KP Firmware 1.3 released

**zzaletel** · 04-15-2021, 03:59 PM - **1 Like**

Changes to V1.30

Optimized focus operation for new lenses HD PENTAX-FA 31 mm F1.8 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 43 mm F1.9 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 77 mm F1.8 Limited lenses and smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8AL limited, smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9AL limited and smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8AL limited lenses.

Improved stability for general performance.

Haven't downloaded it yet - but curious to see how much or little changes with my FA77 as a result.

Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

**AgentL** · 04-15-2021, 05:07 PM - **1 Like**

I wonder if there are actually any noticeable improvements to "general performance?"

**zzaletel** · 04-15-2021, 05:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Well, in the hands of a colonel or lower rank, probably not.

stevebrot · 04-15-2021, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by zzaletel

Haven't downloaded it yet - but curious to see how much or little changes with my FA77 as a result.

Probably none, unless the HD version has the same ID code ("4 24") as the non-HD. This was not the case for the HD DA limiteds.

Steve

**UncleVanya** · 04-15-2021, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Probably none, unless the HD version has the same ID code ("4 24") as the non-HD. This was not the case for the HD DA limiteds.

Steve

The release specifies both HD and SMC lenses.

**Belnan** · 04-15-2021, 06:22 PM

"Optimized focus operation for new lenses"

How would they do that?

stevebrot · 04-15-2021, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

The release specifies both HD and SMC lenses.

So it does! I guess I should install the update then.

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 04-15-2021 at 07:20 PM.

**UncleVanya** · 04-15-2021, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

"Optimized focus operation for new lenses"

How would they do that?

Improved algorithms? Better newer data learned from testing the HD versions and tweaked to the SMC versions. All pure guesswork on my part but based on the fact it works with existing hardware it may be close as those types of improvements don’t necessarily require hardware.

Belcik · 04-15-2021, 09:37 PM

Weekend upfront to check it out!

**mikesbike** · 04-15-2021, 09:48 PM

Hmm... I wonder if there will be the same kind of firmware update also for the K-1 II as well, since these are FF lenses.

**zzaletel** · 04-15-2021, 11:16 PM

Yes, firmware updates for multiple cameras released today.

kypfer · 04-15-2021, 11:24 PM

I've updated my K-70 and my KP.
Unfortunately the KP still has that annoying delay for the a/f to become active when pressing the shutter button from the "Power Save" state, unless I press the button twice

Bertrand3000 · 04-16-2021, 01:31 AM

I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it.

3by2 · 04-16-2021, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it.

Was it mechanical video stabilization through IBIS

**zzaletel** · 04-16-2021, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it.

As in prior to current firmware? 1.11 > 1.30

As far as promises - who knows.

04-15-2021, 03:59 PM - 1 Like	#1
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525	KP Firmware 1.3 released Changes to V1.30 Optimized focus operation for new lenses HD PENTAX-FA 31 mm F1.8 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 43 mm F1.9 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 77 mm F1.8 Limited lenses and smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8AL limited, smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9AL limited and smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8AL limited lenses. Improved stability for general performance. Haven't downloaded it yet - but curious to see how much or little changes with my FA77 as a result. Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING

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04-15-2021, 05:07 PM - 1 Like	#2
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,755	I wonder if there are actually any noticeable improvements to "general performance?"

04-15-2021, 05:21 PM - 2 Likes	#3
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	Well, in the hands of a colonel or lower rank, probably not.

04-15-2021, 05:22 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by zzaletel Haven't downloaded it yet - but curious to see how much or little changes with my FA77 as a result. Probably none, unless the HD version has the same ID code ("4 24") as the non-HD. This was not the case for the HD DA limiteds. Steve

04-15-2021, 05:50 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by stevebrot Probably none, unless the HD version has the same ID code ("4 24") as the non-HD. This was not the case for the HD DA limiteds. Steve The release specifies both HD and SMC lenses.

04-15-2021, 06:22 PM	#6
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	"Optimized focus operation for new lenses" How would they do that?

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by UncleVanya The release specifies both HD and SMC lenses. So it does! I guess I should install the update then. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 04-15-2021 at 07:20 PM.

04-15-2021, 07:38 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by Belnan "Optimized focus operation for new lenses" How would they do that? Improved algorithms? Better newer data learned from testing the HD versions and tweaked to the SMC versions. All pure guesswork on my part but based on the fact it works with existing hardware it may be close as those types of improvements don’t necessarily require hardware.

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Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Weekend upfront to check it out!

04-15-2021, 09:48 PM	#10
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Hmm... I wonder if there will be the same kind of firmware update also for the K-1 II as well, since these are FF lenses.

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zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	Yes, firmware updates for multiple cameras released today.

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04-15-2021, 11:24 PM	#12
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,591	I've updated my K-70 and my KP. Unfortunately the KP still has that annoying delay for the a/f to become active when pressing the shutter button from the "Power Save" state, unless I press the button twice

04-16-2021, 01:31 AM	#13
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it.

04-16-2021, 01:32 AM	#14
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it. Was it mechanical video stabilization through IBIS

04-16-2021, 09:04 AM	#15
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 I think I've seen somewhere that a particular feature was meant to be added to the KP in a firmware update. It was words from Ricoh soon after the KP release. Of course, firmware updates stopped very quickly, and promise forgotten... until today. And there is this version number gap. Do anyone remembers what it was? I cannot seem to be able to find it. As in prior to current firmware? 1.11 > 1.30 As far as promises - who knows.