GR III - photos from owners

juristkostya · 04-05-2019, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

And similar to Pentax cameras, you can develop in-camera. So even if you don't want to process raw on a computer, you could develop raw files with different jpeg settings after the fact by shooting raw or raw+jpeg.

This is a very flawed logic.
First, you need to choose from the processing options on a large monitor, it is much more convenient. Secondly, the processing in the chamber is extremely inconvenient and non-operative. To do this, you first need to select the .DNG files on your computer that require processing, save them to a memory card, insert the card into the camera and do the conversion.
In short, the lack of support for pre-installed filters in the PDCU is a real dirty trick on the part of manufacturer. Surprisingly, before the official release of the camera, no review paid attention to it.

aaacb · 04-05-2019, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by juristkostya

This is a very flawed logic.
First, you need to choose from the processing options on a large monitor, it is much more convenient. Secondly, the processing in the chamber is extremely inconvenient and non-operative. To do this, you first need to select the .DNG files on your computer that require processing, save them to a memory card, insert the card into the camera and do the conversion.
In short, the lack of support for pre-installed filters in the PDCU is a real dirty trick on the part of manufacturer. Surprisingly, before the official release of the camera, no review paid attention to it.

If you mean that it's not as convenient to develop in-camera compared to a computer, of course I agree. But the question I was answering was if/how can one apply other jpeg settings after taking photos, and there is this option if you want to not edit on a computer and still try out different jpeg settings. If reviewing on a large screen isn't an absolute requirement, for example you want to quickly try bw and color versions of the same image, you can develop the same raw file in-camera multiple times, just go to the raw (or raw+) file, press the "video/wifi" button, and there's an option to process raw, new jpegs are save separately.

btnapa · 04-05-2019, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by sibyrnes

Thanks for saying that. Here's a shot that shows the GR III lens is sharp as a thorn!

Yeh, that thing is sharp. Now, I have to figure out how to get me one!!!! I have been wanting a GR for a few years now. I am afraid that once I get a GRIII, all my other cameras and lenses are going to sit in a closet and never see use again!

**sibyrnes** · 04-05-2019, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by btnapa

Yeh, that thing is sharp. Now, I have to figure out how to get me one!!!! I have been wanting a GR for a few years now. I am afraid that once I get a GRIII, all my other cameras and lenses are going to sit in a closet and never see use again!

Ha ha, I have to say that is a legitimate concern! The image quality of a KP that fits in my shirt pocket - who'd a thunk it?

**jacamar** · 04-05-2019, 02:10 PM - **3 Likes**

From a wander around downtown Toronto on a cold, cloudy day. JPEGs, straight out of the camera. A fair bit of perspective distortion, but you would expect that with a wider lens. Very very sharp.

If you enlarge the brown notice at the bottom of the left top door you will get an idea of how sharp this lens is.

aaacb · 04-05-2019, 02:33 PM - **3 Likes**

I'm really liking the highlight biased exposure setting for certain situations, in particular warm direct light. I put this exposure mode, iso 100 and f8 for landscape work under a user mode setting. Cropped for aspect ratio the right side, minimal processing in darktable (mostly cloning a distracting sticker on the drain pipe, if you look carefully you can still see its red reflection on the mailbox).

Originally posted by sibyrnes

The image quality of a KP that fits in my shirt pocket

Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result.

aaacb · 04-06-2019, 08:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Two sooc photos in macro mode, standard setting

juristkostya · 04-06-2019, 11:54 AM - **2 Likes**

DNG developed in ACR.
I no longer suffer from a lack of support in PDCU

Sandy Hancock · 04-06-2019, 02:34 PM - **3 Likes**

The macro mode is quite cleverly implemented - basically it's an automatic extension tube. At 28mm FF equivalent you do have to get frighteningly close though. This was hand held, and the rose was moving slightly in the breeze, so I'm sure sharper results are possible.

Eyewanders · 04-07-2019, 01:09 PM - **2 Likes**

a tiny miniature phalaenopsis orchid of ours (one of many) that's rebloomed for us a few times now.... Just a brief test (from the comfort of my sofa) of the GRIII macro ability.

lesmore49 · 04-07-2019, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I'm really liking the highlight biased exposure setting for certain situations, in particular warm direct light. I put this exposure mode, iso 100 and f8 for landscape work under a user mode setting. Cropped for aspect ratio the right side, minimal processing in darktable (mostly cloning a distracting sticker on the drain pipe, if you look carefully you can still see its red reflection on the mailbox).

Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result.

Nice pix. Will be interested to read how well the 20 X 30 " enlargement turns out. I have a GR ll and am pleased with the mighty mite's (my pet name for it) performance.

