GR IIIx, Black, Digital Compact Camera with 24MP APS-C Size CMOS Sensor, 40mmF2.8 GR Lens (in The 35mm Format)

Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh. The gr3 is in a class of its own. I came from Fujifilm where the colors could not be compared to other brands. Fujifilm cameras are impossible to find and are insanely high on the used market. I kept seeing recommendations for the Ricoh and gave it a go. First off griii vs griiix. My favorite lens on my Fuji mirrorless camera was a 27mm. That’s close to a 40mm equivalent in full frame size; the same size as the griiix. The 40mm is wide enough to use indoors and up close. I really like it and would buy it again. I found myself cropping photos on my older compact camera. I still do with the Ricoh, but not as drastically. I’m able to retain a lot of detail and sharpness this way. Cons: battery life and low light noise. Battery life is junk. Buy 2+ extra batteries and a separate charger. The camera has high noise in dark environments. Shutter speed is good, but noise is high. Camera: I wanted a HIGH quality compact camera that can fit in a pocket. Phones nowadays have insanely good image quality. This takes photos that look more distinct with an added flair of quality. The lens is incredibly sharp. I saw many reviewers mention this and did not comprehend. I can take a photo of someone from 8ft away, zoom into their face, zoom into their glasses and see myself holding the camera. When I take pictures of pets, I can zoom in to see all the individual hairs. My older camera smoothed everything out and I never really noticed the lack of detail. I mainly got this for family photos. I’ll have one kid smiling and other making a face. The shape lens lets me zoom in and make a great photo out of an imperfect circumstance, redirecting the photo to the smiling person. My old camera had a lot of autofocus issues. I haven’t dug in too deep yet, but I’ve already found a sweet spot. I took pictures of my kids running up the hill, just a random point and shoot. They came out sharp and clear. Sometimes the autofocus doesn’t hit and that’s clear. My old camera would “lock on” and still miss this shot. This will hit if it locks on. I’d like to see eye recognition in this. With face, sometimes it grabs something in the background. Film simulations I loved how my old cameras had built in film sims. Ricoh has them too. They are different and not necessarily copies of Fuji. There is a community of custom recipes. I immediately picked my favorites and have them saved as u1, u2, u3. You can save 6 total. If you want to dabble in this, I recommend taking screenshots of the recipes and adding in notes as you test them out. Some work great indoors while others only look normal outdoors in the sun. I generally aim to have a bold, regular and muted sim loaded. Dust: dust getting inside the camera is a big concern with Ricoh. I got the jjc stick on lens. For dusty dirty environments, I plan to use the filter adapter since that encompasses the moving lens. With that, the thinking is i can wear the Ricoh on my neck and not worry while being out all day. This camera is tiny. I can fit it in the front pocket of my shorts. I’d love to get a griii regular now too, but it’s not needed. It would be great though, just low on my list. I think this will be an indispensable item for many. You can easily bring it with you everywhere.

Im not a pro photographer. Im between a beginner and enthusiast. I need to photo for my hobby. This point and shoot SMALL camera has no on board flash. I have not needed a flash. I am no apature, shutter, iso or white balance master. But this camera makes it easier to understand and adjust. I may upload one of my photos later. The battery does not last long so carry 3 batteries charged. I do. There small. It uses larger sized SD cards 512G and larger. No real zoom. More on that below. Theres no on board EVF. Extra cost. Expensive. I have not had any issues needing EVF including outside. But the quality photos this little camera produces is nothing short of phenomenal! I can expand my photos to very large size with incredible sharpness and clarity. I would say this camera does not need zoom but i doubt moon craters would show in a moon shot. I now use this camera instead of reaching for my smart phone. Starts up QUICK! Not for video logging. I only wish it had 4k video. But it makes up for it for street and macro shots. Wow the macro shots are amazing. Buy it. Well worth the money for very least best pocket backup camera.

As a creative, the best camera is what you have on you. And it just so happens that this is the best camera that you will take with you all the time. The small size is ideal for travel and every day carry. Image quality is top notch. Film simulations are beautiful and fun. Just know your limitations with this camera (slowish auto focus, no flash, sub par video, etc.). It is not perfect, but in the right hands it can take beautiful images. I came from the micro four thirds world primarily because I hate carrying around bulky dslrs with large lenses. This griiix is my new obsession. Battery life is not as bad as what I have heard, but in body charging and having spare batteries only helps.

I chose the Ricoh GR IIIx over the GR III because I wanted a focal length different from my cellphone, and I couldn’t be happier. The 40mm equivalent lens feels more natural for the way I frame shots, giving me a fresh perspective while still being versatile. The compact size makes it perfect for everyday carry, and the image quality is outstanding for such a small camera. Autofocus is snappy, and the IBIS helps keep shots sharp. If you’re looking for a pocketable camera with a more distinct focal length than a smartphone, this is an excellent choice!

The GR series is an amazing camera, compact or otherwise. This is a little powerhouse. Pros- image quality, usability, features, image stabilization, size, a lot more. Cons- wrist strap that cannot cinch up (almost dropped it due to loose strap), no weather sealing, no tilt screen. Outside of the strap, you buy this camera knowing that there isn’t a tilting screen or weather sealing though. This little GR IIIX is on par with bigger and more expensive DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Yes it’s fixed focal length but it’s an amazing complement to my other bodies. This little thing is the epitome of simple and elegant. There’s a reason for it’s cult following.

I like the compact form factor and the quality of the images. I wanted to get into photography so I could document the interesting things I come across in my daily life and travels but didn’t want a large amount of equipment to hinder spontaneity. I’ve carried this camera in my back pocket up mountains and on my way to dinner or coffee with friends. My photography buddies are jealous of how easy I can pull it out and take a photo as well as the images this camera produces. 100% would buy again.

