grd 3 vs 4

[Blow-in]

Hi Roni,

Well, I fully understand your point and you can believe me, I'm really unhappy about the current situation. It's not about the lack of enthusiasm. I'm the same enthusiastic about Ricoh cameras as in the early Ricoh forum days. Unfortunately, since the birth of my second daughter (early last year), I'm facing complete lack of time. My work and family eats all my spare time. And this is also why I'm not asking Ricoh for new cameras to test. Simply, because I know how much time it takes to prepare good comparison, I see no point to ask for new cameras, no matter how curious I'm about them

Usually, Ricoh folks send me new cameras even without asking. But because there were some production constraints due to flooding in Thailand and possibly also because of the ongoing "mess" caused by the Ricoh/Pentax merge, they are a bit delayed with their usual delivery. On a positive note, just today, I was informed that they are about to send me the GRDIV and M mount samples. I should have them before the end of month. So I will try my best to find some time at least for basic GRD comparisons and some M mount photos with the unusual lenses I collected for the purpose of the M mount test.

Hi Pavel,

I was wondering whether you had received your GRD IV yet and if you had whether you had had any time at all to form an initial impression in comparison with the GRD III? I think most of use are interested to know if you think there is a difference in image quality resulting from some of the 'fine tuning'.

Thanks - understand totally if family life and work mean you haven't had a chance to look at the camera yet.

Richard

 

[needlefluff]

Thanks a lot Pavel and Richard,
I knew there would be a good explanation. The compact size of the GR is perfect and the speed of the lens is what makes it what it is so I'll forget the small sensor bugbear I have. You've also explained why panasonic have become such significant market players, let's just hope Sony catch up sooner than later.
Cheers- Arthur.