The $300 Fake Ricoh GR IIIx No One Talks About

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The Ricoh GR series is hugely popular among street photographers as a compact package with impressive specs and features, however for what you are buying it can be seen as overpriced as a street photography camera. SO, I have created a Frankenstein of a camera - a fake Ricoh GR IIIx for less than $300, complete with a 40mm equivalent focal length + optional 28mm focal length available due to an interchangeable lens mount.
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0:00 - The Ricoh GR Series
0:27 - Giveaway
0:35 - The Camera We're Using
1:00 - What Makes a Ricoh Unique?
2:22 - Our Fake Ricoh and Lens
3:20 - The Ricoh Spreadsheet
4:37 - Camera Flexibility
5:05 - Lens Build Quality
5:55 - Quirky Image Quality
8:35 - Why Choose the GR IIIx
9:30 - Resolution and Handling
11:01 - Winning This Camera
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@GeorgeHolden 4 месяца назад

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@bobmorr2892 9 месяцев назад

There's only one problem. The Sony nex-5 photos don't look anything at all like a gr3. The color and character of the photos is totally different. Besides there have been Sigma 19mm and 30mm autofocus lenses available for years that are a little larger but probably a lot better and cost about the same as the TTartisan.

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

All fair points! Definitely other options available to get a similar set up cheaper than a Ricoh, thanks for sharing 👍

@miki_marker 8 месяцев назад

Yep, but no one forbids painting it graphite or dark green+yellow. sorry sily joke

@crsantin 8 месяцев назад

I have an Nex 6 and the sigma 19mm 2.8. Still a great combo. Shoot raw and you’re fine.

@aleksandars9254 7 месяцев назад

Here comes the ricoh line holders!

@munrana 5 месяцев назад

@@rochester212 please recommend a combo.. my budget is $500, thank you!

@kennygo8300 6 месяцев назад

I used to make GR "equivalent" cameras... the best combo I came up with was the Lumix GX-85 with the 14mm 2.5 and 20mm 1.7 pancake lenses. The tilt screen still has me carrying this combo on dedicated walks. That said, I bought a GR3x a year ago, and it's been with me everywhere I went in 2023. Glad I bought the aluminum lens cover, because this camera now looks "well-used". And it is. There isn't a substitute for a camera that has excellent image quality that easily fits in your trouser pocket. It hurt to pay $1000 USD for it... but I'm now glad I did.

@________2705 5 месяцев назад

there is a substitude... called Nikon Coolpix A ,)

@unbroken1010 2 месяца назад

There actually is

@lores9461 9 месяцев назад

Love the introduction of the projector. A break from the norm presentation format is always welcome

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@MarttiSuomivuori 5 месяцев назад

I am not interested in a fake GR3, but how Mr. Holden presented the subject glued me to the screen. Think different. Fascinating.

@GeorgeHolden 4 месяца назад

Amazing to hear thank you!

@danekilstrup 9 месяцев назад

My nex7 has been around the world and is still going strong. It does have the viewfinder and a couple of programmable dials, plus a weird version of a hot shoe. Been using old Pentax screw mount glass with adapter and creating exceptional images. Would love to see your take on the 7. Thanks for the excellent dive into the capabilities of the not so new gear, and the positive spin on getting out there with whatever camera you’ve got. Top notch and refreshing!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

That's awesome! And yeah I just might get my hands on one

@fxckrio 8 месяцев назад

@@GeorgeHolden its also worth looking into original a6000 since theyre basically the same camera and the a6000s can be easier to find

@StarBattle08 8 месяцев назад

I sold my nex 7 and got a fuji xt30ii. The nex 7 is great

@Mr89siR 7 месяцев назад

I still love my nex 7 and use it often.i broke the back lcd so I covered it with fake leather adhesive.now it's evf only and my dedicated "film" camera I use all my vintage lenses on it.

@darioprime 7 месяцев назад

I had a 5t and enjoyed it, but it isnt a replacement for my GR. The main things I like about my GR are how small it gets, it is truly pocketable, how you can operate it one handed, and the snap focus feature. That said, if you cant or wont afford a GR, do buy this nex 5/ttartisan thing he is talking about.

@lorenschwiderski 9 месяцев назад

Olympus PEN PL-8 + Lumix 14mm = inexpensive tiny combo for street. Panasonic GX9 + Leica 15mm = a great combo, as is adding an Olympus 25mm f1.8, Lumix 30mm macro, or Olympus 45mm f1.8 for street portrait and detail shots -- take you pick, as these cover in full frame field of view between 30mm and 90mm. I just got the Leica 15mm and so far it looks great. Using the Olympus 25mm is also awesome. - Loren Schwiderski

@JonasMondrup 9 месяцев назад

The PEN PL-8 + Lumix 14mm Combo is way better than this for street imo.

