Ricoh has announced a pair of firmware updates for its GR III and GR IIIx compact cameras that brings a number of improvements and features, including those Ricoh promised when it released its limited-edition Urban GR IIIx camera earlier this year.

The GR IIIx and GR III updates, versions 1.10 and 1.60, respectively, consist of the exact same improvements for both cameras.

Both cameras receive an Auto-area AF (Center) option in the Focus Settings menu as well as an Enable AF option for the Shutter Button Setting. Both cameras also get a Snap Distance Priority option in the Shooting Settings menu as well as a dedicated 3.5m Snap Focus Distance setting.

Finally, Ricoh has also improved the AF/Pinpoint AF, AF operation in dark areas.

More info on Ricoh’s website.