I Bought Another Ricoh GR

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @KarySchump
    @KarySchump 5 місяців тому +3

    The GR is also my everyday camera, and I think that's how I first found your channel. Always fun to see a new video of yours. :)

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      Oh nice! Thanks so much for watching, Kary!

  • @moodvillepro
    @moodvillepro 2 місяці тому

    I agree! I just bought the limited edition one. This GR is amazing!

  • @TheUrbandilema
    @TheUrbandilema 5 місяців тому +1

    The og Ricoh GR is the best I have heard u scored need one these to add to my collection it's on my cameras to own soon..

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      It has its quirks and feels very old compared to the GRiii but I find it so enjoyable!

  • @karim2k
    @karim2k 5 місяців тому

    Happy GR3 since 2019, it's the beast i carry on my pocket anywhere I go as a main or second camera

  • @-grey
    @-grey 5 місяців тому

    Solid point about the look of older sensors. I used to shoot the X70 for it. I think it's the lower dynamic range that does it and the processing they used to really push the limits of what they had at the time. Certainly not film, but a nice look none the less.
    Now that I'm primarily on the GRIII, I can sometimes get an almost similar look bumping up the mid luminosity in the colour grade module of LR. Still recommend older cameras to get it straight out of camera though. ✌️

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes I think the GRiii can have a similar look with a little tweaking and if given a couple of prints I’d never know the difference.

  • @oddittydotco
    @oddittydotco 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ve got the GR III and love it but it’s interesting to hear your view.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +2

      The GRiii is great and superior to the GR. I'm not trying to bash it. These are just my little idiosyncratic camera preferences that don't always make sense for others :)

    • @oddittydotco
      @oddittydotco 5 місяців тому

      @@TheLiamGordonDon’t worry it made sense, I can relate regarding different models of cameras.

  • @DanHintz
    @DanHintz 5 місяців тому

    i am still using a 2009 GRD3 but i am thinking about picking up a GR on ebay, so this was helpful. thanks.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @pamelasmith8652
    @pamelasmith8652 5 місяців тому

    Hey LG, i got the Fuji XM-1, good little camera doesn't have phase detection tho. I'm alwasys thinking about a GR. Good video. JT

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      Thanks JT! I’m not sure the GR has phase detection either 😅 I bet that old Fuji is great though!

  • @jamesf2697
    @jamesf2697 5 місяців тому

    OMG what would be amazing for this camera is a 90deg viewfinder that can go on the hotshoe so you can compose by looking down at it!

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      I bet they’ll eventually add a flip up screen to the new GR, which will be kinda like that.
      There’s an older Panasonic lumix camera that has a viewfinder that you could tilt up to 90 degrees. I always thought it looked interesting to shoot with.

    • @jamesf2697
      @jamesf2697 5 місяців тому

      @TheLiamGordon I have 2 cheap viewfinders on the way, 1 to try and the the other incase if I mess up. But I'm going to make one. Very basic just a box with a mirror at 45deg. Like the old medium formats that had the waist level viewers.

  • @ZenoWatson
    @ZenoWatson 5 місяців тому +2

    I had my Ricoh GR for 8 years and like you I shot almost every day with it. Until it finally died when the lens would not go in when powered off. I use the GR3 now and love the extra megapixels, but I often think of that GR. It was my soulmate.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      The GRiii is excellent and superior in every way. I particularly enjoyed the GRiiix. I am a feelings not facts kind of photographer 😂 you probably made the smart choice.

    • @ZenoWatson
      @ZenoWatson 5 місяців тому

      ​@TheLiamGordon You stick to what makes you feel good to go out and shoot. I hope you camera lives on.

    • @Diabol1
      @Diabol1 5 місяців тому +2

      it probably just needed a new ribbon cable. had the same issue. quite a cheap fix, GR is still kicking

    • @ZenoWatson
      @ZenoWatson 5 місяців тому

      @@Diabol1 a new ribbon cable to fix the lens not working?

    • @Diabol1
      @Diabol1 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ZenoWatson yes. had the same issue. lens would go out when powered on and then get stuck when powered off. the shutter would sometimes get stuck closed too. Got the ribbon cable replaced and it’s still working to this day.
      The cable gets worn from constant moving along with the lens and loses connection when extended, or something like that.

