Canon S95, the Killer of Ricoh GR III?
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- It seems that every photographer's dream to own a Ricoh GR III..in this life. At least I do :D! Well, I think I might have an alternative to the more expensive Ricoh, and that's my own opinion after I have shot with the Canon S95, a capable compact camera from 2010, and yes, I know it will never replace a Ricoh GR III witch is in a different league, but this digicam have some potential for creativity. Just give it a try!
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I think Canon S95 is a great little camera with a lot of potential. What do you think?
I found the S95 at a thrift store for $5. One of the best finds I’ve ever had. Fun little camera.
That's amazing, killer deal! Take good care of it and make a lot of creative photos ;).
That's amazing 🤩 congratulations on great found! What else is possible?
Great find! You’ll get more than your money’s worth for sure. Even at 10x that amount, it’s still a great value
I had the S90 & S95 but sold them about a year ago & that was a mistake. I think I got maybe $40 for them both but what a great deal for the guy who ended up with them. I’d say it’s definitely a sleeper camera that punches far above its low market price. Sure it’s not going to be as fast or convenient as today’s speedy snappers but it also doesn’t feel slow or outdated. You can still absolutely get by with it for awesome photos & more control than your phone camera
I am sorry to hear that you sold both of them. Maybe you will have the chance to buy another one at a good price :). I mean, we all know Ricoh GR is the King when it comes to "pro" level compact, but this Canon S95 is very capable Digicam, with lovely Canon colors.
I have used my Original Ricoh GR digital camera with 8 megapixels from 2005 for years. 28mm equipment f2.4 lens. I love it for colour and black and white .
Even at 800 iso the quality of the results are amazing.
The lens is so sharp, probably because its not a zoom .
And it's a Ricoh.
I have a grd og too. Awesome edc
Canon S95 is one of my favourite pocket cameras. The colours it produces are crazy, and the quality of the pictures are quite good.
Yes, I kinda been impressed to of the quality of this little jam camera, very responsive and easy to use it and yes the lovely Canon colors :D.
I got an s120 (the final incarnation of this series) way back via Tesco (supermarket) loyalty points. It was RRP £499 at the time, a seriously high-end compact back then (2015 when I got mine).
It's too good to sell for peanuts. It's a little metal Tank of a camera and the best Freebie I ever got. Thanks Tesco.
I still regret selling mine. It's a great little camera. Great colors SOOC because of the CCD sensor. It even has wifi so you can transfer images to your phone/tablet.
Same here, I traded it in with a bunch of DSLR gear & got around $40 for it. Its a sleeper camera & well worth what they go for on ebay
I still have this S95. For outdoor, yes, it's okay for a compact camera. It falls apart when the light's gone
That's why you have a flash to use it when the camera is struggle in the night or use long exposure on a tripod for night photography. Using direct flash is trendy now, you can get even drag shutter effects.
The answer is yes.
It seems to me that history begs to differ & the Ricoh is what killed the S lineup of camera. Canon hasn’t made the “S” models for years while Ricoh is still releasing new GR III models.
I have an S95 & it’s a great camera but when you compare its capabilities to the GR III & it’s not even close. Plus there are very few instances where a zoom lens beats a prime. Given a choice, I’m almost always going to pick the prime. Either way, history already settled it & Ricoh is still making GR models, while Canon’s S line has been dormant for a decade
When i was starting photography i always dreamt of having dslr to produce blurry backround images and i really dont appreciate digicams at that time. Now i transitioned from dslr to mirorless, i was missing the feeling of using digicams that doesnt produce super blurry bokehlicious backgrounds. Its a different feeling for me to use this tiny device. Just point and shoot not thingking too much about the setting....
Absolutely! I had the same experience. I love prime lenses and I shoot weddings with F1.2 and 1.4, but once I've discovered the digicams especially the early 2000 ones with a CCD, it is a dream shooting with them, because of the aesthetics and colors you get out of the camera. The convenience of shooting with a small camera that you can have in to you pocket and stay creative every day, for me is a lovely experience.
