GXR firmware
Details of the firmware update
Update | June 26, 2012 |
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Model & Version |
This update includes the firmware for :
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About this update |
If you have more than one camera unit / mount unit;
Each unit must be updated individually. (1) after completing the update of one combination (a camera unit and the GXR body), (2) exchange the unit and then (3) follow the update procedure again. For the details, see the update instructions below. [NOTE] The appropriate files will be identified for the combination of the GXR body and attached unit before update. There is no separate updater for each camera unit. |
Update instructions |
The firmware update instructions are available in the bottom of this page.
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Copyright owner | RICOH Company, Ltd. |
Copy Restrictions | All rights reserved. |
ZIP format download | |
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File Name | gxr-151.zip |
Package | Zip format |
File size | 10.7 MB |
Compatible
operating systems |
Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.3 or greater |
EXE format download | |
File Name | gxr-151.exe |
Package | Self-expanding executable file |
File size | 11.5 MB |
Compatible
operating systems |
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 |
hqx format download | |
File Name | gxr-151.hqx |
Package | BinHex 4 (hqx) format |
File size | 14.3 MB |
Compatible
operating systems |
For Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X and you have the StuffIt Expander in your system
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Revision history
A12 50mm : GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO
GXR M : GXR with GXR MOUNT A12
A16 :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
Version 1.51 (2012. 6. 26) |
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GXR M | A12 28mm | A12 50mm | A16 | S10 | P10 | ||
Modified the following phenomena. | |||||||
1 | Improved the quality of images taken using a combination of negative exposure compensation and Multi-P AUTO white balance. | ||||||
2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | The focal length and f-number entered in the lens information for “My Settings” are now correctly recorded in the headers for DNG (RAW) files. | |
3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Addressed an issue in which the color of the display would sometimes change if the shutter button was pressed halfway when the view through the lens was zoomed in. | |
4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | The camera now correctly records the colors at the top of color images recorded using color bracketing. |
Version 1.50 (2012. 3. 15) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | ||||
GXR M | A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Add the following enhanced features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document. | ||||||
1 | [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. |
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2 | [ISO Step Setting] Either [1 EV] or [1/3 EV] is selectable for [ISO Step Setting] in the Setup menu. |
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3 | [ISO-BKT] for [Auto Bracket] [ISO-BKT] is included in the bracketing options. |
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4 | [Interval Shooting] The shooting interval can be set to a minimum of 2 seconds. Also the maximum number of [Interval Shooting] can be set. |
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5 | 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). |
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6 | [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. |
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7 | [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). |
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8 | [RAW only] mode for [Picture Quality/Size] [RAW only] mode is included for [RAW/JPEG Setting] in the [Picture Quality/Size]. |
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9 | [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. |
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10 | [Firmware Version] in the Setup menu This option shows the current version of the firmware. Firmware update is also available from this menu. |
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11 | -- | Save My Setting to [Card] My Settings can also be saved into an SD card. |
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12 | -- | -- | -- | 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 S10 is up to 180 seconds, and RICOH LENS P10 is up to 30 seconds. |
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Modifications and changes | ||||||
13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Corrected the phenomenon below. The f-number that has been registered into a My Setting may not be recalled correctly. | |
14 | -- | When taking a picture of the high-intensity subject in [P] mode, there may be the case that the shutter speed displayed in the screen and the one recorded into the Exif information differs from the actual shutter speed. Modified that the actual shutter speed is displayed to the screen, and is recorded to the Exif information. | ||||
15 | -- | When taking a picture with ISO Auto in [P] mode, there may be the case that the ISO sensitivity varies, if the combination of aperture and shutter speed is changed. Modified not to vary ISO. |
Version 1.44 (2011. 10. 26) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | ||||
GXR M | A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
1 | Corrected the appearance below. If the Focus Assist is set to [On] and the camera is in the movie mode, the displayed symbol for focus assist may be partially missing when the power is turned on. | |||||
2 | -- | -- | Modified to reflect properly the setting for [Contrast] adjustment in [Image Settings], when taking a picture with ISO-LO. | |||
3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Change the item below. To properly display the [Lens Name] that is entered in the My Setting, the name will be included next to the [Model Name] in the Exif data. | |
4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Modified the phenomenon below. When [Auto Resize Zoom] is used, black vertical strips may be displayed while framing. | |
5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Improved AF accuracy when taking the first picture after turning the power on. |
Version 1.43 (2011. 09. 14) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
1 | -- | -- | Corrected the ISO speed settings when taking a picture with ISO-LO. | ||
2 | -- | -- | Modified the phenomenon below. While framing with Pre-AF [On], there may be a case that the camera repeats focus movement, or that the camera will not respond. |
Version 1.40 (2011. 08. 31) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Add the following enhanced features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document. | |||||
1 | -- | -- | New option for [M] mode [B] (bulb) and [T] (time) options are now available for shutter speed in the Manual Exposure mode. |
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2 | [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. |
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3 | Setting for SCENE modes Vignetting can be set individually for [Cross Process], [Toy Camera] scenes. |
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4 | 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. |
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5 | -- | -- | New setting for ISO sensitivity [ISO-LO] (equivalent to ISO 100) is available. |
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6 | [Focus Assist] function Area in focus will be highlighted to make it easier to adjust the focus. |
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7 | [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]. |
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8 | [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. |
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9 | [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. |
