The camera is made of magnesium alloy, which is extremely sturdy, but also light. This is why some users don't perceive it as rugged. Very nice thoughts video, by the way, an honest personal view, but also impartial in a way. I had to smile during the video part. You put the deficiency in a nice way. I just missed mentioning the IBIS, which is very helpful in indoor locations.
Great to listen to a review that talks about how one will actually use the camera. I’ve thought about the Sony RX100 from time to time, but the image I have of myself using it always includes people parting on all sides as I squint and stop in my tracks and try to remember the menus and technology to capture a shot that is long gone. 😢
Haha yes I've definitely felt that way. I still have a rx100 and its great for a lot of reasons. I usually keep mine in fully automatic mode and use it just for quick snapshots and memories.
I was in the kitchen and my YT was in autoplay mode.I thought I was listening to Chris Nicholls of DP Review. Love your perspective and your personality. Great review though. Can't believe you only have 196 subscribers. Now you got one! SUBBED. Keep it up!
@@LukeTaylorPhotography OMG! I thought the same. I was surprised! You really sounded like Chris Nicholls! You made me wanna buy this camera. Great review! Subbed!
Great reflection on the GRIII. Your thoughts mirror my experience with it, as well. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it. I find this format more valuable than gear reviews as living with gear and your workflow is certainly different than the first reactions. I went from interchangeable lens kits APS-C > M43d's > the RX1 when it launched and have been using the RX1 exclusively since 2012 (now carrying the RX1rII). In a recent trip abroad, I ran with my RX1 and the Ricoh GRIII. Towards the end of the trip, I had shot the bulk of what I wanted to cover and wanted to lose the bag while just enjoying the city. The RX1 was left in the Airbnb and the GRIII stayed in my pocket for the last days. Due to how quickly I could access and shoot with the GRIII, I shot about 50% more shots with the GRIII. Handling the little cam got to be so second nature that I could do everything I needed to take the shots I wanted with one hand. The wrist strap that I put on actually became superfluous as I was fully confident in handling it and not dropping it. Now, going through the post process, I am really happy with the results. No, it's not par with the RX1rII shots, but are the GRIII shots perfectly usable even at large scale? Yes. -even when shooting high ISO? Yes. Is there plenty of latitude to create the compositions I want after (sometimes dramatically) manipulating the shadows and highlights? Yes. I'm now actually pondering whether I get the GRIIIx and sell my RX1rII. Would I miss that Sonnar lens and 40MP for crop-ins? …perhaps. …and you're right. The speed of use is about as fast as needed. Pulling it out of pocket-hitting that on switch in the process of extraction-and by the time I have the little camera raised to take the shot, it's on and ready. Framing and firing happens just a moment later and it's back in my pocket powered off. What a piece of kit. It just took me too many years to get around to trying it. Great video, again! 🍻
I love this camera. I don't however put it directly into my pocket - a dust risk. I use a thin case. I also have a cap that snugly covers the lens. Three years no dust.
I wish I had the patience to be as careful as you. I haven't experienced the dust problem yet, but I may regret the pocket carry idea if I ever do. Glad you've got three good years out of yours.
I've had mine for about 2 years, and for me it's been almost perfect. I keep being impressed with the image quality, and I find using it a lot of fun. I don't do video, and 28mm is my favourite focal length. I was thinking the other day about what would make this camera perfect, for me at least, and I can only think of two things: one is being able to import images to Lightroom directly over USB so I don't need a card reader, and the other is weather sealing.
@Willem: I don't understand, could you explain? Of course you can connect the GR III via USB to your Computer or even iPad and directly import the images to Lightroom. That has always been possible, even with the GR I from 2013. My SD Card gets inserted in the camera and stays there forever, I find it way too fiddly to get it in and out all the time.
