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**jumbleview** · 01-24-2019, 09:37 PM

December issue of Wired Magazine put Ricoh GR III into top 3 compact Camera list.
Here is the link. Hope it is accessible:
Top 3 Compact Cameras: Panasonic, Sony, Ricoh | WIRED
I do not know if Ricoh paid something or just Wired goodwill. In any case, it is a good sign. Wired is popular among millennial and tech-savvy people.

Adam · 01-24-2019, 10:15 PM

Woot, but it's not even out yet!!

**jbinpg** · 01-24-2019, 10:35 PM

Best check out Wired while it is still on the magazine stands. Parent company Conde Nast just announced that it will be going digital for all its magazines and will put them behind a paywall - Jack.

**jumbleview** · 01-24-2019, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Best check out Wired while it is still on the magazine stands. Parent company Conde Nast just announced that it will be going digital for all its magazines and will put them behind a paywall - Jack.

I used to be the Wired subscriber, then stopped for several years. Last November I saw an offer: $10 for two years digital and paper. Just got two issues so far. It changed to the best. Most stories are very interesting.

Saltwater Images · 01-25-2019, 05:29 AM

Is the GR III available yet? Doesn't seem to be so in Canada.

**clackers** · 01-25-2019, 06:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Terrible journalism. There's no evidence this Michael Caldre has even seen one let alone be a judge of it!

Saltwater Images · 01-25-2019, 06:32 AM

So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present?

**clickclick** · 01-25-2019, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present?

Much more than vaporware. Expect to see it on the streets this spring.

wstruth · 01-25-2019, 12:10 PM

They probably already have a GRiii to test. That's definitely not a GRii in the photo.

**clackers** · 01-25-2019, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by wstruth

They probably already have a GRiii to test. That's definitely not a GRii in the photo.

Nothing in the article suggests that, Wstruth, could have been written from a spec sheet, and the photo's probably a composite. Who knows where they got that image.

**clackers** · 01-25-2019, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present?

Wasn't it said elsewhere you could buy at the end of March?

fehknt · 01-25-2019, 01:01 PM - **1 Like**

Honestly I found the article pretty terrible, even if it's nice to see the nod to the Ricoh. Things like "Massive 1 inch sensor" for the Sony then "squeezing a 24mp in" for the Ricoh and "bulkier with added capability" for the Panasonic without commenting on the fact that the Ricoh has an APS-C sensor while the Panasonic has a 4/3 sensor and slower lens which is probably not very well suited to astrophoto, no matter the features...

Maybe I'm being harsh but it felt like "this is what the marketing seems to say, reworded" rather than an actual informed opinion of someone who understands the tech involved or someone who's used all three at least (which would be surprising given the GRIII isn't out, but there are often pre-release review copies so not too shocking).

wstruth · 01-25-2019, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Nothing in the article suggests that, Wstruth, could have been written from a spec sheet, and the photo's probably a composite. Who knows where they got that image.

We can be wishful in thinking can't we. But seriously its not unusual for manufacturers to send out units for review prior to the official release and the reviews get posted right after the official release. Maybe Ricoh has jumped on the band wagon. Pure conjecture though I admit, and given how Ricoh Imaging has marketed their wares highly unlikely.

**jumbleview** · 01-25-2019, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

Gentlemen, let me say couple of words regarding "terribility" of this article. Magazine page (which is probably an advertisement) is addressed neither to pro nor to advanced photo amateurs. I believe target auditory are college graduates with some tech background, who got lucky to find highly payed job in high tech companies or IT departments of traditional companies and willing to spend $1000 on some new toy. You will be surprised to know how fragmented their technical knowledge is. Whatever could be googled and read in couple of minutes they will remember, the rest they will skip. Text has to be short but cool, in that case they may pay an attention. But some of them eventually may get deep interest and be attracted to the brand. Given the fact how low is visibility of Pentax/Ricoh on the market, I look at this story positively despite of all shortcoming and even primitivity.

**clackers** · 01-26-2019, 12:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wstruth

We can be wishful in thinking can't we. But seriously its not unusual for manufacturers to send out units for review prior to the official release and the reviews get posted right after the official release. Maybe Ricoh has jumped on the band wagon. Pure conjecture though I admit, and given how Ricoh Imaging has marketed their wares highly unlikely.

You can tell when that happens from the text of an article. You can also tell when a journo is lazy and rewrites a press release.

