Release of the Function Expanded Firmware Version 1.30 for PENTAX 645Z
Useful new functions added for outdoor shooting
“Today, we are pleased to announce the release of the new function expanded firmware version 1.30 for PENTAX 645Z medium-format digital SLR camera (launched on June, 2014).
The function expanded firmware adds new features and increases the number of configurable setting to the current PENTAX 645Z medium-format digital SLR camera to further improve performance, ease of use and handling.
You can download the free function expanded firmware from the official website.
Expanded function
1. 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 constricting after they have become accustomed to a dark environment during astrophotography.
2. Outdoor View Setting mode
The Outdoor View Setting mode, which easily sets the optimum monitor brightness level for a given lighting condition.
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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PENTAX 645Z (v1.30)
- Direct download link for the Firmware Update Software (Windows/Macintosh) -> PENTAX 645Z v1.30
*When this update is done, the contents of version 1.23 and earlier will be also updated.