Is anyone experiencing a glitch with the GR2 when clicking the Menu button or the rocker to access options, when the shooting dial is in certain modes like P or Auto? The Menu screen and options suddenly disappear as if I clicked the Menu button or rocker to exit
I got this camera on your recommendation and I love the images that come out of it! I do find that it takes foreverrrrrr to focus and the snap focus feature doesn't work properly. Am I doing something wrong? Would you mind doing a video explaining this feature and how to best utilize it? Much love Eric!
Following Eric's advice, I tried to use the GR II with a flash on P mode, but it keeps changing the aperture to F11 while leaving the shutter speed very slow. Is there any way to change this or should I just go back to manual settings?
I have the sony a7 II but I would love to have a camera that looks more compact like the ricoh. A bigger lens sometimes seems to scare people. Any recommendation? Mount smaller lenses?
Hi Eric, please could you do a specialist B&W video with how you shoot with it and what settings you use please and some basic street skills? The B&W are blockbuster from this camera but there is a learning curve.
Hi Eric! If you have it in your pocket, and by mistake turns it on and the lense expandes, what will happen then? Is it a risk of breaking it? Or is there some kind of security-thingy that will step in?
I purchased my Ricoh GR because of your recommendation. It has easily become my favorite camera over my X100T. I will miss the flash on the next model, but I will definitely purchase one if the lens is as sharp and lovely as it is currently. Thanks Eric for putting me in contact with this incredible camera.
Raturnbull sorry for the late reply. Haha. I prefer the Ricoh over the X100T for two primary reasons. The size of the Ricoh and the incredible sharpness of the lens. The features and colors of the Fuji are superior, but I find the Ricoh easier to take about and shoot without people noticing it at all. If they make a new X80, I will most likely look into that as well. Fuji has a special color and look to their photos. Have fun shooting!
Anyone tried both this and the coolpix A? I'm trying to decide between the 2 and it's a seriously hard choice. It seems like the GR is better overall, but the Nikon may have the edge for build quality/ reliability. I like that I can use my small sb400 flash with the Nikon too for bounce flash, which wouldn't work on the GR.
Curious about this camera. I have a Nikon CoolPix A which shared the same sensor and is also a 28mm equivalent lens. I have hears the focusing on the GR ii is much better and the layout is designed to allow for one handed control. Not sure but I have heard the lens on the Coolpix A is much better (which it is great glass). What I do love about the Coolpix is that I can put it in my pocket. Also, I have made 13x19 prints from the files. I will say the GR ii feels a lot more rugged than the Coolpix A.
@@odemata87 I would love to see a built in optical viewfinder and maybe a better autofocus system. Also wish the hot shoe would work with a flash and triggers other than Nikon.
@SpaghettiPaparazzi go to the shooting menu and select fa/move target and press the > button then you can move the focus point .... But it needs to be in av tv tav for it to work
@@leesponenberg5907 thank you i figured that out after posting comment. I was hoping I could assign that to a button so I could do it without going into the menu.
Congratulations! Subbed:) Would be interested in your journey to becoming a GR/A. (I always wondered why Eric didn't become some kind of Ricoh-man - at least for a while. I know he likes free-reign, but he also has authentic love + was effectively an ambassador for street and Ricoh.)
Following to you man, love your videos! Please make lots more content and shooting tips and techniques, along with your settings you use. That's what we're all crying out for.
3:44 BigHeadTaco uses the EF-X20 flash (from the original X-Pro1 release) with the GR, and Eduardo uses a miniature radio flash: ruclips.net/video/Ndq2B--guow/видео.html So perhaps those will suit GRIII-folk. I know you're wary of being gear-heavy, but definitely keen for your report on the GRIII (vs XF10?), and updates on how your G9+12mm are going (maybe review/compare with the Sigma 16mm)
For me, fixed LCD is pretty useless for framing and getting interesting angles and POVs in street photography. Tilting LCD is essential, or else camera is out in front of you like a phone. Slow AF makes it even worse. Try a Sony 6xxx with 20mm 2.8 pancake, almost as small but so much better.
..OH.!...my GRII is broken...decisive moment--gone!!...UH OH!....GRII a bad decision...As for keeping it in pocket until that "moment"..make sure it's a dust-free pocket...
