new K-3 comes with latest firmware 1.11

aleonx3 · 12-01-2014, 11:21 AM

I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts?

JinDesu · 12-01-2014, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts?

I'll wildly guess it's partly due to the 1.11 firmware reducing the mirror flap issue - Ricoh may just be doing it to prevent more complaints on that problem. It's a good thing anyways.

radeon7750 · 12-01-2014, 11:27 AM

My K-3, bought in October 2014, also came with Firmware v1.11 preinstalled. There was even a notice about this firmware inside the box. Nice move from RICOH, IMO, it saved me the trouble of updating the camera. Especially because firmware update v1.13 PERMANENTLY BRICKED my K7.........

stevebrot · 12-01-2014, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts?

That makes sense. I think you pretty well covered it.

Have fun with and enjoy your new camera.

Steve

FantasticMrFox · 12-01-2014, 11:42 AM

According to the serial number my K3 was produced in June or July (checked it weeks ago, can't remember exactly), I ordered it mid-October and it came with a small note saying that the latest firmware (v1.11) had been installed.

aleonx3 · 12-01-2014, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

According to the serial number my K3 was produced in June or July (checked it weeks ago, can't remember exactly), I ordered it mid-October and it came with a small note saying that the latest firmware (v1.11) had been installed.

You can always check your camera's manufacture date from the EXIF data in the photo; I use PhotoME (free download).

FantasticMrFox · 12-01-2014, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

You can always check your camera's manufacture date from the EXIF data in the photo; I use PhotoME (free download).

That's what I did.

K David · 12-01-2014, 12:35 PM

When I bought my K-7 in 2010 it had the latest firmware available then. Why wouldn't cameras ship new with the latest firmware? It literally adds zero time to the production process and benefits customers.

FantasticMrFox · 12-01-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by K David

When I bought my K-7 in 2010 it had the latest firmware available then. Why wouldn't cameras ship new with the latest firmware? It literally adds zero time to the production process and benefits customers.

Because they may be produced, get the latest firmware, then get shipped to retailers and lie around in a warehouse or on a shop shelf for months. Meanwhile, new firmwares are being released and no one will take the camera from the shelf and give it an update before a customer buys it

As I said, I bought mine in October but it was produced in June or July - it still had the latest firmware, but I don't know when that firmware came out.

Doundounba · 12-01-2014, 12:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Not only did my new K-3 - which I received yesterday - come with FW 1.11, but according to the PF Shutter Count and Manufacture Date tool, it was manufactured on 2014:10:20. It came off the assembly line only five weeks ago!

So much for those who think Ricoh is clearing old stock...

aleonx3 · 12-01-2014, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Doundounba

Not only did my new K-3 - which I received yesterday - come with FW 1.11, but according to the PF Shutter Count and Manufacture Date tool, it was manufactured on 2014:10:20. It came off the assembly line only five weeks ago!

So much for those who think Ricoh is clearing old stock...

Me too.. just checked mine... manufactured on the same day. Did you update on the database here in the forum (I just did)?
I like the fact that they are willing to lower the price and put the them into the hands of the people who can appreciate the beauty and finely crafted equipment.

**beachgardener** · 12-01-2014, 10:35 PM

Great stuff, keep this thread going with models and serial numbers, the K-3 needs more good news stories

aleonx3 · 12-02-2014, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Great stuff, keep this thread going with models and serial numbers, the K-3 needs more good news stories

I also like the fact that the battery included in the package has a manufacture date as well. The battery D-LI90 included in the k-3 has a sticker date of 201408.

LoneWolf · 12-02-2014, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts?

A policy which I think Apple should be following given the cost of their products. I approached a salesman in my local Apple Store and asked him to confirm that I would have Yosemite installed as the operating system in a 21.5'' iMac that I am looking to buy. He indicated that whether I got Maverick or Yosemite was pure chance. He further added, after enquiring, that they did not have facilities to perform the upgrade for those who felt uncomfortable about doing it at home. It was implied that asking for the actual version of the operating loaded in the computer to checked before purchase was No No!

Yes, doing a major upgrade of a brand new computer's operating system is in theory straight forward but it is always potentially risky, particularly when performed by a relative tyro. As result I have decided to put off my purchase until I can reasonably certain that I will get Yosemite. Its not good enough! I think Apple, as result of their dominance in lifestyle products such as tablets and phones, are starting to get careless about the home computer base. Ricoh on the other hand seem to be going the other way with their photographic products (flashing LED's apart!) so well done Ricoh.

gastch · 12-02-2014, 01:12 PM

I got mine 3 weeks ago now I think and it was made in April. It came with the old firmware which I have since updated to 1.11

12-01-2014, 11:21 AM	#1
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	new K-3 comes with latest firmware 1.11 I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts?

12-01-2014, 11:42 AM	#5
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	According to the serial number my K3 was produced in June or July (checked it weeks ago, can't remember exactly), I ordered it mid-October and it came with a small note saying that the latest firmware (v1.11) had been installed. Last edited by FantasticMrFox; 12-01-2014 at 11:48 AM.