@@andreas.farsch Wow, all this time I thought it wasn't possible, because it never worked for me. Just tried again, and it didn't work at first, until I tried with a different cable, and then it worked! I wouldn't have tried this again if it wasn't for your comment, so thank you for "adding this feature to my camera" :D
Hi Luke. Thanks for sharing your well thought out opinion. I agree with you and would like to add the built-in ND filter, lack of a view finder, and fully touch screen are some of my favorite features of this camera. Cheers from the Cascade Mountains, WA!
I'm really glad to see people has same idea with me 😊 I bought mine 2 months ago and I'm still trying. some new recipes and I really liked your first 2 moody kind beach photos. maybe you share your recipes in the next video? 😊
I had the X100T and never thought of it as being particularly big but once I put the two cameras side by side the difference was astounding. No regrets picking up the Ricoh, the image quality is miles ahead and I sold the X100 (plus some other gear) two weeks later which according to girl math made my purchase almost free
I felt the same way about the GR it was a boring looking tool and didn’t excite me, but the specs were amazing for the form factor and what I needed. After awhile I sold it. Immediately regretted selling it, so last night after 5 months of regret bought another one.
That's a really nice video. I really like the idea of the GR but I was a bit put off by the stories of dust on the sensor and the wobbly back dial. You didn't mention these issues so does that mean all is well with your GR?
Dust on the sensor is a deal breaker. I had two of these Ricoh's - dust started showing up on them within 1-2 months. No way to clean it, no way to deal with it. It was infuriating. If they can solve that one thing, it would be the perfect camera, but they have not - and I can't see why, because this was well documented from previous generations. So frustrating.
@@LukeTaylorPhotography I bought it in january and I am in love. I also thought about Ricoh and I think both are great cameras. Once you try Fuji, you wont miss any other brand lol. Your content is superb
The first point you made is interesting to me since I'm on the exact opposite side of the fence. I love the style and aesthetics of the GR III. And that's coming from someone who just switched from Leica Q. Don't get me wrong, I loved my Q, but Ricoh definitely has its own character - has that oomph ;) At the end of the day, it's very subjective.
Thanks for that. The best layman's speak review I've seen on this little guy. No wonder they blinged it up with the special edition ring colour and matching strap. Will have to hold one to feel this build quality you speak of I guess.
You’ve said it all. Every now and then I think about selling my Ricoh GRII. It has a built in Flash, which the GRIII does not. I’d would like to have instead, a view finder. That’s why I prefer to shoot with my X100F. The viewfinder makes the experience thousand times better IMO. Good video, bro! Cheers!
If they bought out a mark 4 with a few improvements id be in. The design is actually the main reason I would buy it. It is so sleek and pocketable. Would be just great to carry with you in your pocket when you cant be bothered carrying your "real" camera.
If you're a street photographer, which is what it's built for, having a flashy camera is the last thing you want. Understated, and no one wants to steal it from you, cause its a " shitty point n shoot"
Totally agreed, I'm really fan of my GRIII and later I've bought the GRIIIx and I think it's better for me. Really good camera, really pocketable and really sharp image. Really a must have and I don't regret to have both of them 🥰
I've been tempted towards the GRIIIx. I typically shoot a bit more telephoto and I'm thinking the GRIIIx might be something I really like. Glad you are enjoying yours.
GR III was my first GR. As huge a fan of 40mm going back to my film days (Olympus OM, a few rangefinders, etc) I also bought a IIIx and now shoot it instead almost all of the time. Nice to still have the III as well on occasion. Keep doing GR videos! One thing - the Richie recipes are created for daylight. Try switching WB to an auto setting that you have setup to go with the feel of the recipe in other conditions. For example, with a warmer recipe I’ll switch from its default daylight-tuned WB to Auto WB that I’ve tweaked to be warm to A6 or something. Now they will still lean warm but won’t look so “yellow of death” in tungsten lighting. 😂
I've been in places where I was stopped from taking pictures, while everybody around me was taking shots with their cell phones: because I was using an SLR style of camera. Using a GR is like using a cell phone, and you get left alone. It seems to just disappear. Nobody pays any attention to you, which is how I like it. That's why it's the perfect walk-around camera and street camera. You leave your camera bag at home and just go out and have fun on the street.
