Ricoh has released firmware version 1.11 for the Ricoh GR IV, an update that, although it seems minor, is a key improvement for those who enjoy shooting outdoors in bright light. The main novelty is the incorporation of the electronic shutter, which now allows speeds of up to 1/16,000s to be reached. This is especially useful for using wide apertures like f/2.8 on sunny days without overexposing the image, giving you much greater creative control in street and landscape photography.
In addition to this functionality, the update improves the overall stability of the system and fixes errors from previous versions, ensuring smoother and more reliable performance. It is a recommended improvement for all GR IV users, as it optimizes the behavior of the mechanical and electronic shutter according to the selected aperture. Remember that once installed, you will not be able to go back to a previous version, so make sure you have a fully charged battery before starting the process.