Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera
Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera

Ricoh GR III HDF Digital Camera

The RICOH GR III HDF, an evolution of the acclaimed RICOH GR III. This premium compact camera boasts a newly developed Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF), enhancing image creativity. With its one-touch activation, the HDF softens highlights, imparting a nostalgic, film-like quality to photos. Users can achieve diverse visual effects, from high-resolution precision to softer, emotive imagery, thanks to the HDF's versatility. Additionally, the camera debuts a Zone Select AF function, automating focus adjustment based on user-defined zones, and offers three pre-programmable white balance settings. These features extend to the entire RICOH GR III series through firmware updates. The GR III HDF features a lens construction of 6 elements in 4 groups, including 2 aspherical elements, with a focal length of 18.3mm (28mm equivalent) and an aperture range of F2.8-F16. Its focus range spans from 0.1m to infinity in Normal mode and 0.06 m-0.12m in Macro mode.

HDF Model Enhancements

  • Dark silver shutter-release button
  • HDF on/off is assigned to Fn button by default but can be assigned to other function buttons
  • Up to 3 custom white balances can be registered
  • Zone-select AF allows users to select any zone within the 3x3 focusing area

24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and GR Engine 6

Featuring an updated design, a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor pairs with a new GR Engine 6 to produce high-resolution 14-bit DNG or JPEG stills with impressive tonality, natural color rendering, and high sensitivity from ISO 100-102400. In addition to full-resolution, wide-angle images, a pair of useful crop modes—35mm at 15MP and 50mm at 7MP—let you simulate the look of working with longer focal lengths.

Prime Wide-Angle Lens

A fixed prime 18.3mm lens offers a comfortable 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens, which is complemented by a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. The optical construction incorporates six elements in four groups, including two aspherical elements that help to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering. Two focusing modes also suit working with general subjects, from 3.9" to infinity, while a dedicated macro setting benefits working with close-up subjects within a 2.4-4.7" range. An internal two stop-effective (ND 0.6) filter is also available for either slowing the shutter speed or permitting working with a wider aperture setting, and the lens has a nine-blade diaphragm to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality. Additionally, the redeveloped lens design also results in greater contrast and is 1.5mm thinner than previous GR/GR II digital cameras.

Shake Reduction System

Featured for the first time in a GR camera, a 3-axis Shake Reduction System helps minimize the appearance of camera shake in order to promote sharper handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds. The Shake Reduction System has been optimized for use with the built-in 28mm-equivalent lens, which renders it smaller and more effective. Additionally, the SR unit also offers moiré reduction and dust removal capabilities.

Body Design

The hallmark feature of the GR-series has been its compact, pocketable size while still retaining a large image sensor and bright prime lens. Integrated 3.0" 1.037m-dot LCD features a capacitive touchscreen design for intuitive, familiar operation during shooting, playback, and menu navigation. The rear layout of the camera has been completely redesigned and prioritizes a larger, more comfortable thumb grip along with easily accessible physical dials. Additionally, the ADJ lever, FN button, and Touch AF operations can be programmed to handle specific assignable functions for more personalized control. Start-up time has been reduced to 0.8 sec and Hybrid AF performance has been quickened for more seamless operation. Integrated Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi afford wireless connectivity between the camera and a paired mobile device, allowing you to embed location info within your files as well as transfer files to your mobile device, even when the camera is turned off. Included DB-110 rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers approximately 200 shots per charge. USB-C port allows you to transfer files or recharge the battery in-camera.