Ricoh annouces GR IIIx

[David_Manning]

Just a quick addition to this thread...I received my GRIIIx from Ricoh after a pre-order (here in the USA). I've had it a few weeks now, and full disclosure I've had the original APS-C GR since it's inception in 2013 (the original was of course 28mm FoV AND a flash!).

This new one is ALMOST exactly what I wanted. I really desire a digital Contax T3, so the 40mm FoV is better/perfect for me. I'm already missing the onboard strobe, but the files are fantastic, as are the jpegs. I have to say...my iPhone is a sketch camera...I can really make photographs with the Ricoh(s).

 

[jsrockit]

Cool, I received mine as well last week. Only one photo to show so far... from Santiago, Chile:

 

[agentlossing]

Those are some incredible shots, David!

I've had mine now for almost a month, I've already made some photos I really like with it. As I expected, muscle memory got thrown for a loop at first but now it seems a lot more natural to frame for the different focal length. The lens is even sharper than the GRIII. Optically superb. I'll get some shots up soon.

 

[agentlossing]

R0006762 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

_R006759 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

 

[agentlossing]

R0006799 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

R0006812 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

R0006878 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

R0006906 by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

R0006801_DxO by Andrew Lossing, on Flickr

 

[JohnWolf]

Any of you own both III versions? If so, how do you find working with them?

I'm drawn to the X, but I really like how this camera eliminates gear decision-making.

John

 

[Canyongazer]

Long time admirer of your work John.
Based on such, I would guess you and the IIIx would suit each other very well.

 

[JohnWolf]

Long time admirer of your work John.
Based on such, I would guess you and the IIIx would suit each other very well.

Thank you. I'm sure I'd enjoy it, but I've always been a one body-one lens kind of shooter. It probably sounds silly, but I'm concerned that carrying both could be distracting. Probably best just to try it for a while.

 

[oldwino]

Any of you own both III versions? If so, how do you find working with them?

I'm drawn to the X, but I really like how this camera eliminates gear decision-making.

John

I have both, but almost never take both out at the same time. I gravitate to the 3x, as I like the focal length more. But, I’ve recently got the wide angle attachment lens for the GR3, and while it is no longer pocketable, it’s pretty fun to shoot such a small, 21mm equivalent camera/lens.

 

[agentlossing]

I no longer have the III, but if I did I don't think I could juggle between the two. They feel exactly the same, and as such small cameras with limited haptics, I feel like I would confuse them all the time. Owning both and just picking one to slip into your pocket would be the way to go, I think.

 

[JohnWolf]

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated. I ordered the X Urban Edition.

I've got a week in Tucson coming up and will take both along. Looking forward to trying 40mm and will share here when I get back.

John