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10.11.2010
6/10
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This is a wonderful camera - let me just say that to start, but certain must-have (for me) features are lacking that makes this a poor overall buy in my humble and widely ignored opinion.
Pros:
The flash - this camera sold me on the flash, it is very adjustable and manual without getting those awful blurry shots that are typical with low light settings
Macro - I like to take pictures of bugs. I'm a biologist. It's very nice compared to other cameras I've tried even using dedicated macro lenses
The body of the camera is incredibly solid - it feels very well made - I'm impressed.
Cons:
Umm.. no image stabilization. Problem for shots in high activity settings
No optical zoom - I've gotten used to its presence, and this limits the camera in my opinion
I also felt like my outdoor landscape pictures were a little flat compared to my SLR.
Some of the controls were less than intuitive and adjustments subtle.
I also found some of the buttons a bit too small.
Bottom line: I think this camera is good for certain situations, but is definitely not a one-size-fits-all kind of camera. (So, it should not be your go-to-camera). If you are going to take a ton of low-light or macro pictures where no zoom is required - this may fit the bill. If you want to take pictures of the family, require zoom, or are trying to use it on your hiking trip, not so much.
Pros:
The flash - this camera sold me on the flash, it is very adjustable and manual without getting those awful blurry shots that are typical with low light settings
Macro - I like to take pictures of bugs. I'm a biologist. It's very nice compared to other cameras I've tried even using dedicated macro lenses
The body of the camera is incredibly solid - it feels very well made - I'm impressed.
Cons:
Umm.. no image stabilization. Problem for shots in high activity settings
No optical zoom - I've gotten used to its presence, and this limits the camera in my opinion
I also felt like my outdoor landscape pictures were a little flat compared to my SLR.
Some of the controls were less than intuitive and adjustments subtle.
I also found some of the buttons a bit too small.
Bottom line: I think this camera is good for certain situations, but is definitely not a one-size-fits-all kind of camera. (So, it should not be your go-to-camera). If you are going to take a ton of low-light or macro pictures where no zoom is required - this may fit the bill. If you want to take pictures of the family, require zoom, or are trying to use it on your hiking trip, not so much.
26.08.2011
10/10
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I had my hands on the new GRD3 today and it feels a little, only a little different. it is more solid and sturdy in feel somehow though only a tiny bit larger. I asked for the NR off function first of all and we played with that. Then there is the ISO which has returned to 64. Great. I took shots at 400, 800 and 1600 and on the screen the noise was almost imperceptible.... This could be very good!
26.08.2011
10/10
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the pictures are incredible.
High ISO is up there with the best of the small sensor cameras though limited to ISO 1600 max.
Great LCD on the back, clear and crisp.
Very good AF speed, and accurate as well.
Button placements are near perfect.
Lens is fast at 1.9 and has superb optical quality.
best digital camera I've found!
High ISO is up there with the best of the small sensor cameras though limited to ISO 1600 max.
Great LCD on the back, clear and crisp.
Very good AF speed, and accurate as well.
Button placements are near perfect.
Lens is fast at 1.9 and has superb optical quality.
best digital camera I've found!
23.09.2010
8/10
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I was in the market for a good camera. I had owned a Olympus that I loved until a drop killed it. I couldn't find an exact replacement so I went for the convenience of a Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red-primary). I was not thrilled with the photo quality and decided I would take the next step up when I spotted this camera.
THE THINGS I LOVE:
* Ability to take rapid shots, one after another - this is great at my kids' soccer games.
* Photo image quality is light years ahead of my old camera (Nikon Coolpix).
* Lighting options beat everything else - low light, sunlight, you name it and you get a great photo.
* Provides favorite settings.
* Allow beginners the ability of greater photos then automatic cameras without being too difficult.
THE THINGS I DON'T LIKE:
* I had problems inserting the battery and had to look at the guide for help. Yuck. This was a preview of things to come. Lots of reading required for the novice.
* It's bare on function buttons.
This camera takes amazing photos as long as the person taking them has the knowledge to use this camera properly. I wanted better photos and this Ricoh certainly provides that, I just need to keep practicing. I think having a simple point and shoot camera along with this one provides the perfect combination. Due to the price point, I would not recommend this camera unless you are serious about your photos.
THE THINGS I LOVE:
* Ability to take rapid shots, one after another - this is great at my kids' soccer games.
* Photo image quality is light years ahead of my old camera (Nikon Coolpix).
* Lighting options beat everything else - low light, sunlight, you name it and you get a great photo.
* Provides favorite settings.
