Thank you for making this video, very different from all the other reviews I've watched on this camera, actually seeing how you are using it on screen is really helpful, been trying to decide if I want the iii or the iiix love what they both produce. Hope you are ok and stay safe. ❤
@Alex_SMK4 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! If I could, I would get both, haha. But in all seriousness, you can't go wrong with either of them. But if it's too hard to choose, and you have a way to try before buy, I would do that for sure. Thank you for the support!
@MedySiregar14 күн бұрын
Thank you for the info.. im considering buying that lens as well.. Hello from Jakarta.. new subsriber here.. 😊
@Alex_SMK14 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was useful!
@jmtphotographymedia15 күн бұрын
I'm a big fan of instant film and printing at home. I tried 35mm film photography but waiting for them to be developed is not for me. I have the Link Wide and Canon CP1500 to print my photos.
@nicklopro18 күн бұрын
I think there's somethign wrong with my Ricoh GR iiix. Maybe it is the dust IDK. It is taking terrible photos! Can someone please look at the sample photos in the short I posted. I need help!!! I spent so much money on this thing!
@Alex_SMK17 күн бұрын
Nah, my guy, there is nothing wrong with you GRIIIx
@nicklopro17 күн бұрын
@@Alex_SMK are you sure? I thought the photos looked pretty bad. Can barely see anything
@mwales211223 күн бұрын
The original X100 was my first and favorite Fujifilm camera and just loved it. Have since used the F & V, but still miss the X100... Now a Leica shooter, but would like to pickup another X100... Great video, thanks
@Alex_SMK22 күн бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! Which Leica/s are you using now?
@mwales211222 күн бұрын
@@Alex_SMK M10 w/Voigtlander glass and a Q
@Alex_SMK22 күн бұрын
@@mwales2112 Nice combo! Enjoy!
@Stop-All-War26 күн бұрын
28mm or its equivalent are best..just need to become accustomed to its perspective
@jonbarnard7186Ай бұрын
The GRIII is the third Ricoh I've owned, and hopefully won't be the last. I love the B&W jpegs.
@Alex_SMKАй бұрын
Congrats! I hope so too! Yeah, B&W is great on GR! Thank you for watching!
@olahaldor2 ай бұрын
I bought the GFX 100S today, and because of the spring sale, also placed an order for the 20-35mm. I was having second thoughts about it when I picked up the camera, as the salesman said "oooh that's going to be WIDE!". I didn't quite understand if he meant that as a positive or negative thing. Seeing your video have made me question this choice less. It's still an unsettling amount of money for "was it the right choice?". I have found a second hand 63mm for a very good price which I'll get within the end of next week, so at least I should have something to get started in this new dimension of medium format. The question remains though; what tele lens should I get... 110mm? 45-100mm? 100-200mm? I can only pick one, because the price vs range is crazy compared to what I'm used to with Olympus. :D
@Alex_SMK2 ай бұрын
Firstly, congrats on the GFX! Yeah, 20-35 can be too wide sometimes, but it all depends on the application of course. At least you have some choices, unlike with 23mm or Laowas. As for the tele, I've only tried 110 and 45-100, so can't tell too much about the 100-200 except that you can find them pretty darn cheap as of late. 45-100 is a workhorse made for pretty much anything you throw at it, especially in the controlled lighting scenarios. No need to constantly change lenses and the IS is really neat since they work together with IBIS. And of course the LM is a treat to use. Buying a lens for work and shooting in different genres, this lens would be on the top of my list, probably. But boy oh boy, it's a chunky one, haha. 110 is a portrait machine. If your main thing is portraits and fixed 85mm is where you like to be, it's a no-brainer. I know F2 is tempting, but the depth of field on it is not always practical for the optimal portraits. But when you need it - it's simply put - wonderful, if not the best. No IS - not a big deal, but shutter speed has to be… you know the drill. And it's not light or small either. Just some info for you to consider. At the end of the day, I can't choose for you. But I hope it helps somehow. Oh, and thank you a lot for watching!
@fernadoramirez37652 ай бұрын
Wow man the photo at 12:38 is amazing I just bought the gfx 100s, what film simulation did you use for this photo? thank you, loved the vid.
@Alex_SMK2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I believe that was the Nostalgic Neg (slightly tweaked in post). Congrats on your purchase, btw!
