saw most for the pre-order at lazada ETA early april .

Thanks.
Pre-order also at Pentax and Shashinki

this camera is expensive af. better w/ gr2.

how is this compare with Fuji xt3?
any expert in ricoh can explain ?

How can you even compare the two?

If you want to compare, compare it with other compacts of the same class: Fujifilm X70, Fuji XF10, Sony RX100, Canon G1X Mark III. Among all, the GR III is the most pocketable.

How can you even compare the two?

If you want to compare, compare it with other compacts of the same class: Fujifilm X70, Fuji XF10, Sony RX100, Canon G1X Mark III. Among all, the GR III is the most pocketable.

Placed order last week now waiting for delivery. ETA is early April.
Expensive as fcuk, but just bite the bullet.

Never mind lo ...

Got xtra battery, leather case and a blue ring.

I would never want to fix that blue ring, defeats the purpose of being low-key.

A silver bullet you have bitten ... worth it all when you fondle it later 

Ask to be invited for their launch. scheduled end of April.

are this camera good on taking landscape ? fix lens ?  can conversion lens make it more wider?

are this camera good on taking landscape ? fix lens ?  can conversion lens make it more wider?

hmmm , just saw in fb , few user in hong kong facing hot unit issue after use the unit . and the auto focus cant really focus to the point that wanna be and also the micro . hopefully they fix it for the up coming software updated .

Read that too.
FB got lots of GR pics.
Hope all bugs be solved by the time we get ours.

yeah .. hopefully can get it by tomorrow . 

Got notification of GR III's arrival.
Will collect it soon :-)

Mine already send out yesterday, but poslaju is useless, check today the package still didn't move. Hopefully can received tomorrow.

how u guys RIII so far?

Still waiting for delivery. Don't know if they will arrive today or not.

Finally received mine✌️

Do yours have issue with dial pad?

Macro

Nice macro for a 28mm

Im quite curious how smooth/fine this camera can do manual focus.

Im lovin this camera (except for price) and might wanna get one to replace my sony rx100

I far as I know, the manual focus is adjusted with the control dial which is a rather slow. I don't think manual focus is the strong point of this camera. RX100 is already a very good camera, I believe you will appreciate more on night shoot if switch to GR III.

I far as I know, the manual focus is adjusted with the control dial which is a rather slow. I don't think manual focus is the strong point of this camera. RX100 is already a very good camera, I believe you will appreciate more on night shoot if switch to GR III.

GRiii capability in low light is really low.

BTW after one day with the GR3, I think 2 batteries might not be enough if traveling and taking a lot of photos. So I decide to buy extra battery and external charger from taobao which able to charge 2 batteries at the same time.

Can it direct charge usb via powerbank?

Well its nice to have manual focus for those shots where you wanna take ur time to do it so thats great. I'm trying to see more sample images (OOC). If i get it'll be my travel cam.
The stabilisation should help rite? I waiting for more review to hear about its stabilisation performance (since gr ii dont have it)

BTW after one day with the GR3, I think 2 batteries might not be enough if traveling and taking a lot of photos. So I decide to buy extra battery and external charger from taobao which able to charge 2 batteries at the same time.

Anyone heard anything on the availability of the GW-4 wide angle lens yet?

Notice to Customers of Compact Digital Camera “RICOH GR III” Thank you for always using our products. Recently, some of the customers pointed out that the cross key on the back of the main unit of the compact digital camera “RICOH GR III” on the market is tilted. The basic specification is to set a slight rotation allowance width, but as a result of investigation, it has been found that some products with the following target serial numbers have combinations with large display inclination. We will start accepting applications from April 8 for products with a large inclination, and we will check and adjust them free of charge. Please contact us using the method below. We have confirmed that the tilt of this time cross key does not affect the camera function or the image. We apologize to customers who purchased this product for any inconvenience or concern. We will do our best to further improve the quality in the future, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Record Target product: RICOH GR III Indication : The tilt of the cross key on the back of the main unit is large. Target serial number: 0010046 to 0022290/2010043 to 2012044/3010045 to 3010544/4010041 to 4010230 Registration start date: April 8, 2019 Number of deposit days: About 4 days from our arrival date How to deposit: For shortening the number of deposit days Excuse me, but I will make it a reservation system, please access the following HP. URL: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/support/gr3check.html (scheduled to be released on April 8, 2019)

Now I only realized that Olympus battery can use with GR3.
Li-90B or the Larry battery is 1270 mAh which is 5% less in capacity than the Ricoh DB-110 which is 1350 mAh. But Olympus Li-92B is same as DB-110.
Not sure if I should get the Olympus for Larry which the price is double.

