Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Ricoh GR

Great little camera. I love the various post "in camera" adjustments that can be made to B&W, etc. I'm surprised they don't sell more .Perfect size for any venue or trip, especially street shooting.

The lens is amazing. Incredibly sharp even wide open at 2.8 to the very edge of the frame.

High iso. You can shoot comfortably above 800 iso with hardly any grain. Even at 1600 the grain is perfectly acceptable and is smooth and creamy.

Small and inconspicuous. The camera fits in your pocket and is so nondescript that you can take pictures almost anywhere without attracting attention.

Full control. You can set the buttons and controls up exactly as you want. A real photographer's camera and a pleasure to use.

I have owned or own the Samsung TL-500, Canon S95, LX5, and now this little guy.
Took a lot of shots side by side comparing all these cameras.

First, and I admit to this, a truly good photographer can get better shots out of an iphone than some people can get out of a dslr. I fall somewhere in the middle, meaning I really enjoy photography but I admit I am also a bit of a gadget nut, hence buying all these similar cameras in hopes of finding a REAL winner STANDOUT. Now that THAT'S out of the way, to my review..

No matter what, any small advanced point and shoot camera even with the larger sensor like the GR3 just can't equal a micro four or dslr type sensor OVERALL.

That said this is about a camera you want to take with you, while your larger compact or dslr sits home.

The long story short on this GR3 at least to me is, It's extremely customizable, you can control just about everything under the sun with it. I loved the controls..it feels great in hand..and it really is just an excellent no frills camera. That's exactly what I wanted. I knew full well it had a fixed lens, no hd video etc. Yes the lens does seem to be BEST out of all the cameras in this category as to overall sharpness(corner to corner), hardly any chromatic aberration etc. BUT!..So you get all this control, over just about every aspect of taking a shot GREAT. But, and here's BUT again, when I used exact same settings, aperture, ev, iso, distance to shot, lighting etc, when all is equal I found the Ricoh actually fell a bit short of my s95 and tl500 oddly enough. I did tests as to overall IQ, Sharpness, dynamic range, SKIN TONES etc. The GR3 is really GREAT but I don't see it besting the TL500 or S95 OVERALL. One big plus it does have IS the lens..there is absolutely much less purple fringing with the GR3 than my other similar cameras. BUT again but? OVERALL, the other cameras actually look more sharp as to FOCUS, do better in low light, have a zoom, at least it's there as an option. I actually like the idea of a fixed lens camera as it makes you work harder for the shot and if you have legs..YOU DO have a zoom. :) BUT other than purple fringing, or extreme corner to corner sharpness it's nice to have the option of a zoom. Say you are shooting, and a cute little rabbit appears cause this just happened to me while shooting. Well you can't run towards the rabbit..I was happy I had my s95 with me got the shot. With the Ricoh my little rabbit was just too far away..hence I missed that shot. IF the gr3 was so much better than these other cameras, image quality means everything to me.I'd rather miss my little rabbit shot for example on the overall. But picture after picture side by side, I kept seeing the gr3 was not a standout vs these other cameras sad to say. Yes it doesn't blow out highlights quite as much as the s95..but that's when YOU take control..so with a little ev compensation...so what. AND the Ricoh DOES blow highlights. The gr3 had no greater dynamic range vs the other cameras...it DOES have the best battery life by FAR. But here's But again, so buy a second battery with the $100 to $200 you can save on a TL500 or S95. To sum up, so you get a TON of control..but due to it's tiny sensor you can do JUST so much with these little guys. On overall everything I found the gr3 a great little camera but REALLY other than the purple fringing or lack of..it really in no way stood out any better than the other cams in this category. No Image stabilization (Another limitation here) is a drag unless you want to pump up iso indoors then you get a lot of noise obviously. Forgot to mention ALSO owned the XZ-1 but sold it cause it had WAY WAY too much noise reduction. I do use raw too..but HAVING TO HAVE to use raw on every picture (like you need do with the XZ-1)had me selling my xz-1. To sum up the GR3 is indeed an excellent camera, built very well (though made in China) BUT, love that BUT, it really seems too expensive for what you get...so sadly I'm going to be selling mine.

