Ricoh GR and GR II

Updated on Sep 20, 2024

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Maker Ricoh F-numbers f/2.8 at the widest		Lens 28 mm equivalent Image sensor type CMOS

Image sensor size 23.7 x 15.7 mm (APS-C type) Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 (16 megapixels)

The Ricoh GR is a digital large sensor compact camera announced by Ricoh on April 17, 2013, one of a number of Ricoh GR digital cameras. It was succeeded by the Ricoh GR II in 2015.

Ricoh GR II

DPReview said that over the Ricoh GR, the GR II is "a fairly minor update ... the camera isn't a dramatic update ... the core of the camera remains the same".

New features over the GR

802.11/Wi-Fi – to remotely control the camera as well as providing the option to transfer images from the camera to a mobile device or computer

NFC

Maximum shutter speed when shooting at f/2.8 increased by 1/3 EV to 1/2500 s

Can shoot 10 raw frames at its maximum shooting rate of 4 fps (up from 4 raw frames)

Can save either individual Raw files or a composite raw file when shot in interval mode

Autofocus during movie shooting

Option to trigger movie shooting across Wi-Fi, using the browser-based GR Remote app

Seven additional effect modes for JPEGs

An extra 'Color Temperature Extension' white balance mode

The internal flash can be used to remotely operate Pentax AF360 and AF540 flashguns as slaves

Tap (half-press) the shutter to enter shooting mode if the camera has been turned on by holding the playback button, which previously required a full press

Accessories

GW-3 21 mm-equivalent wide-angle adapter / lens

References

Ricoh GR and GR II Wikipedia

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Contents

Ricoh GR II

New features over the GR

Accessories

References