Ricoh GR3x is The Ultimate Street And Travel Camera

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Ricoh GR3x is The Ultimate Street And Travel Camera
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0:00 intro
0:25 semi long review
0:52 two similar cameras
1:02 two lenses
1:25 identical twins
1:51 owner recommendation
2:13 it’s a niche camera
2:34 tiny size
2:51 handling
3:22 no VF
3:54 battery life
4:46 video
5:13 sharp lens
6:00 stabilizer
6:10 ND filter
7:07 tele converter
7:25 autofocus
7:49 snap focus
8:20 excellent photos
8:52 exposure
9:16 RAW
9:41 ultimate street camera
9:53 my favorite GR
10:33 small camera big IQ
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@scottfineshriber5051 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 40mm focal length. It’s usually (not always, of course) easy to move back or forth a bit to get the framing I prefer, and gives a nice 3D look with a bit of background blur. And it’s sharp. Love, love love it.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have to agree😀

@chrlschstr Жыл бұрын

Best review ive seen yet for the gr

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Boatzerama 2 жыл бұрын

Great camera. I love the image quality and the ease of use.📷👍🏻

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@TomKaszuba 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this review very much. Thank you.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Leptospirosi 2 жыл бұрын

2:03 you can buy coloured rings to put around the lens to set the two camera aside

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@suehodnett6911 2 жыл бұрын

Or use different colour wrist straps? 👍🏻

@user-qy1dc4uk2f 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!!

@guyjackson1763 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Very impressive camera and pictures. I would love to take pictures like these - but unfortunately I live in the tropics, so its a no go!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We always see the greener grass on the other side. I'd like to be in the tropics, because I hate our cold winter😀

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto And for birding, wildlife, etc.

@ruuddirks5565 2 жыл бұрын

I think people like Cartier-Bresson would love this camera.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. He would have loved it.

@Musik-Teerapeut Жыл бұрын

I think People like Cartier-Bresson would still shoot film!

@photomorti 6 ай бұрын

Wonderfull review tankyou!

@mattisulanto 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@berndschimpf89 2 жыл бұрын

Nice accesories are the NISI Lens Adapter with the Filter Set. With this the GR3 is also a great camera for landscapes.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I didn't know NiSi had such thing. I have to try to get that for a review.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Oh, yeah, and it's a pretty awesome kit, totally worth it...Best of both world, my Nisi kit for the GR II (not III or x) is also working perfectly with my Fuji X70 (GR II competition, with nicer colors out of the box to my taste, but both have pros and cons (vs the GR II)).

@OneHarp 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a red "vanity" ring from JJC to replace the black lens ring on my GRiii so I can now tell them apart easily.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

That's one way to do it.

@sl-rt5kv 2 жыл бұрын

The title of this video says the Ricoh GR3x is the ultimate Street and travel Camera. I own the Ricoh GR3 and had been under the mistaken impression that the GR3 is the ultimate street and travel camera. I stand corrected! 😉

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

They both are the best😀

@chris191168 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a very nice camera, I am a big fan of Ricoh GR. I have the old grll with 16mp, but The lens is amazing…so sharp.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Those older GRs are really nice too.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Actually the lens sensor combo is sharper with the GR II since they removed a lens element in the GR III, but they added it back on the GRx, so one should find the same sharpness between the GR II and GRx, and may be a tad less with the GR III although all three will be sharper than a X100F.

@bjarnejohannsen573 Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ChrisKoehn 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted one of those GR cameras but I have an E-M5 with 20mm f/1.7 Lumix that is small and fun enough. Nice photos, I especially like those on the bus.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@OneHarp 2 жыл бұрын

that 20mm is a great lens, and it was initially hard for me to want to give it up and switch out of MFT. But I can say that the IQ from the iiix is at least as good, if not a little bit BETTER, than that Pana 20mm. And the extra resolution of the 24mpx APS-C sensor means I have some more freedom to crop in when I want to. I do miss that f/1.7 max aperature, but the GRiiix is a more performant combo when it comes to focusing. BTW, I owned a GM5, an E-M10ii, and an E-M1ii with all the f/1.7 and f/1.8 primes, the 12-40mm PRO, and several standard zooms. When I dipped my toe into the GR world, I realized it was "the way" for me, and I sold off all my other MFT lenses and bodies.

