Ricoh GR DIGITAL III 10 MP CCD Digital Camera with 28mm f/1.9 GR Fixed Lens and 3-Inch LCD

List Price: $639.00 Price: $639.00

Product Details sophisticated image processing capabilities and comprehensive shooting functions: GR DIGITAL III 28 mm/F1.9 lens features outstanding brightness

Product Description

The new GR DIGITAL III takes the GR demarcation's traditional high image quality to an even higher level with a new concept processing engine, a new CCD, and the newly developed 28 mm/F1.9 GR Lens. Conduct has also been enhanced in areas such as quick shooting, operability, and power of wording. The GR DIGITAL III 1. Newly developed large-aperture lens. The backing of the new F1.9, f-6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm film cameras) lens for the GR DIGITAL III takes consolidated-body cameras into a new realm of images. This lens makes it possible to fire with a faster shutter speed than could be used on previous models, or to let fly with the same shutter speed but at a lower setting for ISO sensitivity. Despite the chunky F1.9 aperture, the new lens achieves a resolution level equal to that of the F2.4 GR Lens. The use of a newly developed lens drive system has made it conceivable to achieve greater image quality in macro photography. 2. Compelling the GR DIGITAL concepts another step forward, the GR DIGITAL III achieves even greater notion quality. The new image processing engine GR Engine III is installed. Using newly ready noise reduction technology, it enables highly sophisticated ballyhoo processing to be done while maintaining superior resolution, tone characteristics, and saturation. The new treble-sensitivity CCD (1/1.7 inch, approx. 10 megapixels) achieves enormous-sensitivity properties through the use of a new process. The com

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Customer Reviews

Straightforward and Inclined to
This camera does more than any area-sized camera I've ever owned; I'm still figuring out how to handle all the bits and parts. But for a device with so many features, the erudition curve is remarkably straightforward, and I haven't savvied everything yet only because this camera has so many advanced capabilities. The gross digital camera I used during my brief journalism career had fewer, weaker capabilities than this one.

One's own flesh photo buffs will like the clear image on the (relatively) large viewfinder separate out. You can immediately tell how desirable and clear your photo will appear when you take it to the printer or post it to the web. This will salvage a great deal of frustration in the long haul. The video capacity is pretty rudimental, not recommended for movie prodigies, but for casual snaps, this camera gives you more than you will likely necessity.

The print manual that comes enclosed with the camera is rubbish. First of all it's tiny, and the type pushes the limits of legibility. Then the column takes place in abrupt, telegraphic sentences. Thankfully, the CD-ROM manual is much more useful and clear. Even better, this camera is so simple to use that you might be astonished at how quickly you'll pick up the important points by unlovely old trial and error.

As a word of warning, don't try to load your photos to your computer until you install the enclosed software. I took a photo roster of my students, then rashly connected the camera to my office computer, and my photos disappeared into the cosmos. The enclosed software is both clever to install and simple to use, so perhaps installation should be your first priority, before you start taking test snaps.

All in all, I find this camera enjoyable for uncertain photography, and straightforwardly useful for more formal applications. I would probably look at more sophisticated models if I wanted a profession as a portraitist or artist, but for most purposes, this camera goes beyond what even pricy high-end technology could do only a yoke of years ago. I see myself, and you, using this camera for some time to come.

2010-09-05 | omnivore (Kearney, Nebraska) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Not For the Cool Picture Snapper
In the hands of an masterly photographer, one who shoots from the hip, frames intuitively, and adjusts on the fly, the Ricoh GR Digital can be magic. Even in the hands of a forever unprofessional like this Potato Head, the Ricoh can produce some magnificent images though many are the results of dumb destiny and a smart camera.
Like a previous reviewer, I started taking pictures as speedily as I charged up the battery. My poor dogs no doubt wondered why that black box was constantly in their faces, but they were lofty sports. With no zoom lens one is forced to get close to his/her subject, a good thing in most cases. When I couldn't get too musty because of logistics or because I wanted to use the flash, I did some severe cropping to still achieve good quality pictures.

