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GXR : Updated functions - By Modes

The feature enhancement firmware updates include the new features or options in the camera menu. Which will improve usebility or performance to the latest functions. The latest firmware update will include all previous updates.

The following charts list the updated functions [by modes].
If you'd like to see them [by version number], go to the [Revision history] in the GXR firmware download site.


Note Explanatory note : How to read the charts

v1.50 (e.g.) : The version number shows that the described function is included from that version.
applied : applied from the initnial version of the firmware
N/A : not applied to this model.

A12 28mm : GXR with GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5
A12 50mm : GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO
GXR M : GXR with GXR MOUNT A12
A16 : GXR with RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
S10 : GXR with RICOH LENS S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
P10 : GXR with RICOH LENS P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
*Last updated: March 16, 2012

Shooting modes

Model applied Details
A12 28mm A12 50mm GXR M A16 S10 P10
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [AE/AF targer shift] function in SCENE mode
The AE/AF target shift function is now available in some scene modes.
The scene modes that this function can be used vary depending on the attached unit. The AE/AF target shift cannot be used with the following scene modes; Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Miniaturize, and Toy Camera.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 ISO Auto / ISO Hi in the [M] mode
ISO Auto, ISO Auto-Hi for ISO settings are now enabled in the M mode (Manual Exposure mode).
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.50 v1.50 Bulb / Time in the [M] mode
[B] (bulb] and [T] (time) options are now available for shutter speed in the Manual Exposure mode. The maximum exposure time available varies depending on the camera unit. RICOH LENS P10 is up to 30 seconds, and other units are up to 180 seconds.
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 [Auto Resize Zoom]
Supported aspect ratios for Auto Resize Zoom are included. Auto Resize Zoom is now available when [16:9], [3:2], or [1:1] is selected.
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 Setting for SCENE modes
Vignetting can be set individually for [Cross Process], [Toy Camera] scenes.
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 Enlarged view for monitoring
Enlarged view works as follows. Pressing and holding down the [MENU/OK] button this will magnify the center portion of the screen. Pressing and holding down again the [MENU/OK] button will display the magnified portion over the entire screen. Pressing and holding down the same button again will return to the normal display.
v1.33 v1.33 N/A applied v1.33 v1.33 [New option : Target Tracking] in AE/AF Target Shift
Target Tracking has been added as a AE/AF Target Shift method that displays when the ADJ. lever is pressed.
v1.33 v1.33 applied applied v1.33 v1.33 [Reset/Cancel for Target Shifting]
Pressing the delete button during target shift returns the target position to the center of the image. Pressing the delete button again exits target shifting.
v1.33 v1.33 applied applied v1.33 v1.33 [New option : SCENE modes]
The following 5 modes has been added to the SCENE mode; [Soft Focus], [Cross Process], [Toy Camera], [Miniaturize], and [High Contrast B & W].
applied v1.29 applied applied v1.29 v1.29 [New option : Display Magnification Ratio]
The [Display Magnification Ratio] option has been added to the Shooting menu. The magnification ratio can be selected from [2x], [4x], or [8x]. This feature works when you make enlarged the center of the screen by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button while monitoring. With target shift, or manual focus, the enlarged display position can be moved with directional pad ([+], [-], [Fn1], [Fn2]).
applied v1.17 applied applied v1.17 applied [Up-down Dial operations]
Up-down Dial can also be used for selection of Flash modes or self-timer options.
applied v1.17 N/A N/A N/A N/A High-speed movement of the Focus Ring
While pressing down the Macro button in the MF, the Focus Ring movement will become faster.

Playback mode

Model applied Details
A12 28mm A12 50mm GXR M A16 S10 P10
applied v1.17 applied applied v1.17 applied Camera unit info. in Exif information
The camera unit information is stored into the Exif information and [A12], [S10], or [P10] is displayed at playback (Detailed Information Display).

Shooting menu tab

Model applied Details
A12 28mm A12 50mm GXR M A16 S10 P10
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [ISO-BKT] for [Auto Bracket]
[ISO-BKT] is included in the bracketing options.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [Interval Shooting]
The shooting interval can be set to a minimum of 2 seconds. Also the maximum number of [Interval Shooting] can be set.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [RAW only] mode for [Picture Quality/Size]
[RAW only] mode is included for [RAW/JPEG Setting] in the [Picture Quality/Size].
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied N/A N/A New setting for ISO sensitivity
[ISO-LO] (equivalent to ISO 100) is available.
1.40 1.40 applied applied 1.40 1.40 [Focus Assist] function
Area in focus will be highlighted to make it easier to adjust the focus.
1.40 1.40 applied applied 1.40 1.40 [ISO Setting]
ISO setting options are now in 1/3EV step. Selectable ISO setting values are included.
applied 1.29 applied applied 1.29 1.29 [New Noise Reduction Option : AUTO]
The [AUTO] option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu.
applied 1.17 applied applied 1.17 applied [New Noise Reduction Option : MAX]
The MAX option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu.
applied 1.17 applied applied 1.17 applied [Noise Reduction in Nightscape/Landscape in the SCENE modes]
The [Noise Reduction] options become selectable in Nightscape or in Landscape in the SCENE mode.
applied 1.17 applied applied 1.17 applied [New White Balance Options : Incandescent 1 and 2]
Originally there was one option for incandescent light in White Balance, but [Incandescent 1] and [Incandescent 2] become available. [Incandescent 2] will result with slightly warmer than [Incandescent 1]. The original [Incandescent] is replaced by [Incandescent 2].
applied 1.17 N/A applied 1.17 applied [New feature : Shutter speed Auto Shift]
When the [Shutter Speed Auto Shift] is set to [On] in the S mode, the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure in the case that the selected shutter speed by the user will result for over exposure or under exposure.

