Is it worth the hype? // Ricoh GRiiix First Impressions

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  • @WatchDSSID
    @WatchDSSID ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is a very good (well-balanced) review. I also own this camera, and with regard to battery life, you can significantly extend it by turning off the back screen (but keeping the lens extended) between shots, and I actually find, because of the wide field of view, a lot of the time the back screen is not required at all, because with practice, you get to know what you are going to get and the sensor is good enough to crop in post if it’s not exactly how you want it. Most of the time, image stabilisation won’t be required, so turn that off as well when you don’t need it - I find that I am now getting 400 shots for each battery charge which (for me) is plenty sufficient for the day. You can also take a power bank with you if required and top the battery up (without having to take it out of the camera when you are having a coffee/lunch break.

    • @r423sdex
      @r423sdex ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have 10 batteries. Cheap as chips !

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @turkishfootballcom
    @turkishfootballcom ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’ve been looking for a camera like this I can always have by my side. I find myself missing shots in places I wouldn’t expect so made it a priority to always have a camera on me. I think I’ll give this one a go! Looks great

  • @LaoPow
    @LaoPow ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm purely a video guy and thought I'd dabble into photography and picked up this cam. Thought of selling it but each time I pick it up in my hands, I just wanna take it out to shoot. Damn. Guess it's a keeper now. So small and convenient and great images I can transfer straight to my phone.

  • @garfieldmtify
    @garfieldmtify ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pretty awesome video Eren!! Your voice is really nice (impactful in a cool way), I think it connects and lands my good man.
    Continued success mate.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really appreciate that, thank you!

  • @AristeidisSfakianos
    @AristeidisSfakianos ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice one Eren. I do keep this camera in mind for the future exactly for the same reason as you. I want to have a camera of this quality always in my pocket to capture those random moments. I think you become a real street photographer once you never stop shooting. And woth Ricoh I think you can do exactly that!

  • @DylanRotich
    @DylanRotich ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yes it is expensive but its about what you value in a camera.
    I sold my Nikon Z 5 with 24-50mm lens so I could buy a Ricoh GR IIIX. Sure a full frame mirrorless camera has more features and is a vastly more capable camera for about the same price right?
    As a non-professional I found myself hardly using it and nowhere near it's potential as a camera. I always felt I needed to buy this lens or that lens. Getting caught up in the theory of having good gear when really all I need is a camera that's not a hassle to bring everywhere.
    The most fun I've ever had shooting photos was with a Moment 58mm lens on my iPhone 11. If I could have the portability and fun factor of that plus the image quality of an APS-C 24MP sensor, that's a no-brainer. Plus you add in the film effects which in my opinion look better and more true to life than the Fujifilm sims then I'm more than sold.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree!

  • @Raaf_81
    @Raaf_81 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I started taking photographs with the Sony Zv-1 (Vlog camera), I enjoyed it so much that I bought the Sony6400 with a few lenses, which is nice, but sometimes a hassle. I sold the ZV1 and still think about how small and portable it was. Had it on me every day everywhere. Now I want to buy a new small camera, this one is superb, but it is so expensive... The pictures it can take are great...

  • @Holl.Mvrk.
    @Holl.Mvrk. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love my GRiiix, it pairs well with my XT5 as an EDC. The GR comes everywhere and it’s a beast on the street during the day. The lens is so dang good.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly this!

    • @malthus101
      @malthus101 ปีที่แล้ว

      X-T5 - good choice!

  • @nicsiu3261
    @nicsiu3261 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I actually “downgraded” myself from a GR3 to a GR2 since the positive film colour is so much better on the GR2. Yes you don’t have good AF, you don’t have IBIS but you get better battery life, pop up flash for certain occasions and better ergonomics. I wish they kept everything from the GR2 and squeeze in the IBIS. It’ll be the perfect portable camera.

