Ricoh New GR Digital rumor

[dcsang]

Having used the GRD II and III, I think this next one looks like a winner - as Ray said above it's going to be a knock down drag out fight to see who's left standing between the Coolpix A and the Ricoh. I've opted for the Coolpix A because I can't wait for the Ricoh and I don't know of any vendors around Toronto that would be selling it.

I wonder about pricing though - and, of course, after seeing what the Coolpix A can do at ISO6400 - also what can be done by the Ricoh.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Andrewteee]

Oh my. Oh my! I'm all giddy. Looks like a dang fine camera. Curious to see the new control layout in more detail. Oh my.

 

[Booka]

Does anyone have any idea how the AEl / AF-c button/switch will work, is this something that Pentax has on their cameras.

I assume it either AF single lock as stadard or move it to AFc and then the button part can be programed in menus to some configuration of AE/AF lock.

 

[Lightmancer]

Let's find out about snap focus... I've already had a smile put on my face by the inclusion of my beloved HiBW mode on a dedicated button

Sent from another Galaxy

 

[retow]

Dear Ricoh,

WTT a like new Nikon A for your new GR Digital

Faithfully,

 

[Pim]

I have absolutely no need for this camera, but as a former GRD-IV user I am extremely tempted anyway... No other pocketable camera beats the ergonomics and functionality of the GRD series in my opinion, I am very much looking forward to this one, definitely want to try one out in the stores.

 

[Lightmancer]

What is this "need" of which you speak?

Sent from another Galaxy

 

[Biro]

More from Pentax Forums:

Ricoh GR: Upcoming APS-C Compact - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

 

[Armanius]

After seeing the great output of the Nikon A, I'm actually excited about the rumored GR's specs, even though it's a 28mm and a f2.8. From an APS-C sensor's standpoint, to my eyes, the Nikon A's sensor is only bested by the Pentax K5IIS in terms of the excellent balance between noise reduction and detail retention. If Ricoh/Pentax can indeed squeeze a K5IIS sensor in a smaller package than the Nikon A, and provide a faster AF, I'm all for that!! And cheaper than the Nikon A too!

Let's see if this comes true ...

 

[wt21]

droooooool...

Did you watch the video? LOTS of controls. A nice little effects button (sorry, sometimes I like the toys) including a "crop to 35mm view" option It's the simply things in life that make me happy.

A 28 and 35mm APS-C camera in my pocket?? With Ricoh controls? That'd be awesome, but somehow I'm doubting $800, and it would have to be there or lower for me to afford it before it hits the used shelves.

 

[wt21]

The voice and music on the video sound so faked to me, but that would be one heck of a faked camera model, so I'm guessing this is very real.

 

[madmaxmedia]

Oh man, is all I can say. It almost seems too good to be true- scarcely larger than GRD IV, 1 sec. startup time, .2 sec AF, no AA filter, etc.!!! So now we know what they have been up to all this time. I am really hoping the sensor is up to modern standards (say equivalent to NEX-5N sensor).

Priceless quote from Youtuber:

It would have been better for them to hire a hand model too, showing skin wounds will not help presenting it such as a "clean product"

 

[Isoterica]

droooooool...

Did you watch the video? LOTS of controls. A nice little effects button (sorry, sometimes I like the toys) including a "crop to 35mm view" option It's the simply things in life that make me happy.

And multiple exposures, 35mm framing etc..

But they have to come off the 1000$

 

[madmaxmedia]

They've always priced somewhat 'exclusively'. Compared to the small sensor GRD's this is a screaming bargain if it lives up to the teaser video.

 

[Chris2500dk]

I'm guessing the $1000 ends up being €1000 or even £1000 in Europe, it usually does..

 

[Isoterica]

You are right about the sensor.. but the $ --I just want to play too

 

[madmaxmedia]

You are right about the sensor.. but the $ --I just want to play too

Yeah, I won't be able to afford one too. But hey in 2-3 years I will probably snatch one up (in the Buy and Sell here! :tongue

 

[Isoterica]

Yeah, I won't be able to afford one too. But hey in 2-3 years I will probably snatch one up (in the Buy and Sell here! :tongue

hehe

 

[Armanius]

droooooool...

Did you watch the video? LOTS of controls. A nice little effects button (sorry, sometimes I like the toys) including a "crop to 35mm view" option It's the simply things in life that make me happy.

A 28 and 35mm APS-C camera in my pocket?? With Ricoh controls? That'd be awesome, but somehow I'm doubting $800, and it would have to be there or lower for me to afford it before it hits the used shelves.

I do like all the controls! Looks like a GXR. An interchangeable grip would be nicer for me. I don't always want to have a bulky grip.

 

[john m flores]

[deep voiceover guy voice]Pretty soon I'll a camera for every hour of the day.[/deep voiceover]