Sam, your camera journey has been MASSIVE and so fun to watch over the years. I love that you're still such an advocate for the GR series. It's amazing, and I still own and shoot my GRII because of your vids. What a great camera! Congrats on your family, too. You and I had baby boys around the same time. I have another coming in April. Best of luck to you in 2023, man.
Wow congrats on the second! Busy times ahead :D Thank you for the comment! Glad to hear you enjoyed the ride. All the best to you and your growing family too!
I have to admit, if it weren't for your videos about the ricoh GR, i never would've bought my GR3 which i absolutely love. I used to be a big digital camera hater, started with film and always shot film and hated how it felt to shoot digital (both the cameras and results) but somehow the lil GR managed to completely change my mind and it's an absolute joy to use for me and i love the results! it's become the perfect complement to my film shooting and i can avoid a lot more wasted film on stupid shots but still take the nice photos on film if i want to! also having it in the pocket anywhere and everywhere has been awesome! i dont even feel like it's with me but it always is. I totally understand the cult now thanks to you and i really enjoy your take on photography and really focusing on the photos and results and experience rather than hype trends like most other youtubers. love the content thanks :)
Never had the dust issue myself, and I dropped my GR3 into a glacier lake in 2021, it was under water for several seconds. Dried it after with battery out, battery door open and lens out. Still works fine now in the end of 2024 :)
The GR III Diary Edition looks really really nice. It has this 90s vibe, grayish brown tech gear from back then. Inly the black lens doesn't fit the look. Love that it is a real limited edition with only 2000 available. Ricoh just gets better and better over the years ;-) The GR III is still a classic.
I totally want to buy one of the Diary editions and have a cow engraved on it just so I can tell people with a straight face that I have the “Dairy Edition” 😂 Loving the new format idea. I think I speak for most of us when I say that we come here for you because we enjoy you as a person, not just the content.
Hello Sam my name is Ben. I have five Ricoh cameras. Four of those cameras are the older GR editions. I have had dust in some of my lenses and I have a way of getting rid of it easily! I am being 100% honest with this information and I am way too old to lie to anyone about things, especially about cameras. If you turn on a Ricoh camera and extend the lens barrel a little bit then remove the battery to keep the lens in that position. Then hold the camera tight in one hand and gently take the attached hose of a vacuum cleaner in the other hand and place it over the lens barrel. Turn on the vacuum cleaner or have someone else turn it on and suck out the dust from the lens. If the dust is very bad you will have to do this a few times. When your done place the battery back into the camera and turn it off then back on. Take a photo of a white surface at a higher aperture like f/8 or f/16 to see if the dust is all gone. If it is not do the procedure over again until it is all gone. I have done this procedure and it worked perfectly well for me! Trust me this works and does not damage the lens barrel at all!
I think we need to use our GR until it is basically not functional, at the end it is a tool and the great think about limited editions is that if you want you can put them in shelf or if your prefer the look use it even more. And as much as I love how the GR feels in my hand and the aesthetic of it, I love the results I get from it even more.
Samuel hi! Thank you for your honesty about the Ricoh GR iii... that shows in the way you express your opinions about the camera. I never owned a Ricoh GR and I am strongly thinking about getting one, but as some, I am waiting for the next one (Ricoh GR iv)... Of all the problems and different tastes that people seem to have with Ricoh GR iii or the changes that they want for the next model... to my humble opinion if I could pick one change (or problem addressed), that would be a solution of the dust problem. WHY THIS and not a bigger battery, or the return of the flash, or a flip screen or faster focusing or whatever else people want... Well, the whole point (as far as I can understand) of Ricoh GR is to be a pocketable camera and ready to shoot in an instant which the camera is very good as many agree... Battery problem, just get more batteries. Flash problem, get a flash. Flip screen, it would be great but no real problem, just do the work or after some time as many photographers do when they know their camera, they shoot whithout even checking the screen either on low or high angle... Others mention better focus but as far as I can understand IF you understand how to appropriately use focus, especially Snap focus, you are more than well... BUT if there is a dust problem (I honestly don't know how much of a problem it is), then it beats the purpose and the way you carry the camera, because since this is a snap shot camera, how better to carry it than have it on a pocket just as it is, no covers for the lense or extra little cases etc. and in less than 2-4 second, take it out and take a shot... If you are afraid to use it like that, bare in the pocket, because some dust might stay on it and then get in the sensor... then it beats the purpose it was built for, right? And as far as I can understand IT IS NOT EASY TO CLEAN THE SENSOR like on many other cameras because of the way the camera is built. So you probably have to send the camera to a Recoh center in order to clean the sensor. And for more than a few that means waitings for a couple of weeks... Anyway, I do hope that this is addressed at some point, but whatever the case, this looks like a great camera to have and shoot with... Take care...🙂
I actually like the Greige color and I don’t mind paying a little xtra for the customizations. You can buy Adidas and the special color way will cost more, some cars simply add gold badges and charge thousands more. I don’t wanna say everyone who complains about the price are not able to buy one but in tech that is often the case. Like food cultures are different so people shouldn’t yuk someone’s yum. Great video, appreciate the honesty
I owned a GR III for a while and absolutely loved it. I didn’t like the look of the camera though, and the Diary edition actually looks great to me and makes me interested in picking one up again! I have no doubt that Ricoh is working hard on newer models in the GR series, and while the GR III is still very popular around the world, releasing special editions before they are ready for the next big release is a great way to gain exposure and keep people engaged.
Color film is simply not worth the price anymore. I enjoy shooting B&W, which is fairly stable in price, so I bulk roll at home and shoot mostly Ilford. I also dev and scan at home. As far as I can tell, this is the absolute cheapest way to shoot film, and I enjoy the entire process. Highly recommended to those who want to continue to shoot film and not go bankrupt in the process.
