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Thank you for using GR III digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.81 for GR III.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

Changes to V1.81

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Customize Setting] --- [Memory] has been added to [Customize Controls].
    - For 22 items such as ISO sensitivity setting and exposure compensation, when the power is turned off, you can select "memorize the settings just before power off" or "Reset to Default".
    * When it is with a "check" in the check box to the right of the selected item, the next time the power is turned on, it will start up with the settings just before the power was turned off. To start with the default settings the next time when the power is turned on, press [ADJ] and remove the "Check" from the check box.
    *Mode memory does not apply to User Mode.
  • [Customize Setting] --- The number of selectable items in the [Hold Video/Wireless Btn] in the [ Fn button setting] of [Customize Controls] has increased from 2 to 32.

  • In the image playback mode, pinch-in (reduction) will switch to the thumbnail view. Additionally another pinch-in (reduction) will allow selection of images by shooting date.
  • [Customize Setting] --- Two types of [Electronic Level Design] were added to [Display Customization].
    There are three types to choose from: [Type 1], [Type 2] and [Type 3].
  • Added [0.3m] to the [Snap Focus Distance].
    In the [Snap Distance Priority] mode, [0.3m] can now be selected and Close-up photography is also possible.
    * Regardless of the DOF (1-3) setting, the aperture value is fixed at F16.

    *For details of enhanced features click here

<Improved Contents>

  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • Simplified fonts have been updated.
    *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition and RICOH GR III Diary Edition.
    *Version 1.80 has suspended to download due to a problem.
Changes to V1.71

<Improved Contents>

  • Improved stability of Shake Reduction operation.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition and RICOH GR III Diary Edition.
Changes to V1.70

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Negative-Film] has been added to [Image control].
  • The total number of shots or FW version display can be selected on the power off screen.
  • Power can be turned off remotely from ImageSync (version 2.1.15 or later). 
  • *For ImageSync details click here

<Improved Contents>

  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition.
Changes to V1.61

<Improved Contents>

  • Improved stability of SD card operation.
  • Corrected a problem when using the remote shooting function with the ImageSync application.
  • *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition.
Changes to V1.60

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Snap Distance Priority] is added in the “Shooting Settings” menu.
  • [Auto-area AF (Center)] is added to the options for [Focus] in the “Focus Settings” menu.
  • “Enable AF” has been added to the Shutter Button Setting.
  • “3.5m” has been added to the Snap Focus Distance.
  • • Long tapping on the playback screen can now recall the Playback Settings.
    For more details click here

<Improved Contents>

  • When using the PEG image processing and editing function "Trimming", the ADJ display for aspect ratio selection is now aligned with the selected aspect ratio.
  • In Select AF/Pinpoint AF, AF operation in dark areas has been improved.
  • *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition.
Changes to V1.50

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • “DOF Priority (Deep)" has been added to the program line of the exposure settings.
  • The focus setting "Face Detection" is changed to "Face/Eye Detection".
  • Added the aspect ratios "4:3" and "16:9" to “Cropping” in the image editing section of the playback settings.
  • Added "Image Rotation" to "Cropping" in the image editing section of the playback settings.
  • The monotone function has been added to "Base Parameter Adj" in the image editing section of the playback settings, and the filter effect function and color adjustment function have been added when monotone is selected.
  • When developing RAW files, you can now select "Continue" after RAW development.
  • The auto-resize (XS size) transfer function has been added when using ImageSync (version 2.1.8 or later).
    *For more details click here

<Improved Contents>

[Correct location information record]

  • Shortened the screen switching time when changing image control and other settings in RAW development.
  • Improved stability for general performance
  • *The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition.
Changes to V1.41

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Full Press Snap] function has been added on [Touch AF] of C 2  [Customize Controls] on [Customize Setting]
  • By touching the LCD monitor, focus on the specified [Snap Focus Distance] then release the shutter.

    *Full Press Snap is not possible in the following setting.
    mode
    ・Macro mode
    ・[Self-timer] in [Drive Mode]
    *For more details click here *This function is supported on RICOH GR III Street Edition (Firmware version 1.40).

