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: Occasionally Ricoh has delivered cameras to the market that are innovative, ingenious and unique. Like the Ricoh GR Digital III. But who ever heard of a camera with a fixed lens and no zoom? To answer, you have only to look at the major companies with...
Abstract: With a price tag just under $1,000, the 10 megapixel GR Digital III is a compact camera aimed predominantly at professional photographers and experienced photography enthusiasts alike. And rightfully so.As successor to the popular GR Digital II, th...
For 2009, Ricoh has updated their sophisticated GR Digital II with several upgrades. The all new GR Digital III offers almost an identical body design, which is not only compact, but very stylish with a professional look and feel. Some of the new featu...
The Ricoh GR Digital III is a thinking photographers dream camera, offering a wealth of features, superb handling, almost infinite customisation, fast operation, and excellent image quality. Only the massive price hike to £529.99 / $699 prevents us...
A grand is a lot to pay for a digital compact camera these days, but the Ricoh GR Digital III is no ordinary compact camera, particularly in terms of its performance potential. In fact, it's the Ricoh's superior image quality which represents its stronges...
This camera must be assessed against its own specialised intent. It does one thing – take wide angle photographs – and it does it well. We used it in tourist mode and found exposure and sharpness to be exceptional. As a camera for photographin...
The price. It is a lot to pay for a camera that is not, by any stretch of the imagination, versatile.
This camera in its various forms has attracted a loyal customer base, and its not surprising. Image quality is reliably good, and Ricoh make a point of the fact that they are not in the pixel wars, favouring better image quality over pixel numbers. Ri...
This camera must be assessed against its own specialised intent. It does one thing — takes wide-angle photographs — and it does it well. We used it in tourist mode and found exposure and sharpness to be exceptional. As a camera for photographi...
The price of $1000. It is a lot to pay for a camera that is not, by any stretch of the imagination, versatile. ...
This camera, in its various forms, has attracted a loyal customer base. Image quality is reliably good. Ricoh is not in the pixel wars, favouring better image quality over pixel numbers. Ricoh compacts have gained a reputation for responsiveness. We d...
Full manual control , Wide maximum aperture , RAW capture , Excellent macro mode
Slow performance compared to other cameras in its class , No HD movie mode
Packed full of features, the Ricoh GR Digital III won't appeal to every photographer, but for those looking for a fixed focal-length camera and something to complement a digital SLR, it's a great companion piece....
Great build quality and style, prime lens, excellent macro performance, vibrant and sharp picture quality
Slightly noisy images, high cost, no built-in optical viewfinder
Small, good looking and stocked with manual features, the Ricoh GR Digital III is capable of taking superb shots and is the perfect point and shoot for a professional or enthusiast photographer. It costs a lot, but its f/1.9 prime lens and overall gre...
