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Iansky
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Thanks Mr Doug and Arkadius,
The GR is a superb camera and is now my camera of choice for city work and as much as I love the X100s, the GR is is almost totally invisible and does not draw attention to me when grabbing images.
I have to say that the IQ of the GR also equates to that from the X100s so I am happy to take just one rather than both.
I still love the tactile feel of the X100s but the GR is simple to adjust on the go and all the main needs (ISO / metering / AF / Aperture / EV correction etc) are all to hand.
I still have my original Ricoh GRD and it is not hugely smaller than the GR so Ricoh have done an amazing job cramming the APS-C sensor into the size of body that the GR is.
It is very much a users camera rather than a point & shoot so for people who know their way around a camera and the relationship between the 3 primaries (shutter speed / aperture / ISO) I would highly recommend the GR.
The GR is a superb camera and is now my camera of choice for city work and as much as I love the X100s, the GR is is almost totally invisible and does not draw attention to me when grabbing images.
I have to say that the IQ of the GR also equates to that from the X100s so I am happy to take just one rather than both.
I still love the tactile feel of the X100s but the GR is simple to adjust on the go and all the main needs (ISO / metering / AF / Aperture / EV correction etc) are all to hand.
I still have my original Ricoh GRD and it is not hugely smaller than the GR so Ricoh have done an amazing job cramming the APS-C sensor into the size of body that the GR is.
It is very much a users camera rather than a point & shoot so for people who know their way around a camera and the relationship between the 3 primaries (shutter speed / aperture / ISO) I would highly recommend the GR.
I have done a lot of research on both cameras, with an aim to purchasing one or other of them, your comments about the near invisibility of the GR has confirmed and reinforced my choice.
I have only just started to enjoy street photography, having for years shot landscapes and such with a big DSLR which has now ceased working after a good 10 years of usage.
I have a samsung NX300, which is superb in terms of portability , but wanted a photographers camera, with the bias on having customisable settings and a large sensor to produce the sharp images.
I have only just started to enjoy street photography, having for years shot landscapes and such with a big DSLR which has now ceased working after a good 10 years of usage.
I have a samsung NX300, which is superb in terms of portability , but wanted a photographers camera, with the bias on having customisable settings and a large sensor to produce the sharp images.
Iansky
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Hi Arkadius,
If you are happy to live with the 28mm and no telephoto adaptor then the GR is a real winner.
I have resisted getting accessories other than an optical viewfinder (got a bargain on Ebay for a GV-2) and case as I do not want to increase the footprint.
The lens does not need the extension tube/shade in my view as so far I have not experienced flare and it would make the camera too large and draw attention to the user.
The GR is perfect for city/street work but I would suggest you handle one in a shop first to make sure it works for you - after a DSLR it is tiny!
Good luck.
If you are happy to live with the 28mm and no telephoto adaptor then the GR is a real winner.
I have resisted getting accessories other than an optical viewfinder (got a bargain on Ebay for a GV-2) and case as I do not want to increase the footprint.
The lens does not need the extension tube/shade in my view as so far I have not experienced flare and it would make the camera too large and draw attention to the user.
The GR is perfect for city/street work but I would suggest you handle one in a shop first to make sure it works for you - after a DSLR it is tiny!
Good luck.
Hi Iansky,
One of the ways I decide on any camera, is to research and have a shortlist of say 3 possibles, then narrow it again by actually handling them physically.
The size of the ricoh was a concern at first, but it is well built and easy to grip, I especially like the way it is possible to shoot images one handed, something I do with my samsung.
In terms of the 28mm focal distance, again, I have kept my samsung at 28mm for my weekend photography foray, and found myself considering my shots a lot more, and felt I was more creative!
Like you, I will end up with a viewfinder and case, nothing more, I want to travel without a bag full of kit I may not use
I appreciate your feedback and look forward even more to taking some shots when I finally get mine
One of the ways I decide on any camera, is to research and have a shortlist of say 3 possibles, then narrow it again by actually handling them physically.
The size of the ricoh was a concern at first, but it is well built and easy to grip, I especially like the way it is possible to shoot images one handed, something I do with my samsung.
In terms of the 28mm focal distance, again, I have kept my samsung at 28mm for my weekend photography foray, and found myself considering my shots a lot more, and felt I was more creative!
Like you, I will end up with a viewfinder and case, nothing more, I want to travel without a bag full of kit I may not use
I appreciate your feedback and look forward even more to taking some shots when I finally get mine
Iansky
Active Member
Great news Arkadius,
I have to agree it is a small camera that appears tiny at first but the grip is good and as you say it is easy to use single handed, the vital settings all fall easily to hand for quick changes.
I look forward to seeing your images when you get it and have no doubt you will use it far more than you expect, especially with the IQ it delivers.
I have to agree it is a small camera that appears tiny at first but the grip is good and as you say it is easy to use single handed, the vital settings all fall easily to hand for quick changes.
I look forward to seeing your images when you get it and have no doubt you will use it far more than you expect, especially with the IQ it delivers.
You can be assured I will be posting here Iansky.
One of the reviews I read suggested that because of the small form factor, people feel less intimidated, as they see only a point and shoot style camera, only those that know ricoh see a high end camera.
Do you use the 35mm crop much on your images, or keep them at 28mm?
I also understand that the latest firmware update facilitates a 47mm crop also?
One of the reviews I read suggested that because of the small form factor, people feel less intimidated, as they see only a point and shoot style camera, only those that know ricoh see a high end camera.
Do you use the 35mm crop much on your images, or keep them at 28mm?
I also understand that the latest firmware update facilitates a 47mm crop also?
Iansky
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I have found that even the difference between using the Fuji X100s and the Ricoh for street work is noticeable, exactly as you said, people tend to ignore me when shooting with the Ricoh yet the Fuji does draw mnore attention and sometimes questions about what it is - nice but also makes it more difficult to get the photo unnoticed.
I have to admit to not having tried the 35mm or 47mm crop (I have the latest firmware on my camera so it offers both), currently I am more than happy with the 28 especially as I can get closer to the subjects with this small camera.
Good luck with the shooting and I am looking forward to seeing the results.
I have to admit to not having tried the 35mm or 47mm crop (I have the latest firmware on my camera so it offers both), currently I am more than happy with the 28 especially as I can get closer to the subjects with this small camera.
Good luck with the shooting and I am looking forward to seeing the results.