new GR? wow!

LFLee · 02-05-2015, 01:13 PM

WOW! 2015 is a great year for Ricoh!

Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement | Photo Rumors

I already mentioned that in addition to the new full frame lenses and DSLR camera, Ricoh/Pentax will have more announcements for the CP+ show. One of the rumored possibility is a Ricoh GR replacement:

The new camera may have a completely different name
Upgraded sensor, but still APS-C
Redesigned lens with better focusing
Touch screen
Wi-Fi
New grip design

Adam · 02-05-2015, 01:50 PM

Wouldn't be surprising- RIcoh has consistently been releasing new GR models every other year.

IchabodCrane · 02-05-2015, 01:56 PM

Possibly hybrid CD/PD AF?

x4rd · 02-05-2015, 02:01 PM

Please.... add viewfinder to it and sharp-from-the-start f/1.8 lens!

**savoche** · 02-05-2015, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by x4rd

Please.... add viewfinder to it and sharp-from-the-start f/1.8 lens!

Can I have one, please?

But... Touch screen? Well, as long as it's possible to disable - and the camera still will be operable in a meaningful way.

mamethot · 02-05-2015, 02:19 PM

Here we go with touchscreens. They will use the GR as a test bed and will then integrate it to the new FF and other models...

Or maybe it's something that was already present on the prototype at CES...

**beachgardener** · 02-05-2015, 02:39 PM

A Mono. GR, well perhaps not, would be nice. Sounds interesting though.

Biro · 02-05-2015, 03:44 PM

I love my current GR. But if they add an integrated EVF, phase-detection autofocus and a fast, 35-40mm lens, I'm there. But can they do it while keeping the body size down? The fact that the GR slips into my pocket as easily as a Sony RX100 is one of its best features.

shhh · 02-05-2015, 03:46 PM

A new updated gr could potentially rock. If it has better AF, touchscreen focus and WiFi. Could be really interesting.

**jpzk** · 02-05-2015, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

WOW! 2015 is a great year for Ricoh!

Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement | Photo Rumors

I already mentioned that in addition to the new full frame lenses and DSLR camera, Ricoh/Pentax will have more announcements for the CP+ show. One of the rumored possibility is a Ricoh GR replacement:

The new camera may have a completely different name
Upgraded sensor, but still APS-C
Redesigned lens with better focusing
Touch screen
Wi-Fi
New grip design

View finder ?

LFLee · 02-05-2015, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

View finder ?

The current GR has one external optical VF....

virgilr · 02-05-2015, 04:23 PM

One feature so needed to compete in this space: well speced video!! At least 1080p with no moire or aliasing issues at a high enough bit rate to allow some post processing. 10 bit 422 would be amazing!

Uluru · 02-05-2015, 06:25 PM

Redesigned lens may be a 35mm lens.
So it is a GR-like camera, not exactly GR. They will keep the GR for more obscure and Japanese market like it always was, but this may the camera for the rest of the world who thinks in the 35mm angle of view.
It could as well be branded as Pentax.

afan137 · 02-05-2015, 09:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jpzk

View finder ?

View-finder is not needed for GR. Better not, just keep it like before, neat and sleek design.

deadwolfbones · 02-05-2015, 09:53 PM

They'll stick to 28mm, since every previous GR (except one) has. I expect minor updates, like the OP suggested, though they may add up to a substantially improved camera. Probably won't be upgrading from my GR V, though.

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LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	new GR? wow! WOW! 2015 is a great year for Ricoh! Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement \| Photo Rumors I already mentioned that in addition to the new full frame lenses and DSLR camera, Ricoh/Pentax will have more announcements for the CP+ show. One of the rumored possibility is a Ricoh GR replacement: The new camera may have a completely different name Upgraded sensor, but still APS-C Redesigned lens with better focusing Touch screen Wi-Fi New grip design

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mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Here we go with touchscreens. They will use the GR as a test bed and will then integrate it to the new FF and other models... Or maybe it's something that was already present on the prototype at CES...

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	A Mono. GR, well perhaps not, would be nice. Sounds interesting though.

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Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	I love my current GR. But if they add an integrated EVF, phase-detection autofocus and a fast, 35-40mm lens, I'm there. But can they do it while keeping the body size down? The fact that the GR slips into my pocket as easily as a Sony RX100 is one of its best features.

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shhh Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 66	A new updated gr could potentially rock. If it has better AF, touchscreen focus and WiFi. Could be really interesting.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by LFLee WOW! 2015 is a great year for Ricoh! Rumors of a Ricoh GR camera replacement \| Photo Rumors I already mentioned that in addition to the new full frame lenses and DSLR camera, Ricoh/Pentax will have more announcements for the CP+ show. One of the rumored possibility is a Ricoh GR replacement: The new camera may have a completely different name Upgraded sensor, but still APS-C Redesigned lens with better focusing Touch screen Wi-Fi New grip design View finder ?

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LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk View finder ? The current GR has one external optical VF....

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02-05-2015, 06:25 PM	#13
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Redesigned lens may be a 35mm lens. So it is a GR-like camera, not exactly GR. They will keep the GR for more obscure and Japanese market like it always was, but this may the camera for the rest of the world who thinks in the 35mm angle of view. It could as well be branded as Pentax.

02-05-2015, 09:53 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	They'll stick to 28mm, since every previous GR (except one) has. I expect minor updates, like the OP suggested, though they may add up to a substantially improved camera. Probably won't be upgrading from my GR V, though.