BTW I just check my serial number, unfortunately it is one of the wobbly control dial camera.
http://thenewcamera.com/ricoh-calling-back...HXgLuLUJkiTWypM

1) charged the wasabi Li90B (3.7V 1300mAh) and used in GR3 ... seems ok ... will use them only when desperate ... more interested in the charger.

2) mine also in the wobbly list ... but am quite ok with it ... guess no dust will enter.

3) put a cheapo 3" screen protector ...

4) foraging for some kind of pouch ... the one supplied is bit stiff and partly exposed ... went Daiso but found nothing ... anyone has a good pouch / case?

TQVM

Dear valued GRist, thank you for your purchase of GRIII camera.

You Are Coordinately Invited To Experience the essence of GR with us in the Private Room for an out-of-the-world adventure with: -New GR III Camera Test-Ons -Live Photoshoot of Dynamic Dancers -Portraiture Photoshoot of Models  -Food Photography and receive exclusive 2019 GR III Memento.

Date : 27.04.2019, Saturday;
Time: 2PM to 6PM
Venue: The Private Room @ THE Ritz-Carlton HOTEL KL (Private event by invitation only), Dress Code Smart Casual.

Kindly Type GOGR & RSVP By next Tuesday, 9 Apr 2019 Via WA to- 0162029431.

Thank u and happy weekend to u.

Anyone received this sms?

Pls share the pics u take there 

Anyone received this sms?

nope .. nothing for me .. 

Did you register the warranty at the distributor website?
Initially I also didn't received, but today a lady called me ask me if I received or not, I said no then she sms me again.

just received from the seller they will bring in the replacement keypad for the wobble problem . simple process , no need to open camera . they said . any one of you guys received this sms ?

I think GR3 low light auto focus is rather slow like most pentax and ricoh camera, but the low light photo quality is on par or with most DSLR due to the shake reduction, big sensor and better performance at high iso.

reflects exactly a sniper ... not only from the roof ... but any and everywhere 

im so dissapointed to this generation of ricoh gr.

really bad build quality and very easy overheat.



my gr1 still kicking asses around with its superb built quality and paired with flashair memory card.

but no doubt the image quality improved a lot in this generation.

I think the firmware is still not matured.

No way hybrid AF even slower than GR1's contrast detection AF.

My biggest beef with the GRIII is removal of buttons to make it narrower. Really don't understand why thats the good idea. I love the GR cos I can hold it not pinch it like most compacts.

Yes. Button is my only complain beside the battery life. I'm 1 more button short.

I think the firmware is still not matured.

No way hybrid AF even slower than GR1's contrast detection AF.

My biggest beef with the GRIII is removal of buttons to make it narrower. Really don't understand why thats the good idea. I love the GR cos I can hold it not pinch it like most compacts.

Why???

yea, overheating issues should be able to solved with firmware, hopefully.

but quality wise, once you hold it then you know the differences already.

buttons issue is settled because malaysia too start to ask customers to go replacing the buttons.

this is their first time manufactured in vietnam.

And many people already start loosing their front ring, is that the reason Ricoh giving extra ring?

That bad kar. Maybe I'll go play with it during the weekend.
GR1 ring also loose. Mine came undone few times already luckily didn't lose it.

my GRD2 lcd screen already showing lines. anyone know which shop can repair it? IQ wise its already outdated. but i still want to keep it for sentimental reason.

my GRD2 lcd screen already showing lines. anyone know which shop can repair it? IQ wise its already outdated. but i still want to keep it for sentimental reason.

Eh... dont lar say like that. I'm planning to keep using my GR1.

gr1? you mean the film? yes 35mm is still king. but GRD series is outdated already. time to move on.

got invite by DSC WORLD about their Event in Ritz calton hotel , anyone here are going ?

Mind plans to go.
When the day comes, the legs and the mind may not in talking terms.
If you attend, update us?

GR III Firmware Update 1.10
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/sup...ital/gr3_s.html

... to improve low light focussing

Hope they improve battery life as well.

Bon Voyage to Korea and Perth ... happy shooting reeeeaaal wide ....
pls post some poison images here :-)

tomorrow is the launch ... going?

just clicked here and there ... and left .... quite a muted but significant affair :-)