    • @alanpayne7656
      @alanpayne7656 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

    • @dizco4life
      @dizco4life 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also prefer it's positive film from the GR2 and the GR3/x are too expensive for my pocket. However, I find it impossible these days to find a GR2 on the used market here in Europe 😕

  • @peteraustin370
    @peteraustin370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Channel..!!...Bought my Ricoh GR3x...cw..the xtra viewfinder..just before our Cyprus holiday last September.....Brilliant camera for portability and street work..!!...The viewfinder helped in the Cyprus Sunshine..!!....You will NOT go wrong getting the GR3x....!!!!!

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huge hanks Peter, yh I've my eye on that viewfinder attachment !

  • @infrontofstrangers
    @infrontofstrangers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! I like your editing. GRiiix is my daily companion as well

  • @emanonmuc7762
    @emanonmuc7762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 40mm goto is an GX80 with a 20mm 1,7. There i have an viewfinder, tilt screen and could change lenses.

  • @weisserth
    @weisserth ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Don't put it into your pocket unless you want irreversible dust on your sensor - yes, you can send it in to Ricoh, but you'll be paying for that. It's a portable camera, not a pocket-able camera. Important difference. Put it into a clean, closed pouch before shoving it into your pants.

    • @lesterlammers9463
      @lesterlammers9463 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheap insurance.👍

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank yoU!

    • @Gogogordy1
      @Gogogordy1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely correct advice

    • @TheFrankm3
      @TheFrankm3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the only reason I haven’t purchased one. I’ve come close many times

  • @mrowen5055
    @mrowen5055 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    watched loads of Ricoh vids and this is top-tier

  • @Peter-ij7rn
    @Peter-ij7rn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Totally agreed,former owner 100 V to "big" as a additional streetwalker. So this is extra in my bag next to the xt5. Or alone in the same cases you mentioned. Missing a Tilting screen too, and have 5 batteries with all time. Used in Marrocco in the narrow streets to my great pleasure, nobody noticed it. Not a big lens poking in your face. It is worth the hype. Thinking of buying the GRiii too in time

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats exactly the type of trip I got this for too, it looks like a cheap point and shoot, makes travelling around a lot easier

  • @MarkaustinHasler
    @MarkaustinHasler ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I sent mine back. Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love this camera....I wanted it for carrying everyday but I just couldn't let go of how expensive it is. I ended up babying it too much. I just used the dosh for lenses instead. I wish a few other brands would offer similar to drive the price down a little.

  • @shelmasubmarine3306
    @shelmasubmarine3306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such beautiful pictures you take

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @souldja81
    @souldja81 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Street: X100V all black. Superior Fill flash. EVF. Tilt screen. 2.0.
    There aren't much use cases for the Ricoh the X100V can't handle. Or can't handle better.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THe X100v is great, but the Ricoh fits in a pocket

  • @airgreek
    @airgreek 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will be honest the image quality on the GRIIIX is superior to what I was getting with my X100VI.

  • @dar3074
    @dar3074 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I traded my GR III x to FUJI XF10v which far more better.

  • @nerwin
    @nerwin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been eyeing this camera lately and I'm not a street photographer. I live in middle of nowhere but still would like to have a more portable camera but man I just can't justify the cost of the Ricoh GR cameras, heck even Fujifilm in my opinion has become overpriced and hard to find now due to low production. Years ago I bought the original Fujifilm X100 for $250 and now its $800 used!! I had an X100V I bought during the pandemic because...retail therapy...I was dumb and sold it when they were starting to become scarce, I mean at least I didn't lose any money. But now when I see they are selling around $2500, pretty much double of the new price, I'm losing my mind lol.
    I have a full frame Nikon mirrorless system with several lenses but to tell you the truth, It pretty much hangs out on my desk, I might take it outside once in a while but I never bring it anymore because of the size and weight so it's basically reserved for times for when photography is planned which these days it's not very often so it's a lot of money that just sits. I probably don't really need it honestly so I been trying to find a smaller system with some lens options. I had fujifilm for years prior and personally, I just wasn't a fan of their raw files and color rendering. I know many people do, just personal. But man the Ricoh GR cameras...those cameras have such punch and everything just pops. But the lack of EVF, no weather sealing, good video, etc is a dealbreaker for me and I can't find anything similar. The closest thing I have come across of Micro Four Thirds cameras, they do seem to have a decent balance for general photography and video. But at that point, I might as well just use my phone right?
    Sorry long post. Great video!

