files for K-1 older firmware (v1.1 or 1.2, or even 1.0)

**atilla457** · 10-21-2016, 02:22 PM

Anybody saved the older firmware images, by chance?

I will appreciate if somebody can send me a copy of v1.1, or v1.2, or even v1.00 (if it exists).

thank you very much, and have a nice weekend.

Adam · 10-21-2016, 02:56 PM

Any reason you'd want those? There's nothing that would cause me to recommend running an older FW version if you already have 1.3 installed.

rawr · 10-21-2016, 02:58 PM

You can get v1.2 and v1.1 directly from Ricoh Japan:

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k1_v120.zip
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k1_v110.zip

Not sure about v1.0 ever being downloadable from anywhere

**atilla457** · 10-21-2016, 03:07 PM

rawr: Thank you very much!

Adam: I upgraded my camera from v1.0 to 1.3 a few days ago, and for some reason AF is not sharp anymore. I always used select-1 and after teh upgrade I have to set the AF adjustment to +10. I want to rule out fw and make sure I'm not imagining things. I have 10 days left before 30day return policy expires, though I hate to return the camera. If the old fw works, I will keep it.

**jbinpg** · 10-21-2016, 03:10 PM

Before jumping at straws, it is always recommended to do a camera reset after a firmware upgrade. This will ensure everything is setup properly after the upgrade.

Not a Number · 10-21-2016, 03:10 PM

There doesn't seem to be a way for users to downgrade firmware on Pentax cameras so earlier versions aren't likely to do you much good.

rawr · 10-21-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by atilla457

and for some reason AF is not sharp anymore. I always used select-1 and after teh upgrade I have to set the AF adjustment to +10.

You are, I think, drawing the wrong conclusions about v1.30. In my experience, v1.30 improves the AF, and doesn't degrade it. You risk going backwards with your AF, or worse, by re-installing old firmware.

I suggest that you reset all your custom camera settings to factory defaults, including your AF settings, then restart the camera, and test and adjust your AF again.

**atilla457** · 10-21-2016, 03:37 PM

Yay, I was able to go back. v1.10 feels good now. I'll stick to this for a few days and try 1.3 again.

jbinpg, very good point. I reset the camera twice, but I also disabled noise reduction , tripod vs handheld, SR on vs off, etc. Having said that, there is always user error involved too.

I shouldn't be saying this but I "worked from home" to get this done while family is away

Big load off of my mind.

Thanks again.

---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:40 PM ----------

One thing I noticed is when I reset the custom settings, AF fine adjustment gets turned off but it still remembers the adjustment value. Not sure if this is expected behavior or not.

---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:41 PM ----------

Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster?

rawr · 10-21-2016, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by atilla457

Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster?

With me, yes. And the AF is more 'confident', with AF.C in particular. Even on non-Pentax lenses like my Sigma 70-200 HSM II.

Not a Number · 10-21-2016, 04:38 PM

The first time I've heard of Pentax cameras allowing "downgrading" something new with the K-1 perhaps. Glad it worked out.

**atilla457** · 10-21-2016, 04:43 PM

You got me worried when you first mentioned it may not be possible

I went to 1.2 and then 1.1. Camera reports the right fw version in firmware info and AF is slower, so I was lucky.

Adam · 10-21-2016, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by atilla457

Yay, I was able to go back. v1.10 feels good now. I'll stick to this for a few days and try 1.3 again.

jbinpg, very good point. I reset the camera twice, but I also disabled noise reduction , tripod vs handheld, SR on vs off, etc. Having said that, there is always user error involved too.

I shouldn't be saying this but I "worked from home" to get this done while family is away

Big load off of my mind.

Thanks again.

---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:40 PM ----------

One thing I noticed is when I reset the custom settings, AF fine adjustment gets turned off but it still remembers the adjustment value. Not sure if this is expected behavior or not.

---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:41 PM ----------

Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster?

The reset option in the menu doesn't wipe out everything, interestingly, so that's normal. Some settings need to be manually reset.

As for the firmware, I don't think any changes have been made to the AF.

Regarding user reports, oftentimes it's just the placebo effect at work. Users are excited for an update and essentially notice things that were already there but they hadn't picked up on before.

