Ricoh GR III “Diary” special limited edition camera kit announced in the US
The Ricoh GR III “Diary” special limited edition camera is now announced also in the US. The kit was already announced in Asia back in January. In the US the new “Diary” edition will be available in late April – check Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.
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Ricoh announces RICOH GR III Diary Edition
Limited-edition, premium digital compact camera features a metallic, warm-gray finish
PARSIPPANY, NJ, April 5, 2023 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition. Previously released only as a part of the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit, the camera can now be purchased on its own. This striking variation of the RICOH GR III premium digital compact camera features a metallic, warm-gray finished body accentuated with a natural-silver ring cap.
The RICOH GR III Diary Edition camera will be available in late April 2023 at www.us.ricoh- imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,019.95.
Main features of the RICOH GR III Diary Edition:
- Themetallic,warm-graycolorandtexturedsurfaceoftheRICOHGRIIIDiaryEdition camera body are designed to reflect the camera’s reliability and quality, with the textured finish also ensuring a firm grip. The attractive finish also gives the camera an appearance that it is more than an imaging tool, as the warm color helps the camera “blend” easily into daily life. The grip rubber has a dark-brown finish that complements the camera body. When mounted, the ring cap with a natural-silver finish, accentuates the warm-toned camera body.
- Thecamerafeaturesanewimage-controlmodeforcreatingphotosthatappearasifthey originated on negative film.* It recreates unique visual effects, balancing rich colors with the discoloration found in prints produced using negative film.
- Inanothernewfeature,thecameradisplaysthenumberofimagescapturedeachday,the total number of recorded images, and the firmware version just before its power is shut off.*
* These functions are identical with those featured by the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit. They are also available for GR III- and GR IIIx-series models with the installation of function expansion firmware released on January 20, 2023. - Whenthecamera’spoweristurnedoff,theRICOHGRIIIDiaryEditiondisplaysanoriginal shut-down screen featuring an embossed product logo against a fabric-textured background in a color similar to the camera body finish.
Note: The camera’s other specifications are identical with those of the standard GR III model.
Officially announced: Ricoh GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit