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Ricoh Returns with the Digital Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR II, Ricoh GR ii Lens Digital Cameraplex

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

    • Date imprinting

  • 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

    • Date imprinting

  • 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

    • Date imprinting

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