@people1425musya3 ай бұрын
вау, не думав що наткнусь на відео українця! до речі, щодо дешевості камер - згоден, але в америці там навіть поломану модель можуть продати за багато долларів (не розумію нашо). я ж свій шлях фотографа розпочав з nikon coolpix l26 за 250 гривень. в цілому, чудовий фотік, але хотілось чогось більшого. через 5 місяців у мене з'явився fujifilm s2980, це просто рай. тож друзі, рекомендую вам спробувати старі мильнички, вони дійсно варті свого життя. навіть старенький кенон на 3 мегапікселі може фотографувати краще ніж смартфон! головне навчитись користуватись і звикнути, ну і полюбити мильничку :)
@Alex_SMK3 ай бұрын
Дякую за чудовий коментар і перегляд! :)
@Herkulez19813 ай бұрын
Is there any rumors on a gr iv soon? Gr 3 is like 5 years old now ? Very good comparision btw , i so want to like the GR but u wish it had atleast a evf you could put on the hot shoe and the Fiji is alot newer and nicer design . Last thing should mather but i shoot with ugly ff dsrls so it would be nice to have a better looking camera as a Carry on camera
@Alex_SMK3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I, personally, think GR4 or whatever it's gonna be called won't come till 2025, now that Ricoh announced the HDF models. Which, yeah, is kind of old-ish by our conditioned beliefs that the new model should come every year or two. Of course, fingers crossed for the new one to arrive earlier, but hey, let them cook it right, you know, I'm in no rush. Seems like the Fuji - is a safer bet for you now. At least you don't have to worry that the new model is going to be released soon, and they are in high demand. Of course, if you can get one for a reasonable price.
@duanemcclun99243 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. I have collected many older digi-cams like: Nikon, Canon, Kodak, Olympus, Samsung, Casio. I think you offered wise advice on trying to find old digi-cams from family, garage sales, thrift stores, etc because that is where it appears a person will find the best value. A person may find a particular model on E-Bay but what I have found is every time there's a KZread video about an old camera the prices on E-Bay goes up and a lot of times the camera is over priced. Best of luck in your photography journey. Best Duane
@Alex_SMK3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and taking your time to write this! I appreciate it a lot!
@irkkkkkkkkkkkkk3 ай бұрын
Дякую за відео ❤
@Alex_SMK3 ай бұрын
Будь ласка! Дякую за перегляд!
@Systemop013 ай бұрын
8mm circle stickers? I'm using Cricut paper and a hole punch, I might get a 6mm hole punch for $2 and see how the smaller circles look.
@Alex_SMK3 ай бұрын
I think 6mm hole punch will probably work too, I didn't measure the one I used tbh. If you feel cute, you can even buy them star or heart shaped or else as well, haha! Thanks for stopping by!
@leafnovice74924 ай бұрын
You're right. These old(er) digicams are a really neat way to practise your composition skills, without thinking too much about the 'quality' of the end result. Every now and then they produce a really good image, but they always capture memories if you're with friends and family, so just have some fun.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Exactly! Thanks for watching and taking your time to write this! Cheers!
@HenriqueMerisalo4 ай бұрын
Great video!!❤❤ Take care
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@carlibeguerie4 ай бұрын
How can you compare 2 cameras with totally different shots ?
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
The comparison with the same shots starts at 6:03. Mind you, taking the same shot on the streets with two cameras at the same time is kind of challenging on its own to begin with. Thanks for watching
@baldfuji50464 ай бұрын
What is your opinion on using raw photos on both cameras at high ISO? Do you see any type of advantage over either of the two?
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Being technical, let me put it this way: The X100V and now the VI have the edge over GRIII and GRIIIx at high ISO (I'm talking about everything that's higher than 3200 and in terms of noise only), hence the older sensor tech in the GRIII. I'd say it's like the X100F with the IBIS (if there was one at that time). But again, this is really rough and subjective comparison because the lens is stupid sharp on the GR, and no X-trans pattern adds to the mix. I personally like to work with DNGs more than with RAFs for now. If I ever come back to JPG only, I'll give it to Fuji for sure. All depends on how you shoot and what you need.
@pierredumas73314 ай бұрын
I was many times in Ukraine and recognized some places on your photos. I even took a similar photo at the exact same spot in Comfort Town with my friend walking on those "zebras" 😊 Great video 👍 Слава Украине 🇺🇦
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
That's cool! Thank you for watching! Героям Слава!
@52mr4864 ай бұрын
NICE
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bonbon_ann27014 ай бұрын
"While we are waiting for a complete weather sealed Ricoh GRIV..." Do you guys have some new info about the GRIV we don't know about or is this just some random comment ? I'm asking because I want to buy a Ricoh but I'm scared to have the GRIV being released just a few weeks after I buy a GRIII.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately for all of us, me included, this is just a desire for the fully weather sealed GR. If they ever come up with such GR I'd be genuinely surprised. My general advice would be, buy a camera if it offers what you need right now. Otherwise, it's a race that you can't keep up with without spending money all the time. At the same time, I understand your concern, but looking at the Ricoh's last release being GRIII diary edition, I would say you're safe for another half a year, maybe a year or so before they release anything else.
