Couple things they could fix. 1) Of course weather sealing. At least make it dust resistant. 2) Internal battery with 50W or 100W quick charge. Like how some phones can charge from 0-80% in 10 mins. 3) Tilt screen. If possible, a 3 way tilt like Fuji X-T3 or X-T5, only if it doesn't compromise the current size.
Higher resolution would allow cropping like the Leica q3. Showing cropping lines in live view would also be a benefit. An f 2.0 lens. All for $1,200 - $1,300.
I only wish for 2 main things: 1. tilt screen for the same reason you listed, no EF means the screen should be able to be manipulated. 2. pop-up flash so I don't have to use external flash Optional but will be good to have: 1. better autofocus, their autofocus is crap though this can be remedied to some degree with snapfocus 2. better weather sealing or at least better resistance to dust, especially for a camera touted for the ability to put in your pocket. 3. longer battery or fast charge ability. 4. zoom function, sound weird but the lens is already retractile so I wouldn't mind if they could do a 28mm and 40mm zoom so I don't have to get 2 cameras lol.
I don’t have one yet because I want to wait for a GR4, but I worry that I’ll be waiting indefinitely for something that won’t meet my expectations 😅 I would love the GR4 to have flash, weather sealing, and better battery. Viewfinder would be nice to have for bright sunny days, but not a must-have for me.
If they can't bring the flash back in the smaller body somehow, I think they could incorporate it into the ring like their WG series. Would be dope. Pop up viewfinder or optional EVF would be great too.
A new model and body would ve a good move. The retractable lens would still keep it compact but a tilting and portrait flip screen. Slightly bigger battery. More rugged build. Pop up EVF like Sonys. Call it the GT and only offer a 35 or 40 lens.
To be honest, I don't know why everybody dislikes the Ricoh's autofocus. I own an 3x and after my Sony A7II (well, it's 2014) it feels blazing fast. I normally just point-and-shoot and in most of situations it focuses in no time where I would like it to focus. I don't even us
For me - 1) Tilty screen (doesn’t need to flip out); 2) for crop like the Leica use the whole sensor for the cropped modes with more data (although I do like your undo crop idea) 3) more custom buttons to access some settings - like a C1 and C2 - or the ability to have more than 5 settings on the ADJ. Flash - I don’t care about - it’s a 2.8 lens and the onboard flash would be crap anyway - i have a flash on my a6000 and have never used it.
After focus (ability to pick aperture and focus point after the picture is taken) that way you can just focus on the moment and composition; built in flash like Contax t2 (not pop up ) and ability to add different in camera grain type and strength
I'm not too annoyed with the small battery but the focus needs serious improvment. Camera keeps focusing on the wrong spots, miss faces etc and I had to correct the focus points most of the time.
I’d love an EVF and weather sealing added. Even if the camera was a bit taller or wider (other dimensions remaining the same). Tilt screen like X100V would be nice too, but the fixed screen keeps it all feeling solid.
1080p/30 can be pretty good but Ricoh don't implement it properly. The move from the II to the III gave it a smaller body. That lost the flash and the potential to use a bigger battery. Batteries have got more efficient so so they don't have to be much bigger to give a useful increase in capacity. Bring back the II body size and make use of the extra internal volume for flash or viewfinder. I don't think you will get the flip screen although it would be nice. I think they could manage F2 for at least the 40mm. I use a Lumix LX7. No it isn't apsc but it has good basic video and I have the electronic multi angle viewfinder, but that doesn't get much use! Note: Ricoh have just released a new Firmware version for both models.
Tilting screen, dust issue solved, weather sealed, better battery. I don't care about a VF or a flash. I wouldn't object if it was 10% bigger and heavier.
To be honest, make the stupid lens non-retractable. The way the Fujifilm x70 was. Just got dust on my Ricoh GR sensor and until Ricoh has fixed that problem I will not be buying any more Ricohs.
For me the value of using a GR3 is in its size (#1), exceptional glass and sensor at that size. If a GR4 became any larger I’d just keep my GR3. So if Ricoh could upgrade the sensor to say 50mp, address the dust issue, all without increasing its footprint I’d be happy. My GR3x compliments my iPhone 14 Pro Max and vs versa as a stealthy combo for street and travel. Otherwise I’ll just take one of my Sony cameras. Now a GR3/GR4 monochrome… yes.
