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Get the new one and play it safe. That's what I did : in the spring I got a new GR II for 520E from eBay, no problems. My previous Ricohs conked out after 4 years of use each (PX and GR I). I ...

I have used both B&H and eBay to buy new cameras (in the case of eBay, a prominent German camera shop that also uses eBay to sell). No problems. On eBay, just use common sense and check the ...

If I were in your position (in need of a GR3 type camera and looking to save money), I'd buy it. Personally, the smudge there would not affect me too much. The fact that it was bought from B&H ...

It depends on what is meant by "quality" here. Image quality is certainly progressing through the evolution of the GR series. However, I would not say the same thing about the "durability" of the ...

I would add also : build/design problems. Yes, I would also appreciate seeing the innards, as I have some insights from disassembling my GR (1).

Does a B&W conversion count?  ;-) (I almost never take direct B&W photos...) GR

Having disassembled my GR when it reached a situation worse than what you describe (also having a stuck lens and more dust spots), I can say that all your points are completely valid and couldn't ...

I believe this is what you need. Send me a PM with your address and I will send you two, if these are indeed the ones. screws

Looks like a wonderful place to be in these times! Did you purposely load small-size versions of the shots, that's what it looks like to me if I am reading the properties correctly....

Thanks fotopan, that is a useful insight. Eight is still a bit better than six .... :)

The GR and GR II are the same in this respect. You might want to look at this link as well, that I mentioned in my first post : http://www.waloszek.de/gr_settings_e.php A very informative look at ...

Thanks for the reply arnelie. I like using customized settings, instead of the up-down front dial and the ADJ dial, because these dials are entrance points for dust, and I've had bad experience ...

There are six possible settings you can set in the Settings Box (1-6), and any of these can be assigned to any of the My dials (1-3). Have I understood correctly that six is indeed the maximum ...

I can understand that completely. I am still trying to get used to my new setup. I don't take photos in hugely varied situations, and I also never use effects, hardly ever the flash, and don't play ...

I'm a pedant/hypochondriac about dust issues, and have also taken apart my previous GR to explore this issue. In my new GR II, I have taped off both the ADJ wheel and top "up-down" dial, as well as ...

A GR IV appearing by the end of the year would be a good example of a Black Swan event. One like this with better sealing and a flash or tilt screen would make it an Albino Black Swan event. ;-)

I don't know about the III, but with regards the previous models, the rule is very simple : if you live and take photos in an environment that has "above a certain level of" dust floating in the ...

That and the up/down dial on the top front are two significant entry points of dust. The up/down dial is the worst, because particles can just fall in or be pushed in while rotating the dial. I've ...

A great review of the camera. And of the world! Thanks very much for posting. Nice to see a world pre-masks, as well... Many great shots, you have a very good eye - I liked especially the red ...