@lorenschwiderski 9 месяцев назад

@@JonasMondrup The GX85 is pretty good too, and at one time priced really low for a new camera. Oly EM10 mkII is also a winner. Canon RP is a good economy shooter, but a step up in bulk overall -- still nice. Lately I have been using the GX9 the most. Take a look at my site for the variety used. Lots of street photography without the cookie cutter look and bokeh. - Loren Schwiderski

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Cheers Loren!

@mitchhifi9192 8 месяцев назад

Lumix GX80 + 15 or 20mm Leica lens is also a cracking combination.

@productguru8323 9 месяцев назад

Great idea. The strongest point of GR3 is being a truely pocketable APSC. So far nearly NO other camera can do that. The combination you recommended somehow achieves that with great shooting experience.

@barret8 9 месяцев назад

Precisely. I recently got a filter holder for my gr3 and when attached, it completely removes the pocketability of the camera. On a plus side, I'm able to use CPL filter so that's a nice.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Always a trade off between cameras!

@ericrinehardt9373 4 месяца назад

Yep. This. That’s why I bit the bullet and bought a GR iii despite cheaper options. It is so wonderful being able to slip a pro-quality camera into my front pocket without assembling and disassembling lenses when walking about. But I love this video, as it definitely gets us in the ballpark for a lower price.

@SGMieres 12 дней назад

Me parece una gran idea. Me encantan estas soluciones 'fuera de la caja'. Enhorabuena!

@tristanrujano 9 месяцев назад

Hey! I picked up an Olympus M-10 because I saw your video, and I love it. It’s funny, i don’t get the best photos out of it, but simply shooting is enjoyable, even if I never look at the photos again.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome, that's the important part!

@coxbright 4 месяца назад

Love these videos!

@216by773 7 месяцев назад

Nice video! Not to be a downer but I got the GRII right after the GRIII came out. It’s not nearly as low light capable as my Canon R6 + 15-35mm, but there is something about the shots and UX you didn’t touch on here. The film developer styles like Cross Process, Bleach and multiple B&W lend a very unique character to shots that I don’t see here. The sensor gives a gritty edge that feels street more so than your setup. And the snap lengths (1meter, 2, 5 , infinite) can really dial in a comfort zone for fast snaps on the street. Plus the black color is more stealth. Almost every control is one layer deep with a physical button. Altogether it’s a big diff. And it has Bluetooth to transfer to your phone or laptop. I would encourage folks to try the GRII for a more affordable option.

@TheAndroidFan98 7 месяцев назад

Too much of a trade off in order to be enjoyable, if you ask me.. my perfect low budget combination is the Lumix GX7 + Panasonic 20mm (40mm FF) f1.7 lens You can get the body sometimes for around 200€ and the lens for around 150€ Advantages over your setup: Viewfinder IBIS Touchscreen Great UI Lots of customizable dials and buttons More elegant design Higher resolution Good companion app Crazy sharp lens Accurate autofocus And obviously a huge amount of super affordable tiny lenses, that deliver superb quality

@bwc1976 7 месяцев назад

Love my GX7! Still need to pick up the 14 f2.5 and/or 20 f1.7 pancakes, but the 15 f8 body cap lens is also awfully fun when the light permits.

@DrFurb 9 месяцев назад

It's great you do this type of videos and help buck the trend of influencers who are pushing up the price is everything. At least we know we have alternatives now.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Always here to test and show the alternatives that'll interest you!

@bwc1976 7 месяцев назад

That lens looks amazing, especially with the old school aperture ring! I'm very happy with my Micro Four Thirds equipment but if I do decide to move up to APS-C I'll definitely consider that lens and the older Sonys.

@H.O.F.N 9 месяцев назад

I don't have social media! Sad! Definitely love these videos and the love for the NEX-5 lineup. I've just got my 5R and can't wait to start capturing photos!

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

Oh no! Feel free to send a photo regardless, would love to see your stuff

@JamieSandel 9 месяцев назад

Another vote for the Sony 20 2.8 - I take my a6300 places with that instead of my a7IV or a7SIII because it is actually, genuinely pocketable with the pancake, and image quality is very good (though the bokeh character is a weak point). I find the 60mm equivalent length to be too tight for a walk around. The a6300’s 24MP allows me to punch in, though, so a wide lens is more flexible.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Agreed the bokeh is a bit of a let down on that lens

@styraxopoponax8294 5 месяцев назад

Love the video. I'm a staunch Ricoh/Pentaxian, but my Sony RX100 is brilliant. Sony does deserve more love for street.