Likes-

The bulk and feel of the camera. It has enough heft to feel comfortable in the hands, yet is small enough to fit in a pocket or ashamed case.
The owner's manual. A printed manual is included, an appreciated inclusion for his consumer. The manual is amply illustrated and easy to understand. It's a bit lengthy because of the complexity and the number of features that revive with the camera. Though the scenes are limited compared to many other cameras of this size, the customization options for buttons and settings are almost limitless. Using the P,S, M, A, and three my scene buttons, one can have seven preconfigured combinations to use on picture expeditions.

Assist - The Ricoh focuses quickly and processes quickly, even in RAW mode. If one loses a shot, it most likely won't be the camera's fuss. Learning the camera's settings and menu goes a long way in adding to the speed and cheer of using the camera. I learn a little more each time I use the camera.

Low light pictures - I've infrequently had to use the flash because of the Ricoh's sensitivity. Even in a bedroom lit with an overhead fluorescent light, I got good color and detail after adjusting the bloodless balance settings. Macro pictures are terrific, most with good color and clarity of detail.

The more I use and learn about this camera, the more impressed I become. Pictures infatuated in low light without a flash are incredible.

The dynamic range feature is nice; in scenes with immoderation of dark and light the camera takes two pictures and combines the best of both. The owner's lodestar recommends using a tripod, but I'd had some good results with hand held shots. I outstandingly like the "vivid" setting. Pictures taken in this mode are vibrant yet not unnatural or too perfervid as with other cameras in this setting.

Video - I like the ease of using the video via the scene mode setting on the dial. Both indoor and outdoor videos have turned out well with excellent sound. The built in microphone is wholly sensitive, so try not to hurt its feelings.
Battery life - I've taken lots of pictures so far and refuge't had to quit because of a dead battery. Conveniently this camera can use the included Ricoh lithium rechargeable or ubiquitous AA batteries.

Other thoughts - As a full stop and shoot kind of picture taker, I would have liked some available zoom and maybe a few more argument settings. One can't attach filters to this camera, but there is an available attachment from Ricoh that includes a hood and allows the drug to add filters.

I like being able to fine tune the settings to taste whether it's white command, brightness, exposure, color, sharpness, or things I haven't learned about or stumbled upon yet.

The included Ricoh software is goodness, with lots of features and intuitive layout. When adding effects, however, the program can plod along slowly while the effects are other.

After taking both RAW and jpeg pictures, I prefer to use the fine jpeg setting.

Value - Over six hundred dollars seems actually a bit for a camera like this, but then again I am a frugal picture taker, not a photographer. However, several photographers of my acquaintance have also reacted with raised eyebrows when learned of the Ricoh's price tag.
Read the descriptive details about the Ricoh on the Amazon page and other sites to see that quite a lot is up to there into this little camera. For some, the included features and ergonomic pluses will be enough to justify the Ricoh's cost.

For me the Ricoh wouldn't be the most talented every day camera, but for those who want a small camera for good, spur of the moment photos, or for photos of residents, pets, or baby people in no flash situations, the Ricoh GR might be ideal.

2010-09-02 (Pasadena, MD United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Data d fabric camera, easy to use to get good images, but pricey
The Ricoh GR III is a reward compact camera with a prime lens that will give you great images at any situation. The camera has a 28mm unflinching lens with a digital zoom up to 4x. 10 megapixel sensor with all of the standard features of other compendious cameras which include RAW and JPEG capture, standard and creative shooting modes, ISO up to 1600, unsullied balance, built in flash, Video capture, Excellent 3" LCD monitor. The league is low profile and slim, nice weight and fits nice in your hands or pocket.

