Ricoh GR III Street Edition + Battery DB 110 + Bag GC-9

RICOH GR III Street Edition + Li-Ion Battery DB-110 + GC-9 Case
The most important feature of the GR III is still:
always and everywhere to deliver outstanding images that meet even the highest demands of professional photographers.
To meet this specification, the new RICOH GR III offers a comprehensive equipment package. The heart of the camera, the 24.2 MP APS-C sensor, combined with the newly developed Lens with a fixed focal length of 28 mm (KB equiv.) and the original PENTAX Shake Reduction System, offers perfect conditions to make the GR III a durable companion in everyday photography. Since speed is of the essence, especially in the often very fast street or reportage photography, the GR III also comes up trumps here with top values and makes itself indispensable for spontaneous snapshots with a start-up delay of just 0.8 seconds. The speed is guaranteed by the new image processor and an accelerator unit, which are also responsible for the extremely wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 102400.

In addition to the many hidden values, which are taken for granted after only a short time of use, the so-called "user interface" takes on a very important role in being able to adapt to the daily changing requirements. After all, ease of use is another basic principle of the camera. Important functions can be called up at the touch of a button and individually programmed on different keys. In addition, the photographer has the option of assigning three recurring sets of settings to corresponding user programs.

In short, it is speed, clear operation, discreet appearance, coupled with reliable technology and perfect image quality in an extremely compact and stable body that distinguish the overall package of the new RICOH GR III and make the camera what it is: the ultimate tool for reportage and snapshot photography.

High image quality
Newly developed lens and sensor unit with original "Shake Reduction" module
For the new lens of the GR, the extremely narrow design had to be brought into line with exceptional imaging performance. And so the 18.3 mm F 2.8 (28 mm (equivalent to KB lens) with its construction of six elements in four groups, stands for perfect image quality. Using high refractive index, low dispersion glass elements, it delivers the clearest and sharpest images in the history of the GR series, while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. The lens design was especially elaborate to incorporate the original "Shake Reduction," which minimizes the effects of camera shake and thus on image quality to achieve perfect image results.

24.2 MP large APS-C image sensor for high detail
The GR III is equipped with a high-resolution 24.2 MP CMOS image sensor (APS-C) with a wide dynamic range. As a result, the resolution is approximately 1.5 times higher than that of the GR II. Supported by the absence of a low-pass filter and the particularly high-resolution Lens, even the finest deails are reproduced.

Maximum sensitivity up to ISO 102400 with low noise levels
The noise reduction process results in high image quality, even at high ISO sensitivity. This, and a 14-bit color depth in RAW (DNG) shooting ensure the rich tonal reproduction.

Complex image processing and fast responsiveness - get to know the GR ENGINE 6
High resolution with a 14-bit color depth in RAW, high light sensitivity, hybrid autofocus and many other basic parameters that have to be calculated in fractions of a second. This is where the camera processor, the "GR ENGINE 6" performs at its best.

Fast response
High-speed hybrid AF
Phase detection AF on the image plane combined with contrast detection AF, provides outstanding focusing precision and speed. The best features of both systems are combined to create Hybrid AF.

3-axis Shake Reduction with 4 light levels Exposure reliability
Snapshot photography means acting quickly, often in difficult situations when light is scarce. Even though the GR III is more compact than its predecessor, the original Shake Reduction function minimizes camera shake on three axes. At the same time, it provides exposure security of approx. 4 light value steps (according to CIPA standard).

Operating concept via buttons and "Touch Display"
Many functions can be activated and controlled directly. In addition to the command dial, the four-way controller and special function keys, a touch-sensitive monitor is used for the first time to control functions.

Compactness
Particularly compact - the ultimate snapshot camera
The body size of the GR III is roughly the same as the GR DIGITAL IV, but offers a completely new dimension in performance. There is not only the sensor size, which is now 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm to the previous 1/1.7 inch, but also the operating concept, which now even includes a touch display. Many details to get one step closer to the perfect snapshot camera.

Light sensitivity up to ISO 102400
To ensure consistent high quality and speed, the GR III has been equipped with an accelerator unit. The "Accelerator Unit" is used as a powerful component to the image processor to ensure high image quality even at high ISO values.
Across the entire sensitivity range up to ISO 102400, this reduces noise and delivers excellent resolution and color reproduction

Evolution
Enhanced firmware functionality for an ever-evolving GR III
The demands on the GR III operation are changing. With updates to the camera control firmware, we are responding to expand the range of functionality - just as we did with previous models.

Flexible customization
The use of a camera and the preferences of its operation, are as varied as the photographers who use it. With individual setting preferences on the control dial or the function defaults of specific buttons, each photographer gets his or her own setting setup.

Image control and JPEG image setup
The GR III offers many choices for image effect, somewhat comparable to choosing film for specific shooting needs, such as black-and-white or slide film. For example, 10 options can already be selected for shooting. For post-processing, these basic settings can be further refined, and resaved as JPEG images.

A new dimension in lens performance
High resolution and high contrast.
Showcasing the new GR Lens with special sharpness performance
The GR Lens with a new lens design has been developed for even better image quality. This Lens uses a slim optical system with six elements in four groups, while maintaining a focal length of 18.3 mm (28 mm equivalent to 35 mm format) and a brightness of F2.8. High refractive index, low dispersion glass and aspherical, high-precision molded glass lenses are optimally used in the lens design to suppress distortion and chromatic aberration to the absolute limit and achieve high sharpness. This results in images that are sharp and clear across the entire frame, even when the widest aperture setting is selected.