* Allow beginners the ability of greater photos then automatic cameras without being too difficult.
THE THINGS I DON'T LIKE:
* I had problems inserting the battery and had to look at the guide for help. Yuck. This was a preview of things to come. Lots of reading required for the novice.
* It's bare on function buttons.
This camera takes amazing photos as long as the person taking them has the knowledge to use this camera properly. I wanted better photos and this Ricoh certainly provides that, I just need to keep practicing. I think having a simple point and shoot camera along with this one provides the perfect combination. Due to the price point, I would not recommend this camera unless you are serious about your photos.
08.11.2010
8/10
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First a disclaimer: if you are looking for an easy, point and shoot pocket camera, keep looking (the Coolpix and the Elphs of the world are perfect for that function). The price of this camera alone will be a deterrent to very casual photographers, or those looking for something better than their cell-phone. This camera is a high-quality fixed-lens pocket camera- this means that there is no optical zoom AT ALL (though you can of course do digital zoom). Why would anybody buy such a camera, you ask? Well, this little camera has a ton of features, and offers many of the same manual options that SLR cameras offer: shutter, aperture and ISO sensitivity control, etc. The image quality is excellent, though a bit of a caveat: if you are an amateur like me, don't expect a miraculous camera that makes your shots (or you) look better than they are. This is a camera that rewards basic and advanced knowledge of photography: lighting, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc (hence the above features). This camera is terrific for landscape shots and "macro" photography, and has terrific light-sensitivity versatility (especially low-light, high ISO situations). Again, if you can handle the price and are moderately curious and/or experienced with photography, this camera is a very well-built, high quality piece of kit.
18.11.2010
10/10
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This is my fourth digital camera. I'm willing to call it my last; as long as it works, I doubt I'd feel the need for any other camera.
I am not a pro photographer, and this camera offers more features than I can use at this time. It is definitely a camera I will grow into, I can see that.
I use the camera's macro function the most, and it takes beautiful pictures of small objects and insects. Its ability to produce a beautiful exposure in almost any ambient light is amazing. I almost never use the flash in any situation.
It is the simplest camera I have ever used for point-and-shoot situations. The auto focus is fast. I also haven't felt the need to augment the built-in memory yet. If you choose your resolution properly, the camera can store quite a large number of pictures.
I am also impressed with the battery life. On a recent museum trip, I would have gone through 3 sets of batteries with my previous camera; this Ricoh still indicated a full charge at the end of the day.
It may be priced out of range for most non-pros, but like so much else, you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommended.
I am not a pro photographer, and this camera offers more features than I can use at this time. It is definitely a camera I will grow into, I can see that.
I use the camera's macro function the most, and it takes beautiful pictures of small objects and insects. Its ability to produce a beautiful exposure in almost any ambient light is amazing. I almost never use the flash in any situation.
It is the simplest camera I have ever used for point-and-shoot situations. The auto focus is fast. I also haven't felt the need to augment the built-in memory yet. If you choose your resolution properly, the camera can store quite a large number of pictures.
I am also impressed with the battery life. On a recent museum trip, I would have gone through 3 sets of batteries with my previous camera; this Ricoh still indicated a full charge at the end of the day.
It may be priced out of range for most non-pros, but like so much else, you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommended.
20.09.2010
10/10
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This is probably the best camera I have ever had. It's a compact, easy to use, but packed full of features camera. There are many ways you can adjust the levels to get the picture to be how you want it. Furthermore, it takes pictures extremely fast. The shutter speed even with flash on is amazing. It is literally 1 second and you have your picture. The zoom itself is pretty good as well. It seems fuzzy while on the screen but once taken, you can't even tell that the object is being zoomed on.
The flash is truly amazing in short distances. I had the lights completely off in my house and was able to take very clear pictures of my dogs with the flash. Take note that if the object of focus is a bit far away while dark, then it's hard for the flash to reach it.
The feel of the camera is also great. It feels sturdy and not easily breakable like a lot of cameras nowadays. This is a great camera to start with if you are really into photography and want to start small. My dad is into photography and takes pictures as a side job once in a while and has told me that this is a good camera. It passed his tests and he knows about cameras and all the different settings that can be used.
Overall, it is a wonderful compact camera that just doesn't feel as compact as it really is once you start taking pictures.
The flash is truly amazing in short distances. I had the lights completely off in my house and was able to take very clear pictures of my dogs with the flash. Take note that if the object of focus is a bit far away while dark, then it's hard for the flash to reach it.