La mejor cámara que pude haber adquirido. Después de tanto buscar encontré lo ideal, compacta, ligera, saca fotos hermosas y la transferencia de fotos al celular es muy sencilla.

Llevo casi 6 meses usando esta cámara y estoy completamente enamorada. El tamaño engaña pero esta camarita es una bestia! Es increíble la calidad de las fotos, y lo versátil que puede llegar a ser. Me la llevo a todos lados porque literalmente cabe en la bolsa de mi pantalón! Si te gusta la foto de calle, esta es la cámara para ti. También funciona increíble para retrato, el macro es buenísimo, en conciertos 10/10 y en general para el día a día, que si eres como yo que le toma foto a todo, el desempeño de esta camarita es indiscutible. Cuando la compré, antes estaba buscando alternativas de la Fujifilm X100VI ya que estaba agotada en todos lados. Después de ver muchísimos video me convencí y esta fue la ganadora, sin dudas vale cada centavo. Un contra que algunos le ven es que no tiene flash, pero para mi que no tomo fotos con flash no me viene ni me va. Yo lo que buscaba era una cámara compacta con imágenes de mucha calidad y que pueda configurar 'recipes' para tener que evitar editar las fotos, y amo el resultado de las fotos que he tomado hasta hoy, nunca he editado una sola. Las fotos adjuntas son directamente de la cámara. Si estás considerando adquirir esta cámara, no lo pienses más y hazlo! Es una joya 💎

The photos online of this camera do not do it justice. It is small, sleek and has minimal branding. The photos suggest a cheap, plastic little point and shoot, which someone might mistake it for at a distance (Good! It doesn't draw attention). But, it's a magnesium alloy shell with high quality finishes. It feels solid, well made, and built to last. The photographs from this APS-C sensor are excellent in jpeg. Just as good as from a Fuji, Nikon, Canon or Sony with the same size sensor but in a far smaller body. The new 40mm lens is sharp. I like the automated cover for the lens when it is turned off/on so you don't need to handle a separate lens cap. The menu options are just as robust -perhaps even more so when it comes to snap focus- as other the other APS-C top players. This camera has countless menu options to configure it however you wish. I was debating between this or the Fuji X100v (I owned the original X100, loved it and still love Fuji X series cameras). I looked at an X100v at a store to confirm again it is not pocketable in a front jeans pocket, which this GR IIIx is. It's also light enough to carry in your front pocket all day. I really thought I would miss the EVF/viewfinder but the LCD achieves the same functionality albeit not close to your eye. This was my biggest concern but it actually makes it more discrete using the LCD screen rather than a viewfinder. The touch LCD can also be used to focus and trigger the shutter for greater discreteness either in Snap Focus or various standard AF/AE/Shutter modes. The app works as advertised but it's not ideal for moving large batches of RAW files so I just use a SD card reader with my laptop. The battery is one of its biggest knocks and it should be double the size, but it's good for a typical day of high volume shooting for most people without heavy use of offloading the photos via the app afterwards or constantly playing with menus. I just turn it off after every sequence of shots. I will still buy an additional battery and charging station for backup. In manual mode, I have it set to adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO with one hand and three dials. Tip 1: the included wrist strap just needs to be knotted toward the bottom to make the opening a bit smaller for most people. Tip 2: A thumb grip is not necessary for most people and will make it less pocketable. There is a bump to rest your thumb by the playback button; just rest it at the inner joint of your thumb, not the top of your thumb, and it is a secure hold. Tip 3: definitely get glass tempered screen protectors. Ricoh, which also owns Pentax, is less well-known than the big players but is respected but its peers. This is definitely a mighty little one handed shooter. Very pleased with the GR IIIx.

Esta cámara es un monstruo, es buenísima, la compré sobre todo porque buscaba una alternativa a la x100v que no encontré por ningún lado, quería una cámara con la que pudiera simular film. Me encanta, es muy divertido tomar fotos, y moverle a las “recetas” de film. Ya he ido a dos conciertos y me han dejado pasar con ella porque no se ve profesional pero toma fotos buenísimas incluso en poca luz. Es super portable, rápida, el feature de doble exposición es un plus y el modo macro es esencial para mi porque me gusta mucho la fotografía macro. Estuve por un rato debatiendo si comprarme un mejor celular para tomar mejores fotos pero esta cámara se lleva a todos de encuentro, preferí comprar la cámara, aparte es facilísimo exportar las fotos al celular via wifi. No me arrepiento de mi compra, vale cada centavo, hasta estoy considerando comprar la GR III de 28mm y tener las dos.

The AF is pretty bad if it's remotely cloudy/dim. But man, when this thing nails focus it's incredibly sharp. It makes my Fuji x100F look like I was shooting through a mushed banana. It's a very clinical look compared the the X100F, but it really is something special. The X100F does have a wonderful lens with that old school glow but I usually shot at F2 and the plane of focus only looks sharp because everything else is out of focus. And that's ok! (sometimes). When the ricoh can actually focus on the subject - it takes a bit sometimes - it's wonderful. Granted I'm photographing moving kids, but it misses maybe 20 percent of the time. Which sucks. I was actually going to return it but then I took a good look at the images and decided to keep it. I think, for it's size, its the highest quality camera you can buy. The fuji maybe is a bit more fun to use but for candid pics it was a bit annoying to bring with on walks/hikes/etc. This fits in a shirt pocket and I don't even think about bringing it along.