Ricoh GR III

**savoche** · 10-04-2018, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

Those are quite cool. I was just looking at the Litra a couple of days ago.

Couldn't find that one locally. The Litra comes with some very useful accessories, though, and while not as bright as the Lume it has a more even spread, I believe. The bluetooth control of the Lume is nice (since the on-board controls are rather primitive), and I imagine it would become more or less essential if you place out multiple cubes.

Oh, and the optical slave function of the Lume is rather underwhelming. I can't get it to trigger unless I fire a flash almost straight on. Since the sensor is on the front of the cube that limits the use quite a bit. Not that it will matter much with a flash-less GRIII

sundown · 10-06-2018, 12:24 AM - **1 Like**

Some discussions here PHOTOKINA 2018 - GRIII, Fujifilm, Leica, Zenit & more! - YouTube
Mr. Baus said there should be image examples in about 2 months from testing photographers and that end of February feels like a good time to launch it. Of course, as stated before, he's just saying his opinion.

awscreo · 10-07-2018, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by sundown

Some discussions here PHOTOKINA 2018 - GRIII, Fujifilm, Leica, Zenit & more! - YouTube
Mr. Baus said there should be image examples in about 2 months from testing photographers and that end of February feels like a good time to launch it. Of course, as stated before, he's just saying his opinion.

I'd be very happy with a Feb launch)) cant wait for it to come out, I'm pretty sure iq will be very good considering that most of 24mp sensors perform pretty similarly) it'll be down to how good the camera is in other aspects (I'm hoping fewer optical elements in the lens won't change the stellar optical performance of the lens on GR II

OoKU · 10-12-2018, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

regular67 · 10-13-2018, 03:39 AM

Thanks, what does Xitek say about the GRiii ?

**beachgardener** · 10-13-2018, 04:00 AM

Who are the four characters alongside the GR III in that photo, there is a bunny and three others, what significance do they play?
Thanks.

regular67 · 10-14-2018, 12:29 AM

Usually the small items on the show booth are used to let visitors experiment with the auto-focus and macro capabilities of the presented camera.
You can see some other cameras on the wooden border of the booth.

**beachgardener** · 10-14-2018, 01:00 AM

Thanks for that, I was also wondering if they are recognisable cartoon characters?

**snpsht** · 11-01-2018, 04:03 AM

Oooooh. I have been looking for a little high quality camera for street for a few months as there are plenty of situations where the K-1 is too obtrusive. I need look no further!

Mistral75 · 11-08-2018, 08:15 AM - **6 Likes**

At the Salon de la Photo in Paris, which opened today, the Ricoh GR III is shown under glass. No specs are provided.

According to Ricoh Imaging reps it should be launched in March 2019 at around €900 (a price that includes 20% VAT and is therefore equivalent to around $850).

They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance.

awscreo · 11-08-2018, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

At the Salon de la Photo in Paris, which opened today, the Ricoh GR III is shown under glass. No specs are provided.

According to Ricoh Imaging reps it should be launched in March 2019 at around €900 (a price that includes 20% VAT and is therefore equivalent to around $850).

They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance.

Not too bad. Saving up to get one when it comes out, can't wait for more details!

Kunzite · 11-08-2018, 10:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mistral75

They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Dust was my excuse for not getting the GR II...

**clickclick** · 11-08-2018, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Dust was my excuse for not getting the GR II...

Yeah, I might have to take up swearing and put a jar on the kitchen table to afford this, the DFA* 50, the hopefully soon to be released 11-18 and whatever else the 100 year celebration brings our way.

johnny9fingers · 11-11-2018, 09:52 AM

If I were a betting man, I'd guess on a release on or about Feb 28th. This would tie in with the CP+ Photo and Imaging Show in Japan.....

**Fontan** · 11-25-2018, 04:42 PM

Every time it rains around here I wish my GR II or GXR are weather sealed. I am not sure why they didn't start there. Most needed upgrade in my view was weather sealing. Kinda on the fence because of that. Love all the upgrades though.

