New version of GRII

TroutHunterJohn · 01-23-2016, 11:53 PM

Any ideas on if/when the next model will be released and what new features it might have?

I am thinking of buying one but want to know what might be planned for 2016.

Thx

officiousbystander · 01-24-2016, 12:16 AM

Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation.

Adam · 01-24-2016, 02:42 AM

Ricoh has been pretty consistent with the 2-year release cycle, so 2017 is also when I'd expect something new.

DeadJohn · 01-24-2016, 11:16 AM

The next GR model might not be out until next year. Don't hesitate to buy one now.

The GRii only added a few minor features like wifi. Photo quality is identical to the prior 16mp GR. If those updates aren't essential for you, look for a discounted GR instead of the GRii.

**RuiC** · 01-24-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by officiousbystander

Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation.

I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ???

clockworkrat · 01-24-2016, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by RuiC

I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ???

I think they said the FF or the K3 sensor.

officiousbystander · 01-24-2016, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by RuiC

I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ???

It's speculation about two distinct possible updates: one FF or one APSC.

**RuiC** · 01-24-2016, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by clockworkrat

I think they said the FF or the K3 sensor.

OK, OK, no problem, but one thing is what I "think" another thing is what I read !!

indy · 02-04-2016, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by officiousbystander

Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation.

SR on an 18/28mm lens? Why? You can hand hold down to 1/15 or 1/20 easily. Why would you want this? It just adds expense and complications. If it was an ILC or a longer fixed focal length it would get it, but not with the current focal length. I know they had it with the previous smaller sensor model, but I think the sr mktg hype was not worth the $$ when they moved to a crop sensor.

webstertomkins · 02-05-2016, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by indy

SR on an 18/28mm lens? Why? You can hand hold down to 1/15 or 1/20 easily. Why would you want this? It just adds expense and complications.

I absolutely agree with that, concerning the SR.

I think, that a full-frame Sensor is not really realistic for the next GR-Model. Weather sealed would be nice, but a touchscreen is something I definetly would not like to have. For me the philosophy of the GR's is to reduce to the important functions for photography and to keep it simple.

01-23-2016, 11:53 PM	#1
TroutHunterJohn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 352	New version of GRII Any ideas on if/when the next model will be released and what new features it might have? I am thinking of buying one but want to know what might be planned for 2016. Thx

01-24-2016, 12:16 AM	#2
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation. Last edited by officiousbystander; 01-24-2016 at 12:17 AM. Reason: Additional spec.

01-24-2016, 02:42 AM	#3
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01-24-2016, 11:16 AM	#4
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	The next GR model might not be out until next year. Don't hesitate to buy one now. The GRii only added a few minor features like wifi. Photo quality is identical to the prior 16mp GR. If those updates aren't essential for you, look for a discounted GR instead of the GRii.

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RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by officiousbystander Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation. I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ???

01-24-2016, 02:10 PM	#6
clockworkrat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Black Isle, Scotland Posts: 405	Originally posted by RuiC I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ??? I think they said the FF or the K3 sensor.

01-24-2016, 02:11 PM	#7
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Originally posted by RuiC I beg your pardon and no intent to be rude, but what do you mean by a GR FF with the K3 sensor ??? It's speculation about two distinct possible updates: one FF or one APSC.

01-24-2016, 02:24 PM	#8
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by clockworkrat I think they said the FF or the K3 sensor. OK, OK, no problem, but one thing is what I "think" another thing is what I read !!

02-04-2016, 08:19 PM	#9
indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 274	Originally posted by officiousbystander Working from a two year cycle you could expect something in mid-2017. I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest, without any insider knowledge and based on total fantasy a GR FF, but at fraction of the price of the Sony RX1Rii; or more realistically, weather sealed, touchscreen, discrete EVF and current K3 sensor with stabilisation. SR on an 18/28mm lens? Why? You can hand hold down to 1/15 or 1/20 easily. Why would you want this? It just adds expense and complications. If it was an ILC or a longer fixed focal length it would get it, but not with the current focal length. I know they had it with the previous smaller sensor model, but I think the sr mktg hype was not worth the $$ when they moved to a crop sensor.

02-05-2016, 01:25 AM	#10
webstertomkins Guest	Originally posted by indy SR on an 18/28mm lens? Why? You can hand hold down to 1/15 or 1/20 easily. Why would you want this? It just adds expense and complications. I absolutely agree with that, concerning the SR. I think, that a full-frame Sensor is not really realistic for the next GR-Model. Weather sealed would be nice, but a touchscreen is something I definetly would not like to have. For me the philosophy of the GR's is to reduce to the important functions for photography and to keep it simple.