Firmware

**marquis1955** · 05-16-2016, 03:09 AM

There is an updated firmware for my K3, I already have the firmware update for the 1.4 DA TC. I have read somewhere the newest update to fix battery grip battery info more accurate & also some AF issues ads or worsens AF. I am trying to get a better idea by asking if you have installed the latest K3 firmware has it helped or hindered your camera's AF ? Appreciate all feedback

**BigMackCam** · 05-16-2016, 03:14 AM

I haven't noticed any obvious changes to AF performance (good or bad), nor indeed any other aspects. I certainly haven't noticed any adverse effects.

**marquis1955** · 05-16-2016, 03:28 AM

That is pretty much what I hope to hear from everyone. Thanks for your input. I read from someone here on PF that it made his AF much worse , I doubt that to be but just wanted to throw it out there.

**UncleVanya** · 05-16-2016, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by marquis1955

There is an updated firmware for my K3, I already have the firmware update for the 1.4 DA TC. I have read somewhere the newest update to fix battery grip battery info more accurate & also some AF issues ads or worsens AF. I am trying to get a better idea by asking if you have installed the latest K3 firmware has it helped or hindered your camera's AF ? Appreciate all feedback

Which version specifically?

**marquis1955** · 05-16-2016, 08:22 AM

The newest one that is available...

slowpez · 05-16-2016, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by marquis1955

The newest one that is available...

The last firmware update I found is dated 2015. I may be missing something. I think it is v1.21 and was released on May 28, 2015. Are you sure you are looking at the firmware for the K-3? If that one is indeed the one you are looking at I have had no problems since installing it.

**UncleVanya** · 05-16-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

The last firmware update I found is dated 2015. I may be missing something. I think it is v1.21 and was released on May 28, 2015. Are you sure you are looking at the firmware for the K-3? If that one is indeed the one you are looking at I have had no problems since installing it.

This is why I asked - thank you for asking what I was thinking. Not very new firmware - seems stable and safe.

**marquis1955** · 05-16-2016, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

This is why I asked - thank you for asking what I was thinking. Not very new firmware - seems stable and safe.

I am running version 1.11 on my K3. I think v1.21 is the latest update so I am wondering should I update or not update ? I'm thinking yes but I'm pretty happy with the camera right now as it is. Welcome any input. Sorry I was nor more specific UncleVanya.

**UncleVanya** · 05-16-2016, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marquis1955

I am running version 1.11 on my K3. I think v1.21 is the latest update so I am wondering should I update or not update ? I'm thinking yes but I'm pretty happy with the camera right now as it is. Welcome any input. Sorry I was nor more specific UncleVanya.

No worries. Ironically I TOO am running that version and recently realized it was a year since the 1.21 version came out and it was time to stop being nervous. The 1.20 fiasco put me off updating for a while. I will be applying 1.21 soon. I had a minor lockup or two during a recent shoot - both fixed by simply powering off and on - but I feel like I should apply the latest to see if that resolves the problem. Of course since I can't recreate the problem I'm hard pressed to define success!

**marquis1955** · 05-16-2016, 12:10 PM

I truly appreciate the input and think I will go ahead with v1.21 as really I have not heard any grumbling from the forum . I also was a little nervous. I don't have many clicks on the K3 and it has been flawless....... I have my K5IIs completely updated also my K5's. A few times I have had to pull the battery out of my K5's but it has only happened 3 times over as many years (lock up). I have been very happy with all my gear for years.

rawr · 05-17-2016, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Strange to see that no-one in this thread has linked to the firmware (and other Pentax/Ricoh camera software) downloads page at the main Pentax HQ web site:

Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

and the K-3 firmware downloads page:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k3_s.html

**marquis1955** · 05-17-2016, 05:48 AM

Thank you for pointing that out !

**marquis1955** · 05-17-2016, 07:19 AM

By the way Y'all I went ahead and added V1.21, having some stormy weather today but I will get out and try this bad boy out ASAP

bxf · 05-17-2016, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

recently realized it was a year since the 1.21 version came out and it was time to stop being nervous

You think?

**rayallen** · 06-11-2016, 10:48 PM

I had been putting it off. But I did it today. No problems.
I must admit though that my heart is in my mouth every time I do an upgrade until I see that word "COMPLETED".

I can't afford to turn either of my cameras into a brick/expensive paperweight.

