Ricoh GR Hands-on and Lots of Photos...

frank · 05-17-2013, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by boliston

Just been looking as some sample GR raws (dng files) at Ricoh GR Camera Samples - Hands-On Preview and they look good quality when loaded in rawtherapee.

Glad I did not order the X100s as the raw files from this camera simply crash my software when loaded. It would be better if more cameras used the DNG format instead of some proprietary format.

Totally agree w you on the DNG format. I've been using DNG on Pentax cameras ever since they started to support this format.

Originally posted by Pen-A

I was sure I would buy a mx-1 to replace my xz-1.. was just waiting for the price to drop a little. Until this little beast was announced

! Now it´s on preorder and I can´t wait!

Yesterday I downloaded those high ISO dng samples to LR4 and they looked gooood

. Gonna be nice to have K5 IQ in pocket size. Wide angle should suit me fine since da 21 and sigma 10-20 are my favorite lenses

.

The JPG output from GR is pretty good too, w very good colors and resolution. I won't be hesitating to shoot in JPG w this little camera unless the light condition gets a bit complicated.

**Aristophanes** · 05-18-2013, 06:51 PM

Terrific series of photos that really shows off the camera's features and IQ. Cute kids. Thanks.

Urkeldaedalus · 05-19-2013, 04:11 AM

Hey Frank,

As a former Ricoh GXR owner I suggest you play around with snap focus for autofocus as well as the black and white mode, two things that Ricoh was highly regarded for in its small sensor GR line and I found that to be true in the GXR A12 28 mm unit as well. If you get good enough with snap focus the lack of a viewfinder seems like less of a problem, even in bright light.

Speaking of the Ricoh GXR 28 mm, as I expected the image quality from the new GR seems to resemble that quite a bit, but with cleaner images due to the better sensor. Very tempting, indeed.

frank · 05-19-2013, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Terrific series of photos that really shows off the camera's features and IQ. Cute kids. Thanks.

Thanks. The kids are a bit naughty, and they give me a lot headaches too sometimes. But still they are great kids

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

Hey Frank,
As a former Ricoh GXR owner I suggest you play around with snap focus for autofocus as well as the black and white mode, two things that Ricoh was highly regarded for in its small sensor GR line and I found that to be true in the GXR A12 28 mm unit as well. If you get good enough with snap focus the lack of a viewfinder seems like less of a problem, even in bright light.

Speaking of the Ricoh GXR 28 mm, as I expected the image quality from the new GR seems to resemble that quite a bit, but with cleaner images due to the better sensor. Very tempting, indeed.

Thanks. I'm sure I'd play the snap focus when I get my own GR

Now just wait for the stock to come. Hopefully by mid next month.

Last edited by frank; 05-19-2013 at 09:28 PM.

badsykes · 05-19-2013, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by frank

Thanks. The kids are a bit naughty, and they give me a lot headaches too sometimes. But still they are great kids

The role of kids and death itself is to make changes and evolution...Nature "knows" that humans tend to develop confort zones like tight containers and by getting older and death itself forces us into to change.....

PS: I am in the kid role at home...I bring "chaos" (perspective and play) in an ilusory "order" made by parents...

JPT · 05-20-2013, 08:19 AM

Japanese site DC Watch has just posted a review of the GR. This link is to a typically awful Google translation, but there are lots of samples in there.

Google Translate

MSM · 05-21-2013, 06:47 AM

@Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame.

Lartymarf · 05-22-2013, 06:15 AM

Very nice pics!!!

Franck, where did you get the leather pouch for the RX100?

Thanks!

KodakMoment · 05-22-2013, 08:38 PM

What a bright, happy place you live in, Frank!
By the way, is that reporter lady scratching her crotch?

frank · 05-22-2013, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by badsykes

The role of kids and death itself is to make changes and evolution...Nature "knows" that humans tend to develop confort zones like tight containers and by getting older and death itself forces us into to change.....

PS: I am in the kid role at home...I bring "chaos" (perspective and play) in an ilusory "order" made by parents...

Well, I think I behaved much better than my kids when I was young

Originally posted by MSM

@Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame.