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏼🙏🏼. Totally get it, there are a lot of negatives on the Ricoh, especially for a £900 camera, that said, that quality in a camera of its size is a good tradeoff .

  • @Dan-jg7zl
    @Dan-jg7zl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GRii is more than good enough. I don't need IBIS. I like a slight bit of blur to my images if I'm using a slower shutter speed and 16MP is more than enough. Anything else I use my GFX50r which I only use when I purposely go out to shoot photography and can be bothered to take it out .

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point!

  • @patrickbateman6768
    @patrickbateman6768 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a nice camera. Use to have the film version but I need a viewfinder. Hate looking at that screen.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      yh, do miss a viewfinder especially on sunny days

    • @dan8716
      @dan8716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good point there with the screen, but lets see Paul Allen's camera.

  • @-grey
    @-grey ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm an X70 user. I use it everyday. I wish Fujifilm would take the idea of the X70S seriously. Flip up screen and all.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would love to see an updated version of the X70!

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too, my X70 aged quite a bit, the shutter button mainly... half press not possible, so I do back button focus, sensor has some lost pixels.... its now in the shelf...

    • @-grey
      @-grey ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArminHirmer same. Many dead pixels. No half press either. Fujifilm shutters are fragile

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@-grey made in china :D

    • @-grey
      @-grey ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArminHirmer Could be worse. Could be made in America like my Jeep. 😂

  • @kaneda8625
    @kaneda8625 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ricoh gr iii hdf o Fujifilm X100VI? sono combattuto tra queste due. Sono più orientato verso la ricoh per questioni di compattezza e comodità. Tu che le hai provate entrambe, quale delle due ha una qualità d'immagine migliore secondo te?

  • @JLStreetDoc
    @JLStreetDoc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t think I can use a camera like this for the same reason I can’t take pics with my phone. For me photography is a very tactile and mechanical experience. The weight of the camera, the click of the dials to change exposure, the turn of the lens, the isolation of the viewfinder and finally the sound of the shutter. It’s magical. I use my own custom made camera straps that I carry the camera cross body, and I can take my x pro2 anywhere without any issues.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, I wish fuji made a smaller camera

    • @JLStreetDoc
      @JLStreetDoc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erenjam the X70 is pretty small.

  • @jttigera2
    @jttigera2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm interested in the camera. I know it's an off-side comment, you have a beautiful way of speaking and expressing yourself

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huge thanks! 🙏🏼

  • @Heyfrendoo
    @Heyfrendoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how you edit your photos, ridiculously good 🤘🏼

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @martingreenberg870
    @martingreenberg870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with Takuan.
    There are a lot features this camera provides. You can’t mention them all in8:39’. For me, the lack of an EVF is a deal killer. It is hard to find a cheap plastic viewfinder that approximates this camera’s frame lines. A valuable feature is the two stop IBIS. How did Ricoh fit that into that tiny body? You didn’t mention a feature this camera is known for. Snap focus.
    A good review. A nice, small EDC camera. No camera is perfect. There is an expensive none EVF available that is sold by Ricoh but makes the camera less pocketable. For me, the lack of a viewfinder is a deal killer.
    Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Martin! so this was more a general first impressions episode, I'll cover those in the review for sure! The lack of a viewfinder is annoying, especially on sunny days

    • @KopfdesRiesen
      @KopfdesRiesen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ricoh made a 300€ Viewfinder. I thought about buying it but it really doesn’t seem worth it to me even if i have the money for it