@bonbon_ann27014 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK Thanks for the info. I already have a full-frame Sony (A7 IV) with good glass that I use for most of my work. However, for street photography, carrying something like that all the time is not ideal. The form factor of the Ricoh GRIII would allow me to have a camera in my pocket at all times, ready to shoot. I think I'm going to buy one for that very purpose.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
@bonbon_ann2701 no prob. It's one of the reasons I bought mine too. So far, so good, as long as you can find it for a reasonable price.
@blakelyle21584 ай бұрын
Great video! Please don’t talk in the dark like that anymore. It’s crazy confusing and icky. Otherwise great shots and info!
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Noted! Thanks for watching and the feedback, appreciate it
@Gogogordy14 ай бұрын
It’s “Moody”
@alanpayne76564 ай бұрын
Great informative video. What are your views on the x70? Do you still use it? I have one on the way.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think it's still a great camera, highly underappreciated even by Fuji themselves. I had to sell mine to fund some other stuff at the time. But if they'd make a x80 (or whatever) I might even consider switching to it from the GR. Hope you'll enjoy it!
@alanpayne76564 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK cheers Alex. I ordered it when my GR1 suffered catastrophic failure 😞. That’s what puts me off getting another one. I do miss it though. An x80 would be awesome though. Keep up the good work brother 👍🏿
@Cinq14 ай бұрын
So, you sold your Fuji, does it mean you prefer the Ricoh GR ?
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Yep, it worked out for me so far
@MrRgx5214 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK I just sold the X100V, too. In my case, that had more to do with it offering very little (for my particular style of photography!) over my X-T5 coupled with an xf 27 or XF 18. The Ricoh is kind of calling me, though. I just don't like the 1000€ price tag which kind of undermines the spirit of just throwing it into my pockets as an EDC.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can relate. As for the prices - true. They got crazier for these compacts over the past few years, that's for sure...
@artembaidala57394 ай бұрын
According to news x100vi will be useless and V is superior
@k_wjy95174 ай бұрын
👍🏻🫶🏻🎉
@KevinEvansPhotography4 ай бұрын
Great video! Definitely appreciate the in-depth comparisons with a nice even pace. Gave me enough time to look and evaluate without having to constantly pause the video. I’m thinking it’s about time I pick up a Ricoh and see how I get on with some street photography. Might be a bit self conscious and out of my comfort zone and the size would be perfect.
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Both of these cameras are great. I would suggest picking up the one that inspires you the most, can't go wrong this way. Thank you for watching!
@collinmcrey4 ай бұрын
Could the difference in sharpness be due to the adapter on x100v?
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
Could be of course, because we're adding additional elements in front of the optical scheme of the X100V's lens. But generally speaking, the 28mm lens on GRIII is probably one of the sharpest lenses I've used on the compact cameras. Not like it makes any crazy difference in the daily use, though. Thanks for watching!
@zubkov.oleksiy4 ай бұрын
I have a similar question after watching the video and I think the answer is "yes"
@ohsoyka96214 ай бұрын
I vote for Agfa, because - haven't you seen how cool she spins??
@sdhute4 ай бұрын
I had the x100v and had a hard time connecting with it. A decent camera but I need something smaller for street. Trying to decide on the iii or iiix. Have you experienced any issues with the back dpad wheel?
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
I feel that! The reasoning is pretty much the same for me. So far on my camera the dpad didn't develop any issues, but the one I've got for testing from the local Ricoh office some years ago was down bad. Didn't stop me from switching, though. As for III or IIIx, only you can decide of course, if you win a lottery by any chance just get both haha.
@cesarminiao4 ай бұрын
I’ve never stopped using my Nikon Coolpix digicam that was given to me as a gift in 2013 😃
@Alex_SMK4 ай бұрын
That's great! Hope it will bring you even more great photos in the future! Enjoy!
@cesarminiao4 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK Thank you 🙂
@michaelbell755 ай бұрын
Great production! Love these old CCD sensor cameras. I need to check out that Pentax. Hopefully you can turn off the date stamp ha
@Alex_SMK5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, you definitely can turn that off. But don't get your expectations too high, the lens is pretty dark on this one, but the form factor is one of my favorites!
@michaelbell755 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK just got one off eBay for $40. Thanks
@KennedyFamba5 ай бұрын
When do you think the GR4 is gonna drop
@Alex_SMK5 ай бұрын
Have my fingers crossed for this year, but don't take my word for it
@ammadkazmi68435 ай бұрын
I'll pick used nikon coolpix A Dx
@Alex_SMK5 ай бұрын
Good for you! Whatever floats your boat, as long as it inspires you to shoot more and create. Appreciate you stopping by!