How are you exactly me? You think the same way... and you use the same gear I use! LOL. I am an Olympus fan and have been considering the Leica Q2 or a Leica M body just because it's sexy but the Ricoh GR III or IIIx are the cameras that make the most sense. Amazing review! Also a believer! Awesome!
Dave, It's clear that we are twins separated at birth, or perhaps triplets and one is still missing. Glad RUclips has brought us together. I would love to try out the GRIIIx. They are a bit difficult to come by here in Albania lol.
I had a GR2, but found my thumb was always on the exposure compensation button and I was under exposing by as much as three stops. I sold it and bought a Fuji FX10. Fine, except that I didn’t use it much. Instead I use LUMIX LX10, LUMIX LX100, and Olympus E-PL7. These three have the zoom length I generally use, and the LX10 has the advantage of no lens cap to misplace. Granted it’s only 12MP, but that’s plenty. Twenty years ago I toured the UK and Ireland with a 2 MP Canon Elph.
good job. i love mine. i like boring but minimalist design, and ergonomics is the key for me, and this is unbeatable for that. my main gripe is the battery, but really, 200 photos is sufficient for me per session. weather-proofing would be nice--i do not use it when it's raining, and i would like to. but that's it, otherwise it is perfect for me. i just shoot urban shapes/geometry and light/shadow in nyc, and it kicks ass for me.
I just got one and it was a similar situation. Not my primary camera and got a decent deal. The image quality is clearly better than a phone, but the focal range is similar. Still undecided if I’ll keep it, but I do see the appeal.
Hi Luke and thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and emotions on GR III. I got mine a day ago. The Control dial (the rotating wheel) on my Ricoh copy feels and looks quite wobbly. I wonder whether the Control Dial on your Ricoh copy was also wobbly from the very beginning and if it has gone wilder after your "5000 Photos". Thanks a lot one more time!
While I own an X100V and love the classic retro design, I also really like the minimalist design of the GR cameras. My GRII is still my everyday camera.
Hi Luke! What would you choose for typical landscape photography as for a B camera (landscapes are not my priority!) GM1 with 12-32mm for 350$, or a GRIII for 1100$? I shoot a wild photography at my SEL200600G from Sony, so I just need something better than any phone with 24-70 equivalents, if you get me.. Spring is coming and I don't want to miss it! 😅 I got used to shoot with phone wide lenses. Once I bought 85 mm (equiv. ~125 mm) to my a6400, I was not enjoying it at all though good photos I could sell... Like... over 70 mm is too much of perspective lose for me.
Good video, I am a X100V owner, but I do think most of the people do sleep On Ricoh's cameras. Also I think Ricoh GR looks much better than any X100 series cameras.
Thanks Luke, enjoyed your thoughts on this camera. I have the Sony RX100 V for travel but I want a larger sensor for better quality images. I think you have sold me on this camera for travel:)
Fantastic review👍🏾 I do alot of street photography and like you I dont like to be in peoples faces when doing it. I like to blend in and capture those 'honest' moments. If I ever get the chance and the cash, will definitely get it. 👍🏾
Excellent review I have been using mine with a little pentax off camera flash with a diffuser, in daylight situations. The leaf shutter syncs at any speed and gives a wonderful unique look to the images.
Nice honest review - I shoot with a GR3x and also have am em5.3 for video and backup when weather is real bad. Agree on all points - cheers - if another GR comes out and had a bit better video I think that might push me to upgrade - but aside from that I also am really happy with it after about 6 months of use :)
Hey man, i really liked the pics from my homeland. It's always nice to see those mountains and beaches in the eyes of foreigners, it gives you a new perspective and makes you appreciate it all more. Personally, I love the GR and have been trying to grab one for some time now. But the prices have gone up ridiculously, even for the second hand ones, especially for the mark ii, my favourite one. I have seen it listed for even more than the mark iii.
