Ricoh GR IIIx Ver.1.31 & GR III Ver.1.81 Released

Ricoh has released the new firmware update version 1.31 for Ricoh GR IIIx and firmware update version 1.81 for Ricoh GR III camera.

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Changes to V1.31

[Customize Setting] — [Memory] has been added to [Customize Controls].
– For 22 items such as ISO sensitivity setting and exposure compensation, when the power is turned off, you can select “memorize the settings just before power off” or “Reset to Default”.
* When it is with a “check” in the check box to the right of the selected item, the next time the power is turned on, it will start up with the settings just before the power was turned off. To start with the default settings the next time　when the power is turned on, press [ADJ] and remove the “Check” from the check box.
[Customize Setting] — The number of selectable items in the [Hold Video/Wireless Btn] in the [ Fn button setting] of [Customize Controls] has increased from 2 to 32.
In the image playback mode, pinch-in (reduction) will switch to the thumbnail view. Additionally another pinch-in (reduction) will allow selection of images by shooting date.
[Customize Setting] — Two types of [Electronic Level Design] were added to [Display Customization].
There are three types to choose from: [Type 1], [Type 2] and [Type 3].
Added [0.3m] to the [Snap Focus Distance].
In the [Snap Distance Priority] mode, [0.3m] can now be selected and Close-up photography is also possible.
* Regardless of the DOF (1-3) setting, the aperture value is fixed at F16.

*For details of enhanced features click here

Improved stability for general performance.
Simplified fonts have been updated.
*The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR IIIx Urban Edition.
*Version 1.30 has suspended to download due to a problem.

Changes to V1.81

[Customize Setting] — [Memory] has been added to [Customize Controls].
– For 22 items such as ISO sensitivity setting and exposure compensation, when the power is turned off, you can select “memorize the settings just before power off” or “Reset to Default”.
* When it is with a “check” in the check box to the right of the selected item, the next time the power is turned on, it will start up with the settings just before the power was turned off. To start with the default settings the next time　when the power is turned on, press [ADJ] and remove the “Check” from the check box.
[Customize Setting] — The number of selectable items in the [Hold Video/Wireless Btn] in the [ Fn button setting] of [Customize Controls] has increased from 2 to 32.
In the image playback mode, pinch-in (reduction) will switch to the thumbnail view. Additionally another pinch-in (reduction) will allow selection of images by shooting date.
[Customize Setting] — Two types of [Electronic Level Design] were added to [Display Customization].
There are three types to choose from: [Type 1], [Type 2] and [Type 3].
Added [0.3m] to the [Snap Focus Distance].
In the [Snap Distance Priority] mode, [0.3m] can now be selected and Close-up photography is also possible.
* Regardless of the DOF (1-3) setting, the aperture value is fixed at F16.

*For details of enhanced features click here

Improved stability for general performance.
Simplified fonts have been updated.
*The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition and RICOH GR III Diary Edition.
*Version 1.80 has suspended to download due to a problem.

Ricoh GR III: $966.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Ricoh GR IIIx: $1.046.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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