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Smolk · 11-17-2021, 07:57 AM - **1 Like**

Ricoh EU has sold out of GR IIIx cameras. “The next delivery is expected middle of December 2021.”

**jersey** · 11-18-2021, 01:24 AM

It was pretty heavily advertised on YT by various influencers, even those more esoteric like Sean Tucker so I suppose anyone interested in such camera or street photography was running to shops (or keyboard) like crazy.

Good for Ricoh

**AgentL** · 11-23-2021, 04:22 PM

They did go out of stock rather quickly - I was lucky to get mine, but I can guess stock will filter in rather slowly to retailers for a while.

**mlt** · 11-23-2021, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Good news for Ricoh, enjoy yours.

**mike.hiran** · 11-23-2021, 11:32 PM - **1 Like**

has it been in stock in the US? BH has been backordered every time I've looked.

---------- Post added 11-23-21 at 10:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Basically, it's a LOT to pay for compactness. I have an X-T20 (and an older but even more compact X-M1) with Fujinon 23mm f/2 lens, and that's as compact as I'd ever need, but I suppose some people really want something that will fit in even a small pocket.

The GR's quickly became the most used cams I own, so I would love a longer focal length.

Smolk · 11-24-2021, 03:40 AM

I'm still on the fence, as I would love one but can't choose between them - and I'm also eying the 16-50mm or the new 21mm. Can't have them all, and that means I'm having none at the moment

reh321 · 11-24-2021, 06:33 AM

I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR.

Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR.

**AgentL** · 11-24-2021, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by mike.hiran

has it been in stock in the US? BH has been backordered every time I've looked.

---------- Post added 11-23-21 at 10:33 PM ----------

The GR's quickly became the most used cams I own, so I would love a longer focal length.

Yes, I've seen them in stock on Amazon several times, and ordering directly from Ricoh US worked for me. Keeping an eye on all the major outlets should get you one sooner or later, I think they tend to trickle in as opposed to being stocked in large waves. That seems "normal" right now during the chip shortage/ports bottleneck stuff.

Smolk · 11-24-2021, 12:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR.

Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR.

the iPhone doesn't quite deliver that IQ, and I don't have the Q, nor does it make much sense to invest in one now. Actually, the GR convinced me that 24 Mp on APS-C delivers in spades, although I know that there is more flexibility and depth IQ-wise in FF or MF.
Often I don't bring anything along and the iPhone leaves me underwhelmed. That's where the Ricoh comes in. The IQ is astonishing, since it has an excellent lens which is fine-tuned to the sensor.
I don't have one though at the moment, funds are not endless.

**AgentL** · 11-25-2021, 09:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR.

Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR.

Hmm, sounds like that's not quite right: you have a place for the GR, but you fill it with something else. The GR is sort of the in between camera. Portability is very close to the iPhone, shooting utility and speed is more like the Q.

Sandy Hancock · 11-25-2021, 10:43 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR.

Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR.

I presume you are aware that the GR sensor is about nine times the size of the Q7 sensor. And the GR III is *more* pocketable.

Mistral75 · 11-26-2021, 05:00 AM

Firmware update (version 1.02):

Latest GR IIIx Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging:

Corrected --- In Ver. 1.01, there are rare cases of unstable operation.

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2021, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I presume you are aware that the GR sensor is about nine times the size of the Q7 sensor. And the GR III is *more* pocketable.

Thanks.

**AgentL** · 11-26-2021, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Firmware update (version 1.02):

Latest GR IIIx Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

That's unusual, definitely a bug-squashing, they tend to roll tweaks into their feature enhancing updates, so this one must be a bad one.

Smolk · 11-27-2021, 03:58 AM

I guess I would feel anxious about a GRIII in my pocket: dust (trouser/coat pockets) and risk of falling out (shirt pocket). Question then is, if I carry it separately, how much gain is the size?

