Still GReat: Ricoh GR II studio scene and real-world samples
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The Ricoh GR II and a predecessor from the days of film – the Ricoh GR1 |
The Ricoh GR II is a modest update to the well-regarded Ricoh GR, as well an evolution of a beloved film camera, the Ricoh GR1. In this version, the high-quality formula remains: an 18.3mm (28mm equiv.) F2.8 lens in a compact body with a 16MP CMOS APS-C sensor inside. While the update doesn't bring any image quality changes, it does offer a chance to run the new camera through our studio test scene, as it will be an obvious competitor to the Fujifilm X70 when it arrives. Take a look at how it holds up against other 16MP compacts, and see how the street-friendly camera performs out-and-about.
See the Ricoh GR II in our studio test scene comparison
See our Ricoh GR II real-world sample gallery
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Just three weeks after Ricoh announced its GR II enthusiast compact, the company has dropped the MSRP by $100, from $799 to $699. While we don’t know why Ricoh has dropped the price, it is arguable that the minor differences between the GR II and its predecessor didn’t justify the original $200 price difference. Read more
The Ricoh GR II isn't the most dramatic update we've ever seen, but there have been a few changes. We've had a look through the revisions and pondered what they mean for the future of the series. So just what is Ricoh playing at? Read more
Ricoh has announced the GR II, an update to its APS-C enthusiast compact. It maintains essentially all of the original GR's specifications, including a 16MP sensor and 28mm F2.8 lens, but adds Wi-Fi to the feature set. Read more
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