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**Kevin B123** · 09-07-2021, 10:11 PM

That will be my next purchase, around Christmas time if it is released by then.

zapp · 09-07-2021, 10:23 PM

The next top seller. Well done Ricoh, especially with the tele converter. Sigma had the dp2 series with different focal lengths sometime ago, now the GR matches the concept - plus everything that makes the GR great.
An obvious step, but not every company makes this step. Well done.

house · 09-07-2021, 10:52 PM

Will be very interesting to see how this sells. Its been much requested.

Sandy Hancock · 09-07-2021, 11:18 PM - **1 Like**

One for each pocket! Sign me up

**AgentL** · 09-07-2021, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

One for each pocket! Sign me up

You'll have to get different colored rings to tell them apart! Till you lose those...

---------- Post added 09-07-21 at 11:39 PM ----------

I think one of the most exciting things is that this will be a really decent normal to slight tele compact camera that smartphone cameras still can't approximate with any decent IQ. I can get an okay snapshot from my Pixel phone at 28mm, but not 40mm.

Ishpuini · 09-08-2021, 12:55 AM

Nice!!! Though carrying a second GR III would be confusing to me, as both versions seem to look (and feel) too similar. 28mm equiv is more flexible to me, so I'll stick to that. The 1.5x teleconversion GT-2 does look nice for just in case. I suppose it would fit the original GR III as well? That would turn the GR III into a 42mm equiv and move the crop modes one step longer...

**Serkevan** · 09-08-2021, 12:56 AM

Welp, I will no longer look forward to the GRiii when I actually have money for it.

Instead, now I'll look forward to this one. Hnnnng.

house · 09-08-2021, 01:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Nice!!! Though carrying a second GR III would be confusing to me, as both versions seem to look (and feel) too similar. 28mm equiv is more flexible to me, so I'll stick to that. The 1.5x teleconversion GT-2 does look nice for just in case. I suppose it would fit the original GR III as well? That would turn the GR III into a 42mm equiv and move the crop modes one step longer...

It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard.

Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx | RICOH IMAGING

See which model is highlighted for each accessory.

Ishpuini · 09-08-2021, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by house

It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard.

Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx | RICOH IMAGING

See which model is highlighted for each accessory.

Ah yes, I see... shame...

nonpigliounoshoot · 09-08-2021, 02:01 AM

Nice surprise. Interesting compact in many respects. Can anyone tell if it was the new registered room where a new GR was assumed?
Here the link:
Three new cameras under development? - PentaxForums.com

I hope for more surprise announcements !!!

biz-engineer · 09-08-2021, 03:14 AM

Looks like the lens design beats what we get for our DSLR. GRIIIx MTF chart plots are for 15lp/mm and 45lp/mm. MTF plots of my FF lenses at 10 and 30lp/mm aren't as flat as the ones shown for the GRIII lens at 15 and 45 lp/mm. That's probably an advantage of a fixed lens camera design.

---------- Post added 08-09-21 at 12:17 ----------

Originally posted by house

It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard.Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx | RICOH IMAGINGSee which model is highlighted for each accessory.

I wouldn't notice. Having documented a full tripod with DSLR and the 40 ltd only, I've stitched multiple images when I wanted a wider view, but I didn't have anything for tele shots at the time. I could now see how useful that normal + tele combo is . e.g wide + normal + tele, wide view done by stitching a couple of captures.

house · 09-08-2021, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Looks like the lens design beats what we get for our DSLR. GRIIIx MTF chart plots are for 15lp/mm and 45lp/mm. MTF plots of my FF lenses at 10 and 30lp/mm aren't as flat as the ones shown for the GRIII lens at 15 and 45 lp/mm. That's probably an advantage of a fixed lens camera design.[COLOR=Silver]

After using the GR II I'm always wondering why it's so sharp compared to the DSLR primes. Perhaps different design objectives, perhaps flange distance and fixed lens design. I still wish they could get that kind of performance in a smallish DSLR prime.

**Serkevan** · 09-08-2021, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by house

After using the GR II I'm always wondering why it's so sharp compared to the DSLR primes. Perhaps different design objectives, perhaps flange distance and fixed lens design. I still wish they could get that kind of performance in a smallish DSLR prime.

Probably all together. Microlens array tuned for one lens only, flange distance tuned to the lens, relatively slow optics.

wstruth · 09-08-2021, 06:07 AM

It's definitely on my buy list!

house · 09-08-2021, 06:13 AM

Looking forward to hearing what the people wishing for a standardish GR make of it in their actual use. For me the 28 equiv makes much more sense for this kind of camera. 40mm demands a different kind of framing and I wonder how the form factor and ergonomics works for that purpose.

