Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Ricoh GR

It is amazing camera. I looking for this camera such a long time, and when I actually got this I cannot stop taking the pictures. really nice size, grip feeling, speed and all functions are very nice. I really like old film camera colour and feeling, this camera can makes a pictures excellently what I want to. So nice to having it. Plus delivery was very very fast, and safe. I really highly recommend this Camera in here Amazon. Thank you

Are you a professional photographer or an enthusiast? If yes, then please stop reading this review (right now!), as it is not written for you. All others, please continue…..

Are you coming from a point and shoot camera? Are you looking for a camera that is good but will not break the bank? If you answered YES to either of these questions then this is the camera for you. It is a small camera with a lot of power.

Throughout this review, I will write about this camera’s:
compact size, how this camera has a fixed focal length of 28 mm, how to add a focal length of 35 mm and 47mm; Firmware updates, built in effects, outputs in RAW and JPEG, crazy sharp images - even in AUTO, histogram display, LCD expectations, Silkypix

I have to say that I find this camera is anything but expert. Very disappointed and its only saving grace is that it imprints the date and time on each picture. The saving of RAW files with the JPG version is a bit of a gimmick to be honest.
I got this camera as a backup or emergency camera for my SLR holdall. Whilst the construction is 'sturdy' the quality of the pictures and the auto-focus, leaves alot to be desired. Might I suggest you get a TZ from Panny - it won't disappoint.

I bought the Ricoh GR for street photography. It works great. The Snap function is very helpful. In street photography you do not have the time to center the subject, so the Snap function uses the focus distance you set and takes the photo. Also the subject tracking is another great feature. It is very quick in finding the moving object. It quiet, but not as quiet as the Fujifilm X20.

I love this camera. I've used many systems trying to find the perfect street photographer / versatile carry around camera, and this is it. As background, I've used Nikon D90, Canon 5D, Sony A850, Olympus 43, Panasonic GF-1, and this is my favorite camera yet. I am an advanced amateur photographer who has exhibited at local galleries.

Why you should buy the the GXR -

- 100% customizable interface. there is absolutely no need to dive into the menus.
- everything is at the "top level" meaning there is instant control - just spin the knob or push the button. There's no "hold this button down then turn this" For example: I shoot in aperture priority. here are the commands that are directly accessible without any need to hold down any button or dive into menus:
1) Aperture
2) ISO
3) exposure compensation
4) switch to Manual focus
5) enlarge image (focusing aid)
6) focus assist (peaking)
There are 5 additional, easily accessible and completely customizable functions that are just 1 button press away.
- snap focus mode with depth of field gauge. This is amazing, highly useful for street photography, and taking photos of fast-moving kids. there are 2 ways to do this:
1) when the camera is in AF mode, you can make it so that if the shutter button is fully pressed in 1 motion, the camera will focus at a pre-determined and user-adjustable distance (i.e. 2-meters). You can change this distance with 1 button press. if you use 1/2 press shutter, it is AF as usual.
2) when you are in snap focus or manual focus mode, there is a depth of field gauge that tells you the focus point and the DOF around that focus point.
- great LCD screen at 920k dots
- magnesium alloy build. the build quality is superb.
- you can hold the camera in 1 hand and operate almost all the controls. Also, the back of the camera has a large area where the thumb can rest and not accidentally touch any other button.
- the mode dial locks. This prevents accidentally changing the shooting mode.

Why you should get this lens module -

- Very sharp lens
- very versatile - 50mm standard lens, and also a macro lens
- the focus is good. The older firmware was not as good. The latest firmware is much better, and focus is much improved.
- the sensor is outstanding. clean to ISO 800, and ISO 1600 needs just a touch of NR in lightroom 3. the colors are fantastic and the image has a great look to it.
- one issue that DP review points out is that the raw file output is a bit soft - that's just how the processing is. It sharpens up perfectly with a bit of sharpening in LR3 - this reminds me of the files from the canon 5D. The jpg files are sharp and contrasty.

