Ricoh announces RICOH GR III Diary Edition

Ricoh announces standalone version of its GR III Diary Edition premium compact camera. The new standalone version includes just the camera, with a retail price of $1,019.95. In the US the new “Diary” edition will be available in late April – check AdoramaAmazon, and B&H.

The GR III features a 24-megapixel APS-C image sensor and 28mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. The Diary Edition added a new negative film image control mode, new display features, and usability improvements. These new features are available on standard GR III and GR IIIx cameras via a firmware update released in late January. Continue reading “Ricoh announces RICOH GR III Diary Edition”

Ricoh GR III Firmware Update Version 1.50 Released

Ricoh released a new firmware version 1.50 for the Ricoh GR III camera. You can follow the link below to download the firmware update:

Download link:

Ricoh GR III Firmware Version 1.50

<Added the following enhanced features>

  • “DOF Priority (Deep)” has been added to the program line of the exposure settings.
  • The focus setting “Face Detection” is changed to “Face/Eye Detection”.
  • Added the aspect ratios “4:3” and “16:9” to “Cropping” in the image editing section of the playback settings.
  • Added “Image Rotation” to “Cropping” in the image editing section of the playback settings.
  • The monotone function has been added to “Base Parameter Adj” in the image editing section of the playback settings, and the filter effect function and color adjustment function have been added when monotone is selected.
  • When developing RAW files, you can now select “Continue” after RAW development.
  • The auto-resize (XS size) transfer function has been added when using ImageSync (version 2.1.8 or later).
    *For more details click here

<Improved Contents>

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    • Shortened the screen switching time when changing image control and other settings in RAW development.
    • Improved stability for general performance

*The original special power-off graphic screen remains even after a firmware update in RICOH GR III Street Edition.

The Ricoh GR III currently selling for $899.  Check availability at (Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama) . Also check out the comparison between the Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR II cameras.

Ricoh GR III & GR IIIx Will Be in Short Supply

Ricoh Japan issued a statement that the Ricoh GR III & GR IIIx camera will be in short supply.

From Ricoh Japan:

Notice and apology regarding the supply of compact digital camera products

Thank you for your continued patronage of our products.

Currently, there is a delay in procuring some parts used in “RICOH GR III”, so it may take some time before delivery. In addition, regarding the “RICOH GR IIIx” scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021, the first sale will be available, but it may take some time before delivery in the future as well.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers and related parties.

We appreciate your understanding.

The Ricoh GR III is now in stock at Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama for $899.95.

Ricoh GR IIIx Announced with 40mm Lens

Ricoh announces a new GR IIIx camera with 40mm lens equivalent. The previous GRIII version had a 28mm lens equivalent). Pre-orders should be open soon at Adorama and B&H.

The Ricoh GR III currently selling for $899.  Check availability at (Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama) . Also check out the comparison between the Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR II cameras. Continue reading “Ricoh GR IIIx Announced with 40mm Lens”

Ricoh GR III Firmware Ver 1.31 & Pentax K-1 Firmware Ver.1.0.4

Ricoh released firmware update version 1.31 for the GR III camera (now in stock at AdoramaB&H and Amazon) and new firmware update version 1.04 for the Pentax K-1 II DSLR camera.

Here are the list of changes with download links: Continue reading “Ricoh GR III Firmware Ver 1.31 & Pentax K-1 Firmware Ver.1.0.4”

First Ricoh GR III Camera Reviews with Sample Images

First Ricoh GR III camera reviews now available on several sites. Ricoh GR III is a new compact camera with a 24 megapixel APS-C  image sensor and 28mm fixed focal length lens.

A gallery of sample JPEG and RAW images with the Ricoh GR III can be found at PhotographyBlog website.

The Ricoh GR III currently selling for $899.  Check availability at (Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama) . Also check out the comparison between the Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR II cameras.  Continue reading “First Ricoh GR III Camera Reviews with Sample Images”

Ricoh GR III, WG-6, G900 Cameras Officially Announced

Ricoh GR III high-end compact, Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh G900 digitla cameras now officially announced.

The Ricoh GR III is a premium APS-C format compact camera aimed at enthusiast photographers. The camera has a 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor on board as well as a new wide-angle 18.3mm f/2.8 GR lens, equivalent to 28mm in full frame terms.

The Ricoh GR III will start shipping in March for $899. A new 0.75x wide-angle adapter (GW-4) will also be available for $249. Check pre-orders at (B&H Photo Video/Adorama) . Continue reading “Ricoh GR III, WG-6, G900 Cameras Officially Announced”