@thenexthobby 7 месяцев назад

The projector is a great idea; I love how we know it would look right if we were in the room, except we aren't and so it doesn't but doesn't matter.

@ReinoldFZ 7 месяцев назад

I had the Sony A5100, is good, but the colors weren't my preference. There is no the same love for Nikon, Canon or Sony because their offering is for a broad range of users. The Ricoh GR IIIx and the Fujifilm X100 are specialized. IMO the best option is to save and get what one really wants, rather than paying twice, ymmv

@putraisyraq 9 месяцев назад

Great video! I made my own "interchangeable lens" "point-and-shoot" camera using my old a5100. I bought the Sony E 20mm f2.8 lens to go with it and have had a blast taking and uploading photos every single day for the past 2 weeks! Unfortunately, a few days ago, my a5100 screen turned on and off whenever I flip the screen. 😢

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I'm sorry to head that, yeah I have the 20mm 2.8 and love it

@azolaun 8 месяцев назад

As a person with a NEX5R you can definitely put it your pocket if it's not skinny jeans. It's not a one to one but it's a really nice portable experience. I use it as my edc when I'm not using my actual camera.

@rocster01 8 месяцев назад

Will this work with a Sony NEX 3? I've had one for ages, never really updated the lends, and now is the time 🙂

@frankartale1026 8 месяцев назад

I have the GR3X and it is very impressive little camera. I have had some alternatives. I had an E-P1 with 20mm f1.7 which was great but not light or small. I had a fujifilm XF10(28mm) & a Nikon Coolpix A . also a nice camera but 28mm equiv. The thing is, the Ricoh is really fast. It has also changed the way i take pictures because of its limitations. ex no flash & 40mm makes me shoot vertical in tighter spaces. I waited a longtime and tried many cameras and still have my X100 original. The thing is. The Ricoh is tiny. PLUS, the ibis is a big plus . I can get really sharp shots @1/30th that would need 1/125th on most of my other cameras.

@Decoii 8 месяцев назад

I have a Sony 5n. It's so small and discreet. Thanks for giving me confidence to continue using the camera. I don't expect pro shots, I just like to shoot randomness

@sumasjilla9850 4 месяца назад

The scenes, you stand in front of the projector, are great. I've never seen before. Cool 👍

@GeorgeHolden 4 месяца назад

Thanks 👍

@jwork5680 5 месяцев назад

are there any compact 35mm lens for the e mount crop sensor?, i own a a6400 but i want my a6400 to be more portable then ever, but im not really into any wide lens so yeah

@esppics21 9 месяцев назад

I own the NEX5N it holds a special place in my heart. I tend to use it with Samyang 35mm 2.8. For a small setup. But never crossed my mind to buy the 27mm 2.8 in E-mount. I have tried to use it with other Sony lenses like the 35mm 1.4 G master and it struggles to focus the way you mentioned. I think there is a limitation of the old Sony bodies working properly with newer E mount lenses. It focuses fine with E mount lenses made around the same time this camera came out.

@sherice1730 9 месяцев назад

I just sold my Nex 5. Same issue. You can’t use newer lenses because the camera doesn’t do well with in camera lens corrections. And there are cameras with better colors and actual film simulations

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

@cityproofdad 7 месяцев назад

i was going to buy nex 5n with 18-55lens for 145 but ended up with canon m10 15-45 for 140 quit im gona do first shootout this weekend to see if any good tho

@richardvlcko9697 9 месяцев назад

With release of new sigma 10-18 f2.8 i can finally turn my zv-e10, which serves me as a backup, into more versatile ricoh gr iii. Great time to be alive for the photographers considered the amount of options you can combine and customize to your needs.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

So many options!

@imnguyen6658 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Saves me from having to search for a GR. I will stick with my A5100 + Sony 20mm/f2.8 setup.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome!!

@Hasan-cd9ne 8 месяцев назад

Nice topic. It's an old but capable camera and I think nothing beats the flexibility of changing lenses, even for very specific use cases it's great to have the option. If a5100 wasn't overpriced today, it could have been a killer alternative with much better AF, way more megapixels and such. Unfortunately prices go between 300$-500$, which is kinda crazy on the higher end. My only problem is colors with these little Sonys (or even the bigger ones). They rarely offer pleasant colors straight out of camera and always need a bit of tweaking. I would pay for a custom firmware that can let us tweak picture profiles like other Sonys, and I would sell my soul to have in camera film emulations.

