Updating Firmware

**87Duckfan** · 04-27-2021, 09:57 PM

I still have the original firmware, version 1.0. Is it worthwhile downloading the latest firmware?

If so, do i just download it, and it replaces/includes all previous updates?

TIA!!

**clackers** · 04-27-2021, 09:59 PM

Exactly!

hcc · 04-27-2021, 10:16 PM

+1. Update your firmware. It is definitely worthwhile.

Make sure that your battery is fully charged before doing so.

**87Duckfan** · 04-27-2021, 10:17 PM

I probably should’ve also mentioned that I do not own any of the lenses that this supposedly affects. Do you notice other changes/improvements?

**bwgv001** · 04-27-2021, 10:26 PM

Updating is super easy. It most probably is not only about new lenses.

Paul the Sunman · 04-27-2021, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

The K-70 has had fairly limited firmware updates, but these include some general stability improvements, an auto ISO tweak, and some lens-specific adjustments. For the sake of 3 minutes of your time, it is very worthwhile.

RobSpain · 04-28-2021, 02:22 AM

See my comments after updating my K-70: New Firmware Released - Page 15 - PentaxForums.com

kypfer · 04-28-2021, 02:39 AM

Another vote for updating!
The problem with knowing whether there's any improvement is that many of these updates refer only to very specific circumstances. Without an update, you may never experience a problem if you never meet those circumstances, but do you want to wait to find out?
As mentioned … MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED then follow the instructions

**reduno** · 04-28-2021, 05:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

If so, do i just download it, and it replaces/includes all previous updates?

Make sure you follow the instructions on the download page carefully and that the battery is fully charged. The latest firmware version include all the updates, so no need to do consecutive updates.

**87Duckfan** · 04-28-2021, 08:25 AM

Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card?

kypfer · 04-28-2021, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card?

You have to put the file on the SD card. If you don't have a card reader in your computer I believe you can connect the camera to the computer via USB then write the file to the card like that, but I've not tried it. Remember, it's the .bin file you're copying, which is inside the .zip file that is downloaded. Despite the instructions to the contrary, this is not a self-extracting file and you need to extract the .bin file from the .zip file manually.

**i_trax** · 04-28-2021, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card?

yes you need to place the unzipped "fwdc234b.bin" file into the root ( highest ) directory on the SD card

**87Duckfan** · 04-28-2021, 09:21 AM

So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct?

**reduno** · 04-28-2021, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct?

Formatting the card in the camera will work fine. Using a USB cable you can then copy the unzipped fwdc234b.bin file into the root (top level) directory of the card (not into the DCIM folder or any sub folder). If you don't have a USB cable, the file can also be copied into the root directory using a SD card reader.

kypfer · 04-28-2021, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct?

Ideally, yes, it only takes a few seconds. Having formatted the card in the camera you will be left with a DCIM folder on the card. This is normal and can be ignored.
Having said that, I didn't bother. I used a card I had lying around from my K-5 with a few pictures on it, and updated both my KP and my K-70 with it, and subsequently my K-3iii, although I did only have one .bin file on it at a time.
No problems, but not recommended

04-27-2021, 09:57 PM	#1
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397	Updating Firmware I still have the original firmware, version 1.0. Is it worthwhile downloading the latest firmware? If so, do i just download it, and it replaces/includes all previous updates? TIA!!

04-27-2021, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	The K-70 has had fairly limited firmware updates, but these include some general stability improvements, an auto ISO tweak, and some lens-specific adjustments. For the sake of 3 minutes of your time, it is very worthwhile. Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 04-27-2021 at 11:51 PM.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Exactly!

04-27-2021, 10:16 PM	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	+1. Update your firmware. It is definitely worthwhile. Make sure that your battery is fully charged before doing so.

04-27-2021, 10:17 PM	#4
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	I probably should’ve also mentioned that I do not own any of the lenses that this supposedly affects. Do you notice other changes/improvements?

04-27-2021, 10:26 PM	#5
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Updating is super easy. It most probably is not only about new lenses.

04-28-2021, 02:22 AM	#7
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 488	See my comments after updating my K-70: New Firmware Released - Page 15 - PentaxForums.com

04-28-2021, 02:39 AM	#8
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,592	Another vote for updating! The problem with knowing whether there's any improvement is that many of these updates refer only to very specific circumstances. Without an update, you may never experience a problem if you never meet those circumstances, but do you want to wait to find out? As mentioned … MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED then follow the instructions

04-28-2021, 05:13 AM - 1 Like	#9
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by 87Duckfan If so, do i just download it, and it replaces/includes all previous updates? Make sure you follow the instructions on the download page carefully and that the battery is fully charged. The latest firmware version include all the updates, so no need to do consecutive updates.

04-28-2021, 08:25 AM	#10
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card?

04-28-2021, 08:41 AM	#11
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,592	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card? You have to put the file on the SD card. If you don't have a card reader in your computer I believe you can connect the camera to the computer via USB then write the file to the card like that, but I've not tried it. Remember, it's the .bin file you're copying, which is inside the .zip file that is downloaded. Despite the instructions to the contrary, this is not a self-extracting file and you need to extract the .bin file from the .zip file manually.

04-28-2021, 08:46 AM	#12
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Is it possible to download the firmware file to your computer, hook up the camera to the computer via USB, and then run the update? Or do you have to put the file on a SD Card? yes you need to place the unzipped "fwdc234b.bin" file into the root ( highest ) directory on the SD card

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04-28-2021, 09:21 AM	#13
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct?

04-28-2021, 10:43 AM	#14
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by 87Duckfan So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct? Formatting the card in the camera will work fine. Using a USB cable you can then copy the unzipped fwdc234b.bin file into the root (top level) directory of the card (not into the DCIM folder or any sub folder). If you don't have a USB cable, the file can also be copied into the root directory using a SD card reader.

04-28-2021, 10:48 AM	#15
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,592	Originally posted by 87Duckfan So i first need to format an SD card in the K70, so it is blank, correct? Ideally, yes, it only takes a few seconds. Having formatted the card in the camera you will be left with a DCIM folder on the card. This is normal and can be ignored. Having said that, I didn't bother. I used a card I had lying around from my K-5 with a few pictures on it, and updated both my KP and my K-70 with it, and subsequently my K-3iii, although I did only have one .bin file on it at a time. No problems, but not recommended