Any reason to refrain from updating K-1 firmware?

**barondla** · 06-29-2019, 10:38 AM

The K-1 just arrived and it has FW 1.41 on it. There are at least 3 newer updates. Is there any reason to hold off updating? Sometimes features are removed or things are made worse. If updating, should I do the remaining ones in order? Or will the most current FW update everything? Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse.
Thanks,
barondla

Adam · 06-29-2019, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

No, there's no reason not to update. On the rare occasion that an update actually breaks something, this is always rectified shortly afterwards. In the K-1's case, the latest firmware is quite stable

Just remember to follow best practices when updating, such as having a fresh & fully charged battery, and not interfering with the camera until the update indicates that it is complete.

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TerryL · 06-29-2019, 06:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

The K-1 just arrived and it has FW 1.41 on it. There are at least 3 newer updates. Is there any reason to hold off updating? Sometimes features are removed or things are made worse. If updating, should I do the remaining ones in order? Or will the most current FW update everything? Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse.
Thanks,
barondla

Just need to install the latest. It will include the previous updates.

VSTAR · 06-29-2019, 07:59 PM - **2 Likes**

As discussed in past posts....

Make sure battery is fully charged
Update to newest one
Follow directions as written on website

Done.

Class A · 07-05-2019, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse.

In case you find the new version to be worse in any respect, you can also downgrade back to the version you are currently using.

Luckily, the K-1 supports "downgrading" as well as "upgrading".
Can't say I've ever needed to downgrade, but it is very reassuring that one is able to do it.

**barondla** · 07-05-2019, 07:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

In case you find the new version to be worse in any respect, you can also downgrade back to the version you are currently using.

Luckily, the K-1 supports "downgrading" as well as "upgrading".
Can't say I've ever needed to downgrade, but it is very reassuring that one is able to do it.

Good point Class A. There are components that can't be rolled back. Thinking Sony PS3.
Thanks,
barondla

06-29-2019, 10:38 AM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713	Any reason to refrain from updating K-1 firmware? The K-1 just arrived and it has FW 1.41 on it. There are at least 3 newer updates. Is there any reason to hold off updating? Sometimes features are removed or things are made worse. If updating, should I do the remaining ones in order? Or will the most current FW update everything? Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse. Thanks, barondla

06-29-2019, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	No, there's no reason not to update. On the rare occasion that an update actually breaks something, this is always rectified shortly afterwards. In the K-1's case, the latest firmware is quite stable Just remember to follow best practices when updating, such as having a fresh & fully charged battery, and not interfering with the camera until the update indicates that it is complete. Pentax K-1 Firmware v1.51 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com 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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TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Originally posted by barondla The K-1 just arrived and it has FW 1.41 on it. There are at least 3 newer updates. Is there any reason to hold off updating? Sometimes features are removed or things are made worse. If updating, should I do the remaining ones in order? Or will the most current FW update everything? Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse. Thanks, barondla Just need to install the latest. It will include the previous updates.

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VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	As discussed in past posts.... Make sure battery is fully charged Update to newest one Follow directions as written on website Done.

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Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by barondla Camera is working great as is and I don't want to make things worse. In case you find the new version to be worse in any respect, you can also downgrade back to the version you are currently using. Luckily, the K-1 supports "downgrading" as well as "upgrading". Can't say I've ever needed to downgrade, but it is very reassuring that one is able to do it.

07-05-2019, 07:25 AM - 1 Like	#6
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A In case you find the new version to be worse in any respect, you can also downgrade back to the version you are currently using. Luckily, the K-1 supports "downgrading" as well as "upgrading". Can't say I've ever needed to downgrade, but it is very reassuring that one is able to do it. Good point Class A. There are components that can't be rolled back. Thinking Sony PS3. Thanks, barondla

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