GR IIIx Urban Edition Premium Digital Compact Camera

I recently got into mobile photography, but I was never impressed with the processed hdr look from iPhones and Samsung S series phones which looked too unnatural for me. So I decided to pick this little guy up. If you are really into street photography, this is the perfect camera. It’s super small (about the side of a iPhone 13 mini in footprint) and produces beautiful raws. It’s so pocketable, I take it everywhere I go. The raw files are a pleasure to work with. They are like a combination of Sony ARWs and Canon CR2s. Being a Sony shooter and previous Canon shooter, I really appreciate the Canon like raw colors straight out of the camera and the Sony like dynamic range flexibility for editing. I am so happy I took a chance on this camera over trying to find an extremely hard to find X100v. 10/10 recommended as an everyday camera! Also a little tl;dr pro con list to end up my review! Pros: - super pocketable size - solid magnesium body - solid JPG files and amazing DNG raws - IBIS is very effective - easy to use interface (Sony please do better lol) - APSC sensor size in a point n shoot size camera!!! Cons: - many accesories to buy. System get expensive quick. - slow autofocus, but snap focus seems to work well (just need to learn how to use it) - no 4K video - small battery

I purchased this camera specifically for long trip that I wanted to pack light for. The image quality is great and the DNG images work very well in light room. I got a few extra 3rd party batteries, but i rarely used them... battery life is pretty good if you just turn the camera on and off as needed. I set up one of the top dial presets to use "tap to shoot" so I could easily hand the camera over to anybody without having to worry about complex settings... works just like a phone. The only thing I missed having on this camera is a screen that tilts up for low shooting. I thought I might sell this after the trip, but have decided its a keeper.

This is the best point and shoot that actually fits in a pocket, hands down. Photo quality is pin sharp, and the enthusiasts photo recipes make for some fantastic photos. HOWEVER, it is unusually fragile. I had to return my first camera due to the motorized lens failing to fully retract after a few days of use. I'd give this camera 5 stars if I weren't so paranoid about looking at it wrong and breaking it. Otherwise, I absolutely love this camera.

I had the original GR and wanted to update, as I prefer to be able to operate a camera single handedly. (Smartphone cameras are great, but but you just need two hands.) Coming from a Sony mirrorless, the auto focus hunts at times and feels just a touch slow, but a great trade off for the weight, ease of operation and the wonderful image quality. Other reviewers mentioned the wrist strap, but I did not notice it in the product description. The charger is not included, as it appears the battery is meant to be charged via the camera. Yes, those two elements seem a little lacking, but should not be a deal breaker for the result you get with the images.

This camera is great until it just isn't. I have had 2 of these over the last 3 years die randomly after very light use. The build quality should be addressed before meriting more than a 1 star. The replacement proccess is also convoluted. It states that you reach out to the retailer you purchased the camera from, and that never is the case. You have to go through ricoh which doesn't have a contact number.

This is my third GR camera and by far my favorite. I bought the GR II for travel and mountain biking and loved the size, and got used to its quirks. The GR III was next level with better IS, IQ, and autofocus, and I got so many amazing images. But 40mm is much better suited to what I like to shoot. If I'd bought the GR IIIx years ago, I know I would have fewer lenses in my camera bag. GR cameras are less intimidating to subjects than even phones; they look like toys. And the 40mm more easily isolates the subject in my rural and mostly outdoorsy settings. The battery life is fine. I have one spare and I have never run out, probably because I take a few snaps, turn it off, return it to my pocket/pack and repeat. For sporty stuff, 4-5 fps is pretty limiting, but if you do get a keeper, it's way better than what my phone would've gotten, and for hiking/biking, this is much nicer to bring along than a full-size camera. The macro mode is way better than expected. I use it much more than my macro lenses because this is always with me. Big fan; very pleased with this camera.

I have used this camera for a long time now and boy is it absolutely amazing! I'm the picture quality is so sharp! Ive stopped using my full frame Sony and even taken wedding pictures with it! It's my go-to camera for 90% of situations. YOU WILL NOT REGRET GETTING IT! Plus you can create some pretty cool film simulations!

Good camera quality but reliability and build quality is questionable. IBIS on camera received is very noisy and camera arrived with stuck pixels. Autofocus is slow so you have to rely on snap focus. Just not with the price of admission.

My 2nd Favourite camera bought online. This came at a great time, and in brand new condition. The camera works better than any video portrayed it. User friendly and compact. I bought an additional lens protector which I advise you to do. With a long return timeline which made me feel comfortable that the manufacturer trusted the quality made me keep it. It goes with me everywhere.

Buenisimo

I can't believe the quality of the images that I get from this tiny camera. I was not expecting much, but it takes some mean photos. Functionalities are intuitive and fairly easy to master if you have experience with other digital cameras. Touch screen is smooth - love the "touch + auto-focus + shoot" feature. 40mm focal length is perfect for me - and I shoot mostly on 50mm, taking urban and street photographs. Auto-focus struggles in low light situations, but can't expect too much from such a tiny camera. Short battery life is very much noticeable. If you want to rely on this camera to take some photos for a day, then prepare to take at least 3 batteries.

Great Camera

Great pocketable camera with lots of flexibility in settings. Great lens. Very solid feel - not lightweight plastic. Magic Ricoh photos.