This is the best point and shoot camera ever made for street photography. It has very little shutter lag time, and, due to it's p&s design, draws no attention to it's self, My two other cameras; a nikon F3, and a leica M4 sometimes get in the way, and draw attention to themselves.
this camera was delivered on time and in the condition described . I am very satisfied with the transaction.

I usually shoot with a set of Nikons and have used Olympus pens, the OMD and V1 in the past as well as played around with an x100s. This little camera is very different to any of these. It really is pocketable. I take it with me everywhere and treat it like a point and shoot but the quality of the images is extremely impressive thanks to an APS-C sensor I'm not sure if there's a sharper 28 equivalent lens out there, not that sharpness is everything of course. Be warned though the 28mm focal length is not a natural fit for everyone. This is not a camera for establishing clear planes of focus, rather it is an environmental portrait/landscape/street camera. I have to work harder at this focal length to make stronger images and get closer. It has certainly made me more aware of compositions and how my subjects appear in their environments. I haven't found that i use the clip on viewfinder I bought separately very much as it means I can't pocket it. All in all a very specialised tool that is a pleasure to use and carry but not a camera for everyone. Having said that the great Daido Moriyama uses it which is all the endorsement it will ever need for some.

This camera belongs to what I've seen called "enthusiast compacts". It appeals to people who are ready to spend a little more and are not easily blinded by number of pixels, 10x zooms, or software trinkets. The ticket of entry is a sensor that measures at least 1/1.8" (as opposed to the standard 1/2.5" which is HALF the size, area- wise, once you do the math!), resolves no more than 10 megapixels, and provides a RAW mode. This Ricoh camera passes muster, and one-ups the competition by having a prime (i.e. zoomless) lens - a ballsy but very promising choice.

To a quality- minded photographer, the specs already are very much in favor of this camera. And if you compare it to your three year- old $129 Target special, you're going to be thrilled in every respect. But the real question is: How does it stand up against the competition in its own class? To determine that, I'm going to pit the Ricoh against what has been termed "king of the compacts" not so long ago, the Canon S90. At a lower price and with a (quality-wise) inferior zoom lens, the Canon should bite the dust in every respect. Does it? Read on for the shootout or skip to 'Unique features' and 'Conclusion' for the skinny.

ERGONOMICS
The Ricoh is about 25% larger than the S90 (by volume), but it's still a rather small camera. I find it considerably easier to hold, thanks to finger- friendly bulges and the textured shell. At first glance, the Canon looks like a worthier camera with its sleek metal finish, but the Ricoh's textured body will most likely withstand a little abuse and it doesn't collect any fingerprints. Both camera bodies are solid - no creaking or crackling here. Also, both have a very nice 3" screen and the difference is slight, but the Ricoh's seems to have better contrast, less reflections, and better colors outdoors. Probably not something I'd have noticed if I didn't have both cameras out at the same time. But in my mind, the Ricoh has better ergonomics than the Canon.

UNIQUE FEATURES
The one big thing that Canon has and the Ricoh is lacking is image stabilization (IS). That is particularly useful for taking flash- free pictures of inanimate objects, such as in a museum, or bring out the background in reasonably calm subjects. The Canon IS gives you a 3- stop advantage which makes a huge difference in low light situations. Speaking of low light, the S90 takes up to 30s exposures in Tv mode (Ricoh: 5s). It has face detection, the only software gadget I'd rate useful since it can save the day when you give the camera to a stranger to snap a pic of you. And finally, if you happen to be a Scuba diver, you know that Canon owns the underwater world: there are 3 different enclosures available for the S90 and none for the Ricoh.

