's mirror flap, but this update sounds like it's intended to return the settings to what I had them before. Might as well update now then.

08-21-2014, 10:02 PM	#5
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Done. Thanks for the heads up.

08-21-2014, 11:57 PM	#6
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Just installed it and will try it the upcoming days.. Let's see how it goes..

08-22-2014, 02:14 AM	#7
Unregistered User Guest	Anyone that understands the writing? "...when detecting rarely occur abnormal motion of the sequence" Added automatic reset function when detecting rarely occur abnormal motion of the sequence. (When automatic reset function is operated, latest setting will be reset)

08-22-2014, 04:19 AM	#8
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Thanks Op for the headsup. I updated from v1.02. Will observe how this goes.

08-22-2014, 11:59 AM	#9
Ken Kelley New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 7	I'm a new K-3 owner. Got the email, went to the site, downloaded what I thought I needed and copied it to the SD card (the DCIM thing) and so on and so forth. Only problem is that when I put the card in Slot 1 and held the menu button down while turning the camera on the promised screen did not appear. So I'm still stuck with Version 1.0. What have I done wrong? Perhaps someone can guide me through the process. I have a Dell Inspiron laptop running Windows 7 if that's any help at all.

08-22-2014, 12:03 PM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Follow the instructions for extracting the file on your computer. When you transfer the .bin file to your card don't put the file in a folder. It has to be at the top level on the card.

08-22-2014, 12:18 PM	#11
Ken Kelley New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 7	Originally posted by Parallax Follow the instructions for extracting the file on your computer. When you transfer the .bin file to your card don't put the file in a folder. It has to be at the top level on the card. Thanks. I have the file saved (fwdc220b.bin). Instructions I've found on a web search say to drag the file from where I've saved in to the E:/ drive where I have the card and that will put it in the root file. Is that a safe assumption? Sorry to be so dense but I've not done this before and I want to be sure before I do something stupid.

08-22-2014, 12:24 PM	#12
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by Ken Kelley Thanks. I have the file saved (fwdc220b.bin). Instructions I've found on a web search say to drag the file from where I've saved in to the E:/ drive where I have the card and that will put it in the root file. Is that a safe assumption? Sorry to be so dense but I've not done this before and I want to be sure before I do something stupid. I think so, just open up the drive to make sure, if you can see the file after you click on the drive once, then it is root folder. If you have to look for it, and open another folder, it needs to be moved. Then stick it in slot 1 of the camera, and turn on camera while holding menu button.

08-22-2014, 12:31 PM	#13
StarDust Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 400	Let's hope no new bugs appear. Shooting a wedding tomorrow. Did my first update since 1.0 with no apparent problems. Usually I'm an avid follower of if it ain't broke but I did it for the moire bracketing feature. Wish me luck

08-22-2014, 12:34 PM	#14
Ken Kelley New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 7	Originally posted by Murfy I think so, just open up the drive to make sure, if you can see the file after you click on the drive once, then it is root folder. If you have to look for it, and open another folder, it needs to be moved. Then stick it in slot 1 of the camera, and turn on camera while holding menu button. Got it. The .bin file is there when I open the card, however the DCIM folder is still evident above the desired file even though I just reformatted the card. Is that a problem?

08-22-2014, 12:36 PM	#15
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	No, it shouldn't be a problem, but if you're worried about it just delete the folder then re-format the card in camera after the update.