Ricoh GR IIIx HDF: Not what I expected...

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My first impressions with the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF are complicated. I wanted to like it, but it wasn't exactly what I expected. In this video, I what I love about the camera and what I don't. And I showcase the HDF, Highlight Diffusion Filter, and compare it against the CineBloom diffusion filter.

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[illyaswan]

What's the purple strap? Couldnt find it at Clever Supply.

[AmalForbes]

I also bought the Ricoh GRiiiX HDF and it’s so good. I love the HDF especially with the black and white modes

[Iamtongue]

You got your geometric shapes composition down it’s so satisfying to see 😊

[Motionhaus]

Hey Reggie, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this camera! I got the GR III HDF two months ago and I'm absolutely in love with it. Your two negative film recipes have been a game changer for me, making the experience complete. 🤩

[matthewmx_yt]

Thanks for the thoughtful review. For me the big sticking point is that I already have black mist filters while the HDF build replaces the GR3x’s built-in ND. Yes, it stops being easily portable with the filter mount attached, but it’s more versatile overall.

[JeffJacquesmd]

I’ve been using the GRX3 for a year in rotation with my Q2 and a Fuji 100X 6. Beautiful camera with lovely color science
Interested in this camera, and the Luminar filter. thanks for the great vid
👍🏼

[lalaz.]

You totally convinced me! Gonna get one secondhand next week~ Keep up with the good work!

[benitobanana]

I just bought a ricoh gr III. I did the choose not to take the HDF because I found the effect was very annoying and not aesthetic in my sense with direct lights. It kinda smooth the photograph which is great but imo it really too bad with light sources. Also, i prefer a nd filter over it because I like to do ICM with my camera. ^^
Anyway, Im going to put GA-1 adapter + filter to protect my ricoh from dust, even if it is a big larger and not pocketable anymore (still very little imo), it look like the best way to prevent it from dust ^^' And then I could put any filter I want on it :))
good videos, as usual !

[nAcolz]

I've had the GR 3 HDF for around a month and absolutely love it!

[twwt]

The photos in this video are absolutely breathtaking! I gifted myself a Ricoh GR IIIx as a Christmas present in 2021, and I still haven't fully figured out all the settings. I've been photographing for quite a few years, but all my photos are just lucky shots with well-chosen compositions. I manage to take beautiful photos intuitively, but I'd love to delve more into the theory and understand how to apply the camera settings depending on the shot and my desires. I think that if I mastered working with my camera 100%, it would give me an incredible result in my creative approach to photos. Could you recommend an easy course or video for beginners?

[SummersSnaps]

Filter wise, I find Cinebloom a tad too aggressive. For Black Pro Mist I find 1/8th the best or try a Glimmer Glass 1, anymore strength than these and its globally interfering too much. I think the GRIII HDF is doing a good job of keeping in line with that philosophy. You might also like the Tiffen Soft FX filters, they do more to reduce sharpness if that is what you're looking for.
The thing I love the most about the HDF filter is the toggling of it on and off, so much better than taking filters off and on, and also that there is no ghosting from the filter as it exists behind the lens not in front.
Honestly I think this is a very cool innovation from Ricoh here, I hope they keep with it. Be nice if they can work out a way to not lose the ND filter because of its existence tho...

[Darkimmortl]

The digital look / excessive sharpness is because the default 0 sharpness is misleadingly actually the 50% sharpness setting. -1 is the absolute highest usable setting, and -4 is no sharpening

[gzeus]

Hi! I'm planning to buy my first camera but i'm having a hard time to choose between GR III or Fujifilm X-T30 II 😢

[rajlovinglife]

I wish ricoh gr iv comes with a stacked sensor for faster readout and a bigger telephoto range... Nice to see👍

[selishots]

I just got my GRiii HDF today and I'm pumped!

[doriyancoleman]

Very insightful explanation of what this camera provides. Great video & great images 💯

[mattswanson]

Was thinking about getting one of these instead of waiting in line for the x100vi even though I preordered it day of release.

[blazeboy]

I mean I love all the photos I see here. Well done.

[Buckeye-ish]

Wow! Luminar looks so cool! I’ve debated trying something other than adobe

[erwinlimawan]

I just came back from my first actual holiday with the III HDF, and boy, just like Becca said, you really gotta get to know this camera.

Some nice shots with the HDF on, but one lapse in attention and you'll have someone in a white jacket positively glowing on the shot. 😅

And just like everyone said; thanks for the recipes (and app).