Was waiting on the 6 but decided to go GRiiix as I really wanted a pocketable camera, I have an XE4 which is the same size as the 6 and that ain't fitting in any pocket... No regrets so far. Loving it
Best response I’ve seen yet 👍🏼. Thank you for making this about your needs for a small, powerful, pocketable camera. My little Ricoh GR iii goes everywhere with me
I had the x100v. Can’t even remember why I got rid of it BUT love my GR111x. I did have GR111 but the 40mm focal length makes life much easier. Go Ricoh…and like you say good luck to Fujifilm 🎉
Sold my GRIII. Miss the built in flash of the GRII. Honestly for a pocket cam, I just run around with a Canon S90 digicam. CCD sensor. All the vibes. Works perfect for what I need it for. Ordered the X100VI to try out vs my X100F. X100 is great when you want to feel like you’re making photographs instead of taking snaps.
I am a former Fuji shooter. I never liked the 100X ergonomics. The Ricoh has its own quirks too but after shooting with the GRIIIX for a few hours, I got really comfortable with the form factor. Image quality wise, colors in particular Ricoh is the hands down winner for me. And the lens is insanely sharp. GRIIIX is the perfect street camera. What's the catch then, short battery life. The battery only lasted for about 150 shots. You need a few extra batteries for a daylong shoot.
I have owned two GRIIIx and both were plagued by dust on sensor. Each one had a third party lens cap and a genuine Ricoh pouch and every precaution was taken to prevent dust ingress. The second camera showed dust on the sensor within 3 days and less than 50 shutter actuations. I sent it back to Ricoh and had it repaired under warranty (quite a performance!), had to wait 5 weeks, and when it finally was returned, I traded it and will never buy another.
This is still my dilemma, I have an X100VI preorder and in general I prefer the X100 styling, controls, menus and film sims, but don't need the high megapixels or IBIS and I have other Fujifilm cameras but the camera I don't have on me, isn't really doing anything and the portability and size of the Ricoh is unmatched if I want something to carry around for any occasion.
I agree, it's the size that makes the Ricoh fantastic ! The X100 is a tank in comparison! I also had a X70 and the difference in a pocket is noticeable. But I'm a little afraid of leaving it in a pants pocket without any protection. Have you ever had any problems? With dust? For me the major evolution would be a more solid/waterproof device but I don't know how that is possible with this small format.
Great video. Thanks., I have the GR III and I love it. Brilliant camera. I was thinking about getting the GR IIIx or the X100vi. I decided to order the x100vi for one main reason. Weatherproof. I have 18k images on my GR III, and I also have dust on my sensor or internal lens. I have to deal with the dust if I shoot with aperture > 5.6. I may regret the size increase, but I'm excited about the megapixel increase and weatherproofing. Happy shooting. 👍
I have a Sony X100m3, it's a terrific little camera. It's beaten up a bit over the years, but it just keeps on ticking. It is slow starting and the focus is very slow. In my old age I have no patience or time for that kind of performance. I will not get the mk6 due to price/performance, especially as the GR is smaller and I can imitate the expensive X100vi with a weatherproof OM5 and my tiny Lumix 14mm F2.5 lens for a lot less money. Plus, it fits in with all my Olympus/OM great. Like Luke, I'm waiting for the Pen F12, if OM can ever get off its ass. My other choice in the waiting game is the GR4. The hint of its imminent arrival was leaked by none other than the GR's designer. Given where I live, if it's not weatherproof, it's a no-go. So I'm sitting on my hands but soon, like before my next trip in a few months, I'll pull the trigger for a camera based on above.
@@jheelanYou're right of course. I used the original poster's language without correcting him. What I have to say I still hold to and could add that I use my Lumix lens on my wife's ancient Em10-mk2, which is a tiny body and takes terrific photos. Any raw file deficiency can be fixed with either ON1 or LrC.
I was able to get a black x100v last year for retail. I loved the camera, but I wished it was more compact. I didn’t find myself carrying it as much as I would have wanted to. I live in Texas it gets too hot to EDC slings. I sold my x100v to my local camera store. Im looking at purchasing the x100vi next, however the more I look at Ricoh the more I want to buy it.
