Sony nex7 with wide angle leica lenses a quick test and ricoh. The modules firmware also brings several new functions to the system, including two focus assist modes that highlight highcontrast regions in. Ricoh has announced functionenhancing firmware updates for its gxr interchangeable lens cameras and the gr digital iii compact. Gxr gr lens a12 28mm gr lens a12 50mm gxr mount a12 ricoh lens a16 2485mm ricoh lens s10 ricoh lens p10 ver. Ricoh gxr interchangeable unit digital camera system with 3inch highresolution lcd. Theoretically for me this could make my pentax dslr virtually redundant. Features handling performance verdict specification joshua waller looks at the ricoh gxr p10 28300mm f3. The ricoh gxr is launching with two interchangeable camera units, the s10 2472mm 10 megapixel unit and the a12 50mm 12 megapixel unit, both of which were supplied to us by ricoh uk, along with the vf2 external viewfinder and the clever lc2 selfretaining lenscap which only fits the s10 unit.
The ricoh gxr is a compact digital camera first announced by ricoh company, ltd, tokyo on. The a12 marries a 28mm fixed lens with a 12 megapixel apsc image sensor, and also offers 4fps continuous shooting, 720p video and an iso range of 2003200. Marketplace listing item for sale ricoh gxr and a12 50mm f2. First, i have to say that this gxr a12 mmount setup makes sense only if you already have leica lenses and are looking for a backup or just want a smaller body. Gxr gr lens a12 28mm gr lens a12 50mm gxr mount a12 ricoh lens a16 2485mm ricoh lens s10 ricoh. Ricoh gxr m mount a12 with minolta mrokkor 28mm f2. When the new firmware comes out for the x1 in the next 2. Unlike conventional cameras which either have a fixed lens and sensor or interchangeable lens and a fixed sensor, the gxr takes interchangeable units, each housing a lens, sensor and image processing engine. Ive been very tempted by the gxr, mostly because the grd iii is a fixed 28mm lens, and the gxr has those two very enticing 50mm and 28mm lens sensor modules. Anyway, here are a few shots with some post processing just for. My issue is i bought an a12 28mm with a much older firmware version. Find the appropriate link for your camera and operating system.
The a12 is a brand new unit for the ricoh gxr camera system, which uniquely combines the lens and image sensor into interchangeable. You can preorder the gxr m mount a12 module here, or the nex5n here. Thank the heavens that ricoh released a firmware update and i am. This allows each unit to have these features optimised to one another and a. Secondly it has none of the cache or build quality of an m leica. Ricoh has responded to this trend by introducing the mount a12 module for its gxr system.
With the latest firmware update ricoh has added a aftracking mode to both a12 modules as well as to the grd iii. In response to user feedback, the gxr firmware adds five processing filters, a subject tracking focus and exposure mode, and a revised magnified playback option. Fifth functionenhancing firmware update takes your gxr to the next level of evolution. Function added for saving my settings on an sd card. Gxr firmware update instruction manual ricoh imaging. Ricoh s gxr removable lenssensor system now has a third option in the form of the p10 28300mm lens.
Firmware for both the gxr and a camera unit connected to it can be updated. This module, featuring a leicastyle m mount, allows the fitting of a wide range of lenses onto a gxr body for the first time. The ability to resuscitate classic manual focus lenses has been one of the unexpected sideeffects of the development of mirrorless camera systems. I cannot update the lens module without the newer firmware. Ricoh gxr interchangeable unit digital camera system with. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Enhanced function only for the gr lens a12 28mm, gr lens a12 50mm, ricoh lens s10 2472mm, and ricoh lens p10 28300mm camera units.
The gxr system takes a novel approach by offering interchangeable slide mount lens units sealed modules containing both optics and sensor, meaning it can switch from a large apsc sensor with a fast prime lens to a tiny one as in compact cameras with zoom lenses. Enhanced function only for the gr lens a12 28mm, gr lens a12 50mm, ricoh lens s10 2472mm, and ricoh lens p10 28300mm camera units function added for saving my settings on an sd card. Marketplace listing item for sale ricoh gxr and a12 28mm f2. Ricoh has improved the functionality of their gxr system via a new firmware update. My settings records shooting settings for future use. Mobile photography talkandroid talkios talkwindows phone. Lens focal lengths described in this web site are values converted into those for a 35 mm camera equivalent. I will report back when if i hear back from precision camera or sun camera. Michael has asked me to share some of my impressions of the ricoh gxr a12 and these comments, of course, certainly wont cover all aspects of the camera they are not intended to. Save ricoh gxr a12 50mm to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Because this is a camera unit that can handle both a quickshooting style and a slower style that aims for. And tom, i know how the a12m works, have the latest firmware and use the focus assist with my 28mm a12.
A12 28mm, a12 50mm, a16 2485mm, p10, s10, gxr mount leica m. Ricoh release new gxr firmware what digital camera. Between the gxr with the 28mm and the leica x1 the gxr is a bit faster with focusing. The p10 is a brand new unit for the ricoh gxr camera system, which uniquely combines the lens and image sensor into interchangeable modules that slot into the gxr body. The ricoh gxr is a compact digital camera first announced by ricoh company, ltd, tokyo on november 10, 2009. First introduced in november 2009, ricoh gxr a12 50mm f2. I was always curious to try out the ricoh gxr system and with the announcement of the a12 leica mmount unit, i was able to borrow one and use it with my leica lenses. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version. Ricoh gx lens a12 28mm f2 5 macro tested with ricoh gxr unit.
The idea behind the system is that you buy the gxr body and lens unit, then when you are familiar with the system and controls you can. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Get the best deal for ricoh gxr digital camera from the largest online selection at. But compared to a leica m8, fuji x100f, etc it is way more bang for the buck in my opinion. If you have more than one camera unit, run firmware update for each of the camera units. The user sets the focus manually by turning the focus ring bywire for the a12 50 and a12 28 or by pressing a button and turning. Page 1 this manual explains the procedures for downloading the firmware from the ricoh website and updating the cameras firmware.
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