I agree with you, thank you for the honest review! But, there is one big issue and that is the biggest weakness of this camera: the battery life!!! That tiny battery is quite ridiculous. Youu should have mention it. Your review is still a good one, I subscribed to your channel.
Yes, valid point. The battery life certainly isn't the best, but I suppose that was a necessary compromise to keep the camera small. With my shooting style, I can typically make the battery last a few days, but I definitely feel your pain whenever I take it on vacation and have more than the usual amount of photos to take.
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I'm a GR user. I've watched a lot of reviews and other footage and this is one of the all around best versions. Good job.
Boring design? 😂 It’s an industrial minimalist beauty. It has a lot in common with the Leica style which are in essence, black boxes. It’s a tool.
Ha! A lot in common with a leica??? Yea right. Leicas have a red dot. I mean come on. 🤣
Looks like shit
@@Randuskithere's a reason that they used to paint over the circle on request from Leica sponsored photographers.
@@medes5597 remember all those tech devices in the 90's that were see through neon colours? if my camera doesn't look like that, I'm not interested. 🤣
I had to reply comparing a Leica to Ricoh is like comparing a statue to a stone.
This is the best review I saw of the GR3. Honest, objective, in-depth enough. Thank you very much!
Thanks, M KAB
The camera is made of magnesium alloy, which is extremely sturdy, but also light. This is why some users don't perceive it as rugged. Very nice thoughts video, by the way, an honest personal view, but also impartial in a way. I had to smile during the video part. You put the deficiency in a nice way. I just missed mentioning the IBIS, which is very helpful in indoor locations.
Dude, this is the best review of this camera I’ve seen. Such a fantastic job.
Thanks so much Michael!
Great to listen to a review that talks about how one will actually use the camera. I’ve thought about the Sony RX100 from time to time, but the image I have of myself using it always includes people parting on all sides as I squint and stop in my tracks and try to remember the menus and technology to capture a shot that is long gone. 😢
Haha yes I've definitely felt that way. I still have a rx100 and its great for a lot of reasons. I usually keep mine in fully automatic mode and use it just for quick snapshots and memories.
I was in the kitchen and my YT was in autoplay mode.I thought I was listening to Chris Nicholls of DP Review. Love your perspective and your personality. Great review though. Can't believe you only have 196 subscribers. Now you got one! SUBBED. Keep it up!
haha thanks! One day I aspire to be like the great Chris Nicholls 🤣
@@LukeTaylorPhotography OMG! I thought the same. I was surprised! You really sounded like Chris Nicholls! You made me wanna buy this camera. Great review! Subbed!
Great reflection on the GRIII. Your thoughts mirror my experience with it, as well. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it. I find this format more valuable than gear reviews as living with gear and your workflow is certainly different than the first reactions.
I went from interchangeable lens kits APS-C > M43d's > the RX1 when it launched and have been using the RX1 exclusively since 2012 (now carrying the RX1rII). In a recent trip abroad, I ran with my RX1 and the Ricoh GRIII. Towards the end of the trip, I had shot the bulk of what I wanted to cover and wanted to lose the bag while just enjoying the city. The RX1 was left in the Airbnb and the GRIII stayed in my pocket for the last days. Due to how quickly I could access and shoot with the GRIII, I shot about 50% more shots with the GRIII.
Handling the little cam got to be so second nature that I could do everything I needed to take the shots I wanted with one hand. The wrist strap that I put on actually became superfluous as I was fully confident in handling it and not dropping it.
Now, going through the post process, I am really happy with the results. No, it's not par with the RX1rII shots, but are the GRIII shots perfectly usable even at large scale? Yes. -even when shooting high ISO? Yes. Is there plenty of latitude to create the compositions I want after (sometimes dramatically) manipulating the shadows and highlights? Yes.