11-26-2021, 05:00 AM	#162
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Firmware update (version 1.02): Latest GR IIIx Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging: Corrected --- In Ver. 1.01, there are rare cases of unstable operation.

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11-17-2021, 07:57 AM - 1 Like	#151
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Ricoh EU has sold out of GR IIIx cameras. “The next delivery is expected middle of December 2021.”

11-18-2021, 01:24 AM	#152
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,064	It was pretty heavily advertised on YT by various influencers, even those more esoteric like Sean Tucker so I suppose anyone interested in such camera or street photography was running to shops (or keyboard) like crazy. Good for Ricoh

11-23-2021, 04:22 PM	#153
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	They did go out of stock rather quickly - I was lucky to get mine, but I can guess stock will filter in rather slowly to retailers for a while.

11-23-2021, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#154
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Good news for Ricoh, enjoy yours.

11-23-2021, 11:32 PM - 1 Like	#155
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	has it been in stock in the US? BH has been backordered every time I've looked. ---------- Post added 11-23-21 at 10:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Basically, it's a LOT to pay for compactness. I have an X-T20 (and an older but even more compact X-M1) with Fujinon 23mm f/2 lens, and that's as compact as I'd ever need, but I suppose some people really want something that will fit in even a small pocket. The GR's quickly became the most used cams I own, so I would love a longer focal length.

11-24-2021, 03:40 AM	#156
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	I'm still on the fence, as I would love one but can't choose between them - and I'm also eying the 16-50mm or the new 21mm. Can't have them all, and that means I'm having none at the moment

11-24-2021, 06:33 AM	#157
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR. Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR.

11-24-2021, 12:02 PM	#158
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by mike.hiran has it been in stock in the US? BH has been backordered every time I've looked. ---------- Post added 11-23-21 at 10:33 PM ---------- The GR's quickly became the most used cams I own, so I would love a longer focal length. Yes, I've seen them in stock on Amazon several times, and ordering directly from Ricoh US worked for me. Keeping an eye on all the major outlets should get you one sooner or later, I think they tend to trickle in as opposed to being stocked in large waves. That seems "normal" right now during the chip shortage/ports bottleneck stuff.

11-24-2021, 12:49 PM - 2 Likes	#159
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by reh321 I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR. Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR. the iPhone doesn't quite deliver that IQ, and I don't have the Q, nor does it make much sense to invest in one now. Actually, the GR convinced me that 24 Mp on APS-C delivers in spades, although I know that there is more flexibility and depth IQ-wise in FF or MF. Often I don't bring anything along and the iPhone leaves me underwhelmed. That's where the Ricoh comes in. The IQ is astonishing, since it has an excellent lens which is fine-tuned to the sensor. I don't have one though at the moment, funds are not endless.

11-25-2021, 09:53 PM - 1 Like	#160
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by reh321 I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR. Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR. Hmm, sounds like that's not quite right: you have a place for the GR, but you fill it with something else. The GR is sort of the in between camera. Portability is very close to the iPhone, shooting utility and speed is more like the Q.

11-25-2021, 10:43 PM - 4 Likes	#161
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by reh321 I must be the exception; I have no place for the GR. Because of its flexibility, I use the “Q” {or my iPhone} where others seem to use the GR. I presume you are aware that the GR sensor is about nine times the size of the Q7 sensor. And the GR III is more pocketable.

11-26-2021, 07:49 AM	#163
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I presume you are aware that the GR sensor is about nine times the size of the Q7 sensor. And the GR III is more pocketable. Thanks.

11-26-2021, 10:24 PM	#164
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Mistral75 Firmware update (version 1.02): Latest GR IIIx Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING That's unusual, definitely a bug-squashing, they tend to roll tweaks into their feature enhancing updates, so this one must be a bad one.

11-27-2021, 03:58 AM	#165
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	I guess I would feel anxious about a GRIII in my pocket: dust (trouser/coat pockets) and risk of falling out (shirt pocket). Question then is, if I carry it separately, how much gain is the size?

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