ageha
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I thought in May?
Ricoh GRD V (speculation cum wishlist)
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I thought in May?
Even though I just bought the GRD IV but knowing that Ricoh can now improve and squeeze an APS-C sensor and still retain a pocketable dimension is very exciting. The inclusion of video is nice to have though I don't know how useful it will be. Well, at least that can shut the mouth of those who keep picking on GRD for its video function. My money is ready 
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ageha
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Even though I just bought the GRD IV but knowing that Ricoh can now improve and squeeze an APS-C sensor and still retain a pocketable dimension is very exciting. The inclusion of video is nice to have though I don't know how useful it will be. Well, at least that can shut the mouth of those who keep picking on GRD for its mediocre video function. My money is ready
Do we already know how pocketable it is? In the video it looks bigger than the Coolpix A.
sanfong
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Ricoh GRD IV: 108.6 x 59.8 x 32.5
Ricoh GRD V: 117 x 61 x 26.5 (lens extended 34.7)
Nikon Coolpix A: 111 x 64 x 40 mm
Looks like GRD V is longer than GRD IV while it grow by 2mm in height and thickness more or less the same. If GRD user said GRD IV is pocketable then I don't see why not for GRD V.
sanfong
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Even though I just bought the GRD IV but knowing that Ricoh can now improve and squeeze an APS-C sensor and still retain a pocketable dimension is very exciting. The inclusion of video is nice to have though I don't know how useful it will be. Well, at least that can shut the mouth of those who keep picking on GRD for its video function. My money is ready
Yea, prepare to get the GH-3 and GW-3 as well.
ageha
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Ricoh GRD IV: 108.6 x 59.8 x 32.5
Ricoh GRD V: 117 x 61 x 26.5 (lens extended 34.7)
Nikon Coolpix A: 111 x 64 x 40 mm
Looks like GRD V is longer than GRD IV while it grow by 2mm in height and thickness more or less the same. If GRD user said GRD IV is pocketable then I don't see why not for GRD V.
Where did you see the GR dimensions? 26.5mm seems pretty thin.
sanfong
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In the video...
ageha
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Haha, forgot that already. I guess that's pretty accurate then!
That's definitely better than the Coolpix A.
ageha
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Now I just need it in a nice color and I hope the build quality is better than the GRDIV, the lens is pretty flimsy and noisy.
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ageha
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sanfong
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Looks pretty black to me.
I mean the "GR" wording on the lens bro
ageha
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After looking at more images of the camera, there are two things I don't like - Effect button is on left side of camera (makes it impossible to apply effect with one hand, unless it can be reassigned) and Playback button below Magnify button (seems prone to accidental pressing). IMO, may be better to exchange the WB key for a third Fn and to squeeze one more button between the Timer and Disp buttons.
hellfire88
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will reserve my comments until it's officially announce. impressive size though for aps-c if the video is real.
RAW write speed has been the achilles heel of the GRD series i feel. wonder how the GRD5 will perform in this aspect.
RAW write speed has been the achilles heel of the GRD series i feel. wonder how the GRD5 will perform in this aspect.
First impression of the new Ricoh GR (note: prototype and not final firmware) by The Phoblographer
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ageha
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Seems to be real
though the leaked promo video on YouTube looks very unprofessional. I can't believe Ricoh paid for a production like that.Similar threads