I'm now actually pondering whether I get the GRIIIx and sell my RX1rII. Would I miss that Sonnar lens and 40MP for crop-ins? …perhaps.
…and you're right. The speed of use is about as fast as needed. Pulling it out of pocket-hitting that on switch in the process of extraction-and by the time I have the little camera raised to take the shot, it's on and ready. Framing and firing happens just a moment later and it's back in my pocket powered off.
What a piece of kit. It just took me too many years to get around to trying it.
Great video, again! 🍻
I love this camera. I don't however put it directly into my pocket - a dust risk. I use a thin case. I also have a cap that snugly covers the lens. Three years no dust.
Which products are those?
Cheers!
I wish I had the patience to be as careful as you. I haven't experienced the dust problem yet, but I may regret the pocket carry idea if I ever do. Glad you've got three good years out of yours.
Thank you big man! About to buy one 👊
@@JamesDBuzzard Awesome! You'll love it!
I've had mine for about 2 years, and for me it's been almost perfect. I keep being impressed with the image quality, and I find using it a lot of fun. I don't do video, and 28mm is my favourite focal length. I was thinking the other day about what would make this camera perfect, for me at least, and I can only think of two things: one is being able to import images to Lightroom directly over USB so I don't need a card reader, and the other is weather sealing.
@Willem: I don't understand, could you explain? Of course you can connect the GR III via USB to your Computer or even iPad and directly import the images to Lightroom. That has always been possible, even with the GR I from 2013. My SD Card gets inserted in the camera and stays there forever, I find it way too fiddly to get it in and out all the time.
@@andreas.farsch Wow, all this time I thought it wasn't possible, because it never worked for me. Just tried again, and it didn't work at first, until I tried with a different cable, and then it worked! I wouldn't have tried this again if it wasn't for your comment, so thank you for "adding this feature to my camera" :D
@@wkjagt Great! Sometimes it's the small things that make a difference. I'm happy that you can enjoy your GR III even more now. 😀
@@wkjagt interesting I wonder if this works with my Fujis with USB… I always use a card reader lol
Have you had any issues with dust?
Great video, man. I love how you don't get lost in specs - you gave us real life reasons why
I’m waiting for my GR. I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you for the video.
Hi Luke. Thanks for sharing your well thought out opinion. I agree with you and would like to add the built-in ND filter, lack of a view finder, and fully touch screen are some of my favorite features of this camera. Cheers from the Cascade Mountains, WA!
I'm really glad to see people has same idea with me 😊 I bought mine 2 months ago and I'm still trying. some new recipes and I really liked your first 2 moody kind beach photos. maybe you share your recipes in the next video? 😊
Excellent review on usability point of view instead of camera’s technical capabilities 👍👍👍
Thanks Sonny, that's what I was going for :)
I had the X100T and never thought of it as being particularly big but once I put the two cameras side by side the difference was astounding. No regrets picking up the Ricoh, the image quality is miles ahead and I sold the X100 (plus some other gear) two weeks later which according to girl math made my purchase almost free
I like that tye of math - wise to use that format when it comes to photography. ;)
Nice work, nice photos. I'm glad I found you early so I can see the GLOW UP! Great quality video and editing here, I wish you all the success!
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words!
Finally a new RUclipsr
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words
The mom part made me definitely consider a Ricoh :)
I felt the same way about the GR it was a boring looking tool and didn’t excite me, but the specs were amazing for the form factor and what I needed. After awhile I sold it. Immediately regretted selling it, so last night after 5 months of regret bought another one.
would love to hear your thoughts on the GR IIIx if you can get a hold of one!
That's a really nice video. I really like the idea of the GR but I was a bit put off by the stories of dust on the sensor and the wobbly back dial. You didn't mention these issues so does that mean all is well with your GR?