I wonder how long that particular U.S. Mail box has been situated there. I see it has a relatively new concrete base, but I'm betting that the box itself has been there ...or perhaps in another location for eons. Looks beyond vintage.

**jacamar** · 04-08-2019, 07:47 AM

I notice from the materials in the box that there's no invitation to register the camera with Ricoh. There's a GR official blog, but for the "latest updates" I'm supposed to follow Ricoh/GR on Facebook or Twitter. I don't have accounts with either of these. Looks like I will have to rely on Pentax Forums to notify me of any new notices or updates.

Eyewanders · 04-08-2019, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

I notice from the materials in the box that there's no invitation to register the camera with Ricoh. There's a GR official blog, but for the "latest updates" I'm supposed to follow Ricoh/GR on Facebook or Twitter. I don't have accounts with either of these. Looks like I will have to rely on Pentax Forums to notify me of any new notices or updates.

Ricoh Product Registration - U.S.

Ricoh Product Registration - Canada

**jacamar** · 04-08-2019, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

Ricoh Product Registration - U.S. Ricoh Product Registration - Canada

Thanks chickentender - looks like I will have to wait until the GR-III appears on the drop down list of Ricoh products (on the Canadian page at least)

Eyewanders · 04-08-2019, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result.

I've made and sold several extremely large prints that were taken with the GRDIII from many years ago that look exceptional. The largest I've made from that camera was 36x24 face-mounted on acrylic. It's really all relative. Though I subscribe to the "minimum viewing distance" school of thought; I actually enjoy printing high-grain images large so that as you approach the piece, the image dissolve and the grain structure becomes more apparent. Feels more like a painting to me. Though don't get me wrong; I do appreciate the enormous cropping options a sensor of this size can offer.

---------- Post added 04-08-19 at 10:18 AM ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

Thanks chickentender - looks like I will have to wait until the GR-III appears on the drop down list of Ricoh products (on the Canadian page at least)

Ahhh yes. Looks like there is a field available in the meantime for "other".

04-05-2019, 02:10 PM - 3 Likes	#50
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	From a wander around downtown Toronto on a cold, cloudy day. JPEGs, straight out of the camera. A fair bit of perspective distortion, but you would expect that with a wider lens. Very very sharp. If you enlarge the brown notice at the bottom of the left top door you will get an idea of how sharp this lens is. Last edited by jacamar; 04-08-2019 at 07:51 AM.

04-05-2019, 02:33 PM - 3 Likes	#51
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	I'm really liking the highlight biased exposure setting for certain situations, in particular warm direct light. I put this exposure mode, iso 100 and f8 for landscape work under a user mode setting. Cropped for aspect ratio the right side, minimal processing in darktable (mostly cloning a distracting sticker on the drain pipe, if you look carefully you can still see its red reflection on the mailbox). Originally posted by sibyrnes The image quality of a KP that fits in my shirt pocket Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result. Last edited by aaacb; 04-05-2019 at 03:50 PM.

04-08-2019, 09:36 AM	#58
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by jacamar I notice from the materials in the box that there's no invitation to register the camera with Ricoh. There's a GR official blog, but for the "latest updates" I'm supposed to follow Ricoh/GR on Facebook or Twitter. I don't have accounts with either of these. Looks like I will have to rely on Pentax Forums to notify me of any new notices or updates. Ricoh Product Registration - U.S. Ricoh Product Registration - Canada Last edited by Eyewanders; 04-08-2019 at 09:39 AM. Reason: added Canadian link

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04-05-2019, 06:40 AM	#46
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb And similar to Pentax cameras, you can develop in-camera. So even if you don't want to process raw on a computer, you could develop raw files with different jpeg settings after the fact by shooting raw or raw+jpeg. This is a very flawed logic. First, you need to choose from the processing options on a large monitor, it is much more convenient. Secondly, the processing in the chamber is extremely inconvenient and non-operative. To do this, you first need to select the .DNG files on your computer that require processing, save them to a memory card, insert the card into the camera and do the conversion. In short, the lack of support for pre-installed filters in the PDCU is a real dirty trick on the part of manufacturer. Surprisingly, before the official release of the camera, no review paid attention to it.

