RICOH GR IIIx

RICOH GR IIIx – come closer to the subject

The Ricoh GR concept can be described in a few words: image performance without compromise.

The GR IIIx is based on the original model of this series, the GR III. Difference to this, the GR IIIx has a more moderate focal length, which is considered more of a standard lens with 40 mm (equivalent to 35 mm format) than the original GR III with its angle of view, which corresponds more to a 28 mm lens in 35 mm format.
The GR III and the GR IIIx are identically equipped and differ only in the lens.

The result is one of the most powerful snapshot cameras, with excellent image quality, outstanding compactness and the more it is used, the less you want to give it out of your hands.

A mix of the highest-quality components is responsible for this. One of the main ingredients is the lens, which is equipped with our unique optical technology that always ensures high image quality. The RICOH GR IIIx is equipped with a 26.1 mm GR lens that offers a 40 mm lens equivalent angle of view in 35 mm format, which closely matches the photographer's effective field of view.

Lenses made of glass with a high refractive index and low dispersion, as well as aspherical, high-precision moulded glass lenses, are optimally placed in the lens construction to suppress optical distortion and chromatic aberrations to the absolute limit and achieve a high degree of sharpness. This results in images that are sharp, brilliant and rich in contrast across the entire image field, even at full aperture.

Hybrid AF with Focus modes that fit versatile subjects and shooting styles and Face/eye detect autofocus to assist portrait shooting

The AF system is a hybrid of image-plane phase comparison and contrast detection. The advantages of fast focusing in image-plane phase comparison AF and focusing precision in contrast AF are combined. The usual problem of contrast AF, the search for focus peaks, has been reduced to achieve the fast shooting performance required for street photography.

A scope of focus functions are available for different requirements. However, if necessary, it is also possible to focus manually, and with the unique ‘Full Press Snap’ function, you will never miss a shot again and can capture sudden situations almost instantly.

Another feature that guarantees spontaneous snapshots is the camera's extremely short start-up time. After just 0.8 seconds from switching on, the camera is ready to shoot.

Face/eye detect autofocus to assist portrait shooting

The camera detects faces or eyes and focuses. When the face or eye is detected and in-focused, the focusing point is framed. By using this setting, when you want to focus on a subject instead of faces, simply switch the focus mode without turning face/eye detect off.

Macro mode, enabling close-up shots with the camera alone

Simply press the macro button to take close-up shots using autofocus. The focus range is 6 to 12 cm from the front of the lens. You can enjoy impressive close-up photos with rich bokeh effects.

Expand your range of expression

You can also express your creativity through various image control modes.
You can use the eleven basic settings or develop your own image recipes in which you can adjust various parameters. You can individually specify the following settings: saturation, hue, adjustment of high/low key, contrast, contrast (lights and shadows), sharpness, shading, clarity, toning, filter effect, grain effect, HDR tone and colour tone, and you can even access these directly via the mode dial at any time using one of the user settings, U1/U2/U3.