Sorry I didn't test this feature. Only knew this feature after I've returned the camera

Actually it's pretty easy to show the 35mm FOV on full screen instead of cropped one, hope it's the way we want

Originally posted by Lartymarf

Very nice pics!!!

Franck, where did you get the leather pouch for the RX100?

Thanks!

Thanks. I bought the pouch from China. It's customized for the RX100 camera, all hand made w/ real sheep leather. I'm so glad that I kept it when I sold my RX100 camera

Originally posted by KodakMoment

What a bright, happy place you live in, Frank!
By the way, is that reporter lady scratching her crotch?

Yeah, our city is a very beautiful place, clean and simple. Very good for out door activities when it's not raining.

Sorry I didn't know the last part. Didn't notice, didn't look

badsykes · 05-22-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by frank

Well, I think I behaviored much better than my kids when I was young

Imo this is because adults need serious facelifts and revisions...I don't think "firmware" will be sufficient here...The core needs to be altered ...

)

frank · 05-23-2013, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by badsykes

Imo this is because adults need serious facelifts and revisions...I don't think "firmware" will be sufficient here...The core needs to be altered ...

)

I guess you are right. Can't ask the kids to behave as we used to. Need to adapt to the changes, otherwise I'd have a lot more headaches.

chipvn · 05-23-2013, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by MSM

@Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame.

As far as I remember when tested the pre-production one, when you change to 35mm cropped mode, the LCD will auto show the equivalent FOV of 35mm as well. I've checked my file, in RAW file, the resolution also be auto cropped down to 10.3Mp along with 35mm equivalent FOV.

ogl · 05-23-2013, 10:18 AM

I see that A12 28 has better colours...Maybe, not better, but "more dense". IMO

chipvn · 05-23-2013, 05:54 PM

OGL: we have not had any side by side comparation yet! I think GR color signature is quite similar to K-5 (cause I have not used K-5II/s yet)

05-19-2013, 11:38 PM	#35
badsykes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	Originally posted by frank Thanks. The kids are a bit naughty, and they give me a lot headaches too sometimes. But still they are great kids The role of kids and death itself is to make changes and evolution...Nature "knows" that humans tend to develop confort zones like tight containers and by getting older and death itself forces us into to change..... PS: I am in the kid role at home...I bring "chaos" (perspective and play) in an ilusory "order" made by parents... Last edited by badsykes; 05-19-2013 at 11:44 PM.

05-22-2013, 11:26 PM	#40
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by badsykes The role of kids and death itself is to make changes and evolution...Nature "knows" that humans tend to develop confort zones like tight containers and by getting older and death itself forces us into to change..... PS: I am in the kid role at home...I bring "chaos" (perspective and play) in an ilusory "order" made by parents... Well, I think I behaved much better than my kids when I was young Originally posted by MSM @Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame. Sorry I didn't test this feature. Only knew this feature after I've returned the camera Actually it's pretty easy to show the 35mm FOV on full screen instead of cropped one, hope it's the way we want Originally posted by Lartymarf Very nice pics!!! Franck, where did you get the leather pouch for the RX100? Thanks! Thanks. I bought the pouch from China. It's customized for the RX100 camera, all hand made w/ real sheep leather. I'm so glad that I kept it when I sold my RX100 camera Originally posted by KodakMoment What a bright, happy place you live in, Frank! By the way, is that reporter lady scratching her crotch? Yeah, our city is a very beautiful place, clean and simple. Very good for out door activities when it's not raining. Sorry I didn't know the last part. Didn't notice, didn't look Last edited by frank; 05-23-2013 at 12:09 AM.

05-23-2013, 10:18 AM	#44
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	I see that A12 28 has better colours...Maybe, not better, but "more dense". IMO Last edited by ogl; 05-25-2013 at 10:27 PM.