@Nick-bj5pb Жыл бұрын

@@OneHarp what pushed you to get the grx3 and sell the mfts? I got a gm1 with the 20mm 1.7 and am thinking of getting the GR3X. Looking for a ultimate pocket camera.

@OneHarp Жыл бұрын

@@Nick-bj5pb I bought a used GRii to see if I liked the form factor, and was immediately sold on the GR series as the ultimate pocket cam. Upgraded to the GRiii (used), and then when the iiix came out I knew I could be happy with just those two cams and sold all my MFT gear to finance it. You just can't get a smaller form factor with a sensor this size, and the IQ is absolutely stellar. I have zero regrets.

@petegleeson1 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear the x is as nice as the iii. If I had the funds I would also be tempted by it. I love the iii for many of the reasons you have said. I like doing double exposures and have bought a cheap finder that actually magnetically attaches to the LCD for those bright days when I really want to be able to check detail but the light is bouncing around. Also bought the Nisi filter kit, which is clever but as of yet I have not had much use for. But the great thing as you say is you can take this camera almost anywhere and pop it in a coat pocket or have it on a small belt pouch. I do however have a spare battery as multi exposure has to be done sequentially without turning the camera off. Great review Matty.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have to see if I can get a hold of the NiSi filter kit. It sounds interesting.

@petegleeson1 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto make sure you get the one that fixes to the camera, not the lens, otherwise when you turn off the camera in an absent moment your filters go smash Mattias Burling had a painful experience that way!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@petegleeson1 Thanks for the tip.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

The Nisi filter kit is so awesome.... I love mine. Take the time (I know, not always easy) to try it with any long exposure subject (water...) It's quite worth it and fun...

@jettysplash 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matti. Off Topic: Thanks for all your G9 videos showing you taking pictures with your glasses on. I finally gave that little dial next to the evf a try and between adjusting the evf for taking pictures with my glasses on and trusting the upgraded dual pixel Animal/Bird autofocus I am not missing nearly as many wildlife shots as before when taking my glasses off and using manual focus 🙂

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That little dial is really useful, if you wear glasses😀

@SimonWardleMillar 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matti. Great vid on the GRx, i might make it a companion to my q2 then i think il have a great combo. I noticed you also have the FP and im curios about your thoughts on that as well. I was amazed by the compactness but i needed the evf for manual focus especialy in brighter conditions

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have the fp L on loan from Sigma and I'm going to make a video about it soon. It's a fun camera, but has some quirks too😀

@SimonWardleMillar 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Quirky for sure, i just wish somebody would make a pancake 40mm for it 🙏

@RonScibilia 2 жыл бұрын

I have the GR II and III (got the III refurb from Ricoh). These are the ne plus ultra of small cameras. I hope Ricoh can continue this line and keep improving it.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I hope the same😀

@RonScibilia 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Excellent reviews.

@grainybrews 2 жыл бұрын

2:36 Nice to see someone making pourovers with the Hario scales!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have pourover equipment, but I always use fresh beans whether I make filter coffee or espresso😀

@lajoskalmar505 Жыл бұрын

Cute finnish accent. Like it.

@jasonnewton9889 2 жыл бұрын

As always, the photography lover comes through in your presentation. Your influences are found in my "pocket rocket" Lumix GX850/800 with either the 14-42mm power zoom, 14mm prime or Laowa 7.5mm attached. Fits in my pocket and works like a Swiss Army knife!😊 While the Ricoh appears to have killer image quality, the flexibility of a small m4/3 may be a better choice for most. It's sad that Panasonic no longer makes the GF9/GX850, but Olympus still has the PL10. Perhaps you could take a look at the PL10 compared with the Ricoh. Keep on sharing your love of photography!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

@lorenschwiderski 2 жыл бұрын

Lumix GX9 with 14mm Lumix lens will be the same kit you like. I own the GX-85 which is a nice little camera. In the USA they are now selling the GX-9 with 12-60mm lens for $799 US dollar. For the street, the Fujifilm X-E4 looks like one to consider, if wanting an APS-C camera, yet small, with changeable lenses.