50MP would be impossible. Ricoh doesn't sell enough to warrant a new custom sensor from Sony. At best it would be a 40MP sensor that's used in the X-H2 but with a bayer filter. Then again, I'd rather stick to 24mp and let them put more budget in making the GR4 at least dust resistant. And yes to monochrome editions too.
how good is the iphone compared to the ricoh? I am in doubt whether to get the new iphone 15 or a ricoh, I want good image quality for social media and small prints.
Regarding seeing framelines in the viewfinder, Ricoh should copy Fuji X100V. When you crop in camera in the X100V, it can still give you the full raw file plus jpg. Also, Fuji has proven with X100V you can have tilty screen without increasing depth of camera much.
@@metastaticmince2386 I'm just saying these 2 things that Adrien is hoping for, Fuji has proven it can be done in a way that would still be true to the Ricoh GR.
Is this based on a new rumour, or are you just hoping? I have the GR3 that is now so battered and dusty it's barely usable, but I don't want to get a new one because of the age and an update being so overdue. All I want is a bit more durability -- dust and weather sealing would be great!
Did you have the chance to test the Ricoh GR III X? I currently own a Fuji X-E4 with the 27mm F2.8 and 35mm F2, I can't decide which version of the Ricoh to choose...
Hi, I wanted to ask you if you've ever tried the Sony RX 100 and I have it and it's incredible!! It has everything you could want from a small compact but really powerful!
@@adriensanguinetti You have to try it, I think you will fall in love with it!! As for quality I think it is very similar to the Ricoh GR, the only thing is that it doesn't have a great blur in the background, I think because of the 1 inch sensor, but for street photo it's fine!
I would like to make two comments. The first, is that I find the communications between Japanese companies and their customers to be very poor. It is the same with all products not just cameras. My simple question, is why don't manufacturers give their customers what they want? For example, long term complains that never get fixed through multiple generations. My second comment, is that not only should you list those things you want updated but very very carefully, you need to inform these companies of what to keep. For example, they company give you a bigger battery but now they have produced a larger product which is less desirable that the previous size with the smaller battery.
@@adriensanguinetti Yes of course but I am really talking to the whole customer base. I really wish that a forum were developed to inform and educate and come to an agreement, with the rests sent to whatever company. Then you have the power and influence of the forum, which of course would need to be a million people but if you can't do it on the internet then it can never be done.
Couple things they could fix.
1) Of course weather sealing. At least make it dust resistant.
2) Internal battery with 50W or 100W quick charge. Like how some phones can charge from 0-80% in 10 mins.
3) Tilt screen. If possible, a 3 way tilt like Fuji X-T3 or X-T5, only if it doesn't compromise the current size.
A tilt LCD screen and a faster auto-focus. Then weather sealed body and longer battery life would be perfect !
Higher resolution would allow cropping like the Leica q3. Showing cropping lines in live view would also be a benefit. An f 2.0 lens. All for $1,200 - $1,300.
I only wish for 2 main things:
1. tilt screen for the same reason you listed, no EF means the screen should be able to be manipulated.
2. pop-up flash so I don't have to use external flash
Optional but will be good to have:
1. better autofocus, their autofocus is crap though this can be remedied to some degree with snapfocus
2. better weather sealing or at least better resistance to dust, especially for a camera touted for the ability to put in your pocket.
3. longer battery or fast charge ability.
4. zoom function, sound weird but the lens is already retractile so I wouldn't mind if they could do a 28mm and 40mm zoom so I don't have to get 2 cameras lol.
I don’t have one yet because I want to wait for a GR4, but I worry that I’ll be waiting indefinitely for something that won’t meet my expectations 😅
I would love the GR4 to have flash, weather sealing, and better battery. Viewfinder would be nice to have for bright sunny days, but not a must-have for me.
If they can't bring the flash back in the smaller body somehow, I think they could incorporate it into the ring like their WG series. Would be dope. Pop up viewfinder or optional EVF would be great too.