@topangursada1895 6 месяцев назад

I have Nex-5n + Sigma 30mm f2.8. Great little combo. Wanna try sony 20mm pancake lens. It will be little smaller i guess

@67comet 7 месяцев назад

I'm 100% on board with the form factor of this setup (My life is and always has been 100% Pentax but the Q series isn't attractive to me, and the K-01 is WAY too wonky). I think I will be hunting for a Sony NES-* camera and a few Sony E lenses. I really like the look (I want to see a monster wildlife lens on there :) ). Thanks for this, I'm going to be keeping my eye out for a NES-5(or higher) to add to my life.

@fadhilfirdausi Месяц назад

i also made my Ricoh GR3 version with sony a5100 and sony pancake lens 20mm f2.8. It has the compact size the GR has, the similar focal length, and got the faster autofocus. About the color, i shifted the auto white balance a to green and yellow side, bring it to snapseed to get a little film simulation. And then I got the result that i wanted

@57thStIncident 9 месяцев назад

Cheaper, reasonably small, and can probably produce similar IQ ... but people also like the ergonomics/handling/pocketability of the GR, and this is going to fall well short.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Part of why this isn't actually a GR, as you may have noticed

@JohnDevitt 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for this. Inspired me to take my old Sony A5000, and mount an Industar 69 28mm f2.8 on it. The Industar needs some adjustment so it can be focused to infinity, but that's an easy fix. There are a couple of YT videos showing how. You need an M39 to NEX adapter, which as adapters go might be the thinnest for E-mount. This lens is all manual, and nothing as sharp as modern lenses, but I consider that an interesting challenge and a plus. Tack sharpness can be overrated. The whole setup is very compact and pocketable, and above all fun to use. 😊

@sdddlt 9 месяцев назад

I carried the a5100 + 20mm 2.8 pancake in my pocket for 8 years. Also the 16-50 pancake is a great match. I often miss the pocketability since I've switched to the a7c.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Fair!

@Budfrog23 7 месяцев назад

Great vid showing photography doesn't need to cost a fortune. I was close to buying the Ricoh GR III but was put off by stories of dust issues - I think I was drawn in by the hype to be honest. In the end I bought a Nikon Z30 as a travel camera & it's a great piece of kit which produces good images - my other camera is a Nikon so everything was familiar. I have the kit zoom fitted but if I opted for the 24mm or 26mm it would not be dissimilar to the GR. I can understand why the Ricohs & Fujis get such a cult following but there are other options.

@aeropt 9 месяцев назад

I love photograph in the street with Canon eos M3 + Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM. Take a look at this kit, and maybe a review. It was to be commended because no one ever talks about this equipment that can be obtained for less than € 300. Rangefinder-style mirrorless 24 megapixels 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz) 111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73″) 💪👍👍

@esppics21 9 месяцев назад

I own the M6 with EF-M 22 and also the NEX5N. I will have to do an A B comparison to see which one focuses quicker.

@mikes978 9 месяцев назад

I recently picked up a Canon M6 and plan to get the 22mm as my compact (and film sim) setup. I wish the TTArtisan 27mm auto focus came in EF-M, but of course Canon doesn't want to open up to 3rd party lenses, so the Canon 22mm is the only option for pancake lens with auto-focus..

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

So many options!

@herobear 9 месяцев назад

It’s interesting to know about the 3rd mysterious lens, 🤗 Thanks a bunch!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Hopefully can share soon (it's not even out yet)

@herobear 8 месяцев назад

interesting, I’ll wait impatiently, it sounds very tempting @@GeorgeHolden

@thenexthobby 7 месяцев назад

I always thought the 5 was the best looking of the range, not that we should buy cameras based on how they look. But we often do. The GR series remains truly pocketable, not sort of pocketable.

@Les_Carnets_de_Tom 7 месяцев назад

I just received an old nex5 that my gf never used I paired it with an old ttartisan 25 f2. Good but I style have issue with the ergonomic and also sadly no mute shutter so hard not to heard. Maybe I should find an old sony with a mute shutter and use the 28f2.8

@trevorbrooks813 9 месяцев назад

Hi George, ok I've entered the comp. When I signed up for the newsletter I didn't get any sort of confirmation. Is that 'normal'? Cheers.

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

I think you should have, check your junk as it may have gone there! Have you received any emails from me?

