gavinlg
Veteran
The coolpix A seems to have a very good little lens unit on it. I wonder if ricoh will be able to match or top it without being physically bigger... The previous GRD lens units, once extended are bigger than the coolpix A's when extended....
btgc
Veteran
I wonder if Ricoh will continue GXR line or morph it into something....more Pentaxian?
A bit smaller lens doesn't change much as there still is body. This type of cameras aren't exactly smartphones (which also have WA lenses) to have flush body. UI, ergonomics, speed, stability, reliability and such things are what will or will not make them desirable cameras.
Archlich
Well-known
I suppose no one insert their camera into pants pocket with lens extended?
GaryLH
Veteran
When I was on the phone to Henrys camera in Canada about the last item of my outstanding gxr order, I was told that Henrys bought up the last of Ricoh remaining stock..
Whether the gxr becomes something else Pentax like may happen since it seems they are betting on Pentax.
I really wanted to c a better gxr body that would have better sd card thru put and a a16 m module. I guess if its resurrected, I am sorta ok w/ that.
Gary
Very excited to see this camera. If they don't f it up, it's almost a certainty that I'll buy it.
PrimeTime
Established
regularchickens
Well-known
Presentation video via Mirrorless Rumors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=88LiM3RSVVo
The lens doesn't extend as far as the previous GRDs. The body itself is a tiny bit bigger than the 3. It has a new DSLR/NEX-style AEL/AFL switch/button combo on the back. And now it's got a button for choosing effects on the side of the camera by the flash switch.
Just show me where to put my money, please.
The lens doesn't extend as far as the previous GRDs. The body itself is a tiny bit bigger than the 3. It has a new DSLR/NEX-style AEL/AFL switch/button combo on the back. And now it's got a button for choosing effects on the side of the camera by the flash switch.
Just show me where to put my money, please.
Danlo
Established
Very interesting.. 
Looking forward to the AF-speed comparison between the Ricoh GR and the Nikon Coolpix A.
Looking forward to the AF-speed comparison between the Ricoh GR and the Nikon Coolpix A.
dreilly
Chillin' in Geneva
no coffee maker no care
Ok, I'll take it.
teleparallel
Established
Seems pretty cool.
I was in search for a film GR, but kinda gave it up cause they're so expensive.
I was in search for a film GR, but kinda gave it up cause they're so expensive.
Archiver
Veteran
Tell you what, I'll be constantly playing with my GRD III and GXR until this baby arrives. I do hope that Lightroom will support the DNG files in this version, so I don't have to buy the next version just to process them.
PrimeTime
Established
+1 Agree, been trying to hold out on LR4. Dont have a camera that "requires" it . . . . . "yet"
Only wish this would have been developed with a OVF like the original. I'd even settle for the same as the GR1. . . . .
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
I couldn't wait.. so the Coolpix A is where I went. So far, I'm pleased with the choice - the new GR does look excellent with a lot of the same main specs as the coolpix - the ergonomics of the GR should/would trump the Coolpix however
Now... pricing .....
Cheers,
Dave
Now... pricing .....
Cheers,
Dave
gavinlg
Veteran
Alright sweet. This looks pretty good. All it needs is a little tiny optical VF on the hotshoe and it's good to go. Lens mtf looks really solid.
nightfly
Well-known
OK sign me up.
It's nice someone is still designing cameras like this.
It's nice someone is still designing cameras like this.
maitani
Well-known
instant gas, seems like the body is about same small size, very cool
nightfly
Well-known
You gotta love a new camera where the don't mention the 100 silly filters and useless modes (baby smiling holding a puppy) and video functionality that I'll never use.