I'd love an evf and some weather/dust resistance.
All I’d need is a viewfinder-EVF would be a huge ask-and flash. Even with the current iteration’s ‘flaws,’ it’s still a solid/powerful camera
A new model and body would ve a good move. The retractable lens would still keep it compact but a tilting and portrait flip screen. Slightly bigger battery. More rugged build. Pop up EVF like Sonys. Call it the GT and only offer a 35 or 40 lens.
To be honest, I don't know why everybody dislikes the Ricoh's autofocus. I own an 3x and after my Sony A7II (well, it's 2014) it feels blazing fast. I normally just point-and-shoot and in most of situations it focuses in no time where I would like it to focus. I don't even us
For me - 1) Tilty screen (doesn’t need to flip out); 2) for crop like the Leica use the whole sensor for the cropped modes with more data (although I do like your undo crop idea) 3) more custom buttons to access some settings - like a C1 and C2 - or the ability to have more than 5 settings on the ADJ. Flash - I don’t care about - it’s a 2.8 lens and the onboard flash would be crap anyway - i have a flash on my a6000 and have never used it.
After focus (ability to pick aperture and focus point after the picture is taken) that way you can just focus on the moment and composition; built in flash like Contax t2 (not pop up ) and ability to add different in camera grain type and strength
I'm not too annoyed with the small battery but the focus needs serious improvment. Camera keeps focusing on the wrong spots, miss faces etc and I had to correct the focus points most of the time.
What focus mode do you use? I've not really encountered issues. In low light I only use snap focus, but in good light, I've never missed a shot.
I think it is totally possible to make a FF GR. Even if nothing else changes, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
I’d love an EVF and weather sealing added. Even if the camera was a bit taller or wider (other dimensions remaining the same). Tilt screen like X100V would be nice too, but the fixed screen keeps it all feeling solid.
Would be nice but the form factor gives limitations to what they can do
1080p/30 can be pretty good but Ricoh don't implement it properly. The move from the II to the III gave it a smaller body. That lost the flash and the potential to use a bigger battery. Batteries have got more efficient so so they don't have to be much bigger to give a useful increase in capacity. Bring back the II body size and make use of the extra internal volume for flash or viewfinder. I don't think you will get the flip screen although it would be nice. I think they could manage F2 for at least the 40mm.
I use a Lumix LX7. No it isn't apsc but it has good basic video and I have the electronic multi angle viewfinder, but that doesn't get much use!
Note: Ricoh have just released a new Firmware version for both models.
Those changes might actually make me buy a Ricoh.
For me it’s the aperture could be bigger like F2. EVF is great to have but can’t ask too much.
I know it’s not possible, but I would have paid $100 extra bucks for better autofocus through a firmware update. Pretty happy with everything else.
For next model I woud like ... tilting screen ... dust issue solved ...better battery ... popup viewfinder
Agree! A popup viewfinder like in the rx100 series from Sony would be nice!
I honestly dont care about viewfinder at all anymore, rather have a flash
Tilting screen, dust issue solved, weather sealed, better battery. I don't care about a VF or a flash. I wouldn't object if it was 10% bigger and heavier.
@@zenquadSame id rather have a flash on a compact camera
Tilt screen check. Dust issue solved check. Better 🪫 battery check. EVF definitely. Don’t care about a flash. 40MP sensor maybe.
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So far I only used the GR3. I also like the 3x to buy. But maybe waiting for GR4? Greetings from the Netherlands.
To be honest, make the stupid lens non-retractable. The way the Fujifilm x70 was. Just got dust on my Ricoh GR sensor and until Ricoh has fixed that problem I will not be buying any more Ricohs.
Better autofocus, dust issue solved, f2 o f2.2 aperture, EVF optional and 4k 30p = I´d sell the rest of my equipment
For me the value of using a GR3 is in its size (#1), exceptional glass and sensor at that size. If a GR4 became any larger I’d just keep my GR3. So if Ricoh could upgrade the sensor to say 50mp, address the dust issue, all without increasing its footprint I’d be happy. My GR3x compliments my iPhone 14 Pro Max and vs versa as a stealthy combo for street and travel. Otherwise I’ll just take one of my Sony cameras. Now a GR3/GR4 monochrome… yes.
