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aurele · 05-20-2015, 10:22 AM - **1 Like**

If this allow the GRIV and the GR(V) to go lower in price, then "Hail the new GR II" !!

G.E.Zekai · 05-20-2015, 12:48 PM

I can't believe I am the only one supporting a viewfinder. I can understand they might leave it out or sell it as an external accessory but kind of a deal breaker in my eyes.

What if its fullframe :O ?

reh321 · 05-20-2015, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by G.E.Zekai

I can't believe I am the only one supporting a viewfinder. I can understand they might leave it out or sell it as an external accessory but kind of a deal breaker in my eyes.

What if its fullframe :O ?

You're not the only one who wants a viewfinder. In some sense, that is another "dead horse" that has been worked over, if not "beaten", multiple times in discussions at the Mirrorless and Q sub-forums. I think it would be very very good if Pentax would come up with some kind of EVF solution that could be applied to all appropriate products; personally, I got my Q-7 only after I was able to come up with a hood that would turn the LCD into a viewfinder. Others see a viewfinder as being absolutely unnecessary.

WillWeaverRVA · 05-20-2015, 01:21 PM

It's a compact. Yes, it's a compact targeted at enthusiasts, but it's a compact. A compact camera doesn't need a viewfinder, and compacts tend not to get viewfinders (except bridge cameras, but they're not exactly compacts). Maybe Ricoh could come up with some kind of shoe-mounted EVF accessory, but I don't think it's going to happen.

D1N0 · 05-20-2015, 01:35 PM

It has an accessory External viewfinder GV-1 RICOH GR - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

hongzhibin1987 · 05-20-2015, 02:01 PM

the only thing they have to change is make the sensor-cleaning possible.
Others fine enough by me.

---------- Post added 05-20-15 at 03:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by aurele

If this allow the GRIV and the GR(V) to go lower in price, then "Hail the new GR II" !!

I'll pass on GRV since its sensor dirt problem. Still not solved. and it's soooo bad for a compact size camera..

kenspo · 05-20-2015, 02:35 PM - **2 Likes**

I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming

DeadJohn · 05-20-2015, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

I have the current GR so no rush to replace. Based on how I use it mostly for street photography, weather resistance and a tilting LCD would make the camera better for me. I don't care about a viewfinder, more resolution, or wifi tethering in the GR (but they're essential in a more versatile DSLR).

Kunzite · 05-20-2015, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming

What about the 5th?

**jpzk** · 05-20-2015, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming

No kidding !

JP

kenspo · 05-20-2015, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

What about the 5th?

Dont know about a 5th this year

---------- Post added 05-21-15 at 12:18 AM ----------

Originally posted by jpzk

No kidding !

JP

Hehe..i said for a while back, that 4 cameras will come this year..most didn't belive me

saladin · 05-20-2015, 05:39 PM

One of the key lures for the GR line seems to be a natural affinity for lovely Monochrome results. An upgraded sensor should still be "tuned" for monochrome tonal range imo.

SR would be nice to have. So would an evf. And a 2.0 aperture!

avio · 05-20-2015, 08:44 PM

I hope the new GR II would improve the AF speed!

cport · 05-21-2015, 12:32 AM

For me - tilting screen and WR would bring enough novelty.

wed7 · 05-21-2015, 02:51 AM

FF and GR before another high end apsc.

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	If this allow the GRIV and the GR(V) to go lower in price, then "Hail the new GR II" !!

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G.E.Zekai Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 199	I can't believe I am the only one supporting a viewfinder. I can understand they might leave it out or sell it as an external accessory but kind of a deal breaker in my eyes. What if its fullframe :O ?

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,666	Originally posted by G.E.Zekai I can't believe I am the only one supporting a viewfinder. I can understand they might leave it out or sell it as an external accessory but kind of a deal breaker in my eyes. What if its fullframe :O ? You're not the only one who wants a viewfinder. In some sense, that is another "dead horse" that has been worked over, if not "beaten", multiple times in discussions at the Mirrorless and Q sub-forums. I think it would be very very good if Pentax would come up with some kind of EVF solution that could be applied to all appropriate products; personally, I got my Q-7 only after I was able to come up with a hood that would turn the LCD into a viewfinder. Others see a viewfinder as being absolutely unnecessary.

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WillWeaverRVA Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,068	It's a compact. Yes, it's a compact targeted at enthusiasts, but it's a compact. A compact camera doesn't need a viewfinder, and compacts tend not to get viewfinders (except bridge cameras, but they're not exactly compacts). Maybe Ricoh could come up with some kind of shoe-mounted EVF accessory, but I don't think it's going to happen.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,801	It has an accessory External viewfinder GV-1 RICOH GR - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

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hongzhibin1987 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 464	the only thing they have to change is make the sensor-cleaning possible. Others fine enough by me. ---------- Post added 05-20-15 at 03:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by aurele If this allow the GRIV and the GR(V) to go lower in price, then "Hail the new GR II" !! I'll pass on GRV since its sensor dirt problem. Still not solved. and it's soooo bad for a compact size camera..

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kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming

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DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,832	I have the current GR so no rush to replace. Based on how I use it mostly for street photography, weather resistance and a tilting LCD would make the camera better for me. I don't care about a viewfinder, more resolution, or wifi tethering in the GR (but they're essential in a more versatile DSLR).

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,131	Originally posted by kenspo I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming What about the 5th?

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by kenspo I've said it for a long time. This is the 4th camera coming No kidding ! JP

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kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Kunzite What about the 5th? Dont know about a 5th this year ---------- Post added 05-21-15 at 12:18 AM ---------- Originally posted by jpzk No kidding ! JP Hehe..i said for a while back, that 4 cameras will come this year..most didn't belive me

05-20-2015, 05:39 PM	#27
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	One of the key lures for the GR line seems to be a natural affinity for lovely Monochrome results. An upgraded sensor should still be "tuned" for monochrome tonal range imo. SR would be nice to have. So would an evf. And a 2.0 aperture!

05-20-2015, 08:44 PM	#28
avio New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Guangzhou Posts: 9 Original Poster	I hope the new GR II would improve the AF speed!

05-21-2015, 12:32 AM	#29
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 423	For me - tilting screen and WR would bring enough novelty.

05-21-2015, 02:51 AM	#30
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,420	FF and GR before another high end apsc.

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