Ricoh GRiiix First Impressions: Why a Pocket Camera?

0:00 Intro
1:00 Pocket Portability
3:22 Ergonomics
4:33 40mm Focal Length
6:25 Battery Life
7:10 LCD Screen
8:11 Sample Photos

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[chrismacdonald.]

Love the shot at 5:13. Many of us like to take shots of window reflections but you nailed it with the guy looking at you. This took it to another level. I have both GRs and love experimenting with the different focal lengths. Thanks for the video.

[therealchickentender]

Over the past 14 years I've owned the GRDIII, GR1s, GRDIV, GR, and GRIII I will *always* have a GR in my bag. Always. There's never been a digital camera line that struck the photography-first chord, pure shooting feeling that has actually bonded me to it like a couple of my favorite film bodies over time. A lot of that has been simplicity and utilitarian design that has changed at a *glacial* pace throughout the entire life of the series. If there is a *digital* camera I love, it's a GR.

[jkingwhistler]

Nice video. I've had a GRII and III and used them for quite a while. I ended up selling them both to buy an X100V. I really enjoyed using both the GR's but unfortunately, they stopped being pocketable due to the amount of dust that ended up getting inside the cameras doing that (GRIIIX has the same issue still). They are super sharp and honestly can't be beaten for discreet shooting though. I have heard it mentioned before that it is the lens collapsing when you turn it off that pulls in any dust that was on it when extended (pocket lint etc). Some folks say just shoot and don't worry about it, but it just creates more work having to remove the dust spots in post and something that you shouldn't have to worry about in a camera that costs as much as it does. My recommendation is to buy more batteries and not to turn the camera on and off as often to conserve power, which introduces more dust.

[leanderhoefler]

I love the GR series, my best street photos have been captured with the original GR III. I for myself find the ergonomics quite perfect (maybe I should mention that I'm quite tall and use a R5 with battery grip as my camera for work) and the customization is brilliant. And yes, the whole point of this camera is that you can have it with you, all the time.
I sold it though (twice), because even 28mm is my favorite focal length if you have a suiting subject, it is really a though choice for the everyday carry I was looking for. 
So I'm pretty confident that the GR IIIx will find it's way in my bag (or pocket).

And regarding the display: Even if it drains even more battery, it really helps to bump up the brightness to the maximum.

[CutGEBRINE]

camera aside, the quality of your videos just...amazes me everytime. who knew that a camera review could feel so emotional, the story telling is done so well. can watch back to back camera reviews without being interested in the camera itself !

[JodAetaem]

So much videography for "just" a first impression! Wonderful work, I loved it

[QKvox]

The music around 8:40 is soooo nice. Awesome shots, you’re making me badly want this camera

[wendeeisme]

Great video as always! I find your videos really informative and calming at the same time. Even when i'm less interested in some of topics u cover, i still enjoy watching them. Keep up the good work!

[dilatedjayou]

1. I recommend getting a cap from Amazon, also I run the sensor cleaning function every two weeks for the GRIIIX. This thing is always in my pocket (2 months) and so far no dust issues.
2. From my home office and car- I always have a usb C cord charger and this does charge really fast to USB C. Definitely recommend getting 2nd battery, but also having a portable powerbank with USB-C in your bag is also helpful.
3. I love Fuji colors (used to have a x100f and love my XT2)- but the Positive Film and Full Press Snap functions make this camera worth it. You can also get really great color and shadow details- that you definitely print. With FPS it's very easy to switch from AF for closer details to zone focusing (for getting certain depth of field). This is where I feel the one hand operation actually has an advantage over other cameras.

Really like this video breakdown, because it's true that this 40 mm is not the same as the GR3 28mm. However, that's depends on how you shoot and also what you are looking for composition-wise. I do anticipate that the next firmware update is going to be hopefully coming soon as well.

[ichristianrodriguez]

The one thing that often goes unmentioned with these cam's is the fragility. I love my GRIII but it fell off a table one day and it had to go out for repair. 300 something dollars later the camera seemed to be working normally but I could tell the stabilizer was not what it used to be, before the repair.

[alhOOOO]

Can’t put my finger on exactly why, but I love the photo at 3:41 - there’s just something special about it that speaks to things that are beyond the frame.

Also I know it might just be semantics, but the iiix does NOT have a 40mm lens. It’s got a 26mm lens, which is approximately 40mm on a 35mm equivalency. Perhaps you were just saving time in the voice over, but it does have implications for depth of field etc.

[sergeykonov]

Faizal, great video. When you are in Istanbul? I love here and would love to meet and take you around .

[TheArgentavis]

Great video, as usual 👏. I’d love to see your take on the FujiFilm XF10

[PhoenixMoore]

I still shoot with my Ricoh GR 2 Digital. Old old but also still holds up. I’ve been a long time street shooter and swear by them. (Also love my Fuji X100 too)

[AlexZafer]

I love the Ricoh GR series of cameras, for all the reasons most of us do...it is unlike other cameras, you just think differently when using it. Yes it is pocketable, however, don't put it in your pocket. I've owned GR for years, never a dust issue. Why? Because I never put it directly into my pocket where dust is always picked up very easily. I use a case. Protect your investment and use a case when not in use. Sure, a little case is a pain in the butt, but so is dust. On another note, I prefer a 28mm field of view, almost as much as a 35mm. They are much closer in relation than a 40mm is to a 35mm, in my personal opinion. A 40mm more closely resembles and acts like its tighter 50mm cousin. Either way, I hope you thoroughly enjoy it! I'm sure you will.

[SilatShooter]

See a lot of comment here about dust, I have the GR II and GRIII and just picked up the IIIx. I've never had a dust issue. I think with reasonable care most folks will be fine.
For me, the best part of the GR series, is most people don't take you seriously when you're shooting with it. They don't feel like their being shot with a pro camera, and stay far more relaxed. It does take some getting used with no viewfinder and no tilt screen. But the IQ is top notch especially given it's size.

[ValentinaAZ]

Thank you for this video. I own a GRIII and a film GR1. I actually barely use them for street photography but more for a personal work such as self portraiture, close ups of objects etc.

[simonmckelleget]

Just bought a GRiiix myself after spending a year and a half with the x100v. Really cool to see this now, thanks for the vid!

[jj-sm]

The way you film yourself for these videos is really cool, would love to see bts of it

[DamesMay]

Absolutely love your videos, such a relaxing watch! Easily digestible. Keep it up man 🙏