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2012-04-02T21:00:00
Good solution for people on the go, that need M mount camera and want to keep a low visibility... Great for street shooters... I like the M mount module sold as separate unit. The camera offers flexible interface and is easy to use. Also I like the manual focus tools when using Leica lenses with the M module. On the wish list for future improvements, I think the camera and the add-on units could offer the self cleaning image sensor.. But, I love the colors I get from the unit and appreciate its quiet operation. Great for street shooters....Enjoy
Eli
2012-02-19T19:00:00
Other than some VERY minor points, this is a Leica-M lens owners bonus digital camera!!! For [$]- 1/8th of the price of an M9 body, you buy this SUPERB Ricoh GXR body with their A12 (12MP) Leica-M lens module and with few exceptions, ALL of your M-series Leica lenses work!!! Biggest pit-fall is this is a 1.5 factor digital APS-C sensor - but it's supplied by Sony!!! - so the images are STUNNING!!!! Beautiful 720p video, too!!!
The S.
2011-04-13T21:00:00
I've had this system for about 2 years now and am still learning many of the features that Ricoh has included in this unique package. The GXR body is light and well built. The door that hold the battery and SD card stopped working. the hinge is not controlled now by the spring action. Minor issue but still annoying. Other than that, I am very impressed with it's durability to weight ratio. I own two unit. I do this so my wife can use one and I can as a second camera to my DSLR. As for quality. This is as good as it gets for what it is. I highly recommend someone considering this fine camera to start with the 50mm macro. Yes, it's expensive, but if image quality is your main objective, you will be hard pressed to find a better combination for the money. The size gives one an opportunity to take this places you may find your DSLR cumbersome. This is why I bought the system to begin with. I was going to get the Leica X-1 and just before I did, I read the reviews about the Ricoh. Direct comparisons of the two made my decision rather easy and I saved about a grand. Don't let the uniqueness of this system disuade you from strongly considering it. Ricoh is committed to this system and has recently introduced a fine 28mm prime to their line-up. There has been 4 firmware updates to address issues that users wanted to see. If that's not an indication they're committed, nothing is. You can't go wrong here. But be patient. This is a very sophisticated little beauty. Ricoh didn't spare anything and included functions that novice photographers might find daunting. But with time and effort, the user will be richly rewarded. Finally, the last update helped address concerns regarding action shots. THis gives the system abilities beyond expectations. Well, at least mine. I'd give this five stars but since Ricoh continues to improve the system, there is obviously room for improvement. Too many reviewers are quick to give things five stars. There are very few things that demand that rating since it's the objective of each manufacturer to continue to improve their products. The day a manufacturer says this is the best of the best and no more improvements can be made, that's the day I give it five stars. However, that does not mean when compared to others in this group, it is the best. Ricoh is among the best in this class and is well on their way to being the best as they continue to invest in this wonderful system.
MDale
2011-01-11T19:00:00
I've invested heavily in the Ricoh GXR system because I've been completely satisfied with the image qualities, diverse lens systems and the vast array of menu options for the photographer. This camera body is solid and has a great feel to it. It's small enough to store in your pocket and I have nothing but praise for Ricoh to go out where others have not to introduce a unique camera system that they continue to improve and invest in. Many will see this as a gamble but I don't see it that way. I am interested in quality images and needed a companion to my DSLR and this is it. I chose this over the Leica X1, Olympus Pen and a few other models for the overall image quality. Ricoh has updates to fix and improve such things as noise and improved lag time. I have no regrets.
MDale
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Auto (flash fires when lighting is poor or subject is backlit), red-eye, on, slow sync, manual, off
built-in flash: Refer to camera unit specifications.
+/-2.0 EV in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV
FULL, 1/1.4, 1/2, 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8, 1/11, 1/16, 1/22, 1/32, 1/64
3.0" transparent LCD; approx. 920,000 pixels
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Fine, Normal, RAW (DNG)
SD/SDHC memory card, internal memory (approx. 86 MB)
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Photographs: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.21), RAW (DNG)
Movies: AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG compliant)
Compression: JPEG baseline compliant (photographs and movies)
Continuous shooting (continuous, M-Cont Plus);
Self-timer (shutter release delay of approx. 10 s or 2 s, or custom setting);
Interval timer (intervals of 5 s to 1 hour in increments of 5 s)
Color Bracketing; B&W (TE);
Color space selection;
Noise reduction;
Histogram display;
Framing grid;
Depth-of-field indicator;
Tilt indicator;
Hot shoe
Auto image rotation (when camera unit attached); multi-frame playback; playback zoom (up to 16 x); resize
USB 2.0 (High-Speed) Mini-B connector; Mass Storage; AV output (NTSC), HDMI connector (Mini HDMI Type C)
NTSC, PAL
DB-90 rechargeable battery (3.6V)
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Camera body (excluding battery, memory card, neck strap, and connector cap): 5.85 oz / 160g
Battery, neck strap, and connector cap: 2.3 oz / 66 g
4.5" x 2.75" x 1.1" / 113.9 mm x 70.2 mm x 28.9 mm (excluding projections)
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Operating humidity: 85% or less
Storage temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C

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Ricoh today announced a completely new kind of compact digital camera system. The GXR consists of a camera body with an LCD finder and hot shoe that accomodates an external flash or EVF eye-level viewfinder, and interchangeable l...
GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System features the world's smallest and lightest digital camera with interchanegable lens capability.
The new GXR is an interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses are changed by using a slide-in mount system to attach camera units to the body. The lens, image sensor, and image processing engine are integrated into the camera units so the body itself does not contain an image sensor.
The adoption of this new system has made it possible to achieve both "pocket size for go-anywhere portability" and "the highest image quality for every photographic situation and subject."
In addition, since the image sensor is not exposed when lenses are changed, the camera's structure makes it inherently difficult for dirt and dust to get inside.
Elegant design
For the exterior, we utilized die cast magnesium, which has a strong track record in the GR series, and we covered the surface with a corrosion-resistant "pear-skin" coating. The end result is a body with superior levels of durability, light weight, and feel in hand.
Building on the operation control designs of the GR series and GX series, the GXR has several types of customizable buttons as wellas the new DIRECT button, which the photographer can use to see many current settings at a glance. Sophisticated shooting settings can now be made faster than ever before.
The directional pad, the three My Settings, the ADJ.lever, and the function buttons all contribute to the even greater operability achieved by the GXR.
The grip form allows the GXR to be firmly held despite its small size, and the suitably yielding rubber material on the grip surface enables the camera to feel like an integral part of the hand.
Enhanced rapid shooting capabilities help capture fleeting shutter chances
The Pre-AF function accelerates focusing speed by adjusting the focus to match subject movement.
The full press snap function shoots at a preset distance for a one-push full-press of the shutter-release button.
When shooting subjects up close, the camera automatically switches to macro mode so macro photography can now be enjoyed without having to worry about switching modes.(Auto macro setting)
Wide range of functions
Tilt indicator utilizing an acceleration sensor.
Three grid guides useful for framing images while shooting.
Image flag function to enable the quick display of specific images from among those in the camera. Up to 20 images can be flagged
New DIRECT screen enabling current settings to be displayed and changed.