Dust on the sensor is a deal breaker. I had two of these Ricoh's - dust started showing up on them within 1-2 months. No way to clean it, no way to deal with it. It was infuriating. If they can solve that one thing, it would be the perfect camera, but they have not - and I can't see why, because this was well documented from previous generations. So frustrating.
thanks for your review. Love your integrity.
Thanks, Kurt!
In my humble opinion, a minimalist classic.
Indeed!
Fuji X100V also has this snap focus feature. Your video is so cool! thanks
I didn't know that about the x100v. That's awesome. I would like to try that camera but they are always out of stock lol.
@@LukeTaylorPhotography I bought it in january and I am in love. I also thought about Ricoh and I think both are great cameras. Once you try Fuji, you wont miss any other brand lol. Your content is superb
The first point you made is interesting to me since I'm on the exact opposite side of the fence. I love the style and aesthetics of the GR III. And that's coming from someone who just switched from Leica Q. Don't get me wrong, I loved my Q, but Ricoh definitely has its own character - has that oomph ;)
At the end of the day, it's very subjective.
Ricoh is so sexy, I actually dig the look
Thank you! You convinced me. I have thinking about the GR III for awhile. I want to use it as a companion to my Fuji xpro 3
Thanks for that. The best layman's speak review I've seen on this little guy. No wonder they blinged it up with the special edition ring colour and matching strap. Will have to hold one to feel this build quality you speak of I guess.
VERY WELL DONE! I was shocked by the quality of this video.
Great video, I’ve subscribed and look forward to more content
Nice review! Do you use any of the preset color modes? Any good?
Great post I was on the fence thank you I will be making my purchase.
You’ve said it all.
Every now and then I think about selling my Ricoh GRII.
It has a built in Flash, which the GRIII does not.
I’d would like to have instead, a view finder.
That’s why I prefer to shoot with my X100F. The viewfinder makes the experience thousand times better IMO.
Good video, bro! Cheers!
Great review. Perfect for me when mention Sony. I just ordered one and plan to compare it with the ZV E10. New sub!
If they bought out a mark 4 with a few improvements id be in. The design is actually the main reason I would buy it. It is so sleek and pocketable. Would be just great to carry with you in your pocket when you cant be bothered carrying your "real" camera.
Off topic - but what camera did you use for this video? Great review ever!
Hey! I filmed this on a Olympus e-m1 mark ii and the 12-60 lumix lens
If you're a street photographer, which is what it's built for, having a flashy camera is the last thing you want. Understated, and no one wants to steal it from you, cause its a " shitty point n shoot"
Great review. Found your website which led me hear. Subscribed.
Nice video, beautiful images!👍👏👏👏
Are the images displayed edited with in camera pre sets or exported to and edited with LR?
I actually love the look of it. I love how under the radar it is, like a sleeper car.
this review has so much chill.. really enjoyed listening to your thoughts! :-)
Thanks, Beni!
Totally agreed, I'm really fan of my GRIII and later I've bought the GRIIIx and I think it's better for me. Really good camera, really pocketable and really sharp image. Really a must have and I don't regret to have both of them 🥰
I've been tempted towards the GRIIIx. I typically shoot a bit more telephoto and I'm thinking the GRIIIx might be something I really like. Glad you are enjoying yours.
GR III was my first GR. As huge a fan of 40mm going back to my film days (Olympus OM, a few rangefinders, etc) I also bought a IIIx and now shoot it instead almost all of the time. Nice to still have the III as well on occasion.
Keep doing GR videos!
One thing - the Richie recipes are created for daylight. Try switching WB to an auto setting that you have setup to go with the feel of the recipe in other conditions. For example, with a warmer recipe I’ll switch from its default daylight-tuned WB to Auto WB that I’ve tweaked to be warm to A6 or something. Now they will still lean warm but won’t look so “yellow of death” in tungsten lighting. 😂
Have mine in my pocket daily, just in case. Great for noting an image I can come back to with my larger film kit to take more time on the image.
Great points and btw - excellent video quality too!
