New function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III and KF cameras: Featuring the Spring-themed HARUBENI mode

New function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III and KF cameras:
Featuring the Spring-themed HARUBENI mode -- the fourth season-specific Custom Image option -- to upgrade the imaging performance of PENTAX Limited-series lenses

TOKYO, March 9, 2023 －RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the release of new function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III and KF digital SLR cameras. This firmware lets users take advantage of special-edition Custom Images in combination with specific PENTAX Limited-series lenses. The HARUBENI (Spring Rouge) mode has been released as the fourth season-specific Custom Images option. This new mode joins the already-released KATEN, KYUSHU and FUYUNO modes to complete the lineup of four season-specific Custom Image modes.

● Special-edition Custom Images
To make photographic experiences with PENTAX digital SLR cameras even more enjoyable and exciting, PENTAX is providing a new approach to SLR photography, through special-edition Custom Images designed to create subject- or scene-specific finishing touches in combination with certain PENTAX Limited-series lenses -- lenses popular for their distinctive image rendition. PENTAX will release a series of season-specific Custom Images to create distinctive finishing touches dedicated to the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons. 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.

● HARUBENI (Spring Rouge)
This special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize the pinkish colors of cherry blossoms -- the hint of the arrival of spring -- and the subdued blue colors of hazy spring skies. This mode can be selected in combination with HD PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited and HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited lenses, both highly regarded for their soft, delicate image reproduction.