Ricoh Buys Pentax

Pentax has long been a major player in the camera world with offerings from actual cameras to lenses alreayd on the market. However, it seems that on October 1st Pentax will no longer exist as a single entity instead being absorbed by Ricoh. The reason we say this is because it was just announced that ...

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Ricoh CX5 Firmware Updated to 1.19

Ricoh has just announced today that they have finally released a firmware update for their CX5. This firmware update brings the camera's software up to version 1.19 and includes a few bug fixes. Unfortunately, if you were expecting any hard hitting features to be included here you're going to be disappointed as nothing of the ...

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Ricoh Updates Firmware for GXR

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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Ricoh rolls out firmware update for its GXR digital camera range

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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Ricoh to Release GXR Lens Mount Unit – Allow For The Mounting of More Lenses

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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A New Firmware Update For Ricoh GXR

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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GR Digital III Firmware 3.00 From Ricoh

Ricoh has just released a new firmware update for the GR Digital III. This software is Ricoh's firmware release and it features a series of improved functions. These functions include a high-contrast black-and-white mode, a cross-process filter, a 4:1 magnification when using manual focus, a “My Setting delete” function and a “key custom ...

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Ricoh G700SE Digital Camera

Ricoh has recently presented a new digital camera - G700SE - which is basically an upgrade to the previous G700 model and has a price tag of $1,070 with a release date set for early 2011. In terms of new features the Ricoh G700SE brings wireless LAN support as well as bluetooth, and the extra features ...

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Ricoh G700 Point-and-shoot camera

Ricoh has recently created a new camera, the G700, and it has a lot to brag about, despite the fact that it looks like disposable camera. It has 12 Megapixels, 5x Optical zoom, ISO 64-3200, 720p video. Hey, you can find that in any camera, but can you find one that is this ...

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Ricoh G700: Waterproof Digital Camera

G700 is the codename of the new digital camera made by Ricoh which meets the military standards and can be used underwater - with the limit being 5 meters - for two hours. Besides the waterproof feature the Ricoh G700 boasts a 12.1-megapixel sensor, a rather small 3-inch TFT display screen and an internal memory of ...

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