  • @Gogogordy1
    @Gogogordy1 4 місяці тому

    Good video…the “vibe” imo is when any machine (camera, car, bicycle, you name it) strikes something intangible in it’s holder to want to utilize that item as much for it’s intended purpose as possible.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  4 місяці тому

      I can get behind that. I get the vibe with the GR as well as a Leica M. No vibe from my Canon R6 😂

  • @ONE35IVE
    @ONE35IVE Місяць тому

    Just bought this! I’ve been shooting film for years and all I need is a 28mm, snap focus (zone focus) I needed a digital camera for weeks I can’t afford film.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  Місяць тому

      Nice. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! ✌️

  • @martyjwalker
    @martyjwalker 5 місяців тому

    I had two and they both croaked. Some of my favorite work is from one of these (the 10MP one I think) but they're just too fragile to keep re-buying.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      I've read so many tales of GR's dying that's why I'm so worried it will break. I've been lucky with it though. I had less luck with the X100V and X-Pro2. Both were done within a year.

  • @nyomanambara7711
    @nyomanambara7711 5 місяців тому +2

    My favorite camera, the og ricoh gr, bought in 2015 then died 3 years later. I just wish ricoh make better build quality camera. Try to buy it again but im afraid it will fail me again. Someone said its disposable digital camera.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      I've heard many stories of them being fragile. I think I've gotten lucky with mine. It has dust on the sensor too but it rarely shows up.

  • @gvnrchmnd
    @gvnrchmnd 5 місяців тому +1

    The OG GR renders jpgs like no other camera. Not even the GRIII comes close. I too am on my second OG GR when the first one had the dreaded shutter cable split. FYI the Ricoh GRII is no different to the GR other than the addition of the wifi function.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      That’s what I thought but Samuel L Streetlife’s channel made me thing it might render jpgs slightly different. They’re probs the exact same but it planted a seed in my head.

  • @rapbisnar
    @rapbisnar 5 місяців тому +1

    Love my iiix. My forever edc would be the griii with a f/2 or below. I would preorder without the wife’s consent.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  4 місяці тому

      I loved the griiix when I tried it. Great little camera!

  • @rudyortega3285
    @rudyortega3285 5 місяців тому

    Well done. Now I want a GR 😂

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      Haha, I don't mean to sell you on one. 2 Leica Q's are probably enough :)

  • @dasIDS
    @dasIDS 2 місяці тому

    It's funny that I see on secondary (where I live) the original ones are more expensive than GRii and only about 1/4 cheaper than GRiii(x)

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I believe there were more GRii made compared to the GR so maybe the availability changed things a bit. I’m pretty sure it’s almost identical other than having WiFi.

  • @paulp3053
    @paulp3053 2 місяці тому

    do you shoot raw with it or jpeg? I find it impossible to get good colors in ligthroom 6

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  2 місяці тому

      I’ll usually shoot both and mostly use the jpg. Although all my NYC photos are raw but the only thing I adjust is exposure, WB, and contrast. White Balance was they key for me.
      Do you find the colors to look bad even in good light conditions?

  • @Stickybutton
    @Stickybutton 2 місяці тому +1

    Hoping one day it will be an f2

    • @chipmiddleton1439
      @chipmiddleton1439 2 місяці тому

      I have a GRD3, and it has an f1.9 lens. Fantastic camera. I also have the GRII. GRD3 is still my favorite.

  • @soutronamir
    @soutronamir 5 місяців тому +1

    I have a GR and love it so much. I too worry about it one day packing in.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      I hear so many people say theirs was too fragile. I think I got lucky!

    • @soutronamir
      @soutronamir 5 місяців тому

      @TheLiamGordon Yeah, heard the same. I've had mine since 2016 though and so far so good, apart from a wee spot of dust on the sensor. I've definitely never left mine outside overnight though haha

  • @zhivagodd
    @zhivagodd 3 місяці тому

    Just managed to grab a GR I (not the digital model I made sure), for a good price. But TikTok effect is in force.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  3 місяці тому

      Nice! Glad you got one at a good price 👍

    • @zhivagodd
      @zhivagodd 3 місяці тому

      @@TheLiamGordon definitely feels like the camera I’ve been looking for. Your videos were really helpful. There’s not a lot of interesting stuff on UA-cam about this model.

  • @PrimoPaul21
    @PrimoPaul21 Місяць тому

    Saw a GRDiii from 2009 online for under $350. Should I get that one?

