K-1 Firmware 1.43 issues

MadNeil · 11-26-2017, 09:23 AM

Recently upgraded k-1 to firmware 1.43. It really messed up the buffer. Some photos did not record. Others looked like double and triple exposures. See attached photo.

After much frustration, i reset the camera to factory settings and “whala” it was back to normal. Even the bar that moves across the screen that says ‘recording image’ was back. Have others had similar issues with the 1.43 firmware upgrade?
Asking advice - is still under warranty. Should i send in for checkup and possible warranty repair?

Last edited by MadNeil; 11-26-2017 at 10:05 AM.

joergens.mi · 11-26-2017, 10:03 AM

Maybe you misconfigured a setting, as ist hapened to me recently. I switched on multiexposure instead of the changing the focuspoint. There is no connection to the firmware version

MadNeil · 11-26-2017, 10:10 AM

Possible. I will switch on multi-exposure and see if I can replicate what happened. Appreciate it. See newly attached photo.

**clickclick** · 11-26-2017, 10:47 AM

Just in general, whenever doing firmware updates, doing a "reset" back to defaults is a "good" idea. The downside is it may be a pain if you loose a bunch of customization. For example, not sure if it would wipe out lens profile info on fine adjustments, so would make a note of that type of stuff as best as possible. The reason why I say it is "good" is because there can be changes in the firmware that aren't fully compatible with the old firmware settings, and at the risk of over simplification, the new firmware might get a left over value that results in a configuration that doesn't work as expected.

Adam · 11-26-2017, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by MadNeil

Recently upgraded k-1 to firmware 1.43. It really messed up the buffer. Some photos did not record. Others looked like double and triple exposures. See attached photo.

After much frustration, i reset the camera to factory settings and “whala” it was back to normal. Even the bar that moves across the screen that says ‘recording image’ was back. Have others had similar issues with the 1.43 firmware upgrade?
Asking advice - is still under warranty. Should i send in for checkup and possible warranty repair?

I agree, sounds like inadvertent activation of the multiple exposures drive mode.

I recommend setting C20 to prevent accidental changes via the 4-way controller.

joergens.mi · 11-26-2017, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I recommend setting C20 to prevent accidental changes via the 4-way controller.

That's quite a good idea, i did it after my accident

MadNeil · 11-26-2017, 02:51 PM

Everyone-thanks for the advice. At the risk of sounding dumb, I can't tell the difference in AF setting function when changing C20 from (1) to (2). Instruction book didn't help much. I took your advice and changed it to (2).

11-26-2017, 09:23 AM	#1
MadNeil New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19	K-1 Firmware 1.43 issues Recently upgraded k-1 to firmware 1.43. It really messed up the buffer. Some photos did not record. Others looked like double and triple exposures. See attached photo. After much frustration, i reset the camera to factory settings and “whala” it was back to normal. Even the bar that moves across the screen that says ‘recording image’ was back. Have others had similar issues with the 1.43 firmware upgrade? Asking advice - is still under warranty. Should i send in for checkup and possible warranty repair? Last edited by MadNeil; 11-26-2017 at 10:05 AM.

11-26-2017, 10:49 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by MadNeil Recently upgraded k-1 to firmware 1.43. It really messed up the buffer. Some photos did not record. Others looked like double and triple exposures. See attached photo. After much frustration, i reset the camera to factory settings and “whala” it was back to normal. Even the bar that moves across the screen that says ‘recording image’ was back. Have others had similar issues with the 1.43 firmware upgrade? Asking advice - is still under warranty. Should i send in for checkup and possible warranty repair? I agree, sounds like inadvertent activation of the multiple exposures drive mode. I recommend setting C20 to prevent accidental changes via the 4-way controller. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-26-2017, 10:03 AM	#2
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Maybe you misconfigured a setting, as ist hapened to me recently. I switched on multiexposure instead of the changing the focuspoint. There is no connection to the firmware version

11-26-2017, 10:10 AM	#3
MadNeil New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19 Original Poster	Possible. I will switch on multi-exposure and see if I can replicate what happened. Appreciate it. See newly attached photo.

11-26-2017, 10:47 AM	#4
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Just in general, whenever doing firmware updates, doing a "reset" back to defaults is a "good" idea. The downside is it may be a pain if you loose a bunch of customization. For example, not sure if it would wipe out lens profile info on fine adjustments, so would make a note of that type of stuff as best as possible. The reason why I say it is "good" is because there can be changes in the firmware that aren't fully compatible with the old firmware settings, and at the risk of over simplification, the new firmware might get a left over value that results in a configuration that doesn't work as expected.

11-26-2017, 01:36 PM	#6
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Originally posted by Adam I recommend setting C20 to prevent accidental changes via the 4-way controller. That's quite a good idea, i did it after my accident

11-26-2017, 02:51 PM	#7
MadNeil New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19 Original Poster	Everyone-thanks for the advice. At the risk of sounding dumb, I can't tell the difference in AF setting function when changing C20 from (1) to (2). Instruction book didn't help much. I took your advice and changed it to (2).