The Ricoh GR is back, though not much has changed. If you're not familiar with the Ricoh GR, it's a legendary series of point and shoot cameras beginning with their 35mm line 1996. But don't let the phrase point and shoot fool you. Over the years the Ricoh GR has typecast itself as one of photography's go-to street cameras. The trademark fixed focal length 28mm f/2.8 lens of the GR series produces pin-sharp results that teeter on the edge of Leica-ness.
Ricoh GR II, Ricoh GR1 1996 Cameraplex
Known mostly for the original 35mm Ricoh GR from 1996 and the digital Ricoh GR in 2013, there were actually 10 iterations of the GR. This included five 35mm models and five digital. Scroll to the end of the article for the complete list of Ricoh GR cameras.
Ricoh GR II
Now Ricoh has introduced its 11th GR with the Ricoh GR II. It is essentially the same as the GR but with built-in Wifi capabilities. A useful feature, but not essential by any means. Probably the best thing about the Ricoh GR II is that it dropped the price the previous model (Ricoh GR) by $200
Ricoh GR II Price: $796.95 NOW $492
16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor No Optical Low-Pass Filter (New!) Ricoh GR f/2.8 Fixed Lens 28mm (35mm Equivalent) Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC (NEW!) 3.0" 1230k-Dot LCD Screen Full HD Video Recording at 30 fps ISO 25600 and 4 fps Continuous Shooting
Ricoh GR II Release Date: Summer 2015
Ricoh GR Video Reviews, Specs, & More
Here's a look back at some video reviews of the previous model, the Ricoh GR.
Ricoh GR vs Nikon Coolpix A
Ricoh GR vs Sony A6000
Ricoh GR: Streets of Prague
Ricoh GR Review: Streets of Hong Kong
Ricoh GR Feature Overview
List of Ricoh GR 35mm Cameras
GR1
Released:: 1996
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
Weight: 175g
GR1s
Released: 1997
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
Weight: 175g
Changes: GR1s and GR1v have improved optical coatings for better flare resistance.
GR1s DATE
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
Weight: 175g
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GR1v
Released: 2001
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
Weight: 175g
Changes: Manual IS) selection with multiple 'snap' setting. Flare reduction with upgrades to optical coating.
GR1v DATE
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
Weight: 175g
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GR21
Released: 2001
Lens: 21mm f/3.5 (9 elements in 6 groups)
Weight: 200g
GR10
Released: 1998
Lens: 28 mm F/2.8 (7 elements in 4 groups)
Weight: 170g
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Ricoh GR Digital Cameras
GR Digital
Released: 2005
Lens: 28 mm f/2.4
GR Digital II
Released: 2007
Lens: 28 mm f/2.4
GR Digital III
Released: 2009
Lens: 28 mm f/1.9
GR Digital IV
Released: 2011
Lens: 28 mm f/1.9
GR
Released: 2013
Lens: 28 mm f/2.8
GR GV1 GW-3 Hood adapter