The Ricoh GR III (3) - 6 Months Later - How has it held up and my settings 

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This is a re-upload after discovering an error thanks to a commenter. I had the settings all mixed up in my head and said ”snap focus” when I meant ”manual focus”. Might not seem like a big deal and normally I might settle on adding a text or a comment but sometimes I just know it would annoy me so much that its worth losing the first couple of thousand views. Sorry about you guys losing the comments you already had made, not to mention the congratulations I received. I was very grateful for those. /M

Damn Mattias is a married man these days congrats!!!

"I shot my own wedding" Well, if you want something done right... ;) Congrats Mattias!

You seem to focus first on all the things that are right about a camera or piece of kit, where others are quick to point out only the negatives. Sometime it takes a little work to be happy, but in the long term it’s easier on you and everyone else. Thanks for your positive energy and optimism 🙏

3:53 you think I didnt catch that ;)

So happy you popped backed in my recommendations. I’ve been searching for straight to the point settings with no b.s. I remember in the past always watching your videos but never saved them in a playlist. But thank goodness for sub and algo when you really need it lol

Watching your videos is a comforting experience.

Congratulations Mattias !!! Wish you all the best !!! Such a great person and fabulous human being as you MUST be among the happiest people in the world :)

I like your video, Mattias. You convinced me to buy Pentax KP and Ricoh GR III. I am very grateful for that. Thank you.

I'm gonna say it again... I love how the screw decided to come back!!! 😉

Thanks a lot for your experience! Will re-think my settings now

Always a joy to watch your videos. Finally took the plunge and ordered one second hand. Will be my first GR, Can't wait to shoot with this.

I still use my GR2. Such a great little camera that I got thanks to your review.

The thing I love most about your videos is your voice and accent.

So helpful to see your settings. Thank you!

You make my favorite photography related videos on RU-vid hands down, really great content mate

congrats on your wedding man

my gr2 is my daily walk about camera. i look forward to a gr3 in my future. as for futures, nothing but good health and joyous moments for your and your lovely bride. (i hope gunpowder is not the jealous type!) i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

Congrats and a happy marriage! Great video as always though 😀. Looking forward to every new one. And i´m really tempted with the GRIII thanks to you.

That's why we often had to wait for your next video; congrats to you Mattias and your bride/wife.

It is like having a mini Pentax K3 always attached and armed and ready. All the best, Robin

Thanks Matthias, and congratulations!

I'll say it again then. Haha. Absolutely stunning photos, Mattias! I loved the landscape shots, as well as the ones at 1:09, 2:43 and 4:01. Great stuff!

I always enjoy your reviews Mattias. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks to your review I upgraded my grii to griii. Really thankful for your real world reviews. You are showing the end results, with great photos. I bought a thumb rest from Jjc, that’s a great little ting for an extra grip.

Oh, now I couldn't resist anymore. A new GR III has arrived and will replace my trusty beloved old GR... Hope the love affair will be just as good and long as the 5 years I have had the GR.. You really sell this camera well Mattias. Take care in these hard times!

Your videos are always the best, relaxing, and informative to watch. Thank you.

Finally, a chance to like a video twice!!

My GR 2 comes everywhere with my Leica and me. Love it, soon as it dies from over use the GR3 is coming home with me.

Short and sweet! Another great and very useful vlog about one of our favorite cameras! (Yes, I’m also a FujiFilm user, but the GR goes everywhere all of the time.)

Beyond everything else CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you a happy marriage. I suspect soon a new category of photos would begin 😉

Super helpful as always! Thank you.

Second shot in the start is absolutely stunning 😍 🙌🏽 🔥

Great review. Completely agree with your assessment. This is the camera I take with me when I don't want to take a camera with me(!) and I also slip it into my pocket to use when I am working (which is increasingly with a Fuji GFX50R, so it really is a testament to how useful this camera is). Like you I find the new buttons and features mean I have not really changed the default settings. Because Tav on the mode dial is missing compared to the previous GR I have U1 set up for 1/160 and f5.6 and auto-iso which was my Tav settings before. This is a camera which just works and works so damn well that at times I am left questioning why I have spent so much money on other cameras systems! The only thing I now want to add is the WA adaptor which I could not keep from the previous system. Thank you Ricoh/Pentax for the one camera they will have to prise from my cold dead hands!

