menu > setup > outdoor view setting > +2 .... makes it easy to see what's on the screen on a sunny day. Welcome to the club.

Will always let you in to the party 🎉Goughie 😊

Can't wait for that x100v comparison!

I love this camera, everything you said about it is true. Would hope the new model will be an f2.

Welcome aboard I have that very same model. I find the results from the raw files are great.

So much quality from such a small camera I really like it. Great captures by the way. I agree with that this camera makes you Disappear Because of how compact it is. My only gripe is the dust and weathered sealing😅. I would love a more rebuts version that can handle an aggressive treatment. Other than that cheers mate I really didn’t want to see your review on it because it is in my basket 😅lol. Great job as always

Looking forward to seeing the Fuji comparison video, carrying the camera in a pocket could be a factor in dust issues.

When you do complete the 30 days, it would be cool if you compared the "every day carry" idea between the GRIII and GRIIIx.

I do ultra light hiking trips. Every gram counts because I walk for 30 miles every day. This camera is perfect for ultra light set up. And image quality is outstanding.

Great review over all. I would have added a section about the GR's killer feature - Snap Focus. It doesn't matter whether it's good in low light situations regarding AF, when you are using snap focus. Also for those nervous about street photography, snap focus means that you can be very discreet in taking picture. not having the camera up to your eye definitely helps too.

Great video and gorgeous photos, thanks Goughie! Which focal length would you suggest to someone who's only been using smartphones in the past and now wants to buy their first camera?

If you set it to manual mode you can use the dial on the back for exposure compensation.

It’s the best backup or extension to your Leica 😊

OK, glad to have you at the party, Goughie!😊 Have the GRIII and agree w/your points. Great IQ - passable ergonomics. Likely not useable for big-handed folks. Thumb rest a plus. More pocketable than most tall smartphones. Have you tried “snap focus” feature? Worth coverage, IMO, in follow-up reviews. One of the few cams that makes RAW in DNG format. Cheers!

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

First round is on me! I’ve heard of it! Not properly tried it! I’ll add it to a future video once I’ve given it enough use! And yes! DNGs are so good! Leica has them too!

Dropping a grand on the GR is a concept i think you can only appreciate once you’ve dropped a grand on a GR… it’s amazing 😮

@HenleyBailey

9 ай бұрын

yeah, you look at it and think it just looks so pony but that's half the magic. Nobody thinks it's a serious camera which means you can take photos of anyone or anything and nobody cares.

You have a really good eye - some great pictures there. Do you know if this can be used with an off-camera flash? I saw a hot-shoe on top? Can a pocket-wizard or something similar be used to trigger a flash? Also, what were the codes in the corners of each image too? thx!

I love mine! I have the X version and am thinking of getting the 28mm version also. I use a power bank when out and about which is dead handy. Files are amazing due to a stunning lens with amazing micro contrast which is what gives it that detailed look. ❤

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

That lens really does pack a punch!

@Goughie

11 ай бұрын

@@dee_seejay it’s an Anker one, I don’t particularly like it tbh, as it’s only USBC in not USBC out! Was pretty cheap on Amazon

Love this. Made me love my GR even more. BTW, you can increase the LCD screen easily in bright sunlight.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been running it max brightness; and switch the other setting on too

I have the GR3 and GR3x plus a Leica M11 with Summicron 50mm and Voigtlander Ultron II 28mm. My wife usually shoots the Ricoh cameras and after a holiday or whatever I get all the files in Lightroom and in good to normal light the Ricoh cameras are close enough to the Leica that I frequently don't know which camera has taken which photo (I have to check the info). As the light fades the Leica does pull away a bit but they're just so good. The Ricoh cameras easily fit in a jean pocket comfortably, people don't notice them and they're fast to use and have IBIS. If I had to sell all my Leica gear I'd be totally fine with just shooting the GR cameras and actually relieved that I don't have to lug a camera bag around or worry it's going to get nicked or damaged etc. I'm really looking forward to the GR4 and GR4x.

Awesome review! This camera indeed looks fantastic. Would love for Fujifilm to make new compact cameras like this. Who knows, if Ricoh makes a weather sealed model, I might get one :D Cheers on yet another amazing video mate! And yes, love the photos you took with this camera too.

@gonzotravelling

11 ай бұрын

Fuji made the superb x70, a wonderful compact camera, saldy discontinued.

