Ricoh GR

[MichaelLee]

Think Bernard meant noise reduction for long exposure rather than noise filter. Not sure the exact terminology used by Ricoh.

slow (long) shutter speed NR can be set On and Off.

 

[ray_stinger]

Just added the GR to my collection recently. I'm impressed with the handling and focusing speed. It is an improvement over my GRD IV. I'll post more of my findings shortly.

 

[cactibin]

So far, was wondering if any of you guys are using a viewfinder for your GR?

Am looking around for one either from Ricoh or Voigtlander but they all seems to be quite expensive ranging from $200 onwards.

Please share your thoughts and experience.

Thanks in advance

 

[neoro]

Ya... I know this isn't the camera for landscapes. But I will really appreciate this camera being a do all for me for trips where I really don't want to carry anything more than just the wide angle adapter.

So NR totally off during long exposure shot meant that if I take a 30s exposure, I don't have to wait another 30s before the next shot. Ricoh GXR users should also know that NR cannot be totally taken out, even if you choose NR off, and you are only taking RAW. So I really hope Pentax rub off on Ricoh on this particular area. ;-)

I'll possibly try this this evening! ;-)

Just tried it this morning
Ran it on bracket, it sure felt like NR was not running as it ran through the series of bracketed shots !
I did set mine to off for NR

 

[ray_stinger]

So far, was wondering if any of you guys are using a viewfinder for your GR?

Am looking around for one either from Ricoh or Voigtlander but they all seems to be quite expensive ranging from $200 onwards.

Please share your thoughts and experience.

Thanks in advance

I'm using the GV-2. It's one of the smallest 28mm vf designed specifically for gr camera. Worth every penny in my opinion.

 

[hjbyeo]

slow (long) shutter speed NR can be set On and Off.

Just tried it this morning
Ran it on bracket, it sure felt like NR was not running as it ran through the series of bracketed shots !
I did set mine to off for NR

Excellent! Good light is really limited to minutes in Sg so it helps when NR can be switch off totally.

I'm using the gv-2. It's one of the smallest 28mm vf designed specifically for gr camera. Worth every penny in my opinion.

That's got to be one of the most beautiful VF. I think Voigtlander's got mini one that's 28/35 (probably quite similar) but it's discontinued/sold out. I got the GV-1, as I think I'll be using the 21mm converter pretty often! Even when I sold off my GXR 28, I didn't sell this in anticipation of the GR.

 

[hjbyeo]

So far, was wondering if any of you guys are using a viewfinder for your GR?

Am looking around for one either from Ricoh or Voigtlander but they all seems to be quite expensive ranging from $200 onwards.

Please share your thoughts and experience.

Thanks in advance

Good OVF are usually expensive. Just look at the Zeiss equivalents that cost 600 onwards, so the Ricoh isn't priced that badly. ;-)

They are useful to have around esp. if the scene gets dark, and it's probably easier to see through the ultra bright viewfinder when framing your shots. You'll also be switching off the LCD, I would assume, and that may save you some juice. Please take note that the framelines usually don't show 100% coverage, and usually closer to 85%. My thought is it's not a necessity.

But when you don't have it and when the need arises, you'll always be wondering what if you have it!

I got it when I got a good offer, and have not look back since. ;-)

 

[cactibin]

I'm using the GV-2. It's one of the smallest 28mm vf designed specifically for gr camera. Worth every penny in my opinion.

Hi, Thanks for the recommendations. Will try it out at one of the stores.

 

[cactibin]

Good OVF are usually expensive. Just look at the Zeiss equivalents that cost 600 onwards, so the Ricoh isn't priced that badly. ;-)

They are useful to have around esp. if the scene gets dark, and it's probably easier to see through the ultra bright viewfinder when framing your shots. You'll also be switching off the LCD, I would assume, and that may save you some juice. Please take note that the framelines usually don't show 100% coverage, and usually closer to 85%. My thought is it's not a necessity.

But when you don't have it and when the need arises, you'll always be wondering what if you have it!

I got it when I got a good offer, and have not look back since. ;-)

Hard to find these finders in BnS nowadays... haiz

 

[ray_stinger]

Hard to find these finders in BnS nowadays... haiz

Same here. I actually got mine recently in HK from a second hand shop for around $70sgd. The condition was mint and superb value for money.

 

[hjbyeo]

Guys, we should really start GR/D meets! Spread the poison abit and also do so streets and candids!

Maybe even have a theme for the day - e.g. effect must be "Positive Film"!!

 

[kelvinty]

So far, was wondering if any of you guys are using a viewfinder for your GR?

Am looking around for one either from Ricoh or Voigtlander but they all seems to be quite expensive ranging from $200 onwards.

Please share your thoughts and experience.

Thanks in advance

Got the Voigtlander 28mm Brightline metal OVF, close to a perfect framing, maybe about 5% not covered.

The GR loses its portability though, and you can't see the readout and focus points, but it does help in some ways.

 

[cactibin]

Got the Voigtlander 28mm Brightline metal OVF, close to a perfect framing, maybe about 5% not covered.

The GR loses its portability though, and you can't see the readout and focus points, but it does help in some ways.

Hmm... i think it should work well with GR Snap focus. No readouts meaning one has to guess the last settings.

 

[ray_stinger]

Just uploaded a batch of photos of the Ricoh GR on my Flickr

Stay tuned for more.

 

[PhilipKr35]

Just uploaded a batch of photos of the Ricoh GR on my Flickr

Stay tuned for more.

Sui! Cantik! 漂亮！ Beautiful ! Cheo !

 

[kelvinty]

Hmm... i think it should work well with GR Snap focus. No readouts meaning one has to guess the last settings.

Daytime settings when I use the OVF: Shooting at TAv mode, set at F8 and shutter speed of 1/120. Snap focus is engaged on full press of shutter. The GR's AF is usually accurate enough with the 28 and F8, so learnt to trust it. When it comes to night this setting is useless of course, where I'll drop it down to F2.8 and 1/30 and hope for best.

 

[agawads]

with the absence of IS, does that make a difference in the way it is handled compared to the GRDs?

 

[Randius]

with the absence of IS, does that make a difference in the way it is handled compared to the GRDs?

Nope, it is no different from the previous GRDs except GRD IV ;p

 

[PhilipKr35]

Why Ricoh Singapore don't have free gifts, see what they give across the causeway ! GR case ! GR strap !
Red ring !!!!

Ricoh GR - Compact Digital Cameras

 

[calkel20]

Two years warranty some more. Seems like our local dealers are lagging very far behind in sales and support.