@trevorbrooks813 9 месяцев назад

@@GeorgeHolden Nope, no incoming at all.

@nicedward7544 7 месяцев назад

I have a similar setup that "i got for my wife". A6000 with the tiny samyang 24 2.8. fits in a pocket. Nice change of pace from my heavy stuff

@ericdomazlicky6413 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for increasing the price of my old Sony Nex-5. I was just going to give it to Goodwill!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

I suppose you're welcome!

@davidak_de 8 месяцев назад

You could also use a Fuji X-E with the 27mm Pencake or small 18mm. It should have higher quality, less issues and the earlier camera models should be quite cheap! If you don't care about video, the X-E1 will be great. Many like the first X-Trans sensor in it more than the later ones for it more organic, film like look. I have an X-E3 which i got used for 300 Euros and those two lenses, but i also use the 70-300mm + 1.4x teleconverter with it, so i can have more than 600mm full frame equivalent!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

You could do a lot of things

@faceincolor 3 месяца назад

If possible, I will ask this question. if we are talking about the equivalent to 35mm or the so-called full frame, then why do we choose 28mm and 40mm lenses, because the Sony Nex does not have an FF sensor, so is it not necessary to make an adjustment for the crop factor of the sensor itself? If I remember correctly, Sony Nex has a crop factor of 1.5, which means to get the equivalent of 28mm on FF we need an 18mm lens, and for the equivalent of 40mm we need a 26-28mm lens? correct me if I'm wrong

@sensitivehedonist 6 месяцев назад

I recently purchased for an insanely low price a Samsung NX300 camera with a 30/2 lens for less than 200$. On top of that I also got a 10mm fisheye for 100$ and a 16/2.4 lens for another 100$. All pancake lenses. There is also a 20/2.8 pancake available. Cheap, light, pocketable, APS-C with really good DR and face-AF.

@markwiemels 7 месяцев назад

What an awesome idea for a video.

@GeorgeHolden 7 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@javierabril3406 9 месяцев назад

A while ago I converted my old nex-3 to monochrome and added a 7artisans ufo. It's a lot of fun and this one fits in a pocket! A detail that you don't mention in your comparison is that the leaf shutters of cameras like the gr, x70 or x100 are completely silent, compared to the nex series. At least my model does not have an electronic shutter either, and stealth is a great plus point in this type of camera. Greetings!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Nice!

@kikercreative 9 месяцев назад

I have a NEX 5R and it is great…until you take it out into the sunlight. The LCD screen becomes impossible to see and there is not a view finder built into the camera. You can buy one for another $200, but the terrible battery life makes the upgrade less worth the hassle.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Exactly as I said!

@TheWingrider92 9 месяцев назад

absolutely love shooting my A5100 with the Ttartisan 27mm

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@MotuDaaduBhai 4 месяца назад

From 2015-2017, I had a Sony NEX3N with 16-50mm lens. Took some awesome shots with it. Also used Canon 50mm 1.8 lens with Commlite adapter. The awesome part was the NEX3N only cost me $70 on eBay! Fun times!

@mistergiovanni7183 3 месяца назад

Very interesting way of putting it and with a lot of irony. A big advantage of the combo you suggest is that you have the sensor in sight. And if at any time it gets dirty you can clean it, not like the Ricoh ones. Congratulations, very creative and also with excellent arguments to forget about some fetish cameras.

@GeorgeHolden 3 месяца назад

Glad you found it useful!

@gurugamer8632 6 месяцев назад

When is Ricoh GR 4 X coming out?

@olympus35rc 8 месяцев назад

nope: i can't shoot with the lcd off in a nex5 ("hard" off, but able to "change" parameters). thats actually what drove me to gr (the original small sensor ones)

@JessicaNeidingHaverly 8 месяцев назад

I keep watching these old sony e mounts on auction sites for these reasons but yikes! Prices are crazy right now. Great video!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Yep they are! Some go very cheap so worth investing in some lenses too

@edshotsdotcodotuk 9 месяцев назад

5R (16mp) and A5100 (24mp) would be my recommendations if you can get them. A5000 (20mp) also good. A5100 having the best feature set. A7 with the Samyang 35mm 2.8 being a Fuji X100V alternative for about £500 all in.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Sweet that's good to know!

@analog_hotdog 8 месяцев назад

Can it do snap focus? Thats 99% of the reason I shoot a Ricoh GR.

