Tempted, very tempted... GRIIIx

[biglouis]

Gotta hand it to Ricoh. I think they are beginning to build momentum for the GR. My hand keeps on hovering over the pre-order button.

https://petapixel.com/2021/09/08/ricoh-quietly-launches-the-gr-iiix-with-new-40mm-equivalent-lens/

40mm equivalent fixed lens. Plus an adapter that increases it to 75mm. So, with the adapters for the GRIII and GRIIIx you could with two cameras and have the range 21mm-75mm.

Small and lightweight always appeals to me.

 

[Hulyss Bowman]

This is a nice camera in all seriouseness. But 1k is a bit too much. If it was with all accessory in a box why not ! Anyway if you get it I will look at your pictures

 

[Chris2500dk]

I just preordered one, I've been wanting them to make that camera for years.

 

[ggibson]

Intriguing camera and focal length. The fixed 40mm equivalent is right up my alley. I think if it were "rugged" this would be an easy buy for me. Take it to the beach, the pool, hiking/backpacking, wherever the big camera dare not go or saving weight is important.

 

[Thorkil]

For my part, I would have liked an 15,7mm lens = 24mm FF, which would have suited my need in taken "silly" pictures and my hang to wide lenses, even more.
So i will unforthunathly not be the costumer for this camera.
Mayby time for dusting of ones GR.. (yes its a wonderful camera)

 

[iiiNelson]

Yeah… I’ve been intrigued by this one as well. Just can’t find a clear date on product delivery to see if it’s something I really want.

 

[ramosa]

Tempted, too. I downsized my camera gear to just a Leica Q-P in January 2020 (being without a Leica M for the first time since 2008), but have had a hankering lately for a longer FoV. A 40mm perspective would be great. Plus, over the years, I have used and enjoyed the Ricoh GRD and GR i.

Somehow, I want to get back to having an option for a longer FoV; this could be it.

Somewhere, I read that the release is in October (but I'm not sure if that's correct).

 

[anyone]

I completely missed that one! The GR series is really special, and I really like my GR III. Now having said that, the wideangle is really versatile, but a (semi)-slow 50mm equivalent? Hmm...

 

[Shashin]

I really like the camera concept--I have the Fuji XF10 and really enjoy it. But I personally find it is just a bit too limiting. Not the fixed focal length, but the handling always trips me up. I keep having to remind myself to treat it like a real camera, but the size say one-handed grab shots. I am really glad I have the XF10, but I am not sure about a series of them. For me, the Fuji X-E4 with the new XF27 is a little more tempting for a compact camera, particularly at that focal length.

Still, to be honest, I love the focal length/angle of view of the new Ricoh. The normal has always been a favorite of mine.

 

[Godfrey]

Looks great. I had a Ricoh GR1 at some point in the now distant past and liked it a lot, and the more complex GXR derivative was also a terrific camera.
I'm not in the market, got too much stuff already, but it looks very good.

G

 

[Jorgen Udvang]

Very tempting, and finally a focal length that suits my taste. My GM5 still works though, and although it's partly broken, one would be left at home if I bought this one. We'll see when Christmas comes.

 

[Tim]

I will be buying one, my only dilemma is if I keep the X100V. Sure the X100V offers good WR and has the optical viewfinder with data that I love. But the compactness is compelling and the IQ from the GR IIIx has a certain pop that I have not seen for a while. Excellent lens at a valuable focal length. I used my Zuiko 40mm on a OM4 for many a year

 

[scho]

I pre-ordered one from Amazon Japan. I had some credits from a previous purchase that paid for the express international shipping. Should receive the camera 10/4/21. Previous order shipped very quickly and arrived direct from Osaka to Ithaca via DHL in 3 days.

 

[scho]

Some more sample images from the GR IIIx now up in a DPR gallery

 

[phOtOny teXas]

The GR III is my favorite all around carry camera. I deal with the 28mm but always wished for something a bit longer and now it is coming.
A sure buy with me. BUT can't find a place for pre-order in the USA. The bad news is RICOH announced that part shortages will effect delivery

 

[Godfrey]

I'd do what Carl did in that case. I've had nothing but excellent experiences ordering from Japanese vendors.

G

 

[Knorp]

Would you guys also get that Ricoh External Viewfinder GV-3 ?

 

[scho]

Would you guys also get that Ricoh External Viewfinder GV-3 ?

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I'll pass on the VF. It probably would limit my choice of pockets for stowing the camera.

 

[Jorgen Udvang]

Would you guys also get that Ricoh External Viewfinder GV-3 ?

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I would, for use on bright, sunny days.

 

[bensonga]

I prefer the longer 40mm focal length to the GR’s 28mm and I would buy the GRIIIx if I hadn’t already blown a promise to my wife to scale back my camera purchases when I picked up the Sigma dp3 Quattro. If Ricoh makes a ~75mm version it will be really hard for me to resist. I really like the Sigma approach with their DP and sd compact fixed lens cameras of having 4 focal lengths to choose from.