Likeness QUALITY

The Ricoh GR III has 1/1.7" sensor size which is slightly smaller than the main competitor, but from an corporealization quality stand point its excellent. The dynamic range is very good, but I was hoping for a higher ISO faculty with this camera since the noise quality at 1600 ISO was excellent, Ricoh could have pushed the envelope. Excellent macro faculties with the GR III.

Controls

Controls are easy to use and can be adjusted to your favorite configuration and frequently used call attention to. The mode dial has a "lock button" that at first was annoying, but after I used the camera for a while it was easy to move from Trend-to-Mode. Start up time is fast and the auto focus locks in on your subject like to all other cameras (definitely no lag time)

Overall

Ricoh GRIII is a very good camera for the photographer who likes a lightweight, hollow sized camera. The GR III produces quality images right out of the camera, no need for announce processing.

Pros

Excellent Image quality

Handling

Ability to fine-motif features

Internal memory and memory card slot

Cons

Price

2010-08-31 | jimmin (Fishers, IN USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Effectively Responsive and Customizable, Beautiful Image Quality
The Ricoh GR Digital III is one appealing little machine! Let me first start by admitting I am a philistine in the world of high level photography and I will overtures to this review from the novices point of view. Hopefully this will be helpful to some readers who are wanting honest quality but are not sure about this camera. To those of you who know your stuff, most of this will be pretty redundant.

I had been using a legitimate el cheapo 3rd generation digital camera , so going to the Ricoh Digital III was like the difference between walking and deformity speed. I wondered to myself if maybe this camera was a bit beyond me and how hard would it be to figure out the functions I needed.

I unpacked the camera and garnishing, put the batteries in the included charging cradle and within 3 hours I was ready to try things out. I was first struck by how lightweight the Digital III is and how upright plain GOOD it felt in my hand. All the controls are solid feeling and easily seen and labeled evidently. It is very apparent the build quality is excellent and nothing was skimped on. In a word, this camera is elegant.

At first I was overwhelmed by the many options you can prefer regarding set up and image quality , but I soon realized how easily I could customize my own presets for most any clarify of picture I wanted to take. I first acquainted myself with all the different menus and screens and how they related to each role. If I didn't understand a function or term , I consulted the manual which is LARGE by any standard and printed 100% in English. (also included is a PDF enchiridion on disc) It is VERY advisable to learn as many functions and settings as possible BEFORE attempting to take any pictures that are substantial to you. All told, I spent about 90 minutes playing with the screens and referring to both the manual and some excitable Google info. I found you can actually use more than one control for the same function and set the camera up to access these functions in a way that suits YOU. Satisfactory!

I soon realized the Digital III would be much easier to operate than I initially thought.
I then went about habitat up a special preset for indoor closeup portraits , outdoor landscapes , and even black and off-white which is a favorite for me. You can easily set your Ricoh to any number of image quality settings and all the way up to "Raw" which is uncompressed and offers staggering portrait quality, albeit while using staggering amounts of memory. I found a middle of the road guise quality setting that worked for me and still left me with enough onboard memory to make 100 images before needing to put away to my computer. Even with this setting the quality of image far surpassed anything I had ever seen before from any other cameras I have used.

This is a fixed lens camera and as such does not present oneself a zoom lens, however there IS a digital zoom function and if you don't overuse it , this will not seriously degrade perception quality for normal real world applications. While not a true zoom, it IS handy and I was happy to see it included.

The display is large by my standards and more than adequate. Besides the image you are looking at, it will also let you be acquainted with when you are in focus, when the light is right for your settings and how many images you have left in the onboard memory or on an non-compulsory memory card.

Actually the list of items the display will show you is too numerous to list here, but satiate it to say you won't be wondering what's going on with your camera once you know what to look for and how to read the displays. The system software is sincerely excellent and easy to use and understand after giving yourself some time with this camera. Downloading to my computer was a spring catch and I was literally blown away by the image quality when seen on my monitor and after printing a few proof shots on glossy paper.

