Downloads : Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX K-01 digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.05 for PENTAX K-01.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.05
Changes to V1.04
- Optimized contrast AF when using HD PENTAX-DA Limited series lenses.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.03
- Corrected – When recording Movies, contrast AF does not work for some lenses in firmware version 1.02.
Changes to V1.02
- Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW] lens.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.01
- Improved the auto focus performance.
- Improved stability of recording for some SDHC/SDXC memory card.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
- Only PENTAX K-01 users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-01
Name |
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-01 |
Registered name |
k01v105w.exe (For Windows 10,532 Kbytes) , k01v105m.zip (For Mac 10.399 Kbytes) |
Applied product |
PENTAX K-01
To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the four-way controller right. |
Updated firmware file |
For Windows : LHA self-extract file, For mac : zip type |
Release date |
2014/03/06 |
Copy right |
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. |
Preparation of update
- Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
- USB cable I-USB7 If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
- SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot. If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
- Fully charged battery (D-LI90P)
Download the updated firmware file
- For Windows : k01v105w.exe --- 10,532 Kbytes, self-extracting files
- For Macintosh : k01v105m.zip --- 10,399 Kbytes, zip type
Extract downloaded file
The following two files will be generated once the downloaded file is extracted by double-clicking.
- readme.txt: The text file that explained update procedure in details.
- Fwdc214b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy fwdc214b.bin file to SD card
After formatting the SD card, copy the fwdc214b.bin file to the route directory of the SD card.
Update Firmware
Please read the readme.txt file attached to the firmware update before updating the firmware.
- This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX K-01
- This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
- You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-01 Software License Agreement
The customer (hereinafter "the user") shall verify the following items below related to the use of the licensed software supplied to the user by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX ").
The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.