The long-awaited installment in the popular series of fast, compact cameras, the Ricoh GR III Camera with GW-4 Lens & Battery Kitcontinues the legacy of being a pocketable powerhouse, offering impressive image quality, fast response, and immense portability. Featuring a redeveloped imaging feature-set, the GR III incorporates a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and GR Engine 6 to realize smooth tonality, rich color, and high sensitivity from ISO 100-102400, along with the ability to produce high-resolution 14-bit DNG stills or Full HD video. Complementing the sensor design is an 18.3mm, f/2.8 prime lens, which has a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 28mm. Additionally, a first for GR, a 3-axis Shake Reduction System compensates for the effects of camera shake to help render sharper handheld shots when working with slower shutter speeds.

Physically, the GR III looks familiarly compact, but incorporates a redesigned control scheme to promote a larger, more comfortable grip while maintaining easy access to physical controls. Use the 3.0" 1.037m-dot LCD for image composition, playback, and menu navigation, and its touchscreen design offers intuitive control along with Touch AF capabilities. Pair the built-in Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi with your mobile device for quick, wireless transferring of files to your smartphone or tablet.

24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor    28mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Equivalent)    3-Axis Shake-Reduction System    3.0" 1.037m-Dot Touchscreen LCD    Full HD 1080/60p Video Recording    Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi    Hybrid AF System, Macro Mode    GW-4 Wide Conversion Lens    GA-1 Lens Adapter    Extra Battery

Featuring an updated design, a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor pairs with a new GR Engine 6 to produce high-resolution 14-bit DNG or JPEG stills with impressive tonality, natural color rendering, and high sensitivity from ISO 100-102400. In addition to full-resolution, wide-angle images, a pair of useful crop modes—35mm at 15MP and 50mm at 7MP—let you simulate the look of working with longer focal lengths.

In addition to stills shooting, the GR III is also capable of recording Full HD 1080 video at 60p, 30p, and 24p frame rates.

A fixed prime 18.3mm lens offers a comfortable 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens, which is complemented by a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. The optical construction incorporates six elements in four groups, including two aspherical elements that help to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering. Two focusing modes also suit working with general subjects, from 3.9" to infinity, while a dedicated macro setting benefits working with close-up subjects within a 2.4-4.7" range. An internal two stop-effective (ND 0.6) filter is also available for either slowing the shutter speed or permitting working with a wider aperture setting, and the lens has a nine-blade diaphragm to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality. Additionally, the redeveloped lens design also results in greater contrast and measures 1.5mm thinner than previous GR/GR II digital cameras.

Featured for the first time in a GR camera, a 3-axis Shake Reduction System helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake in order to promote sharper handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds. The Shake Reduction System has been optimized for use with the built-in 28mm-equivalent lens, which renders it smaller and more effective. Additionally, the SR unit also offers moiré reduction and dust removal capabilities.

• The hallmark feature of the GR-series has been its compact, pocketable size while still retaining a large image sensor and bright prime lens.
• Integrated 3.0" 1.037m-dot LCD features a capacitive touchscreen design for intuitive, familiar operation during shooting, playback, and menu navigation.
• The rear layout of the camera prioritizes a large, comfortable thumb grip along with easily accessible physical dials.
• The ADJ lever, FN button, and Touch AF operations can be programmed to handle specific assignable functions for more personalized control.
• Start-up time is just 0.8 seconds and Hybrid AF performance is quick for more seamless operation.
• Integrated Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi afford wireless connectivity between the camera and a paired mobile device, and allows you to embed location info within your files as well as transfer files to your mobile device, even when the camera is turned off.
• Included DB-110 rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers approximately 200 shots per charge.
• USB-C port allows you to transfer files or recharge the battery in-camera.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Street Edition come with 2 batteries in total or with 2 barteries in addition to the battery that comes with the body (ie 3 total batteries)? Thanks.

A: The Street Edition only includes 2 of the DB-110 batteries.

Q: 2. will the newly delivered gr 111 have the updated firmware for autofocus?

A: As the MFR releases new versions of the firmware our stock will have different versions. It is not possible for us to check which exact unit has a specific firmware. It is however pretty easy to update a firmware if needed.

Q: 3. does it have a flash ?

A: There is no built in flash, the camera has a hot shoe for external flashes.

Q: 4. Is there an external electronic viewfinder that works with this camera?

A: Ricoh makes two options https://bhpho.to/31uxWd2.

Q: 5. Can the control dial and buttons be disabled?

A: There is not a lock setting for the control wheel. There is one for the Mode wheel.

Q: 6. Does this version come with the external view finder? It is not mentioned in "what's in the box". But it is in one of the pictures.

A: The Ricoh GV-2 Mini External Viewfinder is shown in the photos, but it is not included. It can be purchased on its own. https://bhpho.to/3dtjpG7

Q: 7. Has an update been released to fix WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity issues?

A: Unfortunately, the firmware revision history on Ricoh's website for the Ricoh GR III Digital Camera does not show any of the firmware updates listing an update to the camera's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Connectivity performance.

Q: 8. Thinking about Ricoh for family/casual photos, 1. Has the AF got any better since launch? 2. Is video total garbage for casual use? Shooting kids/family, is that doable with this camera? Want something super pocketable for capture memories (not streets). Thoughts?

A: The Ricoh GR III Digital Camera autofocus is very good. And as for a pocket camera to take with you I feel a good one. Note the lens is a fixed 28mm lens, very sharp but not a zoom. So, if you do want to take shots that are further away that might not be best for you.

Q: 9. Can the camera be operated in aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual mode?

A: Yes, this camera does offer an aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual exposure mode.

Q: 10. Is the touchscreen glass or plastic?

A: It is Glass