    • @martingreenberg870
      @martingreenberg870 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KopfdesRiesen Good choice. It is expensive but isn’t even an electronic view finder. I have read some people purchase a cheap Chinese plastic viewfinder for ~$20 for site lines. Hoping Ricoh will have a proper EVF where the flash was in the GR IV.
      Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

  • @vaskoobscura_
    @vaskoobscura_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video really enjoyed it.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @kevinmoore49
    @kevinmoore49 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Eren i am a Fuji shooter and have an x-t3 with the 27mm f2.8, the 35mm f2 and the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 i am thinking of selling these lenses to buy a GR3. I will keep the x-t3 and my 18-135 for general use, landscape, etc but i wanted something i can put in my pocket for street photography, would you recommend this?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it could be a good option if you really are looking for a pocketable camera. The 27 and 35 are really nice lenses on the Fuji

  • @markbradshaw7753
    @markbradshaw7753 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My pocket camera is an X-70.Mate it is a crafted jewel.A piece of art.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really wish Fujifilm releases an update for this

  • @tribrikston
    @tribrikston ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice photos and editing. BTW do you use Fujifilm X-T4 for outdoor videos here?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! and yeah, filmed on the X-T4

  • @macjim
    @macjim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my GRIIIX… it’s not perfect (nothing is) and has some issues but it’s my go too camera when I don’t want to carry my two other cameras which are much larger… a Fujifilm X100v & a Sony @7 III.
    It replaced my Fujifilm XF10 (which I loved too) even though it was a very wide angle camera (28mm equivalent) but it’s wide angle wasn’t my thing as I’m more a 50mm lens guy.
    What’s good about the GRIIIX?
    It’s size, the sensor size, and its pocket-ability (not that I put it in a pocket as that’s where you’ll find dust that can get on the sensor).
    What don’t I like?
    It’s size (it’s just a bit too small for comfort), it’s ergonomics… the power button is far too small and almost unworkable when a thumb rest is fitted, it should be nearer the front of the camera next to the shutter (and round) and the PRICE!
    My old XF10 was half the price and was a good alternative for those on a budget…
    I tend to put it a a small weather resistant case and stick it in my bag so I have it with me most of the time.
    I find it’s good enough at getting the shots, but it can mis-focus when I forget to press the shutter hard down to set off the snap focus.
    Like I said, it’s not perfect… and if you’re listening Ricoh, the GRIV, please make it slightly larger and more ergonomic for secure comfortable handling, make the power button much larger and reposition it to the front next to the shutter and… how about a built in viewfinder too?

  • @Deetroiter
    @Deetroiter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like the cameras like this one, the xv100, Leica q, etc…but I just can’t do fixed lens cameras. It’s not the lens itself that’s the problem, it’s that when (not if) you get dust inside in the sensor, you’re basically screwed on cleaning it. A few weeks later and a chunk of your wallet missing, you might be able to get it serviced. I just prefer 30 seconds to pull my lens off and clean it vs 30 days without a camera and money out of my pocket.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure, I get your point, I guess its a trade off to get a camera this small. Generally, dust on the sensor doesn't really affect the image, after a couple years if it gets real bad ill send off to clean.

    • @Deetroiter
      @Deetroiter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erenjam absolutely not meant as a bad view towards the Ricoh! I agree, it’s a trade off. The camera is amazing and it’s difficult to get anything else that powerful in such a compact body!

    • @lesterlammers9463
      @lesterlammers9463 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deetroiter A plastic bag offers a lot of dust protection.

  • @WePiphany
    @WePiphany ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m interested, but want to understand how much better or capable this camera is than the latest iPhone or Samsung.

    • @JuanAMatos-zx4ub
      @JuanAMatos-zx4ub ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The iPhone does a lot of post-processing which makes photos look really good, but from experience the image quality of the GR3x is much better (which can be hard to see on YT because of compression). No matter how much post processing the iphone does, it can't compete with a larger sensor and better lens.