The feel of the camera is also great. It feels sturdy and not easily breakable like a lot of cameras nowadays. This is a great camera to start with if you are really into photography and want to start small. My dad is into photography and takes pictures as a side job once in a while and has told me that this is a good camera. It passed his tests and he knows about cameras and all the different settings that can be used.
Overall, it is a wonderful compact camera that just doesn't feel as compact as it really is once you start taking pictures.
13.12.2010
8/10
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This little camera takes great pictures. The image quality surpasses point and shoots on the market and rivals DSLR's. The camera body has an old style feel and look, and not surprisingly the interface feels the same. There are many customization options that can at times be daunting to get a handle on. Coupled with a lack of some consumer friendly features this camera is clearly aimed at a niche. Because it is targeted for a different audience than casual use point and shoots, its hard to detract too much from the rating for being less user-friendly. If the software was a little more advanced and image stabilization worked better it would be five stars. Overall though, the image quality for this size can't be beat.
Edit: I made a misstatement about image stabilization. There isn't any, and I had meant to say if image stabilization was present.
Edit: I made a misstatement about image stabilization. There isn't any, and I had meant to say if image stabilization was present.
29.10.2010
8/10
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This is a high-end point-and-shoot camera. I have been playing with it for over a month now, here are what I like and don't like about this camera.
Likes:
1. Picture quality is very good, f/1.9 really helps with under low light condition. I have a Canon DSLR with a f/1.4 lens, I took some pictures with both under same conditions, the pictures both turned out to be very good, in same cases, the Ricoh produced better results than the DSLR, well, that probably has something to do with my limited skills.
2. Very well thought-out designed, easy to operate and very friendly UI, which really matters to me the most.
3. It's compact and light, but doesn't give you the cheesy feeling, rather it seems to be very durable and can sustain some abuse.
Don't likes:
1. The price point, it's way more that what I would be willing to spend on a point-and-shoot camera. For less than $500, I could get a Panasoinc LX5 and still have some change left in my pocket.
Likes:
1. Picture quality is very good, f/1.9 really helps with under low light condition. I have a Canon DSLR with a f/1.4 lens, I took some pictures with both under same conditions, the pictures both turned out to be very good, in same cases, the Ricoh produced better results than the DSLR, well, that probably has something to do with my limited skills.
2. Very well thought-out designed, easy to operate and very friendly UI, which really matters to me the most.
3. It's compact and light, but doesn't give you the cheesy feeling, rather it seems to be very durable and can sustain some abuse.
Don't likes:
1. The price point, it's way more that what I would be willing to spend on a point-and-shoot camera. For less than $500, I could get a Panasoinc LX5 and still have some change left in my pocket.
03.10.2010
8/10
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Before testing the Ricoh GR Digital III camera, our household used a Canon Sureshot for most everyday type situations and a Canon EOS digital SLR for fancier settings. I was excited to try out the Ricoh because it seemed like it might bridge the gap between our two cameras.
It's got a very fast lens, both in the sense of shooting speed (which allows for shooting in low light conditions) but also in terms of the motor. My wife loves the feature on our SLR that allows for near continuous shooting, something that the Sureshot can't do. The Ricoh isn't quite as fast as our SLR, but it's pretty close.
What I think the Sureshot does better is in its design of controls. Getting the Ricoh to zoom requires fiddling with the controls to designate one of the switches as the zoom lever. It's in the instructions but takes a little bit of figuring out. Also, when zoomed, the picture on the backscreen does not focus, even though the actual picture taken is in focus.
All in all, it's a nifty camera. Whether it's worth $600+ is a different question.
It's got a very fast lens, both in the sense of shooting speed (which allows for shooting in low light conditions) but also in terms of the motor. My wife loves the feature on our SLR that allows for near continuous shooting, something that the Sureshot can't do. The Ricoh isn't quite as fast as our SLR, but it's pretty close.
What I think the Sureshot does better is in its design of controls. Getting the Ricoh to zoom requires fiddling with the controls to designate one of the switches as the zoom lever. It's in the instructions but takes a little bit of figuring out. Also, when zoomed, the picture on the backscreen does not focus, even though the actual picture taken is in focus.
All in all, it's a nifty camera. Whether it's worth $600+ is a different question.
16.09.2010
10/10
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I won't lie; I am far from being a photographer and have always been a point and click sort of girl. I am still trying to figure out all the details of this camera, but what I can say is that the picture quality is nothing short of amazing. I cannot, by any means, get into the details like other reviewers who are well versed in photo technology, but the instructions included with the camera seem pretty straight forward, and with practice, even the novice like me can take gorgeous pictures with this camera.
