Ricoh has posted firmware updates for the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GRDII digital compact cameras. For the CX1, firmware v1.19 rectifies an issue to now ensure the lens retracts upon battery depletion. Click here to download.
Ricoh have announced the launch of the CX1 website to provide a source of key information for both channel and consumers, Ricoh have invested in the development of a website specifically to promote the CX1. The CX1, launched in February 2009, features a super high quality CMOS sensor, high Dynamic Range and includes the new Double Range Double shot mode. Visit the website www.ricohcx1.co.uk [ dpnow ]
Ricoh releases firmware update version 1.16 for the CX1 digital camera. The update incorporates following improvements:
1. Modified the following phenomena.
• If you take pictures with the M-Cont. Plus, a MP file may be recorded with missing a partial frame(s).
• In the Focus-Bracketing, a self-timer feature may not work properly.
2. Corrected a part of the information on a file in the MPO / JPEG format to comply with the Multi-Picture Format.
Download the firmware here
The Japanese site has tried the ISO quality of Ricoh CX1 and found the visible of chroma noise starting at ISO200. Check the samples here.
Sample shot at ISO 80
Sample shot at ISO 100
Sample shot at ISO 200
