Kobie M-C (Kobie M-C Photography)

I asked Ricoh Imaging (PENTAX) about the Premium Firmware and Star focus/Astro updates for Canada and this was their response....
Needless to say, this is VERY disappointing, ESPECIALLY since Pentax North America (U.S) covers both the U.S and Canada. What's the holdup with making the firmware available for Canada? Who knows. It doesn't add up and doesn't make any sense. But, it is what it is I guess.
Now, their official response.

"Dear Kobie,

Thank you for contacting Ricoh Imaging.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your past, present and future support. In review of your inquiry,

the Premium Feature – Grad ND Feature Activation Key is not available for purchase for Canada residents. This feature

when launched, was limited to Japan residents but has since expanded to the USA and Europe. We hope that eventually,

the product will be made available for Canada residents but as of today, we do not have any updates on future availability

for other regions around the world.

Thank you for choosing Ricoh."

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