Ricoh GR III Review - The Good, the Bad and the Awesome!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I'm a huge Ricoh GR2 fan. So the Ricoh GR3 really needed to deliver in order to get me to upgrade. It took a week or so to adjust to all the changes. Now I could not see myself without it. I keep it with me at all times.
Like all cameras it has its negatives and the question is, as always, if they outweigh the positives? For me they aren’t even close.
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A part of me tells me to unsubscribe. Mattias can review a tin foil hat and I still want to buy it.
Stop making great videos of cameras you will be the reason we're broke 🏧💸
Nikos Chatzikonstantinos So true Nikos...
Antoine Veling m
So true!! - I have one sitting in the basket .... I can’t quite bring myself to click! - I have come back to watch this again! 😂
Lol....Spot on!!
Completely agreed. He has convinced me to get a compact camera like ricoh gr iii and fuji x100t or x100v. I have z6 which i purchased recently. Now m hooked to the idea of having a compact camera!
your videos are a pleasure to watch.
40 images with internal memory is so alike to film rolls lol
Yeah it's cool that it's good to go out of the box.
I am forgetful, this could be a life saver at times.
I thought the same Naher when Matthias said 40 raw pictures.
It's very handy when you realize you left the SD card in your laptop at home. Not that I've ever done that, of course...
@@bcostin of course not ... ;)
Bought one and love it. With firmware 1.1 autofocus especially in low light has massively improved
Isä I am unable to format the memory card with the GR III, did you have this problem at all?
As always, a great review. I love these pocketable APSC cameras. They are very versatile and their small size allows me to take them with me everywhere I go. I have a Fuji X70 which has even a workhorse for me, but if it died, I’d consider the GRIii as a replacement. My only objection is marketing. The small powerhouses are often marketed for street photography, but my experience is that they are a good all around family and vacation camera, too!
Still waiting for your video on how to setup the GRiii :) Thank you for the good job!
Was waiting for this review more than for the Game of Thrones :D Thank you, going to buy one in 2 weeks
did you get it?
Did you get it?
did you get it?
Did you get it?
Great review. I think I am going to have to watch it a couple more times to absorb all the information. I sold my GRII because I really needed a viewfinder and I didn’t like the UI. Hmmm - after this am I going to go back to Ricoh? Tempting.
The fact that Pentax can stabilize that little sucker makes the statements from Fuji that they cannot bring stabilization to the X-T series, because they are so small, very confusing to me. :) Great review, as always, Mattias!
What Pentax / Ricoh, Olympus and Minolta could do for so many years hasn't proved to be so easy for other camera manufacturers. Sony solved that issue by acquiring Minolta, but many other manufacturers haven't been really been up to the task so far. Every digital camera I've ever paid money for has had it, and I consider it absolutely essential. This is the reason I would never even consider the XT-3, but would take a long hard look at the X-H1.
If they added 4K as well it would probably over heat doing it. Fuji has taken the video road and will have to stay on it for now. But man, imagine a stills oriented XE3 or Xpro2. Like their version of the Nikon DF.
Hey Mattias,
your video of the a7 was one of the reasons I sold my EOS 600D and bought a used a7 - and I'm more than happy I bought it! Thanks for your "a7 revisited" video!
Cool, lets hope you dont change your mind after I revisit the 600d :)
@@gearreallydoesntmatter LOL!
I don’t think we give you enough credit for your writing and producing skills. This was an excellent and uncluttered presentation.
Thanks, I normally try to keep it short but sometimes it needs a bit more weight.
Packed with rewarding actual-use tips, minus the all too common FUD peddled elsewhere. What an appetizer.
Another brilliant review Mattias. I’m in the market for a daily carry camera and because of your review the GR III is currently the front runner. Thank you.
A very well thought out video. I'm glad that the GRiii meets your and other photographers needs. For my needs I'll continue looking.
Best,
Duane
Please make a video of your post processing on this camera too. Thanks.
Great review of a great camera. Really wished for an articulating screen on the Grlll. I really miss this feature so often with my GrII. Still impressive work Ricoh is doing with the series. A 23mm lens version would also be very interesting.
Might be your best review to date. great work! Just bought the Fujifilm x100F...might get this one just for fun.
Confirmed the king of street is back (in my pocket)!
Stellar review! All the stuff I cared about was covered. I love your flash solution and you're absolutely right: it belongs off the camera!