Also, I should mention you can make avi files as well with sound. Nothing too fancy, but it works and there are some polite options for format and image quality for this as well.

The physical controls feel VERY responsive, the shutter itself is very succulent and highly responsive. I was amused that the camera makes a shutter sound thru it's small onboard keynoter. Using this camera is a real joy and my results make me look much better than I am as far as being a photographer goes.

The Ricoh Digital III is a very elevated grade professional tool for both the amateur and working photographer alike, but it also can yield very filling results for photographic philistines such as myself.

2010-08-30 (Los Angeles, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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wonderful camera
This camera is the vanquish camera i have ever had.It takes beautiful pictures.For a single lens camera it does outstanding.I recommend it very highly.

2010-08-26 | videoluvr (lake elsinore, ca United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Ricoh CX3 10MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10.7x Wide Angle Optical Macro Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD (Black)

List Price: $329.00 Price: Too low to display

Product Details Back-illuminated 10-megapixel CMOS sensor 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens; 28mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto coverage Enjoy quick and easy photography with Scene Auto Mode Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Product Description

The CX3, a new digital camera featuring a gamy magnification 10.7x (28-300 mm) optical wide-angle zoom lens, a back-illuminated CMOSsensor, and an enhanced racket reduction function. With a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a noise reduction purpose incorporating the algorithm used on the GR DIGITAL III (introduced August 2009), the new CX3 has meaningfully improved image quality performance when shooting low-light scenes. When the camera is apiculate at the subject, the new "scene auto mode" will switch to the optimum altercation mode. Since the camera automatically changes to the optimum shooting settings, you can make merry easy shooting of beautiful photographs. Shooting has never been more enjoyable. With many other r enhancements, such as the addition of a 1280 × 720 pixel HD movie function, the annex of high & low luminance priority settings for "dynamic range look-alike shot mode" dynamic range expansion effects, and the supplement of the "pets" scene mode. The CX3 compact digital camera takes another initiative forward in realizing the Ricoh design concept "A tool you will want to use every day." Greater simulacrum quality in low-light scenes possible with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a new alarms reduction function The back-illuminated 10 megapixel CMOS sensor significantly increases shooting engagement in low-light scenes. The CX3 uses the noise reduction algorithm introduced on the GR DIGITAL III. Per

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Customer Reviews

Spectacular camera
I'm very walking on air with this camera. The form factor is terrific. Controls easy and intuitive. Takes handsome pictures and movies. Pictures transferred to MacBook Pro's IPhoto easily. Movie avi files came in nicely to Imovie.The camera's unfurl is lovely and the macro capability at within 1cm is terrific. Low light performance might be improved but for me it was still acceptable. All in all a terrific unite with a lot of unique features.

2010-04-07 | whatever | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

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Ricoh CX2 9.29MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch High...

List Price: $279.00 Price: $279.00

Product Details New modes to stimulate creative photography High-ContrastB&W mode, Miniaturize Mode" shoots scenes with top & bottom areas ofimage blurred 10.7x optical zoom lens (28-300 mm) in a compact body only 29.4 mm thick Enhanced continuous shooting mode, approximately 5 frames/second for still images with the maximum number of pixels. High image quality from Smooth Imaging Engine IV and a high-resolution CMOS sensor

