Has anyone purchased/used the new Ricoh GR III? I'm about to buy one even though I don't need it (everyday carry is a Lumix DMC-LX100).
I'm a street photographer and am attracted by the GR III's pocketable size and large sensor. Downsides seem to be reduced battery life (versus its predecessor) and fixed focus lens. I haven't carried a non-zoom lens camera since film days and wonder whether it would be a handicap in mostly an urban setting.
Thank you.
Thank you, but I'm only interested in the Ricoh GR III. I don't really need it and won't buy anything if I am somehow dissuaded from that camera.
I like it for digital. It's small, works just fine and the fact that it's a fixed lens isn't a hinderance.
If money were no object I'd probably buy something else like the Fuji X100 series camera though.
rpavich wrote:
I like it for digital. It's small, works just fine and the fact that it's a fixed lens isn't a hinderance.
If money were no object I'd probably buy something else like the Fuji X100 series camera though.
Thank you.
I could afford the Fuji too, but it's that Ricoh's tiny size that's appealing.
markie1425 wrote:
Thank you.
I could afford the Fuji too, but it's that Ricoh's tiny size that's appealing.
I'd say that they aren't "that" far apart on size. The Ricoh's lens extends when you turn the camera on for one thing. I've had both as pocketable cameras and to me, both are definitely pocketable. (though as you said, the Ricoh is smaller.)
I don't have one but, dpreview.com home page this morning has a good post/photo examples of the GRIII.
Same scene and camera settings and brightness/contrast tweak as above, but shot at 55mm (150mm equiv) with an autofocus AFS lens. Autofocus and 3 shot burst were instantaneous. Handheld, f5, 1/30 sec, iso-3200, shot raw, dim light, no flash.
markie1425 wrote:
Has anyone purchased/used the new Ricoh GR III? I'm about to buy one even though I don't need it (everyday carry is a Lumix DMC-LX100).
I'm a street photographer and am attracted by the GR III's pocketable size and large sensor. Downsides seem to be reduced battery life (versus its predecessor) and fixed focus lens. I haven't carried a non-zoom lens camera since film days and wonder whether it would be a handicap in mostly an urban setting.
Thank you.
It's not fixed focus lens though. I has fixed focal length but not fixed focus. If it's fixed focus then it's a bad camera.
BebuLamar wrote:
It's not fixed focus lens though. I has fixed focal length but not fixed focus. If it's fixed focus then it's a bad camera.
Thank you. Camera-ese is not my native language.
Bobspez wrote:
Read the reviews on Amazon and B&H. Many compl... (
show quote)
Thank you, but I want a Ricoh GR III. That or nothing.
markie1425 wrote:
Thank you, but I want a Ricoh GR III. That or nothing.
If it was me, then I'd pick nothing. It may work out and it may not. But for the money I wouldn't be willing to gamble given the negative reviews and the cons noted on the positive reviews submitted on Amazon and B&H by owners. I always evaluate the negative reviews first for a go or no go decision whether on Amazon or B&H or ebay. Good luck, and let us know what you decide.
Bobspez wrote:
If it was me, then I'd pick nothing. It may work out and it may not. But for the money I wouldn't be willing to gamble given the negative reviews and the cons noted on the positive reviews submitted on Amazon and B&H by owners. I always evaluate the negative reviews first for a go or no go decision whether on Amazon or B&H or ebay. Good luck, and let us know what you decide.
Amazon suffers from a spate of fake reviews.
OTOH, there are several reliable reviewers on YouTube who have no axe to grind and talk about the pros and cons. The camera I seek has both pros and cons, but its owners seem to love it.
I was hoping to hear from UHH members who own either a GR II or GR III.
I too am not crazy about the fixed focal length, but at an equivalent 35 mm at least it's moderately wide and could possibly be a best choice scenario for a fixed focal length. I'd sure prefer some zoom range, but that might affect the overall size or performance, as zoom lenses are always a compromise of some sort. Frankly, the reviews I have read are mostly very positive and it is apparently very popular in Japan at this time. If you want one and can swing the deal, I'd go for it. You would probably have to take a hit if you decide it's not really for you, but should be able to recover a goodly portion of the purchase price while it's still new on the market. Maybe you could rent one somewhere to try it out first, but to me that's just more expense whether you decide you want one or not. Frankly, I've got a feeling you might really like this camera, especially when stating that it's the GR III or no sale! Good luck and good shooting to all.
If you want to reply, then
register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.