MY Ricoh GR III

The photographer's camera. The camera you can take everywhere. The camera that prevents cameraphones taking over the world. The camera that you may not need or at least, didn't think you did! This is mine and this is why I own one.

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[gavinbnash]

I have a GRii, which I love for all the reasons you laid out (plus, it's perfectly flat on the bottom and both sides, so you can easily perch it!) Bought the GRiii as a replacement, but there's something about the revised ergonomics I didn't quite gel with. Switched that for the GRiiix when it came out and you're right - the 28mm & 40mm equiv lenses do make for an excellent combo. Do iiit...! :-) Really appreciate the down-to-earth nature of your videos, and your eye is superb. Thanks for producing this content and long may it continue!

[Dreyno]

So many amazing shots in every video. What an eye he has. I’d be happy to get one of them once a fortnight.

[hostynphoto]

Welcome to the club. The GRIII is always in my pocket. It helps me keep consistency in my photography, even when you're busy. It even inspired me to make a video with images I made with it during the first year I had it.

[anils.rkumar]

Love My Gr3 Even sold my Leica Q2 after using it for a few days

[michaellong]

I also agree I wish they would add 4/3 crop by firmware upgrade, latest firmware upgrade expands options using the video button as another custom button, a couple nice features I don’t see hilighted much is a good multiple exposure blend and blending multiple frames where only new light areas are added similar to the Olympus feature. I have the GR3 x, very pleased with it, not sure about the thumbs up grip I put it on take it off never sure if it helps or hinders, helps grip it but hinders actual manipulation of access to dials touch focus, for my hands and use anyway. I notice in a later video you succumbed and got the GR3 x also, GAS has a way of getting us all even when we try to simplify our kit. 😂

[gilbertleakey]

Hi Craig
Thanks for great videos, l was going to buy the GR3 but instead plump for the Panasonic LXii, brilliant little camera and has all the things that the Richoh doesn't.
Regards Philiam

[Dwaindibbley]

Great share of your opinions and thoughts (as always lol). I am very lucky to have several cameras, mostly fuji, including the 100v. Personally, I love taking the griii and if i have a bag then with the wide lens. It just makes me want to take photos and to experiment. It's inconspicuous so I feel safe, it's size is never an inconvenience. As you say, the crop mode is brilliant, or just crop the shot after. Pano landscapes with letterbox crops, omg. I always have more keepers with the gr as well. Photography is about enjoyment and confidence imo, the gr is this to me. Thanks again. Love your work

[frankartale]

I bought the gr3X and love it. Its very capable. The ibis is great and the picture quality is top notch.

[kevwarrilow]

Hi Craig - had both the 3 and the 3x - at the same time - confusing and eventually got rid of them both - battery life is horrendous but all the other features are very good - in the end I've settled the 28mm problem by just using my Leica Q2 and for portability and size my Fuji X-E1 with the 35 f2 - - nice to see you back online too :)

[observerstation]

I bought the GRiii in 2020 when my interest in photography was waning. The Ricoh reignited my passion for photography again. I agree with all your points but its now my number one camera to use (along with my phone). I have been travelling for 3 months and its the perfect travel camera. Other faults with the GRiii is the useless battery life, the dodgy jog wheel and it doesnt like the heat. But these are minor gripes. Its a classic.

[timothydalton]

Thank you for this presentation. I found your analysis to be totally objective. I recently purchased the GR 111X and honestly, I love the camera. Everything you said was true ( and informative) but for my tastes, I’m so impressed by the lens and the image quality, I’m able to overlook some of the downsides you mention. I bought it mainly for “street photography “ but it handles landscapes to my satisfaction as well. Again, very good video!

[albrechtn]

...great great video again...btw the fujifilm xf10 has the snap focus function too...

[marksmith-nbbh]

I've had the GRiii for over 2 years and use it all the time. I love it. I have had issues with the wheel before not doing as it was told but resolved this with a little WD contact spray. To keep out that pesky pocket dust from the lens I use a purpose made stick on UV filter over the gap coupled with a third party metal cap over the whole lens. Works for me ( it became second nature removing the cap as it came out the pocket ).

[davidvandewater]

Nice video, thank you. I own the Ricoh GR iii 40mm with 60mm extended. I love portret photography with this camera. Its also very capabele to make lots of other photos. Its so compact which it's is a plus for me. No bulky phone, very easy to use and to bring with you.

[mikegindling]

I just got the GRi, and love it for all the reasons you stated for the GRiii.

[wriggly]

'A camera to catch the family with" - cue image of a funeral. Say cheese! Love it 🙃

[rudolffoldvary]

I used to carry my first GRII in a pocket, but it did collect dust like crazy. So i returned it undet warranty. My second one i carry in small dedicated camera pouch and the dust issue is gone. Still some dust spots on the sensor, but nothing hard to remove in post. Love this camera.

[rsdex]

It's a fantastic fun camera. I love the looks I get from other photographers using their big dSLR, you can see what's going through the mind " wot that's a toy camera". I have had leicas and hasselblads but I love this camera. Takes a bit to understand it and set it up, but once you do it gets out of the way. Oh, and the print quality is quite something.

[theslowwalkers]

Really liked your roundup of the experience of your GRlll. In March 22, I bought a GRlll but only after a good look at the pros & cons and also on your recommendation. There were some slight niggles that were flagged up but ultimately, it was my decision to buy it, mknowing that there might be one or two compromises to make and I could live with that. For me, it's an exceptional piece of kit and I'm happy with it's set up but the main plus I've found is that it's put the fun back into my photography. Well, that and your quick draw section.

[loushared]

Brilliant video, I bought this camera in the first lockdown when we were allowed to exercise for an hour and this was my camera of choice for my and have loved it ever since. I often go back to the original YouTube videos and rewatch but your sums up many of the pain points. I’ve learned to live with them, but I would love a viewfinder, because I wear glasses too. I can’t recommend it highly enough. That said, what I’d do for that Olympus Pen F in black though. Always loved it and regret not buying it. Very jealous you have that!