The fact it has recipes - it’s small - image quality is good is a winner. It probably won’t be my purchase but it definitely fills a void. The sensor getting dusty is definitely an issue hmmm 🤔 but it’s not going to be your landscape camera …it’s a a better alternative than phones because phones don’t allow us to disconnect from the world. Great review! I agree sometimes we need to push ourselves outside of their own comfort zone, the cameras and take photos that are different to what we do without you mate the better photographers and sometimes even using gear that’s not perfect. Also it’s good for our photography as it forces the brain to do something different…. Learning

I had boith the normalt and the x version. These are great cameras, but I ended up selling them because eI just didn't use them enough. I really tried to make the "pocket camera" idea work for me, but I always ended up picking a bigger camera when I headed out. Not sure why, but just did not feel like using a camera.

Man... you are making me want to buy it man! Great video!

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

I have the Fuji XT 30 a great, and relatively small camera body, but there are days i just can't be faffed carrying a bag with me when i got out. and there are days like you say when you feel a bit paranoid and just don't want the attention. The Ricoh is the solution, genuinely pocketable, fantastic crisp images. 27mm- 40mm equivalent focal length is not that much of a hurdle , there's always the 28 for those that like getting up close

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

It’s been great for exactly that situation!

No, not too late!!! I also have the GR III (not X) and the X100V and love having both in my (small) bag as they do fulfill quite different functions for me. Had mine for 18 months and so far no dust issues. Your lens cap reminds me that I should do the same. Yeah, battery life is not excellent but usually 2 are enough to satisfy a days shooting and certainly enough if I have a power bank and/or the other camera in the bag. Love some of the colours in your photos but do not recognize them as the stock film sims and I see you have used your excellent stacked presets.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo! You’ve kept them both! I’m wondering if they both make sense or not! Although the Mrs has claimed my X100V so not sure I’ll ever sell it now 😂 No jpeg in this video! All are edited! Going to have a bit of a play with JPEGS over the next couple weeks!

Would you recommend the GRIIIx or GRIII and why? I'm leaning towards the GRIII due to having the ability to shoot wide and crop, but I'm unsure which to get for travel/everyday use cases.

I just got a grIII recently. I really wanted a fuji x100v but you still cant buy them really anywhere. Plus I am more of a 28mm shooter anyway. I still think I will pick a x100v up when they become available again because I really like having a viewfinder. But these ricoh cameras are really underrated right now. Litterally a poor mans leica q in my opinion. The 28mm equiv lens is amazingly sharp and has some nice character. you can fix it in camera with a setting but I love the vingetting the lens creates! I think this lens is as sharp to my eye as my 28mm summicron v1 i use on my m10p. somthing this powerful you can put in your pocket is amazing! one of two downsides I have is my wife calls it my dad cam, the other is It could really use a viewfinder even if it was a crappy one.

I bought one to replace my old X70. The image quality is insane. Better than my X-T even. I have been enjoying the colours and texture of the files more than my Fujifilm too. The output reminds me more of shooting film on my old Nikon F3 than my Fujifilm ever does. I don't use recipes because the basic colours are just that nice and natural. The usability functions are probably better than any camera in the market too, you can be one tap away from snap distance priority mode, infinity focus, snap focus. Highlight weighted metering is amazing, the auto white balance modes are way more intelligent than Fujifilm. It just works and works quickly. Genuine kudos to the product design team. Cons: No flip screen for low angle/selfies The battery indicator is only 3 bars, so you don't know if you're at 65% or 34%. 5 bars would be ideal. The new models have fixed the back wheel issue, you don't need weather sealing because it's one hand operational so you can protect it with the other or use an umbrella, and I put a filter on mine to cure the dust issue entirely. I recommend a grip though. I bought a wood hand grip for mine, it doesn't add much to the profile, but it just let's me get my fingers around it better rather than the pinch grip. With the X70 I actual fired the shutter with my thumb and held it low all the time, no flip screen makes this not an option on the GR. The black one is the same metal premium feel as the urban.

@afshars5791

13 күн бұрын

How does it compare to your old X70? Do you ever miss having a built-in flash?

