Product Details
RICOH GR DIGITAL III
The new GR DIGITAL III takes the GR line's traditional high image quality to an even higher level with a new image processing engine, a new CCD, and the newly developed 28 mm F1.9 GR Lens. Performance has also been enhanced in areas such as quick shooting, operability, and power of expression.
Enter a new dimension of high image quality and shooting flexibility: The new F1.9 GR Lens
The subject may not realize the photo has already been taken. With the GR DIGITAL, that is the kind of quick shooting you will find paired with superb image quality. The new 28 mm/F1.9 lens features outstanding brightness.
A convergence of sophisticated image processing capabilities and comprehensive shooting functions: GR DIGITAL III.
- New 1/1.75-inch CCD with 10.01 million effective pixels
- F1.9aperture, 28mm focal length GR LENS
- Ultra High Resolution display with a high 160º viewing
- RAW shooting mode
- Flexible manual exposure settings
Main features of the GR DIGITAL III
1. Newly developed large-aperture lens.
·The adoption of the new F1.9, f-6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm film cameras) lens for the GR DIGITAL III takes compact-body cameras into a new realm of images. This lens makes it possible to shoot with a faster shutter speed than could be used on previous models, or to shoot with the same shutter speed but at a lower setting for ISO sensitivity.
·Despite the large F1.9 aperture, the new lens achieves a resolution level equivalent to that of the F2.4 GR Lens.
·The use of a newly developed lens drive system has made it possible to achieve greater image quality in macro photography.
2.Taking the GR DIGITAL concepts another step forward, the GR DIGITAL III achieves even greater image quality.
·The new image processing engine GR Engine III is installed. Using newly developed noise reduction technology, it enables highly sophisticated noise processing to be done while maintaining superior resolution, tone characteristics, and saturation.
·The new high-sensitivity CCD (1/1.7 inch, approx. 10 megapixels) achieves high-sensitivity properties through the use of a new process. The combination of the newly developed GR Lens and GR Engine III significantly increases shooting performance in low-light scenes.
3. Even faster shooting capabilities for capturing fleeting shutter opportunities.
·Algorithm improvements have reduced focusing time in low-light scenes. With the Pre-AF function, focusing speed is further accelerated by adjusting the focus to match the movement of the subject.
·The new "full-press snap" function shoots at a preset distance for a one-push full-press of the shutter button.
·Up to five RAW images can be recorded in consecutive shooting* and bracketing.
*When noise reduction is OFF. When it is Weak or Strong, the maximum is four images.
4. Enhanced expression capabilities make good use of GR Lens performance.
·Shutter speed priority AE is now available in addition to aperture priority AE.
·A more extensive range of image settings enables the photographer to control hue and saturation. This makes it easy to create images with a wide variety of coloration.
·When photographing subjects with mixed color temperatures, the multi-pattern auto white balance function makes it possible to achieve optimum colour reproduction.
5. Large, high-visibility 3.0-inch VGA LCD monitor.
·The 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor provides high resolution, a wide viewing angle, excellent colour reproduction, good visibility outdoors, and a surface that resists soiling. The sRGB comparison for colour reproduction range is 100%.
·The micro-thumbnail display function displays 81 thumbnail images on a single screen.
6. Operability further enhanced.
·The My Settings on the mode dial have been expanded to three sets. The number of Fn (function) buttons on the back of the camera body has been expanded to two.
·A function has been added for assigning names to My Settings sets and storing and retrieving them. A maximum of six sets can be defined and stored.
7. Expandability further enhanced with addition of new options.
·The 21 mm wide conversion lens GW-2 and hood and adapter GH-2 will be sold.
·The available soft cases are the GC-3 for the body only and the GC-4 quick-shooting case type compatible with the GV-2 viewfinder.
There are also plans to introduce the GF-1 external flash, which can handle TTL flash using auxiliary flash, in the autumn of 2009.
8. Function to be expanded using firmware.
Even after the GR DIGITAL III is introduced, we will continue to add new functions through the release of new firmware. By updating their firmware, GR DIGITAL III owners can continue to utilize the latest functions.
GR DIGITAL III - Major Specifications:
No. of Effective Pixels (Camera): Approximately 10.00 million pixels Image Sensor: 1/1.7-inch CCD (total pixels: approx. 10.40 million pixels)
Lens:
Focal length: f=6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm ?lm cameras) F-aperture: F1.9 - F9 (exposure control with both aperture and ND filter when F8.0-F11 displays in auto shooting mode) Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens): Approx. 30 cm - infinity; Macro (from the front of the lens): Approx. 1 cm - infinity Lens Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups (aspheric lens: 2 elements and 2 surfaces)
Digital Zoom Magni?cation:
Digital Zoom: Approx. 4.0x; Auto Resize Zoom: Approx. 5.7x (VGA images)
Focus Mode:
Multi AF (CCD method) / Spot AF (CCD method) / Manual Focus / Snap / Infinity (Focus lock and AF auxiliary light available. For Multi AF and Spot AF, full-press snap and pre-AF are possible.)
