Ricoh Pentax 645D Camera Firmware 1.30 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Ricoh Pentax 645D Camera Firmware 1.30 Description

Changes:

- Correspond to SR function of [HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW SR]
- Added [37. Shake Reduction] on Custom function

Note: If you update firmware, please update [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4]

Updating Procedure:

- Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software. The download file is self-extracting.
- Insert the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
- Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into SD2 slot of the camera and close card cover.
- Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
"NOW LOADING" appears on the LCD monitor, and will change to the "PROGRAM UPDATE".
- Press the four-way controller to select "YES" and press the "OK" button.
- "UPDATING" 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.
- When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
- Remove the update SD card from the camera.
- To check the Firmware version in your camera, turn the camera on while pressing the MENU button.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.     

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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