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09-07-2021, 10:11 PM	#16
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,189	That will be my next purchase, around Christmas time if it is released by then.

09-07-2021, 10:23 PM	#17
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	The next top seller. Well done Ricoh, especially with the tele converter. Sigma had the dp2 series with different focal lengths sometime ago, now the GR matches the concept - plus everything that makes the GR great. An obvious step, but not every company makes this step. Well done.

09-07-2021, 10:52 PM	#18
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Will be very interesting to see how this sells. Its been much requested.

09-07-2021, 11:18 PM - 1 Like	#19
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	One for each pocket! Sign me up

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AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock One for each pocket! Sign me up You'll have to get different colored rings to tell them apart! Till you lose those... ---------- Post added 09-07-21 at 11:39 PM ---------- I think one of the most exciting things is that this will be a really decent normal to slight tele compact camera that smartphone cameras still can't approximate with any decent IQ. I can get an okay snapshot from my Pixel phone at 28mm, but not 40mm.

09-08-2021, 12:55 AM	#21
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Nice!!! Though carrying a second GR III would be confusing to me, as both versions seem to look (and feel) too similar. 28mm equiv is more flexible to me, so I'll stick to that. The 1.5x teleconversion GT-2 does look nice for just in case. I suppose it would fit the original GR III as well? That would turn the GR III into a 42mm equiv and move the crop modes one step longer...

09-08-2021, 12:56 AM	#22
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Welp, I will no longer look forward to the GRiii when I actually have money for it. Instead, now I'll look forward to this one. Hnnnng.

09-08-2021, 01:28 AM - 1 Like	#23
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Ishpuini Nice!!! Though carrying a second GR III would be confusing to me, as both versions seem to look (and feel) too similar. 28mm equiv is more flexible to me, so I'll stick to that. The 1.5x teleconversion GT-2 does look nice for just in case. I suppose it would fit the original GR III as well? That would turn the GR III into a 42mm equiv and move the crop modes one step longer... It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard. Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx \| RICOH IMAGING See which model is highlighted for each accessory.

09-08-2021, 01:33 AM	#24
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by house It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard. Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx \| RICOH IMAGING See which model is highlighted for each accessory. Ah yes, I see... shame...

09-08-2021, 02:01 AM	#25
nonpigliounoshoot Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 735	Nice surprise. Interesting compact in many respects. Can anyone tell if it was the new registered room where a new GR was assumed? Here the link: Three new cameras under development? - PentaxForums.com I hope for more surprise announcements !!!

09-08-2021, 03:14 AM	#26
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Looks like the lens design beats what we get for our DSLR. GRIIIx MTF chart plots are for 15lp/mm and 45lp/mm. MTF plots of my FF lenses at 10 and 30lp/mm aren't as flat as the ones shown for the GRIII lens at 15 and 45 lp/mm. That's probably an advantage of a fixed lens camera design. ---------- Post added 08-09-21 at 12:17 ---------- Originally posted by house It seems the adapters can't be used across cameras iii, iiix. So ultra wide for wide and tele for standard.Accessories / RICOH GR III/GR IIIx \| RICOH IMAGINGSee which model is highlighted for each accessory. I wouldn't notice. Having documented a full tripod with DSLR and the 40 ltd only, I've stitched multiple images when I wanted a wider view, but I didn't have anything for tele shots at the time. I could now see how useful that normal + tele combo is . e.g wide + normal + tele, wide view done by stitching a couple of captures.

09-08-2021, 03:33 AM	#27
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by biz-engineer Looks like the lens design beats what we get for our DSLR. GRIIIx MTF chart plots are for 15lp/mm and 45lp/mm. MTF plots of my FF lenses at 10 and 30lp/mm aren't as flat as the ones shown for the GRIII lens at 15 and 45 lp/mm. That's probably an advantage of a fixed lens camera design.[COLOR=Silver] After using the GR II I'm always wondering why it's so sharp compared to the DSLR primes. Perhaps different design objectives, perhaps flange distance and fixed lens design. I still wish they could get that kind of performance in a smallish DSLR prime.

09-08-2021, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#28
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by house After using the GR II I'm always wondering why it's so sharp compared to the DSLR primes. Perhaps different design objectives, perhaps flange distance and fixed lens design. I still wish they could get that kind of performance in a smallish DSLR prime. Probably all together. Microlens array tuned for one lens only, flange distance tuned to the lens, relatively slow optics.

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wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	It's definitely on my buy list!

09-08-2021, 06:13 AM	#30
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Looking forward to hearing what the people wishing for a standardish GR make of it in their actual use. For me the 28 equiv makes much more sense for this kind of camera. 40mm demands a different kind of framing and I wonder how the form factor and ergonomics works for that purpose.

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