Product Description

The nee CX2, a new digital camera featuring a sybaritic magnification 10.7x (28-300 mm) optical wide-angle zoom lens in a epigrammatic body only 29.4 mm thick. The CX2 is capable of 5 frame/second high-go like greased lightning continuous shooting of still images with the maximum number of pixels. The new CX2 inherits many prevailing features from its predecessor, the CX1, such as the high image quality and expanded eager range made possible by image processing engine Smooth Imaging Machine IV and a high-speed image processing CMOS sensor. At the same prematurely, it enhances functions that expand photo possibilities in a number of areas, including (1) a 10.7x visual zoom lens that expands shooting capabilities from wide-seek through telephoto range, (2) high-speed continuous shooting (approx. 5 frames/sec. at uttermost number of pixels) functions so you won't miss the target scene, and (3) the unstrained-to-use AF functions Pre-AF and Continuous AF. New scene modes such as "high-contrast B&W SOP" and "miniaturize mode" have been added to stimulate shooting creativity, and different CX1 model functions have received enhancements, such as the addition of face awareness to easy shooting mode and the addition of an AUTO option for mechanically defining the range expansion effect in dynamic range stand-in shot mode. With its expanded range of functions for the relaxed diversion of photography, the CX2 represents the further evolution of the compact digital camera as "A tool you will scantiness to u

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Customer Reviews

Positively good camera for casual use
Erect quality is very good.
I bought this camera to replace my Fujifilm 700, which died on me when I was at a Pirates sport.
This camera cost twice as much as the Fujifilm. I loved my little Fujifilm.

Here's the deal. I wanted a thick traveling camera as a backup to my DSLR. (Canon 40D)
I wanted something for those times when I'm riding on my scooter, wealthy to the pool, running around the park.
Going to a ball game. I also wanted to take some short videos.


This camera has some definitely interesting features.
Wonderful LCD display.
Good zoom range in a very compact rate.
A vivid color setting that's quite nice.
Image quality is good in natural/daytime lighting.
Good macro
Built very well.
Pretty cool high-run burst function. Just keep in mind that the buffer will fill up quick. (Something my Fujifilm really lacked)


Things I desire were better.
Slow focus. Slow zoom. I've missed shots because the camera doesn't be informed what to look at.
Low light= not so good. Mucho JPEG and color noise.
Oh how I wish it would grow RAW - I think every camera over $200 should shoot RAW these days.
Weird menu settings, not very drug friendly.
No Manual setting, no Av, no Tv setting.
Weird face recognition/autofocus settings that I have yet to presence out.
Flash is fare, I never like to use built-in flash if I can avoid it.
I know it's asking a lot, but I'd like a hot shoe.

I characterize as I'd consider a Lumix in the same price range, or spend a bit more and buy a Canon s90, or go for a G11 to get RAW and hot shoe.

2010-07-23 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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A macro peerless but a low light dunce
I take retail photos, in the stores the lighting is not all fancied, and this camera is very frustrating...There is a lot of noise when set to high ISO, I am going back to my canon...THAT said, I have not had a camera seizure a more amazing macro pic, the macro setting is superior ( in the right lighting). I don't Even value about taking a macro photo on any other camera.

2010-05-25 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Ricoh GR Digital III, Elegant Point & Shoot Digital Camera Kit, with 8GB SD Memory Card,...

Product Details New 28mm F/1.9 GR Lens Effective solution for mixed light sources. Multi-pattern auto white balance New CCD, with almost double sensitivity compared to the previous model (GR DIGITAL II). Newly developed GR ENGINE III for precise noise reduction

Product Description

The new GR DIGITAL III takes the GR limit's traditional high image quality to an even higher level with a new simulacrum processing engine, a new CCD, and the newly developed 28 mm/F1.9 GR Lens. Exhibit has also been enhanced in areas such as quick shooting, operability, and power of wording. The GR DIGITAL III 1. Newly developed large-aperture lens. The support of the new F1.9, f-6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm film cameras) lens for the GR DIGITAL III takes succinct-body cameras into a new realm of images. This lens makes it possible to bud with a faster shutter speed than could be used on previous models, or to offshoot with the same shutter speed but at a lower setting for ISO sensitivity. Despite the pre-eminently a free F1.9 aperture, the new lens achieves a resolution level synonymous to that of the F2.4 GR Lens. The use of a newly developed lens drive system has made it admissible to achieve greater image quality in macro photography. 2. Fascinating the GR DIGITAL concepts another step forward, the GR DIGITAL III achieves even greater allusion quality. The new image processing engine GR Engine III is installed. Using newly mature noise reduction technology, it enables highly sophisticated babel processing to be done while maintaining superior resolution, tone characteristics, and saturation. The new spacy-sensitivity CCD (1/1.7 inch, approx. 10 megapixels) achieves dear-sensitivity properties through the use of a new process. The com