    • @WePiphany
      @WePiphany ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JuanAMatos-zx4ub if you see a galley, where we can do some pixel peeping, please share - iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Griiix. Similar to what Marques Brownlee did here th-cam.com/video/LQdjmGimh04/w-d-xo.html

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ricoh will take significantly better photos than a smartphone will

    • @WePiphany
      @WePiphany ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erenjam better video too?

  • @nickdattner8680
    @nickdattner8680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep mine in a soft, fabric glasses sack with a draw string.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      90 f2 makes most sense as you have the other FL covered with the zoom. That said the 50mm at f2 would be a significant upgrade over the 55mm at f4

  • @wongneverwrong
    @wongneverwrong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what about the battery life? the support of Ricoh probably no longer there

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      The battery life has been decent. I'll take 2 extra batteries with me if I'm out all day/night and early get past the second battery. Also has USB-c charging port so easy to top up on the go

  • @thecooldude0071
    @thecooldude0071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 😎🫶

  • @wasifrolics7308
    @wasifrolics7308 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:45 May I know the name of the music used here?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can’t remember the exact track, was off of Epidemic music

  • @ronancullen4565
    @ronancullen4565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are your samples raw or jpegs right from the griiix ? thx

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      All edited Raw photos

  • @boyka2750
    @boyka2750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The price of these things makes no sense at all in an age when phone cameras are even better, youtube has been hyping all these products and driving up the demand and the companies are getting free advertising, they couldn’t have dreamed of better times.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      While smartphones take great photos these days and I even advise newcomers to photography to start on their phones, the photos from the Ricoh are a significant step up from phone cameras.

  • @Jesvox1234
    @Jesvox1234 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do your presets work with the richo griii?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, they do 📸🙏🏼

  • @hipabroad
    @hipabroad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want this camera but a bit spendy...however we cant get an X100V these days, so...

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both are great options, I went for the Ricoh mostly due to the size

  • @mediopocillo
    @mediopocillo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are these photos jpegs?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      all shot in RAW

  • @inelfcalape58
    @inelfcalape58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What edit u are using?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use my presets to edit these, all shot in RAW

  • @OswestryGrey
    @OswestryGrey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    £999, holy mackerel. My Reto UWS costs £28.

  • @alonporat6416
    @alonporat6416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No Articulated screen, a deal breaker for me

  • @visitingyu3556
    @visitingyu3556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    24.2 mp not 26mp

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      yes! got mixed up there

  • @mikefilm0952
    @mikefilm0952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful.. Very nice sharing keep it up..!!

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike!

  • @ddolde
    @ddolde ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No it's 24 megapixels

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh you're right 🙏🏼 got mixed up there

  • @andrewdonenko3316
    @andrewdonenko3316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    пещать камеру в карман - плохая идея. вся пыль из кармана будет в объективе и на матрице.

  • @MarkPanado
    @MarkPanado ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sasageyo

  • @meme4one
    @meme4one ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Worth the hype? Yes. Worth the asking price? Meh. They shoot well and are very compact but I've never used a less satisfying camera. Very unengaging.

    • @r423sdex
      @r423sdex ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Not interested in cameras, just taking photos. For that purpose it's fantastic. Got both of them.

    • @thomasjames7644
      @thomasjames7644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@r423sdex exactly!!

    • @Kevin-Pdog
      @Kevin-Pdog ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I played with it for the last two days. The focus is pretty bad. Otherwise, it’s a great camera

  • @takuan650
    @takuan650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No viewfinder, no deal. Yeah yeah, it's small, it's tiny, yeah yeah, it fits in my shirt pocket. You keep repeating that. My phone is like that too and produces reasonable photos in good light. Without a viewfinder I'd find it hard to get good photos in challenging light conditions.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Ricoh takes significantly better photos than a phone will but agree, in strong sunlight not having a viewfinder is pretty annoying

  • @renexwing1546
    @renexwing1546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hype?? Where???

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  ปีที่แล้ว

      pretty popular among street photographers these days