@@sdhute You'll pick it up in no time. A few tips: Use Hewes negative reels from the start. They're expensive, but they're the best, and they'll last forever if you don't drop/bend them. (The only roll I ever ruined was due to mis-loading a non-Hewes reel.) Dark bags are great. Matin film retrievers are great to use, allowing you to save and reuse your 35mm cassettes for bulk loading (now or some day later). If you're developing color-neg film, grab a sous vide for easy temp control; this isn't necessary for B&W development, which is more forgiving.
@@sdhute Yessir, they do. I've never used the plastic reels, but I've heard that they're mostly good to use. If one ever fails, though, the lost shots just destroy you, lol, so I don't take the chance. The Hewes reels are just flawless. I've dev'd a few hundred rolls with them over the last few years and never had a single issue. Loading negatives onto them blindly in a dark bag becomes very easy very quickly, and it was very difficult with the cheap, no-brand stainless reels.
@@justinkingery2489 I will pick those up for sure I already have a tank those reels might fit in. Have you tried the cinestill mono developer that has the fixer included for bnw? I was going to give that a try
Dear Samuel I totally agree with you. It is amazing to think on a simple fact like updating old cameras for free and with such a seamless process. I was a Fujifilm x100 user until I discovered I was not taking pictures because of the size. This has changed since using ricoh gr iii and now even more with the ricoh gr iiix. Of course I am waiting for the ricoh gr iv and it will surely come sometime soon. thanks for sharing.!!
Side-by-side comparisons between both negative films and the Fuji's are much better IMO. The skin looks green in the Ricoh's. Still love my GRIIIx a lot, but will probably keep developing the pics in Lightroom.
GREAT TO SEE YOU HERE, SAM + GREAT EPISODE!!! Can't wait to check out the new Ricoh film simulation. (also I think that white Ricoh is so beautiful + pretty cool). Cheers :))
Had the GR 2 and dealt with the dust issue wasn't a biggie for me just more mindful of it in post. When I first got the GR3 had the dust issue but it wasn't a deal breaker since I really like the camera, however I do take issue with its build quality. It definitely doesn't feel as robust as the predecessor especially with the IBIS. With the sensor moving about when the camera is off can be a bit disconcerting and I strongly believe that's what lead to some AF issues later. I also accidently dropped it once and that was all she wrote. It was never the same even after 4 tries sending it to Precision Camera while under warranty and out of the 1 year warranty (pretty costly since they fubbed the screen during repair, IBIS was wonky, and reaching out to Ricoh was no help what's so ever). Regardless of this I bit the bullet and just purchased an entire new one and so far so good. There's definitely a different feel to when I compare the models. Now I'm just more mindful about how its stored to help mitigate sensor dust but should it occur I rather open the camera myself to take care of the dust. Defiantly would love to see a WS version since I life to shoot in all conditions, that would definitely serve me better. Still a GR user but definitely some love lost with the GR3
I like the new format and was curious about the new Film Simulation. It does not do much for me at first glance, but I will download the update and play with it. But it is definitely a good move by Ricoh to give it to all GRIII - users.
The 40% Price Increase is only relative to Japan as importing into countries like Japan with the Taxes and Custom Taxes is pretty expensive as well as shipping cost. Kodak Film in Japan has always been a struggling area as Fujifilm is so prevalent in the country. As for places like the United States and U.K where Kodak film is manufactured the increases will be normal to about a 10-17% raise. In the article that was posted, the sources are linked from Japan financial sources which show the raises in Yen and the recently economical issues in Japan has caused that increase to 40%
I’d love to own a Ricoh, but when it would be stretching my budget to buy one, and on top of that I hear people complain not only about dust, but loose dials, or even the camera failing outright, I just can’t justify the purchase. I think this is where some of the complaining about the special editions might come from, is people who really want to love the Ricoh GR but can’t justify it. And then, to those people, it seems like Ricoh is rereleasing a product with known issues to hold off on releasing something new that could potentially fix those issues. If anything though, I’m glad to hear you and most other people seem to have no problems and enjoy using your Ricoh.
Love the new show! Would love to hear your thoughts about other hype cameras (film and digital). You should have Ali from “One Month Two Cameras” as a guest too!
I like this new Diary edition, and am very glad to get the new film simulation in the firmware update. (I also like the original black edition). The GRIII is an awesome camera! Also loved your discussion about "snapshot" photography. Thank you!
Cool new format ! Thanks 👍👍 I have the green edition of the GRIII, only available in China, yes. Beautiful one ! And I love the leather case with two battery slots inside.
I treat my GRIII exactly like that: a snapshot camera. Any time I'm thinking of pulling out my iPhone to snap a quick photo or series of photos, I use my GRIII instead. But if I want to do some serious street photography for a few hours, I take my Nikon. I prefer having full frame. The GRIII for me is just for snapshots and fun and pocketability (I do keep it in my jeans pocket) but with the benefits of a sensor that's wayyyy bigger than the one in my iPhone.
Regarding the dust “issue” - I bought a 2013 GR in 2020 thanks to your content ✌️ it’s in my pockets a lot. I know of one macro image where I can see a dust spot. Otherwise I have never noticed anything. I generally use f11 so really thought I’d be having problems by now. 🍀
First of all, i like your new format! Your channel is my favourite for photography :) Im a GR Shooter but also love to shoot film on my old M6. I never used Kodak but the prices of film of course in an issue in the last time. My actual favs are: Ilford (various) Adox (various) Cinematic film( there are various Brands) I momently take only Black and White with film and am learning to develop them by myself to save a bit there. To have a Leica doesn't means that you are rich ;) I hope the film price keep under 10€ per roll! Greetz and keep doing your interesting stuff!
I like that Ricoh do film emulation more subtly than my Fujifilm cameras. Positive film is basically just slightly Saturated, Punchy, Cool and Red shifted. Whereas Negative film is basically just slightly Muted, Flat, Warm and green shifted. It's super nice to have the option to fall into those two aesthetic camps.
I like special edition cameras. It's nice to have the opportunity to get a special paint job on your favourite bit of kit. The diary edition is cute and interesting. I might get it.
Owned the GR3 for 2 years, it’s been underground for a lot of images, in abandoned places etc, never had a single spot of dust, I guess it’s how well you use and take care of you’re camera.