Now, here's a thought. I never understood why people bought the GXR until now:

1) the GXR balances sensor size to deliver a great shooting experience in a small form factor. want a large zoom? ok, get the 28-300 module. It's got a small sensor to keep the overall size small. If you want a 28-300 lens on full frame, buy the Canon 5D2 and 28-300 L for about $6000. You want uncompromising image quality? ok, get the 50mm or 28mm module w/ APSC module. The A12 APSC sensor is superb. clean to ISO 800. 1600 needs just a touch of NR in Lightroom.

2) why would the majority of people really need more than ISO 1600 and 12MP? this sensor and lens setup on the A12 modules is so good, I don't think anyone would need to update. i'll take the superior user interface any day.

Who should NOT get the GXR?

1) Sports photographers who need long, fast zoom lenses to shoot from the sidelines

2) night wedding photographers needing ISO 3200 and a 70-200 2.8 zoom

3) gear heads wanting to buy 12 lenses at 1,000 each, then wind up using just 2 of those.

4) people who need long tele lenses (i.e. bird photographers or animal photographers) or ultrawide lenses.

if you are in one of these groups, the GXR would not be a good 1 system camera, but would be a great 2nd system camera.

Now that the M mount is coming out, it's just getting better.

I bought the GR to complement my Canon 5D3. I had not been thrilled with the quality of other point-and-shoots that I'd owned, and I didn't want to invest in another interchangeable lens system.

The GR doesn't disappoint. It's a take-anywhere camera that gives me true DSLR quality. I can pixel peep at 100% and be satisfied by the sharpness of its images. In low-light, I feel the GR gives usable images up to ISO3200. The handling it great. It's so configurable and I've customized it so it mimics the 5D3's control system quite well, so switching back and forth between my cameras is easy for me.

It's not a beginner's camera though. There is no image stabilization. There's no zoom. It does best when you set it to manual settings instead of putting it into auto modes (in bright conditions, I set the shutter speed and aperture and have the camera use auto-ISO). The automatic flash metering is finicky (I manually set the flash's power and adjust my exposure manually for flash shots).

I have absolutely no regrets buying this camera. As a DSLR companion, it's exactly was I was looking for.

Even lighter than the regular version and comes with all the stuff you'd want for it. Ok, the case is pretty much useless, but the strap and hood/tube are nice and better than regular versions. Color and grip look/feel are nice too.

Lens and sensor are terrific and the one-handed control system is hard to beat. It's a very serious camera, make no mistake. There is just nothing better in this size/weight.

Are you a professional photographer or an enthusiast? If yes, then please stop reading this review (right now!), as it is not written for you. All others, please continue…..

Are you coming from a point and shoot camera? Are you looking for a camera that is good but will not break the bank? If you answered YES to either of these questions then this is the camera for you. It is a small camera with a lot of power.

Throughout this review, I will write about this camera’s:
compact size, how this camera has a fixed focal length of 28 mm, how to add a focal length of 35 mm and 47mm; Firmware updates, built in effects, outputs in RAW and JPEG, crazy sharp images - even in AUTO, histogram display, LCD expectations, Silkypix

I have owned the Nikon D5000, D7000, D800, and now D750, and the Ricoh GR is my favorite camera. It has the sensor quality/size of the D7000, a very sharp lens, good controls, and yet it's tiny and I can bring it anywhere. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said in other reviews, this camera is fantastic and every serious photographer should have it as a convenient back-up camera or even their primary walk-around.

It's a great camera designed for small hands and pointy finger tips. If you have big XL American hands it is too tiny. Nice to have all the controls but not too useful if you fingers mash several at once....

I am going to keep this short. There are plenty of techno reviews here, and mine will not be one of them.

I love this camera. I love it's simplicity. I love the fact that it is not trying to be all cameras in one. The sensor is incredible. The user interface is ergonomic and refined. I shoot a lot of close up and macro, and even though the macro limit is 10cm (4"), which seems like a disadvantage, the in camera crop mode can create a great macro image from the images captured at the 10cm distance that is completely satisfying due to all of the information collected by the APS-C sensor.