Shutter Speed: *1Still image: 180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 - 1/2000 sec. (maximum and minimum shutter speeds vary depending on shooting mode and flash mode) Movie: 1/30 - 1/2000 sec.
Exposure Control:
Exposure Metering Mode: Multi (256 segments), Centre Weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering (TTL-CCD metering method, AE lock possible) Exposure Modes: Program shift AE/Aperture priority AE/Shutter priority AE/Manual exposure Exposure Compensation: Manual Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps), Auto Bracket Function (-0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV / -0.3EV, ±0, +0.3EV) ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity): AUTO, AUTO-HI, ISO64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
White Balance Mode:
AUTO / Multi-Pattern AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Manual / Detail, White Balance Bracket Function
Flash:
Built-in ?ash mode: Auto (during low light and when the subject is backlit), Red-eye-Reduction, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Manual Flash, Flash Off Built-in ?ash range: Approx. 20 cm - 3.0 m (ISO Auto) Flash compensation: +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps)
Monitor:
3.0-inch Transparent LCD (approx. 920,000 dots)
Shooting Mode:
Auto Shooting Mode / Program Shift Mode / Aperture Priority Mode / Shutter Speed Priority Mode / Manual Exposure Mode / Scene Modes (Text / Movie / Skew Correction / Dynamic Range Double Shot) / My Settings Mode
Picture Quality Mode: *2
F (Fine) / N (Normal) / RAW (DNG file format) *3
No. of Pixels Recorded:
Still image: [4:3]3648×2736, 3264×2448, 2592×1944, 2048×1536, 1280×960, 640×480 [3:2] 3648×2432 [1:1] 2736×2736 Movie: 640x480, 320x240 Text: 3648x2736, 2048x1536
Recording Media:
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, Internal memory (approx. 88MB) Storage Capacity (Pictures/Time):*4 (internal memory 88MB) Still image: 3648×2736 (RAW: 4, F: 22, N: 38) / 3648×2432 (RAW: 5, F: 25, N: 43) / 2736×2736 (RAW: 6, F: 29, N: 50) / 3264×2448 (N: 47) / 2592×1944 (N: 72) / 2048×1536 (N: 109) / 1280×960 (N:175) / 640×480 (N: 705) / Text: 3648×2736 (38), 2048×1536 (109) Movie*5: 640×480: 30 frames/sec. (51 sec.), 640×480: 15 frames/sec. (1 min. 42 sec.), 320×240: 30 frames/sec. (2 min. 12 sec.), 320×240: 15 frames/sec. (4 min. 19 sec.)
Recording File Format:
Still Image: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.21) *6 , RAW (DNG) Movie: AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG Format compliant)
Other Major Shooting Functions:
Continuous / S-Cont / M-Cont, Self-Timer (operation time: approx. 10 sec. / approx. 2 sec.), Interval Timer (shooting interval: 5 sec. - 1 hour (5 sec. steps) *7, Color Bracket function, B&W (TE), Color Space Setting, Noise Reduction, Histogram, Grid Guide, Depth of Field, Electronic Level, Hot Shoe
Other Major Playback Functions:
Auto Rotate, Grid View, Enlarged Display (maximum 16x), Resize
Interface:
USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB) Mini-B, Mass storage*8 / Audio Out 1.0Vp-p (75Ω)
Video Signal Format:
NTSC, PAL switchable
Power Supply:
Rechargeable Battery: DB-65 (3.7V) x1, AAA Dry Alkaline Battery x2, AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery x 2, AC adapter (AC-4c option) 3.8V
Battery Consumption:
Based on CIPA Standard: Using the DB-65, approx. 370 pictures / Using AAA Dry Alkaline Battery x2, approx. 25 pictures*10
External Dimensions:
108.6 mm (W) x 59.8 mm (H) x 25.5 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts)
Weight:
Approx. 188 g (excluding battery, SD memory card, strap), Accessories approx. 30 g (battery, strap)
Operating Temperature Range:
0ºC-40ºC
*1. Shutter speed upper and lower limits vary depending on Shooting Mode and Flash Mode. *2. The picture quality modes which can be set vary depending on the image size. *3. A JPEG file in Normal 640 or Fine/Normal mode with the same size as the RAW file is recorded at the same time. The DNG file format is a RAW image file format and is the standard format of Adobe Systems. *4. Estimated number of still images it is possible to record and estimated amount of movie recording time. *5. The maximum length for one instance of movie recording is 90 minutes or the ?le size upper limit of 4GB. *6. Compatible with DCF and DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation of the JEITA standard "Design rule for Camera File system." (Full compatibility with other devices is not guaranteed.) *7. With ?ash off. *8. Mass storage driver is compatible with Windows (R) 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS9.0-9.2.2 and Mac OSX10.1.2-10.5.6. *9. Shooting capacity was measured using CIPA-standard parameters. This is only an estimate, and performance may vary according to usage conditions. *10. Using Panasonic AAA alkaline batteries.