Congrats- you discovered the secret- the image quality this camera produces is far better than anything this small should produce. I think its big advantage is getting the decisive moment when you’re not expecting it. Just reach into your pocket, grab the camera, push the power button, it powers up almost instantly, point and shoot. You get the shot before you could get your big mirrorless out of its bag.

i just sold my old and trusty ricoh gr (OG 2013) for $200. Use it since 2016 and then broken (stuck lens) in 2018, i repair it in end year of 2022, use it for 5 months and sold it. This camera is incredible but has so many problems. Dust sensor, stuck lens, jumpy dials, etc. Someone said it is the disposable digital camera lol. But honestly i much prefer ricoh gr image quality than fujifilm, is it so sharp and has that leica 3d pop image dimension.

Amazing little cameras. I had the GRiii, and while it was incredible, with a feature set that outweighs its diminutive size, I just didn’t get along with it as I thought I might. Ended up selling mine on. I then started to miss camera and the form factor, so opted instead for the older CCD sensor version of the GRD3. They’re very cheap to get by comparison. The simpler feature set suits my shooting style better too. I love using it in gig settings with the pop up flash and get right in amongst the mosh pit action. I’m surprised you didn’t touch upon the one feature that makes the GR cameras so popular, and that is snap focus.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

I hadn’t tried it full at the time of making the video! One for a future video!

@ChrisLRobinson

Жыл бұрын

@@Goughie wait you have not used the snap focus my G? 2.5M F8 for grii or 5m grix and f8 and do your thang homie.

Good video! Never considered a Ricoh before, but now you've got me thinking! Darn it!

ah the GRIII is one of the cameras I also wanted to try. I had then only a good deal of a Lumix LX15 thought for 150€. This is now my pocket rocket :D The lens cap on such cameras is absolutely necessary. My LX15 I have so half ruined because I now have a permanent mist filter through it. 😅

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a go if you get a chance!

Does it have a mic port?

I’m a big fan - it’s the only camera I can put in a suit pocket that packs this kind of punch. But I wish it had a rotating screen to shoot from the hip

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

I have the non-X version and it really is amazing how good the images from it can be. And more importantly to me, it is genuinely pocketable in a way the Fuji X100 cameras just aren’t. It’s so small and lightweight, it’s basically never a burden to carry anywhere, so I’m much more likely to carry it. That was the deciding factor for me when I was deciding whether to get the Ricoh or an X100F/V. Funnily enough, in contrast to you I’m more comfortable at 40mm, but alas the X version wasn’t available when I needed it :(

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Being truly pocketable makes such a difference! It’s barely left my side so far!

@stevemuzak8526

11 ай бұрын

This is the only camera (except my iphone) that I carry it with me every single day. It's always there in my pocket. Always ready.

@Jjjjjjjj-nl6vb

9 ай бұрын

What did you end up getting? People tell me to still get a fuji but I love how pocketable this is. I wanna just carry a small bag with me all the time which I would not e abke to do with a fuji

I have looked at these cameras several times and like them (Fuji shooter here), but the same issue each time is the deal breaker. I live in the US southwest Sonoran Desert where the sun is ALWAYS BRIGHT. The rear screen is almost totally useless. A big part of the shooting experience for me is finding a composition and developing it and the setting to get the best in-camera shot. Hoping the GR IV will have a viewfinder. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for the work that you put into them.

@harryp6312

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've no connection with Ricoh but if you are only being put off them because of screen brightness you can alter the intensity in settings. The battery will drain quicker but like most owners you'll probably have a spare in a pocket,

@Joe_VanCleave

Жыл бұрын

There’s also the option of the external optical viewfinder.

I rented one of these for the day to make a video about it and I really wasn't very impressed with it at all. A few months have passed and whenever I open Lightroom, I'm always impressed with the photos I took with the Ricoh that day and as time passes I want to try it again more and more. The photos looked far better than I expected.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Ahah! I think the design puts people off! But the files really do look great!!

@RyanKorea

Жыл бұрын

@@Goughie Right! I didn't like the feel of the buttons, especially the shutter button, and lack of EVF. But now I am wanting to try it again because the files look so good!

@ElmarJournal

Жыл бұрын

looking the results only from camera lcd sometimes a bit let down, but till i opened it on bigger screen (desktop&ipad) then its where i was mindblown, i can compare it with my Leica Q and they seem incomparable if you dont do pixel peep or only see it from social media post

@RyanKorea

Жыл бұрын

@@ElmarJournal that was my experience too. When I looked at the screen I thought the results were quite uninspiring but then when I got them onto my computer I was amazed

@jharrelphoto

Жыл бұрын

I sold mine and super regret it. I’ve shot with all types of gear. And I think this is my favorite camera I’ve ever used.