@arbolifestyle 9 месяцев назад

I had the same idea, but I chose the a5100. Great video 🙌

@arbolifestyle 9 месяцев назад

Ahh and recently I get the 7artisans 18mm f6.3 to have the exactly 28mm focal length

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@bigbarkingdog2010 8 месяцев назад

Interesting. I remember when these were the "in crowd" portable cameras for newer photographers

@garrettkim2429 9 месяцев назад

The Ricoh is a difficult sell since I still have a working NEX-C3 with a Sony 20mm 2.8 pancake. The images are fine for IG and are still clearly superior to iphone pro photos.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Very good point!

@dan.allen.digital 8 месяцев назад

If you use the 7artisans 18mm ufo body cap lens that camera would be truly pocketable

@NickBarang 9 месяцев назад

The first AF TTartisan lens is the 35mm for the Nikon-APSC mount. Otherwise, good video :-) Though I will stick with my Ricoh all the same :-)

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

OH?! I know they have a new 35mm AF for Fuji APSC, but that's good to know - thank you!

@ftlbaby 8 месяцев назад

The only reason I spent the extra $$$ on the GR IIIx is because it fits in my pant's pocket. I have owned the NEX5 with extremely small lenses , but they do not retract into the body so they do not fit into my pocket. I wish the GR IIIx had a 43mm lens : )

@ThoughtFission 14 дней назад

I have a Nex-5 with some very good lenses. There are two main problems when comparing to the GR. Low light performance is abominal. And the color science just isn't in the same leage. But it does have interchangeable lenses which is a very big plus indeed. I think maybe a sony A6XXX would be a better choice.

@dave882 9 месяцев назад

I had an nex-5 to get my daughters shooting, but the screen died then the cable connection broke trying to replace it. Now it just sits on the shelf looking sad until I can find another one.

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

That's very sad, get entered into the giveaway! Maybe we can replace that for you

@janedoe4627 4 месяца назад

Nex5n with manuel Meike 28 f2.8 (only "snap-focus"^^) is my pocket set up for years (before I even learned about Ricoh) price: 110 € in total. But that being said: I'm still thinking about the Ricoh...

@dj_laundry_list 4 месяца назад

Could get a used Canon M200 and 22mm f/2 pancake lens for slightly more money, but it weighs quite more and is a bit thicker

@unbroken1010 2 месяца назад

To all my gr friends. I have two broken gr and one working nex 3 and with the right lens the black and white are beautiful and the gr can't match the great flare I get

@jamesboston 4 месяца назад

For nearly same price you could get an NEX-5 variant that shoots RAW. I have the Sony NEX-5n. It's 16MP and shoots RAW. It's great quality for under $100.

@shaabaaz3083 3 месяца назад

Nice option. To me the real "poor man's GR" is... ...the GRX. With the A12 Leica M module oh boy...with this setup, the only remaining pros for the GR is the compactness

@ulfjonsson2122 7 месяцев назад

great video. 39 mm filters are easy to find.

@Photoandcargeek 4 месяца назад

I have Canon, my R5 when I want the best image and my beloved M50 (version 1) with the EF-M 23mm f2 (36.8mm equivalent) to carry on my pocket, take to parties and do some street pictures. The M50 is amazing, if only it had a second wheel, it would be perfect. I still love it though... And it is so cheap second hand! Got mine new when it came out though

@rigelibarra 7 месяцев назад

i have Sony a5100 which is basically the last really compact apsc sony produce.. the color file is just trash unless i save it RAW. i just want the file SOOC and would rather pick my griiix.

@pitvk549 4 месяца назад

My GR "equivalent" is my Sony NEX-F3 (16 MP sensor) with Sigma 30mm f2.8 DN Art lens. I paid 200 euros for the whole set

@BritishRacingGreen 9 месяцев назад

A good vidro. Thanks for sharing. I used to have a nex 5. Its a pretty camera for beginners and does things quite well. I now use A6000. Personally, I'm not into mimicking the Ricoh or Fujifilm look. But find your own style.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Yeah definitely!

@derrenleepoole 9 месяцев назад

Great idea… you could try an early Olympus PEN body with a body cap lens. More restrictive with a fixed f8.0 aperture, but more pocketable. No bad thing really, necessity breeds creativity. And would be easily half that budget :)

@jimstirling7223 9 месяцев назад

There are a few compact m43 lenses that would do the job , Pany 14mm F/2.5, Pany 20mm F/1.7 Olympus 17mm not as compact as your suggestion but lots more flexibility. I don't mind a combo being larger and my old GX8 with 20mm is by a mile my most used m43 gear

@facelessnameless4040 8 месяцев назад

or simply an OMD 10 mark ii

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

So many options, thanks for sharing!