I would like to say f/2 is only available for 28mm focal (6mm) and it's at f/4 the shots will be the sharpest.. at 35mm, widest aperture is f/2,5 and shots will be the sharpest at f/4.5. Optically, lens is the sharpest at 70mm and f/5.6.
Just imagine, all that power and quality in that little device 😊
Yep, small package, yet so powerful tool
One of my favourite digicam right now. The Canon S95, easily can replace a Ricoh GR, but certainly will not be in the same league.
I use 2 Olympus point and shoots. They are not killers, but they produce very good photos. They are lighter, have zoom and don't feel like you are using a phone.
Sharp and fast lens with Canon colors for those who like.
IMO it’s an above average point and shoot camera but no match to a Ricoh GR Digital of the time, let alone a modern GR.
100% Agree! I hope to trift one :D, if not I will buy one fore sure :)). The build quality of the Ricoh GR body is solid, one of a kind and the aesthetics is what I am crazy about. Until then, this Canon S95 will still do the job :))
I've used this camera during my recent trip to Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto). The overall shooting experience with this compact camera was kinda fun tho.
Once you get use to it, is a lovely tool for creativity.
New subscriber. This was a great video. I loved it. Lots of fun seeing what you did with it
Thank you, Sir! 🙂
The S95 is the best of the 1/1.7" ccd camera . Great picture quality, up to iso 400. Great detail for 10 mp. F2 lens, and still only F2.5 @35mm on the zoom . I've owned the s110 and i did not like it. Then i bought the S95 a couple years ago before the prices went way up. These are no comparison to the griii. I own the griiix and it is an amazing camera. The sd1000 is super small and has an even smaller 1/2.5" sensor. The pictures a noisy.
Yes, the Canon S95 will not beat Ricoh GR for sure, its heve a small sensor compare to Ricoh GR who have a CMOS, and I think is way better build then Canon S95. Now Canon is much more affordable and have that lovely CCD sensor of 1/1.7 in in small package with Canon color science. If I could buy a Ricoh for 100 Euro, I would do it now..:D, but we all know that will not happen unless someone donate it to me or I trift one..
@@finecams_club agreed. Like i said, S95 is the best of the 1/1.7" sensor cameras for sure. Also the last of the ccd. Everything went cmos after that
@@frankartale1026 Btw, I notice that the GR III have the same size sensor.. Now of course GR III have better dynamic range :D
@@finecams_club no, the griii in the video has an APSC sensor. Ricoh does have an old line of 1/1.7" sensor gr camera's as well
Nikon Сoolpix A, best replacement
Yes, but is in the same price as Ricoh GR and very rare.. Nikon Coolpix A is on my list to, but I would not spend more then 250€... On ebay now is around 509-600 to 1k... and extremely rare..
Nikon Coolpix A is an option, but to expensive and rare..
That f2.0 is absolutely useless if you think in terms of bokeh because you have about 6 or so mm of focal length and physics is physics. Wher it does matter is in light transmission that to get you somewhat better lowlight performance
Bla bla bla boring, I am not here to talk about technicalities you are on the wrong channel, my friend. It is just a digicam that you can take nice pictures and have some great futures, this doesn't mean is the best camera in the world. For bokeh are better alternative and bigger cameras. Yes, the sensor is less then 1 inch. On this channel we talk about small, compact practical best for your money camera. Have you ever use this camera, if not, then don't talk.
people fall for high end camera thinking its the best...
There is not such a thing as the best camera. In this era most of the cameras are good. This is not the best camera in the world is just a Digicam that can be a great tool in the hands of a good photographer.
@@finecams_club thank you.. my main focus is on making good quality videos.
At the time ot was released it was considered a premium/highend compact. I had one back in the day, and regret selling it when I got a Sony RX100 mk2.
@@KlausKokholmPetersen True, it was considered a high-end compact. Well, Sony RX100 mk2 is nice to, I hope I get the hands on one for a good price. From a build quality stand point, I think Sony have an "edge"over Canon. I had the chance to hold one in a store, and it seems a solid piece of camera. and of course Sony have more specs.. but still I have to get used to the colors..
are the photos edited?
I edit them just a little bit, some S curves, and a bit of contrast nothing more. I intend to shoot more without edits, or before and after.