I have had an Original Ricoh GR digital for years and shoot colour and black and white at 800 iso and change the aperture with the wheel on the front. I only shoot Jpegs. The results are amazing.
after getting hit in the face with a basketball the left leg is sticking out too much. i mean i understand wire frames but i got plastic frames so now im scared of cracking the plastic
I have no idea what happened to mine, but there are actual gaps around the lens! Is it possible that when the lens popped out from my child, was the metal stretched??? I've tried everything I can think of. Screws are all tight. Nothing appears to be off at all. Other than the lens falls out - because that is HOW loose it is. I am befuddled. I don't even think lens liner would fill these gaps!
also have one since 2012 and really love this little gem, never let me down so far! Will actually let my Sony A7 and Leica at home and only take the GRDIV to my trip in Marocco
@@DrNickDanger They are very versatil. You can use them also with TC-1 Tele Converter 135mm or DW-6 Wide Converter 21mm 😎 The stock macro modus >1cm is 🔝
The question is what do you want a camera for. I own the GRDi and it's perfect for what I want from that camera. A ccd sensor, iso 400 gives me that sweet spot noise. And I use it for flash portraits, color and b&w. Not for landscapes, not for pixel peekers freaks. The results are truly outstanding oldie look and feel pics without any filter or color correction. The competitor could be canon g10 or nikon p7100. But ricoh is smaller and lighter (and it has a fixed lens)
That’s a perfect recipe to use the GRD1! I love the jpegs, and no editing needed. I leave the iso on auto most of the time but I’m gonna take your suggestion and use 400 and see what happens!
Man what a complete video to answer most of the questions I have on potential accessories for the iiiX! Thank you so much. Was about to buy that plastic viewfinder due to its price but now I don’t think so anymore
I have this camera. Really like the grainy black and white jpegs, but I’ve struggled with the color and found editing the raw files kinda strange. It’s definitely a camera a person has to embrace for what it is, and not compare it to modern/new cameras.
You’re exactly right in that it’s a camera to embrace for what it is, not compared to new ones. I find color raw files do very well in good light. Blue skies with a near setting sun with green trees can look pretty magical if you lean heavier on the saturation.
Thanks for this review! Between the two, which one would you say produces more film like photos in color? Also how does the b&w compare between the two?
Thank you for your comment! They’re both film-like in both color and b&w, with GRD 4 giving a more modern, sharper image like newer Kodak film and the GRD a grainier, more vintage look. Watch my GRD 1 review here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-10z72khfLFk.html
"Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien" "Better is good's enemy" Great video Dr. I've had my GRD1 for more than 10 years and mostly shot B&W. Just recently pulled it out of retirement and planning on shooting color for a change.
I love my GR Digital 4. In fact I've just sold my GR III (the higher resolution APS-C version), because I firmly believe my GR D IV is a better camera. Yes, it's nowhere as fast in camera-on time, and the GR3 certainly writes to the SD card super-quick, but since the GR2, the little GR has lost its 'soul'. The GRD4 just oozes character, something the GR3 has lost. But that's only my opinion.
Interesting take. The GRD 4 images definitely have a lot of character, and I have noticed that the GR III raw files seem a little dull at first, but plenty can be done in post. Maybe I’ll explore that in a future video. Glad you’re enjoying the GRD 4! To me, it’s worth it for the aspect ratio alone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@DrNickDanger Yes, the 2:3 aspect ratio was one of the greatest turn offs for me. 4:3 is more like a window, whereas 2:3 more akin to looking through a letterbox. I tried to like 2:3 but couldn't. I also found that my GRIII locked up quite often. My GRD4 has never done that. These cameras aren't exactly cheap and I can't shoot with both at the same time, so I decided I had to make a decision, so I chose the GRD4 simply because it is (like Olympus' XA is for film) a classic camera and a work of art. You can tell I'm a bit of a fanboy! LOL!
My GRD4 is so much fine. I want to try the APSC version but definitely not giving up the old one for it. The smaller sensor has advantages on the street. Easier to focus especially in snap. And the operation is nice.
I love my GRDIv. I have just bought the griii but the character from the iv can’t be beat in my opinion. I have decided to sell the iv twice and both times I’ve changed my mine. I’m glad that I’ve watched this video because I was considering selling it again but I’m not going to it’s such a gem of a camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts bro ❤
Vertical lines in my case, especially with light sources. Some flickering, too, but overall good enough for framing. GR DIGITAL IV has a much better screen, in case you end up loving the images and the small sensor format and want a more modern experience.
Thank you for sharing. I was wondering how big is the jump or if I would get similar results with earlier model. I'm looking for a small edc camera for documenting life and I think the the ricoh grs are going to be it
Nice one… I’ve been looking at getting a IV. I’ve heard that the IV has some software that tries to darken the sky/highlights compared to the earlier models…. Would you agree with that? Also, how do you find the colour rendering between the Grd1 and the IV ?
Yes I’d say that the GRD 4 has less of that tendency for bright skies to look blown out. Highlights are more manageable, though they weren’t bad with GRD 1 - you learn to work around a camera’s limitations and get the result you want, you know. I love the colors out of the IV. I thought they were more punchy right out of camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I've bought all 4 of the GRDs and sold everything but the original. I may rebuy the IV eventually but not at the hyped prices it's at. I've owned my GRD 1 since 2005 and have no plans on selling it for all the reasons out there. It's only ever been off b&w a few times otherwise it's my dedicated b&w camera. I've got probably 30k photos through mine. Dust on the sensor has been an issue. I have had success with a 3d printed adapter that sits flush with the body and connects to a standard 1 1/4" shop vac hose to essentially vacuum the dust out of it. You have to be careful but it can work. More than likely I'm going to buy 2-3 more excellent condition GRD1 from Japan and sit on them in case. I love it that much. It's so freeing of an experience not having to edit RAW and be confined to B&W only.
