Ricoh GR digital III

GR digital III, 10 Mp, 1/1.7" CCD, 4.0 x z, 1/30 - 1/2000 sec. movie, 3648×2736, 640x480, 88MB, SD/SDHC, JPEG, AVI, USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Ricoh
SKU
173244
27-06-2010
GR Design: Excellent portability and grip feel
The GR DIGITAL III inherits a traditional design born to carry out the camera's true mission of always being ready for the next shutter chance and reliably recording the result. Keeping the same pocketable form and hand-clinging grip, careful attention was given to enhancing operability and quality.

Magnesium body for superior reliability
A light and highly rigid magnesium alloy is used for a body that has strong shock resistance and durability. It also has excellent heat radiation and magnetic shielding characteristics, important features for a digital camera. This is a camera that can stand up to a photographer's "hard use," providing both reliability and high operation precision.

Expand the scope of your photography. Extensive line of system accessories
In addition to the 21 mm wide conversion lens (GW-2) and the hood and adapter (GH-2, φ43 mm), there are soft cases (GC-3 and GC-4 [GV-2 external VF compatible]) and an exclusive new external flash (GF-1) which can handle TTL flash using pre flash.

Evolving to meet your needs and expectations.
Function-enhancing firmware
This is a camera to be used long and well so via firmware updates we regularly provide function improvements and newly introduced functions. GR DIGITAL cameras evolve in response to photographer requests.

Fast AF is strong in low-light situations
Smooth, quick AF is possible even in low-light scenes where contrast detection is necessary and focusing is generally slow. The excellent focusing response enhances shooting.

Full Press Snap to grab that shutter chance
With this quick-shooting function, AF operates when the shutter release button is pressed half way, but for a one-push full-press, the photo is taken at a set focal distance. (1m/2.5m/5m/∞). This distance setting can be easily changed. Since the AF does not operate for a one-push full press, you will not miss the moment.

Don't let that shutter chance get away. Pre-AF
Even if the shutter release button is not pressed half way, focusing follows the subject’s movement. The pre-AF action accelerates focusing time.

RAW evolution: Continuous shooting and high write speed.
With the expansion of buffer memory, continuous shooting of up to five images is possible even for RAW. This facilitates bracketing as well as the shooting of quickly moving subjects. The RAW card write speed has also been accelerated (under 3 seconds per image). These specs will help reduce your "shooting stress."

Freedom of expression with framing and light.
AE/AF target shift

Focus and exposure settings can be done at designated points on the screen. These AE and AF targets can be shifted either alone or together in order to do Spot AE and Spot AF. This increases framing and light-expression freedom in situations such as tripod shooting where the camera cannot be moved for AE or AF lock and macro shooting where precise focusing is demanded due to shallow subject depth of field.

Large size and high definition.
3.0-inch VGA LCD for beautiful display

LCD panel visibility was further improved with VGA high resolution and an expansive 3.0-inch size. The sRGB comparison for color reproduction range is 100%. This has significantly improved the visual reality of the image during framing, the ability to search images and check shooting data, and the ease of making function settings.

Bring a stable feel to the image.
Electronic level

When shooting landscapes and night scenes, visual clues for finding the level position can be missing or hard to see. The electronic level is very effective at such times. You can quickly find the precise level position, which will give a feeling of stability to the image. When the external viewfinder is attached, the level sound can be used to determine if the camera is tilted.

Up to three sets can now be registered.
My Settings

By just turning the mode dial, you can use My Settings to instantaneously switch to many different shooting functions. The number of sets which can be assigned has been increased to three so you can handle a wider range of shooting situations and creative intentions.

The answer for ease of use.
Operation function customization

To give the individual photographer the most natural operation feel, functions can be assigned to the up-down dial and the ADJ. lever. Increase shooting/playback flexibility by creating intuitive operations that minimize finger movement.

More efficient image checking.
One-push playback enlarged view

In playback mode, you can display images at a previously defined magnification by just pushing the ADJ. lever once. This eliminates the inconvenience of having to change magnification level by level. Setting a magnification suitable to recorded image size and intended print size will speed up your image checking.

For a variety of shooting situations.
Three grid guides

In addition to the 3 x 3 grid, a 4 x 4 grid with diagonal lines and 2 x 2 grid with central visual field have been added. Choose the best grid for your subject: diagonal lines will clearly show the image center for building/product photography and a 2 x 2 grid can be helpful for capturing a moving subject.

GR Design: Excellent portability and grip feel
The GR DIGITAL III inherits a traditional design born to carry out the camera's true mission of always being ready for the next shutter chance and reliably recording the result. Keeping the same pocketable form and hand-clinging grip, careful attention was given to enhancing operability and quality.

Magnesium body for superior reliability
A light and highly rigid magnesium alloy is used for a body that has strong shock resistance and durability. It also has excellent heat radiation and magnetic shielding characteristics, important features for a digital camera. This is a camera that can stand up to a photographer's "hard use," providing both reliability and high operation precision.

Expand the scope of your photography. Extensive line of system accessories
In addition to the 21 mm wide conversion lens (GW-2) and the hood and adapter (GH-2, φ43 mm), there are soft cases (GC-3 and GC-4 [GV-2 external VF compatible]) and an exclusive new external flash (GF-1)* which can handle TTL flash using pre flash.

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
32 GB

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVI

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Minimum hard disk space 
160 MB
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Minimum processor 
500 MHz
Focal length range (f-f) 
-
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Camera shutter speed 
-
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS9.0-9.2.2, Mac OSX10.1.2-10.5.6.
Contrast adjustment
N
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
88 MB
Light exposure control
y
Light metering 
multi-pattern
Megapixel 
10 MP
Memory slots 
-
Optical zoom 
5.7x
PictBridge 
N
Scene modes 
Documents
Self-timer 
10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Number of batteries supported 
2

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
1024 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto / Manual
Fixed focal length
6 mm
Digital zoom 
4x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
-
Image stabilizer 
N

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Unspecified
Camera playback
movie
Image editing
resizing, rotating

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

System requirements

Minimum RAM 
256 MB
Mac compatibility 
Y

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Alkaline

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/43.2 mm (1/1.7")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image formats supported 
AVI
Still image resolution(s) 
[4:3]3648 × 2736, 3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, 2048×1536, 1280×960, 640×480 <br />[3:2] 3648×2432 [1:1] 2736×2736

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.98 cm
Depth 
2.55 cm
Height 
10.86 cm

Other features

Digital SLR 
-
Lens system 
8 elements in 6 groups