Sold my previous three Ricoh GR cameras die to dust issues in sensor. So much happier with OM- 5 and its fantastic IBIS and computational modes such as high resolution and Live ND modes.
I shoot street my x100v was a great camera. However when shooting quickly or from the hip I never knew where the Fuji was going to focus. Ricoh snap focus is similar to range/distance focusing on a film camera. This setup works best for me
Fuji just sucks at the "wide" af settings (Yes even with the X100VI and yes I have it), when you let the camera decide the focus area. It's amazing how much better the Sony A7iii is for example, or even de RX100 V, considering they're 6/8 years older. For Fuji X100V/VI single point / zone focus is the way it go it seems.
I agree with your well assessment. I have used an X100T since 2014. Excellent camera then and still is. But, I am tempted to buy the new Fuji model because it's clearly a much better camera on paper. But there's a problem ... last year I got a GR3X. Logic and experience says I might regret upgrading to the X100VI because I can still get good images with my X100T, and besides, I hardly use it any more because my GR3x is carry every day, even without an EVF, no 40mp and all the other improvements in a new Fuji. Off topic but It's going to be interesting to watch shipping times increase for the new Fuji. From what I read, orders are now off the charts and "experts" predict China is going to be hard pressed to produce enough to make it reasonably available to retailers at its listed price. I hope I'm wrong here because I'd like the option to order a new X100VI and expect delivery quickly . In sum, I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Great video 😉 I am a user of the RicohGRIII and soon the x100VI. But I keep both because I find them “complementary”. The RicohGRIII for pocket size, stealth, and having the most immersive photos... There is no better (I think). The x100VI for the "user experience", with the viewfinder, the flip screen, the look, the film simulations... I am a street photographer, I also do POVs, and I think both can work well together. 'hear 😉 thank you for this video 👍 but if I had to choose just one... The choice would certainly be difficult
Love the gr3. Perfect for intimate photos for my work. I use the Sony a1 for heavy lifting. If gr4 comes with faster af I’m buying on day 1. Preordered iv and might cancel as it is huge compared to gr3
The x100 series is pocketable. It's not a lie. Just not pocketable for pants. However, It fits in most of my jacket/coats and i usually wear size small/medium clothing. It's precisely b/c it fits in most of my jackets, coats and hoodies that i bring it pretty much everwhere i go nowdays. And no i don't mean giant winter coats.. but like slim bomber jackets.
It would have been super helpful (and frankly, obvious) to have a clip where you show pocketing the Ricoh vs the Fuji. Talk is not better than pictures. But having had earlier X100's I can attest that it is only pocketable in a big jacket, vest, or if you wear those saggy pants that show your butt. Which I don't.
Ricoh GR is a compact camera and good alternative to a smartphone. Fuji X100VI is an entry level DSLM camera (e.g. Canon R50) and NOT a compact camera.
If you go out for a non-photography reason and think that you might take photos if you see something interesting, a true pocketable camera is what you need. But if the intention is a photowalk... then the camera should not be in your pocket. So, bring the right camera.
I also love the small size factor. First camera was Sony a6400 but it is not that small ! Instantly after that came the gr 3 as my everyday camera. I have 2 cameras but I still lust over the new x100vi or even the x100v if I can find a good price. Oh man too much money for cameras 😂
I have both, and while I do like the pictures with my X100V quite a lot better, most of my pictures are taken with GR3 simply because I have it on me all the time 😅. Yeah, size matters.
I shoot the X100 and the Sony RX100m7. I couldn't warm up to the Ricoh. The skintones out of camera weren't right no matter what I tried. It's a marvel of engineering, but not the camera for me. If it's gonna fit in my pocket, might as well be a 24-200mm equivalent for the utility.
Honestly, these two just don't compare outside a similar sensor and lens size. If you love the X100 workflow, you probably don't like the GRIII If you love an even more compact camera that looks like your average consumer point and shoot (which is a great feature for things like restaurants) then you probably don't like the X100VI.