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10 | [ISO Setting] ISO setting options are now in 1/3EV step. Selectable ISO setting values are included. |
Version 1.37 (2011. 07. 27) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Modified the following phenomena. | |||||
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 | -- | -- | -- | In the [M] mode (Manual Exposure mode), after you have set aperture and a shutter speed using the [One Press M mode] function, then if you change a shutter speed, aperture may be also changed. |
Version 1.36 (2011. 04. 21) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Modified the following items. | |||||
1 | Should the 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 the following condition; after taking a picture in well lit area, then immediately turning the camera off and on and taking another picture. | |
3 | -- | -- | In [Soft Focus], [Cross Process], [Toy Camera], [Miniaturize], or [High Contrast B&W] SCENE modes, if you attempt to take a picture in a dark area, it is possible that the camera will not respond. |
Version 1.33 (2011. 03. 28) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Add the following enhanced features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document. | |||||
1 | [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]. |
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2 | [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. |
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3 | [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. |
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4 | [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. |
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5 | -- | -- | [New option : Zoom button assignment] [Exposure Compensation] and [White Balance] can be assigned to the zoom button. |
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Modified the following. | |||||
6 | Adjusted the position of date imprinting when taking a picture with the following conditions; Date Imprint On, Auto Resize zoom On, Picture size [1M]. |
Version 1.31 (2011. 02. 08) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |||
A12 28mm | A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Modified the following items. | |||||
1 | In [A] mode, with configured AE lock and AE bracket; the shutter speed recorded in the captured image may be different from the actual shutter speed. | ||||
2 | Corrected the phenomenon when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera and it turns on the power, it will take time to start up, or the camera will not start. | ||||
3 | Only with Simplified Chinese (language setting in the camera) : When you adjust exposure, a number shown in the right side of the exposure compensation slider in the screen may not show a proper number. |
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4 | -- | -- | -- | High-speed movement of the Focus Ring. While pressing down the Macro button in the MF, the Focus Ring movement will become faster. |
Version 1.29 (2010. 11. 01) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | ||
A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Add the following enhanced features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document. | ||||
1 | [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. |
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2 | [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. |
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3 | [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. |
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4 | [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. |
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5 | [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]). |
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6 | [New Noise Reduction Option : AUTO] The [AUTO] option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu. |
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7 | -- | -- | [New feature : Spot AF Area Setting] The [Spot AF Area Setting] is added in the Setup menu. [Normal] or [Pinpoint] is selectable. |
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Changed the following features. | ||||
8 | [DIRECT screen] operation Pressing the shutter release button half way works for entering the setting when you change a setting in the DIRECT screen. |
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9 | Supports EXIF 2.3 From this update, EXIF 2.3 is supported. |
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10 | -- | -- | [Macro AF Distance Limit] This option that was added with version 1.17 is changed as follows. Selectable distance options from this version are; [Macro On 12-30cm], [Macro On 7-14cm], and [Macro Off]. (With the version 1.17, these options were; [Macro On 10-30cm], [Macro On 7-10cm], and [Macro Off].) |
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11 | -- | -- | Deleted AF mode selection option Since this update makes AF speed faster than the previous version, the AF mode selection (QK-AF/FR-AF) is no longer available. |
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Modified the following phenomena. | ||||
1 | -- | After focusing on in the macro mode, even if the focus mode is switched to the normal Multi-AF, the AF may work with the largest AF frame. This update will fix this phenomenon to work it as the Multi-AF. | ||
2 | -- | -- | In the aperture priority mode, when you take a picture with AE lock, the captured image may be created with soft-focus. | |
3 | -- | -- | In the RAW mode, a JPEG file that is associated with a DNG file may not recorded correctly when the following conditions; Shutter speed 1.3 second or lower, ISO 800 or over. | |
4 | -- | -- | When taking a picture with long time exposure (1 ~ 8 seconds), a light dot may appear on the image. Reviewed the compensation process to reduce these dots. |
Version 1.18 (2010. 07. 15) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | ||
A12 50mm | S10 | P10 | ||
Modified the following phenomena. | ||||
1 | In case of attaching the cable switch (CA-1), when half-pressing the shutter release button of the CA-1, it may turn off the camera. | |||
2 | -- | -- | Macro AF Distance Limit option (On) may be disabled (Off) in some conditions like; replacing a camera unit from the A12 to the other one. | |
3 | -- | -- | Even if a shutter speed is changed, the aperture value will not vary in case of the conditions below; S mode, AE locked. | |
4 | -- | -- | Noise sound may be recorded into movies when the electrical viewfinder (VF-2) is attached. | |
Revised or corrected the following. | ||||
5 | Revised the ISO sensitivity range conditions when shooting with the combination below; S mode, Shutter speed Auto Shift On, and ISO Auto/ISO Auto-Hi. | |||
6 | -- | -- | Corrected the display of focus distance as 19mm when the conversion lens (DW-6) is attached. | |
7 | -- | -- | Revised the upper limit of the ISO sensitivity range as ISO 3200 when shooting in S mode. |
Version 1.17 (2010. 05. 19) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |
A12 50mm | S10 | ||
Add the following enhanced features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document. | |||
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[New Noise Reduction Option : MAX]
The MAX option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu. |
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[Noise Reduction in Nightscape/Landscape in the SCENE modes]
The [Noise Reduction] options become selectable in Nightscape or in Landscape in the SCENE mode. |
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[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. |
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[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]. |
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[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. |
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[Up-down Dial operations]
Up-down Dial can also be used for selection of Flash modes or self-timer options. |
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Added [Zoom position] in Edit My Settings.