Great review. @ 7:27, where did you get that cap from ?

@Goughie

11 ай бұрын

It was from Amazon!

+ Better build + weather sealing + atleast f2 aperture and this thing would sell like hotcakes.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

That would be insane!

I love mine too. Please let me know which Preset Pack from yours did you use to develop the Raw files. Thx from Austria

@Goughie

11 ай бұрын

The stackable pack, the codes used to edit are at the bottom of each image

@ing.o.r.8361

11 ай бұрын

@@Goughie Thx! What is the different between the two Packs? Just the possibility to adjust the presets? Last question, how can I install the presets on my Android tablet for Ligthroom mobile? Normally I connect a USB Stick via cable and and the presets.

Ricoh really has done the impossible. My griiix is only i little bigger than the digicams i use to use .

I treat batteries like a spare film roll back in the old days. Even better because one roll is 36 images and we have 150 shots on Ricoh. That's plenty enough.

@Fotospectra24

7 ай бұрын

I love this perspective !

Hey man! Sorry to comment on a video from 9 months ago but my question is… why the jell would anyone buy this? Genuinely? Every video I watch says “this feature is okay, this feature is good, this is what I would change”. So, are the images REALLY worth £1000 when the camera lasts hours, has dust issues and isn’t weather sealed? I really can’t wrap my head around it.

@darkfeign

3 ай бұрын

It's a fair question. My own experience was that I bought the GR IIIx before moving to Japan as my only camera (I was new to photography) and have used that camera for almost 2 years. I recently "upgraded" to a Fuji X-T5 but unless I'm going out specifically to take photos with the Fuji, the Ricoh is always attached to my backpack and ready to take photos. The price is really for the form factor, I think. It's a super compact camera that is quick to shoot, easily pocketable/attachable somewhere you don't really notice but can be easily accessed. It takes stunning photos and, as a foreigner in another country, nobody really notices that I'm taking photos because it looks like a touristy point-and-shoot. The feeling of taking photos in public is very different with a larger camera.

Do you have a link to the lens cap?

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

I found it on Amazon!

I have tried it for a few days. Doesn’t work for me. When it comes to cameras I’m used to a viewfinder and the battery life is really poor. If you want to spend a whole day shooting you need 4 or 5 batteries and a power bank. The RAW files are great though. Honestly, if I want a point and shoot I’ll use my IPhone that is in my pocket anyway. If I go out shooting I prefer a normal sized camera with interchangeable lens, viewfinder and more room for my hands.

I don't like Urban edition because of the easy paint loss

Nobody remembers the Nikon Coolpix A. A crop sensor pocket camera. I miss mine

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

I remember them! The Fuji XF10 too, might try and get my hands on the latter

@frankartale1026

10 ай бұрын

great camera. I had one. i probably would have kept it, if it was black. I hated the silver. It stands out. I know its a dumb reason...but

There are quite confirmed rumors of Ricoh Gr IV, so fasten your seatbelts :D

Everyone is sleeping on the lumix lx100

I much appreciate the lack of muzak. Thanks.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

I learnt a new word today! Thank you! It is there but I always have it super quiet!

The colour simulations on the ricoh are outstanding. I also have the XT3 and love that camera with tge across simulation, but the colours on the ricoh beats fuji's hands down

I still dont understand why people choose this and not a Sony A6400 with a pancake lens

@Goughie

13 күн бұрын

@@s_t_r_a_y_e_d isn’t the most likely reason size… you can’t easily fit a A6400 and pancake in your pocket. Just comparing the A6400 no lens and GRiiix. Volume dimension wise the A6400 is just over 2x bigger GRiiix = 236.4cm^3 A6400 = 482.4cm^3

Pocket rocket is something way different 😅

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha good point let’s change it, I forgot the second meaning 😂😂

I love my GRiii x and actually prefer its output to my Fuji X-T3. It just has a certain "something" and even after a year of ownership the quality and look of the files still blow me away. BTW I also have a Nikon Z9 and the teeny weeny Ricoh files IMO actually *BEAT* the giant Nikon when shooting that in DX mode.

@morganmiller7777

7 ай бұрын

Depends on the lens-there is no way DX mode z9 is out performed with the right lens, not possible man. The dynamic range alone wipes the GRiii face into the mud.

@johnbanks9392

7 ай бұрын

​@@morganmiller7777 Photons-to-photos backs up what I'm saying convincingly. The Z9 is not a great camera for DR at anything but base ISO.

