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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-28-2022, 06:36 PM
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That "plastic bit with a square hole in it" is not only an integrated lens cap, but also an integrated lens hood. That opens and closes in less than a second.
No offense but if you don't recognize that as an extremely useful feature, that even mighty Fuji couldn't replicate with their fixed prime compacts, then forgive us for not giving your opinion very much weight.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 03:54 PM
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definitely seems like an OVF seeing how “33” is on both sides of the camera in the diagram (and Pentax’s current aversion to EVFs)
i can’t read the kanji letters, so wonder if IBIS is included as part of this
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 02:21 PM
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according to the patent, this camera has a viewfinder of some kind
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 12:16 PM
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thanks for posting this, was curious to see what "33" was in this particular diagram, but it clearly says “FINDER" in katakana (and separate from the "MONITOR" too) :o
"32" looks like the return of the flash but could also be the AF lamp
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 12:10 PM
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thank you, this is what I was looking (and hoping for). my japanese is pretty rusty.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 09:33 AM
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yep I meant confirmed APS-C in the patent
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-11-2020, 09:11 AM
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so it's not confirmed to be for APS-C?
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Forum: Ricoh GR
08-09-2019, 09:02 AM
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I've managed to pair my GRIII on bluetooth w iOS but not sure what it's supposed to do, just transfer location information? The instructions plainly state it doesn't support capture or image transfer..
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-14-2019, 09:22 AM
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isn't this just the same 26mp sensor used behind the x-trans filter of the fuji X-T3? nothing prototype about it
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-19-2019, 06:36 AM
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mine too. the actual difference was quite small but did end up mattering to me. such a silly little thing to mar this long awaited launch
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-18-2019, 06:48 AM
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nice. yours still moves a little bit too though right?
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-17-2019, 09:35 AM
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cool thanks, please keep us posted. loving my GRIII but do wish carrying an extra battery wasn't something we had to worry about
the whole point of the GR is carry less and focus on shooting...
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-15-2019, 01:01 PM
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Not really a concern as their only other currently available mounts are GXR and Q
only problem with K-Mount is how deep the flange distance is, even compared to other SLRs. the K-01 proved that removing the mirror can't mitigate this
that said, a newly updated GXRII with K-Mount module would be very exciting
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-13-2019, 11:58 AM
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cool thanks for the note. these also claim to be higher capacity than stock, is that your experience? probably hard to tell with a DSLR which last forever..
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 04:21 PM
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butterfingers matter when it’s a $900 compact
the included Ricoh strap doesn’t even have a tightening slider, and I’ve had a Gordy string detach from its strap on a Sony RX100II. yes I’d use it to pull it out of my pocket, but still. never again
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 02:56 PM
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 02:25 PM
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seems this person couldn’t either and made their own too. i actually did something very similar and attached a keyring directly to my K-5’s strap lug. (only using Limited Lenses of course)
DIY FTW
Edit: this was used to connect a strap, i’d just use the ring alone...
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 10:59 AM
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really hope Ricoh remembers to ‘activate’ those PDAF pixels in the new sensor with the next firmware, because it doesn’t make sense that it’s worse than one without them. and in their defense, it’s much much easier to fast autofocus the tiny sensor of the GRDs where most everything is already in focus anyway
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 10:53 AM
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I looked far and wide for a commercial version of this, but all the wrist and finger straps I’ve seen are attached by a flimsy string that I trust way less than an industrial zip tie. plus the string just flops about and you have to stop to put it on. with this I just grab the camera and it's already on
which leads to the gaff tape, or better said, my “best case for the GR so far”. namely I don’t use a case, my GR goes in and out of my jeans pocket dozens of times a day and wanted to preserve the paint job a bit if and when it comes time to sell it. I actually like the subdued logo they used for the III, but my jeans (and the coin pocket) would do a number on any device
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 09:21 AM
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nothing quicker. or stealthier.
surprisingly comfortable, but may need bigger ziptie depending on your pinky finger. shutter finger up top works too, but then you can’t let go and use the hand for anything else
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-12-2019, 07:09 AM
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thats definitely an extreme case, not one you'd encounter often. power drain has been a universal knock on the GRIII so far (even with its bigger battery) and I still question the ability to take handheld low-light shots when the other universal knock on the GRIII is its terrible low-light focusing
I don't know if its a patent issue, but Olympus's IBIS physically locks the sensor in place when disabled, drawing no power. as it stands now, SR seems like a very sophisticated (and expensive) nice-to-have, not necessarily essential to the GR shooting experience (definitely not up to this point). with Pentax/Ricoh's implementation of SR, I'm not sure the battery life tradeoff is worth it
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-11-2019, 06:56 PM
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this is because SR still takes power even when disabled, physically keeping the sensor “locked” in place
the GRIII inherits the infamous “sensor knock” of the powered off SR system from Pentax DSLRs. powered on but disabled, the knock goes away because the SR magnets are still active. i’m still amazed they managed to put this system into a GR sized body. usefulness w a 28mm equivalent lens aside, it really is quite remarkable
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-11-2019, 01:54 PM
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this is a great video. its the best kind of review, technical but also with all-important context.
thanks for posting
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-11-2019, 09:31 AM
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Update: I returned my original GRIII at B&H for one just out of the serial number range
made sure to get it shipped to the NYC store to compare it side by side with the original and the conclusion is that the 'new' one does wobble less and feels better. there IS still a little bit of play but it is less than the original when it first came out of the box. I remember being immediately disappointed when I first opened the first one, so it wasn't use.
let's be clear, we're probably talking about a 1mm vs 2mm of play here, but on an expensive piece of gear ostensibly refined over decades, it does makes a difference. will it get looser with use? time will tell, but at the very least Ricoh is aware of *the perception* of a problem and are doing something about it quickly, so I ultimately applaud them. in lieu of being more careful from the beginning with such a highly priced and praised piece of gear they actively market as revered.
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Forum: Ricoh GR
04-02-2019, 06:29 AM
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especially in a new, expensive, all matte black car world renowned for its build quality..
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