Downloads : 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 2.20 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 from V2.13 to V2.20

[Additional features]

• Added three functions as limited function of Astrophoto Assist.
  ・Star AF
  ・Remote Control Focus Fine Adjustment
  ・Astro photo Image processing
  For more details click here
  

• * A special activation key (release key) obtained from a website or other source is required to activate the limited functions.
  Note: The Astrophoto Assist activation key issuance is a service that will be launched first in Japan. the launch of this service outside of Japan has not yet been determined.

• Improved stability for general performance.
• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.13 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.13 or earlie

Changes from V2.12 to V2.13

• Corrected - When using the camera with combination of ImageSync, certain characters in the wireless LAN password may cause unstable operation in rare cases.
• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.12 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.12 or earlier.

Changes from V2.11 to V2.12

[Enhanced features]

• The following model has been added to the lens subject to the focus limiter function.
  HD PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.8 Macro Limited.

[Others]

• Improved stability for general performance.
• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.11 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.11 or earlier.

Changes from V2.10 to V2.11

• Improved stability for general performance.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.10 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.10 or earlier.

Changes from V2.01 to V2.10

[Enhanced features]

• Added custom image [Gold].
• Added [While Pressed] function to customize of Fx Button.
  [MENU] – [C: Customization] – [　2⃣　Customize　Controls] – [Fx Button]
  -Added customization option that functions while the Fx button is pressed. The Fx button can be customized and registered to 10 buttons such as [User AF (While Pressed)] and [AE Lock (While Pressed)]
  -Some of the functions and button customization can be set in detail.
  -After determining the button assignment, press the INFO button on the [Fx button] screen to set the details of the selected function.
  
  *The items that can be set from the INFO button are as follows
  -User AF (While Pressed)
  -AE Lock (while Pressed)
  -Preset Sv (While Pressed)
  -Preset Tv (While Pressed)
  -Preset Av (While Pressed)
  -AE Metering (While Pressed)
  -Flash Mode (While Pressed)
  -HDR Capture (While Pressed)
  -AA Filter Simulator (While Pressed)
  -One touch RAW+
  -Crop
  -Shake Reduction
  -Key Lock
  -Shooting Info Display (While Pressed)
  
  For more details clickhere

[Others]

• Improved stability for general performance.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.01 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.01 or earlier.

Changes from V2.00 to V2.01

• Simplified fonts have been updated.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 2.00 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.00 or earlier.

Changes from V1.80 to V2.00

[Additional features]

• Added limited function [Grad ND Shooting].

• * A special activation key (release key) obtained from a website or other source is required to activate the limited functions.
  Note: The Grad ND Shooting activation key issuance is a service that will be launched first in Japan. the launch of this service outside of Japan has not yet been determined.

[Enhanced features]

• Added Type 3 to the item of the AF.C tracking AF point method.
• Added focus sensitivity setting item for AF.C.
• Added USER mode setting [BOX] write/read function. For more details click here

[Others]

• Improved the number of consecutive frames when shooting with crop.
• Improved stability for general performance.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.80 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.80 or earlier.

Changes to V1.80

[Enhanced features]

• Added custom image Special Edition [HARUBENI]. For more details click here

• * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
  HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
  HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR

[Others]

• Corrected --- Some functions are not displayed in the control panel in movie mode in version 1.70.

• * If you have customized the movie mode control panel in version 1.70, after updating to version 1.80, please reset the registered contents of control panel to initial state or re-customize it.

• Improved stability for general performance.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.70 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.70 or earlier.

Changes to V1.70

[Enhanced features]

• Added custom image Special Edition [FUYUNO]. For more details click here

• * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
  HD PENTAX FA 31mmF1.8 Limited
  HD PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.8 Macro Limited

• Added focus limiter function

• * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
  HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW

• Added [AF Point for H/V Comp] for AF with viewfinder shooting and AF with live-view shooting. The reference position and movement position of the focus point can be maintained for each of the vertical and horizontal compositions.
• [Select (XS)] has been added to the AF area for AF with viewfinder shooting and pinpoint focus point can be selected more precisely than with SELECT(S).
• Added [1.7x] to crop.

[Others]

• Improved performance when panning in the diagonal direction in the [Panning] mode of [Shake Reduction].
• Improved stability for general performance.

• * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.60 and earlier will be also updated.
• * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.60 or earlier.

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]

• Optimized operation for new lens HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW lens.
• 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.

Changes to V1.50

[Enhanced features]

• Added [KATEN] to Custom Image.
  For more details click here

• * It can be used when attaching the following compatible lenses.
  HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR
  HD PENTAX-DA 15mmF4ED AL Limited

[Others]

• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.41

[Enhanced features]

• • Added Astrotracer Type 3.　For details refer to the PDF manual.Click here

[Others]

• Improved AF accuracy and stability during viewfinder shooting.
• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.31

[Enhanced features]

• Added [SATOBI] to Custom Image.
• Added Tone curve display to Custom Image.

[Others]

• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.21

• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.20

[Enhanced features]

• Corresponded to IMAGE Transmitter 2 (Version2.6.0)

[Others]

• Improved the individual AF fine-adjustment settings to identify the attachment of the HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1.4X AW.
• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.10

[Enhanced features]

• [Electronic shutter] can be selected.
• When [Electronic Shutter] is selected, a high-speed shutter of fastest speed 1/16000 sec. is supported.

*For more details click here

[Others]

• Optimized focus operation for new lens HD PENTAX-DA*16-50mmF2.8 ED PLM AW lens.
• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.02

• Improved – When using both SD card slot 1 and slot 2 at the same time, operation becomes unstable in rare cases when using some SD cards.
• Improved stability for general performance.

Changes to V1.01

• Improved stability of performance when battery power is low condition.
• Corrected – In rare cases, images are not recorded correctly when shooting continuously in RAW format.
• Improved stability for general performance.

Caution

• Only PENTAX K-3 Mark III users are permitted to download the firmware update.

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-3 Mark III

Name	PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-3 Mark III
Registered name	k3III_v220.zip (zip type 32,031KB)
Applied product	PENTAX K-3 Mark III To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 6] menu then press the four-way controller right.
Updated firmware file	For Mac and windows : zip type
Release date	2024/10/30
Copy right	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.

How to check version

1. [1] Turn ON the camera.
2. [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
3. [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 6] menu screen.
4. [4] Select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.

The firmware version for camera is displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen.

Preparation of update

• Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
• Computer (with a SD card slot) or computer and SD card reader/writer.
• Fully charged battery (D-LI90)

*Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI90)
If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period.

Download the updated firmware file

• For Windows/Macintosh: k3III_v220.zip 32,031KB, zip type

Updating Procedure

1. Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
   The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
   Fwdc233b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
   Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc233b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
2. Insert the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
3. Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera (slot 1) and close card cover.
4. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
5. "Updates the camera firmware" appears in the LCD monitor.
   Ver:1.00 / 1.01 / 1.02 / 1.10 / 1.20 / 1.21 / 1.31 / 1.41 / 1.50 / 1.60 / 1.70 / 1.80 / 2.00 / 2.01 / 2.10 / 2.11 / 2.12 / 2.13 → 2.20　will be displayed.
6. Press the four-way controller to select "Start" and press the "OK" button.
7. "NOW LOADING" appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts.
   Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before the update is completed.
8. When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
9. Remove the update SD card from the camera.
   *Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].

[Caution]
When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-3 Mark III 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. The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.