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New Firmware Updates Released for Ricoh WG-6, G900 and G900SE

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Ricoh released new firmware updates for Ricoh WG-6, G900 & G900SE digital cameras.

The Ricoh WG-6 ($296.95 at Amazon) is a rugged camera with a 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-140mm equiv. lens. The camera is weatherproof to 20 meters / 65 feet, shockproof from 2.1 meters / 6.5 feet and functional down to -10°C/+14°F. The WG-6 has a built-in GPS, six macro ring lights a 3″ non-touch LCD and a USB-C port. Video can be captured at up to 4K/30p. The camera does not have built-in Wi-Fi, instead relying on third party ‘FlashAir’ SD cards.

The Ricoh G900 ($799.95 at Amazon) is an ultra-rugged camera designed for industrial use. It’s based on the WG-6 waterproof camera but has a chunkier body that’s crush and chemical-proof, and supports a large neck strap. The G900 is waterproof to 20m/65ft, drop-proof from 2.1m/6.5ft, crushproof to 100kgf/220lbf and chemical-resistant.

You can follow the link below to download the firmware updates.

Download links:

Ricoh WG-6 Firmware Version 1.05

Changes to V1.05 (2021/05/20)

[Improved Contents]

  • Corrected that after setting GPS items with the position of mode dial U1 / U2, the set items become invalid when turnig in to other positions of mode dial.

Ricoh G900 Firmware Version 1.03

Changes to V1.03 (2021/05/20)

[Added the following enhanced features]

  • Shooting with inserted an electronic blackboard function
    – Margin setting ON/OFF (when using a vertically long electronic blackboard)
    – Original (image with not-inserted an electronic blackboard) saving setting ON/OFF
    – Adding Shooting Date and GPS information into an electronic blackboard
  • Reading a barcode function
    – Fn button is added as a barcode reading button option
    – Read a barcode automatically without using reading a barcode button
  • ※For more details click here

[Improved Contents]

  • It has become enabled to enlarge the still image memo by using the zoom button.
  • Corrected that after setting GPS items with the position of mode dial U1 / U2, the set items become invalid when turnig in to other positions of mode dial.

Ricoh G900SE Firmware Version 1.04

Changes to V1.04 (2021/05/20)

[Added the following enhanced features]

  • Shooting with inserted an electronic blackboard function
    – Margin setting ON/OFF (when using a vertically long electronic blackboard)
    – Original (image with not-inserted an electronic blackboard) saving setting ON/OFF
    – Adding Shooting Date and GPS information into an electronic blackboard
  • Reading a barcode function
    – Fn button is added as a barcode reading button option
    – Read a barcode automatically without using reading a barcode button
  • ※For more details click here

[Improved Contents]

  • It has become enabled to enlarge the still image memo by using the zoom button.
  • Corrected that after setting GPS items with the position of mode dial U1 / U2, the set items become invalid when turnig in to other positions of mode dial.