Originally posted by fuzz4brains Firmware update 1.4 (?) While browsing around on Swedens (probably) largest internet vendor for photographic equipment (Cyberphoto.se) I came across news that there's a firmware update 1.4 for the K-1. However, there's no information regarding this on Pentax/Ricoh homepage yet. A rumour or just prematurely released? Anyway, here's the English translation: - Red-Light function for LCDscreen-helps the photographer when working in dark environments because itprevents the pupil constriction. - Bulb Timer allows photographer toextend exposure time up to 20 minutes when photographing celestial objects orFireworks. - Noise reduction processing forwhite dots. - Generally improved software forstable operation
True or not, that possible. By definition software can be indefinitely modified. With OS plateform based software, one can improve the current K1 firmware, add or remove features etc... IMO , firmware update is a better option for product life extension versus making "mark II" version of a similar camera because software release cost a lot less to distribute and there is no inventory involved.