K-3 firmware update: KAF4 mount support

ScooterMaxi Jim · 11-24-2016, 10:19 AM - **1 Like**

Happy Thanksgiving, even if it was so long awaited! We K-3 users are now fully backward compatible.

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mee · 11-24-2016, 10:29 AM

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**Larrymc** · 11-24-2016, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

Happy Thanksgiving, even if it was so long awaited! We K-3 users are now fully backward compatible.

Pentax K-3 Firmware v1.30 Released - Firmware Updates | PentaxForums.com

Happy Thanksgiving.

Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also?

**clackers** · 11-24-2016, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Happy Thanksgiving.

Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also?

That's usually the case in the software world.

The engineers have their list of things that were fixed, the users get their list saying what's contained, and the two are not the same, for PR reasons.

**sergysergy** · 11-24-2016, 10:40 AM - **1 Like**

That is very good news!
Happy TG

ScooterMaxi Jim · 11-24-2016, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Happy Thanksgiving.

Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also?

As in pixel shift and improved IS performance? They would have most certainly said so, I would think. Agreed, I could have stated it as "forward" compatible, but then again that implies that some other newer mount coming would be compatible. Maybe just fully compatible with all K mounts is the right term.

**Larrymc** · 11-24-2016, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

As in pixel shift and improved IS performance? They would have most certainly said so, I would think. Agreed, I could have stated it as "forward" compatible, but then again that implies that some other newer mount coming would be compatible. Maybe just fully compatible with all K mounts is the right term.

Agreed fully compatible with all K mounts. I was hoping for a bit of improvement on the already very good IS system.

Larry

---------- Post added 11-24-16 at 02:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

That's usually the case in the software world.

The engineers have their list of things that were fixed, the users get their list saying what's contained, and the two are not the same, for PR reasons.

Whats strange is some Pentax users said they got a "Complete" when the update finished. I can't recall the first two but 1.21 and 1.30 never did. Needless to say I got a bit nervous but decided to tap the shutter button the way I usually do when in review mode and up popped the familiar back screen display.

Larry

**clackers** · 11-24-2016, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Whats strange is some Pentax users said they got a "Complete" when the update finished.

It was true of the K-1 update I did during the week, Larry.

**Larrymc** · 11-24-2016, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by clackers

It was true of the K-1 update I did during the week, Larry.

My two must be really special editions

Joe Dusel · 11-24-2016, 06:47 PM

For the K-3 Version 1.3 update the "COMPLETE" was only displayed momentarily at the left center (not bottom) of the LCD monitor. It was only shown for around 1 second on my camera. If I had not been watching it constantly I would have missed it.

HudsonShooter · 11-24-2016, 08:29 PM

Christmas on Thanksgiving now I can buy a lens that looked interesting as I do own both a k-3 and a k-50

honey bo bo · 11-24-2016, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by Joe Dusel

For the K-3 Version 1.3 update the "COMPLETE" was only displayed momentarily at the left center (not bottom) of the LCD monitor. It was only shown for around 1 second on my camera. If I had not been watching it constantly I would have missed it.

I must have missed the "Complete" on my K3 Update as well. I waited about 5 minutes before I turned it off to see if it updated being a little nervous when I did. Ricoh how about a fix for this.

redcat · 11-25-2016, 12:16 AM - **1 Like**

Now we need the Tether capability and K3 is good for my home studio

radeon7750 · 11-25-2016, 12:03 PM

Just updated my K-3 and everything went well. Will if there are any other things improved in the following days...

Sterby · 11-26-2016, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by redcat

Now we need the Tether capability and K3 is good for my home studio

I use the Pentax Flucard for a pseudo limited tethering solution, it works half the time. Actually it is exactly half the time more than having no tethering option whatsoever.

11-24-2016, 10:19 AM - 1 Like	#1
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	K-3 firmware update: KAF4 mount support Happy Thanksgiving, even if it was so long awaited! We K-3 users are now fully backward compatible. Pentax K-3 Firmware v1.30 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com

11-24-2016, 06:47 PM	#10
Joe Dusel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 126	K-3 Update "Complete" For the K-3 Version 1.3 update the "COMPLETE" was only displayed momentarily at the left center (not bottom) of the LCD monitor. It was only shown for around 1 second on my camera. If I had not been watching it constantly I would have missed it.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim Happy Thanksgiving, even if it was so long awaited! We K-3 users are now fully backward compatible. Pentax K-3 Firmware v1.30 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com Happy Thanksgiving. Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also?

11-24-2016, 10:39 AM	#4
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Larrymc Happy Thanksgiving. Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also? That's usually the case in the software world. The engineers have their list of things that were fixed, the users get their list saying what's contained, and the two are not the same, for PR reasons.

11-24-2016, 10:40 AM - 1 Like	#5
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	That is very good news! Happy TG

11-24-2016, 10:40 AM	#6
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520 Original Poster	Originally posted by Larrymc Happy Thanksgiving. Got both my K-50 and my K-3 updated with the latest firmware. Actually the update makes us forward compatible since it updates the firmware for KAF4 lens. Wonder if there was any other unspecified update also? As in pixel shift and improved IS performance? They would have most certainly said so, I would think. Agreed, I could have stated it as "forward" compatible, but then again that implies that some other newer mount coming would be compatible. Maybe just fully compatible with all K mounts is the right term.

11-24-2016, 12:56 PM	#7
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim As in pixel shift and improved IS performance? They would have most certainly said so, I would think. Agreed, I could have stated it as "forward" compatible, but then again that implies that some other newer mount coming would be compatible. Maybe just fully compatible with all K mounts is the right term. Agreed fully compatible with all K mounts. I was hoping for a bit of improvement on the already very good IS system. Larry ---------- Post added 11-24-16 at 02:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers That's usually the case in the software world. The engineers have their list of things that were fixed, the users get their list saying what's contained, and the two are not the same, for PR reasons. Whats strange is some Pentax users said they got a "Complete" when the update finished. I can't recall the first two but 1.21 and 1.30 never did. Needless to say I got a bit nervous but decided to tap the shutter button the way I usually do when in review mode and up popped the familiar back screen display. Larry

11-24-2016, 01:09 PM	#8
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Larrymc Whats strange is some Pentax users said they got a "Complete" when the update finished. It was true of the K-1 update I did during the week, Larry.

11-24-2016, 04:24 PM	#9
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by clackers It was true of the K-1 update I did during the week, Larry. My two must be really special editions

11-24-2016, 08:29 PM	#11
HudsonShooter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 108	Christmas on Thanksgiving now I can buy a lens that looked interesting as I do own both a k-3 and a k-50

11-24-2016, 08:42 PM	#12
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Originally posted by Joe Dusel For the K-3 Version 1.3 update the "COMPLETE" was only displayed momentarily at the left center (not bottom) of the LCD monitor. It was only shown for around 1 second on my camera. If I had not been watching it constantly I would have missed it. I must have missed the "Complete" on my K3 Update as well. I waited about 5 minutes before I turned it off to see if it updated being a little nervous when I did. Ricoh how about a fix for this.

11-25-2016, 12:16 AM - 1 Like	#13
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Now we need the Tether capability and K3 is good for my home studio

11-25-2016, 12:03 PM	#14
radeon7750 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Romania Posts: 96	Just updated my K-3 and everything went well. Will if there are any other things improved in the following days...

11-26-2016, 06:25 AM	#15
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	Originally posted by redcat Now we need the Tether capability and K3 is good for my home studio I use the Pentax Flucard for a pseudo limited tethering solution, it works half the time. Actually it is exactly half the time more than having no tethering option whatsoever.