It's either or ... either I can fit the camera in the pockets of my pants or I have a tilt screen ... either I have a view finder or I can it fit in the pocket of my pants
You nailed it but for me it is too small and the built quality is fragile to say it kindly - I broke mine 3 times and now i gave up repairing and using it The fuji is overall much better for me because I don‘t want a camera in my pocket - kind of weird - the iphone is in my pocket and thats enough
Get the fuji xe4 and either the voightlander pancake f2.8 18mm (27mm) or the f2 27mm (40mm). It fits in your jacket pocket plus all the fuji goodness. Forget the Ricoh…
I just have to say these comments are spot on. I have an X100V and XT4 along with the GRIII. my x100 hasn’t been touched since the Ricoh arrived. Now if Leica made a GRIII competitor that would be a tough battle that would likely go to Leica (and that i would gladly pay for, sorry Ricoh). That would also compete with my Leica M10. 😂😂😂
Just took my GRiiiX out for a walk. It was a sunny day and I couldn’t frame my images because of glare. It was horrible. I pointed and hoped for the best. The camera doesn’t focus. I’ve reset the camera to the manufacturer’s original settings with no improvement. I have the camera set up for snap focus and touch to focus and shoot. Both are out of focus. I appreciate a camera that focuses. Portablity is the main reason to own the GRiii. Yes, it is small and light. It simply isn’t performant. I need a camera that can focus. Thus I have preordered the Fuji X100VI. Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
Ok the Ricoh can fit in a pocket. This is hardly the case with any X100 unless one has big pockets. A smartphone is even more pocketable and takes photographs... and it allows one to phone, text, email...;o) so is this the argument for a smartphone? Because other than that the X100-6 is a superior camera. So are we looking for a better camera or a more pocketable one in which case most smartphones will beat the Ricoh ;o) [PS: no integrated viewfinder (which equates a smartphone) has been the one fault that has always kept me away from the Ricoh). I am more of photographic tool guy and a pocket one! ;o)
Have you even used the X100VI? Im not sure how you can definitively say you wont be buying one without ever having used one. You are just going by UA-cam videos? Odd.
Interesting comment. Perhaps you should watch the whole video next time, considering at the end of the video I said I probably would be buying one... Odd.
I own both. They both have their advantages. The Ricoh has an incredible output. If you manage snap-focus, the Fuji can’t compete. The Ricoh is really pocketable. Both have - completely different - film sims, that are convincing. For street photography, the Fuji can’t compete, for the joy of taking and composing photos, the Ricoh can’t compete. It’s that simple.
just got my ricoh iiix and i may not be completely used to it yet but i just cant get over how perfect the size is
Was waiting on the 6 but decided to go GRiiix as I really wanted a pocketable camera, I have an XE4 which is the same size as the 6 and that ain't fitting in any pocket... No regrets so far. Loving it
Best response I’ve seen yet 👍🏼. Thank you for making this about your needs for a small, powerful, pocketable camera. My little Ricoh GR iii goes everywhere with me
I had the x100v. Can’t even remember why I got rid of it BUT love my GR111x. I did have GR111 but the 40mm focal length makes life much easier. Go Ricoh…and like you say good luck to Fujifilm 🎉
Sold my GRIII. Miss the built in flash of the GRII. Honestly for a pocket cam, I just run around with a Canon S90 digicam. CCD sensor. All the vibes. Works perfect for what I need it for. Ordered the X100VI to try out vs my X100F. X100 is great when you want to feel like you’re making photographs instead of taking snaps.
Just bought a second GR III and don't regret my choice after this video !
Any rumors of a gr4?. I'll probably get the 100vii this Wednesday but I'd also get a GR4 if they release it
I've not heard any credible rumors yet. I have no idea. If I had to guess, I'd say next year.