On the Ricoh positive side, we have a flash hot shoe, the iris goes down to f/9 (canon: f/8), and a built- in tilt sensor. Also the lens connector is threaded, so with an optional adapter you can mount standard filters. There is an interval setting, and in macro mode you can get so close you have to watch out not to poke your subject! I've also noticed that the battery lasts a long time on standby: after 2 months of not taking pictures the Canon is dead, but the Ricoh shows full.

All in all, it's impossible to weigh one feature over the other as it depends so much on what the camera is being used for.. so I call it a tie (but for the record, I'm totally pouting over the missing IS).

OPERATION
Both cameras have mode dials with the usual suspects (A/Tv/M/P) plus custom modes. The controls are very different: On the Ricoh, there is a wheel, and two levers to control various settings, whereas the canon uses two rings, one of which on the lens. I may be a little biased here because I've been using the Canon far longer, but the ring around the lens is absolutely genious and always seems to do the right thing (for example, sets ISO in P mode but shutter speed in Tv mode). In addition, one click on 'function' brings up a tidy menu with shooting- relevant items, such as ISO, whitebalance, etc., all with pretty and intuitive icons. On the Ricoh, the "Adj." lever seems to have no effect most of the time, the "up" button is unmapped, and the shooting menu isn't particularly clean as it contains all the options (eg. "noise reduction", "date imprint") in textual form, so it might take you a while to find the proper setting while your subject is waiting. On the other hand, the Ricoh is more customizable, with 3 custom notches on the mode dial and two "Fn" buttons. Perhaps with practice, the Ricoh will feel more comfortable, but for now, I'm giving Canon the medal for thought- out operation.

SOFTWARE
This is a somewhat unfair comparison, as Canon bundles its DPP software with the S90, the same product as with their $5000 SLRs. And they've had at least 8 years to perfect it. Can you tell that I'm trying to ease you into the fact that I like

I received this camera as part of the Amazon Vine reviewing program. Frankly I was a bit surprised to see it as an option in my monthly review list as while I've purchased cameras from Amazon, never anything in this camera's price range or with as many available setting adjustments. That being said, this review is written by a 'novice' photographer in the sense that I have never done anything like set an 'f-stop', but have used a zoom (digital/optical combo) and changed scenes (outdoor, night-scene, etc...) on other cameras.

I currently own a Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Dark Gray), Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD and Flip UltraHD Video Camera - White, 8GB, 2 Hours. I'm familiar with digital cameras and have used several photo editing software programs including Photoshop, Picture It, Picasa, Corel Paintshop Pro and others.

The reason I give you this information is to let all you fantastic photographers out there know, I'm not in your league, but I like this camera! I've played with it for a couple of days, reading the manual and being overwhelmed by the number of adjustments you can make to it, but feeling a bit confused by the lack of zoom. (4x digital zoom is on it, but as of yet, I'm still not sure how to make it work... so I'll keep re-reading the book.)

The Pro's as I see it...
1. Great body - made of metal, sturdy and with a texture to it that makes you feel like you have a good hold on the camera. Lightweight, easy to slip into a large pocket, purse or your backpack.
2. Large LCD screen.
3. Excellent optics! This camera's lens is where it shines. Pictures are crystal clear, showing incredible detail when zoomed in using the enclosed software.
4. Nice software package included with the camera. Very fast editing and nice features.
5. Flash is hidden in the camera body until it's needed and it pops up. Makes the body of the camera look sleeker.
6. Macro setting is very easy to use and produces incredible results! (See my photo - one of my very first - of a flower with a bee in the middle of it, in the 'images' for this product.)
7. Fast shutter speed, even on 'auto'. Not the usual lag that other digital cameras have, and you can adjust it to be even speedier.
8. Amazing array of adjustments for the intermediate to advanced photographer.
9. A high-end, quality point and shoot which would be great for travel.
10. Proprietary battery that allows for about 270 shots per charge, or you can use AAA batteries.
11. Internal memory and SDHC card slot (card not included).
12. 10MP is more than enough to get you incredible photos. 1cm macro... are you kidding me?!