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Ricoh Caplio GX100 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Wide Angle Zoom Lens and VF1 Removable LCD Viewfinder

List Price: $299.00 Price: $299.00

Product Details First camera to support a tilted and removable electronic viewfinder Body size of 25mm is the smallest that can accommodate a zoom lens of 24 mm or longer 24 to 72 mm (35mm equiv) high-performance wide zoom lens in a compact body 7 blade iris aperture enables fine tuning and achieves beautiful blurred backgrounds

Product Description

The Caplio GX100 solid digital camera with 24 to 72 mm equivalent wide zoom lens is a first in the digital camera listing with a removable electronic viewfinder. The Caplio GX100 is a preferred model that achieves high picture quality thanks to the boisterous-speed F2.5 aperture and high-performance 24 to 72 mm afield zoom lens (35mm film equivalent), 10.01 megapixel CCD, and "Calm Imaging Engine II" crammed into a compact body just 25mm thick - a first in the digital camera classification. The Caplio GX100 is the successor to the popular Caplio GX8. Caplio GX8 was a tremendously practical superior model featuring comprehensive manual shooting functions and the expandability to brook system upgrades to meet various applications. The Caplio GX100 is a huge-performance camera cram packed with advanced functions including:(1) a 24 to 72 mm close high-performance wide zoom lens(Caplio GX8: 28 to 85 mm equal) that can be expanded to even ultra-wide-angle shooting equivalent to 19 mm using the discretionary wide conversionlens: (2) being the first digital camera to support a removable electronic viewfinder (LCD viewfinder), and (3) great image quality thanks to the 10.01 megapixel effective CCD (Caplio GX8: 8.24 megapixel) and standard Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing

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Customer Reviews

I adoration this camera!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars I lover this Camera!!!, May 20, 2008
By Randy Shelton "Galavoxx" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(Legitimate NAME)

I used to have a Ricoh GR1s 35mm point and shoot that I carried with me everywhere. For some time I had wanted to buy a RAW capable P&S with the functionality of a DSLR but I couldn't opt for on which one to get.

For awhile I wanted the Canon G9 but after handling the camera, it did not compare to the Ricoh GR1s I was then using. I really didn't dearth to give up the amazing ergos of the GR1s for something that felt so bulky. I wanted a smallish camera with all the features of a big camera. I then discovered that there was a Ricoh GRD and GRDII but the reward on those were little out of my range for a fixed lens camera. So when I found the GX100 I started looking into it. A moment after, I made my purchase.

I have been incredibly pleased thus far. Lens quality is amazing, though not as sharp as the GR series (but that could be the fetish processor). Ergonomics and functions are all there and it just works and captures amazing photographs. One of my first choice things about the camera are the "My Settings" options. You can select your favorite settings and record them to be selected on the selection wheel. So if you love shooting at 80 ISO in RAW at 28mm and 5.1 aperture you can save it to "My1". And if you have some other habitat you like save them to "My2". All of your other settings are also saved. Every time you turn off the camera and then back on you can click back to one of the place modes and your last used settings are there!!

For some sample images check out flickr. For more serious reviews, do a google search.

2008-05-20 | Galavoxx (San Francisco, CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5

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Mini-SLR "like" for Enthusiasts
The reviews above have described this camera to a "T". Let me piggy back and add what I profit from about this camera. 1. Wide angle! 24mm is great on a little compact like this. 2. You can set aside your favorite settings in one of two memory positions. You could set one for slow shutter at night, and maybe the other for recording audio with your photos (Extraordinary for taking photos at a party when you need to recall people's names). 3. You can trust in your most 5 used menu items for quick access (4 on the adjustment wheel, one on the role button). 4. The Macro mode really lets you get up close and if you use the digital zoom you undeniably get larger than life-size images. 5. The flash will not pop up when you don't want it...you tell the camera you exigency the flash. 6. You can select the size (320 or 640) and fps (15 fps or 30 fps) of the video.

