Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Compact Camera

The Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition is a digital compact camera from Ricoh with a 24MP APS-C sensor, weighing 232g. It has an ISO range of 100-102400, records Full HD video at 60fps, and shoots bursts at 4 fps with a hybrid autofocus of image-plane phase comparison and contrast detection. Memory card: SDXC Stabilisation: In-body (IBIS) Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Not dust- or waterproofed

Key Features

• 26.1mm lens with 40mm standard angle of view
• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Swift hybrid autofocus
• Integrated shake reduction
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

Battery and charging

The camera uses a DB-110 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Ricoh rates it at approx. 200 images, tested to the CIPA standard with the battery fully charged at 23 C. Playback time is approx. 180 minutes, measured by Ricoh's own method.

The battery charges by USB Type-C.

Size and weight

The painted body has a textured finish that gives a secure grip.

The camera weighs approx. 262g with the battery and SD card, and approx. 232g for the body only. It is not dust- or waterproofed.

Sensor, processor and ISO

The APS-C sensor has approx. 24.24 megapixels. Image processing is by the GR ENGINE 6 image processor. Standard sensitivity runs from ISO 100 to 102400.

Crop mode offers 50mm and 71mm equivalent angles of view.

Stabilisation, filter and start-up

Shake Reduction delivers exposure reliability of 4 EV across three axes.

The camera has a built-in ND filter that reduces light by two exposure levels.

The camera is ready to shoot 0.8 seconds after switching on.

Lens and focus

The lens has seven elements in five groups, including two aspherical elements, and uses glass with a high refractive index and low dispersion. The camera detects faces or eyes to assist focusing.

Focus modes include Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF and Snap.

RAW files can be developed in the camera and saved as JPEGs without a PC. Image Control modes adjust the look of images.

Display and video

The 3.0-inch touch LCD has approx. 1037K dots. Video records Full HD (1920x1080) at 60p, 30p and 24p.

Connectivity

The camera has Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). Video output is DisplayPort over USB-C.

The Image Sync app transfers images from the camera to a smart device and can take pictures remotely.

What's in the box

• GR IIIx Urban Edition camera
• Genuine leather hand strap
• Black ring cap
• Metal hot shoe cover GK-1(BK)

Why choose it

• Metallic grey body with a blue lens ring, the Urban Edition finish.
• Limited to 2000 units worldwide.
• Shutdown screen with a street-style background.
• The GR IIIx and GR III are identically equipped and differ only in the lens.