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  29 днів тому

      I’ve never owned or used a grdiii. They do have great reviews online though. They have the older and smaller ccd sensor I believe.
      Maybe check some reviews and see what the image output looks like and if it suits your needs.

  • @johncolquhoun6416
    @johncolquhoun6416 5 місяців тому

    I'm not sure which one this is. The ii or older

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      Sorry John i find it hard to specify GR models since they went through a few reboots. It’s the 2013 GR. The first one with a crop sensor.

  • @63MacGuy
    @63MacGuy 5 місяців тому

    Don't all GR's have a APS-c sensor?

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      Not prior to 2013. There were 4 older digital GR models from the 2000’s with smaller sensors.

  • @cyrilstheone
    @cyrilstheone 2 місяці тому

    It's shame that guys like you help bump the prices up on cameras. After all your only helping us out by showing these cameras. I'm still trying to get my hands on an XT20 best camera I ever used. But got the GRiiix for Christmas. Love it,but how do you get around the bad reflections on the back in sunny days?

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  2 місяці тому

      Lintaro made me do it 😅 the xt20 is one that I think will be even more highly sought after in the future.
      With the reflections the best I could manage was squinting and using my hand as a shade. It’s not ideal.

  • @paulyounger6839
    @paulyounger6839 2 місяці тому

    Shhh Liam - nobody else needs to know... 🤣

  • @iam.neekeeteen
    @iam.neekeeteen 5 місяців тому

    congrats with your citizenship (?) the flag is the key for this assumption

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      Your assumption is correct! I got it about 2 years ago.

  • @Shadykool
    @Shadykool 26 днів тому

    CI The

  • @login415
    @login415 5 місяців тому

    The best way to keep this a secret is to not talk about it

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому

      I’m not trying to keep it a secret

  • @Redcliff123
    @Redcliff123 5 місяців тому +8

    Fixed Lens, No View Finder, No Flip Screen are the deals breaker for me. I am happy with my Sony RX100 V.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +10

      Hey Cliff, I'm not here to tell you you need to buy a GR. I'm glad you have a camera that works for you!

    • @-grey
      @-grey 5 місяців тому +4

      That's so good for you, buddy. Great job! That's a very nice camera. I really like my Canon G7XII and my Ricoh GRIII. They're great. It's nice to be happy with your camera, right? ✨

    • @DuncanDimanche-sreview
      @DuncanDimanche-sreview 2 місяці тому +1

      the rx100 is significantly bigger than the ricoh and that is a big deal for a lot of people

    • @alanpayne7656
      @alanpayne7656 Місяць тому

      @@DuncanDimanche-sreview100 percent

    • @gordomts7204
      @gordomts7204 20 днів тому

      And i'm poor af and i use a dsc h70

  • @stephen-wahl
    @stephen-wahl 2 місяці тому

    Gee thanks. Now these 10 year old plus cameras are going for $700 US, THE SAME PRICE THEY WERE AT RETAIL on release. Insanity. No thanks, I'll pass. PS just stop it already UA-camrs!

    • @icecreammm2
      @icecreammm2 2 місяці тому

      $700 from 10 years ago is around $940 today (inflation). And buy locally, I recently sold one of my GR's for €450, while they are going for €550+ on eBay.

  • @chrisbinch800
    @chrisbinch800 5 місяців тому

    Good vid, but that flag.

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +3

      I love that little flag. They gave me it the day I became a citizen.

    • @chrisbinch800
      @chrisbinch800 5 місяців тому

      @@TheLiamGordon Only kidding

  • @musicmaestro88
    @musicmaestro88 5 місяців тому

    My GR II is in my back pocket everyday since 2018. I'll replace it every time if i ever need to. Good to see ya bro. @freshouttafocus

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey mate! Good to hear from you. I was just wondering how you were doing the other day!

    • @musicmaestro88
      @musicmaestro88 5 місяців тому

      @TheLiamGordon Doing well bro!! The plan is to get out that way in the spring. Oh... I grabbed a x100v ... go figure. 🤣

    • @TheLiamGordon
      @TheLiamGordon  5 місяців тому +1

      @@musicmaestro88 nice! I don’t get out as much as I used to since the wife and I had a kid but I’ll try to make some time if you’re in town! The x100v is a great camera. I’d still have mine if the viewfinder wasn’t dying.