Posts: markie1425 | Ugly Hedgehog

Thank you to all the Hedgehoggers who gave such fine responses.

May 4, 2019 08:21:36 #

BebuLamar wrote:

I do not have one of the GRIII. I can't see why I want one. About the only thing positive about it is that it has a relatively large sensor but only APS-C. The Sony RX-1 has FF sensor. Fixed focal length to me isn't a big draw back but the 18mm is. I would want some thing like 25mm. It has no EVF.

Thank you,

That doesn't do more for me than my Lumix DMC-LX100.

I don't need any camera. The Ricoh does fill a gap because of its tiny size and large sensor. But the money isn't burning a hole in my pocket...

May 3, 2019 17:52:31 #

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.

May 3, 2019 16:59:34 #

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.

May 3, 2019 16:57:52 #

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.

May 3, 2019 08:46:34 #

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.

May 3, 2019 06:37:52 #

par4fore wrote:

I would start with this, I am loving mine!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-COOLPIX-A-16-2MP-DX-APS-C-Sensor-With-extra-Excellent-Condition/153432081619?epid=144411013&hash=item23b943c4d3%3Ag%3AXOQAAOSwPb1cnSTB&LH_BIN=1

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.

May 3, 2019 06:15:11 #

Point & shoot recommendations

dparker708 wrote:

I'm looking for a good, $1,000. or less, p&s with an electronic viewfinder.

At $598 (B&H), the original Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is a bargain. Four Thirds format point-and-shoot with manual controls, a Leica lens, electronic viewfinder and a large multi-aspect 4/3" type MOS sensor.

May 3, 2019 06:09:19 #

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.

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May 3, 2019 06:00:16 #

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