Dude you are still selling the GRII and the whole holding a camera like a tourist holds a cell phone. Seriously man, as many cameras as you have sworn love to, including I thought most recently a Lumix G9, and you still want to shoot street photography with GRII?
Morjan Coffee never said there was anything wrong, but on the other hand I was kind of figuring EK had moved on - several times now to MORE CAPABLE cameras. This was a banging camera 5 years ago. At some point moving on makes more sense than. Living in the past.
@@therealsergio And it's still a banging camera now. There is nothing else like it on the market with APSC pocketibility and unsurpassed ergonomics. Fuji's effort doesn't come close. Time doesn't diminish its capabilities.
GR2 or GR3 If you're going to choose today 2021?
Is anyone experiencing a glitch with the GR2 when clicking the Menu button or the rocker to access options, when the shooting dial is in certain modes like P or Auto? The Menu screen and options suddenly disappear as if I clicked the Menu button or rocker to exit
Couldn’t agree more! I still use my original APS-C GR for 80% of my street work and LOVE it!
I got this camera on your recommendation and I love the images that come out of it! I do find that it takes foreverrrrrr to focus and the snap focus feature doesn't work properly. Am I doing something wrong? Would you mind doing a video explaining this feature and how to best utilize it? Much love Eric!
Following Eric's advice, I tried to use the GR II with a flash on P mode, but it keeps changing the aperture to F11 while leaving the shutter speed very slow. Is there any way to change this or should I just go back to manual settings?
I have the sony a7 II but I would love to have a camera that looks more compact like the ricoh. A bigger lens sometimes seems to scare people. Any recommendation? Mount smaller lenses?
You can check out the Rokinon 35mm f2.8 for sony. Its small & light. Sean Tucker uses one too
Sony has some pancake Lenses
You sell them with dust on the sensor? Isn’t there a way to clean it?
Hi Eric, please could you do a specialist B&W video with how you shoot with it and what settings you use please and some basic street skills? The B&W are blockbuster from this camera but there is a learning curve.
Hi Eric! If you have it in your pocket, and by mistake turns it on and the lense expandes, what will happen then? Is it a risk of breaking it?
Or is there some kind of security-thingy that will step in?
It will burst through your pants like a chestbuster in Alien and take a beautiful shot.
Source: got my best street photo this way.
@@johnbacon4044 now THAT is an amazing feature!
I purchased my Ricoh GR because of your recommendation. It has easily become my favorite camera over my X100T. I will miss the flash on the next model, but I will definitely purchase one if the lens is as sharp and lovely as it is currently. Thanks Eric for putting me in contact with this incredible camera.
why would you say its become your favourite over the x100t? I'm currently deciding between the GRII and x100f!
Raturnbull sorry for the late reply. Haha. I prefer the Ricoh over the X100T for two primary reasons. The size of the Ricoh and the incredible sharpness of the lens. The features and colors of the Fuji are superior, but I find the Ricoh easier to take about and shoot without people noticing it at all. If they make a new X80, I will most likely look into that as well. Fuji has a special color and look to their photos. Have fun shooting!
Cool video. Just a nice video of everyday use. 👍
Anyone tried both this and the coolpix A? I'm trying to decide between the 2 and it's a seriously hard choice. It seems like the GR is better overall, but the Nikon may have the edge for build quality/ reliability. I like that I can use my small sb400 flash with the Nikon too for bounce flash, which wouldn't work on the GR.
Crushenator500 You can use a piece of paper to bounce light off the ceiling. Just fold it 90 degrees (L shaped) and voila.
You just love the GRII! What happened the the other full frame you bought in Japan? Happy to see the phone camera comparisons. Cheese
Hey Eric, where do you buy your screen protector?
Hello will you buy griii without flash?
Personally I love the Nikon Coolpix A...but I see your point...
Curious about this camera. I have a Nikon CoolPix A which shared the same sensor and is also a 28mm equivalent lens. I have hears the focusing on the GR ii is much better and the layout is designed to allow for one handed control. Not sure but I have heard the lens on the Coolpix A is much better (which it is great glass). What I do love about the Coolpix is that I can put it in my pocket. Also, I have made 13x19 prints from the files. I will say the GR ii feels a lot more rugged than the Coolpix A.