Congratulations on getting married, Mattias! I'd love to see a video about how you shot your own wedding!

I audibly gasped at some of these photos! Great to hear about this camera after 6 months!

Jag älskar dina RU-vidfilmer och känslan de förmedlar!

Congrats on the wedding! Wish you all the best! Btw that ricoh looks super sweet

Amazing review, I got the GRii after your video and some other photographers reviews... it's exactly what I wanted to have all the time with me. I've been thinking of getting the GRiii just because the IBIS (I also I'm an olympus user so IBIS is a must!!) Congrats on your wedding!!!

Wow! Great review! Thank you for the inspiring information! Look forward for more reviews.

Nice video once again Mattias! The GRIII is the star of my RU-vid channel 🤙🏻📷

I think out of every single camera reviewer on the interweb, yours is the opinion I would value most when it comes to camera choices. Keep up the great work. Andrew

Looking forward to your Ricoh GR IIIx video!

I really enjoy watching you videos on the Ricoh GR III. I would love to see more if possible. Thank you.

I also use it every day since I got it in March. I really love it! The firmware updates also made a difference. But I actually had overheating issues in summer. In longer shoots, it shut down regularly after about 30 minutes (heavy shooting or direct sunlight) with a cooldown period. But other than that, it has been a breeze, and as you said, the WiFi-interface is the best I have ever seen. Cheers (and Congrats)!

Congratulations on your wedding, Mattias. I got a Nokia 9 based on your camera review and it takes beautiful photos. Tthe Ricoh GR3 seems to be the next target of mine.

Nice video. I always enjoy your content. I also find myself using my GRIII as my wide angle so I can keep a telephoto or zoom on my main mirrorless. In fact I used it that way yesterday on a hike. Much quicker and better than switching lenses. The only thing I miss when using the GRIII instead of my Sony is the AF and eye AF. But for landscapes and street the GR produces beautiful shots straight out of camera.

Your videos are awesome. So awesome that I bought a Ricoh GR3 and i love it.

Solid content. Very useful. Excellent imagery; as always....I just might look at one of these...

My experience as well; I've not changed hardly a thing on mine either. A wonderful little shooter. Also, congratulations! (I am soon to follow) :)

I wasn't gonna buy anything for a few years, and just get up to speed on my Pentax Q system cameras. But the pocketability, wide angle, macro ability and price (100 bucks on Amazon Japan) have changed my mind. I was thinking about the Pentax MX-1 but this is better for me I think. Cheers, and congrats again on your wedding. May your marriage be a long and happy one.

Screw coming "Home" where it belongs, very much like the Camera it seems 👍👾

Wow, nice re-cap. Great video thank you.

Congratulation for your wedding! Wishing you happily ever after!

Great stuff as always! Congrats!

Jeepers, I didn’t realized you had gotten married! Congratulations! But also curses for giving me GAS flare-ups. Seriously, though, best wishes from the US!

I 've been thinking of upgrading from my GR1v. But I still can't let go of it: so much simpler and so much more fun with film;). At least for me..

Nice video - I've been using my phone recently for walkabout shots but just need bigger images. I've found my Fuji XT-20 just slightly too big for pocketing, so the GR III might be the best option (and I like the wider angle).

Congratulations to you and your lovely bride. Thanks your for the next video

Congratulation for your wedding

Great video and congrats for the wedding 👌🏻

congratulations on your wedding.

On your way to 100K... just helped you with my sub. Great video 👌

Only three sample images into the video and I said, "Holy shit."

Mazel Tov Mattias!!!!

Excellent video.