@jeffslade1892 2 жыл бұрын

Neither the E-PL9 nor E-PL10 take the VF4 EVF. Surely this was a backwards step? The E-PL8 was only ever a cosmetic update to the E-PL7, which is similar tiny size to the GR3. The PEN-F does have better IQ but is significantly bigger, are are the GX. The E-PL7/8 shares platform with the E-M10ii, the PEN-F with the E-M5ii. I like the tilt screen on the little camera but maybe not the big guns. I have recently discovered my "problems" with poor photo IQ was not the camera but low resolution monitor - sorted with a UHD. (short version, my best monitor had failed and I was making-do with the FHD) Now back to two screens.

@JamesWilliams-rw6qc 2 жыл бұрын

I brought mine a couple of years ago during the lockdown, but use a different lens setup 12-32, 20 and 42.5 to keep a small fit. The Laowa is on my wishlist. The 14mm I was put off with being a prime f2.5 but have seen some praise for it. Ideally, I'd like them to bring out a gm5 mark ii but alas I feel Panasonic will never go back to small and compact, I feel they are missing a trick, considering the second-hand market you can see there is definitely now a demand.

@jeffslade1892 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesWilliams-rw6qc I had a GM1 and one option with that was the little 12-32. I tried it with that and with the PZ14-42 I already had, and fancied the PZ the better due to the way it pops up automatically, and is a bit longer. I found the GM1 too small and fiddly and soon parted company. The fast 20 is a must-have. The Oly 45 is nice, and small. I had, long gone, an E-PL1 with the 14-42EZ. A rather nasty lens. The glass was alright but the way it operated was like a coffee grinder. Yes I think Lumix should produce a MFT pocket camera like the PEN-Lite; The E-PL10 does nothing much better than the E-PL7 except video, and it has lost the shoe for the VF4 EVF. There again they have the LX series. The 2015 GF7 was essentially a GM1 in a bigger body. The 2018 GF10 body is reminiscent of the E-PL1. But none have IBIS, which us useful for small no-OIS primes. A tilt screen is useful for unobtrusive waist level shots.

@Lennymcgra 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great camera for urban exploring, you can run pretty fast when you need to with such a small camera :)

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

You can probably run as fast as without a camera😀

@Lennymcgra 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Yes and still come away with large camera quality images :)

@BarryMaskell 2 жыл бұрын

I love my LX10

@geoffchalcraft9432 2 жыл бұрын

Last night I had a good think about the GR3x and decided I could afford it without too much trouble so................ I made a plan to go out, drive to my usual shop about 25 miles away and get one. Then I woke up in reality..... and remembered the lack of optical viewfinder, fixed focal length lens, no flip out LCD (I take pictures of mushrooms, among other things, and it's difficult to get a good shot without one), and, from what I've heard on other KZfaq videos, you just about need three spare batteries for a day trip. I've decide to wait and see - or maybe have a visit to the shop and see what else I could use, though the APS-C format, rather than the Micro4/3rds might not be easy to find.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

There is the Fuji X70... Nice colors, flip screen, but no IS and 16mpx. Still an excellent camera.

@johntravena119 2 жыл бұрын

Strange how ‘almost the perfect camera’ is about the most niche camera also. Boats are like that too. When I shot with film I bought a Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim for $1.50 at a garage sale and I loved that camera. It was cheaply built but the images remind me of the Ricoh.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@MarchalisVan Жыл бұрын

Nice alternative compared to some small form factor M43 or apsc lens combos. But.. I think i'm happier with an epl10 or similar with the 25mm f1.8 or other. I get to keep the lens or carry a second. Video ain't half too bad, and it has a chunky enough battery. It also means it can be a backup cam and use the same lenses as my more expensive m43 camera. I can see the appeal though.

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

The reason lens is so sharp (like with the GR/GR II) is that they had taken one lens element away with the GR III and they re-added one in the GRx.

@yohan2437 Жыл бұрын

Actually, the less glass the better assuming all the corrections are accomplished with existing elements. You want to minimize the number of elements in the light path where possible.

