New k3 1.21 firmware

kooks · 05-27-2015, 07:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Looks like the new firmware just came out.

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

Just updated my camera and everything looks normal now, back lid is gone... Dont know if they fixed or added some features besides the known LCD problem....

any bugs??

Last edited by kooks; 05-28-2015 at 12:34 AM.

**MJSfoto1956** · 05-27-2015, 07:41 PM

Just downloaded and installed without a hitch.
Will report back if it behaves better (or not!)

Michael

calsan · 05-27-2015, 07:45 PM

Thanks Kooks. Nice find.

**jbinpg** · 05-27-2015, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Kooks. Loaded and firing on all cylinders.

Finchj · 05-27-2015, 09:12 PM

No problems here either. I'll get a chance to test the supposed improved AF performance today at work. I could really have used it yesterday. I wonder if it would be worth converting my 50-135 to screw drive if it turns out the camera is trying harder.

HYS · 05-27-2015, 09:56 PM

From Ricoh-Pentax:

Changes to V1.21

Corrected – When status screen setting is set to [Display Off] and shutter button or AF button turn to off, back light of Monitor is light up on firmware version1.20.
Improved stability for general performance. *Contents of [Version 1.20] and earlier version will be also updated.

Paul the Sunman · 05-27-2015, 10:41 PM

No problems with the installation. All went smoothly. Interesting to note the modification date on the firmware (fwdc220b.bin) file: 12 May. They've been sitting on this a while (hopefully testing).

raider · 05-27-2015, 10:42 PM

Cool. I have not updated mine yet. Any improvement in AF speed, etc? I wonder what "general performance" means in this context...

rawr · 05-27-2015, 11:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by raider

Any improvement in AF speed, etc? I wonder what "general performance" means in this context...

AF speed does seem a little snappier, at least with the lens (18-135) I had on the K-3 at the time I loaded the firmware. Image playback of the DNG's also seems more sprightly. First impressions are positive.

raider · 05-27-2015, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by rawr

AF speed does seem a little snappier, at least with the lens (18-135) I had on the K-3 at the time I loaded the firmware. Image playback of the DNG's also seems more sprightly. First impressions are positive.

Thanks rawr. Looks like I have to find time to update tonight

kooks · 05-28-2015, 12:35 AM

I did a little quick test and i thiiiiink that AF is a little faster, cant tell for sure.. but might be.

I'll try some other lenses tomorrow at daylight and see how it goes. So far, its all good

Gimbal · 05-28-2015, 01:19 AM - **4 Likes**

Of course the AF is faster, it always is. No matter what the fimware actually fixes the AF get a little bit faster, or more accurate. Placebo anyone?

Samoht · 05-28-2015, 01:20 AM

Is the Pentax firmware localized in any way?
Have a K-3 bought in Sweden with Swedish menu's, can I install the FW from JP-site and still keep the localized menu's?

The FW-update aren't yet available at the Swedish Pentax/Ricoh site.

Unregistered User · 05-28-2015, 01:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Samoht

Is the Pentax firmware localized in any way?
Have a K-3 bought in Sweden with Swedish menu's, can I install the FW from JP-site and still keep the localized menu's?

The FW-update aren't yet available at the Swedish Pentax/Ricoh site.

Just download and install. I always get mine from Japan for my "Swedish" K-3

AdrianM · 05-28-2015, 02:04 AM

Works great, without the LCD lighting bug, and the focus buttons on my new 150-450 also now work. Woo hoo!!

05-27-2015, 07:05 PM - 2 Likes	#1
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	New k3 1.21 firmware Looks like the new firmware just came out. Latest K-3 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Just updated my camera and everything looks normal now, back lid is gone... Dont know if they fixed or added some features besides the known LCD problem.... any bugs?? Last edited by kooks; 05-28-2015 at 12:34 AM.

05-27-2015, 09:56 PM	#6
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	From Ricoh-Pentax: Changes to V1.21 Corrected – When status screen setting is set to [Display Off] and shutter button or AF button turn to off, back light of Monitor is light up on firmware version1.20. Improved stability for general performance. *Contents of [Version 1.20] and earlier version will be also updated.

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05-27-2015, 07:41 PM	#2
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Just downloaded and installed without a hitch. Will report back if it behaves better (or not!) Michael

05-27-2015, 07:45 PM	#3
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	Thanks Kooks. Nice find.

05-27-2015, 07:56 PM	#4
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Thanks for the heads up, Kooks. Loaded and firing on all cylinders.

05-27-2015, 09:12 PM	#5
Finchj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 142	No problems here either. I'll get a chance to test the supposed improved AF performance today at work. I could really have used it yesterday. I wonder if it would be worth converting my 50-135 to screw drive if it turns out the camera is trying harder.

05-27-2015, 10:41 PM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	No problems with the installation. All went smoothly. Interesting to note the modification date on the firmware (fwdc220b.bin) file: 12 May. They've been sitting on this a while (hopefully testing).

05-27-2015, 10:42 PM	#8
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Cool. I have not updated mine yet. Any improvement in AF speed, etc? I wonder what "general performance" means in this context...

05-27-2015, 11:11 PM - 1 Like	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by raider Any improvement in AF speed, etc? I wonder what "general performance" means in this context... AF speed does seem a little snappier, at least with the lens (18-135) I had on the K-3 at the time I loaded the firmware. Image playback of the DNG's also seems more sprightly. First impressions are positive.

05-27-2015, 11:22 PM	#10
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by rawr AF speed does seem a little snappier, at least with the lens (18-135) I had on the K-3 at the time I loaded the firmware. Image playback of the DNG's also seems more sprightly. First impressions are positive. Thanks rawr. Looks like I have to find time to update tonight

05-28-2015, 12:35 AM	#11
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794 Original Poster	I did a little quick test and i thiiiiink that AF is a little faster, cant tell for sure.. but might be. I'll try some other lenses tomorrow at daylight and see how it goes. So far, its all good

05-28-2015, 01:19 AM - 4 Likes	#12
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Of course the AF is faster, it always is. No matter what the fimware actually fixes the AF get a little bit faster, or more accurate. Placebo anyone?

05-28-2015, 01:20 AM	#13
Samoht Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Härjedalen, Sweden Posts: 72	Is the Pentax firmware localized in any way? Have a K-3 bought in Sweden with Swedish menu's, can I install the FW from JP-site and still keep the localized menu's? The FW-update aren't yet available at the Swedish Pentax/Ricoh site.

05-28-2015, 01:28 AM - 1 Like	#14
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Samoht Is the Pentax firmware localized in any way? Have a K-3 bought in Sweden with Swedish menu's, can I install the FW from JP-site and still keep the localized menu's? The FW-update aren't yet available at the Swedish Pentax/Ricoh site. Just download and install. I always get mine from Japan for my "Swedish" K-3

05-28-2015, 02:04 AM	#15
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Works great, without the LCD lighting bug, and the focus buttons on my new 150-450 also now work. Woo hoo!!