The Con's as they relate to my ability and budget...
1. Expensive camera.
2. No real 'zoom' function.
3. Settings are overwhelming to the casual user and will take time to learn.
4. No viewfinder - LCD is the only viewer.
5. No case with it.
6. Included directions are at times so basic it seems they are written for 6 year olds, and then they jump to very detailed information, but offer it in what seems like an incomplete way. Will be looking for articles online to help a bit more, with any luck!

It's a great opportunity to test drive this camera for Amazon. I see it being a camera that a photography student in high school or college would appreciate as a gift, or as a travel camera for an intermediate to advanced user. I don't see it replacing the point-n' shoot models that Pentax, Canon and others are putting on the market for between $80 and $300, but then again, I don't think that was Ricoh's intention when they developed the GR Digital III. The lens is incredible and the software is the icing on the cake. If you purchase it, I'm sure you'll enjoy using this compact, yet powerful digital camera.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS... 24 hrs after review.
ZOOM:
I found the zoom! In the 'menu' there is a plethora of settings. When you get the camera check out the menu and go into everything. There is a setting that when changed makes a toggle button on the upper right hand side on the back of the camera, digitally zoom. It can be changed to adjust white balance and a few other things too. The bottom line: LOTS of settings and adjustments can be made, but it's nearly all done with the software in the camera that is adjusted through the menu.

FIRMWARE:
I also went to the Ricoh website to look up the camera. I updated the firmware. If you do this, you will have the latest features and the upgraded internal software, but read the directions for this installation first! If you don't, you might screw it up to the point where you can't get it to work correctly at all.

SETTING SAVES:
If you want t

The Ricoh GR Digital III is an excellent compact digital camera. It is designed for the enthusiast or professional. It has a multi-element, high precision, high performance wide-angle 28mm lens designed for high resolution and contrast along with low distortion. The maximum aperture for low light situations is F1.9. It has a high sensitivity 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD which helps to reduce image noise and improve photos in low light.

It has a magnesium alloy body, weighing only 7.7 ounces. The dimensions are approximately 4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2", which is about the same size as my Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver). It is small enough to be carried in the front pocket of your pants or shorts.

It does not have an optical zoom but it does have a 4x digital zoom (digital zoom is inferior to optical zoom). I uploaded two customer images shot from the end of a football field, one without zoom and one with the 4x digital zoom. When you receive the camera the digital zoom may be turned off. The toggle button (with the magnifying glass icon) just below the Mode Dial controls the zoom, or this button can be set for White Balance (default) or Exposure Compensation. You have to go into the menu, choose the "Key Custom Options" menu on the left, and then scroll down to the "Zoom Button" option to activate the digital zoom option. Note that if you are saving pictures in Raw mode, the digital zoom cannot be used.

This camera has a lot of features, options, and flexibility. The controls are well placed and easy to access. The Mode Dial gives you the following options: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene (Dynamic Range, Skew Correction, Text Mode (for photos of text/drawings), and Movies with sound), plus 3 custom settings (MY1, MY2, and MY3) that you can save. (For Dynamic Range, 2 photos are taken at different exposures and then combined to create a composite image with the best contrast, reducing loss of detail in bright areas and shadows.) There is an "Up Down Dial" in front of the shutter release button and an "Adj. Lever" dial on the back side near the shutter release button. The Up-Down Dial and Adj. Lever dial can be used to select shutter speed and aperture in Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual modes. The Up-Down Dial can also be used to select options in the Program mode as well as other options. And the Adj Lever dial can be used for selecting even more options: Press the Adj Lever in (just like it was a button) and you can quickly and easily choose from 4 options that operate like drop down menus. By default the Adj Lever's four options are White Balance (Auto, Multi-P Auto (white balance in separate areas of the frame), Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp, Fluorescent Lamp, Manual Settings, and Detail (fine adjustments to white balance); Sensitivity (ISO settings of Auto, Auto-High, ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600); Saved Picture Quality (Adobe DNG RAW (10M), RAW 3:2 (9M), RAW1:1 (7M), Fine3648 (10M), Normal3648 (10M), Fine3:2 (9M), Normal3:2 (9M), Fine1:1 (7M), Normal1:1 (7M), etc.); and Image Setting (Vivid, Standard, Black & White, Black and White with toning effect, Setting 1, Setting 2 (custom settings to vividness, contrast, sharpness, colors, and hue). But if you prefer, you can change any of these four Adj Lever options to include white balance compensation, focus, metering, continuous shooting mode, bracketing mode (shoot 2 or 3 images varying the exposure, white balance, or color), flash compensation, manual flash amount, or exposure compensation. And there are a number of focus options: Autofocus, Multi AF (focusing on the closest subject), Spot AF (subject in the center), MF (manual focus), Snap (fixed distance), Infinity, and pre-AF options. The Fn buttons can be used to switch back and forth between autofocus, manual, or snap focus, or can be set to other functions. There are also options for changing the self-timer, metering, noise reduction, and more. Finally, Ricoh is adding new features and options by way of firmware updates to the camera's internal software.