I don't care for the looks of the camera, as the black matte finish makes it appear rather cheap, but performance-wise, it is spectacular.
Lastly, I like the fact that you can go into an already taken image and zoom, crop etc. --a nice feature.
If you are one who loves nice looking pictures and want to go above and beyond the point and shoot models, this is the camera to beat. Highly impressed.
I don't care for the looks of the camera, as the black matte finish makes it appear rather cheap, but performance-wise, it is spectacular.
Lastly, I like the fact that you can go into an already taken image and zoom, crop etc. --a nice feature.
If you are one who loves nice looking pictures and want to go above and beyond the point and shoot models, this is the camera to beat. Highly impressed.
23.09.2010
10/10
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I received this camera last night and haven't really put it down since! I have been exploring all the features and capabilities and I have to say that I am so pleased with it. It takes a great picture, it is easy to use, and the instruction guide was simple to follow along with as well. I don't always catch on quickly with electronics, but this wasn't hard for me at all. I especially LOVE the size. I have a great camera, but it's far too large for me to carry around in my purse, but this is PERFECT to have with me all the time. I thought, given the size, that it may not have as many features as my larger camera, but I have to say, it does everything but take the photo for you! I love that it takes movies, and the movies can be up to 90 minutes long, or so the booklet says! I know I am going to have this with me always, as one never knows when that perfect picture may turn up!
09.10.2010
10/10
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This camera is amazing, easy to use, and makes it easy to take fabulous pictures. It's going to be used for an old time photography booth at a street fair and it has never failed to take awesome pictures with a steady hand. So many features it's hard to use them and way easier to use than other Camera's in it's price range. I'm not a professional photographer so I can't review all the finer features of the camera, I can just tell you this is hand's down an amazing camera that takes consistently great pictures and I haven't had a customer who ever complained about a picture with this camera.
02.07.2010
10/10
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This is the best compact camera PERIOD. I am not going to waste your time with an in depth review on this camera, there is already a very good review that does that. What I can tell you is that this camera constantly suprises me with its versatility and ability.
If you are s street photographer, or are looking for a camera that will allow you to catch "the moment", this is the camera for you. The snap focus function is priceless.
I have taken over 5000 photographs with this little thing, it goes with me everywhere. The size, ergonomics, the unmatched optics, the settings, it all comes together in this beautiful little package. You will not be dissapointed.
Ricoh has done an unbelievable job. In the end, I really believe this compact was designed for photographers. You will grow into the GRD III and it will allow you to express your vision, unlike many point-and-shoots.
If you are s street photographer, or are looking for a camera that will allow you to catch "the moment", this is the camera for you. The snap focus function is priceless.
I have taken over 5000 photographs with this little thing, it goes with me everywhere. The size, ergonomics, the unmatched optics, the settings, it all comes together in this beautiful little package. You will not be dissapointed.
Ricoh has done an unbelievable job. In the end, I really believe this compact was designed for photographers. You will grow into the GRD III and it will allow you to express your vision, unlike many point-and-shoots.
13.09.2010
10/10
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Ok so I'm probably the worst person to review this as Amazon sent me this through the Vine program and I don't know much about cameras. All I can say is this s a really fun camera that focuses very quickly, takes very pretty pictures and has a pretty easy interface to use. If you are a newcomer to photography but looking for a step up from most of the regular compact digital cameras that 90% of Americans use, then check out this Ricoh because its surprisingly un-intimidating once you get it out and begin to play with it. That being said, its for tech savvy people looking to put some effort into getting to know their cameras.
08.11.2010
8/10
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This is by far the best camera I have ever owned. I was impressed with the detail and richness of the pictures. I am a a novice when it comes to photography. I admire great pictures, but never took a great shot-until I got this camera.
The only downside for me is that I find the instructions somewhat hard to understand. I suspect that is due more to my inexperience than any short coming on the part of the manufacturer.
The only downside for me is that I find the instructions somewhat hard to understand. I suspect that is due more to my inexperience than any short coming on the part of the manufacturer.
17.12.2010
8/10
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Well built, but pricey. You get what you pay for. This lens takes great photos. It has a matched sensor on it that is second to none.
17.11.2009
10/10
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I've done a lot of research before buying my 1st Ricoh. Since I used to use DSLR and film SLR(still use it), and decided to come back to the p&s world, I knew what a high-end p&s could offer and could not. You will get plenty of info. on the technical side of the camera, so I'll skip it here.