Fujifilm X70 and XF10 are also legitimately pocketable APS-C cameras. 😉
I am a former Fuji shooter. I never liked the 100X ergonomics. The Ricoh has its own quirks too but after shooting with the GRIIIX for a few hours, I got really comfortable with the form factor. Image quality wise, colors in particular Ricoh is the hands down winner for me. And the lens is insanely sharp. GRIIIX is the perfect street camera. What's the catch then, short battery life. The battery only lasted for about 150 shots. You need a few extra batteries for a daylong shoot.
I have owned two GRIIIx and both were plagued by dust on sensor. Each one had a third party lens cap and a genuine Ricoh pouch and every precaution was taken to prevent dust ingress. The second camera showed dust on the sensor within 3 days and less than 50 shutter actuations. I sent it back to Ricoh and had it repaired under warranty (quite a performance!), had to wait 5 weeks, and when it finally was returned, I traded it and will never buy another.
What the heck are you doing with your camera? There plenty out there using their gr for like a few years and never had problems with dust
This is still my dilemma, I have an X100VI preorder and in general I prefer the X100 styling, controls, menus and film sims, but don't need the high megapixels or IBIS and I have other Fujifilm cameras but the camera I don't have on me, isn't really doing anything and the portability and size of the Ricoh is unmatched if I want something to carry around for any occasion.
I agree, it's the size that makes the Ricoh fantastic ! The X100 is a tank in comparison! I also had a X70 and the difference in a pocket is noticeable.
But I'm a little afraid of leaving it in a pants pocket without any protection.
Have you ever had any problems? With dust?
For me the major evolution would be a more solid/waterproof device but I don't know how that is possible with this small format.
The closest camera I've tried is the Sony x100 but that is a 1 inch sensor. I've never tried the x70.
Great video. Thanks.,
I have the GR III and I love it. Brilliant camera. I was thinking about getting the GR IIIx or the X100vi. I decided to order the x100vi for one main reason. Weatherproof. I have 18k images on my GR III, and I also have dust on my sensor or internal lens. I have to deal with the dust if I shoot with aperture > 5.6.
I may regret the size increase, but I'm excited about the megapixel increase and weatherproofing.
Happy shooting. 👍
Awesome! I hope you love the x100vi. It looks super promising.
I have a Sony X100m3, it's a terrific little camera. It's beaten up a bit over the years, but it just keeps on ticking. It is slow starting and the focus is very slow. In my old age I have no patience or time for that kind of performance. I will not get the mk6 due to price/performance, especially as the GR is smaller and I can imitate the expensive X100vi with a weatherproof OM5 and my tiny Lumix 14mm F2.5 lens for a lot less money. Plus, it fits in with all my Olympus/OM great. Like Luke, I'm waiting for the Pen F12, if OM can ever get off its ass. My other choice in the waiting game is the GR4. The hint of its imminent arrival was leaked by none other than the GR's designer. Given where I live, if it's not weatherproof, it's a no-go. So I'm sitting on my hands but soon, like before my next trip in a few months, I'll pull the trigger for a camera based on above.
its not weatherproof but only weather resistant
@@jheelanYou're right of course. I used the original poster's language without correcting him. What I have to say I still hold to and could add that I use my Lumix lens on my wife's ancient Em10-mk2, which is a tiny body and takes terrific photos. Any raw file deficiency can be fixed with either ON1 or LrC.
You should try Leica M11 + 35mm APO much much better experience than X100VI
lol. I'm sure it is. It is also way more expensive. Most people looking at the x100/gr cameras have no where near that kinda cash.
Don't drop it or you'll have no choice but to replace it! Believe you me!
I was able to get a black x100v last year for retail. I loved the camera, but I wished it was more compact. I didn’t find myself carrying it as much as I would have wanted to. I live in Texas it gets too hot to EDC slings. I sold my x100v to my local camera store. Im looking at purchasing the x100vi next, however the more I look at Ricoh the more I want to buy it.
Sold my previous three Ricoh GR cameras die to dust issues in sensor. So much happier with OM- 5 and its fantastic IBIS and computational modes such as high resolution and Live ND modes.
