Ricoh GR III

x4rd · 09-24-2018, 11:05 PM - **5 Likes**

Ricoh announced the GR III, stating:

"RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD are pleased to announce a preview showing of the RICOH GR III camera at photokina 2018 to be held from September 26th to 29th in Cologne, Germany.

The camera has been active development for quite some time now and we're pleased to see it finally in the hands of the professionals that we know and trust.

The GRIII incorporates totally new devices in it's main components, including a newly designed lens, image sensor and a new imaging engine. Our goal has been to design the ultimate snapshot camera, providing the user new and different creative possibilities in a compact package.

We hope those heading to Photokina 2018 will enjoy their first look at this new-generation GR-series model."

yucafrita · 09-24-2018, 11:12 PM

In german:

NEWS RICOH GR III - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

**ffking** · 09-24-2018, 11:21 PM

Interesting -getting touchscreen and 3 axis IBIS

**twilhelm** · 09-24-2018, 11:21 PM

There’s some great news out of Ricoh!

**Belnan** · 09-24-2018, 11:23 PM

Looks like the rumors were true. Hey Ricoh dont forget about Pentax.

x4rd · 09-24-2018, 11:24 PM

And specs:

RICOH GR III - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

regular67 · 09-24-2018, 11:24 PM

On the Japanese page, it gives more details and availability is ~~delayed~~ officially announced to Spring 2019.

yucafrita · 09-24-2018, 11:25 PM

Havent seen a mention of dust sealing, though.

mannyquinto · 09-24-2018, 11:29 PM - **1 Like**

Damn, I have spent all my money for a new car! Good thing it is still a prototype, I guess it will be ready before Christmas. Now, who to rob......

Wait...2019?

beholder3 · 09-24-2018, 11:29 PM

Hybrid PDAF and CDAF.

Max shutter time 20 min.

2GB internal memmory

disconnekt · 09-24-2018, 11:33 PM

The interesting part is that it has a 2 EV ND Filter, buuut only takes UHS-1 memory cards.

sundown · 09-24-2018, 11:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by regular67

On the Japanese page, it gives more details and availability is ~~delayed~~ officially announced to Spring 2019.

We can start saving

regular67 · 09-24-2018, 11:40 PM

lens: unchanged? ((not 24mm, not f/2,4)
sensor: 24MP
shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec
SR (Shake Reduction)
Dust cleaning by sensor vibration.
Full HD (1920 x 1080, 60 p / 30 p / 24 p),
2 Go of internal memory.
min distance : 0,1m (0,06 in macro mode)
LCD 1Mpixel versus 1.2Mpixel in GR2 , touchscreen
external lens adapter
no OVF/EVF

ogl · 09-24-2018, 11:42 PM

what about weather sealing?

sundown · 09-24-2018, 11:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucafrita

Havent seen a mention of dust sealing, though.

Since it's still a prototype, maybe they can add it by spring time

? Even if not, I guess they can apply the ultrasonic sensor shake tech to remove dust too, can't they?

09-24-2018, 11:05 PM - 5 Likes	#1
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Ricoh GR III Ricoh announced the GR III, stating: "RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD are pleased to announce a preview showing of the RICOH GR III camera at photokina 2018 to be held from September 26th to 29th in Cologne, Germany. The camera has been active development for quite some time now and we're pleased to see it finally in the hands of the professionals that we know and trust. The GRIII incorporates totally new devices in it's main components, including a newly designed lens, image sensor and a new imaging engine. Our goal has been to design the ultimate snapshot camera, providing the user new and different creative possibilities in a compact package. We hope those heading to Photokina 2018 will enjoy their first look at this new-generation GR-series model."

09-24-2018, 11:21 PM	#3
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Interesting -getting touchscreen and 3 axis IBIS Last edited by ffking; 09-25-2018 at 02:57 AM.

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yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	In german: NEWS RICOH GR III - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

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Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Looks like the rumors were true. Hey Ricoh dont forget about Pentax.

09-24-2018, 11:24 PM	#6
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241 Original Poster	And specs: RICOH GR III - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

09-24-2018, 11:24 PM	#7
regular67 New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 20	On the Japanese page, it gives more details and availability is ~~delayed~~ officially announced to Spring 2019.

09-24-2018, 11:25 PM	#8
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Havent seen a mention of dust sealing, though.

09-24-2018, 11:29 PM - 1 Like	#9
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	Damn, I have spent all my money for a new car! Good thing it is still a prototype, I guess it will be ready before Christmas. Now, who to rob...... Wait...2019?

09-24-2018, 11:29 PM	#10
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Hybrid PDAF and CDAF. Max shutter time 20 min. 2GB internal memmory

09-24-2018, 11:33 PM	#11
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	The interesting part is that it has a 2 EV ND Filter, buuut only takes UHS-1 memory cards.

09-24-2018, 11:34 PM - 1 Like	#12
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by regular67 On the Japanese page, it gives more details and availability is ~~delayed~~ officially announced to Spring 2019. We can start saving

09-24-2018, 11:40 PM	#13
regular67 New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 20	lens: unchanged? ((not 24mm, not f/2,4) sensor: 24MP shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec SR (Shake Reduction) Dust cleaning by sensor vibration. Full HD (1920 x 1080, 60 p / 30 p / 24 p), 2 Go of internal memory. min distance : 0,1m (0,06 in macro mode) LCD 1Mpixel versus 1.2Mpixel in GR2 , touchscreen external lens adapter no OVF/EVF

09-24-2018, 11:42 PM	#14
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	what about weather sealing?

09-24-2018, 11:45 PM - 1 Like	#15
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by yucafrita Havent seen a mention of dust sealing, though. Since it's still a prototype, maybe they can add it by spring time ? Even if not, I guess they can apply the ultrasonic sensor shake tech to remove dust too, can't they?