I started my search from Panny LX3.. and ended up debating whether to choose GRD ii or GX200.. I wanted the versatility of a zoom lens, but the attraction of prime lens was quite big.. since this was going to be my only digital camera, I hesitated a little. In the end, I chose GRD ii for few reasons.
1. better, simpler, more classical looking.
2. better quality of a prime lens (faster, less distortion, etc.)
3. slightly smaller although it's not much
4. the fact that it is less popular than gx200 yet more passionate users.
These are somewhat biased, subjected reasons but oh well whatever makes me happy, right?
So, after owning and using it for about a month now, I love it.
If you're reading this, trying to figure between a zoom and a prime, don't let its prime lens stop you.
It's what makes GRD a GRD, and it's been on since the era of analog GR1 series, because it WORKS!
On the other hand, I love GRD so much, I'm thinking about getting GX200 as well.. :)
I started my search from Panny LX3.. and ended up debating whether to choose GRD ii or GX200.. I wanted the versatility of a zoom lens, but the attraction of prime lens was quite big.. since this was going to be my only digital camera, I hesitated a little. In the end, I chose GRD ii for few reasons.
1. better, simpler, more classical looking.
2. better quality of a prime lens (faster, less distortion, etc.)
3. slightly smaller although it's not much
4. the fact that it is less popular than gx200 yet more passionate users.
These are somewhat biased, subjected reasons but oh well whatever makes me happy, right?
So, after owning and using it for about a month now, I love it.
If you're reading this, trying to figure between a zoom and a prime, don't let its prime lens stop you.
It's what makes GRD a GRD, and it's been on since the era of analog GR1 series, because it WORKS!
On the other hand, I love GRD so much, I'm thinking about getting GX200 as well.. :)
19.12.2007
6/10
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This is a very nice camera, with a ton of little tweaks that show Ricoh has again listened to users. But the image quality is virtually identical to the previous model so it's hard to justify the price.
The camera is beautifully made and in this respect, essentially identical to the GR-1 film cameras. The flash on mine isn't loose although it is a manual pop-up which is a mixed blessing, in my opinion.
As with the original GRD, the lens is quite good. There are cheaper cameras with zoom lenses that are sharper in the center but if they go down to a 28mm equivalent, the corners are awful, whereas the performance on this Ricoh stays good, right to the corners. Most point and shoots solve the poor quality/wide angle problem by not going there, which is probably just as well. Consumers, by and large, don't know the difference, as they think they will need a telephoto to shoot a charging Rhino vs. needing a wide angle to photograph a birthday party in a small room.
How's the image quality? Identical to the original GR-Digital but with one advantage: the newer camera writes RAW files with reasonable speed and since RAW does give a bit of extra detail, you could say the GRD II is better in that it makes it practical to shoot RAW. No, the GR Digital II does not give the quality of the GR-1, but the GR-1 is a film camera. An iPod doesn't sound as good as a McIntosh stereo system but we're in the digital world now. Three things matter: (1) convenience, (2) convenience and (3) convenience. Things like lenses optimized for a specific focal length, and tripods are so yesterday.
GRD II feature changes:
Good
--Writes RAW in a few seconds
--Buffer allows writing a second RAW immediately after first (but not a third)
--Fabulous new LCD, extremely bright and clear
--Battery retaining clip
--Two, top-mounted "my settings" for instant recall of personal settings.
--Faster preview.
--Preview auto rotates shots taken vertically
--Terrific, easy to access menus. Even better than previous GRD. Faster, too.
--"High ISO" options to cap off maximum ISO (helpful with noise).
Bad
--Price.
--Same (small) sized sensor as previous camera creates unsolvable high-ISO noise problem.
--Focus sometimes slower than on original GR Digital (different mechanism--see photos of front of cameras)
Neutral
--Auto leveling indicator. Works, but only for rotation (easily corrected in Photoshop). Does not indicate if camera is tilted up/down or if parallel to subject.
--Skew correction. Believe it or not, camera attempts to straighten tilted subjects but usually says "recognition failed".
--Switchable noise reduction. Haven't tried this.
--Manual, pop up flash. Can't go off by accident but also slows you down when you need it.
--On screen, depth-of-field indicator. Clever idea but I'm not sure I see the need.
--Wheel on rear of camera replaced by spring loaded switch. A wash, as far as I can tell.
--10 megapixels vs. 8.
The fact is, these days, most people WON'T buy a camera with a fixed focal length lens, no matter how good so don't expect one from Canon or Nikon anytime soon. Olympus tends to be a wild card so you never know. Sigma has promised one but with their quality, I'd be very cautious.