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05-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#31
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by boliston Just been looking as some sample GR raws (dng files) at Ricoh GR Camera Samples - Hands-On Preview and they look good quality when loaded in rawtherapee. Glad I did not order the X100s as the raw files from this camera simply crash my software when loaded. It would be better if more cameras used the DNG format instead of some proprietary format. Totally agree w you on the DNG format. I've been using DNG on Pentax cameras ever since they started to support this format. Originally posted by Pen-A I was sure I would buy a mx-1 to replace my xz-1.. was just waiting for the price to drop a little. Until this little beast was announced ! Now it´s on preorder and I can´t wait! Yesterday I downloaded those high ISO dng samples to LR4 and they looked gooood . Gonna be nice to have K5 IQ in pocket size. Wide angle should suit me fine since da 21 and sigma 10-20 are my favorite lenses . The JPG output from GR is pretty good too, w very good colors and resolution. I won't be hesitating to shoot in JPG w this little camera unless the light condition gets a bit complicated.

05-18-2013, 06:51 PM	#32
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Terrific series of photos that really shows off the camera's features and IQ. Cute kids. Thanks.

05-19-2013, 04:11 AM	#33
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Hey Frank, As a former Ricoh GXR owner I suggest you play around with snap focus for autofocus as well as the black and white mode, two things that Ricoh was highly regarded for in its small sensor GR line and I found that to be true in the GXR A12 28 mm unit as well. If you get good enough with snap focus the lack of a viewfinder seems like less of a problem, even in bright light. Speaking of the Ricoh GXR 28 mm, as I expected the image quality from the new GR seems to resemble that quite a bit, but with cleaner images due to the better sensor. Very tempting, indeed.

05-19-2013, 09:08 PM	#34
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aristophanes Terrific series of photos that really shows off the camera's features and IQ. Cute kids. Thanks. Thanks. The kids are a bit naughty, and they give me a lot headaches too sometimes. But still they are great kids Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus Hey Frank, As a former Ricoh GXR owner I suggest you play around with snap focus for autofocus as well as the black and white mode, two things that Ricoh was highly regarded for in its small sensor GR line and I found that to be true in the GXR A12 28 mm unit as well. If you get good enough with snap focus the lack of a viewfinder seems like less of a problem, even in bright light. Speaking of the Ricoh GXR 28 mm, as I expected the image quality from the new GR seems to resemble that quite a bit, but with cleaner images due to the better sensor. Very tempting, indeed. Thanks. I'm sure I'd play the snap focus when I get my own GR Now just wait for the stock to come. Hopefully by mid next month. Last edited by frank; 05-19-2013 at 09:28 PM.

05-20-2013, 08:19 AM	#36
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Japanese site DC Watch has just posted a review of the GR. This link is to a typically awful Google translation, but there are lots of samples in there. Google Translate

05-21-2013, 06:47 AM	#37
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	@Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame.

05-22-2013, 06:15 AM	#38
Lartymarf New Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1	Very nice pics!!! Franck, where did you get the leather pouch for the RX100? Thanks!

05-22-2013, 08:38 PM	#39
KodakMoment New Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1	What a bright, happy place you live in, Frank! By the way, is that reporter lady scratching her crotch?

05-22-2013, 11:45 PM	#41
badsykes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	Originally posted by frank Well, I think I behaviored much better than my kids when I was young Imo this is because adults need serious facelifts and revisions...I don't think "firmware" will be sufficient here...The core needs to be altered ... )

05-23-2013, 12:09 AM	#42
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by badsykes Imo this is because adults need serious facelifts and revisions...I don't think "firmware" will be sufficient here...The core needs to be altered ... ) I guess you are right. Can't ask the kids to behave as we used to. Need to adapt to the changes, otherwise I'd have a lot more headaches.

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05-23-2013, 05:50 AM	#43
chipvn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 37	Originally posted by MSM @Frank: In the 35 mm crop mode, does the LCD show the 35 mm FOV or 28 mm with crop markers? I think it would be nice to see the action come into the frame. As far as I remember when tested the pre-production one, when you change to 35mm cropped mode, the LCD will auto show the equivalent FOV of 35mm as well. I've checked my file, in RAW file, the resolution also be auto cropped down to 10.3Mp along with 35mm equivalent FOV.

05-23-2013, 05:54 PM	#45
chipvn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 37	OGL: we have not had any side by side comparation yet! I think GR color signature is quite similar to K-5 (cause I have not used K-5II/s yet)