Ricoh GR II camera tested at DxOMark

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

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DxOMark published their review of the Ricoh GR II camera. Here are few comparisons to the previous GR version, Nikon Coolpix A and Leica X Vario (click on image for larger view):

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Firmware update version 2.0 for Ricoh GR II released

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

Ricoh GR II camera
Ricoh announced new firmware update version 2.0 for the GR II camera. Here is the change log:

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First pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lenses

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

These are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lenses:

HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f:2.8 ED SDM WR lens

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Ricoh GR/GR II macro conversion lens GM-1 announced

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

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In addition to the GR II Silver Edition, today Ricoh officially announced also a new macro conversion lens GM-1 for the GR/GR II cameras. Shipping will start on March 18th, 2015. The price in Japan will be 16,000 yen (around $140).

Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens specifications:

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Ricoh’s patent for camera registration from the menu

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Ricoh camera registration patent
Ricoh filed a patent in Japan for a simplified camera registration process that can be completed from the menu of the camera and be submitted directly trough the built-in Wi-Fi.

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Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera officially announced

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Ricoh GR II Silver Edition camera

Ricoh Imaging Unveils GR II Silver Edition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Ricoh Company, Ltd.

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR II Silver Edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Ricoh Company, Ltd. This exclusive package consists of a silver-color edition of the GR II premium digital compact camera (launched in July 2015) and an exclusively designed camera case. It will be marketed in a limited quantity of 3,200 units worldwide.

The GR II is the smallest premium digital compact camera, offering digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) image quality with Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. The GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens is a compact, high-performance GR lens with a focal length of 28mm (in the 35 mm format). It also boasts a large, APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.2 effective megapixels.

Features of the GR II Silver Edition include:

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