One other great use for the GR- particularly the x model: close ups of flowers and other small objects. The close up mode gives excellent image quality and the spot focus mode works well. I’ve also found it great to take when hiking if I want to keep the weight down
@legendofthecamera
20 күн бұрын
That's a good point too, great to have a macro camera in your pocket.
@kevinharding1181
Ай бұрын
That was nice Stanley. However please please please it is NOT the 'Vee'!! It is the 5. We don't call the IV a One Vee or the VI a Vee One!
@legendofthecamera
20 күн бұрын
This cracked me up. Noted lol
@tomallcock3185
Ай бұрын
I'd like to add another one to the list Pixii Half the cost of a Leica, while being rated better than every Leica other than the M11 but DXO.
@legendofthecamera
20 күн бұрын
I was tempted too, but I ended up going for the XPro3 instead. Works exceptionally well with M-mount lenses. Lacks a mechanical rangefinder, but the digital rangefinder is wonderful. Part of why I didn't want to go with a Pixii is that it's a crop sensor camera - if I was going to pay that much, I'd prefer full frame. Hoping to try it some day though as it's a really interesting camera!
@Ben--Samsara
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid and detailed info. I'm so close to purchasing...
@legendofthecamera
Ай бұрын
Do it 👌
@brotendo
Ай бұрын
The GV-2 external viewfinder is like $250, more than a quarter of the cost of the camera lol. Also, many KZitemrs laud the build-in memory "in case you forget your SD card." I have never forgotten a memory card in my entire life, and no photographer I know has. Otherwise, this is the BEST point-and-shoot camera for the APS-C sensor alone.
@legendofthecamera
Ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure only KZitemrs forget their memory cards 😂 Viewfinders aren’t cheap because they still require solid build quality and good glass to make. They will also outlast your camera by decades. I bought a GV1 ($150) to pair with an M3 rangefinder, which only had 50mm frame lines. Works like a charm for 21/28mm. Similarly works incredibly well when I got this GR3. Even better because you can turn off the screen and use it as an optical point and shoot device. Truly changes the experience of the GR3 in a fun way.
@mariobaq117
Ай бұрын
When I sell my lung, I'll get a leica
@legendofthecamera
Ай бұрын
It’ll be a breathtaking experience, I’m sure 👍
@darrin2382
2 ай бұрын
the only thing better ....is a GRiiix
@jamiethomas18
2 ай бұрын
Great video, concise, precise and informative. Thank you
@legendofthecamera
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@findermanimages
3 ай бұрын
Fantastic food for thought. I have a Sony system (a7r4) and two Fuji systems (X-H1 & X-Pro2). Last night I listed all of the Fuji kit so that I can buy one do-it-all EDC hobbyist camera. I have longed for a Leica Q2 for many years, and I'm also on several pre-order lists for the X100vi. Yet, what you have said about the GRiii - a camera that has always peaked my interest - just makes a lot of sense. And besides, if I buy a used GRiii, use it for a few months and hate it, I can always sell it again with hopefully very little extra depreciation. Great informative video.
@legendofthecamera
3 ай бұрын
Happy to have helped! It’s a pretty unique camera that just so happens to fit perfectly into any kit and complements bigger gear very nicely. I also pre ordered the fujifilm but I don’t see myself ever selling this thing. The x100vi still can’t compete on size and pocketability. No one questions you when you’re out shooting with this, but they definitely will when you have a Fujifilm or Leica (is that a film camera???).
@findermanimages
3 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera the Leica Q2 is a digital camera.
@andrewcrossley9892
3 ай бұрын
So the VI has a much higher spec. Since I got one for the RRP I think it will last a while. 40MP and IBIS are major improvements.
@legendofthecamera
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, while it's an iterative improvement (nothing groundbreaking or unique, only bringing it in line with the XT5), it's still a pretty major as an upgrade and will no doubt add tremendously to the usability and fun of this camera. Enjoy!
@xstensl8823
4 ай бұрын
most human are terrible when it comes to delayed satisfaction. i want it now and will pay full retail plus a premium. ridiculous.