The macro mode is excellent and produces sharp images. Minimum shooting distance is less than 1/2 inch. So this would be a great camera for someone needing pictures of jewelry or small items to sell on online auction sites.

I've found that using a digital camera's movie functions can be good for those occasions when you don't have a movie camera with you. The camera captures video and sound in 640x480 or 320x240 resolution and 30 frames per second or 15 fps.

The pop-up flash can be set at 12 levels from 1/64 to full flash. There are also flash synchro and flash exposure compensation options. There's also a hot shoe for adding a flash.

The camera has a three inch, high definition 920k LCD screen display. More than 30 indicators or icons may be shown on t

The Ricoh A12 50mm Macro "lensor" with the Ricoh GXR body create a compact camera with outstanding image quality. Images are rich in color, right on target with white-balance and provide excellent tonality and sharpness.

I was quite surprised at the good quality of the JPG images, something that I found quite often disappointing in other cameras. If I want to tweak the ultimate out of an image however, I open and edit the DNG raw file with Photoshop's Camera Raw. I have compared images of the same subjects from this unit with other micro 4/3 cameras with 16 MP sensors, and while the 16 MP could provide a bit more detail in resolution, the A12's images always appeared crisper and richer.

The built quality of the unit is superb, a solid metal construction. It has a good weight and feels good in use. It also includes a very convenient built-in lens hood.

Ricoh has provided several firmware upgrades that added features and also improved the auto-focus speed, which was at first an often criticized issue. With the latest firmware update (1.50 at the time of this writing) the auto focus speed is more than adequate. In macro mode it may still "hunt" a bit at times; in those situations I often prefer the manual focusing options instead. Through the various focusing aids that the GXR provides, it is easy to get correctly focused images through manual focusing.

The white balance handling also works out very well, another thing that my previous cameras struggled with.

This camera/sensor unit together with the GXR body may not be everyone's cup of tea though--it's a prime lens, so if you like or need zoom capabilities, the A12 50mm unit is not for you. The video mode is limited to 720p, which is quite good, but not full HD; the video mode is unfortunately also fully automatic and aperture and focus cannot be changed during filming. For my purposes however, this is a 99% perfect camera. Together with the macro capabilities, this lensor has worked out very well outside as well as inside shooting jewelry in a studio setup.

I think the Ricoh GXR is a very underestimated camera and really needs to be seen (or better yet, used) to truly get an impression of what a quality compact camera can be like.

This is the first of about six digital cameras that I have used in the past that is actually a joy to use. The user interface of the GXR is very intuitive and within only a short period of time I felt very comfortable using this little gem.

If you should decide to buy this unit, do yourself a favor and also buy a UV or Skylight filter to protect the lens. As a matter of fact, no lens should be without one. I prefer B&W filters, the ones fitting this unit are B+W 40.5mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M) or B+W 40.5mm Clear UV Haze with Single Coating (010).