05-16-2016, 03:09 AM	#1
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	Firmware There is an updated firmware for my K3, I already have the firmware update for the 1.4 DA TC. I have read somewhere the newest update to fix battery grip battery info more accurate & also some AF issues ads or worsens AF. I am trying to get a better idea by asking if you have installed the latest K3 firmware has it helped or hindered your camera's AF ? Appreciate all feedback

06-11-2016, 10:48 PM	#15
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	I had been putting it off. But I did it today. No problems. I must admit though that my heart is in my mouth every time I do an upgrade until I see that word "COMPLETED". I can't afford to turn either of my cameras into a brick/expensive paperweight. Last edited by rayallen; 06-12-2016 at 01:12 AM.

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05-16-2016, 03:14 AM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	I haven't noticed any obvious changes to AF performance (good or bad), nor indeed any other aspects. I certainly haven't noticed any adverse effects.

05-16-2016, 03:28 AM	#3
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	That is pretty much what I hope to hear from everyone. Thanks for your input. I read from someone here on PF that it made his AF much worse , I doubt that to be but just wanted to throw it out there.

05-16-2016, 07:38 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by marquis1955 There is an updated firmware for my K3, I already have the firmware update for the 1.4 DA TC. I have read somewhere the newest update to fix battery grip battery info more accurate & also some AF issues ads or worsens AF. I am trying to get a better idea by asking if you have installed the latest K3 firmware has it helped or hindered your camera's AF ? Appreciate all feedback Which version specifically?

05-16-2016, 08:22 AM	#5
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	The newest one that is available...

05-16-2016, 11:28 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Originally posted by marquis1955 The newest one that is available... The last firmware update I found is dated 2015. I may be missing something. I think it is v1.21 and was released on May 28, 2015. Are you sure you are looking at the firmware for the K-3? If that one is indeed the one you are looking at I have had no problems since installing it.

05-16-2016, 11:37 AM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by slowpez The last firmware update I found is dated 2015. I may be missing something. I think it is v1.21 and was released on May 28, 2015. Are you sure you are looking at the firmware for the K-3? If that one is indeed the one you are looking at I have had no problems since installing it. This is why I asked - thank you for asking what I was thinking. Not very new firmware - seems stable and safe.

05-16-2016, 11:49 AM	#8
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya This is why I asked - thank you for asking what I was thinking. Not very new firmware - seems stable and safe. I am running version 1.11 on my K3. I think v1.21 is the latest update so I am wondering should I update or not update ? I'm thinking yes but I'm pretty happy with the camera right now as it is. Welcome any input. Sorry I was nor more specific UncleVanya.

05-16-2016, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by marquis1955 I am running version 1.11 on my K3. I think v1.21 is the latest update so I am wondering should I update or not update ? I'm thinking yes but I'm pretty happy with the camera right now as it is. Welcome any input. Sorry I was nor more specific UncleVanya. No worries. Ironically I TOO am running that version and recently realized it was a year since the 1.21 version came out and it was time to stop being nervous. The 1.20 fiasco put me off updating for a while. I will be applying 1.21 soon. I had a minor lockup or two during a recent shoot - both fixed by simply powering off and on - but I feel like I should apply the latest to see if that resolves the problem. Of course since I can't recreate the problem I'm hard pressed to define success!

05-16-2016, 12:10 PM	#10
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	I truly appreciate the input and think I will go ahead with v1.21 as really I have not heard any grumbling from the forum . I also was a little nervous. I don't have many clicks on the K3 and it has been flawless....... I have my K5IIs completely updated also my K5's. A few times I have had to pull the battery out of my K5's but it has only happened 3 times over as many years (lock up). I have been very happy with all my gear for years.

05-17-2016, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#11
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Strange to see that no-one in this thread has linked to the firmware (and other Pentax/Ricoh camera software) downloads page at the main Pentax HQ web site: Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING and the K-3 firmware downloads page: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k3_s.html

05-17-2016, 05:48 AM	#12
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	Thank you for pointing that out !

05-17-2016, 07:19 AM	#13
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	By the way Y'all I went ahead and added V1.21, having some stormy weather today but I will get out and try this bad boy out ASAP

05-17-2016, 11:28 AM	#14
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by UncleVanya recently realized it was a year since the 1.21 version came out and it was time to stop being nervous You think?