@xstensl8823
4 ай бұрын
i think Fuji reds look a little pink..
@GravemindHD
4 ай бұрын
The image quality of this lens can rival even the Sony gm. If only they added weather sealing, this camera would be Gold.
@legendofthecamera
4 ай бұрын
Yep, much room for improvement indeed.
@wadafefe
4 ай бұрын
the dust and weather sealing should be an automatic repair on Pnetax/ Richo. Its a failure on them for not protecting their products
@Omgiamsotriggered
5 ай бұрын
It not being weather sealed for 1000$ in such a compact body is just beyond crazy to me. There are so many good cameras that u can get for 1k$ that are compact and will be better than ricoh. Hope the IV is weather sealed and has better AF, then the price would be justified.
@legendofthecamera
5 ай бұрын
Yep, personally hoping for better build quality for future iterations too
@subrotomitra
5 ай бұрын
Stanley, you should be in the Radio DIsc Jockey business- what a lovely ,matured pleasing voice...Thanks for the video
@legendofthecamera
5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@robertrowles4948
5 ай бұрын
After 2 days from new (£999), dust appeared on the sensor despite keeping it in a Ricoh soft case plus third party lens cap, and never putting it in my pocket. Now the best offer I can get is £625, subject to sending it back under warranty in the hope that they will sort it. And it never felt like I was using a proper camera, although the images were great, subject to a big blob, which I now feel sure was present from new. Would NEVER buy another!
@michaeltuffin8147
5 ай бұрын
It’s only The best if you love sensor dust and a broken rear wheel
@gerdbackhaus5182
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for Your review - it is very helpfull. But star of the show is the beautifull Akita (or Shiba?). Love that dogs!🙂
@legendofthecamera
4 ай бұрын
Shiba thanks you for the compliment 😂
@NLspartan117
5 ай бұрын
Why can’t i find a comparison video for the x100v with gfx 50s? The 50s is medium format and costs only 2000. Can someone explain please?
@legendofthecamera
4 ай бұрын
It's the opposite of compact and I don't think it's commonly compared. But the user experience of the GFX50s is honestly pretty poor in my opinion. It's a first generation MF product and feels really slow and clunky to use for anything other than static scenes in good light, whereas the X100V is pretty much the opposite in its usage, plus it's almost pocketable too. I'd imagine given $2000 to spend, one would absolutely lean one way or another rather than be on the fence for these two.
@grahamcarpio9507
5 ай бұрын
Your crisp delivery and concise analysis makes this review much more helpful than many others I've watched. Many thanks for moving me closer to pulling the trigger on purchasing.
@legendofthecamera
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad I was able to help!
@KevinRedder
6 ай бұрын
Ricoh GR series brakes easily because of the flex cable inside the lens that operates aperture and focus. The flex cable brakes eventually when the lens goes in and out due to how it's folded inside. I've read that most people experience it after 13k shots. So I'm not tempted to get a new one until Pentax change the architecture of the lens and address this problem.
@legendofthecamera
6 ай бұрын
It’s not a tough camera, which is unfortunate given the demographic it’s catered to. Still, it’s the best in class, which is less of a praise to the camera itself and more of a criticism towards all the camera companies for not doing better on this front, given the current state of technology.
@mattfowlerkc
6 ай бұрын
Hi Stanley, great video! I just picked up the GR III. Still undecided if I’ll keep it or not. It’s a unique camera for sure.
@legendofthecamera
6 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@alanpayne7656
29 күн бұрын
Did you keep it in the end?
@GeorgeStar
6 ай бұрын
Where's the data showing Leicas are any more durable/reliable than any other pro level camera?
@legendofthecamera
6 ай бұрын
I highly doubt they are more reliable than a Z9 or A1, but they have much more luxurious build quality to them, which is part of their draw.
@alwinho282
7 ай бұрын
Bruh x100v alternative Lecia ? Xpro3 bro u serious?