@ammadkazmi68435 ай бұрын
Extremely expensive n Extremely pathetic battery life
@FreedomOfSport5 ай бұрын
The IIIx doesn't have the big holes on the front. :)
@caroljeanscott55715 ай бұрын
It is funny, you talk as if it is a new idea well, I have always used a digital camera. I use a Canon PowerPoint ELPH 190 IS. In my opinion my photos are superior then those taken with a smart phone.
@Alex_SMK5 ай бұрын
I probably conveyed it somehow differently, giving out the wrong impression. It is not new, you're absolutely correct on this one. And I agree on the smartphone bit as well (for now at least)
@pinkfatcap6 ай бұрын
I would love to get any x100 model but I just refuse to pay the hype premium in second hand market.
@Alex_SMK6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, that's the reality these days. Hopefully the upcoming (new) x100 is going to balance the scales a little. Or not, haha
@drs-Rigo-Reus6 ай бұрын
X100 bought one when it came out, total dissapointment, sold it quick. Tooooo slooooow. Happy with xpro2, xt2 and xh1.
@Alex_SMK6 ай бұрын
Yeah, it is slow... no way around it, especially if you're used to autofocusing. My xpro2 was a workhorse back in the day, but unfortunately it developed the shutter issue and would lock on me randomly, had to sell it. Patiently waiting for the xpro4 if it's any good. Thanks for stopping by!
@MikeLikesChannel6 ай бұрын
I have my late dad’s black X100 - 4599/10,000. I’ll never part with it. I suppose one daughter will inherit it from me. The other one can have their grandpa’s class ring or something. It’s not going to replace my X100V any time, but I shoot it in monochrome exclusively and it brings back all the memories. He took 18,000 photos with it based on his iPhoto library, and I’m proud to add more from time to time. Before film recipes and the TikTok craze, we had the OG. It’s like my dad was in real life: quirky and stubborn, a little slow and occasionally maddening, but also beautiful and loyal. The sum is greater than its individual flaws. Like all of us humans.
@igorvitalevich6 ай бұрын
Кайф буду чекати ше випуски)
@wanghammer23016 ай бұрын
支持乌克兰！
@wanghammer23016 ай бұрын
beat Russia！
@lichtloper6 ай бұрын
0:40-3:00 looks like luxurious cameraporn to me
@mystic79607 ай бұрын
I have a PowerShot a430 but it doesn't focus in far objects! It only focus on closer objects! What should I do?
@Alex_SMK6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a lens/autofocus issue. Probably the only way to fix it is to replace the lens unit altogether. Which in most cases doesn't make sense financially.
@outdoorsummiteer3997 ай бұрын
Why buy one
@jedunboxing41277 ай бұрын
Mine I just keep inside a box,In that way no dust issues 😅
@Alex_SMK7 ай бұрын
Hell yeah! I just keep mine in the store, better safe than sorry.
@photo_n_art7 ай бұрын
One thing to keep in mind, you not gonna learn photography using an old digi cam, you will just get frustrated with the limitations you will face. Digi cam are fun for someone who is already comfortable with photography and what to experiment with what kind of results you can achieve with the gear limitations. One Month 2 Cameras is a bad example, she suffers from GAS (Gear Aquisition Syndrome) but her photographic skills are not up to par with her theoretic knowledge of cameras. She is simply more of a camera collector than a photographer… My advise if you want to learn photography: buy a half decent camera body and an decent lens and invest time and money in learning the proper skills at first. If you have a modern cellphone, you already have a much more capable camera than any of the few years old point and shoot digital cams.
@3bdzl6 ай бұрын
I’m pro photographer but I’m thinking about getting a digicam to create new content for social media cuz I don’t get so excited shooting with new phones or cameras idk why so i think i shall just buy one and test my skills
@ets1604 ай бұрын
What a terribly ignorant take
@alexgiron16493 ай бұрын
Please do not listen to this boomer elitist comment lol. People who seek out digicams mainly just want to have fun with photography. Touch grass.
@photo_n_art3 ай бұрын
@@alexgiron1649Well, you are wrong on all accounts of your accusation. How about presenting a convincing counterarguments to my claim instead of argumentum ad hominem. Or perhaps you don't have any except the fact you that you are part of the tribe that is willing to overpay for something that has real value much lower than the current overhyped market price.