I've been in places where I was stopped from taking pictures, while everybody around me was taking shots with their cell phones: because I was using an SLR style of camera. Using a GR is like using a cell phone, and you get left alone. It seems to just disappear. Nobody pays any attention to you, which is how I like it. That's why it's the perfect walk-around camera and street camera. You leave your camera bag at home and just go out and have fun on the street.
I’m in the fence about getting one for my own, but you’ve made me lean more toward getting it than before I watched your video… 😅
I love the color pallet for that last photo of the ship Galaxy! Is that your Candy Color 400 recipe?
How are you exactly me? You think the same way... and you use the same gear I use! LOL. I am an Olympus fan and have been considering the Leica Q2 or a Leica M body just because it's sexy but the Ricoh GR III or IIIx are the cameras that make the most sense. Amazing review! Also a believer! Awesome!
Dave, It's clear that we are twins separated at birth, or perhaps triplets and one is still missing. Glad RUclips has brought us together. I would love to try out the GRIIIx. They are a bit difficult to come by here in Albania lol.
Great format for a review. Thanks
Great review from user point of view. You have a very relaxed prevention style and presence. Keep up the good work and you subs will grow,
Coolest design ever!
Glad you like it
I had a GR2, but found my thumb was always on the exposure compensation button and I was under exposing by as much as three stops. I sold it and bought a Fuji FX10. Fine, except that I didn’t use it much. Instead I use LUMIX LX10, LUMIX LX100, and Olympus E-PL7. These three have the zoom length I generally use, and the LX10 has the advantage of no lens cap to misplace. Granted it’s only 12MP, but that’s plenty. Twenty years ago I toured the UK and Ireland with a 2 MP Canon Elph.
good job. i love mine. i like boring but minimalist design, and ergonomics is the key for me, and this is unbeatable for that. my main gripe is the battery, but really, 200 photos is sufficient for me per session. weather-proofing would be nice--i do not use it when it's raining, and i would like to. but that's it, otherwise it is perfect for me. i just shoot urban shapes/geometry and light/shadow in nyc, and it kicks ass for me.
Very informative and witty and well presented. And you take good photos too.
Thanks, Andrew! Appreciate it.
Good review. Thanks.
Definitely a black box of photography perfection
I think I'm changing my mind with thinking of purchasing the Fuji 100V.
I thought about buying the x100v, but I couldn't find one in stock at the time, and now the prices are sky high
This is the best digital camera ever made for street photos
Useful summary, thanks for the effort.
Thanks, Medwyn!
The camera is beautiful, especially the diary edition
Great video! By the way what kind of bag is that you’re using?
Superb, clear-sighted review.
Thank you!
Excellent, well balanced review - Thanks - Peter
Thanks, Peter
I've had one for 12 months and love it and it goes everywhere with me, even to the pub, i dont put it in my pocket as i have a belt pouch it goes in
what system were you using for video? it wasn't documented. I enjoyed the video.
thank you, personal reviews are the best, not spec sheet readers.
Glad you liked it!
I just got one and it was a similar situation. Not my primary camera and got a decent deal. The image quality is clearly better than a phone, but the focal range is similar. Still undecided if I’ll keep it, but I do see the appeal.
Hi Luke and thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and emotions on GR III. I got mine a day ago. The Control dial (the rotating wheel) on my Ricoh copy feels and looks quite wobbly. I wonder whether the Control Dial on your Ricoh copy was also wobbly from the very beginning and if it has gone wilder after your "5000 Photos". Thanks a lot one more time!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate that .-)
No problem!
Enjoyed the review a lot. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, Van!
While I own an X100V and love the classic retro design, I also really like the minimalist design of the GR cameras. My GRII is still my everyday camera.