If you have become tired of all the mechanical and software clutter of so many digital cameras today, this may be the camera for you. It has the dignity and simplicity of a film camera, with every current advantage of a compact digital camera. This is a camera for capturing intimate and highly personal images. If your brain was able to take pictures they would look like the pictures taken with the GR APS-C.

I really like to take this small camera with me all the time.
It is a good replacement of my big SLR when I do want to travel light.
SLR image quality in a DC size!

I hate to charge the camera with the non standard USB cable without a standalone charger.

soft lens, light easy to carry... the motor eventually gave so it just goes in on off mode, and was told too expensive to fix. So I gave it away to my friend for parts should he ever need to fix his.

The camera is first rate-the service is horrible. Don't be fooled by "no dirt in a fixed lens camera. I now have a dirt blob on my exposures and no way to eliminate without sending the camera to Ricoh. They want 160.00 to clean the sensor-that is 1/4 the original price of the camera. As much as I like the camera, there is no way I am going to pay 160.00 to have the sensor cleaned. Bye, Ricoh!

I got this in place of a Sony RX-100 II. The handling is much better. Better photos too. No zoom but very sophisticated controls and customization. You've got to get more active in the composition of the picture but I like that. The camera is actually lighter than the Sony but physically slightly larger particularly in width. Get the non Limited Edition now for around $650 and forget about the Sony and the Nikon for so much more money. I shoot in TAV all the time. Easily set shutter speed with the back control, set aperture with the front control, let the camera pick ISO. I love this setting. Depth of field is so controllable. Bottomline, very nice to handle in the right hand with a wrist strap. Also, three custom settings that are easy to setup! Again, before you go mainstream, consider this camera. When I first got it I wasn't convinced I made the right decision over the Sony. Now that I've owned it for several months, I'm sold. I got a Gariz half case for it too. Not sold on Gariz but that's for another review! For the GR I got the limited edition simply because they made only 5000 so, maybe, that will add to value in the future. If not, oh well. Highly recommended point and shoot camera!! APS-C sensor!! Love it!!

This camera has been such a pleasure to use... it's hard to really describe! It's like a loyal friend, a horse that's always there beside you.

I had the Ricoh GX200 prior to the GR. That camera was also simply superb!!

This is a magical camera. It sits just right in your hand. Key controls are perfectly placed with direct adjustment of shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation. It is unobtrusive and light but feels solidly built. It fits in your pocket. The lens is sharp and effectively free of distortion. Image quality is excellent. Colors are a little muted compared to Nikon/Canon but pop nicely in Vivid mode. High contrast black and white mode is a blast. I borrowed a Fujifilm X100S and loved it. It's a great camera but the Ricoh makes it look like a clunky gimmick. There's a good reason why high-end DSLRs don't use retro mechanical controls - they are more clumsy and less flexible and you end up looking at the controls instead of the scene. The 35 mm equivalent Fuji lens (a stop faster than the Ricoh 28 mm) is also just not wide enough for street photography. I have shaky hands and was concerned about lack of image stabilization. With the APS-C sensor I can get clean images in low light at 1/125 shutter speed which eliminates the issue. Fill flash is spot on. Dynamic range compensation is excellent. I don't miss the viewfinder - never been a fan of EVFs anyway. And finally, the price is right. Great for street (you'll love Snap Focus), landscape and low light indoor photography.

A wonderful camera! It's got some of the best handling of any camera I've used. The lens is sharp. The size is OK for carrying in a largish pocket. It's very well made. Just be aware it's a 28mm fixed length lens. Works for me but perhaps not for everyone.

The adage about the best camera being the one you have with you holds true a fair amount of the time. Wanting something more pocketable and discrete than a dSLR but with greater control and quality than my phone cam this fitted the bill perfectly.
It isn't perfect for all styles of photography but it's hard to get a bad shot out of it.