A long and happy marriage! And in a while, I expect some tips on filming/photographing kids... Then will see how skilled you are, because Gunpowder seems such a professional model...

Anyone else had slight anxiety when he revealed that lost screw? And also heaved a breath when he screwed it back in?

Congrats on marriage to both of you :) I hope gunpowder approves !

Always love your smooth review, Mattias. How GRiii compares to Fuji X-E3, especially on the GRiii cons u mention here? GRiii more simplified, Fuji much more complicated rangefinder, but also got good Auto Mode & greater AF i think. Been scratching my head on which one to get.

Congrats on your wedding! I’ve been following you for awhile and have been playing with the Ricoh too. Would you mind explaining “trendy protect the highlights look” and how to use the Ricoh as a light meter in another video?

Congratulations on your wedding!

Mine accompanies my Fuji GFX’s when I need a spot of wide. Crazy sharp lens and sensor combo.

Great video! Yours are always the best camera reviews! Have you got a chance to review GR III X?

great 6 month review I've found the same with all the so-called negatives not being negatives at all, by the way was that a fuji XT3 I spied in the vid?

Hi Mattias! Quick question, I'm dying to buy a Ricoh but trying to figure out between the GR 2 or 3 I guess sharp photos for quick street photography is my biggest priority Is the GR 3 that much of an upgrade with Autofocus over the GR2? Or with Snapfocus it doesn't matter and just go with the Gr2? Thank you so much man! Lobe the videos, so calming and Informative

This is one of the few cameras that I actually want, right now... Ugh... Maybe some day

I got the leica m8 coz of you ! and now I have gr III XD I love your channel!

Congrats！

Always love your review, wanna reapply the same setting

I love shooting with a Ricoh GR camera, but personally I prefer the Ricoh GRIIIx because of the 40mm. photo length, but it is different from person to person 😊

Gratulerar brudparet!

Huge congratulations on your wedding Mattias! I'm wishing you two all the best! Great to get an update video on the Ricoh! I've been interested in it since before release, to compliment my trusty Canon 5D Mark III.. Might pull the trigger and order it tomorrow. Seems like such a solid performer! Have a fantastic day! :-)

I have had mine for about 6 months too it is a very useful everyday camera. I don’t do street with mine just stock photography !

Thx Mattias ! You have mentioned SX70 conversion ? Looks so promising... I would really like to see a review of the "new" SX70

0:52 how did you get all my cameras into your video? Anyway, the GRIII has proved itself worthy, I am very happy with it, and it can be always with me. Ricoh keeps us users really satisfied.

No sensor dust problems Mattias? Love your sense of using the light btw! :)

What I wish for now is that video about the SX-70.

congrats on getting married to you and the missus. I for one, am impressed with you shooting your own wedding. would be interested in hearing or seeing a segment how you managed to do that ?

Congrats on the wedding Mattias! And to continue on my lost comment, is the xf10 going to get a review soon? Would love to see your thoughts.

great review - thanks :-) ...I wish I had the same luck with my missing screws!

Congratulations on the nuptials Mattias

... lucky you: a SX-70...a tool I always envied but never managed to get one... And nice pics by the way...!

I am not sure how the ring does not fall off for you. I had to put on Gaffer tape to keep it in place. Otherwise perfect cam!

Stunning images and content. Your photography is amazing. I am debating whether or not to replace my GRII with this. Are there times you prefer to use the GRII over this and if so, for what shooting situations?

Hello. great video as always. What is your editing tool? Capture One does not support GR3 yet ...

Hi Mattias, great review as usual. Would you share more your experiences between the GR iii and the X100V you recently reviewed? How would you choose between the two? Many thanks.

This is just a chance to congratulate you on your marriage again!

Hey Mattias, you mention you can shoot on A with just auto ISO, or on A with auto ISO working together with the shutter speed (which I understand it’s the camera deciding the best shutter speed to get the right exposure). My question is what’s the difference among both modes both in settings and result?