Introduction

The Ricoh GR Three is a compact 24MP APS-C format camera with a 28mm equivalent F2.8 lens. The third in a serial of APS-C 'GR' compacts from Ricoh, the GR III has been a long time coming, simply updates the GR II in some highly pregnant ways. Several Ricoh representatives have described the GR Iii to us every bit a 'labor of love' - keep reading to discover out whether the work of the company'south engineers has paid off.

Key specifications:

  • 24MP APS-C sensor
  • 18.3mm (28mm equivalent) F2.viii lens
  • 3-centrality in-trunk SR stabilization arrangement
  • On-sensor stage detection autofocus
  • Ultrasonic sensor cleaning
  • iii" 1.04M-dot impact-sensitive LCD screen
  • Anti-aliasing filter simulation
  • Optional 21mm equivalent GW-iv wide adapter lens
  • 1080/60p video
  • USB 3.0 (Blazon C) enables in-photographic camera charging

Ricoh took its time with the GR III. The original GR was appear a total six years agone, and the intervening GR Ii was such a minor update that Ricoh felt compelled to reduce its MSRP by $100 less than a calendar month subsequently information technology was introduced.

The GR Three is a major update to the GR and GR II that preceded it. The resolution increase from xvi-24MP was expected (and overdue) just the addition of sensor stabilization, a bear on-sensitive screen, and the removal of the built-in wink brand the GR III a very unlike photographic tool, albeit one that should feel instantly familiar to GR / II fans.

The GR III is bachelor now for $899: $100 more than the introductory price of the GR 2 in 2015 (and $200 more than later on the GR II's rapid MSRP reduction three weeks after it launched).


What'southward new and how it compares

The GR III might look very like, just it'due south a significant update over the GR and GR Ii. Find out more than virtually what'due south new.

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Body, treatment and controls

The GR III's control layout has been completely overhauled compared to its predecessors, with fewer external controls and the addition of a touchscreen. What difference does this make?

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Shooting experience

They say the best camera is the one you have with you - should yous take the GR III on your side by side excursion?

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Image quality

The GR Iii's 24MP APS-C sensor is at least a generation newer than the sensors in its predecessors. How does it stack up confronting modernistic competitors?

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Video and Performance

The GR Three is primarily a stills camera, only we idea we should check-in on its video features and run across how the autofocus behaves.

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Determination

For nigh photographers, the GR III makes a good camera even meliorate, but there are some caveats.

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