It should be obvious that this is not an all-purpose camera, nor is it for everyone. I wouldn't have bought it, but I found I used my first GR Digital much more than my Elph or even my SLRs. Its fun! Unless you are going to use film, you won't get better quality with a wide angle in any camera close to this size.
The camera is beautifully made and in this respect, essentially identical to the GR-1 film cameras. The flash on mine isn't loose although it is a manual pop-up which is a mixed blessing, in my opinion.
As with the original GRD, the lens is quite good. There are cheaper cameras with zoom lenses that are sharper in the center but if they go down to a 28mm equivalent, the corners are awful, whereas the performance on this Ricoh stays good, right to the corners. Most point and shoots solve the poor quality/wide angle problem by not going there, which is probably just as well. Consumers, by and large, don't know the difference, as they think they will need a telephoto to shoot a charging Rhino vs. needing a wide angle to photograph a birthday party in a small room.
How's the image quality? Identical to the original GR-Digital but with one advantage: the newer camera writes RAW files with reasonable speed and since RAW does give a bit of extra detail, you could say the GRD II is better in that it makes it practical to shoot RAW. No, the GR Digital II does not give the quality of the GR-1, but the GR-1 is a film camera. An iPod doesn't sound as good as a McIntosh stereo system but we're in the digital world now. Three things matter: (1) convenience, (2) convenience and (3) convenience. Things like lenses optimized for a specific focal length, and tripods are so yesterday.
GRD II feature changes:
Good
--Writes RAW in a few seconds
--Buffer allows writing a second RAW immediately after first (but not a third)
--Fabulous new LCD, extremely bright and clear
--Battery retaining clip
--Two, top-mounted "my settings" for instant recall of personal settings.
--Faster preview.
--Preview auto rotates shots taken vertically
--Terrific, easy to access menus. Even better than previous GRD. Faster, too.
--"High ISO" options to cap off maximum ISO (helpful with noise).
Bad
--Price.
--Same (small) sized sensor as previous camera creates unsolvable high-ISO noise problem.
--Focus sometimes slower than on original GR Digital (different mechanism--see photos of front of cameras)
Neutral
--Auto leveling indicator. Works, but only for rotation (easily corrected in Photoshop). Does not indicate if camera is tilted up/down or if parallel to subject.
--Skew correction. Believe it or not, camera attempts to straighten tilted subjects but usually says "recognition failed".
--Switchable noise reduction. Haven't tried this.
--Manual, pop up flash. Can't go off by accident but also slows you down when you need it.
--On screen, depth-of-field indicator. Clever idea but I'm not sure I see the need.
--Wheel on rear of camera replaced by spring loaded switch. A wash, as far as I can tell.
--10 megapixels vs. 8.
The fact is, these days, most people WON'T buy a camera with a fixed focal length lens, no matter how good so don't expect one from Canon or Nikon anytime soon. Olympus tends to be a wild card so you never know. Sigma has promised one but with their quality, I'd be very cautious.
It should be obvious that this is not an all-purpose camera, nor is it for everyone. I wouldn't have bought it, but I found I used my first GR Digital much more than my Elph or even my SLRs. Its fun! Unless you are going to use film, you won't get better quality with a wide angle in any camera close to this size.
11.01.2010
10/10
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I've previously owned the GRD 2, and had few qualms with it. However, with the GRD 3 these issues have been answered.
The GRD 3 is a wonderful camera to capture those special moments. It is also a very versitile street camera, that slips into your shirt pocket snugly.
The LCD screen has been improved upon from the previous model, and the button placement and calibration is spot on. This is the main reason I still opt for Ricoh cameras, because their buttons and menu are very accessible and straightforward. I shall always pick a Ricoh GRD and favour it to the Canon Powershot and Leica D-Lux range. Those are great cameras with excellent image quality, but I always found myself favouring the GRD as a companion.
Let the images speak for themselves.
The GRD 3 is a wonderful camera to capture those special moments. It is also a very versitile street camera, that slips into your shirt pocket snugly.
The LCD screen has been improved upon from the previous model, and the button placement and calibration is spot on. This is the main reason I still opt for Ricoh cameras, because their buttons and menu are very accessible and straightforward. I shall always pick a Ricoh GRD and favour it to the Canon Powershot and Leica D-Lux range. Those are great cameras with excellent image quality, but I always found myself favouring the GRD as a companion.
Let the images speak for themselves.
06.06.2009
8/10
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I just believe this camera should get its due.
It is a compact digital camera with full manual control.