11-08-2018, 08:15 AM - 6 Likes	#370
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	At the Salon de la Photo in Paris, which opened today, the Ricoh GR III is shown under glass. No specs are provided. According to Ricoh Imaging reps it should be launched in March 2019 at around €900 (a price that includes 20% VAT and is therefore equivalent to around $850). They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance. Last edited by Mistral75; 11-08-2018 at 08:22 AM.

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10-04-2018, 10:54 AM	#361
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by chickentender Those are quite cool. I was just looking at the Litra a couple of days ago. Couldn't find that one locally. The Litra comes with some very useful accessories, though, and while not as bright as the Lume it has a more even spread, I believe. The bluetooth control of the Lume is nice (since the on-board controls are rather primitive), and I imagine it would become more or less essential if you place out multiple cubes. Oh, and the optical slave function of the Lume is rather underwhelming. I can't get it to trigger unless I fire a flash almost straight on. Since the sensor is on the front of the cube that limits the use quite a bit. Not that it will matter much with a flash-less GRIII

10-06-2018, 12:24 AM - 1 Like	#362
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Some discussions here PHOTOKINA 2018 - GRIII, Fujifilm, Leica, Zenit & more! - YouTube Mr. Baus said there should be image examples in about 2 months from testing photographers and that end of February feels like a good time to launch it. Of course, as stated before, he's just saying his opinion.

10-07-2018, 07:12 PM	#363
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by sundown Some discussions here PHOTOKINA 2018 - GRIII, Fujifilm, Leica, Zenit & more! - YouTube Mr. Baus said there should be image examples in about 2 months from testing photographers and that end of February feels like a good time to launch it. Of course, as stated before, he's just saying his opinion. I'd be very happy with a Feb launch)) cant wait for it to come out, I'm pretty sure iq will be very good considering that most of 24mp sensors perform pretty similarly) it'll be down to how good the camera is in other aspects (I'm hoping fewer optical elements in the lens won't change the stellar optical performance of the lens on GR II

10-12-2018, 08:27 PM - 1 Like	#364
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740

10-13-2018, 03:39 AM	#365
regular67 New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 20	Thanks, what does Xitek say about the GRiii ?

10-13-2018, 04:00 AM	#366
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Who are the four characters alongside the GR III in that photo, there is a bunny and three others, what significance do they play? Thanks.

10-14-2018, 12:29 AM	#367
regular67 New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 20	Usually the small items on the show booth are used to let visitors experiment with the auto-focus and macro capabilities of the presented camera. You can see some other cameras on the wooden border of the booth.

10-14-2018, 01:00 AM	#368
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Thanks for that, I was also wondering if they are recognisable cartoon characters?

11-01-2018, 04:03 AM	#369
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Oooooh. I have been looking for a little high quality camera for street for a few months as there are plenty of situations where the K-1 is too obtrusive. I need look no further!

11-08-2018, 10:37 AM	#371
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by Mistral75 At the Salon de la Photo in Paris, which opened today, the Ricoh GR III is shown under glass. No specs are provided. According to Ricoh Imaging reps it should be launched in March 2019 at around €900 (a price that includes 20% VAT and is therefore equivalent to around $850). They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance. Not too bad. Saving up to get one when it comes out, can't wait for more details!

11-08-2018, 10:41 AM - 2 Likes	#372
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Mistral75 They also pointed out that the camera is currently undergoing final testing with a specific emphasis on dust resistance. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Dust was my excuse for not getting the GR II...

11-08-2018, 05:11 PM	#373
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Kunzite NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Dust was my excuse for not getting the GR II... Yeah, I might have to take up swearing and put a jar on the kitchen table to afford this, the DFA* 50, the hopefully soon to be released 11-18 and whatever else the 100 year celebration brings our way.

11-11-2018, 09:52 AM	#374
johnny9fingers Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 169	If I were a betting man, I'd guess on a release on or about Feb 28th. This would tie in with the CP+ Photo and Imaging Show in Japan.....

11-25-2018, 04:42 PM	#375
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Every time it rains around here I wish my GR II or GXR are weather sealed. I am not sure why they didn't start there. Most needed upgrade in my view was weather sealing. Kinda on the fence because of that. Love all the upgrades though.