Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II firmware update version 2.41 released


Ricoh releases firmware upgrade version 2.41 for Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II cameras – this is a revised version of firmware 2.40 that was released on December 7, 2023, and was later suspended:

Changes to V2.41 from V2.40:

[Corrected items]
The following problems that occurred when updating to firmware version 2.40 have been corrected.

  • Corrected — Images cannot be recorded when the ASTROTRACER Type 3 mode is combined with the interval shooting function
  • Corrected — The SD card slot indicators 1 and 2 on the upper LCD panel flash to indicate that the memory capacity is empty, even when some capacity is still available.
  • Corrected — The number of remaining shots available is incorrectly displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Corrected — In the ASTROTRACER Type 3 mode, the exposure countdown on the upper LCD panel advances at unintended moments.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
    • When this update is done, the contents of version 2.40 and earlier will be also updated.
    • When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.40 or earlier.

Press release:

New Firmware Updates (Version 2.41) for the PENTAX K-1 Mark II and PENTAX K-1 have just been released.

Changes from V2.40 to V2.41

[Corrected items]

The following issues that occurred when updating to firmware version 2.40 have been corrected.

  • Corrected – Images could not be recorded when the ASTROTRACER Type 3 mode was combined with the interval shooting function.
  • Corrected – The SD card slot indicators 1 and 2 on the upper LCD panel flashed to indicate that the memory capacity was empty, even when some capacity was still available.
  • Corrected – The number of remaining shots available was incorrectly displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Corrected – In the ASTROTRACER Type 3 mode, the exposure countdown on the upper LCD panel advanced at unintended moments.

[Others]

  • Improved stability for general performance.

* When this update is done, the contents of version 2.40 and earlier will be also updated.

* When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 2.40 or earlier.

Download and install this new firmware update to ensure optimal performance.

K-1 Mark II Firmware Download Link:

https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-1-2.html

K-1 Firmware Download Link:

https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k1.html

Temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras

New firmware updates released for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3

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