@barret8 9 месяцев назад

Finding a camera+lens combo that gives roughly the same fov and dof as gr3 is relatively easy. Finding a camera which can do that AND be pocketable at the same time is impossible. Sure, you can look at XF10 or X100 series, but it's not quite the same. And if think that pocketability is not such a big deal, check which camera you have with you and which camera stayed at home ;) Yes, gr3 is expensive, but you won't find a combination that comes close to its portability, IQ, and usability. And yes, I would love to have gr IIIx as well, but it's very hard to get/expensive.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

very true!

@andrewpreston4127 8 месяцев назад

I own a Nex-3, and a Nex-3N. I also own a Ricoh GX100, which in most respects that matter, apart from ultimate performance, is a Ricoh GR. Nex's are just not in the game as any kind of carry around, pocketable camera, whether using pancake lenses or something bigger and fatter. The Ricoh is pocketable, the overwhelming plus that with adjustments within easy reach, it is a great handling camera. Basically it's a camera for photographers, and very enjoyable to use. Once you bung on to a Nex any kind of vintage lens ( eg Canon FD ), you're pretty much on the edge of DSLR luggable.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

That's awesome!

@bwc1976 7 месяцев назад

The GX100 sounds great, it even has the snap focus like the GRD!

@definingslawek4731 7 месяцев назад

I don’t get why Ricoh can’t make the GR full frame… the original GR was smaller and it shot 35mm film, so why not use that exact lens and just drop in a full frame sensor. Why are full frame lenses always gigantic these days.

@GeorgeHolden 7 месяцев назад

Would be amazing

@b.2221 4 месяца назад

That thing is nothing like the Ricoh GRiii , and comes no where near to the performance of the Ricoh . That’s why no one talks about it 😂.

@Sundayinthelife 9 месяцев назад

Wild, I almost bought an NEX-5 this week, but decided i should probably save my money since i already have a Lumix and Three Canon cameras 😅 I absolutely love the budget side of photography and video. Bang for the buck all the way! Dont let the capitalists tell you otherwise!

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Wise decision!

@bitsandblocks7826 3 месяца назад

I think the main attraction of both the GR and the X100 series are the excellent out of camera JPGs. I have owned both and if you want JPGs you can transfer to your phone and post straight out of camera they are hard to beat. You can certainly save some money by using presets such as your own but post editing in Lightroom isn't for everyone. Sadly Sony OOC JPGs don't compare. The GR is truly pocketable but suffers from sensor dust issues (made worse if you do actually put it in a dusty pocket). The X100 is only jacket pocketable. Older, smaller Fuji bodies with a pancake 27mm lens make more sense as a low cost GR alternative but that Positive Film simulation from Ricoh is so hard to beat. These days I use Micro Four Thirds and have one system of tiny lenses that I can use with either a GM1 tiny body or G9. A lot of my work is macro so the greater depth of field works for me. I moved away from Fuji because at the time the video wasn't great, it's much improved of late so if choosing again today the Fuji system would work for me but i'm happy where I am and post processing to get decent colours 😄

@autoduel 8 месяцев назад

I prefer the nikon1 J5 with the 10mm. Even smaller than the GR except when off. I found the nex-5 autofocus a bit slow with the ttartisan. It hunts in af-c but will lock on in af-s. I'll use it on the a6100 with faster af and back button focus that the nex doesnt have.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@zazek84 9 месяцев назад

A 1000 usd for a ricoh is crazy! Thanks for this analysis, I always thought this could be a possibility but never got to do the comparison. You are making the reality that now cameras are so good that you don´t need to break the bank to have an excellent setup. Also kudos to you for not being one of those out-of-touch reviewers who think a Phase One is affordable. Thanks!!!!

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for watching and commenting, yes don't worry I won't start saying that Leicas are a reasonable purchase 😅

@macallanvintage 9 месяцев назад

The RICOH GR III would be an excellent buy at that ridiculously silly price IF it had: 1. An excellent EVF 2. Weather sealed body 3. Improved IBIS and AF

@martingreenberg870 9 месяцев назад

@@macallanvintage AHMEN to #1. Any EVF would be appreciated. Yes to #2-3. Also a tilty screen. Who buys cameras new? Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

@ikondx 4 месяца назад

Nice Lisbon pics ❤

@FredericoAlmeida 2 месяца назад

I think the lumix gx80 + 20mm 1.7f might be a better alternative

@andresalcaino7570 6 месяцев назад

why compare the nex with the gr III? i think it is really unfair, as the nex doesn’t even have the film like simulations. A feature that for me at least it is very important. A nice comparison could be some fujifilms like x10 or the x-e line vs the gr iii.