@cameraprepper7938 2 жыл бұрын

In the analog film era, most compact Cameras had either a 35mm, 38mm or 40mm, so the "40"mm on the Ricoh GRx makes good sense. I used the Minox 35ML which are great for fast street photography, it has a 35mm Lens. Later I used the Leica Minilux which have an excellent 40mm Lens.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@willparsons32 2 жыл бұрын

I just got off the phone (... sorta speak!) With a techy from Ricoh. Although my issue was unrelated to the issue at hand here, I learnt a rather valuable bit of information from him.... The person suggested that although the idea of using a external adapter of any kind over the lens body of the camera - most likely that of the 75mm lens could possibly cause heat buildup of the sensor thus possibly rendering the warranty of the camera invalid. Secondly; from years of watching KZfaq channels (, like yours...) I've come to realize that when people don't like a product that someone is talking (reviewing in good faith) about, they sometimes discredit the item being discussed. Even so much as if they simply dislike the name of the product. I never go by a single 'poll' rather it be a positive or negative response. Your response to the 'bad' is a definite response.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

That is interesting. I guess that depends a bit on many things. The heat build up, that is. I find it hard to believe, but I guess it can be possible in some scenario. I have to find out a bit more about that. Besides, over here the manufacturer would be liable for their products in any case, if the product is relatively new and used normally, like with their own tele converter or other accessory. Thanks for sharing anyway.

@willparsons32 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto I suppose I should have mentioned the product I'm referring to is an after market brand. And not a Ricoh product. I think perhaps maybe it's Ricoh's way to discourage people from buying another brand name that's perfectly suitable for the same purpose. (As per my previous message.... My thoughts anyways!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@willparsons32 Ok, that explains.

@weisserth 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered one the moment pre-orders opened, I love it.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@mwales2112 2 жыл бұрын

Use 2 different colored straps... I'm late to the game and just started using the GRIII last week and so far I love it.

@ZeroUm_ Жыл бұрын

You can also buy lens rings with different colors, maybe losing a bit of the inconspicuousness of the GRs.

@Boatzerama 2 жыл бұрын

I have put a lens protector on it to keep the dust out which can be a problem with the GRIII.

@barret8 2 жыл бұрын

GRIII has a sensor self-cleaning feature, so sensor dust will be less of an issue than it was on GRII

@marekpetrovic2280 2 жыл бұрын

I like this concept. I used to want to buy something similar from Nikon. I no longer remember what model it was. I know it had the same sensor as the nikon D7000.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Your Nikon camera must have been the Coolpix A.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Yes, it was... And Samsung, in its time, had an incredible APS-C 28mpx camera with just couple of lens, but it was quite something, very advanced for the time. I forgot what model though...

@PanAmStyle 2 жыл бұрын

For me those are the two “perfect” focal lengths. With my (film) Leica CL I use 28 and 40.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@PanAmStyle 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Matti, it just occurred to me that if you had the GR III Street Edition instead of the standard GR III, you could easily tell the two cameras apart 😂

@aviatorman8 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sulanto! Great review as always. I too am a fan boy of the GR III series. Particularly I like that it doesn’t have any view finder to keep the design slick. It’s not a camera for everyone as you said, but once someone falls in love with it, hard to let go. Hope Ricoh retains the exact design in future versions. Btw, do you know if the tele converter works with the 28 mm version and how much zoom it adds?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I don't know if those converters are cross compatible, but I'll try the get them on loan and maybe I can find out.

@aviatorman8 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto thank you!

@aviatorman8 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto just one more thought - the 28 mm can landscape for sure. I rarely go wider than 28. I took it on a steep hike to the mountains last summer and came back with the best photo of my 2021 portfolio!

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@aviatorman8 Absolutely, you can shoot anything on the GR😀

@aviatorman8 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto true!

@chrishuang8763 2 жыл бұрын

I have the original Ricoh GR (or GR1) when it was not too expensive. I quite like this camera but has stop using it because it has no Wifi to transfer my photo into my Tab. The Ricoh GR3 is good but is expensive and does not have a built-in flash which I find necessary for fill flash when I needed it. Having a hot shoe for an external flash is less useful because 1) Ricoh does not have a compact external flash and 2) the external flash may just be too cumbersome. Meanwhile, I would just use a Olympus TG4 (for sheer versatility) or the Canon M100 or M6 Mk2 with the 22mm f/2.0 or to use with some TTArtisan manual focus lenses.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@roberth7921 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Between Ricoh GR IIIx and Lumix S5, which would you say is better for someone who wants to have both photos and videos? :D

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting comparison😀 Ricohs are not for video.

