The Ricoh Imaging has released new Pentax firmware updates for three of its DSLR Pentax Cameras to prepare for the arrival of three new HD lenses.The Pentax K-3, K-S2 and K-S1 will have updates that make them compatible with upcoming lens such as HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6ED DC AW and HD Pentax-D FA*70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW, while K-3 and K-S1 additional guidance on how to handle standard zoom lens called HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE.
The HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6ED DC AW with new AF point features, allowing users to access a specific AF point through one of four AF button on the lens, are also included in the firmware for K-3 and K-S1. When K-S2 was launched after the lens has been published, it has available the means to connect with this feature.
Pentax says the firmware update also brings improved stability for performance. The new firmware version 1.20 for the K-3, while the firmware version 1.10 for K-S1 and firmware version 1.01 for K-S2. User can download the new firmware on the official Ricoh website, to download click here: Pentax Imaging Software