GR III Street Edition Special Limited Kit

thibs · 06-16-2020, 04:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Where are you finding an indication that there is "another battery"? You've mentioned this twice but I have not seen any information from Ricoh that this is so.

GR III Street Edition - Ricoh

It was stated at first and corrected later.

**manishved** · 06-22-2020, 06:53 PM

I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology.

tbelf · 06-23-2020, 07:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by manishved

I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology.

This review suggests 'touch to activate shutter' is included on the Street Edition and will be coming via firmware update to the regular GRiii later this year, fingers crossed.

You Tube

**manishved** · 06-23-2020, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by tbelf

This review suggests 'touch to activate shutter' is included on the Street Edition and will be coming via firmware update to the regular GRiii later this year, fingers crossed.

Ricoh GRIII "STREET EDITION" Unboxing! - YouTube

Awesome! I am sold

Kunzite · 07-30-2020, 02:34 AM

And Ricoh released the GR III firmware:

Quote:

Enhanced functions

[Full Press Snap function is possible by touching the LCD screen]

The full-press snap function can be used not only by pressing the shutter button all at once, but also by touching the LCD monitor.
With this update, it has the same functions as "RICOH GR III Street Edition" (version 1.40).

How to use details：Function Expand Firmware | RICOH GR III | RICOH IMAGING

Function modification

[Correct location information record]

In the case of south latitude or west longitude, the location information acquired from the smartphone was not recorded accurately in the Exif GPS tag, and the GPS location display in [Playback Details] was corrected.

RICOH GR III firmware update released?RICOH IMAGING

Hmm... is this applicable to GR III Street Edition, as well as to the regular GR III?

**Serkevan** · 07-30-2020, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

And Ricoh released the GR III firmware:

RICOH GR III firmware update released?RICOH IMAGING

Hmm... is this applicable to GR III Street Edition, as well as to the regular GR III?

From the wording, I'd say it's the firmware that the SE came with? They just probably took a bit longer to bring it out to the regular cameras because they had to make sure nothing broke during the update process I guess.

Kunzite · 07-30-2020, 02:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

From the wording, I'd say it's the firmware that the SE came with? They just probably took a bit longer to bring it out to the regular cameras because they had to make sure nothing broke during the update process I guess.

"Nothing broke" probably means no GR III Street Edition logo appearing anywhere

**Serkevan** · 07-30-2020, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

"Nothing broke" probably means no GR III Street Edition logo appearing anywhere

Firmware 1.X: fixed a bug where owners of the basic GR iii model had salt poured on the "it's not the objectively prettier version" wound on switch off?

reh321 · 07-30-2020, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by manishved

I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology.

People will still want to capture a "special moment", which could happen some seconds after the focus point has been found - no reason to capture n shots which you know beforehand are not wanted.

Mistral75 · 10-21-2020, 02:56 AM

According to Nokishita Camera, the Ricoh GR III 'Street Edition' camera will be sold separately (without the optical viewfinder and accessories) for $949 (the Special Limited Kit is priced at $1,999). Orders should open soon and the camera should be available on 13 November 2020.

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Zygonyx · 10-21-2020, 03:44 AM

Let's speculate.

reh321 · 10-21-2020, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by manishved

I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology.

I still don’t understand what you are suggesting.
I may hold my camera at several possible framing points before deciding which one I want.
I need some way of telling it which one to record, and the shutter button is the traditional way of telling it to record.
What are you suggesting would be a better way??
{I am typing this on an iPhone8, incidentally}.

Mistral75 · 10-21-2020, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Announced.

GR III Street Edition Camera - Ricoh

**manishved** · 10-29-2020, 08:59 AM

Anyone interested in a brand new limited edition GR III Street Edition - Special Limited Edition Kit?

10-21-2020, 05:00 AM	#87
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by manishved I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology. I still don’t understand what you are suggesting. I may hold my camera at several possible framing points before deciding which one I want. I need some way of telling it which one to record, and the shutter button is the traditional way of telling it to record. What are you suggesting would be a better way?? {I am typing this on an iPhone8, incidentally}. Last edited by reh321; 10-21-2020 at 05:06 AM.

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06-16-2020, 04:06 AM - 1 Like	#76
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by luftfluss Where are you finding an indication that there is "another battery"? You've mentioned this twice but I have not seen any information from Ricoh that this is so. GR III Street Edition - Ricoh It was stated at first and corrected later.

06-22-2020, 06:53 PM	#77
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology.

06-23-2020, 09:36 AM	#79
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Originally posted by tbelf This review suggests 'touch to activate shutter' is included on the Street Edition and will be coming via firmware update to the regular GRiii later this year, fingers crossed. Ricoh GRIII "STREET EDITION" Unboxing! - YouTube Awesome! I am sold

07-30-2020, 02:34 AM	#80
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	And Ricoh released the GR III firmware: Quote: Enhanced functions [Full Press Snap function is possible by touching the LCD screen] The full-press snap function can be used not only by pressing the shutter button all at once, but also by touching the LCD monitor. With this update, it has the same functions as "RICOH GR III Street Edition" (version 1.40). How to use details：Function Expand Firmware \| RICOH GR III \| RICOH IMAGING Function modification [Correct location information record] In the case of south latitude or west longitude, the location information acquired from the smartphone was not recorded accurately in the Exif GPS tag, and the GPS location display in [Playback Details] was corrected. RICOH GR III firmware update released?RICOH IMAGING Hmm... is this applicable to GR III Street Edition, as well as to the regular GR III?

07-30-2020, 02:51 AM	#81
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Kunzite And Ricoh released the GR III firmware: RICOH GR III firmware update released?RICOH IMAGING Hmm... is this applicable to GR III Street Edition, as well as to the regular GR III? From the wording, I'd say it's the firmware that the SE came with? They just probably took a bit longer to bring it out to the regular cameras because they had to make sure nothing broke during the update process I guess.

07-30-2020, 02:53 AM - 1 Like	#82
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Serkevan From the wording, I'd say it's the firmware that the SE came with? They just probably took a bit longer to bring it out to the regular cameras because they had to make sure nothing broke during the update process I guess. "Nothing broke" probably means no GR III Street Edition logo appearing anywhere

07-30-2020, 02:57 AM	#83
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Kunzite "Nothing broke" probably means no GR III Street Edition logo appearing anywhere Firmware 1.X: fixed a bug where owners of the basic GR iii model had salt poured on the "it's not the objectively prettier version" wound on switch off?

07-30-2020, 09:41 AM	#84
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by manishved I still dont understand why we have to press the shutter to record an image - especially during the scenario when we use a finger to select the focus point. Holding it for a second on the focus point should activate the shutter automatically. Or use iPhone-like 3D-touch technology. People will still want to capture a "special moment", which could happen some seconds after the focus point has been found - no reason to capture n shots which you know beforehand are not wanted.

10-21-2020, 02:56 AM	#85
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	According to Nokishita Camera, the Ricoh GR III 'Street Edition' camera will be sold separately (without the optical viewfinder and accessories) for $949 (the Special Limited Kit is priced at $1,999). Orders should open soon and the camera should be available on 13 November 2020. Twitter

10-21-2020, 03:44 AM	#86
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Let's speculate.

10-21-2020, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#88
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Announced. GR III Street Edition Camera - Ricoh

10-29-2020, 08:59 AM	#89
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Anyone interested in a brand new limited edition GR III Street Edition - Special Limited Edition Kit?