Glad you liked it :)
you're one of the best in reviewing cameras, that's it!
Now I'll wait a dedicated video to your camera settings and flash use :)
Yes for the opening! I'm definitely sold.
Nvm. No money.
I love the back button to autofocus while in snap mode! I didn't even realize that was an option.
Your videos are really amazing and such a pleasure to watch. Great info and presentation could not be better! Thank you
I'm very glad you liked it!
Thanks for a great review, Mattias. Your videos are the only ones I watch in normal playback speed - because of your soothing voice and cool music. :-) Love the shot of Gunpowder with the GRiii in front of her! Thanks again!
Thank you, very kind of you :)
Great review, I love my GR1, and now loving my GR3
A fantastic longer video; so true what you mentioned regarding just taking shots as you never know which one you'll be proud of. Great work!
After watching your GR3 camera review and 6 month review many times, I’ve finally started my application to rent one for 6 month! I’m still indecisive between gr3 and x100v, but I think I’ll make more use out of gr3 because it’s more portable and pocketable.
Thank you for your detailed reviews.
Have you decided? 😅
Thank you for a great honesty review/showcase of this fantastic underrated camera. Love using it beyond what expected of it
Great Review. I just ordered mine a few days ago and it is in backorder. Excited to take pictures in Desert Southwest with harsh light and amazing sunset. 👍 thank for the review.
You make me want a pocket camera even though i have 3 very expensive cameras and 20 lenses i need jesus not more camera gear
Nice review, nice images, thanks for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us all
My pleasure :)
Fuck i bought it you made me do it🤣 I've been thinking about it ever since i watched your video
I'm always a big fan of reviews that openly discuss the downsides of a camera; no camera is perfect, and there are always compromises somewhere. Great review, really interesting to watch, and with a good mix of product details and real world images taken with the camera
yay a new Mattias video is up, time to make a cup of coffee and relax!
Mattias, a great review of the GR3 - just bought the camera and agree with nearly everything you say. The GR3 goes everywhere and encourages you to take images like no other camera. With a Fuji 100F, part of literally the dynamic duo of compacts - in fact one could get by with just those 2 cameras and nothing else.
My all time favourite camera reviewer. Captures really beautiful images that show off the cameras potential. It’s informative in a story telling way and a voice so calming he could make a meditation tape. Thanks for the upload!
Your videos are the best. Thanks so much for putting so much time and effort into them.
No prob :)
Top notch review, Mattias! You always seem to cover all the essentials in an interesting way. Keep up the good work!
I'm glad you like it :)
would love to hear your opinion on the fujifilm xf10
It’s shit. The AF is terrible
i really don't want to watch the video, because i'm already broke and i'm weak :p
damn it i was right , i want one now ! :(
@@utai4571 Do the old 30 day trick. Wait 30 days before buying something to make sure it isn't just an implus buy.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter ah very good tip! but i'll extend it to 60 days :D i'm too impulsive sometimes ! thanks
I will wait a few months to the price to go down and get it
Ricoh makes some magic cameras, and this one is no exception. I still love my GXR, with both the 28mm and 50mm modules, which still captures pristine images for its size. Stellar review as always, Mattias.
The GXR is awesome.
Been waiting for this review.
I already knew of the cameras faults. I was just waiting for the opinion of a photographer who’s eye can also capture my attention with their photos. This is what separates Mattias from the thousands of photographers who youtube.
Have you updated the firmware? How does it compare to the previous?
Glad you liked it. The new firmware first and foremost gave me compatibility to the smartphone app. But the focus is slightly improved as well.
With 1.1 the low light autofocus has been significantly improved.
I must have watched this video 100+ times easily ! I really want this camera, but waiting for the price to drop a little more....all I can do for now is live vicariously through Mattias lol !
Really good POV. I totally dislike the tendency to judge a cam by specs of nowadays, and videos like yours breaks the actual rules (with first class storie). If the GR series don't be só priced in Brasil i will take even a gen I.
eBay sometimes have cheap once.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Thanks for the tip.
So many things to comment on! First off, lovely images as always! If I've learned one thing from all of your videos, it's that no matter what camera you're using, you still retain your style and can capture great photos! I really liked the one at 0:30.
Second: The highlight weighted metering sounds awesome! I believe that if I had that capability on my Fuji cameras, I would shoot more in aperture priority.
Third: I spy some Kentucky Bourbon! Nice touch. ;)
Lastly, that Q trigger and flash looks so cool! Perfect combo for a "pocket" camera.