It is a compact camera that has buttons and controls fully customizable.
It is a comapct camera that fits snugly into your shirt pocket.
It is a compact camera that can capture images in RAW in .DNG format.
It is a comapct camera with a fixed lens (28mm).
It is a compact camera that has no 'Image Stabilization' feature.
It is a comapct camera that renders beautiful grainy Black & White images.
It is a compact camera that can capture Macro images 1.5cm from the subject.
It is a comapct camera that comes with a detailed instruction manual.
It is a compact camera that has a plethora of accessories (Viewfinders, Wide Angle Lens, Telephoto Lens, etc..)
It is a compact camera that captures that special moment when you didn't tag along your DSLR.
It is a compact camera not designed for the point and shoot crowd.
It is a camera that you can carry everyday with you.
Let the images I have shared speak for this compact digital camera.
The images were all shot in Jpeg format.
It is a compact digital camera with full manual control.
It is a compact camera that has buttons and controls fully customizable.
It is a comapct camera that fits snugly into your shirt pocket.
It is a compact camera that can capture images in RAW in .DNG format.
It is a comapct camera with a fixed lens (28mm).
It is a compact camera that has no 'Image Stabilization' feature.
It is a comapct camera that renders beautiful grainy Black & White images.
It is a compact camera that can capture Macro images 1.5cm from the subject.
It is a comapct camera that comes with a detailed instruction manual.
It is a compact camera that has a plethora of accessories (Viewfinders, Wide Angle Lens, Telephoto Lens, etc..)
It is a compact camera that captures that special moment when you didn't tag along your DSLR.
It is a compact camera not designed for the point and shoot crowd.
It is a camera that you can carry everyday with you.
Let the images I have shared speak for this compact digital camera.
The images were all shot in Jpeg format.
29.01.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
I've been using the Ricoh GR II for a little over two weeks now and I must say that it is an excellent camera. For me the primary thing that I needed was a pocket camera with a fast wide-angle lens, easy to use manual controls (shutter speed, ISO, f-Stop, etc.) that can shoot in low light and in the RAW format.
The Canon G9 was way too big and bulky and although it had a nice ISO dial on the top of the camera, I didn't like the fact that I had to cycle between the f-Stop and Shutter speed on the menu to change the settings.
The Leica D-Lux 3 (also sold under the Panasonic name as the LX-2) was about the same size as the Ricoh. It is an excellent camera, but I really did not like the joystick system for the manual settings and it lacked a hot shoe, an optical viewfinder and you could not attach a filter to the lens.
The Ricoh has an excellent 28mm wide angle lens with very little distortion. This lens does NOT zoom, but for my uses this is unnecessary. Although, I do have the option of attaching a converters that can make the lens into a 21mm or a 40mm. With the addition of a ($50) lens hood adaptor I could add a circular polarizer filter. The processing engine in the Ricoh camera along with the fast f 2.4 lens allows for excellent photos in low light and at high ISO levels. The camera takes about four seconds to record a RAW file to the SD card. But because of a memory buffer, you can instantly take a second RAW photo as the first photo is still being written to the SD card. The Ricoh has a hot shoe, which allows you to mount an flash unit or some excellent optical viewfinders above the lens. And finally, for me the best part of the Ricoh is the little control wheel in the front and the control lever in the back of the camera. This allows me (during the Manual Mode) to instantly control the f-Stop with my right index finger as the thumb controls the Shutter Speed (in the same manner as a Nikon DSLR).
All in all, this is a great pocket camera that has some very professional features. It DOES have a full auto mode, but it does NOT have the many program modes of the consumer cameras such as landscape, portrait, sports, etc.
This is a very expensive pocket camera, that is capable of a very fine image. Because of its manual controls I would recommend it to anyone who loves the technical aspects of photography.
But in the hands of a beginner it is perhaps too much of a camera and I think it would be a bad camera to give to your grandmother, unless of course your grandmother was Annie Leibovitz.
The Canon G9 was way too big and bulky and although it had a nice ISO dial on the top of the camera, I didn't like the fact that I had to cycle between the f-Stop and Shutter speed on the menu to change the settings.
The Leica D-Lux 3 (also sold under the Panasonic name as the LX-2) was about the same size as the Ricoh. It is an excellent camera, but I really did not like the joystick system for the manual settings and it lacked a hot shoe, an optical viewfinder and you could not attach a filter to the lens.
