Ricoh GR IIIx, Black, Digital Compact Camera with 24MP APS-C Size CMOS Sensor, 40mmF2.8 GR Lens (in The 35mm Format)

Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh. The gr3 is in a class of its own. I came from Fujifilm where the colors could not be compared to other brands. Fujifilm cameras are impossible to find and are insanely high on the used market. I kept seeing recommendations for the Ricoh and gave it a go.First off griii vs griiix. My favorite lens on my Fuji mirrorless camera was a 27mm. That’s close to a 40mm equivalent in full frame size; the same size as the griiix. The 40mm is wide enough to use indoors and up close. I really like it and would buy it again. I found myself cropping photos on my older compact camera. I still do with the Ricoh, but not as drastically. I’m able to retain a lot of detail and sharpness this way.Cons: battery life and low light noise. Battery life is junk. Buy 2+ extra batteries and a separate charger. The camera has high noise in dark environments. Shutter speed is good, but noise is high.Camera:I wanted a HIGH quality compact camera that can fit in a pocket. Phones nowadays have insanely good image quality. This takes photos that look more distinct with an added flair of quality. The lens is incredibly sharp. I saw many reviewers mention this and did not comprehend. I can take a photo of someone from 8ft away, zoom into their face, zoom into their glasses and see myself holding the camera. When I take pictures of pets, I can zoom in to see all the individual hairs. My older camera smoothed everything out and I never really noticed the lack of detail. I mainly got this for family photos. I’ll have one kid smiling and other making a face. The shape lens lets me zoom in and make a great photo out of an imperfect circumstance, redirecting the photo to the smiling person.My old camera had a lot of autofocus issues. I haven’t dug in too deep yet, but I’ve already found a sweet spot. I took pictures of my kids running up the hill, just a random point and shoot. They came out sharp and clear. Sometimes the autofocus doesn’t hit and that’s clear. My old camera would “lock on” and still miss this shot. This will hit if it locks on. I’d like to see eye recognition in this. With face, sometimes it grabs something in the background.Film simulationsI loved how my old cameras had built in film sims. Ricoh has them too. They are different and not necessarily copies of Fuji. There is a community of custom recipes. I immediately picked my favorites and have them saved as u1, u2, u3. You can save 6 total. If you want to dabble in this, I recommend taking screenshots of the recipes and adding in notes as you test them out. Some work great indoors while others only look normal outdoors in the sun. I generally aim to have a bold, regular and muted sim loaded.Dust: dust getting inside the camera is a big concern with Ricoh. I got the jjc stick on lens. For dusty dirty environments, I plan to use the filter adapter since that encompasses the moving lens. With that, the thinking is i can wear the Ricoh on my neck and not worry while being out all day.This camera is tiny. I can fit it in the front pocket of my shorts. I’d love to get a griii regular now too, but it’s not needed. It would be great though, just low on my list. I think this will be an indispensable item for many. You can easily bring it with you everywhere.

I chose the Ricoh GR IIIx over the GR III because I wanted a focal length different from my cellphone, and I couldn’t be happier. The 40mm equivalent lens feels more natural for the way I frame shots, giving me a fresh perspective while still being versatile. The compact size makes it perfect for everyday carry, and the image quality is outstanding for such a small camera. Autofocus is snappy, and the IBIS helps keep shots sharp. If you’re looking for a pocketable camera with a more distinct focal length than a smartphone, this is an excellent choice!

This camera was exactly what I was hoping for. Its very portable and compact. The pictures are great straight out of the camera. There's a fairly high learning curve because it can be highly customized. The lay out though is pretty straighforward and there are some great YouTube's for setting it up. The only issue I've had is that the lcd screen is hard to see when shooting in bright sunlight but this is to be expected with a camera without a viewfinder. If you are looking for a pocketable travel camera, I think there is none better.

As a creative, the best camera is what you have on you. And it just so happens that this is the best camera that you will take with you all the time. The small size is ideal for travel and every day carry. Image quality is top notch. Film simulations are beautiful and fun. Just know your limitations with this camera (slowish auto focus, no flash, sub par video, etc.). It is not perfect, but in the right hands it can take beautiful images. I came from the micro four thirds world primarily because I hate carrying around bulky dslrs with large lenses. This griiix is my new obsession. Battery life is not as bad as what I have heard, but in body charging and having spare batteries only helps.

This is the best camera I have ever owned. The files are great and the size is amazing.

I used this camera only a handful of times before it stopped working and simply won't power on. Ricoh won't fix It because I'm 2 months out from my warranty. Image quality is great, size is awesome.. just way too expensive to break so quickly.

This was a gift for my wife, and it’s absolutely fantastic. It takes photos quickly, the setup was fast and easy, and it’s very user-friendly—especially great for portrait shots. My wife loves it!

This is a great little pocket camera unfortunately I discovered recently that when I change the battery the date and time setting is lost. So with each battery change I have to input the date and time setting. Now I have to try and return it for an exchange. This is always a horrible drawn out process with Amazon. Not looking forward to it. I think this will be the last time I will order a camera from Amazon. I will use my local retailer as returns or exchanges are easier.