As far as I know the latest firmware for the 645z is version 1.30 which was published somewhere towards the middle of 2017. Here is my wish list for features to be added in the next firmware update (I am positive about this, Ricoh/Pentax read these forums diligently and they are working hard on the next smart feature they can incorporate into the next update.....)
My list:
1. Add the ability to assign "Create New Folder" to a programable button. For example I would assign that to one of the buttons on the top left side of the camera. Why? Well I do a lot of sequence shots and every time I want to start a new sequence then I have to create a marker of some sorts. When possible I hold my hand in front of the lens and take a "dud" shot, then start the new sequence. If the lens diameter is too large or it is night time, then I shine a light towards the lens front to create a "white-out dud" shot. Annoying to say the least, especially if I use the built-in intervalometer. You have to first change to a single shot, take the dud shot, then set back to the intervalometer. Sometimes I forget and end up with a sequence of dud shots. Did I say annoying?
2. Add a few more timer options to the self-timer and remote control timers. At present you have 12 seconds and 2 seconds and 3 seconds with the wireless remote. adding say 5 seconds and a couple more will be absolutely great. Thanks Ricoh/Pentax in advance.
3. Still on the intervalometer. When you turn the knobby on the right side to select mirror-up, it seems to be ignored and the mirror is flapped up and down with each shot taken. Would be great if the mirror can be raised at the beginning of the series and kept up until the end of the series. If I want the mirror to flap with each shot, then I'm OK to turn the knobby thing back to normal.
Seems these kind of features should be easy to add in the software and I am sure there are a ton of other smart tweaks that other people have that will further enhance the camera.
Comments and more wish list items?