new GR? wow!

anthony mazzeri · 02-16-2015, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by matpar

Hi all, when do you think the new release will eventually occur?

Ricoh's typical 24 month release cycle means you can expect a GR II announcement some time around late March to mid April 2015 with actual shipping some weeks later.

kenspo · 02-16-2015, 02:16 PM

Nothing imminent yet. So they say. But it will come

Rico · 02-16-2015, 03:16 PM

In case no body noticed B&H has the current GR with the OVF and a 32GB Sandisk Class 10 card included for free. The price is $595.

zoolander · 02-17-2015, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by LFLee

Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement | Photo Rumors

Yikes that photo looks nasty ! Looks like the male model dipped the camera and his hand into a tub of axle grease !

Looks like one of the marketing guys at Pentax transferred to Ricoh ! Nooooooooo !

The GR's pretty cool, but I really wish they'd turn it into an interchangeable lens camera.

**filoxophy** · 02-17-2015, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by zoolander

The GR's pretty cool, but I really wish they'd turn it into an interchangeable lens camera.

Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR.

I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah!

Bophoto · 02-17-2015, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR.

I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah!

I agree about the GR. I guess a GR2 going to have a 24Mp sensor and hopefully a crop mode " 35mm and~16Mp", perhaps SR and better performance in low light.
If so, I buy one.

GXR was a great concept with a lens and a sensor that match together, nice size for all different focal lengths, but that is also expensive. But who now Richo may ...
But a K mount module seams great.

Andreas51 · 02-19-2015, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by filoxophy

Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR.

I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah!

Yes and a B/W K-mount module - that'll be cool

LeRolls · 02-19-2015, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR.

I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah!

I'd be down for one those. Also looking forward to see what Ricoh has in store for the next GR.

cali92rs · 02-25-2015, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zoolander

Yikes that photo looks nasty ! Looks like the male model dipped the camera and his hand into a tub of axle grease !

Looks like one of the marketing guys at Pentax transferred to Ricoh ! Nooooooooo !

The GR's pretty cool, but I really wish they'd turn it into an interchangeable lens camera.

Maybe that photo is a sign that it will be monochrome

(100% speculation)

jon404 · 03-04-2015, 12:23 PM

At the start of March 2015 -- when do you think there will be a 'new GR' announcement? Or for a similar shirt-pocket camera? Is one due soon, in the Ricoh product cycle?

Uluru · 03-04-2015, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by jon404

At the start of March 2015 -- when do you think there will be a 'new GR' announcement? Or for a similar shirt-pocket camera? Is one due soon, in the Ricoh product cycle?

They will announce it in a month, when the new FY starts in Japan.
The announcement will be short as usual, we'll know about it maybe 1 day before, they will invite Daido Moriyama or that kid Eric Kim to talk about something.
However, if they plan to announce something more than plain old boring 28mm GR — maybe a set of two or three cameras — then maybe we can see more smoke rising 2 days before the announcement

jon404 · 03-04-2015, 04:02 PM

Thanks Uluru ... so then, after the announcement, how long does it take for the new camera to be available via Amazon or B&H?

You see, about 6 months ago, I was starting to clean out my garage, and think I put my GR down somewhere, and haven't seen it since. If it doesn't surface, I might -- might! buy another. In the meantime, I've been using a Sony RX100 as my pocket camera. It is very good, but I miss the GR's ergonomics.

You guys know about lenses... tell me, is it impossible to have a mild fast telephoto, like 24-70mm with f/2.8 at 24mm ... on a GR with that APS-C sensor? And still have it fit in a man's shirt pocket, with better dust sealing this time around!

Uluru · 03-04-2015, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by jon404

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You guys know about lenses... tell me, is it impossible to have a mild fast telephoto, like 24-70mm with f/2.8 at 24mm ... on a GR with that APS-C sensor? And still have it fit in a man's shirt pocket, with better dust sealing this time around!

Impossible. Fixed lens camera that somewhat fits your description is Leica X Vario, and that is chunk of a camera and a lens.
To keep it pocketable, GR must be small fixed lens camera. And that's it.
But the X Vario is a very good camera, with optics far better than what any other manufacturer offers for less than $1000 for a lens alone. And the quality of the X Vario camera body is top notch too. The quality of X Vario images may blow midrange DSLR setup out of water. (For a mid range DSLR plus comparable quality zoom lens, total price isn't far from the price for X-Vario, and I'd still vote for Leica's lens). Also look at the BH Photo web store; it received only highest praises.

jon404 · 03-04-2015, 08:07 PM

Looks like a good camera... but once you get above shirt-pocket size, I am very happy with my Pentax K-5 IIs.

Also, the joy of shopping for a shirt-pocket camera is that the prices are usually not that high. in contrast, that Leica Vario-X is over $2,000 on Amazon... and even more for the Sony RX1. neither with K-5 ergonomics!