Was going to get it but having an xt5 makes this unnecessary.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Maybe! Very different! If you’re able to bring your XT5 out frequently then yes! Although my pockets aren’t that big! Absolutely love the XT5! Great camera

@jaymills1720

Жыл бұрын

@@Goughie true! But why does it need to be in a pocket? It feels like marketing is giving us the false need for that? If you have a small sling to keep your phone and wallet throw your Fuji body and a small prime or zoom in? You still have to hold a camera adjust settings and compose.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

@@jaymills1720 well for me personally there’s lots of times I want to take a camera but the XT5 wouldn’t be right, a good example this week is a lads trip to Malta, the Ricoh is perfect

@jaymills1720

Жыл бұрын

@@Goughie could the Ricoh replace the xt5?

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

@@jaymills1720 i can’t imagine so! That would be missing the point

Untill it's weather sealed and the dust issues are fixed I can't see myself getting one, I beat my cameras up 😂

@-grey

Жыл бұрын

I trashed an X-T2 in 3 years with just general use and travel. My Ricoh is my everyday camera with no issues. I put a filter on to cure the dust issue, and weather sealing isn't a problem when it's designed for one-hand operation, redstart I can hold an umbrella or protect it with the other hand.

@selishots

Жыл бұрын

@@RJ-dv5mg not sure how this comment disprove the fact that until they have those features it's not a camera for me and my use case.

@-grey

Жыл бұрын

@@selishots what he means is that, they are surprisingly durable. I used to think the same as you. I got a filter right as mine arrived from Ricoh, put it on the second it left the box and no dust problem anymore. So far my GR has held up longer than my weather sealed X-T. So it's a lot better than it seems at a glance is the point here.

@selishots

Жыл бұрын

@@-grey I know what he means but for as many people who are saying it's durable I've heard almost just as many with issues where dust got in the lens and dials stoped working. I treat my cameras like tools and I'm not afraid to beat them up. A camera I have to baby isn't a camera I want. I've had other pro level point and shoots in the past and dust has always been an issues with similar style lenses and it's not a risk I'm willing to take

@-grey

Жыл бұрын

@@selishots The dial issue was in the first year batches, they did some recalls and free fixes and then have since put out a new dial design. So if you buy new, it's not a problem. Same. I actually sheared off the back bottom corners on my X-T, and because I handhold all day everyday, I'm very good at melting off paint and finish with my skin oils. I really use my stuff. The build is good on the GR, it's actually better engineered material than it looks in pictures. The lens dust is still an issue if you don't use a filter. I learned my lesson with the X70 and G7XII. No dust gets around the filter I have. Zero. So both those concerns are non-issues as of 2023. Just a heads up to people who are looking for up-to-date information and find this thread. ✨

Rick-o?

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

That’s the one! 😂

The buttons on my Fuji X-E4 definitely feel cheap, fragile too small to be pleasant to use. I do worry about longevity. The image quality is great however. On the other hand,my 10yr old X-E1 feels as though the buttons are better. They are certainly much bigger which makes easier to use. What I miss with my Fujis is that there’s no in body image stabilisation. I’ve had it on all my Pentax DSLRs for almost 15 yrs so why has it not yet reached the small Fujis? If Ricoh can do it with the tiny GRIII why not Fuji? Reason is money. They were charging so so much for the X100V it’s abysmal it’s not included. And the other thing is send raw to my phone. Great that Ricoh does this. Again been doing it wirelessly with my Pentax K-1 since 2016 so when I got my Fuji X-E4 I was expecting it would have an even better app and do more. Sadly even the new Fuji XApp is a bit ordinary. When I’m travelling I’d like to send raw to phone or iPad too

Couldn't get into the GRiii. No EVF, felt far too much like a smart phone. My iPhone 15 Pro is a monster; couldn't justify both in my pocket. I think the GRiii is a product that's about 10 years too late (and yes I'm aware it had many GR predecessors)

Those colours are way oversaturated tho

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

We all have different tastes! Mines definitely warm and saturated

No camera is perfect. You feel less awkward shoving a tiny camera in someone’s face? With the denoise option in LR high ISO works well. I purchased my GRiiiX used for ~$650. Much better than £1000. Wait for the X100VI for a comparison. I’ve heard no word about a GRiv coming anytime soon. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

I don't see the point of this camera for current technology. You post for facebook and IG and you don't need more than 10 mpix camera. I understand people buy FF sensor camera with f1.4 lens but not this. You'll get similar quality photos from iphone 14 unless you pixel peep.

