Just traded mine for a mirrorless with evf. I wish I could have kept the Ricoh. It’s a great camera. Unfortunately my age dictates a different direction. My eyes aren’t what they used to be. Same with mobility. I still find lots of low level compositions but struggle to get into positions. Finally I’ve also developed a bit of a tremor. So it helps pressing an evf to my eye. Heavier yes. But I’ve never had a problem with that.
I tested the normal Ricoh GRIII with 27mm and even though the size of the camera was impressive and the sensor was very capable, I was rather disappointed with the GRIII. It's just way too expensive in my country for the experience it offers. No good app support (Ricoh's app is pretty horrible), no viewfinder, very bad video quality, poor battery life and dated autofocus. I know that many people love this compact camera, but is definitely not for everyone. The moment I picked up my Fuji XT-30 again, I noticed how much I missed it while experimenting with the Ricoh. The GRIII has its audience and I respect this fascinating piece of hardware, but it's just way too expensive and for sure needs a successor.
They aren't far off from the prices I have seen on eBay. Of course the prices are higher if you buy the "like new" condition. But if you wait for one in "good" condition to come in stock the price is very similar to eBay.
Until I held a tiny GR3 in my hand next to my smallest Fuji’s with pancake lenses, there’s simply no comparison size wise. If size isn’t #1 priority there are many options.
I've really enjoyed using the Ricoh GRD...GRIIIx over the last 20 years; no regrets - they have been everywhere. Sadly now with my aging eyesight, a diopter corrected viewfinder is a must, so I cashed out of the system... hopefully the GR IV will remain small, pocketable and slim, but with a little longer body or clip on options of an EVF and flash ( like the Olympus XA ).
@ Lumix G100D, which may not be on the radar of many, but it is for sure larger than the GRIII but still light, has a great EVF. I set up the right top panel button for single shot AF, which it remembers between power cycles. L-monochrome film sim is good. Video is good and E-IS works well for that, but no IBIS. For lenses, mainly the 15mm Summilux, sometimes the 25 Summilux; have the 20/1.7 pancake on order.
I bought the iiiX maybe..hm...6 months ago. Just put it up for sale last week and got full price for it. This camera is in FULL demand, Felix. It's a great camera. Does everything nicely. I just wanted to go in another direction. Great great camera. (And wonderful post! As always.) This music, though. ;)
Thank you Chris! It's definitely not for everyone, but yeah it is in very high demand considering it's a bit older already haha. At least it holds its value well :)
Wow, you really like yellow, orange, and purple, don't you? 🤣 Not my thing but great pictures nonetheless. Good going. And don't put yourself down for subjects that attract you like the antenna station. Your taste in subject is a big part of what makes your work unique.
Felix, you're still so underrated. Can't wait for that subcounter to hit 100K. Also, don't ever forget how beautiful your girlfriend is 🫡. Nice images, really cool camera. I splurged almost €2000 on a X-S20 but if I had money in abundance I would get a GRIIIx and always have it in mn pocket
I had an rx 100 iv for a few days a while back (had to send it back unfortunately because the screen was defective). It was super fun and the form factor was great, but honestly the GR IIIx image quality is in a different league.
I simply couldn't get into the GRIII. The lack of a viewfinder was too much for me, and having to spend an extra $250 on Ricoh's external viewfinder attachment is stupid. May as well get an x100 series at that point. Which is what I did. Haven't looked back since.
Stop shilling presets. The only reason anyone would buy one is because they’re uninformed. Even if they don’t feel like learning how to edit, most editing software has built in & community presets for free
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Just traded mine for a mirrorless with evf. I wish I could have kept the Ricoh. It’s a great camera. Unfortunately my age dictates a different direction. My eyes aren’t what they used to be. Same with mobility. I still find lots of low level compositions but struggle to get into positions. Finally I’ve also developed a bit of a tremor. So it helps pressing an evf to my eye.
Heavier yes. But I’ve never had a problem with that.
I tested the normal Ricoh GRIII with 27mm and even though the size of the camera was impressive and the sensor was very capable, I was rather disappointed with the GRIII. It's just way too expensive in my country for the experience it offers. No good app support (Ricoh's app is pretty horrible), no viewfinder, very bad video quality, poor battery life and dated autofocus. I know that many people love this compact camera, but is definitely not for everyone. The moment I picked up my Fuji XT-30 again, I noticed how much I missed it while experimenting with the Ricoh. The GRIII has its audience and I respect this fascinating piece of hardware, but it's just way too expensive and for sure needs a successor.
