I would love to see Ricoh expand the GR line... not a fan of add on lenses that defeat the purpose of the camera... which is to be small. Looks like Pentax will be releasing its own compact P&S style APS-C camera. Hopefully, they learn something from Ricoh. Will be interesting to see the rumored Sony RX10 too.
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JohnW
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I'm very drawn but will likely pass for now. I compared dimensions with my Nex 7 and the Nex is not much bigger. I think I'll try that new 20mm pancake lens instead. For street I really enjoy waist-level shooting with a wide lens and the Nex flip screen.
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mezzoduomo
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I too was tempted, but picked up a used Fuji X100 instead.
Godfrey
Well-known member
Since Pentax *is* Ricoh, I would hope tha they learn something from one another ... ;-)
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You would think, but it would be the first time two divisions of a company have no clue what each other are doing.
aleksanderpolo
New member
I cannot help but think that GR is the MX-1 killer. I know I know, zoom vs prime, but looks like Ricoh and Pentax developed GR and MX-1 separately without knowing what the other is doing...
And regarding size:
Compact Camera Meter
And regarding size:
Compact Camera Meter
Godfrey
Well-known member
It's quite likely the MX-1 was in development before Ricoh acquired Pentax, and the same for the GR. Both show unmistakeable signs of their different parentage. What I'm waiting to see is the first Pentax Ricoh product which was developed starting after Ricoh bought Pentax.
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Tim
Active member
I disagree, there is both Pentax and Ricoh in the GR. It looks like a Ricoh GRD but has the same sensor as the K5II, and the TAv mode as the Pentax line. Call it a crossover perhaps, the camera design was started by Ricoh but there is a lot of Pentax tech and influence in there.
Godfrey
Well-known member
I agree ... didn't realize that was in there. So that seems to indicate the GR was in development early enough in the cycle that some of the Pentax input could make it into the product.
Otherwise, the two cameras are so different in overall aesthetic and design meme that they reflect the two different parent companies strongly.
G
I agree.
Some GR pics for your viewing pleasure.
mookio's GR set on flickr
Seems to be updated on a regular basis. Looking very impressive.
mookio's GR set on flickr
Seems to be updated on a regular basis. Looking very impressive.
heymatthew
Member
I pre-ordered which I never do. I just couldn't resist. It's (hopefully) exactly the camera I've been looking for.
I've had the GRDIII (twice) and the GRD Original. I've also had film GR's and loved them all. In my opinion, they fit my hand, are ergonomically correct and provide a very specific image quality that I have yet to find elsewhere (okay, okay, not so much the film ones, but I could get the look I wanted out of those with specific films).
I'm curious to see the size as compared to the current GRD lineup. I'm also curious to see how it compares IQ-wise to the A12 50 GXR Module, which I just got a couple of days ago (I know... I'm late to the party).
I've had the GRDIII (twice) and the GRD Original. I've also had film GR's and loved them all. In my opinion, they fit my hand, are ergonomically correct and provide a very specific image quality that I have yet to find elsewhere (okay, okay, not so much the film ones, but I could get the look I wanted out of those with specific films).
I'm curious to see the size as compared to the current GRD lineup. I'm also curious to see how it compares IQ-wise to the A12 50 GXR Module, which I just got a couple of days ago (I know... I'm late to the party).
I sold my GRD IV not too long ago. But I'm weak and got seduced by the GR. I have the GR on pre-order. Although B&H still shows 'Expected availability: May 15 2013', I don't expect to see the camera next week. It would be a nice surprise though.
I'm interested in how the hyperfocal quick shooting will work out. For sunny day, I can get faster than 1/500 shutter speed.
GRD IV would have been f/8 ISO 400 (focused at ~1m)
GR would be f/16 ISO 1600 (focused at ~1.5m)
I'm interested in how the hyperfocal quick shooting will work out. For sunny day, I can get faster than 1/500 shutter speed.
GRD IV would have been f/8 ISO 400 (focused at ~1m)
GR would be f/16 ISO 1600 (focused at ~1.5m)
heymatthew
Member
B&H says an estimated arrival of 5/15 on their website. They're usually pretty spot-on with estimates. I hope they're right. I'm going to Party in the Park in Atlanta on 5/18 and would LOVE to take it with me...
Yeah, I know what B&H says... I've heard as early as the 10th. However, note that B&H is closed on the 15th...
"Our SuperStore and Offices will be closing early on Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00PM EDT and remain closed on Wednesday & Thursday, May 15th & 16th. We will reopen on Friday, May 17th at 9:00AM EDT."
Kind of lame... so even if it comes on the 15th, it won't be shipped until the 17th and will arrive at the earliest on Monday.
"Our SuperStore and Offices will be closing early on Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00PM EDT and remain closed on Wednesday & Thursday, May 15th & 16th. We will reopen on Friday, May 17th at 9:00AM EDT."
Kind of lame... so even if it comes on the 15th, it won't be shipped until the 17th and will arrive at the earliest on Monday.