Great video and im loving that you went against the grain and shot color on the GRD1. I carry the GRD1 everywhere I absolutely adore it. Its super outdated but there is a charming aura to this camera. From the feeling in the hands to the files it produces. I love it so much I have 3 so i dont have to be scared beating one up as a daily carry. I picked up a GRD4 thinking it would be an improvement over the GRD1 but it simply doesnt carry that same magic as the original. The GRD4 is slightly bigger, heavier, and less ergonomic. The GRD1 has a more accurate macro mode (GRD1 macro is absolutely bonkers). The GRD1 is the only camera of the series without built-in noise reduction software, this lends to seriously sharp images where the GRD4 files can look smudgy when zoomed in (early 2000s noise reduction software often did more damage than good). The GRD1 has a rubber faux leather grip that is super grippy and makes one handed shooting a breeze, the GRD4 has a less grippy synthetic leather that gets slipper with the slightest bit of sweat. All the GRD4's improvements come at a cost that i think go against what the GRD is trying to be, the original did it best in my eyes. Im rambling here, sorry about that haha.
Thank you for adding so much insight! I've loved using the GRD 1. I love the form factor and how light and pocketable it is. The difference is subtle, but it makes it so that I am more likely to pick it up over my GR IIIx which produces amazingly detailed images. I will have to report back on the GRD 4 once I receive it! Regarding Noise Reduction, I assume one can turn it off for DNG RAW files?
@DrNickDanger On the GRD4 you can set the noise reduction amount in the settings. But people online have reported that even when you turn it off completely, there is still some noise reduction happening by the camera's software. The original GRD seems to be the only model 100% free of any noise correcting software. And I don't want it to seem like im talking down on the GRD4, its an amazing camera and one of the top kings of the early CCD digicam realm. It is realistically more capable than the GRD1. When you get the GRD4 please report back here and let me know what you think, I'm curious! Also, have you looked into the Ricoh GXR? Another absolute banger of a camera when you attach the A12 M module.
I just made a video about GRD 4 and comparing it to this one. Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k6k6CFPlOtg.htmlsi=EXylsviqKpmbTFT-
excellent coverage. thanks so much for the research and sharing it. i just bought a GR III 28mm and excited to use it. i also have a sony A7C with 20mm f1.8 external lens. but wanted something more compact for travel.
Thank you for your comments! I’m glad you found the video helpful. The UV filter does not affect the image quality any more than adding a single sugar crystal to a cup of tea makes it sweeter. That is to say while it technically reduces the amount of light, it’s such a small fraction of a percentage of the light that in effect it’s negligible.
The Ricoh GV-3 is the Leica of viewfinders for the GRiii & iiiv. This optical viewfinder is too expensive for what it is. It seems unfair that because of Ricoh’s poor design decision not to lnclude any viewfinder I am penalized and have to cough up an additional $200+. I too used to shoot film in the previous century too and like to use a viewfinder, especially an EVF. This ain’t that. I’m putting my GRiiiv through it’s paces to see if I will keep or Craigslist it. I don’t like depending on the LCD. In bright light, which we occasionally have in Seattle, the screen is worthless. During these conditions I point and shoot. I much prefer placing the subject where I want in the frame. For me, this is the potential reason not to keep this camera. I knew this prior to purchasing this body. This camera may not be right for me. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thank you for your comment, Marty. I did end up making another video about using the GR IIIx exclusively with a viewfinder, with the display off like a film camera. Feel free to watch it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8ZJu2F5zLdE.html
The double shoe mount is what got me excited. I like the thumb grip accessory but I also use the viewfinder. Both use the shoe but there’s just one which is a problem. Thanks for making this video
I’m glad this helped! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The double shoe mount will raise the thumb grip a little, too. Keep in mind the Reveni double shoe is not a tight fit. For a very secure fit I would try a metal one.
may I know is using that thin filter will damage the GT-2 Teleconverter when turn on? will it scratch the glass inside the tube ? please tell me I’m heading to buy it tmr 🙏🏻😄
It won’t touch the back of the teleconverter. But it will if you toggle into Macro mode which extends the lens, and camera will say “lens error”. That said, it will work fine in regular mode. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching!
thank you so so much 🙏🏻😄 what if I accidentally press macro mode is it going to damage the lens in the tube ? or it’s fine just say lens error 🙏🏻😄 sorry to disturb again
Just found your channel. I'm bummed that you don't have more videos. I think you fill a niche. I was looking for info on a loose lens in a plastic frame.
You’d likely need to adjust the curve on the horn behind the ears. I’d have an optician do this, and I’d first ask if they know how to adjust horn. It requires lots of heat to soften the glue between the horn layers, and lots of patience to heat, bend, cool, reheat, a little bit at a time.
Wood temples can be adjusted “in” towards the back of the head to tighten the fit, if the layering of the wood allows. This requires the patience and attention of an experienced optician to make sure to follow the wood layering properly with lots of heat very slowly.
