Ricoh releases 4th function-enhancing FW update for GXR

[TKH]

Great update.

The image quality for 4x and 8x magnificationstrengthening outlines or contrast is really much better!

The new focus modus is very impressive. But the best is: It really works in a light version in the AF modus of the camera too (if you like, you can deactivate it).

Nice is the feature that you can switch from the full zoom view to whole view by tipping the trigger!

Great job Ricoh!

[Genster]

That looks interesting Pavel, but unfortunately I do not dare to update the FW myself

[Remko]

4 and 5 are nice additions for me. Let's see if I can upgrade this weekend.

@Genster: upgrading is easy, just follow the steps Ricoh describes in their upgrade manual.

[Genster]

4 and 5 are nice additions for me. Let's see if I can upgrade this weekend.

@Genster: upgrading is easy, just follow the steps Ricoh describes in their upgrade manual.

Maybe I will try it someday????? (I have now v1.37)
Thanks for the reply Remko

Do I have to upgrade 3 times (body and 2 modules)?

[odklizec]

Only two times. Body and modules are always updated together. Simply run the update for the first time (with first attached module), then replace the module with the not-yet-updated one and run the procedure one more time. It should tell you that the body is already updated and suggest to update the module.

[Genster]

Only two times. Body and modules are always updated together. Simply run the update for the first time (with first attached module), then replace the module with the not-yet-updated one and run the procedure one more time. It should tell you that the body is already updated and suggest to update the module.

Thanks Pavel !

[tattee]

Can anyone comment on the new firmware? I've read several users on the other forum report freezing on the GXR after the update.

I want to update badly coz I've been having focus problems on my A12 28mm module. Thanks!

-Ace-

[odklizec]

I did not experience such mentioned problem yet. At least not with FW 1.40. But I'm nearly sure it's nothing new introduced with this new FW. I rather think it's an old problem I reported to Ricoh some long time ago and that happens in case of MF. It's unfortunately very hard to reproduce problem that happens very infrequently. From what I saw, it happens only if the MF ring is used (with A12 modules). I guess the current reappearance of the problem is because people now use the MF much more frequently than before. So there is a big chance someone will find the reproducible steps of this issue

[tattee]

thanks for the feedback odklizec!:) Upgraded the firmware already.

[Remko]

Updated to the 1.4 yesterday. Works like a charm.

The ISO-Lo setting is an improvement I'd overlooked. But this is a nice addition for shallow DoF in bright daylight and also nice for just a thad extra slower shutter speed when trying to shoot waterfalls etc.

The focus assist is quite ingenious.

I do like the regular firmware updates from Ricoh. Evertime it's like getting a bit of a new camera for free. When exploring the new features.

Remko