I'm glad you mentioned the Classic Negative being a tad too strong on Fujifilm, I totally agree, which is why I love you for introducing me to Cobalt Image whereby I can dial down the Amount (intensity) of Classic Neg on my cameras :) 75-80/100 is yummy!
Moved from fuji system to GR III and loving the simplicity. X100V is weather sealed and still reports of dust issues. One thing I appreciate about Ricoh is they are still updating a 4 year old camera. Can’t say the same about Fuji these days.
Oooh I really want to see that conversation with Bello! Good thing I'm a member! And, for the new GR Dairy Edition, I think that the champagne color scheme has one HUGE advantage: champagne coloring of cheap plastic consumer products from 20 years ago is a great look to have if you want people to act naturally and not be intimidated or concerned about the fact that you're pointing a camera in their direction. It has the 100% easy-going thrift store vibes. I don't have a GR but if there's a Diary edition GR IIIX in that color scheme for the same price as other versions, I might opt for the champagne positive vibes!
My real problem with GR is not the dust, but the lens stuck. Yes I experienced (dust issues) it, but like what you said, Samuel, I see it as a compromise for the lens design. I have 2 GR and one of them can't retract the lens after popping out. I send it to the RICOH authorized service center, here in Indonesia. And voila! My GR is now completely dead. I return it and got my GR in a fully stuck lens (and even stuck at the language menu). I've tried everything I can do to get my GR at least like the previous condition, but they denied (saying the part is now discontinued--And I really don't know how they're thinking because I just simply can't agree to receive my camera in even worse condition, I was already paid them too actually). I really love the GR, but the aftersales services like this made people I knew reconsidering more on having GR again. At least, for me, I wouldn't buy GR for several generations ahead.
Agree with you Sam. I don't like the orangy red in the Negative film either. In your comparison with Fuji at the end, I like the Fuji red better, and I'm not a Fuji camera owner.
I have a very old but high tech Chinon genesis 3 camera and I'd love to get it back on the road taking film again. I love it even if the servo motor is quite noisy, but it can take pictures in the dark with infrared. It's pretty clever but like you say film isn't cheap and then you have to get it developed. One of the big advantages of the Chinon is it can't take a picture unless it's in focus so that saves wasted film.
love this format! Im glad you are sharing your thoughts about the comments on the Ricoh announcement. When I first saw the IG post I was pretty excited about the camera and had positive thoughts. But once I went into the comments, I was pretty surprised at the amount of negativity. I'm new to the Ricoh GR community and it was definitely eye opening to say the least lol
Really great points about the Diary edition. When I first saw it, I'm like, "why?" but I realize that it's because the bulk of the camera world is made for a lot of us photographers that want black cameras, but that leaves out a large part of the world that would enjoy using this gear more if they resonated more with it. These special editions are camera maker's breaking out of Henry Ford's "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black." I like black cars, but am glad they make them in the breadth of colors that are available every season. (edit: btw…love the background you're using. Your lighting matches up well. Feels like there's a big, bright window to your left. Very pleasing! …and I keep expecting waitstaff to deliver an einspänner to you)
Great video. Negative film fits a lot what I shoot and I’m excited to update my firmware and give it a whirl. I also shoot Fuji and it’s really annoying that they reserve new simulations for new bodies. Thank you Ricoh for negative film! As for dust, I had the issue bad after shooting my GR III in a dust storm in Tucson, AZ. 😂 I took it apart, cleaned the sensor, and 15 minutes later it was clear as new. Not that hard folks.
I like the new negative film except that it makes reds orange. Ricoh says it was inspired by people like Stephen Shore, but reds are red and not orange in Shore's work. :) For this reason, not going to work for me.
Very nice „location“. High prices for film and the problem to get certain films at all has got me using digital alternatives. I really enjoyed using the film negative sim by fuji and the rawhides of canon 5d mk1. Great to see Ricoh supporting free firmwareupgrade in this regard. Keep up your amazing work, Samuel.
Hey Samuel. I loved to see the rain in the window behind you because it's a sunny weekend here around 24C and nothing reminds me that we are in the middle of the winter. :-) All three topics - the special edition, the film simulation, and the Kodak price is not really interesting to me - I moved to Ilford completely a few years ago when Kodak already did the same with the prices. About the dust - it really exists. And additionally to my first GRii (actually the first edition without WIFI), I know many people fighting with it on their sensors. I know that I killed my camera when used it extremely during bad weather conditions and it always was in my pocket. But some people I know used their cameras very gently and infrequently, but also got the dust on their sensors. I don't complain and don't move to another brand. Just found someone who got the real new GRii because of the hype Ricoh created around this camera and his friend persuaded him to buy it, and finally got that he uses his phone for the same snaps more often, so, I bought from him an almost new camera. BTW. his friend also sold his new as well GRii. This is the main issue - GR is not a camera for everyone. I don't agree with the statement that GR is a snapshot camera. Every camera can be a snapshot camera, even some huge DSLRs with a 600mm lens. It depends on the photographer.
Just downloaded the updated now and will be out shooting tomorrow. As a Ricoh GR fanboy I'm going after all the special editions, so will probably add this one to my collection too. I have the GRDigital 1 10th Anniversary Edition, the blue one, the GR3 Street, GR3x Urban and just recently got the GRIV Digital White Edition which is fantastic, f.1.9 and can shoot in 4:3 format both of which I'd like on a new GR ideally. I'm surprised they haven't done a Daido Moriyama signed edition GR yet. Very informative video thank you very much. Love the background by the way, think I spotted Bruce Gilden looking in!!
still rocking a GRII, never had a dust problem and been in pretty dusty places…Patiently waiting for the GRIV where I hope they re-include the legendary pop-up flash from the GRII (only reason I haven’t purchased the GRIII)
Nice video as usual Samuel. I am in the process of selling my NIkon Z6 and N lenses as all I find myself using lately are the GRs. I love these cameras. Super quality in your pocket.