The Ricoh has an excellent 28mm wide angle lens with very little distortion. This lens does NOT zoom, but for my uses this is unnecessary. Although, I do have the option of attaching a converters that can make the lens into a 21mm or a 40mm. With the addition of a ($50) lens hood adaptor I could add a circular polarizer filter. The processing engine in the Ricoh camera along with the fast f 2.4 lens allows for excellent photos in low light and at high ISO levels. The camera takes about four seconds to record a RAW file to the SD card. But because of a memory buffer, you can instantly take a second RAW photo as the first photo is still being written to the SD card. The Ricoh has a hot shoe, which allows you to mount an flash unit or some excellent optical viewfinders above the lens. And finally, for me the best part of the Ricoh is the little control wheel in the front and the control lever in the back of the camera. This allows me (during the Manual Mode) to instantly control the f-Stop with my right index finger as the thumb controls the Shutter Speed (in the same manner as a Nikon DSLR).
All in all, this is a great pocket camera that has some very professional features. It DOES have a full auto mode, but it does NOT have the many program modes of the consumer cameras such as landscape, portrait, sports, etc.
This is a very expensive pocket camera, that is capable of a very fine image. Because of its manual controls I would recommend it to anyone who loves the technical aspects of photography.
But in the hands of a beginner it is perhaps too much of a camera and I think it would be a bad camera to give to your grandmother, unless of course your grandmother was Annie Leibovitz.
16.10.2009
10/10
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Have had this camera for a month.
Silent setting is great for obvious occasions, easy to use controls. Haven't tried video yet, but told it's great.
So good I bought 2 more for friends.
Quality magnesium body and 1.9/28mm lens coupled with new sensitive chip make for some fine pics.
Not a point and shoot, but a small quality tool.
Silent setting is great for obvious occasions, easy to use controls. Haven't tried video yet, but told it's great.
So good I bought 2 more for friends.
Quality magnesium body and 1.9/28mm lens coupled with new sensitive chip make for some fine pics.
Not a point and shoot, but a small quality tool.
10.12.2007
4/10
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I owned a Ricoh GR1v film camera (RIP) and hoped the GR Digital 2 would provide a similarly high level of image sharpness and color rendition, along with the 28mm fixed lens and great minimalist design.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed: the GRD2 is not the digital equivalent of the GR1v in terms of image quality. Color rendition was OK in good outdoor light, but images were not sharp and focus was inconsistent in all settings, even in SNAP and infinity.
Write speed in RAW seemed OK to me, but it's probably not fast enough for someone looking to shoot a lot of action.
When set to 3:2 the image isn't perfectly aligned in the view screen--it's as if the image is slightly rotated to the right. Maybe this explains the level feature? Regardless, the images seemed to be level on my computer. (It was always a pain to get images level with my GR1v.)
Which leads me too...the overall build quality of the GRD2 is poor--maybe average for digital p&s cameras, but worse than the GR1v and not what you'd expect for $700. The flash, for example, is a bit loose when closed.
Another thing mail-orderers should know: the GRD2 is also a lot smaller than the GR1v. (This made me sad.)
The ability to set aperture, film speed and exposure compensation, and the ability to customize the control functions, are great features, but the image quality is just not good enough to justify the price.
I really wanted to love this camera--even like it--but the image quality just isn't there. Ricoh: please, please figure this out! People will buy a high quality fixed lens digital point and shoot with a great minimalist design, but the images have to be SHARPER than zoom point & shoots!
Unfortunately, I was disappointed: the GRD2 is not the digital equivalent of the GR1v in terms of image quality. Color rendition was OK in good outdoor light, but images were not sharp and focus was inconsistent in all settings, even in SNAP and infinity.
Write speed in RAW seemed OK to me, but it's probably not fast enough for someone looking to shoot a lot of action.
When set to 3:2 the image isn't perfectly aligned in the view screen--it's as if the image is slightly rotated to the right. Maybe this explains the level feature? Regardless, the images seemed to be level on my computer. (It was always a pain to get images level with my GR1v.)
Which leads me too...the overall build quality of the GRD2 is poor--maybe average for digital p&s cameras, but worse than the GR1v and not what you'd expect for $700. The flash, for example, is a bit loose when closed.
Another thing mail-orderers should know: the GRD2 is also a lot smaller than the GR1v. (This made me sad.)
The ability to set aperture, film speed and exposure compensation, and the ability to customize the control functions, are great features, but the image quality is just not good enough to justify the price.
I really wanted to love this camera--even like it--but the image quality just isn't there. Ricoh: please, please figure this out! People will buy a high quality fixed lens digital point and shoot with a great minimalist design, but the images have to be SHARPER than zoom point & shoots!
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