@Goughie

8 ай бұрын

I think if you use it you’ll see it’s still a long way head of an iPhone! The gap is definitely reducing with every iteration though! Interesting to see iPhone closing the gap!

@wristcheck350

8 ай бұрын

@@Goughie yes when you pixel peep or use it for prints. An iPhone sensor is much smaller than apsc so the image quality wont be as good at pixel level and in dynamic range. But for Facebook and Instagram people won't notice the difference especially with that f2.8 aperture lens on ricoh gr. A 56mm 1.4 apsc lens would make a difference but it defeats the purpose of that compact camera.

@MikeLikesChannel

7 ай бұрын

Computational photography that droids and iPhones are doing run *circles* around the GRiii, because the photos taken with cameras of this size ultimately end up on social media, and the Android/iPhone does that sufficiently@@Goughie

It’s not that great, I had the gr3 for a year and not worth the price. Crappy battery, not even good enough video, but whatever if it makes people happy, I’m happy for them.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Not sure many people buy it for video! I haven’t even put it into video mode! The battery is pretty bad! But you’re right! We’re all different! 👌🏻 I think it genuinely runs other crop sensor cameras pretty closely image performance wise

@Maxhuertas

Жыл бұрын

@@Goughie yup it’s not a bad camera but for the price their asking for it’s way too much, I think the right price would like 499, I can’t is I paid $999 😭I sold it to mpb for like $600 I believe

With all the buzz around this camera i decided to rent this camera for a week. If we can just ‘cut to the chase’, the lack of the evf is a major issue, as the lcd is hard to see in daylight. The buttons are tiny and finicky, and the focus is slow in low light and a bit tricky to place. So, for an thousand dollars, how can i justify a point and shoot with such issues? Enough of the KZread sales promotion hype.

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

Because for many the value is having something with great image quality that fits in their pocket. EVF the camera would be bigger! The RX100 series have the little pop up ones but the sensor in this is 3x bigger I guess Ricoh don’t really have any competition so can charge what they want with a niche product For some people this camera is worth it! Others it won’t be! This isn’t promotional, I bought the camera, and all views are my own

@neilpiper9889

11 ай бұрын

I bought a gen I Ricoh 3 years ago and love it. I use it for black and white. I bought it from Japan for £125. Now they are up to £300. I would buy it again if I lost it Awesome lens. Awesome camera

It has APS-C sensor, not crop sensor. Every sensor can be called crop sensor. Do you know meaning of the word "crop"?

@Goughie

Жыл бұрын

A plant that is grown in large quantities

@hunterhart1

Жыл бұрын

Wait so every sensor can be called crop sensor? So are we disregarding this camera’s sensor or what? Because if what you say is true, then this is in fact a crop sensor. The level of contradiction here is astounding.

$1,100 before tax! And the auto retracting lens probably jams after one year.

Save your hard earned money and get yourself a camera phone.

Hi Goughie. As always your review was balanced and being a Ricoh and Fuji user exclusively, I've discovered over time that they all have their good and bad points. What camera doesn't? However, you were unhappy about a couple of points that need addressing, namely the autofocus and screen brightness. Firstly, yes, the Ricoh autofocus has never been great, but it is much better in my GR3 and GR3X than in my original GR. However in low light and street/impromptu situations the Ricoh possesses the brilliant snap focus. just set your aperture at around f5.6 or f8 and your snap focus distsnce to 2.5 metres and you just lift the camera and shoot and eveything is spot on. It even gives you a scale to show what will be in focus. Secondly, the screen brightness can be adjusted and I normally run it at +2 and it works fine for me in sunny conditions. Finally there are some lovely recipes out there away from Ritchie's site. LukeTaylor has a very good range that you can find on his KZread channel kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6WbxM2QqtDIdco.html or website www.lukeptaylor.com/ricoh-film-recipes . Also a very nice guy that goes on KZread as Photo Stuff has a great "Leica Look" recipe that I use as my go to on the GR3X. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIeuwdqAhr29k5M.html Looking forward to an update on the Ricoh soon and some more of your excellent photographs. oh and by the way, your two Fuji Goughie recipes hold the top spot on my custom menus😊

@liquidtunes

10 ай бұрын

Such a nice and informative comment. Thank you for sharing.