Finally!!!! Custom User mode names on the screen!

**Kobie** · 10-17-2022, 08:45 PM - **7 Likes**

Firmware 1.60 is out now. I don't care for the limited lens imaging update. But YES!!!! GIVE ME NAMES OF MY USER MODES!!!! Finally!!!!!

Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-3 Mark III digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.60 for PENTAX K-3 Mark III.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
This firmware contains open-source software. The applicable license is listed in a text file within the download file.

Changes to V1.60
[Enhanced features]

* Added custom image Special Edition [KYUSHU]. For more details click here
* It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
HD PENTAX FA 43mmF1.9 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 70mmF2.4 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2 AL Limited
[Others]

Corrected --- When the mode dial is changed to [U1], [U2], [U3], [U4], or [U5], the name registered in the USER mode setting is now displayed on the rear LCD as a guide.
Improved stability for general performance.
* When this update is done, the contents of version 1.50 and earlier will be also updated.
* When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.50 or earlier.

Pete R · 10-18-2022, 02:53 AM - **1 Like**

Hurray! I agree that the naming of User Modes is long overdue (and I also don't care about the KYUSHU and Ltds; don't have any).

But this prompts me to ask a question of the experts: does swapping settings from BOXes 6-10 in and out of the five User Modes work for you?

I've tried three or four times and it always goes wrong: I lose the settings from the User Mode that were originally there, and since they are more important to me, I've stopped trying to use the other five, even though I would find them handy if I could make it work. If anyone has the procedure exactly, or has spotted a pitfall, I'd be very pleased to hear about it.

**Kobie** · 10-18-2022, 03:12 AM - **1 Like**

This might help.

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**StigVidar** · 10-18-2022, 06:22 AM

FYI: The saved name does not show if the info screen is not activated in that specific user mode you are changing to

Last edited by StigVidar; 10-18-2022 at 06:42 AM.

**Larrymc** · 10-18-2022, 07:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StigVidar

FYI: The saved name does not show if the info screen is not activated in that specific user mode you are changing to

Are you sayin you need to press the INFO Button? All you have to do is rotate the mode dial to the user mode you want and the Description shows up in the upper left of the rear screen. If you want to see the description and you are in for instance U1 when the camera is turned on then rotate the mode dial off of U1 then back to U1 and the description shows for a few seconds.

**StigVidar** · 10-18-2022, 07:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Larrymc

All you have to do is rotate the mode dial to the user mode you want and the Description shows up in the upper left of the rear screen. If you want to see the description and you are in for instance U1 when the camera is turned on then rotate the mode dial off of U1 then back to U1 and the description shows for a few seconds.

It does not show up on the screen if the info screen is turned off and the user setting is saved with the info screen turned off. If you then change user mode, the screen is instantly turned off because the saved info tells it to be off.

**Larrymc** · 10-18-2022, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

It does not show up on the screen if the info screen is turned off and the user setting is saved with the info screen turned off. If you then change user mode, the screen is instantly turned off because the saved info tells it to be off.

Well reset that particular function to have the screen be on instead off and the description will show when the mode dial is rotated as I described. You do know that the INFO button can be pressed twice to turn off the rear screen?

**Larrymc** · 10-18-2022, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Kobie

Firmware 1.60 is out now. I don't care for the limited lens imaging update. But YES!!!! GIVE ME NAMES OF MY USER MODES!!!! Finally!!!!!

Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-3 Mark III digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.60 for PENTAX K-3 Mark III.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
This firmware contains open-source software. The applicable license is listed in a text file within the download file.

Changes to V1.60
[Enhanced features]

* Added custom image Special Edition [KYUSHU]. For more details click here
* It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
HD PENTAX FA 43mmF1.9 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 70mmF2.4 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2 AL Limited
[Others]

Corrected --- When the mode dial is changed to [U1], [U2], [U3], [U4], or [U5], the name registered in the USER mode setting is now displayed on the rear LCD as a guide.
Improved stability for general performance.
* When this update is done, the contents of version 1.50 and earlier will be also updated.
* When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.50 or earlier.

Thanks Kobie good info!

**StigVidar** · 10-18-2022, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Well reset that particular function to have the screen be on instead off and the description will show when the mode dial is rotated as I described. You do know that the INFO button can be pressed twice to turn off the rear screen?

I started my post with FYI: I dont need the name of the preset on the screen as I am able to remember them

simon_199 · 10-18-2022, 08:30 AM

Waiting for some general report on stability and performance improvement (if any) from users before upgrading.
I know it's probably borderline impossible to provide more detail but those vague references to "improved stability" are a bit, well....vague.
Surely I don't feel compelled to upgrade.

