Firmware 1.2 for Pentax K-3 mark iii

Not a Number · 10-27-2021, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by bjdavey

I then noticed that previous update filenames were fwdc233b.bin (without the "-2" at the end). So I renamed the file by deleting the "-2", and the update ran perfectly after that. That hasn't happened before in the countless updates

If the file exists in the target location the downloading application (browser) or unzip will often add an incremental number to the file name rather than overwriting. This has been mentioned numerous times for Mac and Windows users.

Both Mac and Windows downloads are the same zip file.

The Updating Procedure on the Website:

Quote:

Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
Fwdc233b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc233b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.

sbc · 10-27-2021, 09:24 PM

I installed it but cannot tell the difference. All my peeves were settled with the last update v1.20.

**lmd91343** · 10-28-2021, 11:27 AM

Anybody lose the lens adjustments this time?

Inquiring minds want to know.

**alfa75ts** · 10-28-2021, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lmd91343

Anybody lose the lens adjustments this time?

Just checked, no.

Adjustment is retained.

**lmd91343** · 10-28-2021, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Just checked, no.

Adjustment is retained.

Thank you

10-28-2021, 11:27 AM	#48
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10-27-2021, 11:37 AM	#46
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by bjdavey I then noticed that previous update filenames were fwdc233b.bin (without the "-2" at the end). So I renamed the file by deleting the "-2", and the update ran perfectly after that. That hasn't happened before in the countless updates If the file exists in the target location the downloading application (browser) or unzip will often add an incremental number to the file name rather than overwriting. This has been mentioned numerous times for Mac and Windows users. Both Mac and Windows downloads are the same zip file. The Updating Procedure on the Website: Quote: Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software. The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. Fwdc233b.bin: This is the updated firmware. Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc233b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.

10-27-2021, 09:24 PM	#47
sbc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 357	I installed it but cannot tell the difference. All my peeves were settled with the last update v1.20.

10-28-2021, 01:57 PM - 1 Like	#49
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by lmd91343 Anybody lose the lens adjustments this time? Just checked, no. Adjustment is retained.

10-28-2021, 06:59 PM	#50
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Originally posted by alfa75ts Just checked, no. Adjustment is retained. Thank you