If you click on the author, you see his other articles and he's not a photography expert, just does general consumer electronics as his beat.

01-24-2019, 09:37 PM	#1
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070	Wired magazine put Ricoh GR III into Top 3 Compact Camera List December issue of Wired Magazine put Ricoh GR III into top 3 compact Camera list. Here is the link. Hope it is accessible: Top 3 Compact Cameras: Panasonic, Sony, Ricoh \| WIRED I do not know if Ricoh paid something or just Wired goodwill. In any case, it is a good sign. Wired is popular among millennial and tech-savvy people.

01-24-2019, 10:15 PM	#2
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01-24-2019, 10:47 PM	#4
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070 Original Poster	$10 for two years subscription Originally posted by jbinpg Best check out Wired while it is still on the magazine stands. Parent company Conde Nast just announced that it will be going digital for all its magazines and will put them behind a paywall - Jack. I used to be the Wired subscriber, then stopped for several years. Last November I saw an offer: $10 for two years digital and paper. Just got two issues so far. It changed to the best. Most stories are very interesting.

01-25-2019, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#14
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070 Original Poster	Gentlemen, let me say couple of words regarding "terribility" of this article. Magazine page (which is probably an advertisement) is addressed neither to pro nor to advanced photo amateurs. I believe target auditory are college graduates with some tech background, who got lucky to find highly payed job in high tech companies or IT departments of traditional companies and willing to spend $1000 on some new toy. You will be surprised to know how fragmented their technical knowledge is. Whatever could be googled and read in couple of minutes they will remember, the rest they will skip. Text has to be short but cool, in that case they may pay an attention. But some of them eventually may get deep interest and be attracted to the brand. Given the fact how low is visibility of Pentax/Ricoh on the market, I look at this story positively despite of all shortcoming and even primitivity. Last edited by jumbleview; 01-25-2019 at 07:06 PM. Reason: wording change

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Terrible journalism. There's no evidence this Michael Caldre has even seen one let alone be a judge of it!

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Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present?

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clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by Saltwater Images So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present? Much more than vaporware. Expect to see it on the streets this spring.

01-25-2019, 12:10 PM	#9
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	They probably already have a GRiii to test. That's definitely not a GRii in the photo.

01-25-2019, 12:50 PM	#10
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by wstruth They probably already have a GRiii to test. That's definitely not a GRii in the photo. Nothing in the article suggests that, Wstruth, could have been written from a spec sheet, and the photo's probably a composite. Who knows where they got that image.

01-25-2019, 12:51 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Saltwater Images So essentially the GR III is still vaporware at present? Wasn't it said elsewhere you could buy at the end of March?

01-25-2019, 01:01 PM - 1 Like	#12
fehknt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 142	Honestly I found the article pretty terrible, even if it's nice to see the nod to the Ricoh. Things like "Massive 1 inch sensor" for the Sony then "squeezing a 24mp in" for the Ricoh and "bulkier with added capability" for the Panasonic without commenting on the fact that the Ricoh has an APS-C sensor while the Panasonic has a 4/3 sensor and slower lens which is probably not very well suited to astrophoto, no matter the features... Maybe I'm being harsh but it felt like "this is what the marketing seems to say, reworded" rather than an actual informed opinion of someone who understands the tech involved or someone who's used all three at least (which would be surprising given the GRIII isn't out, but there are often pre-release review copies so not too shocking).

01-25-2019, 01:23 PM	#13
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by clackers Nothing in the article suggests that, Wstruth, could have been written from a spec sheet, and the photo's probably a composite. Who knows where they got that image. We can be wishful in thinking can't we. But seriously its not unusual for manufacturers to send out units for review prior to the official release and the reviews get posted right after the official release. Maybe Ricoh has jumped on the band wagon. Pure conjecture though I admit, and given how Ricoh Imaging has marketed their wares highly unlikely.

01-26-2019, 12:10 AM - 1 Like	#15
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by wstruth We can be wishful in thinking can't we. But seriously its not unusual for manufacturers to send out units for review prior to the official release and the reviews get posted right after the official release. Maybe Ricoh has jumped on the band wagon. Pure conjecture though I admit, and given how Ricoh Imaging has marketed their wares highly unlikely. You can tell when that happens from the text of an article. You can also tell when a journo is lazy and rewrites a press release. If you click on the author, you see his other articles and he's not a photography expert, just does general consumer electronics as his beat.

Wired magazine put Ricoh GR III into Top 3 Compact Camera List

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