I wish Nikon made a newer Coolpix A
@@odemata87 I would love to see a built in optical viewfinder and maybe a better autofocus system. Also wish the hot shoe would work with a flash and triggers other than Nikon.
I love my gr2.... But how do you change the focus point? Can you move a target or spot it like on a Nikon?
I just got it!!hahahahah it needs to be in p AV TV TAV M for it to work.
@@leesponenberg5907 how can I move it?
@SpaghettiPaparazzi go to the shooting menu and select fa/move target and press the > button then you can move the focus point .... But it needs to be in av tv tav for it to work
@@leesponenberg5907 thank you i figured that out after posting comment. I was hoping I could assign that to a button so I could do it without going into the menu.
@@ManceraEstrategia when using macro mode for composition is one example
and I’m not sure about that shutter sound. I hope the GR III is more realistic.
I love it so much I became an official GR ambassador! 😎🤙🏼📷
Congratulations! Subbed:) Would be interested in your journey to becoming a GR/A.
(I always wondered why Eric didn't become some kind of Ricoh-man - at least for a while. I know he likes free-reign, but he also has authentic love + was effectively an ambassador for street and Ricoh.)
Me too :-)
Following to you man, love your videos! Please make lots more content and shooting tips and techniques, along with your settings you use. That's what we're all crying out for.
I'm looking forward to the iii, but I hadn't heard they were dropping the flash. If that's true, that's a shame.
Any word on when the GR iii is dropping?
28th Feb, Look for the Ricoh GR3 the ultimate group on Facebook and join up!
Uncle Jamal is that u?
Why I love the egg snack
3:44 BigHeadTaco uses the EF-X20 flash (from the original X-Pro1 release) with the GR, and Eduardo uses a miniature radio flash: ruclips.net/video/Ndq2B--guow/видео.html So perhaps those will suit GRIII-folk.
I know you're wary of being gear-heavy, but definitely keen for your report on the GRIII (vs XF10?), and updates on how your G9+12mm are going (maybe review/compare with the Sigma 16mm)
I love your videos but I can't understand what you're saying at the beginning of each video.
Street photographers = streettogs
Looks like your screen protector has been to war! I use a VELLO.
For me, fixed LCD is pretty useless for framing and getting interesting angles and POVs in street photography. Tilting LCD is essential, or else camera is out in front of you like a phone. Slow AF makes it even worse. Try a Sony 6xxx with 20mm 2.8 pancake, almost as small but so much better.
Is that a camera in your pocket or are you just happy to see me...
My GRII front dial skip and even acting opposite to rotate dirrection.
Do you happen to be a BLACKPINK stan cause that (bada bing bada boom) reference thooo...😂
gamer girl i- blackpink didnt invent that phrase 😭
..OH.!...my GRII is broken...decisive moment--gone!!...UH OH!....GRII a bad decision...As for keeping it in pocket until that "moment"..make sure it's a dust-free pocket...
Review Leica d Lux 7 please
I have Leica C-Lux and the Ricoh GRii among others, But when I go out to the streets to shoot, I take both.
Not Panasonic ? 😂😂😂😂
Spoiler alert, when your Ricoh acts up like that, it's about to die. Also, "button" is pronounced "budden".
a shoddy video, that teaches you nothing about the camera's true capabilities.
Dude you are still selling the GRII and the whole holding a camera like a tourist holds a cell phone. Seriously man, as many cameras as you have sworn love to, including I thought most recently a Lumix G9, and you still want to shoot street photography with GRII?
Sergio DuBois what’s wrong with a gr2?
You can love many things man
Morjan Coffee never said there was anything wrong, but on the other hand I was kind of figuring EK had moved on - several times now to MORE CAPABLE cameras. This was a banging camera 5 years ago. At some point moving on makes more sense than. Living in the past.
Christian Geco Caranzo and nostalgia is a nice thing too. I can love the first camera I shot with and still choose shooting my Sony A7iii
@@therealsergio And it's still a banging camera now. There is nothing else like it on the market with APSC pocketibility and unsurpassed ergonomics. Fuji's effort doesn't come close. Time doesn't diminish its capabilities.