I shoot street my x100v was a great camera. However when shooting quickly or from the hip I never knew where the Fuji was going to focus. Ricoh snap focus is similar to range/distance focusing on a film camera. This setup works best for me
Fuji just sucks at the "wide" af settings (Yes even with the X100VI and yes I have it), when you let the camera decide the focus area. It's amazing how much better the Sony A7iii is for example, or even de RX100 V, considering they're 6/8 years older. For Fuji X100V/VI single point / zone focus is the way it go it seems.
I agree with your well assessment. I have used an X100T since 2014. Excellent camera then and still is. But, I am tempted to buy the new Fuji model because it's clearly a much better camera on paper. But there's a problem ... last year I got a GR3X. Logic and experience says I might regret upgrading to the X100VI because I can still get good images with my X100T, and besides, I hardly use it any more because my GR3x is carry every day, even without an EVF, no 40mp and all the other improvements in a new Fuji. Off topic but It's going to be interesting to watch shipping times increase for the new Fuji. From what I read, orders are now off the charts and "experts" predict China is going to be hard pressed to produce enough to make it reasonably available to retailers at its listed price. I hope I'm wrong here because I'd like the option to order a new X100VI and expect delivery quickly . In sum, I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Great video 😉 I am a user of the RicohGRIII and soon the x100VI. But I keep both because I find them “complementary”. The RicohGRIII for pocket size, stealth, and having the most immersive photos... There is no better (I think). The x100VI for the "user experience", with the viewfinder, the flip screen, the look, the film simulations... I am a street photographer, I also do POVs, and I think both can work well together. 'hear 😉 thank you for this video 👍 but if I had to choose just one... The choice would certainly be difficult
Love the gr3. Perfect for intimate photos for my work. I use the Sony a1 for heavy lifting. If gr4 comes with faster af I’m buying on day 1. Preordered iv and might cancel as it is huge compared to gr3
The x100 series is pocketable. It's not a lie. Just not pocketable for pants.
However, It fits in most of my jacket/coats and i usually wear size small/medium clothing. It's precisely b/c it fits in most of my jackets, coats and hoodies that i bring it pretty much everwhere i go nowdays. And no i don't mean giant winter coats.. but like slim bomber jackets.
Isn't there an external viewfinder that may be bought with the Ricoh GR3?
It would have been super helpful (and frankly, obvious) to have a clip where you show pocketing the Ricoh vs the Fuji. Talk is not better than pictures. But having had earlier X100's I can attest that it is only pocketable in a big jacket, vest, or if you wear those saggy pants that show your butt. Which I don't.
Ricoh GR is a compact camera and good alternative to a smartphone. Fuji X100VI is an entry level DSLM camera (e.g. Canon R50) and NOT a compact camera.
If you go out for a non-photography reason and think that you might take photos if you see something interesting, a true pocketable camera is what you need. But if the intention is a photowalk... then the camera should not be in your pocket. So, bring the right camera.
Very nice video that cuts right to the chase. You are very articulate and well spoken…
Thanks, Ed!
What about the Sony rx100 series? It's pocketable / super compact as well
That was an excellent synopsis 😊
I also love the small size factor. First camera was Sony a6400 but it is not that small ! Instantly after that came the gr 3 as my everyday camera. I have 2 cameras but I still lust over the new x100vi or even the x100v if I can find a good price. Oh man too much money for cameras 😂
I hope that the Ricoh 4 will be released soon
I have both, and while I do like the pictures with my X100V quite a lot better, most of my pictures are taken with GR3 simply because I have it on me all the time 😅.
Yeah, size matters.
waiting for the gr4 but i might be waiting for too long 😢
why not both?
Because there are other things in live than cameras lel
@@JaJutWa you must be very smart :)
I shoot the X100 and the Sony RX100m7. I couldn't warm up to the Ricoh. The skintones out of camera weren't right no matter what I tried. It's a marvel of engineering, but not the camera for me. If it's gonna fit in my pocket, might as well be a 24-200mm equivalent for the utility.
Honestly, these two just don't compare outside a similar sensor and lens size.
