Ricoh has just announced today that a brand new firmware update is available for their GXR system that will bring the camera's software up to version 1.36. Included in this firmware update is a bug fix for a problem that happens during Cross Process scene mode in all units that fall into the GXR line ...
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April 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Firmware, Ricoh | Comments Off
Another day, another firmware update, and it is Ricoh this time around that has a firmware update for its GXR range of compact digital cameras. This range was first released in December 2009, being the third function-enhancing firmware update for its GXR range of compact digital cameras which were initially released in December 2009, and ...
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March 28th, 2011 | Posted in Ricoh | Comments Off

When it comes to photography the actual camera itself is only the beginning. Past that you need various lenses, dependable storage and perhaps even expensive software to finalize the project. While we'll save the latter two for another time, Ricoh has just made an announcement that is sure to please owners of the GXR.
According to ...
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February 1st, 2011 | Posted in dslr, Leica, Lens | Comments Off

Today, Ricoh announced the upcoming release of a "second function-enhancing" firmware update for the Ricoh GXR. This software is comprised of at least eleven function improvements, which includes 3 magnification ratios for the focus check function, spot AF and macro AF area selection, EXIF 2.3 support and auto noise reduction. Furthermore, there's also ...
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October 26th, 2010 | Posted in Firmware, Ricoh, Software | Comments Off

Ricoh and Samsung have come forth today to annoucne some new firmware updates for their digital cameras.
First up is Ricoh with the GXR that brings compatiblity with the 'A12 50mm equiv. macro, S10 24-72mm equiv. and P10 28-300 equiv. zoom lens units' in addition to tweaking things, fixing bugs and passing through some imporvements.
On the ...
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July 16th, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

A few months ago we mentioned the firmware version 1.07 of Ricoh GXR cameras, but more recently they have released a new version, more specifically 1.18.
The new GXR firmware 1.18 comes with the following improvments:
- display of focus distance is now corrected;
- revised conditions of ISO sensitivity range;
- revised upper limit of ISO sensitivity range;
- ...
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July 16th, 2010 | Posted in Ricoh, Software | Comments Off

Ricoh just let us know that today they will be pushing out some firmware updates for their GXR and GR Digital III cameras.
These firmware updates will give both cameras an Auto Shutter Speed Shift function while using shutter priority mode, in addition to noise reduction settings and an additional incandescent white balance preset.
There are also ...
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May 19th, 2010 | Posted in Ricoh | Comments Off

Ricoh is really on a roll today first announcing a new GXR system and now a whole slew of add-ons - The latest of such add-ons is the P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC camera unit. This P10 camera unit features a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 10.7x (28-300m) lens with zoom. Couple that with some 720p ...
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May 7th, 2010 | Posted in Ricoh | Comments Off

If you recall, we recently told you that the Ricoh GXR would be getting some new accessories in the form of lenses. Well now, Ricoh is releasing a firmware update for the GXR system bringing it up to version 1.07 that will add support for these accessories. Additionally, the update will fix minor bug fixes and all ...
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March 19th, 2010 | Posted in Ricoh | Comments Off

The Ricoh GXR got some good reviews last December and the next thing you would expect is to get some compatible accessories for it. This includes tripods and a spotting scope, the latter of which makes the Ricoh GXR look like a sniper support for shooters.
New lenses in the 27mm F2.5 and 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 ...
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March 12th, 2010 | Posted in Accessories, Ricoh | Comments Off