THE RICOH GR3 FOR CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHY? 

So cool to hear others using the Ricoh as a cycling camera :).

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. The quality on the sensor is exceptional.

I feel like it’s the ultimate cycling camera that doesn’t get any love. What kind of riding do you do?

Ha ha, thanks for watching TJ.

My pleasure, what kind of riding do you do?

Thanks Jason, yeah it fits everywhere:)

Love the set up Robert, love Thinktank as well :)

Thanks for watching Johnny, I just launched a separate channel all about cycling if you’re interested. ru-vid.com/show-UCRtfc1baKBKMjThFFBKuVaw

I bought pair of their mountain bike shoes as well, just love the way they fit.

That camera is a great option as well, it’s just slightly thicker than the GR3 I think but fantastic image quality.

Sounds like a great set up John.

Thanks Christopher, great set up, and thanks for watching.

You'd dig the Ricoh or something comparable, nice for a little top tube bag or even in your jersey pocket it works well.

@@AskMOTT Agree. I have been checking out on the GR series, pretty sure I will love it alongside my GXR. My GRD experience was so great!

I agree. Used the mettle strap to carry a Sony rx100 across the Pyrenees recently. Camera always at the ready 👍

I’d love to be cycling in the Netherlands ,hopefully one day :).

Everything here is build around the bike so it’s so nice. The hovenring is a very nice example. It’s a very special cycling bridge (very beautiful)

Thanks, it's an Orbea Terra, gravel bike. I started a little cycling channel recently. ru-vid.com/show-UCRtfc1baKBKMjThFFBKuVaw

It's a pretty decent sized bag, actually pretty awesome for people like me who like to go out prepared for rides :).

28mm is ok , it’s just slightly too wide for me personally James. However if I had to choose a 28mm or a 40mm, I’d probably go 28mm although I wouldn’t love it for portraits.

Fair enough , Fuji’s are nice as well.

Too big and heavy for cycling and doesn't fit in the jersey pocket.

Maybe I don't want you to see my shadows ha ha. Thanks for the input Phil, trying something different with my cycling work, it's a process :).

It would be so awesome if a company actually made a camera specifically for cyclists, like a Leica/Canyon collaboration :).

@@AskMOTT that would be sweet....unless you're on a vivitar/ Schwinn budget 😆

I cycle with my GR3 all the time. Completely agree. If in a jersey back pocket, I do try to protect from sweat and the elements by leaving it in its case or a plastic sandwich bag. I recommend keeping it in the middle pocket in case you crash. Better chance of escaping damage. I’m embarrassed to say I speak from experience here. I also have GR1s film camera. Same form factor and I cycle with that as well.

Totally agree Tiago, the key for me is how lightweight it is and I love the overall aesthetic of the Ricoh.

Best alternative is a Fuji xf10 but it’s still a bit thicker, although much better priced.

@@belgianbushrc7934 totally forgot about that one!

I"ll check it out Ben, not sure.

Jersey pocket or frame bag?

Absolutely. Though nervous about taking a spill, I do carry my Q2 in rides.

@@dhaug I feel like the Q would be a close 2nd for camera to carry on rides but I agree, the way that lens sticks out makes me nervous, plus the price tag $$$$.

I don’t have a Ricoh GR, but I do have a Canon G7x (which is great for photography and for video work). But, like others have said, in reality, my iPhone 12 is probably the camera that I carry with me most often. It is lightweight, has great quality, great lenses, and just works. I also own a Leica M9, but like you, I don’t think that it is particularly suitable for cycling! I am concerned not only about the weight, but also the value of the camera (if I should fall, or drop it - yikes! That would be a tragedy!) I have also taken my Fuji X100 on multi day rides (when I have luggage, and so can put the camera into a frame bag or panniers). But, I would say, iPhone 12, and then Canon G7x - oh and of course, like you, I also use a GoPro. Thanks for the great video.

@@digitaldion Thank for sharing your set up Dion, that is a good system. I just upgraded to an iPhone 12 Pro Max last week and I'm pretty impressed with the quality. For me it's a mental thing, I do use my phone for some video and for photography but when I shoot on the fly or I really like to break down a scene I'm photographing I prefer a dedicated camera so the Ricoh works for me there. I think what you mentioned is kind of the ultimate combo, GoPro for POV long rides and awesome B-Roll, camera phone for every day rides, and a Ricoh or Canon for adventures or dedicated photography rides :).

I have a GR3 which I take for cycling but sometimes swap it out for an RX100 VII. Even smaller and has EVF, Tilt screen, amazing Sony autofocus and 24-200 equiv lens. Smaller sensor but it can shoot so fast you can do handheld bracketed bursts and make up dynamic range in situations where it’s needed. For general shooting the files are still great.

You can get an optical viewfinder for the GRiii. It may not be 100% accurate but it'll be close to the image you want each time taking a shot.

@@andrewfoster2296 Thanks Andrew, yes I was aware of that and I would definitely need it, but tricky to know where the camera was focussing I would have thought?

I completely agree, the files are delicious :)

Right on, yeah and I bet it hurts if you land on it wrong but my fat can probably absorb some of that :)

True, it’s not wonderful in that department.