Any Ricoh GX100 user out there?
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I tested the GX100, and heard quite loud "creeking" sound (electric static sound) when the camera is trying to focus (sounds like mechanism moving not very smoothly), at the time I pressed the shutter button halfway. Is it normal ? Why is it creating such loud noise ? I tested other brands of similar camera but do not hear such loud sound ? Should I be concern of the quality of the camera in view of such noise ?
I tested the GX100, and heard quite loud "creeking" sound (electric static sound) when the camera is trying to focus (sounds like mechanism moving not very smoothly), at the time I pressed the shutter button halfway. Is it normal ? Why is it creating such loud noise ? I tested other brands of similar camera but do not hear such loud sound ? Should I be concern of the quality of the camera in view of such noise ?
I also had concerns over the noise created when focusing but it seems to be the norm in GX100 (I am not sure about other brands/models as I own only this) but I had tested other units at John and they are also producing about the same amount/level of noise. That sort of put my mind to ease although it may be good to hear from fellow GX100 owners here.
yup. i get some creaky mechanical sound on my GX100 (yes, I was poisoned by this thread) whenever the lens tries to focus. when you zoom the lens, there's also a soft motor winding sound. tried other units at 3:16 and MSColor and all are about the same. not sure why ricoh didn't correct it.
nevertheless, this camera is one nifty camera that packs a punch! still experimenting with it. perhaps will take it for some serious shooting this weekend. the S-cont mode that takes 16 shots consecutively and the text mode (gives really funky litho effect) is neat!! love this camera!
nevertheless, this camera is one nifty camera that packs a punch! still experimenting with it. perhaps will take it for some serious shooting this weekend. the S-cont mode that takes 16 shots consecutively and the text mode (gives really funky litho effect) is neat!! love this camera!
nevertheless, this camera is one nifty camera that packs a punch! still experimenting with it. perhaps will take it for some serious shooting this weekend. the S-cont mode that takes 16 shots consecutively and the text mode (gives really funky litho effect) is neat!! love this camera!
For me, I am still trying very hard to settle on the settings for the My1 and My2 dials ;p There are so many combinations but can only store two customised settings...
even the GRD is like that...its ok one lah dont worry
Ok, now we should list that as a "feature" ;p
Has anyone here used other viewfinders than the VF-1? I do realise there are advantages with the VF-1 as during a recent art performance at Raffles City, I think I may be the only person who is not tilting head backwards in order to look at the LCD and suffer from a neck ache after the shooting 
I had looked at one which uses the KMZ universal turret finder and I must say it looks real cool. But how useful are these optical viewfinders and what kind of difference do them make?
I had looked at one which uses the KMZ universal turret finder and I must say it looks real cool. But how useful are these optical viewfinders and what kind of difference do them make?
If you do foresee that you will need to switch to the wide-conversion lens quite often, it will be a good choice. I had thought of the same thing but I don't find the cost justifiable. If I am get another HA-2 for the DW-6, I will modify the conversion lens like what eawtan had done to allow the fitting of filters.
Am comparing the Ricoh original wide agle lens which gives about 19mm, against the Raynox DCR-6600PRO which will give about 16mm. With the adapter and step up ring to 52mm, it will fit. However, not sure if the Raynox will work well ? Will there be vignetting and if the pics taken will be sharp ?
Hi,
I have Leica D-LUX3 and really love it for the 16:9 mode and photo quality.
Was comparing between GRD and D-LUX3 before i bought, the only reason i end up with Leica is GRD don't have stock at that moment.
To be frank, I am still very desperate to get a GRD / GX-100, but since spend $$$ on D-LUX3 already, i guess i will wait for GRD II. :lovegrin:
By the way, the things that i don't like about D-LUX3 /LX2 are:
- No dial (it use joystick instead), means slower in making adjustment.
- No option for external optical viewfinder.
- No option for putting on filter.
- NR is too aggresive resulting in lost of details.
- Not so pocketable comparing to GRD / GX-100. (Need a bit bigger pocket, definitely not on jeans.)
- Not neck strip.
What I love:
- Lot of adjustment and manual options, and can be accessible via shortcut (press and hold the joystick), for instance WB, focus point, metering mode etc.
- 16:9 mode, and the color is brilliant. (until the point that i am having "difficulties" in satisfied by 3:2, 4:3 mode), perhaps get used to it.
- RAW (is faster comparing to GRD)
Hope that helps in your decisions.
I only play for a while with GRD and GX-100 in the shop so cannot comment much on it. But basically those in my "don't like" list is provided in GRD/GX-100.
- No dial (it use joystick instead), means slower in making adjustment.
- No option for external optical viewfinder.
- No option for putting on filter.
- NR is too aggresive resulting in lost of details.
- Not so pocketable comparing to GRD / GX-100. (Need a bit bigger pocket, definitely not on jeans.)
- Not neck strip.
What I love:
- Lot of adjustment and manual options, and can be accessible via shortcut (press and hold the joystick), for instance WB, focus point, metering mode etc.
- 16:9 mode, and the color is brilliant. (until the point that i am having "difficulties" in satisfied by 3:2, 4:3 mode), perhaps get used to it.
- RAW (is faster comparing to GRD)
Hope that helps in your decisions.
I only play for a while with GRD and GX-100 in the shop so cannot comment much on it. But basically those in my "don't like" list is provided in GRD/GX-100.
Warranty wise, it's standard ONE year... however MS color HAD a promotion for THREE years warranty. 
can't comment on the image quality as i don't own a G7
can't comment on the image quality as i don't own a G7
Cos there isnt enough models in the Ricoh lineup to justify having a forum on it's own? Anyway, Ricoh's emphasis is on quality and not quantity. I reckon by end of the year, at most we will see a R7. Keeping my fingers crossed on GRD2.
Guys who own R4/R6, GRD and GX100? Which one comes out top in macro shots?
Ricoh GX100 is not enough. But with Neat Image Pro, then is will be perfect. In term of color , sharpness,contrast & exposure, it is really damn good. Except the noise la thus you need this noise reduction software.
By the way, with the jpeg/raw from the camera, then use photoshop element then lastly neat image. Extremely good & natural quality picture. Somemore, don't forget that is just a point & shoot camera.
By the way, with the jpeg/raw from the camera, then use photoshop element then lastly neat image. Extremely good & natural quality picture. Somemore, don't forget that is just a point & shoot camera.
Hi all. hoping someone can comment on this :
"Am comparing the Ricoh original wide agle lens which gives about 19mm, against the Raynox DCR-6600PRO which will give about 16mm. With the adapter and step up ring to 52mm, it will fit. However, not sure if the Raynox will work well ? Will there be vignetting and if the pics taken will be sharp ?"
"Am comparing the Ricoh original wide agle lens which gives about 19mm, against the Raynox DCR-6600PRO which will give about 16mm. With the adapter and step up ring to 52mm, it will fit. However, not sure if the Raynox will work well ? Will there be vignetting and if the pics taken will be sharp ?"
Unfortunately, it looks like none of the GX100 owners here possess the DCR-6600PRO to make a comparison. Perhaps it will be possible for you arrange with jim_mcgill to try out the lens before getting it?
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