Ricoh GR Digital III Review

Review posted 10/05/2009
While resolution remains the same at 10-megapixels, Ricoh claims the GR3 offers a upgraded high-sensitivity sensor, along with a new GR Engine III image processing unit. The GR3 also offers a larger 3.0-inch LCD screen, which boasts an impressive 920,000 pixels of resolution.
Like past models, the GR3 is designed for enthusiast photographers who are looking for a compact, yet professional digicam that offers powerful features, packed into an elegant frame.
GR Digital II Features
- 10-megapixel high-sensitivity CCD imager for large prints
- GR Engine III image processor
- 6.0mm fixed lens (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm camera)
- F1.9 maximum aperture
- Compact, lightweight and durable magnesium alloy body
- Macro focus as close as 0.39 inches (1.0cm)
- JPEG and RAW still image file formats
- 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with live histogram display and 920K pixels of resolution
- Auto, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual, Scene (Dynamic Range, Skew Correct Mode, Text, and Movie), and My modes 1/2/3
- Movie mode w/sound, 640x480 or 320x240 at 30 or 15fps
- Continuous mode and two "Multi-Shot" continuous modes
- Metering options: Multi, Center-weighted or Spot
- Exposure compensation: ±2EV in 1/3-step increments
- White Balance: Auto, Multi-Point Auto, 4 presets, One-push Manual, and Detail
- Shutter speeds of 180 seconds to 1/2000 second
- Time-lapse interval recording
- Selectable ISO settings from 64 to 1600
- Built-in, manual pop-up flash unit
- Hot shoe for external flash GF-1 and optional optical viewfinders
- Powered by included 3.6V 1250mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery or 2 AAA type batteries
- USB connectivity for PC and Mac
- PictBridge USB direct-print compatible
- 88MB internal memory plus SD/MMC card slot
- Telephoto/Wide angle conversion lenses
- Loads of neat accessories
Optional accessories include:
- External Viewfinder GV-1
- Mini External Viewfinder GV-2
- Wide conversion Lens GW-2 0.75x wide conversion lens
- Hood & Adapter GH-2
- AC Adapter AC-4c
- Neck strap GS-1
- Neck strap ST-2
- Soft Case (For GV-2) GC-4
- Soft Case GC-3
- GR Bag GB-1
- Rechargeable Battery DB-65
- Battery charger BJ-6
- Cable switch CA-1
- External flash GF-1
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