@Bigfarmer8 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matti, a bad thing actually, that I remember you making an enthousiastic video about the Panasonic LX100 II after shooting it for a longer period of time (1 or 2 years ago?). So what happened to the LX100 II and wouldn't it be nice to make a comparison between the Panasonic LX100 II and the GR3x?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

The LX100II is a really nice camera and I still like it, but the GR3 is better for me. I'm only speaking for myself here, my personal opinion. I don't have the LX100II any more so can't make a comparison.

@sebastiancappelen2839 2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for some nice videos - I looking in to the Ricoh GR, but I not sure if I should buy the 28 or 40mm - I both like shooting landscape, buildings and people - what would you recommend - I currently have an X100T but it stays more a home because of the size....

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm not sure if I can decide which lens you need😀 Maybe you go through your old photos and see which was your most used lens. That's going to give you some idea of what you may need.

@alanalain4884 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Landscape ? you might want to elect the 28mm and use the internal crop mode (35/50) with the GR III.

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

@@alanalain4884 The 50mm crop is only about 7.5Mp, but that is one good option for those who don't need all the pixels. You can always crop in post, of course.

@jeffslade1892 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good and the GR3 has always interested me. But, and it's not a big but, I have been using the Olympus E-PL7 for virtually the same job. It is older but was state of the art when released in the back end of 2014, essentially an E-M10ii in a smaller body. Flip screen and will take the VF4 EVF. A little heavier but only a few millimetres bigger all round. Usually has the Lumix PZ14-42 glued to it, the pancake 20mm also lets it pocket.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Any small MFT camera is good too for the same job, but not as good as the GR😀

@jeffslade1892 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Image quality or size or simplicity? I ask because you are familiar with MFT. You are carrying two GR.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffslade1892 I choose all of them and I think a pair of GRs is a really good solution. I really need to make a video where I compare the GRs and some small MFT camera.

@orangorill 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love one of those, but I suppose my GM1 does more or less the same thing for far less money. Would love to see a side by side comparison between the Ricoh(s), the Fuji XF-10 and any of the small Lumixes with 14mm or 20mm lenses.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Your GM1 is great and it is an awesome street and travel camera too.

@OneHarp 2 жыл бұрын

I switched from a GM5 with all the pancakes to using both GRiii and GRiiix. The Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 is a great lens, but the 40mm equiv lens on the GRiiix is equally stunning. The Panasonic wins in terms of overall aperture flexibility (f1/7 vs f/2.8), but the GR lens focuses much faster, and, paired with the more modern 24mpx APS-C sensor vs. the 16mpx MFT sensor, the IQ is stunning. FYI, The Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 cannot compare with the IQ of the 28mm equiv lens in the regular GRiii. I shot many great images with that GM5 and the 20mm (and relatively fewer great shots with that 14mm), but the move to the GRiii and iiix was a definite improvement. The only lens I miss from my MFT days is the Olympus 45mm f/1.8.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@OneHarp I agree the IQ from the GR3/x is superb and you have to experience it to be able to fully appreciate it.

@robinwong 2 жыл бұрын

I WANT ONE

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Get one!😀

@williamdavid4823 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing that Matti. I've got the GAS.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I'm sorry for the GAS😀

@bamsemh1 2 жыл бұрын

Aside from the megapixels. How do you find this handling against the oly tg-6? And does it have something like the oly live composite mode?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

I have not used the TG-6 enough to compare. The GR has a composite mode, but I'm not sure if it's exactly like live comp. I have investigate that😀

@mattvangelder4547 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Too bad it's a bit pricey. I got a used Lumix GM1 with the 1.8 pancake lense and it fits in my pocket and produces sharp image. . I like the flexibility of changing lens and I'm putting on a long telephoto lens tomorrow for a visit at the zoo.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@2011wk 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for that. You should compare it for convenience and image quality with the RX100 series and the Lumix GX880; all lightweight suitable street cameras; perhaps also the Sony A6400 although that one is significantly heavier.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. See my latest video😀 The Sony RX100 series is excellent, but I don't really like zoom cameras and the A6400 is not comparable at all, it's too big and heavy.

@2011wk 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto yes your video came out at exactly the time i posted this.. thanks a lot for commenting. Guess I have to wait for someone else to do the pixel peeping.. I find the GX880 really sharp with 20mm and 42.5mm lenses.. The A6400 is twice as heavy indeed, though it is also an APS-C with fast autofocus.. you can put it in a coat pocket, but not in your jeans..

