Ricoh GR

The ultimate pocketable street photography powerhouse

Ricoh GR
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Ricoh
Model GR

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C CMOS sensor, 16.2 megapixels, no low-pass filter
PROCESSOR GR ENGINE V for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF system with subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 30fps, H.264 format
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 4 frames per second
VIEWFINDER None (optional external optical viewfinder available)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch fixed LCD, 1.23 million dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, HDMI Micro, Eye-Fi card support
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, no official weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 290 shots per charge (DB-65 battery)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Ricoh GR

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/Fn
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Front dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Via rear dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present Rear AF button
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Ricoh GR

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Ricoh GR Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Ricoh GR

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 16.2 MP
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 300 sec
Burst Rate 4 fps
Video 1080p 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 290 shots
Weight 245g
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35 mm