**Larrymc** · 10-18-2022, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

I started my post with FYI: I dont need the name of the preset on the screen as I am able to remember them

OK, what ever floats your boat.

**Larrymc** · 10-18-2022, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by simon_199

Waiting for some general report on stability and performance improvement (if any) from users before upgrading.
I know it's probably borderline impossible to provide more detail but those vague references to "improved stability" are a bit, well....vague.
Surely I don't feel compelled to upgrade.

Its hard to quantify the improvements but I assume they would not say that if there weren't a bit of improvement. Why not update the firmware? My camera works fine no glitches.

simon_199 · 10-18-2022, 10:39 AM

On the K-3 I remember having to redo AF fine tuning after a firmware update where (just an educated guess, since the description is so vague...) some tweaks to the AF were made. Currently I did not need to dial in any adjustments with the K-3iii so i'd like not to perturb the situation. However, since i've already skipped an update I think i'll do it. Upgrading every other release unless there is some high-priority fix seems pretty reasonable to me.

**c.a.m** · 10-18-2022, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by simon_199

Currently I did not need to dial in any adjustments with the K-3iii so i'd like not to perturb the situation. However, since i've already skipped an update I think i'll do it.

Please let us know whether the update requires new AF fine tuning settings. I have also found that some firmware updates to my cameras required changes to my AFFA settings.

- Craig

simon_199 · 10-18-2022, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Please let us know whether the update requires new AF fine tuning settings. I have also found that some firmware updates to my cameras required changes to my AFFA settings.

- Craig

That's what I am afraid of...now everything is working after the update who knows. I find AF fine tuning extremely tedious and borderline impossible with some lenses, especially screwdrive; the focus is not repeatable enough, large shot to shot variance even with tripod and everything. My guess is that there is a lot of backlash in the mechanical drive, either by design or a specific flaw of my copy, or wear & tear. Fine tuning corrects systematic error, if you have stochastic error it's not useful at all. On the K-3 I did manage to improve the consistency of some lenses, namely the 100mm macro with AF fine tuning. On the new camera I have tried but it does not seem to be necessary it just works, out of the box.

10-17-2022, 08:45 PM - 7 Likes	#1
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Finally!!!! Custom User mode names on the screen! Firmware 1.60 is out now. I don't care for the limited lens imaging update. But YES!!!! GIVE ME NAMES OF MY USER MODES!!!! Finally!!!!! Firmware Update Thank you for using a PENTAX K-3 Mark III digital camera. RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.60 for PENTAX K-3 Mark III. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. This firmware contains open-source software. The applicable license is listed in a text file within the download file. Changes to V1.60 [Enhanced features] * Added custom image Special Edition [KYUSHU]. For more details click here * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses. HD PENTAX FA 43mmF1.9 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 70mmF2.4 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2 AL Limited [Others] Corrected --- When the mode dial is changed to [U1], [U2], [U3], [U4], or [U5], the name registered in the USER mode setting is now displayed on the rear LCD as a guide. Improved stability for general performance. * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.50 and earlier will be also updated. * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.50 or earlier.

10-18-2022, 07:05 AM - 1 Like	#5
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by StigVidar FYI: The saved name does not show if the info screen is not activated in that specific user mode you are changing to Are you sayin you need to press the INFO Button? All you have to do is rotate the mode dial to the user mode you want and the Description shows up in the upper left of the rear screen. If you want to see the description and you are in for instance U1 when the camera is turned on then rotate the mode dial off of U1 then back to U1 and the description shows for a few seconds. Last edited by Larrymc; 10-18-2022 at 07:23 AM.

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10-18-2022, 02:53 AM - 1 Like	#2
Pete R Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 49	Hurray! I agree that the naming of User Modes is long overdue (and I also don't care about the KYUSHU and Ltds; don't have any). But this prompts me to ask a question of the experts: does swapping settings from BOXes 6-10 in and out of the five User Modes work for you? I've tried three or four times and it always goes wrong: I lose the settings from the User Mode that were originally there, and since they are more important to me, I've stopped trying to use the other five, even though I would find them handy if I could make it work. If anyone has the procedure exactly, or has spotted a pitfall, I'd be very pleased to hear about it.

10-18-2022, 06:22 AM	#4
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 702	FYI: The saved name does not show if the info screen is not activated in that specific user mode you are changing to Last edited by StigVidar; 10-18-2022 at 06:42 AM.