@Angie_flores2 ай бұрын
Idk why but in my opinion modern cellphones don’t take as good quality pictures as digi cam. Maybe you’re talking about like brand new models but a lot of smartphones take bad quality photos so idk what you’re talking about. I even feel like my old iPhone 7 took better pictures than my new iPhone 11. So what are you even saying
@sclogse17 ай бұрын
Everyone needs to be aware these cameras with permanent zooms tend to suck dust back onto the sensor when the zoom closes back in or when the camera is turned off. A quick test is take a pic of the sky completely zoomed in. You'll see it fast. Dark worms. So, keep your camera inside something that's dust and lint free when you travel, and wipe off the sides of the zoom fully extended before you turn it off. Fingers are fine. And the camera you want is the Canon Elph 310. It has an 8x optical zoom, i.b.i.s., 12 meg pics, great macro. I interposed shots using the Elph in my short film noir along with my main camera, a Canon 5D Mark II, mostly for moving camera shots, and no one has ever noticed it. No One. Here's the film: Bum Rap Andre Hunt
@Alex_SMK7 ай бұрын
Good advice about the dust, but the plug of the film though? Kinda over the top, don't you think?
@kuroisuuu7 ай бұрын
How do you get that type of image out of a Optio Z10? I picked one up for almost free the other day and would love to be able to make pictures like that :0
@Alex_SMK7 ай бұрын
It's the quick preset during the import in Capture One. Just make or find something you like and make it a default one when importing the photos from the camera. Luckily, there are a lot of creators sharing their presets these days, so there is a plenty to choose from, hehe. I was just having fun with this particular camera, since I love the sliding door ones.
@kuroisuuu7 ай бұрын
@@Alex_SMK Awesome, thank you so much! Its so much fun experimenting with the camera, the sliding door is also super fun :) Cant believe you're only at 1k subscribers, your videos are awesome and well edited! Definitely subscribing :)
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Thank you for making this video, very different from all the other reviews I've watched on this camera, actually seeing how you are using it on screen is really helpful, been trying to decide if I want the iii or the iiix love what they both produce. Hope you are ok and stay safe. ❤
Glad it was helpful! If I could, I would get both, haha. But in all seriousness, you can't go wrong with either of them. But if it's too hard to choose, and you have a way to try before buy, I would do that for sure. Thank you for the support!
Thank you for the info.. im considering buying that lens as well.. Hello from Jakarta.. new subsriber here.. 😊
Thank you! Glad it was useful!
I'm a big fan of instant film and printing at home. I tried 35mm film photography but waiting for them to be developed is not for me. I have the Link Wide and Canon CP1500 to print my photos.
I think there's somethign wrong with my Ricoh GR iiix. Maybe it is the dust IDK. It is taking terrible photos! Can someone please look at the sample photos in the short I posted. I need help!!! I spent so much money on this thing!
Nah, my guy, there is nothing wrong with you GRIIIx
@@Alex_SMK are you sure? I thought the photos looked pretty bad. Can barely see anything
The original X100 was my first and favorite Fujifilm camera and just loved it. Have since used the F & V, but still miss the X100... Now a Leica shooter, but would like to pickup another X100... Great video, thanks
Thanks for stopping by! Which Leica/s are you using now?
@@Alex_SMK M10 w/Voigtlander glass and a Q
@@mwales2112 Nice combo! Enjoy!
28mm or its equivalent are best..just need to become accustomed to its perspective
The GRIII is the third Ricoh I've owned, and hopefully won't be the last. I love the B&W jpegs.
Congrats! I hope so too! Yeah, B&W is great on GR! Thank you for watching!
I bought the GFX 100S today, and because of the spring sale, also placed an order for the 20-35mm. I was having second thoughts about it when I picked up the camera, as the salesman said "oooh that's going to be WIDE!". I didn't quite understand if he meant that as a positive or negative thing. Seeing your video have made me question this choice less. It's still an unsettling amount of money for "was it the right choice?". I have found a second hand 63mm for a very good price which I'll get within the end of next week, so at least I should have something to get started in this new dimension of medium format. The question remains though; what tele lens should I get... 110mm? 45-100mm? 100-200mm? I can only pick one, because the price vs range is crazy compared to what I'm used to with Olympus. :D
Firstly, congrats on the GFX! Yeah, 20-35 can be too wide sometimes, but it all depends on the application of course. At least you have some choices, unlike with 23mm or Laowas. As for the tele, I've only tried 110 and 45-100, so can't tell too much about the 100-200 except that you can find them pretty darn cheap as of late. 45-100 is a workhorse made for pretty much anything you throw at it, especially in the controlled lighting scenarios. No need to constantly change lenses and the IS is really neat since they work together with IBIS. And of course the LM is a treat to use. Buying a lens for work and shooting in different genres, this lens would be on the top of my list, probably. But boy oh boy, it's a chunky one, haha. 110 is a portrait machine. If your main thing is portraits and fixed 85mm is where you like to be, it's a no-brainer. I know F2 is tempting, but the depth of field on it is not always practical for the optimal portraits. But when you need it - it's simply put - wonderful, if not the best. No IS - not a big deal, but shutter speed has to be… you know the drill. And it's not light or small either. Just some info for you to consider. At the end of the day, I can't choose for you. But I hope it helps somehow. Oh, and thank you a lot for watching!