New subscriber. Thanks to the RUclips algorithm for bringing me here. Love your content. Was wondering when the next "GR Project" episode is coming? Thanks for all the content!
Excelente vídeo, muy interesante la nueva propuesta para tus próximos vídeos. Y muchas gracias por los subtítulos en español. Un cordial saludo desde Mar del Plata, Argentina.
I loved the show! Can’t wait to see what else you put out. I hope more film simulations come out. I personally like the Ricoh simulations over the Fuji. The Ricoh team is the best too!
could never warm up to the Ricoh cameras, but I do enjoy the occasional use of the Fuji film simulations. Usually try for normal/natural look with color images; but B/W images with the Fuji simulations are quick, easy and fun. Still use BW film as it is easily available in Southern Calif and process myself. Scan with lightbox and hi-res digital camera tethered to desk computer.
I enjoyed this compilation of topics thoroughly. I immediately went and downloaded the firmware - it's amazing when any company adds features to a camera years after it was released, and totally worthy of praise. It's the mark of a company that cares about the people using their gear. I'd argue Fujifilm has gotten stingier with these updates in the past few years, witholding simulations on older cameras even when they have the same sensor and processor as a newer model. Now I just wish I could apply these Ricoh simulations in Capture One after the fact so I don't have to develop the RAW in-camera. I keep hoping that will be announced one of these days. :) Also, the F100 is a fantastic film camera. I love being able to share lenses with my Df. It's so fast and reliable - I like to call it a "digital film camera". It's pretty quiet, too, lacking the characteristic mirror slap that's been carefully attenuated.
The actual test reminds me of the user settings of GRD2： Posi like Contrast +1/Sharpness 0/Saturation +1 Nega like Contrast -1 Sharpness 0/Saturation -1 It happened to be the two user settings I used most in those years.
My GRiii has stopped working, won't even turn on, I may take it somewhere to get fixed but I have to say, I'm kind of digging the new Diary edition and am considering getting it.
I loved my griii when i had it, i actually bought it because of you, it was super fun and stealth to shoot with but! Unfortunately i had to sell it cuz i couldn't get over the fact that the wheel dial got messed up on mine 3 times.... 3 TIMES!!! 😫😫😫 If there's anything i would ask for them to fix is that.
Wait wait wait... You are telling people they should simply ignore something they can troll about on the INTERNET??? Absurd!!! If people can troll, they WILL troll!! Lol... Great video! Cheers mate.
The Dairy Edition should be a white chocolate bar sold at the Ricoh stores. I like the editions, though they should take ideas as well. I would pay extra to customize aspects of the GRs here in Canada. Wraps, handles, hotshoe. I'm jealous of what they have in Japan.
Definitelly nice informative video 🙋 Nowadays i´m trying to somehow re-ignite my photography passion and GRIII looks very interesting. I have an old D7000 for i think 7-8 years and shooting is not that pleasant experience as it was and should be, with this bulky beast with its output quality. But big APS-C in such a small body, with decent picture quality, i think i missed something few years ago. GR III is now officially on my to-consider list, besides used X100F. But this new film simulation you are mentioning in video and level of support from ricoh, looks like i have my personal winner.
I like this new format very much, and the "new studio" is priceless. You had me fooled until the moment you revealed your home setup! A couple quick thoughts based on subjects you touched in this first episode of The Samuel Street Life Show... - I have been coveting the Ricoh GRIII since the start of the pandemic. The extensive online reports of the GR's dust issues have kept me away for the time being. I've decided to wait for a GRIV 'dust-proof edition'. I wish I had some insight at this moment as to Ricoh's plan for the update, but I figure we're due for an update ... right? - I love your Nikon F100! It will always look nice on a display case even if the rising film prices keep you away from actually using it. Late last year I acquired a Pentax MX film camera after feeling the urge to dive back into film photography as a side pursuit. I've yet to even load a roll of film inside it. Will I ever? Not at €19.99 per roll of Kodak Gold (about $30 Canadian). - I've gone ahead and tagged a few of my Instagram posts with your new hashtag. You better get on it because it looks like there's a deluge of community-generated images coming your way! 😁 Cheers!
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Sam, your camera journey has been MASSIVE and so fun to watch over the years. I love that you're still such an advocate for the GR series. It's amazing, and I still own and shoot my GRII because of your vids. What a great camera! Congrats on your family, too. You and I had baby boys around the same time. I have another coming in April. Best of luck to you in 2023, man.
Wow congrats on the second! Busy times ahead :D Thank you for the comment! Glad to hear you enjoyed the ride. All the best to you and your growing family too!
I think the same, and now that a GRIV might be around soon I am really getting back into it 😅
I have to admit, if it weren't for your videos about the ricoh GR, i never would've bought my GR3 which i absolutely love. I used to be a big digital camera hater, started with film and always shot film and hated how it felt to shoot digital (both the cameras and results) but somehow the lil GR managed to completely change my mind and it's an absolute joy to use for me and i love the results! it's become the perfect complement to my film shooting and i can avoid a lot more wasted film on stupid shots but still take the nice photos on film if i want to! also having it in the pocket anywhere and everywhere has been awesome! i dont even feel like it's with me but it always is.
I totally understand the cult now thanks to you and i really enjoy your take on photography and really focusing on the photos and results and experience rather than hype trends like most other youtubers. love the content thanks :)
Never had the dust issue myself, and I dropped my GR3 into a glacier lake in 2021, it was under water for several seconds. Dried it after with battery out, battery door open and lens out. Still works fine now in the end of 2024 :)
The GR III Diary Edition looks really really nice. It has this 90s vibe, grayish brown tech gear from back then. Inly the black lens doesn't fit the look. Love that it is a real limited edition with only 2000 available. Ricoh just gets better and better over the years ;-) The GR III is still a classic.
I totally want to buy one of the Diary editions and have a cow engraved on it just so I can tell people with a straight face that I have the “Dairy Edition” 😂
Loving the new format idea. I think I speak for most of us when I say that we come here for you because we enjoy you as a person, not just the content.