@happykt 4 месяца назад

I looked at the Sony NEX-5 on ebay and all the screens in the back were severely worn and scratched.

@jezriggs 9 месяцев назад

Thanks George.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Thank you sir

@charliewecker 4 месяца назад

GRiii Not having a tilt screen for hip shots really bugs me endlessly. Love the IQ love the size. I like to shoot low to get more natural candid shots and I really hate the spray and pray method. Not being able to frame your shot by the hip is insane for $1000 + "street" camera. I'd even settle for a tiny flip up screen like the size of my thumb or even a primitive mirror/prism just for framing.

@LexTNeville 8 месяцев назад

I have a contender to throw in the mix. Lumix GM5 + Lumix 20mm f1.7. It is 30% lighter than NEX-5 at only 211g, offers shallower DoF, brighter aperture, 16.1mp, has an EVF and LCD screen, similar cost, has a FF equivalence of 40mm f3.4; lots of modern features like stop motion animation, remote control from phone, touchscreen, timelapse, AND has the best B&W profile 'l.monochrome'. If that's too heavy, and you don't care about EVF, there's the GM1 at 205g.

@coxbright 4 месяца назад

GM5 is £500 or more if you can find one. GX800 might be a better option than a GM1 as the 20mm f1.7 sticks out the bottom of the body and it does feel a bit too small to hold. The GM1 is a lovely little thing though.

@LexTNeville 4 месяца назад

@@coxbright I bought one in black for £180 4 or 5 years ago. Sold it a few months ago for about £300.

@coxbright 4 месяца назад

@@LexTNeville Wow. That's stuff of dreams now. Cheapest one on eBay now is £699. Or there is a Japanese one for £530

@Brazilandyonline 9 месяцев назад

When is the deadline for the draw?

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

No hard deadline, I'll announce the winner early November so until I announce its safe to enter!

@citer5574 9 месяцев назад

Great video quality, could you check out the nikon d80 at some point, it's a 50 dollar camera.

@GeorgeHolden 9 месяцев назад

I may do! Thanks!

@davidak_de 8 месяцев назад

I still have one, but don't want to sell it for that price. It makes good images, but has too much noise at ISO 800. I love my Fuji mirrorless now.

@qtrfoil 8 месяцев назад

George, you're going to cost me money! Better, though, you're going to make me get off the couch and go shoot some film, er, electrons, whatever. Tiny footnote: You've correctly noted that the NEX 5 with the 27mm has no stabilization. However, and it is a different mix, the Sony 35mm has optical stabilization built into the lens, with a most useful f/1.8 aperature to boot. Not bad! If I'm careful I can hand hold that combo down to 1/15 seconds, which makes an awful lot of nighttime shots possible. And maybe that's the real bonus of these small APS-C and MFT cameras - you can make them very small, but you're not trapped there. Unlike the Ricohs (I do want) you can start with a small lens and then branch out from there once you've learned everything you can from the little one. Really enjoying, please keep it up!

@LucScheltens 9 месяцев назад

You can do the same with a Fujifilm X-M1 or X-A5 with the ttartisan AF 27mm , 16mp versus 24mp ;)

@davidak_de 8 месяцев назад

The Fuji X-A5 does not have the X-Trans sensor people like Fuji cameras for. Another option to the X-M1 would be a X-E.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

So many options!

@shuutori 9 месяцев назад

I helped my friend bite the bullet on a NEX-5T w/ a bag, kit lens, sd card, & battery for $200 two days ago. The timing is insane amazing seeing this right now...

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Nice!

@steve3751 8 месяцев назад

Nobody's talking about it because it's a dumb idea and completely misses the point of the Ricoh GR, which is its pocketability. The main appeal of the Ricoh GR is that I can easily slip it in and out of my pant pocket and not look like I have something bulging out of my pocket. Never mind a pant pocket, I wouldn't want to carry your "fake Ricoh GR" setup in a jacket given how bulky it is (not to mention I don't even wear a jacket half the year). Since it's not truly pocketable, I'd have to carry it in a camera bag, at which point, why would I even consider using this gimped setup over dozens of other options that are way more powerful and versatile? Also it doesn't have snap focus or film simulation which are the other selling points of the Ricoh GR. If I want something that's cheap and actually pocketable, I'd rather get a used copy of the original Ricoh GR which blows this thing out of the water.

@GeorgeHolden 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, I didn't expect you to be so upset about a camera set up