@sjmedia_official
7 ай бұрын
Stuck with one lens is the one of the points why I want the X100V.
@cccycling5835
7 ай бұрын
I had a GRIIIx for about a year and sold it because I needed the money. It still sold for 70% of the cost of the camera, and that was after Ebay took their cut, which is amazing value. As far as the camera itself it’s sort of a pain to use but OK once you get used to it. The autofocus hunts forever even in semi-dim light, and the controls are tiny and difficult to use. But the image quality. Oh wow. Even better than my other APS-C DLSRs. The filters, straight out of the camera, are sublime. And the camera is tiny enough to fit into basically anything, and discrete enough that people mind it less than a smartphone. There is nothing like the GRIII on the market today, at all. As much as I would like there to be. I’m thinking about buying another one, the 28mm version like I should have bought originally.
@Edijsabols1997
7 ай бұрын
Hey , I just ordered my Gr3 , amazing photos , could you share in which mode you were shooting them ? Recipe please:)
@McConnachy
7 ай бұрын
I have gad the X100V for two years, and love this camera. But I also love the Fuji lenses, so got an X-T30ii and use it with the 18 f2 and 27 f2.8 WR. Now thinking about the new 56 WR. But the V is always special 👍
@legendofthecamera
7 ай бұрын
It’s always nice to have options in the kit, switch it up if it gets boring so you can still get creative 🙂
@NayveYT
7 ай бұрын
If you had to keep only one option, would it be X100V or X-T30 + 27 f2.8 ? Still doubting between both. I already have a X-T4 + 23mm 2.0 but looking for a smaller case as "every day" camera.
@McConnachy
7 ай бұрын
@@NayveYT that’s a great question and very hard to answer, it would have to be the X100V. But to be fair, while the X100V is the best camera I’ve had, I do really enjoy using the 18 f2 and and 27 f2.8, but for simplicity and sophistication nothing comes close to the V, it’s no.1 Edit, I am a frequent Fuji forum member, since 2015, and there are a lot of really fine people and excellent photographers who have commented that my images are far better since I got the V, and I think they’re right, I carry it more so get more opportunities. I get a buzz from using it, bit like a hunter, except not hurting any animals 😁 Just so you know, my main photography is landscapes, hiking and social / family images. Image quality and portability are no.1 for me, but user interface make this camera special.
@NayveYT
7 ай бұрын
@@McConnachy Thanks for the answer. Rumors are saying the next X100 might be announced early next year. It doesn't help me :D
@McConnachy
7 ай бұрын
@@NayveYT you are welcome. I think the new one will have a 40mp sensor, maybe another film simulation, but any camera in the X100 range is going to hold its value quite well. My impression is Fuji are extremely smart at marketing and they are using the X100 range in a Leica direction, so they will never be cheap. The X100V produces brilliant images, the rendering is fantastic and they can be pin sharp. I don’t think you will go wrong with a purchase now. The next upgrade will probably be closer to a Leica price tag, but that’s me guessing.
@mooodygraphy
7 ай бұрын
I bought the x100f used for 1000 usd instead, I've been so happy with it, some day I would love to upgrade to the x100v though because of the extra settings and the mega pixels! :)
@legendofthecamera
7 ай бұрын
They didn’t change much about the form, but the latest generation always comes with the fun features. I’d imagine they’ll come out with the newest gen soon, which will end the crazy inflated prices on the V.
@mooodygraphy
7 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera Exactly! Maybe then we have a better chance to get a hold of a v!
@forneverarrow
7 ай бұрын
Very nice camera but overpriced to death! For 1000€ without MF and EVF, and only one control wheel? No. Not to mention the dust penetration issues. In my opinion 700€ is the right price for this camera.
@legendofthecamera
7 ай бұрын
It was originally cheaper, but they raised the MSRP by over 10% in the past year, making it more expensive. I personally wasn’t willing to pay the current price, so I bought mine used in great condition, which made it an excellent value. I’d recommend that route if you like the camera but find it overpriced.