Wow man the photo at 12:38 is amazing I just bought the gfx 100s, what film simulation did you use for this photo? thank you, loved the vid.
Thank you! I believe that was the Nostalgic Neg (slightly tweaked in post). Congrats on your purchase, btw!
вау, не думав що наткнусь на відео українця! до речі, щодо дешевості камер - згоден, але в америці там навіть поломану модель можуть продати за багато долларів (не розумію нашо). я ж свій шлях фотографа розпочав з nikon coolpix l26 за 250 гривень. в цілому, чудовий фотік, але хотілось чогось більшого. через 5 місяців у мене з'явився fujifilm s2980, це просто рай. тож друзі, рекомендую вам спробувати старі мильнички, вони дійсно варті свого життя. навіть старенький кенон на 3 мегапікселі може фотографувати краще ніж смартфон! головне навчитись користуватись і звикнути, ну і полюбити мильничку :)
Дякую за чудовий коментар і перегляд! :)
Is there any rumors on a gr iv soon? Gr 3 is like 5 years old now ? Very good comparision btw , i so want to like the GR but u wish it had atleast a evf you could put on the hot shoe and the Fiji is alot newer and nicer design . Last thing should mather but i shoot with ugly ff dsrls so it would be nice to have a better looking camera as a Carry on camera
Thank you. I, personally, think GR4 or whatever it's gonna be called won't come till 2025, now that Ricoh announced the HDF models. Which, yeah, is kind of old-ish by our conditioned beliefs that the new model should come every year or two. Of course, fingers crossed for the new one to arrive earlier, but hey, let them cook it right, you know, I'm in no rush. Seems like the Fuji - is a safer bet for you now. At least you don't have to worry that the new model is going to be released soon, and they are in high demand. Of course, if you can get one for a reasonable price.
I really enjoyed your video. I have collected many older digi-cams like: Nikon, Canon, Kodak, Olympus, Samsung, Casio. I think you offered wise advice on trying to find old digi-cams from family, garage sales, thrift stores, etc because that is where it appears a person will find the best value. A person may find a particular model on E-Bay but what I have found is every time there's a KZread video about an old camera the prices on E-Bay goes up and a lot of times the camera is over priced. Best of luck in your photography journey. Best Duane
Thank you so much for watching and taking your time to write this! I appreciate it a lot!
Дякую за відео ❤
Будь ласка! Дякую за перегляд!
8mm circle stickers? I'm using Cricut paper and a hole punch, I might get a 6mm hole punch for $2 and see how the smaller circles look.
I think 6mm hole punch will probably work too, I didn't measure the one I used tbh. If you feel cute, you can even buy them star or heart shaped or else as well, haha! Thanks for stopping by!
You're right. These old(er) digicams are a really neat way to practise your composition skills, without thinking too much about the 'quality' of the end result. Every now and then they produce a really good image, but they always capture memories if you're with friends and family, so just have some fun.
Exactly! Thanks for watching and taking your time to write this! Cheers!
Great video!!❤❤ Take care
Thank you! 🤗
How can you compare 2 cameras with totally different shots ?
The comparison with the same shots starts at 6:03. Mind you, taking the same shot on the streets with two cameras at the same time is kind of challenging on its own to begin with. Thanks for watching
What is your opinion on using raw photos on both cameras at high ISO? Do you see any type of advantage over either of the two?
Being technical, let me put it this way: The X100V and now the VI have the edge over GRIII and GRIIIx at high ISO (I'm talking about everything that's higher than 3200 and in terms of noise only), hence the older sensor tech in the GRIII. I'd say it's like the X100F with the IBIS (if there was one at that time). But again, this is really rough and subjective comparison because the lens is stupid sharp on the GR, and no X-trans pattern adds to the mix. I personally like to work with DNGs more than with RAFs for now. If I ever come back to JPG only, I'll give it to Fuji for sure. All depends on how you shoot and what you need.
I was many times in Ukraine and recognized some places on your photos. I even took a similar photo at the exact same spot in Comfort Town with my friend walking on those "zebras" 😊 Great video 👍 Слава Украине 🇺🇦
That's cool! Thank you for watching! Героям Слава!
NICE
Thank you!
"While we are waiting for a complete weather sealed Ricoh GRIV..." Do you guys have some new info about the GRIV we don't know about or is this just some random comment ? I'm asking because I want to buy a Ricoh but I'm scared to have the GRIV being released just a few weeks after I buy a GRIII.