Hi Luke! What would you choose for typical landscape photography as for a B camera (landscapes are not my priority!) GM1 with 12-32mm for 350$, or a GRIII for 1100$? I shoot a wild photography at my SEL200600G from Sony, so I just need something better than any phone with 24-70 equivalents, if you get me.. Spring is coming and I don't want to miss it! 😅 I got used to shoot with phone wide lenses. Once I bought 85 mm (equiv. ~125 mm) to my a6400, I was not enjoying it at all though good photos I could sell... Like... over 70 mm is too much of perspective lose for me.
How have you found the dust issue? I just bought the Diary Edition and considering returning it.
Great photos and review. Thanks
Just a great review from the heart...
It looks amazing and it’s only surpassed by the street edition.
Your point about it not being attractive was my reason I’ve hated it so long. Anyways, mine should be here tomorrow:)))
Haha nice. I’m sure you won’t regret it
Still using it? Any dust issues?
Thanks for the vid! Very informative. Also has anyone ever told you that you resemble Pedro Pascal?
I remember a lot of cameras had built-in memory enough to get you going straight out of the box.
Great video what would you reccomend tho this or fuji x100v?
That was a wonderful video presentation 😊
Great review, thank you! :)
Great review! Thanks!
Thanks Deb!
You nailed it mate!
Good video, I am a X100V owner, but I do think most of the people do sleep On Ricoh's cameras. Also I think Ricoh GR looks much better than any X100 series cameras.
Your mom’s ideal girlfriend analogy is great. Applies to my Sony E-v10 as well.
Thanks Luke, enjoyed your thoughts on this camera. I have the Sony RX100 V for travel but I want a larger sensor for better quality images. I think you have sold me on this camera for travel:)
Fantastic review👍🏾 I do alot of street photography and like you I dont like to be in peoples faces when doing it. I like to blend in and capture those 'honest' moments. If I ever get the chance and the cash, will definitely get it. 👍🏾
Thanks! I definitely cringed when I bought it... Spending $650 on a tiny camera was hard to swallow, but in the end, i'm glad I purchased it
excellent review, tnx
Thank you!
I have a x100v and the XT5 I just bought the RICOH GRIII and I dont think its boring at all, I bought the squarehood and it looks beautiful on there
Do you prefer Ricoh or the rx100?
Excellent, honest review - thanks
Thanks, Peter
This is a great review.
Excellent review
I have been using mine with a little pentax off camera flash with a
diffuser, in daylight situations. The leaf shutter syncs at any speed and gives a wonderful unique look to the images.
Nice honest review - I shoot with a GR3x and also have am em5.3 for video and backup when weather is real bad. Agree on all points - cheers - if another GR comes out and had a bit better video I think that might push me to upgrade - but aside from that I also am really happy with it after about 6 months of use :)
Agreed! It's a great camera. I picked up an Olympus e-m 1.2 for video and i've been really happy with it. Olympus is definitely underrated.
Great video 🙌 I’m thinking of buying Ricoh gr iii
Thanks! I'm sure you'll like it if you try it.
a tilt screen and a better weather-sealing solution would make the next iteration of the GR perfect.
Agreed, I could even forgive another camera with bad video if Ricoh would give us a tilt screen.
Hey man, i really liked the pics from my homeland. It's always nice to see those mountains and beaches in the eyes of foreigners, it gives you a new perspective and makes you appreciate it all more.
Personally, I love the GR and have been trying to grab one for some time now. But the prices have gone up ridiculously, even for the second hand ones, especially for the mark ii, my favourite one. I have seen it listed for even more than the mark iii.
Hey nice Video! May i know the camera that u used to record this video? 😂
I used an Olympus e-m1 mark ii
I agree with you, thank you for the honest review! But, there is one big issue and that is the biggest weakness of this camera: the battery life!!! That tiny battery is quite ridiculous. Youu should have mention it. Your review is still a good one, I subscribed to your channel.
Yes, valid point. The battery life certainly isn't the best, but I suppose that was a necessary compromise to keep the camera small. With my shooting style, I can typically make the battery last a few days, but I definitely feel your pain whenever I take it on vacation and have more than the usual amount of photos to take.