04-05-2019, 07:20 AM	#47
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Originally posted by juristkostya This is a very flawed logic. First, you need to choose from the processing options on a large monitor, it is much more convenient. Secondly, the processing in the chamber is extremely inconvenient and non-operative. To do this, you first need to select the .DNG files on your computer that require processing, save them to a memory card, insert the card into the camera and do the conversion. In short, the lack of support for pre-installed filters in the PDCU is a real dirty trick on the part of manufacturer. Surprisingly, before the official release of the camera, no review paid attention to it. If you mean that it's not as convenient to develop in-camera compared to a computer, of course I agree. But the question I was answering was if/how can one apply other jpeg settings after taking photos, and there is this option if you want to not edit on a computer and still try out different jpeg settings. If reviewing on a large screen isn't an absolute requirement, for example you want to quickly try bw and color versions of the same image, you can develop the same raw file in-camera multiple times, just go to the raw (or raw+) file, press the "video/wifi" button, and there's an option to process raw, new jpegs are save separately.

04-05-2019, 07:35 AM	#48
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,621	Originally posted by sibyrnes Thanks for saying that. Here's a shot that shows the GR III lens is sharp as a thorn! Yeh, that thing is sharp. Now, I have to figure out how to get me one!!!! I have been wanting a GR for a few years now. I am afraid that once I get a GRIII, all my other cameras and lenses are going to sit in a closet and never see use again!

04-05-2019, 08:23 AM	#49
sibyrnes Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 447	Originally posted by btnapa Yeh, that thing is sharp. Now, I have to figure out how to get me one!!!! I have been wanting a GR for a few years now. I am afraid that once I get a GRIII, all my other cameras and lenses are going to sit in a closet and never see use again! Ha ha, I have to say that is a legitimate concern! The image quality of a KP that fits in my shirt pocket - who'd a thunk it?

04-06-2019, 08:58 AM - 2 Likes	#52
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Two sooc photos in macro mode, standard setting

04-06-2019, 11:54 AM - 2 Likes	#53
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	DNG developed in ACR. I no longer suffer from a lack of support in PDCU

04-06-2019, 02:34 PM - 3 Likes	#54
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	The macro mode is quite cleverly implemented - basically it's an automatic extension tube. At 28mm FF equivalent you do have to get frighteningly close though. This was hand held, and the rose was moving slightly in the breeze, so I'm sure sharper results are possible.

04-07-2019, 01:09 PM - 2 Likes	#55
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	a tiny miniature phalaenopsis orchid of ours (one of many) that's rebloomed for us a few times now.... Just a brief test (from the comfort of my sofa) of the GRIII macro ability.

04-07-2019, 04:42 PM	#56
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by aaacb I'm really liking the highlight biased exposure setting for certain situations, in particular warm direct light. I put this exposure mode, iso 100 and f8 for landscape work under a user mode setting. Cropped for aspect ratio the right side, minimal processing in darktable (mostly cloning a distracting sticker on the drain pipe, if you look carefully you can still see its red reflection on the mailbox). Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result. Nice pix. Will be interested to read how well the 20 X 30 " enlargement turns out. I have a GR ll and am pleased with the mighty mite's (my pet name for it) performance. I wonder how long that particular U.S. Mail box has been situated there. I see it has a relatively new concrete base, but I'm betting that the box itself has been there ...or perhaps in another location for eons. Looks beyond vintage.

04-08-2019, 07:47 AM	#57
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I notice from the materials in the box that there's no invitation to register the camera with Ricoh. There's a GR official blog, but for the "latest updates" I'm supposed to follow Ricoh/GR on Facebook or Twitter. I don't have accounts with either of these. Looks like I will have to rely on Pentax Forums to notify me of any new notices or updates.

04-08-2019, 09:55 AM	#59
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by chickentender Ricoh Product Registration - U.S. Ricoh Product Registration - Canada Thanks chickentender - looks like I will have to wait until the GR-III appears on the drop down list of Ricoh products (on the Canadian page at least)

04-08-2019, 10:17 AM	#60
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by aaacb Sharp indeed. The largest print I've done ever was with the k3ii, 20x30". Yesterday I ordered the same size with the GR III, really excited to see the result. I've made and sold several extremely large prints that were taken with the GRDIII from many years ago that look exceptional. The largest I've made from that camera was 36x24 face-mounted on acrylic. It's really all relative. Though I subscribe to the "minimum viewing distance" school of thought; I actually enjoy printing high-grain images large so that as you approach the piece, the image dissolve and the grain structure becomes more apparent. Feels more like a painting to me. Though don't get me wrong; I do appreciate the enormous cropping options a sensor of this size can offer. ---------- Post added 04-08-19 at 10:18 AM ---------- Originally posted by jacamar Thanks chickentender - looks like I will have to wait until the GR-III appears on the drop down list of Ricoh products (on the Canadian page at least) Ahhh yes. Looks like there is a field available in the meantime for "other".