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Thank you for using a PENTAX 645Z digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.30 for 645Z.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

Changes to V1.30

[Enhanced features]

  • Outdoor monitor function
    The PENTAX 645Z provides outdoor monitor function that you can adjust quickly to the brightness of the monitor that match the environment such as under fine weather, it makes brighter contrast stand out or darker in nightscape shooting.
  • Red-lighted LCD monitor display function
    The PENTAX 645Z provides a red-lighted LCD monitor display function, which prevents the pupils of the photographer’s eyes from closing down after they have become accustomed to a dark environment during astrophotography.

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*When this update is done, the contents of version 1.23 and earlier will be also updated.

Changes to V1.23

[Main changes from Version 1.22]

  • Correspond to Image Transmitter 2 version 2.3.0
    [Function enhancement/Additional item when using Image Transmitter 2 version 2.3.0 ]
       -  Drive mode change function.
       -  White balance change function.
       -  Custom image change function.
       -  Image recording format change function.
       -  Card slot setting function.
       -  Live view magnification change function.
       -  Focus fine adjustment function for live view.
       -  Focus assists setting function. (Only for Windows)
       -  Exposure bracket setting function. (Only for Windows)
  • Improved stability for general performance.
    *When this update is done, the contents of version 1.22 and earlier will be also updated.
Changes to V1.22
  • Correspond to New lens [HD PENTAX-D FA645 35mmF3.5AL[IF]
  • Improved stability for general performance.
    *Contents of [Version 1.21] and earlier version will be also updated.
Changes to V1.21
  • Improved stability of tethered shooting when using Image Transmitter2.
    *In this update, HDR RAW shooting cannot be used when using Image Transmitter2 with tethered shooting.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.20
  • Added OFF mode on Slow Shutter Speed NR.
    (Even OFF mode setting, It may takes a long time to processing depend on condition of ISO setting, exposure time and temperature etc.)
  • Improved stability for performance when using IMAGE Transmitter2.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.10
  • Correspond to the IMAGE Transmitter 2 (Image transfer software).
    *When using with the IMAGE Transmitter 2, set the USB connection of camera to [PTP]
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
  • Only 645Z users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for 645Z
Name PENTAX Firmware Update Software for 645Z
Registered name 645Zv130.zip (For Windows/Mac 22,125Kbyte)
Applied product 645Z
To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.
Updated firmware file For Windows/Mac : zip type
Release date 2017/6/29
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 4] menu screen.
  4. [4] Select [Firmware Info] 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 card (64MB or more)
  • USB cable (Equipped with a micro B terminal)
    If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
  • SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
    If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory 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/Mac : 645zV130.zip --- 22,125 Kbytes, 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.
    • Fwdc224b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
  2. Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc224b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
    If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer.
  3. Insert the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
  4. Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into SD1 slot of the camera and close card cover. (SD2 slot does not recognize firmware)
  5. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
  6. "Updates the camera firmware" will be displayed in the LCD monitor
    Current version and update version will be displayed.
    1.00,1.10,1.20, 1.21,1.22,1.23  → 1.30
  7. Press the four-way controller to select "Start" and press the "OK" button.
  8. "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.
    It will take approximately 90~150 seconds to complete update.
  9. When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed on the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
  10. Remove the update SD card from the camera.
  11. To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.


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

  1. This software may only be used by users who own the 645Z.
  2. This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
  3. You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for 645Z 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.

  1. Definition of terms
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For Windows/Macintosh
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