Excellent sensor with minimal weight and pocket size. Feature set is as complete as you could ever want with three custom configurations provided on the mode dial. I set these up for people, landscape and macro respectively, for instant modification while on a trip.

I was looking for an inconspicuous street camera with an APS-C sensor or bigger to use on a recent trip to Moroco. Islamic law doesn't like people being photographer so I wanted something very silent and that looked very inoffensive. DSLRs were immediately out of the race and I was considering the Ricoh GR, the Nikon Coolpix A and the Fujifilm X100s. After some consideration and reading the Ricoh GD just delivers what I was looking for with it's snap focus distance. It just rocks and you don't get anyone asking you if it is a Leica (as with the X100s). Quality is on par with other DSLRs and the 28mm lens is just one of the greatest lens out there. If Ricoh had a 40mm lens version of this camera, I'd jump right away and by it also.

Fantastic camera, great for street shooting. Fits in your hand nicely for single hand shooting. More keepers than any camera I have used. I usually use a 35mm eq lens so at first I felt 28mm was too wide but it makes you get into the scene more and it's so small you tend not to draw attention to yourself.

The shooting mode that locks shutter speed and aperture whilst auto adjusting iso works better than I could have hoped for, bye bye motion blur unless you want it!

I won't go on too much about the positives as they have been covered by other reviews. The one negative I have with this camera is the colour it renders. It just isn't as good as the competition. Saying its the subtle Ricoh look is a cop out, it's just not as good as the Nikon A, from raw or jpeg. But then again the b&w is better than any other camera this size so depends what you want. Battery life is average.

Haven't enjoyed using a camera this much since I had a GR1V. Somebody commented on this camera "you paid 600 quid for that small camera!?!?" That's exactly why this camera is so good. If it were a car it would be a normal looking mini with a Hidden V6 engine. No posing, no show, just an awesome photographic tool that will always be in your bag.

After using a Leica M9 and various lenses for a number of years, I became tired of the size and weight and started looking for smaller options - and yes, I know you can't compare a Leica to the Ricoh … necessarily :). The Ricoh is built for street photography and it is an absolute joy to use. It has become my favorite camera and I find I reach for it 90%+ of the time.

Good price for the great camera.

many people says the battery is last not so long,

for me I think it's last long enough.

This camera fit your hand so good.

solid quality.

i had a DSLR, but sold it. now i have only this and love it. small and stealthy. its always with me. the lens is sharp and i don't find fixed lens a problem at all. zoom with your feet. i wish it is a bit faster.
colors are nice, but shoot RAW, just to get more detail. black and white rendering is a killer.
i bought GR with wasaby power battery pack and i can go all day and night.
amazon shipped that promptly. great service.
p.s. i bought also SanDisk Extreme 16 GB SDHC class 10 UHS-1 card 45/MB

This camera is going every where with me,very liberating and so stealthy in black with an almost silent shutter.
colors are slightly subdued out of camera but can be easily adjusted to suit, the dynamic black and white is the best I have ever seen,the camera is worth buying just for that.
The handing and buttons etc are the best and the most intuitive I have ever used,great for one handed use
autofocus in good light is near instant,but in poor light slows down substantially,luckily the snap focus can help there.
The fixed crop modes 35mm and 47mm are really quite usefull and produce images with no loss of quality other then cropping ability.
The GR can be more then just a street camera,I use it for travel/social,landscape ,all sorts,but then I,m happy shooting between 28mm and a cropped 47mm,my prev camera was the fuji x100,I think the GR may be more usefull for me at least,time will tell !
So far I love mine.

The first time I held this I realize the solid build quality this thing has full magnesium alloy with a nice grip on your right hands that gives you utter confidence especially when your shooting one handed, something that it's archival the Nikon Coolpix A doesn't have and commands a $300 premium. Interesting to note the Ricoh GR opted to use the highly regarded Sony sensor 16 MP that is used on the Nikon D7000, Pentax K5/K5II, Sony NEX series and Olympus OMD, Nikon Coolpix A so there are no surprises when it comes to the image quality although the GR truly shines is Monochrome mode, Ricoh has hands down tuned it well that it still has the nostalgic film like that the other camera companies can't match.