@sdhute 2 жыл бұрын

So you shoot work the lx100 much anymore? Been trying to decide on GR or Panasonic lx100ii. Mainly street photog and some city/architecture

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have the LX100II any more. That is also a nice camera, if you like a zoom. For me the GR works better, because I like prime lenses.

@pgreenx Жыл бұрын

Probubly asking this the wrong way but hope you understand: does dust stay out of the lens vs GRii? Thanks.

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

I don't have any dust in my GR3/x, so I'd say dust is no problem, but as you probably know, there are other opinions too.

@fastihavet 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun camera! I would prefer the GR3 if I had to use a camera with a lens that could not be swapped. 28mm is more suitable for my pictures. On your sneaky desk I also see a very flawed and therefore interesting camera, looking forward to a video from you on that one :-)

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You are very perceptive😀

@waitandhope Жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting, the battery life sorta is a downer. Is dust an issue or?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

I have a GR playlist and in these videos you'll find my opinions on most GR3/x related issues: kzfaq.info/sun/PLkkZKkR0lgqkRwelW-mDgztjsEu3Im5TS

@rafamorenoc 2 жыл бұрын

Like the portability of GR3, goes everywere

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

That and the great IQ are the best parts definitely.

@76Jvt Жыл бұрын

Hello Matti, what is, in your opinion, the best combination of focus distance and aperture (for snap focus mode) for street photography in good lighting conditions? For the Ricoh GR IIIx

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

There is no such thing in my opinion. My settings vary according to the situation.

@76Jvt Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Thanks.

@mygg15 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to be worried about using the camera in cold weather? What is your experience with rain and cold weather? Everybody seems to think there are issues with no weather sealing, but who had real issues/camera not functioning/breaking?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

I have had zero problems, but I can only speak for myself. I would not expose this camera to heavy rain though, because it's not weather sealed.

@quantumeseboy 2 жыл бұрын

This is subjective of course, but much prefer the image quality on GR3 over any(and i mean it) Canon, Sony or Nikon camera.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, photos from the GR3 look really good.

@gurugamer8632 Жыл бұрын

Does the Ricoh GR IIIx match Leica quality ? How does it the lens compare with Leica 50mm APO?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

What does it matter?

@shufeye 2 жыл бұрын

Just use diff color lense rings

@iwx2672 Жыл бұрын

Is there durability improvements in the GR IIIx? Or just a lens change?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

I don't know what is inside and what they did change. I didn't even know there were durability issues with the GR3.

@supermassivedonut Жыл бұрын

Would you say this will do well for concerts? I'm not that far from the stage but I do need to zoom a bit. and its a little bit dark :) Because my iphone does a bad job at it hahaha I'm looking to get my first camera, preferably compact too!

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

It depends on the photographer of course😀 If you are looking for a super compact camera with great image quality, then the GR3x might do the job. Another great compact is the Sony RX100IV.

@supermassivedonut Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Thank you!! Ill check the sony one too. I really loved the samples you showed here, hoping to achieve those kind of shots while documenting my family trips/ life stuff etc hahaha I still have so much to learn. Another question, might sound really dumb. Is the difference between a phone camera and a ricoh/sony huge? As a photography noob, some people are recommending me the S22 Ultra. But I know that a proper camera will do a better job, i just dont know how big the difference is. I've never owned one yet hahaha

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

@@supermassivedonut Oh boy😀 The difference really depends on how the photo is being viewed and who took the photo. The best thing with phone cameras is that with them you can get very decent images with hardly any experience. On a phone screen all photos look really good, but on big screen you'll start to see differences.

@supermassivedonut Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Thats a really good explanation! Thank you once again!

@JarKo880 Жыл бұрын

How about durability of this camera? Is it made of durable material and well sealed against dust?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

My cameras have had no problems regarding durability so far, but I guess any gadget can break. There have some dust issues and here is my take on that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZ58m9mJstK5oWg.html

@tiitulitii 2 жыл бұрын

Which is better for digitizing old photos, a camera setup or scanner?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Camera in my opinion.

@dirk.4711 2 жыл бұрын

I would be very interested in a test with the teleconverter. Will it degrade the image quality? Will it kill the joy to use the GR3x, because of its size and weight? How easy and fast can you add and remove the teleconverter?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

I will try to get the converters for testing.

@williamdavid4823 2 жыл бұрын

£250 !!!!!!!!!!

