Ricoh GR1/v/s photos post here

[ulysses.o]

wow, I think of all the threads I've ever looked at on RFF this has to be my favorite. There are some amazing photos in here!

SIIICK Keep checking it out, it's my daily weapon. lol

 

[ulysses.o]

Avatar Makes Me Vomit by ulysses.O, on Flickr

The Meow Cave by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Hand-Me-Down Notes by ulysses.O, on Flickr

I Wonder When Fish-Shoes Will Become A Trend by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Nes Quick Bunny Off The Clock. PARTY! by ulysses.O, on Flickr

New "iHit" For iPhones by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Wiggle Wiggle by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Quick Where's That Overgrown Metal Bug Going? by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Nuisance At The Tree Sister's Funeral by ulysses.O, on Flickr

 

[OlliL]

With some PP


Grafiti von oliverleschke auf Flickr

 

[ulysses.o]

Most of these are taken "from the hip"


Stoked After The Flash by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Ultimate Chiller by ulysses.O, on Flickr

Stuck In The Foam Pit? by ulysses.O, on Flickr

by Ulysses from.the.sidewalk

by Ulysses from.the.sidewalk

 

[a10101100]

Most of these are taken "from the hip"


by Ulysses from.the.sidewalk

i love the last one especially!!

 

[ulysses.o]

i love the last one especially!!

thank you!

this was the photo that made me want to finish the roll just to see it!. took me two days to finish lol. don't have any color film left

 

[LeicaFan]

There are some really great pictures in this thread. I'm looking to buy a GR1v and have it be the sidekick to my MP, but these little guys seem to be pretty hard to find. There are a few on ebay, but the prices are up there (~$700 for a nice one). Is this the going rate or just another case of ebay price gouging?

 

[Paolo Bonello]

There are some really great pictures in this thread. I'm looking to buy a GR1v and have it be the sidekick to my MP, but these little guys seem to be pretty hard to find. There are a few on ebay, but the prices are up there (~$700 for a nice one). Is this the going rate or just another case of ebay price gouging?

I was discussing this with another member on RFF recently. It's a great camera and I will admit to lusting after one myself but it seems this camera has a bit of a cult following which could be driving up the price, also considering it is not in production any more so scarcity now plays a big part in determining the street price. Check out all the Youtube Videos of Daido Moriyama (The Stray Dog) using one and you might get an impression of why the price is climbing and why, especially in Japan, this camera is at the top of the street P&S list. Not saying it's any better than buying a brand new fuji Klasse 'w' for less money but if there is a top spot then something has to fill it.

 

[LeicaFan]

I was discussing this with another member on RFF recently. It's a great camera and I will admit to lusting after one myself but it seems this camera has a bit of a cult following which could be driving up the price, also considering it is not in production any more so scarcity now plays a big part in determining the street price. Check out all the Youtube Videos of Daido Moriyama (The Stray Dog) using one and you might get an impression of why the price is climbing and why, especially in Japan, this camera is at the top of the street P&S list. Not saying it's any better than buying a brand new fuji Klasse 'w' for less money but if there is a top spot then something has to fill it.

You're right. The GR series does seem to have a cult following. There are plenty of nice P&S cameras that can be had for less, but there is something about the GR1 that I am attracted to... not $700 attracted, but attracted.

 

[Archiver]

Check out all the Youtube Videos of Daido Moriyama (The Stray Dog) using one and you might get an impression of why the price is climbing and why, especially in Japan, this camera is at the top of the street P&S list.

Yeah, I even bought the Stray Dog of Tokyo DVD, and I have the book. Very inspiring and also makes it very tempting to get a GR1 of some description. Just seeing Moriyama wander the streets and take photos with a Ricoh makes my wallet want to hide. I counter this by watching clips of HCB strolling about with his Leica, a well mannered man in a suit quietly taking photos.

 

[Melancholy]

Just got my mint GR1V, one owner before me who only shot five rolls with it, but that wont last for long...!

 

[LeicaFan]

Nice find! You must have paid a pretty penny for that.

 

[simon8201]

They are out there if you're patient. I got a never used in the wrapper GR1 a few weeks ago for £130. Just running a film through it now. It did help that the person had listed it as a Ricoh FR1 (typo) but obviously others saw the auction as for a very long time I thought I might get it for £20!

 

[Melancholy]

Nice find! You must have paid a pretty penny for that.

Thanks, I got it for $340, which I think is a good price for me, I´ve seen them go for around $500 in mint condition like this one. Love the camera, on my second roll now

 

[notraces]

lovebiggerthantheworld by notraces, on Flickr


b4thestorm by notraces, on Flickr

 

[LeicaFan]

Thanks, I got it for $340, which I think is a good price for me, I´ve seen them go for around $500 in mint condition like this one. Love the camera, on my second roll now

That's a good price. Don't the silver ones usually go for a little bit less since the shell is made differently (aluminum vs magnesium)? Still, $340 for essentially a brand new camera... that was a good deal.

 

[rayfoxlee]

Just a few from my garage! (I wish!!)

Ray

 

[Liquid-Sky]

 

[semilog]

The last frame on (probably) the last roll ever to pass through my GR-1. The camera went to sleep and never awoke, and I've so far been unable to find anyone who can service it. Unfortunately, this appears to be a common theme. Sigh.


20111001-scan1125 by Semilog, on Flickr

University Bridge, Seattle. Neopan 1600, XTOL 1+1. The ragged right edge is due to removing the film from the camera in room light (exposed frames are protected by being wound into the film cassette).

 

[a10101100]