If you love the X100 workflow, you probably don't like the GRIII
If you love an even more compact camera that looks like your average consumer point and shoot (which is a great feature for things like restaurants) then you probably don't like the X100VI.
I heard other video about ricoh having focus issues, any similar experience?
Yes. When it’s dark. Otherwise it works fine
It's either or ... either I can fit the camera in the pockets of my pants or I have a tilt screen ... either I have a view finder or I can it fit in the pocket of my pants
Inspector Gadget disagrees. It is a year round pocketable camera! Go Gadget go!!!
You nailed it but for me it is too small and the built quality is fragile to say it kindly - I broke mine 3 times and now i gave up repairing and using it
The fuji is overall much better for me because I don‘t want a camera in my pocket - kind of weird - the iphone is in my pocket and thats enough
Lol, what did you do to brake it 3 times?
Get the fuji xe4 and either the voightlander pancake f2.8 18mm (27mm) or the f2 27mm (40mm). It fits in your jacket pocket plus all the fuji goodness.
Forget the Ricoh…
Lol, that still wouldnt be pocketable, no AF, FoRgEt AbOuT ThE FuJi
I just have to say these comments are spot on. I have an X100V and XT4 along with the GRIII. my x100 hasn’t been touched since the Ricoh arrived.
Now if Leica made a GRIII competitor that would be a tough battle that would likely go to Leica (and that i would gladly pay for, sorry Ricoh). That would also compete with my Leica M10. 😂😂😂
I'd be super intrigued to see Leica come out with a competitor. They could modify the Leica CL line into a small compact camera
I’m sure RICOH will come out with a 40+ megapixel camera… it’s just the market… every manufacturer is pushing the megapixel count
Just took my GRiiiX out for a walk. It was a sunny day and I couldn’t frame my images because of glare. It was horrible. I pointed and hoped for the best.
The camera doesn’t focus. I’ve reset the camera to the manufacturer’s original settings with no improvement. I have the camera set up for snap focus and touch to focus and shoot. Both are out of focus. I appreciate a camera that focuses.
Portablity is the main reason to own the GRiii. Yes, it is small and light. It simply isn’t performant. I need a camera that can focus. Thus I have preordered the Fuji X100VI.
Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
If AF is your concerne, you shouldnt get the 100vi lol
Ok the Ricoh can fit in a pocket. This is hardly the case with any X100 unless one has big pockets. A smartphone is even more pocketable and takes photographs... and it allows one to phone, text, email...;o) so is this the argument for a smartphone? Because other than that the X100-6 is a superior camera. So are we looking for a better camera or a more pocketable one in which case most smartphones will beat the Ricoh ;o)
[PS: no integrated viewfinder (which equates a smartphone) has been the one fault that has always kept me away from the Ricoh). I am more of photographic tool guy and a pocket one! ;o)
Smartphone-photos suck, the x100vi picture quality isnt better than the one from ricoh.
Have you even used the X100VI? Im not sure how you can definitively say you wont be buying one without ever having used one. You are just going by UA-cam videos? Odd.
Interesting comment. Perhaps you should watch the whole video next time, considering at the end of the video I said I probably would be buying one... Odd.
@@LukeTaylorPhotography well good. I was going to say, at least rent one first.
I subscribed
The Fuji is the better camera but neither are worth their price tags.
Nah, its not - just for the hipsters who wont take a photo but take pictures of their x100vi with their smartphone lol
Ha ha x100vi is better image quality
Who actually puts a.camera in pocket. Wrist strap is the go
bros be walking around with the fattest pockets 😂
Nah, the quality isnt better by any means, sry
Fuji is better
I own both. They both have their advantages. The Ricoh has an incredible output. If you manage snap-focus, the Fuji can’t compete. The Ricoh is really pocketable. Both have - completely different - film sims, that are convincing. For street photography, the Fuji can’t compete, for the joy of taking and composing photos, the Ricoh can’t compete. It’s that simple.
Oh why doesn't Ricoh upgrade??? I know It would be huge IMO