The firmware update version 1.10 for the Ricoh PX enables a faster zooming speed and improves the image quality that is displayed in the rear screen. If you are a Ricoh PX owner, you can download the new firmware update right here. [Ricoh]
Ricoh Japan has unveiled the new CX6 superzoom compact digital camera. The camera features a 10-megapixel back-lit CMOS sensor, a 28-300mm equivalent (10.7X) image-stabilized zoom lens and a 3.0-inch 1.23 million dot VGA LCD display.
In addition, the digicam also provides Aperture and Shutter Priority exposure modes, super-fast autofocus speeds of 0.1 seconds and a dedicated movie shooting button. Folks in Japan will be able to purchase the Ricoh CX6 on December 3rd, 2011 for 44,800 Yen or around US$580. Read more…
Ricoh today announced the availability of the GR DIGITAL IV digital camera. As a successor to the GR DIGITAL III, the new GR DIGITAL IV features a 10MP 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with a GR ENGINE IV image processor, a 28mm/F1.9 GR lens, a 3.0-inch 1.23 million-dot VGA LCD monitor, a sensor-shift image stabilization, a “Hybrid AF” focus system, and a 30fps VGA video capture. The camera measures 108.6mm x 59.8mm x 32.5mm and weights approx. 190 grams (without battery, SD memory card, strap). Available in black and limited edition white, the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV costs £499.99 or approx. $788. See more pictures after the jump. Read more…
Ricoh has rolled out a firmware update version 1.37 for the Ricoh GXR system including the GXR body, GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5, GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO, RICOH LENS S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, and RICOH LENS P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The new firmware update addresses the following:
1. The focus setting may not be reflected properly if the shooting mode is manually set to [S] mode (Shutter priority mode) in the [Edit My Settings] menu.
2. S10 owners get an additional bug fix related to the One-Press M Mode function.
You can download the Ricoh GXR firmware update version 1.37 here for free.
[Ricoh]
The Ricoh PX compact digital camera offers a 5.0x, wide-angle (28mm) and telephoto (140mm) optical zoom in a water- and shock-resistant package that can safely be used for hassle-free photography in a wide variety of locations and situations. The camera features a 16-megapixel CCD sensor with the Smooth Imaging Engine IV image processing engine for high-resolution, high-quality photographs.
The Ricoh PX is waterproof down to a depth of 3 meters for a duration of up to 60-minute and can also withstand being dropped from a height of up to 1.5-meter. For low-light shooting, the camera provides a handheld night scene mode that uses pixel binning for improved light sensitivity. Additionally, the Ricoh PX can also record 720p HD video. Available in lime green, silver and black, the Ricoh PX retails for £179.99 in the UK, $249.00 in the USA and €199.00 in the Europe. Read more…
Ricoh has recently released a new firmware update for the Ricoh GXR system. The firmware update version 1.36 offers these improvements:
1. Should exposure be adjusted in the [Cross Process] SCENE mode, the color displayed during monitoring may differ from the actual color.
2. The exposure may not be correct in these cases: after taking a picture in well lit area, then immediately turning the camera off and on and taking another picture.
3. With some settings, if you attempt to take a picture in a dark area, the camera will not respond.
In addition, the update contains fixes for a couple of bugs that affect the GR A12 28mm f2.5 lens, the GR A12 50mm f2.5 Macro lens, Ricoh S10 24-72mm f2.5-4.4 VC lens and Ricoh P10 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 VC lens. [Ricoh]