10-18-2022, 07:30 AM - 1 Like	#6
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 702	Originally posted by Larrymc All you have to do is rotate the mode dial to the user mode you want and the Description shows up in the upper left of the rear screen. If you want to see the description and you are in for instance U1 when the camera is turned on then rotate the mode dial off of U1 then back to U1 and the description shows for a few seconds. It does not show up on the screen if the info screen is turned off and the user setting is saved with the info screen turned off. If you then change user mode, the screen is instantly turned off because the saved info tells it to be off.

10-18-2022, 07:58 AM	#7
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by StigVidar It does not show up on the screen if the info screen is turned off and the user setting is saved with the info screen turned off. If you then change user mode, the screen is instantly turned off because the saved info tells it to be off. Well reset that particular function to have the screen be on instead off and the description will show when the mode dial is rotated as I described. You do know that the INFO button can be pressed twice to turn off the rear screen?

10-18-2022, 08:01 AM	#8
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Kobie Firmware 1.60 is out now. I don't care for the limited lens imaging update. But YES!!!! GIVE ME NAMES OF MY USER MODES!!!! Finally!!!!! Firmware Update Thank you for using a PENTAX K-3 Mark III digital camera. RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.60 for PENTAX K-3 Mark III. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. This firmware contains open-source software. The applicable license is listed in a text file within the download file. Changes to V1.60 [Enhanced features] * Added custom image Special Edition [KYUSHU]. For more details click here * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses. HD PENTAX FA 43mmF1.9 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 70mmF2.4 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2 AL Limited [Others] Corrected --- When the mode dial is changed to [U1], [U2], [U3], [U4], or [U5], the name registered in the USER mode setting is now displayed on the rear LCD as a guide. Improved stability for general performance. * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.50 and earlier will be also updated. * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.50 or earlier. Thanks Kobie good info!

10-18-2022, 08:16 AM	#9
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 702	Originally posted by Larrymc Well reset that particular function to have the screen be on instead off and the description will show when the mode dial is rotated as I described. You do know that the INFO button can be pressed twice to turn off the rear screen? I started my post with FYI: I dont need the name of the preset on the screen as I am able to remember them

10-18-2022, 08:30 AM	#10
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 609	Waiting for some general report on stability and performance improvement (if any) from users before upgrading. I know it's probably borderline impossible to provide more detail but those vague references to "improved stability" are a bit, well....vague. Surely I don't feel compelled to upgrade.

10-18-2022, 09:00 AM	#11
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by StigVidar I started my post with FYI: I dont need the name of the preset on the screen as I am able to remember them OK, what ever floats your boat.

10-18-2022, 09:21 AM	#12
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by simon_199 Waiting for some general report on stability and performance improvement (if any) from users before upgrading. I know it's probably borderline impossible to provide more detail but those vague references to "improved stability" are a bit, well....vague. Surely I don't feel compelled to upgrade. Its hard to quantify the improvements but I assume they would not say that if there weren't a bit of improvement. Why not update the firmware? My camera works fine no glitches.

10-18-2022, 10:39 AM	#13
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 609	On the K-3 I remember having to redo AF fine tuning after a firmware update where (just an educated guess, since the description is so vague...) some tweaks to the AF were made. Currently I did not need to dial in any adjustments with the K-3iii so i'd like not to perturb the situation. However, since i've already skipped an update I think i'll do it. Upgrading every other release unless there is some high-priority fix seems pretty reasonable to me.

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10-18-2022, 11:35 AM	#14
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by simon_199 Currently I did not need to dial in any adjustments with the K-3iii so i'd like not to perturb the situation. However, since i've already skipped an update I think i'll do it. Please let us know whether the update requires new AF fine tuning settings. I have also found that some firmware updates to my cameras required changes to my AFFA settings. - Craig

10-18-2022, 12:03 PM	#15
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 609	Originally posted by c.a.m Please let us know whether the update requires new AF fine tuning settings. I have also found that some firmware updates to my cameras required changes to my AFFA settings. - Craig That's what I am afraid of...now everything is working after the update who knows. I find AF fine tuning extremely tedious and borderline impossible with some lenses, especially screwdrive; the focus is not repeatable enough, large shot to shot variance even with tripod and everything. My guess is that there is a lot of backlash in the mechanical drive, either by design or a specific flaw of my copy, or wear & tear. Fine tuning corrects systematic error, if you have stochastic error it's not useful at all. On the K-3 I did manage to improve the consistency of some lenses, namely the 100mm macro with AF fine tuning. On the new camera I have tried but it does not seem to be necessary it just works, out of the box.