Hello Sam my name is Ben. I have five Ricoh cameras. Four of those cameras are the older GR editions. I have had dust in some of my lenses and I have a way of getting rid of it easily! I am being 100% honest with this information and I am way too old to lie to anyone about things, especially about cameras. If you turn on a Ricoh camera and extend the lens barrel a little bit then remove the battery to keep the lens in that position. Then hold the camera tight in one hand and gently take the attached hose of a vacuum cleaner in the other hand and place it over the lens barrel. Turn on the vacuum cleaner or have someone else turn it on and suck out the dust from the lens. If the dust is very bad you will have to do this a few times. When your done place the battery back into the camera and turn it off then back on. Take a photo of a white surface at a higher aperture like f/8 or f/16 to see if the dust is all gone. If it is not do the procedure over again until it is all gone. I have done this procedure and it worked perfectly well for me! Trust me this works and does not damage the lens barrel at all!
I think we need to use our GR until it is basically not functional, at the end it is a tool and the great think about limited editions is that if you want you can put them in shelf or if your prefer the look use it even more.
And as much as I love how the GR feels in my hand and the aesthetic of it, I love the results I get from it even more.
Love the train station shot at 18:05 with the child walking from darkness behind towards the light ahead, very introspective!
Samuel hi! Thank you for your honesty about the Ricoh GR iii... that shows in the way you express your opinions about the camera.
I never owned a Ricoh GR and I am strongly thinking about getting one, but as some, I am waiting for the next one (Ricoh GR iv)...
Of all the problems and different tastes that people seem to have with Ricoh GR iii or the changes that they want for the next model... to my humble opinion if I could pick one change (or problem addressed), that would be a solution of the dust problem.
WHY THIS and not a bigger battery, or the return of the flash, or a flip screen or faster focusing or whatever else people want...
Well, the whole point (as far as I can understand) of Ricoh GR is to be a pocketable camera and ready to shoot in an instant which the camera is very good as many agree...
Battery problem, just get more batteries.
Flash problem, get a flash.
Flip screen, it would be great but no real problem, just do the work or after some time as many photographers do when they know their camera, they shoot whithout even checking the screen either on low or high angle...
Others mention better focus but as far as I can understand IF you understand how to appropriately use focus, especially Snap focus, you are more than well...
BUT if there is a dust problem (I honestly don't know how much of a problem it is), then it beats the purpose and the way you carry the camera, because since this is a snap shot camera, how better to carry it than have it on a pocket just as it is, no covers for the lense or extra little cases etc. and in less than 2-4 second, take it out and take a shot... If you are afraid to use it like that, bare in the pocket, because some dust might stay on it and then get in the sensor... then it beats the purpose it was built for, right? And as far as I can understand IT IS NOT EASY TO CLEAN THE SENSOR like on many other cameras because of the way the camera is built. So you probably have to send the camera to a Recoh center in order to clean the sensor. And for more than a few that means waitings for a couple of weeks...
Anyway, I do hope that this is addressed at some point, but whatever the case, this looks like a great camera to have and shoot with...
Take care...🙂
i just ordered the Diary Edition and i hope it will come soon. imo, it's the most beautiful one of all the GRs, however, they all are cute.
I actually like the Greige color and I don’t mind paying a little xtra for the customizations. You can buy Adidas and the special color way will cost more, some cars simply add gold badges and charge thousands more. I don’t wanna say everyone who complains about the price are not able to buy one but in tech that is often the case. Like food cultures are different so people shouldn’t yuk someone’s yum.
Great video, appreciate the honesty
I owned a GR III for a while and absolutely loved it. I didn’t like the look of the camera though, and the Diary edition actually looks great to me and makes me interested in picking one up again!
I have no doubt that Ricoh is working hard on newer models in the GR series, and while the GR III is still very popular around the world, releasing special editions before they are ready for the next big release is a great way to gain exposure and keep people engaged.
Hello. I am a Japanese who like cameras. I enjoy your videos and helping me practice my English at the same time.
Please keep up the fun videos！
Color film is simply not worth the price anymore. I enjoy shooting B&W, which is fairly stable in price, so I bulk roll at home and shoot mostly Ilford. I also dev and scan at home. As far as I can tell, this is the absolute cheapest way to shoot film, and I enjoy the entire process. Highly recommended to those who want to continue to shoot film and not go bankrupt in the process.
Going to start developing too at home fingers crossed
@@sdhute You'll pick it up in no time. A few tips: Use Hewes negative reels from the start. They're expensive, but they're the best, and they'll last forever if you don't drop/bend them. (The only roll I ever ruined was due to mis-loading a non-Hewes reel.) Dark bags are great. Matin film retrievers are great to use, allowing you to save and reuse your 35mm cassettes for bulk loading (now or some day later). If you're developing color-neg film, grab a sous vide for easy temp control; this isn't necessary for B&W development, which is more forgiving.
@@justinkingery2489 do those hewes reels go into a tank similar to a Paterson ?
@@sdhute Yessir, they do. I've never used the plastic reels, but I've heard that they're mostly good to use. If one ever fails, though, the lost shots just destroy you, lol, so I don't take the chance. The Hewes reels are just flawless. I've dev'd a few hundred rolls with them over the last few years and never had a single issue. Loading negatives onto them blindly in a dark bag becomes very easy very quickly, and it was very difficult with the cheap, no-brand stainless reels.
@@justinkingery2489 I will pick those up for sure I already have a tank those reels might fit in. Have you tried the cinestill mono developer that has the fixer included for bnw? I was going to give that a try
Love my GRIII. I had the dust issue. Sent it in twice since I bought it. I wish it wouldn’t happen, but I can live with it.
Love this new ‘show’ format and first episode - excited for more, kudos!
Dear Samuel I totally agree with you. It is amazing to think on a simple fact like updating old cameras for free and with such a seamless process. I was a Fujifilm x100 user until I discovered I was not taking pictures because of the size. This has changed since using ricoh gr iii and now even more with the ricoh gr iiix. Of course I am waiting for the ricoh gr iv and it will surely come sometime soon. thanks for sharing.!!
