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**snappyhoffy** · 02-19-2022, 04:05 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now.

stevebrot · 02-19-2022, 04:37 PM

Perhaps asking those beta testers directly might provide the answer?

Steve

**i_trax** · 02-19-2022, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now.

there are some speculations about kind of VIP gathering taking place on SUN 13MAR2022 ( Tokyo time? ) ,
perhaps ask those questions there , someone might have right knowledge....

JPT · 02-19-2022, 06:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now.

I watched the presentation at the November event where they announced Astrotracer Type 3. At that time they just said "spring", so that would suggest any time from the start of March.

I have had the Beta 1.4 firmware installed since I got the K-3 III. It seems completely stable. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try Astrotracer yet. Tokyo is great for a lot of things, but a clear view of the stars is not one of them.

Last edited by JPT; 02-20-2022 at 12:29 AM.

MikeStnly · 02-20-2022, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by JPT

I watched the presentation at the November event where they announced Astrotracer Type 3. At that time they just said "spring", so that would suggest any time from the start of March.

I have had the Beta 1.4 firmware installed since I got the K-3 III. It seems completely stable. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try Astrotracer yet. Tokyo is great for a lot of things, but a clear view of the stars is not one of them.

Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer?

**snappyhoffy** · 02-20-2022, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by MikeStnly

Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer?

I imagine the testers will be unable to say anything about it..

JPT · 02-21-2022, 06:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MikeStnly

Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer?

I'm afraid I can't tell you because I got the K-3 III and installed 1.4 straight away. I never used an earlier version. However, I don't think there are any other changes, because they released 1.31 on the same day with SATOBI. I think the only difference between the two versions is Astrotracer.

I have no idea why they decided to do the beta version this time. It might be something related to getting documentation ready, or perhaps they were unsure whether it worked well enough. I hope you won't have to wait much longer.

MikeStnly · 02-21-2022, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by JPT

I'm afraid I can't tell you because I got the K-3 III and installed 1.4 straight away. I never used an earlier version. However, I don't think there are any other changes, because they released 1.31 on the same day with SATOBI. I think the only difference between the two versions is Astrotracer.

I have no idea why they decided to do the beta version this time. It might be something related to getting documentation ready, or perhaps they were unsure whether it worked well enough. I hope you won't have to wait much longer.

Thank you - I am waiting patiently, but checking every day to see if it is released.

BlackTea · 02-23-2022, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now.

I have 1.40 beta - works fine for me.
I've had some lockups (camera hangs) with older firmware (I think including latest official). Now I do not have those issues (or they are so rare, that I do not remember).

JPT · 03-02-2022, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

It's released now for all users. The version is 1.41 and it claims AF improvements as well.

Latest PENTAX K-3 Mark III Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

gatorguy · 03-02-2022, 06:48 PM

Updated here with no immediate issues.

**i_trax** · 03-02-2022, 10:38 PM

done , thank you

gatorguy · 03-03-2022, 04:36 AM

How to use the GPS-less Astrotracer. There's also a selection of Pentax lenses that can be used across their entire zoom range without restriction.
https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/pdf/astrotracer-type3.pdf

mctaveck · 03-17-2022, 06:15 AM - **1 Like**

Astro Type 3 is working perfectly. Some issues at 10mm or when stars are not too bright/ too much light pollution. Here you can find a 100second image i shoot some days ago . You can see trails in the corner but this does come from the system but from the optic (18mm)

Cover photos

thanks!
Danilo

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02-19-2022, 04:37 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Perhaps asking those beta testers directly might provide the answer? Steve

02-19-2022, 06:24 PM	#3
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by snappyhoffy Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now. there are some speculations about kind of VIP gathering taking place on SUN 13MAR2022 ( Tokyo time? ) , perhaps ask those questions there , someone might have right knowledge....

02-19-2022, 06:50 PM - 3 Likes	#4
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by snappyhoffy Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now. I watched the presentation at the November event where they announced Astrotracer Type 3. At that time they just said "spring", so that would suggest any time from the start of March. I have had the Beta 1.4 firmware installed since I got the K-3 III. It seems completely stable. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try Astrotracer yet. Tokyo is great for a lot of things, but a clear view of the stars is not one of them. Last edited by JPT; 02-20-2022 at 12:29 AM.

02-20-2022, 06:44 AM	#5
MikeStnly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Algonquin Highlands Posts: 249	Originally posted by JPT I watched the presentation at the November event where they announced Astrotracer Type 3. At that time they just said "spring", so that would suggest any time from the start of March. I have had the Beta 1.4 firmware installed since I got the K-3 III. It seems completely stable. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try Astrotracer yet. Tokyo is great for a lot of things, but a clear view of the stars is not one of them. Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer?

02-20-2022, 03:53 PM	#6
snappyhoffy Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 185 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeStnly Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer? I imagine the testers will be unable to say anything about it..

02-21-2022, 06:56 AM - 2 Likes	#7
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by MikeStnly Are there any other changes beyond the Astrotracer? I'm afraid I can't tell you because I got the K-3 III and installed 1.4 straight away. I never used an earlier version. However, I don't think there are any other changes, because they released 1.31 on the same day with SATOBI. I think the only difference between the two versions is Astrotracer. I have no idea why they decided to do the beta version this time. It might be something related to getting documentation ready, or perhaps they were unsure whether it worked well enough. I hope you won't have to wait much longer.

02-21-2022, 08:08 AM	#8
MikeStnly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Algonquin Highlands Posts: 249	Originally posted by JPT I'm afraid I can't tell you because I got the K-3 III and installed 1.4 straight away. I never used an earlier version. However, I don't think there are any other changes, because they released 1.31 on the same day with SATOBI. I think the only difference between the two versions is Astrotracer. I have no idea why they decided to do the beta version this time. It might be something related to getting documentation ready, or perhaps they were unsure whether it worked well enough. I hope you won't have to wait much longer. Thank you - I am waiting patiently, but checking every day to see if it is released.

02-23-2022, 04:55 PM	#9
BlackTea Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 41	Originally posted by snappyhoffy Anyone got any information when this might be released..? I now some users on here had beta versions and hoped it would be released by now. I have 1.40 beta - works fine for me. I've had some lockups (camera hangs) with older firmware (I think including latest official). Now I do not have those issues (or they are so rare, that I do not remember).

03-02-2022, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#10
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	It's released now for all users. The version is 1.41 and it claims AF improvements as well. Latest PENTAX K-3 Mark III Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING

03-02-2022, 06:48 PM	#11
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Updated here with no immediate issues.

03-02-2022, 10:38 PM	#12
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	done , thank you

03-03-2022, 04:36 AM	#13
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	How to use the GPS-less Astrotracer. There's also a selection of Pentax lenses that can be used across their entire zoom range without restriction. https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/pdf/astrotracer-type3.pdf

03-17-2022, 06:15 AM - 1 Like	#14
mctaveck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 165	Astro Type 3 is working perfectly. Some issues at 10mm or when stars are not too bright/ too much light pollution. Here you can find a 100second image i shoot some days ago . You can see trails in the corner but this does come from the system but from the optic (18mm) Cover photos thanks! Danilo

Any update on the new Firmware 1.4 with Astrotracer option 3?

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