@tallaganda83
6 ай бұрын
Agree it is overpriced, I’d happily pay that if they addressed a couple of things.
@JourneyThruExperience
4 ай бұрын
I wanted to buy it last week…January 2024 But like you said..it’s so expensive for a compact shot….ermm I don’t think I wanna pay for the Brand New price…😢😢😢
@zolob2434
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@legendofthecamera
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@MeTheDroidor
8 ай бұрын
28mm or 40mm and why?
@legendofthecamera
8 ай бұрын
I prefer 28 due to its versatility for capturing everyday life. That happens to be the prevailing context for when I reach for this camera. That’s just my personal preference though.
@MeTheDroidor
8 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera Thanks!!
@JonasNyenstad
8 ай бұрын
What about the Fujifilm XT30? Isnt it basically the X100v but without the hype? You are only recommending way more expensive cameras, but the fujifilm XT30 is only a fraction of the price
@legendofthecamera
8 ай бұрын
I’ve had the xt20 before - it’s a very different camera from the X100V and I personally wouldn’t recommend it as an alternative. Ergonomically, it lacked quite a bit in comparison. I’m only recommending cameras that offer a similar level of experience within the broader category of luxury point and shoots.
@JonasNyenstad
8 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera ah ok that makes sense. The two cameras don't look quite the same. The X100v definitely is a bit more stylish and a few more features - hence all the hype. But in terms image quality there is no difference.
@fadilmaksum6979
8 ай бұрын
Im about to get one, or should i wait more for gr iv?
@legendofthecamera
8 ай бұрын
You might be waiting a while. I’d just go for the purchase now and enjoy the camera. It’s pretty future proof given that it already has such a great feature set. The main thing I can see improving with future iterations would likely be connectivity.
@scottlee7086
8 ай бұрын
*Promo sm*
@heydonShi
8 ай бұрын
I am currently torn between buying a Ricoh GR3X or an Iphone 15pro max. any suggestions? Thanks.
@legendofthecamera
8 ай бұрын
Two completely different things, why not get both 😂 if you’re talking financially, I’d say the GR is more worth it in the long run given how the iPhone will lose over half its value in 1-2 years. In terms of pure enjoyment, the GR will be much more fun too and will be a far better photographic tool.
@heydonShi
8 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera Thank you very much for your advice.
@heydonShi
8 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamera I need a device that can fit in my pocket and take clear photos of PPTs on the screen during large conferences. The Leica Q3 is too expensive for me, so I think the GR might be a good alternative.
@geinge82
9 ай бұрын
GRIII X IS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@taylorbangg22
9 ай бұрын
Great video!! 2:50 - I think you misspoke, “28mm on an APS-C is similar to 28mm on a full-frame.” Think you meant to say “42mm on a full-frame”
@professionalpotato4764
9 ай бұрын
Nah he's referring to the GR3 so he misspoke 28mm instead of 18mm on an APS-C. Only the 3X is a 40mm equivalent. The GR3 is a 28mm equivalent.
@sam-ww1wk
9 ай бұрын
I shoot Fuji, and my 15 year old son has had a Canon m50 for over a year. He got it and the kit lens for $350, Canon 22mm f2 for $120, and Sigma 56mm 1.4, and his next lens is the 18-135, and all way for way less than a 100v. Small form factor, 26mp, great image quality and color.. I used to think I wanted a 100V, but after being around his for a year, I would buy a m50 hands down over it, simply for the price, and everything the same, with changeable lenses. No brainer unless you want to pay an extra 1500 for the cool factor,,, which is a factor, but not at that price.
@SAGEBRUSHED777
9 ай бұрын
i'm sold!! thanks for the info 💖✨️
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
Glad to have helped!
@wearetrackclub
9 ай бұрын
Great breakdown! Really enjoyed how you laid out everything, lots of helpful insights 👏
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@marcbaptista7381
9 ай бұрын
You strap caught my eye. Can you provide a link to purchase, please
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
You got it, I just put it in the description. It’s a bit big for the GR, but perfect for larger cameras.
