Ricoh GR III

johnami · 09-25-2018, 01:18 AM - **1 Like**

Have to admire the nerve of Ricoh producing another GR apsc sensor camera in the same small package. The philosophy remains the same. What you see on the outside is the same, but what you get on the inside changes and in this case quite a bit. It is a small 'box' and you like it or you don't. More 'bells and whistles' are available elsewhere, but not in that package.

Look forward to next year.........................could drag on, but most people here are patient. What choice do you have?

pinholecam · 09-25-2018, 01:25 AM - **1 Like**

Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) (A 1st for Pentax)
A new "Highlight-weighted " metering
Touchscreen

I can see these incorporated into a new DSLR or MILC or GXRII in the future...

yucafrita · 09-25-2018, 01:26 AM

I actually like it and I am curious whether WR is added or not. With DR maybe not a deal-breaker. I am currently reconsidering what I want tech-wise. I use Pentax film SLRs and a nice digicam like the GR would add benefit to that when travelling. Vice-versa, if I buy a K-1 II next year, I have a small Pentax P&S to have some film with me. Depends a bit on funds. After all, it's about options and GR is a nce option for me.

ogl · 09-25-2018, 01:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OoKU

https://youtu.be/LegY40qQRfI

there is in youtube

You Tube

RonHendriks1966 · 09-25-2018, 01:32 AM

Nice looking camera with great specs.

So this is the CP+ launch that has a preview at Photokina.

Mistral75 · 09-25-2018, 01:34 AM

Indeed, about the launch date the Japanese website says "Spring 2019 (planned)."

CP+ 2019 is from 28 February to 3 March, this is coherent.

Adam · 09-25-2018, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) (A 1st for Pentax)

Come out in the K-70 originally

But if the GRIII uses it for stills, it would be a first.

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beli_delfin · 09-25-2018, 01:48 AM - **1 Like**

Basically it is GR II with a little pixel count upgrade. Fuji did this last year with X100F and will probably soon introduce next generation. Sony introduced RX1 with same pixel count six years ago. Lens in original GR was alreadly excellent and keeping same maximum brightnes won't bring much improvement. But let wait to see first pictures... Anyway at least F2 would be welcome, but Leica already did that three years ago.
Image stabilization and articulated screen are welcomed, but almost necessary. But speaking personally biggest dissapointment is no EVF, at least as accessory, as original RX1 has.
In my opinion GR platform should become a basis for future Pentax mirrorless cameras and introduce interchangeable lenses. As such I will rather keep GR and use K1 instead.

Kunzite · 09-25-2018, 02:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Too late, too little? I don't care.
I want it.

reh321 · 09-25-2018, 02:10 AM - **1 Like**

Does this have some kind of viewfinder??

Kunzite · 09-25-2018, 02:13 AM

An optical one as accessory, I think.

mannyquinto · 09-25-2018, 02:17 AM

I wanted this to have an EVF like the GXR but the touchscreen function will get the same job unless it is too sunny outside.

yucafrita · 09-25-2018, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by mannyquinto

I wanted this to have an EVF like the GXR but the touchscreen function will get the same job unless it is too sunny outside.

Maybe they still add it?

JPT · 09-25-2018, 02:36 AM

I really want this. Looks as small as the GRD series. I’m sure this has some tech from Pentax in it, but there’s no way that camera has the Pentax magnetic SR in it. It must be a whole new smaller system. That could come back to Pentax DSLRs. A few months to get my finances in order.

mannyquinto · 09-25-2018, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Maybe they still add it?

Nahh...it does not follow the GR lineage. Maybe they will add it to the their future mirror-less cam.

09-25-2018, 01:18 AM - 1 Like	#46
johnami New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alsace, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	When good GR2 becomes a better GR3 Have to admire the nerve of Ricoh producing another GR apsc sensor camera in the same small package. The philosophy remains the same. What you see on the outside is the same, but what you get on the inside changes and in this case quite a bit. It is a small 'box' and you like it or you don't. More 'bells and whistles' are available elsewhere, but not in that package. Look forward to next year.........................could drag on, but most people here are patient. What choice do you have?

09-25-2018, 01:32 AM	#50
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Nice looking camera with great specs. So this is the CP+ launch that has a preview at Photokina. Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 09-25-2018 at 01:39 AM.

09-25-2018, 01:48 AM - 1 Like	#53
beli_delfin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 467	Perhaps too late, too little Basically it is GR II with a little pixel count upgrade. Fuji did this last year with X100F and will probably soon introduce next generation. Sony introduced RX1 with same pixel count six years ago. Lens in original GR was alreadly excellent and keeping same maximum brightnes won't bring much improvement. But let wait to see first pictures... Anyway at least F2 would be welcome, but Leica already did that three years ago. Image stabilization and articulated screen are welcomed, but almost necessary. But speaking personally biggest dissapointment is no EVF, at least as accessory, as original RX1 has. In my opinion GR platform should become a basis for future Pentax mirrorless cameras and introduce interchangeable lenses. As such I will rather keep GR and use K1 instead.

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09-25-2018, 01:25 AM - 1 Like	#47
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) (A 1st for Pentax) A new "Highlight-weighted " metering Touchscreen I can see these incorporated into a new DSLR or MILC or GXRII in the future...

09-25-2018, 01:26 AM	#48
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	I actually like it and I am curious whether WR is added or not. With DR maybe not a deal-breaker. I am currently reconsidering what I want tech-wise. I use Pentax film SLRs and a nice digicam like the GR would add benefit to that when travelling. Vice-versa, if I buy a K-1 II next year, I have a small Pentax P&S to have some film with me. Depends a bit on funds. After all, it's about options and GR is a nce option for me.

09-25-2018, 01:34 AM	#51
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Indeed, about the launch date the Japanese website says "Spring 2019 (planned)." CP+ 2019 is from 28 February to 3 March, this is coherent.

09-25-2018, 01:40 AM	#52
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by pinholecam Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) (A 1st for Pentax) Come out in the K-70 originally But if the GRIII uses it for stills, it would be a first. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-25-2018, 02:06 AM - 2 Likes	#54
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Too late, too little? I don't care. I want it.

09-25-2018, 02:10 AM - 1 Like	#55
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Does this have some kind of viewfinder??

09-25-2018, 02:13 AM	#56
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	An optical one as accessory, I think.

09-25-2018, 02:17 AM	#57
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	I wanted this to have an EVF like the GXR but the touchscreen function will get the same job unless it is too sunny outside.

09-25-2018, 02:24 AM	#58
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by mannyquinto I wanted this to have an EVF like the GXR but the touchscreen function will get the same job unless it is too sunny outside. Maybe they still add it?

09-25-2018, 02:36 AM	#59
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	I really want this. Looks as small as the GRD series. I’m sure this has some tech from Pentax in it, but there’s no way that camera has the Pentax magnetic SR in it. It must be a whole new smaller system. That could come back to Pentax DSLRs. A few months to get my finances in order.

09-25-2018, 02:38 AM	#60
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	Originally posted by yucafrita Maybe they still add it? Nahh...it does not follow the GR lineage. Maybe they will add it to the their future mirror-less cam.