<Improved Contents>

[Correct location information record]

  • In the case of south latitude or west longitude, the location information acquired from the smartphone was not recorded accurately in the Exif GPS tag, and the GPS location display in [Playback Details] was corrected.
  • *The dedicated end screen of "RICOH GR III Street Edition" (version 1.40) will be maintained even with the new version.
Changes to V1.31
  • Corrected --- When shooting with the multiple exposure, in rare cases the live view may not display correctly.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.30

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Cross Processing] has been added to [Image control] of the  6 [Image Process Setting] menu in the [Still Image Settings].
  • [Cross Processing] has been added to [Image control] of the  6 [Image Process Setting] menu in the [Movie Settings].
  • [Crop] and [Touch AF] can be registered to [ADJ Mode Setting] of the C 2 [Customize Control] menu in the [Customize Settings].
  • [Touch AF] can be registered to [Fn Button Setting] of the C 2  [Customize Control] menu in the [Customize Settings].

  • For more details click here.

<Improved Contents>

  • Improved the AF performance of [Macro Mode] in dark places and low contrast.
  • When the [JPEG Record Size] setting is changed in RAW development, the new value will become the default JPEG setting.
  • When preparing to shoot with the shutter button, change the point that the electronic level is hidden by the guide display.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.20

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • [Grain Effect]
    [Grain Effect] has been added to [Monotone], [Soft Monotone], [Hard Monotone] and [Hi-Contrast B&W] mode as adjustment items under [Image control] of the  6 [Image Process Setting] menu in the [Still Image Setting].
  • [Horizon Correction]
    [Horizon Correction] has been added to the  7 [Shooting Assist] menu in the [Still Image Setting].
    For more details click here.

<Improved Contents>

  • From the power off state, the start-up time when starting by pressing and holding the Playback button has been shortened.
  • Improved the response of the release when shooting subjects with different brightness continuously.
  • In [Auto-area AF], improved the phenomenon that the focus on behind in rare cases.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.11
  • Corrected --- When playback movie on the camera, dropping frames occur in firmware version 1.10.
  • The version display in the USB device tree of Mac OS is worked with the firmware version.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.10
  • Improved AF performance in dark places and low contrast.
  • Correspond to Image Sync connection.
    *Please use with Image Sync version (2.0.4) or later.
    *With Image Sync version (2.0.4), you can only view and transfer images via a wireless LAN connection.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
  • Only GRIII users are permitted to download the firmware update
Firmware Update Software for GR III
Name Firmware Update Software for GR III
Registered name gr3_v181.zip (zip type file 27,776KB)
Applied product RICOH GR III /RICOH GR III Street Edition / RICOH GR III Diary Edition
Updated firmware file Zip type (For Windows/Mac)
Release date 2023/08/23
Copy right RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
How to check version
  1. [1] Turn ON the camera.
  2. [2] Press MENU button.
  3. [3] Operate 4-way button and display [About This Device] of [Setup menus]
  4. [4] Operate 4-way button and select [Firmware Info / Options] then press 4-way button right.
  5. [5] The firmware version for camera is displayed on the [Firmware Info / Options] screen.
Preparation of update
  • GR III camera body.
  • Blank, formatted SD card. (formatted by GR III) (32MB or more)
  • • .Computer with a SD card slot.
    *If the computer does not have a SD card slot, SD card reader / writer is needed.
  • Fully charged battery (DB-110) or AC adapter kit K-AC166J.
    *Be sure to use fully charged battery If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period.
Download the updated firmware file
  • For Windows/Mac: gr3_v181.zip 27,776KB, zip type
Updating Procedure
  1. [1] Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
    The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
    • fwdc239b.bin: This is the updated firmware
      Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc239b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
  2. [2] Insert the battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
  3. [3] Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera and close card cover.
  4. [4] Turn the camera power on while pressing [Menu] button.
  5. [5] [Update the camera firmware] is displayed
    Select [Execute] by 4-way button and press [OK] button.
  6. [6] The firmware update will start and [Updating] is displayed.
    *Do not turn OFF the camera while updating.
  7. [7] When update is completed, “Update completed” will be displayed
  8. [8] Turn OFF the camera and remove the SD card from camera.
    *Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
    [Caution]
    When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
    If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.
  1. This software may only be used by users who own the GR III
  2. This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
  3. You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
Firmware Update Software for GR III Software License Agreement

The customer (hereinafter "the user") shall verify the following items below related to the use of the licensed software supplied to the user by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.

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