Unfortunately for all of us, me included, this is just a desire for the fully weather sealed GR. If they ever come up with such GR I'd be genuinely surprised. My general advice would be, buy a camera if it offers what you need right now. Otherwise, it's a race that you can't keep up with without spending money all the time. At the same time, I understand your concern, but looking at the Ricoh's last release being GRIII diary edition, I would say you're safe for another half a year, maybe a year or so before they release anything else.
@@Alex_SMK Thanks for the info. I already have a full-frame Sony (A7 IV) with good glass that I use for most of my work. However, for street photography, carrying something like that all the time is not ideal. The form factor of the Ricoh GRIII would allow me to have a camera in my pocket at all times, ready to shoot. I think I'm going to buy one for that very purpose.
@bonbon_ann2701 no prob. It's one of the reasons I bought mine too. So far, so good, as long as you can find it for a reasonable price.
Great video! Please don’t talk in the dark like that anymore. It’s crazy confusing and icky. Otherwise great shots and info!
Noted! Thanks for watching and the feedback, appreciate it
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Great informative video. What are your views on the x70? Do you still use it? I have one on the way.
Thank you! I think it's still a great camera, highly underappreciated even by Fuji themselves. I had to sell mine to fund some other stuff at the time. But if they'd make a x80 (or whatever) I might even consider switching to it from the GR. Hope you'll enjoy it!
@@Alex_SMK cheers Alex. I ordered it when my GR1 suffered catastrophic failure 😞. That’s what puts me off getting another one. I do miss it though. An x80 would be awesome though. Keep up the good work brother 👍🏿
So, you sold your Fuji, does it mean you prefer the Ricoh GR ?
Yep, it worked out for me so far
@@Alex_SMK I just sold the X100V, too. In my case, that had more to do with it offering very little (for my particular style of photography!) over my X-T5 coupled with an xf 27 or XF 18. The Ricoh is kind of calling me, though. I just don't like the 1000€ price tag which kind of undermines the spirit of just throwing it into my pockets as an EDC.
Yeah, I can relate. As for the prices - true. They got crazier for these compacts over the past few years, that's for sure...
According to news x100vi will be useless and V is superior
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Great video! Definitely appreciate the in-depth comparisons with a nice even pace. Gave me enough time to look and evaluate without having to constantly pause the video. I’m thinking it’s about time I pick up a Ricoh and see how I get on with some street photography. Might be a bit self conscious and out of my comfort zone and the size would be perfect.
Glad it was helpful! Both of these cameras are great. I would suggest picking up the one that inspires you the most, can't go wrong this way. Thank you for watching!
Could the difference in sharpness be due to the adapter on x100v?
Could be of course, because we're adding additional elements in front of the optical scheme of the X100V's lens. But generally speaking, the 28mm lens on GRIII is probably one of the sharpest lenses I've used on the compact cameras. Not like it makes any crazy difference in the daily use, though. Thanks for watching!
I have a similar question after watching the video and I think the answer is "yes"
I vote for Agfa, because - haven't you seen how cool she spins??
I had the x100v and had a hard time connecting with it. A decent camera but I need something smaller for street. Trying to decide on the iii or iiix. Have you experienced any issues with the back dpad wheel?
I feel that! The reasoning is pretty much the same for me. So far on my camera the dpad didn't develop any issues, but the one I've got for testing from the local Ricoh office some years ago was down bad. Didn't stop me from switching, though. As for III or IIIx, only you can decide of course, if you win a lottery by any chance just get both haha.
I’ve never stopped using my Nikon Coolpix digicam that was given to me as a gift in 2013 😃
That's great! Hope it will bring you even more great photos in the future! Enjoy!
@@Alex_SMK Thank you 🙂
Great production! Love these old CCD sensor cameras. I need to check out that Pentax. Hopefully you can turn off the date stamp ha
Thanks! Yeah, you definitely can turn that off. But don't get your expectations too high, the lens is pretty dark on this one, but the form factor is one of my favorites!
@@Alex_SMK just got one off eBay for $40. Thanks
When do you think the GR4 is gonna drop
Have my fingers crossed for this year, but don't take my word for it
I'll pick used nikon coolpix A Dx
Good for you! Whatever floats your boat, as long as it inspires you to shoot more and create. Appreciate you stopping by!
Extremely expensive n Extremely pathetic battery life
The IIIx doesn't have the big holes on the front. :)
It is funny, you talk as if it is a new idea well, I have always used a digital camera. I use a Canon PowerPoint ELPH 190 IS. In my opinion my photos are superior then those taken with a smart phone.