50MP would be impossible. Ricoh doesn't sell enough to warrant a new custom sensor from Sony. At best it would be a 40MP sensor that's used in the X-H2 but with a bayer filter. Then again, I'd rather stick to 24mp and let them put more budget in making the GR4 at least dust resistant. And yes to monochrome editions too.
how good is the iphone compared to the ricoh? I am in doubt whether to get the new iphone 15 or a ricoh, I want good image quality for social media and small prints.
Regarding seeing framelines in the viewfinder, Ricoh should copy Fuji X100V. When you crop in camera in the X100V, it can still give you the full raw file plus jpg. Also, Fuji has proven with X100V you can have tilty screen without increasing depth of camera much.
noooooooo....if you need a Fuji, go buy one ;-)
the Ricoh is so smart because its not fully loaded, but just the basics and some
@@metastaticmince2386 I'm just saying these 2 things that Adrien is hoping for, Fuji has proven it can be done in a way that would still be true to the Ricoh GR.
@@btcpyr yes...agreed - please don't take my antifuji comment too seriously... I have Fuji gear, too and love it
Do we need the shotgun strap with bullet holder for the gr? So we can hold some battery 😂
Hahaha
better Autofocus and 60mp with choise of 24/40/60mp and better crop resolution
I would just like better battery life, and an electronic viewfinder
A bit better autofocus would be nice, and maybe and extra dial or button. Other than that is perfectly fine
Is this based on a new rumour, or are you just hoping?
I have the GR3 that is now so battered and dusty it's barely usable, but I don't want to get a new one because of the age and an update being so overdue.
All I want is a bit more durability -- dust and weather sealing would be great!
All these are wishes and hopes haha
Did you have the chance to test the Ricoh GR III X? I currently own a Fuji X-E4 with the 27mm F2.8 and 35mm F2, I can't decide which version of the Ricoh to choose...
Not tried the GRiiix yet 😅
Hi, I wanted to ask you if you've ever tried the Sony RX 100 and I have it and it's incredible!! It has everything you could want from a small compact but really powerful!
Not yet! I wish I can try it someday
@@adriensanguinetti You have to try it, I think you will fall in love with it!! As for quality I think it is very similar to the Ricoh GR, the only thing is that it doesn't have a great blur in the background, I think because of the 1 inch sensor, but for street photo it's fine!
Does anyone know when will they release ricoh gr iv? because I wanted to buy ricoh GR III but if the sucessor is realising soon then I will wait
Thanks for your videos. Great work. +1 for bigger aperture here F/2 would be great.
Someone can do a statistical study on comments here to see what’s the most wanted features for GR4
It seems we will need to wait for much much longer 😢 HDF instead of GRIV
I would like to make two comments. The first, is that I find the communications between Japanese companies and their customers to be very poor. It is the same with all products not just cameras. My simple question, is why don't manufacturers give their customers what they want? For example, long term complains that never get fixed through multiple generations. My second comment, is that not only should you list those things you want updated but very very carefully, you need to inform these companies of what to keep. For example, they company give you a bigger battery but now they have produced a larger product which is less desirable that the previous size with the smaller battery.
Good point
Unfortunately I don’t have direct contact with them so let’s hope they keep all the good and bring even more good things 👍🏻
@@adriensanguinetti Yes of course but I am really talking to the whole customer base. I really wish that a forum were developed to inform and educate and come to an agreement, with the rests sent to whatever company. Then you have the power and influence of the forum, which of course would need to be a million people but if you can't do it on the internet then it can never be done.
A titre personnel, l'écran orientable ne m'intéresse pas du tout. C'est fragile et ça risque d'alourdir l'appareil sans apporter une véritable valeur.
With evf and tiltable display it wouldn't be anymore a GRx
True
It won't be iv as it'll be inauspicious number in Japan.
Good point but I think it would be pronounced « four » using English. Look at Sony, also a Japanese company and they have the Sony A7IV for example 👌🏻
is that gr iiix or gr iii? @adrien
It's the GRIII (28mm)