10-21-2016, 02:22 PM	#1
atilla457 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 21	files for K-1 older firmware (v1.1 or 1.2, or even 1.0) Anybody saved the older firmware images, by chance? I will appreciate if somebody can send me a copy of v1.1, or v1.2, or even v1.00 (if it exists). thank you very much, and have a nice weekend.

10-21-2016, 02:56 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Any reason you'd want those? There's nothing that would cause me to recommend running an older FW version if you already have 1.3 installed. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-21-2016, 07:46 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by atilla457 Yay, I was able to go back. v1.10 feels good now. I'll stick to this for a few days and try 1.3 again. jbinpg, very good point. I reset the camera twice, but I also disabled noise reduction , tripod vs handheld, SR on vs off, etc. Having said that, there is always user error involved too. I shouldn't be saying this but I "worked from home" to get this done while family is away Big load off of my mind. Thanks again. ---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:40 PM ---------- One thing I noticed is when I reset the custom settings, AF fine adjustment gets turned off but it still remembers the adjustment value. Not sure if this is expected behavior or not. ---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:41 PM ---------- Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster? The reset option in the menu doesn't wipe out everything, interestingly, so that's normal. Some settings need to be manually reset. As for the firmware, I don't think any changes have been made to the AF. Regarding user reports, oftentimes it's just the placebo effect at work. Users are excited for an update and essentially notice things that were already there but they hadn't picked up on before. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-21-2016, 02:58 PM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	You can get v1.2 and v1.1 directly from Ricoh Japan: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k1_v120.zip http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/firmware/k1_v110.zip Not sure about v1.0 ever being downloadable from anywhere

10-21-2016, 03:07 PM	#4
atilla457 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 21 Original Poster	rawr: Thank you very much! Adam: I upgraded my camera from v1.0 to 1.3 a few days ago, and for some reason AF is not sharp anymore. I always used select-1 and after teh upgrade I have to set the AF adjustment to +10. I want to rule out fw and make sure I'm not imagining things. I have 10 days left before 30day return policy expires, though I hate to return the camera. If the old fw works, I will keep it.

10-21-2016, 03:10 PM	#5
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Before jumping at straws, it is always recommended to do a camera reset after a firmware upgrade. This will ensure everything is setup properly after the upgrade.

10-21-2016, 03:10 PM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	There doesn't seem to be a way for users to downgrade firmware on Pentax cameras so earlier versions aren't likely to do you much good.

10-21-2016, 03:14 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by atilla457 and for some reason AF is not sharp anymore. I always used select-1 and after teh upgrade I have to set the AF adjustment to +10. You are, I think, drawing the wrong conclusions about v1.30. In my experience, v1.30 improves the AF, and doesn't degrade it. You risk going backwards with your AF, or worse, by re-installing old firmware. I suggest that you reset all your custom camera settings to factory defaults, including your AF settings, then restart the camera, and test and adjust your AF again.

10-21-2016, 03:37 PM	#8
atilla457 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 21 Original Poster	Yay, I was able to go back. v1.10 feels good now. I'll stick to this for a few days and try 1.3 again. jbinpg, very good point. I reset the camera twice, but I also disabled noise reduction , tripod vs handheld, SR on vs off, etc. Having said that, there is always user error involved too. I shouldn't be saying this but I "worked from home" to get this done while family is away Big load off of my mind. Thanks again. ---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:40 PM ---------- One thing I noticed is when I reset the custom settings, AF fine adjustment gets turned off but it still remembers the adjustment value. Not sure if this is expected behavior or not. ---------- Post added 10-21-16 at 03:41 PM ---------- Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster?

10-21-2016, 04:09 PM	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by atilla457 Is it your experience that w/ 1.3, AF is much faster? With me, yes. And the AF is more 'confident', with AF.C in particular. Even on non-Pentax lenses like my Sigma 70-200 HSM II.

10-21-2016, 04:38 PM	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The first time I've heard of Pentax cameras allowing "downgrading" something new with the K-1 perhaps. Glad it worked out.

10-21-2016, 04:43 PM	#11
atilla457 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 21 Original Poster	You got me worried when you first mentioned it may not be possible I went to 1.2 and then 1.1. Camera reports the right fw version in firmware info and AF is slower, so I was lucky.