Product Description
RICOH GR III HDF Digital Compact Camera
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is thrilled to unveil the latest additions to its lineup, the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF digital compact cameras. These high-end models, built upon the acclaimed RICOH GR III and RICOH GR IIIx, boast a groundbreaking feature: the newly developed HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter).
Key Highlights:
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Innovative Feature: Both the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF come equipped with a revolutionary built-in HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) that enhances highlighted areas, producing soft and diffused expressions.
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Availability: Scheduled for release in April 2024.
Enhanced Features:
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Instant Visual Transformation: With a single action, users can engage the newly developed HDF to achieve mellow, softened images alongside the renowned sharp and clear shots synonymous with the RICOH GR series.
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Creative Versatility: The HDF filter allows for the creation of nostalgic, film-like images or cinematic effects, expanding the creative possibilities in snapshot photography.
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Consistent Specifications: Apart from the addition of the ND (Neutral Density) filter, all other specifications remain identical to the RICOH GR III/IIIx models.
Main Features of the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF:
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Single-Action Switching: Seamlessly switch between clear, sharply focused images and mellow, softened images with the built-in HDF.
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Design Enhancements: The shutter-release button now features a greyish-silver colour, symbolizing the effortless shift in visual expression.
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Fn Button Customization: The Fn (Function) button's default setting has been updated to facilitate easy HDF on/off switching. Users can also customize the Fn button to select from a range of functions.
Additional Functions:
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White Balance Settings: Users can pre-program up to three white balance settings and couple them with the White-balance Fine Adjustment function.
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Zone Select AF: The new models feature Zone Select AF, automatically setting the focus within the desired zone after the user shifts the 3x3 focus area.
RICOH continues to innovate and push the boundaries of digital photography with the introduction of the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF cameras, offering photographers unprecedented creative freedom and versatility.
| Camera-Type |
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure Compact digital-still camera |
| Focal Length |
18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length) |
| Aperture |
F2.8～F16 |
| Construction |
6 elements in 4 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) |
| Image Sensor |
Type: Primary color filter CMOS. Size: 23.5mm x 15.6mm |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 24.24 megapixels |
| Sensitivity |
(Standard output) Auto (ISO Auto Lower/Upper Limit and Minimum Shutter Speed can be set), Manual
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| Image Stabilizer | Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR)(3-axis) |
| AA Filter Simulator |
Moiré reduction using SR unit (Off, Low, High) |
| Dust Removal |
Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II" |
| File format |
RAW (DNG) 14bit, JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
| File format |
Recorded Pixels |
| Quality Level |
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG |
| Color Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Storage Medium |
Internal Memory (Approx. 2GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to UHS-I standards) |
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WHITE BALANCE |
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Type of White Balance |
AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB |
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Light temperature - presets |
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
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Fine Adjustment |
Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
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LCD MONITOR |
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Monitor Type |
TFT colour LCD, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass |
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Touch Screen standard |
Capacitive sensing method |
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Size |
3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
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Resolution |
Approx. 1037K dots |
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Adjustment |
Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
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Display |
Display magnification (4x, 16x), Grid display (4x4 Grid, 3x3 Grid), Histogram, Bright area warning, Electronic Level |
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AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM |
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Type of AF-System |
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) |
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Focus Mode |
Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap (1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m,∞),∞ |
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Full Press Snap |
Performs shooting by focusing at the Snap distance with a single press of the Shutter Release Button or a touch of the LCD Monitor* *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III |
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Face/Eye Detection |
ON, Use only in Auto-area, OFF *The latest firmware is required to use Eye detection with GR III. |
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Focus Range (From lens face) |
Normal: Approx. 0.1m～∞, Macro Mode: Approx. 0.06m～0.12m |
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EXPOSURE |
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Type of Metering System |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
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Exposure Mode |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure |
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EV Compensation |
Still Image: ±5EV, 1/3EV steps, Movie: ±2EV, 1/3EV steps HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) ON, OFF |
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SHUTTER |
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Shutter-Type |
Electronically controlled lens shutter |
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Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec. - 30 sec. (Limit by aperture setting F2.8: 1/2500 sec, F5.6 or greater: 1/4000 sec.) |
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Timed Exposure |
(10sec. - 20min.), Bulb, Time |
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DRIVE MODES |
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Mode Selection |
Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
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Self-timer |
10 sec., 2 sec., OFF |
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Multi-Exposure |
Composite Mode(Additive/Average/Bright) Multiple Shots |
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EXTERNAL FLASH |
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Hot Shoe |
Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash |
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Flash Mode |
Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
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Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0 -+1.0 |
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SHOOTING FUNCTIONS |
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Custom Image / Image Control |
Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, Cross Processing*, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom2 |
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Adjust parameters |
Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Contrast (Highlight), Contrast (Shadow), Sharpness, Shading, Clarity, Toning, Filter Effect, Grain Effect*, HDR Tone Level, Color Tone* (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected image setting) *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III |
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Digital Filter |
For Shooting and Edition Process |
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D-RANGE Compensation |
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
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Noise Reduction |
Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR |
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Horizon Correction |
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III. |
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Crop |
35mm, 50mm, OFF |
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MOVIE |
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File Format |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV |
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Recorded Pixels |
Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p) |
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Sound |
Built-in stereo microphone |
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Recording Time |
Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
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PLAYBACK |
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Playback View |
Single frame, Multi-image (20, 48 frames), Display magnification (up to 16x, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Grid display (3x3 Grid, 4x4 Grid), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation |
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Base Parameter Adjustment |
Normal editing, Monotone editing* *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III
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RAW Development RAW file select |
Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting dateAspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, White Balance, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction Edit |
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INTERFACES |
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USB Connection |
USB Type-C™, Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC Adapter required), Data Transfer: MTP, Video output: DisplayPort over USB-C (DisplayPort Alternative Mode) |
| Lens adapter pin |
Available |
| WIRELESS LAN | |
| WLAN Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (HT20) (Wireless LAN standard protocol) |
| Frequency (Center Frequency) | 2412MHz～2462MHz (1ch～11ch) |
| Security | Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES |
| BLUETOOTH® | |
| Transfer Protocol | Bluetooth®v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| Frequency (Center Frequency) | 2402MHz～2480MHz(CH0～CH39) |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 109.4(W)×61.9(H)×33.2(D)mm (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight |
Approx. 257g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery DB110 |
| AC Adapter | AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) |
| Battery Life |
Number of recordable images: Approx. 200 images, Playback time: Approx. 180 minutes |
| Battery Charging |
USB Type-C™, Battery Recharge/Power Supply |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB110 - Art No. 37838 |
