dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
I don't know if any of the other GRD III owners noted that the final firmware update for the Ricoh GRD III will be in mid October of this year. According to the press release on DP Review of Friday Sept. 16:
1. Addition of contrast bracketing
You can automatically record three images with different contrast settings. The contrast can be adjusted on a five-level scale.
2. Expansion of ADJ. control settings
You can assign five functions to the ADJ control (currently four). The assigned functions can be directly changed without going through the menu screen.
3. Addition of ISO [AUTO-HI] setting function
When using ISO [AUTO-HI], you can specify settings for switching the maximum ISO and for the point (shutter speed) for changing ISO sensitivity.
4. Addition of vignetting setting function for high contrast B&W
For high contrast B&W, you can adjust the vignetting. The vignetting setting options are off, weak, and strong.
5. Support for the GL-1 metal lens cap (with power button lock mechanism)
This firmware addition provides support for the power button lock mechanism of the GL-1 metal lens cap, which is a new option to be introduced in mid-October 2011. This prevents the problem of unexpected extension of the lens since the lock function is in effect if the power button is pushed.
Out of all of those #3 and #2 look like great additions... I'm glad that Ricoh's improving on what's already a great little camera.
Cheers,
Dave
1. Addition of contrast bracketing
You can automatically record three images with different contrast settings. The contrast can be adjusted on a five-level scale.
2. Expansion of ADJ. control settings
You can assign five functions to the ADJ control (currently four). The assigned functions can be directly changed without going through the menu screen.
3. Addition of ISO [AUTO-HI] setting function
When using ISO [AUTO-HI], you can specify settings for switching the maximum ISO and for the point (shutter speed) for changing ISO sensitivity.
4. Addition of vignetting setting function for high contrast B&W
For high contrast B&W, you can adjust the vignetting. The vignetting setting options are off, weak, and strong.
5. Support for the GL-1 metal lens cap (with power button lock mechanism)
This firmware addition provides support for the power button lock mechanism of the GL-1 metal lens cap, which is a new option to be introduced in mid-October 2011. This prevents the problem of unexpected extension of the lens since the lock function is in effect if the power button is pushed.
Out of all of those #3 and #2 look like great additions... I'm glad that Ricoh's improving on what's already a great little camera.
Cheers,
Dave
M4streetshooter
Tourist Thru Life
I've been using the Scene Mode HiBW. I'd like to be able to control the exposure.
Prolly won't ever happen.
The update looks good but the new 4 has my attention.
Prolly won't ever happen.
The update looks good but the new 4 has my attention.