Key Custom Setting tab

Model applied Details
A12 28mm A12 50mm GXR M A16 S10 P10
v1.50 v1.50 applied applied v1.50 v1.50 Save My Setting to [Card]
My Settings can also be saved into an SD card.
v1.33 v1.33 applied N/A N/A N/A [New option : Zoom button assignment]
[Exposure Compensation] and [White Balance] can be assigned to the zoom button.
applied v1.29 applied applied v1.29 v1.29 [New option : Aspect Ratio] in [ADJ.Lever Setting 1] ~ [ADJ.Lever Setting 4]
The [Aspect Ratio] options can be assigned to [ADJ.Lever Setting 1] ~ [ADJ.Lever Setting 4] in Key Custom Settings tab. This option is available when Picture Quality/Size is selected to [RAW], [L], or [M] that have the aspect ratio options.
applied v1.29 applied applied v1.29 v1.29 [New option : Aspect Ratio] in [Set Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button]
The [Aspect Ratio] options can be assigned to [Set Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button] in Key Custom Settings tab. This option is available when Picture Quality/Size is selected to [RAW], [L], or [M] that has the aspect ratio options.
applied v1.29 applied applied v1.29 v1.29 [New option : Delete My Settings]
The [Delete My Settings] has been added to the Setup menu (Key Custom Settings tab). This option restores the settings for [MY1], [MY2], [MY3] on the mode dial to default, or reset the My Setting Box to default.
applied v1.29 applied applied v1.29 v1.29 [New option : Restore Defaults for Key Custom Settings]
The [Restore defaults] option has been added to the Setup menu (Key Custom Settings tab). This option restores the key custom options to default.
applied v1.17 applied applied v1.17 applied [New feature : ADJ. Direct ISO Control]
The [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] option is added in Key Customer Options. When the camera is ready to shoot and this option is [On], ISO sensitivity can be changed by turning the ADJ. lever.
N/A N/A N/A applied v1.17 applied Added [Zoom position] in Edit My Settings.
[Zoom Position] can be registered/edited in My Settings.

Setup menu tab

Model applied Details
A12 28mm A12 50mm GXR M A16 S10 P10
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [ISO Step Setting]
Either [1 EV] or [1/3 EV] is selectable for [ISO Step Setting] in the Setup menu.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [Keep shooting conditions]
The [Keep shooting conditions] function is now available in the Setup menu. This function can hold the following values to the next shooting ; Focus, Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and White balance. It works when ; after taking a picture, but without releasing the shutter, return your finger position until half-press and keep the position.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [Sleep Mode] [Auto Power Off]
Now you can set a time for [Sleep Mode] or [Auto Power Off] by minute (in the range between 1 ~ 30 minutes).
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [Copyright notice]
[Copyright notice] has been included in the Setup menu. Once you have registered your copyright with this option, the copyright will be entered into the Exif information of the images. The copyright entered with this option can be displayed in the [Details + histogram] display in the playback mode. Available letters are alphabets, numbers, and some symbols. A text can be up to 46 letters long.
v1.50 v1.50 v1.50 applied v1.50 v1.50 [Firmware Version] in the Setup menu
This option shows the current version of the firmware. Firmware update is also available from this menu.
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 [Focus Assist Selection] option
Two display modes can be selected for Focus assist function. These can only be used when the [Focus Assist] is [On].
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 [Zoom Display Release] option in the enlarged view
This option determines the display status after shooting. [On] will exit the enlarged view, [Off] will remain in the enlarged view.
v1.40 v1.40 applied applied v1.40 v1.40 [ISO Auto-High Settings] option
New options are added for ISO [Auto-Hi]. Now the upper limit for ISO sensitivity, and the shutter speed when to switch the ISO sensitivity can be set.
v1.33 v1.33 applied applied v1.33 v1.33 [Enlarge display for Target Shift]
When enlarging a picture at playback, the picture will be magnified with centering around the position of AE/AF target shift.
applied v1.29 N/A applied N/A N/A [New feature : Spot AF Area Setting]
The [Spot AF Area Setting] is added in the Setup menu. [Normal] or [Pinpoint] is selectable.
applied v1.17 applied applied v1.17 applied Added [Firmware Version] in the Setup menu
The information on the firmware version is available from the Setup menu.
How to check the current version of the firmware.
N/A v1.17 N/A N/A N/A N/A [New feature : Macro AF Distance Limit]
[Macro AF Distance Limit] option is added in the Shooting menu. When this option is [On], the following can be selectable each time by pressing the Macro button; [Macro On 10 - 30 cm], [Macro On 7 - 10 cm], or [Macro Off]. This option limits the distance that can be focused in AF, and it will make auto focus quickly.


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Date created: October 4, 2011
Date modified: March 16, 2012
Product: GXR
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Category: Hardware specifications
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