Comments on: Ricoh GR-D Review v0.9 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/ ...because my life is just as boring as yours. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: chris http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-15714 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:32:24 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-15714 Nice review, captures the true reason why the GR-D exists The fact I am still using such an "old" camera is enough proof for me that itś good. Sure I have a Nikon DSLR (and lots of other cameras) and love it too, but nothing captures the feeling of a certain moment like the GR does. Like it sucks up the vibe of the place and puts it in a photo. Picture quality is not the only thing I want in a camera, I want a camera that makes me feel good and makes me want to use it all day long....and thatś exactly what the ricoh does! Nice review, captures the true reason why the GR-D exists
The fact I am still using such an “old” camera is enough proof for me that itś good. Sure I have a Nikon DSLR (and lots of other cameras) and love it too, but nothing captures the feeling of a certain moment like the GR does. Like it sucks up the vibe of the place and puts it in a photo. Picture quality is not the only thing I want in a camera, I want a camera that makes me feel good and makes me want to use it all day long….and thatś exactly what the ricoh does!

]]> by: Alan http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-14735 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:29:41 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-14735 I'm always amused by the GR-D haters. Invariably they're the ones who think they know what they're talking about, yet have never used the camera themselves. The GR-D takes fantastic pictures if you have a modicum of talent. I was persuaded once I checked out what people on Flickr had posted. I've made some 8x10 B&W prints that have impressed others. There is no better small, digital, quick action B&W shooter out there, primarily because of its fantastic prime lens. It's a gem. I’m always amused by the GR-D haters. Invariably they’re the ones who think they know what they’re talking about, yet have never used the camera themselves. The GR-D takes fantastic pictures if you have a modicum of talent. I was persuaded once I checked out what people on Flickr had posted. I’ve made some 8×10 B&W prints that have impressed others. There is no better small, digital, quick action B&W shooter out there, primarily because of its fantastic prime lens. It’s a gem.

]]> by: Frank http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-13646 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:48:30 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-13646 Do you know when the GRD 2 version is coming out? I too await the Sigma DP1 but fear it is only a figment of their imaginations - Sigma thus far only has a website and a lot of pictures of its cameras, no product and no date. The last I heard from Sigma (2 months agao), they said watch for it on their site. Shame. Let's hope the GRDII will supass it anyway. Do you know when the GRD 2 version is coming out? I too await the Sigma DP1 but fear it is only a figment of their imaginations - Sigma thus far only has a website and a lot of pictures of its cameras, no product and no date. The last I heard from Sigma (2 months agao), they said watch for it on their site. Shame. Let’s hope the GRDII will supass it anyway.

]]> by: Rants, Inc. » Blog Archive » Compact Camera Challenge http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-12449 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:26:21 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-12449 [...] Take the current Ricoh GR-D [...] […] Take the current Ricoh GR-D […]

]]> by: Rants, Inc. » Blog Archive » PMA 2007 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-11858 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:51:23 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-11858 [...] The only product that has caught my attention so far was the Sigma DP1.  Finally, a company has recognized the market for such a camera!  True, that market is not exactly mainstream, but it’s too small to ignore; this is the reason why the Ricoh GR-D has been mildly successful despite its high price and limited availability (Ricoh has long ceased marketing cameras in the US).  [...] […] The only product that has caught my attention so far was the Sigma DP1.  Finally, a company has recognized the market for such a camera!  True, that market is not exactly mainstream, but it’s too small to ignore; this is the reason why the Ricoh GR-D has been mildly successful despite its high price and limited availability (Ricoh has long ceased marketing cameras in the US).  […]

]]> by: Rants, Inc. » Blog Archive » Ricoh GR-D Firware v2.20 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10630 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:40:10 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10630 [...] Ricoh has issued a new firmware update for the awesome GR-D.  One major feature for this firmware update is that you can now select the quality of the accompanying JPEG when using RAW mode, which alleviates some of the painful wait times between shots in RAW mode.  Well, according to my not-so-scientific tests, when set to the smallest JPEG quality, the RAW writing times is down by an average of a whopping TWO SECONDS.  La dee da. [...] […] Ricoh has issued a new firmware update for the awesome GR-D.  One major feature for this firmware update is that you can now select the quality of the accompanying JPEG when using RAW mode, which alleviates some of the painful wait times between shots in RAW mode.  Well, according to my not-so-scientific tests, when set to the smallest JPEG quality, the RAW writing times is down by an average of a whopping TWO SECONDS.  La dee da. […]

