The long-awaited installment in the popular series of fast, compact cameras, the Ricoh GR III continues 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    GR Engine 6    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

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. The GR II had a maximum (longest) shutter speed of 8 seconds in Aperture Priority mode (and probably in other modes). Longer requires use of Manual mode. Does the GR III have this same limitation?

A: The Ricoh GR III shutter speed range is 1/4000 down to 30 seconds. Bulb timer (10 seconds to 20 minutes).

Q: 2. Is the low pass filter removed from this cameras sensor?

A: Yes, the GRiii has no low pass filter.

Q: 3. Do you find this an easy camera to use? Did you have difficulties setting up ? Can you unbox and start shooting?

A: Yes, this camera is easy to use out of the box. You can also use it in manual mode and control most of the camera's settings.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Will LR 6 (non-CC) convert GR III RAW to DNG?

A: No Adobe Lightroom 6 will not read RAW files from this camera

Q: 6. Can that orange ring be replace?

A: Yes, it comes with a grey cap as well.

Q: 7. Anyone else having tremendous trouble opening the cover to the USB port? Is there a trick to it that I’m missing? The connection ports cover on my original GR(I) flips open effortlessly. This one is practically unopenable.

A: Yes these are a bit tougher to open but does help to ensure that water and weather don't effect the camera. The USB port tends to be where liquid can cause shorts or issues, so this helps to prevent accidentally opening it when in inclement weather.

Q: 8. Does live view display shoots what you see?

A: Yes, live view will show what you see.

Q: 9. Sepia?

A: Yes, the GRIII offers sepia.

Q: 10. can you disable image stabilization ? can you disable the touch screen?

A: Yes you can on the camera menu