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martym · 04-30-2021, 10:41 AM - **2 Likes**

My K-50 has got the aperture block problem so I ordered a K-70 kit from Adorama. When went to set the date I noticed the date that was in there was 2016 and the firmware version was 1.00. The serial number is 8085021. Is there any I can match this up with the build date? Other than that I’m enjoying the quietness of the whole package the Da 18-135 especially.

**FozzFoster** · 04-30-2021, 10:48 AM

Take a jpeg and load it here:
Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

**DonV** · 04-30-2021, 10:49 AM

Yes,
take a picture and upload it to the forum exif "checker", it will tell you the shutter clicks and the build date of the camera.
Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

martym · 04-30-2021, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by DonV

Yes,
take a picture and upload it to the forum exif "checker", it will tell you the shutter clicks and the build date of the camera.
Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

Thanks

Not a Number · 04-30-2021, 12:13 PM - **1 Like**

You can also use exiftool with the -manufacturedate tag to get this information.

ExifTool by Phil Harvey

A very useful tool.

**DWS1** · 04-30-2021, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Take a jpeg and load it here:
Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

This.

**pentaxus** · 04-30-2021, 09:45 PM

The 2016 date doesn't mean that is when the camera was built. Pentax isn't going to keep changing the firmware every year to change when the info starts.

martym · 05-01-2021, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pentaxus

The 2016 date doesn't mean that is when the camera was built. Pentax isn't going to keep changing the firmware every year to change when the info starts.

That’s what I was thinking too. Anyway I ran a jpeg through the link above mfg date was 3/18/2021 shutter count was 11 all pictures I took. I also updated the firmware. Thanks to all who contributed to this thread.

Marty

RobSpain · 05-02-2021, 03:02 AM

You should update to firmware version V1.12: Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
Read CAREFULLY the instructions before proceeding! And follow to the letter.

**reduno** · 05-02-2021, 03:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by martym

Anyway I ran a jpeg through the link above mfg date was 3/18/2021 shutter count was 11 all pictures I took.

You can't get much newer than 6-weeks from manufacture. Enjoy your new camera.

04-30-2021, 10:41 AM - 2 Likes	#1
martym Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 28	My new K-70 just arrived, some questions My K-50 has got the aperture block problem so I ordered a K-70 kit from Adorama. When went to set the date I noticed the date that was in there was 2016 and the firmware version was 1.00. The serial number is 8085021. Is there any I can match this up with the build date? Other than that I’m enjoying the quietness of the whole package the Da 18-135 especially.

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FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Take a jpeg and load it here: Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

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DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 695	Yes, take a picture and upload it to the forum exif "checker", it will tell you the shutter clicks and the build date of the camera. Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

04-30-2021, 10:59 AM	#4
martym Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by DonV Yes, take a picture and upload it to the forum exif "checker", it will tell you the shutter clicks and the build date of the camera. Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date Thanks

04-30-2021, 12:13 PM - 1 Like	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	You can also use exiftool with the -manufacturedate tag to get this information. ExifTool by Phil Harvey A very useful tool.

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DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Originally posted by FozzFoster Take a jpeg and load it here: Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date This.

04-30-2021, 09:45 PM	#7
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	The 2016 date doesn't mean that is when the camera was built. Pentax isn't going to keep changing the firmware every year to change when the info starts.

05-01-2021, 08:39 AM - 1 Like	#8
martym Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentaxus The 2016 date doesn't mean that is when the camera was built. Pentax isn't going to keep changing the firmware every year to change when the info starts. That’s what I was thinking too. Anyway I ran a jpeg through the link above mfg date was 3/18/2021 shutter count was 11 all pictures I took. I also updated the firmware. Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. Marty

05-02-2021, 03:02 AM	#9
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	You should update to firmware version V1.12: Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Read CAREFULLY the instructions before proceeding! And follow to the letter.

05-02-2021, 03:37 AM - 1 Like	#10
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by martym Anyway I ran a jpeg through the link above mfg date was 3/18/2021 shutter count was 11 all pictures I took. You can't get much newer than 6-weeks from manufacture. Enjoy your new camera.

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