Samuel, I canceled my nexflix subscription because of you 😛 I rather watch you on RUclips. Great videos! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Side-by-side comparisons between both negative films and the Fuji's are much better IMO. The skin looks green in the Ricoh's. Still love my GRIIIx a lot, but will probably keep developing the pics in Lightroom.
GREAT TO SEE YOU HERE, SAM + GREAT EPISODE!!! Can't wait to check out the new Ricoh film simulation. (also I think that white Ricoh is so beautiful + pretty cool). Cheers :))
Had the GR 2 and dealt with the dust issue wasn't a biggie for me just more mindful of it in post. When I first got the GR3 had the dust issue but it wasn't a deal breaker since I really like the camera, however I do take issue with its build quality. It definitely doesn't feel as robust as the predecessor especially with the IBIS. With the sensor moving about when the camera is off can be a bit disconcerting and I strongly believe that's what lead to some AF issues later. I also accidently dropped it once and that was all she wrote. It was never the same even after 4 tries sending it to Precision Camera while under warranty and out of the 1 year warranty (pretty costly since they fubbed the screen during repair, IBIS was wonky, and reaching out to Ricoh was no help what's so ever). Regardless of this I bit the bullet and just purchased an entire new one and so far so good. There's definitely a different feel to when I compare the models. Now I'm just more mindful about how its stored to help mitigate sensor dust but should it occur I rather open the camera myself to take care of the dust. Defiantly would love to see a WS version since I life to shoot in all conditions, that would definitely serve me better. Still a GR user but definitely some love lost with the GR3
I like the new format and was curious about the new Film Simulation. It does not do much for me at first glance, but I will download the update and play with it. But it is definitely a good move by Ricoh to give it to all GRIII - users.
I love how Ricoh give updates to their users. Still rocking my GR3, love it!
The 40% Price Increase is only relative to Japan as importing into countries like Japan with the Taxes and Custom Taxes is pretty expensive as well as shipping cost. Kodak Film in Japan has always been a struggling area as Fujifilm is so prevalent in the country. As for places like the United States and U.K where Kodak film is manufactured the increases will be normal to about a 10-17% raise. In the article that was posted, the sources are linked from Japan financial sources which show the raises in Yen and the recently economical issues in Japan has caused that increase to 40%
I’d love to own a Ricoh, but when it would be stretching my budget to buy one, and on top of that I hear people complain not only about dust, but loose dials, or even the camera failing outright, I just can’t justify the purchase. I think this is where some of the complaining about the special editions might come from, is people who really want to love the Ricoh GR but can’t justify it. And then, to those people, it seems like Ricoh is rereleasing a product with known issues to hold off on releasing something new that could potentially fix those issues. If anything though, I’m glad to hear you and most other people seem to have no problems and enjoy using your Ricoh.
This is my favorite show on the internet ❤
Haha chill! I just started😂 Now I need to promise what I preach.
Thanks Samuel, enjoyed the new format and looking forward to more in this series!
Dude! I literally spit my coffee out when I saw Bruce Gilden lurking at the window!!😂😂 Well done!
Love the new show! Would love to hear your thoughts about other hype cameras (film and digital). You should have Ali from “One Month Two Cameras” as a guest too!
Really great background !!!! ❤❤
I like this new Diary edition, and am very glad to get the new film simulation in the firmware update. (I also like the original black edition). The GRIII is an awesome camera! Also loved your discussion about "snapshot" photography. Thank you!
That picture @18:03 is fantastic, also hilarious how you leveled up the work in progress room :D Keep it up!
Well said… Nicely presented… More of this would be very welcome👍👍!
Nice show-great screen presence. Thx!
Cool new format ! Thanks 👍👍
I have the green edition of the GRIII, only available in China, yes. Beautiful one ! And I love the leather case with two battery slots inside.
I’m looking forward to getting out tomorrow and playing with the new film sim
I treat my GRIII exactly like that: a snapshot camera. Any time I'm thinking of pulling out my iPhone to snap a quick photo or series of photos, I use my GRIII instead. But if I want to do some serious street photography for a few hours, I take my Nikon. I prefer having full frame.
The GRIII for me is just for snapshots and fun and pocketability (I do keep it in my jeans pocket) but with the benefits of a sensor that's wayyyy bigger than the one in my iPhone.
I like this new format. Please do much more. 😊
Really enjoyed this format! 👏👏👏
Regarding the dust “issue” - I bought a 2013 GR in 2020 thanks to your content ✌️ it’s in my pockets a lot. I know of one macro image where I can see a dust spot. Otherwise I have never noticed anything. I generally use f11 so really thought I’d be having problems by now. 🍀
First of all, i like your new format! Your channel is my favourite for photography :)
Im a GR Shooter but also love to shoot film on my old M6. I never used Kodak but the prices of film of course in an issue in the last time.
My actual favs are:
Ilford (various)
Adox (various)
Cinematic film( there are various Brands)
I momently take only Black and White with film and am learning to develop them by myself to save a bit there. To have a Leica doesn't means that you are rich ;)
I hope the film price keep under 10€ per roll!
Greetz and keep doing your interesting stuff!
Enjoyed the new format! Would love to see more.
I really like the added stronger contrasty colors, a bit sharper also. Thanks Sammy.......🤜🤛
I like that Ricoh do film emulation more subtly than my Fujifilm cameras.
Positive film is basically just slightly Saturated, Punchy, Cool and Red shifted. Whereas Negative film is basically just slightly Muted, Flat, Warm and green shifted.
It's super nice to have the option to fall into those two aesthetic camps.
I like special edition cameras. It's nice to have the opportunity to get a special paint job on your favourite bit of kit. The diary edition is cute and interesting. I might get it.
Owned the GR3 for 2 years, it’s been underground for a lot of images, in abandoned places etc, never had a single spot of dust, I guess it’s how well you use and take care of you’re camera.