[Zoom Position] can be registered/edited in My Settings when the RICOH LENS S10 is used. |
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[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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High-speed movement of the Focus Ring
While pressing down the Macro button in the MF, the Focus Ring movement will become faster. |
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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). |
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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. |
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Modified the following phenomena. | |||
1 | The AF may not work well rarely after the Pre-AF setting changes to [Off]. | ||
2 | -- | With the S10 camera unit; even when the focus is set to [Snap] or [∞ Infinity], the screen remains the zoom bar display. But this update becomes switching the focus bar display. |
Version 1.07 (2010. 03. 18) |
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No. | Model applied | Details | |
A12 50mm | S10 | ||
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In the Setup menu, AF speed options become available (GR LENS A12 50mm only).
- You can choose between QK-AF or FR-AF. [QK-AF] : AF speed will be faster than [FR-AF]. During the focusing period the image on the LCD will be fixed, and will not follow the movement of the camera. [FR-AF] : AF speed will be slower than [QK-AF]. The image on the LCD will follow the movement of the camera. AF speed is the same as firmware version 1.06. Note) While using digital zoom or AF target shift, the camera will default to [FR-AF], even if the camera was set to [QK-AF]. For operations, see the supplemental PDF in Manual download site from here. * This option is no longer available from the version 1.29. |
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2 | Modified that the configured value for sharpness is correctly reflected to Exif header information. | ||
3 | Improved exposure accuracy at AE lock. | ||
4 | -- | Improved white balance at shooting in a dark place with the P mode. | |
5 | -- | Improved focus accuracy at Auto macro. | |
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Corrected the phenomenon below.
- In RAW mode in Picture Quality, if you take a picture with long time exposure, recorded image may be corrupted. |
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Improved focus accuracy at Full Press Snap.
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Update instructions
Please be sure to read the following document before a firmware update. You will find
the instructions on how to check the current version of your camera's firmware
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the firmware update procedure
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To open these files, you need Adobe Reader.
[Note on the version 1.51]
After extracting the 1.51 update file (e.g. gxr-151.zip), it does not contain the [gxr_vxxx.frm] that is indicated in the instruction pdf below. Instead, the update file contains the following 4 files ; [l08firm0], [l08firm3], [l08firm4], [l08firm8]. Please copy them also into an sd card as the same as the other launch files, and then follow the update procedure.
Language | Downloads | Type / Size |
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English | Instructions Download | PDF / 227 KB |
Français | Instructions Download | PDF / 240 KB |
Chinese (Simplified) | Instructions Download | PDF / 253 KB |
Documentation
To open these files, you need Adobe Reader.
Language | Downloads | Type / Size |
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English | Docs Download | PDF / 236 KB |
Français | Docs Download | PDF / 238 KB |
Deutsch | Docs Download | PDF / 244 KB |
Italiano | Docs Download | PDF / 238 KB |
Japanese | Docs Download | PDF / 344 KB |
Korean | Docs Download | PDF / 368 KB |
Español | Docs Download | PDF / 238 KB |
Russian | Docs Download | PDF / 248 KB |
Thailand | Docs Download | PDF / 332 KB |
Chinese (Simplified) | Docs Download | PDF / 426 KB |
Chinese (Traditional) | Docs Download | PDF / 509 KB |
Firmware Downloads
The most recent version of this firmware includes all previous updates. You do not have to update by each version.
Zip format download (for Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.3 or greater) | |
EXE format download (for Windows Vista, XP, 2000) | |
hqx format download (for Mac OS X, MacOS 9) |
If clicking the download button will not work, right-click (Win) or click and hold (Mac) on the download button to choose "Save Link As."
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