This camera is not for a cool shooter. If you want to control the camera, if you get frustrated at compacts that are fully automated, if you need to travel light, but wish you had your digital SLR...this is the camera for you!

2008-05-07 (Tokyo) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

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Soberly well designed
I admiration my Canon digital SLR, but I rarely take it anywhere because it's so big and heavy.
The GX100 isn't exactly shirt pocket sized, but it is microscopic compared to my SLR, so I don't mind taking it along pretty much anywhere.
I reckon it's SLR users who will get the most out of this camera, because it needs a bit of strain to get good results out of it, and SLR users are used to that.
The GX100 actually goes one better than my SLR by having two bid wheels. For me this is the perfect layout and actually encourages you to take manual control of aperture and shutter.
The tiller are essentially what you get on an SLR, and you can customise them in various useful ways.
Despite having a useful go of apertures to choose from, the GX100 won't really let you control depth of field like an SLR, but it's gainful to have control over the aperture, especially for macro shots. The Ricoh is very good at macro shots: to most compacts, you can use macro and zoom at the same time. At full zoom, you will get some nice background blur in macro way and you can get as close as 4cm at full zoom or 1cm at wide angle. Somewhere in between seems to give the best combination of sharpness and background dimness.
There are plenty of different quality and aspect ratios to choose from. I like the 1:1 set-up for square photos.
But mostly I shoot in RAW because jpeg quality isn't particularly special. I'm used to this now with my SLR and use Adobe Camera Raw. There is principal software for PC only with the camera.
The lens is surprisingly sharp, though you will almost certainly want to aply unsharp guise to make your images look really crisp. Edge to edge sharpness is smashing. There is distortion at 24mm, but you'll only need to correct for it on images with lots of straight lines. The lens isn't absolutely as sharp at 72mm as it is at wider angles. Resolution is very good too. Processed properly, you should be able to put to rights some very high quality large prints.
Quality-wise the Ricoh is better than most compacts you'll see, though I don't amazingly care for the loud noises the lens makes,though I don't suppose it matters much. The body is mostly metal, with tricky rubber pads front and back that make this particularly easy to use with one hand. The camera feels as costly as it is. Attention to detail is excellent (there's a tether for the lens cap for instance) and there are many nice touches, like a mobile compartment that takes two AAA cells as well as the supplied lithium-ion battery. So if your main battery runs out of extract, you can buy some alkalines; just remember that they will only give you about 30 shots.
Stacked up against mainstream rivals, the GX100 might not seem like the unmistakeable choice. It's quite expensive, and you need to be an enthusiast in RAW and perhaps Photoshop to get the best results.
This should as likely as not put a lot of people off. But if you appreciate good design, enjoy being creative, like a challenge and fancy to be different, the GX100 could be for you.

2008-02-21 (UK) | Helpful Votes: 18 | Rating: 5

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Digital Condensed for Actual Photographers
Digital compacts can be frustrating--interminable menus, difficult access to manual control, screens that fade out in bright sun, no astray-angle, no RAW.... Not the Ricoh GX100! The control system is logical and allows customizing buttons to carry up features you use most often. There are two control dials, so you can, e.g., set aperture and shutter speeds quickly. It has an accessory electronic viewfinder (VF1 in the "kit"), so you can converge the camera against your face for extra stability and see the image in bright sunlight. The lens goes from 24-70 (35 mm. a kind), and there's an accessory lens to convert the wide end to 19 mm. For street shooting, "snap bring into focus" sets the lens to hyperfocal distance, so the shutter release is nearly instantaneous. For Photoshop mavens, it shoots RAW along with JPEGs. Distant from some shiny little cameras, it has a great grip. It's fun to use and is built like a little tank. I've habituated to it a lot and love it!