I probably conveyed it somehow differently, giving out the wrong impression. It is not new, you're absolutely correct on this one. And I agree on the smartphone bit as well (for now at least)
I would love to get any x100 model but I just refuse to pay the hype premium in second hand market.
Unfortunately, that's the reality these days. Hopefully the upcoming (new) x100 is going to balance the scales a little. Or not, haha
X100 bought one when it came out, total dissapointment, sold it quick. Tooooo slooooow. Happy with xpro2, xt2 and xh1.
Yeah, it is slow... no way around it, especially if you're used to autofocusing. My xpro2 was a workhorse back in the day, but unfortunately it developed the shutter issue and would lock on me randomly, had to sell it. Patiently waiting for the xpro4 if it's any good. Thanks for stopping by!
I have my late dad’s black X100 - 4599/10,000. I’ll never part with it. I suppose one daughter will inherit it from me. The other one can have their grandpa’s class ring or something. It’s not going to replace my X100V any time, but I shoot it in monochrome exclusively and it brings back all the memories. He took 18,000 photos with it based on his iPhoto library, and I’m proud to add more from time to time. Before film recipes and the TikTok craze, we had the OG. It’s like my dad was in real life: quirky and stubborn, a little slow and occasionally maddening, but also beautiful and loyal. The sum is greater than its individual flaws. Like all of us humans.
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beat Russia！
0:40-3:00 looks like luxurious cameraporn to me
I have a PowerShot a430 but it doesn't focus in far objects! It only focus on closer objects! What should I do?
Sounds like a lens/autofocus issue. Probably the only way to fix it is to replace the lens unit altogether. Which in most cases doesn't make sense financially.
Why buy one
Mine I just keep inside a box,In that way no dust issues 😅
Hell yeah! I just keep mine in the store, better safe than sorry.
One thing to keep in mind, you not gonna learn photography using an old digi cam, you will just get frustrated with the limitations you will face. Digi cam are fun for someone who is already comfortable with photography and what to experiment with what kind of results you can achieve with the gear limitations. One Month 2 Cameras is a bad example, she suffers from GAS (Gear Aquisition Syndrome) but her photographic skills are not up to par with her theoretic knowledge of cameras. She is simply more of a camera collector than a photographer… My advise if you want to learn photography: buy a half decent camera body and an decent lens and invest time and money in learning the proper skills at first. If you have a modern cellphone, you already have a much more capable camera than any of the few years old point and shoot digital cams.
I’m pro photographer but I’m thinking about getting a digicam to create new content for social media cuz I don’t get so excited shooting with new phones or cameras idk why so i think i shall just buy one and test my skills
What a terribly ignorant take
Please do not listen to this boomer elitist comment lol. People who seek out digicams mainly just want to have fun with photography. Touch grass.
@@alexgiron1649Well, you are wrong on all accounts of your accusation. How about presenting a convincing counterarguments to my claim instead of argumentum ad hominem. Or perhaps you don't have any except the fact you that you are part of the tribe that is willing to overpay for something that has real value much lower than the current overhyped market price.
Idk why but in my opinion modern cellphones don’t take as good quality pictures as digi cam. Maybe you’re talking about like brand new models but a lot of smartphones take bad quality photos so idk what you’re talking about. I even feel like my old iPhone 7 took better pictures than my new iPhone 11. So what are you even saying
Everyone needs to be aware these cameras with permanent zooms tend to suck dust back onto the sensor when the zoom closes back in or when the camera is turned off. A quick test is take a pic of the sky completely zoomed in. You'll see it fast. Dark worms. So, keep your camera inside something that's dust and lint free when you travel, and wipe off the sides of the zoom fully extended before you turn it off. Fingers are fine. And the camera you want is the Canon Elph 310. It has an 8x optical zoom, i.b.i.s., 12 meg pics, great macro. I interposed shots using the Elph in my short film noir along with my main camera, a Canon 5D Mark II, mostly for moving camera shots, and no one has ever noticed it. No One. Here's the film: Bum Rap Andre Hunt
Good advice about the dust, but the plug of the film though? Kinda over the top, don't you think?
How do you get that type of image out of a Optio Z10? I picked one up for almost free the other day and would love to be able to make pictures like that :0
It's the quick preset during the import in Capture One. Just make or find something you like and make it a default one when importing the photos from the camera. Luckily, there are a lot of creators sharing their presets these days, so there is a plenty to choose from, hehe. I was just having fun with this particular camera, since I love the sliding door ones.
@@Alex_SMK Awesome, thank you so much! Its so much fun experimenting with the camera, the sliding door is also super fun :) Cant believe you're only at 1k subscribers, your videos are awesome and well edited! Definitely subscribing :)
Thank you! I appreciate it!