- [GR with a 40mm angle of view] A focal length of 40mm provides a highly versatile angle of view that is close to the effective field of view of humans. You can enjoy snap expression with a new angle of view that has never been seen before..
- [The ultimate snap camera] GR unchanging concept: High image quality, Quick response, Portability, and Evolving.
- [High image quality] Equipped with a GR lens that realizes sharp images, a 24.2M APS-C sensor, and a GR engine 6 that achieves both advanced image processing and response..
- [Quick response] High-speed startup of about 0.8 seconds after the power is turned on. Equipped with high-speed hybrid AF that delivers both high-speed autofocus and greater precision..
- [Portability] Controls are improved while maintaining the pursuite of portability..
1. Newly designed, high-resolution GR lens The RICOH GR IIIx
incorporates a newly developed 26.1mm F2.8 GR lens, which
harmonizes exceptional image quality with a slim design. Unlike
past GR-series models which featured a 28mm wide angle of view
for exaggerated perspective, this lens provides a 40mm standard
angle of view in the 35mm format, delivering images with a more
natural perspective and a more truthful sense of depth for a
completely different type of street photography. The newly
designed optics incorporates two aspherical optical elements at
most effective positions to reduce distortion and chromatic
aberration to a minimum, while effectively minimizing the
generation of flare and ghost images when shooting against
backlight. In macro photography, the camera allows the user to
move in on a subject to as close as 12 centimeters from the lens
front end. Coupled with the standard focal length, it captures
close-up images with a natural perspective, set against a
beautifully defocused background. It also comes equipped with an
ND (Neutral Density) filter, which closes the aperture down by
two stops to capture high-contrast, high-resolution images with a
variety of scenes and subjects and under varying shooting
conditions. Its nine-blade diaphragm mechanism creates a natural
bokeh (defocus) effect and a truthful sense of depth at open and
larger apertures, while capturing beautiful light beams at
closed-down apertures. 2. High-quality, high-resolution images
The GR IIIx incorporates a large APS-C-format CMOS image sensor
with an anti-aliasing (AA) filter-less design and a newly
developed GR ENGINE 6 imaging engine to optimize its image
resolving power. With approximately 24.24 effective megapixels,
this image sensor assures super-high-resolution images rich in
gradation. It is also compatible with multi-tone 14-bit RAW image
. The camera also features the RICOH-original
accelerator unit designed to optimize the image data delivered by
the image sensor, and provides a top sensitivity of ISO 102400
for super-high-sensitivity photography. 3. Hybrid AF system for
high-speed, high-precision autofocus operation The GR IIIx
features a hybrid AF system combining a contrast-type AF
mechanism superior in focusing precision with a
phase-detection-type AF mechanism assuring high-speed focusing
operation. During autofocus shooting, this AF system detects the
subject’s face or eye with precision,focuses on it, and indicates
the in-focus position on the LCD display using the AF frame. When
the camera detects multiple faces, it automatically distinguishes
the main subject from secondary ones and indicates this on the
focus frame. Photographers can also change the main subject with
simple touch-screen operation. A firmware upgrade for the RICOH
GR III will be provided soon. GR III users are advised to update
the camera’s firmware to use this function. 4. RICOH-original SR
mechanism. Three-axis, four-step shake reduction: The
RICOH-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism means that the GR
IIIx effectively compensates for camera shake at the time of
shutter release. The three-axis mechanism minimizes the adverse
effects of camera shakecaused by pitch, yaw and roll by as much
as four shutter steps. Since the SR mechanism shifts the image
sensor to the ideal position horizontally and vertically, the
camera lets the user take advantage of the Auto Horizon
Correction function to effortlessly optimize image composition.
Measured in conformity with CIPA standards. RICOH-original AA
Filter Simulator: By applying microscopic vibrations with
sub-pixel precision to the image sensor unit during exposure, the
camera’s AA (anti-aliasing) Filter Simulator provides the same
level of moiré reduction as an optical AA filter. This innovative
simulator allows the user not only to switch the AA filter effect
on and off, but also to adjust the effect to the level best
suited for a given subject. This function is available at shutter
speeds slower than 1/1000 second. 5. Compact, lightweight design
Despite the incorporation of the large APS-C-format image sensor
and the newly developed optics with a longer focal length, the GR
IIIx is designed to be extremely compact, functional and
portable, in keeping with the GR-series concept of the camera as
a pocketable imaging tool or a handy picture-taking tool. It also
provides a host of user-friendly features — such as a short
start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds, control dials
conveniently positioned next to the four-way controller, and
effortless touch-screen operation — to enhance operability and
allow the user to swiftly react to once-in-a-lifetime shutter
rtunities. The exterior frame is made of highly rigid
magnesium alloy to improve dependability and durability while
being carried or stored. 6. High-definition LCD monitor with
intuitive touch-screen operation The GR IIIx features a 3.0-inch
high-definition LCD monitor with approximately 1,037,000 dots.