Anyway, will check periodically for a new GR... with better dust-sealing than the one I had. We'll see how long it will take to get it to market!

cport · 03-05-2015, 01:21 AM

Yes, GR WR would be great

03-04-2015, 04:55 PM	#43
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by jon404 T You guys know about lenses... tell me, is it impossible to have a mild fast telephoto, like 24-70mm with f/2.8 at 24mm ... on a GR with that APS-C sensor? And still have it fit in a man's shirt pocket, with better dust sealing this time around! Impossible. Fixed lens camera that somewhat fits your description is Leica X Vario, and that is chunk of a camera and a lens. To keep it pocketable, GR must be small fixed lens camera. And that's it. But the X Vario is a very good camera, with optics far better than what any other manufacturer offers for less than $1000 for a lens alone. And the quality of the X Vario camera body is top notch too. The quality of X Vario images may blow midrange DSLR setup out of water. (For a mid range DSLR plus comparable quality zoom lens, total price isn't far from the price for X-Vario, and I'd still vote for Leica's lens). Also look at the BH Photo web store; it received only highest praises. Last edited by Uluru; 03-04-2015 at 05:04 PM.

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cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	... Yes, GR WR would be great

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anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	Originally posted by matpar Hi all, when do you think the new release will eventually occur? Ricoh's typical 24 month release cycle means you can expect a GR II announcement some time around late March to mid April 2015 with actual shipping some weeks later.

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Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,204	In case no body noticed B&H has the current GR with the OVF and a 32GB Sandisk Class 10 card included for free. The price is $595.

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zoolander Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by LFLee Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement \| Photo Rumors Yikes that photo looks nasty ! Looks like the male model dipped the camera and his hand into a tub of axle grease ! Looks like one of the marketing guys at Pentax transferred to Ricoh ! Nooooooooo ! The GR's pretty cool, but I really wish they'd turn it into an interchangeable lens camera.

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filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by zoolander The GR's pretty cool, but I really wish they'd turn it into an interchangeable lens camera. Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR. I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah!

02-17-2015, 07:31 AM	#36
Bophoto Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Originally posted by filoxophy Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR. I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah! I agree about the GR. I guess a GR2 going to have a 24Mp sensor and hopefully a crop mode " 35mm and~16Mp", perhaps SR and better performance in low light. If so, I buy one. GXR was a great concept with a lens and a sensor that match together, nice size for all different focal lengths, but that is also expensive. But who now Richo may ... But a K mount module seams great.

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Andreas51 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 11	Originally posted by filoxophy Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR. I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah! Yes and a B/W K-mount module - that'll be cool

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LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by filoxophy Having a fixed lens is kinda what makes it a GR. I still mourn the loss of the GXR, myself. I didn't have the $$$ to get one when they came out, but I loved the concept. I think they were one or two sensor generations early, and the initial price was steep. But a GXR with mirrorless K mount module, slim GR-esque module, and small sensor/bright zoom module? Heck yeah! I'd be down for one those. Also looking forward to see what Ricoh has in store for the next GR.

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jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	At the start of March 2015 -- when do you think there will be a 'new GR' announcement? Or for a similar shirt-pocket camera? Is one due soon, in the Ricoh product cycle?

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Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by jon404 At the start of March 2015 -- when do you think there will be a 'new GR' announcement? Or for a similar shirt-pocket camera? Is one due soon, in the Ricoh product cycle? They will announce it in a month, when the new FY starts in Japan. The announcement will be short as usual, we'll know about it maybe 1 day before, they will invite Daido Moriyama or that kid Eric Kim to talk about something. However, if they plan to announce something more than plain old boring 28mm GR — maybe a set of two or three cameras — then maybe we can see more smoke rising 2 days before the announcement

03-04-2015, 04:02 PM	#42
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Thanks Uluru ... so then, after the announcement, how long does it take for the new camera to be available via Amazon or B&H? You see, about 6 months ago, I was starting to clean out my garage, and think I put my GR down somewhere, and haven't seen it since. If it doesn't surface, I might -- might! buy another. In the meantime, I've been using a Sony RX100 as my pocket camera. It is very good, but I miss the GR's ergonomics. You guys know about lenses... tell me, is it impossible to have a mild fast telephoto, like 24-70mm with f/2.8 at 24mm ... on a GR with that APS-C sensor? And still have it fit in a man's shirt pocket, with better dust sealing this time around!

03-04-2015, 08:07 PM	#44
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Looks like a good camera... but once you get above shirt-pocket size, I am very happy with my Pentax K-5 IIs. Also, the joy of shopping for a shirt-pocket camera is that the prices are usually not that high. in contrast, that Leica Vario-X is over $2,000 on Amazon... and even more for the Sony RX1. neither with K-5 ergonomics! Anyway, will check periodically for a new GR... with better dust-sealing than the one I had. We'll see how long it will take to get it to market!