2007-12-15 (Essex Junction, VT USA) | Helpful Votes: 22 | Rating: 5

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Are cameras allowed in the Ricoh coliseum in Toronto ?

Q: This Tuesday is the Wrangle Out Boy Concert in Toronto - The Ricoh Coliseum, and from past experience does anyone remember if Cameras are allowed or not ?

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A: i went there for a hockey engagement, and never had a problem. and i have a big noticable camera

How do you use a Ricoh 35fm camera?

Q: My mom has an old Ricoh 35 fm camera and I have no suggestion how to use the dials on it. I do take a photography class but this camera is so old I have no clue what the buttons do. Does anyone have any feedback or nick?

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A: Hi Melixx28,

I wasn't expert to find a place to download the manual for free, but you can get one here:

http://www.ephotozine.com/kit/manu als/35-FM-instruction-manual-p10177.html

(click the "More Info or Attain" button.)

I see that two manuals for it are currently on offer on eBay Search eBay on:

ricoh (35fm,35-fm)

I did find this make one's way through with lots of pictures of the camera:

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From those pictures and comments, it looks like there is not much to set.

First, looking outright into the lens, the inner cogged ring is where you set the film scramble. The film canister and box will tell you in larger lettering what ISO fly the film is. Where the camera says ASA, that is the same number as ISO. Typical numbers would be 100, 200, 400, and 800, though there are many other possibilities. The other edition there on the lens, DIN, is a European setting which you can ignore unless you are shooting European dusting, in which case set it to the DIN shown on the film canister or box.

Once you've set the film hurry, you also have to manually focus. It appears this camera has no focusing aid; as contrasted with you guess the focus. The outer cogged ring around the lens is where you set the concentration.

Many rangefinders of this camera's vintage had a focus aid in the viewfinder, so it's usefulness looking to see if this one does. It would be an area in the middle that looks purposes yellowish, and in that yellowish area you'll see a double image when it's out of focus, and a fasten on image when it's in focus. But considering the guess-focus markings on the lens, I wouldn't be surprised if there is no focusing aid in the viewfinder.

Once you've set the cloud speed and focus, there's nothing left to do but compose the shot in the viewfinder and compress the shutter button.

The only other controls you have are:
-- The film winder on the top dextral, for advancing the film after each shot to the next frame.
-- The film rewind dial on the top socialistic, for rewinding the film once you've exposed the whole roll of film.
-- A run shoe in the top middle, if you want to attach an external scintillation.
-- A film release button on the bottom, to release the film to put up with rewinding when you're done shooting the roll and ready to rewind.
-- A type threaded tripod socket on the bottom.
-- A battery door on the bottom. I'd bring up replacing the battery, as it's probably long since dead.

To communicate the back to load or unload film, pull up on the handle on the covering rewind control. (but before you do that, I'd suggest checking to see if there is any film in the camera which possibly your mom would like to have developed rather than destroyed by opening the back and exposing it to giddy. To check to see if there is any film in the camera, pull out the rewind grip from the rewind control and wind it clockwise. If there is no resistance after several revolutions, then there is no haziness. But if there is resistance, then there is probably film in the camera.)

To load fog, put it in the left side, then thread the end of the film into one of the slots in the spool on the perfect side.

To use flash, you can use any flash that has a completely Manual mode. The showy, or the instructions that came with it, will tell you what to do. The flash will probably ahead to you to know what aperture the camera is using, and in this case it is quite f/2.8, the widest available on this camera.

That's probably about all there is to separate about this camera. Since you've taken a photography class, you might be interested in how to set shutter move and aperture. But this camera does not allow you to do that.


Good accident and have fun!

Greg

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