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12-01-2014, 11:25 AM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by aleonx3 I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts? I'll wildly guess it's partly due to the 1.11 firmware reducing the mirror flap issue - Ricoh may just be doing it to prevent more complaints on that problem. It's a good thing anyways.

12-01-2014, 11:27 AM	#3
radeon7750 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Romania Posts: 96	My K-3, bought in October 2014, also came with Firmware v1.11 preinstalled. There was even a notice about this firmware inside the box. Nice move from RICOH, IMO, it saved me the trouble of updating the camera. Especially because firmware update v1.13 PERMANENTLY BRICKED my K7.........

12-01-2014, 11:27 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aleonx3 I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts? That makes sense. I think you pretty well covered it. Have fun with and enjoy your new camera. Steve

12-01-2014, 12:22 PM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996 Original Poster	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox According to the serial number my K3 was produced in June or July (checked it weeks ago, can't remember exactly), I ordered it mid-October and it came with a small note saying that the latest firmware (v1.11) had been installed. You can always check your camera's manufacture date from the EXIF data in the photo; I use PhotoME (free download).

12-01-2014, 12:31 PM	#7
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by aleonx3 You can always check your camera's manufacture date from the EXIF data in the photo; I use PhotoME (free download). That's what I did.

12-01-2014, 12:35 PM	#8
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	When I bought my K-7 in 2010 it had the latest firmware available then. Why wouldn't cameras ship new with the latest firmware? It literally adds zero time to the production process and benefits customers.

12-01-2014, 12:45 PM	#9
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by K David When I bought my K-7 in 2010 it had the latest firmware available then. Why wouldn't cameras ship new with the latest firmware? It literally adds zero time to the production process and benefits customers. Because they may be produced, get the latest firmware, then get shipped to retailers and lie around in a warehouse or on a shop shelf for months. Meanwhile, new firmwares are being released and no one will take the camera from the shelf and give it an update before a customer buys it As I said, I bought mine in October but it was produced in June or July - it still had the latest firmware, but I don't know when that firmware came out.

12-01-2014, 12:50 PM - 2 Likes	#10
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Not only did my new K-3 - which I received yesterday - come with FW 1.11, but according to the PF Shutter Count and Manufacture Date tool, it was manufactured on 2014:10:20. It came off the assembly line only five weeks ago! So much for those who think Ricoh is clearing old stock...

12-01-2014, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#11
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996 Original Poster	Originally posted by Doundounba Not only did my new K-3 - which I received yesterday - come with FW 1.11, but according to the PF Shutter Count and Manufacture Date tool, it was manufactured on 2014:10:20. It came off the assembly line only five weeks ago! So much for those who think Ricoh is clearing old stock... Me too.. just checked mine... manufactured on the same day. Did you update on the database here in the forum (I just did)? I like the fact that they are willing to lower the price and put the them into the hands of the people who can appreciate the beauty and finely crafted equipment.

12-01-2014, 10:35 PM	#12
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Great stuff, keep this thread going with models and serial numbers, the K-3 needs more good news stories

12-02-2014, 12:50 PM	#13
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996 Original Poster	Originally posted by beachgardener Great stuff, keep this thread going with models and serial numbers, the K-3 needs more good news stories I also like the fact that the battery included in the package has a manufacture date as well. The battery D-LI90 included in the k-3 has a sticker date of 201408.

12-02-2014, 01:03 PM	#14
LoneWolf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 141	Originally posted by aleonx3 I don't recall getting the latest firmware on camera when purchased new, since when has that changed aside from K-3 which I have just received (bought in Black Friday sale). I think this is great move on Ricoh's part, for example, if one purchases new camera with older firmware, that means, it would be new from 'old' stock. Comments and thoughts? A policy which I think Apple should be following given the cost of their products. I approached a salesman in my local Apple Store and asked him to confirm that I would have Yosemite installed as the operating system in a 21.5'' iMac that I am looking to buy. He indicated that whether I got Maverick or Yosemite was pure chance. He further added, after enquiring, that they did not have facilities to perform the upgrade for those who felt uncomfortable about doing it at home. It was implied that asking for the actual version of the operating loaded in the computer to checked before purchase was No No! Yes, doing a major upgrade of a brand new computer's operating system is in theory straight forward but it is always potentially risky, particularly when performed by a relative tyro. As result I have decided to put off my purchase until I can reasonably certain that I will get Yosemite. Its not good enough! I think Apple, as result of their dominance in lifestyle products such as tablets and phones, are starting to get careless about the home computer base. Ricoh on the other hand seem to be going the other way with their photographic products (flashing LED's apart!) so well done Ricoh.

12-02-2014, 01:12 PM	#15
gastch Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nackawic NB Canada Posts: 73	I got mine 3 weeks ago now I think and it was made in April. It came with the old firmware which I have since updated to 1.11