]]> by: Rants, Inc. » Blog Archive » http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10610 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:42:19 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10610 [...] Speaking of cameras, I noticed that that 75% of the time people land on this blog because of the GR-D review. I must admit I haven’t touched that camera in a while, but I just thought of a photo project/essay and decided to use this camera exclusively for that project.  Once I get that thing done, I will be updating the review. [...] […] Speaking of cameras, I noticed that that 75% of the time people land on this blog because of the GR-D review. I must admit I haven’t touched that camera in a while, but I just thought of a photo project/essay and decided to use this camera exclusively for that project.  Once I get that thing done, I will be updating the review. […]

]]> by: Rants, Inc. » Blog Archive » Ricoh GR-D First Anniverary Edition http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10486 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:25:33 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10486 [...] WTF?  It’s still a great camera.  But, seriously, Ricoh…sky blue? [...] […] WTF?  It’s still a great camera.  But, seriously, Ricoh…sky blue? […]

]]> by: dalegaspi http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10478 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:30:08 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10478 Earl: F30 is nice camera, too. I have not tried an F30 myself, but a quick search with google states these following notable differences (aside from higher ISO range in F30): - F30 has optical zoom - F30 has NO RAW mode in contrast, the GR-D has a fixed lens (28mm equivalent) and you need to spend much more moolah to get the 21mm attachment...but it has RAW mode. I'm not sure how important those features for you. if this is going to be your only camera and if you don't post-process a lot in Photoshop, I think the F30 is a safer bet. BTW, Fuji just announced the F31 (F30 successor). You may want to check out the differences and see if it's worth the price difference (and the wait). Thanks for dropping by. Earl:

F30 is nice camera, too. I have not tried an F30 myself, but a quick search with google states these following notable differences (aside from higher ISO range in F30):

- F30 has optical zoom
- F30 has NO RAW mode

in contrast, the GR-D has a fixed lens (28mm equivalent) and you need to spend much more moolah to get the 21mm attachment…but it has RAW mode. I’m not sure how important those features for you.

if this is going to be your only camera and if you don’t post-process a lot in Photoshop, I think the F30 is a safer bet.

BTW, Fuji just announced the F31 (F30 successor). You may want to check out the differences and see if it’s worth the price difference (and the wait).

Thanks for dropping by.

]]> by: Earl http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10477 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:19:37 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2006/04/25/ricoh-gr-d-review-v09/#comment-10477 Hello, Pretty nifty review man. I am looking for a camera I can call my own and as I look at the thousands of them and try to choose I come across this thing called Ricoh gr. I thought holy shit this thing is half camera half SR-71 Blackbird. It is the coolest looking little camera I've ever seen. My problem is I just don't no what to choose. Another model I am seriously considering is the Fuji Finepix f30 zoom. You can shoot at iso 3200. Pretty nifty huh? My problem is my eyes are larger then my knowledge and people at most(all) the camera shops don't know shit about what they are selling. Might you suggest a place to purchase the gr-d as well as suggest some other camera models I might consider? Thanks Earl Hello, Pretty nifty review man. I am looking for a camera I can call my own and as I look at the thousands of them and try to choose I come across this thing called Ricoh gr. I thought holy shit this thing is half camera half SR-71 Blackbird. It is the coolest looking little camera I’ve ever seen. My problem is I just don’t no what to choose. Another model I am seriously considering is the Fuji Finepix f30 zoom. You can shoot at iso 3200. Pretty nifty huh? My problem is my eyes are larger then my knowledge and people at most(all) the camera shops don’t know shit about what they are selling. Might you suggest a place to purchase the gr-d as well as suggest some other camera models I might consider? Thanks Earl

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