@dirk.4711 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamdavid4823 if the image quality stays the same and easy to operate, 250 is a bargain. The alternative would be to take another camera with you with another lens, which will cost definitely more than 250.

@williamdavid4823 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @@dirk.4711 It had better be good! .... but there is a video about it here on YT somewhere, showing the difference between the teleconverter results and cropping (not sure if it's the GR3 or GR3X) ... quite something when pixel peeping but barely noticeable when not. But I am interested: would like to learn more about the teleconverter, see more comparisons with cropped images, also the long lens compression aspect.

@peetje28021970 2 жыл бұрын

Just change the colored rings around the lens, they're available separately.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. You are about the 16th to suggest that😀

@jesperolsen98 2 жыл бұрын

Does GR3x replace GR3 - or both are in production now?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Both are in production, which you can also easily verity from Ricoh home page😀

@Yoko.Kurama 2 жыл бұрын

Does this have single point autofocus or just the snap focus distance?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

There are many AF options and single point is one of them.

@Yoko.Kurama 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto thanks

@wickie4801 2 жыл бұрын

I respect your opinion. It would be no camera for me. As you mentioned in the video. Because of the limitation of fixed lens. My question: please can you shortly explain, what lens 28mm /40 mm is to choose for what kind of photography? Thanks, Chris

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think only your imagination limits what you can shoot on each lens😀

@wickie4801 2 жыл бұрын

That's a wise answer. 🤣

@ZakWilson 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think of this in comparison to the GX9 using the 20mm pancake?

@thatsreallyamoon 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good question. I also wonder how much better it is to go MFT and then to “compete” with Ricoh, just get tiny lenses. And then the advantage is when you don’t need the compactness, you could even put a giant 100-400 Leica for birding, haha.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

The main difference is that the GX9 can take many lenses, but if you ignore that, then the GR wins hands down. The GR is smaller and has better image quality.

@ZakWilson 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Should I ever decide to spend a lot more money on photography and get a larger primary body, I think the GR IIIx will be my way to keep the ability to stick a camera in my pocket.

@lorenschwiderski 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Better than the Fujifilm X-E4? Where are those GRx cameras made? It is very unique. Great dynamic range is a plus. Having to use monitor can be a hassle if the sun glare becomes overwhelming. Anyway, take care, Loren

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenschwiderski It's the best if you appreciate the tiny size and great IQ. The Fuji XE-4 is huge in comparison. They are made in Vietnam, I think.

@smooth111012 Жыл бұрын

How do u find Shutter Priority switch?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

There is a mode dial next to the shutter. I think it would be a great idea to read the manual.

@smooth111012 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto lol this camera doesn’t came with a manual. Disgrace really

@nickles75 2 жыл бұрын

First!😂

@DebasisDasYoutube 2 жыл бұрын

Is it weather sealed?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@dagebostrom6223 2 жыл бұрын

Have you got any dust on the image sensor?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

No, I have not seen any dust on the sensor.

@dagebostrom6223 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Ok. I have heard that this would have been a problem with the GR ii camera.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@dagebostrom6223 I've heard the same, but have not yet seen it myself.

@seanraz 2 жыл бұрын

@@dagebostrom6223 I have the GRII and I do have a couple of dust spots. They are minor enough that lightroom gets rid of them. I am thinking about opening it up and cleaning it as per a video I found on KZfaq. I only notice the dust on sky shots, and they come out in post easily enough. I wish it wasn't that way, though.

@dagebostrom6223 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanraz Dust on the sensor is a common problem in pocket zoom cameras. Of course, you can take them apart, but putting them back together is almost impossible.

@EricLouisYoung 2 жыл бұрын

Every time i buy one of these cameras they get dust on the sensor in a week or two and i end up returning them. I've tried three.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I haven't seen any dust yet on either sensor.

@lorenschwiderski 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto The snow of Finland keeps the dust down. 😁 🤣 😂

@RonScibilia 2 жыл бұрын

I use the filer adapter and a UV filer on mine. Yes, it makes the camera bigger but seems to solve the dust issue. It's still very small with the adapter on, just not jeans-pocketable.

@andrewelliott4436 2 жыл бұрын

You must be causing this yourself. Think how you might be doing it. My cameras have given me no problems in daily use.

