01.12.22 - New function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III an KF cameras

RICOH IMAGING launched the new firmware for the PENTAX K-1 II (FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 2.10)

RICOH IMAGING launched the new firmware for the PENTAX K-3 III (FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.70)

RICOH IMAGING launched the new firmware for the PENTAX KF (FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.10)

In a new approach to SLR photography, PENTAX released already and will launch new special-edition Custom Images, designed to create subject- or scene-specific finishing touches in combination with specific PENTAX Limited-series lenses — lenses popular for their distinctive image rendition. As a lens is mounted, the camera automatically detects compatibility with the firmware. Once compatibility is confirmed, the user can then select special-edition Custom Images.

The new special-edition Custom Images cover the seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The Custom Image mode specially designed for each season will be available in combination with specific Limited-series lenses. PENTAX will release four season-specific Custom Image modes over the year.

After the introduction of two Special-Edition Custom Image functions for specific seasons and lenses, KATEN, and KYUSHU, RICOH IMAGING anouncing now the next pre-set.

Special-edition Custom Images

● FUYUNO (winter field)

This special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize colors depicting the chilly air of winter, and to deliver sharp, high-key images.

This mode can be selected in combination with following lenses:

HD PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited
HD PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

If you have your own Instagram account, feel free to share these special images, using the hashtags: #pentax_satobi, #pentax_katen,  #pentax_kyushu or #pentax_fuyuno

We'll be happy to share your images on our Instagram channel @ pentax.photography.official/.

Menu screen
When a lens is mounted, the camera automatically checks for compatibility, then displays the FUYUNO-specific menu screen.

Upcoming schedule

Following on the already published modes, PENTAX will release a final  season-specific Custom Images specially designed for SLR photography in spring. Check the chart below for detailed information.        

 * Lenses compatible with spring Custom Images are tentative choices and may be changed later. Note: Special-edition, season-specific Custom Image modes other than KATEN will be named later and announced with the release of each firmware.

Beside of this Customer-Image Expansion, there is a special update except for PENTAX KF

• Added focus limiter function.
  It can be used when attaching the HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW macro lens.

For K-3  Mark III there are some additional functions:

• Added new function ［AF Point for H/V Comp］
• [Select (XS)] has been added to the AF area 
• Added [1.7x] to crop.

PENTAX K-1 Mark II - Fw update 2.10 English Version ...

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PENTAX K-3 Mark III - Fw update 1.70 English Version ... 

PENTAX KF - Fw update 1.10 English Version ...

PENTAX K-1 Mark II - Fw update 2.10 German Version ...

PENTAX K-1 - Fw update 2.10 German Version ... 

PENTAX K-3 Mark III - Fw update 1.07 German Version ... 

PENTAX KF - Fw update 1.10 Geman Version ...