1. Thanks :)
2. Yeah it lends itself for AV or manual with auto ISO.
3. Yup, love to make burbon based drinks :)
Having no flash is not a drawback.
Battery life is fine.
And nobody cares that it doesn't have a proper video mode. That's what a BM is for!
Some people will complain about anything these days. ;-)
Love it, Love it, Love it. What a great review. This is pure entertainment and education all wrapped up into one. You really should go into mental health therapy with these videos. When I get stressed out, I just look at a couple of your videos, doesn't matter which one really, and I immediately feel better. I think I will pass on the Ricoh however. Keep these reviews coming!! I really appreciate them. Regards from the desert.
That's awesome feedback!
So smooth , so relaxing and so amazing review... You are awesome bro.. Your reviews are so melody to watch.
Hello Mattias. I just want to gently remind you of your promise to upload the video about about your GRiii settings that youve mentioned in this video. No pressure. But we need it asap. Best regards. Lol
Great review as always! Without being negative. Thanks Matthias. And nice to see some images from Copenhagen.
There are some negatives in there, just no drama :)
I always love watching your videos! you're such a great photographer and your dog is such a great subject haha. thanks for being so informative and making such wholesome and great content ❤️
My GR 2 is a tank. Ive dropped it about 20 times. Dropped in 3 streams. Fully submerged. Let it dry for a few days without the battery in. No problem. The lens doors get stuck sometimes when I turn it on. No problem. A couple taps on a table and it pops open every time. Its a tank. Going to get the GR3 once it finally dies. Not sure when that will be. It will not die.
what about the Ricoh GR III vs Fuji XF10 ?
I can't justify getting a XF10 when the GRii and X70 can be had for the same price or less.
Sold my x100f and bought the GR lll. Lovin’ it.
Chris Kano did the exact same thing
@@molefonken why?
Daniel Wiedner Fotografie Let me tell you why GR III is a great little camera:
- Size, button accessibility
- Sharp lens
- Customization
- Highlight-weighted metering
- RAW crop and fast image sync
- IS
- Better histogram than Fuji
- Snap focus
I don’t want anything bigger because it doesn’t fit my style of shooting.
i heard it has in body stabilization
I’m so torn between this camera or x100v. I love everything about this camera and portability. I own mirrorless cameras and fear carrying it around would attract thieves, so I refrain from doing any type of photography outside in-studio , which sucks.
I hope to test this camera. Thank you for your video 😊
X100v costs atleast 20-30% more than Ricoh GR3 and the only difference with Fuji is their classic film simulations. You can actually get both Ricoh & Fuji. You should get a Fuji with a removable lens option bcoz Ricoh is fixed at 28mm and sometimes you may need a bit of zoom.
I think I've said this on your last video about this camera as well, but I've been waiting on your opinion about the GRIII before deciding to buy it or not.
I love your reviews and I can definetly agree to all the points you ever made about any camera in your reviews (apart from the RED One ;) ). So hearing you say it's great and better then the GRII and so on, pushed me over the edge! Just ordered one ;)
Then I really hope it won't be like the Red One :)
@@gearreallydoesntmatter haha, hope so too :D
Love highlight-weighted spot metering; I miss that a ton on my Fuji compared to my D7500. Glad to know someone else values that feature!!
Oh man, don’t leave us hanging for the custom modes setup video, master! I enjoy this camera every day, thank you very much.
It's very funny I still have my gr2 and I just photographed to endure wrestling events and I really noticed that I have to warm up my images they're great images but I find myself always warming up to grfiles. More than other cameras but I always tend to go warmer anyway besides the blue sky nothing else in this world is that blue
Man, such a great review! I totally love your style. This makes me want the GR III so bad 🙈
I'm glad you liked the video!
fantastic review, photos and camera! Thanks for the video. oh, and your dog is so cute!
Thank for another nice video!
@fujifilm Look, in what small body one can put stabilization of an APC-C Sensor!
Just bought one. Excited to use it when it arrives.
Enjoy!
Image stabilization and 24 MP? Anyone want to buy a GRII?
Great review, with Samuel Streetlife's, probably the best I’ve seen for this camera.
Hey There! What's your opinion on the old Ricoh Caplio GX200??? :-)
I hit like on opening this page
i never see anyone talk about this cameras raw :(
I’ve done that in all my videos. I never shoot jpeg. Ever.
