The Ricoh GR III Diary Edition features an attractive, warm metallic-grey body that will look the part around town, no matter what's on your schedule. Additions in this special model include a new retro-themed negative film mode, a new power off graphic, and a power off display which lets you know how many photos you managed to take today, as well as some other useful info.
The Ricoh GR has a rich heritage, dating back to the heyday of 35mm film when Ricoh's GR models were favoured by street and documentary-style photographers. Fast forward to the digital age and Ricoh has unleashed this GR Digital III, featuring the same style and characteristics that have made this range so popular, but with a modern digital bend. The GR Digital III features a well above-average APS-C sized sensor, which combines with Ricoh's latest low-noise GR engine 6 to provide excellent low-light performance in the camera's 24.2MP stills. A sharp and fast lens sits afront this Advanced Compact Camera, with an equivalent focal length of 28mm and a maximum aperture of f2.8. Suiting the more modern approach demanded of a digital camera, this model has a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen in conjunction with a control panel.
This Ricoh GR III Street Edition takes Ricoh's stroll through its street photography heritage one step further. This model includes a metallic grey body that mimics the pavement that street photographers are so fond of, as well as an orange-yellow ring cap and special street power off graphic. The textured grip is not only a visual addition, it also provides a better grip on the camera. This camera's full press snap feature allows users to set a specific distance and shoot, which speeds up the shooting process.
With its improved Ricoh low noise GR Engine 6, the Ricoh GR Digital III uses its 24.2MP APS-C image sensor to produce stunningly detailed images, with minimal noise even in the lowest of lighting conditions. This is in keeping with the famous GR cameras of old, which were popular with stealthy street photographers. Also reminiscent of these previous 35mm models is the lens with its 28mm equivalent focal length and fast f2.8 maximum aperture. With the Ricoh GR Digital III you can carry in your pocket a camera that can compete with the photographic masters of days gone by.
Although the Ricoh GR Digital III features a classic style, it is no old-timer, with a large 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen at its rear for composing images, as well as numerous modes and features to keep you up to date with modern times, including the speedy autofocus of Ricoh's phase-matching AF, 4-stops of sensor-shift shake reduction and Full HD Video Recording.
The best digital cameras offer premium image quality that places them far and above your humble smartphone. Does the Ricoh GR III fit this description?