Love it man !! Just the intro with bruce Gilden's face that was gold :)
I'm glad you mentioned the Classic Negative being a tad too strong on Fujifilm, I totally agree, which is why I love you for introducing me to Cobalt Image whereby I can dial down the Amount (intensity) of Classic Neg on my cameras :) 75-80/100 is yummy!
Moved from fuji system to GR III and loving the simplicity. X100V is weather sealed and still reports of dust issues. One thing I appreciate about Ricoh is they are still updating a 4 year old camera. Can’t say the same about Fuji these days.
Updating or just using up old stack in a new body?
Oooh I really want to see that conversation with Bello! Good thing I'm a member! And, for the new GR Dairy Edition, I think that the champagne color scheme has one HUGE advantage: champagne coloring of cheap plastic consumer products from 20 years ago is a great look to have if you want people to act naturally and not be intimidated or concerned about the fact that you're pointing a camera in their direction. It has the 100% easy-going thrift store vibes. I don't have a GR but if there's a Diary edition GR IIIX in that color scheme for the same price as other versions, I might opt for the champagne positive vibes!
really love the cut to green screen!! (and of course the new format too)
My real problem with GR is not the dust, but the lens stuck. Yes I experienced (dust issues) it, but like what you said, Samuel, I see it as a compromise for the lens design. I have 2 GR and one of them can't retract the lens after popping out. I send it to the RICOH authorized service center, here in Indonesia. And voila! My GR is now completely dead. I return it and got my GR in a fully stuck lens (and even stuck at the language menu). I've tried everything I can do to get my GR at least like the previous condition, but they denied (saying the part is now discontinued--And I really don't know how they're thinking because I just simply can't agree to receive my camera in even worse condition, I was already paid them too actually). I really love the GR, but the aftersales services like this made people I knew reconsidering more on having GR again. At least, for me, I wouldn't buy GR for several generations ahead.
Love the new show format 🙌🏼
Agree with you Sam. I don't like the orangy red in the Negative film either. In your comparison with Fuji at the end, I like the Fuji red better, and I'm not a Fuji camera owner.
Great images in the negative sample section, love the eu flag one. Your new cafe looks great too 😉
Complimenti per il nuovo formato, sempre interessanti i tuoi video. Gut Licht 📸📸
Great Show, great idea👍 with the
Gr lll, I only shoot B/W it always brings home the bacon.
Thanks! And yes😂 B&W on the GR always feels right👍
I have a very old but high tech Chinon genesis 3 camera and I'd love to get it back on the road taking film again. I love it even if the servo motor is quite noisy, but it can take pictures in the dark with infrared. It's pretty clever but like you say film isn't cheap and then you have to get it developed. One of the big advantages of the Chinon is it can't take a picture unless it's in focus so that saves wasted film.
love this format! Im glad you are sharing your thoughts about the comments on the Ricoh announcement. When I first saw the IG post I was pretty excited about the camera and had positive thoughts. But once I went into the comments, I was pretty surprised at the amount of negativity. I'm new to the Ricoh GR community and it was definitely eye opening to say the least lol
Really great points about the Diary edition. When I first saw it, I'm like, "why?" but I realize that it's because the bulk of the camera world is made for a lot of us photographers that want black cameras, but that leaves out a large part of the world that would enjoy using this gear more if they resonated more with it. These special editions are camera maker's breaking out of Henry Ford's "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black."
I like black cars, but am glad they make them in the breadth of colors that are available every season.
(edit: btw…love the background you're using. Your lighting matches up well. Feels like there's a big, bright window to your left. Very pleasing! …and I keep expecting waitstaff to deliver an einspänner to you)
Love the format Sam, and looking forward to seeing you and Bello shoot the breeze in the community area.
I'm loving this new format!
Great video. Negative film fits a lot what I shoot and I’m excited to update my firmware and give it a whirl. I also shoot Fuji and it’s really annoying that they reserve new simulations for new bodies. Thank you Ricoh for negative film!
As for dust, I had the issue bad after shooting my GR III in a dust storm in Tucson, AZ. 😂 I took it apart, cleaned the sensor, and 15 minutes later it was clear as new. Not that hard folks.
I like the new negative film except that it makes reds orange. Ricoh says it was inspired by people like Stephen Shore, but reds are red and not orange in Shore's work. :) For this reason, not going to work for me.
i love this diary edition finish, it reminds me of gr ii special edition which i had - fantastic metal look
Very nice „location“. High prices for film and the problem to get certain films at all has got me using digital alternatives. I really enjoyed using the film negative sim by fuji and the rawhides of canon 5d mk1. Great to see Ricoh supporting free firmwareupgrade in this regard. Keep up your amazing work, Samuel.
Love this format! Looking forward to more thanks!
Hey Samuel. I loved to see the rain in the window behind you because it's a sunny weekend here around 24C and nothing reminds me that we are in the middle of the winter. :-) All three topics - the special edition, the film simulation, and the Kodak price is not really interesting to me - I moved to Ilford completely a few years ago when Kodak already did the same with the prices. About the dust - it really exists. And additionally to my first GRii (actually the first edition without WIFI), I know many people fighting with it on their sensors. I know that I killed my camera when used it extremely during bad weather conditions and it always was in my pocket. But some people I know used their cameras very gently and infrequently, but also got the dust on their sensors. I don't complain and don't move to another brand. Just found someone who got the real new GRii because of the hype Ricoh created around this camera and his friend persuaded him to buy it, and finally got that he uses his phone for the same snaps more often, so, I bought from him an almost new camera. BTW. his friend also sold his new as well GRii. This is the main issue - GR is not a camera for everyone. I don't agree with the statement that GR is a snapshot camera. Every camera can be a snapshot camera, even some huge DSLRs with a 600mm lens. It depends on the photographer.
Just downloaded the updated now and will be out shooting tomorrow. As a Ricoh GR fanboy I'm going after all the special editions, so will probably add this one to my collection too.
I have the GRDigital 1 10th Anniversary Edition, the blue one, the GR3 Street, GR3x Urban and just recently got the GRIV Digital White Edition which is fantastic, f.1.9 and can shoot in 4:3 format both of which I'd like on a new GR ideally.
