Ricoh GR Firmware update 1.80

[donlaw]

Firmware 1.80 update available
Firmware 1.80

Changes to V1.80​

<Added the following enhanced features>

• [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 Contents>

• 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.

 

[agentlossing]

Also GRIIIx v.1.30.

Maybe a small update but with some good quality of life enhancements. The long press of video/wireless button has been opened up to the full range of Fn options it would seem, so that is nice. I have it set to turn on wifi right now, but since the same can be accomplished in playback by long-pressing the playback button, it's not super necessary. My regular press Fn feature for the video/wireless button is to bring up the change snap focus distance feature, so maybe I can make long-press into another snap focus related function.

 

[rayvonn]

Thanks. That close (snap) focusing distance is very interesting to me, it can change the way one normally operates the camera. It'll probably be a couple of weeks before I'm in a position to utilise that but I've updated already.

 

[bastibe]

It is amazing how they keep improving the GR experience with firmware updates even years and years after release. Great job, Ricoh!

 

[agentlossing]

I agree, I don't know that there has been any camera in current production to receive as many substantive firmware upgrades in the same amount of time. Fuji got a lot of accolades years ago for their kaizen update methodology, but that has largely faded in frequency as their product line has gotten more mature, while here Ricoh is quietly improving their camera year after year with little to no fanfare. Every one of these updates costs money and takes time to develop, yet they don't directly bring in any new sales - if you've bought the camera, Ricoh's making these updates for you.

 

[donlaw]

Latest GR III Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

Firmware 1.81 fixes bugs from 1.80

 

[drd1135]

Also GRIIIx v.1.30.

Maybe a small update but with some good quality of life enhancements. The long press of video/wireless button has been opened up to the full range of Fn options it would seem, so that is nice. I have it set to turn on wifi right now, but since the same can be accomplished in playback by long-pressing the playback button, it's not super necessary. My regular press Fn feature for the video/wireless button is to bring up the change snap focus distance feature, so maybe I can make long-press into another snap focus related function.

I really have update the GRiiix. I think I'm still using what it came with. 😱

 

[MoonMind]

I really have update the GRiiix. I think I'm still using what it came with. 😱

Apart from what happened with 1.80, every update has really been worth it - and I consider the last slip-up a fluke; Ricoh/Pentax has an excellent track record in this regard.

However, 1.80 could have been kind of a desaster for people who like adjusting their settings often ... or new buyers; thankfully, word went out quickly. 1.81 fixes these memory issues and adds a couple of other enhancements and fixes - pretty impressive, good work overall, in spite of everything.

M.