@RonScibilia 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewelliott4436 I don't know if that comment was directed at me. I'm very careful with my cameras in this regard. I've personally had no problem with my GR III; the GR II, which I've had for over five years, has one small dust spot, manageable, but nothing new since I started using the filter adapter and UV filter.

@steelstunners1862 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the X100V but the size is so much better on this 😢

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

The Fuji has a VF and great looks too, so not all bad.

@steelstunners1862 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto I'll end up getting the Ricoh as well 🤦🏻‍♂

@Harold6643 2 жыл бұрын

The problem with most of the GR3 reviews, including this one is that they never mentioned all the compromises that the new model makes compared to the GR2 in order to please the "must fit in my jean's pocket" crowd . For those who do not print big , they should learn about what the Gr II offered . for my work , there is no doubt that , outside the higher MP count sensor and a few other things (like internal memory , face detection and IBIS ) the Gr2 is a MUCH MORE VERSATILE camera than the Gr3 models . Wish Ricoh would make , even as a limited edition , a GRII X with the 40mm lens , the new sensor and everything else like the GrII

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think the GR3 is better than the GR2 and that's why I did not talk about it. These are all personal opinions and yours is as valid as mine. Maybe you should make your own review and then you'll get exactly what you want😀

@Harold6643 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto well sure but on an eleven minute review , one would assume you could have used 20 seconds to mention that both models are very different . Unless you are of the opinion that the GR2 has ZERO advantages over the new model. 😌.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@Harold6643 Well, I did it like this and I'm sorry if my review was not perfect to you.

@davegball 9 ай бұрын

"Uncompromising" is the correct English term.

@mattisulanto 9 ай бұрын

Is it really? English language is my fourth language and I know I make a lot of mistakes, but I try my best.

@alexhuezo1434 Жыл бұрын

Be careful when buying these cameras because dust gets on their sensors and there's no way to clean them. My Ricoh GR2 is useless now. I wanted to get the GR3 or the X but in the end it will be a waste of money. I'll probably get a couple of months worth of shots but in the end there will be dust in that sensor.

@waitandhope Жыл бұрын

What did you do then

@roxikoko3744 2 жыл бұрын

Buy a different coloured, front ring to tell the difference

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tip. You are about the 52nd commenter to suggest that😀

@jamesnicol3831 2 жыл бұрын

made in vietnam ?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

That's what it says on the sticker.

@jamesnicol3831 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto you

@zollieuncle9647 2 жыл бұрын

For me the major downside is the massive color fringing that is killing many of my shots. Otherwise it is a fine camera.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Another problem that I have never noticed no matter how I pixel peep.

@juanpabloalvarado9814 Жыл бұрын

you say an "end of term review, using this camera about a month and a half"?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

Did I really say that?😀 Well, take a look at some of my later GR3 videos after some more time with the GR3 and the GR3x.

@rogertebb1997 2 жыл бұрын

Battery life is disastrous. 3 hours max. If you buy this camera you will need to buy additional batteries AND an external charger as the camera takes ages to recharge the battery.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

Based on my experience it's not THAT bad, but if you keep the camera on all the time, the battery will go flat quite fast. However, there are other cameras with similar battery performance. The charger is good to have though.

@rogertebb1997 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto but if you don’t keep the camera on all the time where is the intuitive response to the environment?

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

@@rogertebb1997 We all have a bit different approach I guess😀

@edphoto 2 жыл бұрын

'the battery life is sh.....ort.'

@gerdbackhaus539 5 ай бұрын

No aditional information! In my opinion....(I use the Rx 100iii)

@mattisulanto 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the GR info does not apply to a Sony😀

@dagebostrom6223 2 жыл бұрын

Storage in your pocket may not be good for this camera.

@mattisulanto 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, it's not the way to treat a camera😀

@biggstavros5876 Жыл бұрын

Very nice camera but very expensive to buy. Not ideal for an amateur on a budget.

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

No new camera is good for a low budget, but you can always find a used one.

@biggstavros5876 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Have you seen the prices of used ones?

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

@@biggstavros5876 I don't actively follow used prices, but I assume they are lower than new prices😀There is also the GRII, which is also a nice camera, but has a 28mm EQV lens. But of course everyone's budget is personal and even a €250 camera can be too expensive.

@biggstavros5876 Жыл бұрын

@@mattisulanto Thanks for clarifying your view. I agree.