I'm surprised they haven't done a Daido Moriyama signed edition GR yet. Very informative video thank you very much.
Love the background by the way, think I spotted Bruce Gilden looking in!!
Thank you for thoughtful comparison and breakdown. Still my fav youtuber -- always entertaining and informative
Great format, go on💥! Interesting background👍!
Love the format - keep up the great work!
still rocking a GRII, never had a dust problem and been in pretty dusty places…Patiently waiting for the GRIV where I hope they re-include the legendary pop-up flash from the GRII (only reason I haven’t purchased the GRIII)
Nice video as usual Samuel. I am in the process of selling my NIkon Z6 and N lenses as all I find myself using lately are the GRs. I love these cameras. Super quality in your pocket.
Awesome new series Sam. Also really enjoyed the Gilden cameo lmao
I like the new Samuel Show! 🥰
This new special edition gets a 👍 from me.
get a lens protection from JJC its like a filter stick on the top of the lens. never had dust problem
I couldn't agree with you more. Great minds think alike. =P
I'm liking the new format as well.
great format, I love this. Maybe you could invite some of the people who crossed the window outside to have a talk in the show with you 😂
New subscriber. Thanks to the RUclips algorithm for bringing me here. Love your content. Was wondering when the next "GR Project" episode is coming? Thanks for all the content!
Excelente vídeo, muy interesante la nueva propuesta para tus próximos vídeos. Y muchas gracias por los subtítulos en español. Un cordial saludo desde Mar del Plata, Argentina.
I loved the show! Can’t wait to see what else you put out. I hope more film simulations come out. I personally like the Ricoh simulations over the Fuji. The Ricoh team is the best too!
I like this format. more please
Dude, your stuff is great, don't sweat it.
Awesome new segment!
could never warm up to the Ricoh cameras, but I do enjoy the occasional use of the Fuji film simulations. Usually try for normal/natural look with color images; but B/W images with the Fuji simulations are quick, easy and fun. Still use BW film as it is easily available in Southern Calif and process myself. Scan with lightbox and hi-res digital camera tethered to desk computer.
I enjoyed this compilation of topics thoroughly. I immediately went and downloaded the firmware - it's amazing when any company adds features to a camera years after it was released, and totally worthy of praise. It's the mark of a company that cares about the people using their gear. I'd argue Fujifilm has gotten stingier with these updates in the past few years, witholding simulations on older cameras even when they have the same sensor and processor as a newer model. Now I just wish I could apply these Ricoh simulations in Capture One after the fact so I don't have to develop the RAW in-camera. I keep hoping that will be announced one of these days. :)
Also, the F100 is a fantastic film camera. I love being able to share lenses with my Df. It's so fast and reliable - I like to call it a "digital film camera". It's pretty quiet, too, lacking the characteristic mirror slap that's been carefully attenuated.
What I would like to see is an interchangeable lens version. The concept Fuji film executed with success in the 100V and Xe4 lines.
They tried and sadly was too far ahead of their time with the GXR
Nice the negative film simulation. Not going to stop shoot film. Kodak will probably not be in my cameras if the price goes up a lot.
The actual test reminds me of the user settings of GRD2：
Posi like Contrast +1/Sharpness 0/Saturation +1
Nega like Contrast -1 Sharpness 0/Saturation -1
It happened to be the two user settings I used most in those years.
My GRiii has stopped working, won't even turn on, I may take it somewhere to get fixed but I have to say, I'm kind of digging the new Diary edition and am considering getting it.
Reminds me a little of the Xf10 in Champagne Gold 4:27
Any updates on the next version of the Gr ?
Great channel. Thank you
I loved my griii when i had it, i actually bought it because of you, it was super fun and stealth to shoot with but! Unfortunately i had to sell it cuz i couldn't get over the fact that the wheel dial got messed up on mine 3 times.... 3 TIMES!!! 😫😫😫 If there's anything i would ask for them to fix is that.
Ooh perfect right when I'm planning to sell my gear to get a Ricoh
The standard setting for Positive Film ist not 0 for most sliders, IIRC. Don't know about Negative yet.
yes, we want more of this
Wait wait wait... You are telling people they should simply ignore something they can troll about on the INTERNET??? Absurd!!! If people can troll, they WILL troll!! Lol... Great video! Cheers mate.
The Dairy Edition should be a white chocolate bar sold at the Ricoh stores.
I like the editions, though they should take ideas as well.
I would pay extra to customize aspects of the GRs here in Canada. Wraps, handles, hotshoe. I'm jealous of what they have in Japan.
Definitelly nice informative video 🙋
Nowadays i´m trying to somehow re-ignite my photography passion and GRIII looks very interesting. I have an old D7000 for i think 7-8 years and shooting is not that pleasant experience as it was and should be, with this bulky beast with its output quality.
But big APS-C in such a small body, with decent picture quality, i think i missed something few years ago. GR III is now officially on my to-consider list, besides used X100F. But this new film simulation you are mentioning in video and level of support from ricoh, looks like i have my personal winner.
I like this new format very much, and the "new studio" is priceless. You had me fooled until the moment you revealed your home setup!
A couple quick thoughts based on subjects you touched in this first episode of The Samuel Street Life Show...
- I have been coveting the Ricoh GRIII since the start of the pandemic. The extensive online reports of the GR's dust issues have kept me away for the time being. I've decided to wait for a GRIV 'dust-proof edition'. I wish I had some insight at this moment as to Ricoh's plan for the update, but I figure we're due for an update ... right?
- I love your Nikon F100! It will always look nice on a display case even if the rising film prices keep you away from actually using it. Late last year I acquired a Pentax MX film camera after feeling the urge to dive back into film photography as a side pursuit. I've yet to even load a roll of film inside it. Will I ever? Not at €19.99 per roll of Kodak Gold (about $30 Canadian).
- I've gone ahead and tagged a few of my Instagram posts with your new hashtag. You better get on it because it looks like there's a deluge of community-generated images coming your way! 😁
Cheers!