For some that ask why is there no zoom, blah blah, folks this is a 28mm focal length prime lens, when it comes to prime lenses you're the one that is going to do the zooming not the camera. The rationale behind it is that it forces you to be more creative and to focus on the composition of your photos if you can live with a fixed focal length the GR will reward you.

Although it's tough to get your hands on this one right now, it's truly worth the wait because no other APS-C compact camera can match the features it offers for the solid asking price Ricoh/Pentax asks.

After much searching this is the ultimate lightweight hikers camera for wide angle scenery. There are as many customization options as on my Canon 70D, same sized sensor (APS-C), great glass, excellent image quality in the lightest possible weight and size.
For my use I needed a wider angle so i added the Ricoh lens adapter and the 21 MM wide angle lens. Contrary to the instruction manual YOU CAN put a 72 MM polarizer on the lens using a 62-72 MM step up adapter. And a 72 MM generic lens cap will fit the polarizer. Only issue is finding a lens hood shallow enough to stay out of the field of view- but I will be trying another one here shortly. Cons: No Image stabilization, No eye level viewfinder. Batteries are expensive.

This is one special little camera.

I currently own the original GR and GR III. The main reason I have invested so much in the Ricoh GR line is the build quality, solid magnesium body with excellent ergonomics. Up until now though these cameras have still just been well built compacts with manual controls.

The Ricoh GR is the fifth in the series of digital GRs and is the first to get a major sensor upgrade, and it shows.

Ricoh have managed to fit an APS-C sensor, similar to that used in the Nikon D7000, into the body of a compact from the GR range. The main improvement this brings over previous versions is the image quality is pretty astounding. The dynamic range is very good and performs amazingly well up to 6400 ISO. The sensor also lacks an Anti Aliasing filter resulting in pin sharp images every time.

Start up times have been massively reduced from previous generations. It takes about 1 second to go from powered off to ready to shoot.

All in all its as close to a perfect camera as I can think of. Maybe the only improvement would be a 50mm equiv. lens rather than the 28mm but thats purely personal.

Pocket rocket. One of my favorite cameras for pretty much anything. Easy to use, amazing lens and simply beautiful images.

This is a wonderful upgrade to the Ricoh GRD line. I use this camera on hikes on the Appalachian trail as well as for street shooting in cities.

The IQ of the new sensor is excellent. The camera's physical controls are the best I've ever used on a small camera, it's built for serious photographers. I wish the typeface on the menus was a bit larger but that's a minor quibble, I can get to menus on the fly easily with it's physical controls.

I also have a Sony RX100 and use it almost exclusively at 28mm so I wasn't worried about buying a relatively expensive compact camera with a prime lens. I have no regrets and while I wish the lens was a bit faster (f/2 would have been nice) I understand that a larger sensor meant a different lens given the small depth of the camera's body. The lens produces excellent out of focus areas when used wide open (bokeh) and has little edge to edge distortion for a wide angle lens.

I have yet to experiment with all of the built-in image processing options, I'm just testing it with RAW images so far and they're excellent, deep images that are easy to process with Lightroom.

For those who know what they want in a small camera, this one is certainly one to consider, the ultimate small travel/street camera for sure.

At the time of this writing, I haven't found a better compact camera for street photography, even at several times the price.
The little unassuming GR offers great image quality, thanks to its wonderful lens and large sensor, with easy to use controls.
It's also very ergonomic, even for larger hands, which makes it a joy to use. Clearly it was designed by a photographer for photographers. Don't mistake this camera for another consumer oriented point and shoot. Highly recommended.

I like the positive film effect!!! It seems like analog pictures and It is even light and small. I recommend ricoh GR:-)

Nice camera great pics but no zoom u have to crap em to enlarge the pics I guess no big deal but a zoom would of gave it a 5 star