Testseek.co.uk have collected 88 expert reviews of the Ricoh GR Digital 3 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ricoh GR Digital 3.
August 2009
(79%)
88 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
299 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Large APS-C sensor means great quality
Fast aperture with high-quality fixed lens further assures quality
Close-up macro without accessory
Touchscreen controls bring the GR into a far more usable and modern state
Sturdy enough to withstand life’s knocks
Bright lens
Speedy image processor
Funky spirit level feature to ensure straight horizons.
Funky spirit level feature to ensure straight horizons
Very good detail in images
Effective Shake Reduction system
Very fast operation
Tiny
Rugged body
Low image noise at moderate ISOs
Great build quality and finish
Excellent lens performance
Straightforward
Hands-on controls
Superb magnesium-alloy build
Compact and lightweight
Excellent handling
Great image quality
Excellent lens
Comprehensive level of specification
The editors didn't like
Screen gets overly hot in use
No vari-angle LCD screen
Lacks viewfinder
No weather-sealing
Autofocus not fastest on market
New high ISO sensitivities are pointless - far too much image noise
No great shakes in the design department
Fixed lens limits flexibility.
Fixed lens limits flexibility prompting a more considered approach to image taking
Terrible battery life
Autofocus could be better
Vignetting even at smaller apertures
LCD screen doesn't tilt
Relatively poor video recording
High price
Fixed-focal-length lens
Adjustment lever can be fiddly
Large screen hampered in brighter conditions - viewing becomes difficult
No built-in optical viewfinder
Pop-up flash position means errant fingers can inadvertently hinder it
Abstract: The latest in Ricoh's GR DIGITAL range of superior compact digital cameras is its finest achievement yet with exceptional picture quality, a wide range of manual settings, RAW capability and plenty of scope for customisation... but all at an uncomfort...
Boasting a huge spec and versatility the GRD III is a compact aimed at intermediate to professional photographers looking for powerful equipment without stepping up to a four-thirds or SLR body. ...
Abstract: Impressive hardware, Lots of customisable features, Instant photos (autofocus optional), Thin, fluid VGA screen, Image quality, No zoom, Austere styling, Few automatic modes, No HD video or stereo sound recoding...
Abstract: In the thin air of the highest summit of the digital compact camera market you'll find a small and frostbitten handful of very expensive cameras to which the clichéd photography journalist's ultimate accolade can be applied; the Real Photographer's Camera...
The Ricoh GR Digital III is a great camera for the person who puts performance and control over fancy features. It offers superb handling, fantastic customisation and really lets your creative juices flow. The one drawback is the price, especially whe...
Great build quality and finish; excellent lens performance; straightforward, hands-on controls
High price; fixed-focal-length lens; adjustment lever can be fiddly
Two things might stop you considering the Ricoh GR Digital III: the price and its fixed-focal-length lens. If you can swallow those, you can look forward to a camera with levels of build, design and image quality that really set it apart from the rest...
Abstract: Although probably better known for making photocopiers and digital watches, Ricoh is actually one of the oldest names in photography, and has been churning out top-quality cameras since the 1930s. The new Ricoh GR Digital III is the latest in a line of...
Abstract: Verdict: A true enthusiast's camera that prioritises image quality and ergonomics over fancy features. Stiff competition is its only stumbling block. A year ago, the compact digital camera market was stuck in a rut, with most manufacturers offering ...
Superb magnesium-alloy build, compact and lightweight, excellent handling, great image quality, excellent lens, comprehensive level of specification
Large screen hampered in brighter conditions - viewing becomes difficult, no built-in optical viewfinder, pop-up flash position means errant fingers can inadvertently hinder it, Mode dial’s lock fiddly to use
The Ricoh GR Digital Mk III follows on from the popular GR Mk I and Mk II where many professional and enthusiast snappers had found a quality compact “home”. The new Mk III has a new, faster, lens, much improved resolution LCD and new image en...
Published: 2019-08-23, Author: George , review by: pdnonline.com
Compact and unobtrusive, fast startup and focus acquisition, 4stop stabilization, /5 step exposure compensation, impressive dynamic range, uncluttered dials and buttons on the body
Skimpy battery life, no 4K video recording, exposure compensation dial can be accidentally shifted when working quickly, LCD viewing can be problematic in bright light, no builtin EVF or flash, Price: $900 | Info: us.ricohimaging.com
If you're considering alternatives to the GR III, the Panasonic LX 100 II is priced similarly at $895. While it's 4 ounces heavier and 1.3 inches thicker, this 17-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera has an integral 24-75mm (equivalent) Leica DC f/1.7-2.8 l...