Its touch-screen operation provides swift, intuitive control of
various camera functions, such as AF frame shift, menu selection,
and image advance/magnification during playback. It also features
an air gess construction, in which special resin is inserted
between the LCD touchscreen monitor and a protective cover made
of reinforced glass, to effectively reduce the reflection and
dispersion of light for improved visibility. The Outdoor View
Setting allows the user to instantly adjust the monitor’s
brightness to the desired level for greater visibility in
difficult lighting conditions. 7. Image Control function to
produce desired visual effects The GR IIIx features a creative
Image Control function, which integrates effect modes into
conventional image setting operations. Using 11 basic Image
Control modes, the user can easily adjust various parameters,
such as saturation, hue, key, contrast and graininess, to the
desired level and create their preferred finishing touch. A set
of adjusted parameters can be added as a custom setting to the
Image Control function menu. 8. Advanced image editing The GR
IIIx provides in-body RAW-data development, while allowing the
user to edit a captured image as desired by adjusting such
parameters as recoding size, aspect ratio, white balance,Image
Control setting, and exposure compensation factor, all without
the need of a PC. Since the camera reduces the time required for
preview after the user adjusts the parameters of RAW-format
images, it enhances the speed of in-body RAW-data development.
The camera also lets the user retain the adjusted parameters
after the initial RAW-data development is completed, making it
possible to make minute re-adjustment of the already-developed
image with greater efficiency. The camera’s image quality
adjustment function for JPEG images is also upgraded: a newly
added monochrome mode allows more minute adjustment of parameters
in full-color images, such as filter effect, toning, contrast and
sharpness, to create monochrome images with the desired finishing
touches. The camera also provides such creative tools as a choice
of aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) and image rotation in 0.1-degree
steps to facilitate the image editing process. A firmware upgrade
for the RICOH GR III will be provided soon. GR III users are
advised to update the camera’s firmware to use these tools. 9.
Bluetooth and wireless LAN dual communication The GR IIIx
provides wireless LAN functions for easy pairing with mobile
devices such as s and computers. By installing
the dedicated Image Sync application, the user can transfer
captured images to a mobile device, display a Live-View image on
the device’s monitor, change various settings remotely, release
the shutter from a distance, and even upload captured images to
various social media with ease. Even when the camera’s power is
turned off, the user can browse and download the images stored on
the camera to a mobile device. The user can also send a mobile
device’s location data to the camera, and record the data on
captured images. The Auto Resize function, which automatically
reduces the image size before transmitting an image to a mobile
device, also helps improve the camera’s operability. A firmware
upgrade for the RICOH GR III will be provided soon. GR III users
are advised to update the camera’s firmware to use this function.
10. Other features 1. Full HD movie (1920 x 1080
pixels, 60 frame rate) in the H-264 format 2. New DOF
Priority (Deep) added to the program line to prioritize the
closed aperture setting 3. Color Moiré Correction function to
reduce the effect of moiré during playback 4. Interval Composite
mode, effective in capturing landscapes with traces of the moon
and stars 5. Electronic Level to check the camera’s inclination
6. GT-2 Tele Conversion Lens (optional) to extend the focal
length to approx. 75mm telephoto in the 35mm format, usable in
combination with the camera’s auto detection and crop
functions
7. Compatibility with accessory flash units designed for use with
PENTAX digital SLR cameras. A firmware upgrade for the RICOH GR
III will be provided soon. GR III users are advised to update the
camera’s firmware to use this program. The GA-2 Lens Adapter — an
optional accessory designed exclusively for the GR IIIx — is
required to install this lens on the GR IIIx. Compatible
accessory flash units are: AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ II, AF540FGZ,
AF360FGZ, AF201FG and AF200FG