You've basically explained the biggest problem with Ricoh, repair is almost impossible unless you're some old bespecled clock maker! I wouldn't tell anyone NOT to buy this camera if they can afford it (or the cheaper older models), because it's so unique and well worth experiencing, just don't plan on it last several years down the road. I didn't so not a big deal as I move on and upgrade as the years go by. This camera is made for the type of person that can afford to buy it, and understand it could begin to fail with heavy use. This might be five years, maybe never. The more you use, the more the focus wheel on the back will wear out (there are hacks to fix it but eventually it completely goes out), dust on teh sensor (many will swear it's a myth but I've had it and you cannot get rid of it other than photoshop). But again, the advantages of the camera can outweigh those negatives. I had an amazing time with it for a few years, but would not buy it again. I would buy it again for the FIRST time, but not a second one. Fun experience, but I'm not one to stick with the same camera for more than a few years. If it's just a casual user for events and vacation it's great, but for heavy use it's got it woes. Go with the 28mm for street though, I don't care for 40mm.

@@DozierGraphic Jason, thank you for your response; it was really enlightening for me. I shoot with analog cameras, but now I want to focus directly on composition. The camera I actually want to buy is the Leica Q2 Monochrom, but it’s really expensive in this damn country. I’m not someone who makes money from this; I shoot purely as a hobby. The maximum amount I can spend is enough to get the Ricoh GR III. I guess I can have a great time with it for a few years, and if I can build a good portfolio, I’ll get the value out of the money I spent. Thank you again for your explanations.

Through the retractable barrel and some people even say that also through the microphone holes.

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for your thoughts my friend!

It really is! And a lot of fun!

Thanks for watching lol

I need to try the 35mm version. Thanks!

agreed.

I set my shutter speed and aperture, I don't like the Auto ISO, but it can't be at 100 because too many shadows. Have to find a happy medium. Thanks.

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it would be very tricky. Has to be complete to work. Sorry about that.

have to use the highest quality paper and premium colour even if black and white because it's not about the colors, its about the quality of the image. Otherwise, you're black and white images will appear like Xerox/photocopies.

@@DozierGraphic Solid. Thank you for confirming! :)

yes, you have to either purchase a scanner (these were done on epson v600), or use a digital camera to convert the negative, or send it to a photo lab, which will develop and scan your negatives so you can further edit or post online. Hope that helps!

Thanks! It's not for everyone, but worked well for me.

That depends on how much income you need, as well as your popularity, marketing, and most importantly, quality. Just putting a book out there will likely not result in any sales without extensive marketing, etc. But people make livings off book publishing all the time. I wouldn't put the effort into it, but I'm sure others have.

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the compliment!

It's been a long time since I've used the lens for this sort of shooting, but Lightroom can fix most warping. I'm sure the lens has some, and I'm sure I corrected any of it in post, but don't recall. Thanks!

I wish I had the time to produce a lot more consistently, but hopefully will have more coming. Thanks for the compliments and I'm so glad it was useful!

I have to echo everything you said. So many people have these stories, but they're yelled down in forums by fanboys. I tried to be objective as a first time user with a new camera, to a couple years using the same camera and how it held up. Just giving my experiences - both good and bad. LOTS of good of course, can't deny that!

Can't go wrong with the K-70. It'll always be useful.

Yes, you still have to set shutter, aperture and ISO - snap focus is all about the focus, nothing to do with the light meter settings.

Agreed. Can't believe I still have mine from high school in the 80s. It's held up SO MUCH BETTER than ANY of my digital cameras that are hundreds of dollars more.

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I like the blue light just before dark. Once it's completely dark it's more contrast than I care for. I don't like completely dark. But thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

Glad it's helped! Thanks!

Thanks for sharing! I love the feel and KER-CHUNK of old film cameras. The newer auto models, while convenient, are too generic for me. I like the 80s models.

Very welcome! Hope it was helpful!

Many thanks!!

Glad you liked it!

Box speed of 125. I don't understand the 'over-all integral metering' term. I use the meter in the camera if that's what you mean. If a camera has a light meter I'll usually go with it, and add a stop to all my film shots. Thanks!

A lot of mistakes were certainly made! Just glad we're past it and hopefully we learned some important things!

Thanks!

Thanks so much! Yes, it was a beautiful day, with a beautiful long time friend. And we got some great photos/memories out of it! Happy Shooting!

I would encourage you to make the plunge and drop $100 and pick up another K1000. It's all you need ... and you know you want to! lol

The older Pentax line of digital and film cameras are phenomenal. But that was before Ricoh got hold of them and went with high prices but cheap production. They market to high end buyers without regard to durability because they can afford to pay for the inevitable fix, or just discard and move on to their next bright, shiny object (hence the constant boutique versions of the GR, but no advancement in build quality). I would never purchase one of the newer Pentax digital cameras as they are way overpriced and a bit behind in quality (as expected). So enjoy the older models, but don't trust the newer models they're churning out.

I can't give you specific settings without knowing conditions you're shooting in, etc but most of my videos covering the Ricoh GR III would be applicable for the most part. You just have to experiment and see what you get. Happy shooting!