The lens is very sharp (no AA filter) & fast enough at f2.8 (though I do miss f1.8 a little), the sensor a decent size (APSc) and the GR has a degree of customisation that I only wish was available on my previous cameras. The User Interface is brilliant - pretty much everything you could want is to hand, quickly.

best camera ever my husband just loves it , takes excellent pictures and is an ideal size for putting in his pocket

This beautifully made and solid, 'enthusiast' compact camera, with its large APS-C CMOS sensor, offers pictures of DSLR quality. The ability automatically to crop the 28mm picture format to 35mm gives more flexibility than other fixed lens compact cameras offering APS-C sensors that cost more than twice as much. It is also a truly 'pocket camera' that fits easily into a coat pocket: it can be used comfortably in most modes with one hand, making it ideal for discreet street photography. I was a great fan of the Ricoh GR lll Digital, especially its fast f1.9 lens and excellent macro ability. Macro in the new GR matches the GR lll and the extra light gathering facility of its much larger sensor more than compensates for the slightly slower f2.9lens. There are many other new refinements and program variants (eg the in-built ND filter that can be engaged or disengaged at will) on the GR when compared with the GR lll, while maintaining the superb 'feel' of the old camera and its excellent user menu. In short, an amazing camera offering tremendous value for money.

I've nothing to add to the reviews here on amazon OTHER than this story:

I purchased the GRDIII several months before leaving for 2 years of travels around the world (in which I also packed a Pentax K7 with a 50mm manual lens, but I used that very very infrequently simply due to weight, size and profile of using it on streets etc). I fell in love with it even well before I left the country. About 4 or 5 months into my journey, after a night of really awesome photographs on a remote beach in New Zealand I discovered I'd gotten a fair amount of sand in the lens assembly and the camera was rendered useless much to my disappointment. The only repair options involved shipping the camera to Auckland or Sydney and it just was not practical since I was always moving about and didn't know where I'd be next so I simply held on to the broken camera, tucked away in my pack. About a month afterwards, spent trying to get by with just the K7 and wideshots (occasionally) with the crappy cam in my Blackberry, I broke down and purchased a Canon S90 at shop I wandered into thinking it could be even better. Now the S series are great cams and I used it for quite sometime, but I never stopped wishing the GRDIII was working and finally about a year later in Sydney, I took the Ricoh into a repair shop there and had it repair (new lens assembly) for about 400 or 500 australian (can't recall exactly how much) and was leary to do so. After receiving it back my joy was renewed and I in no way regretted spending the money, as funny as that may seem (at the time the GRD4 had not yet been released so the repair cost was still well below finding and purchasing a new GRDIII). About a week later I sold the S90 to someone in Sydney.
I realize there are slightl differences in the S90/S95 and the GRDIII/GRDIV, but I've either used (obviously) or have friends with both and differences are negligible at best from a real-world use perspective.
Bottom line, for my experience.... I used both these cams for an EXTENDED period of time and eventually sold the S90. I still have the GRDIII and still have it in my bag at all times.

I was looking for a portable, light weight with the largest Cmos sensor (APS-C) camera I could find, for aerial photography. This camera fills the bill and a lot more. The pictures are beautiful, the colors are right and crisp. It offers raw, Jpeg and raw+ (raw + jpeg).
I am using the time lapse function that many cameras do not offer (why????). I set it on the the time spacing I want and set the camera on Auto. The results are amazing pictures.
The camera comes with the Silkypix, a decent image editing software.
Over all, if you don't want a full dslr but all the qualities and functions, without being able to attach any lens to this camera, this is the one.

Great carry around camera for the photog who like control - all the discretion of a point and shoot, all the customisation of a DSLR and a great sized sensor too. Excellent B+W rendering - take time to set-up as you like it, and you won't be disappointed. Getting great pictures when I'd have left the DSLR at home. Good fun too.