Ricoh GR IV Firmware 1.20

The Ricoh GR IV Firmware 1.20 is an official system software maintenance update engineered by Ricoh for its acclaimed APS-C compact cameras, the RICOH GR IV and RICOH GR IV HDF. This release delivers valuable operational refinements tailored specifically for street and documentary photographers, granting finer control over camera startup states and custom user memories.

Key highlights of version 1.20 include the addition of an AF Point option within the Mode Memory customization menu; unchecking this parameter ensures the autofocus point automatically centers upon cycling the power off and on, providing a clean neutral starting position for spontaneous shooting. Furthermore, the update introduces a dedicated User Mode Settings restoration toggle, allowing creators to dictate whether transient parameter tweaks persist or cleanly revert to registered USER presets upon shutdown. A new standby wireless connection toggle and custom shutdown display integration with the GR WORLD mobile application round out the functional upgrades.

For street photographers and enthusiasts who rely on the RICOH GR IV as their everyday carry visual notebook, these refinements eliminate setup friction and heighten operational responsiveness during dynamic shooting walks. The Ricoh GR IV Firmware 1.20 can be downloaded free of charge from the official Ricoh Imaging support portal and installed by placing the update binary file (.BIN) onto an in-camera formatted SD card.