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Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)
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I see Ricoh a little wider but as you said 3:2 is wider than 4:3 aspect ratio....
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There's a bit more room on the right in the Ricoh image, but a bit more to the left in the EM5ii image, due to my framing inconsistencies. They're pretty much identical I think.
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On the GRIII, I used the Clarity setting often in JPEG rendering and found it very useful. My standard for Positive Film mode is +3. On the GRIIIx I've noticed that Clarity seems a bit more overt, and realized that the lens has so much microcontrast that its effect is a lot more pronounced. I'll have to do some more comparisons to be sure. But it's a good sign.
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An example of the in-camera processing using the preset parameters I was used to using within the Positive Film profile on the GRIII, versus the defaults with Positive Film. First up is the GRIII setting, which includes -1 saturation and +3 clarity, among some other tweaks.
And now the defaults, normal clarity and saturation with everything else set to default.
I notice the clarity setting much more with the GRIIIx lens for whatever reason, I think I'm going to use it less. The default version has very nice, gentle feeling gradations. I might or might not go back to -1 saturation, but let's just say the GRIIIx lens has a lot of microcontrast.
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And now the defaults, normal clarity and saturation with everything else set to default.
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I notice the clarity setting much more with the GRIIIx lens for whatever reason, I think I'm going to use it less. The default version has very nice, gentle feeling gradations. I might or might not go back to -1 saturation, but let's just say the GRIIIx lens has a lot of microcontrast.
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A few different looks from the JPEG engine, as well as a couple different crops. The GR isn't just a lens, after all, it's a creative toolbox inside a tiny package!
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So, my GA-2 arrived today. This is the lens adaptor dedicated to the GRIIIx.
At first glance, it is identical. However, there are some key differences. As you can see from the photo it is slightly deeper. The rear cap with which it comes is NOT compatible with that of the GA-1 so they are not interchangeable. The caps look externally similar but there are differences in the moulding and the plastic is a shade lighter in colour on the new cap, which I think shows in the photo.
They share the same threaded front, which takes filters, the appropriate converter lenses and a 49mm lens cap. I have for some time used my GA-1 when not on the camera as a container for a spare battery and SD card and a lens cleaning cloth and will do the same with the GA-2.
Weight is too similar to discern a difference in the hand BUT the plastic that the GA-2 is made from feels disappointingly thin. There is some flex in the adaptor if you squeeze it between thumb and forefinger that does not occur on the GA-1.
I use the adaptors less to mount lenses and filters but more to give a good two-handed grip with my left hand underneath as if it is a lens, and to protect the lens assembly itself from knocks in busy and crowded situations. I'm sure the GA-2 will do the same job but I have cheap generic lens hoods that seem made from sterner stuff. Cutting corners, Ricoh?
At first glance, it is identical. However, there are some key differences. As you can see from the photo it is slightly deeper. The rear cap with which it comes is NOT compatible with that of the GA-1 so they are not interchangeable. The caps look externally similar but there are differences in the moulding and the plastic is a shade lighter in colour on the new cap, which I think shows in the photo.
They share the same threaded front, which takes filters, the appropriate converter lenses and a 49mm lens cap. I have for some time used my GA-1 when not on the camera as a container for a spare battery and SD card and a lens cleaning cloth and will do the same with the GA-2.
Weight is too similar to discern a difference in the hand BUT the plastic that the GA-2 is made from feels disappointingly thin. There is some flex in the adaptor if you squeeze it between thumb and forefinger that does not occur on the GA-1.
I use the adaptors less to mount lenses and filters but more to give a good two-handed grip with my left hand underneath as if it is a lens, and to protect the lens assembly itself from knocks in busy and crowded situations. I'm sure the GA-2 will do the same job but I have cheap generic lens hoods that seem made from sterner stuff. Cutting corners, Ricoh?
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I've been periodically checking my order status on Adorama and it always says "backordered". I was surprised, therefore, when I got an email that announced it had just been delivered to the University. I send more expensive items there because there is always someone there to sign for it.
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Acmaxx, but they seem to be out of stock at the moment so I'm temporarily using a slightly more obtrusive JJB one, from Amazon. It does the job but it's fugly.
My wife always says that.
The first shot is of my Leica M6 Pillow. This little camera definitely has promise.
Edit: I opened this up tonight and saw "X-T30" bold as brass in the EXIF data.
I did take a shot with both that and the GR but must have gotten the shots confused. I will repost the same shot taken with the GR when I get access to my HD in my office. TGIF
Edit: I opened this up tonight and saw "X-T30" bold as brass in the EXIF data.
I did take a shot with both that and the GR but must have gotten the shots confused. I will repost the same shot taken with the GR when I get access to my HD in my office. TGIF
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It will grow on you.
Bigly...
Bigly...
I bet it will. I can see why people like it. It's a clean control layout, menus are not overly complicated, the touchscreen is very good, and the shutter release is easy to squeeze so you don't shake the camera. I really want to play with the in-camera raw conversion. For Fuji, it's important because their RAW converter is the among the best for X-Trans. I've just read that many like the in-camera conversions of the GR. Of course, it does fit nicely in the pocket. My only problem before was that 28 mme is a bit too wide for me as a single dedicated FL. The 40 is perfect.
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Wait... What... There's a touchscreen...? 
You'll notice that I made a point of that.Wait... What... There's a touchscreen...?
Actually, I have noted that since the LCD screen is fixed and the camera is small, I can easily change the FP with either thumb. That just seems natural for me, even though I don't do it that way on any other camera..
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Same, I usually turn the touchscreen off (at least for selecting focus and shooting, I like that Panasonic lets me use the menus with the touchscreen while having the other functions turned off), but I always have the GRIII(s) touchscreen set to focus and shoot. It's a nice useful function for when I'm using snap focus too, as it overrides the preset focus with AF. You can also set the screen tap to trigger snap focus instead, while using the shutter button for AF.You'll notice that I made a point of that.