Mpb used prices on the Ricoh are so ridiculous that a Fuji XM5 and 3rd party 27mm pancake are a better, newer, more capable, and cheaper option.
They aren't far off from the prices I have seen on eBay. Of course the prices are higher if you buy the "like new" condition. But if you wait for one in "good" condition to come in stock the price is very similar to eBay.
But neither of those options are truly pocketable... That's why they are so desired 👌🏼
xm5 auto focus isn't lookin too good D;
Until I held a tiny GR3 in my hand next to my smallest Fuji’s with pancake lenses, there’s simply no comparison size wise. If size isn’t #1 priority there are many options.
@@futc.photographythey’re higher than Amazon new prices.
Malta is really nice. Been there also! Thx!
Awesome video! Now, we NEED a comparison to your Fuji XT-30 and the 27mm 2.8! PLEEEEEASE!
I've really enjoyed using the Ricoh GRD...GRIIIx over the last 20 years; no regrets - they have been everywhere. Sadly now with my aging eyesight, a diopter corrected viewfinder is a must, so I cashed out of the system... hopefully the GR IV will remain small, pocketable and slim, but with a little longer body or clip on options of an EVF and flash ( like the Olympus XA ).
which camera did you end up with?
@ Lumix G100D, which may not be on the radar of many, but it is for sure larger than the GRIII but still light, has a great EVF. I set up the right top panel button for single shot AF, which it remembers between power cycles. L-monochrome film sim is good. Video is good and E-IS works well for that, but no IBIS. For lenses, mainly the 15mm Summilux, sometimes the 25 Summilux; have the 20/1.7 pancake on order.
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Nice images:)
Glad you like them!
Hoping for a flash, better autofocus and low light performance in the GRIV
I bought the iiiX maybe..hm...6 months ago. Just put it up for sale last week and got full price for it. This camera is in FULL demand, Felix. It's a great camera. Does everything nicely. I just wanted to go in another direction. Great great camera. (And wonderful post! As always.)
This music, though. ;)
Thank you Chris!
It's definitely not for everyone, but yeah it is in very high demand considering it's a bit older already haha. At least it holds its value well :)
@futc.photography don't get me wrong. I think it's pretty much the ideal camera for anyone as a secondary or backup camera at least
Wow, you really like yellow, orange, and purple, don't you? 🤣
Not my thing but great pictures nonetheless. Good going. And don't put yourself down for subjects that attract you like the antenna station.
Your taste in subject is a big part of what makes your work unique.
What an unnecessary comment
@danewetton Speaking of which...
Excellent pictures🇳🇴
Thanks for taking us on your journey through the simulation! Now go finally get some rest.
Felix, you're still so underrated. Can't wait for that subcounter to hit 100K. Also, don't ever forget how beautiful your girlfriend is 🫡.
Nice images, really cool camera. I splurged almost €2000 on a X-S20 but if I had money in abundance I would get a GRIIIx and always have it in mn pocket
I appreciate the kind words!! Hitting 100k some day is definitely the dream 😉
side reason watching FUTC video: good music!
I appreciate that hahaha I sometimes spend close to 2h searching for the music for a video
Shout out for the Sony rx100 iii. Tiny, much cheaper, does more stuff, decent images!
I had an rx 100 iv for a few days a while back (had to send it back unfortunately because the screen was defective). It was super fun and the form factor was great, but honestly the GR IIIx image quality is in a different league.
Oh that’s interesting! It’s great for the pocket though :)
I simply couldn't get into the GRIII. The lack of a viewfinder was too much for me, and having to spend an extra $250 on Ricoh's external viewfinder attachment is stupid. May as well get an x100 series at that point. Which is what I did. Haven't looked back since.
Yeah if you really need a viewfinder it's probably hard to get used to this camera 😅
Watching your iPhone 16 pro video immediately after this and it feels that the iPhone stills are just....meh, missing something
XE1+Voigtlander 18m color skopar for the win
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GR ii with flash is better. The positive film setting looks more authentic to real film. And the flash is clutch!
Stop shilling presets. The only reason anyone would buy one is because they’re uninformed. Even if they don’t feel like learning how to edit, most editing software has built in & community presets for free
Respectfully, the man's gotta feed his family. Let him be.
The editing software free presets ain't free. You're still paying for it.
The preset sales are literally the only way I can sustain this UA-cam channel
@@bingbong4848 at no additional cost