@JimIBobIJones
9 ай бұрын
Its success isn't that its unique, more that it managed to build hype. The software, hardware and build quality leaves a lot to be desired. Autofocus is terrible and there are way too many horror stories about dust getting onto the sensor. Plenty of APSC compacts failed where the GR III succeeded - and these were by far better cameras in many ways. The Canon G1X iii for example had a viewfinder and a zoom lens. Even the much older Nikon Coolpix A beats the GR III in autofocus.
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
You’re right in that it’s not absolutely unique. It’s only relatively unique now that most camera companies have given up on this segment. Hope that’ll change soon!
@lynneftw
9 ай бұрын
It's unique in its size + photo recipes. My old Coolpix can't get or use recipes for the old film look. Wish it could.
@JimIBobIJones
9 ай бұрын
@@lynneftw I might be showing my age but I don't understand the hype for "photo recipes". Since when did tacky pre-made filters become a good thing? Because at the end of the day that's what they are...
@lynneftw
9 ай бұрын
@@JimIBobIJones Others have tried but failed with the tacky filters. These, however, available for fujifilm and GR digital cameras are pretty spectacular. If even my flagship S22 Ultra had downloadable film sims, it still wouldn't be the quality of an aps-c or full frame sensor image.
@JimIBobIJones
9 ай бұрын
@@lynneftwI don't mean that they can't work more that you don't want to use it even if they work. There is much less you can do with a pre-processed JPEG, even compared to a "normal" JPEG, let alone raw. The common wisdom is (or at least was when I was learning photography) its much better to keep your image editable and throw on your vintage/film/monochrome effects in post. That way you are still getting the effect/profile you want but preserving the ability to adjust your exposure fully.
@zsoltaudio
9 ай бұрын
That's because Fuji has eliminated this category from its range. If there were an XF10 today, it would be far less obvious!
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
It’s a shame that it’s just the smallest camera company that’s focusing on this segment. Bigger companies should pay more attention now that compacts have become more popular. Then more options for us 😁
@Only4Nintendo64
9 ай бұрын
Waiting for a GR IV here. As much as I’d love to own a GR I can’t justify spending almost a thousand euros in a camera released more than five years ago. True, the IV won’t have crucial differences but some improvements regarding AF and IQ will be made, making the wait worth for me.
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
Totally see your point. But I feel like any improvements the v4 would bring would be incremental updates only, whereas most of the core features are already there. It is unfortunate that they did have a recent 10% price increase in the base MSRP though. It used to be cheaper and not so close to $1000.
@AlessandroCensi82
8 ай бұрын
I think the new GR IV will cost a lot more than the current version. The current one will continue to have a very high valuation, allowing it to be sold at a good price to purchase the new one. In my opinion it will follow the same "very high" ratings that are on fuji x100F and x100V
@mitchhifi9192
8 ай бұрын
@@legendofthecamerayou can buy them for $1200 AUD in Australia, which is much cheaper than anywhere near $1000usd
@Vickiddi
6 ай бұрын
But when do you guises think the v4 will come out ? I don’t know if I should buy the III Or wait for the IV cause yea it’s still overpriced :(
@simonho8374
9 ай бұрын
The counterpart to this GR are Fuji X70 and XF10, yet both are discontinued.
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
Yea this segment is a dying breed, but thankfully we still have the GR. Hopefully, Fuji and other companies will produce more cameras in this segment.
@nourhanbalian3294
9 ай бұрын
Sucks for portraits
@legendofthecamera
9 ай бұрын
I think it’s actually quite good for portraits. 28mm is just about the limit without getting crazy wide angle distortion.
@professionalpotato4764
9 ай бұрын
Pretty good for portraits. Just need to know how to use it. It's not the gear, but the photographer. Play to its strengths and use the wide angle look to your advantage. I've seen people shoot ad campaigns to be used across the entire APAC region with a 24mm and 85mm. Not every portrait has to be done with a clinical boring 35mm or 70-200mm.
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