As always great videos !
And definitely this one will be my next camera! Thanks for the video I was waiting for it since the first video you’ve done on it !
I hope it doesn't disappoint if you get one :)
Absolutely not ! :)
Great video! I love it too!
God, I've been looking for a "carry-around" camera that I'd keep in my school bag at all times, I was sold on the Fuji X100f but now this comes in and I'm torn... Heeelp
Sold Fuji x100f for this
@P S I miss having a viewfinder other than that nope.
Love mine. Was able to make a print at 63x42” with no issues
Great review, great images. Can't wait to see your future video on your preferred settings.
Man, why did I watch this. Just ordered a street edition. Haha
The way you timed up the the off camera flash segment with the music made me rewind to rewatch it like 5 times.
Cool :)
Looks awesome! I want one 😁
Great review Mattias! Curious if you've given any thought to a review of the Fuji XF-10?
It costs more than a used GRii or X70 so I can't justify it.
Top review ! Because of you, i'm definitively convinced to sell my (under-used) Nikon D750 and some optics to buy this "swiss-photo-kinife" /// PS : do you rent our dog for a WE shooting ? ;-)
Excellent review. You understand how these cameras have been designed to be worked. I’ve got a GXR, it’s a great camera. I’ve been waiting for this update of the GR with great anticipation.
I wouldn’t suggest the GR is for everyone, but if after consideration it seems to be on your wavelength, take a day to learn it, they are such well thought out cameras. Nothing like them in my opinion.
Sometimes you may think you owned a Leica SL2 or Hasselblad but you can get Great pictures with Ricoh GR3 for just a fraction of Leica's price!
Mattias, you are the truth! Of all the reviews that I've seen on this camera, you're the only reviewer that mentioned an off-camera solution for the flash! Thank you! Big ups to you!
Thanks, Im glad you enjoyed it!
so for you is it a keeper or not?, oh and i was surprised that its smaller than the GR2 small objects and my hands don't work well together hahaha i like my pentax Q its fun to use but its still difficult to handle for me.
Its a keeper.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter i think i'll have to try and get my hands on one for a test fit:-)
A great comprehensive review, thank you very much!
Thank you. You have just convinced me that I need one !
In large part to your two review videos, I bought the GR3 for a recent trip and really enjoyed it. Thank you! I shot in Raw + JPG because I want to be able to use the picture modes and only if needed do more post processing. I haven't been able to figure out a way though to see the JPEGs in playback on the camera, it only shows me the Raw image. Is there a way to change which file is shown?
Not sure. When shooting raw only it shows the image with the picture profile.
You are the best! I wish I have photography skills like you. There is so much life in your pictures. I can feel the passion.
Very kind of you :)
Your framing is inspiring. Good Day Sir
Excellent video, as always. For a grab and go camera, would you buy this or the X70 (cost not being considered)?
This.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Not surprised. Cheers :)
Hej Mathias
Again a nice review! Your first GRiii review made me buy it and I absolutely love it although I have lost the exchangeable lens ring without knowing how it happened.
Two additionel remarks to your review:
Battery life: I just spend a week in Lisbon with the camera. I experienced the short battery life time but hadn't the nerve to see how long it lasted. Intead I brought my power bank and charged the camera during lunch or coffee breaks. Once a day was enough.
Build quality:
I find the camera a bit vulnerable around the lens. I use a small bolstered bag. Those leafs protecting the shutter will not stand hard blows which cold appear in a free hanging jacket pocket.
But it is a beautiful camera. I had the Nikon A before which I also loved - so much!
I think that this video will surely convince any doubter to buy GR3!
Im hoping it will convince them tor check it out in a store, then buy if they also like it :)
Recently bought this Ricoh on your recommendation to carry light for a bachelor party trip to Montreal, I just got back and it’s now my favorite camera....thank you
I'm glad it worked out for you :)
Great review
Great video, one of your best!
Thank you my friend!
I received mine 20 days ago. It has never left my pocket. That makes me take pictures every day.
Same here. Every single day I have it with me.
This is perfect. Just wish this had some sort of weather sealing. I can't take this out on a lot of days because it rains a lot here.
@10:15 top 3 fav photos ive ever seen posted by a youtube photog channel.
Thanks! :)
Man, I love your reviews! I still remember the Nikon videos you did! Those got me to love the one I had, instead of switching brands because everyone else was doing it.
Stick to what you got, thats the best way to evolve :)